Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-12-11
CONGRESSIONAL.

CONGRESSIONAL.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. TO-
SENATE.
J The PRESIDENT directed the Secreta.
ry to read the calendar of bills and resolu-
tions on the table, most of which were re.
ferred to appropriate committees. as, E
On motion OF Mr.. SUMNER, his bill tC
resume specie payment on the 4th OF
July next, was laid over until next week
when ne would move to refer it to the com.
mittee on Finance.
Mr.. SUMNER also explained the pur.
pose of the bill introduced by him to carry
out the reconstruction acts in Georgia, viz
to resume, to certain extent, the power OF
Congress over Georgia in consequence ol
the Legislature having been illegally con-
stituted, and on his motion it was referred
to the committee on the Judiciary,
Mr.. DRAKE explained the purpose of his
resolution in relation to the grades of Gen
| er9l and Lieutenant General in the army
and Admiral and Vice Admiral in the navy,
to be to keep these grades in reserve as re-
wards for extraordinary public services,
and not leaving them open to be reached
by regular promotion and accommodation.
Referred first to the committee on Military
Affairs, to go afterwards, if favorably re-
ported on by them, to the committee on
Naval Affairs. Hrsv
The House bill to regulate the duties on
copper, &C., was referred to the committee
on Mines and Mining.
| When the House bill to restore the Bu-
aeau of Indian Affairs to the War Depart
ment was7reached, ra
Mr.. THAYER moved to refer it to the
committee on Indian Affairs. 1t was SO
referred. la -
A resolution was adopted to adjourn
| from to-day until Monday.
Mr.. EDMUNDS called for the unfinish-
ed business of yesterday, stating that he
was in favor of having the message read,
in order to show the country the kind of
| man who occupied the Presidential office.
The reading of the message was contin-
tued to the end.
Mr.. WILSON introduced joint resolu-
tion submitting for ratification the follow
ing amendment to the Constitution
ARTICLE 10. No distinction shall be
made by the United States, nor by any
State, among citizens in their civil or polit-
ical rights on account of race, color or
previous condition. -#.--r..; ,rs- -zf
Referred to the Judiciary committee.
Also a bill to regulate the elective fran
chise in the United States. Referred to
same committee -a - s,a.- -.--.,
Mr.. CONNESS introduced bill fixing
the compensation for labor performed tor
which was laid on the table and ordered
printed. 1t provides that, from and after
June 25th. 1865, all laborers, workmen and
mechanics engaged in the employment OF
the United States, shall receive for days
labor, as provided by law, the full compen-
sation paid for such. labor as if ten hours
constituted days labor.
Mr.. EDMUNDS said that in view of the
extraordinary proposition in relation to
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dents mess ge, he would move, on next
Tuesday, that the Finance committee, un-
.ess they should in the meantime report the
resolutions on that subject offered by him
on the 21st of November last, be discharged
from the further consideration of it, and
would move its passage. The resolution
affirms that the faith OF the United States
is solemnly pledged to the payment of the
National debt. - 9-'tf i>A%
Mr.. ADAMS made a few remarks to the
effect that the acceptance of the Presidents
proposition would dishonor the United
States forever in the eyes of all honest
men.
Mr.. FRELINGHUYSEN spoke against
repudiation. He was glad the message had
beenIread, that the Representatives of the
American people may repudiate and reject
The repudiating doctrine, and let the world
know the people of this country, who had
afieroism to preserve its liberties, have now
the will and ability to preserve its honor.
The Senate adjourned till Monday.
HOUSE.
The Senate bill for the sale of Govern
ment property at Harpers Ferry was pass
ed.
A Joint resolution authorizing the sale of
the arsenal at Bergen Heights, n. j., was
passed. ~ III -t-- III ---- --t-
The joint resolution passed fixing the
status of Judge Advocates of the army.
fixing the number at twelve, including the
Judge Advocate General and Assistant
Judge Advocate General, and authorizing
the President to fill the vacancies with the
consent of the Senate.
The bill authorizing the sale of the Chat
tanooga rolling mills property at Chat
tanooga, was passed. ----.i
The joint resolution donating condemn
ed cannon for the erection OF monument
to Major General Kearney and Union SOL
diers at Tivoii, New York, was passed..
Mr.. SEAMAN introduced bill to cradle
the Hobby, Wayne & Missouri Railroad
Company in Michigan, to have subscrip-
lions to the capital stock stamped, &c. Re
TERED to the committee on Ways and
Means. -rrC
A bill to consolidate the several asylums
for aged and disabled soldiers was passed;
also the bill granting portion of the mil
itary reservation at Sante Marie, Michigan.
to the American Baptist Home Mission;
also the bill providing that all army officers
detailed to give military instruction in col
leges and universities be entitled to the full
pay of their respective grades, the same as
if they were in active service.
The morning hour having expired. the
House then, on motion of Mr.. SCHENCK,
proceeded to the business on the table and
disposed thereof as follows:
The Senate bill in relation to bridges
across the Ohio, after discussion for more
than an hour, participated in principally by
Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania members, |
was, on motion of Mr.. Bingham, referred
TO the committee on Roads and Canals.
Mr.. WASHBURNE, of Illinois. offered a
resolution for recess from Monday. De- |
cember 2lst, till Tuesday, January 5th.-l
MI. BROOMALL, of Pa, introduced a |
bill to regulate the value OF United States
legal tender notes in coin, and provide for
redemption. Referred to committee on
Ways and Means. The bill directs the Sec
retary of the Treasury to cause gold coin |