Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-07-09
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
WEDNESDAY,.

WEDNkbDAh.
In the Senate, AFTER the presentation OF
several memorials and protests, q resolution
was passed insttucting the President to pro,
mulgate the eight-honr law in the national
workshops. Mr. Edmunds reported JOINT
resolution fixing the time and terms On
which Southern States shall he entitled to
representation in the Electoral College, which
was discussed until the expiration OF the
morning hour. The OWL appropriation bill
was then taken up and underwent deihera-
ton, Its discussion occupied the balance
of the morning session. The evening session
was devoted exclusively to the consideration
Ia lie House, Charles NJ. Hamilton, mem
Der elect from Florida, presented himself,
aad in pursuance Of the report from the
Committee of Elections that he was entitled
to his seat, was sworn 10. After the reports
from committees the House agreed to take
the vote on the Alaska bill on July9, The
bill itself was taken up, and its discussion
occupied the BALANCE OF the morning hour.
THURSDAY.
| In the Senate, Mr.. Frelinghuysen, of New
Jersey, from the Naval COMMITTEES, reported
n bill admitting to the Naval Academy Six
Japanese, to be designated by the Govern
ment of Japan. Mr.. Edmunds, OF Vermont,
introduced bill for the meeting of Congress
on the third Monday in November next.
Mr.. Patters III, Of New Hampshire, from the
| Foreign Committee, reported bill regulat-
| Ing the Diplomatic service The credentials
| of A. y. Weich, Senator elect from Florida,
were presented, and Mr.. WEIGH was sworn
In. The Civil Appropriation bill was CON
sidered and passed, with various amend
ments.
In the House, Mr.. Hooper, of Mass, from
the WAYS and Means Committee, reported
the bill taxing the interest on U. s. bonds II
per cent. The bill and report. which Is ad
verse to the measure, were ordered to bt
printed and referred to the Committee OF the
Whole. MIR. Stevens, from the Reconslruc
tior Committee, reported a bill dividing
Texas into three States, which was ordered
to be printed and recommitted. Bills relat
ing to private land claims were passed, TIL
Senate amendments to the Legislative APP
propriation bill were considered, and man.
Of them were concurred in, when the Hous
adjourned.
In the Senate, Mr.. Wiley, Of West Vir
, ginia. introduced bill relating to the Com
Z missioner of Patents, and Mr.. Conkling, c
New York, introduced bill relating 7
, naturalization. Mr.. Trumhull called up til
bill prescribing an oath Of Office for person
3 relieved of legal disabilities, which was pass
. ed. The Tax bill was considered, and a
I but twenty pages disposed Of J.
In the House, Mr.. Butler introduced bill
relative to the fisheries and trade wit
Prince Edwards Island. On motion of Mi
Pile, of Mo. the Commerce Committee WEI
directed to inquire into the expectancy I
repeating the enactment requiring the use
/ lookup safety valves on steam vessels. M
, Donnelly, of Mimi, introduced bill taxin
y U. S. bonds and moved the previous que
ton. The previous question was not 81
z copded and the bill went oyer until nel
3 Monday. John r. frencl, John Devices, an
Y A. ii. Jones, members elect from Mort
X Carolina, were qualified and took their seat
.6 On motion of Mr.. Kelley, of Pa, the Pres
y dent was requested to instruct our minist
4 to Turkey TO urge the removal of all restrl
tons on Commerce in Bosphorus and Dard
. nelles. Mr. Boutwell,, from the judicial
Committee, reported a substitute for the d
nate hill relative to the temporary filling
vacancies In the Departments, which W
" passed.
n. TUESDAY.
NJ In the Senate, Mr.. Trumbull called up Il
or hill relating to District Judges, which W
passed. The consideration of the Tax b
was resumed. Mr.. Conkling of n. Y, i
u troduued u bill regulating representation
x the Electoral College.
u In the House, Mr.. Stevens, of Pa, offer
five additional articles Of impeachment, a
as on bis motion, they were postponed IL
weeks. Mr.. Williams, of Pa, also said
desired to offer additional articles of il
- parchment, and tho House gave him p
Va. mission to have them printed in the Gloi
no Mr.. Morrell, from the Committee on Mar
features, reported a bill modifying the Wa
'rk housing system, which, on motion of \
Schenck, was referred TO the Ways a
Means Committee. The Alaska Appropr
a tion bill was discussed.