The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-05-30

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public lands in Florida, Mississippi, Alabama,
Louisiana, and Arkknsas not exceeding In all one
million Of acres Of good land. And the Commits.
sioner shall cause the ssne under the direction Of
The President, to be allo,tsd and asdgned, from
time 70 time, In parcels not exceeding forty acre,
each, 70 the loyal refugees and freedmen, who shall
DO protected in the use and enjoyment thereof for
such term Of time and at such annual rent AZ
may DO agreed upon between the Commissioner and
such refugees or freedmen. Tho rental shall be
based upon valuation Of the land, to be asoer.
tained IN such manner rs the Commissioner may,
under the direction Of the President by regulation
prescribe. Al the end Of each term or sooner II
the Commissioner shall assent thereto, the occn-
pants OF any parcels so assigned, their heirs and
assigns may purchase the land and receive a title
thereto from the United States in fee upon pay.
Aforesaid.
Sec. 0. And Do ii further enacted That whenever
the former owners Of lands occupied under General
Shsrman's field order, dated at Savannah, January
10, 1860, shall apply for restoration Of said lands
the Commissioner shall refuse the surrender Of the
same; Provided, That nothing in this act con.
tanned shall be construed to Affect the right Of any
person TO recover in the proper courts any title
right Of possession which such person may have in
any Of the lands held under said field order.
Sec. z. Whereas we recognize the necessity and
duty resting upon the Government and resulting
from the condition Of freedom, Of aiding freedmen
TO receive that needfu education which Oppressive
held in slavery therefore, Be Il further enacted,
That the Commissioner Of this bureau shall at ali
times cooperate with private benevolent associa-
tons OF ctisens In aid Of freedmen and with agents
and teachers, duly accredited and appointed by
them, and shall hire provide by lease buildings
for purposes OF education, whenever such associa-
ton shall, without cost TO tho Government, provide
suitable teachers and means Of Instruction; and he
shall furnish such protection may DO required
for the safe conduct Of such schools. a
SEQ 8. And be &c further enacted, That In every
State or district where the ordinary course Of Judi
cia proceedings has been interrupted by the rebel
lion, and until the shall DO fully restored and
in every State or district whos6 constitutional rela-
tion. TO the Government have been practically dis
continued by the rebellion, and until such State
shall have boon restored in such relations and shall
be duly represented In the Congress Of the United
States, the right to make and enforce contracts to
sue, DO parties, and give evidence to inherit pur
chase, lease, sell, bold and convey real and per-
sonal property and to have full and equal benefit
Of all laws and proceedings concerning personal
liberty personal security, and the acquisition en-.
joyment, and disposition Of estate, real and per-
sonal, including the constitutional right TO bear
arms, shall be secured to and enjoyed by all the
citizens Of such State district without respect TO
race or color, or previous condition Of slavery And
whenever In either Of said States OF the or
binary course OF Judicial proceedings has been in
terrupted by the rebellion, and until the same
shall be fully restored, and until such State shall
to the Government, and shall be duly repre-
sented In the Congress Of the United States,
the President shall, through the Commissioner
and the officers Of the bureau, and under such
rules and regulations as the President, through
the Secretary Of War, shall prescribe, extend
military protection and have military jurisdic.
tion over all cases and questions concerning the
Tree enjoyment OF such immunities and rights and
no penalty or punishment for any violation Of
law shall be imposed or permitted because Of race
aRIAN NJ A. -
greater than the penalty or punishment to which
white persons may be liable by law for the like
offence. But the Jurisdiction conferred by this
section upon the officers Of the bureau shall not
exist In any State where the ordinary course Of
Judicial proceedings has mot been interruptod BY
the rebellion, and shall In every State where
the courts Of the State and the United States are
not disturbed In the peaceable course Of Justice
and after such State shall DO fully restored In It's
constitutional relations to the Government, and
shall be duly represented in the Congress Of the
United States. - -
Sec. Q. And b ii further enacted, That all off,
GERS agents. and employees Of this bureau, before
entering upon the duties Of their Office, shall take
The oath prescribed In the first section of this act
10 which this Is an amendment and all acts or
parts Of acts inconsistent with tho provisions Of
his act are hereby repealed.
Eleven Senate bills granting pensions were taken
trom the Speakers table, and referred TO the Com
mittoe on Invalid Pensions. a'
D. WOOuDfiuRe, from the JudiclAry Committee
reported back Senate bill to define more clearly the
Jurisdiction and powers Of the supreme court Of the
District OF Columbia, with n reoommeu dAtion to |
strke out the hrst four sections of the BILL as they
we're only re.enactment OF existing law. The hrst
Iour sections were struck out, and the bill, as
amended. was read the third time and passed.
/ On motion Of Mr.. Taylor tho Senate amendment
o the House bill granting pension to Anna E. |
Ward, was non-oonourred In ... r.
Senate bill granting pension to Mira Martha
stevens, was reported back from the Committee on
Invalid Pensions, with amendment reducing the
pension from $40 to SIT month. The amendment
vas agreed to and the bill passed.
Tbs Senate amendments to the Military Academy
appropriation bill were reported back from the Com.
nittee on Appropriation, by Mr., Stevens, Of Pa. |
Some were non.concurred in; and committee Of
conference was asked. no ...
The Senate amendment 10 the fertilization bill |
(appropiating $50, 900 for Fort Topbam, Kennebec
nver, Maine) was non-concurred in, and commit |
tee Of conference was asked. |
resolution was offered by Mr.. Stevens of Penn.
rylyania, and adopted, referring to the Committee
Of Claims tho alleged claims of Gales a ssaton.
An adverse report In reference 10 an amendment |
Of the National Bank act was made by Mr.. Defrees
Of Indiana; and laid on the table.
] A bill for tho 'relief Of Rear Admiral Hiram |
Pauldng was reported by Mr.. Dodge, of New York, |
rom the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and re.
ierred to the COMMITTEES Of the Whole.
The Houte proeesded to the consideration Of the |
bill reported from the reconstruction committee on
The 3Oth Of April to provide for restoring to the
States lately In insurrection their full political
lights. Speeches were made by Mr.. Ashley, of |
Ohio, and Mr. Latham, Of West Virginia
The further confederation Of the bill being post. |
poned TIL tomorrow the Senate act to incorporate
the District Of Columbia Canal and Sewerage Com,
pany came before the House by the calling up, by |
Mr.. Stevens, Of Pennsylvania.
On motion Of Mr.. Francis Thomas, of Maryland,
y was postponed till Friday next, after the morn.
ing hour. ".
CrrUATIoN wANTED.-A RESPECT.