The Indianapolis daily herald., 1865-12-22
Thirty-ninth Congress--lst Session,

WASHINGTON, December I9.-SENATE.-On
motion OF Mr.. Howard, asking report OF the
senate upon what grounds JEFF Davis was
connned. and why he l. not brought 10 trial
The Char announced the following Commit
tee on Construction: Fessenden Grimes, Har-
ris, Howard, johnson and Williams.
Mr. sumner presented petition from coll
ored citizens Of Tennessee, asking that the
Congressional delegation from Tennessee shall
not be received till the State recognized the
rights Of colorcd citizens: also a petition Of
white citizens in the District Of Columbia for
the extension Of the right of suffrage to the
colorod people.
Mr.. Howard presented petition Of 3.5OO
colored citizens OF South Carolina, praying for
such legislation rs will ensure them their po-
litical rights. Referred To the Committee on
Reconstruction.
Mr.. Davis offered a resolution calling on the
heads OF departments for n list Of the persons
indebted to the United states. Objected To and
laid over.
On motion Of Mr.. Lane. the Committee on
Post Offices were instructed TO inquire into the
expedieney of abolishing the franking privilege
except upon written communications
Mr.. Wilson introduced bill which was re-
ferred TO the Judiciary Committee, TO maintain
and enforce the freedom Of inhabitants Of the
United States.
Mr.. stewart called up the senate bill to Sc
cure the freedom Of citizens Of the states lately
In rebellion. and addressed the Senate i'm reply
To Mr. summers remarks Of yesterday, and
States are out Of the Union, and that they had
been reduced 10 a territorial condition. lie
also argued that the North was not justified i'm
forcing negro suffrage upon the South, while
they withheld political rights from the ne
groes in the Northern states.
Mr.. Wilson replied NJ length I'm favor Of the
bill
senate adjourned To January D.
HOUSE - Mr.. Hubbard, OF Connecticut.
offered resolution, that the Government Of
flo init e..f.. .s.I,t
Governments imposed upon any nation on this
continent Dy the arms OF any European power.
Referred To the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mr.. Voorhees,. of Indiana offered a resolu-
tion endorsing the Presidents annual message
and asking the support Of the House 10 the
principles enunciated.
ON his motion ii was postponed till the 9th
Of January.
Mr.. Niblaek, Of Indiana, offered a resolution
directing that inquiry be made into the expsdi-
cncy Of admitting a delegote into Congress to
represent the District OF Columbia.
Numerous resolutions Of inquiry were pass
ell The House went into a Committee Of the
Whole ON the Presidents annual message
Mr.: Fink, Of Ohio. made a speech contrayert-
ing MT stevens positions and denving that
The southern states were ever ont of the Inion
ana urging the admission Of Representatives
from that section. - a. 70 secure A restoratiop
OF the friendly and political relation heretofore
existing.
Mr.. Raymond. Of New York. was glad 10
see the indications on the opposition side of
the House 20 support the Union If these in
dications hal been exhibited during the war
We should have been spared the lives Of thou
sands OF men, and the expenditure Of rivers
Of blood and treasure. lie said the ordinances
Of secession were simply declaration Of a pur-
pose and determination 10 succeed Whether
practical effect could De given 10 the purpose
depended on their ability in the field. The ef-
feet was not a success. but a failure Who did
not wish the day might speedily come when
Ne shall have great Republic, one and indi-
forcs
lie eontroverted at length the position Of Mr.
stevens, Of l'ennsylvania, denying that states
lately I'm rebellion were ever olit OF the I'nior
The House, by adopting such theories a. those
Of Mr.. steHens-nasnely, that we waged a war
against the South aS a separate nation.
At the conclusion II Mr.. Ravmoud's sneech
Mr. Jeuckes, Of Rhode Island. said he did moi
wish 10 be compromised hy any speech here
when no question was presented for their con-
sidcration.
The Committee then rose, when the resolu.
tons referring the various branches OF tho
President Message were passed
II. X. Ashley, Of Nevada. appeared and took
hi seat.
The speaker announced the following cen.
tlemen a. Regents, on the part Of the House.
u ihe smithsonian Institute:
farnsw0rth. Illinois; Garfield. Ohio.
Committee On Mines aud Mining-U,ghv
Cshfornis: Ashley. Nevada: Cobb. Wisconsin.
steaSs, ftnnsy Nania; Briggs, Michiran.
Ashley. Ohio: Henderson Orf--op. ailfso,'
Iowa; Nocil. Missouri. -N''''"'
resolution requesting the SECRETARY II the
Treasury 10 inform The House what ,non.v
hal been appropriated 10 the Naval Aca.leT,yy
al Annapolis. was offered.
IL was r. solvci that 50lo COMES efthe Army
Rsgulattons shall be printed for tn, rrSe - ~
House. "e
Mr.. ConSling asked leave 10 ofYer q r..,i,,-
ton asking the President on what yr,,,,,I
Jcn Davis. Clay. Mallory aud David N1,i.. a.,
held IN confinement "''
Objected 20 ana laid over.
AcSofred. That the Committee on Post os
nces inquire into the expe,iieusv Of a nsfionsl
system II telegraphinr.
nj. henderson offered a BILL which was re
icrred 70 the Committee on Claims. making an.
PtVprlauons 70 reimburse OREGON for exrsnsas
lhslrrsd Ia SUppressins Indian bostilitfsS
Mr. raymond asked leave 10 introiure a hin
proNldlnS commissioners % pnrrhsSe /. sit, 80,
poet eflce IN New York, which was olier,ej
20 and laid oxer. y"
Mr.. smith. q kentucky, offered A resolution
that James NJ. johnson be admitted a. the pri.
NileGes q the hOor. Pending the discusSiot, ON
his claim. an objection being made, Mr.. smith
Withdrew The resolution.
hill was introduced for the relief Of loval
la.s-ow ners u personal property, captured by
SliihlnAl acts of other owners.
"a -. III va introduced and referred. relative
ss. ele payment Of bountics 20 heirs az ret,,rnes
assetssrsi who died on The nsld ~ e.,
"o"""s received In service.