Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-02-11
CONGRESSIONAL.
MoSpAYskseruaryII.

,tsmporary clerks IN the ~ uartarmaster ta<u- 7
erals once, asktnE that their csmpensaiion Be
Increased 10 that OF hrst- class clerks RsfsSred
10 Finance Committee %sF-,
Mr.. Wiley presented memorial. asking
for the passage of law to protect pateutees.
Referred TO COMMITTEES on Patents.
Mr.. Wilson, from the Com mitree on Military
Ana,rs, reported, ady erse,y on, the Hons 70 res
Option for the relief Of soerain vol IN ter Oh
fcers.
~ Aztec, adv~rseiyso on the hill to amsud the act
cooperating The National soldiers and Sail
ors' OrrhaT Home. H'@daf
r Also. fsvorasiy on the joint resolution for
tn purchase of Dav id's Island, in New York
harbor. - 80. ~ ,
Also, ,favorabiy on the act FOR the relief of
lie members OF the 2tst New York cavalry.
Also. joint resolution tor the relief Of the en-
hsied men of the eth West Va. volunteers
Also, on bill to authorize the purchase of
certain lots at Allegheny Arsenal, Pittsburg.
Mr.. Ramsey introduced a bill % Incorporate
the Atlantic and Island O>mpany. Referred
to COMMITTEE on District Of Columbia.
MIR. Morrill, introduced a bill to amend the
act 10 incorporate The Naional Theological
Institute Referred 70 Committee on District
Of Columbia. .....r.-. ~
mr. Anthony introduced bill granting iu-
rsd,ciion, 10 the Court OF Claims in a certain
clause in v0lving the right to a protest Re.
TERED to Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr.. Sumnpr introduced q resolution regulat-
ing hat the Committee be directed to consider
the expediency of an amendment TO the CIVIL
Rights bill where the rights OF q citizen Of the
Onittt Sldits are concerned In any case
of The States such case shalt be tried in the
United States Courts. ..--
Mr. salisbury objecting it went over
Mr. Chandler asked to take up the resolution
Introduced by him on Saturday calling on the
Judiciary Commute AS to whether the Presi-
dent bad any authority to appoint Provisional
Mr. Chandler supported his resolution in a
speech of some lenelb, in which he declared
that the appointment OF these Governors was
in palpaoie violation OF the law, and usur-
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be deserved impeachment. Ii was alleged that
the President bad delivered over to the rebel
railroads In the South rolling stock which be-
longed TO the Government, and for this he de-
served Impeachment. He had suspended as
was alleged. without authority of law, the COL
lection OF the dire 1t Tax in the rebelous States
and for this alone he deserved Impeachment
and removal. He had made ppointments not
only without the consent Of the Senate, but
after they had been rejected by the Senate, and
for this he should be impeached. II not, the
Congress Of the United States might rs we'll
never meet again. In regard to the fears
which had been expressed as to the disastrous
effect on the country in case of impeachment,
II wouid not prodnce any more arrangement
than the removal of New York custom. house
official. This Republic would live and neither
the fall OF Jefferson Davis or of Andrew John
son would have any effect OnIt
Mr.. Dixon said he should move an amend.
ment to the resolution as tn whether Preside {
Lincoln had authority to appoint provisional
Mr.. Connees did not like the language of the
resolution. He moved TO strike out the words
Vice President" and "acting"
MIR. Feseenden deprecated the bringing up
OF such resolution at this time. If be was a
mem Der of the Judiciary Committee he should
not consider it, If it was passed, and woald
MAKE no report on II. In view of the action
now going on IN the House, he thought it was
not proper for the Senate 10 express any opin-
lon or this subject s-... -
Mr.. Pomeroy also deprecatt the In croduc.
ton OF the resolution 1t this time.
Mr.. Grimes moved to lay the resolution on
the table which was agreed to.
The invalid pensions bill was then passed..
On motion OF Mr.. Fessenden the bill sti % pIe-
mentary TO the acts establishing the Treasury
department. was taken mp and passed.
Inc Post once appropriation bill was then
taken up and pa sed.
HoUsE-Mr Blame (Me, introduced q hin
to promote the interest of commerce and shin.
building in the United States Referred to the
Committee on Commerce
mr. HI: Me. J introduced bill aut aorizing
the pure base by the United States of the farm
OF the late Robert Isherwood, on the Eastern
Branch, in the District Of Columbia Referred
70 the Committee on Public Buildings and
Mr. Dixon (R. H. presented resolut tons of
the Legislature OF Rhode Island, relative to a
break. water on Blocx lsiaRd. Referred to the
Commitfee on Commerce.
Mr. Ward IN. Y presented resolutions OF
the Legislature Of New York, asking Govern.
ment aid in favor Of the Northern Pacific
Railroad. Referred to the Committee on Pa.
cifc Railroad. - -
M Weiker (Ohso) Introduced a Joint reso.
tuition for the relief of Henry T. Peck, Minis
er Resident aud Consul General at Hayti
Re erred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
Mr. Eckisv (OhiO) presented resolutions of
me STATE OF OHIO relative to adoption of
amendments to the Conslituti ton of the United
States Referred to the Committee on the
Judiciary q is" =
Mr. Egxleston tOhio) introd uced bill max.
lDg appropriation for the repair prese walton,
and completion OF certain public works al.
ready commenced. Referred to the Commit
ice on Commerce. ." -'.-
Mr.. Julian (lnd } in rod need a bill reouir.
ing the Legislature OF Utah to transmit the
laws OF the Territorial Leeielatur 70 Con eress.
IN compliance with existing law. Referred To
COMMITTEE On Territories .f -0f'| y
Mr.. Grinnell tIowa) introduced a bill to
amend the act for the relief OF the legal repre-
sentatives OF Union soldiers dying in rebel
prisons Referred to Committee on Military
Affairs, with leave TO report At any time.
Mr. Paine Wis presented resolu tons Of the
Legis allure Of Wisconsin, in favor of an in.
creased duty on Wool Referred to Committee
Also, presented resolutions OF the same leeis-
la'ure, req Nesting the removal of certain In.
dian tribes. Referred to Committee on Indian
Affairs. I'd .r. ''|I : 7-0---
Mr.. Sawyer wis presented resolu tons OF
the Legislature OF the State OF Visions in, ask.
ing another appropriation for the improve
ment OF the entrance Of Fox River. Referred
TO Committee on Commerce. ~
Mr.. Bowel (Cal) introduced a resolution
granting lands 70 aid ia construction Of certain
TdiiIoaos IN CdiilOTnid. Referred to Commit.
tee on Public Lands -.
Mr.: Whaley West Vs.) introduced bill to
establish certain mail routes in West Virginia
Referred TO Committee on Post Ofices and
Poet Roads.
Mr. Chaves IN. Mexico) introdu ced bill 20
ascertain and settle private land claim in the
Territory OF New Mexico. Referred to Dom.
mttee on Public Lands.
Mr. Good win (Arizona) introduced q bill for
the relief OF the Inhabitants OF cities and to WINS
On the public lands Referred to Committee
on Public Lands.
Mr.. Highly fCaL) introduced a resolution
directing the Committee on Library to inquire
into the expectancy of purchasing Carpeaters'
picture OF the fret reading Of the Emancipation
Proclamation. Passed. - =
MI highly also introduced q resol ution de
ciaring that IL was alleged that a com uisson
authorized by the War Department was now
IN session In this city, for the purpose of con.
si1erng claims OF citizens OF the late rebel
States for property taken for the use OF the u
Y. army; and instructing the Committee ON
CLAIMS TO ascertain whether such q commits sion
Is IN session; IL 80. by what legal authority,
and 10 ascertain also whether any claims have
been allowed AID pata, and what authority
Parsed. .l0F = = = S- AS
MIR. Bidwell (Cal.) introduced a resolution