The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1869-12-24


ernment, aud advocating reputation of
tho national debt.
Brooks disclaimed oil responsibility for
his advocacy Of reputation. Speaking |
for the Democratic members from New
York, he said the debt never could be re-
pudiatcd.
Kerr also repudiated the sentiments of
Munger, and said the Democratic party is
not in favor Of reputation.
Slocum and Randall emphatically op.
posed repadiation, and protested against
the enunciation Of such doctrines on the
floor OF Congress
During the discussion the Republican
members gathered around the Speakers
desk, cvincing intense interest
Garfield, at the close of the discussion,
by unanimous consent, moved that the
committee report to the House resolution
that the proposition. direct or Indirect, to
repudiate any portion Of tho debt Of the
United states is unworthy the honor and
good name Of the nation, and that the
House, without distinction of party, here
by sets It's seal Of condemnation on all
such propositions.
The committee thercupon rose, and the
Chairman reported the resolution to the
House.
Garfield moved the previons question.
which was seconded, and tie yeas and
nays were ordered
Jones, Of Kentucky, moved TO table
the resolution. A vote was taken by
division, and the motion lost, with only
ono affirmative vote, that of Jones him.
self.
Brooks suggested postponement Of
the vote on tho resolution until the next
meeting, as many members were absent.
Schoiield, with this object, moved an
adjournment, which was lost, and a vote
was taken, :rcsuIting follows Yeas %;
noes |.
Jones was allowed to explain his posi-
iion. lie said he was not now in favor oil
reputation, and probably never would be
He should be in certain contingency. II
the alternative was ever presented him
whether TO vote that part Of the bonded
debt specified 10 be paid in gold should be
paid 10 gold. or that there should be repu
diation 20 that extent, he would 20 fol
Reputation.
Samuel Nlrkeryis, preacher Mt Cen
teryille. Pa. is convicted Of killing hi,
iuiaui ebl!d.
The Next War.
CnIcA00. Dee. l6.-A Ra;'rjad Bod,
Convention composed Of delegates from
COUNTIES having bonded Indebtedness, va,
leidat slu.catine, Iowa, yesterday. Abon
10 delegates were present j H. Grinnel
was made permanent President. who sale
be considered it "a an honor to presid'
over tie 10 called rebels Of Iowa, wh1 wcr,
assembled TO show that they were not reb
e.. but merely Standing up for their rights
lie cautioned moderation aud calmncss. re
mindipg the Convention that ii was Ol
dangerous ground. aud could be rc.arde,
rs an IinPrudcbt body. lie wished 10 b,
understood that he was not repuiia.ing
bat would accept nothing less. lie rcsict
the ease with The Courts Of his own State
an.i be did Doi propose 10 submit 10 wron;
imposed by men in gowns ia Washington
who have tccn making laws as well a
trssnpliug them. Let ns be sure that w.
are right. and then 20 slowly but firmly
After full discussion, resolutions wer
adopted declaring the recent decision q
the Federal Courts involving corporation
railroad bonds in this State, ms il seems 1
u~, subyersivc Of ;hc authority and digni
~ oi the State Courts, and dangerous I
the rights and privileges Of the citizen
of this State. Respectfully presentin
the against exercise e such authority b
the Federal Courts and pledging
and support - the State Courts in the main
; tenance oftheir rightful authority. callip
on the General Assembly 10 apply to Con
gress and 10 the other State 10 proicc
citizens agaln>t similar encroachmenis o
,hcir rights; declaring the proyisio
commonly known as Tie danb amendment
asserting the right Of the State to cor
troll certain railroad companies, regard
ug freight and passenger charges as
precious and valuable right which ough
to be preserved unimpaired; declrrin
that the property Of railroads ought to b
taxed the same as other property urs
ing the General Assembly TO provide b
law for equal taxation recommend ng I
cities aud counties inerested in the raj
road bond question to pay all taxes cxceE
the bond tax, aud to refuse TO pay thi
uu,il all legal practical remedies are e.
hausted. Harmony and unity of aetio
are recommended aud each county is ura
ed TO keep competent agents Mt DC
: Moines during the session oi Legisatur
: 10 furnish information to members and a
tend TO the interests of the respectiv
, counties on the question. The tota
| amount OF bonded Indebtedness in disput
is about $4,000 900.
) The Reconstruction Committee ha
! postponed The resolution admitting Vii
, ginia until after the holidays.
} The President refuses to comply wit
| the request of the judiciary Committe
to transmit papers relating to the nom
nation OF Circuit Judges.
The Senate confirmed the nominatio
, of Stanton rs Associate Judge of tn
: Supreme Court by vote of 46 to IL.
Tho United States has leased Saman
, Bay, San Domingo, fer 800, 900 or $3.50
900 per year.
The trustees of Cooper Institute close
the doors against Geo Franeis Train
Trains lecture did not come off. III
sues for 81, 800 damage.
The first annual ball of the Fat Men
Association was given in New York OF
December 20.
The Texas Legislature stands, Senate
Republicans Is, Conservative 1t and