Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-04-08
F0RTIETH CONGRESS.
This Afternoons Proceedings,
WEDNESDAY. April 9.

SLsATs-Ihe reading OF the journal was
ored school property in the District of Colum.
oia from local taxation, returned by the Hsuse
with an amendment
The amendment of the House was agreed 10.
The Committee on the District of Columbia
reported an anne ndment, which was also aere.d
TO, and he bill passed
Mr.. Wilson, from the COMMITTEE on Military
Auairs, reported, with amendments, the bill 10
continue the Bur, au OF Refugees, Freedmen
and Abandoned Lands
Also, Joint resolution authorizing the Secre-
exploring expe daion TO the Colorado river, uE-
der Prof Powell
Mr.. Howard call d up the bill relative TO
ming the reports ofrailroad companies; which
MIR. Sumner presented the memorial of
United States jurors in Boston. that they re-
for that sum at any first class hotel in Boston,
and therefore ask an Increase. Referred to Ju-
diciary COMMITTEE.
Mr.. Trumball called mp the bill in relation
TO he qualities tons of Jurors. providing tnat
no person shall be incom pete MT as n Juror of the
Courts of the United States who has formed an
opinion on any case from reading the public
journals, II such person Will affirm that be will
Try the case according to the law and evidence
and impartially, but such juror may be set
aside at the discretion OF the courts.
Mr. Johnson spoke Of the fact that almost ali
persons formed opinions by reading the state
msnts and comments Of the journals, particu.
iariy with regard TO political offences. He did
not know but what the law now allowed such
jurors 10 be accepted in the dis .retion OF the
Court.
Mr.. TrumbuIl said such was the fact in seve.
raj OF we STATES, but as there was some con-
trariety of opinion on the subject, il was
thought that the bill should be passed
Mr.. Bayard looked upon the bill as a danger
Gus innovation upon the long settled custom Of
excluding those who had previously formed
and expressed opinions. IL put man at the
mercy of partial Jurors.
Some verbal amendments was made to the
Mr.. Davis said one Of the most important
rights was that of an impartial trial by Jury,
and II this right was 10 be aorogated. he did not
ability could set up system of republican
government with this right omitted
Mr.. Trumbull said the bill did not propose
10 do away with this right.
Mr.. Davis thought il had that tendency. He
would sooner give up every other principle of
the Government, than this one of the impartial
trial by jury. This was a most dangerous inno-
walton: Gentlemen (looking at Mr.. Trumbull
and Mr. johnson, who We're engaged IN con-
versaiion and smiliLg) may snicker and laugh
as much they please, but their gibes and their
taunts would not drive him from opposition TO
this bill. He did not care what their age. What
Their legal ability, or how high their position in
society, they could not deter him from doing
as ms conscience dictated by any affectation Of
indifference.
Mr.. Trumbull hoped the honorable Senator
would not think that his smiles We're provoked
by anytnlhg SAID by the Senator.
MI. Davis DO not know or care what they
were about
Mr.. Trumbull.-You spoke as if you did.
Mr.. Dayis.-1 alluded to the scene which was
being played right before me.
Mr.. johnson rose and begged to dsayow any
intention OF dlsrespect to the Senator.
Mr.. Davis.-Well, what did you get up for
Mr.. Davis continued by saying that he only
desired 10 enter bis protest against this bill and
had not int nded TO occupy 80 long a time.
Mr.. Frelinghuysen thought that in these days
OF universal newspaper reading the expression
OF Hypothetical views based on them should moi
disquallfy man as juror. The object OF the
bill was TO correct the Injurious rulings of some
OF our courts.
Mr. Eayard made some further remarks in
opposition to the bill, and it was then passed
yeas 81, nayss {.
Mr. Srm:lef introduced a Joint resolution
Proposing an amendment 10 the Constitution
OF the United States, that no person elected a.
President or Vice President, who has after
wards served AZ esident. shall be afterwards
eligible TO either office. Referred TO Committee
on the Judiciary.
According 10 previous order, a large number
OF private Claim bills Were taken up aud passed
House OF REPREsENTATIvEs.-A message
was received from the Senate announcing the
passage Of the bill TO extend the charter OF
Washington city. and also Of the bill with
amendments) making appropriation for the
n.val service for the fiscal year ending June
80, 1853.
The Journal of SATURDAY last was then read
The Speaker laid before the House a commu-
nlcation from the Secretary OF the Interior, en-
closing communication from the Commis-
sioner OF Indian Affairs, recommending speedy
legislation upon the reports of estimates for
the appropriations OF certain Indian tribes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
Also, communication from the same il re-
ianon 70 tne necessities OF the Chippewa In
dians of Minnesota. Referred 10 Committee on
Indian Affairs.
On motion Of Mr. washburne, (nL,) the na
val appropriation bill was taken from the
Sneakers fAhl0 IN
MIR. Washburne (IIL) introduced a resolu.
tion reciting that the steamship Atlantic WAS
again offered for sale under a contract made 9th
Of February. lSi9, with John Y. Mason. then
Secretary OF the Navy, and Prosper NJ Wet
more, and other parties, and directing the Sec
reiary OF the Navy 10 inform the House why
the sale has been postponed from time 10 time
for ten years; where said vessel now is: whether
if sold the amount of mortgage against her will
be realized; and whether SAID vessel was char
tered during the rebsllion: and if so, W here she
was used. The resolution was adopted.
Mr.. Robinson IN. " introduced the follow
ing, which he sand he thought the Speaker
would rule 10 be privileged question:
Res0lred, That the resolution of Impeachment
against Andrew johnson, President of the
United States, passed February "a, 1s6s, and all
proceedings of this House amendatory thereof,
or supplementary thereto, be andsthe same are
hereby rescinded and the Managers ON the nart
Of the House be recalled.
The Speaker ruled this was not a privileged
question at the time, as when the House ad-
journed upon the last day when busIne was
transacted the yeas and nays had been ordered
upon a RESOLUTION to print Mr.. Buffers speech
and until that was disposed of no business
could intervene except by unanimous con-
sent.
Mr.. Robinson then demanded the regular
order TO have the business referred to disposed
of, and pending the demand on motion OF Mr.
Washburne, Qll,) the House, at I2:l5, ad.
lourned.