The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-21
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
XXxIv coNGREss-FlRsT SESSION.
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EXPRESSLY FOR THE JoURN AL.


XXXIV CoNGRESS-FIRST SESSION.
Speaker announced the following select
committee on the Senate bill to abolish the
franking privilege. Messrs. Vallandingham,
Kellogg of H., Burnett Adams of KY, and
Stokes. s
Mr.. Lovejoy asked leave to introduce a
preamble and resolution reciting the rights
and privileges of the several States under
the constitution
WHEREAS, it is alleged by responsible
parties that citizens of some of the States
going into other States on business, such as
the collecting of debts, teaching, and other
like business, have been personally treated
with indignity and violence, and driven
from their property for certain sentiments
they may have held, and without allegation
of crime. 80
AND WHEREAS, a system similar to the
European passport system, is springing up:
THEREFORE, ResoEDed, That committee
of FIVE be appointed to inquire into the
above recited facts, and whether any fur
ther legislation is necessary to give effect to
the said provision of the constitution, ,and that
the committee be empowered to send for per-
sons and papers. .-s.. sz..s, -
Mr.. Lovejcy demanded a vote on the pass
age of the resolution, to which objections
were made.
Mr.. Houston moved for a call of the
House.
Mr.. Sherman, from the committee on
Ways and Means, reported a bill for the sup
port of the Indian Department, for fulfilling
treaty stipulations with certain Indians in
Oregon and Washington territories.
HoUsE.-Mr. Pryor announced the death of
Wa. o. Goode, whose successor he is. He
eulogized the private and political character
of deceased. Messrs Miles and Vallandingham
eulogized the deceased.
The usual resolutions of respect were
adopted, and the House adjourned.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2O.-SRNATE bill
for the relief of the widow of Capt Bearco-
belts ofCalifornia was taken up and passed.
Mr.. Pugh made several adverse reports
upon the application for bounty lands.
Mr.. Fitch reported resolution from the
committee on printing, for withholding the
binding of Senate documents from the per-
sens with whom the contract was made un-
til the committee could examine whether the
contract with the Secretary of the Senate
was made in pursuance of the law.
Mr.. Rice introduced a resolution that the
committee on Post Offices and Post roads in
quire into the expediency of a revision of
the postal laws. Passed.
A joint resolution was received from the
House appropriating Sic, 900 for the inaugu-
ration of the statue of Washington. On
motion of Mr.. Hammond it was taken up
Mr.. Hale asked for the yeas and nays.
The resolution was passed. tt
A resolution from the House on joint
rules for the two Houses was agreed to.
Mr.. Browns resolution was taken up.
Mr.. Clark spoke on the 4th resolution, at
considerable length, and showed that the
Democratic party, while protesting to dep
recata slavery agitation, continually embroil
the country in angry controversy. During
his speech, he referred to the boast of Sen
ator Toombs that he would yet call the
roll of his slaves on Bunker Hill. Mr..
Toombs denied having made that assertion.
A message was received from the Presi-
dent transmitting a memorial of the citizens
of Nebraska and the northern slope of the
Rocky Mountains. Referred to Committee
on Claims and ordered to be printed.
4 message was received from the House
announcing the death of VIM. J. Goode, of
Va. Mr.. Hunter offered the usual resolu-
tions of respect, and moved the Senate ad-
journ. He gave a sketch of the life and
character of Mr.. Goode, and eulogized him.
Mr.. Clay also eulogized the deceased.
The Senate adjourned.