Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-01-29
and congressional News.


On the 2lst, in the House, after Intellectual
efforts TO amend, supported by Butler, Ste.
vens and Kelly, the Reconstruction Bill as
reported by the Committee passed.. by one
hundred and twenty.three yeas to iorty.iye
nays.
Carey. Of Ohio, and Stewart, of New York
only voting with the Democrats.
The Secretary of War ia directed to issue
for the relief of all classes at the South, des-
sicated vegetables tha thad accumulated dur.
ing the war.
The President is requested to inform the
Senate whether J.mes 4. Seldom, whom the
President recrn,lv pardoned, was Secretary
of War Of tile Confederate States while Wirz
was keeper OF the Aadersonville prison, and
also how many Union soldiers died from star.
yation and other crueltics inflicted in viola
ton of civilized war curing Seddon's Secreta-
ry ship.
Conncss offered resolution rcciting Amer.
ican arrests in Great Britain, directing the
President to inquire if arrests were made
without sufficient causes, if SO to demand their
release and to enforce the demand by the ar
my and navy.
In conversation respecting the present
situation and his future purposes, the Presi-
ident said "A modification, perhaps might
say, decided change q. puplic sentiment in
the North, las bacn TIC consequence. One
who held fast to priacip'e when majority
was arrayed against him is not likely to loosen
his hold upon it when SO much of the pressure
has been removed"
On the 22d, in the Senate, the Reconstruc-
tion Bill was read second time.
Mr.. Doolttle spoke in opposition. When the
morning hour expired Dooittle was allowed
to proceed by vote Of 80 to II.
The Cotton Tax Conference Committee re-
ported agreeing to the House Bill with an
amendment exemplng cotton from import
duties after April lst. The Senate concur
red.
Mr.. Dooitlle resumed. During his speech
he said: When Latium, D Roman province,
rovolted and the revolt was suppressed, the
question arose in the Roman Senate what
shall be done with Latium and the people OF
Latium. There were soule who cried dis
franchise them; others said confscate their
property. There were none who said subject
them to the vassalagc OF their slaves, but old
Csmilus, in that speech which revealed his
greatness and mado his name immortal, said:
SSenators, make them your fellow citizens
and thus add to the power and glory of Rome"
Doolittle added: in this high pace-in this
Senate of the greatest Republic Of the world
the outgrowth of the civilization of all
aees-cannot we, Senators, rise TO the height
OF that great argument?
Trumbull followed when the Senate ad-
iourned to honor Mr.. Hamilton, of Ohio.
In the House, the bill forfeiting lands gram
ted to the rebel States for railroad purposes
was resumed. During tho discussion Chan
dlcr called Julian coward. The Speaker
ruled the words unpariaraentary. Chandler
retorted, certainly not, if be is one." Julian
rctorted, nChandler could test his cowardice
at any time" Chandler replied, "very well,
sir; I'll take an early opportunity" The
bill went over.
The question of Reconstruction was re,
sumed. Buffers amendment, vacating all
Offices in the unrecons,ructed States and al-
lowing Conventions to fill them, failed, and,
without reaching a vote, the ll9uSe ad-
ourned.
In connection with Grants reported oppo-
sition to the new Reconstruction Act, it is re-
carded as significant that Washburne, of lli-
nois, though in his seat, did not vote for or
against the bill.
The Committee on Education and Labor
we're directed to inquire into the e1pedlency
of providing general system of education in
rebcldom, educating every child between five
and twelve years of age.
On the 23l, the Presidents message to the
Senate declares Tue Bill, striking the word
6 white" from the District Ordinances fail
ed BY reason of the adjournment Of Con-
gress.
On tho 9th, in The Senate, Edmunds and
johnson took issue with the Presidents opin
ion that the bill striking white from District
ordinances was passed during recess.
The message ~a. referred 10 the Judiciary
Committee.
Tic Senate adhered to its amendments to
the deficiency bill .or5id1ing appropriations
for Quar- c.master'S department being e1.
pended Tor reconstruction or any other Pur-
pose.
Gen. Howard was called on for elaborate
reports regarding a5enlnned lands and other
relative matters.
a ont resolution authorized the distribu-
ton Of dcssica.ud meats and vegetables not
needed by the arIny TO the sufferers in the
South WAS passed. =
Reconstruction was resumed. Morton spoke
and Nyc will follow. The argument will
probably last'e:l days,
Adjourned.
Housr.-A hill forbdding certain payments
to Southern claimants wasdiscussed and post
poncd.
The Housc i'>s.rcal to the conference
committed, report or ihe cotton tax and ap-
pointed new co:u":!t:ce.
.1cLe deat!l Of Alr. Hi.c was announced and
the House sajougnca.
The Spureme Court has taken up the case
of the State OF rexas Us. White, ct al. This
on motion to dissolve an injunction hereto.
fore granted restraining defendants from dis
passing ri certain bonds. Defendants rest
their casc ufoa the argument that Texas is
rot Stale in the Union, and that therefore
She is not entitled to appear here. This
point must be decided before the Case can
proceed.
The Senate was not in session on the 25th.
In the House the session was devoted entire
ly to spread csge speeches.
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