Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-03-06
CONGRESSIONAL.
WEDNESDAY, March 6.

r SEkATE Mr.. Sumner introd ICED a bill 70
guarantee republican form OF government
in the rebel States, and to provide for the res
toration OF these States to practical relations
in the Union.
MIR. Sumner said the bill OF the last Con-
grees Tor this object did go far enough.
and this bill was TO give the loyal people the
protection 10 which they are entitled
3 MI. sumner introduced bin to prescribe an
oath TO maintain q republican form of gov
eminent in the rebel States, hich was read
oEce. F..- on =.
Mr.. Hendricks objected to a second reading.
ana the Dill Was laid on the table.
Mr.. Sumner introduced a bi IL to amend the
act prescribing the fees Of attorneys, clerks
and marshals of the L nited States District and
Circuit Courts. Laid on the table -
On motion of Mr.. Ramsey, the Secretary of
tne Interior was requested to communicate TO
the Senate copy of the report of General
simpson on the Pacific Railroad and its
Mr.. Hendricks introduced bill constituting
ana giving effect 10 the joint resolution for the
relief Of the State OF Wisconsin.
8 On motion of Mr.. Sherman, the Senate CON-
CURED IN the resolution of the House to an
point joint committee of six TO revise and
equaiize the pay of the employees Of Con-
gress.
Mr. Anthony offered q resolution providi,v
that the 3ith rule of the Senate shall be amend,
ed by adding thereto, afer the words Com
miitre on Finance" "a COMMITTEES on Appro-
prlaions, TO consist OF seven mem bers,' which
was adopted.
Mr.. Anthony offered a concurrent resolution
to revise the Joint Committee on Retrench.
ment authorized by the last Congress, which
was adopted.
Mr.. DOolittle rose to personal explanation.
ana alludiDg TO the charges against him in
connection with the New York Custom House
and RECEIVING bride of 5000 from Collector
Smythe, as utterly false.
. MI Patterson SAID the same charge had been
made against him, and with the permission of
the senate, be would charac terize IL as being
as false as hell
Mr.. Harlan introduced a Joint resolution de-
ciaring the municipal offices OF The city of
Alexandria vacant.
The Senate, at II 30 p. m, adjourned
HoUsE-Mr. Stevens (Pa) presented the
credentials of Hon. William IL. Harper del
egate elect from the Territory OF Utah and
sworn in.
The oath of office was then administered to
the chaplain. Rev. DIR Boynton.
Inc Speaker announced the business in or
DER 10 De the consideration of the motion sub.
mitted yesterday by Mr.. Price Of Iowa, 10
suspend the rules to enable him 10 introduce
Oil Tor reference to a select committee to amend
the law 10 provide for national currensy se-
cured by pledge of United States bonds and
10 provide Tor the redemption aLd circulation
thereof
Mr.. Randall PA suggested that the motion
to refer TO select committee be withdrawn.
and the bill be considered at once.
Mr- Frice accepted the amendment to his
M9tion, but the House refused to suspend the
rules to allow immediate consideration.
Mr.. Thomas Nd presented the petition of
j. j. Stewart, Eco, who optests the sa.t Of
non Charles Z. Phelps. as a member from
maryland Referred to Committee or Elec-
tions.
Mr.. Brooks IN. H. introduced a resolution
requesting the Secretary OF the Treasury to
maze personal inquiry in regard 20 the seiz
ure of champagne wines IN ade AT the Nsw
\ ok custom house la 1864, and to SUSPEND an
prosecution against shippers If they shall
naNe neen found not guilty Ofthe charges pre-
L-rIeo against them; and also report the
facts upon which prosecutions against shin
pers and importers were based
Deoate arising. the resolution went over ur.
der the rule.
On motion OF Mr.. Hulburd, IN Y y the Sec
retary OF the Treasury was directed 70 inform
the House what collectors of customs and
other Officers have been required, what add
tional inspectors, &c, have been appointed AZ
what compensation. and the amount of ex-
pense incurred in collecting the revenue for
the years 1865 and 1866, together with other in
formation relating to custom
Mr. Ward On. " introduced a resolution
setting forth that an ex -mem Der OF the Cabinet
or President OF the United States had de-
ciared. in a public speech deli yered In Roston
that the testimony on behalf of the Govern
ment during the trial OF the assassins of Mr.
hincoin, had been procured by subornIag
witnesses and that here was no evidence TO
convict MRS. Surratt of any part or lot in the
conspiracy, and that she was executed with.
Out evidence; and as II is the duty of the Gov
eminent 10 have its integrity declared in this
matter. resolving thar a committee OF II We be
appointed to examine into said charges, and
10 report all the Facts in the case.
Mr. Harding tlll.) moved TO lay the resolu.
ton on the table; whereupon Mr.. Ward with.
drew il.
Mr.. Wood IN. - introduced a resolution
authorizing the appointment OF a select com
mittee OF five TO examine into the practical
operation of existing laws for the collection of
duties on imposts, and TO suggest such amend
ments as will secure the revenue to the United
States, and will at the same time preserve ana
defend the rights of importers.
Debate arising, the resolution went over
under the rule. 49,
Mr. Moorheaa PA introduc ed a resolution
directing the tariff bill of the Thirty-ninth
Congress, and amendments thereto, to be re-
ferred TO the Committee OF Ways and Means of
this House, when appointed: and demanded
the previo uestion upon the passage Of the
resolution. Pending which =
On motion Of Mr.. Spalding, (OhIo) at 1890
the House adjourned. - =
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