New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-01-30

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went into executive session and after adjourned
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
BRIBISG OFFICIALS.
The House proceeded to the consideration oi
the resolutions introduced by Mr.. Eiback Qnd) last
F,t Thai the conduct Of his E1ceency Andrew johnson
In resinz the present Of carriage and horses from some
hi. friends in New York. was under the crcun,snces en
nently prudent commendable and patriotic and ords val
liable example all other. similarly situated, and meets Vie
unqualified appreciation Of the Honse ...,,.
common of under the Government giving pres
ens their superior officers dependent upon them Tor IP
tendency destructive to public morals, and ought to be pro
Mr.. FARyswoRTH Qll) moved to lay the first resolu'
ton upon the table, but the question was decided In Tue
negstve-l3 against 100. .,.,.
The two resolutions were then sephIeleiy nb'oeu'
USE OF THE HALL.
n, uut Ind0 offered a resolution which was
agreed to- that the Committee on the Rules De IN
structed 10 inquire into the e1pedieney Of reporting
rule prohibiting the use Of the Hall OF the House oi
for any other purpose than the legisa-
tive purposes Of Congress.
TRIAL OF JEFF. DAVIS.
Mr.. JULIAN Qnd.) offered resolution declaring that
in the deliberate judement of the House the speedy
trial Of JEFF Davis for the crime OF treason and MIS-
prompt execution II found guilty are imperatyey de-
handed BY the people Of the United states IL order tnas
traitors made infamous and the repetition OF their
crimes, as far possible be prevented.
Mr.. SCHENCK (Unl0) sukRtbleu al
MI Juan accepted to provide for the trial either by
civil or military tribunal: 49,
Mr. JULIAN also accepted modification proposed by
Mr. Bingham adding or the otner crimes Oh "hleh
The Honse refused to second the demand for the
previous question: when debate arising the resolution
went over. I
pENNsYLyAyIA INSTITUTION PoR THE BLIND
Mr. MILLER Penn.) introduced a bill to exempt from
taxation the Pennsylvania Institution for the lnsrue
ton of the Blind
SUFFRAGE IN THE DISTRICT.
Mr. FARQuHAR Qnd.) offered resolution. which was
agreed TO- instrucling the Committee the District OF
Columbia TO report bill to amend the election laws OF
the District as to exclude from the exercise OF the
right of suffrage therein all persons who have willingly
borne arms against the United States, or have ae-
ceped office from the Rebels during the late Rebellion
WASHINGTON ARSENAL EXPLOSION.
Mr. ISGgAHAM from the Committee Oh tie District
of Columbia reported bill appropratlng e. 800 for the
relief of the sufferers BY the late explosion al the Ar
senal
eral bill would be best to meet all such cases.
STATE AND UNITED STATES COURTS.
Mr. KELLY (Penn.) introduced o bill, which was re-
ferred TO the judiciary Committee providing for trans
forring all cases now pending in the State Courts
wherein non.residents ere parties, plaintiffs, or de-
feudants TO the United States Courts.
TAXATION AND REPRESENTATION.
The House resumed the consideration OF the amend
ment to the Constitution apportoung direct taxation
and represen taton reported from the Seec. Com
mittee Recdnstrnction.
Mr. RAYMOND IN. W commenced speech upon the
subject bat had proceeded far before he yielded
the foor at the request OF Mr.. FARSswokIH VINO
stated that Major:GeD. Sherman was in the Hail. and
in order that gentlemen might have an opportunity OF
greeting him. he moved that the House take recess OF
i've minutes. The motion was unanimously agreed to-
The SPEAKER Immediately left the chair and joining
Gen Sherman, conducted bin TO the stand amid
general applause both the floor and in the galleries
The speaker said:
Gentemtn Of he Hous. Of Reprepntatir,' have the
ku III.
nous order Major Cen sherman, well known TO you
and TO the whole civilized world as one OF our most
gallant and heroic defender, In the contest for the
Union, which has so happily closed VI the 0rilhancy
Of his achievements for our beloved country mpered
but thank God preserved need not speak 70 you, as
know they viii live forever In the gratitude OF every
heart
Major.Cen. Sherman. They were enthusiastically
given amid the waving Of hats and handkerchies In
the galleries
Geniem.n fthe Rou.. Of Representation; am more
accustomed TO cheers such as has been given by you
than 10 pitching my voice TO reach all parts OF !his
room, which never entered before save 10 those gal
leries can simply say thank you from my besrt Tor
this reception you have given me. hope may con;
shall shall epdeayor TO do ali can TO that end.
The SPEAKER then introduced TO Gen. sherman the
members who thronged around him. The i've minutes
recess having expired tho House resumed It's business
sPEEcH OF MR.. RAYMOND.
Mr.. RAYMOND said the original resolution before the
House came from the Joint Committee appointed 70 IN
oure into the political condition Of the States lately in
rebellion In order 70 determine whether those States
were or we're not entitled to representation in Con-
gress. The House could Judge how much Information
he resolution embraced that subject and what con-
necton II had with the object for winch the Committee
WAS appointed. The Committee had reported without
explanation reasons naked proposition 70 amend
under the expressed the other day by the
teman from Ohio (hr. Bngham) upon those who were
unwilling to tamper with the Constitution Of the United
States He acknowledged freely that he disrusted all
for It's amendment The history Of the
ry bsd proved that the Constitution the most won
dertul Instrument ever framed by the wisdom Of
man for the government Of q great nation. II was
fully adequate TO all emergencies Of peace or war.
A triumphant carrying out Of the war afforded the
highest possibe testimony Of is adequacy 70 ell cen.
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