Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-03-08
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS


WAsHMGTON, March An amerd-
ment TO the rules was adopted, that all
amendments to the appropriation bill com
ing from committees. SHALL one day before
offered in the Senate, be referred to the
Committee on Appropriation.
The Chair submitted a communication
from the Secretary Of the Interior asking
an appropriation of $4,000 TO paw the
expenses Of commissioner to treat with
the Indians, and secure their removal fur
ther West Ordered printed.
Mr.. Ross presented a bill to give the
right of purchase to certain settlers in the
Cherokee nation, in Kansas. Referred
Mr.. Ross introduced a bill, donating
portion of Fort LeaVenworth reservation
for the exclusive use of public roads.
Mr.. Wilson introduced joint resolu-
ton to prevent the sale of spirituous liquors
in the capitol building. Tabled.
Mr.. Henderson introduced a bill, deciar-
ing the bridge over the Missouri river at
st. Charles, and the bridge over the Missis-
sippi river at Louisiana, Mo-, legal struc-
lures. Referred.
Mr.. Henderson introduced bill to paw
certain Missouri troops who served in the
late war Referred.
Mr.. Henderson introduced a resolution
TO amend the constitution bv providing
that no State shall prohibit any of its citi-
zens from voting or holding Office on ac-
count of color.
Mr.. Salisbury raised point of order,
saying, that as the constitution of the Uni
ted States had been blotted out of existence
it eould not be amended. The resolution
was referred to the Judiciary Committee
Mr.. Henderson gavenotiee that he should
on tomorrow, introduce bill to provide
for the representation Of the Rebel States
in Congress at the earliest possible mo-
ment.
Mr.. Howe introduced . bill togrant aid to
the construction of the Wisconsin and Lake
Superior railroad. Referred.
Mr. Howe introduced a bill to extend
the time for the completion Of the improve
ment of Fox and Wisconsin rivers for FIVE
years. Passed. ...E
Mr.. Henderson introduced bill to grant
aid in the construction of a railroad from
Galveston to Little Rock. Referred.
Mr.. Croggin introduced bill to regulate
the selection of grand and petit Jurors in
territories, which was referred.
Mr.. Morrill, offered a resolution instruct
ing the Committee on Printing to inquire
what further legislation was necessary to
perfect arrangements for the publication of
the debates and proceedings of Congress,
snd whether it would be advisable to make
the Globe reporters responsible to the SEN
ate instead of the publishers of the Globe.
After debate it was adopted.
Mr.. Sherman called up the hin con I
strung the bill TO increase ihe duty on /
WOOL to take effect ten days after the pas /
age. Mr.. Sherman explained since offer 1
ng the bill, that he had received informa.
ion fran the Secretary of the Treasury, 1
which induced him TO makeit an indefinite /
1t was postponed.
Mr. Wilson introduced n bill, suppli- /
nentary to an act to provide efficient gov
for the Rebel States, aud TO IA |
llitate restoration. Referred to Judiciary
Committee.
Section one declares that the command.
ng officer Of each district shall cause a
egistration TO be made before Septem
er LIST, 1867, in each county or parish Of
lie district, of male citizens over twenty
ne years Of age residing therein, 70 in
lude only those qualified 10 vote by the
Ct TO which this ia a suppliment, aud who
ball take and subscribe the following oath
/ do hereby solemnly swear or affirm
nat am sincerely and earnestly attached
, the Union and the government of the
'nited States; that will steadfastly sup
ort the constitution and obey the laws
( the United States, and that | will, 10 the
est Of my ability, encourage all Others to
lch support and obedience, 20 help me
cd
Sec. ,. Directs the commanding General
soon as the registration is completed 10
.use an election for delegates to the con-
,ntion, to be held on a day, not less than
irty DAYS from the date Of the proclanla-
On Of elections, for the purpose Of amend-
z the existing, or forming new constl-
tion, and firmly establishing a loyal, !
vii government, and passing needfaI ordi- !
noes TO put the same into operation.
Sec 3. Directs thSt the said convention
an be called on the basis Of representa- I
IN on which members Of Congress are :
oporhoned.
Sec. 4. Provides cor the appointment by !
e commanding Generals Of oficers or
rsons TO make the registration, preside
elections, receive, sort, and count votes