Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-07-02
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CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDuyss.
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CONGREssIoNAL PROCEEDuNas.
senate.
WASHINGTON, July 1.-After some uh-
important business, Mr.. Edwards called up
the joint resolution reported from the Ja-
dietary Committee, that the States Of Viz
GINA, North Carolina, South Carolina.
Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi,
Louisiana, Arkansas and Texas, respective
ly, shall not be entitled TO representation
in the electoral college for choice of Presi-
dent and Vice President Of the United
States no electoral votes shall be received
or counted from any such States, nnless at
the time prescribed by law for the choice
of electors the people Of such States, pur-
suant to the acts Of Congress in that behalf
shall, since the 4th Of March, 1866, have
adopted a Constitution of State govern
ment, under which a State government
shall have been organized, and shall be in
operation and unless such election Of
electors shall have been held under author
ity Of such Constitution and government,
and such State shall also have become en-
titled TO such representation in Congress,
pursuant to the act of Congress in that be-
half The resolution was debated but not
acted upon.
On motion of Mr., Cragin, 100000 adj
ditional was appropriated for balance of
expenses Of impeachment trial.
Mr.. COnklin introduced bill relative
to finding indictments in courts of the
United States within Rebel States Re
ferred to the Judiciary Committee.
House of Representatives.
Mr.. Schofeld from the Committee 90
Elections, reported that Charles M. Hamil-
ton, of Florida. was entitled TO seat.
Agreed to, and Hamilton was sworn in.
The bill reported in the morning hours
yesterday, by Mr.. Boutwell, from the Ju-
dietary Committee, regulating the judicial
proceeding IN certain cases for the protec-
ton of officers and agents of the govern
ment, and for a better defense of the
Treasury against unlawful claims.
Mr.. Arnell offered resolution calling on
the Secretary Of War for report relative
to freedmen's affairs in Tennessee aud Ken
lucky. Adopted.
The House at hslf-past one went into
Committee on the Whole.
Mr.. Garfield in the chair resumed the
consideration of appropriating $72, 0OO, 600
in coin, to carry into effect treaty for the
acquisition Of Russian America,
Mr.. Washburne, of Wisconsin, addressed
the committee in opposition two hours.
Mr.. Moorehead from the Committee of
Ways ana Means, reported 4 bill to in
crease the revenue from the duties on i'm
ports and tend TO equaIize exports and
imports. -
In the evening session, Mr.. Moorehead,
from the Committee on Ways and Means,
reported back the tariff bill, and asked that
be printed and made the special order
for Friday.
Mr.. Marshall objected to it being made
the special order.
The bill was ordered to be printed and
The House went into a Committee of the
Whole on the Alaska bill, Messrs. May
nard and Myers advocating the bill
National Democratic Convention. etc.
New York, July delegates to the
Democratic Convention are still arriving
Mr. Pendleton and escort is expected this
afternoon. The indications to-day seem TO
point to Judge Chase or Mr.. Hendricks.
The New York delegation held a meeting
at the st. Nicholas at noon, and informally
resolved to support Ex-Governor Seymour
for Presldent. 1t seems certain, however.
that his name will not be pressed, as he
personally does not desire the nomination.
August Belmont was elected delegate in the
place Of Charles Z. Lamb, resigned. The
Kentucky delegation also held an informal
meeting at the New York Hotel. and re-
solved TO support Mr.. PendIeton. A large
majority OF the delegates have not vet ar
rived.
Iammany Hall presents fine appearance
The seats are all beautifully arranged, and
the tinal touches are being put to the affair
to-day. Shields of all the States are in
position, and the galleries are festooned
with the American flag, etc.
Delegates TO the Soldiers and Sailors
Convention meet tonight 10 organize a
grand procession on the 4th
Reports continue to reach here by the
Southern delegates, that the President wcs
about to issue general amnesty
The Ohio delegation TO the Democratic
Convention met at the Fifth Avenue Ho-
tel to-day. Thirty-6ve ont of the forty
seven delegates are present. Entire har.
moBy characterize the proceedings. Col
McCo9k is elected permanent chairman,
and Morrison Foster, of Cleveland, score.
tary. It was also decided to hold daily
meetings until the assembling of the Con-
vention. The committeeman will be &C.
lected 10. morrow.
The meeting of the Kentucky delegation
is postponed until 10 morrow, owing to the
ncn-arrival Of large portion of the dele
CATION.
Samuel l.. TilmaD was to-day chosen
chairman of the New York delegation.
1t is Understood that Gov. Seymour
stated to-day TO some members of the del
egatioD that he had pledged his honor not
to be a candidate, and under no circum-
stances would he accept the nomination.
The Indiana delegation had q meeting
at Fifth Avenue Hotel to-day, and resolved
TO sustain Pendleton as long as Ohio does.
By official order from August Belmont,
tickets Of admission to the Convention will
be changed every day.
A few Southern delegates have declared
in favor of Chase.
The supporters of Hancock had small |
meeting tonight at Masonic Aall. Theo- |
dore Tomlinson was speaker.
Among the arrivals of delegates 10 the |
Soldiers and Sailors Convention are Gems |
James McQuade, T. Kirby Smith, Gordon |
Granger, J. B. Stedman, John Love, Hugh |
Cameron, f. w. Morgan, f. w. Brown |
and John A. McClernard.