Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-02-04
Congressional Summary.
WEDNESDAY.

Mr.. Henderson bill to enable the Chociaws |
and Chiekasaws to become citizens,an MIR.
Morgan one TO designate the place Of con-
finement of offenders against the United
States. The Naval Appropriation bill was
reported. Mr.. Shermnn's financial bill was
taken up, and Mr.. Davis offered substitute.
Mr.. Shermen spoke in advocacy of his bill.
The subject was then postponed, and the
Central Pacific Railroad bill considered.
This bill being put upon its passage was
rejected by II vote of 2S against 2G.
In the House, Mr. Lynch's Resumption
bill was discussed Messrs Bingham, Shell
lalarser and Ward offered substitutes for the
Suffrage amendment. Mr.. Perham's Pen
sion hill was discussed: also, the Suffrage
and bill. The Legislative APP
preparations were considered An evening
session was held for general debate.
THURSDAY.
In the Senate, the credentials of John
Scott, Senator elect from Pennsylvania,
presented The bill relating TO the appoint
ment of Midshipmen from the Southern
States passed. The proposed Constitutional
amendment allowing colored men 10 vote
was taken up, and the substitute of the
Judiciary Committee for the first section
was adopted Mr.. Buckalcw moved nm ad
section, requiring Presidential electors to be
chosen by the people, and authorizing Con
gressto prescribe the mode Of their selection.
Mr.. Davis, of Kentucky, offered an amend
ment requiring all Constitutional anne. d.
ments to be submitted to direct vote of the
people. Mr.. Buckalew subsequently, offered
his amendment as separate measure, and
IL was referred; Mr.. Davis Withdrew his
proposition. The House bill restoring the
Indian Bureau to the War Department re-
ported, with substitute creating Depart
OF Indian Affairs.
In the House, the Army Appropria, on
bill was reported MIR. Paine, from the Re-
construction Committee, reported the rcso-
luton directing that committee to inquire
whether Georgia was entitled To representa-
ton, which was adopted. The contested
case of Wimpy vs. Christy, of Gcorgia, was
taken up, and postponed until the third
Tuesday OF next month. Mr.. Perhlms Pen
sion bill was considered. The Indian APP
preparation bill was taken up, but not dis
posed Of Mr.. Boutwell's Constitutional
amendment, and bill relating 10 suffrage
were discussed.
In the Senate, the credentials Of Senator
Chandler, of Michigan, were presented. TIT
suffrage amendment was discussed. Mr.
| Morton, from the Committee on Representa-
tive Reform reporlcdjNlr. Buckalew's amend
ment for the choice Of Presidential elector
| directly from The people, and advocated II
adoption. The military bill, introduced b,
Mr.. Wilson, was passed, with amendments
and goes to the House. A resolution for
commission To inquire whether legislation
necessary for the taking Of the next cens,l
was adopted.
In the House, the Patent Office and Post
office Appropriation bills were reported
Mr. Moorhcad introduced bill TO provid
against the dangers to life and property fror
petroleum. On motion of Mr.. Cullum, til
President was requested to furnish any in
formation he may have, showing the dcsr
of the people Of llayti and San Dor.ingo t
be annexed to the United states. The Bout
well Suffrage amendment and bill were cor
sidered and various amendments were oiiel
ed.
SATURDAY.
In the Senate, Mr.. Conkling introduced
bill for a mail steamship line between Me-
York and Amsterdam. Mr. Morton intro
duccd bill for the admission of Montana
State. The Pension, Military Acadcni
and Navy appropriation bills were passed.
In the House, Mr.. Schenek reported hi
for the compensation of Deputy Revent
Collectors and Assessors, which was passot
, Mr. Boutwel's Constitutional Amcndmel
was taken up and, after some discussion
passed as originally reported, by Il vote
l50to ~.
MONDAY.
In the Senate, Mr.. Henderson, from IL
I Indian Committee, reported the dill tran
ie' ring the Indian Bureau To the War ID
! partmcnt, with rccommsmda'lon mat is
: indefinitely postponed. The bill 10 iaci
, tate tclegraphic communication between u
: Eastern and Western Continents was rcpol
ed with II substitute. The Diplomatic a
preparations were rOnsid' red.
! In the House, hills were introduced |
Mr.. Butler to prevent the collection of Sta
y taxes on railroad passengers; by Mr. Robi
q son, increasing the Presidents salary
II 800, 600, and giving $50, 900 to the wido
;. and children Of Mrs. Lincoln; by Mr.. Spaul
:. ing, to amend the Constitution by empowt
ing Congress to provide for Electoral Di
tricts, each TO choose Il Presidential eeclor;
y Mr.. Myers, appropriating $500, 900 to fit |
IS League Island as a naval station. Vario
|. financial bills were also introduced. NJ
# Orth, of Indiana, offered a rcsolu ion pr
q viding for the admission Of San Domingo
y the Union, and moved the previous questi
y on its passage, saying he did so in accor
: ance with the wishes of n majority of I
: Committee on Foreign Affairs. There W
4
IS opposition to passage of the bill witho
! discussion, and Mr. Holman, of Ind, NOV
i to lay II on the table, which was agiecd
I by a vote of no against ~ The Sena
:. amendments to the Pension and Militia
y Academy Appropriation bills were concur
3 in. The Naval Appropriations were ref
is red. The Patent Office Appropriation L
Al was passed.
TUESDAY
l. In the Senate, the Diplomatic Appropr
e. ton bill was considered, the question bel
, on an amendment to reduce the pay of I
+ Judges and arbitrator appointed under I
y slave trade treaty with Great Britain. I
d amendment was finally altered so as to pl
Is vide for payment of the judges only VIII
m they are at their posts. Mr.. Wilson init
y duced constitutional amendments providi
y for universal suffrage, leaving to the Sta
lc only the regulation of the period of residen
~ Mr.. Henderson introduced bill establish
er Department of Home Affairs.
I In the House, various resolutions of inq
&c ry were adopted. Mr.. Perham's Pcnsi
u bill, with amendments including the ON
NJ sion of the section Withdrawing widows pr
=. sions for misconduct, was recommittcd.
n. bill was passed author izing the construct
rs of bridge across the East river at N
s. York The Presidents message, giving I
ID correspondence in reference to Costello a
C. Wrrren, held ms Fenan prisoners in Englai
OF was referred TO the Foreign Committee, W
u, j.. leave To report on the subject at any tin
n The Senate amendments to the bill renovi
4. disqualified otlice-holders were concurrcd
I'd The Indian Appropriation bill was consid
m ed in Committee of the Whole. Mr.. La
n, renee, of Ohio, desired to offer suffrl
g amendment, but objection was made by
~ Rancall. The Internal Revenue bill was CO