The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-11

way setting forth that he had time ago presented
complaints to the Supreme Court against Jeh Davis ana
others but was told they improper papers, aiter he
had presented the complaint to the magistrates court,
but with no effect. Referred 10 the Committee on Judi
ciary.
Mr.. Foor (rep) Of VI, offered resolution that Waldo
p Johnson, by sympahi2ug with and participating in
the rebellion aaanst tho United States had been guilty Of
conduct Incompatible with his duty as Senator OF the
United states and that lie DO therefore expelled from
the Senate Of tho United States which was laid over
PAYMENT op CLAIMS COMMISSIONERS.
Mt. WILSON, rep Of Mass, introduced Joint reso1
on 70 provide for the payment Of the who
wete appointed TO investigate the claims OF the Western
Military Department. Referred TO the Committee on FL
nance.
lFgRropy ron TIE SETTLEMENT OF FREE NEGROES.
MT HARLAN, (rep OF Iowa, introduced bill TO antho
r2e tho President 70 acquire territory for tho settlement
oi iree persons OF African descent Referred TO the Com
mittee on Public Lands
iBoRG ASIzAtoN DEPARTMENT or THE ARMY
Ar WnsoN introduced bin for the reorganization Of
the Medical Beparmc Of the army, which referred
70 tho Committee on Military Affairs.
REORGANIZATION or THE rnFsrsr JUDICIAL SYSTEM.
NJ. HAZE, {rePl ofN H., called up tho resolution Of
fered yesterday, that the Committee on Judiciary be IN
sructed TO inquire into tho cSpedency Of aboshng tho
pr, sent judicial system Of The United States and abh
ing another in pursuance Of the constitutions and IL Was
agreed to.
PROTECTION or oyru AND ENIGRANIs.
Mr. NfsMrI (opp) OF Oregon introduced bin 70 pro.
MIA and oregon. Referred to the Committee Territo
ries.
rIr sAfn or spmlrrous LIQUORS.
Gr HARRIS, (rep) OF N. y. introduced bill rolstive
70 The ae of spritaoaa liquors Ia the District OF Column
ba Tho bill is designed to render operative the
bi passed last summer and provides for trial by any
Justice OF tho peace. u referred 10 the Committee
on Judiciary
NGxoRy or TIE LATE SENATOR BINGHAM.
Nr CnAYpFi, (rep) OF Mich. announced the death OF
Hon kinslcy :. bingham, late Senator from Michigan,
and gave brief sketch Of The life OF the late Senator.
lie went TO Michigan in the carly history Of the State
from New York, and soon became iavorte OF the
people being elected Governor of Michigan in 1854 again
in 1885, and after to the Senate Of the United
States. IN tho Senate the deceased well known for
the purity Of his life sound judgment and fidelity to the
country.
Mr.. CHANDLER oaercd the customary resolution, that
the Senate 10 into mourning thirty days and do ad
iourn.
Mr., KING, (rep) OF N Y said he to pay tribute
10 a wise and good statesman and true man. He
genuine specimen Of the citizens Of free goyernme
and always devoted to his country with his whole
heart
q true and conscientious man, whose true merit wns
known only TO bis friends and was always true to his
country aud firm and unwaysrg in the discharge of his
duty.
Mr. SUMNER paid tribute OF worth and excellence 10
the deceased saving that the Senator firm for right
and against oppression and wrong His Of those
beautiful natures where God joined the mdcst to
the braycst mnd He always opposed TO slavery and
any compromise with evil such 4 Senator Is lspared
at such hour the present though he stl lives by
example. those who knew him here. md in the State
that loved him well cherished his memory with atec.
tionate pride.
The resolution agreed to, and the Senate adjourned