Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-02-10
CONGRESSIONAL. SUMMARY.

Gates The additional issue is to be given i
% those sections having less than their
of currency, and when the i
S45, 600 900 issue is exhausted, transfer |
Of $50. 200, 600 is authorized from the States Y
having an excess of those having a def !,
Cheney. The removal Of banks from States {
having an excess of circulation TO those
having an insutiiciency is authorized and
he amount of their circulation is not to
lie deducted from the amount of new issue.
The fourth, fifth, and sixth sections of
the bill provide For banking on coin basis.
In the House, Mr.. Swami, from the For
eign Committee, reported resolution re-
quesing the President to communicate in
formation in regard to American citizens
confined in British prisons for political
offences, and the treatment they receive.
1t was discussed until the expiration OF the
morning hour. On motion of MIR. Logan,
the Foreign Committee were directed to
inquire if there are any reasons why the |
republic Of Cuba should not be recognize |
us belligerent power. Mr.. Paine offered |
a Joint resolution, which was passed, pro-
yiding for meteorological observations at
the military stations and other points TO
give notice of storms he judiciary Com
mittee reported the Naturalization bill
which was recommitted.
THURSDAY.
In the Senate. on Motion Of Mr.. Abbott,
the Judiciary Committee were directed 10
report what legislation is required for the
protection OF ciliZens IN the south, and To
inquire into the constitutionality and exppdi-
ency of establishing a national police force
| On motion Of Mr.. Kellogg, the Commerce
| Committee were directed to inquire into the
expediency of abolshing unnecessary ports
Of delivery. Mr.. Sherman. from the Finance
Committee, reported his Funding bill. II
provides for the issue of 81 200, 900 600 in
bonds, In three classes of $500, 900, 900
each. The first class is redeemuble in ten
years, bearing per cent interest; the
second in fifteen years, bearing ~ per
cent, and the third in twenty years, bear
ing per cent. The joint resolution nu-
thorizing transfers in Naval Appropriations
for the relief Of navy yard workmcn was
taken up, and an amendment, offered by Mr..
Morrill,, OF VT, was adopted, yeas 90, nays
-, which provides that DO higher wages
shall be paid the workmen than is paid by
private citizens. The bill was then laid
aside, and after speech Of Mr.. Carpenter,
in favor Of Mr.. Howes resolution repealng
, part of the neutrality laws, the Senate nd
: journed.
In the House, Mr.. Culloms bill TO prevent
} polvgamy in Utah was reported aud recon-
5 initted The bill extending the benefits OF
The Bounty act to widows, children, &c, OF
soldiers who had enlisted for less than one
, year, was pusscd. Gu motion of Mr.. Srhum-
acker, the Banking Committee were nstruc-
/ ted to consider the propriety of granting l.,
L any citizen the privilege OF banking ON all
S United States bonds. On motion of MIR
: Schenck the lax bill was name the specia
!. order for March LIST. Mr.. Butler. of Mass
r from the Reconstruction Committee, repor
i. ted bill admitting Mississippi ON conditions
:, similar to those IN the Virginia bill Th
IN bill was passed, substitute by Mr.. Beck
&c for unconditional admission, having beef
IT defeated by "a vote of 9S to 81. The bill
y. ~ making transfers of naval appropriations
"a ETC., was reported and passed, with al
!, amendment reducing the amount one-bali
ID to s 100000. The House then adjourned
~ FRIDAY
W In the Senate, bill was passed, authoris
H. ing the Secretary Of the Treasury to with
r. hold moneys due TO the States which hav
81 not paid interest ON any of their bonds he'll
., in trust by the United States. The bill abo
\, ishing franking WAS taken up, and amend
b ments were offered, conlinueing present pre-
be visions in relation TO newspapers and perl0t
cals. The morsing hour having expire
h. the census bill came up in order, when MI
u, Ramsey moved to proceed with the bill I
y, abolish franking. Ills motion was lost
mr. mr. yeas 90, nays 81. On motion of Mr.. Ca
r. penter, a resolution asking the President 1,
ne information in regard to affairs in Georgi
&c was adopted. The joint resolution author
y. iziDg meteorological observations to Civ
AZ warning of approaching storms WIS agTte
ha to. The bill authorizing officers in the Il,
in ecutive Departments To administer oaths
he certain cases was passed. A bill relievin
ep the political Disabilities Of a large number
rs, ex-rebels was taken up. Pending its cousi,
Grafton the Senate adjourned until Monda,
~ In the House, a resolution was adupte
ii. authorizing the Military Committee to ii
,ps qnire whether any member had sold, ,
he offered to sell his influence in securing II,
nd poinments TO the Military or Naval Aci
nd denny. The Committee is empowered to sen
vd for persons and papers. Mr.. Bingham fro
l.. oi the Judiciary Committee, reported bill
-; permit Francis Il. Shober, member Gle
siy from North Carolina, to take the oath
all those relieved Of disabilities instead
he the test oath. The bill was tabled by
so, vote oil 80 to rs. Mr. Lawrence introduce
'ps bill prescribing mode of paying pensiuI
~ Through the pos,masiers, revenue officers
Nd banks throughout the country. The b
giving $50 QUO to relieve the poor of Il
do District OF Columbia was passed, with NJ
he Logans amendment authorizing the issue
rn- rations. Mr.. Neeley introduced bill
w. prevent the sale Of Illuminating oils that W
ignite at a lower temperature than ITO d
ia grees. Mi. Cake introduced bills to crea
I'VE the Northern Judicial District of Penns,
40 vania, regulating the currency, and prep,
nd ing for resumption OF specie pay ment
OF The House adjourned, agreeing that TO la,
session should be for debate only.
my SATURDAY.
nd The United States Senate was not in SC
sion on Saturday.
| In I'm ht1s,
proceedings being confined TO speeches by
few members,
MONDAY
b. In the Senate, the resolutions OF the Ge,
=, gia Legislature, accepting the condiiio
~, imposed by Congress and raifying the tot
w. w. leenth and Fifteenth Amendments, WI ~
&c ,q sented- MIR. Edmunds, from the Pensi'
~. Committee, made a report, stating that d
- Government would not be justified in G
10 10 larging the pension list for men moi disable
* Mr.. Tfumbull introduced bill to prUtt
"a owners of trademarks. Mr.. McDonaI
~ ~ from the Post Office Committee, report
10 the bill for conveyance OF mails to Europe
IN and Asalic ports, sc. Mr.. Cole introduc
~ hill providing for mail steamship service
y, Australia. Mr.. Stewart introduced hill
;n@ enforce the Suffrage Amendment, whi
~ ~ was referred to the Judiciary Commit,
ort The bill prohibiting recommendations
o"' office by Congressman and the Cersus |
five was considered. The death of Mr. Hos
I'm Of Ohio, being announced, the Senate
~, nv. iourned.
'a a;s In the House, bills wero introduced
XII Mr.. Morrill,, of Me-, to allow drawback
wo o w.. "a ,,a;r, ,a,s useu "a %
led o., sl;s sea s '1sses anu 90 per GO
'u@ mote an International metii,a al system
" coinage; by Mr.. Ridgeway. to abolish
~ oath Of office and remove political disab
ties from all Virginans; by Mr. Dmke
requiring uniformity of railroad gauge;
-. MIR. Stevenson, To extend the time for p