The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-03-26
CONGRESSIONAL.
WAsllISGToN, March q.

SENATE.
Mr.. Wilson moved that the Secretary
be ordered to request the House to re-
turn the resolution for adjournment with
a view to the reconsideration of the
vote by which it passed.
Mr.. Wilson explained: He wished, if
possible, to fix day between now and
December on which Congress might DO
called together if necessary. On motion,
it was agreed to.
Mr.. Chandler, from committee on
Commerce, reported resolution au-
thorizing the head of the engineer corps
to employ five civil engineers i'll the
work of surveying and improving the
northwestern rivers and harhors, which
was passed.
Mr.. Nye presented a memorial of the
Grand Council of the Union League OF
Maryland, asking that the provisions OF
the military reconstruction bill be cN'
tended to Maryland. Referred to the
Judiciary committee.
Mr.. Sherman reported from commit
tee on Finance the House Joint resOlu-
ton propiding that,
WHEREAS, There are now in the
hands of the Treasurer of the United
States as special agent of the Treasury
Departments, several millions of dollars,
the proceeds Of property captured dur
ing the rebellion, which is now under
the control of the Secretary of the
Treasury, and as it now stands may be
disposed of in settling claims preferred
by alleged former owners of said cap
tured property without the sanction of
Congress, and,
WHEREAS, 1t is considered proper
that such claims should not be settled
and paid without first receiving the ap-
prevail of Congress, therefore be it
Res0lred, &c, That all moneys thus
held by the Treasurer Of the United
States shall at once be covered by n
warrant into rhe United States Treasury
only to be drawn by the authority Of
the law. I'
Mr.. Morton said this bill proposed to
legislate into law the very principles
which formed the basis of the Alabama
claims. To pass it now would be to
stultify the American people before the
world. IT would put it into the power
OF the pettiest nation in the world to
make war upon the commerce of the
greatest. o'f ,
Pending the consideration of this snb.
ject, Mr.. Wilson asked and obtained
unanimous consent TO report the Joint
resolution to authorize. the commanding
General ofthe army TO permit traders
to remain ut certain points. for the ae-
commodation of persons crossing The
plains. The resolution passed the
House.
The resolution for adjournment was
referred to the Judiciary committee.
The Senate wentinto Executive ses.
ion, and subsequently,. adjourned.
HOUSE.
Bills were introduced as follows: 4
By Mr. Lawrence, of Ohio, for tho re-
organization of the judiciary; also q bill
to provide temporary governments for
Territory Of Lincoln. Referred tn com
mittee on Territories. 49,.
Also bill to give construction TO the
acts of January 10Th, 1854, anil March
Sd, 1866, and limit the pay Of officers
servants. Referred to the committee on
Military ,''J - IVY y - !
Also bill to repeal the act authOriz-
ing the Secretary Of the Treasury to re-
tire S4,OOO.0O0 from circulation monthly.
Referred to committee Of the Whole. =
By Mr.. Eggleston, providing for the
necessary surveys for q ship canal around
the falls of the Ohio river Referred To
committee on Commerce. .{Stl
By Mr.. mgersoll, to construct a shin
canal from tho Mississippi river to Lake