Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-01-12

scented q petition from the citizens OF
Georgia, setting forth that it is impossible
for unarmed Union men to live in the
rural districts of the State, and that it is
impossible to bring to justice the MUIR
derers Of Union men; that intimidations
and force have been used to make GER
tain class of citizens vote contrary to
their interests, and that palpable viola.
tons Of the fourteenth amendment are
constantly occurring, and that legislation
of some kind is absolutely necessary to
remedy this state of things.
Mr.. Rice presented q memorial from
the Legislature of Arkansas for the sale
Of the Hot Springs reservation.
Also, a Joint resolution OF the Legisla-
ture ofthat State for aid to build a rail-
road along the west side OF the Missls-
sippi river.
In the House, Mr.. Butler introduced a
bill to aid in the administration of jus
tice in Virginia.
The bill recites that a majority of the
Judges of the State courts are disqualified
under the fourteenth amendment, and
that the United States Courts in that
State are discharging from punishment
criminals convicted of murder, because
of the disqualification of such judges,
and that great confusion is being caused
thereof in the administration of justice
and in the titles of real estate; 1t there
fore provides for the suspension of judg--
ments and DEGREES until the question of
the validity of the courts, arising from
such disqualification, be determined In
The Supreme Court of the United States,
all cases before such courts to be con-
tinued, but no further proceedings had
until such decision is made. :
Also one by Mr. Cooley, OF South Care.
lima, in relation to the Introduction OF
disloyal textbooks in the public schools
of the Southern States.
Mr.. Whitmore introduced bill to re-
peal the act to protect he rights OF actual
settlers on public lands.
Mr.. Mullins introduced bill for the
appointment of eomnittee to adjust
and audit the claims of loyal citizens of
Tennessee against the Government of the
United States; aud a bill to remove and
punish all unconstitutional etfice-holders. |
Mr.. Hooper introduced bill to amend |
the revenue laws, so that bond may be |
given for the value of distilery and the |
land on which il is situated, in case the |
properly is leased or mortgaged.
Mr.. Robinson offered resolution, &C
the independence of Cuba,
and securing its annexation to the
United States without purchase. 1t re-
solves that Spain, having thrown off its
has no right to inhict
govern ment on the people of Cuba con-
trary TO their wishes, and that it is the
duty of the United States to acknowledge
the independent government now estsb-
lished in Cuba by the people thereof, or
to take measures for the annexation Of
Cuba to the United States, as the people
Of Cuba msy indicate, provided that no
payment be made to the dethroned
Queen, or any other person arrogating
he right to dispose of or control the
sland, contrary to the wishes of the peo-
pie thereof.
Mr.. Boutwell,, from the Judiciary Com
nittee, reported joint resolution pro-
posing an amendment to the Constitution
# the United States, and bill declaring
Who may vote for the election of Presi-
lent and Vice President and Representa-
ives to Congress.
The first section of the proposed
amendment to the Constitution provides
hat the right of any citizen of the United
States shall not be abridged or denied by
he United States in any role by reason
If race, color or previous condition or of :
slavery, by any citizen or class of
,itizens. Section second gives Congress
he power 10 enforce, by appropriate
egisiation, the provision of the first I
lection of the bill, and provides that no /
person shall be deprived Of the privilege ,
# holding the Office Of Eleetor, of Presi-
lent and Vice President, Representative
n Congress and member of State Legis- {
AZURE, by reason of race, color, etc.
The other sections provide appropriate
1enalties. etc.