Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-21
LATEST TELEGRAMS.
FROM wAsHINGTON.
CONVERSATIONAL PrOoeedings.


WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-SENATE.--On
requested to inform the Senate if any
United States troops had been sent TO the
interior of Missouri since December, and il
so, whether any request had been made for
their presence by the Executive or Legis-
lature of Missouri
Mr. Anderson read dispatch from Gov
Fletcher, of Missouri, saying that the gov
eminent had sent troops to that State, and
asking the design. He said that he knew
nothing of the matter, but he supposed
they were to enforce the laws of the State
the Executive felt himself able to do that
the people of the State would take il upon
themselves, without the interference Of the
government,
Mr.. Davis, of Kentucky thought the
President had the undeniable constitutional
right to place troops where he pleased.
Mr.. Henderson said that he did not fully
understand the facts, bnt believed the troops
had been sent by the President to enforce
obedience to the laws of the State, against
which the Governor had protested.
Mr.. Davis said that the dispatch as read
did not claim that the President had sent
Them or that Grant had although of course
either had the power.
The Nebraska bill was then taken up.
Mr.. Edmunds addressed the Senate.
Mr.. johnson, abiding to an article in
the Chroniele, charging that treason had
found a resting place in the bosom of the
Supreme CorTt-stated that the article was
founded on false facts, and couehed in most
uniustifable language. 1t had also appear
ed in paper which might be considered
officially connected with the Senate. The
occasion of the attack was 4 decision of the
court in regard to the legality of military
triumphs. The honor and patriotism Of
the Judges of the Supreme Court was too
high to be impugned; they had no remedy
but a suit for SANDER such remedy had
never been resorted 10. He hoped the
Judges of the high tribunal would stand
upon the high character which their long
course of integrity had earned for them,
while the traducer would meet the reward
to which he was entitled. ~ r1aVwF !
Mr.. Wade, of Ohio, presented petition,
setting forth the principle on which the tax
should be constructed. Referred to Com
mittee on Reconstruction.
Mr.. Wilson, offered a joint resolution,
directing the President of the United States
TO instruct the officers of the army and
navy and of the freedmen's bureau, to pre-
vail and prohibit the inhiciion of corporal
punishment for crimes and misdemeanors,
in the lately rebellious States, until their
civil governments shall have been recog-
nized and ratified by Congress. Ordered to
be printed. WE .Rr
On motion of Mr. Pomeroy, billto aid
in the construction of the Pacific railroad;
and for other purposes, was referred to the
Committee on Pacific railroad, and ordered
to be printed.
=, Mr.. Edmunds ADVOCATED the bill at some
length, and after some further debate, on
motion, the Senate went into executive
session, and soon after adjourned.
HoUsE.-Mr. Williams, of Pennsylva-
MIA, madean elaborate report on the Culver
case, and, on motion, the Speaker was di-
rectedIto issue aWarrant for Culvers release.
Mr.. Delano introduced a resolution,
which was agreed to, forbidding the pay
ment, by any officer of the government, Of
any claim preferred since 1861, where the
claimant shall be a person who partici-
pated in the rebellion, or was opposed to
the suppression Of the rebellion d M
Mr.. Stevens, of Pennsylvania, introduce
ed resolution which was agreed to, author
izing the appointment Of a committee of
seven, to report a bill establishing free
schools for the District of Columbia, from
which no children over six years of age
shall be excluded, said schools to be sup
ported by equal taxation of all classes.
The House then resolved itself into a
of the whole on the Presidents
message, Mr.. Welker, of Ohio in the chair.
Mr.. Hez, of Kentucky, addressed the
Hsnse.
After Mr.. Hiz had concluded his argu-
ment against the right te exclude the South |
ern States from representation in Congress,
Mr.. Lawrence, of Ohio, argued IN favor |
Of reducing the compensation Of members |
Of Congress to the rate which prevailed be-
fore the increase at the last session.
Mr.. Randall, of Pa, asked if he knew
Of a single member who had not taken the
increase pay? E-FL FcFs.E 40 F.. |
Mr.. Lawrence admitted that he did not.
(Laughter,)
Mr.. Maynard, of Tenn, said it was due to
himself to say, that he had not accepted It |
until the people had endorsed their action,
by returning to Congress those members |
who had voted for it.
Mr.. Randall, of Pa, congratulated him
self and the gentleman from Tennessee, that
.hey were both in accord with the people
1n that point (LaughteF.)
Mr.. Cobb, of Wisconsin, said he voted /
against the increase, snd had never taken
he increased pay.
In reply 20 question, Mr. Lawrence
aid he had taken the pay, bat he wanted
he law repealed. .-g....-.G
Mr.. briggs, of Michigan-Did the gen
.lenan feel bad when he took il? 4 Laugh
'er.1
Mr.. Lawrence objected to being inter
-upsed. Laughter He had taken h in
obedience 10 the constitution, the require
nents Of which he had taken an oath 10 sup
Laughter and he had no doubt
he gentleman from Michigan felt good
when he received his extra pay.
Mr.. Driggs-I did. Langhter,
Aher some further desnltory remarks
he committee rose.
Mr.. Grinneli, Of Wisconsin, having the
lOor. the Speaker laid before the House a
from the President, trans
hitting a report from the Secretary Of
State, with accompanying papers, relative
o the attempts OF Santa Anna and Ortega,
o org.Inize armed forces 10 make raid of
he United States 10 overthrow the JuareE
IN Mexico. Referred 70 Com
oittee on Forefgn Affairs. VI
The Speaker aRnouneed the following !