The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-03
CONGRESSIONAL.

into the eXpedlenCy OF general Id" iofouuis olubeo
navgabie of less than five hundred feet
span Commtte on Commerce reported river and
harbor appropriation. Referred to committee OF the
whole Bill amending laws for collecting tines, pen
ates and forfetures in customs passed Tax bill in
troduced as heretofore printed Schenck said there
were several amendments, which would be offered,
most of them verbal. Indian appropriation discussed
to adjournment.
WASHINGTON, May 28.--Senate.-Wade appointed
Buckalew, Morrill, of Maine, Stewart, Chandler, and
Thayer as committee to investigate reported corrup-
ton.
Doolittle presented memorial of conservative cit
zens of South Carolina against the constitution OF the
late South Carolina convention Doolitte said it was
an able paper temperatey written and asked its RET
erence to the special consideration of the Judiciary
Committee.
Bill introduced extending time for completion of
the Southern Pacific railroad also bill reducing inter-
est on the public debt.
Arkansas admission up Drake opposed admission
until the 14th article became part of the tundamen.
law maintaining twenty eight States were required
TO ratify and that Ohio and New Jersey had the right
to recall assent. Drake added there was no hurry
we have done without these States for seven years and
can do without them seven months longer oehsa-
ton Executive session and adjourned
House-Commerce Committee reported bill allow
ing mportations for Western States to be appraised
and paid at destination, creating Ohio, Illinois and
Missouri collection districts and making Chicago, Gin
ennat and St. Louis ports of entry Passed by vote
of 66 to "a.
Indian bill resumed when corruption committee In
troduced resolution nsructng the Sergeant-at Arms
to fit up guard in the Capitol for ooley con
fnement. Moved previous question Democrats hill
bustered for short time, but stopped by Colfax
who ruled that continuing the managers as commit
tee continued to them all the privileges pertaining to
them as managers whose business could not be de-
layed by but one Motion to adjourn. Vote taken,
and pending yeas and nays, the Democrats lett the
floor and no quorum voting, call OF the House ordered
Democrats Immediately returned, making quorum
Members asked the Speaker what was the position OF
member who was on the floor, but declined voting
Coax replied he was in contempt OF the House. Inc
ayes and nays were called. On motion to suspend
call in this instance the Democrats remained seated
and refusing to vote placed themselves in contempt
in body Republicans escaped the difficulty by Vot
ing down the motion, and call proceeded as each mem
Der was brought in. Ayes and nays were demanded
on motion to him. and at ten o'clock this pro-
cess continues Harsh measures Will unuoupeuly pass
regarding Wooley's actions.
Later-At half-past ten, the House passed reso-
luton confning Wooley in the guard room OF the
capito until he shall fully answer, and no one shaii
communicate with him in writing verbally except
by order of the House. 1t will be re-considered to-
morrow. -
WASHINGTON, Nav 29.-House-Re Resolution adding
three Democrats corruption committee lost oy %
to 65 Resolution committing Wooey to solitary
confinement discussed very bitterly by Democrats and
resolution to reconsider under which discussion was
allowed, tabled House resumed Indian appropriation
and adjourned.
Ssnate-Citzens of Georgia presented memorial
against the removal of the State capital Referred to
judiciary Committee President of the South Caro-
lima constitutional convention presented petition,
asking authority to call the legislature of that State
together. Referred to Judiciary Committee. Admis-
sion of Arkansas resumed. Edmunds moved to re-
commit the bill with instruction to the judiciary Com
mittee to report bill placing the State under the
newly elected officers and continuing military author
iy with provision for admission when the fourteenth
article becomes part of the Constitution. Edmunds
said that as soon as the State is admitted
power would cease, and the State government nave
nothing to lean upon except the shoulder OF the
ident. Conklng spoke against conditions. Executive
session and adjourned.