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MIDNIGHT REPORT.
XLth CONGREsS---Second Session.
WASHINGTON, March 26.

| WASHINGTON, March 70.
SENATE.
| The Chair submitted . protest from the
Legislature OF Kentucky. against the wrong
| done that State 10 excluding it's Representa-
tives from the House. denouncing 1T as I'M
constitutional Referred to the Judiciary
COMMITTEES.
Also, q memorial from the Constitutional
Convention ofSouth Carolina, praying the re-
moval Of political disabilities from several
persons named. Referred
Mr.. Chandler reported favorably from the
Committee on Commerce, bill to prevent
frauds on the revenue and for other pnrpo-
ses. Referred to the COMMITTEES on Finance,
Mr.. Sherman reported favorably from the
Committee on Finance, bill to refund GER
tain duties paid under protest.
Mr.. Trumbuil introduced bill in relation
to ths qualification OF jurors, which be asked
to be placed on the calendar. as it bad already
been considered by the Judiciary Committee.
The bill provides that no person shall be
held incompetent 10 act as juror upon any
grand jury. on trials for public ofenses
against the United States, by reason OF hay
ing formed or expressed an opinion upon the
matters to be submitted to such grand jury
for investigation, or upon the snit or inno-
cence of the person accused, if such opinion
be founded merely upon public rumor, OF
statements in the public journals and the
common history of the times, provided he be
otherwise competent: and upon his oath de-
cisres, and it appears 10 the satisfaction Of
tbs Court that, notwithstanding such opin-
ion, be can and willimpartiallY decide upon
the matters to be submitted, and try the nc
cnsed upon the crime charged, and give true
verdict upon the EVIDENCE; but the Court may
in Its discretion put aside such grand or petit
juror.
On motion Of Mr.. Sumner, at 1926 p. M.
the Senate went into Executive Session.
At half-past clock the Senate resumed
legislative business and took up the Presi-
dent s veto.
Mr.. Hendricks addressed the Senate in
opposition 70 the bill
While Mr.. Hendricks was speaking the in
ierual tax bill came from the House, snd, ,
on motion Of Mr. Sherman, the Senate nom
eoncnrred in the House amendments, and or
dered Committee of Conference.
Mr.. Hendricks resumed his speech.
Mr.. Stewart followed in support of the bill.
Both Of the last speakers referred to the
McArde case.
Mr.. Howard asked what the charges we're
against Mr. McArdle2
dr. Johnsonssaid the proceedings were on
the ground Of disturbing The public peace.
melting insurreciion, libelllpg the General Of
the army and obstrueting the reconstruction
acts.
Mr.. Trnmbull believed the Law Of 1867 was
passed chiefly for the protection OF the col.
ored citizens in the South from oppression.
Mr. Johnson spoke against the bill, and
eulogiz ID the Supreme Court.
Mr.. Sanlsbary remarkel tha. Congress to
reach oae solitary case, were asking 10 re-
peal the inestinable privilege OF habeds
corpus.
Messrs. Bayard and Backalew spoke
against the bill
The Bill passed oypr the yeto by the follow
ing vote;
Yeas Cameron, Catell, Chandler, Cole,
Coakling. Cragin, Edwards, Ferry, Freling
hnYsen, Harlan, Henderson, Howard, Hove,
mont, Marvin OF New York. Patterson Of
New Hampshire, Pomerov. Ramsay. Ro7s,
Stewart. Sumner, Tbaycr. Upton. lrunbal,
Van Winkie, Wsde, Williams. Wilson and
Willey-32.
NsYs-hayard. buekalew, Davis, Dixon
Hendricks, MeCreery. Norton, Patterson Of
Tennessee and Saulsbury-9
Nessrs. Grimes and Corbi,t, in favor. had
paired off With Messrs. johnson and Aickers,
against the bill.
The Chair Appointed, as Committee Of
conference on the part Of the Senate, on the
tax exemption bill, Messrs. Sherman, vii.
liaDs aud Morgan.
AT $50 the Senate adjourned,