Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-01-27

On motion of Mr.. Darling, the Secretary
of the Treasury was requested to suspend
the sales Of confcated whisky, unless the
price offered be equal to the tax thereon.
Mr.. Aucona, from the Military Com
mittee, reported bill to amend the adj
ditional bounty act of July 28. Ordered to
be printed and recommitted.
On motion of Mr.. Wilson, the Postofice
Committee was instructed to inquire into
the expediency of establishing under the
direction of the Postofice Department,
a package, post or railroad and steamboat
routes of the United States, for the con-
veyance of parcels money and mercban-
die, at such rates of compensation and
under such rules as may be established by
the law.
Mr. briggs introduced a bill granting
lands of Wisconsin and Michigan to
aid in the construction Of the Wisconsin
and Lake Superior railroad. Referred.
Mr.. Anderson introduced Joint resolution
10 provide for the erection of building in
Peoria, for the Postofice and Internal
Revenue Office Referred.
A large number of private bills were
passed.
ne AAtunF llNtl plON~GASA W tuC NOll-
sideratiOn of Mr.. Stevens reconstruction
bill
Mr.. Ross made 4 speech, stating his OBJ
lection TO II as unconstitutional, and adj
verse TO the principles enuciated by the
Republican party during the war, and as
being unwise and inexpedient. If Con-
gress could depose the President and par
alyze the Supreme Court, civil government
would be destroyed in this country. He
thought he saw among the leaders Of the
Republican party types Of Robespierre.
and the morals of the French revolution.
He appealed TO Congress to let we'll enough
alone" Rather bear the ills we have, than
fly to others that we know not Of" As to
the impeachment Of the President he
thought he might be impeached for having
so many disunionists in Office.
Mr. Stevens gave notice that he would
take the floor on Monday and seek TO put
the bill on passage. IfMr. Ashley would
withdraw his substitute, and Mr.. Bingham
would withdraw his motion to refer the bill
to the Committee on Reconstruction, be
would ask TO have it considered under five
minutes rule, "a in Committee Of the
Whole.
Mr.. Ashley withdrew his substitute, and
announced bis intention to vote against the
reference bill.
In the course Of Mr.. Ashley's remarks, he
alluded to men holding seats on the Demo
cratic side who had co-operated with the
Rebels.
Mr.. Winfield took exception to the re-
mark, and denounced II "a utterly untrue
and base SANDER.
Mr.. Hunter added And so far as ! am
il il 8 base lie.
Mr. Hill called Mr.. Hunter 10 order and
the Speaker ruled that words were out Of
order.
Mr.. Randall of Pa, said But neverthe- |
less true.
Mr.. Hill moved vote OF ceusuTs against
Mr.. Hunter, which was carried-S0 against
"a The Speaker briefly administered cen
sure TO Mr.. Hunter, who stated that be
used the language in a moment ofirritation
At false charge, but that he intended no
dlsrespect 70 the House.
Mr.. Ashley made an explanation Of his
remarks, which be intended to those here
or elsewhere who, during or since the war,
were in secret alliance with the Rebels.
The bill TO increase and eQualiEe the pay
Of army officer was ordered 70 be printed
and referred 70 the Military Committee.