The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-03-08
FORTY.FIRSTC CONGREss-First Session,
Senate.

CVhA A'I AhOI CONUhESS- -f1rSt session,
Senate.
.WAsHINGToN, March Son motion of Mr.
Morton, the reading OF the journal was dis
Mr.. Howe ose to personal explanation. and
contradict ed The statement which appeared in
the New York World OF Saturday that, in the
net nominations, he (Mr. Howej had asked
Wh9 is Borie 2" and on being told that he was
lei h, In nsd added resgnedly. Well.
course, be all the safer" The fact was. that he
had not said this or any thing else ON that occa.
grateful for the Kindness OF newspa Der CORES
pondents In OCCASIONALLY inserting speeches for
insane ones like these. because he could make
enough Of such himself (LaughterJ
the remarks attributed TO him in the same
paper, eulogizing Mr.. Borie. and said he was so
used TO being unJustly abused by the news
papers that he was never surprised at anything
they said about him, except when they han
pened inadvertently TO praise him.
Mr.. Rsmsey introduced a bill 20 create an
additional land district in Dacotah. ."
Mr.. Upton introduced a bill to grant the
right Of way to the Midland and Pacific Rail.
road company and for other purposes.
MIR. Abbott introduced several bills for the
relief OF individuals in North Carolina
secret sales or purchases OF gold or bonds on
account OF the Government. Referred to Com
Mr.. Morton introduced a Joint resolution
requiring parties asking to 6e relieved from
Poiitical disabilities TO make application to
forth the grounds upon which they seek sucii
relief. Laid on the table
=. Mr.; sherman introduced q bill supplement.
tary 10 the act OF 1854, to provide a national
currency etc. Referred TO the COMMITTEES on
Mr.. Cole introduced bill 10 provide for the
better security Of the lives OF passengers on
vessels propelled by steam. Referred to the
committee on Commerce.
=, Mr. sumner moved 10 proceed 10 the con-
sEnod ration oI the bill granting pension OF
So9oo annually annually to Mrs Lincoln. widow OF the
Mr.. Edmunds thought the matter should goto
as be had heard stated, then it would be- mani.
festly unjust to single her for pension 10 the
exclusion OF Others equally deserving and more
in destitute condition and should have a pen.
sion, that fact would be best ascertained by a
bill to the Committee on Pensions '
Mr.. Sumner opposed the motion. He had no
reason 10 suppose that the present committee
would deal with the bill more wisely than its
predecessor had done, and ne saw nothing in
the proposition that needed Investigation by q
would be voted on without a reference and
:, Mr. Upton wanted to have the bill sent to the
on Pensions for investigation
no. me moLion 10 refer was then carried. Yeas,
Mr.. Anthony offered concurrent resolution
for the appointment of a special committee OF
hye Senators and four Representatives to
which shall be referred all applications for the
the fourteenth amendment TO the Constitution.
Mr.. Morton In troduced a Joint resolution 70
refund TO the States the interest and discoanJ
On money borrowed to equip. transport and
Re}erreS to ef ON sae
A fairs.
on notion Of Mr. Conkling. the bills pre-
Viously introduced and Lid on the table were
referred to the Appropriation Committee.
On motion OF Mr.. sumner, the bill for the
urlher security or equal rights In the District
)f Columbia, passed at last session. but Killed
oy pocket veto, was again taken mp and
Mr.. Wilson introduced bill relating to
reedmen g hospitals Referred to COMMITTEES
On Military A fairs.
secretary OF War to pay certain certificates
IS ued for fortification purposes in Lawrence
Aansas. Referred to Committee on Military
Also a bill to encourage the growth of forest
reee: Referred to Committee on Pablic
Also, bill authorizing the appointment, OF a
,om mission for The settlement OF claims OF
Also, bill authorizing the appointment OF
examine the claims OF citi-
1ens ems OF certain counties in Kansas for spolia.
august, 1863. Referred to the Committee on
on motion. the Senate then proceeded to the
election of a Chaplain.
Mr.. Sumner nominated the Rev william
Mr., Cameron nominated the Rev. DIR. New.
man.
pITs MOrrlil DOuln0teu the ReV. DR. Gray.
Mr.. TTumbull nominated the Rev. John
Chester.
Mr., MeCreery nominated the Rev. William
Logan Morse.
Mr.. Vickers nominated the Rev. w. I, Dietz
Each nominee was euiogized by the senator
who presented his name.
Mr.. Vickers Vonched for DR.. Dietz,
Mr.. Yates seconded the nomination of Mr.
Ohester. He had great admiration for Dr. New
man, VINO was unsurpassed as q political
preaeheI; but as he thought there was enough
politics In the Senate. without political prayers
ne would vote for the humble and pious Mr.
Chester, although he would prefer to all Others,
II ne could be had, Rev. DIR. Eddy, OF Chicago.
On the second ballot the Rev. Dr. Newman |
was elected, having received S5 of the Al ballots
1ast
MIR. Pomeroy introduced bill for the further |
security OF equal rights In the District OF CO.
Several Senators suggested that bill had al
ready be Ell passed this morning. .,
Mr.. Pomeroy explained that although MS Dill
had the same title as the bill passed, ~ e'erred
10 other rights, Mr.. summers Dill pelng 70
strike out the word "white" from tne Quarters
Of Washington and Georgetown; wnile MS was
10 trik out the word "male." (Laugnter.)
The bill was referred TO the Committee on the
Mr.. Robertson Introduced joint resolution
proposing an amendment Of the Constitution
=, ~ - Snotion of Mr. Grimes the Senate then nj