Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-05-28
FoRn-FIRST CONGRESS.
This Afternoons Proceedings,
SATURDAY, May 2s.

SATURDAY, May 2s.
sENATE-Mr. stockton called up joint reso-
luton appropriating sloo, 900 for the erection of
post office and other government sfices at Tren-
ton, n. j., which was passed.
Mr.. Hamiin, from Committee ON District of
American Union Academy Of Science ana Arts
with amendments.
Mr.. Sumner presented memorial from eoloraa
citizens Of Maryland, TO the effect that they are
prescribed I'm that State on both land and wstsr.
that the virus OF slavery still RACES that they are
denied comfortable lodgings, and are put under
the feet Of cattle, and that although almost
living under the shadow OF the Capitol, they are
still treated in accordance with the late infa-
nous decision Of Chief Justice Taney. Mr.. 3.
said this whole subject was now being consid-
edea ny tne Judiciary, which would doubtless
Mr.. Sumner also presented memorial from
the American Cable Company of New York
city 70 the Acres, thence 70 Lisbon, thence ID
Lands End, and thence 20 Hayre and Amster-
dam, and asking such aid Congress may see
Wiling 70 extend. Referred to Committee on
Mr.. Chandler called up his isresolution instruct
ing the Committee on Commerce 10 inquire as
TO the best means Of restoring foreign commerce
to American bottoms.
Mr.. G. said our domestic and coastw Use COM
merce was never in q more favorable condition,
but our foreign commerce had Gee &c TO exist
He then spoke at length as 10 the cause Of this,
and the remedy.
Mr.. Hamlin called up bill prohibiting any
Washington or Georgetown corporation officer
or employe from acting as Judge or Commit
sioner of Election. Mr.. H. said In reply to the
question of the Senator from Iowa (harlan) as
TO the effect OF the bill on the registration, that
itwould have no effect on it, as the registration
would be over before this bin could pass the
House. He (Mr. H. had an amendment
piOye of the the q Oorporstion of "Sst W.snStan Sr e%
and Georgetown, who Is a 4ndidate foro a ce at
any election, shall serve as Judge or Com
The amendment was agreed to, and the bill
The bill to settle the claims Of the Foundry
M. 4. Church was passed.
stenographer for the Supreme Court of the Dis
trict of Columbia, was taken up.
Mr.. Casserly moved an amendment that the
compensation of the stenographer shall be paid
BY the parties in civil suits who request his SER
vices, or by the Court in criminal cases, which
was agreed to.
Mr.. Hamlin called up the bill to incorporate
TIE American Union Academy Of Science and
Ats, which was being discussed as our report
closed.
HOUSE.-Mr. Smith tvt.) offered a resolu-
ton, which was adopted, directing the Secreta-
~ Of the Treasury to inform the House whether
any telegraph company in New York had re-
fused to report to the assessor the amount of
their gross receipts according to law.
By unanimous consent the regular order the
until after the morning hour, and the House
proceeded 10 the consideration of bills OF a
private nature from the Committee on Reyolu-
tionary Pensions and the war of 1872.
A number Of private bills were reported from
the committee and acted upon.
Mr.. Willard, (vt,l by unanimous consent,
sailors who had served three consecutive months
in the war Of 1872, and who were now in indi-
gent or dependent circumstances, and who
were not now receiving pensions, pension of
IN ha ofr
that no pension shall be given to men who
aided or sympathized with the late rebellion.
Mr. Wnans (ohio( moved to strike out the
proviso, and argued strongly in favor of his
amendment as a measure Of justice to the old
soldiers, claiming the proyiso was unworthy of
Mr.. Bingham Cohio) also supported the
amendment. The proviso, he said, would cut
Off men who had been natives of foreign conn
try before becoming naturalized in this coun-
uy or taking part in that war.
Mr.. Butler Mass also sustained the amend
ment. He said all contscation han been wiped
out, and why now confiscate the poor pittance
Mr.. Paine (wis.) asked what pensions wou,d
be taken from these men if the bin was not
passed. "o'
Mr.. Butler-we will take from the pension
which have been due them for the past sixty
years, and which their comrades have been re-
Messrs. Benton, IN. H. Havley, IN, > and
Logan, I'll y opposed the amendment.
MI. Potter On. " favored it, saving that
now desired to see general amnesty.
ment.
The main question having been ordered. Mr.
Winans moved to reconsider the vote, in order
to so amend his amendment as not to strike out
out that part Of the proyiso requiring the taking
OF the oath to support the constitution of the
United States.
Mr.. Willard moved to lay the motion on the
table. Carried.
The question was then taken on the amend
ment offered by Mr.. winans; and il was re-
jected-ayes 60, noes Ill.
An amendment, offered by Mr.. Holman, ex-
tending the provisions of the bill to the widows
in indigent circumstances was then adopted,
and the bill passed.
The House then proceed to the consideration
of the bill to reduce internal taxes.
Mr.. Schenck offered number of amendments
10 perfect the first section.
One amendment agreed to made the tax on
all sales and contracts for the sale Of stocks,
bonds, gold, and silver bullion and coin, promis-
sorry notes or other securities, cent for every
hundred dollars of the amount of such contracts
The bill as introduced made the tax two cents
The tax on gross receipts for theaters was re-
duced to one per cent.