The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-03-25
XLIst OONGRESs---second Session.

WASHINGTON, March N-Immediately after
the reading of the Journal on motion of Mr..
Sumner, the Senate went into executive SEES.
sion.
HOUSE.
The message of the President in reference to
American commerce was referred to the COM
mittee on that subject.
Mr.. Logan of Illinois, from the Military Com
mittee, made report on the subject OF cadet
ships, which was read. 1t stated that the COM
mittee had taken evidence in a great many
cases and ascertaiDed the existence of irregu-
larities in appointing cadets outside of the dis
trict OF the member appointing them; that in
several cases money had been paid to the par
ties negotiating such appointments, but except
IN the cases already acted upon none appeared
TO nave been paid to the members; and that
Inc facts proven were net sufficient to warrant
tne committee in reporting the cases to the
Houe. The committee was therefore of the
opinion that it might properly report in this
ed its duty faithfully and without prejudice
against and Partially for any member of
Congress or officer of the government, it re-
spectfully asked to be discharged from the
further consideration of the subject The COM
mlttee also reported bill making two years
residence on the part of cadet in the district
from which he is appointed requisite.
The committee also recommend the adoption
of resolutions as follows: First, declaring that
Gen. Schoepf one of the Patent Office exam
medium for the passage of money for corrupt
purposes, and directing that the evidence in
the case be placed in the hands of the Secreta-
ry OF the Interior, and he be requested to re-
er person to have or hold so responsible po-
sition under the government.
Seconr, directing the Speaker to exclude
from all the privileges of the floor, committee
rooms and all the galleries of the House any
person who has been or NAV be hereafter found
guilty of having been engaged in corrupting
or atte tempting to corrupt any member of Con-
gress by directly or indirectly offering HIM any
valuable consideration, with a view of infu-
encing his action in any manner pertaining to
his official duty.
Third, that the evidence showing that Com
mander Upsher, of the navy, had placed the
sum OF $500 in the hands of NJ D. Lopdon,
with view of procuring the appointment of
his son to the Naval Academy be transmitted
to the Secretary of the Navy, with a request
to convene court martial for trying Com
mander Upsher for conduct unbecoming an
officer.
Mr.. Logan remarked that lsnce sthe report
was prepared he understood that Gen. Schoept
had resigned. 1t was not necessary to pass
that resolution.
The bill requiring cadets to reside two years
in the district from which they were appointed
was then considered. After discussion the
bill was amended so as to require one years
residence of cadet in the district, and then
passed.
The resolution referring to Commander Up
sher oeeasonsd Sy deRatsfn ea Of UHd
that the Secretary of the Navy be requested to
call Court of inquiry on the conduct of Com
mander psher, was lost, and the original res
The resolution relative to Gen. Schoepf was
then considered.
Mr.. Maynard, of Tennessee, pleaded for Gen.
Schoepf.
Mr.. Hooper of Massachusetts, sent to the
Clerks desk and had read amidst the unre-
strained laughter of the House. an editorial
from the Philadelphia Morning Post, based
upon ludicrous blunder attributing to him
the defence of polygamy made in the House
on Tuesday by Mr. Hooper, delegate from Utah.
The article says the fact of the speech having
been written proves that Mr.. Hoopers position
was taken deliberately; that the people, not
only OF Massachusetts but of the whole cOun-
try, would be shocked at it; that there must be
cause for it somewhere, and asking whether
it was possible one short visit to the Harems of
Salt Lake is all that is necessary to cause lead
ing men OF the nation not only to approve of
polygamy but to turn their backs upon cvii-
cation and Christianity and embrace enthusi
astically damnabe faith. Fo- the sake of
the country's good name it was to be hoped
that Samuel Hooper stood alone in his iniquity
and disgrace.
Mr.. Hooper said that Mr., Stockton. the ed
itor of the paper, had apologized Tor the blum
der and promised all possible reparation, but
he wished the contradiction entered ON the re-
cords OF the House.
The House in the committee of the whole on
the tariff bill was addressed by Messrs. Cook
and Mccormick in favor of free trade, and by
MIR. johnson, of California, in behalf of the
farming and wine growing interests in Califor-
MIA. The latter said that among the best gifts
to man was the generous wine. 1t elevated
him to level with the gods and made him
dwell in mansions in the skies. The juices of
the grape made men love one another, and
raised them from sordid earth to sit in sweet
communion with gods, where they saw all be-
low clothed in most surprising colors and
Heavens illuminable outstretching fields OF
never-ending beauty and endless Joy.
Mr.. Allison, of Iowa, spoke in favor of re-
duction of the taxes. He denied that the ex-
isting tariff protected or was beneficial to the
farmers, mechanics or artisans of the country.
The House then took a recess.
EVENING SESSION.
Mr. Height, of New Jersey, made a speech,
advocating the ad vaorem duty of 80 per cent.
on pottery, after which the House adjourned.