The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-20

MIDNIGHT. REPORT.
WAsuseror. Dc. 10.

qualifications Of electors in the District of
Columbia, the word "white'' be and the same
| is hereby stricken out, and sitter the passage
ofthis act no person shall be disqualified from
voting on account Of color all acts of Con
eress and all laws Of Maryland in force in this
| District, and all ordinances of the corpora
tions of Washington and Georgetown, in
consistent herewith, are hereby repealed and
annulled. s# fA
Mr.. Eldridge objected to the bill being re-
ported.
On motion of Mr.. Wilson the House sus-
pended the rules for that purpose, and it was
made the special order for the 10th of January.
| Next he said in reply to q question of order
by Mr.. johnson, that so far as he WILSON,
was concerned he would allow . reasonable
opportunity for debate.
Mr.. Alley, of Mass, offered the following
resolution es5a,
Resolced, That the House cordially concurs
in the views of the Secretary of the Treasury
in relation to the necessities of the construss
ton of the currency, with view to an early
resumption of specie payment as the business
Interests of the country viii permit, and we
hereby pledge cooperative action to that end
as speedily as possible.
The resolution was agreed to by yeas IA,
nays s.
Mr.. Ashley introduced bill to enable loyal
citizens in States whose Constitutions were
overthrow or subverted by the rebellion, to
form Constitution and State Government,
preparatory to resuming their relation to the
Genersl Government. Referred to the COM
mittee on Reconstruction.
Mr.. Spaulding introduced bill providing
for the registering and enrolling Of vessels
built in foreign countries, but wholly owned
in the United States. The bill was referred
to the Committee on Commerce.
Mr.. Ward, of New York, introduced a res
olution declaring that, notwithstanding the laws
against rolygamy, that abominable institution
still exists and is on the increase in Utah:
that it is the remaining barbarian of our
age and country, and like its twin sister, sls-
very, it should be swept from the territories
of this Republic, if it take the whole power
of the Government to do it; and TO that end,
be it
Resolred, That the Committee on Terrific
ries take the whole subject into consideration
and inquire into the conduct Of the United
States officials in thas Territory, and report by
bill or otherwise, such Law or remedy as the
exigencies of the case demands
There was no formal action taken on the
subject. so
On motion of Mr.. Stevens OF PennsyIsxnia,
the House went into Committee ofthe Whole
on the state OF the Union, with Mr.
Washbun, of Ills, in the Chair, on the
Presidents Annual Message, when Mr.. 5.
submitted series of resolutions referring to
the various branches of the message to the
Committee, and so much of it As relates to
Construction was referred to Select Commit
tee.
Mr.. Farnsworth, of ILL.,, offered resolu-
ton reciting the allegation that Mr.. Harris,
member from Maryland. had been convicted
by a court martial Of disloyalty and express
ing sympathy with JEFF Davis and saying that
the assassination of Mr.. Lincoln came too
late, &c, therefore that the Committee on
Elections be instructed to inquire into the
facts and report such action as may be proper,
and to aid such Investigations have power to
send for papers and persons. The resolution
passed by l27 against 81.
Mr.. Wasburne of ILL.,, from the Committee
on Commerce, reported bill to facilitate
postal commercial and military commerce
between States. Every railroad company is
authorized to carry passengers freight and
government supplies from one State to another
and receive compensation therefor Messrs.
Washburne and Garfield advocated the pas
sage of the bill.
Mr.. O'Neil, of Pa, and Mr. Thomas of
Nd, opposed the bill, the last two arguing
tnal IL was dow al tDeir states.
Mr.. Washburne said the bill was general and
applicable to all the States. The bill then
passed.
The House concurred in the Senate's
amendment to the holiday amendment and
asked committee of conference
Mr.. Wilson, of Iowa, from the Judiciary
committee reported joint resolution, pro-
posing an amendment to the Constitution for
bidding the payment of the rebel debt After
debate the proposition passed by l49 againt
IL.
Mr.. Wilson offered resolution calling upo n
the Secretary of War for detailed statement
of the numerical strength of the regulararmy
the number of officers and men, where sta
toned and how employed. Resolution was
adopted.
Mr.. Lane, from the Committee on PEN
sions, reported bill to amend bill of last
session, to include those who have served in
the Navy among those entitled to $50 per
month pension, for loss of both feet. The
bill passed.
Mr.. Wilson introduced resolution calling
upon the Secretary of War for information as
to the number of Major Generals and Briga-
der Generals of Volunteers now in the SER
vice, where stationed, how employed, &c.
The Resolution passed.
Mr.. Anthony called up the House Resolu-
ton for the adjournment of Congress from
Wednesday next to the 9th day Of January,
and moved to amend by inserting Thursday
instead of Wednesday, and Ord Of January
instead Of the 9th. Mr.. Hendricks moved to
amend Mr.. Anthonys amendment by striking
out the word Third and inserting the Fifth of
January, on which motion Mr.. Fessenden
called for the yeas and nays; yeas IL, nays
%. The question then required on Mr. An
thongs amendment, which was adopted, and
the Resolution as amended was then passed.
Mr. Trumbull gave notice of bill TO en-
large the powers of the Freedmen's Bureau
so as to enable it to secure freedom to all
colored persons within the United States, and
protect every individual in the full enjoyment
of the rights OF person and property.
A message from the President in reply to
Resolution of the Senate calling for informa-
ton as to the condition of the lately rsbel1
lious States was read also Report from
Gen. Grant on the subject of his late trip to
the South.
ConanisslOns United.
New YogK, Dec. 10.