The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1867-01-24
Congressional.
WASHINGTON, J an. ]

memorial for constitutional amendment
abolishing all inequality in political rights
on account of race and color.
In the House, on motion of Mr.. Cobb,
the Committee on claims was instructed
to ascertain and report the facts connect
ed with the capture of Jefferson Davis;
and the connection Of the Fourth Michl-
gan and First Wisconsin Cavalry Regi-
ments therewitb.s The committee has
power to send for persons and papers.
| In the House, the bill for the admission
of Colorado was passed by 9Oagainst So.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16. 3
| Insthe; Senate, the amendment to the
| Nebraska bill was taken up. Mr.. Wade
favored, and Mr.. Edmunds, opposed the
amendment. The probabilities are in fa-
I.yor Of the concurrence of the House. ~
| In the House. the Secretary of the In
literior was, instructed. to, report in refer
ence to accommodations for Clerk of Cir
cult and District. Courts of the United
States in North Carolina, and whether
Legislation is, necessary to secure the re-
cords. =. .,,...,>sz -. .,,..sss. =,
Tn the Senate, there were. eleven petit
tions from North Carolina negroes, fa-
voring Stevens BILL ....,.
The bill for the admission of Nebraska
and Colorado, with the House amend
ment, passed by 29 to IA, and now goes
to the President.
The House Judiciary Committee has
been instructed to report in writing what
legislation is necessary to enable three
fourths of the represented States to ratify
the constitutional amendments that have
passed Congress. se.'osa . .'. -.
When Stevens enabling bill was dis
cussed, Mr.. Payne opposed the second
section. - lana s'st7 go. So.
Mr.. Bingham said the bill instead of
being one Of reconstruction was one OF de-
struction; instead of restoration was for
disunion and perpetual dismemberment.
He showed the absurdity of denying the
Southern States being States by showing
that Congress, the Courts and the Execu-
tive had recognized them.
WASHINGTON, JAN IL. 81
In the Senate, Mr.. Sumner presented
the petition Of the. Texas loyalists asking
q Republican Government for that State.
Tho tenure of Office bill was takensup.
Sumner spoke, and, during his speech,
used words to the effect that it was the
first time we had a President who was an
enemy to the country. He. e.was called to
order. The Chair decided Summers
words proper for debate. An appeal was
taken, and, the Chair, after highly excl
ting debate, was sustained. e,..s Is. s...o
In the House. the amendment forbid
ding the exclusion of witnesses from the
Court Of Claims because Of color or intel-
est in the case was adopted. 1,
The Ways and Means Committee was
instructed to inquire into the expediency
of making the tariff for silks specific, in
stead of dd ualorem. - a,s.s
,.i r:,,. ,-sgss WASHINGTON, Jan: 18.
In the Senate, communication from
Gov. Bramlett, of Kentucky, was read,
announcing the. rejection of the amend
ment. 1t was laid on the table.
The tenure of office bill was taken up,
Sumner, under license of the vote report
ed yesterday, proceeded l.I to dsnoqnes 4a9sh the
made point that Sumner was disqualify-
ing himself from acting in a judiciary Ca
pacity, should the President come before
the Senate In connection with the re-
port that Cowan would be Secretary OF
War. Howe said he would oppose STAN
toms removal. Mr.. Buckalew said that
report was groundless. The bill passed
by 29 to 9. It excepts Cabinet officers
and Judges of the Supreme Court. Other
officers shall be appointed as at present,
and hold until successors are appointed
in like manner. The President may sus-
mend for misconduct or inability, appoint
| ing temporarily suitable persons. The
President shallfurnish the Senate evidence
on which the suspension is based. If the
suspension is confirmed, q new appoint
ment to be made; otherwise, the suspend
ed officer resumes his functions. The
President may. fill vacancies from death
or resignation, to hold until the termina-
tion of the next session. Acceptance of
Office, removal from Office, and signing,
sealing and countersigning commission
contrary to the provisions of the bill, are
declared high misdemeanors, punishable
by fine and imprisonment not exceeding
$4,000 or FIVE years.
In the House, resolution was adopted
forbidding the Commissioner of Agricul-
ture from purchasing and distributing ma
tive seeds.
The Banking Committee reported q bill
authorizing the issue Of non.interest bear
ing notes for the extinguishment of the
| national debt.
The Republican Association, in Wash
ington, is engaged in procuring evidence
for the impeachment of the President
They have adopted a bill for reconstruc-
ton, which provides that the appointing
mower shall be vested in the President
and Senate Of the United States The
| p,ou;o;onol Government ia tn he comnos.