Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-01-12
xxxIxrH coNeREss-FIRsr SESSION.
FRIDAY. Ianuary N.

SENATE.-Mr. Grimes presen ted the petition
of citizens Of Arkansas, as king for the organi-
zation into the territory Of district OF coun-
try lying to the west of that State, which they
assert is now bowling wilderness, though ca
paole OF supporting large population. he
ferred 20 the Committee on Territories.
Mr.. Trumbull presented the memorial Of the
American Free Trade League, asking for
equality of taxation and that no protective du-
ties be enacted. Referred to the Committee ON
Finance.
Mr. Grimes gave notice that on tomorrow or
soon thereafter, he would introduce a bill TO
fix the pay and establish the number Of the line
officers of the u. S. Navy.
Mr.. Wilson introduced a bill to restore to the
Secretary of War supervisory powers over the
acts and duties OF the Commissioner of Indian
Affairs. Referred to the Military Commit
mr.. Wilson offered a resolution instructing
the Committee on Finance TO inquire into the
investigate the conduct OF Supervising Agents
Of the Treasury Department. Adopted.
The Senate on motion of Mr.. Trumbull took
up the bill for the enlargement OF the powers of
the Ereedmen's Bureau.
HoUsE.-Mr. Hooper, from the Committee Of
Ways and Means, reported bill extending the
time for Withdrawing goods from bonded ware
houses; and it was passed. -.,
Mr.. Brandagee offered a resolution asserting
the Monroe doctrine, as set forth by President
Monroe in 1S23.
On motion of Mr.. Raymond, resolution
was adopted calling on the President for in
formation on the subject OF reconstruction, In =
Guiding the proclamations of provisional gov
ernors, the qualifications of members in the
southern conventions and Legislatures, etc.
On motion of Mr.. Raymond, resolution was
adopted, instructing the Committee for the DIS
trict of Columbia to inquire into and report
upon the expedency of committing TO COM
mission appointed by the President, by and
with the advice and consent OF the Senate,
such and so much of the powers of the NUM-
cipal government of the city of Washington as
relates 10 the police, the sanitary regulations,
the paving, cleaning and control of the streets,
comfort and convenience of the members of the
Government of the United States.
Mr.. Davis introduced a SIMILAR resolution,
which was adopted.
Mr.. Lawrence, of Ohio, from the COMMITTEES
| on the Judiciary, made report giving the as
| of Berkeley and Jefferson from Virginia TO West
Virginia.
| Mr.. johnson, of Va, offered resolution in
structing the 'Committee on Appropriations 70
bring in a bill to increase the compensation OF
members OF Congress and Government en-
| ployees in this city in proportion to the in
creased cost OF living in this city over what II
was at the time the same was fixed, as also the
increased cost OF the living in this city over
other cities of the Union.
MIR. WashbuTne. of Ill, moved TO lay the
resolution on the table, which was agreed to
| l47 against 5.
Mr.. Davis, of New York, opposed the pend.
ing bill granting suffrage to the blacks in the
District of Columbia without restriction. In
| his honest judgment it would be unwise and
improper to confer the elective franchise until
intelligence is enforced and inspired into this
class.
Mr.. ChanIer, of New York, made a speech
on the blacks, arguing that this is white mans
government