The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-10

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Mr.. WINDOW replied that he knew nothing what
ever on either OF those points, He could say, how
ever that II the claim were kept unsatisfed much
longer u would In all probability, pass into the
Mr.. SHANKs, (rep.l OF Ind spoke in support OF the
amendment offered by him yesterday to increase the
MT. MYEGEN, ldem.l OF Ohio, opposed the amend
ment and supported the original BILL
that no money Should be paid OF bonds delivered
under the bill except TO the person actually entitled
In ms own right TO receive the same and that no
contract or power OF attorney relating to the same
shall De regarded or be held Of any validity unless
assigned and executed after the passage OF the act
Mr: WINDOW said he had no objections TO the
The amendment was agreed to unanimously.
Inc question was taken on Mr.. Schenck' g amend
ment Whlle the states were being taken the atten-
ton OF the Speaker was called to the uprOar and con-
fusion IN the chamber.
ing that u was caused by the great jubaton on his
the republican, side of the House by the OF the
nomination OF Sey mour QaughterJ
Tne SPEAKER declared the amendment lost
Mr.. SHANks remarked-I object to seymour; he
has spoiled my amendment.
Mr. MuNeEN-His nomination has not done you
nearly as much harm as the nomination Of General
Grant did. iLaughtert
The bill was then passed.
MILITARY BILLS.
Mr. GARFIELD, rep Of OHIO from the Committee
on Military Affairs reported bills to reduce and flX
the military 10 the peace establishment and TO de-
clare the meaning OF the several acts in relation to
retired officers or the army. Ordered to be printed
and recommitted
REIMBURSEMENT OF FOREIGN MERCHANDISE.
Mr.. SHENKs from the Committee on Ways and
Means, reported back the petitions OF New York mer
chants with reference TO the reappraisement OF for
eign merchandise imported, and recommended that
no pm Tor any snch purpose be passed; which was
laid on the table.
TONNAGE DUTIES. a-fs.tt
7 The SPEAKER presented a communication from the
Secretary Of the Treasury I'm reference to the change
OF the laws governing the tonnage duties chargeabe
against spanish vessels IN United States ports, which
was referred to the Committee on Commerce.
RELIEF FOR COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS.
bin or e M e " INC
OF Customs for the district OF Corpus Christi Texas,
was taken from the speakers table and passed.
VALUE OF CERTAIN PUBLIC LANDS.
3Mr. JULIAN, rep.) OF lnd introduced a bill to aid
in ascertaining the value OF certain public lands In
story county, Nevada, which was referred to the
Committee on Public Lands.
THE PUBLIC DEBT.
MT BUTLER (rep.) OF Mass, introduced bill to
equale taxation and reduce the interest on the
pubic debt which was referred to the Committee on
Ways and Means.
DONATIONS TO NATIONAL CEMETERIES.
Mr. O'NEiLL, (rep.) Of Pa, introduced Joint reso
luton TO donate to the national cemeteries for SOL
dlers and sailors or to voluntary associations Of ct
columns OF the old Pennsylvania Bank building IN
Philadelphia, to be used as monuments only one to
be gwen TO any State Passed.
ARKANSAS TAX COMMISSIONERS.
On monon OF Mr.. Root, (rep.) of Ark, the Senate
bill legaizng the acts Of the two tax commissioners
In Arkansas was taken from the table and referred to
the Committee on Ways and Means.
THE ALASKA PURCHASE.
Mr. BANKS, rep.) Of Mass, moved to postpone
until Tuesday next the vote on the passage of the
bill appropriatng 81 200 600 to pay for Alaska. He
ana 30 pc because large number Of members on the
other SIDE or the House were absent attending the
Democratic Convention, and many members the
republican side were absent attending the Republican
Convention IN the State OF New York. The members
present were paired OIL with the absentees, 80 1t
not probable there WAS quorum present on that
| question.
| Mr.. WAsHBURNE, Of H., made the point Of order
that the vote the Alaska bill had been liked fol
| this day by unanimous consent II would require
unanimous consent to change the order.
The SPEAKER Overrued the point Of order.
Mr.. PAINE, (rep.) OF Wis. desired to move az
amendment asserting it to be the duty Of the Presi
dent to invite the Russian government TO examn,
and adjust the claim of Ann b. Perkins, and p0stpOn
ing the consideration OF the Alaska bill untf the
0nd Monday OF December.
The SPEAKER ruled the amendment TO be out OF
order.
Mr. BANKS stated that his only motive in moving
to postpone the bill was that there might be full
vote on the question. II was public one, and one
OF great Importance. It was immaterial TO him
whether the postponement should be until Tuesday
or Saturday, but he believed that Tuesday would be
the first day when anything like full vote could be
had. He moved the previous question on his motion.
Mr.. BUTLER, OF Mass, desired to offer an amend.
ment postponing the bill to the second Monday in
Mr. BANKS declined to allow the amendment to be
offered. He only wanted the bill postponed until
there would be further attendance OF members.
Mr.; BUTLER suggested that that would be the first
Monday IN December.
Mr.. WAsnBURNE, OF IT,, suggested that Saturday
be the day liked as by postponing 1t until Tuesday
Mr. BANKs-We shall not adjourn on Wednesday.
Mr. WAsHBURNE-I hope we shall.
Banks motion postponing the Alaska b until Tues
day next was agreed to-yeas es, nays So.
Mr. WILLIAMS, rep or Pa, asked and obtained
leave TO have printed an argument against the
Alaska bill.
TUE MISSOURI CONTESTED ELECTION CASE.
On motion OF Mr. POLAND, (rep.) Of Me-, the Mis-
souri, contested election case OF Switzer and Amber
son was postponed until Tuesday next
BAPTIST MISSION BUILDING.
The SPEAKER presented communication from the
secretary OF war with letter from the correspond.
ing Secretary OF the Baptist Home Mission society,
respecting a mission building on the military reser
Committee on Military Affairs on motion Of Mr..
MooRHEAD, rep.l OF Pa, by vote OF 81 to IS.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The House at quarter past one went into Com
mlee OF the Whole Mr. Dawes, lrep) OF Mass, IN the
TAXATION OF GOVERNMENT SECURITIES
Mr. MooRHEAD, lrep.l OF Pa stated that he wanted
to get at the Tariff bill; there being various other
bills on the calendar in committee which must be
severaly laid aside before the tarH could be reached
Mr.. M0orhead moved 10 lay aside the bill TO authorize
the taxation OF United states notes and National
Bank notes Issued by authority.
MT BUTLER OF Mass, asked il It were laid aside II
would not he before the committee for consideration
The CHAIRMAN replied that certainly 1t would
Mr.. BuTLER-Then hope we win go into the con-
sideration Of the question OF taxing the bonds.
The CHAIRMAN-The question II not debatab.e.
Mr. BUTLFR-Bonds against tariff, that IL the CUES
ton
The bill Was laid aside by 81 TO So
THE PUBLIC DEBf. ..,,
Mr.. M0oRHEAD moved to lay aside the next bill on
the calendar being bill to establish uniform cur
rency aud provide for the management and llQuida-
ton Of the national debt.
In order to consume time Mr.. BurLER called for
the reading q the bill. The reading occupied Q
quarter or an hour.
on vote being taken by teners there was no quo.
rum voting, apd the roll had TO be again called,
names. s..| Es.s$
Ay p q ur
When the vote was being again taken by tellers
much excitement was caused by telegraphic de-
spatch circulating among members to the effect that
Mr.. Eldridge had Just been killed by the
premature discharge Of q. cannon in New
York. The feeling OF sadness consequent upon
the news was almost instantly converted into one
Of good humor by the appearance Of Mr.. Eldridge
himself In the chamber. Mr.. Eldridge was imme-
dately surrounded by members Of both parties, con-