The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-15
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easily understood. and that it had already been
printed In the public papers
Messrs HOLMAN and MAYNARD called for the yeas
and nays on the motion 10 suspend the rules Tine
ruies were suspended Yeas, 1855; nays, ga party
Mr.. BRooMALL moved the previous question.
mi. rkufN, tdem.) or N. T., said he would like TO
nave nve minutes TO make q remark and also 10
Ouer = substitute.
Mr.. BRooxALL declined to YIELD
MI. RANDALL tdeml or Pa, demanded division
OF tie resolution and moved TO lay the reamble on
1872.
The question was then taken on the preamble and
the Following part OF the resolution, viz
Resolved That oil forms and degrees of reputation OF the
nations, Indebtedness are odous to the American people
Agreed t1mysAs 10 nays viz :Messrs Adams Archer
other part of the resolution agreed without division
ALLEGED NATURALIZATION FRAUDS.
MT. LAwRENcE, (rep.l OF Ohio, presented the me-
mortal OF the Union League Of New York, and offered
q resolution for the appointment Of select COM
mittee Of seven to investigate the Irregularities and
frauds tnereln alleged TO have occurred In the city
and State OF New York. affecting the recent election
for Representatives to Congress and Electors for
President ana vice President, with power to hold
sessions In the State OF New York and elsewhere by
quorum or by subcommittee, ami to send for
persons and papers, &c.
Mr.. BROOKS (dem) OF N. " called for the reading
OF the report accompanying the memorial, and re-
marked tnat the Representatives from New York
parte statements OF a partisan body.
Mr.. LAWRENCE said there would be ample oppor
tunity given on both sides of the question. He
mo ed to suspend the rules.
Mr.. BROOKS remarked that hundreds of thousands
OF dollars mad been contributed to the Union Leagues
In order TO carry the elections in ohio and Indiana
and that circumstance ought to be investigated at
the same time.
Mr. WAsHBuRNE, OF H., suggested that Mr.. Brooks
should STATE what nad been done with Heimbold'5
subscription.
The SPEAKER stated that under a motion to sus-
pend the rules discussion was not In order. On a
dlvlson OF the House the vote Was announced l04
to AZ.
Mr. ScHENoK, (rep) OF Ohio, called for the yeas
and nays, saying that he noticed that there were
many members voting In the negative and he wished
to have them put on the record.
Mr. RANDALL-That Is right. Make them show
their colors
The vote was taken by yeas ana nays, and re.
suited yeas 1874 nays ia party VOTE SO the rules
were suspended and the resolution offered and
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
The SPEAKER presented message from the Presi-
dent reference TO the schooner Syb libelled as
prize of war. Referred TO the Committee on Appro-
priations.
Also q message in reply to the resolution OF the
House offered by Mr.. Wood calling for further COR
respondence In reference to the Alabama claims
The Secretary OF State says he Is OF opinion that
the publication OF such correspondence would be
premature and Incompatible with the public inte
rest. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
NEW YORK AND WASHINGTON RAILROAD.
Mr. Cook (rep.l OF ILL.,, from the Committee on
Roads and Canals, reported a bill to authorize the
DuHUlLlR VI u pubtul from
washington to New York. Ordered to be printed
THANKS TO MAJOR GENERAL REYNOLDS.
Mr. ORTIZ rep.l OF Ind, introduced q concurrent
resolution giving the thanks Of congress to Brevet
Major General Joseph ]. Reynolds for his ability and
tmpartality In the discharge Of the delicate and i'm
poruant duties devoved upon him as Commander OF
the Fifth Military District. Referred to the Com
mittee on Military Affairs.
ENFORCEMENT OF THE LAWS IN GEORGIA.
Mr.. BUTLER, trep) Of Mass, introduced bill 10
enforce the laws OF the United States in the State Of
Georgia. Referred to the Committee on Reconstruc-
ton.
RANK AND PAY OF NAVAL OFFICERS.
Mr.. FERRY introduced bill to re-establlsh the
rank and pay OF officers IN the navy. Referred to
the Committee on Naval Affairs.
REFUNDINa OF TAXES.
Mr.. RANDALL introduced bill 10 regulate the re-
funding Of taxes paid into the Treasury OF the
United States. Referred to the Judiciary Con-
mittee.
Mr.. HOLMAN, (dem.I OF Ind, asked leave to offer a
resolution calling on the secretary Of State for the
correspondence between Mr.. Webb. United States
Minister at Brazil, and Rear Admiral Davis In refe
renee to the disposition OF the American squadron at
RIO Jancir0 and to faraguayan difficulties
Mr.. BROOKS proposed to object but withdrew the
objection at the request OF Mr. Washburne OF Hi
nois.
The resolution was offered and agreed to.
RESUMPTION OF SPECIE PAYMENT.
On motion OF Mr.. LYNCH, (rep) OF Me-, the bill re-
ported by him last session from the Committee on
banking and Currency for the gradual resumption
OF specie payment, was made the special order for
the first Wednesday IN January
ALLEGED BRIBERY IN THE ALASKA PURCHASE
Mr.. WoOD, (dem.) OF N. Y, moved to suspend the
rules to enable him TO offer preamble and resolu-
ton reciting the allegation made In the Worcester
spy as to the improper OF OF the amount
paid for the Alaska purchase, declaring that such
declarations II true seriously affected the character
Of the government, and II not true the parties &C
cused shall have an opportunity TO prove their nn0-
cence and directing the COMMITTEE on Public Ex-
penditures to institute full investigation into the
pers and to report at any time.
The rules were suspended and the resolution was
offered and agreed to.
On motion Of Mr.. VAN HORN, OF N. r., the rules
were suspended by vote OF yeas 100, nays 40, and
the bill to provide for the construction OF ship
special order for the second Wednesday January.
COMMISSIONERS TO SPAIN.
Mr.. HUNTER lrepl OF Ind, asked leave to ofier
resolution directing the Secretary Of State inform
the House whether any commissioner haa recently
been sent IS repressntas S from this country 70
authority; the name OF such commissioner, the
amount OF his compensation and out OF what funds
II Is paid and to furnish copy OF any instructions
Mr.. RANDALL objected.
Mr.. wAsnBURSE, OF ILL.,, moved to suspend the
rules.
The rules were suspended, and the resolution was
offered and agreed to.
BRIDGE ACROSS THE OHIO RIVER.
On motion OF Mr.. Cook the Committee on Roads
and Canals was empowered TO examine, under oath,
skilled and scientific witnesses IN reference to the
construction OF bridges across the Ohio river, no
expenses TO be incurred for mieage,&c.
DUTIES ON AMERICAN SHIPPING IN SPANISH PORTS.
Mr.. LYNCH, lrep.) OF Me-, offered resolutions re-
citing that United states vessels In the ports OF the
Spanish West India Islands subjected TO discrim-
mating duties and charges, amounting To nearly
double the rates charged TO British and other
sells, and directing the Committee on Foreign Affairs
to inquire and report to the House what action
should be taken by the United states government In
the premises, which was agreed TO.
REGULATING THE FRANkING PRIVILEGE.
Mr.. FARsswoRTH, trcp) OF Ill., introduced bill
TO restrict and regulate the Thanking privilege, which
was referred to the Post once Committee.
UNITED STATES COURTS IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
Mr.. WHrTTEMoRE offered O resolution calling for
Information In reference TO accommodations for the
United States courts, &c., IN Charleston, 3. g.,
which was adopted.
POST OFFICE CONTRACTS.
Mr.. WAsHBrRNE, OF ILL.,, offered resolution d.
recting the Postmaster General to communicate a
copy OF the advertisement for proposals for furnish
ing postage stamps also copies OF the several bids
offered therefor together with the decision OF the
department thereon which was agreed To.
ORGANIZING rHR MILITIA IN THE SOUTHERN STATES.
Mr. SYPHER offered resolution directing the Com.
mttee on Military Affairs to inquire Into the expe-
diency OF repeating the sixth section OF the Army
Appropriation bill OF March, 1867, which prohibits
the organization OF militia IN the Southern States,