The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-12-08

ascm Governor Bullock, a 0cof9i., declar
iss ihat he'wae eeais nd ahae asjss lhe 18th
asnesdut ut 10 the Consutnti0n the person
elected Ker r.sensasive ffoM the Sixth
IDstftct Of GsosRis, Mr. Chruay, WAS not el-
iaibies 81 theefdSs - 4svethe eertifieate
. The - ses!4ae - essst highest = =.
Der Of v0fea
Mr. Broots mid he held 10 his hand GER
aiiicAie given by Major General Meade to
Mr. Christy, and remarked that Mr.. WympY
had been subordinate officer in the Confed-
crate army and had received special par
don By the bill passed last session. he moved
til stboth Dapersba referred to the Comms-
tee % Esctions.
Nj. Ds.s. .sapsrt'd 'hs rodes 'ad il
NJ. Aa,sard sid the State Of Tensasse
believed t6at she 1as entitled, from her vol
untary abolition Of slsysry. 70 ~ additional
Ksp sentative 10 the HOUSE, and hsd elected
I1os.s =. Hemjlsss. Re n1srd IL eesti6.
eaas be referred 70 the Committes on Elec-
tioEs. Ard AAasajn Ne as6stims AS. HAmil-
ton b entitled 20 The coartesy Of seat in
The Heuse.
NJ epsldlns objected 70 the latter part Of
the motion, and argued that il would be e..
tsblishi6e ! haa prscsdest = thsss awassne
real C atm 10 = Ue0l IN tu0 G11&.
The Speaker remarked that such courtesy
was usual and Was granted TO persons pre-
septing apparent titles to seats.
NJ. Poalsrd said .he snmbef Of members
Of CongrGss WAS fixed y lav, and the gen
,ieiaas now presenting he crsdsn.ials WAS
supernumerary.
Mr.. NiblAck ipstanced the case Of per-
sons presenting credentials from the Southern
States to the last Congress, who we deDisP
the courtesy Of seats.
Mr. Maynard argued that in that Case the
objection was not applicable to the members
themselves, but was based on the altitude Of
the alleged state Of the governments.
After further discussion the credentials
were referred TO the committee on elections
and, the privilege ol tho floor refused.
Nj. Lynch introduced bill to provide
aEains. the undue expansion and contraction
oi the currency. and TO allow no drawback
on the articles used in the construction Of
vessels. Referred to the Ways and Means
committee.
Mr.. Boutwell, introduced . bill providing
that oil male ci.izens Of the United States
not under Il years Of age shall be entitled
10 vote for electors for President and Vice
President and Representatives in Congress.
Refesrsd tdahs judiciary Conmittes.
Mr. DAVIS offered resolution instructing
the Judiciary Committee to inquire whether
any legislation is necessary to secure to gov
ernment employees uniform rates of compen-
saiion under The eight Aonr Law. Adopted.
Mr. Boutwell, offered resolution directing
the Committee on Reconstruction to inquire
into the condition OF public affairs in Virginia,
Mississippi aud Texas. and report what
measures are necessary for the better protec-
ton Of life, liberty and prop.rty. Adopted.
Mr.. Pike offered . resolution instructing
the Ways aud Mea' Committee to report
the bin for the payment in gold of United
States notes, commonly called greenbacks
Mr.. Farnsworth said that the resolution
was mandatory, As4 sagEested ifs refsrsnce.
Mr.. Pike pref.rred TO move the ar-vious
qneslion, which the House refusedt, second
The resolution WAS then referred 10 the Com
mittee nm Ways and Means s
y Mr. Elliott introduced bill for contin-
uiug the Freedmsns Bureau ins Virginia,
Ais1 t hAa Texas. AAds presented i
mssle 1d ~ GovesnSf md other eiti-
zens q VMthiA, which wss ssisrfed to the
Cemmiatss ON Freedmens Affairs.
Mr.. Wood offered . resolntioa requesting
the Pres'den 70 ornn1tnicAte copies Of the
letters OF instructions 10 the American Minis
lister at Losdoa relating 10 the settlement of
the Alsbame Claims. and any subsequent
correspondence With Aimo the British Gov
ernmen, on that subj.ct. which was adopted.
Mr. Washburne, OF Illinois, appointed BY
the Joint Committee to wni, on the Presi-
dent, reported he ha6 performed that duty
and that the President would communicate
in writing on Wednesday at o'clock.
Mr.. Kelly introduced . joint resolution
proposing An amendment to the Constitution,
.hal no State shall exclude from the exercise
Of rights and privileges OF any elector or
citizens of the United Sfates By reason Of
race or color. Referred to Judiciary Com
mittee.
Mr. RIoomal, Of Pennsylvania, introduced
a re esola4ion to amend The Constitution 40
that Cossress ncr any State By its Laws shall
deny or restrict the right Of suffrage to any
citizen Of the United States on account Of
race or psrentaRe, and declaring void any
such limitation in the Constitution or laws.
Mr.. Broomal also introduced bill amend
ing the laws relating to the naturalization Of
Aiiens, providing that certificates Of citizen.
ship shall be issued only BY al competent
ScossN k if 1hseanu1sor nelish N1ers
she up csnt xs1deD, ,asa they s1all ~ b
iss0a4 Nnfan ShSA0e nnth4 INN e&atd q yApre-
ceding the time fixed for holding elections
for State or u. 5 officers. Referred to the
C0mm1it0 on REVISION or LAWS.
Mr.. Morrill, introduced q joint resolution
declaring the conanct Of Reverdy johnson
u. s. Minister to England, prejudicial to the
questing the President TO order Immediately
his recall
Mr.. Randall moved to lay the resolution
on the table. remarklng that there were no
facts to justify such declaration.
Mr. Ranka moved tn refer Il tn the Com
mittee on Foreign Affairs.
The motion to table WAS rejected.
Mr.. Sco6eld expressed hope that the
motion TO refer would be voted down, and
that there would be square vote on the
resolution.
The resolution wss referred to the Com.
mittee on Foreign Affairs, % to Al.
Mr.. Miller introduced bill to reduce the
number Of Ancestors OF Internal Revenue.
Referred to the Committe on Ways and
Means.
Also, bill to amend the bankrupt law, BY
giving the appointment of Registers Of bank
ruptcy to the President. Referred to the
judiciary Commiuse.
!. Mr. Randall offered . resolution for an
amendment to the joint rules. BY prohibiting
: Conference Comnittess from inserting or in
creating Appropriations. Referred to the
Committee on Rules.
Mr.. Scofeld offered resolution instruct.
ing the Reconstruc;ion COMMITTEES to exam
inc into the condition of public affairs in
Georgia, with power to send for persons and
papers. Adopted.
Mr.. Mckee introduced joint resolution
to modify the naturalization laws by dlspsn 3
ing with the requirement of previous res
dence. Referred to the Committee on the
revision Of laws, Also bill to establish q
aniform rule for natu. alization. Referred te
the same committee. !
Mr.. btokes inssoduced joint resolutios
to aassnd the soSseitustsn By rovidink tha,
no State shall make or enforce laws TO de-
privs citizens Of the elective franchise or
account OF race or color. Referred to tax
Judiciary Committee.
Mr.. Maynard introduceda joint r olutior
to iha sane effeet. Referred to The ssma
|. n! Maynard also Sintrodaced III to fi,.
uniformity TO the currency. Referred TO .hs
Committee on Ways and Means.
! Mr. Taft peeeeate6A A1ronti4 ffoA th.
csorx Lsdsatafs Tor Do rsnovaI Of poll,
kical alsabilitias from every citissnis 0so,sis
Fkslsrrsd N the kseossssvslia Qonmittss
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