Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-01-27

SENATE, Jan. l1tb.--A petition was pre-
aarted from the LeaisaturN OF Michigan urging tho
passage OF the copper tariff bill; also one froni cit
Gems Of Georgia. setting forth that II 10 Impossible
for Ayowed Union men 10 live In the rural districts
Of that state that III Ia impossb bio TO bring jus
tice the murderers OF Union menl that intimida
tion and force have been used to make certain
class Of citizens vote contrary 20 their interest;
that palpable violations OF the l4th amendment are
constantly occurring, and asling that legislation be
had 70 remedy this state of things.--H. v. Miller
presented his credentials Senator from Georgia,
which were referred to the Committee ON Creden'
daiB.-Billa were introduced 10 amend the judiciary
act to provide for the construction OF wagon
road, for military and other purposes through Da.
kota Montana and Washington territories; and
several others of minor mportance.-The Sui MUIR
ply bill was again discussed, but tho Senate ad-
journed without action. e
Householder call of the states sever
al dozen bills were introduced, among which
were the following; Appropriating S6,00O,0O0 an.
nually for the improvement OF New York harbor;
amending the pension law; Ia authorize gold con.
tracts; toaid In the administration OF justice in
Virginia Ut provides remedy for the evils arising
from disquallications OF iudges) for the acknowl-
edgment Of Cuba or securing its annexation To the
United States without purchase. Itresolvcs that
Spdin having thrown OF Its own government, has
no right to infict government on the people OF
Cuba contrary 10 their wishes, and that 1t Is the
duty OF the United States 10 acknowledge the indie.
pendent government now successfully established
In Cuba by the peoplci therefor, 10 take measures
for the annexation Of Cuba 10 the United States
tine people of Cuba may indicates provided that no
payment be made to tho dethrontd Queen or any
other person arrogating the right to dispose Of or
control the land contrary 10 tho wishes OF the peo.
pie thereof. The morning hour having expired,
Washburne Of Indiana introduced bill repeating
the act regulating the tenure OF certain OWL off,
cias, passed March I'd, 1867, and moved the pre-.
vious question on i-s passage. Tho previous ques,
| tlon was ordered by ayes ll0, nays AZ. The bill
| then passed, by ayes l2l, nays H-0n motion OF
Washburne Of Illinois, the rules were suspended,
and substitute for the consular and diplomatic
appropriation bill-the same as wasreported to the
House last week from the Committee OF the Whole
-omitting to pay to the consulate for Valentia,
Spain. but including tho general sections that
had been struck out on points OF order, was allow.
! ed to be reported, and was therenpon passed.
An attempt was made TO suspend tho rules 80 as 10
offer resolution for the investigation OF the Wells
Fargo & Co. mail contract. but II falled-yeas So,
nays o. not two-thirds, Boutwell,, from the Judi.
ciary Committee, reported Joint resolution pro-
posing an amendment TO the constitution Of the
| United States, and a bill declaring who may vote
| for electors of President and Vice President, and
for Representatives TO Congress, which were or.
dered printed Some discussion Of the Naval Ap.
preparation bill followed after which the House
adjourned.
SENATE, Jan. 13th--The President IN.
nounced tho appointment OF Messrs, Abbott and
Rice as additional members Of tho Committee on
| the Pacific Railroad-A resolution 10 print Zoo
copies OF Commissioner Wells report, for the use
OF the Senate, was adopted.-Seyera bills were in.
troduced and referred, the more important were
these: To prevent the alienation to Foreigners Of
grants of privileges derived from the United
States; TO provide for the incorporation of the Ar.
kansas and Pacific Railroad Company, to construct
and maintain railroad from Little Rock to the
terminus of the National Pacific Railroad on the
Rio Grande, and granting land In aid thereof; to
grant portion of the military reservation of Fort
Leavenworth, to aid In tho construction of rail
way bridge across tho river at that place. bill
was passed which provides thatindiCtments may be
found In United States courts in the late rebel
states after the restoration OF such states TO repre-
senation in Congress, but docs not apply to trca.
son or other political offense.-1be Senate resum.
ed u" bill for the relief of Sue Murphy, which
was debated until O'Clock. when the Senate ad.
journed.
HOUSE. Butler, of Massachusetts, in.
troduced bill to authorize the issue of national
currency. to assure its stability and elasticity,
lessen the interest on the public debt and reduce
the rate Of interest 1t provides In brief. for the
issuoof S350,0OO,00O In Notwithstanding notes.
which shall be receivable for all debts due the Uni
tod States, aud for tl demands ugdinst the same,
except where 1t is expressly provided by law that
such debts and demands shall be puid In coin. II
aso provides that the national banks shall to
bo banks OF issue after the SOth of June next, and
that their notes shall cease to circulate after Janu.
ary lst, 1870 The bill was referred to the Com.
mittee Of Ways and Means Gen. Butler made q
lengthy speech in support Of the bi Ia bill was
passed to relieve ". II. Bagley Of North Carolina,
of politca disabilities.-A resolution was adopted
giving the use OF tho rotunda OF the Old Hall of
Representatives for the Inauguration ball. -Sev.
eTal hills and resolutions OF minor Importance
were introduced and referred --Banks from the
Committee on Foreign Affairs reported joint res.
olution, proposing the protection Of Hnyti aud St
Domingo by the United States, He said this sub.
jcct had been brought to our attention very recent
ly, aud that tho resolution was based upon the the.
ory thatthese republics desired the action recon-.
Inrnded. The resolution gave rise TO considerable
discussion. and was finally postponed until to-mor
row. The House then adjourned.