The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-04-07
CONGRESSIONAL.

| WASHINGTON, March 31.-Senate- discussing ad-
journment Sumner said it wrong to discuss 1t IN
til the Georgia question: i'll all its branches, was set
tied. Howe retorted Congress had plenty time in ad
don to Congressional action, and at this time good
sense was required. Anthony had come to the con-
cusoE to let Georgia take care of herself did not
think it necessary do anything for Virginia, Texas
or Mississippi, this session those States don't seem
willing to come in. Sumner supposed, then, Anthony
proposed abandoning those States. Anthony replied,
only so far as propose abandoning Massachusetts,,
Rhode Island and other States. Warner was willing
to 90 home until the status of excluded States et
tied. Robinson wanted to do something for loyal
Southerners before going home. Conference report
on tenure OF Office adopted. Executive session ana
adjourned. ---= z-s s....-= -.-.
| Nouse-Whtemore introduced joint resolution
pos poning Texas election. Ways and Means Com
mtee instructed to inquire into the expediency OF re-
v,ing and enforcing direct tax in the lately rebeliouS
States. Conference report on tenure of office adopted
and goes to the President. Committee election
reported resolution seating Sheldon from Second Lou
Siana District. Burr presented minority report. But
Ter presented bill removing disabilities from loyal peo
pie. Answering questions, Butler said: Yes, itappes
to everybody, to every loyal man. Ordered to be
printed and referred to Reconstruction Committee.
The bill requires petition to United States courts, ap
pellant admitting that he believes the Confederate ard
State Governments rebellious and REASONABLE, and
truly repened acts done in maintenance thereof.
Mississippi bill discussed at great length, Farnsworh,
Schenck and Dawes urging postponement Adjourned.
WAslIINGroN April 1.-Seuate-After business
ported at noon, Indian appropriations resumed and
discussed to adjournment without action.
House-Committee on Ways and Means directed to
revise tariff laws and laws in relation to custom houses
and bonded houses to sit during recess, at such
time and places as deemed best, and take testimony.
Bill in relation to transportation over railroads
adopted. Consideration of Mississippi resumed. Long
acrimonious debate. Marshall said Democrats did not
oppose the bill from any love OF military governments,
but preferred even that than handing the unfortunate
people to the tender mercies of set of robbers,
who represented people, but merely sought to prey
upon the people of Mississippi. Dawes, Farnsworth
and Schenck who spoke in opposition to the bill, rep
resented becoming conservative. Finally bill post
poned to December next by l05 to 81. Adjourned.
WAsulNGroN April 2.-Scnate of citi-
zens of Kentucky protesting against relief asserting
that officers excladed by the l4th amendment most
Imischcvous in the State. Sumner and Wilson pre-
sented petitions fer removal of political disabilities.
Bill extending time to complete first section of Little
| Rock and Fort Smith railroad introduced Howe in
troduccd bill providing that Quarermastcr and Com
missry General examine claims for property taken or
used 10y army of the United States and report to Con-
gress all facts; money payable until Congress ap-
proprates money; claims to be presented within two
years. Indian appropriation passed Adjourned.
House-River and harbor appropriations special Or
der for Tomorrow Covode contest recommtted, with
instructions to examine merits. Adjourned
WASHINGTON, April 5.-House-D Deficiency appro-
pration BILL including two milious for salaries of Col
ccors and Assessors of revenue, passed. Concurrent
resolution to adjourn the 10th adopted, and ad
journed.
Senatc-Judiciary Committee directed to report bill
on deficiency meaning Of the eight hour law. Resou-
ton to ad journ the 10th adopted. Sprague made
personal explanation, that his courage and his words
did not rest on wine or whisky but on his knowledge
of the danger to the country Union Pacific railroad
discussed to Executive session, and adjourned.