Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-01-12
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The information was called for to facilitate
the business of the Special Committee on the
War Debt OF the loyal States, to whom it has
been referred.
WAsHINeToN, Jan. 7.
The joint Committee Of Congress on re-
construction. met yesterday at the capitol
All the members being present, except gen.
tlemon Bingham, of Ohio, and Order, of
Kentucky. The customary resolution Of Sc
crecy was passed, and the Committee ad-
journed to meet on Tuesday next.
The friends Of the Tennessee delegation are
not so hopeful tonight as they have been, as
il is very evident that if the Tennesseeans are
admitted, the Floridisns, who are equally 10y
al, SHOULD be.
WAsHINGToN, Jan. 8.
The Secretary Of the Treasury stands firm
in favor Of contraction Of the currency, not
withstanding the combined influence brought
to bear against it by bankers, spectators,
and some classes Of manufacturers. As this
interest has great weight with members Of
Congress, it is hard to say which side will
eventually triumph. President Johnson is
known to favor the contraction views of the
Secretary, and this adds great strength to
Mr.. McCulloeh's side Of the question. Most
men here believe that the interests Of the
country and of the masses of the people re-
quire prompt Congressional action in favor of
his policy.
The Committee Of Congress on Ways and
Means, propose to wait till Jan. Is for The
report Of the Tax Commission, and no longer,
as they have measures Of great importance
coming before shem then.
In Senate, Jan. 8, a memorial was present.
cd from New York Chamber of Commerce
asking for Legislation to protect northern
creditors from op,ratious Of Southern stat
utos Of limitation. Referred to the Judiciary.
A resolution calling on the President for
Information in regard to the order OF the
commanding officer of California, and forbid
ding the expectation OF arms over the from
tier, and whether such order was not viola
ton of neutrality towards Mexico. Adopted.
In the House, bill was reported authori-
zing the issue Of bonds for funding the obi
cations Of the United States. 1t authorizes
the Secretary Of the Treasury to issue six
per cent coin bonds, indeh mite in amount, to
fund all floating debts. interest payable in
Europe to be five per cent. Also that inter-
est bearing notes cease to be legal tenders
when due.
A resolution was adopted BY "a against 81,
declaring the SENSE Of the House that troops
should not be withdrawn from late seeding
States until the two Houses OF Congress have
ascer aimed and declared their further pres
ence there no longer necessary.
The Committee on Freedmen's affairs re-
ported bill TO amend the Act TO establish
bureau for the relief Of freedmen and refu-
gees.
A resolution was adopted that the Commit
tee on Banking and Currency be requested to
inquire into the expediency OF providing by
law for the redemption Of mutilated, defaoed,
OF worn out fractional currency, by u. S. In
ternal revenue collectors or other financial
agents.
Bills we're introduced for adjusting the
claims against the Government, for injury or
destruction of property by the military dur
ing the late rebellion granting bounty and
additional bounty TO soldiers, seAmen and ma
rines in he war Of 1861, or their heirs to
secure the benefit of the habess corpus to
persons held in servitude. All were referred
The House passed a resolution denouneing
polygauly and declaring that. like its twin
sister slavery, II should be swept from the
territories Of the republic, il it should require
the whole power Of Government to do so, and
directing inquiry into the conduc, of certain
Government officials in Utah.
Hon. Mr.. Blaine Of Maine presented a res
olution which was referred to joint committee
on reconssruction, proposing to amend the
constitution: article frst, section two clan o
three shall read as follows to the first pe,'od
Representatives and direct taxes shall be ap-
portioned among the several states which
may be included within this union according
to their respective numbers which shall be
determined by taking the whole number of
persons except those to whom political rights
or privileges are denied or abridged by the