Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-05-29
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WASHINGTON, May 2S.-The chair ap-
pointed a select committee, called for by
Mr. Ross resolution, Of Investigation into
the allegations Of the use of improper in
iluenCes IN the impeachment triai.
Messrs. Buckalew. Morrill,, of Maine,
Stewart, Chandler and Davis, Of the Sem
ate, insisted upon the amendments Of the
army appropriations bin, and nsked a com
mittee OF conference.
Mr. Dooliitle presented memorial from
Conservatives Of South Carolina, against
the adoption of the new Constitution Of
that State.
Mr.. Ross introduced resolution request
ing the House 10 furnish the Senate COM
mittee appoihted to investigate the charges
of corruption in connection with the trial
of the President with copies of all the les
timony relative thereto, taken by the
House impeachment managers.
Mr.. Conness said il was improper TO
make the request until all the testimony
was taken, as it would doubtless then be
sent to the Senate.
Mr.. Sumner objected and the resolution
went over.
The aid bill was called up, the question
was on the Ferry amendment, striking out
all the financial conditions to admis-
sions.
Mr.. Drake opposed it, maintaining that
none of the Rebel Ssates eOuld be admit
ted until the 18th article became part Of
the Constitution. He held that the vote of
% States was necessary, and that Ohio and
New Jersey had the right, at any time
previous TO the official PRONUNCIATION of the
adoption of the amendment, to withdraw
the amendment. He said, 10 addition,
we have got along without these States for
seven years, and can get along without
them for seven months longer.
Mr.. Morton favored the Immediate adj
mission Of Arkansas, and held that Mr.
brakes theory was impracticdble, unless
that of Mr.. Sumner was correct, that the
amendment is already ratified, and the
lately rebellious States having ceased to be
States because the 14th article requires
ratification TO be recognized in the consli-
tuition of the States.
Mr.. McClurg read from manuscript
speech on the general subject of recoh-
struction. At 3 o'clock, without action on
the pending amendment, the Senate went
into executive session.
A resolution was adopted calling on the
President for copies of the correspondence
with Great Rritain relative to the postal
treaty.
Mr.. Morgan introduced a joint resoIu-
ton to provide for the reduction Of the in
terest on the public debt. Referred to the
Committee on Finance.
Mr.. Edmunds offered 4 resolution of
thanks to Mr.. Stanton, for his course during
and since the war. @
Mr.. Hendricks objected, and it went
over.
On motion Of Mr.. Anthony, the Presi-
dent was requested to communicate by cor
respondence with the diplomatic repre-
sentatives of the United States, relative TO
the law prohibiting the wearing of any
uniform or official costume not previously
authorized by Congress.
Indefinite leave of absence was granted
to Mr.. Davis, because of illness in his
family.
The Arkansas bill was called up, but no
action was taken thereon.
The Senate went into Executive session.
The Senate continued in Executive SEES
sion, and Immediately after the doors were
re-opened, adjourned.
House Of Representatives.
Mr.. Eggleston reported joint resoIu-
ton directing the Secretary of War to
have a scientific examination made as to
the location of the Louisville bridge across
the Ohio, which was passed.
Mr.. Bingham offered resolution. placing
rooms A and L in the capitol az a guard
room and Office for the capitol police
the object being 70 provide room for
the detention of persons ordered into Gus
tody by the Sergeant-at-Arms. The pres
ent occasion of iis use being the case Of
WooIley. He moved the previous ques-
tioR which was seconded A large num-
Der of diliatory motions were made and
rejected, during which Mr.. Eldridge made
an appeal from a decision Of the Speaker.
The appeal was appealed.
Mr.. Eggleston, from the Committee on
Commerce reported bill to regulate the
appraisment and inspection of imports,
which after some discussion was amended
by excepting from its provision distilled
spirits and wines, aud passed under the
operation Of the previous question by Sc
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