Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-07-15
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WASHINGTON. July 1s.-SEsArR.-A
message was received from the House an
nouncins the Conference report on the r..
construction bill.
Mr. irnubuii explained that the bin wrs
substantially the Same as agreed upon by
the -enate. he wing no new features in 1t
which mainly Affected lis character.
- sumner thought that Congress had
-; cen radical enough. The civil gov
.rh,neGts ought TO have been swept away at
once.
A ter some debate the conference report
was adopted--yeas, 81; nays. 8.
The nnys were MessIs. Bayard, Bucxa-
lew. Davis. Hendricks, Morton, and Pstter.
SON. OF Tennessee
Nj. Sumner moved to suspend the rule Of
Friday tha. he might call up his universal
suffrage bill. ~ 49,
The motion WAS ruled out Of order ~ it
could not be made without days notice.
| Mr.. Sumner gave such notice for Monday.
| Mr.. Thayer Introduced bill for the per-
| manent location of all l0disn tribes In terri
tory To he set apart therefor letween the
Missouri river and the Rocky Mountains.
ordered printed.
Adjourned.
HousE Mr.. Stevens presented the re
port OF the Conferences COMMITTEES on the
Reconstruction Bill. which Was agreed 70.
Mr. Munger moved 20 SUSPEND the rules
" allow him 10 Offer resolution instruct
ing the Select Comm,ttes TO inquire about
shc treatment Of rebel prisoners of war COZ
fined IN camps end prieOps Of the United
states government during the war also, ss
u fac,s cpnnected with the cartel for the
} exchange ri prison r., aud why such speedy
exchange had not been Effected.
Mr. Judd asked what loyal man in the
North demanded such an Investigation. II.
, regarded the propoeition AZ reflection on
tue loyal people Of the country.
Mr.. Munger disclaimed any fuch inten
: ton.
The motion to suspend the rules WAS re
i jected.
A memorial from the Arkansas Legisla
ture asking for appropriations for the levee
ot the Mississippi river, came up under dis
. cussivn. The memorial received So TO 4
Y votes and was referred 10 the COMMITTEE
J. on Appropriations
u The Speaker presented communication
from the managers Of the AntietAm Notion
: nj Cemetery, inviting the House 10 attena
!. the celebration on she 18th Of July. Tn
y letter was entered on the journal.
|. Mr.. WsAhburne, Of Wis, asked leave &
II offer . preamble and resolution expressing
the belief that the prisoners Of the Uni,e'
0t0te9 b3O Uceu uCoVCQ ID W 1Oos0OCo OsssSs
;, Wise than with kindness and humanity. ant
= this House will entertain NO resolution
which implies The contrary, unless accom-
hi lauled by . responsible charge that the
we're treated otherwise.
Mr. Eldridee ohjec ed.
Mr.. Washburne moved to suspend tn
!. rules. which was done, end the resolution
! Vas agreed tn by 1O6 to 10.
:, Mr. Washburne Of Wis, introduced
bill to extend shc provisions Of the Home
stead bill ~ any public lands within the lin
= lie OF any railroad grant In any State q
Territory.
Referred to Committee on Public Land
Mr. Paine introduced . joint r. s0lutiO
authorizing the Secretary Ut the Treasury
authorize certain muster out rolls 70 be ph,
tographed to facilitate the payment OF ID
ditional bounty. Passed.
The Speaker presented communicatio
IRON the Secretary Of War. with the est
mate Of the Adjutant General and Payne
n ter General Of sddisional appropriations r.
quir, d to carry into effect the Rcconsiru
! ton Act. Referred 70 Cou@ittee on Al
proprintions.
, The rules were suspended on motion
Mr. Bingham, and he introduced bill u
propristing 81 .675, 900 for the above nams
purpose. which, after some debate, passed.
J. Mr. Hooper moved IN sdi ,urotnent ii
Monday evening, saying that the veto coul
moi be expected Ut the morning session.
Disagreed to and the House adjourned.