The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-03-20
KEOKUk IOWA TUESDAY. MARCH 20, 1865.
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in May.
The Speaker said not unless an unanirxons
consent is given.
Jenckes of Rhode Island, objected.
Morrill, remarked that such resolution
was prematuree until the appropriation bills
| were passed. He called for the yeas and
NAYS.
The vote was taken and resulted as follows
Yeas 50, nays 64. So the concurrent resolu.
tion wss passed.
Mr.. Coffroth, of Pennsylvania, introduced
a resolution, which was adopted, instructing
the committee on Military Affairs to report at
an early day bill to equalize the bounties
Of all soldiers and sailos who were mustered
into the service ofthe United States.
Ny. Van Horn, of Missouri, introduced a
bill for the relief of loyal settlers, on the pub
nc domain, which was referred to the COM
mittee Public Lands.
Mr. Kelly, Of Pennsylvania, introduced a
bill relating to the currency Of the United
States, which was read twice and referred to
the committee on Ways and Means
Mr. Randall, Of Pennsylvania, introduced =
resolution declaring that in the opinion OF the
Honse OF Representatives, delegates from the
late rebel States who can take the required
oath under the existing laws are entitled to
their seats and should be admitted to the
House.
The Speaker stated that under the order OF
the House the resolution should be referred
to the committee Oh Reconstruction
Mr. Randall not desiring the reference,
withdrew the resolution.
Mr.. Mccullough, Of Maryland, introduced
bill requiring the Secretary Of War to fur
nish the House q list ofofficers, volunteer and
,io~ n n
partment, and also why Corcoran Art Build
ing is still used by thatdepanment. Objection
being made, the resolution went ovet under
the rule. After speech from Mr. Gonkling
the previous question was seconded and the
bill was referred without instructions TO the
committee on Ways and Means.
The Pre.id.nt and the Mayor er New
Orleans.
New Yonx, Marc dh 10.
The Herald Washington special gives the
following facts regarding the report of the
Presidents interference in the municipal
election Of New Orleans:
Mr.. Kennedy. the present mayor Of the
city. telegrarhed 10 the President on dhe 10th
inst, expressing doubts as to the fitness OF
his successor elect, Mr.. Monroe, and enquir-
ing whether or not be should yield to the
successor.
The President replied as follows BY tele-
graph
Il have no information to give in regard
to surrendering the mayorality Of n Orleans
to the persons elected to fill the positl ions.
have no Information showing that the election
was not regular, or that individuals who have
been elected cannot qualify in the absence OF
such proof. The presumption is tha, the
election has been according to law. dad that
the persons elected can take the oath of allie
glance and LOYALTY required"
Mr. Monroe seems 10 have known that
efforts we're being made to keep hith on, Of
Office, and also teIegraphed to the President
Yesterday, that he had been regularly elected
mayor Of New Orleans. aud that he il as Ig.y-
oil to the Uni IN and enthusiastically IN favor
OF the reconstruction policy ofihe President
as any man living. and can qualify acEofding
to law.
The President replied to this by repeating
the telegram sent TO Mr.. Kennedy Thus
leaving the matter where it belongs, to the
people of New orleans, and the civil and
military laws that govern such cases