The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1866-02-01

Mr.. Elliot, of MISS, reported a bill
further to amend the registering OF yes
sells, 1t is in effect that vessels sailing
under foreign license during rebellion
shall not be again labelled to the privt-
leges of American vessels, except UNI
der the provisions of an act of Congress,
authorizing such register, which was
debated but not voted on. " n
Mr.. Stevens, from the Committee on
Reconstruction, reported back the Con-
siitutional amendment with modt1-
cation striking out the words, direct
taxes.n The resolution, with this e2-
ception, is precisely as originally re-
ported from the committee. During
Mr.. Stevens speech in support OF the
resolution he took occasion 10 speak of
President johnson as having but re-
Gently put forth proclamation or COM
mand at the very time Congress Was
legislating on the nstitutional amend
ment. This, Mr. Stevens saidI was in
direct violation of the privilege of this
body, andsif it had been made several
centuries ago by a British King to Par
lament it would have cost him his
head, but in these days we are tolerated
by usurpation and the abuse OF power.
Mr.. Smith, of KY, called for the
reading OF the paper, TO which Mr..
Stevens referred.
The paper was then read, being the
reported conversation between the
President and a7distinguished Senator
on the subject of the amendment of the
Mr.. Stevens in conclusion said tse Of
three-fourths vote of each houding
Congress be given for the pen ect-
amendment 1t would be law irresp, TO
i've of the signature of the Presidentfor
whom it had not to be presented for
The House rejected Mr.. Schenck's
amendment, providing that the appor-
tionment shall be according to the
number of male citizens over 81 years
of age having the qualifications requis-
lite for electors of the most numerous
branch of the State legislature, by
The House then voted on the resolu-.
ton reported from the Reconstruction
COMMITTEES: Yeas, 100, nays 46. Two
thirds having voted, the Speaker de-
clared it passed.
The House resumed consideration of
the bill enlarging the powers OF the
Freedmen'S Bureau.
Mr.. Window, of AIinnesota, introduce
ed a joint resolution. of the Legislature
of Minnesota. relative to the pay and
bounties of Minnesota soldiers and Of
ficers of the late war. ls3tqsrp
Mr.. Donnelly, Of Minnesota, present.
ed the memorial of the Board of Trade
of st. Paul, for the improVementoft the
upper Mississippi, and for a new re-
7 On NM motion 81 Mr.. Ketchum, of New
York, it was resolved that the Commit
tee ON Military Affairs be instructed 70,
inquire into theexpediency of authorize
ing the payment of continuation of
rations 10 all prisoners of war for
the period of their confinement, and
that they report by bill or othefNises
Mr.. Washbnrne reported AZ bill
authorizing the Secretary Of the Treas
ury to loan or sell to the highest and
best bidder, after due notice, such ma
rine Hospitals, and lands pertaining
thereto, as he may deem advisable and
appropriate the proceeds OF the same 10
the Marine Hospital estab lishment. {.
Mr.. Stevens, from the Committee ON
Reconstruction, reported back the joint
resolution proposing an amendment to
the. Constitution with an amendment
SO as to read as follows: ,.5-sllsieE IN
ReSoEped, BY the Senate and House OF
Representatives of the United States OF
America in Congress assembled, two
thirds of both Houses concurriDg, that
the following article be proposed 70 the
Legislatures of the several States as an
amendmenelto the constitution of the
United States, and when ratified by
three-quarters OF the said legislatures,
shall be valid as part Of the said consti-
tuition, viz: Representation shall be ap-
portioned among the several States
which may be included within the
Union, according to their respective
numbers, counting the whole number.
of persons in each State, including In
dians not taxed, provided whenever the
elective franchise shall be denied or
abridged in any State on account of
race or color, and persons therein of
such race or color shall be excluded
from the basis of Representation.
Mr.. Dawson addressed the Houseop-
posing the enlargement of the powers
of the Freedmen's Bureau.
Mr.. DaviC1son opposed the amend
ment to the constitution. n = 81
!, Mr.. Kelly favored protection to Amer
lean industry. Adjourned. i5
NEW YoRK, Jan. United States
Commissioned Osborn has rendered=
decision holding Martin, the rebel hotel
; sT NE e;o On washing tion spec
The Navy Department positively con-
tradicts the story about the fitting out
of war vessels At New Orleans to ope-
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