New Orleans Republican., 1868-12-15
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WASHINGTON.

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Bill AN horlzlng Continuance of Freed
mems Bureau Hospitals = Ice ON the
c-NomInatIOns-61ran and His
Military Party at Chicago-PrOceed.
In9s of senate and House.
WASHINGTON, December A.-Congress will
undoubtedly adjourn from the twenty-frst
instant to the fifth proximo. .,a.' .ls sf
1t is stated that the Grant reception cost
Marshall o. Roberts SIS 900. ~ n.
bill was introduced into the House to.
day authorizing the continuance of the
freedmen's hospitals at Richmond, Vicks-
burg, New Orleans and Washington, in
cluding an asylum for aged and indrm freed.
men and orphan children, to June next.
Secretary McCulloch writes General How
ard that the Freedmen's Hospital at New
Orleans is needed, and requests Its re.trans-
fer.
The Government is considering the pro-
priety of placing these hospitals in the
hands of the Sisters of Charity.
There is three inches of ice on the PO,
tomac river.
The steamer Hi Livingston, from Balti.
more for Washington sunk to-day. Her pas.
sengers arrived here safely.
The President nominated H. A. SRythe
as Minister to Russia, and Alexander Cum
ntings as Commissioner of Internal Rev
enue, vice Rollins.
The, Mississippi delegation to-day had a
hearing before the Reconstruction Commit.
tee, but no action was taken. q"
Secretary Seward says that negotiationsin in
the Alabama Claims case just now are arrest
ed by the change of the English Ministry. He
believes the interruption is only temporary
and under these circumstances he thinks
the publication of the correspondence in
compatible.
Generals Grant, Schodeld and party have
arrived in Chicago. They will return on
Saturday.
Under regular call to-day an immense
amount of business was introduced, but the
balance of the time before the recess will
probably be occupied mainly by the delivery
of eulogies on the death of members.
WASHINGTON, December 14.-Sendte-
General Howard asks an investigation of his
management of the Bureau. Referred to
the Military Committee.
Mr.. Sumner presented a memorial from
| colored citizens of Georgia, complaining of
wrongs to which the race are exposed, and
asking relief. lit-fE LNF
Also, similar document from North Car
olina, asking the continuance of the Freed
mems Bureau.
West Virginia asks aid for the Chesapeake
and Ohio railroad. '' ' 3
A memorial of the Mississippi delega.
tion, claiming that the Constitution framed
by the late Convention, had been adopted
by majority of the legal voters of the
obhbGf HaS 1CAS11Cu w OO11-
mittee.
Mr.. Sherman reported bill providing for
the construction of a railroad from Wash
| ington to Cincinnati ''.'-' 4 'ta'' y
Mr.. Morton introduced its financial bill,
providing that after July l., 1870, the Treas
ury shall redeem the legal tender and .trac-
tional currency notes, and that after Janu-
ary l, 1872, the national banks shall redeem
| their issues in gold.
"A bill was introduced increasing the num-
| ber of Associate Justices to fourteen and
changing the circuit. rs ,5 ty.s. .sEHotA
Mr.. Stuart introduced bill making the
holding of an office contrary to the four
teenth amendment felony against the
United States, punishable by imprisonment
not less than three nor more than ten years,
and fine not less than $1,000 nor more than
| $40, 900.
After other proceedings, which were un-
| important, the Senate went into executive
| session and adjourned.
| HOuSe-Under the regular morning call
the following bills were introduced;
To provide for building a telegraph line
from Washington to Boston. - -~
=" To incorporate the African College. 81 81
A joint resolution by Mr.. Whittemore, in
structing the Election Committee to investi-
gate elections in South Carolina, Georgia
and Louisiana 80
BY Mr.. Kellogg-Granting the right of
way through public lands to the New Or
leans, Mobile and Chattanooga railroad.
Referred to the Committee on Public Ladds.
- Relative to the appointment of Midship-
men from the lately rebellious States.
A memorial from the Louisiana Legisla-
ture asking $500, 900 for the Mississippi
River and Mexican Gulf Canal.
Granting certain lands in Alabama to the
| Nashville and Decatur Railroad.
Asking Improvements in the Tennessee
river. tHb
Repeating the prohibition of militia in
North and South Carolina, Florida, Alaba
ma and Louisiana. GfA n3.z' fE
Aiding the New Orleans aud Ship Island
| Canal. IEltz 4.1l-lst ti3.s-53
,s Instructing the Reconstruction Com.
mittee to investigate the Ku.klux in Ten
| nessee. -rFvrs .-afltEfy4 sz
| A resolution giving twenty per cent addi-
tionalt to Government employees was tabled
| by 81 to 70. -elt q 81 ~
A resolution denouncing all forms and
| degrees of Reputation of the national
obligations was passed by l54 to g..
| A resolution was adopted constructing a.
committee of seven, with power to send for
persons and papers to investigate New York
rejection frauds.
Secretary Seward says the publication of
the correspondence in the Alabama claims
case would be premature.
Mr.. Butler introduced bill to enforce the
laws of the United States in Georgia. Re
ferred to the Reconstruction Committee.
The Committee on Public Expenditures
were directed to inquire into alleged cor
ruption in the Alaska purchase.
The Secretary Of State is asked whether
any commissioners or agent has been sent to
Spain, and for what purpose. is,s 4 issl
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