Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-02-19

ment, which gives the consent OF Consre-, to
such anne xafion.
Mr.. Wilson introduced joint resolution to
disband the militia forces OF the late rebAllious
States. and to forbid their reorganization. He
Rad letters from Generals Thomas, Swain,
HartsuG, and Others, OF the + reedmen's Bureau.
in the Gulf States, showing that the greatest
outrages are daily committed upou freedmen.
Threats are constantly uttered against the
lives Of the negroes and Northern men.
A letter from Louisiana alludss 10 horrible
iaSts IN the observation OF the writer, and
sights OF negro eorpses with throats cut brains
blown out, and eyes put out
MIR. salisbury DIRECTED to the introduction
OF The resolution. Congress had no right To
dsbard the militia of the States
Mr.. HOWARD offered an amendment TO the
follows.
And the night of voting for electors of Presi-
dent and Vice President of the nited States,
for members of the House Of Representatives.
and for members of the most numerous branch
OF me State Legislature, 10 hereby granted to
the following classes of persons OF African
descent, citizens of the United States All males
OF the age OF 81 years, who have, during the
late troubles, been duly enrolled in the army
or navy of the United States; all males of like
age able TO write the English, French, or
Spanish language; all males of like age in the
possession and enjoyment OF property. real or
personal of the value of $50. All such per-
sons to have been domicIleG IN the proper cleo
lion district for II least six months next before
an election at which they claim the right 10
who is of unsound mind, pauper, or under
conviction OF an infamous crime. And Con-
Sress SHALL IN default OF State legislation, have
fuil power 10 garry into effect this provision by
legislation applicable to all the States.
MI Yates, having the floor upon the House
resolution establishing the basis of legislation
proceedrd To speak NJ length on that subject.
HOUsE-Mr. Rogers, among other bills in
PRODUCED one constituting hours days work
10 All laoorers, workmen, and mechanics en-
p!oyCG bv, or on behalf of the Federal Govern
nent Referred TO Judiciary Committee
Mr.. Mckee introduced a joint resolution to
amend the Constitution of the United States So
as TO exclude from all offices OF Government
those who have or who may hereafter engage
IN rebellion or conspiracy against the Govern
men'. Referred TO the Committee on the Ju-
dietary.
Mr.. Bromwell introduced a Joint resolution
declaring that the loyal States, or those who
resisted rebellion are sufic ient to adopt mend
ments 10 the Constitution. 1t was referred to
the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr.. 1ngersoll introduced bill to reduce the
duties on unsized paper for books and rews-
papers. Referred 10 the Committee of Ways
and Means.
Mr. Henderson offered series of resolutions.
declaring that Government was organized to
confer equal rights and privileges on every in
diyidual and that while the House sustain the
President in executing the laws, they desire a
sufficient number OF the leaders IN the rebellion
be punished, in order 10 sustain the national
character and prove q warning IN all time to
come. Debate rising, the resolution went over
Mr.. Longyear offered series OF resolutions
declaring that the organized rebellion and the
results of the war had left the people of the
South without all civil government; hence il
became the duty of Congress to enable the peo-
pie to authorize the erection of State govern
ment, and in the language OF the Constitution
to guarantee to each State a republican form of
government, and expressing as the deliberate
sense OF this House that the President is lusti-
led in keeping an army in the rebel States,
and Is entitled TO the thanks of Congress for
protecting loyal citizens and freedmen
The House took tour separate votes as
many branches of the resolutions, which were
agreed TO by votes of about l02 in the afirma-
tive 10 &c in the negative; the last one being
adopted by i3i against s.