Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1868-01-24
TOLEDO. TAMA COUNTY, IOWA. FRIDAY JANUARY a. 1868.

ments Of Mr. Brooks as to the inferiority Of
the African race.
Mr. Barnes addressed the Committee on
National Finances. He denounced the bill
introduced by Mr. Morrill,, and opposed con-
traction and expansion, and advocated fixing
the currency at its present nominal amount
for period Of years.
Mr. Wood spoke agaixst the position Of the
Judiciary Committe in reference to the law Of
impeachment.
Mr. Kerr spoke on the question Of Ameri-
can citizenship, urging it to be the duty Of Con-
gress to put into the hands Of the Execu-
tive the power TO vindicatc the rights guaran-
teed to naturali1ed citizens.
The Committee rose.
Mr. Pile referring to his remarks on Thurs
day efecting the reputation Of DR. Fowler in
connection With Government contracts in St.
Louis, said he had since been informed by Mr.
Fowler that he had Withdrawn from the firm
before the majority Of the frauds had been
committed, and that he was not responsible
for them. Mr. Pile deemed it just to tha.
gentleman, that this statement. should be
made. Adjourned.
WASHINGTON, Jan. IS.
The Chair laid before the Sena'e memor-
ial from some members Of the Board Of Regis
tration Of Mississippi, setting forth the desti>
tuition Of the people there, both white and
colored, and praying for an advaDfe Of sups
plies to the planters, to be considered IS lien
on their creps. Referred.
Mr. Morton presented petition signed by
upwards Of 1000 colored citizens of Washing>
ton, setting forth the unjust Determinations
against them by contractors and other laborcrs
and pray ing that men may be put in charge
of the public works who will not discriminate
against them. Referred.
Mr. Sumner from the committee on Foreign
Relations, reported . joint resolution for the
payment Of S2s, 900 damages for the seizure
of the Spanish steamer by General Sherman
at Porf Royal.
Mr. Conness introduced . resolution that
Congress conset to Hon Anson Burlingamc
receiving q civil appointment from the En-
peror Of China. Referred.
The bill to prevent the further contraction
Of the currency was taken up. when Mr..
srrague concluded his remarks on the subs
ject.
After further debate hy Messrs Sherman
Morrill,, the bill passed in committee, and Mr.
Sherman was allowed to insert his amendment
suggested yes terday, that the amount Of such
notes now existing shall not be further re-
duced until Congress shall otherwise provide.
was agreed to.
Mr. Conkling moved to amend by inserting
after the word "reduced, the words Tor in
creased"
After debate by Messrs Morton, Fessenden
Sherman, Conkling, Wilson; Henderson, Con-
ness and Cameron, Mr. Conkling modified his
amendment BY providing that nothing herein
contained shall effec. the power of the Sccre-
tary of the Treasury to maintain the reserve
authorised by the fourth section Of the act Of
June 3Oth, 1864.
After further debate between Messrs Donk-
ling, Dooliule and others, Mr. Conkling s
amendment was lost by vote Of Is to %.
The amendment Of the committee Was then
! agreed to, and the bill was passed by the fol
lowing vote: Yeas 33. nays 4.
Adjourned.
Mr. Julin, from the committee on Public
Lands. reported bill making it the duty Of
the Secretary Of the Interior, whenever any
public lands in any district shall be nearly
or quite disposed Of, to close the land Office in
that d istrict and have the records transferred
to the General Land Office
Mr. Donnclly, from the same committee, re-
lief Of settlers on the late Sioux Indian rcser-
vation in Minnesota, allowing them two years
in which they are to make payment for their
claims. Passed. Also, reported bill amen
jatory Of The Homestead Law Of May Goth,
1862, allowing applicants for communication
when prevented from personal attendance al
the District Land Office, 10 make afidavits and
proofs before the clerk Of the county court;
which after debate passed.
Mr. Hopkins from the eamc committee re-
ported back bill extending till the first OF
January, 1872, as the time for completing the
Dubuque Sioux City 4. r., which was op-
posed BY Mr.. Washburne as stupendous
grab, which went over until tomorrow.
The House then resumed the consideration
Of the reconstruction bill.
Mr.. Wood Of New York, addressed the
House in opposition to the bill.
Since last Monday, he said, what has the
country seen; an attempt to degrade one Of
the most illastrous officers Of the army, Hans
cock, the unprecedented transaction in the
Executive Department, by which, without the
consent Of the President, and in violation Of
an implied pledge, on the part Of the incum-
bent Of the War Office, Mr.. Stanton had been
thrust back by the Senate into the position
from which he had been displaced.
The fourth measure was a bill now under
discussion, a bin without father, monstros-
ity; . measure most infamous Of the many
infamous Of this infamous Congress.
Mr. Bingham raised the question Of order.
The Speaker ruled the expressions excepted
to out Of order.
The Speaker added that the gentleman ha a