The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1868-06-22
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CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON. June 20.
HErATE

SENATE.
Mr.. Wilson, from the Military Com
mittee, reported with amendment the
Joint resolution to settle the claims OF
the State of Missouri called out to re-
pei invasion of Gems. Sterling and
Price.
The bill establishing the terms of the
United States District Court of Illinois
at Cairo, in March and October wss
The joint resolution authorizing the
turning over of certain distilled spirits
to the Surgeon General for the use OF
army hospitals, was passed.
Mr.. Sumner called up the resolution
in relation to the treatment OF colOred
persons on the railroad from Washing
ion to Baltimore, instructing the Com
mittee on the District OF Columbia to
consider if any further legislation is
needed in that connection. He said a
change had taken place on the road,
the managers having concluded to treat
all persons alike, and there was now no
occasion for inquiry. He subsequently
withdrew the resolution.
Mr.. Sumner called up the joint reso-
luton to carry into effect a decree of
the Southern District Court OF New
York in the case of the British steamer,
I4abaun, and appropriating 81, ,312, ,23l as
the value of the vessel and 5000 and
OH
illegally captured during the war.
Mr.. Conness desired to call attention
to the alacrity with which the Senator
reported bills for the relief of British
citizens, and his delay in acting on the
resolution in regard to outrages on
American citizens abroad, He (Mr.
Conness) now gave notice he should
move at an early day to take up that
bill for action.
Mr.. Sumner stated he had never had
any conversation with Secretary Sew
ard on the subject, and it was equally
untrue that any diplomatic influence
had been brought to bear upon the
committee. The committee had al
ready had the bill under consideration
at times, and were no more wanting in
interest in protecting the rights OF
American citizens abroad than Mr..
Conness.
Mr.. Stewart would never consent to
pny for any British ships until the Ala
bRma claims were settled.
The bill then went over under the
special order.
The Senate went into executive ses-
sion and shortly after adjourned.
HOUSE.
The joint resolution authorizing a
change in the mail service between
Helena and Fort Abernetty, Montana,
after debate passed.
The bill extending the patent tor inn
provement in woolen printing ma
chimes, if approved by the Patent Com
Tmissioners, was passed.
Mr.. Cook, from the Committee on
Elections, called up the contested cleo
district of kentucky, OF Mckee
against Young. The Committee re.
ported that Young, who holds the GER
tificate, was not duly elected, but that
Mckee, the eContestant, was duly elected.
Young has furnished aid and coun-
tenanced rebels, and is not entitled to
take the oath of Office as q representa-
tive. Mr.. Cook proceeded to argue the
case in support of the position of the
Committee, but was Interrupted by n
message from the President vetoing the
bill for the admission of Arkansas to
representation. The message having
been read, the Speaker stated the ques-
ton to be, will the House, on recon.
sideration, agree to the passage of the
bill.
Mr.. Stevens, OF Pennsylvania, moved
the previous question, and 1t was
seconded. The vote resulted yeas III,
nays 81, strict party vote, the Speaker
voting in the affirmative.
The Speaker announced that two
thirds having, on reconsideration,
voted in the Affirmative, the bill had
passed the House and would be trans
mitted, with the objections of the
President, to the Senate for its action.
The House resumed the considera-
ton of the Kentucky contested election
case, and Mr.. Cook continued his argu-
ment.
Atquarter past three Mr.. Kerr yield
ed the floor to Mr.. Schenck, who report
ed from the Committee on Ways and
Means bill to change or more effec-
tually secure the collection of internal
taxes on distilled spirits and tobacco,
and to amend the tax on banks.
He said that by an order of the House
he had a right to proceed with the bill,
to the exclusion OF all other business,
but he would not ask to go on with it
now, he wished only to have it printed
and gave notice that he would call it
up on Monday at 2 O'Clock.
Mr.. Cook then gave notice that he
would move the previous question on
the Kentucky contested election case.
Mr.. Banks gave notice that as soon
as the tax bill was disposed of he would
ask the House 10 consider the subject of
the treaty for the purchase of Russian
America. L
After some further discussion it was
agreed to take recess till II o'clock on
Monday. Adjourned.