Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-07-21
XLth Congressional Session.
WASHINGTON, July 20
SENATE -f, .rE...

/ The bill was passed constructing the
pension law, giving pensions first-to the
mother of unmarried soldiers; second, to
fathers; third, to orphan brothers and sis
ters. Is 81. sr-ls a..- .-l- h 3I, ~.
A resolution amending the rules so that
treaties with Indian tribes shall be consid-
cred and passed. upon in open session was
introduced and laid over Ts ,dl - G8
The bill relating to the rights of natur-
allied citizens abroad was taken up. The
question was on striking out the clause au-
thorizing the President to make reprisals
by snspending commercial relations. s-1
Debate ensued, during which the Presi-
dents veto of the Electoral College bill
was received.
Mr.. DAVIS said few words pronounc-
ing the reasoning conclusive. F -i
Mr.. HOWARD styled it one of the most
incendiary documents that ever emanated
from that source, an open and direct decla-
ration that the reconstruction laws are IL
legal and void, and no votes from those
States ought to be counted in the Electoral
College. He continued-As one humble
representative of the Republican party, 1
announce my readiness to meet this issue
and take up the glove. We will go before
the people on that issue, whether these
Governments shall exist or be destroyed
by revolutionary means. Let the issue
come and welcome. 4
The bill was passed over the Presidents
veto by vote of 45 to s. ta.r f1
A bill was reported for the extension of
the patent of Richard M. Hoe.
Debate on the pending bill was contin-
ued. $50 .''.u us H155
Mr.. WILLIAMS gave notice that he
would, at the proper time, offer an amend
ment substituting for the section authori-
zing reprisals a provision requiring the
President, when any American citizen
shall be deprived of liberty by foreign
to ascertain, and if it appear
to be wrongful and in violation of the
rights of citizenship, to demand his release;
then to use such measures as he thinks
proper, and report the facts to Congress as
soon as possible. 80 -f
After further discussion, and without
disposing of the bill, messages were re-
ceived from the President transmitting the
resolutions of Louisiana and
South Carolina. Referred to the Judiciary
committee.
The Senate went into Executive session,
and after some time recess was taken.
80 n-l EVENING SESSION. aC-
Mr.. WILSON called up the bill for the
reduction of the military peace establish
ment OF the United States, for which he re-
ported a substitute from the Military Com
mittee, already published. irh ~ la.F.
A long discussion occurred on the por-
ton of the bill providing for the issuance
Of arms to the State authorities for militia
purposes. -f 70 f5li .t'-- Gi3
An amendment offered by authority ad-
ding 1000 to the number allotted to each
State was adopted. 5-..-.+..,--. =.
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A resolution was passed authorizing that
The room in the building be reoccupied by
Miss Ream for one year, to complete the
statue of Lincoln. a-'-' e'
A resolution of sympathy with the Gre
ans and expressions of hope that they
nay secure their independence, was adopt
ID.
A resolution admitting steam ploughs
rec of duty for one year, from june Both,
1858, was passed. s5sti. ~ -..,-T. ,r.1ys
Mr.. DAWES, from the committee on
Elections, reported back the credentials of
.srael G. Lash, member elect from North
Carolina.
Mr.. LASH advanced to the Speakers
hair, had the test oath administered and
ook his seat.
Mr.. DAWES also reported back the ere
lentials of G. G. Bowen, of South Caro-
ina, and asked that the oath prescribed
~ the statute of the 9TH of July, 1868, be
administered to him, he having served in
he Confederate army. --as -. -z-.r.s--.E
Mr.. MULLINS opposed the admission of
3owen, when the report was accepted, and
0OWSn IOOh Gu0 OdGu prescribed IOr per-
ons whose political disabilities had been
and took his seat. -.-a-.
MIR. VAN WYCK made some remarks on
he resolution offered by him some weeks
go, relative to American citizens abroad;
rguing against the dogma of perpetual
.llegiance, showing that England has acted
m the opposite theory, and holding that
he Administration should enforce the
American principle at all hazards. e1a
The veto message was received and read,
nd after some unimportant discussion the
lectoral college joint resolution passed
ver it by 134 to. SO. .r'al.- s-
The SPEAKER declared it a law.
The Senate amendments to the deficiency
I'LL were nonconcurred in, and the COM
1ittee of Conference asked that a select
ommittee be appointed on ventilation of
he hall. - ---
The House refused to suspend the rules
o provide for an evening session.
The Conference committee reported on
he Senate bill to authorize the temporary
IMPLYING of vacancies in the Executive
Department.. E-.s fr-lE .e-,s-.
The consideration of the report re-
ulted in division. There seemed ma
ority against the report, and the nays and
eas were called for. .EEFE---s .z-f -g, /,
Mr.. SPALDING moved to table the re-
,Ort.
Pending the vote the House adjourned.
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