Daily Davenport Democrat., 1866-01-06
WAsIliNGToN. Dec. ),


SESATE.-The Senate met ut l2 o'clock,
ami was called to order by the President p'o
tom, Mr. Foster.
Mr. sumner presented the petition Of two
citizens Of Boston, asking Tor indemnify
from the British Government ior the loss OF
a ship burned by the Alabama, which was
referred TO the Committee on Foreign Al
fairs.
Mr. Sumner presented petition from the
colored citizens of Mississippi and Alabama.
asking for their judicial rights before the
law, which was referred 10 the Committee
on Reconstruction.
Mr.. Sumner pr stntcd protest from the
color,d citizens Of Colorado, against the re
cognition Of that State, on account OF the
lnius ice done 10 ;lleir race in the newly
Trained constitution.
Mr. Chandler presented the protest OF citi
zens OF Michigan, against the renewal Of the
reciprocity treaty, except upon terms that
Will protect American commerce.
Mr. Morgan offered the memorial Of the
Cnion League Club OF New York, asking
that CONGRESS give to the widow OF the late
President the amount oi salary for the full
Presidential term, which was referred 10 the
Committee on Finance.
Mr. Tiunbu.I offered bill to authorize
the powers of the Frecdmcn's bureau; also,
bill TO guarantee freedom to the colored
people III the States lately in rebellion
Mr. Sumner present., d "A resolution, calling
tor the printing Of ore hundred thousand
copies oi the late Presidents Message, with
The reports ol Gems. Grant and ScluiZ, which
! was referred to the Committee on Printing.
Mr. sumner prescntcda resolution, calling
upon the President for detailed information
respecting the appointment of provisional
lnxv th.v Maid and nst |,
or they took the oath of allegiance, &c,
which W a opted.
Senator Sumner Offered n joint resolution
proposing nm amendment to the Consiitu-
! tuIon Of rhe Unit d Suites. 10 guarantee the
pay men: of the National debt and prevent
| tie payment Of any rebel ,lelt. which was
| referred to u judiciary Committee.
Mr. Samner off red bil', rro>iliug Cor
the revision of the statues Of tie United
| states, which was rcferIe to the Commit &c
F, on Judiciary
Mr Williams introduce a joint resolution
| submitting the following articles as Nh
amendment IL the Constitution, that no
power shall exist in Congrrss to provide for
Ike payn. mt OF any person or persons iei
or on any account of the emancipation ut
any slave or slaves in the United States, and
| no appropriation If money shall ever b.
articles wer, r,:tri,d To tic judiciary com
! mitst
| Mr. Ttum ull INTRODUCED bill of which
he had given previous notice, to.nlargc he
| powers oi tie trcedmons bureau. and bill
! Ia Guarantee freedom To the color.d citizens
oi lllc States lately in revolt.
iIorsE.-Mr. spaulding. of Ohio, made a
speech. contending that this is national
government and not n confcieracy of States
| and insi Ting on another uui,an,cc. inciud-
/ in" negro suffrage, before the late rtb
! States shall be permitted To resume lhcir
| loi ncr relations to the Union
Mr.. Clarke, Of Kansas, introduced bill
to regulate iiat3e and intercourse with Ill,
Indian tribrs, which was referred TO Com
mtpc on Indian Affairs
| Mr.. Washhurnc, of Ills. introduced a bill
To improve the navigation IF Rock River
and The Upper and Lower Rapids Of the Mis-
sissippi River which was referred 10 lhe
Committee on Commerce.
The House adjourned till Monday.