Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-07-28

but rumor. He would much prefer IL Booth
had been captured alive. Perhaps he was
explicahle mystery about it, He did not think
Eaker had any right to asy award He (Ba-
kerr was worse man than any he was pur-
suing, and IL would be Just like him 10 have
got up false Booth. The BODY ought 10 have
beef identified.
The bill was then passed as amenamept. and
was sent back to the House for concurrence in
the amendment.
Mr. johnson at eleven O'Clock moved that
Mr.. Patterson, Senator elect from Tennessee,
be sworn with ONCE.
Mr. Patterson went for ward to the yice
Presidents desk and took the oath Of ONCE
MIR. Wilson called up the House Joint reso-
linton authorizing me Presiuent OF the Senate
of the building on the corner Of Pennsylvania
Avenue and Seventh street, for any lawful
purpose. but especially Tor meetings held with
ayiew TO the liberation Of Ireland.
Mr.. e uthrie moved to lay the resolution on
the table, which was disagreed to.
Mr.. johnson thought the passage Of this reso-
luton would give England cause for COM
plaint. Whether England had acted toward
the United States in proper spirit OF eutrality
was one question; whether we would preserve
our neutrality by such action as was now pro-
posed was another question: and one which
touched most deeply our national honor. All
Europe was now yulsed in war, and he
[Johnson) was unwilling that we should by
any action of ours indicate d desire to partici-
pate in that struggle. Those who came here
from foreign country Should in his opinion
aDiOe Dy ana respect American laws.
Mr. Nye replied to Mr. johnson that there
was nothing in the resolution. Ii would DO no
harm. There was no reason for the extreme
anxiety about neutrality.
Mr.. Howe in the course of some remarks adj
veried to the course of the British Government
toward this country during the late civil war
He was in favor OF encouraging every struggle
for liberty honestly made, he cared not by
whom. He believed there was nothing in the
resolution to which an American citizen could
object He knew OF no people who had shown
such love OF country as the Fenians
Pending discus on the above
Mr.. Wilson called up House Joint resolution
directing that the special five per cent income
TAX shall not be collected from officers or sol.
diers of the U. s. Army. Passed
Mr.. Yates called up the House bill exempt
ing pensions rom income tax, which was read
twice, and defeated on its third reading.
Mr.. Yates pres ented the credentials of Hon.
James Harlan, Senator elect from the State of
Iowa for six years from the ith of March next
Ordered to lie on the table.
Consideration Of the resolution in relation to
the use OF a public building ty the friends Ct
Irish nationality, was resuusos,
After a speech from Mr.. Sue wart in favor of
II, the resolution was passed-yeas 20; nays :.
Mr. Wilson offered a resolution, which was
adopted, instructing the Committee on Foreign
Relations TO inquire what legislation, if any il
necessary to prevent the recapture of perso
escaping from involuntary ser vitude IN Cuba
AT three o'clock Mr.. DoOlittle rose and said
that as there was nothing now before the
Senate. he would take the occasion to make a
personal explanation, which he had sometime
sincepromised. He then proceeded to read a
speech in relation to the resolution of the
Wisconsin Legislature requesting him TO
resign. The arguments and statements made
use Of by Mr.. DoolIttle have heretofore been
given in these reports in debates between him
and his colleague Mr.. Howe.
HoUsK-The House remained ip session ~
til a. m. this morning Most of he time after
midnight was spent in considering bills of no
general interest.
The following important bills were passed
The Miscellaneous Appropriation bill TThis
contains an anne ndment providing for boun-
ty TO soldiers who served three years of slOO
to those who served two years $50. LIZ also in
creases the pay Of Senators and Members to
$500 per year, and the Speaker to g, 900 This
bill passed the Senate, but in the House was
saved after long struggle, by one vote.l
The bill to increase the regular army This
provides for IS regiments of Infanty, four of
which are to be colored, and four to be COM
posed OF Veteran Rreserves.l
The The P De, ;H ssy APPROXIMATION bill
The bill to protect mineral water mauufac
turers in the District Of Columbia.
All Of the above have been sent to the Presi.
dent for his approval
The following bills were rejected:
Bill for preserving evidences Of marriage in
this District.
Bill to establish a national bureau OF insur.
ance.
Bill to incorporate the colored building asso.
citation OF this District.
Bill to incorporate the Lite and Accident
Insurance Company Of this District
Bill TO incorporate the National Envelope
and Stamp Company of this District.
The House spent most OF the night in wait
ing for the conference report on the miscella
neous appropriation bill, and there was a gen.
eral objection to passing any private bills or
bills relating to this District, or in fact to the
consideration Of any measures but those in con.
ference between the two Houses. II was yery
dif1cult to keep quorum.
The House IT a. m. took a recsss till N a
m. At which hour the House reassembled
Mr.. Stevens Of Pa, said he had laid down
early this morning and had missed the vote
on the conference report on the Miscellaneous
Appropriation bill He desired Unanimous
consent to record his vote in favor of the hill.
which was granted. This gives the bill two
The Speaker stated that the Committee on
Enrolled Bills reported that II would be i'm
possible to enrol the bills in time to adjourn at
noon. The Senate had been informally in
formed OF this that they may adopt the House
resolution prolonging the session till 40 D. m
Mr.. Stevens asked leave to bmit a few re.
marks on the bill introduced by him some time
since to restore to the States lately in rebelIon
their full political rights.
Mr.. Randall of Pa, offered resolution that
the thanks Of members Of this House are emf.
nently due to Schuyler Cclfax for the digni-
ned, impartial ard decorous manner IN which
he has discharged his responsible duties and
that truthful recognition is hereby made Of
the same; which was agreed to. IMr Raw
mond OF N. Y, in the chair.
A message was received from the Senate an
nOunclng tndt tney hdd c0ncurred in House
resolution to prolong the adjournment till 40
p. m. this day.
Mr.. Rogers, Of N. j., from the Committee on
the Judiciary, submitted the views of the mi.
nority on the investigation of the completely
OF JEFF. Davis in the assassination plot Laid
on the table and ordered TO be printed.
The House took up House bill making pay
ment for the rewards offered for the capture
OF Booth, Herold. etc. The Senate struck out
the rewards for JEFF. Davis, but do not change
those fixed by the House for the capture Of
Booth and Herold.
The amendment was agreed to, and the bill
sent to the President for approval
The Speaker here announced Messrs. Ray
mond, Davis, Stevens, Delano and Nicholson
as the select committee ordered on the yentila-
ton of the hail.
The House at noon took a recess until D. m
No business was transacted from D. m 10
p. m. beyond the signing of enrolled bills
At i3O p. m, the House adjourned.
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