The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-01-12
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10.
SENATE.

Mr.. SUMNER presented petition oi
loyal citizens of Arkansas for the overthrow
of the State Government, and re>organiza-
ton by Congress; also, asking Congress to
declare the ratification OF the Constitutional
Amendment by % States sufficient.
Several remonstrances were presented
against the renewal Of Parkhurst's improve
ment, by woolen manufacturers.
Mr.. WADE, from the Committee on Ter
ritories, reported favorably ops bill to pro-
vide for survey and land office in Idaho.
Mr.. CHANDLER from the Committee on
Commerce, reported Joint Resolution ap.
propriating Sl00,OO0 10 removes the wreck ol
the steamship scotland fron dsn1y n0ok,
contract advertised by the Secretary Of War
70 be let to the lowest bidder.
4. bill appointing Pension Agents, and q
bill % regulate the office, were considered.
Among its provisions are. that if any per.
sons, contrary to the act, accept any appoint
meut to Office, they shall be deemed guilty oi
high msdemeanor, and fine Of $4,000,
or imprisonment for FIVE years, or both. Ey-
cry removal or appointment made, held, or
evercised, contrary to the act, is also q crime
and subject to the same punishment. The
Secretary OF the Senate shall deliver to the
Secretary Of the Treasury, at the close oi
each session. full list of all the persons
nominated by the President and rejected BY
the Senate.
Mr. HOWARD eontended that there should
be some minimum punishment fixed by the
statute.
The amendment of Edmunds was agreed tc
yeas, %; nays s.
Mr.. LOAN introduced bill to amend the
2lst section of the Enrolling Act of March
3D.. 1865. Referred to the Committee on Ia,
dietary.
Mr.. WADE brought up bill for the or
ganization of courts in Montana Territory
Referred to the Committee on Territories.
Mr.. GRIMES introduced resolution in
aairipg into the expediency Of temporarily
closing the Navy Yard at Norfolk, Va.
The bill to regulate the tenure Of Office wa,
resumed.
Mr. VAN WINKLEtamended it so that al
civil officers thall be appointed for four years
unleas differently prescribed by the Constitn
ton. Disagreed to.
Mr. WARDesaid, under the Constitu
!; ~ the President could Ell vacancy, bu
!, mi, :. happen during recess of the Senate
IL 20, ufiated the entire doctrine unde
.h,oh ,ba present Executive acted.
Mr. JOH SsON epoke against such con
Mr. FEssEN DEN reported a substitute foi
The House Tariff bill, which wss ordered Il
be printed
the Bankrupt bill were ordered to be printed
Mr.. JOHNSON resumed the floor on tn
bill 10 regulate the tenure of office.
Mr.. EDMUNDS repudiated the chasg
made by the other side of the Chamber tha
the pending bill had no other than partisa
objects.
Pending the consideration of the bill an
amendments, the Senate at $40 went into ex
ecutive session, and soon after Adjourned.
HOUSE.
Mr.. HUBBARD asked leave to introduc
a resolution appointing q select Commute
TO inquire into the deficiency of rihed guns
Objected to.
Mr.. BIDWELL was instructed to inquir
into the expediency of the Harding mail sci
vice, as performed by steam between Sa
Francisco, Astoria and Portland, Oregon.
| A bill for the relief of Geo. Fl. Prebl'
| Commander in the Navy, was proposed #
| further hearing.
Mr.. ASHLEY of Ohio reported from Il
Committee on Reconstruction the Carollr
Reconstruction bill, which was ordered to
printed and recommitted.
The SPEAKER presented an Executi,
communication from the Postmaster Genera
az follows, transmitting report respects
the mail service, as performed by ocean q
Brazilian steamers. Referred to the Posto
\ fee Committee.
A memorial from the Legislature of d
/ cotah Territory, asking the establishment
a military road from Elk Point to Sioux Fall
in Dacotah Territory, which was referred
tie Committee on Territories.
A communication was received from Il
Secretary of War respecting claims present.
to the Qusrtermaster General By citizens,' 4
4 horses seized by the q. s. authorities in Jul
\ 1863. Referred to the Committee on Milit
ry Affairs.
| The House vent inte Committee of t
Whole on private calender, with Broomal
+ the Chair. After going through the calend
the Commute at 2:20 p. m, rose and repo
ed the hills which were passed. -,
a Mr.. VASHBURNEr reportsd IN amen
ment to the 5lst rule by striking out all ii
part which provides for the call of comm
1 tees for bills on alternate Nondsys.. Adopte
Also to amend rule 1870 BY providing Il
4 6mses md Hssxitseies ahau he- aallAd dur
the mornng hOsr:on eash Monday. 1sta !
. bifis 70 be referred wifhoutdebate; also :,
= for the establishment of Joint Commit
j on Public Builings and Grounds, to consist
I Eve members Aem thu Sea1sts endseten frt
: the House. Adopted.
4 Mr.. RAYMOND reported bill placi
= the reporters Of the Associated Press unt
the same rules and regulations Ssthose of
. Globe.
a.. Nj. ROSS inquired whether that xould
. uuite the rspoi4afs u take he oAtAI Is.
The SPEAKER intimated that the rep
ters Of the Gio6c did not take any oath
the House t6ough they might elsewhe
(Langhter.l Bill adopted.
"A The Ho6ts wen hA6 Committee Of
Whole on the stase of ths Union, on Legs
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