The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-02-07
CONGREssIONaL MATTERS.

Wednesday; Jan. %, In the Senate joint
resolution Was introduced, and referred, to pro-
vide for the publication Of q medical and sur
rical history of the rebellion with the rebellion
statistics OF the Provost Marsbsl's Bu.
reau. Mr.. Anthony argued vote on the reso.
luton to print 10 900 copies OF the report OF
the committee on the Edwin NJ. stanton affair,
but ut the instance of Mr.. Hendricks II was
postponed. Mr.. Morrill, OF Maine. from the
committee Of conference on the bill to supply
the deficiencies In the expenses OF the recon-
struction acts, &C., made report. which was
adopted and at the expiration ofan exciting de-
bate between Messrs. Buckalew. Pomeroy,
Conkling and Cragiu the Senate adjourned.
In the House, Mr.. Banks reported back the
bin concerning the rights Of American citizens
abroad sftersome rema, ks by Messrs. Spauld.
ing Wilson and Chandler. the bill went over
until tomorrow. The House then proceeded
10 the consideration Of the bill fbrfeiiing to
the United States the lands granted TO railroad
companies In certain Southern States. The
bin was discussed for and against by Messrs.
Pile, Prayn, Axtell, Washburn OF Illinois,
Blair and Coburn, without coming tot vote
the bill went over until Tomorrow.
Thursday-In the Senate, tO-day's session
was taken up by Messrs. Cragin. Hendricks.
Gunner and Fessenden, Of Maine, ON the recon-
struction measures.
The resolution OF Mr.. Schoheld directing the
Judiciary Committee to inquire Into the re-
mort concerning Judge Field Of the Supreme
Court; adopted by 0 vote OF 30 TO 81. On
motion Of Mr.. Selye, the Secretary OF the
Treasury was directed to furnish Information
as to the income tax and revenue paid by man.
ufacturers. Adjourned.
MONDAY, Feb. 3d.-In the Senate. Mr.. fes-
sender presented the resolutions of the Maine
Legislature In regard TO the taxation OF Nation
al Banks. Referred To the Committee On III
nances. Mr., Sherman, from the Committee
on Finance, reported favorably on the House
bill In regard 20 the taxation OF share holders
on National Banks. Mr. Sherman explained
that Il provided for the taxation OF shares
where the bank 10 located, even though be-
longing to non residents. The bill was passed.
The Supplementary Reconstruction bill was
taken up, after q lively debate, the Senat nj
journed without coming TO q vote.
In the House, several bills and resolutions
were introduced and referred. among them
bill providing that any alien may become |.
citizen on application to any law court OF
record In any Of the States on taking Ihe
usual oath. Mr.. Robinson asked leave to oiler
a resolution relative to American citizens I'M
prisoned In ireland. After debate, ob)ectiGns
being made, the rules were suspended and the
that the reason he asked for this action was
that something should be done for those who.
without any crime. were lingering In British
dungeons. lie wanted to have the British Lion
taught that the time WAS past when II could
trample upon American citizens. After debate
between Messrs. Robinson and bingham the
resolution was referred to Committee on For
eign Affairs by q vote Of so to 81. Adjourned.
TUESDAY, Feb. 4th.-In the Senate the sup,
Elementary reconstruction WAS taken mp, ANA
Mr.. Williams proceeded to address, the Senate,
In favor Of It. Mr.. Morrill, OF Maine obtained
the floor, when on his motion the further con.
sideration of Reconstruction bill WAS post
poned until tomorrow ct one O'Clock. Ad-
jonrned. ,,,.
In the House Mr.. Butler reported bill to
regulate the custody and expenditure OF
public monies. II WAS ordered to be printed
and recommitted. Some business OF minor I'M
portance was transacted after which the
House adjourned.