New-York tribune., 1867-03-12
XLrH CONGREss-FrRsr SESSION.

BI TELEGRApH
SENATE. WASHINGTON. March II, 1907.
RAILROAD LAND GRANT.
Mr.. RAMSEY rep, Mimi introduced Giil to gr"9t
the Missouri River Referred TO the Committee Oh fuDhc
Lands
Mr. HOWARD rep, MiChJ introduced bill for the
distribution Of the awards the capture Of jefferson
Davis Which was referred to the Military Committee.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. REGISTRY.
Mr. WILSON Rep Mass presented the petition OF 81
the District Of Columbia. Which was referred to the Com
mttee the District Of Columbia. ,,,, 49,.
vide for the Re- gsrat6n Of voters the Territories Of the
United states Which was referred to the committee Oh
Territories. ... ~
Mr. SUMNER Rep Mass introduced on 20 prGtide
citizens for oons committed by the French prior 70
July 1901 being the bill of last session Referred TO the
Committee on Federal Relations -
DEFENsE OF THE NOHTIEEAsTERN FRONTIER.
for the defense Of the NorthEastern frontier being the
hin OF last session aid the European ana North Antr-
can Railroad Company. Referred 10 committee on For
LANDS SOLD ron TAXES
Mr.. PATTERSON introduced his bill Of last session
relative 10 redemption Of lands sold for taXet &c
which was referred TO the Committee on Finance.
Mr.. CRAGIN Rep, ~ H. introduced bill, auth0rz-
ing the settlement Of claims for the disbursement OF extra
pay granted 10 the Officers scane and marines o thc
Navy who served on the Pacific Coast 10y me Navm Az
propriaton bin of August 1882 and March, 1858 re
feTred TO the Committee on Claims.
Mr.. MORRILL, introduced bill amcndatory OF the act
defining the number and regulating the appolnlmen, OF
officers of the navy which provides that the PRESIDENT
shall nominate and with the consent OF the Senate pro
such officers Of the navy not exceeding 10 ~ mum hun
selves battle and have not already been promoted o
such service. Referred TO the Committee on Na'aI Al
fairs.
Mr. WILSON Rep., Mass.) introduced a resolution IN
stI1lctg the Judiciary Committee to inquire whether
unarmed and unnamed vessels to Dellgereht
powers, by American citizens sh0w lawful and whethr
The right 10 do 50 can be secured by legislation and to
report by bill or otherwise. Agreed 10.
THE MERCHANT MARINE ,,., a.
Mr.. MORRILL, introduced resolution lhslruclihg tne
Committee Commerce TO inquire II any iurther iessa
ton is necessary TO secure TO sailors N the merchant @
rne "A proper supply OF wholesome food ana adequate
personal protection; which was adopted
Mr.. FESSENDEN Hiep., Me-, from the Committee on
Public Buildings and Grounds, reported resolution TO
rescntatvcs to examine and audit claims for repairs 10
the Executive mansion; which was adopted
RECoNsTRUCTION.
Mr.. SUMNER Gep Mass) called mp the resolution in
troduced by hun Thursday last declaring certain fur
ther GUARANTEES required in the reconstruction Of the
Rebel States They declared that among the things re-
naming to be done are the five following:
First: The existing governments which have been de-
cared TO be illegal must be vacated that they have
agency III the work of reconstruction, and Will cease
TO exercise FerniciOus influence.
Second: IfONlrlpha governments must he constituted
as Temporary Iunsuies m I0r ihf illegal governments
perniancnt governments republican In form
Td6d: As loyalty beyond suspicion must be the basis
Uob prccsttion must he taken against Rebel agency
or influence in the formation Of these Governments.
,e uafiona welfare especially to the development Of
those principles Of justice and morality which constitute
te foundation of Republican Government and accord
ir f the census immense proportion 0f the people In
the Rebel states without distinction OF color cannot read
and write, therefore fuDlc 0eHoo9 must '' 0s'"oIsAou
for III equal good Of all .,-,-.,.. -,
d which nust lie secured TO the Freedmen so that at
ie1St every head Of a family may have piece OF land
Mr. WILLIAMS Rep, Oregon) inquired II these iesoiu'
tOus had been considered by any COMMITTEE
Mr. SUMNER said they had not been reierreu' lhey
were simply decaatoy Resolutions Tor the sena'c anu
it was not necessary to remove them
Mr. WILLIAMS moved TO refer the Resolutions 10 inc
judiciary Committee.
Mr. SUMNER said if the Senator from Oregon woplo
state his reasons for referring the resolutions nc nis
4 De able TO answer them.
Mr.. WILLIAMS said he was not prepared 10 No'c 'o'
such a measure until il had been considered IN commit
tee It was the practice Of the Senate and he was mol
willing 10 depart from It,
Mr., SUMNER took the floor in advocacy ana expiana