The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-29
XLth OONGRESS-Seoond Session.
SENATE.


WASHINGTON, May 29.-On motion of Mr..
Morrill, of Maine, the Senate insisted upon the
amendments to the army appropriate on bill
and asked a committee of conference.
Mr.. Doolittle presented a memorial from the
conservatives of South Carolina against the
adoption of the new Constitution of that
State.
Mr.. Morgan introduced joint resolution TO
provide for the reduction of interest on the
public debt which was referred to the Com
mittee on Finance.
Mr.. Edmunds offered a concurrent resolu-
ton, asserting the thanks of Congress to be
due to Mr.. Stanton for his great ability, purity
and fidelity to the country, as well in war as
in peace, &c.
Mr. Hendricks objected and the resolution
went over.
Indefinite leave of absence was granted to
Mr.. Davis because of illness in his family.
The Bill for the construction of a Jail in the
District of Columbia was amended and passed.
NJ. Ross introduced resolution requesting
the House to furnish the Senate Committee
to investigate the charges of corruption in con-
nection with the trial of the President, with
copies of all testimony relative thereto, taken
by the House Impeachment Managers.
Mr., CONFESS said it was improper to make
the request until all the testimony is taken and
it will doubtless then be sent to the Senate.
Mr.. Sumner objected and the resolution went
over.
The Arkansas bill was called up, and the
question was on Ferry's amendment striking
out all fundamental conditions TO admission.
Mr.. Drake opposed it, maintaining that none
of the rebel States could be admitted until the
14th article became part of the constitution.
He held that the votes of twenty-eight States
were necessary, and That Ohio and New Jer-
sey had the right at any time prey .ous TO the
official PRONUNCIATION of the adoption OF the
amendment to Withdraw their assent. He said
in addition, we have got along without there
States for seven years, and can get along With
out them for seven months longer.
Mr. Morton favored the immediate admission
of Arkansas and held that Mr. brakes theory
was inpracticable unless that of Mr.. Summer
were correct; that the amendment is already
ratified, the lately rebellious States having
ceased to be States because the l4th article re-
qures ratification to be recognized in the con-
stitution of States.
Mr. MeCreery read from manuscript speech
on the general subject of reconstruction.
At O'clock, without action IN the pending
amendments, the Senate went INTO executive
session. The Senate continued IN executive
session several hours, and Immediately alter
the doors were opened adjourned.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Washburne of Illinois, from the Com
mittee on Commerce, reported a Joint resolu-
ton to allow the unexpended balance of the
appropriation for the breakwater at Portland,
Me, 10 De expended III excavating the middle
ground, and otherwise protecting the channel
from injury by filling and improving the same.
which was passed.
Mr. Eggleston reported bill to repulata ON.
prasement and inspection OF import, in Ger
tain cases. Debate ensued.
II provides for the examination and appraise
ment of imported goods, except distilled spir-
its and wines, upon transportation thereof in
bond at the place of destination inst ,ad of the
port where the goods are landed. st. Louis
and Cincinnati are made ports of entry, and
a Collector is to be appointed for each. APP.
praisers are to be appointed for Chicago, st
Louis and Cincinnati, at a salary Of $1,000, and
at such other ports as are considered by the
Secretary necessary, with salary not exceed
ing $1,000 Collectors at Chicago, ST. Louis
and Cincinnati are to have a salary OF $4,000
with fees and commissions not exceeding $2O0l
additional