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OVERLAND DISPATCHES
Congregational.

OVERLAND DISPATCHES
Congregational.
WASHINGTON, March l~S.-SrSATE-
Mr.. johnson presented the credentials
Of Philip F. Thomas, Senator elect
from Maryland, asking that he be
sworn in.
4 lengthy discussion ensued, which
was participated in by Messrs. johnson,
Howard, Trumbull, Sherman and Sauls-
bury. Extracts from Mr.. Thomas
speeches and letters were read to show
that he was disloyal. The subject was
postponed until tomorrow.
Mr.. Pomeroy introduced q bill for the
consolidation Of Indian tribes and the
erection of qualified Territorial Govern.
ments for Indians. Referred.
Mr.. Howe called up the joint resolu-
ton directing the Secretary Of War to
furnish the State Of Tennessee with arms
and equipments for $500 militia.
Mr.. Trumbull called up the joint reso-
luton to declare valid the laws Of the
Territory of New Mexico passed during
the session Of 1866 and 1867. Passed,
HoUss.-Mr. Schenck, under a sus.
pension Of the rules, introduced n join,
resolution suspending all payment fol-
slaves drafted or received as volunteers
into the military service.
Mr.. Washburne introduced a joint
resolution reciting that the Treasury o.
the United States has now in its posses
sion several millions Of dollars, the pro-
ceeds OF property captured during the
rebellion, which might be disposed Of in
claims of alleged former owners Thereof
without the sanction Of Congress, and
that it is considered proper that such
claims should not be called and claimed
without the approval Of Congress, and
therefore directing that the same shall
be Immediately converted by warrant
into the United States Treasury only
to be drawn out by authority Of law
Passed.
A bill was introduced, and referred
to the appropriate committee, by Mr.
| Williams, Of Indiana, to suspend the
Act of April IL, 1866, authorizing the
Secretary of the Treasury to cancel S4,'
700, 900 of Treasury notes monthly.
By Mr.. Donuelly-To amend the Ac,
granting lands TO aid the construction
Of a telegraph and railroad from the
| Missouri river to the Pacific, and to
amend the Act of July 9th granting
lands in Kansas to aid in constructing
the Southern Branch Of the Union Paci-
fc Railroad.
A resolution for a joint rule providing
for the appointment Of a Joint Commit
tee on Ordnance, consisting Of three
Senators and three Representatives, to
which shall be referred all matters
| relating to ordnance, arms, &c, was
adopted.
On motion Of Mr.. Banks, the Presi-
dent was requested to communicate in
formation in regard 10 the late trials Of
| citizens Of the United States in Canada
charged with conspiracy with the Feniar
Invasion; also, the latest official infor.
nation as to the withdrawal Of the
French from Mexico.
In reply 70 a question from Mr.. Fer
nando Wood, Mr.. Banks said the Com
mittee on Foreign Affairs had under
consideration a resolution in regard tc
the subject, and would make q statement
before the adjournment.
Senate concurrent resolution prevent.
ing the sale of liquor within the Capitol
buildings Dr. grounds was adopted.
Senate resolution relative TO IN in-
vestisation into the affairs Of the Trea.
sury Department by q Joint Committee
on R~e,renchment was agreed to.
Senate amendment to House joint reso-
luton in relation to the coin and bullion
claimed by the Richmond banks was
coucurred in.
Paragraphs from the Now York Press.
NEW York, March 1.-THE Herald,
dispatch says eI-Commissioner o lndian
Affairs Bogy has been specially appoint
ed by the President to conduct the treat.
les being made with Saute, Sioux and
Chippewa Indiads.
General Simpson, United States Com
missioner for the Union Pacific Railroad,
has been relieved from duty as Chief
Engineer Of the Interior Department, the
duties of the W. places being too oner-
Gus for one officer.
General Schofeld has issued an order
prohibiting the whipping of any person
for crime in Virginia.
NEW YORK, March ls.-The herald,
special says Chief Justice Chase, on
whom devolves the duty Of nominating
the Registers in Bankruptcy, provided
for in the Bankrupt Act, declines to
assume the labor and responsibility Of
making the selection without submitting
to the entire Court. the question Of the
power Of Congress to impose upon him
this duty.
The Secretary of the Treasury and
Treasurer Spinner both affirm that there
is not the slightest evidence in the
Treasury Of any over issues, either Of
1905 or of fractional currency.
The Tri6une's special says the Presi.
dent on Saturday sent to the Senate n
large number of nominations for Post.
masters, Collectors and Assessors.
The Committee on Public E1pendi.
lures will be appointed to-day. They
will proceed Immediately to examine
further into the official conduct Of Col
lector Smy.he, and probably report be-
fore adjournment. Whether or not
Snythe's offenses warrant his removal,
it is thought the President will remove
him to end all further controversy. The
Presidents conduct in not removing
Smythe is being made the most Of by
those men in Congress who are working
up the impeachment. Mr.. Hubbard will
be chairman Of the committee.
The Supplementary Reconstruction
bill, us it passed the Senate, comes up
in the House tomorrow, and q commit
tee Of conference will be had imme-
diGtely. The wish Of members Of the
House is 20 have the matter settled as
soon as possible.
Meeting Of the Nova Scotia Parliament.
HALIFAX, n. S., March l7.-Parlia-
ment met on Saturday. The Governors
speech cougratulates the country on its
peaceful and prosperous condition.
There is a promise Of the success of the
Confederation amendment. A lively
session is anticipated.
Loss by the Fire ut Albany. Ga.
AUousrA, Ga, March l6.-The bust
ness part of the city Of Albany, Ca,
was to-day destroyed by fire. Loss,
/ Com mn rrLo . '