The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-03-07

By Mr., Tanner, 70 punish the copying and
cOunterteting of designs and sketches and
models of manufacturer
BY Mr.. Mckenzie, authorizing a subscription
by the city OF Washington 10 the Alexandria,
Loudon, and Hampshire Railroad Company.
by Mr.. Hetiin, granting lands to the Eufala,
Oxford and Guntersvllle Railroad Company.
By Mr.. Pierce, for the speedy removal of the
political disabilities of ali citizens of Missile
sippi.
by Mr.. Sheldon Q.a), TO cancel and discon-
tinue suits in cases of Government officers whose
tunds were taken from them by force at the
beginning OF the Rebellion.
Mr. Clarke offered a resolution for the abro-
CATION OF the triple relations of Cherokee, Ohoc-
taw, Chickasaw, and Creek tribes of Indians,
the tlnal adjustment of all their business with
the Government of the United States, the or
ganlzaton of territorial government for them,
and their function rs citizens. Referred TO the
Committee on Territories.
Mr.. Washburn (Wis.) offered resolution
authorizing the select Committee on the Postal
Telegraph System to inquire into the whole
subject of telegraphing in the United States,
and send for persons and papers. The House
refused to second the previous question-yeas,
4l; nays, 5-and the resolution wentover under
the rules.
Mr.. Sawyer offered for Mr. Cessna aresoluton
tnstructing the Committee on Military Affairs TO
inquire why and by whom Clarence A. Stead
man, of Boston, was lately appointed a cadet to
the Military Academy, and James Kuhnhardt to
the Naval Academy, and both credited to the Six
teenth Congressional District of Pennsylvania,
and to allow any person or persons involved in
improper or corrupt practices in connection
Herewith full hearing.
Mr.. Logan remarked that the resolution con-
ficted with the action of the House last week,
as 1t affected eX-members.
The House refused to order the main question
yeas, 70; nays, Sand the resolution went
over.
Mr.. Judd introduced bill for the relief of
shipbuilders, etc.
Mr.. Bingham offered resolution for the pay
ment OF counsel fees and expenses incurred by
Mr.. Butler, of Massachusetts, in defending a
suit brought against him by Charles W.Woolley
for his action as a member of the Houses in sus-
tanning its rights and privileges, not to exceed
$4,000. Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
MIR. voorhees, offered resolution of inquiry
to the alleged violation of the existing treaty
between the Cherokee Nation and the United
States. Referred to the Judiciary Committee
MIR. Welker introduced bills to incorporate
the Washington and Ohio Railroad Company.
Referred.
resolution to allow Mr. Golladay, of Ken
lucky to withdraw his notice of resignation, the
Governor of Kentucky having refused to receive
it, was opposed by MIR. Stokes, and caused con-
siderable discussion.
MIR. Allison presented a resolution of the Iowa
Legislature in reference to the removal of the
national capital, and for a land grant for a
railroad from OBrien county, Iowa, to the Mis-
souri, river, at or near Yankton. Dakotah. He
also asked leave to offer resolution calling for
information in regard to the Tice Meter.
Mr.. Wood objected.
Mr.. Churchill offered preamble and resolu-
ton in reference to the fisheries on the Canadian
coast in the Gulf of st. Lawrence, and calling on
the President for information as to the determi-
nation of the Canadian authorities in the matter
and whether any Steps have been taken for pro-
lection of American fishing interests. Adopted
After a long discussion on the Golladay case
the House deciced in accordance with the view
expressed by the Speaker, that the resolution
involved no question of privilege, Mr.. Golladay
being stranger to the House and no longer q
member and the House refused to entertain the
resolution.