Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-02-16
CONGRESSIONAL.

SENATK.At the conclusion Of the address
Of Mr. Williams, OF Oregon, who was speaking
when our report closed yesterday
Mr.. Clark called mp the bill TO prevent and
punish kidnapping, which was passed. II
provides that If any person shall kidnap or
carry away any negro or mulatto with the in
tent that he or she shall be sold into slavery.
or il any person shall knowingly entice any
person 10 60 on board any vessel or 70 any
place with the intent that he or she shall be
sold into slavery, the person so offending shall
upon conviction, be punished by a fire Of MOI
less than five hundred nor more than hve
thousand dollars, or by imprisonment not ex-
ceeding five years, or both.
Inc second section Furnishes the master of
any vessel Transporting such Kidnapped per
son, and forfeits the vessel
mr. Harris called mp bill TO relinquish the
ute OF the United States 10 certain lands with.
passed. "
Executive session. Adjourned.
HoUsE.-When our report closed yestardav
the House, IN Committee OF the Whnle had
under consideration the miscellaneous appro-
prmuon bill, which failed 20 become n law Al
the last session. "
The Clerk having read the clause appropri-
atlng $4,000 70 enable the ComInisSi1nar of
Pubic buildings to properly furnish and re-
par the Presidents House.
Mr.. Stevens explained that haratoG,r,. D ,r,-.
lhe incoming OF new administration a err
tiIn sum was appropriated for a similar mr.
pose. An Item was inserted in the miscalia
neous bill, which all knew failed TO become a
law, owing 10 an amendment made TO the bin
on the motion of Mr.. Davis, of MlryIand Nm
ring the period between Mr. Lincoin's death,
and the leaving of the White House bv Mrs
Lincoln, who was detained there by sickness
the building was left prey to all corners
When President Johnson took possession there
was scarcely anything left; spoons, linen and
bedding and other articles having been taken
away, the house having been open 10 eypry-
body: The steward was responsible bat had
failed in his duty. The Presidents family had
tired to get aiosg with great economy. Some
Sl5,GGO OF the former appropriation OF S3lnOO
was anticipated. The sum now proposed was
necessary for the purpose indicated.
Mr.. Schenck offered an amendment for the
removal OF the double railing or fence in the
old Hail OF Representatives, and. after debate
Oh humorous character, it was adopted, with
an amendment also providing for the removal
OF The hucksteT stands IN the halls OF corri-
doTs.
MIR. Ingerson offered an amendment a,pro-
prlaiihS Sl,OOO for grading and grIyeIing 18th
street. In front OF the Presidents grounds down
10 the canal.
Mr.. Conkling offered an amendment thereto.
mat no payment shall be made on account Of
any appropriation TO reimburse the CITY of
washington for improvements heretofore made
IN 'front.' OF or through the public grounds until
the accounts shall be audited, TO their legality
and proper amounts, by the proper officer OF
the treasury. He sad if there was any place
1or which the appropriation should not be
made IL was the city of Washington both froro
motives of economy and seIf-raspect II WIS
but 10 augment the imposition here practiced
Inc amendment, as amended, was rejected
Mr.. Washburne of Illinois, moved 10 reduce
the appropriation for lighting parts of the cities
OF WashIngton and Georgetown, from SS5,O,gg
TO $45,COO. He was willing TO vote a reasonable
sum for lighting Pennsylvania avenue, az
street, and the Presidents House and the
Capitol.
MIR. kasson replied by saying that this was
mere matter Of safety, TO guard against robbery
and urder.
MIR. Schenck said practice pre- vailed here
OF relying on the moon, whether il shines or
not, and also OF putting out the street lights at
an early hour In the morning, as much az 20 say
TO the rObber, who is seldom, If ever dis.
turoed by the police, you can do as you choose
IN the dark
After further debate, MIR. Washburne-s
amendment was agreed 10.
Ihe bill makes appropriations for various
miscellaneous objects, Including the coHst
survey. the lighthouse establishments Sc
Also, S3n,tc0 for defraying the expen ses At
tending the funeral of the late President Iln-
coin.
Mr. Grinneil offered an amendment which
was agreed 10, that in future purchases of car
pets for Government use shall be of American
manufacture.
The Committee rose, and the House took a
recess nntn ~ O'Clock, for ch-making
Cnlv.
At The evening session reconstruc lion speeches
Were delivered by Messrs. Newell, Struuse and
DefIees.