Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1865-12-09
rurRrr-NrxrH CONGRESS.

TTrTRTT-NTyTH CONGRESS.
senate.
W.sHVGToN, dec q
The Senate met az twelve oGioeh
.Dd Vas called 10 order by Nlce-PreStleht
- TIe Rev Mr.. GRAY then offered
up a prayer b,-
Mr. E-av. the following Senators were
NssSr Anthony, Brown, Buckalew,
Cbsndfar Clark. G0uuess. GnVan- 1ress-
III Dsy-fn D51IittIp. Fessenden, FOOte,
49, Grimes. Guthrie, Harris, How
g-5 Howe Johnson. Lsneoflndiana, Nc
Do1~aI Morgan. Norrel, NeSmlthr Nye'
P7merav. Ramsey, Riddle, salisbury,
Sherman. Sprague, stewart, sumner
T-umbuI. Van Wrinkle, Wade, Wiley
Williams. Wilson and Wright
Nr. Foote presented the credentials OF
FT- Luke p. Pollard TO I'll the vacancy
g.-azi1-af Hv the death Of Mr.. C0ilsmeT,
of Vermont. The credentials were read,
and lTr. Pollard took the prescribed oath
Of aI~IsEiauce.
Nr Wright presented the credentials
of Mr.. stockton, Senator elect from New
jersey.
Nr. C1wan presented q protest against
the reception of Mr.. Stockton, signed by
members 1f the New jersey Legislature,
alleging MIR. stockton did not secure a
Constitutional majority of the votes
which va necessary TO his election as
Senator.
Protest ordered TO be laid upon the Ia
bic for the present andAr. Stockton was
duly sworn into Office
Er. Wade presented a bill to regulate
fine elective franchise in the District Of
L.--. III. LTH wwrr~fhae TNnaf from
and after lLs passage every male citizen
of tweuIv-5ne wears OF age, who is a citi-
zen OF the United States, a resident Of the
District for six months, and never con-
victei Of am infamous crime, shall have
the Hght of suffrage i'm the District. Sec
ton wi imposes a penalty for Interrupt
ton gr interference with the privileges
granted above.
Mr.. -umner introduced q bill to pre-
serve the right Of trial by jury, which
provides that Grand Juries a consist
0ne-haf of persons OF African descent IN
sections where one-iNth Of the pOpula-
ton are Africans, and the same proper
ton in petit lures where the matter re-
lates TO any injuries inflicted by a person
OF African descent upon a person not Of
such descent or wce usrsd, n prejudice
against such African race Is made a
ground Of challenge and exclusion from
such iuries. The bill was ordered to be
printed.
Mr.. Sumner introduced a bin pre-
zegibiug an oath to maintain a Republi-
can form Of government in States in re-
beIli0n a. follows
Il do hereby swear that ] viii at all
times hereafter use my best endeavOrs 10
maintain a Republican form Of Govern
ment IN the state in which L am an in
habitant, and in the Union Of the United
States that I viii at all times recognize
the indiss0luble unity Of the Republic,
and viii always disc0untenance and re-
aist any endesv0rs TO break away or Sc
cede from the Union; that I will give my
influence amG vote at all times to sustain
the National credit; that j viii always
disc0untenance and resist any attempt,
directly or indirectly, 20 repudiate or pro-
tract, either in any part or in any way,
the dent which was contracted by the
United States in subduing the rebellion,
0r the obligations assumed to Union sol
diers: viii always disccuntenance and
resist any laws making any distinctions
Of color OF race, and viii always strive TO
maintain q State Government completely
l0val o. the Union, where all men shall
enjoy equal protection and equal rights
Such oath shall be preserved, and If
falsely taken, such person shall be guilty
of perjury, and, in addition 10 the present
penalty Tor that crime, eshall forfeit his
right to Office. This was ordered TO be
printed.
Mr.. Sumner offered a bill to enforce
the Constitutional amendment BY Dan-
ishing the attempt 10 control sae services
Of any person, contrary "a This provision,
by a fine not exceeding one THOUSAND
dollars, or imprisonment not exce-1ing
ten years, or both. at the di-crefion Of
uhe Court ana D. shall b no defense that
is sanctioned by any state
~aIr,4ls state laws IN conflict
-;tb - and restricts jurisdiction in cases
-a-,ing ant Of il to the United states
s-1rtE This was ordered printed.
M sumner introduced a Dill 70 give
the rirbt of suffrage 10 persons OF color
ia Che District Of Columbia, which was
ordered printed.
Mr. Sumner introduced JOINT nesolu-
lions proposing 10 amend the Constitu-
lion 20 A. 10 make voters instead Of pOpu-
lation the basis Of representation III
Congress
~ sumner introduced a concurrent
-esoIufiOu declaratOry Of b adoption OF
fhe Constitutional Amendment abolish
ing slavery.
IN Summer introduced a series Of res
% o.
oIutigus declaratOTy Of the duty Of Con
gress. especially in respect 10 the lsEal
citizens of the States lately IN reDellon-
Mr.. Brown gave notice Of a oil 70
authorize the construction OF DTlage
across the Mississippi river &C st Louis
40. a bin 10 reimburse the state Of Mis-
sour for expenses in calling U anu
equippiug militia.
Nh Harris introduced a bill TO regulate
the judiciary system Ofthe United State.
Mr.. F00te moved the adoption OF an
order that thesSenate meet every DAY at
twelve O'Clock, which was carried.
Mr.. Wilson introduced a bill % main
tain the freedom Of the inhabitants OF
states declared 20 be in Instruction,
which was ordered printed.
At half past twelve O'Clock the Senate
fo,k a recess until one, whenit reassem-
Mol and directed the Secretary to inform
The House Of it, organization.
Adjourned.
W~AsHTSGuJS, Dee. 8
senate met at noon. The President
gr0 ten. in the chair.
message was received from the
House announcing its organization, and
requesting a committee 10 act with n
OF its appointment 10 wait upon b
President FOR his message.
message MEE aA1l AHaA AknA AAt
Honse. announcing the passage Of the
House Joint resolutions for a committee
of fifteen on reconstruction.
M. Wade moved TO take mp the last
Nh salisbury moved to refer the
resolution to the Committee on Judici-
ary.
ion ~ rhe resolution.
Tine resolution was then ordered to be
laid over.
.nnointment OF committee oftwo 10 act
LIN the House committee Il waiting on
Wr. sherman introduced a bill for the
survev and sale Of mineral lands OF be
Tinted States.
NE senate then, on motion Of Dir.
sherman, took recess until one CLOCK;
ON reassembllng, Mr. DOolittle moVed
tbgf a. the House COMMITTEES LOT Nadtnle
an the President was not ready the
~ecess be extended I'LL two O'Clock CaI
NED. sr,,, the House
-ao,nci09 the passage Of joint resclu-
80 - ! Iecisi committee Of fifteen on
1enLsect III rebelli0usSt States, andasklng
1-nc,rrenee Of the Senate therein.
oo NJ Wade moved to take up the last
resolution. !. 90 .be
M. salisbury moved 70 refer II 70 the
Judiciary Committee when nat ana ene
other standing committees were @n
nounced. ha
rules Lu TO- tba /
su-rev and ale of the mineral lands Of