New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-03-23

not been printed IL was a very bad report, but it
might be well enough 20 print 1t.
On motion of Mr.. HEyDRICKs, the resolution was 30
amended as to include Mr. Hayes report and was
then passed.
THE SMITHSONIAN LIBRARY.
Mr.. HOWE, from the Committee on the Library,
reported bill TO transfer the library Of the Smithsonian
Institute to the library OF Congress. and asked for us
immediate consideration.
At the request OF Mr.. SUMNER 1t was laid over for
the present and ordered In he printed
AMENDING THE REVENUE ACT.
nv. SUMNER introduced resolution nstructng the
Committee on Finance to inquire into the expedency
of 40 amending the Internal Revenue Act as to permit
disabled soldiers of the Union Army to pedde without
paying the license now required by law The resolution
was adopted.
NO LECTURES IN TIE SENATE CHAMBER.
Mr.. WILSON called up the resolution introduced yes
terday to grant the use Of the Senate Chamber Mrs.
NJ C. Yelling refugee from Texas for the delivery
Of lecture next Tuesday evening The Senate refused
| TO take it up.
JUDICIAL DISTRICTS.
Mr.. HARRIS called up the bill aboishing the South
EN- Judicial District Of the State Of California and the
Western Judicial District Of Louisiana and making Of
The State Of Louisiana and OF the State Of California
respectively, one Judicial district The Dill was
passed.
REMoYsTRANcR PROM DR.. SNOW.
Mr.. ANTHONY presented the protest of Edwin NJ
Snow against the passage Of the pending joint resou
ton for the enforcement OF quarantine regulations TO
the introduction and spread or cholera ana
asking for thorough investigation OF existing 9uaran'
tine regulations with view 10 correct the fagraht
abuses that exist ut some OF the seaports. IL was
| referred 10 the Committee on Commerce.
BRIDGE ACROSS TIE MISSISSIPPI
Mr.. BRows called up the bill to authorize the con
strnction OF bridge across the Mississippi at St.
Loois which was passed
Seoon authorizes the 81, Louis and Illinois Bfdse Com
psny corporation under the law. Of Missouri and Illinois
TO erect maintain and operate bTdss seto., ne
at e. Leus and svrs the District Court OF the United states
ir either State jrri,diciicn In the premises. .
Section provides that the bridge built nder the authority Of
this shall be suspension bridge, dawbrdse with
pivot other form Of draw but SHAH be constructed with
continuous unboken spans and subject to these
li Ibs, the loves, part Of the bridge OF bottom cod 'ha
not be than above the city decI at u. greatest
span ID Thst shall have s one span 500 ieet IN me
csa OF two Of $50 fee, In the clear oil aou,nsht .
.psns used 'h. one over the main stesmnos
tho part the bridge 81 the center OF the span 50
No span the water mark shall be less than IN e
, clear Of abutIB.Dts. -,
70 conform thsh chinney' to the specifications oil
! section 2
LANDS FOR MICHIGAN.
Mr. CHANDLER introduced bill granting certain
lands to the State Of Michigan 10 aid In the construction
Of ship canal connect the waters OF Lake superior
with the lake known Lac La Belle in said Stale III
provides that the canal shall be 100 feet wide at the top
and Is feet wide Mt the bottom with depth OF az least
IL isst. II grants o1 acres OF pnohc lanas Oh ne
peninsula Of Michigan 10 aid Its CONSTRUCTION IL is re-
qurcd be completed In two years. The bill was re-
! ferred To the Committee on Public Lands
RELIEF OF CONTRACTORS.
Mr. EyH from the Committee on Naval Affairs, re-
ported bin for the relief Of certain contractors for the
constrnrfon of vessels Of war and steam machinery.
II makes appropriations for DEFICIENCIES TO cover awards
70 such contractors in addition to the payment provided
| " their contracts.
| Mr. POLAND reported from the Committee on the
Judiciary bill 10 provide FOR the payment for Quarter
store, and ;a ss 'I p9S1es s e
claims 81 loyal persons exceeding 900 In amount for
stores sciuy furnished and properly reccpted for or
mas be submitted TO tho QnarternAster General with
sneh proofs a. may be had. # the cnims
allowed correct Similar authority is given
to the Commisssry. General for the settlement
! Of subsistence claims. II also provides for the
| proseco tion OF the above class OF claims OF
similar amount in the United States Court OF Claims
the manner and TO the extent provided by law for
the prosecution o. claims IN the manner and 10 the ex
tent provided by law tor the prosecution OF csius
@ cOa and that aasni sa ~ ,. isa6Ssed ID
proves his loyalty during the war
: SENATOR sTocKToys CASE.
. Mr. TRUHBuLL then called up the case Of John T.
Stockton, SENATOR elect from NewJerssy. against
whose election certain members OF the New.Jersey
Legislature protest.
The report OF the Judiciary Committee vas read.
1t states that the only question invoked in the de-
cison of the case Is whether election by plurality
Of tbs votes Of the members OF the Legislature In joint
meeting assembled in pursuance ola rule adopted by
that joint meeting ITSELF is valid.
The proestaDts insist that II IL not and they deny
M 6tooktons right 10 seat because. as they say he
was not appointed by majority OF the votes OF the
Ioint meeting Of the Legislature.
The report ofthe Sente Judiciary Committee states
that the Joint meeting which assembled February Is
lea and at an adjourned session at which MI stock
ton appointed Senator adopted at its first meeting
the rules Of the preceding Joint meeting except the 10th
rule. In lieu Of which the following was adopted;
Rsod That candidate shall be declared elected unless
upon receiving nejon,y Of the yoes Of all the members
elected 10 both Houses Of th. Legislature
After having appointed various officers under the
rules which bad been adopted the assembling OF the
Joint meeting the following rule was adopted:
Rssolsed That the vote for County Judges and Commits
II sh ps'S ts' 1. &c Ssd $
Acting under this rnlc quite number OF ohcers
were appointed by reclamation.
,ourned from time to time until March Is when the
Rer That The resolution that candidate shall be de-
q s msuSsr :s.a 70 both HOUSE. Of Il.
f..eindsd and that any esndd,te i.se ds plurality Of
Every member Of both Houses 81 In ALL was present.
and voting when the resolution wss passed and II was
carried by vote Of II In the affirmative. OF whom II
were Senators and 30 Representatives. TO ~ 10 the
negative. Of whom 10 we're Senators and ~ Repre-
sentatiyes.
TAs Oiot meeting then proceeded to the election Of
United States Senator with tho following result: Inc
Hon John r. Stockton. 20 votes; the Hon. j. e. Ten
Eyck u votes; the Hon. j. w. Wall vote; r
vroom. vote; y. T. Freinghuy'sn' vote and J. H.
"'WSer.upon. tho Hon. John p Stockton having re-
esivsd plurality Of all the votes cast was duly d.
The ion meeting then proceeded to the election Of
various other Officers. having completed which rose
TIE credentials OF Mr. Stockton under the great
seal Of the Ststs Of EswJerey are signed BY the Gov
ernor, and are In due form.
No objection sppsan to have been made at the time
70 the election
II validity 10 now. however called 10 question py
,rotest dated March 90 1865 and signed by Senators
ana 50 members Of the General Assembly.
The Constitution Of the United States declares that
two Senators rom each State chosen BY tho Legsla
furee thereof and the Of holding elections for
senators and Representatives shall DO prescribed In
thsran lint CauUr