New-York tribune., 1868-03-24
HOUSE oF REpErsENTATIvEs.


HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
In the Introductory prayer inc Nn'P'"in 81.
luded to the Impeachment pr0'eeuiubS, mus LAM
a Pcnreseptatiyes especially this day. when
80, , are ~ he presented here and ~ tho Senate,
doube measure of thy holy spirit so that here and there
in the House and in the Senate, they may be guided Dy
that wisdom which cannot that every proceeding be
conducted according TO the principles of eternal right
aud that at last decision shall be roaChod in accordance
with the mind OF Cod
Under the call Of States bills and joint resolutions
were introduced TO regulate the CIVIL SERVICE
ard increase its efficiency 10 authorize the
building of a railroad BRIDGE ACROSS TIE Con
NECTCUT river. at Middletown and Portland !;
THE HUDSON river, between Caldwell Landing and But
teTmk Fails in the Highlands to regulate the tflal OF
causes in the United States Courts IN the western dis
trct of Pennsylvania relative 10 lands sold under IREA
WITH INDIAN IRlBks; 10 encourage commerce anu
internal trade by faciting DIRECT BrORTAToNs; IN re
laton the rank OF military officers appointed under
the Act OF July Is, 1866 10 amend the bANhEUCl ACT
granting lands Wisconsin TO aid in tnc construction OF
BREAKWATEK CANAL 10 connect the waters OF Green
Bay and Lake Michigan; for the improvements OF ne
MISSISSIPPI RIVER between the mouth of the minnesota
and the Falls Of S Anthony; a IOpralng money
''- IMPFovFMTxT OF orr MERCHANT SERVICE
Mr.. ELIOT Rep, Mass introduced bill providing tor
the examination of officers Of Amerc an vessels engaged
IN foreign and coastNlse trade ana Ior TIE Sdh,S Ol
certificates TO such as shall be lOund competent anu LOT
the appointment Of Boards Of Examiners IL aunorzeS
the Secretary of the Treasury 10 prescribe suitable rules
for the government Of tho examiners whose tonpehsa
tiOn shall be paid from fees received from appCs lGf
certificates II provides for the registration u certf
Gates with penalties FOL the fraudulent use or alteration
OF tben and fOrbds the employment Of oloes not Iu
nished with proper certicaes and requires the cancel
alton OF certificates, and establishes penalties Tor VIOLA
tons Of the provisions Of the law IL calls Tor an ihNes
CATION of the when disaster or loss Is occasioned
by the fault OF officers The last section Teiats 10 e
and books, when they may be spared without incOh
venicnce upon the establishment 10y states al ther own
KANSAS PLEDGES HERSELF TO THE PEOPLES CoNGkEss.
Mr. CLARK Rep, Kansas presented Joint IesoiGtiGSs ,
support OF Kansas TO Congress not only IN the removal
OF Andrew johnson, II found guilty, but OF every otAer
obstruction to reconstruction Oh q legal basis
PAYMENT or TiiE SATIONs BONDS.
Mr. HOLMAN Dem. iuOJ O1ered the following resO
luton and demanded the previous question; ,
Rotd That tie Judgment Of the oaae Il s equally a 70 ne
the bond. issued By the Gorram sh be paid in Law m d
United states the bs' on vhsb se pete qst We,
Should be paid from 70 nse aad te public
noHy fTiSs tsoTs SS a f5 SLe United State, lo
Messrs GARFIELD Rep, Ohio and BLAINE Rep,
not be seconded and that the resolution might DC
ferred TO the Committee on Ways aud Means.
The House did not second the previous question.
Mr.. KERR Denl: Ind moved to table tho resolution
The House refused to order the Yeas and Nays and
Mr. BLAINE Rep. Me) moved TO refer tho resolution
ferred.
On motion Of Mr.. sHANks tRep., Ind the secretary
Of the Treasury requested to inform TIE House ~ha
reason has assigned FOR the removal Of James H.
steedman Collector Of internal Revenue Tor Tie INST
Mr. WGsHBURN CRep., Ind introduced joint rcsolu
ton for the payment OF additional compensation TO the
employees Of the departments IN Washington on gladu
81 200 per year per cent FOR those Of larger incomes
Mr. W6ssHBTRNE Gep, M inquired whether the
joinresolution was before the House for immediate
The SPEAKER replied in tho affirmative.
Mr.. WAsHBURNE QlL)-Without reference TO com
The sPEAKER-Yes
Mr.. WAsHBURNE dllIIs I possolei -,o- .,,o. ,,,o
joint resolution made appropriation, aud must there
Tore be considered in the Committee of the Whole
Joint resolution referred 20 inc COmmitte 0f the
Whole on the State Of the Union.
ADJOURNNfENT 10 TEE SENATE CHAMBER.
The House, having been officially informed that the
Senate was ready to proceed WIN the a G A9dreT
| at o'clock into Committee OF the Whole, Mr. Wash
6e @ o IN Sas e sdtS apd bT % 3 S the the
Clerk and Mr. Buxton Assistant Doorkeeper, marched
the Senate Chamber TO attend the impeachment tIla
The members Of the House having returned To their
Mr. WAsHBURNE Rep, Ill, as Chairman Of the Com
mttee Of the Whole reported that they had according to
order attended the trial Of the impeachment Of the Pe
dent before the Senate and that the of the Pres
dent to said articles had been exhibited and read Prog
had been made and the senate sitting Oh the trla
had adjourned to meet tomorrow, az O'CLOCK
The SPEAKER LAID before the House a communication
luton setting forth by what authority Col Cooper con
tinues TO act Assistant Secretary OF the treasury
Also communication from the secretary or the INTERIOR
recommending appropriation Of moneyto be expended
the purchase Of presents Of clothing Gnd tobacco for
the Indians IN the AIeutian Isles Alaska Also the reSo
luton OF the Convention Of North Carolina commencing
the action Of the House OF Representatives In the i'm
parchment Of the President and asking the removal OK
the political disabilities OF certain persons therein named
DISTRICT OF MISSOURI ELECTION CASE
Mr. POLAND Rep. VII made a report the contested
election from the IXth District of Missouri decar
ing that George W. Anderson Is not entitled 10 the seat
but that William T. switzler is entitled 10 the scat as
member Of the XLth Congress
THE MASAGERs' REPLICATION
Mr. BINGHAM (Rep., Ohio)-Mr Speaker i desire to
say Managers the part Of the House ancpat
peaobmenf are prepared as soon as Mr. Boutwell,
In TO present the consideration oi ne House gehera
have made some uiry since leaving the Senate, but
have certainly ascertained where lhat gentleman is
Mr. WASHBUREE Rep' Hl)-Let them put AZ tncn
Mr. BINGHAM-I move that the Managers have leave
TO e replication 10 the answer OF the fTsl
dent to the articles of Impeachment exhibited against
Mr. WOOD Dem, N YJ-I desire 10 move an inquiry
whether 1t designed after the replication Is pui M 10
give us an opportunity to examine ana discuss y De0re
authorized 10 be presented To the Senate as the action
OF the House. or whether the Managers assume the e4
Mr. BiSGHS@-faat rests with the House They
derstand what general replication is The House mas
set up the averment that the President has COMMITTED
eyeia high crimes and msdemeanors, which the fresl
Mr. %ooDit;is desirable to discuss the replication
be presented as an the President cannot be
done without authority Of the House The RESPONSE
not want the Managers TO file replication IN my name
before know what is. have heard the answer OF tile
President read. and am not prepared to deny ms
answer believe it is true II IL part OF the current
history of the country. and the answer Is every word
the trnth-snd the House cannot deny It, do not want
the House 20 deny the facts.
Mr.. BLAINE (Rep, Me)-When the lmpeaehment
Managers to DO elected the gentleman from Wis
cons and those who acted with him pIOfessed 10 take
no part or in the transaction. IL therefore III becomes
them to interpOse objections.
Mr.. BINGHAM-All we wish is 10 respond tomorrow
by order Of the House with general replication II Is
very plain thing, known Of all men. LA .
Mr. WOODWARD Dem, Penn.l-Is tho motion open TO
amendment
The SPEAkER-Not now.
Mr. RlNdHA4-I would suggest that tho House take