Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-02-05

Chief Justice.
Mr.. Trumbull also reported a bill pro-
viding that the act authorizing the pay
ment of certain demands for Quartermas-
ters supplies furnished the United States,
shall not be construed to authorize the set
Element of claims for stores taken or fur
nished TO armies for their use, injury of
real estate and property by military au
thority or troops of the United States,
where the claim rested during the late re-
belion in any State declared in rebellion
by the proclamation of July lst, 1862, ex
cepting to the loyal citizens Of Northwest
Virginia and Tennessee.
The Vice President submitted joint res
olutions from the legislature of Wisconsin,
instructing Mr.. DOolittle to resign his
seat, which was ordered to be tabled and
printed.
bill to grant aid for the construction
of the San Francisco Central Pacific Rail
road, passed.
The Joint resolution authorizing in
creased compensation to civil employees of
the government in Washington whose sal
airy does not exceed $500, was debated
without action Mr.. Trumbull urged an
amendment to make its benefits apply TO
female clerks.
On motion Mr. Sherman's bill to regu-
late the tenure of Office was postponed and
the bankrupt bill considered and amended
slightly.
Mr.. Williams offered a proyiso that no
proceedings ofinvoluntary bankruptcy undr
this act shall absolve any obligation or any
existing contract.
Mr.. Sherman said that would be killing
the bill indirectly, and he moved direct
vote
Mr.. Henderson moved to recommit the
bill with certain instructions, which was
rejected.
Mr.. Williams amendment was rejected
and an amendment adopted that no pro-
| ceedings under this act shall be commenced
| before June next.
Mr. Howard moved to strike ont the
section relative to corporations
Adjourned.
Several bills and resolutions were intro
duced including the following by Mr.
Kelly, to prohibit the Secretary Of the
Treasury from selling gold.
Mr.. Grimes offered resolution that the
public interest demands that there shall
not be during the current year any reduc-
ton of greenbacks, and directing the Com
mittee on WAYS and Means to report a bill
to that effect
A resolution was adopted by 81 to e. to
empower Judges of District Courts of the
United States TO hear and determine appeals;
referred.
By Mr.. Trimble, 10 repeal the tax on
State Banks circulation referred.
By Mr.. Maynard, for the relief of the
I r Al. Il
lately insurrectionary States; referred.
BY Mr.. Defrers To re-establish civil
government in the States lately in rebel
lion, and enable them to resume their
former relations with the Union. Re
ferred to the Committee on Reconstruc
ton.
BY Mr.. Ashley: TO guarantee a repub-
lican form of government in the States
lately in rebellion, with the exception Of
Tennessee Referred to the Committee on
Reconstruction Mr.. Ashley said the bill
was drawn up by the Southern Associa-
ton Of Washington.
BY Mr. Spaulding: In reference 10 a
navy yard on the northwestern lakes. Re
ferred
Mr. Cobb introduced a resolution from
the Wisconsin Legislature instructing
Senator Doolittle to resign.
Mr. Kelly's impeachment resolution, of
the 9TH of January, was referred to the Ju
dietary Committee. ..
Mr.. Wilson, of Massachusetts,, offered a
resolution declaring il the opinion Of the
House that the public inter ests would not
Justify further Curtailment of the national
circulation than 81, 100000 per month du-
ring 1867.
Mr.. Price offered a similar resolution
and demanded the previous question which
was negatived-yeas As, noes 60 The
resolution went over until Monday.
Additional bills were introduced by Mr..
Lynch to provide for the resumption of
specie payment.
Mr.. Donelly offered a resolution to pro-
vide for the extension of the Northern and
Pacific railroad from Sirup City to Lake
Superior. To authorize q bridge across
the Missouri river at fort Leavenworth. |
All referred.
Mr.. Farnsworth offered a resolution of
thanks to Secretary Stanton, Gen Meigs |
and others, by the burial of soldiers who
died in battle, and the collection of their |
rames in rolls of honor, passed the 18th of !
February, was assigned for the considera- |
ton of the river and harbor bill
Mr. Lynch offered a resolution that the |
duty Of Congress 10 establish governments |
in the South which maintain the authoity |
of the national government TO suppress VIC !
lence, and protect the citizens by lawful !
rights. Referred to the Committee on |
Reconstruction.
Mr.. Schenck, under a suspension Of the |
rules, offered q resolution instructing the |
Naval Committee to inquire into the pro- |
priety of removing the naval academy |
from Maryland to some point in a loyal |
State, and report by bin or otherwise. |
Adopted.
On motion Of Mr.. Bingham the Secrets
~ OF State was directed 10 report what
States have adopted the constitutional |
amendment passed by the thir,y-ninth
Congress.
Mr.. Wilson, from the Judiciary Commit
tee, reported back the House bill 10 declare
valid and conclusive certain proclamations |
Of the President and acts done in pursu-
ance thereof For the suppression Of this |
bill il was made a special order. After
the civil rights bill, and the bill to equal
ize bounties, was disposed Of, the House in
Committee Of the Whole considered the |
fertilization bill, Of which the enactiHg |
clause was finally stricken ont after which /
action the House adjourned