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fhe mode Of closing up the business OF suspended
baDAs.
committee was ready report, he had been in
structed ask the House that on SATURDAY. next the
COMMITTEE gu banAng ana currency nave the noor
Tor the purpose OF reporting and acting on these pub
Unanimous consent was given, and it was so
ordered.
THE NEW MEXICO CONTESTED ELECTION CASE.
Mr.. PETrIs, rep.) OF Pa from the Committee on
case of New Mexico, ending with resolutions that
Nj Clever me sitting delegate, was not entitled 10
The seat, and That Mr. Chaves, the contestant, was
which was ordered to be printed
COMPENSATION FOR THE CAPToRs OF THE ALABAMA.
MI PIE, trep.l OF Me-, introduced a bill to com
pelsate the officers and crew OF the United States
steamer Kearsarge for the destruction OF the pirat
lc. vessel Alabama which was referred TO the Com
COLLECTION OF ILLEGAL TAXES.
Mf. KELLEY trep.l Of Pa, introduced bin to pre-
under the color OF State authority which was re-
TERED 10 the Committee on Commerce.
went into Committee Of the Whole Mr. Ferry in the
chair, and resumed the consideration OF
THE ARMY APPROPRIATION BILL.
Mr.. GARFIELD, (rep.) OF Ohio. addressed the COM
mittee for one hour, in explanation and advocacy OF
the amendment reported by him nom the Com
army and the ciminution OF the number OF oficers
by the system OF gradual aDsorption-as opposed 10
the plan OF direct mastering out-the consolidation
OF the Quartermasters. Comnissary and Pay depart
ments, and the abolition OF the Ordnance corps
When he had concluded the committee rose and
the House. at halI-past four O'Clock, took recess
I'LL halfpast seven O'Clock the evening session to be
for the consideration OF the Tax bill.
Mr.. SCHENcE, rep.l OF OHIO. said, after the adj
Journment that he was entirely ready TO 60 on with
that bill this evening.
Mr.. ELDRIDGE, (dem.) OF Wis.,, said that he mad not
douht Of II, or that he was ready to go on with
anything else that happened TO come up. -aughterl
Evening Session.
THE INTERNAL REVENUE BILL.
The House resumed its session al half-past seven.
in Committee OF the Whole, Mr.. SCoFIElD In the
chair and resumed the consideration Of the internal
r n 10 rataf tn
distilled spirits and tobacco.
NJ. ScHENcK moved to amend the second section
by striking out the last sentence relating 10 grape
brandy, and TO insert in lieu OF 1t the following
The Commissioner OF Internal Revenue hereby author
arpe peaches or grapes such Of the provisions this
NAV Su not re ebs s hs as Il n Judgment
The amendment was agreed to.
On motion OF Mr.. ScHENcK, the sixth and other
sections were amended so as 10 place compounders
Of liquors on the same footing as refners.
Nh. WOOD, (dem.) Of \. Y, promising that Mr..
Schenck has been connected with internal revenue
legislation since its commencement, asked him
whether he would say this bill was a iinality or
whether would be served up again after The 4th OF
March.
Mr. ScHENCK said that the gentleman was mistaken
In his premises. He had not been connected with
revenue legislation all the time his duties in that
direction having only deyolved on him at the last
session. When the revenue system was first estab-
lished so far from leeisating on IT, he was supported
IN part by the proceeds OF that revenue while trying
TO DO ms best to hurt the friends Of the gentleman in
the field
tons or his tMr. Wood'sl political friends and HIM
self was totally uncalled Tor by anything ne had said
or by the character Of the debate.
MT. ScHENcK-At all events, they were no friends
Of mine.
Mr.. WooD-I think the gentleman should not
voluntarily enter into the discussion OF his military
career, because at the proper time when he will
force that question on the attention OF the House.
probably may be able to say that neither my political
friends nor his military enemies were very much in
jured by that attempt OF his.
Mr.. SCHENCK-That IL very probable: but did the
best could, which was all that could be expected,
at any rate when had any service to perform.
Various amendments. formal In their character
were offered by Mr.. Schenck and agreed to.
On motion OF Mr.. SCHENcK the forty-nnth section
was amended by striking out the words 1.-THE Secre-
tary OF the treasury on the recommendation OFF, SO
mat u VIII read the Commissioner Of Internal Reve
hue may appoint not exceeding twenty-five officers
to be called supervisors OF Internal Revenue so as
TO give the appointments directly to the Commits
6ioner.
Mr.. SDHENCK moved similar amendment to the
hffysecond section In relation 10 the appointment
OF internal revenue storekeepers.
Mr. RANDALL (dem.l OF Pa, called for division on
the amendment
Mr.. SCHENcR proceeded 10 advocate the amend
ment, insisting on the necessity OF placing the re-
sponsibilty for the collection OF the revenue the
Commissioner, aud giving to the Commissioner the
appointment OF his subordinates.
MI. RANDALL expressed himself as opposed to
placing so much power In the hands OF the Commits
sloner.
Mr.. EEDRIDGE inquired OF Mr.. Schenck whether he
could inform the House as TO any members Of the
next Cabinet
Mr.. MULLINS, rep, Of Tenn.-I object; it Is not
germane to the bill.
Mr.. scHEscE-I must refer the gentleman.io Gene
raj Grant.
Mr. ELDRrDoE-I want 10 get the genteman's
opinion.
AS Mr.. RANDALL insisted on DIVISION and as no
quorum was present, the committee rose and the
House at nine O'Clock adjourned.