The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-12-09
CUNERESSlU AL.

WAsHIEGTeN, Dec. f.-House-o hundred and
sixty-four members present, several new members
sworn in. After proceedings reported at noon, the
credentials of Mr.. Hamilton OF Tennessee were pre-
sented but floor refused to Hamilton and pending de
cson, some half dozen bills and amendments to the
constitution providing for regulation of voting and
naturalization in all the States, presented and re
ferred to appropriate committees Judiciary committee
directed to inquire what legislation necessary te
secure uniformity of compensation under the eight
hour law Half dozen financial bills reported. Cor
respondence with johnson referring to Alabama claims
called for. Resolution censuring Reverdy johnson
and demanding his recall referred to commte ontor
eign relations The committee to wait on the Pres
dent reported the message would be Transmitted al
one O'clock Wednesday. Committee on reconstrne-
ton directed to examine into Georgia affairs, with
power send for persons and papers Mullens intro
duced bill to suppress Ku Kux by national authority
and declaring members outlaws. Referred to Judiciary
committee. Tiff presented memorial from the aeor-
ga legislature, asking removed of political disabilities
of all citizens Referred to reconstruction committee
Kellogg of Alabama introduced bill to improve Mobile
harbor. Referred to committee OF commerce. Bill
introduced providing for election in Virginia IN Jau
airy. Referred to reconstruction committee. Preamble
and resolution repeating the tenure of office bill tabled
Reconstruction committee directed to inquire into Tue
condition Of Virginia Texas, and Mississippi, and re.
port what legislation is necessary to protect Hle Def
ty, and property.
Senate-Sherman presented Senator Hills creden-
tiaIs. Drake objected would never admit represen-
atves from reconstructed States Wherein the suprema
cy loyal men was oyerthrown; contended congress
had the right to the reconstruction law enforced
Sherman insisted Hills presence here would help cure
the wrong. Thayer said the real ground of difficulty
was the Georgia legislature an Illegal body; and
requested the reading of the communication from Gov
Buloeh in substantiaton of his statements Various
documents read, opening up the whole question: "hen
the matter postponed to "Wednesday. Rlce OF
A.. fIp aurv n
War to deliver the governments OF North Carolina,
South Carolina Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Louisiana,
and Arkansas at their respective seats OF government
as many arms for MALTA they may require, not ex-
ceedig two thousand rifles and two field pieces, for
each congressional district. These must 60 into
the hands of loyal men, but remain property of tue
United States subject orders Of Congress. Several
financial, naturalization and suffrage bills introduced.
Adjourned
WAsuIsGroS, Dccs.-Scnete-A Adjourned, die moth
ing. l..-.
Houss-Engaged on fight over tax and tariffon cop
per. Motion pending to return to the legislature OF
Oregon the resolution censuring aud requesting the
resignation of their Senators, impairment Cries
from the Democratic side, that Oregon is sovere gn
State dsregarticI Motion will pass. s#
tsczate.-Bis introduced, eleeting President and
Vice President directly by the people, removing politi-
cal disabilities aboshng ranking privilege, to con-
tnue the Freedmans Bureau in certain States, Porn
eroy. President requested to communicate imforma
ton regarding relations with South American Repub-
lies and Brazil. Bill Introduced extending Jurisdiction
of court of claims over Arkansas. Adjourned.
House-B.il making tariff copper to 5 cents
passed. Several department communications pre-
sentcd.
The Oregon legislature resol utions declare that Will
Iiams and Corbett have betrayed and isreprcsented
the people of chat State. Among the acts specified,
voting for impeachment AID the reco: stuction
acts.
House passed the following resolution by vote of
1877 to IS: -
Re,oEued That the paper be returned to the preaid
ing officers of both Houses of the Oregon Legislature,
the being scandalous, mpertinent and indecor-
GUS s.,seS
Butler introduced bill, repeating the tenure of Office
acts. Referred to Judiciary Committee. Bill, restor-
ing Indian affairs to the War Department, passed by
l1s to %. Robinson spoke in favor of active meas
ures for the relief of Fenians imprisoned in Great
Britain for words spoken and deeds done in America.
Adjourned.