The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-03-27
FORrIETH CONGREss-First Session.

SENATE.-Harlan reported bfiI to in
corporate the Lincoln Monument Associa-
az ana PIE 11 Passe act
A joint resolution to restrain the issue OF
Agricultural College scrip to the States
lately In rebellion. until they be repre-
s Morton opposed the whole system un-
der which this scrip was issued, as playing
was passed, and goes to the President.
The bill to fix the first of June as the day
for the Bankrupt bill to go into operation.
wss referred to the Judiciary Com mittee
after rejection. by an amendment chang
ing 1t to the LIST of January.
The Vice President submitted q commu-
nicatjon from the Secretary of the Interior,
stating that, the, Department were unad-
vised of any suspension OF work by the
Union Pacific road and were unprepared
to recommend any legislation. Tabled.
Howe reported from the Committee on
Claims, with amendments to the House
joint resolution relative to claims of GER
tain Northern creditors, which passed.
Sumner introduced a bill to enforce the
several provisions of the Constitution
of protection, and guaranteeing a Repub-
iican form of government, by securing the
elective 5s franchise MISE to colored citizens; II
~. at all elections for federal, state, or
terms, without regard TO race or color. ali
State or Territorial Constitutions or law to
the oontraryf Notwithstanding. Ordered to
Trumbuli reported tn the HOUSE House resolution
for adjournment, with an amendment, by
way of q substitute, that the Judiciary
House resolution, that the two Houses ad-
journ on Thursday next at Il O'Clock.
After considerable debate several propo-
sitions were made and voted down.
yeas 2l, nays IL.
The Senate then went into executive
session. Adjourned
HoUsE.-On motion of Thomas, the At
torneya ne Generai vas directed to report
Harpers Ferry, is he'd in fee-simple, or
merely in trust by the President for speci-
Sawyer presented a memorial from the
Wisconsin, Legislature, asking for an ap-
preparation tor improving the harbor of
the Maumee River. Referred to the Com
On motion of Benjamin, the Secretary
OF War was directed to furnish copies of
elled, formerly Provost Marshal Of the 9th
District Of the United States, with the
the ioysiy Of 1he nn ~ That 70
Donnelly offered a JOINT Resolution in
reference to the mode of payment of mile
Senators, Referred to the Judiciary Com
mittee. - l1-,7.T7 =
Griswold asked leave to offer resolu-
lion, directing that not more than y 600 600
shaH be withdrawn from circulation in
any one month. "a Tff .saf5
Broomall objected. v.fa .ff3 avs1 tlf
Eggleston introduced a Joint resolution
providing Tor the necessary surveys for a
ship canal around the falls of the Ohio.
Passed. ~ = as- 7TI7 ~ r, -sra9
lSchenck introduced joint resolution
authorizing the employment of brevet
Br1gad1er General Seth Eastman in the
decoration of the Capitol. Passed. -Iz 8
Covode offered resolution instructing
the COMMITTEES on Public Expenditures to
esssry to secure the prompt payment OF
bounties to soldiers under the law looking
to the increase of the clerical force in the
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Butler called the attention of the MEM
bers to the fact that Bingham had revised