Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-05-11
FCRTY-FIRST CONGRESS.
This Afternoons Proceedings.
"WEDNESDAY, May II.

"WEDNESDAY, Nay ii.
SENATE.-Mr. Cole introduced bill TO ex-
tend winder's Building, for the use OF the War
Department
Mr.. Conkling introduced bill TO develop COM
mercial Intercourse and provide for man COM
munication between the United States and the
countries of South America. Referred to Com
mittee ON Post Ofhces.
Mr. Spencer introduced bill TO grant land 10
the Alabama and Tennessee Railroad Company.
Referred to Committee on Public Lands.
Mr.. Wilson called up House bill to furnish ar
tfieial limbs to disabled soldiers; which, after
amendment, was passed.
The resolution reported from the Committee
on Contingent Expenses, to pay u. B. Hart. OF
usual mileage and compensation in such cases,
Nj Stewart called up the bill relating to the
after some debate, was laid over.
The consideration OF the legislative, execu-
tive and judicial appropriation bill was resumed,
priating $500 900 for the erection Of new State
Department building on the s)utherly corner
OF the premises now occupied by the War and
Navy T.Is Departments; which was agreed s0-ayes
: MI. Morrill, Of VT then offered an amendment
from the Committee on Public Buildings and
GROUNDS, providing for the enlargement Of the
Mr.. Morrill, said almost this iCentical PROPOSE
ton had twice before passed the Senate almost
unanimously. but tbs House had thought IL
proper to wait until the Capitol bulu,ng was
niI,r,sS. uc presented this now ss :. :.-e .s::s..-e
OF sheer economy. II The government had taken
these grounds when first proposed they could
have been gotten for about one-half what
they will cost now. The committee had con-
suited with the proprietors of the grounds TO be
purchased and ascertained that they could be
obtained for about $500 900. II Was proposed to
take the two squares where Whitney's house Is
and where the Casparis House is, the other two
squares are now owned by the government.
The amendment was adopted.
Mr.. Sumner, from Committee on Foreign Re-
lations, reported an amendment, that the unex-
pended balance of the appropriation for the
Paris Exposition Of 1867 may be applied, under
the direction Of the Secretary of State, to en-
abling our citizens to take part in the London
Debate ensued on the amendment, and in
answer to questions Mr.. Sumner stated that
this amount, about sI3 900, he thought would be
Mr.. Sherman thought that this unexpended
balance should, under existing laws, have been
carried to the credit Of the surplus fund two
business, Of allowing these transfers. He had
no objection to ten or twelve thousand being
given for this London Exhibition, but he wanted
appropriation from the Treasury Of this amount,
lslS,oe } and he would now move an amend
ment to that effect.
Mr.. Sumner accepted the amendment of Mr..
The question was then taken on the amend
ment to reduce the appropriation for the Bureau
Of Education from S14 500 to &, 400.
HOUSE.-Mr. Beaman, (Mich.,) from the
Committee on Appropriations, reported bill
appropriating $500 900 to supply a deficiency in
the appropriation for compensation and mileage
OF members and delegates for the year ending
June 80, 1870; which was read three times and
passed.
Mr.. Orth (Ind.) asked permission to make a
brief statement in reference to the pending
Northern Pacific Railroad bill.
Mr.. Kelsey IN. W objected.
Mr.. Sargent, (Cal. Then the gentleman
from New York will assume the responsibility
OF delaying the business of the House more than
MuGn cusucu, puI through the
efforts of Mr. Schenck unanimous consent was
given that Mr.. Orth and Mr.. Wheeler, IN. Y.,)
five minutes for explanations.
MI 0rth then proceeded to defend himself
and his associates in relation to their
course yesterday, Their action, which had
been characterized as faetious, was governed
10y sense of duty. They regarded the measure
as one OF such vast importance to the people of
the country, involving the transfers of their
extent. that those VINO differed from them sbouid
have an opportunity to discuss the bill and pre-
sent amendments for the consideration of the
House. They felt that they should avert action
on on tne = Dbl until the members present could have
question; they felt that its Importance to
the House and the country demanded more
reflection, and in view Of this case they did
not regard their course as revolutionary.
He thought there was q calner feeling in the
House this morning, and that the House would
consent to reference to an appropriate COM
mittee, and allow the proposed amendments to
wish to make any unnecessary delay ON the bill.
and was willing the committee should have
leave to report at any time. He appealed to the
House to vote down the previous question, and
give an opportunity for the examination of the