The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1867-07-06
XLth CoNGREss-Extra Session
HOUSE

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The Speaker announced the Commit,
tee on Reconstruction.
The Speaker presented the memorial
of Green NJ. Adams against the admis
sion OF Representative Beck from the
7th district of kentucky. Referred &c
Committee on Elections. L- Hg.l-
The Speaker also presented commu-
nication from the Governor of New
Mexico, stating that as theelectiou foI
delegate from that Territory would
not take place until September next, he
had appointed John S. Watts an agent
Of the Territory, to represent its inte-
rests in the House, and asking that he
be admitted 10 seat, with the usual
pay and mileage.
Mr.. Davis moved a reference to the
Committee on Elections.
Mr.. Schenck opposed such reference,
as 1t might seem TO imply an acquies-
cence in the exercise of an early. un-
precedented, unauthorized and illegal
act on the part of the Governor of the
Territory. -a
Mr.. Davis agreed that the commune
cation of the Governor was unauthor-
lied and unprecedented. He wished
the communication referred SO that the
Committee on Elections might have an
opportunity of preparing a report which
would prevent a like attempt in the fu-
ture. .i.. .. .- .....-
Mr.. Ashley, of Ohio, thought the
Governor of California had as good
right to appoint three agents or repre-
sentativeS to Congress as the Governor
of New Mexico had to appoint one.
After further debate the communica-
ton, on motion of Mr.. Miller, was laid
on the table.
Mr.. Farnsworth, from the Joint Com
mittee to wait on the President, in
formed the committee that he.had no
communication to make to Congress at
the present time.
The papers in the several contested
election cases from Kentucky were pre-
scented. Referred to Committee on
On motion of Mr.. Garfield, all con-
testants were admitted to seats on the
the floor.
Mr.. Paine moved to suspend the
rules that he might introduce Joint
resolution rendering tie thanks of Con-
gress to Gen. Sheridan for the able and
faithful performance of the duties as
commander OF the military district of
Texas and Louisiana. The rules were
suspended and the joint resolution
passed.
Mr.. Marshall presented protest
from Mess 5rs. Grover Jones and Beck,
Representatives from the 9Th, 9th and
9TH Districts of kentucky, against the
action of Pope, on Wednesday,, assert
ing that they were legally elected, that
their seats were not contested, and that
allegations can't be made against their
loyalty, declaring that the action of the
House was inconsistent with, and in
violation of all laws and rules, and
especially subverslon of the rights of
the State of Kentucky, and of them
selves, and claiming their right to be
admitted to seats. The paper having
been read, Mr.. Marshall stated he had
learned that notice of the contest had
been presented to-day in the case of
Jones and moved that the other two,
Grover aud Beck, be sworn in and adj
mitted to seats. He declared the rights
of representation were sacred, and the
American people would not look with
Indifference on an act of such gross in
justice to a State.
Mr.. Logan stated that there were
charges of disloyalty against the mem
a resolution by Mr.. Marshal himself.
1t will be found that Mr.. Grover had
voted for an act OF secession. 1t might
be proper Tor his colleagues to defend
rebels here, but he was sorry to see a
representative from the proud prairie
State take on himself the defence of
any man who attempted to destroy the
Government either by act, word or
deed.
Mr.. Marshal said he did not feel it
necessary to notice his colleagues per-
sonal allusion to himself. His own
motives for actions were all sufficient
for him. This mode of travelling out of
Il question to impede the action or mo-
tives of might be deemed creditable by
some members, but he did not propose
to follow such an example,. His col
league had been entirely mistaken
about Grover. He had never been ar
rested for treason. Jones had been
arrested, as others had been, but had
been discharged without any charge
being preferred against him.
Mr.. Davis moved protest and that
the motion be referred to the Committee
on Elections. He had no position;
saying for himself, as u member of that
committee, that If he found there was
nothing affecting the qualifications of
any of the Kentucky members that he
would report back his credentials to
the House. After some further debate
Mr.. Davis motion was carried.
Joint resolutions of thanks were. ten
dered to Generals Sickles, Pope and
Schotield.
Mr.. Shanks offered a resolution, re-
ferring to Mexico, endorsing the recent
execution of Macmillan,
Mr.. Wood denounced the act as bar
barOus, and the resolution as disgrace
full, and the House refused to suspend
the rules to admit them.
Mr.. Schenck offered resolution of
thanks TO Petroleum v. Nasty and At
torney General Stanbery as opponents
of the Presidents policy. [LaughLer.l
Pending the Question on its reception,
the House adjourned till Monday.