Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-01

| w..v,~~ros January
Tha chair laid before the S."c'o sosesAi
.o,',.,,,,;c,,ious. including joint fesoiu-
49,, or The Ohio Legislature sesc'noins 'he
| Constitutionsl anefdnen,,
Goa .,s St,ar,,.p deemed that ID was not
al of the people Of Ohio.
J's.s r Snmner claimed that it was Of no ef-
,,b.. state could not Withdraw sp-
nrovsi once given.
Mr. johnson argued on the opposite side.
The matter was referred 10 the judiciary
Committee.
The supplementary reconstruction bill
wes taken up.
Mr.. Howe spoke in favor OF it. In con.
clusion he said All in the other side OF
the chamber had closed their harangues
with terrible threats and prophecies of dis
aster to the Republican party in the oom-
ing autumn. He did not fear them but
were il so, the contest would not be ended.
lie said that no man could conscientiously
60 into his closet and pray to his Creator
for other objects in this struggle than those
for which the Republican party will vote.
and closed by eulogizing ito efforts hith-
erto. charging the Democratic party with
entire responsibility for the war, and by
predicting the success and triumphant vim
dication OF the Congressional policy.
Mr.. Terry obtained the 6oor. on the bill,
but on motion Of Mr.. Hsrlan, further con-
s,derstion was postponed till Monday.
HousE. Mr. Dodge offered resolutions Of
the Board OF Supervisors of Iowa, in rela-
ton 10 the rights Of American citizens
abroad. Referred to the Committee on
Foreign Affairs.
On motion OF Mr.. Blame. the Secretary Of
the Treasury was directed to furnish infor
nation as to the amount Of property seized
for frauds on the revenue, and the amour,
realized therefrom.
Mr.. Eggleston presented joint resolu.
sion Of the Ohio Legislature, Withdrawing
the ratification to the Constitutional amend
ment, and requesting the return to the Gov
ernor Of the official papers, on file ir
Washington, giving the assent Of Ohio t
said amendment. The resolution was or
dered printed and referred to the Judiciary
Committee. Mr.. Eggleston said it VA
doubtful whether the persons called on 70
such papers had the right to return them Il
the Governor Of Ohio. He desired to ga,
that the Legislature Of Ohio, 10 passinI
such joint resolution, bad gone against tn
wishes Of the people Of that State tha
there had been recently an election 10 Con
gressional Districts whore that inquiry he
been presented before the people, and tbs
the result Of the election was partly OWN
TO the action OF The Legislature. Tn
resolution WAS referred to tho Judiciar
Committee, who we're instructed TO repo,
whether State has the right to withdfa,
ascent.
Mr.. Elliott, from the committee on Frest
mon Affairs. reported . bill to continue th
Freedmen Bureau. Ordered printed On
recommitted.
The first section provides for the contil
uanee Of the Bureau ono year after Jul
10th, 1868.
The second section directs the Secrstar
Of War TO withdraw the Bureau frol
: States represented in Congress, unless aft,
consultation with the Commissioner On
upon his own examination he is satisfied
should be continued; provided, The educ
; tional division shall not be effected uni
suitable provision is made within the Sta
for the education OF children and freedmen
The third section permits the Commi
sioner to employ the unsxpendcd balan,
not required for the due execution Of Law
!. for educational purposes, to be snbie
:, to the provisions OF law now applicab
:, thereto
The fourth section permits officers of ii
: veteran reserve corps. On volunteer servit
:. on duty under the Commissioner, who hay
y been or may lie mustered cat of service,
be retained when required for proper ex
> cution OF law, with the same compens
! ton and authority ns noT conferred
! law, and officers of the Bureau in the sau
grade.
The House proceeded to consider tn
/, Ken ucky contested election case If Brow
and Smith.
, Without coming to q vote on the Ker
/, lucky election, the House adjourned.