The New York herald., 1867-03-27
FoRTIETH CONGRESS.
First Session.

FORTIETH CONGRESS-.
First Session.
SENATE
WASHINGTON, March 20, 1867.
QUESTION OF PRIVILEGE.
Mr. CONFESS rep) OF CAL, rose to question OF prvi-
lege and denied report he had the newspapers
the effect that he intended the close Of his present
term in the Senate into the business Of
featuring wine and brandy He never had any such in
tention.
THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD.
The vicE President laid before the Senate a commu-
ncaion from the Secretary OF the Interior in response
to the resolution Of the Senate making inquiry to the
for the suspension Of work by the Union Pacific
Railroad The Secretary States that the Department Of
the Interior has not been advised Of a suspension Of
work by the company referred and consequently he
is not prepared to recommend any legislation in the
matter. Ordered TO lie on tho table,
CLAIMS OF NORTHERN CREDITORS
Mr.. HOWE, Qep.) Of Wis reported, from the Commit
tee Claims with amendments the House Joint reso-
creditors.
The joint resolution. as appended provides that the
Secretary OF the Treasury be authorized to appoint
commission of three persons one Of whom shall be
learned in the law to take and report to Congress ev
dence in support Of the claims Of the several parties
whose debts sequcsered and contributed TO pro-
duce the Of $178897 remaining deposit in the
Bank of New Orleans to the credit of the rebel States
at the time Of the occupation OF the city BY the
United States forces together with the date at which
such debts contracted and the interest due thereon
on shall give p%uc Of the time and pacs
which such claims shall be presented BY advertisement
in newspapers published in Boston, New york, Phila-
months from shs time dssgnas the cost Of Inc com
mission to come out Of the funds named.
The bill was considered and passed
ENFORCEMENT o. TIE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AB0L-
Mr. SuxSER, (rsp.) OF Mass, introduced bill to en-
force the several provisions Of the constitution aboshng
slavery declaring the immunities or citizens and guaran
the elective franchise to colored citizens which, after
recsng in preamble the suthorIty conferred by the
shall have the right to vote il every STATE or territory
At ali elections FOR federal stats officers Of every
ali state or Territorial constitutions laws the
trary Notwithstanding. The remaining sections Of the
bill axes penalties for the violation or obstruction Of
the law and gives exclusive jurisdiction 70 the United
States District Courts OF offences committed against the
Ths bill was ordered to lie on the table and be printed
LINCOLN MONUMENT ASSOCIATION or WASHINGTON
h :p q Iowa from % The g
the Lincoln Monument Association OF Washington. Il
authorizes the corporation TO collect money for the erec
AMENDMENT OF THE ORGANIC Acr COLORADO.
Mr. NrE rsp) Of Nevada called up the bill % amend
the organic act Of Colorado Territory II provides for
general Of the Colorado legislature and fixes
the Of members at 50 per day instead Of as hereto
fore. The btll was passed.
AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE SCRIP.
Mr. PoNEnoy rep) Of Kansas, called up the joint reso
luton restrain the issue of Agricultural College scrip
to the states lately IN rebellion Till they are represented
In Congress.
Mr. MoRros trep) OF Ind, said he opposed to The
whole system under which the Agricultural College scrip
was issued The scheme dead failure. The land
granted for that purpose fell into the hands OF specu
stors al half price tould be better give States
a certain amount OF money TO build agricultural COL
leges
land hnr
toore hereafter ssued shall be located In any one
| township.
Mr. PoyrRoy said the amendment was not ssrmane 70
| the bill.
| under IL except large quantities
Mr MORTON objected TO the bill because Il provided
that the scrip should DO issued to these States after they
are He wanted 10 prevent the issue OF
another OF THIS scrip 1t was playing directly into
the hands Of land secnlators st the expense Of the
M Howr .aid Il was important 10 pass this bill WITH
ous amendment, as 10 make il law before adjourn
| The amendment Of Mr. Ramsey was disagreed TO- and
the bill passed II came fron the House. IL now
| goes to the President
Mr SrRAGuE, (repl Of l., called up the bill to fix
the rst day OF June next as day which the Bank
/ rupt bill shall 60 into effect.
The bill was taken up
Mr. sPRAGUr NOV ed 10 amend by striking out the nrst
Of June and inserting the nrss orJanaary ,,.,..,
| this Bankrupt bill, and especially 70 forcing bill
through the senate without reference TO committed
He moved its reference 70 the Judiciary Committee
Mr. WILLIAMS, (rep.) Of Oregon, spoke against the
proposition postpone the operation OF the bill He
thought unjust and ought 10 bo repealed but " IL
was % remain in force il ought be put in force imme
date, 90 as not to give opportunities Tor evasion 70
Mr. ANTHONY, (rsp) OF n. l.. spoke in favor Of the
bill before the Senate, and against the amendment OF
his colleague tMr sprague) which he hoped would be
After debate the motion to refer the bill to the
Judiciary COMMITTEES vas lost
The question then rccurrcd on Mr. Spragues amend.
strike out the 1st Of June and insert the LIST Of
January next, which was disagreed to.
| The motion 70 refer the bill to the Judiciary Com
mtee was again put and prevailed, and the bill was
referred.
THE ADJOURNMENT QUESTION
Mr. rRrnHrrs rep OF ILL.,, from the Judiciary Com
mittee reported the House resolution for adjournment
| with an amendment by way OF substitute. Tho Ju-
resolution, that the two houses adjourn on Thursday
next at twelve o'clock The House resolution was for
an . naounmen. y W month month % month unless .ne pre-
that there need Of such session Mr. Trum.
bull explained that the Committee the Judiciary had
concluded best 10 adjourn without day the constitu
tion providing that Congress shall meet in December
debate ON the adoption OF the Judiciary Commttees 8
proposition followed In the course Of which Mr.. Nys
spoke OF the necessity OF Congress remaining in session
10 give stability and security to the business interests Of
Mr. FEsESpEy trcp) OF Ne, replied 70 this particular
point by saying that he believed the present extra
son OF Congress had kept the business interests In the
country in suspense and agitation owing 10 the number
of financial schemes that had been introduced and
continually kept before the country that was din
enlt 10 tell what gong 10 be done. Mr. Fessendcn
oontcndcd that Congress had done all the business which
interests Of the country required Of IL The Recon-
sruction bill could NOT have fair trial for several
months, that nothing could bo accomplished by re-
naming in session to watch its operation n the Presi
dent did not intend 10 enforce ne might fail 10 do 70
| With. Congress IN session as well a. without IL
Mt xyE replied to Mr. Fessepden, repeating the views
ne had already expressed against the immediate adjourn
| mem Of Congress.
| Mr.. WAVES opposed the proposition reported by the
Judiciary COMMITTEES, and favored the House resolution
10 adiUlrn 20 stated times lie agreed that Congress
ought 10 In session. that the President failed ID
| Immed ateiy.
Mr HowH moved TO amend the proposition of tbt
Judiciary Committee by providing that the iwo houses
adjourn on Friday next until the hrst Monday N .uue
Apd On that dsy unls@ sIhsSlss ordered W. srssd.