New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-12-15

the resolution, and moved to table the preamse. The
was then taken tho preamble and the following par
OF the resolution namely:
| RrsOlped, That all forms and degrees OF repu-
diation of the national indebtedness are odiOus
to the American people.
Agreed to-Yeas. f6s NAYS G; namely. Messrs. Adams,
bile tof kentucky Democrats The other part Of the
| resolution was agreed TO without division.
MT sPALDlNG introduced like resolution
| NE NRw-YoRK ELECTION FRAUDS.
nj LAWRENCE tRsp, OHIO presented the memorial
tion for the appointment Of a select committee OF
70 investigate the irreGulnrlties and frauds therein
New-iork affecting the recent election for representa-
Pedn % 10 So scr H the
Eew-YOrk and elsewhere, by quorum or by subcom-
BRooRs sVS e% called ALE for reading of
The report accompanying the memorial and remarked
opportunity OF replying to the ex parte allegations OF
pIrSdn s,s that srrs ornortun,tv .bo,a
he given on both sides of tho question He moved to
Nj BROOKS remarked that hundreds of thousands of
dollars had been contributed 10 the Union Leagues to
carry the elections in Ohio aud Indiana and that that
circumstance ought IA he investigated at the same time
Mr. WASHBURNE tRep., ND suggested that DIT.
Brooks should explain what had been done with Helm
ON division Of the House the vote announced as
Mr. sCHENCR Pep.. Oho) called for tho Yeas and
Nays. saying that no noticed that many members were
voting Ia the negative, and he wished " have them put
Mr. RANDALI--That is right make them show their
The vote taken by Yens and Nays. and resulted,
Yeas 1884, Nays, IS. party vote. SO the rules were
suspended and the resolution was offered and adopted
THE ALABAMA CLAIMS CORRESPONDENTS.
The SPEAKER presented message from the Presi-
dent IN reference to the schooner Syb beled AS prize
Of Also message IN reply to the resolution Of the
House offered by Mr. Wood, calag for further cor
The Secretary state says that tho publication Of such
correspondence would DO premature and incompatible
with the public interests.
GRADUAL RESUMPTION OF SPECIE PAYMENTS.
On motion OF Mr. LYNCH Uep.. Me- the bin which he
ing and Currency for the gradual resumption OF specie
payment made the SPECIAL order for the first Wednes
The ALASKA PURCHASE SCANDAL.
Mr.. WOOD Dem. N " moved TO suspend the rules TO
enable him to offer a preamble and resolution rectng
the allegation made IN TIC Worcester Sls to the u
the Alaska purchase declaring that such declarations II
true seriously affected the characterize the Government,
tunty to prove tcr innocence; and directing the Com
mtee on PuIc Expenditures to institute full invest.
CATION D the allegation Win power TO send Tor persons
and rarers. and TO report az any Tune;
fIe rules were suspended and tic resolution was
agreed TO. -
On motion Of MS. VAN HORN Rcp.. n " the rnles
provide s SS aSs no. S ss
Fails OF Niagara was made special 0rder Tor the second
Tile bill provides for uniting tho lakes Ontario and Erie
Tor commercial ana business purposes by means OF ca
ters II is 10 be eproly Government work constructed
under It's control aud TOLLS levied only to al extent that
o0O,O00 Is asked for it's construction.
CALEB cUsHISos MISSION TO SPAIN.
Mr.. HUNTER (Rcp., Ind.J asked leave 20 offer
luton directing the Secretary to inform the
WHITTIER my conms s has recently been sent as
what purpose and 10y what authority; the name Of such
COMMISSIONER to amount oi nus anu o' VI
what funds II ia paid, and 10 furnish copy OF any In
strnctions gwen HIN;
MIR. WASHBURNE Qll) moved TO suspend the rules.
The rules suspended and resolution agreed to-
BRIDGES OVER Thb ONO RIVER.
motion OF MIR, COOK (lSep., Hid the Committee on
Roads and Canals was empowered TO examine, under
OATH skilled and scientific witnesses In reference 10 the
OF bridges the Ohio River no expenses
TO be Incurred for mileage. &c.
SPANISH DlsCRIMiSATIos AGAINST ORR SHIFTS.
Mr. LYNCH offered re,Oution asserting that United
States vessels in the porte OF the spanish West India
oharges amounting nearly double the rates charged TO
British aher vessels. and directing the Committee
Nha g acSa oad 10 TAKEN BY the United States
eminent in the premsos Agreed TO- .,,..,
Mr. FARNswORTH Rep NJ introduced ell 10 re-
s,c. ans reSulae the Thanking privilege Referred to
Mr. wHiTTEMoRE G.cp 8. g offered a resolution
calling information IN reference TO accommodations
for United States Courts. &C. in Charleston g. C.
NJ TAsuBURNE n,cp InJ-A resolution directing
the Postmasiercieuer 10 communicates copy OF the
advertisements for proposals Tor furnishing postage
gcther with the decision Of the department thereon
MnIIIa oncAs,z.T.cs ~ IgE sou I,ILoo,,r, o..
Mr.. sYPHER diep, lA)-A resolution uircc,ing ,ne
Committee Military Affairs 20 inquire into Tue ehped
ency ofrepealg the eixth section u The Army ApprO
prlapn bill Of March, 1861 which prOhbis inc OIsah%a
lion Of militia IN the Southern States Adopted
HRLi~GATR, EB-rORK.
Mr.. BCHENCK-A resolution calling on the secretary
of War 10 report what has been done toward tho re-
nOyai OF Hell ate distractions. near New ORR VINO
WAS charged with the execution Of the work what pan
adopted, what proposals. OF bids were Il@de &C.
Adopted.
THE KU-EIUX KHAN DEMOCRACY. 49,
Mr.. ATNEfL ltep. Tenn offered u resolution tecHlhg
that Ku-Klux OuuaFes continue 10 DO praeNSd Ia Isn
uessfe aud elsewhere aud instruCtug the Eeconstruo
ton Committee 10 make careful inquiry into tbo Wh0e
matter. Adopted -
Mr. gTOK "a (Rcp. 1ennD introduced JOINT resolution
granting per cent additional compensation 10 tue en-
p0y6. In tho evil service NJ the Government arWhshng
ION from the OF June 1851 ~ the 5Jh OF june 1902
Tabled-Yeas. VI ; Nays, 7S
EEw TELEGRAPH SCHEME.
Mr, STEWART Dem. N. ~ presented the ponton OF
JamesT Han and associates for telegTaplc line between
Boston kewYork and Washington, on anlmIroyed plan
of construct ion, with metallic piles aud AIR cables
The bill authorizes james Hall of New YORK, And as
sOciaes TO build telegraph line under the direction ana
supervision OF between Boston,
kew.York, philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington,
over any postrOa1 otherwise, chargoa 10 tho
Government not exceed two cents per word between
any two points the Government reserves the exclusive
u,e Of the Line when required for s nessage9 Ibe COT
poraton are privilege impOst duty free Tho materi
All necessary for tbs construction OF the line are To DO
ton the Government Is 20 have the privilege OF purchas
ing the line AT price. Tho bill authorizes tho POSt
master General To appoint Director 81 Telegraph. .
MIR BROOKS desired To hc allowed 20 minutes 10 al
N,,S Tie House, or Committee Of tho Whole but a
loIlo 10 adjourn was passed aud agreed TO, and the
fOlss al o'clock Adjourned
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