Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-05-18
F0RTIETH CONGRESS.
This Afternoons Proceedings,
MONDAY. NAV IS

MT Anthony offered resolution to print two
thousand copies, of the report; which was
Also, communication from the Secretary of
war, enclosing report from the General of
the armies, win the constitution lately adopted
by the virginia Convention. Referred to Com
mittee on the Judiciary.
Mr. Fessenden presented a memorial of un-
derwriters of Portland, Maine, asking that no
means be taken to lessen the efdcieney OF of the
on Commerce
Mr.. Catten presented a memorial from the
Philadelphia Drug Exchange, asking a modifi-
cation OF the whisky tax. Referred TO Com.
mittse on Finance.
On motion of Mr.. Fdmunds, indefinite leave
OF absence was granted to Mr. Grimes
Mr.. Edmunds stared that he made the mo-
hon at the request of NJ. Grimes who in his
present state of health, could not tell when he
would be able TO resume his place.
Mr.. Sumner presented a memorial from col
ored citizens of Washington, asking the ap-
pointment Of a colored Board of Commission
ers Of Education. Referred to Committee on
District of Columbia.
The House bill making appropriations to
supply deficiencies for carrying out the recon-
struction laws in the Third Military District
SS7,OUQ
MIR. Drake asked to enter motion to recon-
slider the vote rejecting the concurrent resolu-
tion to adjourn until the 25th inst.
Mr.. Sumner asked If the resolution was out
of the custody of the Senate.
The Chair said that il had gone TO the House
10 the House, asking the return OF the resolu-
ton: which was agreed to.
Mr.. Harlan rose to personal explanation,
ana asked for the reading at the Clerks desk of
paragraph from the Baltimore Sun of this
morning, to the effect that telegrams had passed
between Mr.. Harlan and Bishop Simpson. rel
ative to the position of Senator Wiley on the
Impeachment OF the President.
Mr.. Harlan was never in the habit of noticing
newspaper paragraphs in reference to himself
ana would not now but for the fact of another
person being concerned He wished to say
there was not one word of truth i'm the state.
ment OF this correspondent Since the I'm peach
ment investigation began he had had no com.
munlcation, either oral, written, or by tele-
graph with the distinguished citizen referred
He did not, OF course, suppose his friends
would believe the statement, but he had thus
noticed II, thinking that otherwise perhaps the
feelings of the Senator (Mr. Willey) might be
wounded, if the statement was not contra
dicted
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, -Uuder the
call OF States al Territories for bills and ,oint
resolutions for reference only The following
named.
BY MIR. Poland, (Vt.) bill to construe the act
for the collection of abandoned property in the
Southern State, to prev ent fraud in the collec-
tor, &c. To Committee on Reyisions of Laws
BY Mr.. RoblnsIoD, N. W Joint resolution
proposing 10 amend the Constitution of the
United States, in article 2d, section 1, SUBJ
division 1, in order to provide that no person
except citizens OF the United States shsll be
eiigibie 10 the Office of President; and that such
p'Tson shall have attained the age of 35 wears
and Tor fourteen years a resident Of the United
States. To Committee on Foreign Affairs rThe
purpose IS TO make naturaiZed citizens eligible
TO the Presidential Office
BY Mr.. )burn, Ind. Joint resolution, ten.
d. ring the thanks of Congress to Can't David
MeDougall, U. 5. N. To Committee on Naval
Affairs.
aGoyernme nt telegraph, under the direction of
the Post Office DepaI tment, between Wash
IngtoD and New York. To Committee on Post
Onices.
BY Mr.. Cobb, (Wis. s.)-JoInt resolution pro-
posing an Amer dment To the Constitution of
The United > ates. To CommIt:ee on the Ju-
dciary.
BY Mr.. Clever. IN Mexico .)-Biu for relief
OF the inhabitants IN towns and villages To-
Gated Oh the public lands in New Mexico and
Arizona. To Committee on Public Lends.
By Mr.. ChIlcot, Colorado resolu-
ton granting tight of way fer a railroad and
telegraph lIne fIom Denver, IN Colorado, To
SANTA Fe, New Mexico. To CoInmittee on Pub
lie Lanos.
Under this call large number of private
bills foI relief, for post routes, &c, were intro
duced and referred.
Mr.. Eggleston (O.) offered a joiat resolution
of the same import as those offered last week
by MI Eldridge and Mr.. Woodward, recit,ug
. the TACT OF The writing OF a letter by the Mis-.
souri, delegation to Senator Henderson, and dl-
recting the appointment of select committee
OF hye to investigate the facts and ascertain if a
combination had been entered into by members
OF the House to corrapt Senators and inf uence
their votes, &c.
The previous question was seconded upon
the resolution, but it was subsequently, recon
side red, and
on the table. Rejected, yeas Is, nays 81
The resolution was then agreed to without a
division.
Mr. Boyer (Pa) introduced the following.
Whereas the Managers of the Impeachment
OF the Pres dent, in addition to their original
and proper power and duties as such Mana
gers, have BY resolution of this House ON Sat
urday last been converted into a Committee of
Investigator, and have been authorized and
instructed to investigate W neither improper or
corrupt influences have been used to influence
the determination OF Senators upon the articles
Of impeachment exhibited by the House of
Representatives against the President of the
United States, and tor that purpose have been
instructed ID summon and examine witnesses
under oath and to appoint subcommittee to
take testimony;
And WHEREAS it is in accordance with COM
mon usage As veil as obviously proper and
essential 10 fair and impartial Investigation
OF the truth that upon every committee of in
vestigation selected by a deliberatiye body the
minorliy should be to some extent represented,
ana whereas the Managers Of Impeachment
were originally appointed solely for the pur.
poses OF ,pfosec utIon, and consist altogether of
aNoWed political enemies of the President of
the United States, and are instructed as pros.
ecuting officers to convict him il possible of
high crimes and misdemeanors therefore
ResoiUed, That the Speaker be authorized and
The House Who voted sgainst the Impeachment
OF the President two persons to be added 10 the
Committee OF the Managers while acting as a
committee of investigation for the purposes
aforesaid; and shall be authorized to be present
and participate in the examination of witnesses
in relation TO the aforesaid charges of corrupt
and improper influence alleged TO have been
used used 10 influence the determination upon
the articles Of Impeachment.
mr. Schenek (Ohio) objected TO the reception
OF the resolution, as II contained assertions
which We're not correct. as, for instance, that
the Managers were authorized to persecute to
convict. sr..t
The resolution was not received-yeas D,
nays 6S.
Mr. Banks, (Mass.,) from Committee ON
Foreign Affairs, reported a bill ma king appro-
priatiOn TO carry out the treaty with Russia
for the Alaska purchase. Ordered TO be printed
and postponed until June next.
Mr.. Stevens (Pa) offered a resolution re-
guessing the Senate TO send to the House an o.
ficIal copy of the last two days proceedings Of
the Court of Impeachment.
Mr. Eldridge inquired If that was fer the
purpose of g ting the secret proceedings
Upon the resolutions q very exciting debate
sprung up. in the course of which Mr.. Stevens
ssid he had no accusation to make against Sen.
ators, but that there had been deep damnation
somewhere no one could doabt, and he wanted
an opportunity to see who was guilty and who
was not. -
Mr.. Rcss.--I ask the gentleman whether
Senator's wor Id have been justified IN periur.
ing themselves to secure the convection of the
President. iss EiJ 49,. t-s - -
Mr.. Steyens.-Well sir, don't think II Womb
hurt them much naugter.