The Sun.
London, England, 1869-02-06 00:00:00

CONGRESS.

SENATE.
n the United States Senate, on the 18th Jan., 3
petition was presented from prominent busbiess
men of New York, Philadelphia, Boston, and Chicago, asking that hereafter sales of Unite"
States Bonds and Treasury gold, on Government
account, be made by inviting public competition,
and at public auction. A bill was passed, provid-
ing for the taking of testimony in election cases 11
notaries public instead of registers. Mr. Sherman/
from the Finance Committee, reported a bill lega-
lizing gold contracts, and providing for the funding
of the debt at a lower rate of interest, &C. I‘lr.
Trumbull introduced a bill amendatory of tue
judicial system. The Copper Tariff Bill was dis.
cussed.
On the 19th Jan., the President's Message in
reference to the pardoning power was presented'
Mr. Cole, of California, introduced a bill relating
to securities of National Banks. Mr. Conness Pre-
sented a bill for a mail steamship line between
New York and Europe. Mr. Thayer, of Nebraska,
offered a Constitutional amendment e.itablishinP
universal suffrage, which was tabled. The COPPer
Tariff Bill was finally passed, with amendments,
only eleven Senators voting against it. I\lr. Ed-
munds tried to have his resolution relative to the
payment of the National Debt considered, but the
Senate went into Executive session, and soon after
adjourned.
On the 20th January Mr. Pomeroy tried to 113 v
ci°
the Central Pacific Railroad Bill considered, an
Mr. Edmunds to have his public debt resolution
disposed of. The Senate, however, took up 31,r:
Sherman'sAirLine Railroad Bill, which was discussed'
Mr. Robinson introduced a bill extending the juris-
diction of the Court of Claims to claims of loin',
citizens for property appropriated or destroYetns
during the rebellion. Mr. Wilson introduced bill
providing for the reduction of the army, and re-
organizing its general officers. The latter continued
the rank of general at present pay, and provide°
for three lieutenant-generals at reduced pay.
On the 21st January Mr. Morrill introduced5
bill to regulate the payment of the tonnage ta/rsi
Mr. Morton's bill to prevent collection of &go.
taxes on passengers was discussed. Mr. Conklin:
introduced a bill to Prohibit Seciet Sales of Geig
by the Treasury. Mr. Sherman, from the Carrell
Committee, reported his bill to amend the National
Currency Act.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
On the 18th January a bill was introduced
by
Mr. Poland, of Vermont, for the retirement °f he
United States notes, and a free system of natloA
banking. Mr. Barnes, of New York, introduce%
bill to prevent the loaning of money on legal-tenders't
and prohibiting banks of issue from paying inte,,,re,o
on deposits, except for a specified time, not less
30 days. Various other bills were also presente4
including one by Mr. Bingham, for the admission u
Mississippi when her Legislature shall have ratified
the 14th amendment, &c. On motion, the ti°`ni--e
mittee on Expenditures were directed to investigatnd
the mail contract with Wells, Fargo, and Co., 330
the manner of its performance. Mr. 11°Illet
offered two resolutions declaring against fillan
subsidies to railroad or other corporations, 01: 0.
grants of public lands, except to actual sett'ei
The first resolution was adopted—yeas 90, lighstea
but the second—against land grants—was ta'iog
by 56 majority, Mr. Washburn, of Indiana, Sap
•ty
that it would interfere with the Soldiers' B(31114
Bill. The Naval Appropriation Bill was P35:10,..
with an amendment reducing the item for the PP! g
delplaia Navy Yard one-half, Mr. Kelley advocatl.l3oo
the reduction. Mr. Butler, from the Appropri3tid,
Committee, reported a resolution, which was Prileal
calling for information as to whether Natl°oo
banks have exchanged gold-bearing for Paco!
Railroad Bonds, &c. The resolution for refine 0
of disqualified office-holders in Virginia and
was reported and passed. Mr. Wood, of New '()
spoke in Committee of the House.
wont
On the 19th January Mr. Ela, of New tioa
from the Printing Committee, reported a res°l"
for the printing of 30,000 copies of the SPe
ble
Revenue Report, which gave rise to considers h,
discussion, after which it was adopted. Alr: Abe
ley's bill to preserve the purity of elections 111,1000.
territories was passed. The Senate bill provit-fot;
for the transfer to the Federal Courts of suits
loss of property in transit over railroad, stean3s—.•ol
and express lines during the war was concurred la,
The Senate bill in aid of the Denver Pacific lash'
road and Telegraph Company coming up Mr.Wdto
bourne, of Illinois, spoke in opposition to it, 313 d. of
similar measures. He said that nearly one-tbir
the public domain and untold millions of 711°n-i
had tehe
been granted to railroad corporations, auu,lther
passage of this bill would b e giving sanction to no
projects involving two hundred millions of dc:I; of
to aid in the construction of ten thousand rni`e-

railroad.
bill
A
On the 20th Jan. Mr. Shenck introduce' -1,, es
" to strengthen the public credit," which cleel:ift
United States Bonds payable in coin where the at
has not expressly provided otherwise ; provides city
before such bonds are paid at maturity, greellu'°,olo
shall be convertible into coin, and legalizes ince
contracts. Mr. Farnsworth, from the restr,joil
committee, reported a bill restricting the fral3"4
privilege. The first section requires the anti:ll.'o3'
signatures of the person using the privilege/ 00
the second directs the payment of postage Vireo
matter mailed to such person, unless declarecui,felf
matter by law. On motion of Mr. Ferris/ of first
York, the second section was omitted, and tbefroo
was then passed. A bill removing disabilities and
a large number of ex-rebels was reported oet
passed. The Senate bill granting aid to the Pea 11
Pacific Railroad was considered, and advocate

Messrs. elle and Covode. rori
On the 21st Jan. Mr. Norris, of Alabaman
f l4l'
the Reconstruction Committee, reported a
ap
directing the Secretary of the Navy to Dined
pointments of midshipmen to the Naval lic3An pop
before the sth of March, from States whieb,."-jali
elect members for the 41st Congress prior to TV
next, on nominations of present Congressmen*,ed
bill was passed. Mr. Shellabarger
bill to regulate applications for the removal,°',rtioll
tical disabilities. Mr. Cook, from'the rile tllO
Committee, called up the resolutions declaritl6o
F
George W. Anderson is not, and that
Switzler is, entitled to a seat from the
Missouri District. The first resolution, elcc.;iiilrb
Mr. Anderson, was defeated, and the otler,
the seat to Mr. Switzler, was laid on the table'

11013/ree°'
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to every constitution and climate. They purify thereligiit
that seat of life and source of health, which in its uoo-
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the system, and gives every organ its proper©arcorspo
tion. Many stomachic maladies, though simp all wit
by Holloway's treatment at their onset, beconis,is the
neglect or mismanagement, both very troublesota°
progress and vary serious in their results.

Births. 00011'
FEVERSIIAM—On the 4th inst., at Albert-gate, fat.,
teas of Fevershain, of a daughter. t IA
, re-
HE NNELL—On the 3d inst, at Oakwood, -c° ,i.
the wife of A. G. Hennell, Esq., of a daughter- so—
WFIITE—On the 2d inst., at Croydon, Mrs. F• /"•
of a son.

Marriages. siry'th
GADSDON BARTLETT-011 the 4th inst , St'
Great Ilford, George John, second son .of Charlern jAPA'
don, Esq., of Park House, Stoke Newingtovt,;,-00"
older daughter of the late John Bartlett, of
Essex. ti
go tbDit
HA RKER COCKERELL - the Ist lust , at taco;
with, George Harker, of Richmond, St.wron 3",btef
Thames-street, London,' to Clarissa, eldest &it?
George J. Cockerell,•Esq., Upper Sydenhani-11""

Deaths. i jOO
CANTIS —On the 4th inst., at 509, Old Kallt-r°3"t
Cantis, Esq., aged 85. itcl. Jolo
CORDY—On the 31st ult., at Chelsea, S.W.:
6'
Cordy, aged 72. Fsl
DEN ISON—At 1, Caversliam-road, KentisL-tnwrl t Gale'
Denison, Sul.-fAieut. li.N , second son of 3111J°r- of
Sir Win. Denison, K.C.8., aged 24. -r,° rig'
FonnEs —On the 3d inst., suddenly, Mr. John '
11'
45, Sloane-square, Chelsea, aged 61. q I' Uffae
WEST—On the sth lust
, Mr. James West, of 3J'
park-road, aged 51. .

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