Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-01-14

part OF the ID section. yidins that no fees or
emoluments shall aitsch to any ON e not f,fted
by the consent of the Senate.
the amendmeLt was discussed By Hessrs.
Oowan, Williams, III endricks. saad others
MI. Cow an sad they were inauguIating rev.
Mr.. sherman said the Sauate was not to be
deferred from asserting Its riKhu hy such talk
as this: The President bad plainly violated
men 70 Office after they had been rejected, and
ought to be pnnishsd. In tae case Of the post.
master at Sc Louis, (fors,) the President had
,teesPPon.sd 9lm sitsI being twice reeeted by
itself ang Us OWL dignity, suffer such eond uct
AT the snsges,iemof atr. Bu cksiewsMr Hen
drickr withdrew bis amendment ; i i :
Sewers al other amend H1ents of no partic ular
importance were then offered and discussed
HoUsE-Cnder the call of States and Ter
ritoTiss tor bills and joint for re fer.
Mr. ITsy Tor Nv. w introd a ced iotnt reso.
luton authorizing the President of the United
States TO grant discharges, on parchment, TO
btep in keryice OF the United States. Referred
to COMMITTEE on Militrry Affairs. 80 ~
Mr. Shellabarger (Ohio) introduced bill
declaring forfeiture OF citizen ship for rebel.
lion against the United States. Referred to
Committee on Judiciary.
MIR. Hart IN. W introduced a bill to paw
oonnties TO representatives. OF soldiers klledin
battle, and whose term of enlistment was hut
for one year. Referred TO COMMITTEE on Mill.
tary Affairs.
Mr.. Eckley (Ohio) introduced resolution
as to powers and salary as the Capitol police
Referred to Committee on Public Buildings
and Grounds.
Mr.. Walker (Ohio) introd ced a bill to in
corporate the Washington Homestead Com
Pany. Referred TO Committee on District of
Columbia.
MIR. Washburn (1nd.) introduced a bill to
provide republican governments for the late
reheilious States. Referred to Committee on
Recons tructon. --.
Mr.. Nibiack (lnd.) introduced a bill TO re.
peal go much OF the internal revenue act as
imposes a tax on manufactured cotton Re.
TERED TO Committee of Ways and Means
Mr. 1ngersoIl Il) introduced a bill to in
corporate the Washington and Georgetown
Canal and Sewerage Company. Referred TO
Committee on District of Columbia
Mr.. NOEL Mo } Introduced bill to amend
Columbia. 1T repeats SO much Of the act as
disfranchises any person Referred to Com.
nittee on District OF Columbia
Mr.. Highly tCal.) introduced a bill to estab-
lish mining bureau. Referred TO the Com
mlttee on Mines and Mining.
MIR. Warner ICON introduced a bill to reg
uIate The settlement OF The accounts OF re venue
officers IN certain cases. Referred TO the Com
Mr.. Bundy Cohio, introduces a Joint resolu.
ton continuing the Thanking privilege to mem.
beers OF the ThIrty.N Ninth Congress until De-
csmber /, 1867. Referred 10 the Committee of
Ways and Means. 'o''-EE ~
The call for bills and joint resolutions hav-
ing been concluded,
The Speaker ANNOUNCED the next business
10 be the cons liberation of the resolution of.
Tered by Mr. Kelso; mo. On Monday last, de-
elarine IL to be the duty Of Congress to impeach
the President for crimes set forth. % o. =. r
Mr.. Loan Mo- obtained the floor, and ad-
dressed the House In support of the resolu-
ton. The assassination of President Lincoln,
ne said, seemed at first TO be the act of one mis-
gnided man, but su bsequent DEVELOPMENTS
showed il to be q deep laid conspiracy. The
rebel cause had tailed on the battle field, and
the next move was to get Mr. Lincoln out of
the way, and secure the succession to Mr..
Johnson, who was a Southern man and a
democrat, and om-the late rebels expected
fayors. He was elevated to the Presidency,
and became ready tool of the conspirators
The crime was committed and the way was
made clear for the assassination. A bullet
was sent by the hand of au assassin who was
impelled by rebel gold, and Andrew Johnson
was made President, and the price he had to
pay for his promoton was treachery to the
Republican party and fidelity to the pa rty of
Mr.. Hale IN rose to q point Of order, and
said he understood the gentleman to charge
President johnson with completely in the as
such remarks were not in order.
The Speaker said the Constitution provided
that the President could be impeached by the
House OF Representatives, and Mr.. Kslso's res.
olutioh made certain charges. and 1t was the
right Of Mr.. Loan, la speaking to the resolu.
ton, to state specific acts.
cision Of the Chair in order to ascertain the
sense Of the House.
Mr.. Wentworth moved to lay that motion ON
the table. but subsequently withdrew il; ana
Mr.. Thayer (Pa) renewed It,
The appeal was laid on the table.
Mr.. Loan continued his remarks and said the
President had performed the part agreed upon
leader Of the late rebels The Conspiracy had
secured the Executive Department in the
interest Of rebels, and efforts were now made TO
an trYo Ia tuppo = ~ - - =
that the Presidents efforts at reconstruction
during the vacation, and his appointment.
Of Provisional Governors were usur-
country. Now one was for loyalty and the
other fer rebellion, and the people had decided
at the late elections in favor Of the loyal Con-
OF the rebels Ksierrins 70 he speeches az the
banquet In January Sth, he said the speeches
Of President johnson and MI. Rogers, OF New
Jersey, clearly indicated the purposes OF the
declared by Mr.. Rogers thatit the electoral
vote the South was not counted he INT. Rog.
ersl ws ready for The fray. The issue is
Representatives OF the people would meet It,
o-day the loyal people had the advantage,
and was the duty Of Congress to strike down
pursued was pointed out by the verdict OF the
people, and the duty or Congress was clear
Mr.. Hale said the gentleman had made
he thoughtit due to his (Mr. Loan's) OWE self.
respect, and due TO the dignity of the House
that he should state some portion Of the evil
dence upon which so grave q charge was
founded. He insisted that 1t was due to the
character of the Honse that this should be
done. '~Eh fHE1 =
Mr.. Loan said he proposed TO pursue this
matter in hts own way. The subject would
30 before q Committee, and he would give his
evidence sooA enough in . legitimate way be.
fore the COMMITTEES. ..-. .1l,-.. =. 30 :. l-
Pending consideration, the morning hour
expired, and the resolution went over. -
Mr.. Wsshburne (Ilt) introduced . resolu..
ton calling upon the Secretary Of War for In.
formation IN bis possession relative TO the con-
dition of affairs IN Texas. Agreed to. g..
Mr.. Hooper GMass.) introduced . resolution
declaring Il was not expedient to increase the
amount or circulation OF national bank notes
beyond the amount OF $500, 900 now author
lZed oy law. q 4 ga E1sl I8I1ol
The House refused to suspend the rules TO
have the resolution considered. fg-Y. San !
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