New-York tribune., 1870-12-14


Mr.. SARGENT qlep. Cali and opposed by Messrs
FARNSwORTH (iep., nl.l and GARFIELD rep, Ohiol,
q provision inserted authorizing the Postmaster
General to temporary contracts for postal service
over new routes which are TO cease unless confirmed
Mr. MUSGES tDem., 0hiO) offered an amendment
reducing letter r.postage to two cents. Rejected
providing t6at TshanE should not taken
from any person to whom has been heretofore granted
Various amendments To the details of tie bill were
offered and disposed Of. and the bill was then passed
The next business before the House was the bill ex
tending the time TO construct the railroad from St
Crox River Lake TO the west end Of Lake Superior
and to Bay Field the question being ON the reconsider
Mr.. SHELDON Rep., La.) moved a postponement OF
the question until the second Tuesday in January.
Mr.. WAsHBURN Rep. Wis., opposed the motion to
postpone, but il was agreed to-Yeas 49, Nays, 81.
Mr.. PORTER Rep., ya), from the Reconstruction Com
from William IT. Magruder OF Henrlco County. Va.
MI BECk desired 70 9er an aaendPent 70 remove al
previous question The previous question was seconded
Mr. PORTER also reported like bill removing politi-
cal disabilities from William Cardwe and Richard j.
Gauldipg Of Charlotte County, va Passed;
on Secretary of the Treasury for information TO
the expenses duties &C. connected with the Office OF
Frank H. Howe, Special Agent OF the Treasury Depart
Mr.. VAN TRUMP Dem, Oho) asked leave to ofIfr a
resolution for Select Committee of Inquiry TO the
leading To the resignation of Secretary Cox, but
Mr.. WELKER Qaep., Ohio) introduced bill to amend
the 25h section Of the act of the 18th of july 1870 pro-
vidng homesteads for officers soldiers, and mariners
who served during the Rebellion. Passed.
Mr.. JOHNSON (Dem, CALI asked leave to offer reso.
luton declaring that the best interests Of the United
States demand the immediate abrOgatiOn Of the treaty
with China, except the portion relating TO commercial -
tercourse between the two countries. Objection was
made.
THE ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
Mr.. CALKIN Dem. N ~ introd9ceda bill to aid the
Mediterranean and Oriental Steam Navigation Company
OF NewYOrk 10 establish American line Of iron
ships Referred TO the Committee OF Commerce.
MI. SCOFIELD from the Committee on Naval Affairs,
the Senate resolution authorize
the restoration OF Benjamin Richards ~ the active list Of
the navy. Passed.
Dir. MYERS (Rep., PENN offered resolution decar-
sbe, should be uniform, and that uniform and
able all kinds of cigars has not only proved satis
factory 70 those interested but advantageous to both the
Government and the people by checking fraud and add
ing largely to the revenue, and instucting the Commit
tee ON Ways and Means to inquire into the eXpedeBcy
of evyng tax Of 10 cents pound on tobacco Of every
description Adopted.
THE FISHERY oUTRAGEs.
Mr.. BUTLER (Rep, hassJ presented petition Of
1900 citizens Of Gloucester Mass, complaining of the
of the authorities OF the Dominion OF
be enacted by Congress in the way
OF prohibiting the importation OF English
Canada Ofs merchandise in bond, and demanding In
demnity for losses inflicted American fishermen.
Referred TO the Committee on Foreign Affairs
Mr. MORRELL rep, PENN introduced bill to secure
the eligibility 10 American ships for foreign trade, and
10 encourage pDuding in the United States Referred
" the Committee on Commerce.
ANOTHER RAILROAD SUBSIDY.
Mr.. PAINE (Rep. Wis., introduced a bill granting
lands for railroad from Denver, Col, to AbuGuerques
New:hexico Referred 10 the Committee on Public
Lands.
on motion OF Mr.. wAsHBURS Rep., MassD the House
went 70 the business on the Speakers table, and referred
20 tine appropriate committees large number OF Senate
bills OF last session All the land grant bills OBJ
ected TO- and remain On tho Speakers table. The
House then adjourned.