The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-21
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, 1899.

Mr.. KELLEY, trep) Of Pa, presented the memo
rial OF the Senators and Representatives from Ten
nessee In Congress, praying Congress TO intcrpose
for the relief Of loyal citizens Of Tennessee against
the recent or pending revolutionary proceedings IN
form Of government therein.
BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS
were under the call Of States, introduced and re-
ferred az follows:-
By Nj. POLAND, rep, OF vt-Provding for a free
system OF national banking
BY Mr.. STARKWEATHER, (rep) OF C0nn.--T0 pro-
vide United States District Judge for the Eastern
district OF Texas.
BY Mr.. hill, Fep.) OF N. J-Declaratory Of the act
Of the 27th o. July, 1858, Tor AN american line o.
and one or more European ports.
by Mr.. BINGHAM, Tep.l OF ohio -Granting PEN
Sous TO the surviving soldiers and widows Of the
BY Mr.. HEAToN, (rep) Of N. C.-Authorizlng the
building Of third fourth order Of light house at
North Carolina, and appropriating $4,000
BY MIR. WILLIAMS, (rep.) OF Ind.-ln reference to
the constitutional power OF Congress 70 regaais ana
tending through two or more states and for the pro-
lection of the producing States OF the West.
provisions OF the act Of March IT, 1862 to strengthen
the public credit until the United States shall resume
the payment coin Of all the obligations Of the gov
eminent; also to regulate the appraisement and In
spectiQn OF imports IN certain cases.
BY Mr.. HAY, rep OF Hl)--Io distribute the num-
several districts and Territories Also, to repeal 30
mucn OF the Internal Revenue law as requires agri-
cultural societies to take out United States license
order TO hold their fairs and to pay two per cent
on the gross receipts thereof.
BY Mr.. LouGHRIDGE, trep.) OF Iowa-To provide
for the security Of the government III the erection OF
public buildings; also TO provide for the payment or
bounty to soldiers discharged Dy reason OF SICKNESS
contracted IN tue time Of duty
BY Mr.. PALMER, (rep.) oil 1oWa-Amendat0ry OF
the act oil June "a 1866 TO provide Tor the revision
and consolidation OF the United States statute laws.
.ataIn
ment oi expenses OF the election held IN the first
military district OF Virginia. on the 9th OF july 1862
anu the expenses Vi registration.
RESOLUTIONS OFFERED
Resolutions were offered rs follows
BY Mr.. Cox (dem.l OF N. Y.-Declarlng that among
the evils arising out OF the late civil war Is that OF
an irredeemablc paper currency; that IL 10 one Of
the highest duties Of the government TO secure To
the citizens medium Of exchange Of 1xed, unvary-
ing value; that that implies return to q specie
bass; that no lubs,itute can be received and that
II should pc commenced now, and reached az the
earliest practicable moment Referred 70 the Com
mlttee on banking and Currency.
BY Mr.. REEVES, (dem.) OF N. Y.-Dlrectlng the
&C. to the feasibility and cost Of cutting through
Halleri's Point, OF Hell Gate, about The head Of
Long Island Sound, channel sufficiently straight
and deep 70 remove or materially reduce the perils
now attending navigation there's also as 10 the pro
grsss " ne work IN blessing Hell Gate Adopted;
mtee on Territories to inquire what further legsla
uen h necessary to suppress poigamy in Utah
by Mr.. GErz, (dem.) OF Pa.-Instructing the Pos
ONCE COMMITTEE to incorporate ia any bill that Il
ese PROVISION allowing newspaper to be sent e
actual subscribers ree OF postage. Referred to the
Post ONCE Committee.
BY Mr.. WoeDwAnD, (dem.) OF Pa.-ReQuesting IN
formation from the President whether any ctlzena
OF the United States are imprisoned or detained In
their Names date OF arrest, offences charged and
statement of what measures have been taken for
their trial and imprisonment Adopted.
NEW YORK AND BOSTON POST OFFICES.
Mr.. FITCH, (rep.l OF New, offered q resolution re-
citing the allegation that money has been expended
largely ia excess OF appropriations for the New York
and Boston Post Olces, and mat the New YORK Post
Office building has been commenced and Is progress
Ing In an unsuitable and illegal manner and in
utter disregard OF the plans authorized and approved
by Congress and instructing the Post ONCE Com
mttee to make an inspection Of those post 0ces, OF
the progress made in the buildings, the suta0leness
OF the locations the plans and probable cost, and the
necessity for their completion with power to send
for persons and papers, Adopted.
THE VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
Mr.. WHlTTRMORB trep) OF 8. c., introduced bill
providing for the assembling OF the Virginia Legs-
bers and officers. Referred TO the Committee on
ADMISSION OF VIRGINIA.
Mr.. BUTLER, (rep.) OF Mass. informed the House
that the Reconstruction Committee had postponed
uni after the recess the Joint resolution as TO The
not sufficient evidence.
Mr.. FARNswoRyH, trep.) Of H., moved to suspend
the rules tina: he might Introduce and have put upon
its passage joint resolution declaring that Virginia
has performed the required acts emitting her TO q
representation la Congress- and that she IS entitled
The House refused to suspend the rules-yeas 50,
nays log.
Among the republicans who voted for Mr. Farms.
worth's motion were Messrs. Bingham, Farnsworth
Heaton, Hill, Ketchum, Lafin, Smith OF Vt, Tan
ner, and Wilson OF MINI.
RECoSsTRUCTIoN OF GEORGIA.
O'Clock, moved that the House proceed TO the busl-
ness on the Speakers table in order to take up and
pass the following Senate bill TO promote reconstruc
ton IN Georgia.
Belt enacted &C. That Stats Of Georgia
procamaton, 70 summon ali persons elected
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sso and Y s r. u. tbs members
90 elected senate and
. be osn e. member
senate House Of Representative shall addition 70
Secretary q STATE q u. state % Georgia Of the follow
Ss smear a. ne ss:s may .
iss,rs any United States: held any dlvl
law state ,Se adnnIs!r.,on . Justice state
after engaged IN nsuscon rebellion against The United
in consequences Of direct phy.ca force any support
States nor held any oncs under given any support TO-
any Of any kind orsanssd or acting a9
states So help ms dod The pain; and penalties %
perjury, the case may bel
Or the following oath or Affirmation, namsly;-
DC soc,any swear Cor .fp a " case may BE- h
States rom disability unproyidcd for by section three the
fourteenth OF the constitution the United
States So help me God cor on the pains and penalties OF
perjury, the may be-.
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said Affirmation, copy of the record thereof
certified by said Secretary Of State shall he evidence
all and places And every person claiming to DO
shall refuse decline neglect
take OF said oahs or arrnons above provided shall
be admitted scat Ia sAid Senate Hose of Repre-
sentaves participation In the proceedng thereof,
ut Ahall be deemed Ineligible TO such seats.
SEQ. And be further enacted That II any person cai-
ing TO be elected to said Senate House Of Representatives
shall faisey Rko either Of said oaths
above provided no shall be deemed guilty of perjury
and shall suffer the pains and penalties thereof and be
tried therefor by
Of the United states for the district Of Georgia. In which dis
shall be sole aud exclusive for the purpose Aforesaid