The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-03-25
FoRrIErH CONGRESS- First Session

SENATE.-The Senate refused Chandler's
request TO take mp the bill authorizing
Win the 6ned
tion is purely commercial.
Ramsey introduced a joint resolution,
examination OF the levees OF the Mississip-
pi, from the mouth of the Ohio to the
Gulf of Mexico, the cost of repair or recon
struction. DC. Referred TO Committee on
Cole introduced a bin to promotes fruit
tree culture on the plains Referred Va
Committee on Agriculture.
Conness introduced a resolution, requir-
ing the Secretary of the Treasury to COM
municate any Information he may have,
mint laws of the a 'nited States the sub
Ject OF refusing gold and silver and public
policies thereto. Adopted
the collection of money due o colored sol
dfers, sailors, and marines. go.
shsrman offered an amendment, which
was agreed to, thai all money held and dis
bursed under this act sh all be held and dis
bursed under laws regulating the dfsburs-
ing officers of the army. The7biil passed.
American Telegraph Company the right
of way and privilege to buy land and ope-
Atlantic M coast. In the United % States. @ and md
establish telegraphfc communication be-
tween the United States and Europe by
way Of. Bermuda and Azores Island.
: Wilson introduced bill providing that
there shall be no denial OF elective franz
STATES g Sy any SAFE he coo
race, or previous condition, any thing in
the Constitute or laws, notwithstanding.
Wilson Introduced bill providing that
the previous bill of July Is, 1886, relating
to additional bounties to enlisted soldiers,
seanen of navy and marines, enlisted for
eorresponding periods. Referred to Mill
The senate concurred In the House
amendments to the bill to provide for,im-
portation duty ffee ON works OF art for
presentation, &c. .GAf- sHr .tT So.
the House on the New York Custom
House frauds, and transmitted to the Sem
s,s saa rs affecting & certain H. members OF this
' Patterson and Doolfttle defended them
selves from the charges that were made
Howe expressed his belief that the
charges made against his colleague we're
without foundation and a most unjust inn
putatfon on his character. ~ 81 2H
After considerable debate the testimony
was referred to the Judiciary COMMITTEES,
who were impressed TO prosecute the In
vestigation and send for persons and pa
on motion of Mr.. Trumbull the
Senate. proceeded to consider the
the Presidents veto thereon. The vote
resulted-yeas, 40; nays, 10; so the bill
having received two-thirds vote of those
Mr.. Trumbull offered the concurrent res
olution that the two Houses adjourn on
Tuesday next. noon, to the first Monday in
Mr Norm, or Vermont. moved to
amend by fnserting the first Monday in
November. RejeGted,s ABROAD 7Trs-f.r
Mr.. Sumner moved an amendment to
adjourn till June, then, unless otherwise
ordered, till December. Lost. tfauDl
MT. Chandler moved an Executive Ses-
Mr.. ates opposed the resolution fpl-
After further debate the resolution was
adopted.
Adjourned to Monday. -n,De1 Gag 81
HoUsE-The9 Senate ainendmentto TO the
House joint resolution providing Ior Inc
importation, duty free, OF oolecls DEL, oa arr
imported for presentation to the GOVERN
ment, or State, or Municipal corporations,
were considered in. .ait.ta+ -.s
The President's private secretary isay ye ap, y,
the Supplementary ReconstruDtion OH.
The message having been read, uson
of Iowa moved that the previous question
be seconded, and the House proceded 70
vote thereon. Question, shall the blll pc
nassed the objections OF the Presluent TO
fhe contrary Notwithstanding. The vote
resuifed. yeas LA, nays 25; SO the bill was
nassed and sent to the Senate. q. ..