Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-01-16
CONGRESSIONAL.
M,snlNarnN. Jim.

W,smNGroN, Jans7
Senators Cowan and johnson eudeayored to
sustain the veto. and Senator Williams opposed it
in some very sensible remarks, although interrupt
ted by Senator salisbury, who was evidently not
happv over the prospect of negroes voting here
At last The vote was taken as follows e.
YEN.-Mcssrs Anthony. Catell, Chandler,
Councss. Cragin, Cressweu, Edmunds Fessenden,
Forg Fowler Frclinghu,sen, Grimes, Henderson,
Howard. Howe, kirkwood. Lane, Morgan, Nor
rill Poland Ramsey Ross sherman, stewart,
Sumner Trumbull, Wade, Wiley and Williams-
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NAYs.-Messrs. Cowau, Dixon, Doottle Fos-
ter, Hendricks, johnson, Nesmith, Norton, Pat
terson and VanWinkle-l0.
/ Both the Senate ana House evinced to-day a
determination not to permit any further payments
for slaves who enlisted 10 be made to their former
owners, as it has been proven that rebels do not
hesitate TO perure themselves TO obtain this remu-
nerltion for their former chattels.
Auditor French is taking measures TO expose
/ and punish claim agents who are settling accounts
of soldiers and pocketng the proceeds.
In Senate Tuesday Jan 9Th, the bill to admit
Nebraska was taken up che question was taken
upon Mr.. Browns amendment.
/ A long debate ensued which was participated
In by Mcssrs sumner Cowan, Grimes aud others.
ln the House the Speaker presented the veto
message of the District Suffrage bill. The Clerk
read the message.
The District Suffrage Bill was passed over the
veto. l3 TO 3s
The House proceeded to the consideration Of
Mr. Kassous JOINT resolution relative to the Con-
stitutional Amendment aud amended and passed il.
Mr. Kasson's bill passed by the House, Jan. 8,
makes IL felony 20 sell any person into slavery on
any prctence whatever. 10 seems that in some Of
, the Southern States am attempt has been made to
preserve slavery hv selling negroes convicted of
crimes or petty offences and the design of tins bill
o. Q fa nalI nn
in Che Constitutional amendment and also in the
A. lOrlinauce Of 17S7, in cases of conviction Tor
crime. means that convirts may be imprisoned, but
not sold into slavery. Ihi. Interpretation has al
ways prevailed in the States formed ont Of the
territory embraced in the Ordinance OF l1of
In the Senate Jan. o. Mr. Edmunds presented
a petition in favor Of the tariff bill passed last
session, and it was referred to the finance COM
. mittee.
Alr. Lane reported fayorably the House bill rel
! ative TO the pensions of the widows of kevolu-
, tionary soldiers married to such soldiers before
, Mr.. Wade then called up the bill for the adj
mission of Colorado which was similar to that
of Nebraska.
Mr. EImunds offered his amendment, which
was adopted.
Messrs Hendricks and Doolttle opposed the
admission, but after some discussion the oil pass
ed hv vote of 1 nays against % yeas.
T. MI W Aut tAlitu up hlll Ahhuhth- az avs
| enacted in the territories mixing any dlstinc-
ton ia the exercise OF the elective franchise or
other civil or political rights on account OF color.
Pending the consideration Of this bill the Sen
h ate adjourned
In the House the President transmitted report
of the murder of United States soldiers in South
. Carolina and the conviction and respite OF the
, murderers referred to by the Committee ON the
+ subject. also from the Attorney General, giving
/ number OF persons pardoned by the President
{ since April l6, 1860.
, The telegraph gave a very imperfect account Of
{ the Senate proceedings on the 9TH That body
= voted two new States into the Union instead OF
. one. to wit: Nebraska by vote OF 2i to 10,
a Chrieeu abiante6s,) and Colorado by vote o
/ % 10 H. eighteen absentecs.j We presume that
on a full vote both bills would have received more
, than a two thirds vote. The amendment Of Seui-
, tor Edmunds was put into both bills-declaring
that there shall be abridgemsnt of the elective
. franchise any other right, 10y reason Of color,
except as to Indians not taxed.
In Senate jan. 10, the House bill 10 fix the
time for the regular meeting OF Congress was call
ed up.
Debate ensued, which was participated in by
, Messrs Williams, Poland and others.
= The bill was then read a third time, and passed
Z &c to I.
, Mr.. Chandler presented resolutions of various
1 Boards Of Trade, recommending ship canal thro
st. Clair flats Referred
I Mr.. Wade called up the bill to amend the or
gauic acts OF territories OF the United States and
b offered substitute therefor. 1t provides that
"a there shall be no denial of the elective franchise
in any of the territories account OF race color
and any acts inconsistent are repealed. The sub
stitute was passed, a TO 9, and goes back to the
House lorlconcurrence.
Ia Che House Mr. Miller introduced bill sup
Y Elementary 10 the act relating to the cancellation
n Of revenue stamps. Referred.
y The Military Committee were instructed TO in
qure into the expediency OF providing by law foI
i allowing equal pay and allowances to commissions
0 ed officers and enlisted men who have been dis
% charged. until they can get to their homes.
a Mr. Alley from the Post Office Committee re
h ported a bill authorizing the Postmaster Genera
= TO pay route agents not less than 5000 nor mor
q than Sl2O0 per annnm. After discussion the bill
d was passed.