Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-02-28
CONGRESSIONAL.
THuHsDAr, February %.

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On motion Of Mr. Trumbull the bin to O.
up, the question being on the amendment of
Mr. Conness, to strike out "Department" and
insert "B ureau," which was disaei eed to.
MT. Hendricks had NO IDEA that this bill
would be OF any benefit to the people of the
country, although 1t might be to q few people.
1t would Be just like the Department OF Aeri-
culture, which entaiicd great expense on the
benefit. Nest Of the States had rood school
systems now, and IL was scarcely proper to
establish an institution IN this city to super.
Mr.. salisbury said Congress had no consti-
tutional power to enact such q me asare a.
this.
The bill was then passed.
Mr.. Sumner, from the Committee on FOREIGN
Relations, asked TO be discharged from the
further confederation Of the folio wing, which
House Gill to preserve the neutrality of the
United States.
The petition OF the Portus.se Vice Consul
at Savannah, praying compensation for his
properly destroyed BY General Shermans
troops in 1865.
The petition of French Canadians and others.
remonstI ating against the proposed cOnfedera-
lion of the British Provin .es.
The memorial Of New York Chamber Of
Commerce to detail a portion Of the Navy to
make soundings OF the bed Of the Atlantic
Ocean, with view TO the laying OF additional
telegraph cable.
Memorial OF the Pennsylvania Peace Society,
asking for establishment Of an international
tribunal, TO which all disputes between differ
ent nations may be referred
Memorial Of American authors, asking for
the establishment OF an International copyright
law.
Mr. Sumner, from the same Committee, re.
ported joint resolution rendering the thanks
Of Congress to the Parliament of Brazil for its
expressions OF coincidence on the assassination
of President Lincoln.
Mr.. Conness objecting to its present consId-
GRAFTON. 1t went over.
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ported JOINT resolution authorizing 9ustavus
V. Fox and the officers Of the iron clad Man.
tonOmah and the gunbOat Augusta to receive
books and other presents rendered them by the
Emperor of Russia.
The amendment was then adopted, and the
JOINT resolution passed.
Mr. Chandler, from the Committee on Com
merce, asked and obtained leave to be dis.
charged from the further consideration Of the
following:
Petition to construct a national railroad
from W ashington to Cincinnati.
Petition to build a military and postal rail-
way from Washington to New York.
Mr.. Morrill, introdu ICED bill relating to pub
lie buildings in the District OF Columbia; which
was referred to the COMMITTEE on the District
of Columbia.
On motion of Mr.. Howard, the Postmaster
General was requested to inform the Senate
whether any contract for carrying the tails mas
been made with A. b Croppe-. of Stanton
Va; whether said Chopper has taken the oath
prescribed by law, and what amounts have
been paid to him.
On motion OF Mr.. Wilson, the Senate con.
CURED in the amendments of the House to the
pay OF army officers; and it now goes to the
President.
The civil appropriation bill was then taken
up, but before proceeding with it
Mr.. Buckalew entered a motion to reconsider
of education.
The pending appropriation bill was then pro-
Mr.. Wilson withdrew the amendment of.
fered by him.
The question was on the amendment of the
Committee on Finencs, providing for the paw
ment OF assistant assessors Of revenue in the
Southern States who were unable to take the
test oath.
HousE.-On motion OF Mr. Latin, IN. v.
$4,000 extra copies of the report Of the Com
missioner of Agriculture fol- 1866, and $1,000
extra copies OF the report Of the Comm sioner
OF Patents, were ordered TO be printed. Also
900 copies of the reports of the Smithsonian
Institution. Also, 10000 extra copies OF the
report Of the Select Committee on Murder of
Union Soldiers In South Carolina.
The House res med the consideration of the
motion submitted last night by Mr.. Raymond,
IN. 1.,) TO suspend the rules to enable him to
introduce the resolutions relative to the pro-
posed consolidation of The Oan adian provinces
Mr.. Raymond withdrew his motion TO sus.
pend the rules, and asked leave to Introduce
the resolutions for reference to the COMMITTEES
on Foreign Affairs, with leave to report at any
time.
Objection was made
WI Dduke AudssD mOVod 10 suspend the
rules for that purpose, but the House re.
Jacted the motion, and the resolution went
over.
Mr. Ka.son lowa) from Oommittee ON An.
preparations, reported back the Indian appro-
priation bill. with the Senate amendments
thereto, and reconm nded or. con "a rrence in
all OF the amendments except the following,
which were cOncurred in, viz:
Amendment appropriating $1,000 for the
Chippewa Indians OF Mississippi.
Amendments making appropriations for tie
n
Amendment providing that no part of the ap-
preparation shall be paid by the Superintsn-
dent Of Indian Affairs in Colorado Territory.
Amendment appropriating sl,5OU for insi-
dental expenses for Indian Affairs in Utah.
Amendment TO supply deficiency in appro.
priation for transporting goods to the Siouxs Of
Amendment providing for filling vacancies
10 Offices Of Indian Agencies by appointment
by the President, with the advice and consent
OF the Senate.
The above amendments having been con.
CURED In MI. knsson proposed an amendment
relative to the Miami Indians, Of Indiana,
which led to lengthy discussion.
The latter amendment WAS agreed to, and a
committee OF conference was then ordered on
the disagreelng votes on the ether amend
ments.
Mr. Wilson (Iowa) moved to take from the
Speakers table the Senate bill providing for
the allotment Of judges Of tho Supreme Court
and OF marshals.
The motion having been agreed to.
MI. Wilson proposed an amendment pro-
viding that the Chief Justice and Associate
Justices Of the Supreme Court shall be al
lotted to the different circuits bv order OF
the court; and when other allotments
are rendered necessary, by reason Of the
formation OF new circuits, or changes in
the Pereonel Of the Supreme Court the allot.
ment shall be made by the Chief Justice The
Supreme Court shall also appoint Q Marshal
At salary Of s., 500, and he shall be empowered
10 appoint assistant marshals and messengers
Another amendment empowers the Supreme
Court of the District Of Columbia to appoint a
U. s. Marshal for said District. who shall per.
form the same duties, and receive the same paw
as he Marshal now appointed by the Presi.
dent, and after the passage Of this bill the
authority to appoint sucn Marshal BY the Pres.
ident shall cease. The office Of the Warden OF
the Jail Of the District OF Columbia is abol.
ished: and the duties Of that office are de yolyed
upon the Marshal.
The amendments were agreed to, and the
bill was passed as amended.
MI. LIE Blond (Ohio) asked leave to m IKE a
personal explanation and NO objection being
made, he said he saw in the Chronicle of this
morning telegram as follows:
.CoLUMBUs, Feb. s6.-In the House TODAY
Boyntcn's resolution. TO strike out the word
white from the Constitution, was lost after
8 lengthy debate, by vote Of - yeas to SO
nays"
He tMr. LIE Blond) also noticed some similar