The New York herald., 1868-05-26
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
WASHINGTON, May 25, 1868.
THE cOLoRED TROOPS.

| THE c0LoRED TROOPS.
Mr.. PHELPS, (dem) Of Nd, introduced bill for
| the reorganization Of the United States colored
troops for their instruction and colonization which
was referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
PENSIONS.
Mr. PAINE, rep) OF Wis, introduced bill to con-
strue an act entitled "An act supplementary to the
several Pension acts,n which was referred TO the
Committee on Pensions.
THE INDIANS.
Mr. WINDOW, (rep) OF Mnn., introduced a bill to
carry out certain treaty spulati0ns with the Creek
tribe Of Indians, which referred to the Commit
tee on Indian Affairs.
LEGALIzINa PRoCLAMATIoNs OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN.
Mr. SITGREAvEs, tdem.) OF N. j., offered pream-
BILE recitng that Congress has passed a law legal
zing all proclamations and orders OF the President
from the 4h OF March, 1851. to July l. 1885, &c and
concluding with resolution that the Committee on
the judiciary be instructed to inquire into the expe
dency OF reporting Joint resolution authorizing the
appointment or commission, or court OF inquiry,
where they shall demand inquiry, either by oath or
affirmation OF the petitioners He demanded the
previous question; but it was not seconded and the
proposition went over under the rule.
THE NATIONAL BANKS.
Mr.. RANDALL, tdem.) Of Pa, introduced a resolu-
the Currency to furnish to this House statement Of
the amount OF dividends declared by the national
banking associations since their organization, the
amount credted TO real estate keeping distinct the
capital expended therefor and the amount credited
to the surplus fund: also account OF all the losses
per annum. &C.; and, II this information be not In
his possession, that the Comptroller take prompt
measures to procure and transmit the same to the
House.
THE LATE DUEL IN MARYLAND.
Mr. JENcKs, lrep.l OF r. l., introduced resolution
which was referred to the Committee on Foreign
fought between gentleman In our diplomatic service
and the secretary Of foreign legation.
PAYMENT OF THE PTvE-TwENTIEs.
Mr.. CARY, trep.l OF Ohio offered a preamble and
resolution that whereas the national honor requires
the payment OF the public Indebtedness to the cred
ors at nome ana abroad, not only according TO the
letter but the spirit Of the law under which it was
contracted; therefore be 1t
E.,ysd That hs neither ns letter the sp. Of the
noos a M Ss holder. ss and I'd IN be Re 70 the
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Mr: Van HosS, rep Of n. Y, moved to refer the
resolution to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Mr.. Koss ldem) OF ILL.,, moved to lay II on the
table; but the question was decided in the mega
tiye-yeas nays o.. The yeas were:-Messrs
Baldwin, Blair, Dixon, Jenckes, Mallory and Wash
burne.
The preamble and resolution were then referred to
the Committee on WAYS anJ Means.
THE RIGHT or FRANCHISE
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Iowng, which was referred to the ComInttee on |
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