Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-01-18
FORTIETH CONGRESS.
This Afternoen's Proceedings.
MONDAY, January ls.

be amended and revised. Referred to Judic-
The bill returned by the House relative to the
navy and marine corps, With oisagreements TO
the Senate's amendments, was read, and the
request for a Committee OF Conference con-
CURED in.
Mr.. Morrill,, of Vermont, present ted memo
rial signed by large numper Of the sabstan-
tial business men OF the country, asking that
laws be passed that all Government sales of the
bonds of the United States shall De made only
after giving due public notice, and that ali
Government sales of gold shall be py public
auction. Referred 10 Finance Commit ee.
MT. Wilson presented memorial OF Governor
Bulloch, VIM. Lloyd Garrison, Prof. Agassiz,
and SIX hundred other citizens of Msssaehu-
sets, asking the passage OF Mr. Jenckes' civil
service bill Referred to Committee on Re-
Mr.. Harlan read from an article in the New
ork Tritune, based on an ticle in the CIncIu-
natl Cdsette, headed 'sStartling history of fraud
and dishonest speculation-How the public
lands are squandered-Ten great States given
away"
The article in que stion was then read from
the desk. 1t Is stated by the Tribune to o. from
the pen of General Boynton, The Washington
correspondent of the Cincinnati gazette, and
purports to give history OF the obtaining from
Congress OF bonds and grants of land for the
Union Pacific railroads, charlcterIzing tue
schemes as swiudles, and connecting the
names of Senator's Htrlan and Pomeroy with
hem. The editorial remarks of the Tribune
here also read by request of Mr.. Harlan. Mr.
Harlan had, for the first time in his life, called
attention to newspaper paragraph, or to the
remarks of newspaper correspondents, and in
his remarks ne did not intent 10 reflect upon
those high-toned 9. ntiemen who, in some cases,
conducted and correspOnded for the press
There were talented and honorable gentlemen
connected with the press as with every other
profession There were also men of mediocrity
and then there were those who might be called
the lazzaroni or sCavengers of the press, who
did the dirty work which The respectable men
OF the profession could not stoop 70. He did not
undertake TO say to which class General Boyn.
ton belonged; he left that to his associates. But
he had in this article displayed a degres of
ignorance which shoald render any man unfit
To be the correspondent OF any respectable
journal. He Mr. H was not much annoyed
oy this article: He. of course, like any other
man, preferred the good opinion of his fellows
He was now forty -eight years of age, and had
padded his own canoe for some thirty years.
In that time he fattered himself that his con-
duct had been such that his standing would
not be affected by ANYTHING that Gen. Boynton
said the Cincinnati Gazette published or the
New York Tribune reiterated.
Now, rs to the first charge, that he had with.
drawn lands from the maj ket for the benefit of
himself, Mr.. POmeroy, and other friends he
would submit and ask the clerk to read his or
ders to the Commissioner Of the General Land
ONCE, to show that his action was in direct
had, and never expected TO have any interest
in the Burlington and Miami road, for the BEN
eft OF which MIR. Boynton says the land was
wIihdrawn, and he only knew Two persons
who had any interest in il, and one OF them
was his cole ague (Mr. Thomas), wko had in
formed him confidentially that on account of
his holding some of the stock of the road that
ne could not vote or take any nc ton on tue bill
performance of the law He bad not now, never
In referesce TO the next attack con cernIrg the
Cherokee lands, MIR. II. went into explana-
tlon OF the treaty, andfstated that the Attorney
General was entirely wrong IN the decisions
which he had made in this matter, and that his
(Mr. II 50 action was in accordance with the
treaty and the subsequent laws and claimed
that the price at which he sold these lands was
more than the market value. Charges had also
Deen made against his successor MIR. Brown
lng) in connection with this matter Mr.
Brewing had advertised these lands in the
leading papers and had not recei we'd bid. He
would also say that he never had and never
expected 10 have any interest in this treaty.
Finally, Mr.. IL. referred to the Sioux City
branch OF the Union Pacific railroad. Mr. H.
also contradicted the allegations OF the corre-
spondent
In conclusion, he had heard enough TO show
that this whole article was tissue of false
hood from beginning 10 end. Now, as to the
motive of the Cincinnati Gazette and New
York Tribune in publishing these articles. He
had never In his humble way offended any OF
them. But there are people in thst gallery,
(poIntDg to the reporters gallery,) occupying
seats by the grace of the Senate, and TO some
extent at the expense OF the American people,
who call themoelves correspondents tor lead.
ing papers, and if they are not bought on one
side will be bought on the other. Tho are the
lazZaronl OF the American press, who live by
biacknailing. They will do nothing until they
get their dowcher, (laughter,) or ducher. or
whatever you call it,, (probably meaning
doneeur) These people go to the presidents
OF theHe roads and tell them you must give
something or We will attack your bill. There
may be other motives: these men may be In the
pay OF parties who are opposed to any new
Senate should protect the integrity Of its men,
bees from these mercenary assaults.
Mr.. Pomeroy obtained the floor, but gave
way temporarily in order to take up House
bill relative to the taking of testimony in con-
tested election cases.
Mr.. Conkling offered an amendment pro-
viding that notaries public shall be competent
TO take testimony instead of registers In bank
ruptcy; which was agreed to and the bill
passed
Mr.. Sumner introduced bill In regard 10 the
discharge OF four convicts.
MIR. Pomeroy said that this communication
of Gen. Boynton, so far as il relates TO roads IN
his State, (kansas,) does not state the material
facts correctly, but in these points is altogether
untr uthfuI. In regard TO his being concerned
in these roads, his name had been put in with.
out his knowledge. He and other citizens OF
his State were the original corporators, but as
soon as they found men in the East who had
the capital to build the roads, they transferred
the franchise. and this was all the interest he
had in 1t. He did not know Whist particular
spite Gen Bovnton had against him and Gen.
Howard, as he had been assaiiing them tor a
month past. He would say in regard to the
reporters generally that he did not regard them
hao always reported hiIA correctly, and be be-
lieved with one or two exceptions were truth.
full.
HOUsR.-Under the call of the States for bill.
and resolutions, the following were introduced
and referred:
BY Mr.. Perham (Me. )-Bin relating to the
operations OF the pension laws OF the United
states, and for other purposes. Committee on
Invalid Pensions.
BY Mr.; Poland (vt-Bill providing for the
issue Of United States bonds, retiring United
States notes, and for free system Of national
banks. Committee on Ways and Means
Also, bill allowing the defendant In criminal
cases to testify. Committee on the Revision Of
the Laws.
Also, bill to repeal section 9 Of act OF Fsbru.
ary IL, 1862. Cohmittee on the Judiciary.
BY Mr.. Butler MASS. BILL relating to
church property in the late rebellious States
COMMITTEE on Reconstruction.
BY Mr. Banks Mass. )-Bill to prevent the
leges IN the United States. Committee on
Commerce
BY Mr.. Eliot (Mass. )-Bin to regulate and
protect the fur seal trade at the islands Of st.
Paul and st. George, Alaska.
BY Mr. Van Horn IN. Y. .)-Bill to construct
lines Of telegraph between New York, Boston,
Baltimore, and philadelphia. Committee on
Post Ohices and Post Roads.
MI. Wood, IN. Y.)-Bill TO repeal charter Of
me National Life Insurance company Of ihe
United States. Committee on the District of
Columbia.
Mr.. Barnes, IN. Y.)-Bill to prevent loanine
money ON United States legal tender notes
Committee on Banking and Currency.
Also; bill to prevent National Banks from
paying interests on deposits. Committee on
Ranking and Currency.
Mr.. Stone, md .)-Bill to establish certain
post roads in the State Of Maryland. COMMITTEES