New-York tribune., 1867-02-16
XXXIXrn CoNGREss-sEcoNp SESSION
By TELEGRAPH TO TnE TRiBrNE.
DNHnH IN
THE coNsTrTuTioNAL tMtNi

THE CONsTTTr TIOSAL AMENDMENT.
The CHAIR laid before the Senate the certificate
OF the Governor OF New-YOrk that the Constitutional
Amendment had been ratified by the Legislature OF that
State. -
Mcssrs Williams Rep Oregon, sherman otcI, omol'
and Buckaew dcm, Pa were app ulncd the CONFERENCE
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NJ E9TTn Sy UH9S @ Tx IHoS ahfN ON a1T rSs
ported resolution 70 appropriate the necessary funds To
l, 'u iot M aid % ~ IrDI3 cost ab"Ut 500 tbat The
Government Of Arkansas had refused to print II.
and that ne thought the loyalty Of the Union men Of
Arkansas deserved this recognition The resolution was
TIE SUPREME COURT APPEAL ELL.
Mr. HARRIS (Rep., \. y reported from the Committee
the judiciary the bill relating 10 appeals and Wrts OF
error to the Supreme Court with amendment ia the
form OF substitute providing that In OF appeal
Wits " erOT brought 10 the supreme COuT OF the United
States from any final judgment OF inferior court Of the
United States for any judicial District IN which, subse
Quently the rendition OF such Judgment me regular
sessions Of such court have been suspended by the Re
beUop such appeal or writ Of shall Dc valid not
withstanding the time limited by law for bringing the
same may have expired and cases whore appeal has
been brought such appeal may be brought within one
year from the passage OF this act.
On motion Of i'G Mr. cHANDLER dtep Mlchj, the
Niagara Ship Canal bill was ordered 10 be printed.
Mr.. WILSON Gep.. Mass reported from the Commit
tee Military Affairs with amendments the bill proyd-
ing for the appointment Of committees OF Officers for the
several States named to hear and decide upon the
validity of claims for quarternasters' stores, &c,
furnished by loyal persons to the United states Army
during the late Rebellion. The amendments include Ohio
and Indiana, with Virginia as dlstcted by the BILL sub
stitutiug the name of LieutcnantCOl. Il. l.. Ayers
OF the Army IN place Of Capt. A. X. Eddy Of the
Quartermascrs Department on the Committee for Ten
provides for the Ang Gf vacancies on the Com
mitecs and provides further details for the operation OF
the Committees.
Military Affairs the House joint resolution extending to
the Court Of Claims jurisdiction IN cases Of claims for
quartermastcrs stores furnished the force OF Cen Lew
Wallace during the Morgan raid through Indiana ana
Ohio during tlesuminer Of 1903
EVASION or CUSTOM LAWS.
Mr.. CRESWELL Rep, Md reported from the Com
mttee on ComeIce % tgh g of fni ,nc ea D 10
ties and fOrfetures received under the laws relating to
customs
Mr.. HARRIS Rcp., y, " introduced bill amcndatoTy
Of an for the removal Of causes IN certain cases from
state Courts approved July ~ l6C whch provided that
where sut is pending or may hereafter be brought
by Court Of state tey in Rebellion there CON
another state, involving than SJO0OO such citizen
20 the next Circuit Court OF tie United states TO be held
in the district where the suit is pending, under certain
regulations and restrictions prescribed Referred to the
TIIE SMUGGLING BILL
C ed a. H. I ~ ',iucnd The 9tf Srction ~
an act TO prevent smuggling, which was passed
THE MILITARY RECONSTRUCTION BILL.
Mr.. WILLIAMS Rcp, oregon at l2i o'clock moved
that the Senate up the House bill for the eff
clent government of the states ateyin Rebellion.
Mr.. SUMNER G:ep., MassJ hoped the Louisiana bill
would be taken up first.
Mr.. WADE Rep., Ohlo) was in favor Of both and in
different as TO which came first.
Mr.. ANTHONY Gcp, Il. H. asked II Mr. Williams
would let him take up the bill for the election Of Cougrc
sional Printer
Nr WILLIAMS said that would read to debate, and he
could not give way to it, It well known there
cetan bills that must be passed within gwen time If
they were 10 become laws.
The motion to take up the House Reconstruction bill
prevailed
AMENDMENT TO TIE ONE TERM BILL.
Mr. DAVIS Dem, XVI asked leave to offer an amend
ment 10 Mr.. Wadc's proposed term Constitutional
Amendment for the purpose Of having II printed It pro-
vides that each State SHALL the first Monday In Jan
uary preceding the expiration Of the Presidents term
President. The two Ouscs shall meet In November and
proceed 20 elect from these candidates, dropping the
lowest each ballot and the person elected shall not he
eligible for reelection. The amendment ordered TO
be printed.
THE 'RECONsTRUCTION BILL RESUMED
Tie Reconstruction bill was then read at length.
Mr. WILLIAMS said: Mr. President gave notice last
night at the suggestion OF members Of the Senate
that should propose amendment TO this bill but
Impressed with the necessity Of It's passage at this
session. and have consulted with members who know and
advise me that any amendment 10 the bill viii endanger
If not absolutely defeat its passage have concluded not
10 present the amendment which proposed and think
IL my duty under the circumstances TO oppose an amend
mcnts to this bil because think necessary that Il
should pass Although it may suit the wishes and
views Of all individuals yet under the circumstances it Is