Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-12-23
THIRTY-NINTH CONGRESS.
Senate.


Senate.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.
Senate met a. noon. The President pro
tenn in the chair.
4 message was received from the House
anuou ncing its organization, and request
ing a committee TO act with one Of its APP
pointment, to wait upon the President for
his message.
A message was also read from the House,
announcing the passage Of the joint reso-
lutions for committee of fifteen on recon-
struction.
Mr.. Wade moved to take up the last reso-
luton.
Mr.. Salisbury moved to refer the resolu-
ton to the Committee on Judiciary.
Mr.. Johnson objected to the introduction
of the resolution.
The resolution was then ordered TO be laid
over.
Mr.. Grimes offered resolution for the
appontment of q committee OF two to act
with the House committee in wGitingen the
President.
Mr.. Sherman introduced bill for the
survey and sale of mineral lands of the
United States.
The Senate then, on motion of Mr.. Sher-
H., L
On reasscmbling, Mr.. Doolittle moved
that as the House Committee for waiting
Oh the President was not ready, the recess
be extended till o'clock. Carried.
A message was read from the House an
nouncing the passage Of a joint resolution
for & special committee of fifteen on the
subject of rebelious States, and asking
concurrence of the Senate therein.
Mr.. Wade moved to take up the last reso-
luton.
MIR. Salisbury moved to refer it to the Ju-
dietary Committee when that and the other
standing committees were announced.
| The resolution went over under the rules.
Mr.. Sherman introduced n bill for the
survey and sale Of the mineral lands of
the United States. Ordered printed. The
bill leaves the price blank but provides ac-
tual residents and occupants shall be nj
lowed to purchase the land At minimum
rates.
Mr.. Stewart offered q bill to define the
| jurisdiction of the Circuit and District
Courts in the States of California, Nevada
and Oregon.
Mr.. Corwin presented the credentials of
VIM. H. Sharkey and James L. Alcorn, Sem
ators elect from the State Of Mississippi.
Mr.. Corwin. am instructed by these
gentlemen 10 offer these credentials with
out saying any thing about them. therefore
ask that they may lie upon the table and
wait the further action of this body.
Mr. Sumner. That's right.
Mr.. Foo,e offered n resolution from the
Legislature Of Vermont, in favor.of equal
tights in the lately rebellious States. Or
derded printed.
Mr. Deolittle introduced a bill in relation to
the qualifications of jurors in certain cases
providing thatin trials for treason or high
misdemeanors committed againsttho United
States by organized military force, no juror
shall he adjudged incompetent by reason of
having formed or expressed an opinion up
on the guilt or innocence Of accused based
upon the public rumor or statement of the
public journals or the comMon history OF
The times, provided he will notwithstanding
impartially try the accused.
MIR. Morrill, introduced bill repeating
all laws in force in the District Of Column
bia which make any distinction on account
of color, and prohibiting tho authorities OF
Washington aud Georgetown, and the Com
mon Council Of Washington from enacting
! in future any law or ordinance that shall
not affect alike all persons of whatever
race or color. The section takes similar
action respecting the several territories Of
the United States. Any officer violating
such provision is liable to fine Of $500
and Imprisonment for not less than six
months nor more than twelve.
Az o'clock the Senate again came to or
der. At half-past two the Presidents mes
sage was received aud read by the Secretary
I L. "a AT the con-
clusion OF its reading q motion was made
/ by Mr.. Anthony that 5000 copies OF me
message and documents were ordereu 70 DC
printed. Adjourned at Pm.
HOUSE.
I Mr.. Ray mond presented the I"enO, -, "
Mr.. Dodge, contesting the seat VI '""''
I Brooks, Of New YORK. .,;.,
The House then proceeded 10 tne eie'u
Of Chaplain, Rev. Mr; Doyn'on'
nationalist, vss elected. ..,
o. notion Of Mr.. Jenckes, specinl COM
49, ~, Uniform Bank Law was appoint
NJ wasbburne, Of Illinois, presented
-u.-..-;.i Of A. c. Baldwin, coniesting the
eat of r. e. Trowbri1ge, from the Fifth
District Of Michigan
n, notion Of Mr.. Grinnell, the House
,-oceeijed 10 election Of Chaplain.
Rev. Mr.. Boynton vas elected for the
present session.
On motion Of Mr.. Conklin, = resolution
vas adopted instruciing the commitis on
Military Affairs 20 inquire whether the o.
fee Of Provost Marshal General esnnot De
s5xsntarcousiv dispensed With, and the bus
insss thereof turned over 70 some Perma-
nsat bureau Of BE Var pspsrtne1t