The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-03-26
M;cb;.anIi33 Referred 10 committee .-sn

b.. Pike, to establish alNatiobS
f;ureau of Insurance. Referred to the
Judiciary committee. Z on
Ry Mir. Epson, a joint resolution of
the Michigan Legislature forRn appro-
nrjation to improve the harbor at the
month of tho Southt Black river. Re
7 fsrred to the committeeou Commerce.
BY Mr. Scofeld, 20 authorize the Sec
retary of the Treasury to prescribe rules
! and regulations for the registry OF cps-s
| tom vessels built for use on the Western
and Northwestern lakes, in payment rs
internal revenue tax on materials used
in construction. Referred TO commit
tee on Commerce. .sIJ ..ogs8 ,zl;iI
Il Mr., Hopkins presented a memorial
from the Wisconsin Legislature in ref
erence to the ship canal to connect the,
Mississippi, river with Lake Michigan.
Referred to committee on Commerce.
By Mr.. Ashley, an act to change the
location of the Capital of Montana Ter
ritory. Passed. ..,-...
A resolution was introduced by Mr..
Lawrence, of Ohio, directing the Com,
mittee on Claims to ascertain whether
the Claim Commission of the War Dc.
partment is allowing claims without
the authority of the law, which was
agreed to.
By Mr.. Schenck, concurrent resolu-
ton that each HOUSE OF Congress shaff-
adjourn the present session ct poopy the
2Sth of March, to assemble the hrst
Wednesday of May, first Wednesday In
June, first Wednesday, in September,
and the first Wednesday in November
next, unless the President of the Senate
and the Speaker of the House shall, by
joint proclamation, ten days before
either of those dates, declare there is no
occasion for the meeting of Congress at
such time. Adopted.
The Speaker presented 4 letter from
H. A.Smythe, Collector Of New York,
requesting to be allowed to appear,
by counsel, before the COMMITTEES on
Public Expenditures, and produce Wit
nesses in his own defense.
Mr.. Randall offered resolution to
grant the request. ;,
Finally the rules were suspended and
the resolution offered and adopted.
Mr.. Wilson. of Iowa, offered resolu-
ton directing the Clerk OF the House TO
present to the Secretary OF State the
supplementary reconstruction bill. pass
| ed last Saturday over the veto, when
was adopted.
Mr.. Pile introduced q joint resolution
authorizing the Secretary nf War 70
build two dredge boats for tiss ut the
month Of the Mississippi Passed! g -
Mr.. Thomas presented memorial OF
the members of the General Assembly
of Maryland, asking the immediate con-
I l,,r Af
of public affairs in that State; also reso.
lutions of the Grand Union League OF
Maryland, which were ordered to be
printed.
appropriation bill, to supply dehcien-
cies in the fund of the Senate, was
taken from the Speakers table. amend
ed and passed. y -
The House proceeded to the consider
alton of business on the Speakers table,
and disposed thereof rs follows:
Senate joint resolution, prohibiting
persons in the diplomatic service of the
United States from wearing uniforms
not previously authorized by Congress.
Mr.. Schenck opposedn and Mr.. Judd
favored the resolution ...i,f'i i
Mr.. Covode moved to amend the res
olution and add the. following: PRO
vided that the diplomatic agents shall
not be permitted TO wear any court
dress except such as shall be- prescribed
and the patterns drawn by the chief
tailor of the Natien, who is now pre-
siding over its destinies.
The Speaker ruled that the amcnd-
mcnt was not in order.
Mr.. NOEL suggested as an amend
ment that the uniform shall consist 01
cooked hat. lo0ped up with the Ameri-
can eagle, swallow coat, with stars on
the tail, butternut palrtalOons, close
fitting yellow stockings, with. carriers
a la Franklin, and hnckskin vest, one
side black and one side white, Re.
IauShter.) :.
The amendment was ruled out of
order.
Nr. Bingham suggested rs substi-
tute, that the Secretary of Statc'b au-
thorizrd Ia prescribe such uniform as
he may deem proper.
Mr.. Banks refused tu let the amend-
ment he offered.
The House seconded the previous,
question and passed the joint resolu-l
ton.
Mr.. Donneliy offered the following:
Resoired, That this House express its
earnest desire that the people Of the
States lately in rebellion will reorgan-
ize in accordance with existing laws for
that purpose, and insert in their re-
spective State Constitutions q proviS-
ion requiring Tie Legislature 10 cstab.
lsh u system of free schools which shall
afford adequate opportunity for pub
lie education to all children 'of the
State.
The resolution was ad"ntcd and the
House adjourned.
Re hodH Educn ionRi Eund.