New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-07-17

THE APPROPRIATION BILL
was taken IN The question on the remainder OF the
amendments reported by Mr. Henderson tAOJ - ,
Opposition was made by MI. HOW lfIel, WIS., ana
others several of the amendments masking appropra
tons for the of Indians to new reservations
under treaty, which, however, were agreed 10.
At $3.50. without having considered all inc amendments
the Senate into executive session. and III few
minutes thereafter took recess until y o'clock
Mr. CATTELL QIep., y. j. called up the bill authoriz
ing tho Manufacturers National Bank OF Newfork to
change It's location; Passed -o.o,,,,on ,o- o..
lief Of Peter NJ Carrieback, surveyor OF the Port OF
Mr.. HEHDRICKs CDem Ind entered motion to re-
call the bill restoring to political rights eer,ah persons
moved the disabilities OF the Radical members OF the
Georgia Legislature but not Of their opponents IN the
body. He condemned such discriminating egisla
Mr STEWART Rep., New called up the bill author
izing the purchase OF certain public lands In AaDama
passed. IL makes lands in certain counties named sub
feet TO sale as other public lands -, IT,. 81, .
Mr. RAMSEY (Rep Mimi called up the House Dill TO
further amend tho postal laws The Committee on Post
Offices and Post Roads reported number OF amend
systeu which agreed to, and the bill was passed
one OF the amendments authorizes the appointment OF
superintendent OF Foreign Mails, at a salary Oh N'oO
Mr. WILEY G'ep, W. val called up tho bin for tho
passed IL makes appropriation 10 remuneIate them
Tor cotton belonging TO them seized by the Government
The Indian Appropriation bill was resumed.
An animated discussion arose amendment by the
Committee Indian Affairs apprOpriating 10 com
pete rrgatng canal ON the Colorado Eesgryaon N
Arizona. Messrs. HENDERSON. DoOLlTT X CON,
onnosed by Messrs HOWARD. HOWE and others. 1t
anpeared from the discussion that $4,000 has been a-
prGpriated for the purpose the canal being required TO
render the land suitable for agricultural pursuits
MIR HENDERSON (MOJ having entered IN the course
OF his remark the general subject Of the unjust treat
ment OF the Indians by the Government urging that Is
preferable TO expend money In supporting them and In
Teaching them the arts Of peace rather than IN making
upon them, 81, ,...,.
Mr. HOWARD replied that the stories OF injustice OF
the white man the poor Indian romance suitable
for newspaper poetry or novels with yellow covers In
his opinion the Indians should he removed 10 place
where this expenditure would not be required
The amendment was agreed TO. .
The Committees amendments having been mostly
agreed TO- further amendments adopted On mo-
fIon Of Messrs COLE, POMEROY, and TliAfER, that
offered by the latter. being proviso Withholding money
approprated 10 the Creek Indians until those OF African
descent and who refused share OF moneys dstrD-
ufed previous TO March H. 1867, by Louis " Bogy Com
missioner OF Indian Affairs shall be paid thereirOn per
capita dividend equal To the amount refused them.
Inc bill was then passed. and goes 10 The House Tor
concurrence III the amendments
Mr. CONNESS strOYe 10 have III" h" 70 ne protection