Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-02-01
FORTIETH CONGRESS,
This AfteFnsen's Proceedings,
MONDAY, February 4

reported with amendments bill 70 facilirsta tel
egraphic communication between the Eastern
and Western Continents.
Mr.. Conkling presented q mem or al from uu
merous business men OF New York in behalf
OF the New York Commercial Steam Naviga-
uon Company, and protesting against the con-
tIpuanee Of the present system OF allowing
the United S'ates mails to be carried by foreign
ships.
Mr. Fe.senden called up the Joint resolution
approprianne sSo,eo 70 III up the room used
fer the storage OF models In the Patent once
for the use Of the Interior Department, aud
also 10 authorize the SECRETARY OF the Interior
to rent for the use Of the Department the fire.
nous consent,
Mr.. Wilson, from the Committee on Military
Affairs, reported the bill 10 drop from the rolls
OF the army officers absent without leave.
Mr. Sumner presented memorial of colored
citizens OF Georgia, calling attention 70 the bar
barlc outrages on their civil rights. Referred
10 Judiciary Committee.
Mr.. Henderson, from the Committee on In
dian Affairs, reported in favor OF the indefinite
postponement of sundry bills, including The
bill TO dissolve the Indian Peace Commission
and the bill 70 transfer the Indian Bureau 20 the
department OF War; and the recommendation
was concurred in.
The consideration OF the resolution called M
by Mr.. Fessenden was then proceeded with
After debate, Mr. Wiley moved 20 extend
the time IN which the models shall be kept 10
twenty lone wears; which was agreed TO.
Mr.. Conkling moved new section, that the
III.
1859. He was utterly opposed TO giving auy
discretion 10 the present administration, winch
could by any possibility be avoided without
detrIment 10 the public service.
Mr. Hendricks said the rate OF mortality in
the Pension Office was frightful on account OF
the insufficient accommodations for the clerks
HoUsR R-Under the call OF the States for bills
and resolutions, the following were introduced
and referred:
Mr.. Boutwell,. (Mass.)-F3iI relating TO the
sale OF United States bonds and bullion Com.
mIttee on Banking and Currency.
Mr.. Elliott, Mass. )-BIll TO prevent the coll
lection OF illegal imports under the color OF
State authority. Committee on Commerce
Mr.. Robinson, IN. Y.D-Joint resolution pro-
yiding that the salary of the President of the
Uni.ed States be increased 70 siUOUOO per an
mum Committee on Appropriation.
Also. IoInt resolution to pay $500 TO the
widow Of the late President Lincoln. Same
reference.
Mr.. Haupt, IN J.)-Bim supplementary to
proved May, ls65. Committee on Military
Affairs.
Mr.. Boyden. IN. C)-Bin 10 relieve political
disabilities. COMMITTEE on Reconstruction.
Mr.. Caihs, (Ala. Bill relieving certain citi-
Gems OF Mississippi OF political disabilities
COMMITTEE on Reconstruction.
BY Mr. Spaldlng, (Ohio. Joint resolution
proposing An amendment to the Constitution of
the United States i'm respect 10 the mode OF
chosing electors for President and Vice Presi-
dent OF the United States and representative 10
Laws.
BY MIR. Wilson, (Ohio Bill TO amend sec
non nine OF an act for the relief of CERTAIN
drafted men. Committee on Military Afftirs
BY Mr.. Garfield, (Ohio. Bill 20 authorize
the secretary OF War 70 place at the disposal OF
the Lincoln National Monument Associatiop
damaged and captured ordnance. Committee
Mr.. Judd tIIl. )-Bill to regulate the CONVEX
sion OF gold into currency. aud for other pur-
poses Committee on Banking and Currency
an ami IN lNs.ras..
OF the Legislature OF Missouri, on the subject
of the Central Pacific Railroad. Committee on
the Pacific Railroad.
Mr. briggs mich BILL to promote the ce-
lerity of the postal service. Committee ON
Post Offices and Post Roads.
Mr. Wilson, (lowa)-Bill 10 increase the
number OF justices in the Supreme Court OF the
District OF Columbia. Committee on the Judi
cary.
Mr.. Logan, lL)-Bill amendatory of the
bankrupt law. Committee on the Revision OF
Mr. lngersoll, (II)-f5ill supplementary to
the National Currency act. Committee OF Ways
Mr.. Bingham, (Ohio)-Bill defining the nature
and extent of the duties Of Coroner in the Dis.
irict Of Columbia, and prescribing the fees
thereof. Committee on the District OF CO.
lumbia.
Mr.. Myers. PA J-Bill to appropriate s2oo.ao
for the purpose OF building a navy-yard at
League Island Committee on Appropriations
Mr.. Kerr, Ind Joint resolution q wing ad-
ditlonal compensation TO certain mployees of
the Government in the civil service at Wash
ngton.
Mr.. Kerr demanded the previous q question ON
the passage OF the resolution.
Mr.. Mullins Tenn moved TO Law il on the
table.
Mr.. Ward IN. " demanded the yeas and
dered. The vote resulted yeas 80, nays a. So
ID. resolution was laid upon the table
Mr.. Orth. lind. from the Committee on For
eign Affairs, reported the following
no ~. t. hat
ing 10 the Dominican Republic shall, upon the
application CT the government and people of
said EepublIc, be- admitted il TO the Union as
a territory of the United States, TO be called the
Territory Of 81. Domingo, upon the Conditions
and IN the manner following:
First. The people Of said Republic shall
ment, by deputies IN convention assembled for
Second. Such action by the people shall be
with the consent and cooperation OF the exist.
ing Government Of said Republic
Third. Such form of government shall there
after he submitted TO the Congress Of the United
Statss for their approval.
Fourth. The admission Of said Territory snail
be made with a view TO the ultimate establish.
ment OF State government. republican IL
form, in and over the said Territory, IN CON.
formity 10 the Constitution Of the United States,
and With the approval OF Congress.
Mr. Pruyn IN. asked to offer substitute:
but Mr.. Orth refused TO yield, and demanded
the previous question.
the committee, or are we to 60 il blind
Mr.. Orth dad. replied that the resolution
had been agreed to by q majority Of the com.
mittee.
ME- Holmes (lnd) moved to lay the resolu.
ton on the table. Agreed to-yeas no, nays az.
The morning hour having expired, the House
resumed the considerat,on OF the unfinished
business OF Saturday, which was the resolu.
hon OF Mr.. Ross. Of Illinois, instructtng the
Committee on the Revisioa of the Laws % in
aaire into the expediency Of providing BY Law
that foreigners coming 70 this country shall be
naturalized one year after thsir arrival II
Was AnAlly laid upon the table.
0H WashburDe I'LL aaked 20 take from the
Speakers table the Naval. Pension, and Mil.
tary Acaoeny appropriation bills. He moved
concurrenoe IN the Senate amendments; which
was agreed TO.
have considered the Patent O6Rce dsficiencv
appropriation oill. The ball was considered .