The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-21
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, 1896.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, 1885.
THE ASn-sLAvERY AMENDMENT THE CONSTITUTION.
Mr.. BRooNAL, trep.) Of Pa, offered resolution
graduating the country that the anti slavery amendment
TO she constitution Of the United States has been ratified
by threefourths Of the States and is law Of the
land
This was referred to the Committee on Reconstruction
STATUS or IHs SOUTHERN srArIs
Mr. BRoonAuL also asked leave to introduce resolu-
teo, which objected to by Mr. johnson, his col.
league asserting that the termination OF the civil
has left the lately usurped territory the hands of
the conquerng powers and without political rights that
the political condition Of the people in the late rebeous
States DO xod by the supreme legislative power
that the effect OF the amnesty to relieve individuals OF
the punishment OF crime, but not TO confer political
rghs that Congress should confer the necessary power
70 enable them 70 form ahe own STATE oa.
always true 70 their allegiance shall be protected &c
INTERNAL REVENUE ASSESSORS.
Ways and Means reported bill authorizing the secre-
tary the Treasury to appoint Assistant Assessors OF M
II gave this power to the Secretary but subsequently
changed relieve the Secretary Of great burden
the appointment OF 10 many officers.
The bill was passed
raE snsocM cosr.srnD .aAs
.Sp the R.ss Of
Missouri and Mr.. Boyd the contestant OF his seat fur
thes time 70 take testimony, and u was passed
On motion Of Mr. DAWES IL resolved that the Sec.
rotary Of War DO directed TO communicate TO the House
martial which tried benjamin G. Harris, member Of
this House, from the State Of Maryland.
TIE HOUSE, REPoRTERs
Mr. BANKS, rep.) Of Mass from the Committee tho
Rules reported an amendment thereto-namely that
the reporters OF the official proceedings OF this Housc as
published in the Ghbe by its order, shall DO recognised
and are hereby declared officers Of tho House. from the
lth Of March last for the purpose Of reporting It's pro-
nolu m nj oraffb a
Mr.. Banks said the amendment was reported with the
unanimous approval OF the committee II INTENDED
only the privileges Of this House. and not 10
affect In any degree the relations between the House and
the publishers Of the GioL,.
Hale ep sap ~, tna'
alton personal and private rights undcr contract be
twosn employees and the employed and therefore should
Mr. BANKs reported the amendment merely and refer
rod 70 tho privileges OF the House in tho matter OF adj
the Osber question can Ss consdefed spsrt nom that
NJ HALF understood The propretors Of tho Glooe are
NJ BArss replied that the amendment did not involve
the question Of contract AL the appropriations or the
House for procuring the reporting coupled with
fu but The House required the publishers Of the gbs
70 fsnIsh certain amount OF work 10 certain time,
and as the House held them responsible, they should
M BANKS replied that neither the publishers Of the
Glos the reporters consulted because the Com
itlse on tho Rules did not consider that private inter-
ests we're affected by the proposed amendment
Ne BALDWIN, rep OF Mass, was not prepared TO vote
for for there may BIO contract with the Globe TO pro-
cure report Of the proceedings.
The House refused TO second the demand for the pre-
vious question, SO against IL
On motion OF Mr. HALE the subjcct was then sent 10
the Committee the Judiciary with instructions to in.
quIre aud report what " any relations exist between
the House and the propretors OF The oe IN tho way OF
contract for reporting and publishing the proceedings
OF the House.
REPRESENTATIVE FROM ARKANSAS
Mr. RAYMOND presented the certificate OF the election
to the House Of Mr. Kyle, signed by the Governor OF
Arkansas and ates,ed by the Secretary Of State with the
On motion i was referred TO the Committee ON Recon
structlon
Mr. ALLEY (rep) Of Mass, from the Committee on the
Post Office and Post Roads reported bill to establish
certain post routes, and u was passed
usntp STATES MUTUAL rsoikcrioS nomsTssp ooMrAsY
the judiciary reported bill, which was ordered TO be
printed and recommttcd 90 incorporate the United
States Mutual Protection Homestead Company
PROPOSED INCREASE ov PESsIoN-rAyMESr or DAMAGES
DosE LOYAL MEN ny rHK REBra, ETC
Mr. snvEss trep OF Pa introduced b, 70 90 n
casualties OF the late war to pay damages done to loyal
by the rebel government and rcbei raiders and en-
the cnnlscated property OF the enemy He moved that
the consideration OF the bill be postponed till the FIRST
Tuesday OF February.
Mr.. BaooK-, tdem Of N y, objected to It's postpone
ment 70 particular day
Mr. sryvKSs said he had not asked TO make the bill
special order lie did not know what the gentleman de-
sired.
Mr. BaooKs replied that he did not object 20 the print
ng and reference but did the House give
this bill preference ovor others by postponng IL 10
particular day
Mr.. srsvsss asked what committee the gentleman
thought u ought 10 be referred TO-
Mr. BRoexs replied the Committee on Reconstruction.
On motion OF Mr. STEVENS u was referred 10 tho Com.
mittoe OF the Whole the State OF the Union. He af
forwards moved 10 reconsider the vote by which u
referred, and The motion " now pending
LIABILITY sHrowNKRs
Mr.. ELIOT rep.) OF Mass Introduced q bill to limit
tho liability 81 rhipowners concerning maritime laws
aud for other purposes which was referred to tho Com
mIttee on Commerce
cousr ron rng sopruEnv prrnrcr oy PENNSYLVANIA
Mr. Brxvrsy introduced bill 10 establish court In the
Northern district OF Pennsylvania, which referred 70
the Committee the Judiciary.
DuEgA4gs PROM yHn "ryRmroRy or LOUISIANA
Mr. BrrysSs presented tho petition Of Judge War
mouth, askSpg % BE- admitted TO the House delegate
from Ne 1S3SIteyy VI Louisiana and purportna V N