The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1869-04-08
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WASHINGTON, April I.

"ASHlNtIONj ApIlL -
SENATE.
The Chaplain prayed that the patriot
army OF Cuba might be strengthened
and the isles of the sea be delivered
from their oppressors.
Mr.. Trumbell from the Judiciary
Committee, reported bill to carry into
effect the treaty between the United
States and the Emperor of Prussia.
Mr.. Edmunds from the Commttte on
Pensions, reported bill to authorize
the officers of the executive depart
ments to administer oaths in certain
cases.
Mr.. Trumbell called up the bill to
amend the judicial system of the United
House, from the Committee on the
Judiciary. He reported amendments
changing the phraseOlogy of the House
amendments, and providing that any
Justice of the Supreme Court who on
attaining the age of seventy years, shall
retire, and shall thereafter receive his
salary during tho remainder of his
natural life. It aud several other
amendments CT detail. reported by the
Judiciary Committee, were made to tie
bill which now goes to the House for
concurrence.
Mr.. Fessenden moved to POSTPONE all
prior orders and take up the deficiency
appropriation bill. Carried.
Certain amendments reported by the
Committee on Appropriations were
agreed to.
Messrs. Fessenden, Harlan and Cole
were appointed a Committee of Confer
ence on the Indian Appropriation Bill.
The Vice. President submitted a mes
sage from the President, recommend
ing before adjourning that Congress
shall provide for the submission of the
IN Al
some time during May or June next, at
an election to be held under the direc-
ton of the commander of the district,
with a view to the submission of the
constitution as adopted by the people
TO Congress at the commencement OF
the next session, and the early admls'
sion of the State TO representation. The
message makes similar recommenda-
tion as to Mississippi.
AT 4 Z. NJ. the Senate went into ex-
ecutive session.
Adjourned.
HOUSE.
A bill refunding the duties on be-
quest to the BardstOwn, Kentucky
Presbyterian church, was reported
back adversely.
A bill repeating the first section of
the act amendatory of the judiciary
act of 1883, thus placing the law in lis
original position. Passed.
A bill renewing the grants of land for
railroads in Alabama. Passed.
Mr.. Payne, from the Committee on
Elections, reported resolution author
iz;ng the sub committee to lake teStltl-
monv on Louisiana, during recess, In
reference to the election in that State.
Adopted.
Mr.. Heaton, from the same commit
tee, made a report that Geo. B. Rogers
should be entitled to u scat as represent
alive from Tennessee as soon as Con-
gress should enact law for that pur-
pose; and he also reported such Dill,
which was ordered printed.
The House then proceeded to the con-
sIderation OF the Indian Appropriation
Bill, It was moved as an amendment
an additional section providing that
nothing contained in this act shall be
construed as ratifying or approving any
indian treaty made since July 20, 1867.
Agreed to.
a vote was then taken on the amend
of the President to preserve peace with
the Indians, and it was agreed TO.
The action of the Committee of the
Whole on all other amendments was
Concurred in.
Mr.. Butler, of Mass, from the Recon
struction Committee, reported bill 10
enforce the l4th amendment to the
COQSLlluklOh
States, and restore the State OF c eorgia
to a Republican government elected
under its new Constitution.
After some discussion between
Messrs. Butler, Beck, Bingham, Ed
ridge and Woodward, all except Mr..
Butler claimed time for debate, ard not
strenuouslY opposingit.
The previous question was moved by
Mr.. Butler, but was refused.
Mr.. Butler then made an argument.
Mr.. Beck opposed the bill, arguing
that Georgia is already completely i'll
the Union as State:
Mr.. Voorhees, and Bingham opposed
the bill.
Mr.. Schenck stated his reasons By
which he would vote for the postpone
ing of this bill.
Mr.. Bingham moved the postpone
ment of the bill until the 1st Monday
OF December next and demanded the
previous question. The previous ques-
ton waa not seconded, and the bill
was laid aside temporarily; and Con
ference Committee on the Indian APP
preparation bill was ordered, and
Messrs. Dawes, Bingham and Beck were
appointed on the part of the House.
The message of the President, urging
action in reference to Kansas and Mis-
sissippl before The adjournment OF
Congress was read to The House.
Mr.. Butler moved 10 refer The mes
sage to the Reconstruction Com
mittee:
Mr.. Brooks moved TO refer to the Ju.
dietary Committee, arguing that the
Reconstruction Committee had already
expressed its views at variance with
those expressed by the President in his
message.
Mr.. Butler said the members of the
Judiciary Committee had also express
ed their views on tho Mississippi ques-
ton, and that the Reconstruction Com
mittee had power to report ut any time,
which power the Judiciary Committee
had not.
Mr.. Brooks said the judiciary Com
mittee should have, on this questiO u,
leave TO report at any time.
Mr.. Dickey objected. Without dis
posing of it the House at $40 adjourned