Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-03-02
CONGRESSIONAL SUMMARY.

railroad from western boundary of Minnesota to
winnipeg; to contract with North American Steam
Navigation Co. for transporting mails to Antwerp
and Bremen.-The funding bill was made a special
order for Wednesday next The bill creating the
oflce OF Solicitor for State Department was taken
up, and an amendment passed to provide for an
examiner of claims in lieu thereof-The bill to
promote an international exhibition in Washington
was discussed, but action taken.-A petition
from many citizens of Connecticut and Maryland
Tor the recognition of Cuba was received.-The
Committee on Pacific .ilroads reported with
amendments the bill authorizing Northern Pacific
Naliroad to Issue bonds for construction to secure
the same by mortgage and also TO construct its main
road to the western terminus UiG the valley of the
! Columbia River.
Householder wished to proceed
with the consideration of the disability bill, and
urged upon the House that it should take prece-
dence tf the appropriation bills. He instruct
ed to report general bill for removal of disabili-
ties Thousands waiting to be restored to
their rights. Dawes objected and urged the con-
sheraton of the appropriation bills, which, after
considerable dlscul sing was agreed to.-Farns-
worths motion to strike out the appropriation for
branch treasury was rejected. Amendments to in
crease the salaries Of second controller of curren-
cy, of messengers and women in the department,
elicit warm discussion and were rejected-Ren-
nett, of New York, made some personal explana-
tions concerning charges made against him by the
Buffalo Commercial Advertiser.-The bill appro-
priaing 100 for investigation into alleged sale of
| ladetships, was passed.
SENATE Feb. ia resolution from
Virginia Legislature for the removal of political
disabilities from the people OF Virginia was tabled
The House bill to defray expenses of witnesses in
| the investigation of the sale of cad tships was
! passed.-Wilson introduced bill authorizing the
Secretary of War to transfer to Secretary of Inter-
lor certal military reservations IN the Territories.
| The annual Post Route bill was amended and pass
ed.The bill granting lands to aid the construction
| of railroad in Oregon, was taken up Thurman
! spoke against the bill. There were now enough
grants asked for to take 100000 900 acres more of
the public domain. He thought the country great
| source OF prosperity was in her cheapland AMI
they should not be given away to monopolies Stew
| art spoke in favor of the BILL Aftera sharp dis
cussion, the bill was variousy amended, and pass
! ed One provision prohibits the company from
| taking any land containing iron gold.
| HOUSE. The bill from Committee on
Public Lands, declaring Fort Collins military
ervation in COLORADO, subject to pre-em pton and
homestead entry passed.-The legislative sp-
| preparation bill was taken up. An amendment ap-
| prOpriating sci 900 for branch mint at Carson
! City, Nevada, was agreed to. an amendment was
offered to grant 100000 for the Bureau of Educa
! tion -McCrary introduced bill providing for stay
OF execution IN certain cases-referred. 1t is in
tended to afford some relief from the recent legal
tender decision. 1t gives stay of execution on all
judgments founded debts contracted prior 10
the 18th of July, 1So2.-The House after dis
cuSsion adopted rule that the Committee of Elec
tions for the 4st Congress shall consist of fifteen
members, and all contested cases are to be assigned
by the Chair to a special committee of three
SENATE-Feb. 21-Wllliams introduced
Joint resolution declaring the 18th mendment rati-
fed by tie requisite number of states.-Tne bill
abolish Freedmens' Bureau a.d establish a BU-
eau of Education was reported from Committee on
Retreuchment.-A bill from @ mmittee Com
nerce to provide for better security of passengers
on steam vessels, was passed.-The Committee on
Conference on deficiency in Naval appropriation
made report fixing the whole amount OF appro-
priation at g, 900 coo, which was concurrcd in =
Wilson introduced joint resolution which pass
ed, that no speech not delivered IN congress.
should be printed in the Globe. The bill to pre-
serve harbols OF United States from encroachmenr
discussed some Senators opposing 1t as uncon-
stitutional A bill was introduced and, referred
providing for line of steamers between New York
and Scandinavian ports.
HOUSEHOLDS were intro uced and refer
red to enforce the rights of citizens in the several
States; to pay loyal citizens of Tenness zee for pro-
perty taken for use of Quartermaster department;
creating office of government architect; for an ap
preparation for Pert Washington harbor; to re-
political disabilities in States ratifying the
18th amendment; incorporating Mississippi VAL
ley Land and River Improvement Company; to
abolish pension agent and for paying OF penslonsby
postmasters; reducing income tax to 3 p ct ex-
empting $4,000 therefrom; making it an oTense 10
fit out ships of furnish sell arms and
munitions of war to any power at war.-Tbe reso-
luton in favor OF increasing the currency to the
amount of at least $50, coo, 900 taken up and
adopted, yeas 10, nays 73.-Butler reported back
the Senate bill to remove disabilities, and urged its
passage, Cox, Brooks and oher democrats oppos-
ed; they wanted general amnesty bill. After
lenzthy discussion the bill passed by the requisite
twothirds majority. The bill embraces the names
OF about 1000 persons IN various states--Ihe
Committee sale of Cadetships reported reso-
luton to eXpel B T. Whittemore OF s c., for i'm
proper motives in dispOsiGg of a Cadetship. After
hearing the testimony the motion was set down for
Wednesday, when the accused is to appear at the
bar OF the House.
SENATE Feb. 22,-The credentials of
Farrow and Whitley, senators elect from Georgia,
were presented, but Withdrawn on objections being
made that they only commissions from the
governor of Georgia.-ScburZ reported bill to re-
form civil service, providing for a civil service
board, 10 be appointed by President with consent
of Senate, who shall examine and report upon all
applicants for office unGer the goVernment-Conk-
ing spoke the effects OF ratification of 10Th
amendment, saying that it was fit time to rejoice
at such contamination on Washiugton's birthday.
AT O'Clock the Senate adjourned as tribute OF
respect to the day.
HoUsE-Judiciary Committee reported
not sufficient evidence to impeach Judge Busted,
and asked that the matter be laid on the table which
was ordered. Bill extending benefit of homestead
law to children of deceased soldiers was passed
! Dawes referred to speech of Mungen recently
published in the Globe which had not been deI1V-
cred and asked if he had not abused the privilege
of the House, as leave to print implied an assu-
rance that nothing should be contained therein in
violation of rules of the House Mungen replied
with iderabIe bitterness, declaring that he mad
vio ated no rule of the House. and referring the
question to the Speaker, who decided it aoas out OF
order and unpariamentary. The motion to en-
ouire into the facts passed.-Report fixing ma
val deficiency appropriation at S2,U00O0O, was
adopted.-A motion to adjourn In honor Of WASH
ington's birthday was rejected 20 to 1OS.
SENATE Feb. 23-Committee on terri
tories reported with amendments the bill to pro-
vide territorial COVER ment for Alaska. spencer
offered resolution which agreed to, instruct.
ing Military committees to enquire into the expo
diency of abolishing the Military Academy at
West Point and Naval Academy at An
apols Wilson presented credentials Of Revels, of
Mississippi it being certificate of election signed
by Gen. Arnes Military Governor of Mississippi.
salisbury and others objected that such certificate
was not what the law required. After lengthy
discus the Senate received the paper stockton,
of New Jersey, offered resolution to refer to the
| ,+Ycia aofNJ
| and to enquire whether he had been nine years
cit zen of the United States. Pending the discus
| sion Of the points involved II the resolution the
| Senate adjourned.
House. George E. Paries, J. L Morphes,
Geo E. W. Mckee. and Legrand W. Pierce. mem
bers elect from Mississippi, appeared and took the
oath of office.-The bill to punish polygamy in
Ulah taken up, several members spoke in OPP
position, when the bill WeEt OVERHEARD Atwood,
| of Wisconsin, sworn in.-The Legislative ap-
preparation bill discussed until two o'clo *
| when the resolution to expel B. F. Whittemore
member from South C3roliDa. for selling cadet
ship came up and occupied the remainder of the
session. the discussion turning on the ques Of
postponement Lutler,as counsel for Whittemore,
said Ls should not vote on the question, and urged
its postponement. Logan opposed delay. long
discussion followed resulting in rejection of the
resolution to postpone. Whittemore appealed to
the leniency of the House-at which stage an ad-
journment was effected.
SENATE, Feb. oath The House amend
ment to political disability bill concurred in -
was agreed to declaring that an increase Of ire
deemable currency would tend to postpone specie
payments; foster speculation, and depreciate the
credit of the naturalization spoke on the funding
bill. He desired amendment providing for a
single bond at per cent. to the sum OF one bill
lion or more taxable, and to run not less than
80 nor more than 80 years. Patterson also spoke
on financial matters in which he expressed him.
self in favor of free banKs.-The ca of Revels
was taken up, motion to refer credentials tc Ju-
dietary Committee. salisbury urged it on the
ground that Revels constitutionally ineligible
TO seat. Drake said Reves was only an octoroon.
Williams said the Dred Scott decision was limited
to persons of pure African blood. The Senate ad-
iourned without action upon the question.
= HoUsE-The case of B. +. Whlttemore
/ was taken up. Whittemore commenced 20 read
his defense but interrupted by the Speaker,
who had Just received his CWhittemore's resigna'
ton and its acceptance by the Governor of South
Carolina. Mr.. ". again rose TO speak, but was 81
. Ienced by the Speakers informing aim that ne
could recognize none other than member of the
House. Dawes wished to put on record his protes
against the dangerous precedent Of allowing 6
member to resign to escape punishment. On mo-
ton the resolution of expulsion was laid on the