Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-03-08
Fortieth Congress---First Session,
Us WASHINGTON, March z, 1867.
SENATE.

The amendment TO the rules was ADOPT
ed, that all amendment to the appropria-
ton bill coming from committee shall, be
one day before offered in the Senate, be.
referred to the committee on appropria-t
tions.
The Chair submitted communication
from the Secretary of the Interior, asking
an appropriation of $4,000, to pay the eX-
penses of commission to treat with the
Indians, and secure their removal further
west, which was ordered printed.
Mr.. WILSON introduced a joint resolu-
ton to prevent the sale of fspirituous liquors
in the Capitol building. Tabled.
Mr.. HENDERSON introduced resolu-
ton to amend the constitution, by providing
that no State shall prohibit any of its citi-
zens from voting or holding Office on ac-
count of color.
Mr.. SALISBURY raised the point of or
der, that as the Constitution of the United
States had been blotted out of existence, it
could not be amended.
The resolution was referred to the Judi
ciary committee.
Mr.. HENDERSON gave notice that he
provide for the representation of rebel
States in Congress at the earliest possible
moment. -"
Mr.. CRAGIN introduced bill to regu-
late the selection of grand jurors in the
Territory of Utah. Referred.
M +. Ou0TOu d T0SOlullOu lu-
structing the committee on Printing to
inquire what further legislation was nee
essary to perfect arrangements for the pub
| lication of debates and proceedings of Con-
press, and whether itwOuld be advisable to
make the Globe reporters responsible to the
Senate instead of the publishers. After
debate, the resolution was adopted.
Mr.. SHERMAN called up the bill con-
strueing the bill to increase the duty on
tO oil offpct in fen 6HVS after itS
passage. Mr.. Sherman explained thatsince
offering the bill, he had received inform
alton from the Secretary of the Treasury
which induced him to move its indefinite
postponement. 1t was postponed.
Mr.. WILSON introduced bill supple
mentary to all act to provide for the eff
cient government of the rebel States and to
facilitate restoration. Referred to the Ju-
dietary committee.
Mr.. ANTHONY moved suspension of
the rules, requiring the election of COM
mittees by ballot, and offered resolution
appointing committees. Agreed to.
A concurrent resolution for recess from
Monday next until the Sth of May was
received from the House and ordered upon
the table. 1t provides only for adjourn
ment of the House, and must therefore be
amended before it can pass.
Adjourned.
HOUSE.
The Speaker presented letter from the
Clerk of the House, transmitting COM
municatiOn from the Secretary of State,
acknowledging the receipt of the act to
provide for more efficient government OF
the rebel States, and announcing his pur-
pose to promulgate it. Laid on the table.
Also, the following telegraph dispatch:
CHARLESTON, March 4.
To the Speaker of the House Of Representatives.
of the 40th Congress:
The members of the South Carolina Mis-
sion Conference of the Methodist Episcopal
| Church, now in session, send greeting to
Congress and devout thanksgiving to Al
mighty God for the passage of the recon-
| struction bill to protect the rights of all
classes in the South.
TSigned1 LEVI SCOTT, President.
A. WEBSTER, Secretary.
Also, communication from Hon. John
Hogan, announcing that he will contest
the seat of Wn. Pile, as Representative
from the First Congressional District OF
| Missouri. @ t.r-. -e.l- .. --....-.. ..
| Also, communication from the Secre-
tary of the Interior, urging an appropria-
tion for expenses OF commissioner to the
Indian country f. .:aart .yf -... 10.
Mr.. STEVENS, in connection with the
latter communication, introduced bill ap-
propriating $4,000 for the purpose indi-
Gated. Passed.
Mr.. POMEROY, as a question OF privi-
lege, offered concurrent resolution, that
when the two houses adjourn Monday next,
they adjourn to meet Wednesday, the 9Th
of May next. s.
| Mr.. FARNSWORTH inquired whether
it was necessary to include the Senate.
Mr.. POMEROY did not suppose it was,
and modified the resolution so as to apply
to the adjournment of the House.
Mr.. ELDRIDGE asked whether an
amendment was in order to adjourn until
October.
The SPEAKER replied that it would be
| if the previous question was not recorded
Mr.. HOLMAN moved to lay the resolu-
tion on the table,
| The resolution was then adopted without
division. .,-
The SPEAKER presented message from
the Senate, with concurrent resolution to
appoint joint committee on Retrench-
ment. The resolution was agreed to.
| Mr.. KELLY moved to suspend the rules
| that he might offer resolution instructino
the Judiciary committee, when appointed, to
repeal bill declaring who shall call Con-
ventions for the reorganization of the rebel
States, and providing for the registration
of voters, and that in all elections until the
Conventions of such States shall have been
approved by Congress, voting shall be by
ballot.
| The vote on suspending the rules resulted
yeas Ill, nays 81. The resolution was
offered and adopted.
The SPEAKER stated he would regard
the resolution as instructions to him to ap.
point Judiciary committee Immediately
Mr.. SHELLABARGER presented and
had read by the Clerk petition from Judge
Underwood and some twenty others OF
loyal citizens of Virginia asking Congress
| to pass certain laws providing for carving
out the recent act for the better govern.
ment of rebel States. He moved its refer.
ence to the Judiciary committee.
Mr.. BROOKS, supposing it so referred
rose to move to reconsider the vote in or.