Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-05-28

port.
The pFia ipaI ameBdmeats are IN
1.-THE 18Th and 2lsf sections and they
do not alter the general sense 81
The bin, but e more explicit than
lfhatporffen e the 18th section, 40.
alshmfnFlhe President % enplOV
land and naval forces Of the Uni
ted States 70 prevent the violation,
o. 20 enforce the execution Of this
Act, ls amended 50 as 10 authorize
the nee Of such forces 70 aid the
Judiciary authorities in enforcing
the Act.
The phraseolOgy Of the 2lst sec
ton Is somewhat changed, but the
general intention Of the original
section still remains.
This action pertains to the juris.
dictiOn Of courts in relation 70 the
wFits Of quo waFranto. New see
lions are added explanatory Of and
TO simplify the bill.
The President has issued a proc
lamation setting forth that 1t has
come to his knowledge that sun
dry illegal military enterprises and
expeditions are on foot within the
United States, with q view 10 carry
on the same against the people and
district of Canada within the do
miniOus Of Queen Victoria, with
whom the United States are 81
peace. The President, therefore,
admonishes ell good citizens of the
United States, and oil persons with.
in the jurisdiction Of the same,
against aiding, countenanciDg, abet-
ting or taking part in such unlAw.
full proceedings, and warns all per.
sons that by committing such acts,
they forfeit all right TO the protec.
ton Of this government, or It's in
reference in their behalf TO screen
them from the consequences OF
their own act; and he enjoins all
officers Of the United States TO en-
ploy all Lawful authorities to pre-
vent and defeat the aforesaid un.
lawful proceedings, and to arrest
and bring 70 justice all persons
who may be engaged therein.
sENATE-Harlan delivered a
speech in support Of the bill to sci,
the Usage Indians lands in Kansas
and defending the settlers on those
lands from the accusations Of Nor,
rell, Of Maine, that they we're rob
bers aud murderers.
The Appropriation Bill was 70
ksumed, and an amendment to ap
prOpriate $4,000 in aid Of Ii,
Louisville Canal was debated, bu'
finally Withdrawn.
An amendment TO prohibit III,
admission of any pardon or am
nesty &c evidence In the Court o
Claims, in support Of loyalty O.
those amnestied, was debated.
The Conference COMMITTEES re
. port, on the bill to enforce the RICH
Of citizens to vote in the severa
States, was discussed. The repor
simply makes the bill more ex
: plicit.
HoUsE.-The closing debate O
Lynch's bill promoting America
commerce, HI. Peters, of Maine
proceeded 10 speak 10 support o
the measure. Mr.. Caborn opposet
the bill as being in favor Of shiI
building interests at the expense o
commerce and navigation. Nj
Brooks urged that Il reduction o
duties was made for the shiI
builders, other mechanical and sg
, ricultuTal interests should receiV
the same benefits.
Mr.. Cox, of New York, said b
was willing to support the bill
the feature in relation TO draw
backs was slicken out.
Mr.. Schumacher, Of New York
argued the necessity of something
similar to the draft system to re
store our PROSTATE commerce.
Mr.. Banks then briefly addresse,
the House in favor Of the bill.
Mr.. Lynch then allo wed a mum
0 Der of amendments 70 be ofiere
and demanded the previous quei
ton.
The previous question wal SEE
D onded. Yeas II, nays 70.
The question wal then taken u
, on ordering the main questio
and the House refused to orde.
Yeas 81, nays 70.
l The bill then went over undt
e the rule till tomorrow.
all The Appropriation bill was n
sumed.
VOORHEES, moved 10 strike out o.
preparation for consulate at s
j. Jago de Cuba, and called attentio
of THE House TO late outrages pei
!, petrated in that city. That h
: United States flag did not prote,
consulate or American citizens.
i. A general debate ensued, !
which q number Of members pa.
ticipated.
Gen. Logan said no governmer
ever was 90 quiet as the present I'd
miniStratiOn while q struggle WI
I- going on between oppression an
|. liberty.
The debate was continued up
adjournment.
II Gen. Banks said the committC
on Foreign Affairs would bring Ii
whole question before the Hous
in a few days.
WAsHINGToN, May 24.-Generi
Jordan, Of Cubs, dined with Il
Committee on Foreign Affairs
the House and Senate this eVeninI
by an ivitAtion of Re~presentatiJ