Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1867-01-11
Congressional.

the duty on sugar, linseed and steel, hs'
ferred
Mr.. Sumner introduced resolution directs
ing the Judiciary Committee ~ inquire i leg
islation on the Constitutional Amendment is
necessary to prevent the sale Of persons into
slavery for term Of years rs 3 punishment
Of crime. He called attention to cases which
had como under his observation, In which
colorcl persons had been sold BY order Of the
criminal courts in Maryland 1t seemed to
him that Congress ough. to have the opinion
Of 'he Judiciary COMMITTEES az 10 the right OF
states 10 inAict such punishment at time
when the Constitutional Amendment was
adopted
Mr.. Salisbury said the advertisements res
ferred to BY Mr., sumner, we're copies Of what
frequently appeared in . morning paper near
a year ago. The Legislature Of Maryland
had not been in session since the passage OF
the Civil Rights bill aud had not. therefore,
hal an opportunity to change the laws 9. tho
State.
Mr. Johnson said he had nc objection to the
rcfcrenc OF the resolution OF Mr.. sumner
The purpose he proposed would lc accom-
plisAed, he thought. more speedily by the
Courts. Tho Judge who ordered the sale re-
ferrcl 10 had been arrested under the Civil
Rights bill and the case would soon be tried
and probably ca ried to the Supreme Court
He believed there WAS no. = State in the
Union more opposed TO slavery on account Of
color than Maryland.
Mr.. Fvssenden asked if the law under
which tho criminals are sold in Maryland,
applied to white men also.
Mr.. Cresswell said it did not.
M. johnson said if there WAS difference
in the punishment, Of white and black, it
would be settled under the Civil Rights bill.
Sir. Cresswell said the amendment abolish
ing slavery covered the whole case. The
proper enforcement Of the amendment would
abolish all sucl. sales. lie could not agree
with his colleague as TO the eradication Of
the spirit az slavery from the State OF
Maryland. Perhaps Mr.. johnson was right
that could be aesertained when it was see
what the Legislature just e.avened would do
TO abolish til: black laws, Of which the sales
referred to were but the spirit.
Mr.. Sumner then resumed tho noor. He
spoke in favor Of the resolution, which was
tleu adopted.
Mr.. Howard gave notice Of = motion to
amend the bill relative to tho selection Of
grand and petit jurors in Utah. l, makes it
q misdeneanor to solcmnize matrimony unless
authorized; also, that no man shall claim the
society or services Of any woman without
marriage, or BY any scaling ceremony or con-
secration without her consent. AN children,
fruit Of any such pretended union, shall be
heirs o: the mother but not Of the father. It
also gives power to women to sue for services
during any such sealed marriage. All per-
sons present 1t or assisting in such ceremony
arc guilty Of m;sdemesnor, and can be tried
by the Distric: Court
WARRINGTON, Jan. 7.--SEsATx-A bill pro-
hihtiug certain moneys being Paid out until
report is approved by Congress passed.
A message from tbs rrcsidon Mt returning
the negro suffrage bill with his veto was read.
The bill was at once placed on its passage,
and, Notwithstanding the opposition Of secrc-
tary salisbury, Cowan and Others was passed
by the Senate over the Presidents veto, by o
vote Of 20 yeas to 10 nays.
The bill having received two-thirds vote,
was passed and gosc to the House.
Nousr.-Mr. Loan introduced a resolution
in substance that to secure the fruits Of
the victories during the war, 1t is nm impera-
tive duty tbst the seth Congress, without de.
ay,accompliah..thc following objects: lst The
impeachment Of tho officer now performing |
the duties Of President Of tho L. s., and his
removal from Office for high crimes and mis- |
de'neanors Of which he is motor ously guilty, I
and which renders him unsafe to exercise the
powers be unlawfully assumes. ID. TO pro.
vide for the administration Of tho Executive
Department. Sd. TO provide means far the
immediate reconetructiou Of the States lately
in rebellion, except Tennessee 4.h 10 secure
BY Federal authority the right of franchise to
negroes in the Southern States.
Mr.. Loans resolution created great excite
ment,
Mr.. Davis moved to lay it on the table,
Segativcd, 40 to l03.
Immediately Mr. Ashley, Of Ohio, arose and
ask-d question Of privileges, and had road
by the Clerk the following charges:
de- iupcach Andrew Johnson, Vice Pres.
tident and acting President Of the United
States. Of high crimes and misdemeanors.
also charge herewith usurpasion Of power
and violating Law, in that he has corruptly
abuse' the appointing POWER; in that be has
eorruptly rsed pardoning power; in that he
has corrup''y disposed Of public property of
he United States; in that he hasTintcrferei in
elections and committed acts and eonspired
with others to commit acts which in the con-
temptation Of the constitution is high crimes
and misdemeanors
Th'-.fore be il re.otced, That the committee
on judiciary be and are hereby authorised TO
inquire into the official conduct Of Andrew
johnson. Vice President, discharging the pow