The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-12
Return Of General Grant to the
National Capital.
&c. &c. &c.
WASHINGTON, Dec. II, 1865.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE SENATE.
The Senate received its durnal Of the rrepressi
bile freedmen this morning Immediately after entering
upon the consideration Of petitions and memorials
honorable members from Massachusetts administering
she same MI. Sumner introduced q memorial from the
Freedmen's Aid Commission in the United States and
his colleague, Mr. Wilson, presented a petition from
twenty five hundred coored people in the District
lnmbia asking for the right Of suffrage few moments
later the former member again arose. still intent upon
SECURING justice the black sheep Of his flock tins time
through she medium Of bill providing for the conarma
on OF land titles conferred by General Sherman to the
cciored people residing upon the islands last winter
while the General was at Savannah. Mr.. Sumner was
desrous that the bill in question should be referred
che Committee on Military Affairs; but he forced to
forego that purpose, under amendment of Mr. Doot
tie TO refer it to the judiciary Committee, which OBJ
tanned the majority OF votes
Three resolutions followed in close proximity repro.
batting with various degrees of emphasis the occupation
oil Mexico by Maximian and the aid comfort vouch-
safed thereto by the French The Committee on Foreign
Relations is entrusted with the consideration Of these
resolutions
Among tho arprerrio.A nr tho days
session calling attention to the want of repair
shat exists the Executive Mansion all of its ap.
pointments. The honorable member who introduced "
reiterated the general expression that has prevailed for
some time regarding the dingy appearance Of the White
House and the marks Of are
| in all its interior appurtenances.
Just before the adjournment Of the Senate Mr.
Sumner brought up his resolution of Wednesday
relating TO the appointment OF individuals to unau-
thorzed positions in the Treasury Department. and the
introduction Of others without being made take the
usual oath. Reverdy johnson moved to amend, and
was in the act Of preparing his amendment notwitb-
standing the cxpostulafons Of the gentleman
from Massachusetts, when motion to adjourn until to
morrow was made, shutting of for the time further
action spon the resolution An adjournment effected
NJ one o'clock, and manifestly occasoned by the
impa,ience OF the republicans to proceed with their
CAUCUS which had been session all the morning until
Twelve O'Clock
CHARITABLE FEELING AMONG MEMBERS OF THE
HOUSE.
There was full attendance OF members at noon to.
day when the House called order and charitable
good humored feeling appeared to prcvade the as.
scmblage. The influence of generous Thanksgiving din
ners and charitable peace apparent among
them. Mr.. Maynard OF Tennessee the Representative
Of great expectations iveer; and Dan voor.
hees Of Indiana who first appeared the surface this
morning, most cordially received by the radical
members OF the House In fact the vevety paw Of the
majority kept its claws concealed till after the commit
sees announced BY the Speaker aud trusting
minority member called out the party ques-
ton.
THg MEXICAN QUESTION,
Several resolutions were submitted sud referred for
che amendment Of the constitution in reference to SUI
fge representation &c. before the House got down to
the Mexican question, which is one Of their hobbies
this session The settled conviction Of the House
appears 70 DO that republican institut ~, equal
suffrage and the rest, should reign 81 this
continent from British America to Terra del Fuego'
Gen schenck OF Ohio who is the new Chairman OF the
Military Committee, with very positive resolu
Sion relative to communication from Macmillan to
General Forey about the establishment OF Latin empire
ON this continent Such an attempt to subvert one OF
our American republics was contrary TO the spirit or our
republican institutions and ought be rowned down
The President should be instructed steps to ypdi
wounded republican honor The reading OF Mr.
Schenck paper listened with than ordinary
soiictude by members subsequently Mr. Garfield also
from Ohio took steps to extract from the President
She heads OF Departments information relative to
Maximil ian's attemp, Mexico. AIR Van Horn Of
Missouri, new member likewise rode in the popular
hobby and offered resolution pointed against the
Mexican empire that the House refused TO endorse IT,
end II won't over
THE SOUTHERN REPRESENT ArivEs.
A courageous member on the democratic side OF the
House then introduced resolution against excluding
from the floor members elect from the States lately In
rebellion. This sort Of bombshel in the enemy 8
camp and, under the influence Of excitement conse-
auent upon SURPRISE Nr Washburne Of Illinois, hoped
nobody would be foohardy enough TO second IL. Mr.
Stevens confident enough In the strength Of the House.
was willing to let them go on. The friends OF the
Eouthern delegations voted In body for the resolution,
failying thirty nine four than the democratic
ranks contained. or the opposite side OF the
House overruied them and the resolution went over
Another motion 10 admit Southern members 70 the
Soor pending the decision Of their voted down
by heavy majority The radical side Of the House has
mot relented enough under the Presidents Message TO
make the slightest concession TO the states applying for
admission.
Mr. voorhees, who Mas lately come Cd and scanned he