The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1867-01-24
Congressional.
WASHINGTON. j an. IL

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memorial for constitutional amendment
abolishing all inequality in political rights
on account of race and color. a-' .
In the House, on motion Of Mr.. Cobb
the Committee on claims was instructed
to ascertain and report the facts connect
ed with the capture of Jefferson Davis
and the connection Of the Fourth Michi
gan and First Wisconsin Cavalry Regi
ments Herewith The committee has
power to send for persons and papers.
| In the House, the bill for the admission
of Colorado was passed by 90against-5S
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16. .
Insthe3 Senate, the amendment to the
Nebraska bill was taken up. Mr.. Wade
favored, and Mr.. Edmunds opposed the
amendment; The probabilities arein 70.
ivor Of the concurrence of the House.
| In the House, the Secretary of the In.
literior was instructed to, report in refer
ence to accommodations for Clerk Of Cir
cult and District. Courts Of the United
States in North Carolina, and whether
legislation is, necessary to secure the re.
cords. ..... -, iae1s- -. ....,
| In the Senate, there were eleven peti.
tions from North Carolina negroes, fa.
voring Stevens bill. -.
The bill for the admission of Nebraska
and Colorado, with the House amend
ment, passed by 29 to IA, and now goes
to the President.
The House Judiciary Committee has
been instructed to report in writing what
legislation is necessary to enable three
fourths of the represented States to ratify
the constitutional amendments that have
passed Congress. ii.9ga si-'''' -
When Stevens enabling bill was dis
cussed, Mr.. Payne opposed the second
section. % ss.,s ,37,as ~ s,'ste ,'-s So
Mr.. Bingham said the bill instead OF
being one Of reconstruction was one OF de-
struction; instead of restoration was for
disunion and; perpetual dismemberment.
He showed the absurdity of denying the
Southern States being States by showing
that Congress, the Courts and the Execu-
tive had recognized them.
WASHINGTON, JAM IL.
In the Senate, Mr.. Sumner presented
the petition of the. Texas loyalists asking
q Republican Government for that State
The tenure of Office bill was taken=up
Sumner spoke, and, during his speech.
used words to the effect, that it was the
first time we had q President who was an
enemy to the country. He. was called to
order. The Chair decided. Summers
words proper for debate. An appeal was
taken, and tho Chair, after highly excl.
ting debate, was sustained. e,os s..at
In the House, the amendment forbid
ding the exclusion Of witnesses from the
Court of Claims because of color or inter:
est in the case was adopted.
The Ways and Means Committee was
instructed to inquire into the expediency
of making the tariff for silks specific, in
stead Of dd valorem. as
:, r.,,, ,rsys, WASHINGTON, Jan. 18.
In the Senate, q communication from
Gov. Bramlett, of Kentucky, was read
announcing the rejection of the amend
ment. 1t was laid on the table.
The tenure of Office bill was taken up,
Sumner, under license of the vote report.
ed yesterday, proceeded to denounce the
President bitterly. Reverdy johnson
made point that Sumner was disqualify-
ing himself from acting in judiciary ca.
pacity, should the President come before
the Senate In connection with the fe
port that Cowan would be Secretary Of
War, Howe said he would oppose Stan.
toms removal. Mr. Buckalew said that
report was groundless. The bill passed
by 29 to 9. It excepts Cabinet officers
and Judges of the Supreme Court. Other
officers shall be appointed as at present
and hold until successors are appointed
in like manner. The President may sus-
pend for misconduct or inability, appoint
ing temporarily suitable persons. The
President shallfurnish the Senate evidence
on which the suspension is based. If the
suspension is confirmed, new appoint
ment to be made; otherwise, the suspend
ed officer resumes his functions. The
President may fill vacancies from death
OF resignation, to hold until the termina-
tion of the next session. Acceptance Of
Office, removal from Office, and signing,
sealing and countersigning commission
contrary to the provisions of the bill, are
declared high misdemeanors, punishable
by fine and imprisonment not exceeding
$4,000 or FIVE years.
Tn the House, a resolution was adopted
forbidding the Commissioners of Agricul
ture from purchasing and distributing ma
tive seeds
The Banking Committee reported a bill
authorizing the issue of non-interest bear
inc notes for the extinguishment of the
national debt.
The Republican Association, in Wash
;ngton, is engaged in procuring evidence
sor the impeac6ment of the President
They have adopted bill for reconstruc
ton. which provides that the appointing
mower shall be vested in the President
and Senate of the United States. The
Provisional Government is to be compos
"A ot .one Provisional Governor and thir