Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-05-13
F0RTIETH CONGRESS.
This Afternoons Proceedings.
WEDNESDAY, NAV II

statements Of white and colored voters in the
dInerent Southern States, and other iuforma-
non called for by Senate resolution: which was
referred 70 Committee On Military Affairs
Mr.. Pomeroy presented a memorial of citi-
zens of Washington, asking that the location of
me Centre Market be changed TO point be-
tween luth and l2th streets, north OF the canal
Referrs d TO Committee on District of Columbia
ne Chalr presented the lately adopted Con-
stitution of South Carolina; which was refer
req 10 the Committee on Territories.
Mr.. Sherman presented loint resolution of
the Legislature of Ohio, requesting Congress 10
make provision for the security of life in the
navlgaole waters within the jurisdiction of the
u. ). Referred to Committee on Commerce
Also, joint resolution Of the same Legis Iature
protesting against the reconstruction acts of
congress, and instrucling their Senator'S ami
requesting their representatives TO vote for the
repeal OF all of said acts; and also protesting 2
against the passage of the bill limiting the
power of the Supreme Court.
Mr.. Sherman regarded this as an extraordi-
nary document, but he felt il his duty TO pre-
sent IL. He asked that il lie on the table
MI Stewart from the Committee on the
Juulelary, reported substitute for the bill to
remove the political disabilities of certain citi-
zens of Alabama, the list containing loo names
MT Stewart said IL must not be understood
tnat the names which were omitted Were de-
clded hnally upon by the committee; but there
was SO much dlfficulty i'm obtaining the proper
information, that the committee desired fur
ther time 10 examine into these cases The
names which Were now reported. the commit
tee We're satisfied Were proper subjects from
which the disabilities should be removed
Mr. DAVIS gave notice of his intention TO in
uoduce bills TO enable the people of Colorado
and Montana Territories to form a provisional
government, with view to their admission
INTO the Union.
The President pro fem laid before the Senate
the resignation of the Secretary, J. w For
ney.
Mr- Sumner moved that the resignation lie
on the table.
Mr.. Cameron objected, and moved that the
resignation be accepted.
The motion of Mr.. Sumner to lay or the table
was agreed TO.
Mr.. Hendricks offered a resolution that the
resignation of the Secretary of the senate b. ac-
cepted. and until a successor is appointed VIM
j. Mcdonald be authorized to act as Secre-
tary.
ton, ard II went over.
Mr.. Wilson introduced a Joint resolution to
admit Alabama, North Carolina, South Carroll
ma, Georgia, Louisiana ard Florida to repra-
sentaiion in Congress; which was referred To
Committee on Judiciary.
Mr.. Ramsey introduced bill 10 authorize
the establishment OF ocean mail service by
American steamships between the United States
and the North and South OF Europe. and be-
tween the United States and the Mediterranean
parts OF Asia. Referred TO Committee on Post
Offices
Mr.. sherman called up the House bill to ad-
init the State OF Arkansas 10 the Union
Mr.. Trumbull was as anxious as any one
that Arkansas and all OF the reoel States
should De admitted as soon as possible H..
several important statements in the bill. which
may or may not be true, he had seen the same
statements in the newspapers, and he was per
feCtly willing TO take any statement made by
the Senator from this, but be would ask him
whether this bill had been examined by the
Finance Committee. He (Mr. tt had not
beard that the bill had been referred to any
committee, and he submitted to the Senator
whether II was proper TO naugurate the sys-
t.m IN the Senate of passing important bills
without refernce TO any committed.
Sherman rhara
nt c"ssIty Tor referring the bill TO a committee
but If the Senator thought that was best h,.
mad no objection. He had examined into the
matter carefully and the statements made in
the bill verified, the Constitution having been
transmitted 10 Congress by the President and
House documents contained the evidence that
the constitutional amendment had been adopt-
ed. The commander of the army had given The
information, and also that there was the great
est disorder and anarchy IN Arkansas, and
would be until the Government was recog-
nlZed. lie Legislature was now in ses sion,
but could do nothing valid until the action OF
Congress.
Mr.. johnson said if this bill was passed in
this manner II " ould be the first time that a
measure OF such importance was acted on with
out being referred TO committee. All the
state ments IN the bill might be true, the
constitution might be Republican in point OF
folm, but they had not had time to ascertain
the faets. He was able TO any necessity
Ci haste, and the country would be a great deal
surprised If AT this time, while the trial OF the
Were admitted here, who might claim the right
10 Ike part i'm the proceedings. He could not
conceive that the Senate would count-napce
any such demand. even If ii was made but n
might be that they would satify majority OF
the Senate OF their right; under these circum-
STANCES he would not believe that the Seusta
would feel justified an compromising Its own
dignity by admitting these Senators at this
particular Juncrure.
Mr. Dixon agreed with the Senator from
Ohio MIR. Sherm2n) that there was necessity
for immediate action on the bill. but he COM
cided with the Senator from Maryland (Rr.
Johnson) that il would be extremely improper
ana lnludlcl6us 10 pass IL now. He bad heard
mat the Arkansas Senators Were divided on the
suDlect OF impeachment but this matiered not
III would not be seemly TO admit them at tins
luncture.
Mr.. sherman thought there was no danger of
these Senators voting on the Impeachment trial
even II the bill was passed o-day, az il would
he in the power Of the President 10 retain n in
hls hands for ten days.
Mr.. Edmunds had no doubt of the perfect le.
gaiiiy OF all the proceedings, but he hoped this
bill would take the regular course, and be re.
ferred 10 the appropriate committee.
MIR; Buckalew said At was pretty generally
stated that IN the Arkansas election gross frauds
had been practced, both in the registry and in
the voting.
Mr.. Morton saw no necessity for referring
the bill but in view of the n marks which had
been made, he was not in ia vor of passing the
bill to-day He thought il much better that th..
~ nate should now adjourn until Saturday, at
lCa5o a. m, and If 1T was IN order he would now
make the motion. an
After further debate, Mr.. JohnsSn then
moved to refer the bill to the Judiciary Com.
mittee.
Mr.. Trumbull said he had not made his sur
gestion with any desire to delay action, and ht.
would endeavor TO have il reported from the
Judiciary Committee by Saturday
The motion 10 refer to the Judiciary Com
mittee was then agreed 10.
Mr.. Morton then moved to adlourn until
Saturday at 80 a m.
Mr.. Anthony moved TO amend by making il
Friday. He had often heard of this BODY being
called an august body. but at this rate he
thought they would soon be called a Septembs
body. There was an immense amount of busi-
ness now on the table that should be attend
ed to.
The amendment of Mr.. Anthony was dis.
agreed to.
The motion Of Mr.. Morton was adopted. ana
the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPKKsKNTArIvEs.-O motion n,
Garfield. (Ohio.) the House took up and passed
the bill granting the right of way 10 the White
hall ard Plattsburg Railroad Company.
The House then proceeded to the consdera-
tIon, as the regular order, of the bill TO admit
the States OF North Carolina, South Carolina,
Louisiana, Georgia, and Alabama, TO repre-
sentation in Congress.
Mr.. Stevens moved TO amend by adding the
following as an additional section:
Sec. =. Provided that the provision Of the
Eth section Of the Constitution Of the State Of
Georgia shall not apply to a debt due to any
person who during the whole term of the late
rebellion was loyal to the United States and
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