New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-12-19
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
ny THE REPORTER OF THE n. Y. TRIBUNE.

Demonstrations the Tariff, &c. &c.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18th, 1874.
HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES. with
prayer, by the new Chaplain, Rev. w. M.
DAILY of Indiana
MIR. BURKE brought up his everlasting debate
on his attack upon the people of Rhode Island,
without eny definite action being had upon 1t.
Resolutions were then called for, from the
States, in order. A multitude were offered,
some read twica and referred. A great many
notices of proposed bills and resolutions were
also given, occupying the entire day As they
will all come up in their appropriate places, l
shall not trouble you with any except those of
importance.
A motion was made by one of the Representa-
tives-flom New Hampshire for return of all
money paid by the late United States Bank to
Attorneys, Editors. sc. &c.
Mr.. ISeERsoLL &c. j offered resolution mo-
difying the Tariff Bill of 1912, as far as it re.
lates to imposts on wines, silks, &c. contrary to
treaties, and as far as it is otherwise objection
abIe-and also TO impose nominal duty on arti-
ces now admitted free. For this bill MIR. Inger-
soil expressed himself responsible, personally, or
any how.
MIR. BLACK of Georgia proposed the word
" Revenue" for Nominal" Amendment &C
cepted, and resolution, as amended, laid over.
MIR. pRoMGooLE moved that The Committee
on the Library be instructed to take into consid-
Grafton the prcprety of publishing five or six vol
umes of The writings of Madison not hitherto
published. He submitted letter from Mrs. Mad.
icon, relative TO the proposed publication.
Vol L. Relative to the State of Virginia.
Vo!.2. Letters on the Administrations of Wash
ington and jefferson, &c.
Vol. 3. Diplomatic Correspondence during the
Administrations of Jefferson, &c.
Vol. 4. Constitutional and Judicial subjects.
VOL s. Laws of Nations, &c.
And Vol g. Miscellaneous.
MIR. DReMGooLE said that the papers were ar
ranged in this city aud open for inspection by tee
Committees.
MIR. Fish said that he had received letter
from Mrs. HAMILTON, the widow of Alexander
Hamilton. stating that similar papers, by her
husband, were also in existence. AS there were
some of the said Madison papers referring to
Hamilton, he moved that they be both printed
together.
MIR. FISH, on the request of Mr.. DRoMGooLE,
| who pledged himself to throw no obstacles in the
| way of the publication of the Hamilton papers,
| Withdrew his amendment. Resolution passed.
| MIR. BURT introduced bill to repeal the duty
on cotton bagging, and gunny cloth. Read
twice, and referred to the Committee of Ways
and Means.
Mr.. HOLMES brought up his resolution to
change the name of the brig "Daniel Webster"
sc. He stated that her name prevented her
getting any freight!
Mr. ScaENcK rose TO discuss the resolution,
but it was laid over.
A resolution was offered relative TO the election
OF President, suggesting an alteration of the Con.
| s,i,uuon.
f. solution to print 5000 copies of David Dale
| Owon'- Geological Report on Iowa, Wisconsin.
and Northern hlincis. Referred to Committee
on Engravipgs.
M ScuRNcK introduced resolution TO instruct
the Post Office Committee 10 make certain altera-
lions in the postage on letters, &c. Five cents
proposed as the highest duty on single letter.
MIR. GIDpINGs gave notice that he would intro
duce bill relative to slavery in the District of
| Columbia.
! Resolution instrueting Judiciary Committee to
report bill on the Naturalization Laws. Laid
over for discussion.
a bill Tor organizing the Territory OF Nebraska.
Read twice, referred to Committee on Territories,
and ordered printed.
| a Message was received from the Senate, an.
nouncing the passage of bills in that House.
Mr. PReNIx introduced bill for refunding
duty on Rail Road Iron, in certain cases.
Mr.. BlpLAcK opposed the bill. 1t was said
that car country could not manufacture Rail
Road iion. The infant manufactures of Penn
sylvania had sent On specimens of the Z and U
rails, which might be seen in The neighborhood of
the Capitol.
Mr.. IsoERsoLL &C. j. wanted TO know what
our fnends from Massachusetts and other Tariff
States would say to this. 1, is pro tanto re-
peal Of the Tariff Law of 1912. He was op-
posed to it, in all its moods and lenses, from alpha
10 omega. 1t was an unconstitutional repeal of
the Tariff Law. (Laughter.)
| E. ]. MoRRIs said, that If the South had got
the idea tina. Pennsy vania was in favor of re-
peal of the law of lS42,,they were mistaken =
Pennsylvania was deceived in the late Election
| Eir Folks friends in that State pledged him 10
protection. She is still Tariff State.
Mr.. HOLMES OF S. C. took the floor amid much
| confusion in the House. Mr. c. j. IsGERsoLL
pulled his coat and told him 10 sit down He