The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-19
CONGRESS.

people of the District of Columbia, asking the
right Of suffrage, which was referred to the
/ Committee on the District of Columbia
/ Bills were presented for confirming land titles
granted by Gen. Slocum to the colored men on
Sea Island last winter; Resolution to establish
Mining Bureau; Resolution introduced call.
ing upon the President for what information he
has respecting the occupancy of Mexico.
In the House, the principal business was the
appointments of committees. A resolution was
offered making an earnest declaration against
monarchical designs in Mexico and instructin g
the committee on foreign affairs to report what
measures are necessary on the part Of the United
States, to restore to the people of Mexico their
rights under a republican government A res
olutioa was introduced to allow members elect
| from States late in rebellion seats on the floor
during the discussion 10 regard to their admis-
sion This resolution requiring suspension of
| the rules to be voted for, was not considered.
Several amendments to the Constitution Of the
United States were introduced.
A correspondent of the N. Y. News speaks of
Mondays proceedings as follows:
ga marked sensation was created by the in
PRODUCTION 10 the House, to-day of the resou-
! tons directed against the empire in MEXICO
Both of the resolutions look to armed interven-
ton for the restoration of the Mexican Republic.
| They both 60 to the Committee on Foreign AT
fairs, Whatever the report of the committee
may be, it is the opinion Of the best informed
members that the matter will end in smoke, and
that there will be DO change in our foreign
policy.
The interests of the negro were well attended
to to-day 10 both Houses. Mr. Summers bill
| attempts to confer landed estates upon the ne
groes of South Carolina. Mr. Patterson's bill
repeals all laws in the district making any dis
tinction between persons on account of color;
and Mr. Julian's bill allows them plumply to
vote
TIE great gun of the day, however, was fred
| off by Mr. Eliot Of Boston, It declares that the
Northern States are conquerors, that the repre-
sentatives Of the North in Congress and the
President have authority to govern the con-
quered States, that the conquered States are not
entitled to take part in the Government Of the
United States, and shall not be admitted to
representation till they allow the negroes to vote
for members of Congress"
On the 18th, 10 the Senate, Mr. Davis, of
Kentucky, offered resolution, which was re-
ferred to the judiciary Committee, declaring
that: whereas, there is no longer rebellion 10
the limits of the United States, therefore the
privilege of the writ of hadeas corpus is restored
in every State $50.
The Senate resumed the consideration Of the
House resolution providing for the appointment
of joint committee of fifteen to inquire into
the condition of the States which formed the
so-called Confederacy, and report whether they
or any of them are entitled to be re represented in
either House Of Congress. The resolution was
passed-yeas 33, nays IL
In the House, the Speaker submitted com
municaton from the Governor of Virginia in
closing act Of tee General Assembly in favor
Of the repeal of the act giving the consent of
the Legislature of Virginia for forming the new
State of West Virginia.
Mr. Raymond presented the credentials of the
members elect from Tennessee Mr. Stevens
objected, saying that the State of Tennessee
was not known to the House. The Speaker
overruled the objection. Mr. Raymond said
there were many facts connected with Tennes-
see, past and present. which commended its
case to the early consideration of the House.
Several gentlemen wanted the Tennessee men,
bers at once admitted lauding them for their
patriotism during the war. The House referred
their credentials to the Joint Committee of ff-
teen on the condition of the late Confederate
States-yeas l25, nays A. A resolution was
passed Inviting the members elect from Tennes-
see to occupy seats in the Hall Of Representa-
tives pending the decision of their case.
On the 18th, in the Senate, Mr. Guthrie pre-
sented remonstrance from certain citizens of
Louisiana against the rejection of Hahn and
Cutler as Senators from that State Mr Wilson
called up bill to repeal all laws in the late in
surrectionary States based on distinction of race
or color, pending the discussion of which the
Senate adjourned.
10 the House Mr. Farnesworth moved to re-
fer his resolution claiming that colored soldiers
are entitled to the rights and privileges of
American citizens to the joint select committee
Of fifteen. Mr. Charles objected, denying that
the negro can be equal to the white man.
Both Houses passed the bill prohibiting the
importation of CATTLE SO as to prevent the spread
Of the cattle disease.
On the 14th, in the Senate, Mr. Foot an
nounced the death of Senator Collamar. Ap-
propriate resolutions and eulogies were passed
to the memory of the deceased.
In the House the following is announced as
the Branch committee of fifteen on the social
mia, Washburne of Ill.,, Morrel of Vt, Grid +
of KY, Bingham of Ohio, Conklin of N. Y,
Boutwell, of Mass, Blow Of Mo-, and Rogers
Of New Jersey.
The House resolved that all papers which
may be offered relative to the condition of the
late Confederate States, be referred without de-
bate to the committee, and that no member
shall be admitted from said States, until Con-
gress shall declare such States, or either of
them, entitled to representation.
Information was received at the State Depart.
ment to-day that Oregon had ratified the Con-
stitutional Amendment
STOLEN.