Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-02-01
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS
Senate,

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8I.-Mr. Ramsey,
from the Postofice Committee, reported
favorably on the bill to legalize the bridge
across the Missouri river at st. Charles.
Mo. Also the bill to authorize the con-
struction of a submerged tubular bridge
across the Mississippi at st. Louis. Also
the bill amendatory Of the postal laws.
On motion Of Mr.. Sumner resolution
was adopted calling on the President for
any correspondence between the State De-
partment and Foreign Ministers on the
policy Of the administration towards the
rebellious States, and of any conversation
reported to the State department
On melton of Mr.. Patterson, the Com
mittee on Claims were instructed to enquire
into the expediency of compensating loyal
citizens of East Tennessee for their war
losses in accordance with the recommends
ton of the Commissioner appointed by
Gen. Burnside.
The tariff bill was taken up, and the
duty on cast iron increased to l2c per ID.
On chromate and bychromate of potash to
4!c per ID.
The duty'on woolens of less value than
81 per pound was fixed at As and IS per.
cent adValorum, when valued at less than
81 so per. pound SOC per. pound and 40 per
cent advaloum, and when valued over ST so
per. pound 35 per. cent adyalorum. Yeas
10, nays Is. In the course of debate on
the foregoing, Mr.. Wilson said the pending
bill was a western measure originating in
the brains and pockets of wool growers
Mr.. Grimes on the part of the west, which
he represented in part, said he was here
4 A. . 1T 4
did not want this tariff, and would not re-
main quiet under it, The section of the
bill allowing drawback on all articles that
enter into the construction of ships, was
amended so as not to apply to steam yes
sells. Several amendments were offered
and rejected.
On motion, Mr.. Sherman of railroad
Commute was authorized to import
iron for their roads for two years. This
provision is for the benefit of the Pacific
railroad which, by existing laws, is COM
PEELED 10 use American iron.
On motion Of Mr.. Sprague, all animals
imported for breeding purposes were placed
on the free list.
The duty on files and rasps over ten,
inches long, was raised to eight cents per
pound. Mr.. Sherman explained the ne
Cessity for this amendment, that if it was
not adopted all the steamboats, and vessels
for service, on the lakes and western rivers,
would be built entirely Of foreign material,
and the Government would not receive any
revenue from them.
House.
The Senate bill supplementary to the
act to prevent smuggling was passed,
Mr.. Kasson introduced a bill for the re-
lief of Lucos county, Iowa. Referred to
the Committee on Public Lands.
The consular and diplomatic appropria-
ton bill was passed as amended by the |
Committee Of the Whole. Similar action |
was taken on the military appropriation |
bill
Mr. Trowbridge from the Committee on
Enrolled Bills, reported as a question of |
privilege a preamble stating that the bill |
to repeal the amnesty powers of the Presi-
daEt and regulate franchise i'm terrific
ries Of the United States, have become laws
by failure Of the President to sign or re-
turn with objections, concluding with
resolution asking the Secretary of State 10
inform the House whether said laws had
been filed in his department, after discus
7ion was adopted.
The speaker presented resolutions of the
,ity council Of Baltimore TO the effect that
loyal people of the city are entitled pro-
lection from revolutionary purposes of the
Governor and legislature of Maryland.
to the judiciary committee.
A bill 10 reorganize the Indian bureau
vas debated at considerable length and
amended by transferring il 10 the war de-
by a vote Of 76 to 73, and passed
~ 80 against 6S.
The Senate bill to punish illegal voters
n the district Of Columbia was passed
The Senate amendment to House bill
allowing extension TO the lateral branch
# the Baltimore and Potomac railroad into !
he District Of Columbia was concurred in
Ilso Senate amendments TO House bill rel
tive 20 habess corpus in the United States
,ourts, and Senate amendments 10 House
al to punish forgeries in United States
,onds and securities, which reduces penal
les Of original bills
The Senate bill for the relief of the Wi
iona and St. Peters railroad was referred.
Mr.. Hale gave notice that he would, TO-
morrow, try TO bring the Senate bill, regu-
ating the term of certain Offices, % a vote.
The House went into COMMITTEES OF the
Whole on the fortifcstion bill amendment,
nat without action the committee rose.
Mr.. Hooper suggested that that after to-
ay the House viii take recesses from half
Iast four to half past i've.
Mr.. Stevens objected.
Mr.. Maynard presented a memorial from
90 citizens Of Virginia, praying for the
Enlistment of the present State govern
aeut. Referred.
Mr.. Hatcher introduced a bill 10 exempt
ertain public lands FROM taxation. Re 4
erred.
Mr. McBrien introduced bill 60 aBthOr-
re the establishment Of ocean mail steam
hip service between the United States and
he Sandwich Islands. Referred.
Alabama HoEtsla9ure.
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