Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-03-23
LATEST KILOGRAMS.
MIDNIGHT DISPATCHES.
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS
Senate.

WASHINGTON, March 22.-Mr. Terry
presented a petition for the more stringent
enforcement of the United States laws,
and the better protection of American citi-
zens. Referred.
Mr.. Cole introduced bill to divide
California into two judicial districts. Re-
ferred.
Mr.. Morton introduced a bill to confirm
the laws Of practice in courts as to laws of
relieved States. Referred to the Judiciary
Committee.
Mr.. Ramsey presented memorials from
the Minnesota Legislature on various sub
iects. Referred.
Mr.. Wilson presented concurrent reso-
luton, which was ordered printed The
preamble recites that Jefferson Davis stands
charged with the heinous crime Of conspi-
racy to murder the late Abraham Lincoln.
He is also indicted for high treason, and
has persistently declared his innocence and
demanded speedy public trial therefore
Resolved, That the confinement Of said
Jefferson Davis, without trial, or the APP
pointment of specified time for his trial,
is not in accordance with the demands of
Justice, nor the requirements of the laws
and constitution; and that common Justice,
sound public policy, and the national honor
unite in recommending that said Jefferson
Davis be brought to speedy public trial, or
eleased from confinement on bail or his
own personal recognizance.
Mr.. Morgan, from the Committne on
Finance, reported subititute for the bill
reported yesterday, for the exemption of
agricultural implements imported as models
from import duties The substitute con-
suits of two sections. The first exempts
from duty, works Of art for presentation to
the United States or any State or city. The
second directs the Secretary of the Treasury
to refund all duties collected on agricultu-
raj implements imported as models, and
exempts such articles from dnty until June
2, 1868.
Mr.. Sherman offered an amendment au-
thorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to
discontinue the employment of persons en-
gagged in collection of direct taxin Southern
States, when in his judgment it was expedi-
ent and impose the duties,of such persons on
collectors of internal revenue, who perform
them without additional compensation.
Amendment agreed to and the bill passed.
A joint resolution directing the reim-
bursement of Indiana for money expended
for supplies and transportation furnished to
the Indiana militia called out to repel inva-
sion, considered. Pending the question, on
motion Of Mr.. Sherman to include Ohio,
after some debate, Mr.. Pomeroy urging the
claim of Kansas and Mr.. Patterson that of
Tennessee, the subject was on motion of
Mr.. Edmunds, recommitted to the Military
Committee.
The Senate by vote of 30 against 9,
concurred in House amendent to Joint reso-
luton, appropriating one million ofdollars
for the relief of the destitute at the South.
A bill of last session for the relief of the
heirs of J. +. Boulgney, passed.
Mr. Morrill, introduced bill authorizing
full allowance to certain non-commissioned
officers and enlisted men, detached from
their regiments by order of the War De
partment to be attached to the brigade
organization in New York, by Gen. Daniel
Ullman, but who, by reason of capture by
the enemy, were not in New York to be
mustered out with such brigade. Referred
to Military Committee.
Mr.. Trumbull called up the bill to amend
the bankrupt law by repeating the provision
for the appointment of registers of bank
ruptcy by the Chief Justice.
Mr.. Conkling moved to refer the bill to
the Judiciary Committee.