The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-02-24
THIRTY-NINTH CONGRESS.

WAsHS0ros, Feb. %, 1867
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Petitions and memorials presented and referred
Mr. CsAcls, frep) Of N H., from the Committee on
Naval Affairs reported bill for the relief Of Captain
John j. Young pay him captain the retired list
from March, 1854, to May, 1885. Passed.
On motion Of Mr.. LANE lrep Of Ind special session
for Tuesday evening" for the consideration Of private
pension bills, was ordered
Mr. GRxEs, rep) Of Iowa, called up the bill directing
the Secretary of the Navy to transfer the iron-cad
Ouondaga George Quintard, OF New York, upon tho
payment by him OF s75ae7s, the amount advanced on
the for the construction Of the vessel by the
CLAIMS ~ REBELS AND REBEL sYMpArHzRRs
Mr. TausnuLL- lep.I Of III called up the House JOINT
resolution prohibit any officer OF the government from
paving any Claim accrung prior 10 the 18th OF April,
1891 in favor OF any who promoted encouraged
any manner sustained the rebellion or in favor Of
any person who during said rebellion was not known to
be opposed thereto and distinctly in favor Of its sup
pression. $500
striking out all after the word rebellion where first
occurred
Mr. rRrMsuLr said he not in favor of this amend
ment, but the majority Of the committee were.
Mr. JOHNSON, (dem) OF Nd, spoke in favor Of the
amendment
Mr. HEypR.cKs (dem.) of Ind. understood the object
OF the bill TO be to prevent he payment of military off,
who joined the rebellion. He had no objection to
this, and to accomplish this the words proposed DO
stricken out were not necessary.
The amendment was agreed to.
Mr.. koGG rep.l Of n. IL offered an amendment q
proviso that this resolution shall not be construed to
prevent tho pay OF claims contracts mado prior
TO April l3 1861, with loyal citizens Of the Southern
Mr. Howl, (rep) Of Wis.,, offered an amendment TO
add after The word rebellion where IL first occurs The
following words:-"or In favor Of any person who does
not provo 10 the satisfaction OF the proper accounting
officer that he was opposed to the rebellion and in favor
of Its suppression
Mr. BuckAlsw, ldem) Of Pa, said the adoption Of this
amendment would cast burden upon claimants In the
South which was not cast upon them the North.
M. Howcs' amendment vas adopted-yeas %, nays6
The negatives werc-Messrx Buckalew, Cowan, Davis,
Dootie, Hendricks and johnson. Aessrs. Dixon and
Patterson voted In the Affirmative
the Joint resolution q amended Was then passed
TIE MURDER OF UNION SOLDIERS N SOUTH CAROLINA.
Mr. WILLIAMS, (rep OF Oregon offered resolution for
the printing OF i've Thousand copies OF the report Of the
der OF Union soldiers South Carolina Referred
Committee on Printing.
The CUSTOMS LAWS
Mr. EDxuDs, trepl Of W, from the COMMITTEES on
Commerce. reported bill 70 repeal the provision or law
authorizing the introduction Of foreign goods
United States without Inspection 1t the usual ports Of
entry. cnacting % folows-That sections and Of
the Of Congress entitled IAN act TO prevent SNUG
Cling and other purposes" approved July. 1884, are
APPROPRIATIONS yoR LIGHTHOUSES
Mr.. EpnuxDe, from the same committee, reported
back tho House bill 70 authorize lighthouses, with
amendments The House bill does not nx the appropra
tons specifically for each item. As amended the sppro
dola, on Lake Superior $4,000; Trowbridge Point
Thunder Bay 10 Michigan $4,000 at Santa Crus, CALI
for1,. $40 600; q ry6es is.nd Knoll Georgia $1,000
james river, Va. $1,000; for rebuilding tower and
keepers dwelling St, simons Ca sl5 600 The pro-
tcs o pn, Or ssSudng lights Or :.
Lapelo Igland, Ca stricken out also for building
three sh. house and buoy steam lenders and author
zaton Of the Secretary OF the Treasury AZ salaries OF
| lighthouse keepers at the points mentioned.
WASHINGTON CITY DEPARTMENT.
ME- MORRILL,. lrep) OF Me-, introduced bill TO amend
the act Of February IS, 1857 concerning the Fire Do
parment OF washington City ltrepcals the provision
allowing the use Of the Union Engine 70 the city Of
THE ARMY APPROPRIATION BILL
MI FEssESDEs, lrep.) OF Me-, from the Finance Com
mtce reported with amendments tho Army Appropria-
Dn o tho snsra OF se annoy or
changing Of his quarters from Washington IL amended
BY adding EXCEPT with HIS consent" The item for the
purchase Of the Willard Sears estate the WATERFOWL
Arsenal grounds and the sale OF certain tract Of land
IN soutn Boston, Is stricken out The sum mentioned
ruE PROPOSED IxTERocxaMc SHIP CANAL
Mr. CONFESS rep) Of CAL, introduced joint resolu-
ton instrucng the Secretary of State TO adopt such
measures as he may deem necessary 70 obtain the sn
horiy from the government OF Colombia for the United
states 70 make survey for neroceanic snip canal
across the sthmus Of baren and ascertain the terms
upon which the right Of way be obtained; wnicn
THE INDIAN APPROPRIATION ELL.
MI sHERmAs, trcpl Of OHIO, at O'Clock, called mp
the indian Appropriation bill Among the items IN he
bill are the following For tho pay Of Superintendent
OF Indian affairs and Of Indian agents $40 500 for pay
Of subagents 5000 for pay Of temporary clerks 20 su.
prefers s2s 400 for presents 10 Indians $1,000 fos
provisions Tor Indians 500 for contingencies o. the
.naan pepsrmcn SSe 500 large number Q. suns rs
from xo,O0o 70 200 in amount appropriated ior
the payment Of instruments as per treaties with 'ne
was stricken out on the recommendation Of the Senas
Finance Committee
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