The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-03-29

boats at the mouth of the Mississippi, was
passed. Is +gf8
Bill to confirm sales of land. made by the
Direct Tax Commissioner in South Caro-
lima, TO persons in the army and navy and
marine corps, was passed;
mittee on the Senate contingent deficiency
bill. A9lr .
ceeded to the consideration of the resolu-
Alter debate, an amendment offered by
Edmunds was adOpted-for the adjourn
ment Saturday 70 the first Wednesday In
July; then, unless otherwise ordered, sine
die The proposition, as amended, taen
House bill for the monthly payment OF
the salaries of Congress, passed. ~
around the falls of the Ohio on the Indiana
side, and to estimate the expense of widen
ing and deepening the Portland canal was
passed. -1to4 r
Sprague called up the bill to fix the time
for the bankrupt bill to go into effect on
the first of June, which had been referred
to the Judiciary Committee, and reported
Connefs moved to stiike out the proviso
that nothing In the act shall be construed
good faith prior TO the taking effect of this
act -ttiist es44 tD 1sa Nsssf
Pending discussion, the Senate went into
executive session, and soon adjourned.
HoUsE-The Speaker presented a resoiu-
tion from the Marylan Republican Con-
ventiOn. t"A sA -atHH
q EefnanuO w ODu LDaJ. ne ma
in his possession the proceedings of an in
dignation meeting recently held in New
York in references to the refusal of the Re
lypublicans in the Legislature TO grant
suffrage 10 colored people, and asked
whether, IL semitic the Speaker, it would
be sub9ittea e ,,i The House; sS -.
question in order. 9aIxAg n 1915 11snE
Thomas spoke in support OF the MARY
land land ieeT,y 1enyng that
Maryland. Hwas an engine OF Infamous
tyra9ny and oppression, which no, tree
Congress had power and should pass an
enabling act, giving equal law to the peo-
pie of Maryland. IJt 0SIu ~
nonstrous- p t|il4s 1'yN3
Brooks argued that the SANG yirsqualityr
of representation com planned OF in Mary
| meur existed in no state.i In 9Tennessee
ena tSaa aS
Egypt or the sultan of Turkey.gG The SEN
ate of the United states was A. body exist
forms of government, for Nebraska had
equal representation, there with Illinois,
ohS na Msw 9Sr5 o mTT The
land would amount TO a subverslon OF the
whole structure Of the government, and a
kind. He denied that the Constitution
further debate the resolution was referred
Various propositions looking to the adj
journment Of Congress were Introduced.
The House finally agreed to adjourn at
three O'Clock tomorrow until tie 5th of
IngersolI introduced a joint resolution
proposing an amendment to the Constitu-
ton of the United States, providing that
all male citizens over twenty-one years,
having qualifications of electors most
Numerous in the branches of the State
Legislatures in their several States, shall
be entitled TO vote at all elections without
disqualification on account of race, or
color, or previous condition. Referred to
the Judiciary COMMITTEES.
Bingham introduced q joint resolution
authorizing the Secretary of the Navy to
furnish transportation for the provisions
to be sent from Baltimore to Wilmington,
North Carolina. for the relief OF the desti-
tute people in the South. tfisf
Broomall introduced joint resolution
for raising the rates and duties on I'm ports.
Referred to the COMMITTEES on Ways and
Means. tf3tt s lns -a80
Banks introduced a bill making eight
hours a-day's work for all laborers, work.
half of the Government of the United
states. Passed. ID
The Senate amendments to the Adjourn
ment resolution ii On, was ss alsagreed 10, ana
The senate amendments to the House
joint resolution for dredge boats at the
mouth OF the mississippi, was concurred
House resolution to amend the Wool Tar
tff Act. 1t puts hastings of mohair cloth on
the free list; also the Senate amendment
in reference to compensation and mileage
to members of Congress.
The Senate bill for the relief OF Admiral
Pauldfng passed. 9f2iI
of Indiana and Ohio for moneys expended
for the United States in enrolling, equip
ping. and provisioning militia to, i'd IN
suppressing the rebellion, was debated,
without action. Adjourned t,r -