The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1867-01-28
XXXIXth CONGRESS. nd SESSION.
SENATE.

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Mr.. Doolittle presented the report OF
the Joint Special Committee to enquire
into the condition of Indian tribes and
the management of their affairs. Ord
cred to be printed.
The House resolution eXempting the
tax on alcohol, burning fluid and cam
phene, when distilled spirits from
which they are manufactured have paid
! the tax, was passed.
The tariff bill was then taken up.
Mr.. Henderson smoke in favor of the
postponement OF the bill until it was as
certained what the House intended to
do about the reduction of internal taxes.
Mr.. Wilson obtained unanimous con-
sent TO introduce the resolution calling
upon the President for copy of the re-
port of Gen. Wilson's capture of jeff.
Davis. Adopted.
Mr.. Wilson introduced the bill to in
crease and equalize the pay of army
officers. Ordered to be printed and re-
ferred to the Military Committee.
Mr.. Trumbull, from the Judiciary
Committee, reported the joint resoIu-
MIR. Wade, to amend the Constitution
by prohibiting the reelection of any
person to the office of President.
Mr.. Wade gave notice that he would
call this bill up at an early day and ask
the Senate to pass 1t, so as to submit it
" Inc Sldle legislatures lllS winter.
The tariff bill was resumed. The bill
was taken out of Committee of the
WholeRnd reported to the Senate as the
next question being on concurring in
the amendment adopted in the commit
tee. Before proceeding any farther the
Senate went into executive session, and
soon after adjourned.
- II u HOUSE.
On motion of Mr.. Darling, the Secre-
tary of the Treasury was requested to
suspend the sales ofconfiscated whisky
unless the price offered was equal to the
tax. -
On motion of Mr.. Wilson, the Post
Office committee was instructed to en-
quire into the expectancy of establish
ing under the direction OF the Postoffice
Department a package post on railroad
and steamboat routes in the United
States, for the conveyance of parcels of
money and merchandise at such rates
and rules as may be established by law.
Mr.. briggs introduced bill granting
lands to Wisconsin and Michigan to aid
in the construction of the Wisconsin
and Lake Superior railroad. Referred.
a large number of private bills were
passed.
The House proceeded to the consider
alton of Mr.. Stevens reconstruction
bill.
Mr.. Ross, of Michigan, made a speech
in opposition to the bill.
Mr.. Stevens gave notice that he
would take the floor on Monday and
seek TO put the bill through if Mr.. Ash
ley would withdraw his substitute, and
Mr.. Bingham his motion to refer the
bill to the committee on Reconstruction.
Would ask to have it considered under
the five minute rule, as IN committee
of the Whole.
Mr.. Ashley withdrew his substitute.
In the course of Mr.. Ashley's remarks
he alluded to men holding seats on the
Democratic side who had co-operated
with rebels.
Mr.. Winfield took exception to the
remark, and denounced it as utterly
untrue, and as a base, unfounded SLAM
der.
Mr.. Hunter added, so far as 1 am con-
cerned, it is base lie.
Mr.. Hill called Mr.. Hunter to order.
The Speaker ruled the words out of
order.
Mr.. Randall, of Pennsylvania, said
they were nevertheless true.
Mr.. Hill moved for a vote of censure
against Mr.. Hunter, which was carried
by 81 against 81.
The Speaker briefly censured Mr..
Hunter, who stated that he used the
language in "A moment of irritation at
the false charge. He intended no dis
respect to the House.
Mr.. Ashley made an explanation.
His remarks were intended to apply to
those, here or elsewere, who during the
war were in secret alliance to the oppo-
sition-who voted against supplies, dis
couraged enlistments, &c. They were
intended to apply to no other persons.
The House adjourned.