Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-04-06
CONGRESSIONAL.

SENATE. w ednesday. March 3lst.-rhe
House concurrent resolution proposing an adj
journment on April 9th was taken up and dis
cussed until the expiration of the morning hour.
but no definite action was taken. The Indian
Appropriation bill was then called up, and the
amendments reported by the Committee or
Appropriations were agreed to. The commit
tee of conference on the Tenure-of Office bill
made report which was concurred in-yeas
AZ, nays 8. The Senate then went into execu-
tive session, and at its close adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, number
of bills were introduced and referred to appro
pirate committees The committee of confer
ence on the bill to repeal the Tenure Of Office
act made report which was agreed to-yeas
LOG, nays e. The Mississippi Reconstr uction
bill was then taken up, and long discussion
ensued, but no action was taken on the bill. A
Deficiency Appropriation bill was reported, and
made the special order every day until disposed
of. The Committee on Reconstruction reported
a general bill for the removal of political disa-
bities. 1t was ordered to be printed and re-
committed. The Senate joint resolution rela-
ting to the pay of enlisted men in the army was
taken ~ and passed. The House then adjourn
ed
SENATE Thursday, April lst The Senate
has done nothing towards the removal of disa-
blities and the subject is more muddled than
ever. Unless Mr.. Butler bill is passed proba-
bly, no action will be had this session.
The Senate bill requiring applicants for the
relief Of disabilities to petition and swear to rea
sons for application, was passed
The bill reviving the grant of lands to the Sa-
lem and Gadsden. Alabama, road and confirm
ing grant to the Selma, Rome and Dalton road
was passed.
Mr.. Sumner introduced ajoint resolution post
poning the election in Texas
After the business reported at noon, the In
dian appropriation bill was resumed, and dis
cussed to adjournment without action
HoUsE.-The House is engaged on the Mis-
sissippi bill.
The Reconstruction Committee had talk on
Mr.. Buffers bill. The Democrats apprehend-
ed that it imposes humilating conditions
The Reconstruction Committee heard the
Texas delegation.
The Election Committee considered the North
ern contests.
The Committee on Ways and Means was d.
rected to revise the tariff laws and the laws in
relation to Custom Houses and bonded ware
houses, and sit during recess at such times and
places as they deem best and take testimony
| The bill in relation to the transportation of
mails over railroads was adopted.
The consideration of the Mississippi bill was
resumed. After long and acrimonious debate,
| MI. MafSnail Salu. L lie democrats OlQ not OPP
pose the bill from any love of military govern
ments, but preferred even that to handing over
| the unfortunate people to the tender mercies of
set Of robbers, who represented no people,
| but merely sought to prey upon the people of
| Mississippi. a-t
| Messrs. Dawes, Farnsworth and Schenck
who spoke in opposition to the bill, were re-
preached as becoming conservative. Finally,
the bill was postponed to December next, by a
vote of l03 to 81.
| House adjourned.
| SENATE Friday, April 2nd.-Several petit
tons were presented for the removal of political
disabilities A bill was introduced In relation
to the coinage of gold and silver, which is de-
signed to promote uniform currency among
all nations. 1t provides for the establishment
of a new standard of weight and fneness 1t
was referred to the Committee on Finance The
Indian Appropriation bill was taken up and
passed after considerable discussion, during
which number Of amendments were made
The Senate then went into executive session,
and at its close, adjourned.
| HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, River
and Harbor Appropriation bill was reported
from the Committee on Appropriations 1t
was ordered to be printed and made the special
order for Tuesday. The contested election case
of Covode VS.. Foster was taken up, and, after
long discussion, was recommitted to the Com
mittee on Elections. This committee reported
in the case of Holmes vs.. Reed, from the Third
South Carolina district, that Mr.. Holmes had
prina .tacae right to the seat. A bill was pass
ed granting the right Of way for railroad from
Portland, Oregon. to point near Cascade
Mountain The House soon after adjourned.