The Indianapolis daily herald., 1865-12-06
Thirty-ninth Congress--1st Session.

WASHINGTON. December 5.-SRxATT met AT
noon, the President pro tenn, Mr.. Foster, i'm
the chair A message was received from the
House announcing its organization. and re-
questing committee 20 act with one Of it, ap-
pointment 10 wait on the President for his
message. A message was also received from the
House. announcing the passage by the House
Of joint resolution for a committee Of ff
teen on reconstruction.
Mr.. Wade moved 20 take up the last reso.
luton.
Mr.. salisbury moved 20 refer the resolution
TO the Committee on Judiciary.
Mr.. johnson objected To the introduction Of
the resolution.
The resolution was then ordered 20 lie over
Mr.. Grimes offered resolution for the ap-
pOintment of n committee Of two, To act with
the House Committee in waiting upon the
President.
Mr. sherman introduced bilfor the survey
and sale Of the mineral lands OF the United
states.
Mr.. Cowan presented the credentials Of
Messrs. Aicorn and sharkey, Senator's elect
from Mississippi. which was ordered 10 lie on
the table for further action.
Mr.. foOte offered resolution from the Leg.
islature Of Vermont, In favor of equal rights In
reconstructed states.
The senate then, on motion Of Mr.. sherman,
took recess till l o'clock.
ON re-assembling. Mr. Doolittle moved that,
President was not ready. the recess De extend
eel to- o'clock. Carried.
Mr.. Doolittle introduced bill In relation 10
the disqualificatiOns Of jurors in certain cases,
providing that In trials for treason or high
misdemeanOrs committed against the Uuife,I
States by organized military force, juror
shall he adjudged incompetent by reason OF
having formed or expressed an opinion upon
the guilt or Innocence Of the accused. based
upon public reason. statements In public
Journals, or the common history Of the times
provided he We're, Notwithstanding, impartial
ly accused.
Mr.. Morrill, introduced a bill repeating all
laws In force In the District Of Columbia, which
makes any distinction on account Of color. and
prohibiting the authorities of Washington and
Georgetown, and the Levy Court Of the county
Of Washington from enacting in future any law
sons. Of whatever race or color. Any officer
violating such provision, il liable 10 a fine OF
$500 and imprisonment for not less than six
months nor more than twelve. 1
At two o'clock the Senate again came 10 or
der. At half past two the Presidents Message
was received anu read by the secretary OF the
Senate, John W. Forney. At the conclusion Of
its reading. on motion Of Mr.. Anthony. five
hundred copies Of the message and documents
were ordered to be printed.
On motion Of Mr.. Doolittle, the Senate adj
jOurned at half past three y. VI.
llOUsE.-Mr. Raymond presented memo
rial Of Mr.. Dodge contesting the seat Of James
Brooks of New York.
Use House then proceeded to the election of
a Chaplain. Rev. Mr. Benton, Congregation
alist. was elected.
On motion Of Mr.. Jencks, the special Com
mittee on Uniform Bankrupt Law was revised.
Mr.. Randall. of Pa, offered a resolution that
the interest and principal Of the debt created
during the rebellion ought 20 be as promptly
paid. The resolution was adopted.
Mr.. Washburn presented the memorial Of A.
{. Baldwin, cOntesting the seat Of T.. TrOw-
bridge, from the 9Th District Of Michigan.
On motion OF Mr. Siddell the House procee-
ded TO the election Of Chairman. and Mr.. Ben
ton was elected for the present session.
On motion Of Mr. Conkin resolution was
adopted instructing the Committee on Affairs
TO inquire whether the office of Provost Mar
shal General cannot be adyantageously dis
pensed with aud the business thereof turned
over TO some permanent bureau Of the War
Department.
The Message Of the President was referred
TO the Committe Of the Whole on the state OF
the Union.
The question cf printing iny thousand cx-
ira copies was referred 10 the Committee on
Printing. Adjourned.