New-York tribune., 1867-03-13
XLrH CONGRESs-Fmsr SESSION.
SENATE. WASHINGTON, March H. 1867
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SENATE. WASHINGTON, March IL, 1867
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ARMS FOR TENNESSEE.
Mr.. WILSON (Rep, Mass.) from the Military Com
mittee, reported back the resolution declaring that
Thereas the arms and m ot e nv ia Rehe ig
authorities during the late Rebelo and the present Ex
ecutve OF that State in order to enforce the Laws OF the
state deems 1t necessary employ the militia, therefore
the Secretary Of War is authorized and directed to FUR
nish and equipments for 2SoOo militia TO the GOV
Mr. WILSON asked the immediate consideration of tho
above but Mr. JOHNSON Dem., Md obiecting,t went
THE FRENCH CLAIMS.
Mr.. SUMNER Rep., Mass.), from the Committee on
Foreign Affairs reported back the bill N regard TO french
fa onters i o with fayoTabe reeommenda
tion IN each Gaze. 49, - - -
Mr.. CHANDLER Qlep., Mich.l, from the Committee on
Commerce, reported resolution to repeal aresolau1n
steamship Scotland.
Gr, JOHNSON Dem, Md inquired what was the ne
Mr. CHANDLER replied that the original resolution
was passed tbe accommodation OF the Boara OF U
found that they could the hull and cargo OF the vf
se and had made arrangements Tor the removal VI inc
wreck. The resolution was passed.
PROPERTY LOST IN MILITARY sERvIcE
Mr. WILLIAMS Rep, 0regon) introduced Joint rcso-
linton defining the meaning of the second section of the
& ~ March Iss relative 10 property lost IN the military
service to be that whenever any claimant 1or lost prop
i ~ Sr nroDerty lost as above he shall paid the
amount Of awards made by the o H5n,tsrV
Affairs -
Nr NYE ReD. Neyada) introduced bill 10 1aclnthto
the estabshent Of Naval and Marine Con- DePSn @ on on
the eastern shSTe OF Ss s1Pp ipp
and authorizing the construction OF douDletiack rmi
road from the eastern shore Of HewJersey or ihe west
eTn bank Of the Passaic River the Newark Bay IN
the vicinity Of NewYoTk through tie state 0L Rs
ferred 10 the Committee on Naval Affairs.
DISTRICT MAITERs -.
Mr. MORRILL, rentrSdueed inc bi OF wSnt aSd and
Georgetown, and providing for the government Si re
"a sSllv the 2onmttee on the District Of Columbia.
MIR MORRILL, introduced joint resolution providing
Election for the cities Of Washington and Georgetown
Referred 10 the Committee on the District OF Coinmma
Mr. NYE Hep New introduced bill to incorporate tne
washington Land and Building Company OF the District
OF Columbia which was referred the Committee ON the
District Of Columbia.
CLAIMS OF CoLORKD SOLDIERS. ..
Mr. WILSON (Rep., Mass) introduced joint res0lu-
on providing that cheeks 70 De Issued from 'he e nc m
coOred soldiers sailors who may have resided IN the
ente by an agent or attorney shall be made payable TO
the Commissioner Of the Freedmen subject 10 payment
upon identification OF the claimant tne @ P
ieTred to the Committee on Military Affairs
SYMPATHY WITH IRELAND.
Mr. NYE Rep. Nev) introduced preamble and resolu-
ton declaring the sympathy OF the United States with
the Irish people IN their struggle against British oppres-
non and asked immediate consideration, but MI Sum
ner objected, and IT went over.
A DISTRICT BILL.
Mr. WILSON offered resolution directing ihe me- n nf
Cheney of The Fre Department OF Washington and George
town. and whether further legislation s necessary 10
promote the same. Adopted
cEssIox OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY M
Mr. POMEROY (Rep, Kansas, from the COMMITTEES on
Public Lands reported bill renqusinng the ttie OF th
limited States to u certain public square LII the lily OF
Burlington, Iowa. which was passed
PRIVATE BILL PASSED.
Mr. WILEY Hep., W. Va.) reported from the Commit.
Tee ON CLAIMS bill authorizing the accounting officers OF
the reaeury put TO the credit OF John H. Ellis ray
aster OF the Army tG0O the amount not recovered OF
sum OF money stolen from him at Leayenworth Kansas
The bill was passed.
WAR CLAIMS FROM DELAWARE.
Mr. SALISBURY (Dem., Dei) introduced o resolution
tbe Secretary OF War TO reurn TO the Armoes
aud Arsenals Of Delaware certain arms ana equipments
during the late Rebellion. 1t was referred to the Military
COnDzttee. ..--..o
Mr. TRUMBULL Rep, M INTRODUCED e Joint resoin
Mexico passed a session OF 1896 IL was referred 70
| the Judiciary Committee
NIAGARA SHIP CANAL.
Mr.. MORGAN Hep., n. ~ introduced Joint resoiu
Ontario. for military, naval and commercial purposes
was referred TO the C0mrnltte on Commerce.
| CALIFORNIA.
Mr. COLE Rep., Call introduced bin 10 enable the
State OF California TO reclaim certain unprooucuve ahds
within limits; also bill to grant lands to California
for the construction Of canal for irrgatng purposes
Referred 70 the Committee on Public Lands.
REIBY OF NAVAL CONTRACTOR. ! -
Mr.. COENEBs Rep Cal called up resolution direct
ing the payment 20 Donohoe Ryan secor Of H7oOoo to
make good their loss the contract for building the iron
clad Camanche; which was passed.
| THR SUMNER REcoSsTRUcTIoN BILL
Mr. MORTON Gsep, Ind) moved that the Senate take
laid on the table He said he voted against laying the