Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1866-01-24

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that occasion against the extension Of
suffrage.
Mr. Marshall, Of III, asked on what
authority his colleague made that
charge
MIR Farnsworth replied, general re-
port.
Mr. Marshall said it was very easy
10 make q general charge, and added
be had been informed that no one Of
the returned white soldiers voted for
negro suffrage. The charge was made
without proof
Mr. Farnsworth repeated his declar-
alton, and intimated that his colleague
was sympathizer with the rebellion.
Mr. Marshall said if his colleague
charged that he sympathized with the
rebellion, he charged what was not
true.
Mr. farnsworth said those who made
the Chicago platform in 1864 did sym
pathize with the rebellion,
Mr. Marshall-You already have my
response.
Mr. Farnsworth said, whether the
Democratic Convention intended it
or not, they did give aid an comfort
TO the rebellion, and in further advoca-
cy and comforting suffrage on the col
ored soldiers, said the country would
be criminal if it did not grant IL.
The House adjourned.
WASHINGTON, January IL.
SENAIE--Mr Grimes, of Iowa, pre-
sented the petition Of citizens of Ark
ansas, asking for the organization into
a territory of district of country ly-
ing to the west of that State, which
they assert, is now q bowling wilder
ness, though capable Of maintaininga
large population. Referred TO the
Committee on Territories.
Mr. Norton, of MINI, offered a reso-
luton, which was adopted, instrncting
the Committee on Finance to inquire
into and report upon the expediency
OF appointing a special committee 10
iuvestigste the conduct ofthe super
vising agents Of the Treasury Depart
ment. .-...
The President pro ten. stated that
the unfinished business was the reso-
luticn of Mr.. Howe for the appoint
ment of Provisional Governors in the
Southern States. On this proposition
Mr. Howe was entitled to the floor,
but at his suggestion the resolution
was postponed till Wednesday next.
Mr.. Dixon of Conn, introduced a
bill to amend the postal laws, which
lprovidcs
That after January, 1867, all news
papers and periodicals, including those
mailed from the Office of publication,
shall be prepaid, and none shall be
carried without prepayment except
those coming from foreign countries.
That tho Postmaster General may
sell stamps and envelopes at the val
ue of the stamps impressed upon
them.
After the first of April next letters
forwarded from one postoflice to anoth-
er at request Of the person addressed,
shall be sent without additional post
age, and dead letters shall bereturned
free.
Authorizes the sending to any port
of the United States and any ioreig gn
port, at cost not exceedings the sea
postage
That airy sum not exceeding $50
may be sent by money order, and the
fec for thirty to forty dollars shall be
twenty cents, and for forty dollars,
thirty cents
That money order shall be good
for twelve months, and if lost a dupli.
cate shall lie issued free.
4 On motion Of Mr. Trumbull, of Ill,
the bill to enlarge the powers of the
negro Bureau was taken up and
read as amended by the Judiciary
Committee.
The bill was after reading, on mo.
ton of Mr. Hendricks, Of Indiana, post.
ponod till Monday.
! Mr. Trumbull called up the bill to
protect the inhabitants of the United
States in the enjoyment Of their civil
rights, and on motion it was made the
special order for Monday.
Mr.. Morrill,, OF Maine, from the
j Committee on the District of Colum.
bia, reported the bill to regulate tho
elective franchise in the District tits
the same as recently presented, with
the provision requiring the elector to
be able to read the Constitution in the
English language and TO write his
name, stricken out.
At one o'clock the Senate went into
Executive session, and soon after ad.
ljourncd until Monday.
HoUsE-On motion of Mr.. Rollins,
a resolution was adopted instructing
the Committee Of Ways and Means to
inquire into the expediency of repeal
ing so much Of the internal revenue
law as imposes tax on carriages val.
ued at less than one hundred dollars.
On motion Of Mr. Ward tho Com.