The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-01-16
XLth O0NGRESS-Third Session.


WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.-Mr. Conklng pre-
sented memorial from citizens of New York,
petitioning againt the passage of a resolution
to amend the act to establish an American line
of steamers between New York and various
European ports, upon the ground that the pas
sage of the resolution would be injurious to
the interests o. commerce. Referred to the
Committee on Commerce.
Mr.. Pomeroy, from the Committee on Public
Lands, reported bill to provide for the sale of
certain lands on the Sea Islands in South Car
DINA
On motion of Mr.. Doolittle, a resolution was
adopted for inquiry into the case of robbery
last night on the capital grounds, and steps
necessary to secure better protection of said
grounds, and better police regulations.
Mr. Stewart, from the judiciary Committee,
reported the following Constitutional amend
ment, and asked that the Committee be dis
charged from further consideration of the sub
ject:
"Article Is, The right of citizens of the q.
S. to vote and hold Office shall not be denied or
abridged by the United States, or any State, on
account OF race, color, or previous condition of
servitude."
Mr.. Stewart also reported the bill to relieve
VIM. ii. Bayley, of N c., from political dsa-
bilities.
Mr.. Sherman offered resolution inquiring
OF the Secretary of the Treasury the amount
paid to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for
transportation of men and supplies each year,
Mr. Cameron offered an amendment, asking
for the amount paid said Company above that
paid other Companies for similar services.
Mr.. Sherman accepted the amendment.
Mr.. Yates introduced a bill to enable the peo-
pie of Colorado to form a State Government,
which was referred to the Committee on Ter
ritories. .ss
The morning hour having expired MIR. Sher-
mans resolution went over under the rules,
and the Senate resumed consideration of the
Sue Murphy bill. ISL.
During the discussion the President present.
ed the credentials of Senator Buckingham of
Conn., which were read.
Alter farther discussion on the Sue Murphy
committed to the COMMITTEE on Claims, and
the Senate adjourned until Monday.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Dawes, from the Committee on Eec-
tons, reported in the case of the Representative
from the 9th Congressional District of Georgia
that John I'll. Christie having voluntarily given
aid to the rebellion is not entitled to seat as
repre- entative, but the contestant, John A
Wimpy, is not entitled to it, because he did not
receive majority of the votes cast, and that
the Committee on Elections be discharged
from further consideration of the question OF
removing political disabilities from John H.
Christie, and that it be referred to the Commit
tee on Reconstruction. Laid on the table and
ordered to be printed.
Mr.. Slower indicated his dissent from the re-
port OF the same committee, made yesterday
in the case of Anderson against Switzler, from
the 9th District of Missouri.
To-day being private bill day several bills
for the relief of Individuals, and bills relating
to the District of Columbia, were debated and
passed.
Mr.. Ingersoll from the Committee on the
District OF Columbia, reported bill to incor
porate the University for the Blind in the Dis
trict of Columbia, with a substitute therefor
A long debate ensued. At last the previous
question was moved and seconded-61 to e.
and the bill laid on the table-80 to 3d.
The House then resumed the consideration
of the Niagara Ship Canal bill.
Mr.. Judd addressed the House in its sup
port.
Mr.. Butler of Mass, while sitting his face
against appropriations by the General Gov
eminent for objects of internal improvement
declared himself nevertheless in favor of this
The debate was continued by Messrs. Hum.
phrey, Dawes, Washburne of In. Bailey. S1
pher, Spalding, Mullins and Chandler aSainst
the bill, and by Messrs. Allison, Logan. Rarnes
and Ingersoll, in favor of it.
Finally Mr.. Delano moved to lay the hill and
amendments on the table. Negatived-yeas
76, nays So.
After further discussion the bill was defeated
by reference to the Committee of the Whole
yeas 81, nays SO.
The House adjourned till Monday.