Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-03-30
CONGRESSIONAL SUMMARY.


SENATE, March 1.-THE bill abolishino
the Franklng privilege was made the special ord
Tor next Iuesday-A petition from the Convention
OF FRIENDS asking for an appropriation for Indians
WAS presented also for an appropriation of $50 600
for the benefit of colored scholars in WiIberforce
University, Ohio.-CarpentQr's resolution for the
more equal distribution of clerkships among the
states was discussed, amended by directing ia
qulry as TO now many disloyal men and women
were IN the departments, and then placed at the
foot OF the calendar-A bill to organize the terri
tory OF okaiahoma, and consolidate Indian tribes
unoera territorial government was introduced
Tne Committee Commerce reported the bill to
amend the consular system. 1t abolishes certain
consuls and changes the salaries of some others
Ihs georgia Dill was briefly discussed but no action
eached.-A resolution directing INQUIRY as TO what
committees OF the Senate can be dispensed with
was adopted.-The resolution for the consideration
OF treaties for acquisition of territory in open
slon' was discussed and referred to Foreign Com
mittee.
HoUsE-House proceeded to consider
the resolutions reported by Military Committee In
regard to Butler, of Tenn, charged with selling
cadetshlp. Ihe testimony read, The vote
on expulsion stood, yeas lOl, nays IS, being less
than the two-thirds vote necessary to expel. The
resolution of condemnation also lost yeas 102,
nays oS resolution of censure was then offered
and carried unanimously resolution perfecting
heright of the government to National Cemeteries
was adopted.-A bill from the Mining Committee
was passed allowing placer claims to be entered
and patented at $3.50 per acre. in amounts not ex-
ceeding 100 acres-An adverse report on the Sutro
Tunnel bill was made from the Mining Committee
The tariff bill was discussed IL COMMITTEES of
the Whole until adjournment.
SENATE, March lS-The Judiciary Com
mittee reported Ames of Mississippi ineligible to a
seat in the Senate.-Sumner introduced a bill for
the cancellation OF fractional currency; Fenton,
joint resolution for the survey of the Isthmus of
Tehauntepec with reference to ship canal; Morton.
bill to iAerease the pension of the widow of Gen
Rousseau.-The vote to indefinitely postpone the
was reconsGered.-C Consideration of tie Georgia
bill was resumed. Schurz favored the Bingham
amendment, which was farther discussed by Drake
Pomeroy Stewart and Williams.-An amendment
was passed repeating so much of the army act of
1867 as prohibits the organization and calling out
Of the militia by Governors OF the southern states
lively debate followed Drake's amendment
providing tor the of the army by the President
suppress lawlessness. Thayer, Sherman and
Hamiln supported aud TrumbulI and Carpenter
opposed. without action the Senate adjourned till
Monday.
HoUsE-Several patent bills were passed.
In Committee of the Whole the tariff bill was
taken up, and Stevenson continued his speech in
favor OF reduction of taxation, and against pro-
tectve tariff. He desired a reduction of $40 0OO-
OOO IN taxation and free tea, sugar, coffee coal and
salt.-lhe remainder of the session was occupied
III considering District of Columbia busness.-phe
usury Jaws OF The District were amended, so to
make per cent the legal rate OF interest and ten
per cent. the maximum. Morgan offered resolu-
ton lnstrucing Judiciary Committee to report |
whether the rule forbidding members to vote on |
quesous IN which they directly interested, did
not apply to members who officera stockhold-
ers OF national banks, in matters pertaining to the
funding bill.-Hcuse adjourned until tomorrow |
for general debate.
SENATE March 2l-Carpenter introduc- |
ed bill, which passed, arranging time for holding
circuit and district courts in Wisconsin.-Tb bill
Tor distribution OF ars to southern States accord
ing to the quota under existing laws, passed. -
spencer introduced bill providing that supervis-
ors OF internal revenue shall be appointed by the |
President and confirmed By the Senate. Referred |
TO Committee on Fnance.-The report of the COM
mlttee on General Ames discussed and put
over till to-norrow.-The Georgia bill discus
sed. Howe and Ferry opposed brakes military
sessment amen jment. Yates, Nye and Thayer ad-
Vocated the same. No action was reached.-Av va
riety of petitions and memorials were presented
a d referred.
ka aHoUsE-Cullom offered resolution direct
Ing Sec. OF Treasury TO report balances due from
collectors of Internal Revenue. Adopted.-Reso-
lutions Were also adopted in favor of funding the
debt at lower rate of interest, and to extend the
time of payment till it shall be least oppressive
the people, declaring it to be the judgment of the
House that the policy of granting subsidies ana
public lands to railroads and other corporations
should be discontinued; and requesting the Presi-
dent 10 inform the House it troops had been sent
to certain counties in Kansas.-Stokes' bill for TAX
ing the 9th census passed. also the bill appropriat
ing $780, t. the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy i'll
Charleston, s. c. bill to facilitate the admins
tration of justice in Texas was passed-The tariff
bill was discussed by Schofeld, Washburne and
Peters for, and Wood and Kerr against.
SENATE, March 22-Harlan, from Com.
mttee ON Indian Affairs reported bill to promote
the civilization of Indians sumner, from the
Committee on Foreign Affairs, reported adversely
the proposition to have treaties for annexation
discussed in open session; also bill to relieve j.
Ross Browne, late Minister to China.-Sumner's
bill to strengthen the legal reserves OF banks
indefinitely postponed on the recommendation Of
the Finance Committee. The OF General
Alnes was discussed. Conkling supported the re-
Thayer contended that he had signifed his inten-
ton of making Mississippi his residence, and was
therefore citizen. No action taken.-It was
agreed to print Is 900 copies of the Report of the
Committee on the decline OF American commerce.
A resolution of enquiry as to the payment of the
expenses of claimants in suits for soldiers bounty
was passed.
House Discussion on the Sutro-T Tunnel
bill occupied the morning hour, without action
The subcommittee elections, reported in favor
of Booker in contested case from the 4th Va. Dis
trict notice of substitute was given that
Booker not qualified from his acts in support
of tho rebellion.-The Utah polygamy bill was tax
en- up and occupied the remainder Ct the session.
Ward of n. Y, spoke in support of the bill
Schenck thought the opening of tat country to the
influences of christian civilization, would be more
effective in doing away with polygamy than enact
ments of Congress. He therefore moved its post
ponement Butler wanted the question disposed
of. If Congress was ever going to deal with po-
lygamy it should do so at ouce. A move 10 lay on
the table lost, 40 to l31 Hooper, delegate
from Utah, protested against the passage of the
bill, which was q design to violate the dearest
rights of Utah.-Pending the discussion the House
adjourned.
SENATE, March 23.-The bill to promote
the civilization of Indians was passed, and move
to reconsider entered.-A resolution from legisla-
ture of New Mexico was presented, and referred,
asking authority to raise two regiments OF cavalry
also memorial of w. S. Rosecrans asking the in
corporation of a company to transact railroad and
telegraph business in Mexico.-Ihe Joint reso lu-
ton to prohibit distinction on account OF race or
color in agricultural and mechanical colleges en-
dowed by the United States, discussed without
action.-The case of Gen. Ames, Senator-elect from
Miss, was taken up and discussed without action
Williams spoke in favor of Ames' admission. He
thought his election prima face evidence OF inhab
itancy. Carpenter made some scathing remarks
be ring upon the proposition to set aside the re-
port of the Judiciary Committee. Morton spoka
in favor of admission. The question further
discussed by other members pro and con.
HoUsE-A bill was introduced to pension
! the widow of Gen. Mower; referred.-The bill for
removal of Brooklyn Navy Yard was recommitted.
! The Sutro Tunnel bill was tabled.-rhe consular
and diplomatic appropriation bill reported, and
made the special order for Tuesday 1t appropriates
| S1,11G, 7S4 for the same purposes last year-A
| special mes age from the President received
in relation to the doctrine of American Comm
Ordered printed and referred to appropriate COM
mittee.-The Polygamy bill was taken up and after
undergoing material amendments was passed by a
vote of 81 to 81. Five sections of the bill were
! stricken out-Rutler introduced bill authorizing
the President to accept resi- snaions Of any judge OF
any U. s. Court.-Tha Committee on Elections
made minority reportin faver of Hunt as against
sheldon in a Louisiana contested case.-At the
| evening session Holman made two hours speech
against protective tariff system
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An Extraordinary SANDER Suit.
Miss Della W. Moore, formerly teacher
II one of the primary schools in New York