Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-02-19
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.

SENATE, tSutuTUdy IcU u L ue HlclIOTEll
of Mrs Mary Leloup, whose husband was killed
in the Orleans riot, asking rehef, was referred
to the Committee on Pensions.
i A motion to reconsider the vote against the
bankrupt law was carried The consideration
of the bill was postponed The Senate consid-
cred District bills, and after Executive session
the death of Hon. Henry Order was announ-
ced. Mr.. Davis, of Kentucky, pronounced the
eulogy.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
The consideration of the Stevens bill was re-
sumed Mr.. Banks, of Massachusetts, took the
floor He believed the States lately in rebellion
still to be States, but they may be regarded in
state of siege. He would not object to placing
them under martial law, but this bill went far
ther-establishing a government responsible
neither to Congress nor the people, but only to
the commander ofthe army. Another objection
is that not letter or line looking to the estab-
lishment of any other than military government
is contained therein.
Mr. Ashley rose to question of order, and
called up the Nebraska vetoed bill and the Sen
ate's action thereon. The veto message was
read, and the bill passed over the veto by 100
to 44-Messrs Davis and Raymond voting nay
The Stevens bill was resumed.
Mr. Raymond said it was clear that there was
not unanimity enough to secure the effective
ness of the measure None of the propositions
before the House had sufficient friends to en-
force them, even if passed. The time had ar
rived for Congress to concoct some measure
which would secure effective unanimity and
command the support of every department Of
the Government. He proposed that the whole
matter be referred to committee of five or
seven, of which Mr.. Stevens should be chair
man, to report bill by Wednesday for the pro-
lection of life and liberty in the South, and for
the speedy re-admission Of those States.
In course of long debate Mr. Shellabarger
said the New Orleans Riot Committee would on
Monday next present bill for the civil organ
ization of the Southern States
Mr.. Raymond said he was glad to hear it.
The death of Hon. Henry Order was an
nounced, and after passing appropriate resolu-
tons the House adjourned
SENATE, Monday, Feb. 1.-THE President S
power to appoint Provisional Governors was
discussed at length.
The Invalid, Pension and Postoffce bills were
passed.
The Senate is in session tonight
/ HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
| Among the bills introduced was one to estab-
lish mail routes in West Virginia.
The revenue bill reported by the Ways and
Means Committee was made the order of the
day for Wednesday next
The clerk was directed to pay to the Judiciary
Committee a sum not over $40, 900 to prosecute
their investigations Impeachment
Mr. Elliott made a report from the New Or
leans Riot Committee.
Mr. Elliot called the previous question on the
bill re-establishing State Government in Louis
lana The House seconded the call by 10 to TO-
Here motions to adjourn, calls of ayes and noes
and other tillibustering was commenced to stave
off vote. The House refused to adjourn
ayes 81, nays 1876 Mr. Elliott expressed de-
sire to postpone the vote so as members might
read the bill, but was unwilling to put it out of
his hands The House, however, ordered its
main question-S5 to S9-but Elliott moved an
adjournment, and it was carried.
SENATE Tuesday, Feb. 12.-The bill retiring
the compound interest notes was referred.
A bill was reported from committee for en-
suring more safety for passengers on vehicles
propelled by steam.
Mr.. Morrill, introduced bill regulating the
distribution Of the Freedmen's Bureau funds.
The Judiciary Committee was directed to re-
port upon the expedency Of constitutional
amendment extending the Presidential term six
years. forbidding reelection to the office, and
abolishing the Office Of Vice-President and the
electoral college.
The bankrupt bill was taken up. Mr.. Sum-
ner urged his test oath amendment, which led
to a discussion Of the affairs of the South.
Mr.. Howard said he had learned from gen.
tleman just from Texas that fifteen murders had
been committed in that State and no convictions
had followed.
Mr. Doolittle defended the South.
Mr.. Chandler gave notice of bill repeating
the present tariff and establishing a uniform
tariff Of so per cent. ed val0rens on all importa-
tons.
The bankrupt bill was passed 10 to 10.
Mr.. Wilson introduced bill to pay for quar-
termasters' stores taken from loyal people. It
appoints committee for each State to which
all such claims are to be referred. Referred to
; Military Affairs Committee.
The Senate is In session tonight.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The Committee of Ways and Means was in
structed to inquire into the expediency of al
lowing deduction of ten per cent of tariff on
goods imported in American bottoms.
Mr.. Elliott Riot and Decentralization bill
was resumed, and amended so as to strike out
the provision for one member in Congress from
Louisiana. The Democrats asked for time for
debate. Mr.. Stevens Intellectually asked post
ponement for the consideration of his bill. His
motion was rejected-ayes 40. noes so. Messrs
Boyer and Harding spoke against the bill
Mr.. Elliott read letter from j ulian Neville,
of New Orleans, the grandson Of revolutionary
Neville, appealing for loyal government in
Louisiana also the resolutions of the Southern
Loyalists' Association endorsing the bill
The House passed the bill-ayes 49, noes
49,.
The Republicans voting nay were Baker,
Bingham kuykendall, Saltwater, Thayer and
Whaley.
Stevens bill was resumed, and the House adj
journed.
SENATE, Wednesday Feb. 13.-Mr. Pome-
roy presented the petition of Arkansas loyalists,
asking the amendment of Eiott's bill so as to
include Arkansas
Mr.. Wade moved to take up Elliott's bill,
hoping that Senators would be brief in their
arguments on it,
Mr. Lane asked to proceed with the regular
business.
Mr. Wade said if the bill was not acted on
Immediately, it could not become law this ses-
sion
The Chair ruled that the bill could be read
once, but it required unanimous consent to go
further.
The bill was taken up by vote Of % to 49,,
and read.
Mr.. Hendrck then objected to proceeding
further, and it lays over.
The Military Committee was discharged from
the further consideration of the bill to pay the
Tennessee home guards.
The Secretary of War was called on for his
authority for appointing during the war a COM
mission to examine the war claims of loyal Ten
nesseeans.
Mr.. Wade read telegram about mass
meeting in Colorado, requesting admission into
the Union.