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MIDNIGHT REPORT.
XLth CONGRESS--SecOnd Session

I Lands, reported bill making it the duty o
the Secretary Of the Interior, Whenever ih
public lands in any district shAll be nearly o
| quite disposed Of, to close the local land OF
| ice in that district, and have thAsreeord
| transferred to the General Land Office
| Passed.
Mr.. Donneiy, from the same committee
| reported bill for the relief of settlers OF
the late Sioux Indian Reservation ia Mime
sofa, allowing them two years in which they
may make their payments for their claims
Passed.
Also. reported a bill anendatory Of the
homestead law Of May 10th, 1862 allowing
applicants for Communication, when prevented
from personal attendance at the district land
Office, to make affidavits and proofs before the
Clerk Of the County Court, which, after de.
bate, passed.
Mr.. Hopkins, from the same committee,
reported back a bill extending to the first pi
January, 1872; the time for the completion ol
the Dubuque b Sioux City Railroad, in Iowa
which was opposed by Mr.. Wsshbnrne, Of II.
linois, as stupendous grab, and by diatory
motions, until the expiration CT the morning
hour, when il went over until to-morrow
The House resumed the consideration oil
the Reconstruction B.ll.
Mr. Wood, of New York, addressed the
Housein opposition TO the bill. Since last
Monday, be said, what has the country seen?
An attempt to ley eacri egious hands on the
Supreme Court, 80 attempt to degrade one OF
the most illustrious officers of the army
Hancock; aud the unprecedented TRANSACTION
in the executive department, by which, with
out the consent of the President, and in vio,
lation OF an implied pledge on the part ofthe
incumbent of the War Office, MIR. Stanton
had been thrust back by the senate to q posi-
ton from which be had been displaced. The
fourth measure was tie bill now under dis
cussion-a biii without father, nonstrosi-
ty, q measure the most infamous OF the many
int2uies OF this iniamans Congress.
Mr.. bingham raised the question CT order.
The Speaker ruled the expressions .xcep,-
ed 10 out of order. The Speaker added that
he had right TO proceed il no member ob
jected.
Mr. Bingham objected unless he made an
apology.
Mr.Wood rose and said, Mr. Speaker,
have no explanation 10 give.
Tie ayes and nays were called on the
question as to allowing Mr. Wood 10 proceed
resulting yeas 80, nays lo9
Mr.. Dawes then moved resolution Of CEN
snre against the remarks of Mr.. Wood in.
strucilGg the Speaker to forthwith administer
1t, which was adopted yeas Iii, nays 3s
At the conclusion Of the Speakers remarks
Mr.. Wood said he woud like tha House TO per-
mil him 10 finish bis remarks, WHICH yas met
~ deeialge laughter lrGEi the Republican
SIDE OF the House.
The Speaker said il could only be done by
q reconsideration Of the vots
Mr. Wood said be would finish them before
the country.
ar. Farnsworth, Of Iilinoiss, spoke in sup
port of The bill. Referring 70 Mr.. Wood !
defense of General Hancock, he Farms
WORTH said be Laew veFg sell why that gs..
lanS officer had commended himself 10 the
respect Of those gentleman. 1t vas for the
same reason that the galisnt Phil. Sheridan
had secured their condemnation. Sheridan
wes the idol of the loyal and freedmen or
Louisiana and Texas. Hancack. he regretted
10 sag, gas the idol d the iisloyal, aui who
ever commended himself to the affections Of
the rebel element commended hins equal-
y to the affections OF their rebel brethren CT
this H6ur.
Mr. Mungen rising to point Of order OBJ
jectsd 10 the words, rebel brethren.
The Speaker sustained the point OF order.
Mr. Mangen objected 10 Mr. Farusworth-s 3
with his remarks
Mr.. Farnsworth desired TO make an expls-
notion,
Ar. Muagen dia not want 10 aecep. any ex-
plapation. Laughter
The House decided that the gentleman
from Illinois should be allowed to explain.
Ms. Earnsworsh said, did not intend to
make any personal application Of those words.
Laughter m the Democratic side. I an
very sorry that the gentlemen SHOULD have ap- |
3iied thetn 10 themselves. | VIII withdraw
he.r personal application and leave out The |
sords, on this floor.
Mr.. Mungen declared that, in his opinion, |
he apology was worse than The insult. !
.Laagbteg.l Ee sd5ed ,hst he had done |
4sore 10 put da&n the rebellion Than any gen
ienan from Illinois had ever done.
Mr. Montgomery offered resolution that |
he gentleman from Illinois be reprimanded !
oy the Speaker.
Ms Wood expressed the hope that he
should enjoy the sole honor of the censure,
and that the gentleman from Illinois shoaid !
asaepa.
On motion Dir. Dawes resolution was ta-
oled.
Mr.. Farnsworth continued his remarks on
Gen. Hancock reporting tie caasepsasion
between himself and Hancock, in which the
otber said: E Some people have got tn e
dea that because am sent TO relieve Genera
Sheridan am a Copperheaa, but they vii,
ind themselves greatly fais.aken. | have
Inusht the rebels tap long in the field 10 be
heir tool now Mr.. Farnswor.h. IN view Of
this conversation, and his personal aegaain
lance with Hancock, Was iageh surp ised at
his 6rdes on assuming command OF the Fifth
Military District. and his course since.
Mr.. Getz asked If the gentleman from III,
nois considered Hancock Copnerhead?
Mr.. Farns~orth said il it was true shat he
has filed the hearts OF the rebels II lis I.e-'
oartraeut with Joy. ,,nd iaat they hailed him
sith cheers whenever be appeared at the
haatre, or in public, while he has filled the
hearts of loyal men and freedmen with
he left il to the gentleman himself !
20 judge whether he was Comprehend or
not.
After the conclusion OF Mr.. Farnsworth's
remarks Mr.. Payne obtained the floor, but
gielded 10 motion to adjourn,
Mr.. Butler gave uoiics Of an amendment
authorizing the several State Constitutional
in the late insurrectionary
States. to appoint all civil eaicers heretofore
provided by the laws of such States, and |
making il the duty of the several District |
Commanders to confirm such appointments.
md install such persons in Office; and pro-
7idlrg that such State governments shall son.
inue in effect gntil tie statss aYs admitted |
nte the Union, and other State officers app
pointed and qualified.
Adiourned.
SENATE.
The Chair laid before the Senate memo |
,ial from some member of the Board of Re- |
OF Mississippi, satting forth The |
iestitute condition of-the people there, both |
White and colored, and praying for an advance |
u supplies TO the planters, 10 be considered |
IS loan on their crops Referred.
Ar. Morton presented a petition, signed by |
lpward Of 1000 cnlored citizens Of Wash I
ngsoa, setting forth the unjust discrimination I
lgainst them by contractors and other en- I
,loyers, and from combinations of other la I
,orers, and praying that men may be put in
.harge Of the public works who will not diss
,riminate against them. Referred
Mr. Sumner, from the Committee on For |
sign Relations. reported joint resolation for I
he payment Of $4,000 damages for the
seizure Of Spanish steamer BY Gen. Sher- /
nan Al Port Royal. Adopted.
Mr.. Conness introduced resolution that |
Congress consent to Hon. Anson Bn rIineane |
.eceiviDg civil appointment from the Empe- /
or d China. Referred.
The bill to prevent the further contraction. T
# the currency vas then taken up.
Ar. Spragne concluded his remarks on tie
lnhiecs. ana after further debate by Massrs
Sherman and Morrill,, the bill was passed to