New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-07-07
UOrsE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

Mr.. BUCK (Rep., Ala.) introduced bill grant
ing lands TO the New-Orleaus and Selma Railroad and
Emigrant Association. Referred.
Mr. FERRY Rep. Mich), from the Post-Ofce Com
mittec reported the Post Route bin Passed.
Mr. SMITH Ncp., Iowa. introduced bill 20 amend
the act of May r. 1864 granting lands for railroad pur
MIR DAWES 1Rep.. MassJ, from the Committee on
Appropriations, reported deficiency hill, which was
made The special order for tomorrow The bill appro
PIRATES s1254s including 100000 for the expenses Of
The motion made Yesterday by Mr. McCRARY Gcp.,
Iowa. TO suspend the rules and adopt resolution pay
ing 5000 Geo. Tucker for expenses in cOnestng the
seat OF Mr.. Booker of Virginia, was voted on and re-
jected-Yeas 70; Nays 45-twothirds not voting IN the
&c On motion Of Mr.. BINGHAM Rep, ohiO Friday next
was assigned TO the business of the Judiciary Committee.
Mr.. CESSNA rep, PENN, from the Committee Oh
Elections, made report IN the Indiana contested cleo
ton of Reid against Julian that Mt Juan the SIT
ting member, duly elected and entitled TO retain his
seat. and that Mr. Reid. the contestant should be paid
Mr.. RANDALL Dem, PENN presented minority re-
Mr, CESSNA gave notice that he would call up the
matter for action next Tuesday.
DEFINING SWAMP LANDS.
Mr.. JULIAN also reported bill defining swamp and
overlooked lands
Mr.. SARGENT rep, CALI offered an amendment pro
any of provisions Of the act Of July 49, 1866 quiet
land titles in California, or as a0rogatng any OF the
Mr.. JULIAN explained the necessity Of the bin and
informed the House that the practice under the swamp
Land act has been to have the lands surveyed after
freshet and in this way millions and millions of
ties and been dealt out TO Spectators in great
bodies without adherence to any rule or
definition that would protect the rights Of the
United States The states OF Arkansas, Mississippi and
Louisiana had thus got 100000 OF acres Of land most Of
il dry land California in the same category There
were yet several million remaining not confirmed
swamp titles, andthe title to which still remained in
the United states and il the object of the bill to
this land. lie characterized the way which the
Swamp Land act had been carried oua huge frghtfu
conspiracy against civilization and the rights OF the
people.
Mr. JOHNSON Dem, Call described the bill itself as
a monstrous atternpt at robbery; -
The bill further opposed by Messrs. CONGER,
| ROGERS, and ALLISON.
Dr HOLMAN dem, Ind moved TO lay it on the table.
Rejected.
On motion Of Mr.. JULIAN, not to occupy the
whole morning hour with this bill, the Dill wac postponed
| till the third Wednesday in December next.
Mr.. WINANS QRep., Ohio, frsm the Committee on
Public Lands, reported bill 10 cede 10 the State OF
Ohio the unsod lands in the Virginia Military District in
| Ohio - -
| Alter explanation by Messrs. wINANs and WILSON
| Of Ohio the bill was passed
Mr.. HAWLEY (Rep., I'D from the same committee,
reported biz confirming title in 81 car county, l,
| TO certain United States lands therein. Passed go
| Mr.. WINANS Rep., Ohio also reported bill REIN
gushing 10 the corporation OF Fremont, Ohio, certain
| parcel OF ground In Fremont County. Passed
Also bill authorizing the issuing 10 stephen Marston
OF Hartford Conn., OF patent for certain lands IN MICH
/ igan Passed.
| Mr.. FITCH rep, New, from the same Committee re-
ported bill 10 make the Territory Of Arizona separate
surveying district and establish the Office OF Surveyor
/ General therein. Passed.
! MIR SMITH rep, Iowa., from the same Committee,
reported bill 10 yacate the Fort Dakota Military Heser
! walton In the Territory Of Dakota. Passed.
! Mr.. MCCORMICK Dem, MOI, from the same Commit
tee reported bill for the relief OF certain purchasers Of
lands from the legal representatives OF Bartholomew
! Cousin, deceased. Passed.
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