The New York herald., 1868-06-18
THE F0RTIETH CONGRESS.
Second Session.
SENATE.
WASHINGTON, June II, 1865.

COMMUNICATIONS.
The CHAIR laid before the Senate a communica-
ton from the Constitutional Convention Of Texas,
transmitting resolutions adopted by the convention
requesting change in the law at the earliest mo-
ment authorizing the commander Of that district
to appoint Registers of Elections which was referred
to the Committee ON Judiciary.
Also q communication from the Secretary OF War,
transmitting draft Of the proposed law relative
Judge Advocates Of the army. which was referred to
the Committee on Military Affairs.
Also a communication from Major General Sheri-
dan commander Of the district Of Missouri, urging
that the Central Pacific Railroad be compelled to
extend their line from Achison to Fort Leaven-
worth, which was referred to the Committee ON the
Pacific Railroad.
Mr.. SUMNER, (rep.) OF Mass, presented memo
rial OF merchants and shipOwners of Boston repre
sentng that hostilities between Spain, Chile Ecqua-
dor and other South American republics having
ceased since 1866, though not recognized by Spain
they have right to deal with either OF these Powers
as though treaty of peace had been ratified be-
tween them and Spain, q nd asking protection from
the Committee on Foreign Relations.
REMISSION OF DUTIEs-sALg OF DAMAGED ORD
NANCE, ETC.
Mr.. WILSON, (rep.) OF Mass introduced joint re-
solution to remit the duties certain religious
books donated TO the people OF the United States,
which was referred to the Committee on Finance.
Mr.. WILSON also introduced joint resolution au-
horzing the sale Of damaged or Inserviceabe arms
ordnance and ordnance stores, which was referred
to the Committee on Military Affairs.
THE BANKRUPT LAWS.
on the Judiciary, recommended the indefinite post
ponement Of several bills in relation to the estab-
llshment OF uniform system OF bankruptcy. Agreed
THE NATIONAL CURRENCY BILL.
On motion Of Mr.. SHERMAN, (rep.) of Ohio, the
bill in relation to the nation currency taken up.
Mr.. CAMERON, trep.) Of Pa, took the floor and de-
nounced the first section, lorbdding any national
bank from paying interest on the balances OF any
other, as having been got up for the purpose Of
enabling the city banks to the funds OF the
try banks without paying for them. He would pre-
fer that the subject should be deferred until next
session. Since it TO be considered he moved to
strike out the first section
Mr.. CHANDLER, (rep.) Of Mich, also opposed the
FIRST section, and replying to the argument Of Mr.
Cattell OF yesterday,
Mr.. sPRAaUE, (rep) OF R. l., took the noor but was
shortly interrupted, at one O'Clock, by the announce
ment Of
THE CHINESE EMBASSY,
and Mr. Burlingame entered, arm in arm with Mr..
Sumner, the two chief mandar,ns being escorted by
Messrs. sherman and Hendricks.
Having proceeded within the bar Mr.. SUMNER
his Of Se h 1s
senate or the United States.
The PRESIDENT pro tenl.-I welcome Mr.. Burlin-
game and his associates OF the Chinese Embassy TO
the Senate of the United States and the committee
will conduct them to the seats prepared for them.
The Embassy took their seats In the semi circle
facing the senators, Mr.. Burlingame in the centre
Mr.. ANTHONY, rising. said-Mr. President, | move
that the business be suspended for twenty minutes
In order that the Senate may have opportunity OF
paying their respects to the Embassy
The motion was agreed to- and the Senator's for
the most part, ocked around the Celestals shaking
Interpreters. The galleries in the meantime had
become pretty well hed, In anticipation OF the
recalling the days OF Impeachment.
At quarter past one O'Clock the President pro
tem resumed the chair and again called the Senate
to order the Embassy retiring in the order in which
they came, without ceremony.
CONSIDERATION OF THE CURRENCY BILL RESUMED.
Scarcely had the last flowing skirts cleared the
door when the President pro tenn. announced that the
question striking out the first section OF the
BILL and the Senator from Rhode Island Mr. Sprague)
When the confusion resulting from the speedy va
cation OF the galleries had ceased Mr.. Sprague re-
sumed the noor He pronounced the action OF the
senate yesterday In agreeing TO take from the excess
Of banking capital In the Eastern states the proposed
twenty millions increase, breach OF a solemn COM
pact entered into FOR the benefit OF the nation In its
time OF trial. The opinion OF bankers had too large
share In the administration Of the government.
he was opposed 10 al propositions FOR imitation; He
SAID there Is no road out OF dilemma until the
national securities are brought up to the value ex-
pressed on their face. He would vote for the motion
10 strike out and hoped the whole subject would be
laid on the table.
Mr.. nEspnIcks. !dem.l of Ind, would also vote to
matter should be LEFT the banking interest TO regu
late for themselves.
RESOLUTIONS FROM THE TEXAS CONSTITUTIONAL
CONVENTION.
Shortly before two o'clock the Chair laid before the
senate despatch from the constitutional
Convention OF Texas, dated Austin, Texas, June 10,
forwarding resolutions Just adopted, on which they
ask the immediate action Of Congress. The resolu-
tain portions Of the state urge upon Congress the
necessity Of authorizing the organization by the con-
ventl0n OF mtary force In the several counties 10
oct In connection WIKI the military commander In
whom they express their confidence for the purpose
OF protecting the lives and property of their citizens
now preyed upon BY assasslns and robbers, and as
sert that otherwise they win be obliged to organize
for their own defence. The matter was referred to
the Committee on Military Affairs.
THE CURRENCY BILL AGAIN.
Mr.: WILLIAMS trep:l Of Oregon, opposed the mo
ton to strike out the first section Of the pending bill
He insisted that the now of banking capital to the
East Is largely caused by this principle Of paying
interest on balances. II was sought by the banks
not by the people lie was opposed also 10 the prop
ositon TO arbitrarily withdraw twenty millions OF
circulation from one section OF the country and give
10 10 another.
Mr.. MORRILL,, (repl OF Vt, contended that the bill
gives TO the city banks an advantage over the coun
try banks as the former will thereby receive large
amount OF deposits upon which they Will pay no
interest, While the latter viii be deprived OF their
profits.