The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-03-28
XLth CONGREsS---Second Session
WAsHlsorox, March 81.

SENATE.
Mr.. Chandler called up the bill to regulate
the coasting trade on the Northern, North
western and Northeastern frontiers of the
United States, for WHICH be offered an elab-
crate substitute.
Mr.. Chandler explained that vessel now
clearing at Buffalo, is obliged to take ont a
| manifest at every point which II touches. This
bill authorizes the captain to state on gen,
eral manifest what bis cargo Is and VIXEN to
| be delivered, without requiring him to take
on. any other until he reaches his destination.
| The bill was slightly changed al the sug.
sestion OF Mr.. Fessenden, and laid over, Mr..
Chandler giving notice that he would call il
up TO morrow.
| The bill supplementary to the Nation al
| Currency act, was taken up.
Mr. Cattell spoke in its support.
| On motion of Mr. Morrill, Of Maine, the
bill was laid aside, and the Naval Appropria
ton bill was taken up.
/ Considerable dscussion followed on the
amendment striking cut the provision making
| Navy Yard employees subject to appointment
by the President, with the consent OF the Sen.
| ale.
! Messrs Fessenden and Johnson advocated
| it, ard Mr. Sumner and others opposed
The proyiso was stricken out, by - 10 IS.
| Pending fnal action on the bill, the reports
| of the COMMITTEES Of Conference on the bills
| in regard TO converting into the Treasury the
proceeds of captured and abandoned prop
erty and to relieve certain manufactures from
| internal revenue tax, were presented by the
| Clerk of the House, with the announcement
| Of the concurrence of the Houss.
AT the instance of Mr.. Sherman, the latter
was taken up, and he explained that the
| House amendment punishes whisky frands
| BY fine and imprisonment.
| after some discussion, the report went
| over till tomorrow.
| Without further action on the Naval Appro-
| priation bill, the Senate adjourned.
| HOUSE.
The morning hour was occupied by bnsi>
ness appertaining to the District OF Coium,
bia
Mr.. boutwell,, from the Reconstruction
/ Committee, reported resolution calling on
the Secretary of War for copies of all reports
made By Major General Meadete the General
Of the Army, relating to the election in Ala
| ma. Adopted.
/ Mr.. Thomas offered resolution instruct
| ing the Committee on Claims to enquire into
the expectancy of deyising means for ascer-
| tanning the precise amount seyera!iy due to
| loyai claimants by the United States, for
| which payment is not now authorized By law,
and providing for the payment thereof, by
grant Of public land, &c.
Mr. Ashley, Of Nevada, introduced a bill
making agricultural scrip receivable in pay
! n,ent Of pre-eInption claims Referred to the
/ Committee On Public Lands.
The Speaker, at l:45. laid before the
House message rom the Senate, communl-
eating the Presidents veto ofthe bill amend
| ing the Judiciary Act, and its action thereon.
The veto message was therenpon rend, ana
| the Speaker stated that the question was,
4 Will The HOUSE, on Reconsideration, agree to
| pass this bill!
Mr.. Woodward argued againstthe bill.
/ Mr. Hubbard, of Connecticut, also op-
posed the bill.
Mr. Wilson, Of Iowa, closed the debate in
! its favor. finally moving the previous aues-
ton, under the operation of which the bill
was passed over the veto; yeas ] IL, nays s4--
o strict party vote.
/ The Speaker proclaimed that the bill was
. law, Notwithstanding the Presidents objeo
tons.
The conference report on the bill to convey
money into the Treasury, was agreed to.
The conference report on the bill exempt
ing certain manufacturers from internal tax
was presented by Mr.. Schenck. The House
recedes from its disagreement to the Senate
amendment about contract machinery. II
reference to drawbacks, none are 10 be al
/ lowed after the first of June next. In refer
| ence to the tax on sales, the tax Is TO be on
sales on manufacturers of $1,000, save where
especially provided for. The provisions te
guard against whisky frauds is somewhat al
tered. The report was agreed to.
| Mr.. Boutwell,, from the Impeachment man
ayers, reported resolution that after Mon
day next, the House will postpone action or
AL matters except on questions relating te
the impeachment Of the President until the
conclusion Of the trial in the Senate.
The resolution provoked such discussion
that at the suggestion of Mr.. Stevens, Mr..
Boutwell, withdrew it.
I The House then adjourned, TO meet to-
morrow for business.