Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-03-25
Fortieth Oongress---First Session,
WASHINGTON, March %, 1867.
SENATE.

The Senate refused Mr.. Chandler's re-
quest to take up the bill authorizing sales
of ships to any foreign Government at
peace with the United States, when the
transaction is purely commercial.
Mr.. RAMSEY introduced joint resolu-
ton directing the Secretary of War to
cause an examination of the leVeeS OF the
Mississippi river, from the mouth of the
Ohio to The Gulf of Mexico, for coast re-
pair or reconstruction. Referred to COM
mittee on Commerce.
Mr.. COLE introduced a bill to promote
forest tree culture on the Plains. Referred
TO committee on Agriculture.
Mr.. CONNESS introduced a resolution
requiring the Secretary of the Treasury to
communicate any information he may
have relative to any proposed change in
the Mint laws of the United States on the
subject of refining gold and silver, and pub
lie policies incident thereto. Adopted.
Mr.. WILSON called up the bill in rela-
ton to the collection of money due to col
ored soldiers, sailors and marines.
Mr.. SHERMAN offered an amendment.
which was agreed to, that all money held
| and disbursed under this act, shall be held
and disbursed under laws regulating dis
bursting officers of the army. The bill
| passed.
Mr.. RAMSEY called up the bill to grant
to the American Telegraph Company, OF
New York, the right of way, and privilege
to buy land, and operate with the subma-
rine telegraph cable on the Atlantic coast
of the United States, and establish tele-
graphic communication between the
United States and Europe, by way of Ber-
muda and across the island. The bill
passed.
Mr.. WILSON introduced a bill providing
that there shall be no denial of the elective
franchise to any male citizen of the United
States by any State on account of color,
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Constitution or laws contrary, notwith-
standing. Ordered to be printed.
Mr.. WILSON introduced a bill provid-
! ing that the provisions of the bill of July
2Sth, 1866, relating to additional bounties to
enlisted soldiers, &C., shall be applicable to
drafted men, seamen of the navy and ma
rines, enlisted for corresponding periods.
Referred to the Military committee.
The Senate concurred in the House
amendments to the bill to provide for the
importation, duty free, of works of art for
presentation, &c.
The testimony taken by the committee
of the House in the New York Custom
House frauds, and transmitted to the Sen
ate, as affecting certain members of this
body, was taken from the table.
Messrs. PATTERSON and DOOLITTLE
defended themselves from the charge made
against them.
Mr.. HOWE expressed his belief that the
charges made against his colleague were
without foundation and of most unjusl
character.
After considerable debate the testimony
was referred to the Judiciary committee
who were impressed to prosecute the in
vestigation and send for persons and papers
Or motion of Mr.. TRUMBULL, the Sen
ate proceeded to consider the supplements.
ry reconstruction bill and the President;
veto thereon. The vote resultpd-yeas 40
nays z, So the bill, having received two
thirds vote of those present, was passed.
Mr.. TRUMBULL offered a concurrent
resolution that the two Houses adjourn OF
: Tuesday next at noon, to the first Monday
in December.
; Mr.. MORRILL, of Me-, moved to amend
| by inserting the first Monday in November
: Rejected.
Mr.. SUMNER moved an amendment t.
adjourn till June then, unless otherwise or
dered, till December. Lost.
Mr.. CHANDLER moved an executiv
session. Lost.
Mr.. YATES opposed the resolution.
2 After further debate the resolution wa
! adopted.
Adjourned to Monday.