Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-27
FORTIETH CONGRESS.
This Afternoons Proceedipg pgs,

Also, resolution of the Reconstruction Con-
Veniion OF Mississippi, asking thd continuance
ofthe Freedmen's Bureau.
Also, comm unicaiion from the Commission :
er OF the FTeedmens Bureau, enclosing papers
and documents, relative TO the proposed dis
contlnuanceo of the Ereedmen's Bureau in the
States OF Kentucky, Tennessee, and Maryland.
Referred TO Committee on Military Affairs
Mr.. Sumner presented petition of citizens O.
Washington. asking the paving of Louisiana
and Indiana avenues. Referred TO COMMITTEE
on District of Crlumbia.
Mr.. Perry introduced a bill 10 provide for the
importation of dye stuffs free of duty Refer
red 10 Committee on Finance
Mr. wilson introduced a bill removing the
disabilities from certain citizens of Virginia
Referred 10 Judiciary Committee.
On motion of Mr.. Sumner. the President was
requested TO communicate TO the Senate the
proceedings had by the British Government in
the cases of Rev. John VI. Mason, John Lynch
and Robert Warren, and also the measures
uiken by our Government for the protection OF
the rights OF American citizens abroad.
MIR. Wilson introduced a iOint resolution
granting permission 10 soldiers in the war
against the rebellion the privilege of wearing
the badges of the corps in which they served
Referred 10 Committee on Military Affairs.
Mr.. Trumbull offered resolution calling on
the Secretary of the Treasury for the amount
OF cash sales of captured and abandoned prom
cry; how much has been paid into the Treasu-
ry, the names of the purchasers: the names of
all those TO whom such property has been re-
turned, together with all Information pertain
ing to the subject. Adopted.
MT. Stewart called mp the bill TO remove the
political disabilities from Gov. II. VI. Patton, OF
Alabama.
Mr.. Stewart gave an account of the services
OF Gov. Patton In assisting the reconstruction
policy OF Congress, and had letters from Gems
rope ana Swayne read bearing testimony 10
the aid of Gov. Patton.
Mr.. Pomeroy acknow iedsed the co-opera,ion
OF Gov. Patton with Congress, and adyoc. led
the passage of the bill
MIR. Howard asked some further evidence of
sincerity
Mr. Drake thought the time had not vet ar
rived when we could nudge of a rebels sincerity
by his works. and was therefore of the opinion
that this measure should be postponed, at lest
little while longer.
Mr.. Buckalew opposed this special lie yisla.
non: This dispensing power should be- exer-
cised generally, not individually. III this course
was To be pursued, there must be great Injustice
done. There Were thousands of citizens in Ala
bama equally as deserving As Gov. Patton, and
why single HIM out 10 the exclusion of Ali 9th
ers!
Mr.. Johnson conceded generally i'm the views
OF he Senator from Pennsylvania, (Mr. Buck
;ueW.) He was ia hopes that before long
while general and universal amnesty might
he extended with safety and propriety.
Without disposing of the bill, the supple.
meniary reconstruction bill was taken up.
Mr.. Wilson had IN the thirteen se-rs he had
been IN this Senate, listened 10 a great many
Speeches. He had heard the domineering
Davis, the fnsteling Toombs, the plausible
Mason, the Wiley Slidell; but he had never lis
tened to more wicked speech than that de-
lirered by the Senator from Wisconsin, (Mr
Doollttle) on Thursday last. A year ago there
was no one, friend or foe, who belle ed that the
ten rebel States would be as near 10 representa-
ton in this Chamber they are now Under
the polley adopted by the President murder
aud lust had reigned supreme until a year ago
nder the policy of Congress and the protec-
uon OF that army which the Senator had SO
much maligned. there was to-day more peace
more quiet. more order in those ten rebel States
than there has been Tor a century.
unrS,, ar,
call OF States and Territories 1or bills and reso-
lnfIons for reference only, the following Were
introduced and referred 10 the committees
named
Ey Mr.. Benton. IN. H Ellis TO make mar.
uai compensation for expenses of the war by
providing tor taxation OF national bonds
Ways and Means.
By Mr.. Taber, IN. Y.)-Resolution of the
New York Legislature in relation to the re.
moNai of obstructions at He'll Gate. Com
merce.
BY Mr.. Miller, PA Bill TO prohibit assessors
ana collectors of internal revenue from being
interested, directly or indirectly, in any for
ieiture under the laws for violation of the in
ternal revenue acts. Ways and Means.
BY MIR. Stevens, (Pa.)-Bill relating TO suf-
Whole. = =
by Mr.. Myers, (Pa)-BilI to regulate the
appointment OF Government agents. Retrench-
ment
BY Mr.. O'Neil, (Pa.)-BiI to extend the
boundaries OF the collection district of PhiIa-
delphia, so as to include the whole Of the con.
soldated city OF Philadelphia. Commerce.
BY Mr.. Ashley, (O.)-Jont resolution to pro-
VIDE temporary government tor the Territory
OF Wyoming. Referred to Committee on Ter
ritories.
By Mr.. Spaulding, (O.)-BilI making appro.
priation for the service Of the Columbia fnst-
tuition for the Deaf and Dumb. &c Referred 20
Committee on Appropriations.
BY Mr.. Cary, (O.)-Bill to provide a u inform
currency. and TO liquidate the national debt
Referred TO Committee of the Whole.
BY Mr.. Cook, NlL)-Bili to amend the na.
tlonal currency act. Referred to Committee on
Banking and Currency.
BY Mr.. Wilson, 1owa. .)-Bill supplementary
TO the act in relation 10 appeals and writs Of
error of the United States to the Supreme Court.
Referred to Judiciary Committee.
BY Mr.. Donnelly, (Minn.)-Bill granting
lands to Minnesota TO aid in the Improvement
of the navigation of the Mississippi river. Re-
ferred to Committee ON Public Lands.
by MI kayanagh (Montana)-Certain joint
resolutions OF the Montana Legislature.
BY Mr. Randall PA BILL making all pur.
chase, sales, &C. OF L. :. bonds and securities
open to competition. Ways and Means.
BY Mr.. Spalding (O.)-Joint resolution in
relation to 20 per cent. compensation TO clerks
IN the Departments al Washington receiving
not less than sl.U0O nor more than $1,000 per
annum Appropriations.
BY Mr.. Kelley (Pa. .l-Bill TO Incorporate the
Swiss Benevolent Association of Washington.
District Of Columbia.
By Mr.. Perham Me. Bill granting boun-
ties to the widows and children OF certain SOL
diers killed i'm the L. 5. service. Pensions.
BY Mr.. Cobnrn, Ind. Bill to prevent the
compromising Of ofenses against the revenue,
and to make such compromises felonies. Judi
ciary.
Also, bill TO provide for filling the Office OF
President OF the United States, in case of the
expiration of the term of the present President
Of the Senate before the Presidential term
expires. Judiciary. @
BY MIR. Hooper, Mass. .)-Bnl to amend the
act of July, le66, in relation TO compensation of
collectors of customs Commerce. tFr
BY Mr.. ONeilI, (Pa.)-JOnt Resolution to
secure midnight mail bnen New York, Phlla-
delphia Baltimore, and Washington, and to
provide compensation therefor. Post Omces
Ind Post Roads. .ath@1
BY Mr.. Ella, IN. H. .)-Bill to establish certain
offices at United States navy yards Naval
Affairs. e. taL - f..se -f -
BY Mr.. Halsey, IN. J.)-Bhl 70 incorporate
the Washington Cooperative Association. Dis.
trict of Columbia. 'fft -ii - -3ata f7H
BY Mr.. ILgersoll, (Ill.)-Bill supplemental
TO the act to incorporate the safe Deposit Com.
pany Of Washington. District Of Columbia
Also. bill relating to the appointment Of No
tary's Public in the District Of Columbia in
certain cases. District Of Columbia. .sey
By Mr.. Harding, (IM.)-yoint resolution sh-
tAOlizing the Secretary Of the NavySo send one
or more vessels to the coast of Sweden and
Norway, to, carry such donation as may be
made for the relief OF the people OF thot coun.
try. Foreign A FAIRS. g aE HE8xfe 01VZHe
Under this c,Ll, large number Of private
bills for pensions, claims, &c, We're introduced
and referrvd 10 the appropriate committees.
Mr.. Mallory (Oregon) introduced aresolutton !
directing The Committee Of Ways aud Msans to
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