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TELEGRAPHIC.
CONGRESSIONAL.
Proceedings Of 43d Congress
SENATE.

Thurman regarding Louisiana mat
tiers.
Mr.. Bayard addressed the Senate at
length on the Louisiana trouble. Re-
lerring 10 Sheridan's mission to Louis
lana, he said he was sent there secretly
to dragoon the people of Louisiana, he
arrived only three days before the
meeting OF the Legislature; conferred
with no one except Kellogg and his
adherents, aud then produced from his
own pocket the authority to assume
command. Bayard then read from
the Constitution of the United States,
and said ii this cavalry officer was
stronger than our guarantee of liberty
let US know it now, the issue can't be
raised too soon. lie then read Sher-
tdan's dispatches to the Secretary OF
war, and asked who would say tina.
such man was even fit to breathe the
air OF Republican government.
AT the conclusion of Mr.. Bayard's
speech Mr.. Schurz announced his de-
sire to speak, but was too unwell to-
day. He offered the following resolu-
tion, and gave notice that no would
call it up Monday:
Resotcea, That the Committee on
Judiciary be instructed to inquire
what lciglation by Congress is neces-
sary TO secure to the people Of Louisi-
ana their right Of self-government
under the Constitution, and to report
with the least possible delay, by bill
or otherwise.
The vote was then taken on Conk-
lipg's amendment to Thurman's rcso-
luton, and agreed, 80 to 81. 1t was
strict party vote, except Ferry, of
Conn, voted with the minority. Fem
ton, Upton and Schurz voted with the
Democrats,
Mr.. Morton submitted an amend.
ment, to add sentence requiring in
formation as TO the existence in Lou
isiana Of armed organizations with
the intention Of overthrowing the
State Government by force.
Mr.. Merrimon moved 10 amend by
adding, sand particularly whether per-
sons whom he has recognized as Off /.
cial authorities were legally elected,
and also by what means the fact was
ascertained."
Mr.. Morton spoke in favor of his
amendment. Referring to Shcridan's
dispatch, he said that officer was not q
lawyer--did not write like one.
While his assailants here were study
ing law. Phil. was in the field fighting
for his country. This thing looked to
him like concerted plan to extermin-
the Republicans South. They would
then only have TO get one or two
Northern States and thus elect the
next President. He knew of numer-
GUS outrages in the South to substan.
tiate these charges.
Mr.. Conkling said Senators had
assailed Gen. Sheridan, who was not
in command at the time the Legisla-
ture was organized.
Mr.. Thurman asked if the Republi-
cans thought this cry of outrages could
blind such men as signed the call for
meeting in New York.
Mr.. Merrimon withdrew his amend
ment.
Mr.. Morton's amendment was
agreed to and the resolution, with
slight modification was adopted.
Mr.. Butler, of Massachusetts,, intro.
duced bill to provide for legal and
fair election in Louisiana. Referred
| to the Judiciary Committee. 1t di-
reefs that an election be held on the
fourth Tuesday in May next for Gov
ernor, Secretary of State, Attorney
General, Auditor and Superintendent
of Public Instruction and members Of
the Legislature; the President to APP
point three superintendent of election,
who are to appoint Two State Registers,
one of each political party, to procure .
new and complete registration Of the
State; the Registers to appoint two Su.
peryisors of Registration, one for each
party in each Parish these to appoint
in the same manner two commissioners
Of election for each election precinct.
Provision ia made for declaring the re.
suit of the election and for assembling
the Legislature and inaugurating the
State officers; the United States Cir
epIt GGaHEt ION 81 crimes and ofIenses
made punishable by the act. The Pres.
ident is authorized TO employ the army
and navy to maintain the public peace
and enforce It.; any act of the State Of
ficers of Louisiana, or State Court inter.
fering with its execution to be treated
absolutely null and void.
SENATE.
WAsHINoToN, Jan. IL.
Clayton asked unanimous consent to
have passed his resolution, asking the
Secretary of War to furnish an official
report in reference to the Coushatta
troubles.
Merrimon objected.
Clayton gave notice that he would
move the consideration OF the resolu-
ton as soon as the morning business
should DO disposed of.
Davis wished to know if this Mer-
rill, who had transmitted q report of
the Coushatta outragas to the Secreta-
ry of War, was the Same who had
committed so many crimes, aud sub.
mitted Louisiana citizens to such in
dignities.
Clayton said he knew Major Mer.
rill to be an upright, honorable man,
and true soldier, who did his duty
despite the abuse levelled at such sol.
diers in the South.
Schurz in the Senate after the ex-
piration of the morning hour called
up the resolution submitted by him
on Friday instructing the Judiciary
Committee to enquire what Legisla-
tson was necessary to secure Louisiana
the rights of self Government. He
then addressed the Senate at length.
The galleries and cloak rooms were
filled.
Clayton moved that the Senate con.
slider his resolution calling for the re-
port of Major Merrill. Agreed to.
HOUSE.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11.-Under call
Of States, White introduceda Bill pro-
posing an amendment to the Constitu.
ton declaring that the Government
owes protection to all citizens in the
enjoyment of their rights.
BY Sypher, for Govt. telegraph line
from Boston to Washington.
By Berry, to abolish the office Of
Lieutenant General of the army,
SENATE.
WASHINGTON, Jan. ii.
MIR Schurz, after tho expiration of
the morning hour, called UP the reso-
luton submitted by him Friday, in
structing the Judiciary Committee to
enquire what legislation was necessary
| tn sacure T,ou;eiana tho righta of self