Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-03-07
CONGRESSIONAL.
THURSDAY. March

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nhitfees, which was adopted.
The Chair presented a communication from
the Secretary OF the Interior, as king an appro.
priation of $4,000 for the appoin tine nj Of a
with a view 10 their removal farther west
ward. $3.50
Mr.. Conness introduced bin to aid IN the
construction OF certain railroads in California
Referred 70 Committee ON Puhirc Lands
Mr.. Wiley introdnceda bill TO autnorize "a d
directi ng the sale of the property of the United
Committee on Military Afsirsf L 5'D-E'
Mr.. Ross Introduced bill donating a por-
ton OF the Fort Leavenworth military reser-
yauon' ior public roads Referred TO Commit
tee on Military sAffairs4ss8 siia44qO
MI wilson Introduced a bill supplementary
to the act 70 provide for the more efiicient gov
eminent ORTIZ rebel States. Referred to Com-
Mr.. Wilson Introduced Joint resolution 10
prevent the sale or use OF liquors In the Capt.
tol building. LAID on the table --'-
MIR. henderson introdu ced a Joint resolu tion
proposing an amendment to the Constitution
of the United States, that no State snail DENY
or ahridge TO It's citizens the right 10 hold Off ce
on account of race or color Referred 10 Com
mlttee on the Judiciary.
Mr.. Henderson introd need bill to pay bonn
" TO certain Missouri troops who served dur
rMe re years. Referred to Committee on
Also, a bill to build a military and postal
railway from Galveston. Texas, to Fort Glib
Mr., Henderson gave notice that he wouId
intreduce tomorrow a bill TO reorgaaize civil
government In the seeded States.
mr.. Howe Introduced bill TO grant lands to
the States OF Michigan and Wisconsin to aid in
the construction of the Wisconsin and Lake
Superior Railroad.
Mr.. Cragin introduced a bill to regulate the
rliory OF Utah, and for other purposes. Re-
ferred TO Committee on Territories.
Mr. Cragin introduced a Joint resolution pro-
posing an amendment TO the Constitution. Re.
feIred 10 Committee on the JUDICIARY
MI Van Wrinkle introduced a resolution for
the printing of 3,0Oo copies OF the la VS. relating
10 the internal revenue, which was referred to
the Committee on Printing
On motion OF Mr.. Sherman, the bill extend
ing for ten days the time for the wool act to go
poned.
Mr.. Sumner presented resolutions declar-
atory OF the acts of Congress relative to a re-
publican form OF government in the rebel
States, which were read once.
Mr. sumner asked 10 proceed to the consid-
Grafton OF the resolutions. but Mr.. johnson
objected.
Mr.. morrill, introduced resolution reouest.
ing the Committee on Printing to INQUIRE
whether any further action is necessary IN re.
gard TO the publication of the debates of the
Senate, and whether II will be advisable TO
bring the reporters directly under the control
OF the Senate, and responsible only to that
body.
Mr.. Sumner called up his Joint resolution
relative 10 the Paris Exposition, which was
passed.
The Senate then went into executive session.
and afterwards adjourned
HoUsE-The Speaker laid before the House
communication from the Clerk Of the House
OF Representatives enclosing a commuuica.
non from ths Secretary of State anaouncinx
ms receipt OF The bill for the Ell Gent gov.
ernmsnt Of the Southern States, and that he
would promulgate IL. Laid on the table and
ordered TO be printed. -
The Speaker also laid before the House a
communication Inl
nouncing his determination to sntest the cleo
ton OF Hon. w. A Pile. the sitting member
nom tne nrst district of Missouri. Referred
TO COMMITTEES on Elections.
Also, q communication from Hon. B.
french, commissioner OF Public Buildings
calling attention 10 the fact tn at in the def.
clency appropriation bill passed at last session
the amount appropriated for the Executive
mansion was directed TO be expended under
the direction OF a Joint committee Of the two
Houses OF Congress, and suggesting the ap-
pointment OF such joint COMMITTEES immedi-
ately.
Also q communication from the Secretary
OF the Interior recommending an appropria-
ton 10 meet the expenses of a speciaI t,ommis.
stener TO the Indian tribes.
In pursuance Of the request Mr.. Stevens in.
troduced bill appropriating S2aOOo for the
purpose suggested, and it was Immediately
passed.
Mr.. Pomeroy IN. " introduced the follow.
ing:
ResoIred, The Senate eoncurring. that when
the House adjourn on Monday next IL be 70
meet on Wednesday, May sth, at ~ O'Clock,
noon.
The previous question having been seconded
Mr.. Holman (ind.) moved TO lay the resolu.
ton on the table. Rejeeted-yeas 81. nays l0l.
Inc senate Joint resolution authorizing rhe
contin uance of the Joint COMMITTEE on Re.
trepchment was taken up and passed.
Mr. Kelley pa introduced q resolution d.
recung the COMMITTEE on the judiciary, when
appointed, TO report bill declaring VINO snail
CALI a call a con vention tor the Reorganization
OF the Southern States; to provide for regis
traion OF voters; for voting by ballot, &c.
Mr.. Kelley moved suspen sion OF the rules
objection having been made to the reception
OF the resolution; and the rules were sus.
pended-yeas Ill, nays 81. -'r. = =.
f, The resolution was then agreed to-yeas ia,
nays 80. # r.L n -. 49, -
Mr.. Shellabargsr (Ohiol presented the me-
moral OF loyal citizens of Virginia, asking the
passage Of such laws as will secure the en-
gfess.
On motion of Mr.. Schenck (ohio) the PAY.
master General was directed 10 communicate
TO the House a tabular statement OF the COM
psnsation PAID by the Cover nment to each
each and every officer OF any grade In the U.
MIR. stevens pa introduced a bill repeal.
ing the act to retrOcede the county OF Alexan-
aria TO the State of Virginia.
Objection was made, and the bill was with.
On motion Of Mr.. Robinson. IN. the
President of the United States was req uested
TO comm unicate to the House the circumstan-
o
American citizens in Great Britain. 49,
MT. Ashley (U.) introduced q resolution,
after recitnR the action Of the 39th Congress
upon the subject OF impeachment, and direct.
ing the Judiciary Committee, when appointed.
TO pursue their investigation, with pow to
sit during recess, and au thorizine the Speak.
er 10 appoint Judiciary Commit ee at once
Mr.. Ashley addressed the House n length
upon the subject of impeachment. -.
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