The New York herald., 1867-03-31

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FORTIETH CONGRESS.
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First Session.
SENATE
WASHINGTON, March 80. 1867.
The Senate met u ten O'Clock The reading Of yes
| terdays journal was dispensed with
CAPITOL wArcHnES.
The House bin to authorize the appointment or watch
men Of the Capitol by tho Sergeants-at.Arms Of the
| House and Senate passed
/ TIE PATENT THADDKus HIATT.
NJ. CONFESS, trep) Of Cal, introduced resolution
calling upon the Secretary Of the Interior for all papers
connected with the extension or the patent Of Thadds
| Hyatt, which was adopted
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD.
ing upon the Secretary OF the Interior copy Of the
last report Of the directors Of the Union Pacific Rail-
rHr DEATH OF SENATOR RIDDLE.
MI. SAuIsBuRy, (dem.l Of Del, offered resolution
70 the session or the two houses until three
O'Clock.
to take notice q the death Of Mr. Riddle Of Delaware
which would be done at twelve o'clock.
After discussion the resolution was laid aside.
Mr. sAuLssuKx offered resolution for .hs appointment
10 o R
die to his honM, which agreed TO.
SOLDIERS AND SAILORS 0RPHAU' HOME.
Mr. CoRBETr (rep) Of Oregon, called up the bill appro.
prang S. 600 for ihe support In part Of the Soldiers
and Sailors Orphans Home Of the District Of Columba
which was passed.
BALTIMORE AND 0Bo AND PENNSYLVANIA CENTRAL RAIL-
Mr. CAMERos trep) Of Pa moved 70 take up the reso-
tary Of War for information as TO how money
paid TO the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad by the govern.
nent during the war what rates were charged wnesner
and II 40, why &C.
Mr.. Joaxsos, dem Of Nd, moved an amendment 70
include the Northern Central and Pennsylvania Central
roads
The amendment was sgrsed to and the resolution was
adopted
On motion Of Mr. SaKRMAS, (re) Of Ohio, the execu.
tive sessions bill requiring nominations not acted upon
sson, suspended, rs 10 allow nominations now
pcudny IN the executive session TO be continued until
actsd upon
Mr.. WILSON, (repl Of Mass, called up the House reso
luton for the appointment OF JOINT standing commit
tee on ordnance, and moved amend by making IL
joint special committee with power 10 send for persons
and papers, ana lake testimony Is TO the best and latest
The amendment was agreed to and the resolution was
adopted
UNIVERSAL SUFFRAGE
Mr.. SUMNER, epl Of Mass, gave notice that on tho
nrst Wednesday in July he would call up the bill for
universal suffrage throughout the United States He had
reason believe, ne said that there would be quorum
| present on thar day.
| rT AGMcuLrunAL COLLEGE LANDS ron xxssAsKA
Mr. TnAYER, (rep) Of Nebraska called up bill 10
tend TO the State Of Nebraska the privileges OF an
granting land the States for the establishment or
agricultural colleges, which was passed.
. PAYMENT OF The CHAPLAIN OF THE Housx
Mr. PonssOs opoI kaosa. g called up shs S % 7;
draw his salary for the present year. which was passed
EXECUTIVE SESSION
AT quarter 10 eleven the Senac went into executive
THE ADJOURNMENT.
AT twelve O'Clock the reopened, and the
President po tenn declared the senate adjourned under
tho resolution Of yesterday until the rst Wednesday in
July.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
WASHINGTON March 90 1857.
Tho House met at ten O'Clock this morning. The
number Of members present apparently less than
quorum.
The CHAPLAIN in his prayer returned thanks for the
great public services winch Congress had bean enabled
perform in placing the liberties OF the people on last
ing foundations and elevatng the human race As the
battle cloud had passed away 50 he prayed the political
porous calm and that when Congress next met would
look country reunited chiefly through lis labors
Mr. rnosAs, (rcp.) Of Nd, presented memorial from
the Mayor and members OF the City Council OF Baltimore
state government republican in form and in unison
With tie spirit Of the ase Referred 70 the Judiciary
rRorosxp rrASKs 10 GENERAL snnRrDAx.
ing the thanks OF this House Major General Sheridan
ron ItorDey General; Monroe Mayor Of New Orleans,
and Abc Judge Of the First District Court from Offices
which they dsgaced and the appointment Of loyal men
Mr.. wooD ldsm) Of n Y, objected, and the rssolu-
| tion was not received
ton a horizing the retention Of the Doorkeepers
scnge during the ordered 10 be construed 70
| as 10 include those employed u 50 per day.
PACIFIC RAILROAD.
90 motion q ~ % o.
the the investigation OF the affairs OF tho Union
Pacific Railway, with power TO send for persons and
| papers.
| Mr. scnxscK lr pl Of Ohio asked leave to Offer .
were members of the COMMITTEES on Military Affairs or
the last House 10 prosecute during tnc recess the nvc
legation ordered al the ~. ss n ,c 'ne
| Mr. Ross. dem J. of H. objected. and Mr.. scHEScK
moved suspend the rules, which was disagreed 70 BY
| 81 tos7.
The House then proceeded to the OF the
business on the Speakers table, and disposed thereof a.
the senate Joint resolution TO authorize the Command
ing General OF the Army TO permit traders 70 remain a.
After explanation by Mr. ASHLEY, lrer) Of Ohio, Mr..
| STEVENS moved 70 lay t on she table.
! then passed
The senate bill amendatory Of the organic act Of
Al,er explanation by Mr. ASHLEY Of Ohio. the bill was
| passed.
The senate joint resolution reference to the removal
4 OF the Indian tribes
After discussion by Mcssn. WINDOW rep and Dow.
NELLY rep both Of MINI. In support Of the p. ana
CovoDF rcpl OF Pa, moved to lay the bill on the table,
The motion was agreed to by ~ to Al.
The senate bill appropriatng S200 900 TO grade In part
the public GROUNDS In Washington
MIR. HOLMAN, ldem) Of Ind, objected that the bill
must under the rules, b first considered in Committee
| Of the Whole
THE were. on motion Of Mr. srKvExs, suspended
the bill considered In the House and passed
provides for the extension Of the Capitol grounds north
and south, on the land beioneing 10 the government
Tho senate amendment 10 the House bill TO authorze
The aupoinrneut of certain waichmsn was concurred
The laid before the HOUSE the Senate amend.
ment the House resolution FOR the appointment OF
Joint Committee Ordnance which was concurred In.
II authorizes the appointment Of clerk and stenog
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