The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1867-02-01
CONGRESS. I'D SESSION.
SENATE.

" AShINdTOS, JdDs
Mr.. Ramsey, from the Postofice Com
mittee, reported favorably on the bill
to legalize a bridge across the Missouri
river at st. Charles, Mo-; also a bill to
authorize the construction of a sub
merged tubular bridge across the Mis-
sissippi river at st. Louis; also a bill
amendatory of the postal laws.
On motion of Mr.. Sumner, resolu-
ton was adopted calling on the Presi-
dent for any correspondence between
the State Department and Foreign
Ministers on the policy of the admin
istration toward the rebellious States,
and of any enquiries based on CONVEX
sations reported to the State Depart
ment.
Some debate occurred on Mr.. Sum-
ner's resolution OF yesterday, calling
upon the President for a copy of the
letter upon which Mr.. Seward predi-
Gated his letter to Mr.. Motley, but no
action was taken. F
The tariff bill was taken up.
The duty on woolens of less value
than 81 per pound is fixed at As cents
and IS per cent ad Ivaloren; when valu-
ed less 81 90 per pound, 80 cents per
pound, and 40 per cent ad valorem; and
when valued over 81, fifty cents per
pound, and IS per cent ad valorem.
e In the course of debate on the fore
going, Mr.. Wilson said the pending bill
was western measure, originating in
the brains and pockets of wool growers.
Mr.. Grimes said on the part of the
west which he represented, he was here
to-day to deny that assertion. The
west did not want this tariff, and would
not remain quiet under it.
On motion of Mr.. Sherman, Railroad
companies was authorized to import
iron for their roads for two years. This
provision is for the benefit of the Pacific
NV fakT =,
compelled to use American iron.
On motion of Mr.. Sprague, animals i'm
ported exclusively for breeding pur-
poses be placed on the free list.
EVENING SESSION.
The Chair submitted Gen. Wilson's
report of the capture of jeff. Davis,
which was ordered to be printed.
The House joint resolution, for the
relief of certain settlers on the Sioux
Restoration, in Minnesota, was passed.
Private bills were considered.
p HOUSE.
Senate bill supplementary to the act
to prevent smuggling, was passed.
The Consular and Diplomatic APP
preparation bill was passed as amend
ed by the Committee of the Whole.
Similar action was taken on the Mil
itary Academy bill.
Mr.. Trowbridge, from the Committee
"a dS u uesS-
ton of privilege, preamble stating
that the bill to repeal the amnesty pow
ers OF the President and regulate fran
chise in territories had become laws,
by the failure of the President to sign
or return with objections, concluding
with resolution asking the Secretary
of State to inform the House whether
said laws had been fled in his depart
ment. After some discussion it was
adopted.
The Speaker presented resolutions
from the City Councils of Baltimore, to
the effect that the loyal people of that
city are entitled to protection from the
revolutionary purposes of the Governor
and the Legislature of Maryland. Re-
ferred to the Judiciary Committee.
The bill to reorganize the Indian Blu
reau was debated, and amended by
transferring the bureau to the War De-
partment.
The Senate bill 10 punish illegal vo-
ters in the District of Columbia was
passed.
The Senate amendments to the House
bills relative to the writ of habeas cor
pus in United States courts, and the
punishment of forgeries of United
States bonds and securities, were con-
Cured in.
Mr.. Hale gave notice that he would
tomorrow try to bring the Senate bill
regulating the tenure of certain offices
to avote. gTr.
The House then adjourned.