The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1866-12-13

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tutional amendments. They also declare
that it is the duty of Congress to proceed
with the work of reconstruction, and to
this end it must assume jurisdiction over
States latelyssin rebellion, except 80 far as
that jurisdiction may have been renounc.
ed; and must recognize only the loyal
States as entitled to representation, and
to vote on the Constitutional amendment.
He said he would not discuss the resolu-
tions, but would read nletter from friend
in Texas, showing the Importance of the
matter-which he did and after conclud-
ing, made some characteristic remarks.-
The resolutions were ordered to be
printed.
In the House, Mr.. Williams of Penn
sylvania, called up the bill of last session
for the regulation of appointments to, and
removals from Office, and addressed the
House in advocacy of it.
In the Senate, bill repeating the par
doning power of the President was taken
up. Mr.. Trumbull moved to refer it to
the Committee on the Judiciary, which
Mr.. Chandler earnestly opposed, and call
ed for the yeas and nays; and on tho
motion some discussion ensued, during
which Mr.. Chandler made assertions and
charges respecting the use of the pardon
ing power, which called for an emphatic
denial from Mr.. Dixon, who said that, If
the charges which Chandler had made
against the President were true, they
would render him liable to impeachment.
He repeated the denial of any OF the
charges OF practices spoken of. After
some further remarks, the bill was re-
ferred to the Judiciary Committee.
The House passed a bill, providing that
in all cases where citizen of the United
States, who alwaysremaincd loyal thereto,
and did not voluntarily give any aid or
encouragement to any persons engaged
in rebellion, shall bring an action to re-
cover damages for injury to person or
property, or the value thereof, no such
action shall be defeated OF any defence
allowed, by virtue Of authority of tho late
so-called Confederate States of America,
or of any State declared in rebellion by
proclamation of tho President Of the
United States.
Mr.. Morrell gave notice that he would
call up, on Monday next, the District of
Columbia negro suffrage bill.
In the House, Mr.. Williams read
lengthy written argument, on the bill
regulating appointments to and removals
from Office. He was very severe upon
the President, whom he said had betrayed
his party and country. Several amend
ments were offered to the bill, which was
made the special order for tomorrow.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.
In the Senate, Mr.. Trumbell reported
favorably, from the Judiciary Committee,
the bill of the House to repeal the am
nesty power of the President, and asked
it's immediate consideration. Mr. Hon.
bricks objected, and it goes over.
Mr.. Wade called up a bill, of last ses-
sion, to regulate the selection of grand
and petit jnrics in the territory of Utah,
which was ordered to DO printed, with
amendments.
Mr.. Pollard gave notice that on Mon
day, he would call up the bankrupt bill.
Mr. Wilson gave notice that he would
call up next week, joint resolution to
disband and prohibit militia organizations
in the rebel States Adjourned to moet
on Monday next
In the House, on motion of Mr.. Wash
burne, of Illinois, the Post Office Commit
tee was instructed to inquire into the ex-
pediency of comforting on the Post Office
Department the same jurisdiction and
control over the various telegraph lines
now in operation, or hereafter to be con-
structed, that is now exercised over post
Offices and post roads, and to report by
bill or otherwise. %
The bill for tho. regulation Of appoint
ments to and removals from Office, came
up and was postponed until next Mon
day.
On motion of Mr.. Pike, a select COM
mittee OF three was ordered, to inquire
into the circumstances of the murder OF
three United States soldiers in South
Caroline, in October, 1865, and Of the re-
prieyo and subsequent paroon OF those
convicted thereof.
Mr.. Dawes introduced bill to fix the
election of members for tho Tuesday after
the first Monday in November, 1868, and
the same day each alternate year here
aafter; referred to the Committee on Elec-
tions.
On motion of IIr. Elliot, a select COM
mittee of three was appointed to proceed
to Kew Orleans and institute inquiry into
the riots theFe in July and August last =;
and on motion of Mr.. Wilson, the Judi
ciary Committee was instructed to inquire
into the necessity of further legislation in
regard to the organization of the House,
and the committing Of electoral votes.-
On motion of. Iar. Kasson, the same COM
mittee was instructed TO inquire into the
propriety of directing martial law :, to be
nroclaimed in Counties il the rebel States
where Union men have leen murdered
and the laws not enforced against the