The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1875-04-01
SENATORIAL.
EXTRA SESSION.

additional copies be printed for the use Of the
senate. The consideration OF the resolution
for the admission Of Pinchbeek was then re-
sumed, and Mr.. AlcorD. OF Mississippi. ad-
dressed the Benate. Mr. Edmunds Of Yer
mont, spoke at length against the admission
OF Pinchback. and denied that the legislature
which elected him was the legal one of IloJliai-
ana. Mr. Howe argued that the legislature
which elected Pinchback was the true legisla-
ture Of the state; having passed laws which
we're obeyed, it was the only body which made
laws for the state. Before concluding Mr.
Howe yielded for a motion for executive ses-
sion, which was agreed to, and the senate pro-
ceeded to the confederation of executive busi-
ness. The doors were re-opened aud a recess
ordered until 1880 p. m Upon reGssembling
Plnchback The question being on the
amendment OF Mr.. Edmunds, to insert the
word mot" before the word "a admitted" so
that the resolution would read" Resolved,
that Z, b. 3. Pinchbaek be not admitted as
senator from Louisiana" etc, Mr.. West
moved to postpone consideration OF ths resG-
luton until the second Monday in December,
which Was agreed to- yeas 49, nays 30-as fol-
lows: Yeas-Messrs- Alcorn, Allison, Bout
well, Bruce, Burnside Cameron, of Pennsyi-
vania, Cameron, Of Wisconsin. Clayton. Con-
over, Cragin, Dawes, Dorsey, Ferry, Of Michi-
gan, Freiinghuysen, Hamilton, Hamlln, Har-
vey, Howe, ingalls,, Jones, Of Nevada, McbIil-
Ian, Mitchell, Morrill,. of Maine. Morrill,, Of
Vermont, Morton, Oglesby, Paddock. Patter-
son, Sergeant, Sherman, Spencer, West and
Windom--SS. Nays Messrs. BayaTd, Bogy.
Booth, Caperton, Christiancy CockereI,
Cooper, Davis, Eaton, Goldthwaite. Gordon.
Hitchcock, johnson, Johnston, Jones, of
Florida, Kelly, Herman, McCreery, Mcdonald,
maxey. MeTrimon. Norwood. Randolph, Ran
som, Salisbury, Stevenson, Thurman, Wal
lace, White and WitheTs-30. Mr.. Freing-
huysen offered the following: "ResoiEed,
that the senate approves the action heretofore
taken by the president Of the United States
80, rr7fn
lence, and are of opinion that he should con-
tinue to recognize in that state the existing
government Objection WAS made by several
democratic senators to it's present considera-
ton, and it was laid over till tomorrow. The
senate then, at 1850 o'clock, adjourned.
MARCH I7.-Immediately after the
reading of the journal of yesterdays proceed
ings, the senate, on motion of Mr.. Hamlin,
went into executive session. just after the
senate went into executive session, the follow
ing resolution was submitted by Mr.. Boutwell,
and laid over till tomorrow: Resolved, That
the special committee appointed to examine
the several branches of the civil service with
view to the reorganization OF the several
departments thereof, be authorized to act dur
ing the recess Of the senate, to employ stem
ographer, to administer oaths, and to send for
persons and papers. The resolution was sub
mitted as public business, the doors being
cOQEluGreQ as CQn6LEucElNBlN OD6us LU6 bbAA-
ate then took MP the Hawaiian reciprocity
treaty, Mr.. Morrill,, Of Vermont, being en-
titled to the floor. He argued that 1t was un-
cOnstitutional-Erst. because it affects the
revenue, and ali such matters should originate
in the house of representatives; and, second
ly, because it fixes certain customs duties for
seven years. and deprives congress OF the
power to regulate them during that time. He
further opposed its ratification upon CONNER
cisl grounds, heretofore stated, and because
the legislature of Vermont passed resolutions
condemning all reciprocity treaties as con-
trary to public policy. Mr.. Hamlin replied
briefly, and was followed by Senators Mitchell
and Kelly, of Oregon, both favorlng ratlnca-
ton The debate was deferred until to-mor-
row, and the senate adjourned.
MARCH 1S.-Mr. Boutwell, called up
the resolution submitted by him yesterday,
authorizing the special committee appointed
to examine the several branches of the civil
service with a view to the reorganization of
the several departments thereof. etc., to sit
during the recess. and to send for persons and
papers. Mr.. Stevenson raised the point OF
order that it was a matter looking to legisla-
ton, and therefore out Of order. Pending
the discussion of the point of order, the SEN
ate went into executive session. During the
discussion on Mr.. boutwelIs civil service reso-
luton, Mr. Hamlin, when he moved that the
senate go into executive session, said it was
well understood that an agreement had beon
made to vote on the Hawaiian treaty at p
m, and all the time previous to that houi
| would be required for the discussion of the
! treaty. At 430 the doors were opened. Mr.
| Thurman submitted the following Resolved
That at noon on Saturday, the Goth inst, the
| senate will adjourn sine die. Laid over. Mr.
| Jones submitted resolution continuing the
| committee to audit and control the contingent
expenses Of the senate, and authorizing the
| committee to sit during the recess Laic
over The senate then adjourned till to-
/ morrow.
MARCH 19.-The resolution submit
| ted by Mr. Boutwell, Tuesday, authorizing the
/ special committee appointed to inquire intC
the several branches of civil service, with
view to the reorganization of the several de
! partments thereof, to sit during the recess
| and send for persons, papers, etc., was agreed
! to, and the senate went into executive session
| After confirming number OF nominations
] the senate took mp that of Don A. Pardee t
| be United States district judge for Louisiana
| and a debate ensued. At four O'Clock th
doors were re-opened andth senate adiourne'
! till tomorrow.
MARCH O.-Immediately after tht
reading Of the journal Mr.. Anthony moves
that tine senate proceed to the consideration o
the resolution submitted Tuesday night b
Mr. Frelinghuysen, approving of the actio
here ofore taken by the president in protectin
Louisiana from domestic violence. Debat
followed and finally the senate, by vote O
% yeas to "a nays, agreed to take up the reso
luton. Mr.. Anthony then submitted tn
| substitute agreed upon in the caucus OF repuE
| Iican senators for the resolution OF Mr.. Ere
| linchuvsep as follows: Resolved, That tn
action of the president in protecting the GOV
ernment in Louisiana, of which William L
Kellogg is the executive, and the people c
that state against domestic violence, and on
| forcing tbe laws of the United States, Is az
/ " Darord than smoke at lenut
against the resolution. Mr. Bayard tWlc
| Welded for a motion to adjourn, which Wa
each time rejected. Finally, on motion OF Nj
| Randolph a recess was taken from 4:45 Il
, | s %. M. Mr. Randolph saylng his sole objeS
in making the motion for a recess was, tins
the senators on his side Of the chambe
might have an opportunity for conference
ON the senate re assembling Mr. BayaE0 n
sumed his speech. Mr.. Herman took the hoC
J and was followed by Eaton, who yielded for
motion to adjourn, which was rejected. nj
Eaton then resumed, and concluded st te
minutes past eleven, when Mr. johnson,
| Tennessee obtained the floor Mr.. AnthOI
{ said il the senator did not desire to procet
: with his remarks tonight, he would make
, motion to adjourn. Mr.. Johnson replied
? | was not anxious to go on tonight, and won
| Weld for a motion to adjourn and speak Mo
. | day. At the request of Mr.. Logan, Mr.. A
r thony modified his motion so as to go IN
2 | executive session. which was agreed to, al
: / the senate proceeded to the consideration
1 | executive business. At 1920 the doors we
s re-opened, and the senate adjourned IN
; Monday.
/, March 22.-After the reading of t
= journal of Saturdays proceedings, Mr.. Boz
wen submitted resolution providing fOl
final adjournment of the senate on the -
day Of March, at - clock, and gave not
s that he would call it up as coon as the reso
b ton now under consideration was disposed
J, The consideration of the unfinished busine
It being the resolution approving of the acti
n OF the president in regard TO Louisiana, v
\ resumed and Mr.. johnson, Of Tennessee,
- ing entitled to the floor, began to speak st
" minutes past IL o'clock. At the conclusion
IS | Mr.. Johnson's speech. Mr.. Bogy took the dc
% in opposition to the resolution. He could I
?. perceive or imagine any other motive for {
n resolution except to further strengthen
= power of the executive, a power already
- vast as to threaten the free exercise OF {
n concurrent powers OF the government, q
M which required only subservient congress
,, render it absolute and imperial. Mess
= Withers and Randolph addressed the sem
- y in opposition to the resolution. Mr.. VIII
N offered, as a substitute for the resolution p
u posed by Mr.. Anthony on Saturday, the {
a ! for-inrr Raznlva7 That tha actor, ~