Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-07-08
CONGRESSIONAL.
MoitIAv. 1uIre

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Mr.. rfumbuiJ, from the Judiciary Commit.
@e, reported bdcx the several bills on recon.
eructiCn referred to that committee, and sWith
tnem q new bill called bill 70 give effect to
tins act taprovtde forthe more efh cient governs.
ment OF the rebel StateY; which was read once
by IFS title
Dir. Wilson called for the second reading in
fun
Mr Summer said he should object to the bill
proceeding beyond ITS frs, stage to day. The
proceedings OF Friday con yinced him Of the
necessity OF taxing Vantage of all the rules
OF the Senate TO prevent hasty action on this
measure.
Mr.. Trumbull saio, IL the Senator from mss
sachusetts was gong to show SO much cap
tionsness he would report his hill as so amend
nent, and 1t weuid not then be liable to this
objection.
Mr.. Sumner inquired if Mr. Trnmbull meant
TO press his bill to vote to day.
Mi. TrumbuiL-Of course could press It,
Mr.. Sumner.-Well Idou'tknow. Since the
vote Of Friday can't see what the Senate may
MIR. TTumbull was very free 10 say that he
did not expect TO press the bill to vote to.day
Mr.. Sumner would Withdraw his objection
with the understanding that the bill would
not be pressed to day. ..s
Mr. Trumbuil would enter into no under
standing with he Senator from Massachuses1s
The bill could be put over after its reading by
single objection, and the Senator from Mas.
sachusetts could make that objection II ne
chose. ..-.r
The bill was then read a. length and or
Mr.. Henderson asked leave TO offer TWO reso
lutions calling for information on the subl-e,
oil Indian difficulties. hich. after debate, were
decided TO be in order under the resoi ton OF
Friday last, which excludes legislative bust
ness not pertaining to Reconstruction during the
present session. 1856
The resolutions were offered and adopted
They are addressed severaliy to the Secretaries
of the Interior and Of War. and call upon these
officers for all information. reports, and orders
In their possession touching the nature origin.
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Mr.. Chandler called up a resolution offered
by nam few days SINCE, calling upon the
Secretary OF State for copies OF corresponde n ca
between him and Lewis D. Campne,I while
the latter was Minister to Mckee, and all cor
resrondence with the successor OF Mr Gam n
bell since his appointment. The resolution was
adopted. f.
Mr.! Sumner called up his resolution calling
upon the Secretary of State tor all in for nation
IN bis possession touching recent events In
Mexico. f. - GS@E
MIR. Wilson was glad that resolution had
been offered. He thought our relations with
Mexico were not Wha. they ought to De, and
that the country ought to watch carefully the
management OF our Mexican affairs
MT. HOWARD inquired what In form asion Mr.
Shmner expected TO get by this resolution
According to the newspaper reports the adj
vrntnTer Maximiian bad been executed lately.
DIG mr Sumner expect to get the particulars
OF that affair .
Mr.. Summer said ne expected 10 get the par
ncuiars of the arfesr, trial, and execution of
Maximiian. He hoped also to get proceedings
in the case Of santa Anna. whose arrest aud
execution might possibly raise a question Of
Kr. Howard was glad that the facts in con.
necfioD with Macmillan wonld be torthcom-
ing under this resolution. He entertain the
belief that il the truth was fully communica.
ted 1t would have very beneficial effect in
correcting sort OF childish seItimen taIism, il
he might be allowed that expression, on the
subject OF he execution; or, iu other words
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his (Mr. Howard 81 idea, was the most arrane
feion OF the present day.
The resolution of Mr.. Sumner was adopted
The Chair laid before the Senate resolu-
tlon OF The House tor joint committee to in
qulre into and report upon the mode in Whica
the law regulating the appotatmenI of the
Capltoi police had been carried in to effect
The question was raised whether, nder the
resolution OF Friday, this matter could be con-
sidered. and by vote OF the Senate it was de-
ciTed IN the negatye-yeas s, nays p.
Mr.. Chandler said he wished 10 offer reso-
lnt'nn. He saw by the news from Europe tina.
France and Austria had suspended diplomatic
relations with Mexico. and had gone into
mourning over the death OF Maximiiian-
Mr: Sumner in terrupted Mr.. Chandler. to in
SYST that he oner his resolution first, and thea
let the question come VI, whether the Senate
would consider it to day.
Mr. Chandler said he would do that.
The resolution were then read.
They recite In full IN preamble, the decree
OF Maximiitan issued October 3. 1865, and as.
sert that whereas certain Mexican officers
therein named and ten thousand ether Mex
can oncers and imen were inhunanIy muir
dered in cold blood after having surrendered
rs prisoners OF war, in violation OF every law
and usage OF civilized warfare and direct the
committee on Foreign Relations to examine
up and repor. Upon the facts herein stated at
the earliest practicable moment
MI Chandler was about to address the Sea-
ate in the above, when
mr. Sumner Directing it went over.
MT. Chandler.-Very well, | can say what [
have to say to morrow.
The resolution OF the House, rendering the
thanks OF Congress to Gen. Sheridan, came up,
MT. Pomeroy raised the poin. that the SEN
ATE could not consider it under the resolution
OF Friday
Mr.. Upton moved to suspend the resolution
of Friday to allow the passage OF all these res.
o!utions of thanks.
Mr. Grimes said he was no, prepared to vote
Oh these resolutions. few wears ago the
highest compliment that could be paid 81 Of
ficer was resolution of thanks. Ii wa. now
proposed 70 pay this compliment and base Ir
on newspaper reports mereiv. Ii these COM
manoing oficars were to be thanked he did no,
see why the Governors OF Territories should
hot he thanked also.
The question then put " hetner the Sem
ate could. under the resolution OF Friday, con-
s.der The resolution OF thanks 10 Gen. Sheridan
and il was decided in the negatve-yeas 5,
nsls 27-Messrs. Cameron, Drake, Ramsey,
Sumner and WADE i'll the negative.
Mr.. Sumner, offered a resolution 20 resciud
the resolution OF Friday last. [Laughter.l
Several Senators objected.
Mr. SUMMER Very we'll, l shall keep it be-
tere The Sena.e every day.
Mr.. Drake moved that the Senate take IN
concurrent resolution OF the House directing
the re enrolment of the bill of last session for
the payment Of bounties to ceriaia Missouri
troops. This bill was passed by both Housa.
las session, but was not presented TO the Pras
ldent In time TO receive his signature
Mr.. Ross hcred'the Senate would pass this
resolution The failure Of tue bill 10 receive
the Presidents sig nature ~ time was his fault
though 1t was unavoidable.
M. BuckHlew said the bill having failed nm
erthe circumstances named, must be passed
anew.
Pending consideration of this subject the
Senate, at 1.4n. adjourned.
HoUsE-On motion OF MT Spaldine !. WAS
ordered that the same allowance for news
papers and stationery be made to members
during the present adjourned session as tor A
short session OF Congress.
MIR. Cobb offered q concurrent resolution far
select committee Of Two Senators and three
Representatives to inquire into the appoint
ment and efficiency Of the Capitol police
Agreed 10.
Mr.. Adams, Representative from the eighth
congressional district OF Kentucky, whose
name was excepted from the resolution re-
ferring the cases OF the other Kentucky mem
beTs TO the Committee on Elections, Qualified
by t9king the oath.
The Speaker then proceeded. as the arst
business in order on Mondays, to the call of
States for pins ana JOINT resolutions Under
the cali bills and Joint resoidtious were intro.
duced, read twice and referred, as follows:
By Mr.. Baldwin: Concerning the deliver.
ance Of the Republic Of Mexico from Its