The Indianapolis daily herald., 1865-12-13
Etc, Etc, Etc.
Thirty-ninth Congress--lst Session.

WASHINGTON. December 12.-SENATE-
towan presented petition from a number Of
soldiers IN the late war. asking for bounties for
those who enlisted early. the same a. were
given Ia those who enlisted toward the close Of
the war; IL was referred 10 the Military Com
mittcc.
Mr.. COwan presented petition from citizens
of Pennsyh ania asking for high tariff ON i'm
ported goods o. protect home manufactures.
which was referred 10 the Finance Commit
tee.
Mr.. Morgan introduced bill granting 20
certain persons the right 10 establish tcle-
graphic communication between New York
and the West Indies. Referred 10 the Commit
tee on Commerce.
Mr.. Davis offered a resolution declaring that.
whereas. there no longer exists armed re-
bcllton or public danger, therefore the privi-
lege Of the writ Of hdbeds cOrpaS 1. restored
in every state i'm the Union.
Mr. Davis said b. did not intend IN the
above any opposition 10 the President. lie and
the people Of Kentucky intended 10 support
President johnson In 80 far ~ he did what
they believed 10 be right: hut this was a aues-
tion of principal which demanded frank and
respectful opposition. The resolution was re-
ferrcd o. the Judiciary Committee
Mr.. Anthony called up the House resolution
II >te' ems, for the appointment Of joint Com
rnittee on the subject Of the lately rebellious
states, and moved 10 amend 80 a. TO make IL "A
concurrent instead of joint resolutions; also
10y emitting the last clause. which provides
that until the report Of snid Committee. no
member of the lately rcbcllious States shall be
received IN either House.
MIR. Howard preferred the resolution as il
came from the House. and objected To striking
out the clause referred 10.
Alr. Anthony hoped the amendment would
bc adopted for the reason that II came from the
House and was contravcnfion Of the constitu-
iiOnal provision making each House Judge of
the qualifications vf IT. own members besides,
the words proposed To be stricken out cut on
all debate which was IN violation OF the prac-
tice Of the senate.
Mr. DO0little advocated the reference 81 the
whole subject of reconstruction To the Judi
clafy. The committee resolution was amend
ed as desired by authority
Mr.. sloan moved an amendment by making
the number Of Representatives in the proposed
cammitte equal Ia that Of senators. instead of
being nine to six. \cgafivcd. yeas -. NAYS -.
salisbury opposed the resolution and called
for yeas and nays. The resolution as amended
was adopted 10y 33 tO H.
Mr.. Cowan called up his resolution Of YES
terday, calling upon the President for informa-
tion A. 10 whether the rebellion has been sup
pressed, the post offices e>tabli she'd the rev
nue being collected. etc.
Mr.. sumner offered the following amend
ment. which was adopted. aud nj the same
time 10 furnish the senate copies Of all such re-
ports rs may be or have been. received from
officers and agents appointed o. visit the por-
tion of the Union lately i'm rebellion. including
especially the reports Of the Hon. Jno. Covode
and Major General Karl SchurZ. The reSou-
tion was adopted.
Adjourned.
lloUsE-Mr. Raymond rose % question Of
privilege 10 present the certificates of election
Of the Tennessee members. Mr. stevens IN
terpoScd point of order that the state of
Tennessee l. not known % the House which
the speaker OVerruled. After "A brief debate
. IN which MessrS. Griler smith and Finck ex-
pressed their desire that the Tennessee mem-
hcrs should be- sworn in. on motion of Mr. Ray
mond, their credentials were referred to the
select Committee on the sO-called Confederate
states. hy vote Of 10 nays against 81 nays.
The House then. by vote of - against G3.
laid on the table = resolution % admit the
Tennessee members elect to the privileges Of
the floor.
On the question Of the admission Of Mr..
MAYNARD and other representatives from Ten
nesSee O. take seats in the House of Represen-
utNcs. lt wa. .adopted. by yeas %. nays ~.
After the passage of the resolution inviting
representatives, from Tennessee 10 take seats in
the Hail
Mr. Eldridce offered his resolution. noticed
Yesterday. sustaining the President in hi-
policy Of reconstruction.
The House 10y - % .0> refused % second the
demand for the previous question on its pas
sage.
On motion of Mr. Paine il was resolved that
tAt ohtiulttet on commerce br instructed 10
inquire into the eNpediency Of revising the
laws regulating the commerce and navigation
of the lakes and rivers on the Northern From
tier 81 the nited states. 80 n 10 remove all
unnecessary restraints on such commerce and
navigation. and al the same time provide ad-
ditional safeguard against fraud upon the Gov
cTnment and u report 10y bill or otherwise.
On motion of Mr.. Farnsworth. il was
Hes1irei. That the Committee on WAYS and
Means he instructed Ia inquire whether il was
nof intended in excepting wines made from
currants. berries and rheubsrb from n Specisc
tax. % exclude them from the.payment Of any
tax. and that they report hy bin or otherwise.
en- motion Of Dir. sloan. the Committee on
Appropriations was instructed 20 consider and
report. at amy period. an appropriation for the
purpo> 70 repairing and furnishing the Prcsi-
teur, hau>p.
Mt. ponudv. Of Minnesota. introduced a
rt>'i uton, winch was pascal. in>tricting the
teninliiee on Territories % ailiN the name of
ln,eln O. some on, II the new Territories in
fhe Nt-t
NF. Darling presented lhe memorial of ofi-
'tt. % iaf navy. pr-yins for increased pay.
winch Wa> ,'itrr.d to thc Committee "a Naval
Affair.
various resolutions q inquiry were adopt
ed. afttr which the House a.hourn43