Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-03
FORTIETH CONGRESS.
This Afternoons Proceedings
MONDAY, February z.

tions.
Mr.. Wilson presented a memorial OF the ITni-
Sersal Peace Soci'Ty asking the apDoint,na ?
of a commission to 20 10 AIaska for Jhs pnrvose
OF looking into the CONDITION of the Indians.
and pr We nting the same inn human policy h.in.,
accepted towards them that mas res uited so dis
astrously in the other Terrltories Referred 10
the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Mr. 1hayer presented memorial relative TO
the rights of American cinzeus abroad. and re-
markt a that II was time for the Government 10
be taking some measures in reference 20 THIS
matter. The Government that dad not protect
It's citizens would not be respected. Ii TIA. Ey-
ecutlye department OF the Government yyou IA
devote as much time TO potecting our citizens
III foreign countries IL did 10 thn nnrchaSe of
tornadoes and earthq quakes, AZ would reflect
mnch greater credit on itself and honor on the
cot ntTy.
Mr.. sherman, from the Committee Of r.
nance, reported the House bill authorizing STATE
taxation on the share of national banks q he
levied by the States IN winch the shareholder
resides: which was passed.
Mr.. Nye introduced bill TO promote tie pf-
ficiency of the Indian department Referred ID
the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Also, bill TO incorporate the Georgetown and
w ashington Canal and Sewerage Company.
Referred to Committee on District OF Column
bia.
Mr. Wilson introduced a bill to proyids fo-
the gradual reduction of the military service.
and TO abolish unnecessary grades therein. Re-
frrTed TO Committee on Military Affairs
Mr.. Wiley introduced a bill requiring per-
sons applying 10 Congress for extensIoa or re-
newal of patents 10 give public notice thereof
Referred to COMMITTEE on Patents
On motion of Mr.. Cole the Secretary of the
Treasury was requested TO inform the Senate
whether any additional legislation was neceS-
sary Tor the protection OF emigrants 20 the
United States, the Interpolation of the laws
now IN the statute books relative TO the health
morals, &c, of such emigrants, and whether
such laws are applicable TO sailing vessels
Mr.. Wilson called up the bill extending the
bounty laws 10 certain State troops Of Missouri.
which was passed.
The supplementary reconstruction bill was
then taken up
Mr.. Ferry said the reconstruction acts were
the law of the land much as though they
had received the sanction of the President
These laws had been of the most beneficent
nature, they had Restored law and order in the
place of anarchy. The question of the nation
ality of the Repu bile had been kept N abeyance
during the administration of Washington
Thomas Jefferson had first enunciated princl-
plies denying the nationality of the Republic
and this point had caused a bitter contest
which eventually eliminated in a civil war
and the contest of arms decided the issue
HOUSE OF REPREsENrATxEs.-Un the
call OF States for bills and JOINT resolutions for
reference only, the following We're introduced
and referred TO the committees named:
By Mr.. Blaine, maine Bill 10 amend the
act In relation TO promotions in the United States
Navy. Naval Affairs.
BY Mr.. Peters, Maine. )-Resolutions of tho
Maine Legislature in relation TO naturalized
cItzens IF the United States. Foreign Affairs
by Mr Poland, (Ntl-Bill TO provide for the
payment OF contracts made payable in gold and
SILVER. Judiciary. 1t provides that In any
suit for the recovery Of an amount of money
contracted TO be pad in gold and silver. when
Judgment is rendered for the complainant the
judgment shall be paid in gold and silver coin.
and the court shall direct the collie ton of the
same specifically in coin.
BY MT Boutwell, MASS. )-Bill in relation to
the public debt and TO provide for the payment
thereof. Ways and Means.
by Mr Jenckes, (R. 1.)-Bill 10 establish a
Department of Justice. Retrenchment
Also, bill IN relation to American citizenship
and declaring the protection due to Americsn
citizens abroad. Foreign Affairs.
BY Mr.. Kelsey IN. Y.D.Bill authorizing the
tween Washington and New York. Roads and md
Canals,
BY Mr. Robinson. IN. Y.)-Joint resolution
upon the subject OF the naturalization laws
Foreign Affairs. Ut provides that any alien
may become citizen OF the United States upon
application to any common law court of record
In the I nited States. on giving proof Of good
character and of his intention to remain in tbe
United States, and upon taking an oath TO sun.
port the Constitution Of the United States
By Mr.. Miller, (Pa. Bill to extend the pro-
visions OF the act in relation To the naturaiiza.
uon OF foreigners who enlisted in the United
states army or Navy. Invalid Pensions.
BY Mr.. koontz, (Pa.)-Bill to provide for
dredging the channel of the Potomac with con-
wet labor. District Committee.
By Mr.. Buckland, (Uhio. Bill to regulate
the national currency and for other purposes
Ianklng and Currency.
BY Mr.. Welker, 90. bill to regulate the con-
struction OF private buildings IN Washington
city. District OF Columbia.
BY MI. Williams. (Ind. .)-Bill 10 provide for
an additional issue OF one hundred millions of
iegal tender notes, TO supply the place of notes
heretofore Withdrawn. Ways and Means
By Mr.. Shanks, (Ind. Joint resolution ap-
pointing commission to ascertain the losses of
loyal Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians. In
By Mr.. Cullom, Ill.l-Joint resol ution in re.
laion 10 the pay and bounties of soldiers en-
listed time, and dis charged before the expira-
ton OF such specified term Of enlistment Mill
tary Affairs.
BY Mr.. Newcomb. mo. bill to provide for
the removal OF the National capital to ST. Louis
Co., Missouri. Ways and Means.
BY Mr.. Loughridge, Iowa)-Bill in relation
TO the taxation of Unit States notes, Treasury
notes, and fractional currency notes, for State
rency.
BY Mr.. Hopkins, wis. Joint resolutions of
the Wisconsin Legislature in relation TO the
rights ef American citizens abroad. Foreign
By Mr.. Clarke, (Kan. .)-Bim granting lands
for railroad from Fort Scott, Kansas, to Santa
Fe, New Mexico. Public Lands.
By Mr.. Ingersoll, UlL)-BilI in relation TO
weights in the District OF Columbia. District of
Columbia.
Under this call a large number of bills OF a
private nature were introduced and referred to
appropriate committees.
Mr.. Hubbard wv. ya.) offered a resolution.
when was agreed TO, directing the Secretary of
War to communicate TO this House copies OF all
correspondence between him and the President
in relation to his limitation of powers a. Secre-
tary OF War, and also all correspondence with
Gen. Grant upon the same subject.
On motion Of Mr.. Clever, IN. NJ y the Com.
mlttee on the Judiciary was directed TO inquire
whether any additional legislation is Necessary
to eradicate the system OF Indian slavery pre-
yailing in New Mexico.
The House resumed the consideration of the
resolution offered by Mr. Brooks IN. VI ON
December 18th, as follows:
Resoired, That the Secretary of War be re-
Questsd TO furnish the House with copies of ali
general orders which have been prom ul gated
by the several commanders of the five military
districts, or pentarchies at the South and of Ali
special orders or parts thereof issued either nv
said comnla nders or by their suborCina. ofYicer,
for the execution of the reconstruction laws on
in any wise relatsae thereto
Mr.. Brooks demar ded the preyious oues,ion
which was seconded amid objections from the
Republican side. - N-e
Mr.. Brooks said the objection seemed To he to
the words .'or pentarchles," and he would
therefore strike them out
Mr. Eldridge.-I would like 10 ask il il is anv
worse TO have II in the resolution than in the
country. -sr-. .s...s...... ....-
3 The Objectionable words having been stricken
out the resolution was agreed TO.
ne following resolution, offered by Mr
awrence (OhioD on December IL, was then
TAX, n up, considered, and passed, viz:
Resoired, That the Secretary Of the Navy be |
dire cted to furnish TO this House the entire ex-
Miantonomah, which shall embrace iu detail |
a the and of hat f,,aA