The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-10

OiSlIlCt OF columbia, DeeQ DdckDtneu Oh thc
ground that they were colored men. The effect OF
that act was to exclude them IRON cooperation
and counsel with members OF that body IN Wasnng-
ton and thereby lnnict penalty upon their patienls
rule OF the society referred to prohibited consul
tatlon or association by the members thereoI WIN
any resident practitioner not member. Thus were
these colorcd practitioners shut out from the ordi
nary opportunities OF consulting with their PROBES
sonal brethren on important cases coming before
them. Their race was degraded by the act, ana the
profession which was guilty Of such ostracism de-
graded itself. The medical profession OF Washing
ton must take notice that This outrage would not DC
allowed 10 continue without remedy II the speaker
could OBTAIN 1t through the action OF Congress.
Mr. PATTERSON pepl OF n. H., inquired whether
u was possible 10 apply the necessary fcmedy
through the medium OF Congressional acilonY
Would not admissions TO medical consultations OF
this society be regulated by The society, notwitn-
standing any remedial action by Congress, IS pro-
posedY
Mr.. SUMNER said that by repeating the existing
charter OF this society and clarterlng new society,
founded on republican principles, which should re-
cslve coored men INTO lis fraternity, the object de-
sired might be obtained. This same oatLle mad
been fought, stage by stage and the victory had
been achieved Dy stages. The present question was
but one additional feature vi the struggle Tor pYln-
cpe.
Mr.. PATTERSON expressed his cordial appreciation
OF proposition OF the character OF that proposed.
but al nrst thlS one might not DC practical
nor attain the object sought to be attained
Mr.. NORTON tnen withdrew his objection to the re-
solution, inasnuch as 1t was SIMPLY direction TO
the committee, aad would not commit the Senate TO
any acti6l In the premises.
(. The resolution was agreed TO.
concerning the present condition OF the Branch Mint
ut New orleans. Agreed to.
. Also resolution requesting the Secretary OF the
Treasury to transmit information OF the condition VI
the United States Marine Hospital at New Orleans
and as TO the necessity for hospital accommodation
there. Agreed to.
APPELLATE JURISDICTION OF TIE SUPREME COURT.
Mr. TRUMBULI, frep.l OF H.. reported from The
Committee on the Judiciary bill introduced by Mr.
Sumner relating TO the appellate jurisdiction OF tue
Supreme Court, with an amendment IN the nature
OF substitute Inc blll as amended IS as iollOws:
bill defining the jurisdiction of the courts of the United
Be It enacted &C. That the judicial
give Judicial tribunal authority 10 question
decision Of hs political of The nj on
Of the United States IN the Of justice shall be
SEQ. . And &c further enacted That rests with Con-
decide what government the established In
state and Is hereby IN accordance with former egisaon
Msssspp or Texas and no so.esied civil State
IN either OF said shall be recognized legal
or the
Congress the
the act OF Congress- entitled n act provide for the
iss7, and the, several supplementary thereto,
% M e s o o. %
the Supreme Court the United States hereby prohbHed
eeG as
and az e S ns a'e s States shall be admitted into
cosuize such State government valid and meanwhile all
other q s
supreme Coar. tor review any case eiyil criminal or
provide for more efficient government OF the rebel States
appeal In any case from the Judgment Of the Circuit
Court the United States in habsas corpus procssd.
Court issue writ of habeas corpus other bring
pa or nny
be aad the same hereby suspended And law
ses @ shay no be o. 10
ans Sm s s s Be- u ss
into the Congress OF the United states or Congress shall re-
den. hereby directed hold and proceed with al prisoners
held in sand State by military authority without regard to
any cvi proceeding or authority whatever
THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD
Mr. STEWART, ,rep) OF Ney', offered JOINT reso-
pend his orders OF November and II, 1869, restor
ing 10 private entry the lands heretofore withdrawn
tor the benefit OF The Southern Pacific Railroad OF
California until the end OF the present session OF
Congress, so that the interests OF presumption and
homestead settler and the rights Of the railroad
company may be investigated.
Mr.. STEWART explained that the object OF the
resolution was to prevent any decisive action in the
matter OF the land referred TO until satisfactory
investigation or the rights OF parties mad been made
The resolution was referred TO the Committee Oh
the Pacific Railroad.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
Mr.. HARRIS trep.) Of La, Introduced bill to re.
peal the first section or the OF March 1857 s"ro
regulate the dls,ripnnon OF the proceeds Of fines,
lating TO the CUSTOMS" Referred 10 the Committee
Oh Commerce.
Mr.. DRAKE rep.) or NO.. introduced bill to estab-
lsh uniform tune for holding elections for electors
for President and Vice President of the United
and representatives In Congress in all the States IN
the Union. IL provides that Presidential electors
shall be elected In each State on the second Tuesday
Of October i'll the ID winch they are to be elected
and that Representatives IN Congress shall be elected
In eacn State he second Tuesday or october nexJ
preceding the beginning OF the term OF the Congress
TO which they are elected. Referred to the Commit
tee on the judlciary.
Mr.. STOCKTON. lrep.) of N. j., introduced bill to
further amend an ACT TO PROVIDE internal revenue
support the government II amends the act OF June
80, 1854 by adding 10 section ia provs0 tnat all
beuuestS or devlses OF personal or real property
trust usivcly Tor charitable uses shall be exempt
from tax or duty. Referred to the committee on
Finance.
REMOVAL OF DISABILITIES.
Upon the expiration OF the morning hour, on mo-
ton OF Mr. ROBERTSON, the senate TOOK up the bin
TO remove the political disabilities OF certain persons
therein famed.
Amendments were agreed to increasing the num-
Der OF persons thus relieved, and the Dill passed.
INTRUDERS ON THE FLOOR OF THE SENATE.
On motion OF Mr. HAYER, Tep.) OF Neb., the
Senate rcconsdered the vote taken on Wednesday,
by which 1t was ordered that the moor Of the Senate
should be cleared OF lntruders ten minutes before
the meeting of the body. The resolution beag again
before the body 1t was amended as to require the
Moor TO be cleared i've minutes before the com.
mencement OF each session. The resolution was
then agreed to.
ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE COTTON INTEREST
The bill to encourage the production OF cotton In
the United states came up IN order and, on motion
OF Mr.. SHERMAN, was referred to the Committee Of
Agriculture.
On motion Of Mr.. HOWARD the Senate adjourned
untu Monday next
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WASHINGTON, Dec. o. 1869.
PETITIONS PRESENTED.
Mr.. BROOKS, (dem.l OF N. Y, presented petition
of the leather and hide importing trade of New