Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-12-19
Congress-.
"WEDNESDAY, Dec. Is

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SNuE-Nr. Withcrs called up the
resolution requesting the President TO IN
form .he Senate, irnot incompatible with
the public interest, under what authority
AMI for what purpose the troops Of the
United States occupied the city of Peters
burg. a., on the I'll OF November, 1876,
the day OF the general election.
After a lengthy discussion Mr.. With
ers modified his resolution. The resolution
as modified was agreed to without diyis-
Ion
The Chair laid before the Senate q
message from the President Of the United
States including the report Of Senator
Sherman aud other members Of the COM
mittee which visited New Orleans, togeth-
CT with testimony regarding the election
in Louisiana, aud moved that il be printed
and laid on the table. Under the rules
they we're referred 10 the committee on
printing
Mr.. Elmuuis moved to take ,up the
Joint resolution proposing an amendment
10 the constitution Of the United States
in relation 10 counting the electoral vote.
Mr. Merrimon raised 4 point Of order
that the Joint rules were in force and the
unfinished business from last session should
be taken Up. The chair Oyerruled the
point Of order and deciIed the Joint rules
were not in force.
At the close Of the morning hour the
Speaker laid before the House message
from the President, transmitting a letter
accompanied by testimony addressed to
him by Hon. Jno. Sherman and other dis
tinguisheJ citizens in regard to the can
vass Of the vote for electors in Louisiana
THURSDAY, Dec. :.
SENATE-The report from the Printing
Committee tayoring the printing Of the
Sherman Louisiana report was opposed
by Democratic Senator's. \ lengthy and
partisan debate followed.
Mr.. Mitchell Of Oregon introduced a
resolution ins,ructing the Committee on
Privileges and Elections 10 investigate
the facts attending the action OF the Gov
ernor Of Oregon and Secretary Of State
in respect 10 the electors and pretended
electors and make report Of the same to
the Senate.
Ordered printed and lie on the table
HoUsE.-A resolution offered by Mr..
MeCrary for the appointment of the joint
committee with references to the Presi-
i initial election, was referred to the Judi
ciary committee.
Mr. Frye Of Maine presented a protest
from the Colorado legislature against the
refusal Of the House to admit to his seat
the member elect from the state. Re-
ferred to the Judiciary committee.
FRIDAY, Dec. 8.
SENArE.-Mr. Mitchell called up the
resolution directing the committee on cleo
tions TO investigate the facts attending the
appointment Of +. 4. Cronin as elector
by the Governor of Oregon. The resp
luton was referred to the committee on
election without debate Mr.. Edmunds
moved to take up the Joint resolution pro-
posing an amendment 10 the Constitution
in regard to counting the electoral votes
by the Supreme Court.
Mr.. Merrimon objected and read the
2lst rule. The Chair ruled that the Joint
rules are not in force.
On motion Of Mr.. Edmunds the Sena e
took up the joint resolution proposing an
amendment to the Constitution in regard
70 the count Of the electoral vote. Ad-
iourned Till Monday.
HoUsz Several bills were introduced
and referred, including one establishing
the territory Of the Black Hills. The
pension appropriation bill was passed.
Mr. Lsmoyne offered resolution ask
ing the Senate to appoint committee of
FIVE to act with committee from the
House in presenting to the Supreme Court