The New York herald., 1868-12-17

snmsnt be allowed equal pay when they perform IKE ser
The previous question was seconded ana the main
question ordered by vote OF l3l yeas against Is
nays.
luton on the table The motion was rejected-34
10 1875.
The resolution was then adopted by vote Of 12S
UNIVERSITY FOR THE BLIND IN THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA
Mr.. BINGHAM introduced bill to incorporate the
University for the Blind In the District OF Columbia.
It was referred to the Committee on the District OF
Columbia.
REGISTRY LAW FOR THE TERRITORIES.
Mr.. JULIAN offered q resolution instructng the
Judiciary Committee to inquire into the expediency
OF enacting Congressional registry law for the Ter
EULodIUMs ON DECEASED MEMBERS.
The SPEAKER stated for the information OF the
House that he was informed that tomorrow, after
the reading OF the Journal the death Of Mr. Stevens
would be announced by his successor, Mr.. Dickey,
ana that eighteen gentlemen desired TO speak 30
that way. 1t was also the intention on Friday, at
naii M past twelve O'Clock to announce the death Of
MI. flnney, by his successor, Mr.. PettiS
CHANGE IN THE COMMITTEE ON NEW YORK ELEc-
TION FRAUDS.
me SPEAKER announced that he had appointed on
tne seiect committee on the New YORK election
Messrs. Kerr, Of Indiana, and Phelps, Of Maryland,
in place OF Messrs Marshall and Hubbard, excused:
Mr.. PHELPS asked to be excused, and Mr.. Ross, OF
Illinois, was appointed in his place.
CoMMUNICATIoNs PRRsRNTED-THE COPPER COIN.
me SPEAKER presented communication from the
the coinage OF nckelcopper pieces OF i've cents and
under. Referred to the Committee on Coinage,
NO COMMISSIONERS TO SPAIN.
Also message from the President, with letter
from the secretary OF State In reply to resolution
OF inquiry az to the sending Of q commissioner TO
spain. Mr.. Seward says no commissioner has re-
Gently been sent to Spain by the Executive OF the
United States Referred to the Committee on Appro-
THE MAIL CONTRACT ON THE PLAINS
Also communication IN reference to the contract
N n fho Dnaf ri
NEW SELECTION OF SEATS.
The resolution for the drawing Of seats was re-
newed and after number Of votes by yeas and
nays carried.
assembling in the Hobbies and cloak rooms, and the
out the names OF various members as drawn from q
bers as called proceeded to select their seats The
absentees lost their privilege Of selection The nrst
name called was that Of Mt; Bromwell, Of Illinois;
eccentric exhibition OF gratcation at being able to
select his old seat in the front row Of the centre aisle
sor Of Mr.. Stevens, OF Pennsylvania was called in
time to be able 70 select the seat Of his
The u seat Of Mr.: Thomas OF Maryland was reserved
sachusetts not being called until all the best seats
on the republican side of the House were occupied.
deliberately marched over to the democratic side and
cooy took his seat IN the camp Of the enemy to the
great amusement Of the members. Mr.. FarnswOrth
soon after followed and selected seat near Mr..
Butler. The member who offered the resolution
mr. Ross was one OF the last to be called, and so
he did not improve his condition by the new draw.
PROPOSED ADJOURNMENT TILL MONDAY.
Mr.. WAsHBURNE suggested that when the House
adjourn on Friday 1t adjourn until Monday with
the understanding that no business be done on that
day.
objection was made.
THE SPEAKER EXCUSED.
The SPEAKER, not expecting to be In the city on
Monday, got authority to appoint Speaker pro tenn.
for that day.
The House then at quarter past four O'Clock
adjourned.