The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-16
FORTY-FIRsT CONGRESS.
Second Session.
SENATE.

ferred for the granting OF pensions ana relief from
disabilities.
PUBLIC LANDS FOR CoLoRED SETTLERS.
Mr. SUMNER, Tep.) Of Mass, presented the memo
rial of the laborng men OF the United states in
vention assembled, asking the Intervention OF Con-
gress behalf OF the colored aborers in the South
ern States After setting forth the immediate neces
sity OF these people the paper asks division and
distribution among them OF the pubic lands OF the
United States and the appointment OF commls-
sioner to purchase lands In those southern States
where there are now no public lands Referred to
the Committee on Public Lands aud ordered to be
printed
THE WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION.
Mr. HAMLIN, rep.) or Me- from the Committee on
the District OF Columbia, reported, with amend
ments bill TO encourage and promote the lnterna-
tlonal Industrial Exhibition TO be held In Washing
ton III the year 1871. Mr.. Hamlin explained that,
amended, the bill simply authorized corporation
for the purpose proposed. 1t was simply an act OF
incorporation, the parties interested being DESTROYS
OF organizing at an early day. lie asked that the bull
be taken up Immediately.
The dill was then read, providing In detan the
means OF holding the proposed exhibition.
MI hAMLS moved 70 str,Ee out .ne clause au.ho.
aud georgetown, IN accordance with recommends
Mr SUMNER said that In 1871 it was proposed to
hold similar exhibition IN London under the aus
pieces Of the British government. Our country was
invited to contribute 10 that exhibition and be pres
ent through commissioners. II deemed advisable to
proceed with the Dill IL might be better to change
the date or to postpone the measure until further
Information had been received.
MI HAMLIN said he was not aware OF the proposed
exnIpition in London. This bill, however provided
Tor exhibition either III 1871 thereafter
Tie Bill was then laid over for the present
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.
Mr.. ANTHONY, (repl Of II. H., submitted q Joint
resolution Tor the distribution to members or Con-
gress and other officials who mad not received
copy, of The copies III the Department OF State OF tie
tributes OF the nations 10 The memory Oh Abraham
Lincoln.
cOl volume. from representatives of
foreign governments ana foreign sources OF the let
tiers OF sympathy relating to the death OF President
Lincoln. the resolution was passed.
Mr.. FOREMAN, (rep.) OF w. Va, presented bill to
provide Tor building suitable Tor post Office and
other United states onices in Parkersburg, W. va.
Referred
MIR. KELLOGG, (rep.) of La, offered q resolution,
which was agreed 10, directing the COMMITTEE on
Commerce to inquire into the expedlency OF repeal
ing the laws relating 10 the distribution OF fines, for
textures and penalties incurred under the customs
laws and also Tor increasing the salaries OF COL
eclors surveyors and naval officers al the principal
ports OF the United states.
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
On motion or Mr.. SUMNER 80 much Of the Presi-
dents message as reiates to foreign relations was
referred to the COMMITTEE on Foreign Relations.
On motion OF Mr.. SHERMAN, trep.) OF ONO, the
Senate took up the House resolution providing for
recess from Wednesday, tine I'D lnst TO Wednesday,
Mr.. FENToN, rep.) OF N. Y, proposed to amend,
providing Tor an adjournment from the 2otn i1st. 10
Not agreed to, and the resolution was then con-
JOINT RESOLUTIONS AND BILLS.
Mr.. HOWARD, uep.) OF Mich, IRON the Committee
on Pacific Railroad, reported Joint resolutions In
relation to lands Withdrawn for the benefit Of the
southern Pacific Railroad COMPANY OF California,
with an amendment providing That the passage OF
the resolution (suspending the order winch restores
the ianos to markep shall not be construed as
recognition VI the rights Of either Of Tue adverse
parties.
which was agreed TO- directing the secretary the
Int rIpr n
orders and decisions OF his department touching
tue above mentioned lands, with statements OF his
reasons for the orders and information concerning
the area aud settlement OF the land.
Mr. Upton, lrep OF Neb., introduced bill ex-
tending the Jurisdiction OF the Commissioner OF the
General Land ONCE IN cases of application for the
cancellation of homestead entries. Referred TO the
Committee on Public Lands.
Mr. HAMILTON, (rep.) OF Md introduced Joint
resolution for The establishment OF lighthouse
station on the Choptank river, IN Maryland lie.
ferred to the Committee on Commerce.
resolution to authorize the CoEImIss5fgf II fsfss
Revenue to olier and pay rewards for the detecton
and OF any an charged WIN muir
Internal Ravsnde 8Srcau. Referred to the Commit
tee On The judiciary.
Mr. RICE, rep.) OF Ark, introduced bill TO pro-
vide for the erection OF building for government
Offices at Little Rock Referred to the Committee ON
Appropriations.
MIR. BRowNLow (rep.), OF Tenn, having been
awarded thirty minutes within which to make
u
communication. which was read, expiana-
tory OF recent events IN Tennessee and
his connection Herewith. In consequence Of
the fierce conflict between the Senator
and the Stokes faction the republican party In Ten
nessee had become temporarily dlviced, MI. Brown
low among otncr republicans, supporting Governor
senter. lie denied the imputation which his enc
mles had made, that under any circumstances ne
was ever favorable TO the election oil Andrew John
son to the United states senate and cited various IN
stances In which his constant opposition TO Johnson
and fidelity to party had been shown by his ACTS.
Mr.. Cooper, an old line wing, who had been elected
to the Senate would yield hearty support 10 fresl
dent Grant ana his administration.
During the reading Of the paper the Chair remarked
that parliamentary usage ana law required MN 70
clally and personally at members Of the other House
and u objection was made ~ any member Of me
Senate to Q further reading OF the paper ne would
be obliged to enforce the rules.
On motion Of Mr.. SHERMAN the communication
was proceeded with, no objection TO Is being made
The paper further recited the authors defiance OF
those who had attempted to arraign him Tor an al
legged betrayal OF his party, and expressed the be-
lief that those who mad already cast lots Tor ms