The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-08

The senate that quorum Of the House was in Sea
sion ana ready TO proceed 10 business and providing
for Joint committee 10 wait on the President Of the
United States and notify him that quorum OF the
House was now IN session.
The SPEAKER appointed as such committee on the
part OF the House Messrs Washburne OF ILL.,. schenck
of Ohio and Brooks OF N. Y. Mr.. schenck asked to
ne excused rom serving aud Mr.. GarDeld was ap-
pointed in his place.
CREDENTIALS or NEW MEMBERS.
, Inc SPEAKER presented the credentials OF Oliver
elected 10 Ill vacancies caused by the deaths OF
Messrs Stevens and Finney.
NJ. Loan, rep) OF NO., announced the presence
VI Dit ionn II. slower, elected successor TO Mr.. NC
Clmr2, OF Missouri.
The three members elect advanced to the Speak.
Oh ~ - chnf ana TOOK the oath prescribed by law.
Inc SPEAKER also presented credentials from Gov
eanor bullock OF Georgia, declaring that he was
lne constitution the person elected as Representa-
i've rom me sixth district OF Georgia-Mr. Christys
was no. eigiole; aud that therefore, he gave the
certncate 10 the person receiving the next highest
number OF votes-Mr. Wimpy.
hand certihcate given by Major General Meade to
Mr. Christy, and remarked that Mr. Wimpy had been
subordinate oiiicer in the Confederate army, and
had received special pardon by bill passed In the
last session. lie moved that both papers be referred
to the Committee on Elections.
Mr.. DAWES. (rop.l OF Mass, supported that mo-
ton, and it was agreed TO-
4 SUPERINTENDENT MEMBER FROM TENNESSEE.
state OF Tennessee believed she was entitled from
her voluntary abolition OF slavery, to an additional
Representative in the House and had elected Thomas
j. Hamilton. lie moved that the certificate be re-
erred to the Committee on Elections and that in the
meantime Mr. Hamilton be entitled TO the courtesy
Nj. srAIDISG. trepJ OF OHIO objected to the latter
part OF the motion and argued that 1t would be estab
fishing bad precedent, as there was no real claim
to seat In the case.
The SPEAKER remarked that such courtesy was
usual: II was granite 10 persons presenting apparent
titles to seats.
Mr.. POLAND, trep.) OF Vt. said that the number or
members OF Congress was fixed by law, and that the
gentleman now presenting credentials was
supernumerary.
Mr.. NlBLAC1 ldem.) OF Ind, instanced the case OF
the persons presenting credentials from the Southern
States - the last Congress- who were denied the
courtesy OF seats pending the decision OF the
question.
Mr. MAYNARD argned that in that case the objec-
ton was not applicable TO the claimants themselves.
but was based on the attitude OF the alleged State
governments.
After further discussion the credentials were re-
ferred 20 the Committee Elections, and the privi-
lege OF the moor was refused.
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
The SPEAKER proceeded to call the states for bills
Mr.. LYNCH, (rcpl OF Maine, introduced bill to
provide against undue expansions and con:ractions
of the CURRENCY. and TO allow a drawback on articles
used in the construction OF vessels, which was refer
red to the Committee on ways and Means
MIR. boutwell,, (rcp.) OF Mass introduced bill
providing that all male citizens OF the United States.
not less than twentyone Of age shall be entitled
to vote for electors OF President and Vice President
or the United States and for Representatives to Con-
gress. Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Judiciary Committee to inquire whether any eglsa-
ton IS necessary To secure to the government EN-
Hours law, ana an administration oil the same &C
cording to It's true intent. Adopted.
Mr.. boutwell, offered a resolution directing the
COMMITTEES on Reconstruction TO examine into the
condition OF public affairs In Virginia, Mississippi
aud Texas, and TO report what measures are neces-
sary for the better protection OF lie, liberty ana
property. Adopted
Mr.. PIKE, rep, of Me-, onered resolution decar
ing that justice to the public credit and sound
policy demanded that there should be no further de-
lay in the payment In gold OF United states notes
commonly called greenbacks, and directing the Com
mittce on Ways and Means to report bill to effect
Mr. FAnSswoRTn, (repl OF H., remarked tina, the
resolution was mandatory and suggested its refer
ence.
House. and moved the previous question.
The previous question was not seconded and the
resolution was referred to the Committee on Ways
and Means.
Mr. EiIor, (rep.) OF Mass, introduced a bill con-
tinuing the Freelmen's Bureau in Virginia Missis-
siDpi aud Texas, ana presented memorial from the
Governor and other citizens OF Virginia, which
referred to the Committee on Freedmens Affairs.
the judiciary COMMITTEE to inquire into the sxpe
dency repeating the act Of July 49, 1882 and June
80; 1884, concerning tonnage on Spanish vessels
Mr. WooD, ldenl.l Of n. y. offered resolution re-
tiers of Instructions the American Minister at Lon
don relating to the settlement OF the Alabama claims
and OF any subsequent correspondence with him
the British government on that subject, which was
aa&S Mr. %.suuunsr OF NJ reported that the ,o,n.
states had performed that duty and that the Presi-
dent would communicate In writing on Wednesday.
at one O'Clock +. M.
NEGRO SUFFRAGE IN ALL THE STATES.
Mr.. KELLEY, lrep. OF Pa, introduced joint rcso-
luton proposing an amendment to the constitution
OF the United states that no State shall exclude from
the OF any Of the rights and privileges Of
eect0r any citizen Of the United States by OF
race color. Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Mr.. BRooMALL. trep.) OF Pa, introduced concur:
neither Congress nor any state, by its constitution
law shall deny or restrict the right OF suffrage to
any citizen Of the United states on account OF race
0r ma REM TAI
IN the constitution or laws Referred to the Judiciary
Committee.
Mr. BROoMAfL also introduced bill amending the
laws relating TO the naturalization Of aliens prOvid
ing thai certificates Of citizenship shall he issued
only by competent courts held In the county or
parish where the applicant resides, and shall not be
the time fixed for holding elections for State or
United states officers. Referred to the Committee
cENsunR OF MINISTER JOHNSON.
Mr.. MORRILL,, trepl OF Pa. introduced Joint re-
SON the United states Minister to England is preu-
dical the interests and dignity OF the nation and
requesting the President to order Immediately his
recall.
Mr.. RANDALL. tdcm.) OF Pa, moved TO lay the joint
resolution on the table, rcmarkng that there were
no fact, 10 Justify such declaration.
Mr.. BANKS, (rep OF Mass moved TO refer the
joint resolution to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
The motion To lay on the table was rejected.
that the motion 70 refer would be voted down, and
that there would be a square vote the resolution.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on
Foreign Anairs--o4 10 IL.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.
Mr.. MILLER. (rcp.l or Pa, introduced bill 10 re-
duce the number OF assessors OF internal revenue.
Referred 10 Committee on Ways and Meaus.
Also "a bill TO amend the Bankrupt law. by giving
the appointment Of registers OF bankruptcy 10 the
President. Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Mr.. RANDALL offered a resolution for the amend
ment Of the joint rules by prohibiting committees
Of conference from inserting or increasing appro-
prdton-. Referred to the Committee on Rules
Mr.. SCuFIELD offered a resolution instructing the
Committee on Reconstruction to examine into the
condition Of public affairs In Georgia. with power 10
send for persons and papers. Adopted
Mr.. MCKEE, (rep.l Of KY. Introduced q joint reso-
luton to modify the naturalization laws by dis-
pesing with The requirement OF previous residence.
Referred To the Committee on the Revision OF Laws.
Also bill 10 establish uniform rule OF naturaliza-
ton. Referred 10 the same committee.
Mr.. STONES, (rcpl OF Tenn. introduced Joint re-
solution 10 amend the Constitution, by providing
that no 81 shall make enforce laws 10 deprive
clLiLcns ~ The eerIYe franchise acctnnt OF