Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1866-03-08
COngressionSl summary.

In the Senate on the 2s,h nlt., tie credentials
Of "SeHator Perry, Of South CArolin. were presen-
ted. The concurren: resolution to r.icc; South
ern representatives until Congress shall have de-
clared their States entitled 20 representation was
taken up, and speeches were made thereon by
Messers. Nye and Stewart Of Nevada. MIR. Fes-
sender gave notice that, on tie lst inst, he
-auld ask the Senate 10 sit until final DISPOSE
ton ~ made OF the resolution.
In tb. Hose, nu the 2s,h ult., the constitution
al amendment relative to the protection OF tie
rights of life, liberty, ant profHry' was discussed
BY Mr. Bingham; and, on Eouoh ~ WI. OonA'
ling, further consideration OF the S~sion was
oostpoued ill the second Tuesday Of April.
Ia the Senate on the lsf, resolution was re-
ported for the disbandennent Of the militia Of the
Southern States. The concurrent resolution rela-
tive to the reception OF Congressman from the
in.urgeut States vas discussed BY Messrs. Stew
ard. johnson sad Wade, and understanding
arrived at that vote thereon should be taken to-
day.
In the House on the ls., the Judiciary Commit.
tee reported amendments TO the Senate bill TO
protect all persons in the United States in their
civil! rights and furnish the OF their vndica-
tion Remarks thereon were made BY Messrs
RAYMOND. Of New York. Rodgers Of New Jersey.
and Cook Of Illinois. The miscellaneous appro-
priation bill was passed
In the Senate, on the 9Th. Mr.. Wilson presented
4 Joint resolution on reconstruction. The Senate
agreed TO pay Clara Barton, who has been enga-
eed in finding missing soldiers. $4,000 The
most of the session was devoted to debate on the
constitutional amendment relative TO represents
,ion In the House a bill was presented to incor-
porats q national association for the education OF
colored men Tor the ministry. communication
from the Governor OF North Carolina, announcing
the accep,ance of the Agricultural College land
grant, was laid before the House by the Speaker,
ut the House refused to receive il. A joint rese
i,,iou guaranteeing Mexican loan Of $50 600 600
was ,eierSed 10 the committee on Foreign affairs
A bill gran,,.s the Secretary Of the Treasury pow
or 10 esisblisS additional banks and increase tho
circulation was ri cted. The vote stood ia
arains. II. A resolution was offered that the Sec
retry Of the Treasury ca, - the hve-cent eurren-
cy lately issued, with the heal Of private citizen
instead ofW ashington. The JOINT COMMITTEE on
Reconstruction reported ennablh- act for tn,
admission Of Tennessee, requiring cert-tn condi-
lions, such As the d>franchsemen. of rcbe.' and
the reputation OF the rebel debt. The report N As
.scommitted and ordered printed. minority
report fAyorin: the immediate and unconditional
ADHESION Of the delegation presented. 1t is
rnders,a od three or four more reports are coming
on the same srbcct. from the same committee
The Army pprop. ;.tioH bill was passed, togeth,
or with Mr. Wsshburn's v;..l rejecting the claim oil
the illinois Central Railroad Company for &C mpen'
,ation for transportation of troops, ana o-dering
.uit to be instituted for the recovery OF $4,000, ego
already paid them BY the War Department.