Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1866-01-11
PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS
SENATE
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The Senate mct,at IL o'clock and was called to
order pv the President pro ten, Mr. Foster.
Mr.. SUMNER presented the petition of the
citizens of Boston, asking tor indemnity from the
British Government forih lo's OF a ship burned
by the Alabama which WAS referred to the Com
mittce on Foreign Affairs.
Mr.. SUMNER presented petition from color
cd citizens of Mississippi aui Alabami. asking for
their judicial rights before the law, which re-
forred TO the S2eci, Committee on Reconstruc-
ton.
Mr.. SUMNER presented a protest from the col
ofed citizens OF Colorado against the recognition
of that STATE, on account of the injustice done to
their race in the newly formed constitution.
Mr.. CHANDLER presented the protest Of the
citizens I Michigan against the renewal Of the
Reciprocity Treaty except upon terms that will
protect American commerce.
Mr.. MORGAN offered the memorial Of the
Union League Club Of New York, asking that
Congress give to the widow OF the late President
the amour: Of salary for the ull Presidential term,
nhich'was rcferr d TO the Committee on Finance.
! Mn. SUMNER. presented resolution calling
for tho printing of one hundred thousand copies Of
the i..c message OF the President. With the report,
of Generals o., ut a:d Sci urz, which was referred
TO the Committee on Printing.
Mr.. SUMNER presented a resolution cAlihr on
the President for detailed information respec''u g
the appointment of Provisional Governors. INV
they were pId and whether they tooetlIe oath of
alIcc anee. &c which was adopted.
Mr.. SUMNER offered joint resolution propos-
ing an amendment TO The Constitution Of the Uni
ted States 70 guarantees the pa ment OF the Nation
$. debt. and prevent the payment of any rebel
debt. which WAS referred to the Judiciary Commit
tee.
Mr.. WILLIAMS introduced a joint resolution
submitting the following article as an amendment
to the Constitutions
mo power shall exist ia Congress 20 provide
for the paymeiit OF any person or persons for
account of the 'ernanci ,ation of any FLAKE or
slaves in the United States, and no appropriation
of money shall, ever be made By Law OF Congress
FOR that purpose"
The sriTclew1is referred to The Judiciary Com
rnittee.
Mr.. TRuMBUL INTRODUCED two bills. Of which
he had given previous notice: bill TO enlarge the
powers ofthc FrceinIen's Bureau, and bill TO
guarantee freedom to the coiorcd citizens Of the
States lately in revolt.
On motion Of Mr. RAMSEY the Senate ad-
journed at 1880 to meet on Monday next.
HOUSE
The Speaker hsdbefor the House communica-
ton from the Secretary of War. in reply to rcso-
tlu;ion tran pnisung copy ofsthe record and tssti
mOny Of the court martial in the case of Benz. G.
Harris. The papers were referred to the Commit
tee on Elections and ordered to be printed; ALSO
reply TO resolution giving statement OF the num-
Der troops furnished by each State since the lst
of April, le6l, which was referred to the Select
! Committee on the War Debt Of the LOYAL States
On motion of Mr.. MORRILL, of Vermont, i,
was resolved that the President Of the United
States be requested to communicate to this House,
not Incompatible with the public interests, infor-
marion q N thc lumber OF men and officers now
in the regular and volunttcr service of the United
States, where employed, and the nuineer ofohi"'rs'
volunteer and regular. receiving pay for employ.
ment witheutcorrespondngr rank; also the pay Of
the army a. now organized and distributed,
| MrsINGERSOLL. of H., it was resolved that
the Committee on he Judiciary are hereby nstruc,
ted to inquire whether or not any further legsla-
ton is necessary for the suppression OF the abon-
inabie svsterl of polygamy which is now rampant
in.thc Territory of Utah, and in case the Commit
tee find that the existing laws sufficient, then
inquire what further legislation is necessary! for
the speedy enforcement of the laws ON the subject
aud that they report by bill or othcryise-
Mr.. VOORHEES,, % Ind, presented the Gre
-dentials OF Robert &. Wcklife, member elect from
the State of louisiana. which were referred to the
Select Committee on Reconstruction
Mr.. DONNELLY, OF Minnesota. presented the
memorial of the National Norsial School A.so,
citation. adopted at its meeting held at Harrisburg,
Penns lvania. on the 18th Of August last, for a
grant of public lands in the severa States for the
purposes Of establishing State Normal Schools as
has been doncin The case ofA Agricultural Colleges
The memorial sets forth that there 9, 500 600
children in the Southern States, and that $4,000
teachers viii be needed to instruct them. and that
Normal Schools are needed to prepare those
! teachers. "-
! The II )use resolved itself intoa Committee Of
the Whole OH the s tate of the Union, Mr.. WASH
BURNE, of Illinois, in the chair, aud resumed the
consideration of the Presidents annual message
1 Mr.. SPALDING ,-of Ohio, proceeded to exam
inc the dogma of John C.. Calhoun that this gov
eminent isa community oi States. He spoke at
rene length .,.,r1 ls -. ---- t,eit-r.7
/, The Committee roze, when the House az journed
ill Monday. ,,s-- - ss;r-g-. ). ~. s.--s9a