Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-13
CONGRESSIONAL.

WAsnlsoroS, February l2.-Mr. Sher-
man introduced bill to declare the
State Of Alabama entitled to be restored
10 the right OF representation in Con-
gress. Referred to the Judiciary Com
mittee.
Mr.. Williams, from the Committee on
Finance. reported joint resolution de-
claring the meaning Of the law relative
10 the settlements Of discussing officers
and the Jurisdiction thereof, and recon-
mendiug the passage Of suitable bill
Mr.. Yates, from the Committee on Ter
ritories, reported bill to admit Colo
RADIO as State, and gave notice that he
would call It up at an early day.
On motion Of Mr.. Howe, the Senate
then took up the bill pending yesterday
for the relief Of the heirs Of Major Gen
eral Richardson, which was passed.
By permission Of Mr.. Davis, who had
the floor on the supplementary recon-
struction bill, Mr.. johnson moved to
take up the case of Mr. Thomas, Of
Maryland.
Mr.. Sumner opposed the motion, say
ing that he had intended TO address the
Senate on the subject, and had not ex'
pected that the resolution would be
called up during the debate on the re-
construction bill.
Mr.. Sherman suggested that the reso-
luton be disposed Of, aud the Senate go
into executive session.
Mr.Johnson's motion was then adopted,
and by his consent Mr.. Morrill,, of Maine,
called up a resolution of inquiry in
regard to the forcible ejectment of
negro employe of the Senate from the
cars of the Alexandria and Georgetown
railroad. Passed.
A bill for the PRONUNCIATION of the laws
of the United States was taken up and
passed.
Mr.. Sherman introduced the following
bill declaring the State Of Alabama re-
stored to the right of representation in
Congress- j.
WHEREAS, the people of the State OF
Alabama have, in compliance with the
fifth section of the act of March 2, 1867,
entitled: "An act to provide for more
efficient government in the rebel States
formed constitution by convention OF
delegates, elected in compliance with
said act, and whereas, the said constitu-
ton has been ratified by majority OF
the qualified persons voting on the ques-
ton of its ratification, and as said Con-
stitution contains all the guarantees re-
quired by said act, therefore
Be il enacted and declared by the
Senate and House Of Representatives,
That the State of Alabama is entitled to
representation in Congress, and the Sen
ators and Representatives thereof shall
be admitted on taking the oath pre-
scribed by law
HousE.-The foreign bill was taken
up.
Mr.. Jenckes, of Rhode Island, offered
an amendment by way of substitute
declaring that the rights of expatriation
and naturalization are declared to be,
and have been part of the public law OF
the United States, and directing the Ex-
ecutive to insist on their recognition by
the governments of all other nations.
Mr.. Judd offered his amendment, as
indicated at the close of his speech last
Wednesday.
Mr.. Butler offered an amendment as
substitute for Mr.. Jenckes' amendment,
which was not received.
Mr. Pruyn offered an amendment to
Jenekes' amendment in the way of an
additional proviso, but the morning hour
having expired, the bill went over until
tomorrow, and all the amendments
we're ordered to be printed.