The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-01-24
CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 90.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 90.
IL SENATE. nHs
Mr.. Harris, from the Judiciary, report.
ed q bill providing that persons
confined in State penitentiaries under
sentence of Federal courts, who shall
conduct themselves so that no charge OF
misconduct be sustained against them,
shall have deducted one month each
year from the term of sentence. '
Mr.. Ramsey introduced bill amend
atory to the postal laws, which mOdi-
fees the fee on postal money orders; a
rise Of 10 cents on an order not exceed
ing $40; Is cents on order from $40 to
$50; rs cents on order above $50; COM
pensation to deputy postmasters is
raised one-fourth of one per cent.
Among other provisions there is one for
the appointment of superintendent of
foreign mails in the Postolfice Depart
ment; another superintendent of dead
letters. The bill was referred.
The House bill prescribing the test
oath for lawyers practicing in United
States courts, was referred to the Judi
ciary committee.
The tariff bill was taken up, and Mr..
Sprague moved to amend by increasing
the duty on brown linen, duck canvass,
padding, &c, to 4 cents per square yard
and - cents ad valorem.
Mr.. Sherman spoke on the general
subject of tariff and revenue. -.
Mr.. Fessenden opposed the amend
ment offered by Mr.. Sprague. 1t would
not do to leave the forma ion of the tar
if to manufacturers. They have too
much interest in it, and, as has been
said, there is great deal OF human ma
ture in men.
Mr.. johnson spoke in favor of the
principle of protection as essential to
the welfare Of the country at the pres
ent time.
Mr.. Sprague's amendment was dlsa-
greed to, as were several others of n sim
liar nature.
Adjourned.
The House remained in session till .,
when recess was taken until ii o'clock.
On reassembling Mr.. Finck spoke
against Boutwells test oath bill.
Messrs. Niblack and Rogers followed
on the same side.
The House adjourned at ~ o'clock,
but was Immediately reassembled for
to-day's session. --
All dilatory motions we're Withdrawn,
and Mr.. Boyer continued.
Mr.. Boutwell, closed the debate in IA
vor of the bill.
The bill was then passed-yeas 10y;
nays ~.
Mr.. Cobb presented memorial from
the Wisconsin Legislature in reference
to the surviving soldiers of the war OF
1Sl2.
Mr.. Wilson, from the Judiciary com.
mittec, reported Mr. Shellabarger's bill
to declare and protect all privileges and
imnlunitias to citizens of the United
States in the several States. Ordered
printed and recommitted.
On motion of Mr.. Niblack, the Judi
ciary committee obtained leave TO report
at any time bill establishing the eight
hour labor system.
Mr.. Morris. from the Judiciary com
mittec. reported adversely to the House
bill to amend the act to regulate the
time and manner of electinS United
States Senator's. Tabled.
Mr.. Cook, from same committee, re-
ported adversely to the following bill,
which was tabled:
To enable citizens Of the United States
to record deeds of lands lying i'll States
other than the States of their residence.
Mr.. Cook also reported the following
bills from the same committee:
To limit the time of bringing suits
before the Court of Claims; to amend
the act of Feb'y. %, 1888: toregulate the
fees and costs of Clerks and Marshals
of Circuit and District Courts Of the
United States.
By previous order of the House, the
presented at the bar
"A members under arrest, for being alb !
sent without leave yesterday.
The House agreed to discharge those
who were brought in after the first call,
the others to be discharged on payment
of double the usual fees.
Mr.. Boutwell, from the Judiciary COM
mittce, reported back the House bill to
amend the act of March 18th, declaring
the officer who shall act rs President OF
the United States, i'll case of vacancies
in the offices of President and Vice
President. 1t provides that in case OF
the removal, death, resignation or in
capacity Of both President and wee
President. the President of the Senate !
pro TEN pore: in case there shall be no
President of the Senate, the Speaker OF
the House: in case of no Spt aker, the
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
in case there he no Chief Justice, then
the Oldest commissioned Justice of the
Supreme Court shall act as President OF
the United States until disability be re-
moved, or President elected.
The Sec. of State shall, if the Senate
and House of Representatives so re-
quest and direct, forthwith cause mott
tication of vacancies to be made to the
Executive of every State, to be pub
lished in ut least one newspaper in
the State, requiring the electors to be
chosen within 81 days preceding hrst
Tuesday after first Wednesday in Dec
ember. 1t is made the duty of the per
son discharging the duties of President,
if Congress be not i'll session, to convene
it Immediately.
After some discussion it was ordered
to be printed and recommitted.
The Postoffiee appropriation bill was
considered and passed.
House adjourned.