Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-07


for members of Congress for amy person known
10 be ineligible etc. At half past one Mss-rs.
Stevens and Bingham rtturned from the Senate
and reported their proceedings. A resolution
was adopted declaring that it rests with Con-
gress alone to determine the rates of duties on
importations-the object being 10 prevent the
making OF reciprocity treaties. Mr.. Wilson, of
Iowa, introduced resolution IN Oppo-
sition 10 the policy of granting
further subsidies Go Pacific railroads Mr..
Washburne introduced resolution for a new
rule, intended TO prevent flhbustering. which
was also adopted; also resolution instituting
regulations to govern the debate on the arti-
cles of impeachment when they are presen ted,
which was adopted.
In the Senate, on the 26th, petitions
were presented and referred, from citizens of
Utah for the creation of the territory of the
Wyoming aud the annexation of Utah and
Idaho thereto; of 4, BOO citizens of Louisiana,
A bill for the surrender Of persons convicted OF
certain crimes was TecOmmitted. Howard, from
the select committee of seven to whom was re-
ferred the message OF the House on the subject
of impeachment, reported the following TesOlu-
tioB: Whereas, The House of Representatives
on the 18th day Of the present month by two of
their members, Messrs. Stevens and Bingham,
/ at the bar of the Senate, impesehed Andrew
Johnson President of the United States. of high
crimes and msdemeaDors in Office and informed
Representatives
will, IN due time, exhibit the particular articles
of impeachment against him and make good the
same, and likewise demanded that the Senate
take an order for the appearance of the said
Andrew johnson, therefore, Resolved, That
the Senate will take the proper order thereon,
of which due notice will be given to the House
of Representatives The committee also recon-
mend that the secretary OF the Senate be di-
rected 20 notify the House ct Representative of
the passage of this resolution. The resolution
was adopted without dissent. The OF der was
made accordingly. The supplementary recon-
struction bill was taken up and discussed with
out action The bill defiping the jurisdiction of
the courts Of the United States lays over. Sew
eIal messages from the President were present.
ed. Senate refused 70 concur in the House bill
appTop rating SIS 900 to the poor Of the District
In the House, petitions from the citizens Of
Allegheny county Pa, complaining of the bur
den of taxation. The Senate amendment to the
House bill extending the time for the compile
ton of the Dubuque and Sioux City Railroad
was concured ia. Munger asked leave, and
offered a resolution reeting that the welfare of
the country, and especially of the dOminent
party, at this particular junctuTe, imperatively
demand the admission Of at least one state under
the reconstruction acts. Wsshburne Of ILL
nOis, interrupted tue reading of the resolution
and Mr.. Chanler bieeted to its reception. Jul
ian offered resolution directing the Committee
on Public Lands to Inquire into the expsdiency
h0nOrably discharged soldiers from the payment
of fees Van Horn, of New York on leave,
introduced resolution authorizing the Secre-
tsry of war to place at the disposal of the Lin
cola Monument Association dDmaged and cap
tuFed ordnance, out of which TO cast a statue
Adopted The House went into Committee Cf
the Whole, MIR. SehOfeld in the chair, on the
bill making partial appropriation for expen-
ses of the Indian Department, to the amount
of s225,U 200 Pending It's discussion the commit
tee rose and a message was received from the
Senate, informing the House that the Senate
wi take the proper OF der on the proceedings Of
impeachment, and due notice shall be given to
the House. On motion, the Senate substitute
for the supplementary reconstruction bill was
eOncurred in; yeas 80, nays32 The committee
took up the civil expense bill. appropriating
IS 992 ,U67, and considered it, 1t includes the
following items: For expenses in carrying out
the acts authorizing the loans and issue Of
treasury notes, 81 500 600; survey Of Northern
and Northwestern lakes $40 OnO, of the ives ern
coast. s39 600; lighthouses, 81, FAC, 600; reve-
nue. cutter service. S72j, 900. The appropriation
for the western coast was raised to $50 0On. The
question OF lying mp the cutters on the lakes,
with one exception, was discussed hut the
House adjourned without disposing of the sub
iect.