Middletown transcript., 1871-04-01
PROcEEDlSus or CONaIs Hess.

MONDAY, March ZI.-Iu the U. ..
Senate, Mr.. Sumner submitted an addi-
tional resolution in relation to San Domin-
60. condemning belligercnt intervention
on the coast Of San Domingo. after the
failure Of the Dominican treaty in the SEN
ate, rs unauthorized, and proceeding
directly from that kiugly preroga,ivc which
is .disowned by the Constitution Of the
United States" Mr.. Sumner then deliv-
cred his speech on the San Domingo matter.
In the House, a number Of bills were
introduced. MIR. Hibberd Of N. II. offer
ed resolution declaring 4" that the financial
policy which aims merely at rapid cxtin-
guishment Of the public debt by pcrpetu-
ating the burdens Of taxation is inexpe-
dent and impolitic; that the tax should
be for revenue only; aud that should the
Ways and Means Committee not be ap-
pointed this session. special committee
Of seven be appointed to report q reform
Of the revenue.
TUESDAY, March 2s.-In the Senate a
resolution was offered BY Mr.. Sumner,
asking inquiry into the circumstances ci
the exclusion Of Fred. Douglass from the
table Of the Acquia Creek steamboat. -
Objection being made. il Was not received
Mr.. Anthony's resolution. prescribing tn,
order Of business, was debated until the ex
piration Of the moring hour. The discus
sion Of Mr.. Summers San Domingo reso
luton was then resumed. Mcssrs. How,
and Frelinghuysen dafended the action o
President Grant. Mr.. Schurx followed il
telling dcnuncia,ion Of the usurpation o
power BY the President, and 10 favor o
the resolutions. Without concluding hi
speech, Mr.. Schurz gave way, and, afte
short executive session, the Senate nd
journcd.
In tho House after disposing Of som
unimportant matters the committee on th
Presidents Message, reported bill to en-
force the provisions Of the Fourteenth A
meudm dment 10 the Constitution and for 9th
or purposes. A short discussion too
place in relation to fixing the time for
vote on the bill. II was finally agree
that the discussion shou.d proceed undo
the regular rulcs Of the house. and no tim
was named for the closing debate. Nj
Shcllabsrgcr then took the floor and dcliy
cred the opening speech in favor Of III
bill. Mr.. Kerr followed. in opposition /
il, and was succeeded by Mr.. Stoughtor
who advocated the most stringent men,
urcs in relation to tho Southern States. Th
House. At $3.50 p. NJ, adjourned.
. WEDNESDAY,, March 20-Thcre wer
exciting snd important discussions in bot
houses Of Congress. In the Senate Nj
!. Schurs concluded bis speech on tho 81
Domingo resolutions offered BY Sumner
and M. Harlan replied In defense of,h
President. The discussiou was character
ised by aerimouy on both asidcs. Fl
nally. amidst confusion the administratio
Senators cut OF further debate. and mi
:. tios to lay The resolutions on the tab
J wss sssried-ysas 30, nays 18-vhic
ends he 81. Domiugo business IN Cos
/. eress i6r this session d least. perhal
forever.
The House vss oecupied during the d
4 viah ~ Kn-Klux bill. Messn. Morea,
= II Ohio, ssd Whitahosss. oe Tsnnesse'
!, spesklag sgaisst, and Messss. Hoas.
Massachusetts. and Kelley. Of Penney
vauis. 10 hvos Of ths measure.
TnunspAS. March 8O.-Both Hoes
1 vsss sssupssa % tbs Ks-Klss bill.
II - = 80 =