Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-12
Stephens, the Escaped Head
Center, Expected in this
Country.
Bank suspension /!
LADUE, TOUSLEY & CO., ST. LOUIS
Gold last night closed As.
Associated Press Report.
XXXIXth Congress
HOUSE.,

DARLINGTON DecenDeT ll.-Nlr. BLAlNE L
of Maine, introduced resolution to re-im-
burse the loyal States for the advance OF
money made and the debts contracted for
the preservation of the Union.
The resolution was referred to a commit
tee of seven.
Mr.. ELLIOTT. of Massachusetts, intro
duced joint resolution, which was referred
to select cnmmittaa of fiftenn.- -d4>I~-;-s,
the condition OF the States recently in re-
bellion and the position of Congress in rela-
tion to them.
Mr.. SCHENCh introduced a joint resolu-
tion declaring against the attempt to estab-
lish a monarchy in Mexico and requesting
the President to take such steps as will vim
dicate the American policy and protect the
honor and interests of the United States.
The resolution was referred to the Commit
tee on Foreign Affairs.
Mr.. JENKS introduced a bill to establish
a uniform system of bankruptcy. Referred
to a special committee.
Mr.. WENTWORTH introduced a bill pro-
hibiting the importation of cattle from
foreign countries, in order to prevent the
spread of the cattle disease. Bill passud.
Mr.. VAN HORN, of Missouri, offered
resolution, instructing the Committee on
Foreign Relations to enquire what measures
and means are necessary on the part of the
United States to restore to Mexico repub-
lican government. The previous question
or the resolution was not seconded, and it
lies over.
Mr.. D. W. VOORHEES, appeared to-day
and qualified.
Mr.. PATTERSON introduced bill to re-
peal certain laws and ordinances in the Dis
trict of Columbia, and for other purposes.
1t was referred to the committee for the Dis
trict of Columbia. The bill annuls all polit-
ical distinctions on account Of color both in
this District and in other territories.
Mr.. ELLIOTT introduced bill declaring
the condition of the States recently in re-
bellion and the powers of Congress in rela-
ton to them to be referred TO the Joint COM
mittee of fifteen, if appointed.
Mr.. JENCKS introduced joint resolution
proposing that the President and Vice Pres
ident of the United States shall be elected
by direct vote of the people. 1t was re-
ferred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Mr.. WARD introduced a bill which was
referred to the Committee on Military At
fairs, granting bounty land and money to
United States soldiers who served during
the rebellion. The bill provides for giving
bounty land and money to all soldiers who
enlisted prior to June 25, 1868, and were
honorably discharged. 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 of a law which
allowed former masters of colored soldiers
who enlisted to receive bounty.
Mr.. DELANO introduced a Joint resolu-
ten for an amendment TO the Constitution,
making it the duty of each State to provide
for the rightful pursuit of happiness of ali
its inhabitants, without distinction of color
or race. 1t was referred to the Committee
on the Judiciary.
ASHLEY, of Ohio, presented the memorial
of C. D. Poston, asking to be admitted as
Delegate from the Territory of Arizona. It
was referred to the Committee on Elections
ASHLEY also introduced bill to develop
and reclaim public lands requiring irrigation
in the Territories of Idaho, Colorado, Ari-
zona and Montana, and the State of Nevada,
which was referred to the Committee on
Public Lands.
STEVENS introduced a joint resolut on
proposing the amendment to the Constitution
of the United States that all National and
State laws be equally applicable to every
citizen, and that no discrimination shall be
made on account of race or color. Referred
to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr.. JULIAN introduced bill to extend
the right of suffrage in the District of Col
umbia, which was referred to the Committee
for the District of Columbia.
Mr.. WENTWORTHS bill was passed. 1t
provides that the importation of cattle shall
be prohibited.
The Secretary Of the Treasury is required
to make such regulations as will give this
law full and immediate effect, and to send
! copies thereof to the proper authorities in
this country and in foreign ports. When the
! President shall have given thirty days no
| tice, by proclamation, that no further dan
ger is apprehended this law shall be of no
force and cattle may be imported in the
same way as heretofore.
| Mr.. VAN HORN, ofMissouri; introduced
| the following:
| WHEREAS: The rights of foreign owners
to territorial possessions on this continent
ceases with those of discovery, and that the
| successful establishment of this republic
over so large a continent determined the
| form of government to be adopted by the
people inhabiting it, that it is the duty Of
neighboring States to assist such other
rights and interests as are common TO all
that conquest and subjugation cannot be
recognized as a remedy for mere pecuniary
grievance by American States, and that the
forcible seizure of Mexico by foreign troops
seating a foreign Emperor on the throne
erected on the ruins of that republic, and
his retention by foreign bayonets. is in VIC
lation of all these and cannot be permitted
by the United States without failing in the
duty of people, therefore
Resolved, That the Committee on For.
eign Relations be instructed to inquire int
and report what measures and means are