The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-03-14
CONGRESSIONAL.
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WASHINGTON, March Ii.
sENATE. q 49, I

| iafGTW SENATE. Ea0{3 BIZ
Mr.. Trumbull, from the Judiciary
committee, repOrteds adversely ON the
bill comforting on territorial courts
jurisdiction under the bankrupt bill.
Mr.. Trumbnll said the law as passed
confers sufficient jurisdiction on these
courts.
The bill was indefinitely postponed
Mr.. TRANQUIL introduced q resolution
inquiring of the Secretary OF the treas,
ury how many persons were enipioyeo
| In the assessment of direct taxes IN the
rebel States, how much paid them, and
whetber their services cannOt be dis
pensed with. Agreed TO. =,
Mr., Trumbull reported from the Ju-
dietary committee substitute for the
House supplementary bill to the recon-
struction bill, and asked immediate con-
sideration of it. Fis5a ~ ais ~ ea'
MIR. Howard objected, and 1t goes
over under the rule. ,-y. i -
Mr.. Wilson called up the joint reso-
hutton relative to the settlement of the
claims due to colored soldiers, and pro-
viding that they be paid through the
Commissioners of the Frsedmens' Bn-
reau into the Freedmen's Savings and
Trust Company. After debate it was
recommitted to the Military committee.
Mr.. Henderson introduced resolu-
rtion, for the appointment of . committee
to report on the conduct Of the printing
bureau of the Treasury Department;
whether the same cannot be dispensed
with, or its expenses lessened; ana
whether its safeguards are sufficient to
protect the interests of the government.
Agreed to. =,
Mr.. Williams called up the House res
olution directing the Secretary OF the
Treasury to refund certain discriminate
ing duties levied since the first OF July,
1865, upon Hawaiian vessels and car
goes, beyond the amount levied on
United States vessels and their carg0es.
Passed.
Mr.. Henderson reported from the COM
mittee OH Indian Affairs a resolut'od
authorizing the sale of a portion OF the
United States stocks held in trust for
the Choctaw and Cherokee Indians, to
Salty certain claims of loyal members
of these tribes for losses sustained
through their loyalty to the Govern
ment. -
Mr.. Harlan introduced bill in rela-
to treaties with Indian tribes which
provides that hereafter the latter shall
not be recognized as independent ma
tions, but regarded Us domestic NUM-
cipal organization, with whom con-
tracts can be made on behalf OF the
United State, subject to the approval of
Congress before taking effect.
The Senate went into executive session
and subsequently adjourned.
HOUSE.
The Speaker presented several memo
rails from the Legislature OF New Mex
leo concerning the affairs OF that terri
tory, which were referred.
Mr.. Julian presented resolutions from
the Indiana Legislature in reference to
the equalization of bOunties. Referred.
MIR. Kelly asked leave to Introduce n
Joint resolution fixing the duties on I'M
ported umbrellas, but Mr.. Holman OBJ
jected. ..-.. ....s. ---
The House went into committee of
the Whole and proceeded to business on
the calender as follows:
House joint resolution providing that
certain Missouri troops be placed on an
equal footing with volunteers AZ to
buuntieS.
AAfter remarks in its favor, by Messrs.
McClurg and Benjamin, and the adop-
ton of the amendment making 1t apply
to those born on the roll as slaves, the
joint resolution was laid on the table,
to he reported to the House.
The Senate joint resolution present
ing the thanks of Congress tn Mr. Pea
body, came up.
Mr.. Howard moved to strik' out that
part of the joint resolution which pro-
vidcs for a gold medal to be presented
TO Mr.. Peabody, and declared in the
same remarks that Mr.. Peabody had
made profit by the rebellion and given
it aid and comfort. Tho amendment
was rejected and the joint resolution
laid aside to he reported To the House.
The Senate joint resolution for the
relief of the destitute in the South and
and directing the Secretary
of War to issue supplies of food suifi-
cient to prevent starvation and extreme
want among people of all classes, and
one million dollars for
the purpose, came up.
A long debate followed, during which
General Butler offered a substitute,
which was to strike out after the ell
acting words and insert provision APP
one million dollars, to be
expended under the direction OF the
Secretary or War, in relieving widows
and children IF Onion soldiers who
were starved to death i'll Libby Prison
and Belle Isle. The committee rose
without disposing of the bill, and re-
ported back two other bills placing GER
tain Missouri troops on an equal footing
with others as to bounty, and present.
ing the thanks of Congress to Dir. Pea
body, which thereupon passed.
Mr.. Banks introduced q bill more eff
fcctually to preserve the neutral rela-
lions of the United States. Referred to
committee on Foreign Affairs. ..
Adjourned.