The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-03-20
PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS- .
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WASHINGTON March 2O.-The Chair laid before the
Senate petition, numeropsy signed by women OF
out regard to sex or color, 49,, o,-.,.... - ~,
reign Relations reported the following joint resolu-
Rcsolyed, That all persons in the Diplomatic ser
vice OF the United States prohibited IRON wearing
any uniform or official costume not previously pre-
MT. sumner Explained that twas the habit among
ations thought it best to prohibit this.
The joint resolution was passed. ,,
reported favorably the bill for the admission OF
Mr. Howard tNfich,, from the Military Committee.
reported a bill to authorize the Secretary of War to
take possession of and pay for portion OF Long 9g
sum ofs5OCOs to be paid for the property. The bin
Mr. Morgan IN. W called up the bill to authorize
the Secretary OF the Treasury to sell the GovernmenG
highest bidder, after six days notice. Passed. -
the sale stock held In trust for the Choo-
MIR Pomeroy offered an amendment that no stocks
shall be sold for less than their par value.
House of Representatives.
BEEN dspensed sfsqRs %6 IP s6anRs IND
solution instruGting the Committee on Foreign Affairs
for LIE, IN Canada, OF the Rev. John McMahon
Catholic church at that place, and what means, II
any, should be taken for his release. ADOPTED
the Committee of Foreign Affairs to inquire why the
ernment, commencing with those reported by tue
Pesdens I@nGaU % ~ @ @ IN @ nS Tin nclnd TSe
ing ali that have arisen since that date have not
Committee % ought 10 be done in order to secure
speedy settlement of all such claims. Adopted.
Jacob Benton, member elect from New Hampshire
presented himself had the oath administered to him
BY shS Sna Mr 'SGS the Senate
quested TO return TO the House the joint resolution to
change the name OF a steamship
Mr.. Julian Und0 introduced a joint resolution
and Homestead claims between the cities Of San Jose
| miItee on Public Lands
Mr.. Julian asked leave to introduce resolution
9f the 70 s ny Of m by law for he 9
several States OF the south in 1855 to aid in the
structen Of sundry railroads, which grants have ex
MIR. kldridge ,(wis) objected, and the resolution
Mr.. Baker GIlj offered resolution rectng that in
view ofths greater liberty ana larger recognition OF
Rebellion, it was emi9enty fitting thai the Govern
to the working people and nstructng the Committee
Rules to inquire into the eXpediency OF consttu-
Mr., K eiiey Pa.j introduced bill to amend the act
marshals and attorneys of the United states Circuit
and District Courts. Referred TO the Judiciary Com
MI allison MowGil Wal introduced II a Joint resolution
yid8ai Or assocato2 Of ndividuais for presenaon
gilt to the United states government or to any
State or city Government shall be admitted free of
duty under such rules and regulations the Secre-
Mr Logan c intT6daosd Joint resolution in
structng the Second Auditor TO audit and settle the
their pay in all where they make affidavit OF
their Inability make their monthly report or return
by of their having been prisoners in the hands
of the enemy, or by accident casualty of war,
unable to account for property in their possession
Passed.
Mr. Hooper CUtah) presented the memorial Of the
Legislative Assembly OF the contemplated State OF
Deseret for the admission ofthe State into the Union
Referred to the Committee on Territories.
Mr. Halsey presented memorial of the representa-
tves OF Thomas w. Harvey, deceased, for the
sion ofhis patent for the Of wood screws
Referred TO the Committee on Patents.
Mr.. Schoheld (Pa), from the Committee Elec-
tions called up for action the report of the Committee
the contested election from Colorado Terri
tory which concludes with resolution referring the
evidence of Hunt and Chilcott 10 the Committee
Elections, with instructions TO report which, If either
of the claimants is entitled to his seat.
The minority. Messrs. Kerr, Nicholson and Poland,
report resolution, that Mr. Hunter is entitled his
seat
Mr. Cook. for himself and Mr.. Upson, offered sub
sHtute for the minority resolution, declaring that
Chillicott-is pTtnaJdce entitled to the seat.
Mr. Wilson (Iowa) offered amendment to the
majority resolution, declaring that pending the deci
sion Of the question Mr. Chscott be sworn in the
The ouestIon was dsenssed for An hour