Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1867-07-18
CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON, July II.
SENATE

CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON, July -.
SENATE.
NJ. CHANDLER called up his resolu
ton or Mexican affairs, and made speecl
justifying The execution of Macmillan
He hoped Congress would not adjourn
without giving expression, not only o.
sympathy, but aid, if need be, to Mexico
II any European monarchy determined to
fight Mexico, it mast fight the United State;
also.
Mr.. WILSON asked that the resolution
be laid aside to allow him to offer bill
authorizing the Secretary Of War to raise
-four regiments of volunteers for frontier
defense, and appropriatinS sl,64s,0OO to
pay the troops already called out FOR that
purpose.
Mr.. Upton obtained ceave to offer q
bill for similar purpose. Both bills were
ordered printed. co
Mr.. FOWLER spoke inst the policy
of this Government toward Mexico during
her struggle for freedom. He reviewed
the history OF the Mexican troubles, and
justified the execution of Macmillan
Mr.. JOHNSON could see no practical
result likely to flow from this resolution.
Ii WAS Il mere inquiry, without any legisla-
tive action. As he understood tho facts
they were not as set forth In the resolution.
The decree of 1865 was only intended TO
apply to brigands and guerillas. Maximil-
ian would have given Mexico better gov
eminent lIan she ever had.
Mr.. HOWARD thought it fair to pre-
sumo that the court martial before which
Maximilisn was condemned acted fairly
and in accordance with the laws of war.
He spoke OF the decree of October, 1865,
as most inhuman and barbaruus,-the
murderous dec-ee ola temporarily success
ful highway robber. In sis opinion Maxi
milan met just and deserved fate. IA
the friends of Mexico and the independence
Of nations, il became the Senate of the
United States to stard by Mexico in her
struggle against imperialism, which she
had Just Overthrown.
Mr. YATES thought this subject deserv
ed more discussion than it had received,
md wherefore moved that further consider
alton lie postponed and the Senate 50 into
Executive session.
5Ir. ROSS offered joint resolution for,
tho suppression of the Indian difficulties.
Ordered printed.
Recess from four to half past seven, p.
~.
EVENING SESSION.
Leave granted the District Committee 10
sit during the recess.
The action of the House on the Recon
structIon Bill was announced.
Mr. EDMUNDS moved q nOn-ct ncur-
renee, anS called for Conference Commit
tee.
After long debate, agreed to.
Me.srs. Trumbull and Hendricks
were appointed on the committee on the
part of the Senate
Mr. SUMNER called mp his Universal
Suffrage bill, and on motion of Mr.. CONk-
LING. it was read at length.
Mr.. EDMUNDS raised point Of order.
Mr.. Summers bill was out al order.
Mr.. SUMNER defended his bill ut sen,e
length.
The Senate voted the bin ont Of order.
Attempts were then made to- take up
several House bills, but objections were
made
At $40 the Clerk ofthc House announ-
ccd the agreement OF that body 90 the
conference called for by the Senate ON the
Reconstruction Bel. The Senate then ad
iourncd.
HOUSE
Mr.. JULIAN asked leave To Introduce
a resolution directing the Committee on
To- report u bill declaring !
forfeited tothe United States alllands grant
eel by Congress to States in the So(ith for
railroad purposes which grants have cxpir |
ed by limitation.
Mr.. WOOD objected
NJ TI-TTAN n0va6 IN Sucppn1 the |
rules. and said there were now .5.0O0.000
Of acres Of the best lands in III. South tied |
Up in the hands ofrebel corporations at the
expense of tho poor men. white and black,
while the blacks should have some for |
heir honest sadS.
Mr.. CHANDLER as member of the
Select Committee on Southern Railroads
stated that the question of the relation OF
hose roads TO the Government was still |
ander investigation and argued that the |
lclion proposed Icy The resolution would be |
premature.
modify his resolution so IS to make il one |
Df inquiry merely.
Mr. CHANDLER argued that it was
special question and should be referred 10
he special committee having the matter in |
charge.
The rules were suspendcd-99 to 81
md the resolution was modified to coRiine |
lis operations to Mississippi, Alabama,
Florida and Louisiana, and to refer Il To
The Select Committee on Southern Rail
roads. Adopted.
The bill was debated until half past
three. when Mr. STEVENS moved the
previous question. calling TO-. vote on
the various amendments.
The amendment substituting the first
section of the House bill for that Of the
Senate. was adopted. The amendment
TO the Attorney Generals decis-
ion was modified To read that no District
or officer of the Beard Of
Registration. should be bound in his action
by any opinion of any civil officer OF the
United States. and agreed to. All the 9th
or amendments were agreed to, and the
bill as amended goes back 10 the Senate.
"A message was received anounc ng that
the Senate had agreed 10 the House amend
ments to the Reconstruction Bill, and ask
ing Committee of Conference, Agreed
to,
Messrs. Stevens, Boutwell, and Holman
were appointed on the committee.
The discussion on the loyal status OF
4
LEY, NIBLACK and others. Without
acting OH the question of the memorial, 1T
$3.50 the House adjourned.
SENATE.
WASHINGTON, July ia commnnica
ton was presented from the Secretary of
the Interior, in response to resolution
asking for information on the nature and
origin of he Indian difficulties, and order
ed printed.
4 message was received from the Presi
dent.
The Senate then went into Executive
session, subsequently, taking short recess:
On reassembling, amessage was received
from the House announcing its action on
the conference report onthe Reconstruction
Bill.
Dir. 1'RUMBULL explained that the
bill was substantially as agreed upon by the
Senate. Ii had no new features incorpor-
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