Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-07-15
/ CONGRESSIONAL.
MONDAY, July L..

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! MONDAY, July L.
SESArk.-Mr. Sherman, absent heretofore
this session, appeared in his seat 81 q
Mr.. Summer called up his resolution to us.
pend the rnle Of Friday, 5th inst 60 as 70 allow
him to call up the bill for universal snarage
! Mr.. Hendricks opposed the proposition, and
moved an executive session. >a
The Char presented q letter Of In VI alton to
the Senate to attend the dedication ceremonies
at Antietam Cemetery on the 18th inst
Mr.. Sumner eald tho Senate was so thin
that he ehould not press his resolution to .
vote. Eak 81
The Senate then, at la.I5, went into execu-
tive session.
The doors were reopened at O'Clock
!. Mr. Wilson called up House joint resolution
several acts providing for the more ef6cient
government OF he rebel States.
Mr.. Buckalew moved to reduce the appro.
prtAtion TO 81, 100000
Mr. Wilson accepted the amen msnt He did
not know whether the reduced amount would
be sufficient. but II not Congress would be as
eembIeo again in fswmonths. and could then
mr.. Wilson moved to add to the resolution
the words to be expended under the direction
OF the Secretary of War, but subsequently, at
the suggestion OF Mr. Sherman, Withdrew the
amendment. /,
The resolution a. amended by MT Buckaiew
was then passed, yeas 81, nays:
the House bill, for the relief OF certain soldier
and sailors, charged with Geeertion.
Mr.. Wilson hoped this bill would not passed
in Its present shape. Fit did 1t would give
bounty, back pay, and pensions to large
number Of men, for whom NO Provisions had
been made. or was intended TO be made He
had no objections to removing the disabilities
unwilling that by the passage OF the bill they
should be entitled to bounty, and back pay
pensions.
Mr.. Conkling understood there were g., 600
no a WI Vzy1
pass q bill restoring all these to an equality
with men who bore the heat and brunt Of
battle. and should like to see the bill carefully
guarded
Mr.. Wilson understood the object of this ill
was to relieve men who, after the war was
over and General Grant had surrendered
Mr.. Johnson.-General Grant didn't sur
render.
Mr.. Wiison.-Lee. mean. daughter The
object of the bill was to relieve men who went
bone after the close OF the war, and before
they had been finally discharged He was
willing to reliye much men, but not those who
deserted during the war. He understood that
number OF claim agents pad written to de-
serters Offering to get the disabilities arising
from desertien removed from them il they
would give to these agents the back pay that
would thus accrue TO them.
NJ HENDRICKS objected to the consideration
OF this bill at this session. He raised the point
that the resolution of the Sd could not be sus-
pended, but could only be rescindad. t".
The Char decided that the question was in
the hands of majorit OF the Senate and could
be decided by it
The Senate agreed to modify the resolution;
SO the bill was take up, and was then referred
to the Military Committee. ts
The CHAIR laid before the Senate a commu-
nication from the President transmitting all
orders, opinions, etc, sent to the district COM
manders, and estimating the amount neces-
sary to carry ont the work of reconstruction.
Mr.. Howard. referring to that portion of the
message in which the President alludes to the
assumption by the United States of the debts
of the rebel States incurred tore the war,
said it was all moonshine designed for parry
purposes.
Mr.. Hendricks said the President had not
expressed any opinion on that subject. He
had merely made the suggestion whether. il
the southern States We're to be treated as con.
qnered provinces. the United States would
not have 10 pay the debts of these States This
doctrine had been laiG down by Gov. Morton.
of Indiana, two years ago. in a speech en-
dorsing the Presidents policy
HoUsE.-The Speaker proceeded, as the first
business in order on Monday, to the call of
States and Territories for bills and Joint reso.
buttons for reference.
Under the cali, bills and joint resolutions
were introduced. read twice, and referred as
BY Mr.. Kelly: Declaring valid and binding
the decisions OF military courts and commits
sioDs made in civil cases, when tried in States
lately In rebellion where no civil courts were
in operation. To Judiciary Committee.
By. Mr.. Williams Pa J: Proposing an
amendment to the Constitution Of the United
states in reference to Judge of the Supreme
Court and other courts-authOriZing the re-
moval Of Judges by the President on recon-
meDdatlon OF two-thirds of each branch OF this
Legislature. To Judiciary Committee.
BY Mr.. Noeli To make legal tender notes
receivable for duties on imports. To Commit
tee on Ways and Means.
by Mr. Paine: To refund to George Will.
Hanson d CO of Milwaukee, certain duties
paid on pig iron; to Committee on Claims.
Also, joint resolution OF Wisconsin Legisla-
ture, ask ng an appropriation TO reimburse the
city OF Milwaukee for expense IN constructing
the harbor at the Straight Cut; to the Commit
tee on Commerce.
BY Mr.. Churchill: Authorizing the Secretary
of the Treasury 10 issue certificates OF registry
or enrolment and license to certain vessels: to
COMMITTEE on Commerce.
Mr.. Woodbridge. (a' haitpast twelve) moved
that the House adjourn.
The Speaker informed the House thai
through an error ia the enrolment OF the re-
construction bill some words had been omitted
tine words stating that appointments to office
shall stand s'until disapproved by the General
Of the ARMY The President was willing
that the bill should be withdrawn informally
and the correction made:but twas for the House
to determine whether, IN view OF the impor.
lance OF the measure, that course should be
adopted. or the bill be withdrawn re -enroIled
and sighed anew by the presiding officer of
each House. -r
Mr.. w oedrldge withdrew the motion TO ad
lourn. marking that it was best to be- on the
safe side. ..
Mr.. Banks thought 1t due to the importance
OF he bill tn at IL be withdrawn. re. earoliad
and signed anew by the presiding officers He
moved that The president be requested TO re-
turn the bill.
That motion was agreed to.
The Speaker reumed the call OF States and
under 1t bills were introduced aud disposed of
as follows: M.t
BY Mr. Robertson To reimburse the State
OF New York tor moneys expended for the
uniteo States in enrolling. equipping and
provisioning troops to aid IN suppressng the
rebellion. Referred to the Committee on Mill.
tary Affairs. Also resolution declaring that
no further issue OF bonds Of The United STATES
onght TO b. made for any purpose not already
provided tor, except on the distinct condition
that they shall BE- subject 70 taxation for STATE.
county and municipal expenses, the same as
other property. Referred to Committee of
Ways and Means.
BY MIR. H Gilman: Resolution declaring that
United states BONDS ought to be taxed bv an.
thority OF Congress for National purposes so as
substantially to equaize such taxation to tn.
average taxution imposed on other property.
Mr.. Price rose to debate the resolution, and.
under the rule, It went over till TO morrow,
BY Mr.. Robinson: Resolution for appo,nt.
ment OF select committee of Il We TO examine into
the working OF the detective system OF the In