The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-12

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MIDNIGHT REPORT.
xxx CoNGREss---FIRsT SESSION

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HOUSE
Mr.. Blaine, ofMaine, introduced a resolu-
tion reimbursing the loyal States for the ad-
vances Of money made and the debts CON
ltracted for the preservation of the Union.
The resolution was referred to committee
of seven. 8
Mr.. Elliott of Mass, introduced q Joint
resolution which was referred to select com
mittee Of fifteen, declaring the condition of
fthe States recently in rebellion and the posi-
ton of Congress i'll relation to them.
Mr. Schenck introduced Joint resolution
declaring against the attempt to establish
a monarchy in Mexico, and requesting the
President to take such steps as will vindicate
the Mexican policy and protect the honor and
interests Of the United States. The resolution
was referred 20 the Committee on Foreign
Affairs.
Mr.. jerks introduced bill to establish a
uniform system of bankruptcy. Referred TO
10 special committee.
Mr. Wentworth introduced bill prohibit
ling the importation OF cattle from foreign
Ieountries in order 10 prevent the spread ofthe
|cattle disease. Rll passed
Mr.. Van Horn. of Missouri, offered reso,
linton instrueting the Committee ON Foreign
lReiations toineuire what measures aud means
are neces>ary, on the part of the United
States, to restore Mexico the free and unre-
served rights of a republican government. The
1 question on the resolution WAS not seconded
and it lies over.
The Speaker then announced the following
standing committees:
1 Com merce-N -Nessrs. Washburne of Ills,
Elliot of Mass, Dixon of r. l., O'Neil OF Pa.
Longyear of Mich, James Humphrey of \.
Y, J. s. Thomas jr of Nd, Eggleston of o.,
lJ. NJ. Humphrey of n. Y. 81
Military Affairs Messrs Schenck of Ohio.
Deming Of Conn. Marston of N H., Ros.
seau of Ky. Bingham of o., Ancona of Pa,
Ketchum of n. u, Blaine of Ne, Sitgreaves
lof \. J.
Naval AHairs-Messrs Rice Of Mass.
Griswold of \. Y, Pike of Me-, Kelly of Pa.
Brandagee of Conn, Eldridge of Wis, Phelps
of Nd. Darling of \. Y. Hubbell Of Ohio.
Foreign ATars-Messrs. Banks Of Mass.
Raymond Of y. y, Orth Of Ind, ". II.
Randall of Ky, Dawson of Pa. Patterson OF
Y H.. Newell of y. j., Cullum Of H., Win.
field Of y. Y.
On Elections-Messrs Dawes of Mass,
Scho6eld of Pa. Epson of Mich, Marshall
of ILL.,. Paine of Wis, Shellabarger of Ohio,
tMcClurg of No., Red6eld Of n. Y.
WAYS aud Means-Messrs. Morrill, of Vt,
Hooper of Mass. Brooks of y. y, Garfield
of Ohio, Wentworth Of H., Conkling Of n.
). Y. Morehesd ofpa., Allison of Iowa, Hogan
of Missouri
Raymond of n T., BLOW of No., kasson OF
Iowa, yoahes of Ind, Farnsworth of Ills.
Spaulding of Ohio, Highly Of Cal, Wright or
y. j.
Banking and Currency-Messrs. Pomeroy
of n T., Hooper OF Mass, Culver Of Pa,
Buckland of Ohio, Harding of Ky, Lynch Of
Me-. Defrees of Ind. Randall of Pa, Hub
bard of W. va.
Distric, OF Columbia-Messrs- Ingersoll o
Ills. Demont of Ind, Davis of \. y. Bald
win of Mass. McClurg of Mo-, Cobb O
Wis, Walker ofOhio., Murcer Of Pa. Shank
lin of KY,
Judiciary Messrs Wilson Of Iowa, Bout
we'll of Mass, Francis Thomas OF Nd, vii
liams Of Pa, Woodbridge of Vt, Morris o
y. Y. Rogers of \. j., Lawrence of Ohio
Cook of Ills.
The House refused to suspend the rules fol
admission of resolution giving the Repre-
sentatives from the Southern States, the privi
lege of the floor
Pending the confederation, much other busi
ness was transacted.
4 Mr.. d. ". VOORHEES, appeared and wa
qualified.
Mr.. Patterson introduced bill to repea
certain laws and ordinances in the district O.
Columbia, and for other purposes. 1t wa:
referred TO the Committee for the District o
Columbia.
The bill annuls all political distinctions OF
account of color both In this district and Other
territories.
jerks introduced Joint resolution propos
ing tina, the President aud Vice President o
the United States shall be elected by direct
vote of the people. Ii was referred 10 the
Committee on Judiciary
Mr. Ward introduced a bill which was re
ferred to the Committee on Military Affairs
granting bounty land and money TO United
, States soldiers who served during the rebel
lion. The bill provides for giving bounty land
and money to all soldiers who enlisted priol
to June 25 1868, and we're honorably dis
charged. The object is to make the bounty
of this class of soldiers equal to that of those
who subsequently enlisted. 1t also provides
for the repeal ofa law which allowed the former
master Of colored soldiers who enlisted to re-
ceive their bounty.
Mr.. Delano introduced joint resolMior
for an amendment to the Constitution, making
it the duty of each State to provide for the
rightful pursuit of happiness of all its inhabi
tants, without distinction Of color or race. Il
was referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Mr.. Ashley, Of Ohio, presented the memo
rial of c. d. Hosler, asking to be admitted
! as delegate from the Territory of Arfzona
Referred to the Committee of Elections.
Mr.. Ashley also introduced bill to de-
yelop and reclaim public lands requiring
irrigation in the territories of Idaho, Colorado
Arizona, Montana, and the State of Nevada
which was referred to the Committee on Public
Lands.
Mr.. Stevens introduced joint resolution
proposing an amendment to the Constitution
Of the United States that all national snt
J State laws shall be equally applied to every
citizen, no discrimination shall be made OF
account of race or color. Referred to thu
lCommittee ON Judiciary.
Mr.. Schenck introduced the following res
olutions which were referred to the Commit
tee or Foreign Affairs, namely:
Whereas, In letter Of Instructions, datet
{ July 30, 1862. directed to Ge... Forey, com
manding the French forces in Mexico, th,
8 Emperor Of the French indicated his polio,
concerning the affairs of this continent By de
claring that it was his intention to establish
monarchy in Mexico, which would restor,
the latin race on this side Of the Atlantic
to all its strength and prestige, guarantee
security to the French West India colonie
, fand those of Spain, secure the interests an,
|; re establish the influence of France in tn,
. center of America and prevent the people o
the United States from taking possession. o
Gulf of Mexico from which they would com
mand the Antilles and South America, an,
become the only dispensers of tAe New World