Evening star., 1870-02-28
F0RTY-FIRST CONGRESS.
This Afternoons Proceedings
MONDAY, February 9s.

Also, resolutions of Virginia Legisla ature rati-
| fying the 14th and 18th Amendments, which
| were referred 70 the Judiciary Committee
Mr.. Johnston presented resolutions of Viz.
ginia Legislature asking modific cation of the In
ternal Revenue laws relative to tobacco 80 As 10
reduce the tax; which were read and referred d
Committee on Finance.
Large numbers OF memorials asking the abo-
lition OF the franking privilege were presented
and laid on the table.
Various memorials, asking the removal of po-
ltical disabilities, were presented and referred
| TO the Committee on Disabilities.
Mr.. Hamlin, from Committee on District of
Columbia, reported a substitute for the bill ta
| INCORPORATE the National Union Savings Bank
of District OF Columbia.
Also, from same committee, bill relative .:
notaries public in the District Of Col-.mh,. :"
MIR. Wilson. from Commlttee on Military AZ
! .s, iepvi%1 !Vant fesoiotion appointing man.
ayers OF the National Asylum for Disabled Sol
uIers.
Mr.. Sumner introduced bill to enforce the
anne ndment TO the Constitution declaring that
t9e right to vote shall not be denied on account
OF race, color, or previous condition Of seryi-
tuae. Referred TO Judiciary Committee.
MT. Edmunds introduced bill TO amend the
acts providing for the taking of the census. Re-
ferred TO Judiciary Committee.
Mr. Kellogg introduced bill to provide for the
disposition of fines, penalties, and forfeitures
Referred to Committee on Commerce.
MI. lewis introduced bill to authorize the
corporation Of Washington to endorse the bonds
OF the Southern MaTyland Railroad Companv-
Referred to Committee on District of Columbia
S.o On motion OF MI Stewart, the Secretary OF
state was directed TO inform the Senate III any
legislation is necessary for the protection OF
american interests, and to further the ends OF
fuspce nm ,,u,.,a .uu -, and whether there
is any funds received from these countries from
which suitable legation buildings, court houses,
&c., can be erected, and the Secretary be re-
quested also to make such recommendations as
he may deem proper.
Mr.. Howell offered a resolution instructing
naiff Dnh n
which may hereafter be reported granting lands
for railroads, to insert such provisions as will
secure the rights of actual homestead settlers
Pomeroy objected, and it went over. Mr. How
ell said he should make some remarks on the
subject Tomorrow.
izing the North srn Pacific Railroad Committee
to Issue its bonds for the construction of its
road. and to secure the same by mortgage
which was discussed until the expiration OF the
The Vice President gave notice of the ap-
p intment of Mr.. X sves, Senator from Missis-
sippi, as member of the Committee on Educa-
ton and Labor.
The Funding bill was then taken up and read.
Its provisions were published on the 4th inst.
MI. Sherman said the question now is whether
the condition Of the public debt is such as to
Justify us in reducing the interest The first six
sections provide for the funding OF the debt, the
seventh section provides for the reduction and
ultimate payment of the whole debt, old and
portant changes in our national banking system.
The act OF 1862 conferred most extraordinary
power TO borrow money, in almost any form or
way, at home and abroad. Every form Of secu-
rity which the ingenuity of man could devise
was provided for by this act All the bonds were
veSTs 9nd snS at al f at the end of five
six per cent, the currency interest not
to exceed 3-1c. Ii was wise meas
ure to put the debt within the control of
the government in SO short a period, because
rcd hat n<ax,
we could obtain bonds at a less rate of interest
That act also provided that u s. notes should
be !egal-tender and convertible into bonds at
the pleasure of the holder. IL was clearly the
Intention of this act to make these notes a legal
tender for all pre-existing debts. We stood then
IN the face Of a deficit of seventy millions and
day. We stood with defeat starring us i'm the
face. The debates in this and the other House
he well remembered. Mr.. Colamer made a
motion TO strike out the legal-tender clause, and
ne was glad 10 say there was no party vote in IT.
and that clause was kept in by Democratic
yotes-hessrs. Davis, Rice, and McDougaIl
MI. chase, one OF the most able financial minis
clause. Mr.. s. read nom letters to proye that
the object Of the legal-tender clause was as he
stated.
HOUSE.-Under the call of States for bills
and joint resolutions for reference only the fol-
lowing were introduced and referred to the
committees designated, viz:
By Mr.. Morren (Me.C A bill to further pre-
vent the under valuation of merchandise i'm
ported into the United States. WAYS and Means
several acts Of Congress in relation 10 bounties
Revision of Laws.
By Mr.. Poland (vt): A bill to prescribe the
iorm OF enactments and resolutions, and the
construction OF the clauses Of the same. Revision
of Laws.
By Mr.. Butler (alass): bill to provide for
the enforcement of judgments In United States
courts in the benefit of the United States only
Judiciary.
Also, a joint resolution authorizing the secre-
tsry Of the Treasury to collect wrecked and
abandoned property and to reclaim dues be-
longing to the United States. Judiciary
By-Mr. Jenckes Or. I): Bill to regulate the
admiralty Jurisdiction of United States courts
in certain cases. Revision of Laws.
Also, bill TO regulate the civil service of the
United States: Committee on Civil Service.
By Mr.. Starkweather (Conn.): Bill to renew
the United States commerce.
By Mr.. Reeves On. W: Bill TO exempt far
mers from the payment of the tax imposed upon
them as produce brokers. Ways and Means.
By Mr.. Swami (Md.): Bill to continue in
force certain act relating to the port of Balti-
By Mr.. Plat lVa.): Bin for relief of citizens
OF Petersburg, Va. Claims.
Also, bill in relation to the Internal Revenue
laws. Ways and Means.
BY Mr.. Sheldon Q.a-): Bill permitting the
agricultural script Of Louisiana to be located on
the public lands in said State. Public Lands.
By Mr.. Kerr (Ind): Bill to punish frauds in
auditing claims against the Government. Ju-
BY Mr. Cook Qu.): Bill to provide for the
pavement of streets and avenues i'm the cities of
Washington and Georgetown. District Of CO.
lumbia.
By. Mr.. Cullom (H.) Bill to authorize the
Judges of Wyoming Territory to define their
own Judicial Districts. Territories.
By Mr.. Loughridge, (Iowa): Bill to allow an
Peals from the Court OF Claims to the United
States Supreme Court in certain cases. judi
ciary.
By. Mr.. McGraw, (west Val: Bill for the re-
lief of the Board Of Education of Boliyer town
ship, Jenerson county, West Va Claims.
cnder the call q large number Of bills and |
joint resolutions Of private nature for claims,
pensions, removal of disabilities, &C., were in
troduced and referred.
The House then resumed consideration of the /
resolution offered last Monday BY MI. McCrary, /
Of Iowa, to repeal 80 much Of section OF the /
act Of March 81, 1865, as imposes tax on pork
packers provision dealers, &C., and TO refund
taxes already paid by such dealers.
The resolution was amended by striking OF
ana them after Q contest. il was referyed tc .aae
WAYS and Means Committee.
On motion Of Mr.. Pomer0y, iowa. q resolu.
ticn was adopted calling upon the Secretsry Of
the Treasury for information I'm relation to the
number Of National Banks organised since jan
nary lst, 1870, the amount OF currency distribu-
ted to such banks, and why they were supplied /
before the demands Of older fnstatutions were /
satisfied.
Mr.. Palmer Qowa) offered q resolution that |
the business interests Of the country were suffer-
ING by fluctuations In the currency and that no /
svsfem which permits one claas eommuuifv o. !,