Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-05-28
F0RTIETH CONGRESS.
This Afternoons Proceedings.
THURSDAY, MAY d

to the request for a Committee of Conference
Mr.. Doolittle presented a memorial from
conservative citizens of South Carolina, sesunr
forth the reasons why Congress should not
reeognize the newly adopted Constitution OF
that Stale.
Mr.. Doolttle said the document was a very
sole paper tsmperaiely written; be asked ats
reference TO the J Judiciary. and commended A 10
their especial consideration.
Mr. Harlan offered a resolution that Tie Com
missioner Of Public Buildings and Grounds be
known as the Navy Yard bridge over the Aua-
costa, with View to ats being rebuilt of SUM-
eIent strength to bear railway track, aud
with space for sidewalks, and gave notice that
be would call IL up Tomorrow
Mr. Harlan, from the Committee on the DIS
uict OF Columbia, reported bill 10 prov ide for
,he appointment OF register Of deeds tor the
Mr. Ramsey introduced a resolu uon extend.
ing The lime Tor the construction of the Nortn-
ern Pacific railroad. Referred to Comm,ttee
on Pacific railroad.
On motion OF Mr.. Ramsey, the President WAS
requested to communicate any negotiations or
correspondence with the British Government
relative TO new postal treaty.
Mr.. Conness Inirodu ced a bill to extend the
time for the completion OF the Southern Pacific
railroad In California. Referred TO COMMITTEE
on Pacific railroad.
Mr.. Edmunds offered q concurrent resolution
tendering the thanks Of Congress to Hon. y
NJ. stanton for the great ability, purity ard
fidelity with which he has discharged the du
ties of Secretary OF War, as well during the
period OF the rebellion as at a later period
when assalled by opposition inspired by nos
unity 10 the meas ures adopted by Congress for
the pacification of the country and the restors-
tion OF a real and permanent peace.
Mr.. EdmuIds asked for the present consid-
Grafton OF the resolution, but Mr. Hendricks
objected, and IL went over.
Mr.. Morgan introduced a bill TO reduce the
interest ON the paoiic debt. Referred TO Com
mlitee On Finance.
On motion of Mr.. Anthony, the President
was requested 10 transmit copy of all CORES
ponsence between the department of STATE and
persons In the diplomatic service of the tinted
States in reference TO prohibiting them from
wearing any uniform or official costume not
previously authorlzed by Congress
MI. essenden called up the bill to amend
the act providing for the erection of a new Iail
In the District of Columbia
he amendments spend he authority OF the
authority Of the Secretary OF the Interior to
select IN" site Tor the Jail, and declares null and
void all contracts made by him tor the build
ing OF the same. A committee is TO pc appoinfed
10 select suitable site and make a Contract
All SUBJECT 10 the approval of Congress. The
work Il TO be carried on under the sup-rintsn-
dence of the architect of the Capitol extension
" ho shall not receive any extra paw therefDr Dr.
The sixth and seventh sections OF the bill are
struck OUT. All OF these amendments We're
agreed to.
Mr.. Patterson IN. H. said this subject had
been committed TO the Committee on the Dis
trict OF Columbia, but afterwards the Commit
ported this bill. and the Committee on the Dis
trictof Columbia Were satisfied with 1t. with
the exception Of amendments which they would
offer. Mr.. Patterson then offered an amendment
adding The Committee on the District of COl-
umbla 10 the Committee on Public Buildings
and Grounds 70 make the contract and select
the sits; which was agreed 10.
Nlr. Patterson then offered q further amend
ment setting aside the Contract made with W
Il. Allen. but providing that the new contract
10 build the Jail shall be made with Mr.. Allen.
provided he il willing 10 accept the pIsns and
terms of the Committee.
Mr. Patterson said charges had been mad. of
corruption IN tins matter. in which the Secrp.s-
ry OF the Interior vas implicated. but he deemed
IL just 10 tha onicer 10 say that the examination
diu not bear out these cnsrges; there was lat
tie Irregularity IN ii. Their was no indication
that Mr.. Allen had don- an nything wrong in So
curing the contract, and he woula be ruined n
he " as not paid for what he has done slreacy
and II would not be Just If the new contract was
not made with him. Tue person who had made
these char ges against them and Mr. Faxon, the
architect. had himself offered money 10 SECURE
the contract. and furthermore when testityiue
before the Committee had been so intoxicated as
TO create disorder. They did did not CON sidpr
this person. then, as the proper one TO make
charges. Mr.. Peyton was now dead. aud N
was unjust 10 the dead TO make these unfounded
asprrsions.
Mr. Fessenden, on examination, had b..en
satisfied that Mr.. Allen had not acted improp.
erly. Mr. Allen certainly would have ground
Tor severe claim Of damages: but one thing
v as oei tain. the Jail could not 60 ON under the
present arrangement. He understood Mr.. Al
len was very anxious to secure the new con-
tract. and if the Government could BE- projected.
he thought he should have it.
Mr- Corbett read list of bids which had been
thrown out, all under S2Dloo0. the Secretary of
the Interior having resolved TO let the work
out In detail. which was not in accordance
W 18th the spirit Of the act. He made this state
ment IN justice TO MIR. Francis A Gibbons the
person alluoed to by Mr.. Patterson. and whose
BIO was sI.3,, 20. Mr.. Gibbons had. after the
decision of the Secretary OF the Interior offered
S3,, 90 10 the architect TO secure him the con-
lract, out not before. II was due TO Mr.. Glib
bons to state this.
Dir. Harlan Was satisfied that nothing had
been elected TO disparage Mr.. Allen as a gentle
man or a builder.
time, and was satisfied there was no truth in
the allegations which had been made and was
glad 10 hear the statement OF the Senator from
New Hampshire, MIR. Patterson.) The policy
Of the amendment was obvious.
Mr.. Harlan expressed the same opinion Hp
however did not wish the Jail 10 BE- erected in
us present locarlon, and was sure that If II was
Senators would regret IL
. The amendment was then agreed 10, and the
bill passed.
Mr.. Ross offered q resolution requesting tlue
House OF Representatives To furnish 10 the Se-
lect Committee, appointed 10 inq uire into the
charges OF corruption IN reference TO the i'm
peachment trial, copy sf all the testimony
taken by the Managers OF Impeachment on the
same SUBJECT.
Mr.. Conness said il was manifestly imp roper
@ call for this testimdny before il was compie;a
WheL II was finlshed the House would no
ioubt send il.
The Chair.-Does the Senator object TO th-
present consideration Of the resolution
Mr. Sumner.-I object think we had bet
er reflect upon that
The resolution Ia. "a rent over.
On motion Of Mr.. McCreery, indefinite lea ye
of absence was granted TO Mr.. Davis. OF Ken
lucky. on account Of illness in his family
The bill for the admission of Arkansas WAS
lben taken mp.
Mr.. Drake said upon examination be was sat-
sfied that none Of these States should be ad
nitted TO representation until the 1&th amend
ne nj TO the Constitution was adopted.
HorsE OF REPRKsENrArIvxs- Pains
Wis. introduced q bill to construe cartaon
pension acts, and also a bill To con strua the
aw granting additional bounty. The ar.r
was referred 10 the Pension COMMITTEES ana
he second to the Military Committee.
MI. Schenck (O.) introduced an amended
oill in lieu OF the resolution passed yesterday
70 SEND public documents, the GfoJe, &C.. TO the
several National Asylums for disabled soldiers.
ne amended bill was passed.
Mr. Washburne, (1il.) from Committee on |
Commerce, reported Joint resolution an rela.
lion to the break water at Portland, Maine. \
Passed. ease r 80 \
Mr. Bromwen (Iil., asked leave to offer a res. /
olution for an adjsurnment over from Friday \
until Monday as recognition by Congress of |
he ceremony VI decorating the graves OF sol. i