The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-02-22

state district, VI ch orcer shall to the person
aggeved the pro ety thus con aled and protect him
in the possessioA OF The same
Leh snor rs on THf sourHERs COAST.
Nj CnAspZkR, rep Of Mich, reported rom the Com
mittee on Commences bill authorizing the Lighthouse
Bcare with the approval Of the Secretary OF the Ires
established upon the Southern coast Of the United
Sles maSy have been rendered necessary by vara-
tions Of channels and distractions
POSTAGE ON PRINTED MATTER PpBlIc INSTITUTIONS
Mr. ANTHONY, trep.) OF K l., introduced q Dill permit
ting books pamphlets &c, sent TO Incorporated hstor
cal societies and pubic libraries to pass through the
mails at regular single rates OF postage 10 Dc collected
on delivery. Passed to a second reading.
THE DIRECT TAI IN SOUTH CAROLINA
Mr. SHERMAN, rep) OF Ohio, introduced Dill 70 con-
firm the sales made by the Direct Tax Commissioners for
South Carolina to persons in the army navy or marine
corps such sales being made under the eleventh section
OF the act for the collection or direct taxes 6c ana I'M
der instructions from tho President upon the terms set
sum SHAH be renad ns ernus 10 The than the
amount actually paid by him. and IN case oil failure 70
comply with the terms named such property shall DC
resold by the Tax Commissioners they being
to make one bid each in behalf OF the United
Siates Referred 70 the Committee on the Judiciary.
MAIL coxxusIcAnoS FROM San rRAscsco TO the HAXsnAs
Mr. CoSSEss trep) OF Cal reported from the Com
mittee on Post Onices and Post Roads with an amend
ment the bill establishing mail communication between
San Francisco, Cal, and tho Hawaiian Islands
Rxyuxpyc TO NATIONAL INNS EXCESS or TAX
on rn.ncs .Ss as BY
Mr. Anthony few days authorizing the Secretary
Of the Treasury to refund TO the national oanks the
amount Of paid in certain under an err
roneous rnlDg OF the Treasury Department WAS con-
sidcred and passed.
srErIAi ORDER.
On motion Of Mr.. CHANDLER. Monday next was set
apart for the business from the Committee on Commerce.
Mr. HOWARD reported from tbs Committee on the
Pacific Railroad the bill TO grant land in aid of the con-
struction OF road from Lake Superior to Puget SOUND
and asked TO be discharged from further consideration
The committee discharged.
THE MISSISSIPPI BRIDGE AT CLINTON.
Mr.. BRENTWOOD, irep) OF Iowa reported from the Post
ONCE Committee bin declaring the bridge tine
Mississippi at Clinton, Iowa, post route.
Pending the consideration Of this BILL Mr. WADE, rep)
OF Ohio. moved to take up the term constitutional
amendment
Mr.. Doorrr, trep) Of Wis.,. hoped the bill in rela-
ton TO the Indian Bureau would be taken up
Mr. FEssKsDEN, trepl Of Me-, hoped the Indian bill
would be taken up
Mr. SUMNER (rep) OF Mass spoke OF the necessity for
prompt action IN regard 10 resolution about the Paris
Exposition.
Mr. WADE Withdrew his motion and gave notice that
no should cali up his proposition on Tuesday.
III. SHERMAN from the Finance Committee, reported
the indian Appropriation BILL and gave notice that he
The Bridge bill reported by Mr. Kirkwood was again
taken mp. IL gave rise 10 long discussion in which
Mcssrs Edmunds, Brown, Henderson and Kirkwood par
ticpated
Nh. HENDERSON, trep.) of Mo-, offered an amendment
providing that nothing in this bill shall affect suit
pending against the Bridge Company for damages
brought before bridge declared legal ctructure
which was disagreed to-
The bill then passed.
THE RECONSTRUCTION BILL
The signing Of the Reconstruction bill by the Presi-
dent Of the Senate announced at half past two.
Lyman Trumbull, Senator elect from Illinois from
Mprch 1867 to March, 1875 which was ordered to be
filed
The bill in relation to the Indian Bureau taken up
The Senate bill is for annual inspection OF the Indians
Tor this the House sends back substitute 10 transfer
the Indian Bureau to the War Department, and against
this the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs makes
unanimous report
Mr. SHERMAN moved that The Senate non. concur in the
House amendment, and called for committee OF con-
ference.
and rather than lose q in committee Of conference.
said he wood to indefinitely postpone the bill ~
c0uld then up mt some future tnfc
LxEcUrIvE skssI0S AND RECESS.
Pending the consideration OF this question the Senate
motion Of Mr. Sherman went into executive session
At the conclusion Of the executive session, which lasted
until i've O'clock the Senate took recess until half
pact seven
Evening" Session.
AMxSbMExT oF ARMY NIL.
Nj. Wnsos introduced bill 20 amend the Military bill
OF last session 10 place Judge advocates on the
ZANE footing as 10 tenure OF Office other officers.
Passed -.
Mr. WILLIAMS trepl Of Oregon, called ny bill 70 grant
lands the Stae OF Oregon 10 build military wagon
road from the Columbia river 10 the snake river, which
was passed
THE INDIAN BUREAU
Mr. DoolITTE moved 70 take up the bill TO transfer The
Indian Bureau TO the War Department.
This gave rise 10 discussion. TO terminate which Mr..
WADE moved 10 lay Mr.. Dooitle's motion the table
Disagreed to--yeas IL nays L.
The bill was then taken up. The question upon
the Honso amendment which 10 strike out the scn
bill which provides for the establishment of Board
az Inspection OF Indian Affairs, and insert in lien or u
provision for the transfer or the Indian Bureau the
War Department
Mr. HENDERSON hoped the House amendment would
not be adopted He had been advised the subject by
number OF Indian chiefs now here, and they would all
regard the transfer declaration OF against them
He would not gay thai it would he well 10 keep the
Indian Bureau permanently where was but he would
say IL not wise 10 make the change at present.
Mr. WILLIAMS said IL the Indians knew no better than
suppose what Mr. Henderson had stated their opinion
on the subject not worth much 10 the Senate. IT,
known that Indian agents and superintendent had
had great deal to 40 with prejudcing the minds Of the
Indians He MIR Nliams) favor Of the transfer
Mr. NrssIvB, tdem.l OF Oregon, spoke At some length
against the proposed transfer
Mr. Coysrss spoke favor o. Il, and said there
several Senators absent who desired 70 he heard ~
The Senate pending the consideration az this snbect
adjourned at hslf-past piDe.