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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WASHINGTON, March 70, 1867.
PKSIAs PRISONERS CANADA.
The reading OF the journal Of yesterday having been
dispensed with,
Mr.. SHASKs rep.l or Ind, offered resolution in
ssructng the Committee on Foreign Affairs invcst-
gate the facts connected the imprisonment life
in Canada OF the Rev. John Mcmahon, citizen OF An
6erson Ind and lstor Of the Catholic church at that
place. and what m0ns If any should be taken for his
release. The resolution adopted.
CLAIMS AMERdcAN CITIZENS GREAT BRITAIN.
Mr. LOGAN, rep, Of H. offered resolution instruct
ling the Committee Foreign Affairs 10 inquire why the
claims Of American citizens against the British govern
ment, commencing with those reported by the Pres
arisen since that date have not been pad and 10 report
what In the judgment Of the Committee, ought 10 be
done to secure speedy settlement Of all said claims
MEMBER FROM NEW HAMPSHIRE
Jacob Benton, member elect from New Hampshire,
presented himself had the oath misunderstanding him by
the Speaker and took his seat
THE PUBLIC LANDS.
Mr. JULIAN, trep Of Ind, introduced Joint resOlu-
ton respecting sales Of public ands and pre-snption
and homestead claims between cities OF San Jose
and San Francisco California which referred to the
Committee Public Lands
Mr. JUAN asked leave 70 introduce resolution
fnstructng the'Commttee Puolic Lands to inquire
the United States Of granted to the several states
Of the south in 1856 to aid in the construction OF SUM-
ratirOans, winch expired
Mr. ESDnmer, tder) Of Wis objected, and the resdu-
tion vas not received
accxxrrrgE ON LABOR
Mr. BAKER, rep Of H. offered a resolution recitinU
that in view Of the liberty larger rccogns
ton OF manhood which had followed the suppression ef
the rebellion IL eHncnty hitting that the Govern
should be placed possible in better rJaaious
70 the working people Of the country and inS<ucns
the Committed Rules inquire into The expedeney
Of constituting standing committee labor which
was adopted
nGsuLAros or THE FEES or CLERKS ArroKSsss src Or
q TAT
Mr. KELLEY, trepj Of Pa, introduced bill 70 amend
the act Of February 20 1913 fees and costs q
c0gks maTshas and attorneys Of the United States Cir
cuit and District Courts which was referred 70 The in
dietary Committee
Mr. ALLsoS, trep Of !ows, introduced joint rescu-
ton suacng that object Of art imported by any in
gin 10 the United States government any State
citv shall be admitted free OF duty, under
such rules and regulations the Secretary OF the Tsa
sury may prescribe, which was passed.
ACCOUNTS or ckKrAM oEsscEEs or THE ARMY
Mr. LOGAN, rcpl Of H. introduced joint resolution,
nstricting the Second Auditor TO audit and settle the
counts Of line officers Of the army 70 the extent OF their
pay in all where they make affidavit Of their ina-
bity 10 make Their monthly report return by reason
Of their having been prisoners ia the hands Of the
enemy By any accident casualty OF unable
70 account fer properly IN their possession which
DEsnHsu PRAYING ron ADMISSION As 4 STATE
Mr. HooPU, Of Utah. presented memorial fso,n the
Legislative Assembly Of the contemplated State Of Desc
ret Tor the admission the State into Unon which
referred TO the Committee on Territories
Mr. HAIssy, lrep) Of N. j., presented memorial OF
the representatives OF Thomas W. Harvey, deceased for
which referred 10 the Committee on Patents
ooLoRADo CONTESTED u4ECnoN.
Mr.. scovnID, trep) Of Pa, from the COMMITTEES on
tee on the contested election from Colorado Terri.
tory which concludes with resolution referring the
papers and evidence Of Nessrs Hunt Chilcott 10
the Committee on Elections with Instructions report
which, r either OF tue claimants IL entitled to the scat
fhe mnoriiy-Ssssrs Kerr. Nicholson and Poand--re.
Mr. - anti n
he sSs scat '''''''' VS. - ~ : '' - ''''''''' :
Mr. Cook. trsp.) Of IN, for himself and nr. Upson,
offered substitute for the minority resolution declaring
that Mr. ChiIco.t pimo cie entitled TO the seat and
Mr. wilson, rep) Of Iowa offered amendment TO the
majority resolution directing that pending the decision
Of The question: Mr. Chilcot be sworn in the sitting
The question was discussed for an hour. The House
~ hafpast two seconded tho previous question, and
proceeded TO vote the resolutions and amend
menM The question was nrst taken on the
amendment offered by Mr. Wilson TO the resolution re-
ported by the majority Of the COMMITTEES giving the seat
temporarily TO Mr. Chilcoit The amendment was agreed
Nj. Cook withdrew his amendment The amendment
offered by the minority was rejected
Tho resolution Of the majority a. amended, was then
NJ Chcott thsn presented himself, had the oath ad-
instsred 70 hlm BY the Speaker, and took his soss
delegate from Colorado
Mr. BucxrASp, (rcpl OF Ohio INTRODUCED Joint resc-
luton 70 change the Of Morris Judkirvioz cf the
District Of Columbia, 10 that Of Morris Judd, whch Was
passed.
ARTIFICIAL LnRs poa xArnRp s0tDryRa
MI vAH Hony rop.l OF N. r., introduced joint
resolution authorizing the Secretary OF war 70 pay 70
soldiers who entitled artificial limbs sums equiva-
lent to The contract price thereof u thor option which
TEE SOUTHERN RElxy mII.
Mr. BrycnAn, trepl Of Ohio, moved that the House 80
into COMMITTEES Of the Whole Ia order 10 dfposo Of
The bill apprcpratns million dollars for the relief Of
the destitute people In the South
Mr. yAsssvoRrs, trsp) Of Ill, moved that the HOUSE
hr. RANDALL, (demL) Of Pa, called for the yeas and
nays on The motion 70 ADJOURN stating that VA test
question.
The vote was taken By yeas and nays, and resulted
yeas SO, nays 50. The sRkAxxR voted may and The
HOUSE therefore refused to adjourn.
Tho vote was then taken Nj. Binghams motion 70
60 into the Committee Of the Whole, and resulted yeas
04. nays 81 So the House went into the Commiuse OF
the Whole, Mr. Blaine In the CHAIR and resumed con-
alteration of the Senate joint resolution approprlang
$1,000, 600 70 relieve dsstitutisn in ths South.
Mr. BINGHAM appealed 70 Mr. Miller 70 withdraw his
amendment 10 the amendment offered By Mr. Banks, In
order that he thir Bngham) might amend the
original joint resolution By inserting provision direct
ing the Secretary oi va % apply unexpsndsd appropri
A!ona made fcr ne ETssdnsns Bursauto shs purposes
NJ. hmIxs withdrew his amendment, but Inc chair.
man decided that Mr. Bnshsm's amsndmsnt vas mot
Tr vss Tsur, .asml q ohle, Obtained the soor to
Sis mind ID references 70 sAs propcscS ia ara ws
70 the constitutional power o Congress u appropriate
money - simple, naked, unquaIGsd charity :; the
second - 70 the agency through which was pr0.
posed thai this charity should bs administsrsd He
looked In vain through the provsons Of ths oonssulon
Referring 70 what he called the nssrns i6nsu u ~
Butler sone days dnos 70 the stscl conAlructonsss
Of tho constitution, be declared thai he eiorisd