Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-01-28
XXXIXth Congress- Second Session
% WASHINGTON, Jan. 20.
SENATE. 4

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Mr.. r.DOOLITTLEp presented a report from
the joint special com mittee to inquire into
the condition OF Indian tribes aud the man
agement OF officers: Ordered printed. ~
House resolution eXempting from tax al
cohol, burning fluid, camphe1e, when dis
titled, spirits, from which they are manu-
factured, and paid tax, was passed.
The tariff bill came up.
Mr.. HENDERSON spoke in favor of the
postponement of the bill until ascertained
what the. House intended to do about re-
duciDg internal taxes. . lf Va . {
MIR. WILSON obtained unanimous con-
sent TO introduce resolution calling upon
the President for copyOf the report of
Gen. Wilson's capture of jeff. Davis.
Adopted. D..
Mr.. WILSON introduced bill to in
crease and equalize the pay of army officers.
Ordered to be printed, and referred TO the
Military committee. '-'
Mr.. TRUMBULL, from the judiciary
committee, reported the joint resolution in
troduced early in tue session by Mr.. Wade
to amend the Constitution by prohibiting
the reelection of any person to the office of
President.
MIR. WADE gave notice that he would
call this up at an early day, and ask the
Senate to pass 1t, so as to submit 1t to the
Legislatures of the States this winter.
The tariff bill was resumed, The bill
was taken out Of committee Of the Whole
and reported to the Senate. The next
question being on concurring in amend
ment adopted in committee, before pro-
ceeding further the senate went into ex-
ecutive session, and soon alter adjourned. 4
ls.tr HOUSE, 10
On motion of Mr.. DARLING, the SecreI
tary of the Treasury was requested to sus-
pend the sales of confiscated whisky unless
the price offered was equal to the tax.
On motion of Mr.. WILSON, the POST
Office committee were instructed to inquire
into the eXpediency of establishing, under
direction of the Postoffice Department,
package post ON railroad and steamboat
routes OF The United States for conveyance
OF tparcels OF money and merchandise at
such rates and rules as may be established
by law. '~.-. a
Mr.. DRIGGS introduced bill granting
lands to Wisconsin aud Michigan to aid ia
constructing the Wisconsin and Lake SUI
perior railroad. Referred.
A large number of private bills were
passed. ...f- i, ~
The House proceeded to consider Mr..
Stevens Reconstruction bill. .... r-- --f.
MIR. ROSS made speech in opposition
to the bill. ..Frr.
Mr.. STEVENS gave notice that he would
take the floor on Monday and seek TO nut
the bill through if Mr.. Ashley would with
draw his substitute, and Mr.. Bingham his
motion to refer the bill to the committee on
Reconstruction. He would ask to have il;
considered under the five-minute rule, as
in committee of the Whole.
Mr.. ASHLEY withdrew his substitute.
In the course of his remarks he alluded to
men holding seats as Democrats who had
CO. operated with the rebels. .-r..
| Mr., WINFIELD took exception to this
remark, and denounced it as an utterly un-
true, base and unfounded slanuer. st
Mr.. HUNTER added-So far as am con-
cerned, base lie.
Mr.. HILL called Mr.. Hunter to order.
The SPEAKER ruled the words out of
order.
Mr.. RANDALL, of Pennsylvania, said:
But nevertheless true.
Mr.. HILL moved a vote ofcensure against
Mr.. Hunter which was carried-S4 against
"a. ,'.
The SPE iKER briefly censured Mr.,
Hunter, who stated that he used the Lam
guage in moment of irritation at the false
charge, but he intended no disrespect to the
House.
Mr.. ASHLEY made an explanation. His
remarks were intended to apply to those
here or elsewhere who, during the war,
were in secret alliance with the opposition,
and who voted against supplies, discouraged
enlistments, &c, and were intended to ap-
ply to no other persons.
Adjourned.