The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-01-21
Kills; OONGaESs---Seoond Session.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, Jan 20.-Mr. Anthony pre-
scented communication from the Governor OF
Rhode Island. He said that in conjunction
with his colleagues representing that state In
Congress, he had been charged with the honor
able duty of presenting to Congress, in the
name of the people OF that State, marble
statue of Nathaniel Greene. This statue lad
been placed in the old hall of the House oil
Representatives, in pursuance OF an act OF
Congress settin apart that chamber as re-
ceptacle for statues of distinguished Ameri-
cans now deceased, two from each State. He
euogzed the character and services of Gen.
Greene, and commented at length upon the stir
ring times in which he lived and took an ac-
tive part
Mr, Sumner submitted resolutions accepting
the statue, returning thanks to the Governor
OF Rhode Island, and through him to the peo-
pie of the State Tor the beautiful work of art,
and assigning the statue place in the gallery
of the old hall of the House.
Mr. Morrill,, OF Vermont, also addressed the
Senate, after which the concurrent resolution
submitted by Mr.. Sumner was adopted.
Mr.. Conkling, from the Committee on Revis-
lon of the Laws, reported the House census
bill with an amendment in the nature of sub.
stitute, as follows: That the Secretary of the
Interior be instructed SO to change the schedule
and blanks to be used in enumerating inhabi
tapts of the United States in 1870 to make the
same conform to the Constitution Of the U nit
ed States.
postal telegraph aud to INCORPORATE the United
States Telegraph Company. This is the scheme
of Gardiner q. Hubbard, the details of which
have been heretofore extensively published
and discussed.
The Virginia DILL was then taken up.
Mr. Wilson moved to amend by inserting a
provso tn At the Constitution Of the United
States shall never be so amended as 10 deprive
any citizen or class of citizens of the United
States OF the right TO vote or hold Office who
arc entitled n nninr said CnnStifTl.
ton except in punishment OF crime, nor ex-
clude Fl ON service as jaror any person on &C
count of race, color or previous conditions of
servitude.
The amendment was not agreed to.
Mr.. Drake renewed the amendment previ-
ously offered by him, admitting Virginia to
representation on the following fundamental
conditions; That the State Constitution shall
never be changed so as to deprive any ctiZen
or class of citizens OF the right t. vote who are
now entitled to vote, except in punishment of
such crimes as are now ielonies at common
law, whereof they shall have been. duly con-
vlcted under laws equally apple ibIe to all the
inhabitants of said State Provided, that any
alteration Of the STATE constitution, prospec-
tive in its effects, may be made in regard to
the time and place of the residence of the vot-
ers.
The amendment was debated by Messrs.
Drake, Harlan, Howard, Thurman, Morton
and others at considerable length.
voted down by from to majority.
Mr.. Wilson moved to adjourn and said if
the motion was agreed to vote should he TAX
en- to, morrow, Friday, at o'clock.
discussion of conversational character
ensued, during which various reasons were as
signed for failing to fulfil the previous arrange
ment.
The motion of Mr.. Wilson was then reject
ed by, yeas %. nays %. Finally, it was in
formally agreed, and the agreement stated full
4 hxrf hn nhair hot fhn s1hf nj
would be fiaally disposed of at four o'clock to-
morrow friday afternoon, when the Senate
adjourned.
HOUSE.
Several bills and petitions were presented.
A petition of $1,000 citizens of Utah, praying
that that territory be admitted into the Union
was presented and referred.
Mr.. Bingham, OF Ohio, asked leave to intro
duce bill making it an offence punishable
with fine and Imprisonment for any person to
propose to repeal the action of State Legis-
ature in ratifying any proposed amendment OF
the Constitution of the United States.
Mr. E'dridee, of Wisconsin, objected
Mr.. Go laday, of Kentucky, offered resolu-
ton inquirng into the right of pos tmasters to
refuse sending through the mails f. anked doc.
uments not mailed at The place where Sena-
tor or member was residing.
Resolutions were offered and referred, in
effect prohibiting treaties with foreign powers
being concluded until acted upon by the House.
A resolution was adopted inquiring whether
the mail contracts on railways are paid by the
mail or weight.
Mr.. Kellev, of Pennsylvania, made per-
sonal explanation. denying the statements that
he was interested in iron manufactures.
The League Island navy yard bill was taken
up.
40 P. M.-Tbe House has been for the last
hour entertained by very spirited review o.
Mr.. Dawes speech -extrayaaance by Mr.
Schofeld, of Pennsylvania, who ntimated that
Mr.. Dawes opposition to the League Island
bill was prompted by resentment against the
Republican members from Pennsylvania be-
cause they did not prefer him for the Speaker
ship.
Mr.. Dawes, of Massachusetts,, characterized
such lmputation as unworthy of any member
Mr.. Myers, of Pennsylvania addressed the
House in support of the bull.
The morning hour expired and the bill went
over till Tuesday next.
The House then went into committee of the
whole and resumed the consideration of the
Military Academy bill. The bill was reported
to the House and passed.
Mr.. Latin, of New York, from the Commit
tee on Printing, reported resolution for the
printing Of extra copies of the report Of the
special commissioner of the revenue. 5000 for
the Senate, Il, 900 for the House and 49, 900 for
the Treasury Department.
After long discussion the resolution was
finally adopted, and the House at A. 80 P. NJ u
adjourned.