Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-02-09
Gongressional.

Farragut, which was passed
Mr.. Trumbull called the bill to protect all
persons in their civil rights.
Mr.. Davis spoke against the bill and the
! pending amendment declaring all persons in
this country not subject TO foreign powers
citizens. The amendment was rejected.
Mr.. Irumbull offered an amendment that
all persons born in the United States, not
subject to any foreign power, excepting In
dians not taxed, are hereby declared citizens
Of the United States
( Mr.. Clark held that black men we're citi-
zeus under the Constitution.
Mr.. Brown argued that Congress had a
| right TO make them citizens.
In the House, Mr.. Stevans from the Com
mittee on Reoonstraction, reported back the
constitutional amendment wi b a modification,
striking out the words " direct taxas," and
confning tue apportionment to Representa-
tives The resolution with this exception is
precisely as originally reported.
After our report for Wednesday noon, the
House adopted the constitutional amendment.
100 to 46.
In Senate, Feb l, on motion Of Mr.. Brown
the Committee on Reconstruction was direc-
ted TO inquire into the expediency Of amend
ing the Constitution Of the United States, so
as to declare with greater certainty the pow
ers Of Congress to enforce and determine by
appropriate legislation all guarantees contained
in that instrument, and more especially 1st,
That which unites the people without distin-
gushing them by color or race, and those
who are to choose representatives. 81 That
which assures citizens Of each state Of all
privileges and immunities of citizens of the
several states. Sd, That which enjoius upon
the United States to guarantee to every state
a republican form Of government.
On motion Of Mr.. Poland, the Committee
on Judiciary was directed to inquire into the
expediency and constitutionality of extending
the jurisdiction Of the United States over all
suits brought against any person for acts done
under authority or in aid Of military forces of
the United States and also Of all suits
brought against any prson for any act done
under authority or in aid Of the so called con-
, federate states, and report by bill or other
wise.
Mr. Fesseuden asked the Senate to take u p
the constitutional amendment passed yester-
day by the House, on Monday morning, and
endsavor to keep it before that body until
passed.
Mr.. Howard called for the resolution rec
! tommending the trial of Jefferson Davis and
Clement C. Clay by Military Commission
for completely in the assassination of Presi-
dent Lincoln, and for violating the rules and
usages Of war.
Mr.. Howard offered an amendment to in
olude others acting in concert with Clay and
Davis, and spoke at length in favor Of his
proposition.
In the House Mr. Morrill, reported a bill
amendatory Of the Law Of March 8, 1865.
providing ways and means for carrying on the
Government. Twas made a special order
for Thursday next.
Mr.. Morrill, in reply to a question Of Mr..
Stevens said that the Committee had not yet
acted upon the repor. of the Treasury Com
mission, and therefore had not ooncurred in
the proposition to reduce the tax ON whisky
TO a dollar per gallon
The House passed the bill that no Ameri-
can vessel sailing under foreign protection
during the rebellion shall be entitled to the
rights and privileges Of American vessels, un-
less by ACT Of Congress.
The House resumed the consideration Of
the bill to enlarge the powers Of the Freed
mems Bureau.
In Senate, Feb. 2, Mr.. Nye offered joint
resolution, which was adopted, requesting
the Secretary Of the Interior to set apart a
room in the Patent Office for the exhibition
OF specimens of gold and silver.
Mr.. Sumner offered a Joint resolution to
carry out the guarantee of Republican form Of
government. Ordered to be printed.
The bill for sale of postage stamps on cred
it was passed.
In House during some Of the proceedings
in the contested election case Of Dodge vs..
Brooks, the question being on a motion to
reconsider the vote referring certain testimony
therein to the Committee on Elections, a re-
cess was taken, and Gems. Thomas and Meade
were introduced to the House. The Speaker
welcomed them, and they replied amid ap-
plause.
WAsHIHGToN, Jan. 81.
The bill reported yesterday from the Com
mttee on Foreign Relations, for the adj just-
ment Of claims of American citizens for spolia-
tions committed by the French prior to the
3lst Of July, 1901, provides that satisfaction
shall be made to an extent not exceeding five
million dollars. Three Commissioners are to
be appointed to examine and determine the
validity and amount of claims. The claims
are to be paid whenever Congress shall make
an appropriation for that purpose. All claims
not presented to the Commission within three
years from the passage Of this act shall be
forever barred.
WAsHINGToN, Feb. /.
Demands come in from all quarters for the
speedy trial Of JEFF. Davis. The Chronicle
says that no human power can divert the
people from the determined ful6ment Of this
resolve.
The closing argument OF Mr.. Stevens yes
terday ON the Constitutional amendment, ii
spoken OF as one Of bis greatest efforts
Tho amendment will be pressed through
the Senate at an early day, ard sent to th'
State Legislatures nov ia session.
The Intelligencer announces the result anC
follows it with bitter attack upon M. Ste
vens and his supporters, and the President.
The question of the power of the states t
impose taxes upon shares held in NationA
Banks, where such capital has been invested
in Government securities, and exempted from
taxation by act Of Congress, is now beior,
the Supreme Court, on case from Utica, N. Y
WAsHINoToS, Feb. 2.
peducting the increase in the amount o
cash in the public treasury, and the increas
Of debt for the month ending Feb. lst, wa
$4,000. which is much less than IL was II
December, when it was nearly 81 1000.
The Chronicle speaks Of the reyiying dis
satisfaction Of portion Of the Southern peo
Pile, stating that the condition Of things il