The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-04-01
x1I CoYoREss--sEcoND SESSION.

March %. SESArE.-Sevcral petitions. bills
and resolutions were presented and referred. A
question was raised on the Texas bill relative
to the irst bill admitting Texas as State pro-
yiding for the admission Of Territories or States
carved out Of Texas, being received with or with
out slavery, rs they might desire. This being
now unconstitutional. Mr.. Sherman offered a
resolution discharging the Judiciary Committee
from further considering the Texas bill. The
Senate then went into executive session on the
st. Domingo treaty.
HoUsE.-A resolution calling for information
as to the payment Of interest Of the Pacific Rail-
road bonds issued by them to the government,
was adopted. Also one by Mr.. Arnell declaring
that the Christian religion Is part Of the common
law Of the land, therefore the bible should DO
used in the public schools. The resolution not
being seconded went over. A resolution to levy
a tax Of ten per cent. on the interest Of U. 8.
bonds which, after some discussion, was refused
-45 to 49,. A joint resolution to furnish arms
for instruction TO certain Colleges &C., was pass
ell. A resolution was adopted calling for infor-
nation relative TO the San Domingo treaty. A
resolution by Mr.. Banks relative TO the Cuba
question was assigned TO April 9th. The Air
Line railroad was refused hearing at the pres
ent time and the House went into Committee Of
the whole ON the tariff bill, which occupied the
rest Of the day.
March 20. SENATE. A Hoporial Of the
heirs Of John M. Bolts for compensation for
property seized during the war was referred |;
also bill to prevent election frauds. The Tex
as bill, after considerable discussion was passed.
yeas, AZ, nays II. The bill as passed. Is same
as bills admitting Virginia and Mississippi. AZ
ter an executive session Of two hours, the bill
allowing Judge Watrous Of Texas to resign and
continue his salary for life was pa-scd. Mr..
Morrill, Of Maine reported the grand deficiency
appropriation bill, and the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE, The contested election case Of Mr..
Segar of Va, also that Of John Reading from
the 18th Congressional district of Penn. was
discussed aud laid over, with notice that they
be called up hereafter. Mr.. Logan Of Ill. caus-
Ell 10 be read letter from Gen. Sherman to Mr..
Wilson relative to the new army bill and In crit
icism Of Mr.. Logan's speech on the army or
panization. Considerable time was consumed
by Mr. Logan in indicating his course and anil
madyerting on that Of Gen. Sherman. He pro-
tested against the attempt Of men in high posi-
ton to dictate legislation to Congress; and
closed by saying: at was the boys who carried
the musket that made Generals, and II was they
who male the President" The House then
went into committee Of the whole on the tariff
bill. Mr.. Marshall Of Ill. spoke for two hours
and half in favor Of free trade. AT the eve
ming session Mr.. Wilkinson Of Minnesota made
a long speech in favor Of q revenue tariff. Mr..
Wilson supported his colleague, and Mr.. Allison
Of Ohio declared himself in favor Of moderate
tariff. The House then adjourned.
March 3O.-The Senate refused 10 concur In the
House amendments to the District of Columbia usu-
~ bin, and q Conference Committee, OF which. Mr.
llamlin Is Chairman, was appointed. resolution
on Indian Affairs was discussed. Mr.. Thurman OPP
posed and Mr.. Morrill, favored II. Tho Ames case
was taken up TO no disposed OF to-day and the doors
wero closed. A bill. liking the Tuesday after tho
first Monday In November as the day for electng
members Of Congress throughout tho country, was
referred 10 the Judiciary Committee.
In the House, Mr.. Randall OF Penn. offered con-
current resolution, with appropriate remarks, on
the death OF Gen. Geo II. Thomas, which was unan.
imOusly adopted. The Senate amendment bill, nd
hitting Texas 10 representation In the Union, was
concurrcd In by party yote-ycas, l3l; nays, 81.
The House then went into Committee OF the Whole
on the tariff hin, having adopted an order that the
general debate close Tomorrow. After the Commit
tee arose the Presidents proclamation, announcing
the ratification OF the l5ih amendment was read,
followed by applause on the floor and In tho gal
leries. - |.. T. -