The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-01-13
FORTIETH CONGRESS- THIRD SESSION
Sen ate.

WAsHINGToN, Jan. l3.-The President pre-
sented communication from the Secretary of
the Interior transmitting certain papers re-
laI1ng 10 Indian affairs,
Mr.. Sumner Mass presented the petition of
Mahion Loomis M D., OF the District of Oolum-
inveD ted a new mode of telegraphing, dispen-
sing with the use of wires, using the earth, as
now, to form one half of the circuit, and the
continuous electrical element lar above the
surface of the earth for the other part of the
to enable him to complete the demonstration
of the value of his invention. Mr.. Sumner said
formed a duty, but he thought this alleged
invention was either great case of moonshine
or else it marked an epoch in the progress OF
invention. The petition was referred to the
Committee on Patents.
House of Representatives.
On motion of Mr. Washburne Ill.), a resolu.
tion was adopted calling upon the secretary Of
the Treasury 10 furnish a statement of the ex-
penses of conducting the mint at Carson City,
Also, the expenses attending the operations
of The several miHts and the Income from the
same.
He also offered a resolution, which was
adopted. calling upon the Secretary OF State to
furnish to the House statement showing the
total amount ex pended by the Northwest
Boundary Commission. giving all the details.
Elections, presented the credentials of j. f.
Elliott, of Arkansas, elected a member of the
of Mr.. Hinds. Mr.. Dawes asked that the oatn
OF office be now admin stored to that gentle.
man. Mr. Elliott then advanced to the chair of
Mr. Elliott look his seat.
The n ouse resumed the consideration OF the
resolution extending the protection OF the
United states TO Hayti a. san Domingo
Mr.. Banks, In reply To a question by Mr.. Gull
lom, said such protection has been asked by
those who are authorized to speak for tho Gov
erpmen of San Domingo.
MIR, Butler Mass } offered a substitute In
effect that the President be authorized TO
extend protection over the other islands OF the
Antilles TO such an extent he may deem
eXpedlent ami not inconsistent with the law of
nations, whenever either of them or the people
shall desire such protection.
Mr.. Spalding offered an amendment to extend
protection To any islands in the Atlantic or
Pacific Ocean, or those which lie nearer to the
coast Of the United States than TO any foreign
Roverpment.
Mr.. Butler said he was opposed to buying
islands.
Mr.. spalding spoke in support OF his own
anne nd ment.
Mr. Mullins favored the propositions.
Meesrs. Judd ana Sh6Ilabarger opposed them,
Mr. Robinson IN. Y } offered an amendment
to include Ireland In the protection, affirm ing
that the time had come when that country
should be annexed to the u nj ed States.
Mr.. Delano said the Committee on Foreign
Affairs did not countenance the resolution re-
ported by Mr.. Banks.
Mr.. Brooks replied to Mr. Butler and said he
would not vote for Mr.. Buffers proposition
unless Ireland was inserted
Mr. Bingham opposed Mr.. Buffers proposi-
uon, conlending that Congress had no autho.
rlty 10 delegate the power to the Executive.
Ship News.
NFw YORK, Jan. I3.-ArriVed, steamship Dem
mark, from Liverpool.