The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-01-28
xLx CONGRESS SECOND SESSION.

Jan, 20. SkxAn.-A communication from
the Gov. Of Rhode Island, relative to statue Of
Gen. Green, placed In the old hall Of the House
Of Representatives, was presented and consider
able time was spent In Eulogies, by Messu. An
thony, Sumner, Sawyer and Morrill, Of VT, a.
ludlng to Gen. Green's achievements, su5srings,
and personal character during the Revolution.
Afser which concurrent resolution was adopt
cd. The Virginia bill was then taken up. Mr..
Drake renewed his amendment, providing that
the Constitution Of va. should never bs chang
ed, 20 a. to deprive any Of equal rights &c.
The amendment was debated at length. Several
motions were made to adjourn, but voted down.
II was finally agreed TO take vote Friday st
4o'clock, when the Senate adjourned.
HoUsE.-A resolution was offered inquiring
into the right Of Postmastcrs. to refuse sending
franked documents not mailed at the placs
where Senator was residing. One relative 10
treaties with foreign powers. Also relating TO
mail contracts, adopted. Tho League Island
navy yard bill was then taken up. and very
spirited review Of Mr.. Dawes speech. by Mr..
Scho6eld Of Penn. intimating that Mr. Dawes
opposition TO the League Island bill originated
from local predjudices. Mr. Dawes replied.
Mr.. Noyes Of Penn. supported the ball. The
morning hour having expired, the bill went
over till Tuesday. The House then went into
committee Of the whole when long debate sruss
on o resolution TO print e3tra copies Of the re-
port Of the special commissioner Of the revenue.
the resolution was finally adopted, and the
House adjourned.
Jan, q. SESArI.-Mr Wilson presented
petition from 400 army officers for increase
pay, and one for 10Th amendment TO the Con-
sttution for woman's suffrage. Mr.. Sherman,
from the Com. on Finance reported IN amend
ment relative to tax on salaries, which after
discussion, went over for the present, and tho
Virginia bill came up. Mr.. Trumbull used
rather severe language to Mr.Sumnar. to which
Sumner replied with such cutting remarks that
he WIS called to oder by the Chair. The Scn-
ate then proceeded TO vote on Mr.. brakes
amendment Of yesterday, and adopted 81 to 2s.
Mr.. Drake moved further amendment, that Il
shall never be lawful for said Statc to deprive
any citizen, on account of race or color,to hold
Office under the Constitution. Adopted yeas 30
NAYS "a. Mr. Wilson moved another amend
ment relative TO equal school rights. Adopted
81 to %. Mr.. Morton moved another amend
inent setting forth that Virginia had adopted .
constitution, Republican, and. the Legislature
elected under Il, had ratified the 18th and 18th
amendments and the performance Of these acts,
Was q condition precedent to representation.
Agreed to 80 too. The bill was then read 9
third time and passed yeas ~ nays 10. Ad-
jouned.
Housx-Leaye was asked from the chairman
Of the Committee Of Ways and Means. for that
Committee to ret during the session ofthe House
that they might report the tariff bill next Mon
day. Also from the committee on banking for
the same. Several petitions and private bills
were presented. when the House went into Com
mittee on the Whole. Mr. Wilson proceeded 10
address the committee In the interests Of agri-
culture.
Mr.. Eta, Of New Hampshire, sddrc~ssd tho
committee In favor Of reduction Of tariff duties
on all materials that enter into manufacturing.
Mr.. Coburn, Of Indiana addressed the Com
mittcc on questions Of finance and against any
reduction Of the currency.
The committee rose and the House at halfp
four o'clock adjourned, with the understanding
that the session tomorrow shall bc for debate
only.
Jan. %. The Senate was not In session, and
the House met only for debate.