The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1866-02-10
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consideration OF the bill fer the ''pro'ectio,
0. civil ri hts" was resumed, and the discus
sion continued untl the Senate adjourned.
The House passed the bill providing tha,
no american vessel which has sought protec.
ton under foreign flag during the rebellion
should again be registered rs an American
vessel, exc6P. by leave of Congress. The
discussion of The freedmcn's Bureau bill
was then resumed and continued until the
House adjourned.
FEB. 1.-The Senate passed the bill aus
ihorizing the sale of postage stamps and en-
velopes on credi, in certain localities in the
southern states. The civil rights bill was
then resumed and discussed until O'Clock.
when the vote was taken and the bill passed
yeas SO, nd ~, not voting A mes
sage was read Tom the President, announc-
lug that he had nominated an envoy 10 the
Dominica republic, believin. the interests OF
our commerce would be promoted by the re-
cognition of tia, government. The Senate
then adjourned.
the New York city contested election case
between Mr. Brooks and Mr.. Barr The
Frcedmen's Bureau bill was then discussed
until night, when the House adjourned,
agreeing to CONTINUE the discussion all day
tomorrow, and take the vote on Monday.
FEB. 3.-Sa,uroay, as already iutimated,
was spent in making speeches about the
Ffeedmen's Bureau bill. Six or eight
speeches were made, to full galleries. but Z
thin house.
Noaday, Fro. 5.-In the Senate, after the
norning hour, the House resolution for an
amendment OF the constitution relative TO
the basis of representation was taken up, and
Nj. Sumner occupied the day without finish
i-g) upon It. He opposed The amendment
IN the form presented, declaring it a compro-
mise Of human rights, aud contended for Z
broad constitutional provision placing all
colors and races on Z basis OF pcriec.
cq1ality.
Ia the House, various new propositions to
amend the constitution were introduced.
The Freedinen's Bureau bill was again dis
cuased, but the vote on its final passage WIS
STAYED OF until Tomorrow.
Ftj. Gin the Senate, Nj Sumner con,
ciudei his remarks on the constitutional,
amendment. Mr.. Doo.iille introduced q
substitute embracing III: IDEAS Of President
Johnson. las expressed To Senator Dixon. }
:, ST representation sLa,! be apportoned ac-
corling TO the number Of voters, and taxa
t;oa according to the value of real and per
sonal property. The subject was then laid
aside. and the Senate passed q bill authorz-
ing tie appointment of = diplomatic repre-
sentative to Dominica. .idjourned.
In the House, the report of Mr.. S. S.
HAYS, OF the Revenue Commission. was pre-
s:nted The Freedmems Bureau bill was
then resumed. and the voting commenced.
Gr. Stevens substitute was rejeced, and the
Substitute reportsd from the Committee on
Ffccdmen's Affairs was a!opted-I26 to SO.
The substitute is nearly the same as the
Senate bili but provides that the act shall
extend to refugees and freedmen in all parts
Of the United States; and that, when the
former owners Of lands occupied under Gen
Shermam's order shall apply Tor their restor
alton, the Commissioner shall lie authorized
upon the agreement and with the written
consent Of the occupants, to procure other
lands for them.
Fsj. Tn the Senate, the Committee eli
the Judiciary reported that no further iegis-
lation was necessary to exempt Northern
creditors from til, operation of Southern
statutes Of Limitation. the matter Icing
covered by the &C; Of June II, 1851 The
bill preventing the reissue OF American reg
sters 70 American vessel, which Changed
their registers during the rebellion was
passed. The constitutional amen,l;nen; re,a-
tive to the basis Of representation was taken
up. and Mr. tcssenlen made q speech in lis
favor.
Ia the House, bill was passed, requiring
taxes to be paid upon railroad and other Sc
curlties held abroad, and requiring taxes to
l.. paid upon returns as computet, in legal
ian.;rr. The credentials Of the Alabama
were presented, and referred
To the Reconstruction Committee. i bill
vas reported, providing that al public lands
IN Alabama, NJ .ssissippi, Louisiana. Arisan-
sas, ana Florida shall be disposed of accord
ing to The provisions of the homestead law
Of lS62. The bill giving Mrs Lincoln the
ranking privilege was passed.
Ftt. Sin the Senate, the constitutional
amendment relative to the basis Of represent
alton was taken up, and 4 speech made by
Mr. Lane. of Indiana, who declard that the
.ebel States lad forfeited their rights as States
.nd that proposition to admit them at pres.
,at WAS simply monstrous. The Fceejnens
Bureau bill, with TIE House amendments,
vas taken np, and all Of those amendments,
gith the exception OF the one restricting the
operation OF the act to the States in which
he writ OF aabsas c1rpuS WAS suspended, Feb.
|, 1856, we're agreed to. The bill was then
passed.
In the House. the bill providing for the dis
'osal of the public lands in Alabama. Miss
isipfi, Louisiana, Arkansas, ard Florida.
.ccor ling to TIE stipulatlons oftLe homestead
let of May %, 1862, WAS passed.
LEGAL TEHDE: DEcrsIoS.-The Supreme
COURT Of Illinois. at It's recent session at
Springfield. decided z case bearing on the
cgal tender act Of Congress. \ party in
Adams couno sued another on a promissory
lote Tor Siju in gold, with ten per cent.
interest, dated July Il, 1862, loaned money.
Ehe Adams Circuit Court found for the
rlantiG,, and assessed damages at S235.50