New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-01-11


what pertains particularly 70 either party Before now
ever speak about the joint resolution itself perhaps
proper that shouid nhe brefest manner protest
the ground That has been taken by the gentleman from
Illinois INT MARSHALL, and Others, objections 10 TINS as
Government successfully TO collect its revenue. The gen.
ean from Illinois takes the broad ground that meteIs
and every device that can be invented, VIII be OF
no importance whatever, and that the old Dem
ooratic party and its principles alone can bring ABOUT
the desired result am not willing 70 DeneVe lnat
entirely in what has been said by the gentleman
from Vermont Mr. Woodbridge az an answer 10 every
snch proposition But beside that there Wou pe eIeat
difficulty in returning to the old Democratic party OF 10
the principles OF that party and satsIyng @
the attempt TO do 10 "a TO what the party ana Ws arc
its principles looking at the party, in the FIRST place. as
indicated by IT. representative men. .o,oi,od from
making point OF order before, but he was now GONG 10
make point on the Chairman Of the Committee Oh ways
and Means He should be made to conine ninsen " Ills
bill.
Mr. scHENCK admitted that all this was wandering
from the proper discussion. He was, however, pus ~
fering to what had been said by other gentlemen III uc
bate. 81.
The SPEAKER notified him that he must eonhne MINI
self to the subject under discussion. -, III.
Mr. sCIIENCK said he would submit to the ruling
Democratic party but as it seemed be disagreeable
he would waive that until some other occasion. ne
then proceeded to discussion OF the subject OF meters
and of the relative security against frauds when hey
would offer In replying to question by Mr WOOL a.
10 the utility OF the Tice meter, MI schenck Staten Ina
in every instance where the Tce meter had been applied
TO dstillery that distery had stopped operations
The debate was here closed and the vote taken on
the ont resolution which passed IL provides Tor
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pouted by the Secretary to examine carefully all meters
and mechanical contyances or Inventions that may pe
presented intended to measure, test and ascertain Ine
productiyeness grain other article prepared Tor
tlaton, the actual quantity and strength OF uteu
spirits subject 10 tax produced thererO giving uue nv
tce OF the when and place where such examination
be conducted the Commission TO meet and proceed
TO the performance Of its duties under the Instruction OF
the Secretary the Treasury at the earliest practicable
day. and to report in dea TO the Secretary, to be COM
with such recommendations 1t may be deemed expedi.
en before the 10th OF February next The second
provides pending the action OF the Commission ana uhil
lis report be made and meter adopted by law all works
construction OF meters under the direction OF the
the mean time further contract for meters shall be
by the Secretary of the Treasury under section is OF
Secretary tho Treasury to pay the expenses incident TO
this carrying oat OF the JOINT resolution ana also reason
fCoTecOI.-The reporter was mistaken yesterday az
object of his remarks was TO show could be
attached which would furnish correct data as 10 the
amount OF spirits distilled.l
TnE CONSTITUTIONAL. AMENDMENT.
The SPEAKER presented.a message from the presl-
dent transmitting report from The secretary OF stare IN
response To resolution inqurng into the state legsa
lures which had ratified the proposed alnendment 10 the
Constitution of the United state known as ne I' al
The report says that the states which have so ratified
te ao'eSfht rs are oronn Veqmopt NewY9rk Illinois
West Virginia, Kansas, Nevada Missouri Indiana Min
nesOta Rhode Island, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania Nlchl
| Kan, Massachusetts, and Nebraska
TIE SEIZURE OF SPANISH STEAMER.
y The SPEAKER also presented communication ron
Il
| Nuestra Ieilors seized by Gen. W. 4. sherman, in
tie harbor OF Port Royal. = c. the lst OF December
| FOL Referred to the Committee on Foreign AnaIs
THE SALE OF FORT COyINGIOS.
| The SPEAKER also presented communication from
the Secretary of War I'D interim In reference To the sale
OF the site oil Fort COyngtOn. Baltimore Maryland lie
! ferred 10 the Committee on Military Aiiirs.
TIE KENlUCKN CONTESTED ELECTION CASE
The House then proceeded 10 the consideration OF me
report Of the Committee 81 Elections the contested
election ease Of the Ist Congressional District Of Ken
tucly which report closes with resolutions that g. q.
gyea tine contestant entitled the seat ana that
Lawrence :. Tr.mble. who holds the certificate IS
After a lasting for three hours participated
i'm by Messrs. UPsON ukep., Nich.). MAYNARD Rep.,
Tenn, KERR dem, Ind.), DANE rs Rcp, Mass), ana
Others and speech 10y the contestant the question was
taken and the resolutions were adopted ana Mr. Irubie
had the oath administered 20 him BY the Speaker aud
| took his seat as a Representative.
THE PAYMENT or TIE PrBLiC DFBr.
Nj LYNCH rep. Me- offered u resolution declaring
that in the present condition Of the financial interests OF
the country u Is iueIpedicnt 10 withdraw from the
people by taxes duties mposts aud excuses. larger
sum annually than that which wOuld he sufficient 10 meet
the annual expenditures Of the Government including
the upon part Of the principal OF the public
debt and that the revenue laws ought speedily 10 be
adaptcd 10 the raising OF much revenue and more
IL Was referred to the Committee OF Ways and Means
BOUNTIEs-ADJOU RSMLSr
Mr.. FARNsWORTH Rep. Ill introduced joint reso
luton reference 10 bOunties 20 the widows children
and OF soldiers who have died since the 2sth OF
July 1900 which referred TO the Committee on Mill
taFy Affairs and then NJ u o'clock the House adjourned