The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1868-02-07
THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURY, COLUMBIA COUNTY PA.
CONGRESSIONAL,

FEBRUARY 1st-The President of the
Senate, yesterday, laid before that body
a joint resolution of the Ohio Legisla-
ture resembling its ratification of the
Constitutional Amendment. Mr.. Sher-
man denied that this was first express
sion of the will of the people of Ohio,
and Mr.. Sumner contendcd that u state
could not withdraw its approval when
once given. The matter was referred
to the judiciary Committee.
In the House, the resolutions OF the
Stale Of Ohio regarding the Constitu-
tonal Amendment were dcbatedat con-
siderable length, the question being on
motion to refer to Judiciary Commit
tee, with instructions to report the law
In the case. The motion finally pre-
vailcd-ycas, 10; nays, 81. The bill
providing for the continuance of the
Froedmen's Bureau for one year from
July 1G, 1868, was ordered printed and
rec0mmitted to the Committee on
Freedmen's Affairs. The Committee
on Elections reported three resolutions
in case of the contested election in the
Second Congressional District of Ken
lucky. The first declares that John
Young Brown is not entitled TO the seat
for the reason that he voluntarily gave
aid and support to the rebels. The Sec
ond declares that Samuel T.. Smith
did not receive majority of the votes
cast, and consequently is not entitled to
the scat. The third directs the Speaker
to notify the Governor of Kentucky
that vacancy exists in the representa- =
ton of that state. The resolutions were
| discussed separately, but no vote was
reached. The Conference Committee
on the bill to repeal the tax on cotton
repor ed that they had agreed upon a
clause eXempting from tax all cotton i'm
ported after Nov. /, 1868. After debate,
the report was agreed to.-yeas, 10l {;
nays i3. The House then adjourned.
FEBRUARY 3d---There was no session
of the Senate on Saturday.
In the House, the Kentucky contest
cdelection case was discussed by Mcssrs.
Beck and Cook, after which the subject
was postponed until to-day, and the
House adjourned.
FEBRUARY lin the Senate yestcr-
day Il large number Of bills and resolu-
tions were introduced and appropriate
y referred. The supplemental Recon-
struction bill was taken up at the eXpi-
ration of the morning hour, when Mr.
Ferry addressed the Senate contending
| that the reconstruction laws of Congress
were in accordance with the Constitu-
| ton. He was followed by Mr.. Stewart
Among the bills presented and refer
red to the Committee on Foreign AT
fairs was one regarding American citi-
zenship, and the rights of naturalized
citizens abroad. 1t declares the rights Of
cXpatriation and naturalization us part
of the law of the land, and requires the
Executive to protect all citizens when
in foreign lands on lawful business.
The Kentucky election ease was discus
sod at considerable length. Mr.. Robin
son introduced n resolution relative to
certain American Fenians imprisoned
in Ireland, directing the President to
demand their release, and in case of re-
fusal, authorizing him to seize certain
British subjects in this country in retail
alton. A debate arose. and the the res
olution was modified by striking out
that part authorizing reprises. Mr..
Robinson finally moved the previous
question, but the House refused to sec
ond it, and the resolution was then re-
ferred to the Committee on Foreign At
fairs. The House adjourned.