The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-02
CONGRESSIONAL.


WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-HouSe-Fou Mississippi
members have been seated.
The Reconstruction Committee agreed TO report a
bill for the readmisson of Georgia precisely like that
of Mississippi.
Senate-The Committee on Military and Naval AT
fairs was instructed to inquire into the expedencv OF
abolshing West Point and naval schools and assigning
suitable persons colleges throughout the country to
| teach the art Of war
The admission of Mississippi Senators provoked a
long debate. The colored Senator, Reves en- the
floor The question turned upon the legitimacy OF
credentials but objections so far have been made
on account of color. The credentials were finally re.
ceiyed Reyes' admission is only question of a few
| hours.
| House-Rurlingame's death was announced.
An amendment was adopted allowing females to act
| as assistant examiners patents.
| Wbitemores case was resumed He made strong
appeal under oath for further time Butler, dsavow-
ing his intention to vote on the question, spoke as
Whtemore's attorney. motion granting him twenty
days was defeated. The motion granting him indei-
nte time was defeated by l55 to SO. The previous
question on expulsion ordered. This gave Logan
| an hour which he yielded to Whitemore for further
defence The vote on the direct question will be taken
tomorrow.
| WASHINGTON, Feb 24.-House-Wh htemore pre-
sented documents from the Governor of South Oar
olina accepting his resignation The chair refused to
recopnize him as a member resolution was offered
that WhltemOre, late HleWDeF, mas uisPeuseu " eeI
Point and naval academy appointments, contrary to
law and for pecunary consideration and that he was
unworthy of a seat in the House The resolution was
adopted almost unanimously.
A disability bill covering some 5000 names was
passed and goes to the President.
| resolution was adopted unanimously declaring
Whtemore unworthy seat in the House. White
more will appeal to his constituents for reelection.
| Seuate-Stewart introduced resolution declaring
the expansion of the currency inexpedent. 1t was
adopted BY large majority
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-House-An appropriation
clause, appropriatng $4,000 to the Educational Bu-
reau, was passed
| Senate-A bill to divide Texas into one State and
two territories is being considered.
The Georgia conservative Republicans are making
their fire before the Senatetbe Radicals before the
House. 1t is stated that maj gty of the Senate Ju-
dietary Committee are in favor of seating Hill and
Miller.
House-A bill establishing national system of ed
ucation was introduced.
The Committee on Ways and Means was instructed
to enquire into the expediency Of reducing the tax on
spirits distilled from fruits.
The legislative appropriation bill was finally passed
Seaate-Tbe Committee on Public Lands reported a
substitute for the bill incorporating the Missouri Kan
sas and Texas railroad
Wilson introduced bill placing prize fighting under
heavy.
vote rejecting Revels' credentials defeated,
and the administration of oath was ordered-a strict
party vote Ames credentials referred to the
Judiciary Committee without debate. Adjourned.