The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-12

the loyal States for advances made and debts contracted
In support OF tho war, and motion, referred 70
select committee Of seven mcmbers II Is foows:
Whereas during the for the preservation Of tho
Union the loyal States and the counties Cities towns
and townships within those States made large pecuniary
advances and contracted IN many instances oppressive
den's an n support OF common cause, and all on equ
able charge ON the common Treasury OF the nation;
therefore be il enacted AS folows:-
SECTION There shall be reimbursed to each Of the loyal
States sum equal 10 49, dollars for each man duly
enlisted and mustered from said States into the military
or naval service OF the United States during tho late
war which number shall be determined by the records
in the office of the Provost Marshal General
SEC The amounts to be thus reimbursed shall be In
bono Of the United States, bearing six per cent in
teresi payable semannuaLy in lawful money. and re-
deemabe al the pleasure of the United after
years from the date OF issue and payable in thirty years
SEc Each State, on the receipt OF said bonds, shall
apply them OF their proceeds in good faith folows
First TO the liquidation Of whatever State debt may have
been contracted in support Of the war; second in an
equitable manner TO The reimbursement OF counties,
cities, tswns, townships and other municipal corpora
lions for advances made debts incurred support or
the war; and third the residue If there be any such
manner as the State Legislatures may determine
SEC 4 II shall be the duty Of the Secretary Of the
Treasury to prepare said boRds and deliver the same to
the Treasurer OF each State entitled TO receive thc
or before the LIST day OF A. D. 1885, and the receipt
OF said bonds shall DO fun liquidation and pay Of
all Chains from said States growing out OF the late
A BILL ANsuL POLITICAL DISTINCTIONS ON ACCOUNT OF
COLOR.
Mr. PATTERSON, (rep) of N. r., introduced bill to
repeal certain laws and ordinances in the District Of Co.
lumka and for other purposes II referred 70 the
Committee for the District OF Columbia. The bill annus
all political distinctions of color both in this
District and in other Territories
STATES RECENTLY IN Rebellion
MIR EuoT, (rep) of Mass, introduced hill declaring
the condition Of the States recently in rebellion and the
powers Of Congress in relation them TO be referred
10 the joint committee OF fifteen, IL appointed.
THE ELECTION PRECEDENT AND vIcx PRESIDENT
UNITED SITES.
Mr. JescKEs, trep) OF r. l., introduced joint resolu-
ton proposing that the President vice President OF
the United States shall be elected by direct Of the
people II was referred to the Committee on the Judi
CARY
UNIFORM BANKRUPT system
Mr. Jg.cKEs also introduced bill establishing uni
form system Of bankruptcy throughout the United
States which was referred the select committee on
the subject
BOUNTY LAND AND NONE. ron THE UNION SOLDIERS.
Mr. WARD, trepl Of n Y, introduced bill, which
efcrcd to the Committee Military Affairs, grant
Ing bounty land and money 20 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 20 1863 and were
honorably discharged The object is to make the bounty
Of tns class Of soldiers equal TO that of those who sub
seqreaty enlisted also provides for the repeal Of
who enlisted TO receive their bounty
DISTINCTIONS COLOR.
Mr. DELAyo (rcp) Of Ohio, introduced joint resolu-
ton for amendment 10 the constitution making 1t the
duty OF each state 10 provide for the rghtiul pursuit Of
happiness OF all ,ts inhabitants without distinction Of
color IL referred to the Committee the
Judiciary
DELEGATE FROM ARIZONA.
Mr. AsHEY, trcp.) of Ohio presented the memorial OF
d. Posten asking to be admitted Delegate the
Territory Of Arizona IL was referred To the Committee
on Elections
DEVELOPING AND RrcsAMIxs PUBLIC LANDs
Mr. ASHLEY also introduced bill to develop and re-
claim public lands requiring irrigation in the Territories
of Idaho Colorado, Arizona and Montana and the State
committee
lie Lands.
PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT REMOVING COLOR
DISTINCTIONS
Mr.. STEVENS rep.) of Pa introduced joint rcsolu-
ton proposing an amendment 20 the constitution OF the
United states, that all national and State laws shall be
equally applicable to every ctzen, and no discrimination
shall be made account o. race or color. 1t was
ferrcd TO the Committee on the judiciary.
nETwEEN
Mr. GARFIELD rep q Ohio, introduced bill TO faciii-
among the several States, which was referred to the
rar otcupA1ioy OF MEXICO ny TUE FRENCH
sir ScnEscK rcp) OF Ohio, introduced the following
preamble and resolution. which were referred 10 the
'' %rdss % ID ii,ss Of aed July g. 1882
directed to General Forey, commanding tho French
forces in Mexico The Emperor Of the French indicated
declaring That IL his intention TO establish mon
archy in Mexico, which would restore TO the Latin race
on this side OF the Atlantic all ita strength and prestige
guarantee security TO the French West India colonies
and those of Spain, secure the interests and establish
TIC influence Of France the centre OF America and
prevent the people OF the United States taking pos
session the Gulf of Mexico from which they would
command the Antilles and south America, and 20 be-
come the only dispenser Of the products OF the New
World: and Whereas in pursuance of said policy,
an attempt has been made 70 establish a monarchy in
Mexico contrary TO the wishes of s people, and 10 sup
port Macmillan in his usurpaon by European so'diery
and whereas among otsr acts contrary To the spirit OF
the age and OF humanity, the called Emperor of
Mexico by n decree and regulations dated september g.
1865 practically established slavery In his donna s,
and by decree dated October . 1868, has violated the
USAGE or civilized warfare by denying TO the Mexican
republican troops the ueht OF bcgcrents and ordering
Their execution wherever found within twenty Sour
houks after their capture; therefore be it
Resolved by the Senate ana House Of Representatives
OF the United States, in Congress assemoedtirs mat
we confempate the present condition OF affairs in lhe
republic Of Mexico With the profound soioitude:
second that the attempt TO subyer OF the republican
governments Of tbs continent by FOREIGN Power and
establish is ruins monarchy sustained solely by
European bayonets opposed to the declared policy Of
the United states government, offensive 10 our people
and contrary 10 the spirit ~ our Institutions
Resolved That the President OF ihe United States be
requested such steps coucernn. this grave mat
ter will vindts the recognized policy and protect the
honor aud interests OF our government
rHK RIGHT or sufraAGs TINS coLuMnn
Mr. Jrl,N, (rep.) Of Ind, ntroduceda bill 70 extend
the right Of suffrage the District Of Columbia, Which
referred to the Committee Tor the District 81 tolan
PREVENTION % DrsAsx ,NoyG CATTLE
Mr. wE,rwarm trcp.l of M, introduced bin TO pre-
vent the spread Of fore On disease among the cattle Of
tue United States He stated that he had conferred with
the Secretary of the Treasury upon the subject Mr.
Wentworth in reply to-a question, said II covered the
whole ground, Including importations from Canada
Sir MORRILL, trcp) OF Vt, reminded the gentleman or
the treaty obligations with the British provinces, TO
which yr Wentworth replied that II the la. was OF no
effect a. TO Canada y would DO no harm II anything
was 10 be done on this subject should be done at
Mr. CoNxLsG irepl OF n Y, understood that under
the constitution treaties superior TO law OF Con-
sress aud he wished 10 know whether II designed
/ 10 sweep away the treaty by law OF Congress.
Mr. w,nrwogrs would leave the bin 70 be enforced by
the proper officers He wanted 70 stop the introduction
Of the cattle disease
The bill was passed provides that the Importation
Of cattle shall be prohibited Ihs Sccre'sry o. me
Treasury IL required to make such regulations as Will
give this law full aud immediate effect aud to ssnd the
copies thereof to the proper officers Ia this country and
In foreign pors when the President shall have given
thirty days notice by proclamation, that no further
Danger apprehended the law shall he OF no force. aud
cattle may be imported the same way as heretofore
rHy syryrsx oF Mgxioo ny roRyIcS TROOPS.
Mr. vAS Hoas, trcpl Of No, introduced the FOL
lowing
whersas the rights Of foreign owners to territorial
possessions on this continent ceased with those Of dis
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