Evening star., 1869-12-13
F0RTY-FIRST CONGRESS.
This Afternoons Proceedings,
MONDAY, December "a, IS5s.

Indian affairs, and also asking an appropriation
Of 900 to carry into effect certain stipula
tions with the Indians. Referred TO Committee
on Indian Affairs.
Buffalo, asking the remission OF all duties on
coal. Referred Ia Finance Committee.
Mr Cattell presented memorial OF Thomas
Jefferson Randolph. executor az Thomas .let'er-
son, asking the return Of paiIrs belonging Il
Thomas jefferson, new in control Of the State
Department.. Referred IA Library Committee.
AR. Pomeroy presented, with comIientlascry
remarks, petition Of citizens O.. Connect Ut
asking recognition OF Cuban Independence. Re-
ferred to Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mr. Cole presented memorial Of San Francis
co ChamOer OF Commerce, asking aid 10 fsctli-
tate more frequent communication by mail be-
tween California, China and Japan. Eeferre
10 Committee on Post Offices.
Mt. Spencer presented memorial Of Board Of
Trade OF Mobile, asking an appropriation %
ueepen harbor and bay Of Mobile.
Mr. Sherman introduced q lull 10 amend char
ter of National junction hallway Company.
Referred to Committee on District Of Colum-
bia.
Mr.. Conkling introduced a bill % abolish the
iranklng privilege. Referred TO Committee on
Post OfficeS
Mr.. Harlan introduced hin 10 provide for tie
quarterly payment Of pensions.
Also, a bill to authorize officers OF the army 10
act as Indian agents.
Mr.. Hamlin introduced bill 10 establish a
probate court Tor District OF Columbia, ant. for
other purposes.
Mr.. Carpenter introduced bill 10 provide for
the resignation of United States judges in cer-
Mr.. Wilson introduced bill 10 regulate impor-
tation Of emigrants under labor contracts.
Mr.. COrbett introduced bin TO establish a
Department of Indian Eifairs.
Mr. carpenter offered a resolution that in the
sense OF the Senate the gunboats ordered in this
country by Spain, and intended 10 be used
against Cuba, should not be allowed TO depart
from the United States.
Mr.. Carpenter said he should call this resolu-
ton up on Wednesday.
Mr. Drake called up his bill further TO define
ana regulate the jurisdiction of the courts of the
United States.
Mr.. Drake asked that modification OF his
Dill, which he had prepared. should be printed.
MI. Drake said a few months after a contrary
declaration as to its jurisdiction the Supreme
Court had, contrary TO all tradition, to all Gus
tum, to all his legal education and knowledge,
attempted to exercise Jurisdiction over the acts
OF Congress. After a most careful examination
OF the Constitution he had failed to find one word
lustlfymg any interference by the Supreme
Court with political questions. Of one thing he
had fears, that he would not be able 20 impart
TO others the full force of his own views on the
subject. Some do not perceive that what NAV
be done by the courts OF State towards the
laws OF that State, may not be done by the Fed
era courts towards the laws of the United States
but there is a wide difference between the two.
ANY attempt by judicial court to unmake a
i law rs Lot the exercise of judicial power, but
the exercise of legislature power. The public
MIND II now being rapidly taught to appeal from
Congress To the Judiciary, and when every man
VINO VINO mas the money TO pay lawyers can 20 be-
lore the tribunal created by Congress 10 aueS-
ton the validity OF its acts il is time TO sf this
matter, and see where the power exists 10 10
tnls he basis OF the claim of jurisdiction by
the supreme to1rt is the supposition that Com
gfess may do something in violation of the Con-
stltulon.s They have no right 10 entertain any
such suprosition. They have no right 20 enter
tam the idea that any Senator or Representa-
tu9ion iiHf Mill violate his oath to SUPPORT te coi
HOUSE.-Und,r the call OF States Tor bills
and joint resolutions for reference only. the fol-
lowing were introduced and referred 10 the COM
mittees named:
By Mr.. Fla: Bill for the relief Of Capt Geo.
Mr.. Willard, (Vt.): Dill To amend the national
currency act Banking and Currency
Also, bill TO abolish the franking privilege.
Post Offices and Post Roads
MI Poland, (Nt.l: Bill TO simplify and reduce
tne expenses of taking testimony and stating
claims under the bounty and pension laws. PEN
SiOns
, Also, bill to establish free banking system
Banking and Currency.
Mr. Butler, Mass. }: Three bills declaring that
Virginia had complied with all the requirements
OF the reconstruction acts, and was entitled to
representation in Congress. Reconstruction.
MT. Jenckes, (R. I.): Bill TO repeal the act ex-
teildlng jurisdiction TO district courts I'm certain
cases, on the northern lakes and waters contig-
nous thereto. Revision of the laws.
MIR. Ward, (N.I.) Bill TO provide for holding
annual terms OF the United States Circuit and
District courts at Elmira, y. Y. Judiciary
Mr.: Churchill, n. ": Bill to construct ship
Canals.
Mr.. Bailey, IN. W: Bill to establish nost
road from Oriskany Falls to Roxborough, y. =,
Post Offices and Post Roads.
Mr.. ScOheld, (Pa.): Bill for the relief OF Robert
DcnnisOn. Military Affairs.
Also, bill for the relief of soldiers and sailors
OF the war of 1872. Pensions.
Mr.. Deweese, (N. C.l: Bill TO erect a United
States court house at Raleigh, y. Z. Appro-
Mr.. Van Trump: Dill to amend the national
currency act. Banking and Currency.
Mr. Wlnans, (Ohio,): Bill to amend the act
relating to the iranking privilege. Post Offices
Mr.. Beck, (Ky.): Bill granting pensions to
the survivors Of the war Of 1872. Revolutionary
Mr.. Butler, (Tenn.): Bill providing payment
to The loyal citizens OF Tennessee for Quarter
master and CommiSsary stores taken by the
Federal troops. Claims.
MIR. Arnell, (Tenn.): Bill to facilitate the set
mems Affairs.
Mr.. McNecly. QlI.l: Bill to establish a uni
form system Of naturalization. Judiciary
Mr.. Cook, Cll.): Bill TO authorize the con-
Siruetlon OF railroad from LAFAYETTE Indiana.
to Ottawa, Illinois. Roads and Canals.
Mr. Conger. lMich.): Bill TO erert cnstom
house and post office building at Port Huron,
Michigan. Appropriations.
Mr.. Washburne, (Wis.): Bill to divide the
state OF Wisconsin into two judicial districts.
Judiciary.
Nh. johnson, (Cal): Bill for relief of settlers
upon public lands. Public Lands.
MIR. Smith, toregon): Bill TO construct rail-
road and telegraph from Columbia River TO
Great Salt Lake. Pacific Railroad.
Mr.. Clarke. 0an.l Bill to erect a building
ior the post office and revenue bureau in Leay-
enworlh; Kansas Appropriations.
MT Cayanaugh, (MOntana):-BiN 10 provide
ior the payment of expenses incurred in sup
tions.
"A large number Of bills of private nature,
also for removing political disabilities, were pre-
sented and appropriately referred.
Mr.. Peters (Me.) introduced q resolution de-
clarins that the sentiment of the House was in
accord with the expression I'm the message of the
President that a renewal of a reciprocal trade
with the British colonies would be largely in
favor OF the British producer, and should not
IN the present condition Of the country, be con-
sidered. ~
Mr.. Cox (N. W moved to Law the resolution
on the table. Rejected-yeas g. nays l29.
The resolution was then adopted.
Mr. Dawes (MaSs.) offered a Joint resolution
proposing an adjournment from the 22d Of De-
cembcr TO the 9TH of January; which was
adopted.
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