The national Republican., 1866-05-15
CONGRESSIONAL REPORTS.
NINTH oosonnss-srasr pnsslos.
MONDAY, MAY IA, 1895.
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MONDAY, MAr IA 1865.
SENATE
Mr.. sprague presented petition asking the sbo.
iton Of the tag on deposits Of savings banks hav.
ing no capital. Referred TO Committee on Finance
Mr.. Wilson, from the COMMITTEES on Military AZ.
fairs. reported joint resolution for the payment
Of bountiss TO certain Indian rsgimsntsi which was
read.
Mr.. Morrill, ofared joint rssoiution authorizing
the Secretary Of War to grant the use Of lumber
not required for the Of the Department for the
erection Of temporary buildings In the city Of
Washington for the accommodation Of the national
ir In this city for the beneat Of the Soldiers and
Sailors Orphan Home; which was agreed TO.
On motion Of Mr. Howe the joint resolution TO
authorize the purchase Of the law library Of the
late James L. Pettigrsv, Of South Carolina, for
the Library Of Congress, was taken up and read
thros times.
After some discussion the vote passing the joint
resolution TO third reading reoousidered, and
Its further consideration postponed until to-mor-
row. IL sppropriates for the purchase %, 600.
On motion Of Mr.. sprague . weeks leave Of ab.
ssnos was granted 70 his colleague, Mr.. Anthony.
An AnErDnEur TO rHE REoossrRucTios PLAN.
Mr.. Stewart submitted amendment intended
to be proposed to the House joint resolution
amending the Constitution; and also an amend.
ment to the bill 10 provide for restoring 10 the
States lately In insurreotion their full political
rights-ths latter (Ahich also smbodies the Con.
sttutional Amsndment) a. follows:
Sec T. That instead Of the terms and conditions
named In the nrst, second and third sections Of
this act the following alternative Is hereby sub.
That each Of said States whose people we're lately
In insurrsctiou a. Aforesaid shall be recognised as
having fully and validiy resumed its former rela.
tions with this Government, and Its chosen repre-
sntatives shall be admitted into the two houses Of
the national Legislature and . general amnesty
shall be proclaimed In regard 70 all persons In such
State who were In any way connected with armed
opposition TO the Government OF the United States,
and they shall be wholly exonerated from all
pains. test oaths, penalties other disabilities
to which they may have become liable by
rsa,ou Of their copnection with tho rebellion,
whenever said State shall have ratified the above
rsoited amendment 70 the Constitution OF the Uni.
ted States srf ~ NJ have modified the constitution
and laws In .Oaiormity Herewith, and shall also
have extended the elective franchise by an amend
ment TO It's constitution and laws TO a classes Of
citizens without Discrimination because Of race,
color, previous condition Of servitude upon the
same terms and conditions: Provided, That 10
any State shall impose other restrictive quail
aeations on suffrage than such as are founded on
race color previous condition Of servitudo such
restrictions need not apply To persons now voters
unless such State shall elect to make such quahca
lions applicable to all persons: Apd proUidsd fur
her, That no person shall be eligible TO aoy ofico
under the Government Of the United States who is
included In the following elasseS, to wit:
l. The President aud Vice President Of the Con-
federats States Of America, so-ealled.
2. Heads Of Departments Of the United States
and members Of the 36th Congress Of the United
States who gave aid aud comfort to the rebellion.
the United States captured during the war other
wise than lawfully As prisoners Of war.
sMue6LIEa, AND OTHER PURPOSES.
On motion Of Mr.. Morrill,, the bill further 10 pre-
vent smuggling, and for other purposes, was taken
up Considerable discussion took place on the bill
II L. ~ A.. .,t. 10
further confederation Of the bill postponed
I'll tomorrow.
Mr.. Wade presented the petition Of 500 citizens
Of Alexandria, property owners, In favor Of the
passage Of the bill now pending before the Senate.
retroceding that city and county 10 the District Of
Columbia. Referred to the Committee for the Dis.
trict Of Columbia.
On motion Of Mr.. Wilson, the Senate went into
executive session, and at Its copclusion I'D.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
MISCELLANEOUS BILLS.
The hrst business In order was the call Of States
Tor bills and joint resolutions to DO referred to
committees.
Mr.. Highly introduced bill granting the right
Of way and making q grant Of land TO the Sierra
Nevada and Contra Costa Navigation and Canal
Company, In California. Read twiss and referred
TO COMMITTEES on Public L,nds.
Mr.. Bidwell introduced q bill for the relief Of
representatives Of Brig. Gen. George Wright, U.
s A. Read twice and referred to Judiciary Com
mittee.
Also, bill to quiet titles to the Pusbla lands 10
the town Of Santa Barbara Read twice and re-
fsrred to Committee on Private Land Claims
Also. bill to authoriSs ocean mail steamship ser
vice between the United States and the Sandwich
Lslands. Read twice and referred to Post Once
Committee.
Mr.. Douneliy introduoed q bill To amend the
Agricultural College bill 90 as to extend its bsne-
dts 10 the States lately 10 rebslliOn on condition
that the grant Of lands should be confined to lands
in their own States and that the proceeds thereof
should be applied to the support Of public schools
instead OF agricultural or scientific colleges. Read
twice and referred TO Committee on Public Lands.
Mr.. Clark, Of Kansas, introduced bill to amend
the act Of July l, 1862 to aid In the oonstlnotion
Of q railroad and telegraph line from the Missouri
river to the Pacific ocean. Read twice. and re-
ferred TO Committee on Pacific Railroad.
Mr. Culiom introduced bill to provide for tho
consolidation Of the Indian tribes and To establish
diyil government In tho Indian territory. Read
twice and referred TO Committse on Territories
Mr. Stevens introduced joint resolution authoriI.
ing the appointment Of an additional Assistant
Secretary Of the Navy for sig months from the lst
June next. He explained that the Assistant SEQ.
rstary Of the Navy was about TO proceed to Europe
to examine naviss and navy-yard', and that an ad.
ditiona assistant would be required during his alb
.encs. Some opposition having been msnifelted,
The joint resolution was on motion, referred to
COMMITTEES on Naval Affairs.
susDRf RESOLUTIONS.
The call Of States for bills being concluded, the
States were eplled for resolutions.
Mr.. Williams offered o refoluti ion-wheh was
.dopted-instructi Committee on Judiciary to
inquire into the expediency Of altering the laws so
AZ 10 abrogate the tenure Of ohce at the pleasure OF
the appointing power and to make all ofieial
trusts tsrminable at times certain subject only to
the condition Of good behavior
Mr.. Stevens offered the following;
Rssoired, That committee Of three members
be appointed BY the Speaker whose duty It shall
bs TO proceed without Unnecessary delay to Mem
phis In the State Of Tennessee 10 make an inyssti.
CATION into all the matters connected with the rs-
cent bloody riots In that city which began on the
let instant, and particularly into the origin, pro-
areSs and termination Of the riotous proceedings,
the names Of the parties engaged In them the acts
Of atroeity psrpetrAted, the number Of killed and
wounded, the amount and character Of property
destroyed, and report all the facts 10 the House.
And the Sergeant at Arms or his deputy and the
stsuographsr Of the House are directed TO. accom-.
pany said committee. An the expenses Of this In.
vsstgation shall be paid out Of tbs contingent fund.-
and the said committes shall have power 10 send
for persons and pspsn sRd to examine witnesses
under oath. .
Mr.. Harding, Of Illinois, desired to amend 1t "a
10 extend the investigation TO Chattanooga and
Mr. ChAuier desired TO extend II to the recent
massacre by the Indians at Fort Goodwin, Arizona,
out neither proposition was pressed, and the rsso
luton as offered was Adoptsd-yeN 81, nays ~.