Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-01-21
CONGRESSIONAL.
MONDAY, January 81.

IT Sumnefpresented petitioa from c,tixeus
stituhonAl amendnent aooiishing all distiu c.
lions on account OF r1ce color, and also for
immediate iegishton abroRating the SANE In
nittee on Reconstrucuoa -
Mr.. TrumbulI presented q petition from the
North western Photograph COMPANY, ASKING
the abolition OF the TAX Of i've p e cent on the
sruss rtcsirts OF photographer Re. 70
COMMITTEES on Finance. 49,
Mr. Wilson. from the Conm,.tee on Miitary
HOUSE Ss o provide for ss;s, s@s
ana Sailors Orphans Home. Also, from the
same Committee, joint resolution authoriz.
ing the SECRETARY Of War 10 transfer such
property OF the United States At Point LOOK.
on, Nd. as may be necessary 10 the Nation al
Asylum for disabled volunteers; which was
passed.
Mr.. Morrill introdu ced a bill 70 Moor nor.,e
The Metropolitan Fire aud Marine Insuran
Compsny OF the District OF Columbia Re.
ferrrd TO Committee on District OF Colu noia
On mofioH OF Mr.. Williams, the Committee
on Indian Affairs, was insti ucted to ENQUIRE
into the circumstances attending the recent
massacre OF United States troops at Fort Phil
kearney, and what further legislation is
necessary 10 protect our Western States and
Territories from Indian depreaatioas.
Mr.. Brown introduced a bill to amend the
railroad and telegraph line from Missouri
and Arkansas TO the Pacific Ocean, &c.
MI. Summers resolution calling on tue Pres.
d. Mt .Or his correspondence with Mr. Motley,
U. S. Minister to Austria concernipg his res.
gpation, was passed. -
On motion Of Mr.. Morriu, the bill to prevent
nd punish illegal voting in the District of
Coium bin. was taken up.
Certain amendments reported by the Com.
mi,tee on the District We're agreed to.
An amendment providing for the appoint.
ment OF commissioners to register voters beng
under Consideration
Mr. Buckalew opposed ii, as creating ua-
vioed that the Mayors of Washinaton and
Georgetown should register the voters, and
without expense; and he could see n necessity
for adding this expense
Mr. moTrill said the election IN GEORGETOWN
took place in February, and from the action OF
the Mayor and Aldermen of that CITY some
fears had arisen that under the section OF the
District Suffrage bill req uiring list of voters
TO be made out on or before the LIST day OF
March. construction would b taken that
would postpone the enfranchisement OF the
Of this fact, 1t had been deemed ad yisabls to
provide for mode OF registry that would OBJ.
viate this difficulty.
Mr.. Hendricks objected to the amendment he
cause the oflcers OF registration were TO be ap
pointed by the judges Of the Supreme Court of
the District Of Columbia. Their duties were
OF political nature, and had nothing to do
IN which an attempt had been made TO vest
such appointments In the Courts Further.
more, he mr.. H. } thought that the punishment
for illegal voting. as prescribed BY this bill,
was much too severe. A fine not exceeding
SI,tOO, or imprisonmen not exceeding six
months, would, he thought be Sufficient pun
ishment. The amendment was agreed to BY
yeas IS, nays Q.
Pending discussion, the morning hour ex.
pired, when MIR. Fessenden moved to take up
the Tariff bill.
The Tariff bill was then taken up and read
at length. .... ..... :. -, :
HoUsE-Nr. Randall pa introduced a bill
increasing compensation of criers and tin.
slaves in the United States and Circuit Courts
In the cities Of New YorE, Boston, BROOKLYN
New Orleans, and San1francisco. Referred To-
Committee on judiciary.
MT Maynard (Tenn) introduc d bill to
provide Tor the publication OF the laws and
judicial proceedings OF the States lately M
rebellion. Referred to Committee on Judi
cisry.
declaring that the late rebel States were lett
without civil governments on the oyerthrow
OF armed rebellion, and that the pretended
valid, and can only be recognized and become
such when recognized by Congress in due form
OF law. Referred ~ Committee on Judiciary,
Mr.. Bromwell (lll.l introduced a Joint res
oiution declaring that on the ratification Of an
amendment 70 the Conetit ution of the United
States. as well as those now ending and those
which may hereafter be proposed, the late
shall incapable Of 1 70 vote ans
any amendment until restored By Congress TO
ment shall be declared adopted which shaIi he
rafihed BY .hree-fourths OF the States repre-
sentsd In Congress. Referred to Com uittee on
Reconstruction.
MT. HILL dad introduced a Joint resolution
suspendiRR further retirement and cancrIIa.
ton OF United States legal currency for tvo
years. Referred to Committee Of Ways and
Mr.. Williams (Pa.) introduced a bill to reg.
ulate the proceedinss and powers of the S1-
prime Court Of the United States in certain
cases. It provides that in all cases OF error or
appeal where the question involves the valid
ity Of . State law, or OF q Con stat ton nj
a az or the authority of . State 70 act
h. PQ hall H.
full bench OF the Supreme Court and thev
must be unanimous in their decision
MT lie Blond objected to the reception OF the
resolution. on the ground that Mr.. Williams
State had been called. - : -
Under the call Of Missouri Mr.. Beniamin in.
tlocoeed II and twas referred to Commi,tee
MI. Ineerson lin. ;, introduced q bill to repair
Pennsylvania avenue. Referred to COMMUNE
on District Of Columbia. $50 - = = -
Mr: NOEL (Me) introduced . bill to amend
the bill regulating franchise in the Disrrct of
COLUMBIA, so As 70 allow the right of suffrage
without distinction Of sex. --.-s. = "
Mr. NOEL moved Its reference to Select
Mr. lngersoll moved 10 amend BY reference
70 District OF Columbia Committee, which was
Mr.. GARFIELD (O.5 INTRODUCED a bill to pro.
vide for the Treasury Department and other
Executive Departments OF the 3oyernment.
Referred 70 Committee on Ways and Means.
M: NORTH lVt) reported from Committee
OF ways and Means, q bill 10 provide for the
sale OF gold. and for other purposes IL pro-
vides that when Q eale Of gold 10 authorized
ron the Treasury, notice shall Be given by
PuoiIcation four days in paper In the cities or
ashington and New York, designating the
amosnt OF gold offered for sale, aa6 In yitiue
proposals for the purchase OF the whole or any
part Aereof These proposals shall be di.
rected TO the Assistant Treas urer al New York,
and shall be opened in the presenca Of such
persons as may choose TO attend. No proposal
snail Dc consldered unless accompanied By q
ceraacats Of deposit of funds in q. 8. Treas.
uIy 70 meet the payment of such gold; and
compound interest notes shall be received for
such deposit. The Assistant Treasury NAV
REJECT ALL or any part OF the bids, and shall
Always make awards to the highest bidder;
INC rnea Two or more bids are equal, the gold
"a Morrill, moued suspension of the rules
70 nave the bill considered; ana 1t was 90
ordered.
Mr., Morrill, explained the bill. and it was
then passed.
Mr.. Ward IN. W introduced a resolution
directing Committee OF Elections 10 eaouire
intothe recent election in State OF Marvfand
and ascertain u Jaws Of the State disfranchis
ing rebels had been violated; If loyai voters
were deferred from polls. and II armed force
OF United States was used by direction OF the
President OF the United States ana unon the
1eqeisttion OF the Governor Of MARYLAND
Mr.. W ard moved q suspension ar the ru,a.
90 k.r ~