Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-06
CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON, February s
SENATE.

Mr.. HOWARD introduced bill author.
izing the Secretary OF War to employ coun-
sci in certain cases, to defend Generals
Meade and Ruger, or any other officer pro-
ceeded against because Of the reconstruct
ton acts. In reply to a question by Mr..
Hendricks, he presented letter from the
Secretary of War; saying those Generals
applied for counsel to defend them against
the proceedings of Governor jenkins. y
After remarks by Messrs. Howard. Sher-
man, johnson. Davis aud others the reso-.
luton was adopted .a2QiA selsAl5. 30
Mr.. FESSENDEN presented resolution
directing the Judiciary committee to in
quire into the eXpediency of repeating or
modifying the act of February Is, 1868 to
supply vacancies in the Executive Depart
ment in certain cases. s;i-s,-,.sl
Mr.. THAYER introduced bill to amend
the act for the removal of the Winnebago
Indians, and for the sale of the Indian res
ervationin Minnesota for their benefi5.-
Referred. -sges1 8. av6a-. .4zslsI
Mr.. POMEROY introduced bill to ex-
tend the presumption and homestead laws
over certain lands therein named, and for
other purposes. Referred. e1fss Ia s
Mr.. HENDERSON introduced bill to
amend the act donating lands in certain
States for the benefit of Agricultural Col
leges and mechanical arts. Referred.
/ Mr.. ROSS presented a resolution of the
State of Kansas, praying for the extension
OF the jurisdiction OF Kansas courts over
the Indian territory; also. petition for
the sale OF the Usage Indian reservation.
Referred. Also, a resolution in regard to
the protection of American citizens abroad.
Referred. .s-
Mr.. NORTON introduced petition on
the same subject. 81 zai.i,s ,sssg5its aEr
The supplementary reconstruction bill
was taken up. .'-,l1s' ,.-. = =. 8 -ssr3 ! Z
Mr.. MORRILL,, of Maine, spoke in its
favor.ssg issd afs = sss- Ef1ssaTtT7 EHF
HOUSE OF REPH ESENT iTlVES
Mr.. BEATTY, member elect from Ohio,
had the oath. of office administered Co him
by the Speaker. fa p s5seoas 5fi l1sr,o; s7s--i
MIR. COOK, from the committee on Roads
and Canals, reported bill authorizing the
building of railroad from Washington
City to connect with the Northern Central
| railroad, at or near the State line between
Pennsylvania. and. Maryland. Ordered to
printed and recommitted.
On motion of Mr.. WILSON, OF Iowa, the
Senate bill for the protection, in certain
cases, sof persons making disclosures as
parties or testifying as witnesses, was re-
ferred to the judiciary committee. sg.s
The House proceeded to the consideration
of the bill declaring forfeited to the Uni
ted States certain lands granted to aid in
| the construction OF railroads in Alabama,
The amendment of Mr., ARNEI4L to ex-
empt from forfeiture the land of the Nash
vile and Decatur railroad was agreed to.
Mr.. TABOR moved to table the bill. Re-
jected." 1A--141 Y l7e1 otf asilsb sl.s2 si5a1s
The amendment of Mr.. PILE to except
the land of the Alabama and Tennes ,ee
railroad company was not agreed to. The
bill then passed. a 141 tss7sssz
The House proceeded to the considera-
ton of the bill reported from the commit
tee on Foreign Affairs, concerning the
rights of American citizens in foreign
States. .-..---,.,,-
Mr.. JUDD continued his speech in criti-
cism of the bill.
The House proceeded to the business on
Speakers table, and referred all the bills
thereon, except to defend Generals incar-
rying out the reconstruction acts, which
was passed.
An Executive communication was re-
ceived relative to the famine in Sweden
and Norway, and asking appropriation for
the expenses of the Surratt trial. slis
The House went into committee of the
Whole, Mr.. Wilson, of Iowa, in the Chair,
on the military academy appropriation bill,
appropriating about $304,000. s,...-
Mr.. WASHBURNE, of Illinois, moved
proviso requiring all cadets to take the
test oath. -as - e-.lt4-t ss-s-41
On a division, no quorum voting, the
House adjourned.