The New York herald., 1869-03-10
THE FORTY-FIRsr CONGRESS-
First Session.
SENATE.
WASHINGTON, March Q, 1869

WASHINGTON, March ., 1869.
PETITIONS AND RESOLUTIONS.
Mr.. SUMNER, rep.) or Mass, presented several pc
tons for the removal Of political disabilities which
were referred to the committee on that subject.
Mr.. SUMNER also presented resolutions OF the
Legislature OF Massachusetts urging the passage OF
the bill introduced by MIR. Wilson to establish an
American line Of steamships to Europe. Referred
70 the Committee on Commerce.
Mr. HAMLrH. rep.) Of Me-, presented a memorial
OF numerous merchants and shipowners for the re-
mission Of certain tonnage duties. Referred to the
Committee on Commerce.
BILLS ANN JOINT REsJLrrfoNs.
Mr. WILLIAMS. (rep.) OF Oregon. from the Commit
tee on Finance, reported the bill TO strengthen
public credit In the shape IN which II passed the last
Senate and gave notice that ne would call IL up to-
morrow.
Mr. CHANDLER, rep.) OF Mich, reported from the
committee on commerce tne Dill passed 0y the
Newfoundland and London Telegraph Company to
lay their submarine cable the shores Of the United
States and asked its immediate consideration, but
Mr.. CRIMES trep.j OF Iowa, objected.
Mr. CHANDLER introduced bill for the protection
Mr. SHERMAN, lrepJ Of Ohio, introduced bill sup
Elementary to the National Banking act, and gave
notice that he would call IL up Tomorrow.
Mr. OSBORN, (rep.l OF Fla. introduced bill grant
ing lands to aid In the construction OF steamboat
canal in Florida Referred.
Mr.. RAMSEY, trepl OF Minn., introduced . bill to
authorize the construction OF bridges over the Mis-
sisippi ABOVE the mouth OF the Missouri Referred.
Mr.. SUMNER introduced bill to secure the copy
right for paintings, drawings, statuary and models
Referred TO the Committee on Patents.
Mr. MORTON, trepl OF Ind. orered'a joint resolu-
ton to grant me right Q, way way 70 @ the Memphis Fl
cifc Ocean. Referred to the Committee on Public
Lands.
to incorporate the National Junction Railway Com
pany.
Mr. srsAevS iep q r,s R. l. lint introduced bill to
ferred to the Committee on Commerce.
Mr.. STEWART. lrep.) OF Nev introduced bill to
Committee on Public Lands.
Mr.. WILSON, trepl OF Mass. introduced joint re-
solution authorizing the Secretary OF War TO sell the
Bergen Heights hospital. Referred to the Military
Mr.. HOWE rep., of Mich, introduced bill grant
ing lands TO Wisconsin TO aid IN the construction OF
q breakwater harbor and ship canal, to connect the
waters OF Green Bav with Lake Michigan. Referred
to the Committee on Pubic Lands.
MIR. HOWE offered joint resolution extending the
time for the construction of q railroad from st.
Crox river lake to the west end OF Lake SUPERIOR
resolution authorizing the sale Of portion Of Fort
Lcavenworth Military Reservation to the Kansas
Mr.. vicKrRs, rcp.) Of Nd, introduced several bills
In relation 10 the District OF Columbia Referred TO
the Committee on the District OF Columbia.
graphic communication with Europe. Referred.
Mr.. MORTON introduced a bill to prohibit the sale
OF gold by the Treasury. Referred TO the Committee
Mr.. HowE introduced bill granting lands to aid in
the construction Of the Green Bay aud Lake Pepin
Railroad. Referred.
Mr.. SHERMAN introduced bill to facilitate tho
settlement OF the accounts Of the disbursina officers
IN the Quartermaser's Department. Referred TO the
Committee on Military Affairs.
Mr.. TRUMBUL, trep) OF ILL.,, introduced bill rela-
tive to the right Of property OF married women IN
the District OF Columbia Referred to the Judiciary
Committee. Also bill concerning divorces In the
District OF Columbia. Same reference.
Mr.. CoRBErT, (rep.) OF Oregon, introduced bill for
the preservation or the harbors and rivers OF the
United states against encroachment Referred to
the Committee on Commerce.
Mr.. WILSON introduced q bill to relinqnish the
interest OF the United states In certain lands In the
city and county OF san Francisco, Cal Referred to
the Committee ON Public Lands.
further define the powers and duties Of the coroner
of the District OF Columbia. Referred 10 the Com
mittee on the District Of Columbia.
Mr.. SHERMAN, from the Committee on Finance
reported without amendment the bill supplementary
20 the National Currency act and gave notice that
he would call II up tomorrow.
THE TENURE OF oFrIcn ACT.
The morning hour having expired.
Mr.. SHERMAN moved to proceed to the. conaidcra.
tion OF the bill 70 repeal the Tenure Of once act
The VICE PREsIDENr-That bill has been referred
to the Committee on the Judiciary, and the only way
In which IL can come up at this time IA BY discharg
ing the committee from It's consideration.
Mr.. SHERMAN-I make that motion.
Mr.. SuMNER--I object to It's consideration to-day.
Let IL lie over for day.
Mr.. SHgRMAN--A motion TO discharge a committee
may always be made ana Is always In order.
Mr.. TnAyER, trep.l OF Nev.-When | introduced
the bill moved that it should lay on the table for
the present. and stated that should call u up on the