The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-07-04

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son 10 take the oath. But he could not 60 furhsrbs
could not exclude men In the gross: he could NOT
that Kentucky or any other State should - ma Sanr:
ssnted here oscauss voters we're overawsd or because
persons were allowed to vote who should been
allowed He trusted therefore, that the gentleman mr.
LogaD would make specific charges in his resolution
Mr. LOGAN altered his resolution make itn name
each Of the Kentucky members except Mr.. Adams
Mr. EIDRiDas asked for the yeas and nays on Mr..
Logans substitute.
The yeas nays were refused, and then Mr. Loeaps
substitute was adopted by vote OF 81 to 80.
IMMORTAL CHARGING BRIBERY AGAINST HKxBzR IRON CON-
NEoncur
MI SciiEScK presented memorial OF citizens Of the
Fourth Congressional district Of Connecticut charging
MT William B. Bamum, member elect from that dis
moved that 1t referred the Committee on Eecops
with power 10 take testimony and 10 send persons
and papers, which was agreed to.
CONTESTED ELECTION cAsEa
Inc SPEAKER presented papers IN large number OF
contested election cases. which were referred 10 the
Committee Elections
. Tue RECONSTRUCTION QUESTION.
Mr STEVENS said that he had consulted with several
members OF the House TO tho course 10 be
pursued as to whether the Joint Committee Recon-
struction should be reorganized separate commit
the latter course was the hest Re tharsfora ofsrsd he
following resolution
Resolved, That Of nine be appointed to In
oisr isSa on
ton, and to report BY bin or otherwise.
Mr.. ELpRiDGR objected.
Mr.. STEVENS moved TO suspend the rulea
The rules were suspended by q two-thrd vote and
the resolution was offered and adopted
SECRETARY WAR CALLED uPoS FOR INFORMATION.
On motion Of Mr. JuDD Fep) OF ILL.,. the Secretary of
War was Instructed 20 furnish copies OF all Instructions
orders and correspondence relating 70 or connected with
the execution and administration OF the act entitled IAN
act 10 provide for the moro efficient government Of
the rebel States and the act supplementary thereto
THE MEXICAN MISSION.
On motion Of Mn CovoDE, tdem.) OF Pa, the Presi-
dent requested to transmit all the Official oosspon
dence between the Department OF State and Lewis D.
Campbell late Minister 10 Mexico, and the correspon
dsnce with his successor.
Mr.. ELIOT, trep) Of Mass offered the following Teso
luton
That biz and =, the
ing for the establishment OF civil government within tho
proposition for LEGISLATION b sntsIainsd during
bate. ''s'''.'''A 70 'A'1 y" '"' -A'' ~ W.
Mr. WILLIAMS, (rep.) of Pa. inquired whether IL was
raj rule that 1t would not entertain proposition sub.
united by any Of its members ON any legitimate ques-
The SPEAKER replied that IL was. The rules Of the
House declared that propositions should not DO received
except in certain ways and on certain days. and with
certain restrictions and limitations
Mr.. WILLIAMS intimated that rule Of the House could
not override the spirit Of the constitution.
Mr.. HOLMAN, (dem.) Of Ind, remarked that similar
rule had been adopted at the July session OF 1851.
MT STEVENS moved to adjourn. Lost
Mr. BOYER, DOM OF Pa, called for division OF the
resolution aud asked for the yeas and nays on the nrss
part of it, i
Tie yeas and nays refused and the first part Of
the resolution was adopted.
Mr. WILLIAMS called for the yeas and nays the ssc-
ond part The yeas and nays refused and the
second part OF the resolution adopted.
INVESTIGATION OF CASE OF FLoaaING BY the MILITARY
On motion of Mr. GErz. (dem) Of Pa the Secretary
Of War directed to furnish information in regard to
the logging civilian by Colonel Dodge, at Fort Sedg
WICK aud under what Law Of the United States article
OF war such punishment inflicted TzE5r y
BILL EXPLANATORY OF TIE RECONSTRUCTION ACrS.
Mr.. BAKER, trep) Of Ill., introduced bill explanatory
OF the reconstruction acts and providing that Whenever
In the judgment Of any military commander OF any mil
itary district. IL may become necessary such military
explicit power TO vacate and iii appointment any
executive judicial Office pertaining any provisional
government which may exist his military district !;
and whenever In his Judgment IL snail be-
necessary, any such military commander shall be
deemed and taken 70 have like full ana explicit power
20 I'LL up by appointment any such provisional civil Office.
Tie Official acts OF all officers appointed by any mill
tary commander shall be in all respects az valid a.
similar official acts done by persons holding similar pro-
by military appointment, and all acts heretofore done
oy any military commanders aforesaid by way Of
vacatng and nlnR up the same, hereby approved.
sanctioned and declared valid, &c
RxIIEF OF DEsERTRRs. -
MI ASHLEY rep OF Ohio, introduced bill TO relieve
from the penalties Of deserion LETT their rer
ments and returned to their homes the surrender
o. Lee and johnson. Referred to the Committee on
Military Affairs .~4.., ....f-i, 49,.
..sf --- ADJOURNMENT =.ei
Statements we're made by the Chair and by members
accounting for the absence from the House of Messrs
Pruyn Dawes, Shellabarger and Blair The House then
~ four Z. adjourned until Friday next.