Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-03-26
F0RTY-FIRST CONGRESS-.
This Afternoons PROCEEDINGS,
+ RIDAY, March 3s

SkSArE-Th- Caair lard before the Senate
joint resolutions OF thu Legislature of No,
San ratifying the ism Constitutional smsns-
meni, which werr laid upon the table.
Mr.. Patterson, fr I'm Committe. on Dis.ri.. ~
Columbia. reported bill T. con,Inu. n, t,rcs
act Ia extend tue charter OF Washington city
Passed. NY
Also, bill TO provide for the paylag of Penn
sylvania avenue.
Mr. Nye thought that the price for he nsv.
ing. - per square yard. was too low.
cIenf.
After sundry Amendments tha hilI MA.
MIR. Howard, from the Comm 'ttee on the Pa
SiuS hs'LFoa", moved 20 lake up House IoiIt
I, solution granting the r.ght of way 10 the
MemPhls ana III Paso railroad. but objection
made
MIR. HsmIin introduced bill, in addition TO
lhe several acts, establishing the permanent
ana temporary seat of 9oyernm-nt mt ana u rs
sumo TIE legislative powers delegated 10 tna
cl'les OF washington and Georgeto wn ana the
Levy tourt. Referred TO Committee ON DIS
trlct of Columbia
Mr. Nye introduced a bill TO establish a pro-
bate court IN the District of CoIumpia
Also, oiii 70 insure the completion OF the
WASHINGTON Monument.
Mr.. Patterson introduced q hill ralstiny n
judicial proceedings in the District of CoIum-
bIa.
Mr.. Pomeroy reported Joint resolution rela.
I've ~ e'1al settlers on the puolIc lands in
Mr.. Wiley introduced a bill {. remove the
political disabilities ef Jos. q. Taylor, OF Mont
gomery county. Virginia
Mr.. Wiley stated that Mr. Taylor had hsap
appointed as Judge of the Attn judicial circuIt
OF virginia by Gen. Stouemsn, and N had sasn
supposed that his disabilities were already re-
moved. He was recommended from all omar
ters, ana had been commissioned on the , TN of
this month, hut could not take his seat until
his disabilities were removed
No objection being made, the bill was ra.s
three times, and passed.
Mr.. Sumner called up bill TO carry into effect
the terms OF the con vention Of July :, Isis, be-
tween the United States and Mexico for ths
settlement of cleims. Passed
AZ one O'Clock Mr.. Fessender moved 10 take
mp the Indian Appropriation bill.
After some discussion. the motion OF Mr.. Fes-
senden was reJocted-ayes ~, nays 81; and the
supplementary currency act was taken mn
the pending question being on the amendmeft
circulation to SS00,0dO.UOO
Inc amendment WIS Withdrawn, and the
question then recurred on the amendment of
Mr.. Wilson.
HoUsH-Mr. Morgan (Ohio) introduced a
bill to provide for the filling of vacancies in
the army: Referred to the Comnittee on Mill.
tary Affairs.
Mr.. Scofield (Pa.) moved that when the
House adjourn to-day, 1t adjourn to meet on
Monday. Agreed TO.
Mr. Butler Mass moved to postpone the
regular order, to have a morning hour Tor
me coz nsideration of reports from committees
agreed to.
Mr.. Wasnburn, Mass, from the C,mmi,,aa
on Claims, reported bill for the relief of Abra-
hsm II Snyder, paying him sl0,UOO for the us.
sf ms bullet machine in the army.
Inc bill was passed.
Mr.. Cesssa, CPr , from the Committee on
Ef cuons, reported in the case of Coyote
versus Foster. Ordered To De printed and mad.
the special order for Tuesday next.
Nr. Paine, wis., from the same committee
submitted minority report in the same cas.:
winch was also ordered TO be printed
MI. Buter (Mess.) called up the Inotisn TO
reconsider the vote oy " hIch the House referred
the senate bill aLd amendments relative To the
Tenure of-Uffice act to the Committee on the
JUDICIARY. He said b. intended to submit an
amenomrnt 10 the bill which hs thought would
currence.
Mr.. Wood IN " wanted to know If Butler
had aoln don hd hi position OF Yesterday
Mr.. Butler Mas replied It in the elst
Mr. Wood IN. W said n the bill went 10 a
oommlttee OF Conference. the right ofthe House
ana OF the Executive would be compro aiscd
Mr.. Butler (Mass) said il the Amendment
which he proposed was adopted, the rights o.
the House would be protec ed. ana also of tn
Mr. Eldridge (wis) thought the eantIsm.n
from Massachusetts Mr.. Bu,ler) intended 10
have this bill referred TO the Committee on the
J judiciary.
Mr.. Farnswor,h (Iu) was sorry TO see The
friends of the President falling out by the way.
Laughtsr
Mr.: GariieId Cohlo, said that if the allied
IKE TO ask Mr.. Butler a Quc stion.
MI Butler tMass.) declined TO yield for that
purpose.
Mr.. Logan iii said be wanted 10 s,,,a,b,
Sc insIn uations about allies Were unworthy
OF the gentleman who made them.
MI. farnsworth (Ill.) said he did not wish to
be lectured by his colleague
Mr.. Logan (Ill) said ne was not a lecturer.
IN the ordinary acceptaton of the term; still, as
ne tnougnt MS colleague needed q lecture, he
gave him one.
Mr.. Bingham (Ohio) asked to be heard ON the
question.
=, MI Butler (Mass.) said p would yield to
Mr.. Bingham tOhio, did not ass the leave Of
the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr Il Ut
ier) 10 he heard. He objected to Mr.. Butler
larmlng out The floor in this way. he wanted
Justice
Mr.. Eutler (Mass.) SAID he hoped his friend
would get justice, and when he did, he would
get his dues. [Laughter.l
Mr .Ni6iack (lll.) said as allusion had been
% ade TO the Democratic side OF the House. be
would say that he did not think they Were in
my hurry for the repe Al of the Law. They had |
'een It's enrcts upon President who was hos.
lle TO the dominant party. and now they |
you'd like TO see how IL works with another |
Pre- sId eut.
Mr.. Butler Mass moved the previous q ues.
lon ON the motion to reconsider, but il was not |
sustained.
Mr.. Binsnam (Ohio) then proceeded to ad.
iress the House in favor of the bill and amend.
nent.
n . In a