Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-04-03
Congressional.

In Senate, March %, petitions and memorials
were presented and referred. Among them we're
several by Mr.. Sherman. PRAYING relief from disa
bility under the constitutional amendment, known
as the llth article. Mr. Sherman said he did not
believe Congress could relieve any ono from this
disability until the Constitutional amendment shall
have been adopted.
Memorials on this subject were referred to the
judiciary Committee.
Mr. Sprague moved to take up the bill to fix the
time at which the bankrupt bill shall 20 into effect
at the first of June
Mr.. Edmund moved to lay the bill on the table.
Disagreed to, TO 81
Amendments 20 the bill were considered
The House proceeded TO the business on the
Speakers table and passed after debate the Senate
joint resolution in reference 10 the collection and
payment Of moneys due to colored soldiers
WAsnNGroN, March 30.
In the Senate, an effort was made to extend the
session till three o'clock for the purpose Of taking
notice Of MIR. Riddles death, but failed
On motion of MIR. sherman, the rule Of the Ex-
ecutive session, recurring nominations not acted
upon to be returned TO the President after the
close OF the session. was suspended so rs TO allow
nominations pending in Executive session to
be continued until acted upon.
Mr.. Sumner gave notice that on the first Wed
nesday Of July hewould call up bill for universal
suffrage throughout the United States lie had
reason to believe, he said that there would be a
quorum present on that day.
At l0.45 the Senate went into Executive ses-
sion.
At ~ O'Clock the doors were reoponed, and the
President pro TEN. declared the Senate adjourned
under the resolution of yesterday until the first
Wednesday in July.
The Commercials Washington special says the
President has signed the Tennessee army bill and
also the deficiency bill
The President has communicated TO the Senate
a treaty with Russia, by which that power surren-
ders 10 the United States its sovereignty over all
of Russian America and the adjacent islands, thus
excluding British America and the Pacific Ocean
The treaty will be taken up next week
There is great excitement among the British
diplomats
In the House, Mr.. Thomas presented memo
rial from the Mayor and members Of the city Coun-
ell Of Baltimore asking Congress to assist the peo-
pie Of MARYLAND to form State Government
Republican in form and in unison with the spirit
Of the age. Referred to the Judiciary Commit
tee.
Mr.. Benton asked leave to offer resolution
rendering thanks TO Gen. Sheridan for the removal
of the Louisiana officials from the places which
they dsgraced, and the appointment of loyal
men.
Fernando Wood objected and the resolution was
not received.
The House proceeded 10 the business on the
Speakers table and concurred in a number of
Senate bills and amendments
Mr.. Latin offered a resolution that the report
OF the Congressional printer on the purchase of
paper be taken from the table and referred 10 the
Committee on Printing, with power to investigate
the same and 10 send for persons and papers and
to sit during the recess of Congress Agreed to.
The Speaker presented message from the
President in relation to signing the bill appro-
priating the money to carry out the Reconstruc-
ton bill.