Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-03-31
House.


Mr.. Thomas presented memorial from
the Mayor and members of the City Coun-
Gil of Baltimore, asking Congress to assist
the people of Maryland to form a State
government, republican in form and in
union with the spirit of the age. Referred
TO the Judiciary Committee.
Mr.. Benton asked leave to offer reso-
luton rendering the thanks of the House
to Gen. Sheridan for the removal of Lou
isiana officers Heron, Monroe and Abel
from Offices they disgraced, and the APP
pointment of loyal men in their places.
Mr.. Wood objected, and the resolution was
not received.
The Senate joint resolution TO aushorize
the commanding General of the army to
prohibit traders from remaining at Ger
tain military posts, passed.
The Senate's joint resolutionin reference
to the removal of Indian tribes, was tabled
by ~ against 81.
Mr.. Boutwell,, of the Judiciary Com
mittee, was authorized to continue the re-
cess of the investigation of affairs with the
Union Pacific railroad, with power to send
for persons and papers.
The Senate's amendment 10 the House
resolution for the appointment Of COM
missioner of ordnance, was concurred in,
and was referred to the Senate Cor appoint
ment.
A committee was appointed to accompa-
nv the remains of Senator Riddle to Della
ware.
Several unimportant bills were passed.
Mr.. Schenck asked leave to offer q reso-
luton directing members of the House
who were members of the Military Com
mittee Of the last Honse to prosecute,
during the recess, the investigation with
regard TO the management Of the Military
Academy.
Mr.. Ross objected.
AIr. Schenck moved to suspend the rules.
Disagreed to-3I 10 AZ.
The Senate bill to confirm certain bills
made by the direct tax commissioners for
the benefit of persons in the army, navy
and marine corps, was referred to the Com
mittee on Claims.
The Senate joint resolution relating 10
the transportation of troops by the isthmus
Ioute to the Pacific States and territories
was referred TO the Committee on Military
Affairs.
The Senate bill appropriating $4,000 for
the Soldiers aud Sailors Orphans Home,
in the District of Columbia, passed.
Senate bill TO extend to Nebraska the
provisions of the agricultural bill was
passed.
Mr. Latin offered resolution that the
report of the Congressional printing and
proposal paper be taken from the table and
referred to the Committee on Printing,
with power to investigate and send for per.
sons and papers, etc. during recess, which
was adopted.
The Speaker presented message from
the President, stating that in giving his
approval 70 the joint resolution providing
for carrying into effect the act for the more
effectual government ofthe Southern Statess
he did so because il limited the expendi-
turts to S., 000,00 and not because he had
modified his objections 20 the original and
supplementary acts. The message was
laid on the table and ordered to be printed
The Speaker announced the select COM
mittees as follows TO accompany the body of
Senator Riddle to Delaware: Nicholson,
Farnsworth, Glosbrunsr, Kerr and Benton.
On ordnance; Schenck, Logan and Butler.
To wait on the President Latin and
Brooks.
Alter the transaction Of some minor bn-
siness, the Speaker at y NJ declared the
House adjourned til the FIRST Wednesday
in July