Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-02-11
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BIZ TEkEGR.5PH,
10 Tasr. DAILY DEMOCRAT.
THserY-NINrm CONGRESS-.

WASHINGTON, Feb. a.--SExATr. Mr..
Yates presented o petition Of idoxs Of the
men killed in the New Orleans riot for pen
sions, and he expressed the hope that every
sufferer by that horrible massacre be cared
Tor by the Government.
The petition was refers ed to the Commit>
tee On Pensions.
Mr. Dixon asked 10 correct sn error in
transmitting his proposed constitutional
amendment to the press. The second sen>
tence Of tie frs, section was omitted. The
section reads as follows:
The Union under the Constitution shall tie
perpetual NJ State shall pass any law or
ordinance 70 secede OF withdraw from the
Union and any such law or ordinance
-hall be nal! and void.
The bill TO supply deficiencies in ccntE-
gent expenses Of the House passed.
Mr.. Sherman offered resolution Of in-
curry as 10 the expediency e transferring
the debates Of Congress to the Government
printing office, or letting by contract 70 the
Low ct bidder.
Mr.. Cresswell objected and the rcsolu =
ton goes over.
Mr.. Trumbull offered resolution calling
on the Secretary Of War for copy Of Gen.
schoiields report on the Improvements OF
the Rock Island rapids. Adopted.
Mr.. ChandI,r offered resolution that the
Committee on judiciary inquire neither
Andrew johnson had any legal or constitu-
tional power TO appoint Provisional Govern
Ola in rcbelious States.
Mr.. johnson objected. and it goes over.
a bill passed authorizing towns and cts
les on public lands in California and Nevada.
not subjected TO entry At the time of settles
ment. to enter the cities at . minimum
piicc Of $l.25.
An amendment was adopted, excepting
| military reservation.
The bill passed.
The League Island Navy Depot Bill was
postponed until Tuesday.
Mr. Wilson gave notice that he weuld ask
on Monday, the consideration Of the mlita>
~ bill from the committee.
A vote was taken on the motion to re-
consider the vote rejecting the bankrupt bill.
Yeas 90; nays IA.
The further consideration Of the subject
was then postponed.
The District Of Columbia bills were con-
sidered, and several passed.
Mr.. Wilson introduced bills TO restore the
| jurisdiction Of Indian affairs to the War De-
partment, on the LIST Of July.
| Referred to the Military Committee.
| The bill 10 increase the pay Of army OF
iicers was rec9mm,ted to the Military Com
mittee.
The Senate then went into Executive ses
sion. but the doors soon opened for lsgisla,
tive business.
Mr.. Ramsey called up the bill to amend
the postal laws, whc., was passed aud zoe.
TO the House.
| Il modiles the existing schedule eharg-
ss for posta. money orders authorizes tn,
rel issue of lost ones; Furnishes counterfeit
ing thereof; authorizes the appointment o
superintendents Of foreign mails aid deat
letters, &c.
The Clerk OF the House announced til,
proceedings Of the body, relative to III,
death>ti Hr Grinder.
Mr. Davis delivered cu,cgy.
\ Icsolu ipn Of respect was passed.
Adjourned.
House = Sir. Stevens reconstruction til
was considered.
Mr.. Banks spoke in opposition.
Nj. ASH y called up the veto of tue Ne
bfasAa bill.
The bill was pissed over the veto-20 e
ii-ani was decla' cd a la~ BY the Speaker
lhe House resumed the consideration o
the reconstruction bill
Mr.. Raymond suggested that il be refer
red to r special committee. This caused
quite discussion.
Mr.. Niblack Epoke against the bill.
Mr. Hise announced the death of Mr.
Grinder. Of Michigan. which occurred dur
ing the recess OF the House.
In respect the House adjourned