New-York tribune., 1868-03-23
KIN CONGRESS-sFcoND SESSION.

SENAIE.... MAsHINGTOS March 2l 1868.
Petitions were presented for the removal of
political disabilities forthe protection Of several branches
Of industry. and from citizens OF NewMcxco FOR protcc
ton against threatened military Interference with their
vested rights In lands. Mr.. MORRILL, G;ep, Mc) called
up the POsIOFFICE APPROPRIATION BILL, and 1t was
passed as amedndod by the House Mr. GRIMES Rep,
Iowa. refuted the newspaper report that the Committee
SHERMAN dlep., Ohio the ARMY APPRoPRATIoS BILL
was so amended to provide that all nexpended appro
the surplus fund.- except so much Of such money as WI"
pay expenditures during the current fiscal year .,
REORGANIZATION OF THE POsT-OfFICE bEPAkihfNi,
Mr. RAMSEY rep, Mimi introduced bi 10 go ivVl y,
ganize the POstOnce Department and to fix t IaS VI
about go In ali 10 DO employed in the various bureaus
and fixes the salaries OF the principal oGsgs o. I'VE;
and supernte1dens s. oo each chiefs Of division $500
each The DEPUTIES abovenamed are authorized TO act
in the stead Of the principals In case I h hoTenoe OF
enpioy tcmporsTy clerks not exceeding 20 in number,
Whenever in his Judgment, it shall be necessary
TiiANKs TO Az EXrLOEER.
Mr. WILSON rep, Massl introduced Joint resolution
importance OF discoveries which tend 10 the advance
ment of science. and oppreciatns the value OF more
The globe hereby tender to Drsaac Hayes the thanks
Of Congress and the United tStaes for his successful at
taument OF the most nOrhery point OF discovery Oh Tie
North American Continent Referred.
~, TIE Army ArrEorEIAIioS, ~, lH,L i,s AGtlS ~,
dnonal section to the Army Appropriation bin
That from at4 ahgr he Isi ay Of Nay nI TIE anu be telea
a.
os to rcct ca'oste aud organize ay aIon
Mr. Davis asserted that 1900 soldiers are kept in the
South for a revolutionary purpose
Mr.. CONNI,sS Q;cp, Cali moved to strike ont 10000
the appropriation for arsenal ~ California and itsert
900 Not agreed to-Neas II, Nays ~.
Mr.. BUCKAIEw Dem, PENN moved to add the fol-
lowing as an additional section:
That from and ffer the DAY Of Nay & of the ui,ei
fe; Predet o The United states proceed TO make al
necessary orders sd Ugaion' for the mastering out OF men 'n OH
ctI a %
lie offered the amendment he said for the bona nde
purpose of reform. believing that number would be sum-
cicnt. any emergency should arise, an army could be
raised in few weeks They were Ia earnest IN the mat
Mr. COYKIIYG Rep. y. y thought this not the time
place for this proposition. Of which, however he was
IN favor at the proper time lilo had too much respect
for the 10 suppose this an attempt to place ohcr
Senators the record seemingly In opposition To reform
Al the proper time lac would 20 as lar as the senator III
Mr. WILSON Rep. Massj hlntcd at possible Indian
difficulties and could not tell how for the army oi the
United States could ne safely reduced
The amendment was lost by II 10 p, all the Democrats,
Mr.. WILSON offered an amerdulcvt abOh,hlhg cavalry
regiments, well as certain noiconinssoned giaHtS'
and IA OF the bands now authorized In bill heretofore
introduced by him; but at the suggestion OF MI NOR
The bill was passed. and goes back TO the House.
THE INDIAN APrRorRiAI1oN BILL
Mr. MORRILL, G,cp.. Mel called up the Indian Appro-
pration bill The various amendments oi the COMMITTEE
were agreed to. ,. ,..o,.
TO the Sioux Indians Of Devils Lake. was amended 50 II"
Tie bii Was passed. and goes back to the House
SLNAIL EJlIS
Mr.. ANTHONY CRep., r. H. moved to take up the
report OF the Committee the Standing lucs Oi the
Senate.
Mr.. DRAKE Rep.. Mo- opposed the motion, saying
that delay could work harm in regard 10 these rules,
and urged the importance Of taking up the additional
impeachment rule offered by him YESTERDAY since they
were 10 proceed with the trial on Monday. lie hoped
that the senator would Withdrew the motion.
Mr.. ANTHONY declined.
MIR DRAKE characteuzcd the sending Of The Pres
dents appearance here. addressed To the Justice
instead Of the Senate, studied iudigniiy. There
evident purpose TO ignore the constitutional
character Of this body, which lie wished to yindcatc
They had eliminated every recognition OF tis body 80
court the rules ana yet the counsel o the accused
had addressed IL ~ "A court There more ia this tan
appeared It's face It studied attempt 10 hou the
senate, which he wished 10 check in the future.
Mr.. SPRAGUE Rcp., H. } would like 10 see The qucs
tOn decided definitely; II there were two Presidents o
the Senate. which 10 be President of the United
Siatosi 10 might make some difference IN bis vote
Nj. ANTHONY called Tor the Yeas ana Nays, but with
drew his motion with the understanding that The motion
would Dc waived TO allow vote taking up his report
sU make 10 the special order.
Mr. DRAKE called tho Yeas and Nays on taking up lis
additional impeachment rule and 10 was agreed toG,as
q, Nays G-Messr- Cameron Chandler CoHness, IraAe
Nye, and Upton voting In the negative.
The senate then, at Bl o'clock, adjourned.