The New York herald., 1869-12-17
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16, 1860.

WASHINGTON Dec. 16, 1869.
BILLs AND RESOLUTIONS.
BY unanimous consent bills were introduced and
referred as follows:- T..
BY Mr.. JUDD (rep.) OF H., to apportion the repre-
senratlon Of the several States in the House OF
Representatives for the Forty-second Congress.
By scHENcK, (repJ Of Onio. to establish
Bs Mr.. STONE. (dem., OF Nd, to repeal the tax of
ten per cent on the notes Of s,dte banks.
ENLIsTMESTs IN THE NAVY.
from the Secretary q the Navy asking ier authority
tee ees on Naval 1iiars ~
The House then proceeded to dispose of the remain
Ing amendments to the Census bil.
All the amendments having been disposed OF, the
bill was passed aud the title amended Us to make
1t simpy read An act 70 provide for taking the
Ninth Census OF the United States.n
ASSIGNMENTS TO COMMITTEES.
The SPEAKER announced the following additional
assignments 10 coMMittees:-
O. Brooks of Massachusetts, and D0s, of
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AHa On 'tss": Gst,".ONr . % Strong of Connecticut.
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The SPEAKER presented message from the Pres
ident In redy 10 resolution OF the House, offered
by Mr.. Wood, calling for the correspondence with
the American Minister at Madrid on the subject OF
Cuba. The Secretary OF State whose report the
visabe at this time to comply with the request con-
tanned In the resolution. Referred to the Committee
on Foreign Affairs.
POSTAL AGENTS IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES.
Mr. DAWES, (rep) OF Mass, offered resolution
calling on the Postmaster General for Information
as to whether any person holding United states
ONCE has been employed by that Department to
treat with foreign nations IN regard to postal mat
ters, and if so, in conformity to what law and at
what expense and from what appropriation fald.
Adopted.
REPUTATION OF THE NATIONAL DEBT.
Tho House them at two O'Clock, went into Com
mittee OF the Wnoe on tie Presidents annual mes
sage, Mr.. ALLISON in the char, and was addressed
financial policy OF the government. Mr.. Mungens
argument, which was delivered from manuscript,
advocated a reputation OF the national debt.
Mr.. BROOKS, (deml OF N. ", sad--Ihe gentleman
from ONO said and well sald he spoke only for him.
self. II what he said had not been said on the floor
of the House, in presence OF all or us, should not
feel II necessary to disclaim allresponsibty for his
advocacy cfrepudiaton, and think may speak for
lne democratic members from New YofR state
as well as for myself. The national debt never
has been, never can be, never VIII be repudated.
S We much Of what the sad Is true al
expect to pay every cent OF the debt according to
contract, and under a better and reduced system OF
taxation think 1t Will be as easily paid as the
debt OF the War OF 1872
III ( rnR tdem) OF Ind, said:-while remember
very wei that ~ h.,"-. IRON Ohio (Alr. Muhgonl
did rs on this side the justice to remark that In
whatever he was about to say he would attempt t1
bind nobody but himself yet deem II an act or duty
to myself and to those whom represent land be.
lieve say 1t with becoming modestyi-to The whole
democratic party OF TINS cOuntry--to say that do
not endorse Reputation In any form. and that do
not believe that that great and honorable party ot
winch nave Tile honor 10 be an humble member
endorses anT such theory.
Nr. SL0CuM, (den) OF n. y. said:-I am glad the
gentleman from ONO makes no prctcnse OF repre-
sentng any political party IN the remarks he has
made. The Congressional district have the honor
10 represent on thls foor pays into the Treasury
more taxes than TWO or three OF the Western States
combined, and can assure the gentleman that ne
represents the sentiments or no party and may say
OF people OF that district. For one here dec are
that no party tle no hope OF political Advancement
Will ever induce me to favor any measure ten1inq
towards reputation, either directly or Indirectly
or any measure tending to prevent this government
IRON dischaig'ng every obligation incurred In the
win the letter and spirit OF the law creating the
obligation In behalf OF The democracy represent
hereby repudiate all regulators.
AIR. RANDALL, tdem.l OF Pa, sad-Mr. Chairman
In the time allowed TO me IL IL hardly possibly that
should follow the gentleman from Ohio tMr. Mum
gem In all his doings, or what might mildly term
his political hercsles but, Tor myself, think can
speak for my constituents. am utterly opposed to
reputation, The moment allowed me gives me the
opportunity to demonstrate against the enunciation
OF any scheme OF legislation which believe would
place my couutry In dishonest attitude before Inc
world. Not only do believe tnat we should pay the
debt, but believe, what Is OF vastly more import
ance thai the country has the ability the disposition
and the resources to pay IT. agree with the gentle
man from OHIO thr. Dungen thlt this debt was
gotlaed at ruinous rates. That is matter OF just
criticism against the party who then controlled
the government and made the negotiations; nut az 10
those VINO hold bonds upon winch Ia stamped the
faith and credit OF the country ! say reputation
honesty. In saying TINS | but repeat what have
said before my constituents believe that In the
interests Of my country there should be question
about paying the entire principal Of the public debt.
Mr.. PoTTER (depJ Qf n, y, said:-Mr. Chair
man. upon questions OF public faith and national