Middletown transcript., 1876-01-15
Prooeedings Of Congress.

/ SENATE- Tnesddy. -An adverse re-
port wss made from thf ucolnmittee on
rules. Oh tie motion of MrsMortop to
amend the rules. by striking out the
provisions Of the rules which. allows
the introduction Of bills without pre-
vieus notice only BY unanimous con-
sent. After an explanation from Mr..
Morton the matter was recommitted to
the committee. The death Of Andrew
johnson was announced by Mr. Cooper,
accom- panied With the customary reso-
luton. Remarks culogistic Of the de-
ceased were made by Messrs. Morton.
McCreery and others, after which the
resolutions were adopted and the Sen
ate adjourned.
HOUSE Mr.. Morrison introduced q
bill for the redemption Of United States
Treasury notes and the resumption of
specie payments. The committee on
accounts reported in favor Of a reduc-
tion Of the number Of clerks of CON-
mittees to the extent Of ten. The an
uesty bill was then called up, and Mr..
Hill. Of Georgia, delivered lengthy
address. warmly defending the Con-
federate authorities from the charge Of
alleged cruelties to Union soldiers,
charging that the failure Of prompt
exchange of prisoners was the fault of
the federal authorities. and closing with
an eloquent invocation in favor Of union
and peace. Mr.. Garfield obtained the
floor. but yielded it in order that the
Senate resolutions on the death of An
drew johnson might be introduced.
after which appropriate tributes to the
memory of the deceased we're paid by
several members.
SENATE Wednesday-A resolution
was submitted providing for the appoint
ment of a select committee to examine
into the treasury books and papers. the
resolution alleging that material dis
crepancies exist in the reports on the
finance from 1861 to 1872. The reso-
luton in reference to the status of the
President pro tempore Of the Senate
was taken up. being the third of the
series of resolutions offered by Mr..
Morton. that Mr.. Ferry holds his Office
Of President pro tempore by virtue of
his election last spring After consid-
cradle discussion the resolution was
adopted by vote Of 81 to Is. Mr..
Morton then Withdrew bis fourth reso-
luton declaring that the Hon Thomas
W. Ferry. who was elected President
pro tem Of the Senate at the last ses-
sion is now President pro tenn. for the
reason that Mr. Ferry was last elected
to the position at this session, just be-
fore the holiday recess. Ia
HoUsE.-After the presentation of a
large number of local and private bills.
the consideration of the amnesty bill
was resumed. Mr.. Garfield took the
floor, but yielded to Mr.. Wood, who
protested against further consumption
Of time, as the business of the House
was being neglected. Mr.. Randall TO-
dicated his purpose to move the previ-
GUS question in an hour after Mr.. Gar
6.ld should conclude, where9pon Mr.
elaine claimed that under the rules be
had control Of the question. Mr. Ger
field then spoke at considerable length,
going over the ground covered by Mr.
Blainc's speech, though be was more
conservative in his utterances. A dis
cussion ensued at the close of Mr.. Gar
6eld's speech as to whether Mr. Blaine.
being the iutroducer Of the matter be-
fore the House. had the right Of reply.
The Speaker decided be had not. and
Mr.. Banks, Of Massachusetts,, declared
that no sounder decision had ever been
given in the House Finally a COM
promise was agreed on, by which Mr..
Blaine is to speak an hour next day, when
the previous question will be called.