Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-02-26
LxIst cOEeREss---2d SESSION

WASHINGTON, February 25-SenGte,
Mr.. Williams, from Committee Of
Commerce, reported a substitute for
the bill Incorporating the Missouri,
Kansas and Texas Railroad Company.
sMr. Howard reported 1.-The bill
to fix the place of junction Of the
Union and Central Pacific roads.
Mr.. Howard introduced a bill to di-
vide the State of Texas and establish
Territories of Jefferson and Malta
gOrda. He said the proposition was
to divide Texas into three parts: that
portion east of San Antonio and Trim
ity river, containing, by the census of
1860, about 100000 inhabitants, to be
called the Territory of Jefferson; that
portion between these rivers and Col
OradO river to constitute the State of
Texas, which space in 1860 contained
about go, 900 inhabitants, black and
white, and all the western boundary
line of this State embracing, by census
of 1860, about 49, 600 inhabitants, to
be called the Territory of Matagorda.
These divisions are considered neces-
sary in view of the present extensive
area of the State and character of the
population, and in Congress the as
sent of the State of Texas would be
insisted upon to this arrangement be-
fore its admission to representation.
The bill was referred to the Commit
tee on Territories.
Mr.. POmerOy reported without
amendments a bill legaIizing certain
locations for agricultural colleges on
lands inkWiscOnsin.
Mr.. Wilson introduced a bill to pre-
vent prize fighting. 1t provides pun
ishment by Imprisonment not less
two years, and a fine of not less than
$4,000, for engaging in a prize fight in
any Territory or State, and half of
said penalties for aiding such fights as
seconds or surgeOnS-united States
Courts to take eognizance of such
offenSe,
Mr.. Hamlin introduced a bill to
provide a Territorial government for
the District of Columbia. Referred.
MI. Harlan called up the bill for the
sale of Great and Little Usage Indian
reservations in Arkansas, and for the
settlement of said Indians on Indian
territory. Discussion ensued, partici-
pated in by Messrs. Trumbun, Harlan
and Drake, upon the Senate Commit
amendment increasing the
amount to be paid for lands from
sl,600,0 600 to 2,0O0, 600, and also upon
the expediency and justice of further
contracting the limits of the reserva-
ton assigned to the Usage Indian Ma
tons. On the expiration of the morn
ing hour, the bill was laid aside.I
Mr.. Robertson introduced q bill to
the disabilities of various ex-
.Onfederates. He also presented the
credentials of General Ames, Senator
from Mississippi. Referred to
Committee on Judiciary.
Pending business relative to the ere
lentials of Reveis as Senator from
Mississippi the debate which fol-
owed assumed wide range on the
question, and at 4.40 p. m. a
vote was taken, upon motion of Mr..
stockton, to refer the credentials of
to the Committee on Judiciary
md was defeated by a party vote,
yeas, s; nays, IS. The vote toadmin-
ster the oath resulted, yeas, As
8. Mr.. Revels was then con-
in.frOm the Presidents desk,
" Mr.. Wilson, and the cath admin
and he entered upon his office.
MI. Revels took the seat assigned
o him on the Republican side, when
number of Senators and Others ten
cred him their congratulations.
Adjourned until Monday.A
Holge.-A number of bills were in
reduced and referred. Among them !
'as n by Mr.. Starkweather encour-
ging the building of first class iron
-eamshlps to aid in restoring eOm- /!
leFce and for carrying the United Z
tates mail. Mr.. HOar, to establish a
1stem of national education. 5
Nj. Jencks, from the Committee on Z
,etrenchment, reported a bill to es-
Iblish a department of justice. Re
)mmitted. 5
Mr.. Sargent offered a resolution In {
IS to the expediepcY of sepa- 9
tie legislation for taxation ON fruit Z
stiliation, especially whether it can
)t be relieved Of capacity and per
EN- tax. Adopted. a
The Committee on Elections were Y
scharged from further consideration =
the charges against the loyalty of 81
representative Hamell, of Maryland
statements being merely er pqEts
ID not followed up by parties making y
ul
Mr.. Kelly presented a memorial for "a
0 appropriate celebration of the cen Il
lnial anniversary Of American In Is
pendence. v
The House proceeded to vote on the
lendments to the Legislative ApprO-
bill received yesterday. Both y
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