Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-02-06

change the boundaries II Northern Colo
RADIO from the 4lst TO the AGA degree Of
latitude adding one degree 10 the limits
OF such Territory,
On motion Of Mr. Patterson Of New
Hampshire the bin in addition 10 the act
regulating the tenure Of civil offices Was
taken up, lie moved 10 amend by sub
shutting an entire new bill, After dis,
eassion by Messrs Harlan and Morrill, Of
Vt, Mr. Summer had read by the Clerk a
letter from the Secretary Of State express,
ing the hope that the bill would not b,
applied TO the agents Of the Safe De,
partment in Foreign affairs, and stating
that they had been employed by every
administration since Washington employ,
Gov. Morris ON mission 10 England
Mr., Sumner then moved 10 except sucl
persons accordingly, provided they ar,
paid out Of the contingent fund Of N,
department.
Mr. Howard asked how many Of such
agents there had been for the last fiy,
years, They had been very numcrou,
and very mischieyous. He believed tina,
this body had the power Of furnishing ON,
OF them. There was much darkness on
this subject.
Mr., Sumner said the fact uf their being
government agents made it impossible ion
names 10 be known, He had heard OF
one McCracken, but did not know who ht
was or where he came from, and he
therefore supposed the whole thing was d
forgery by which AN attempt was made
10 discreoit one Of the most distinguished
citizens OF the republic
Mr.. Conklin condemned the present
system by which not only real persons
but myths could be sent out
Mr.. Howard. "ghosts laughter.
Mr.. Conkling hoped that if the system
was continued only flesh and blood would
be employed.
Mr., Anthony said the whole amount OF
appropriations for such service was bui
$4,000, and he thought it had been cut
down 10 $4,000.
Mr., Grimes said il had been restored 10
$4,000.
Mr.. johnson defended the service a.
necessary 10 the government,
Mr.. Cameron said that this govern.
ment had no secrets and he could not
imagine what such agents were wanted
for, charactcrizing the system as a vice ~
the dark ages
On motion of Mr.. Hendricks the fur
Their consideration was postponed
Mr.. Patterson gave notice that he would
press for vote tomorrow.
On motian OF Mr. Hendricks. who call
ed for the special order. the supplement
tary reconstruction hill was taken NJ
when Mr.. Cragin took the ionr.
HOUSE.
The House then at o'clock, p m, n
sumed the consideration Of the bill re-
ported from the committee ON Foreign
affairs concerning the rights Of American
citizens in Foreign States
Speeches were made in criticism Of M,
bill by Mcssrs Dounclly, Woodward
and Wilson of Ohio. Pile and Myers
The morning hour having expired, AZ
half past o'clock the bill must lay over
till the morning hour on Tuesday next
Mr.. Storms of CT, from the cJmmitte,
on Appropriations reported bill making
appropriation for the legislative. eNoCu-
tive and judicial expenses OF the govern
ment for the fiscal year ending June 80
1862 it was ordered to be printed and
recommitted
On motion Of Mr.. Schenck the Scnat,
amendments to the House bill creating a
board to examine whisky meters were
taken up and concurrcd in.
On motion of Mr.. Pope the Senats
amendments tothe House joint resolution
providing for the sale of irou-olads, was
taken up and coneurrcd in