The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1875-03-26
FORTY.FOURTH CONGRESS-.
SPECIAL SESSION OF THE SENATE.

SPECIAL SESSION OF THE SENATE.
MARCH l1.-Mr. Clayton's resolution for
the appointment Of a committee 10 visit the In
dian Territory during the recess was laid on the
table by a vote Of 80 to 22......An executive ses
sion was held, after which the Senate adjourned.
MARCH 12.-The consideration of the reso-
luton for the admission Of Pinchback was re.
sumcd and several speeches made, among them
one by Mr.. Christiancy in opposition to il. The
new senator's speech was mainly a legal argu-
ment, agreeing with the report made by the late
senator from Wisconsin, MIR. Carpenter. $500.
After confirming a few nominations, the Senate,
in executive session, discussed the order Of bus.
mess, and agreed to the following ARRANGEMENT
The Hawaiian reciprocity treaty TO be laid aside
until Wednesday next; meanwhile to proceed
with the consideration Of the Pinchback resolu-
ton, with the definite understanding that a final
vote shall be taken on IL next Tuesday. After
mat the Hawaiian treaty is to be disposed of.
MARCH 13.-The Pinchback resolution was
again under discussion, and Mr.. Thurman spoke
in opposition TO his admission. Mr.. Morton
ioineS in the debate, in reply to some statement.
session was held. after which the Senate ad-
journed.
MARCH 1j.-Mr. ingalls, introduced a reso-
luton requesting the President to transmit 10 the
senate. If not incompatible with the public inter.
est, any Information in his possession in regard TO
the proposed emigration to the Black Hills coun.
try held by the Sioux Indians under the treaty
of February 2fth, 1873; whether said emigra-
ton Is with the consent OF the Indians holding said
country, and, II not, what measures will be
taken IN reference To the same. Agreed 10. .....
Inc consideration OF the resolution for the adj
mission Of Pinchback was then resumed. and
Mr.. Ferry of the addressed the senate.
Upon the conclusion Of the remarks of Mr.. Ferry
Mr.. West took the floor and spoke in favor Of the
admission of Pinchback. When nc had conclud.
ed, on motion of Mr.. Morton, the Senate pro-
ceeded TO the consideration OF executive bust.
ness.
MARCH 16.-The Vice-President laid be-
fore the Senate a report Of the Commissioner Of
Agriculture for 1874, and on motion Of Mr.. An
thony il was ordered that I.25O additional
copies be printed for the use of the senate....
The consideration Of the resolution for the ad.
mission Of Pinchback was then resumed, and Mr..
Alcorn addressed the Senate. MIR. Edmunds
then spoke at length against the admission of
Pinchback, and denied that the Legislature
which elected him was the legal one of
louisiana. He was followed by
Messrs. Howe, Logan and Morton. who smoke
in favor Of Pinchback's admission, and Mr.. Nc.
Donald. who spoke against il. Mr.. Morton in
his remarks reflected very severely upon the
speech Of MIR. Edmunds, declaring that he sshad
never heard a better Democratic speech than that
OF the Senator from Vermont At the conclu-
sion OF these speeches, the Senate was about to
vote on the question Of Pinchback's admission,
when Mr.. West arose and said that he was not
willing TO submit Pinchback's claim to the
Senate at present, being satisfied that
a number of new Senator's had not had
time 10 examine this question. He would move
TO postpone action on the resolution until the sec
ond Monday Of December next. This took the
senate by surprise. MIR. Logan said he wanted
TO stand by his friends, but he thought it would
be better for Louisiana TO have the question set.
tied now. The roll was then called, and the mo
ton was carried by 30 yeas 10 80 NAYS, the
Democrats voting solidly against and the
for IL, with two exceptions
Messrs. Hitchcock and Christiancy. who
voted with the Democrats. Two
Republicans, Messrs. Edmunds ami Logan. did
not vote. The practical effect Of this action will
be to prevent the Democrats, IL they secure the
Legislature under the Wheeler com.
promise, from ~electing a senator After this
had been disposed of. Mr.. Frelinghuysen submit
tel a resolution approving the course OF the
in regard TO Louisiana. but an objec.
Iion was made 70 present consideration so il
went over. The Senate then adjourned.
MARCH 17.-Mr. Boutwell, offered a reso-
ton. that the special m appointed to ex.
anime the several branches Of the civil service.
with a view to the reorganization OF the several
departments thereof. be authorized to sit during
me recess of the Senate, to employ n stenograph.
ar 10 administer oaths, and 10 send for persons
and papers. Laid over......T The senate then
up the Hawaiian reciprocity treaty in exec.
ltive session. and Mr.. Morrill, Of Vermont spoke
N opposition 10 Its ratification.