Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1866-05-04


would feel compelled TO regard hImsel1 as
an enemy of the Government aud seek Its
overthrow. Mr.. Davis, IN reply, claimed
that separated from the context the eX-
tract quoted did him injustice, as 1t was
garbIed. The bill TO regulate CONNER
cial, military and postal communication
between the States, was discussed at CON
siderable length, but no vote was taken
on IT,
HOUsE.-A number of bills we're con
sidered, but no final action taken on any
of them Mr.. DelanO introduced a OIL
declaring certain obligations Of the Uni
ted States and the national currency sub
iect to taxation under State authority
read twice and referred to the committee
on Banks The Northern Pacific Rail-
road bill was further discussed. but no
final action taken on it.
SENATE, April 27.-The Senate refused
to agree to House amendments to the bill
to establish telegTupbic communication
between the United States and Cuba, and
a committee of conference was appointed.
After prOtracted discussion a bill was
passed to extend relief to certain naval
contractors Mr.. Wilson introduced a
proposed amendment to the Constitution,
prohibiting the payment Of any claim for
slaves emaneipated, or the payment OF any
debt incurred IN aid Of the rebellion also
defining appOrtiOnment and representa-
ton Adjourned till Monday.
HoUsE--Nr. Kasson offered a resOlu-
tion, which was adopted, calling upon the
President to cause to be communicated
to the House a collection OF the amend
ments of the constitutions of the lately
rebellious States and the laws since pas
sed by such States in references to the
freedmen. The morning hour was con
sumed in the consideration Of the North
ern Pacific Railroad BILL which was dis
eussed at length but no vote taken. Mr..
Morrill, gave notice that the new tax bill
would be called up for consideration on
Monday
April 28-The Senate not in session.
House exclusively devoted to speech ma
king-a number of gentlemen giving their
views on the new and original question
of reconstruction.
SENATE, April 30.-Mr. Fessenden pre-
sented the plan for reconstruction agreed
upon by the joint select committee on
that subject. The plan IS published
elsewhere A bill was passed authori-
zing the construction Of railroad bridges
across the Mississippi at three different
points. The bill making appropriations
for the support of the Post Office Depart
ment the ensuing year was considered,
and after prOtraeted discussion the Sen
ate adjourned without any vote being ta-
ken.
HoUsE.-Nine new bills were intro
duced also a joint resolution declaring
Tennessee to be restored to her constitu-
tiOnal relations with the United States
all of which were read twice and apprO-
priately referred. The river and harbOr
appropriation bill was passed. Mr.. Ste
vens, from the reconstruction committee,
made the same report submitted to the
Senate by Mr.. Fessenden. which was
made the special order for Tuesday.
Wednesday and Thursday, of next week
Mr.. Stevens introduced bill appFopri-
ating S11 .5S4 coo for the bureau of Refu-
gees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands
for the year 1866.
SENATE, May l.-Mr- fFumbull pre-
sented petitions of citizens of Stauntou
and Augusta, Va, for the return of
troops recently removed, in order to afford
loyal citizens protection agaInsbrebel per-
secutions. A joint resolution was adopted
an extension of to the 9th
June, 1866, for the Pacific Railroad Com
pany to construct the first 100 miles of the
Eastern Division of the road. The Post
Office appropriation bill was again discus
sed at length, but no vote was taken on it.
HOUsE-Messrs. Boutwell, and Bing-
ham, both of the Reconstruction commit
tee, submitted plans of reconstruction, 4
which they announced their purpose to /
offer as a substitute for the report of the I
committee when 1t came up for consider [
alton. IF. Kelly offered resolution, |
which was adopted. requesting the Pres /.
dent, through the Bureau for Freedmen /
and Refugees, to inquire into the alleged (
iuffering for food in Northern Alabama (
md afford the necessary relief The ap-
}ropriation bill for the support Of the /
Bureau of FreedmeG and Refugees was
considered, and after the adoption of sew
raj amendments was passed.
HOUSE. May 2-Mr Blaine, of Ne,
sked leave to offer a resolution request
ng the President to communicate to the
House any authentic information that
nay have come into his possession In re-
ard to the barharous bombardment of
Valparaiso, by the Spanish feet, and also
nfOrm the House what instructions had
een given to the officer commanding the
american fleet in those waters. The res /
luton being objected to. was not received.
ir. Crnffroth, of Pa. offered a resolution,
-hich was adopted, instructing the COM
littee on Invalid Pensions to report, by
III or otherwise, q measure granting pen
ons to all surviving soldiers and sailors
the war of 1872 Mr. Elliott from the
% pA1lLCGCC G'iiiAititcC i'u the ulSdBI6GluR {
1tes of the two Houses on the Cuba Tel \
'aph bill presented report The Sen
e agrees to the first amendment of the s
Ouse giving the Government of the Uni
d States the free use of the line at all d
mes instead Of only during the time of s
AZ, and to the thg second amendment
the House limiting the toll per mes
ge to IS, 80, with an amendment adding {
ese words subject, however, to the
wer of Congress- to alter and determine
id rates" Mr.. Randall, of Pa. moved Il
lay the report on the table, which c
uld carry the bill with it. The motion :
S negatived. and the report of the Con u
'ence committee was agreed to. Ad- o
lUued.