Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-04-10
CONGRESSIONAL.
Forty first Congress - sseoad Session.
SENATE.

SENATE.
WASHINGTON, April 9.-Mr. Sher-
man presented a memorial of l37 col
Ored citizens Of Circleville, Ohio, set
ting forth that at the State election on
Tuesday last, they were prevented
from voting, Notwithstanding the 18th
amendment; the officers whose duty
it was to allow them to vote having
declined to serve, and their place be-
ing filed by totally irresponsible per
sons, leaving practically no redress.
They ask for the la41 TO protect their
rights hereafter. Seferred to Judi
ciary Committee.
Mr.. Edmunds, Chairman of the
Pension Committee, in reply to the
inquiry of Sumner when the re-
port on the bill Of Mrs. Lincoln
might be expected, stated that the
case has been decided and would be
reported upon in the course Of week.
He declined the State decision in
advance Of the report.
Mr.. Patterson introduced 3 bill to
repeal al existing laws authorizing
transportation and expectation OfgOOds
in bond oveFlanGSuo or from Mexico.
The bill authhfzing the city of
Cleveland to er,resa crib in Lake Erie
passed.
The Northern Pacific Railroad bill
was then taken up.
Mr.. HarlSnd continued his argu-
ment upon the necessity of adequate
protection for the rights OF settlers
against eXtraVagant donations OF pub
lie lands to railroads.
Mr.. Stewart next follower, in favor
Of the bill, and cOutEnded in behalf of
opening up more land in the Great
West Tor settlers.
Mr. COnatFy is in favor Of this enter
prise, and says there IS no reason why
il should not be passed. except Tire
stupid argument ia favor OF giving a
monopoly to the Central road, and en-
abling the Government to mann
money out of the second mortgage
bonds.
Mr.. Howard, Of Michigan, an
swered Mrs. Harlsn's argument,
saying thaf. this. bill was being
urged q her Iein advance OF the
cOmn0liaa 4 interests of the country.
He c0ntended that the necessity Tor
the Northern Pacific Railroad was rs
greet and pressing; that this Northern
line was more important to the
" lNbeing of the country than the
"a niCn Pacific Railroad.
\ The question on agreeing to the
Amendment to devote additional lands
graA Aldin the bill to actual settlers at
a pI1es not exceeding s. 80 per acre,
Mr.. Thurman moved that the bill be
pass6d as desired.
or motion Of Mr.. Edmunds the
Senite adjourned,
HOUSE.
Ar. Butler, of Massachusetts,, made
aIOther effort 20 Introduce a Joint res
qution 10 annex Dominica, but Mr..
.HOldman objected.
Mr.. Eldridge moved to adjourn, but
the motion was rejected.
Mr.. Eldridge gave notice that he
would object to business being done
in the absence Of a quorum.
The Speaker proceeded to call the
Committees for reports of private
character.
DIR. Bingham, from Judiciary Com
siittee, reported a resolution to pay
the expenses and counsel fees, not eX- /
ceeding 5000, incurred by Butler de-
Tending the suit brought against him
in Baltimore by Charles WoOley for
action in sustaining the rights
of the House.
Mr.. Burr suggested whether il was
not Just as equitable to reimburse An |
drew johnson for his expense in de-
Tending himself for acts done in his
official capacity.
Bingham replied that was quite a
different thing. Representative of
the people in discharge Of the con-
duty had impeached An
drew johnson, but the other was the
case Of a suit by a private citizen
against a member of the house, for an
act done by him in that capacity.
After further discussion the resolution
was adopted.