The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1870-02-03
Congressional Proceedings.
WASHINGTON, Januar

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ed against Porter, on account of alleged
bad record for loyalty Segar, on account
of doubtful legality of Representative at
large; Booker and Mckenzie, on account
of seats being contested, were retained
by the Committee for further considera-
ton; the balance of the delegation were
admitted upon the usual oaths. The Tir-
ginia Senators are not here; therefore, no
action regarding them. Tne Virginia
bill has been engrossed and is now in the
Senate waiting Colfax's signature. Imme-
diately upon its return, it will go to the
President.
In the Senate, Sherman's currency and
gold note bill was resumed. Sumner
called for the reading of his bill and Of
tered it as substitute. Sherman retort-
ed that Sumner'srwas q funding bill and
of no pertinence to the matter under con-
sideraton. The matter proposed by
Sumner was now under consideration by
the Finance Committee. The discussion
continued to adjournment.
| In the House, bill defeating the ag-
ricultural lands of California to homestead
and pre-emtion purposes, was passed.
The Secretary of War was asked about
the condition ofthe Nashville and Decatur
Raiiroad Company. A bill giving General
Mowers widow pension of fifty dollars
per month, meeting with objection, was
withdrawn. .i
The House voted 103 to- 73 that neither
| claimant of the Fourth South Carolina
District seat was entitled to admission;
but, after much confusion and some excite
ment, the whole matter was tabled and
recommitted to the Elections Committee
for examination on its merits.
/ No more fifty cents fractional curren-
cy will be issued, on account of the nu-
merous counterfeits in existence. The
Treasury officers, are preparing for new
design.
The Virginia Senators will be sworn in
upon the receipt of the Presidents ap-
proyal of the bill, unless some Senator
objects, of which there is nopresent pros
pect.
The Committee on Elections will hear
Segar tomorrow, on his claim to seat
as Representative from Virginia at largo.
To- day, in the case of Wallace Us. Simp-
son. the action Of the House indicated
clearly its determination to refuse seats
to the minority candidates, where major
ity candidates are ineligible. This is the
first time the House has snubbed its Elec-
ton Committee. They reported in IA
vor of Wallace. Simpson could not take
the oath.
WASHINGTON, January 26.
The President signed tho Virginia bill
this morning.
In the Senate, Howell, elected from
Iowa. was sworn in. A resolution of the
Kansas Legislature was presented, ask
ing for the removal of the Capitol to
Leavenworth. The currency bill was re-
sumed and discussed to adjournment. :.
In the House, the Committee on Mines
was directed to investigate the Avondale
disaster and report whether Congress has
the power to regulate mining. The Cen
eral of the army was asked whether any
officers of the army were receiving pay
rs army and civil officers. The League
Island navy yard bill was tabled -94 to
i67. The bill extending New Orleans was
passed !; it goes to the President. The
House then went into Committee of the
Whole on civil appropriations. Butler
read a long speech, dealing mostly in fig
ures, but attacking Mr.. Dawes very Sc
verelv. Dawes closed isreply by saying
that his constituents were the best judges
of his actions, and that he was not to be
deferred from doing his duty, and would
not leave the discussion the expendi-
ture question to indulge in personalities
He then moved that the committee should
rise, the purpose of its meeting having
been accomplished.
Tho Virginia bill, after being signed by
the President, was sent to the State De-
partment. The omission to send it to the
House today was blunder.
The Committee on Military Affairs have
agreed to report by bill, appointing com,
mt.ee of FIVE to examine all officers below
igadier,General, with a view to dismiss
ing those that are incompetent.
WASHINGTON, January 27.
Senators Carpenter, Edmunds and Fer
ry are considering Georgia; they will fa-
vor new election throughout the State,
or the reinstallation of General Ruger rs
Provisional Governor Both new election
and reinstalation seem probable. Much
dissatisfaction and difference of opinion
exists in Congress about Georgia
In the Senate, o. resolution multiplying
the decisions of revenue officers, regard
ing wliskey seizures, was indefinitely
postponed. This action releases 81 l,OOO,-
900 worth of California whskey.
In the Senate, joint resolutions forbid
ding assessments from subordinates for
presents to superior officials, passed and
goes to the President.
Senator Lewis, from Virginia, was
qualified. The bill making Omaha port
Of entry, passed. The currency bill
was resumed and discussed to adjourn
meRt.
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