New-York tribune., 1867-02-22
xXXIXrn CoNGREss-srcoSD SESSION
BY TELsGKAPH TRIBUNE.
SENATE. ...... .WAsHSGTOS Feb 2l, 1897.
Petitions were presented and referred.
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SENATE. WARRINGTON Feb. n, 1907.
Petitions were presented and referred.
CAMP CHASE ONO.
tee reported the joint resolution Of the House giving the
budngs sheds etc, at Camp Chase Ohio for the use oi
an asylum for the insane The Senate Committee moved
To- amend y providing that the property referred to
shall be used for an asylum for disabled soldiers; -
The amendment was agreed 10 ana the RESOLUTION was
passed. - -
Mr.. HOWARD Utep, Mich moved the discharge 0f the
Committee the Pacific Railroad from the further con
sderaton Of the bill TO grant aid in the construction Of
railroad from Lawrence Kansas, 10 the boundary line Ol
Mexico. Also, the bill 10 amend an act granting AID IN
Also the bill To ana ~ the CONSTRUCTION ni the Kansas
aud washo Hey Railroad Also the 9ill to grant aud IN
thr construction OF the Union Pacific Railroad Also "A
bill to expedite the construction Of the Southern Pacific
Mr. HOWARD, in making these reports said he was di-
rected To say that 1t was done with view to expedite
business, and not to prejudice any OF the measures
named
The Committee discharged from the further con
sderaton Of the bills named by Nj. Howard.
Mr. WILSON introduced the following, which was re
fcIred 10 the Committee on Joint Resolutions:
no AUTHORIZE TRIAL on THE COMPARATIVE POWER or
RI.sIsTASCE or RON-CLAD SHIPS AND STONE fORGIfI-
CATIONS TO TIE FIRE or HEAVY ARTILLERY.
"Rcsolred, By he Senate and Hoe Of Representatives Of
me United Stdics Of america ~ COHgrss dSstmOed That
in order 70 secure II reliable test Of the compare
tive powers OF resistance Of irunclad spsofwar and
Secretary the Navy hereby authorized to detail
Joint board Of six officers, TO be composed OF the most
scientific officers OF the army and navy, distinguished
for their familiarity with and practical knowledge OF
gunncry forifcatOns and ronclad vessels OF war; who
shall select Of the strongest rOnclad ships OF the
nav navy = aT eo ~ soS, hp tia ber6y Itboiled Tr
fort and vessel shall bc armed with the heaviest
guns use and the trial shall continue as long as is
amount of resistance of which ron-cad vessels
and stone fOrti1icatiOns are capable, and the
ship and fort, shall be duly reported by the
Board TO Congress with their opinion as to their compar-
atye powers Of resistance and the adapa1bty OF iron
clad ships and stone Notifications for offensive and
defensive warfare
Mr.. FREIINGHUYsEN qtcpp y. JJ reported from the
Judiciary Committee the HOnse bill to restore the posses
Of lands cOnfscated by the authorities OF the states
lately IN Rebellion, with an amendment As amended,
the bin provides that In cases where such coniiscaons
have been made the loyal cit1eh so deprived O ms prop
crty hereby declared seized Of the same aud com
ce Of the supreme Court Of the United states or District
Judge Of the District wherein the land hes or 10 any
United Commissioner for said District accompanied
with satisfactory evidence o: utle, ETC. such justice,
Commissioner shall certify the facts OF such proof and
deliver the TO the commanding officer Of the military
forces stationed within the said State District, which
officer shall restore 20 the aggeyed the property
thus cOnfscated and protect him III the possession OF the
LIGHTS on THE SOUTHERN COAST.
Mr.. CHANDLER (Repi Mlchl reported from the Com
nittoe on Commerce bin authorizing tho Light House
Board with the approval Of the Secretary Of the Treasury
absed upon the Southern co5s of the United states
may have been rendered necessary by variations OF chan
POSTAGE on BOOKS AND PAMPuIETs
Mr. ANTHONY Rep., r. H. introduced bil permit
ca Societies and public libraries to pass tn through the
on delivery. Passed 10 a second reading.
TAX SALES SOUTH CAROLINA.
Mr. SHERMAN Wep., Ohio introduced a bill to confirm
the sales made BY the direct Tax Commissioners for South
Cardinal TO persons the army navy, or marine corp
suc sales being made under tho eleventh section Of the
act for the collection Of direct taxes &c and under IN
srucORs from the President upon the terms set forth in
be repaid as 9yepuS 20 tho pIfcaS6r than The sn6uut
aeruaIlS paid by him. and IN OF failure 20 comply
with the terms named such properly shall be resod by
the Tax CQmnissiOner they being authorized make
DID OH each tract In behalf of the United States Re
| ferred 10 the Committee On the Judiciary.
MAI. CQMMUNiCATION WITH HAWAII.
Mr.. CONNESS Rep., Cali reported from the Committee
on PosOfnees and Post Roads, bill with an amendment
establishing mail communication between San Francisco
Cal, and the Hawaiian Islands.
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