The national Republican., 1866-06-14

that the French troops were 70 be Withdrawn, and
he would r..d = letter ffom the city Of Mexico in
Mr. Grimes had heard that though the troop.
might be Withdrawn, the oficers we're 10 remain 70
take charge Of the mercenares to be raised on the
continent Of Europe.
By unanimous consent, Mr.. Trumbull, nom the
Committee on the Judiciary, reported with amend
msnts the bill 10 az the number Of Judges Of the
Supreme Court Of the United States, and 10 change
certain judicial districts.
It makes the number Of judges the same, Zone
chief justice and eight assocsiss but arrsngss the
First and second are the same as In the bill.
Third comprises the districts Of Psnnsylvania,
New Jersey, and Delaware.
Fourth = Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia,
North Carolina, and South Carolina
Rifth-asOrgis, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana,
siIth-ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, and Tennessee.
Seventh--Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin.
Eighth-Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, and Kansas.
Nintb-oslifOrnia, Oregon, and Nevada.
the Senate, on motion Of Mr.. Poland, went into
ecutiye session, and at its conclusion adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The Senate amendments to the joint resolution
proposing an amendment to the Constitution Of the
United States were taken from the Speakers table
and considered In the House. Speeches were made
on the Democratic side BY Mr.. Rogers, Of New
Jersey, Mr.. Pinck, Of Ohio, and Mr.. Harding Of
Kentucky, and on the Republican side by Mr.. Hem
derson, Of Oregon, and Mr.. spaldng, Of Ohio. Mr..
Stevens, Of Pennsylvania, closed the debate; and
the resolutions were ooncorred in-120 to 80.
The following Senate bills were taken from the
Speakers table, read twice, and referred to their
appropriate committees:
To quiet land titles In California.
Further to prevent smuggling.
For the relief Of Paul B. Forbes, contractor for
building the steam screw sloop p-ofwar Idaho.
Mr. Hfavana nj pannavlvanfa int ad n n.
utitute for the bill introduced by him the 28th
May to enable the States lately In rebellion to re-
gain their privileges In the Union. The substitute
contains new section In reference TO Tennessee as
follows
Sec. Q. Whereas the State Of Tennessee has 70.
turned to her allegiance to the United States, and
by regular convention Of her citizens has framed
q constitution which, on being submitted TO the
people, has been duly ratified, and which, though
not purely republican nor suited to the altered con-
dtion Of her institutions. yet as II contains many
elements Of Just government; Therefore,
Be IL enacted That the State Of Tennessee may
be admitted TO representation In Congress and her
present Senators and Representatives, II found to
be duly appointed, elected, and qualified. may be
admitted 10 seats taking the required oath; Pro-
vided That unless the said State Of Tennessee shall
before the lst day Of January next either by legis
lation constitutional provision, enfranchise all
classes Of her citizens, and extend the right Of suf
frage impartially to every class and shall give TO
Ing in her courts Of law and equity, both sutors
and Witnesses and shall ratify the amendment TO
the Constitution, article II, proposed by this Con-
gress then the provisions Of this act 80 far as they
cease and becdme null and void and the said State
shall no longer be represented In Congress.
Bills were reported and dispoved Of, as follows
By Mr.. Highly, Of California, from the Commit.
tee on Mines and Mining: Granting the right Of
way to ditch and canal owners the public lands
tnN H. aNa If ~ a.
By Mr.. Allison, Of Iowa, from the same commit.
tee To establish assay Offices at Portland, Oregon,
and Boise City, Idaho; and to remove the branch
mints now at Dalles City, Oregon, Charlotte, N.
O., and Dahlonega, Ga. '....
By Mr.. johnson, Of Pennsylvania, from the same
committee: To incorporate the Washington Labo.
ratory and Mining Association. Rejected.
By Mr.. Myers, Of Pennsy wanna from Committee
on Patents: For the relief Of Jonathan Ball. in the
extension Of patent for coating the interior Of
water.pipss with hydraulic cement. Postponed till
tomorrow.
BY Mr.. Jenckss, Of Rhode Island, from the select
committee on civil service Of the United States To
regulate the civil service Of the United States Re-
committed, and ordered to be printed.
Senate amendments 10 the act making appro-
priations for the repair preservation and compile.
tion Of certain public works Non-ooncurred In, and
nammitise Of oonfarenes asked.
Senate amendments to the bill further to provide
for the safety Of the lives Of passengers the bill
making provisions against the transportation Of
glyoerine, &o.l Referred to Committee on Com.
meroe.
Senate bill to authorize the Commissioner Of Pa
tents to pay those employed as examiners and as
sistant examiners the salary fixed by law for the
duties performed by them.
Mr.. Harding Of Illinois, moved TO lay the bill on
the table.
Without taking action on It, ...
Tho Speaker presented a message from the Pres
ident, inviting the attention Of Congress to copy
Of joint resolution Of the Senate and House Of
Representatives Of the State Of Georgia. requesting
suspension Of the collection Of the internal rev
enue tax due from that State under the act Of Au.
gust s, 1891 Referred to Committee on Ways and
Means. ..
Also, message from the President informing Con-
gress that copy Of the act Of the Georgia Legis-
iaturs Of 10th March last had been officially com
municated to him, by which that State accepted
the donation Of lands made TO II under the Agricu.
tural College bill. Laid on the table. r..
Also, letter from the Secretary Of War In answer
toulouse resolution Of June 1lth In reference to the
dram In the eighth congressional district Of Penn
sylvania. Referred TO the Committee on Military
| Affairs
Also, letter from the Secretary Of the Treasury
In answer TO House resolution Of March 28th, call
ing for information In reference to commercial re-
lations with British America, Referred to the
Committee on Commerce.
Mr. Davis, Of New York, objected to printing;
and pending the decision Of the matter, the House.
| at 4 o'clock, adjourned.