Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1868-02-14

tive, limiting his authority as Secretary Of
War, and also correspondent between him
and Gcneral-n-Chief or the same subject
adopted.
Mr. Piles resolution in regard to National
Banks, offered Dec. 10th, was taken up Res
olution requires Secretary Of Treasury to re-
port whether since July last any National
Banks have changed their securities, and re-
quiring him 10 make no further change unless
authorized by Congress.
The Resolution was debated until the ex-
piration Of the morning hour and went
over.
The House resumed the consideration Of the
Kentucky election case.
Mr. Kerr spoke in favcr Of Mr. Browns
right 10 seat. In the course Of his remarks,
he said some members have gone so far as to
say that if the President of the S did not
do certain things, he would find his .Eru-
.us.'
Mr. Price declared emphatically and posi-
lively that 10 man on his side of the house
had, during this or any other session Of Con-
gress, in the house or out Of the house, made
use Of any such expression and wished it 10
60 the country that the republican party did
not think enough Of Andrew johnson. or SO
little Of itself, as 10 descend TO point where,
under any circumstances, it would furnish
him with '.Erutus.s tIaughter.)
After further similar debate, on motion Of
Mr. Trumhle, further consideration of the ny.
case was postponed until the llth Of Febru-
ary, in order that Mr. Brown might have an
opportunity of addressing the House.
Mr. Robinson asked leave to offer resolu-
ton in reference TO Stephen J Meany, John
Warren, " Nagle and other American citi-
zens imprisoned in Ireland, and requesting
the President Of the S 10 institute immedi-
ate examination into the facts recited in the
preamble, and if found true 10 demand immc-
diate release Of such American citizens, who
have been convicted for words or deeds spoken
or done. If this demand is not complied with
to order the arrest and detention in cnstod,
Of any subjects Of Great Brition, who may b.
found within the jurisdiction Of the S, AM
withdraw all intercourse Of the L S viii
Great Britain. ..
Mr. Pruyn, by consent Of Mr. Robinson
mldfie the resolution by striking out III,
clause authorizing rprisals, and substituting
for it direction TO The President 10 report ths
facts TO Congress without delay.
Mr. Banks thought no action should be tax
en- on the resolution until tie papers in these
cases, now in PREPARATION hy the State de-
partment, were received.
Mr. Robinson said something should Be dons
fol those who, without any crime, were ling.
ering and rctting in British dungeons. II,
wanted the "British Lion" instructed in re
gard to the rights OF American citizens Afte,
further debate the resolution was introduced
under the suspension O. the rules by a vote o.
81 10 80.
Mr. Bingham said that this question whicl
touched the peace Of the nations, and it should
be referred 10 the committee on foreign affairs
with leave TO report at any time. lie WAS vii
ing 10 vindicate sovereignty of the American
people, but was not willing that the Presden
should be invested with that general power Of
demanding the immediate and uncons,itution.
al release Of American citizens charged will
crime. lie trusted the gentleman, Mr. Robins
son, would see the importance Of referring the
| IN IN {y.,:,
After protracted discussions by Robinson
Bingham. Eldridge, and Eaaks, the latter
taking the ground that the passage of the res
olution would be the evasion BY the House, Of
its own duty, and shifting the responsibility
on the President.
Mr. Robinson moved the prev ious question
and the House referred it to the committee on
Foreign affairs by . vote Of yeas so, nays
81.
Adjourned.
The Senate took up the House bill in regard
to the taxation Of shareholders Of National
banks.
Mr. Sherman explained that it provided 70,
the taxation Of shares where the bank Is 10
Gated. even though belonging to nou-rcsi.
dunts.
Mr. Cole offered q resolution Of inquiry as te
securing to greater degree the safety, com,
fort, health, protection, and better treatment
Of emigrants abroad.
Adopted.
Mr. Nye introduced bill TO promote cti-
cheney in the Indian Department by the ap-
pointment Of two superinsendents. Referred.
Mr. Wilson introduced bill to provide for
the gradual reduction Of the army and the
discontinuance Of unnecessary grades. Re-
ferrcd.
Mr. romeroy introduced bill granting lands
and aid to . railroad from Fl Scott, Kansas,
to Santa Fe. Referred.
Mr. Wilson introduced bill requiring per-
sons applying to Congress for the extension
or removal Of certain parties to give public
notice thereof.
Mr. Pomeroy introduced joint resolution
relating TO certain railroad grants in MicLi-
gan and Wisconsin.
The morning hour having expired the Chair
announced the debate on reconstruction in
order.
Mr. Johnson said he would not ask . vote
in tha Senator Thomas case until the recon-
struction debate terminated.