Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-22
WASHINGTON, Feb. q.
SENATE

WASHINGTON, Feb q.
SENATE
y, PETITIONS PRESENTED.
MI. Henderson presented petition from twenty
seven women of New York, asking for the right of
Sqnrage and demonstrating against the illusions of
Messrs. Yates and Sumner the question of female
suffrage. Laid on the table,
- DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AFFAIRS
of mT: rIri IMorri from the Committee on the District
9I Eolumbla. reported the bill to incorporate the
amendments. "-'-
Also. without amendments, the bill to extend tba
right OF suffrage in the District of Columbia.
Mr, w ade introduced bill to amend the act incor-
PPoTatlng the Guardian Society of the District of
trlct OF Columbia.
RESOLUTION OF THAMES
mr.. wilson introduced joint resolution express
slye OF the gratitude of the nation to the officers
se11ecs seGers ana seamen Of the United States for
Committee Military Affairs ie0 ~
ar ~ TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION.
1ot;a fr, sumner IRON the Committee Foreign Re-
taiaons reported the joint resolution to facilitate
geographic communication between the Eastern and
oL esoern comments with amendments, which were
agreed 10, and the resolution passed
INFORMATION WANTED.
Mr; McDougall offered a resolution that the Presi-
uent ne required to communicate to the Senate, if
formation he may have in relation to the term of
ONCE Ct Benito Forrest of Mexico.
sir. gunner oDected and the resolution went over
?, Mr. W ade sad that he understood the House of
Representatives intended tomorrow to have memo
Tial services over their late distinguished member
Henry winter Davis. In order that the Senate might
participate in this tribute he moved that when il ad
Journed to-day 1t be to meet on Friday, which was
agreed to. ~
SOUTHERN REPRESENTATIVES,
Mr.. Fessenden moved to postpone the special or
ger and al other orders. and take up the resolution
representatives from the Southern States until such
Staes are entitled to representation by resolution of
Discussion arose and was participated in by Messrs
b9GKaiew, Fessenden, Sherman and Doolitte.
=, Mr.. Dixon arose to a point of order. He stated
over one day under the 18th rule of the Senate
The chair stated that it was in order to read the
resolution once, and then it could be considered by
common consent.
Nh. Cowan said he did not know but that this was
lne most important resolution before this body
Union? After all the sacrifices that has been made
were they to determine that the war was failure
That the Union could not be resored2 Senators should
remember how many people were interested in this
matter not only in this country, but in the world
lie hoped no man would dare to press this resolution
az any hagard before they had time to consider it.
he begged tbati should be allowed to go over
Mr. Fessenden said one would suppose from the
Solemnity with which the honorable Senator from
Pennsyvania spoke, that tho interests of the Union
were confined excl lusivey to his breast He thought
that the large majority here could lay claim to
a love for the Union As for himself he did need
the warning OF the Senator from Pennsylvania and
he did not intend to heed it. This resolution was
very smple 1t only proposed to declare the right of
Congress to regulate the admission of its own mem
bers and not to be confined to simply inspecting pa
perS. In his judgment there was no time go proper
as now to take this resolution, and decide whether
they had any power over the question at ALL They
had had debate on these questions since the first
meeting they had had acres of discussion. 1t was
tune they should assert their dignity and their
right in this matter He wished to know of the Senate
whether they were or were not to take up a question
that lay atthe foundation of the Government.
Mir. Dixon renewed his point of order that the res.
oution could not be considered without common con-
sent.
The Chair said it concurred in the point raised by
Mr. Dixon, but that the resolution was not yet pro
perly before the Senate
Mr.. Cowan said he did not expect the Senator from
Maine to listen to what he said, but ne did not think
there was any necessity for being sharp about it.
1t would have been more decorous for the honorable
He (Mr. Cowan) had not the honor of being mem.
Der of the Committee of Fifteen. He did not carry
the keys of the Union at his grdle Sovereign States
were not waiting for his beck or nod. He not re-
sponsibe to the Senator from Maine for his opinions
but to the people whose representative he was. He
intended to do right. Applause He once more
asked that time be allowed to examine the resolu-
ton.
Mr.. Salisbury raised point of order that the sub
Ject matter treated of properly pertainsd Joint
and not q concurrent resolution, and therefore OBJ
ectod to its reception. The chair said it was of tho
message from the House.
:. MI johnson said he had no possible objection. if
1t suited the Senate to consider the resolution either
at this any other time. The resolution itself has
come to my knowledge to-day for the first time not
owing to any iauit On the Fart Of the committee of
which happen to be member, butfrom the circum-
stance of my not having been in the city at the
time when the committee were deiberating on the
propriety Of that resolution.
it has, confess, somewhat taken me by surprise:
and as mag aeelt + necessary, after hearing the
honorable member from Maine, Or those who think
such reso luton should be passed, to address the
Senate on the subject am the Senate will not
hasten vote on the question until should all of
US have en- opportunity to form and to express if We
should deem 1t necessary our opinion upon the sub
ject. The Senator from Maine am sure, is the last
man who would seek to arrest debate upon question
which he correctly stated to be one of
importance. Why it is important, how it is import-
ant what be its effect if adopted, or its effect if
rejected, are matters about which desire time for
reflection, and am satisfied that the Senator from
Maine would not, even if he had the power prevent
any Senator from dtsensfEiHs i qnderstaHdibsly.
and laid over under the rule.
Mr.. FessendeD gave notice that he would call ND
the resolution on Friday, at one O'Clock.
DECoRUM TO BE ENFORCED.
Mr.. Sherman offered a resolution that the Ser
geantatArms be directed to arrest and hiring to the
bar OF the Senate any person who violates the deco
rum and dignity of the body by applause and hiss
ing, which was agreed to.
The joint resolution fixing the basis of representa-
tlon was then taken up, upon which Mr.. Buckaew
of Pennsylvania was entitled to the floor
MIR. Buckalew said that though a member of the
ures to 10 @ ell
He had believed that there was no other way to sus-
tain the government but to fight it out. Reason in
passion having subsidized it time for the voice of
reason opoe more to haYe sway he did not think
that Ihqe VI year after he Ear had snaed they
States the question whether the war was a failure
He said the questions before them were of great i'm
portance. and should be considered maturey and un-
selfshly.
Mr. B. then proceeded in his argument, which was
extremely lengthy. He contended against the justice
and right OF the amendment IN question: and charged
that the New England Senators framed it because it
would increase their influence,
Messrs: Anthony and Wilson .epii6d to the CHARGES
against New England Senators. The latter said he
was as anxious as any one for restoration Of the
On motion of Mr.. Sumner the Senate went into
Executive Session, and at its conclusion adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
FROM THE oHIe LEGISLATURE
Mr. Garfield, OF Ohio sent 'te the Clerks desk g
telegram addressed to him from Columbus. Ohio,
COLUMBUS. Ohio, Feb. 20, 10 P. MA caucus of
Union members of the Legislature held tonight.
unanimously adopted resoutions without debate
that in the action of our Union representatives in
Congress- we recognize exposition of the principles
that made us party and saved our country through
the late rebellion, and we tender such
our hearty support"
Mr.. SteFens-When was that adopted3
Mr. Garfeld-Last night.
Mr.. Stevens-After our action here last evening?
MI Gaflesd-lt was adopted at ten o'clock last
night.
REcoRDIEG THEIR VOTES,
Messrs. Hubbe, of New York. Rollins, of New
Hampshire, Marvin, of New York, Barker, of Penn
syly4nta, Dgmpnt, Of Indiana, Ashley, of Nevada.
and Rice. of Massachusetts, recorded their votes in
favor OF the resolution passed last evening. Messrs
Ancona, Delano NOEL and Strouse, recorded their
votes against it.
TAX ON SPIRITS.
MIR. Hooper, of Massachusetts asked hut fa;Iad 70
obtain leave, to offer resolution from the Ways aS
Means Committee, declaring thatit is =.
make any charge on the excise duty on distilled
spirits. ST ~, - ~ 'i00
Nj, Washburne, of Illinois, asked to send to the
CHAIR some correspondence which he desired to have
read on the legislation here last Monday relative to
the Russian telegraph.
Mr.. Stevens said that as eleven States were nm
represented here, the gentleman from Illinois had
better wait until they come in. Laughter He oh
Jected TO the reading of the document,
COST OF PUBLIC PRINTING.
Mr.. Latin, of New York. offered a resolution call
ing on the secretaries and heads of bureaus for a
statement OF the cost of paper and printing for each
bureau for the year ending 1865.
Mr.. Washbarne, Of illinois, said that the renort of
the superintendent OF Public Printing contained that
information.
Mr.. Latin replied that this was to obtain state
ment OF printing done outside of the Government
printing.
Mr.. Stevens said that it included the printing of
pardons (Laughter.) -
The resolution was adopted.
INDIANA CONTESTED ELECTION CASE
The House then took up the report of the Commit
tee OF Elections In the contested election case of
Henry y. Washburne persls Daniel W. Voorhees, of
the Tth Congressional district of Indiana The ma
ority OF the committee report in detail the case from
which appears that the election took place on the
second tuesday OF Ootober at which Mr. Voorhees,
received II $50 votes while Mr. Washburne receiyed
1880, showing an official majority of 534 for Mr.
The notice of the contest from NJ Iro.LL