The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-01-24
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FoRTY-FIRsr TEHM-sEUOND SESSION.
Senate.

Senate.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24-Mr llamlin pre-
sented the credentials of his colleague, Lot NJ.
Morrill,, elected by the Legislature of Maine for
the unexpired term OF the late Mr.. Fessenden,
the vacancy having been previously filed by the
appointment of the Governor. The credentials
being read, the usual oath of office was admin
istered to Mr. Morrill, by the Chair.
Mr.. Stewart said he desired to make personal
explanation in order to correct a statement by
Mr.. Sumner in the discussion between that
Senator and Mr. Trumbull, on Friday last
Mr. Sumner said If the request was granted
he would ask to reply ut once, ut length and
would go into the whole history of the question
upon which remarks would be made requiring
at least an hour oil time.
The order of business being called for, the
request of Mr. Stewart was not granted.
Mr. Fenton On. Y presented the memorial of
citizens of Western New York in relation TO
certain manufacturing interests, embracing the
productions of mills, ETC., in that section OF
New York and along the Northern border, pray
ing Congress to remove the present duty oil ~
per cent. upon timber brought in from Canada,
which enters into their productions, and that
the tax now resting on this class coming from
there shall not be removed.
Also, petitions praying for the abolition OF the
franking privilege.
sions to soldiers OF 1872, and urged definite
action for their relief.
Mr.. Conllling On. Y.) presented the petition of
the Board of Trade of Buffalo against the con-
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Mr.. Cameron presented petitions for the abo-
lition of the franking privilege, and remarked
that through the commendable zeal OF the POST
master-General the reform was now generally
asked for by the people of Pennsylvania. lie
gave notice that, in connection with this reform,
he would oppose the appropriation OF moneytor
postage stamps for members.
Also from manufacturers of Pennsylvania for
the removal of the import duty on the nitrate
of potash and nitrate of soda.
Also, petition from large number OF ladies'
for the recognition in the national Constitution
of the authority of Almighty God.
House.
Under the call of States bills were introduced
and referred as follows:-
By Mr.. Kellogg resuming land grant for q
railroad from the Mississippi river, opposite the
mouth OF the Ohio via Little Rock to the Texas
boundary, near Fulton, Arkansas, and regrant-
ing it to other parties engaging to build the
road. ... ..u.
By Mr. Ferris, in relation to additional boun-
ties Also, limiting appointment OF certain OIL
GERS.
By Mr. Myers, fixing the compensation of let
ter carriers at $1,000 in all cities where the free
delivery system is In operation.
BY Mr.. Peters, to increase the salary OF the
United States Minister to China.
Also, to repeal the act of January % 1867
providing for an additional session of Congress
Also for the improvement of the Penobsco
river in Maine.
By Mr. Hale for the improvement Of the
Union and Narragogus rivers in Maine.
By Mr.. Poland, fixing the salary OF posta
clerks on the Pacific Railroad.
By Mr.. Dawes to incorporate the Washington
| and Boston Steamship Company.
BY Mr.. Dixon, concerning the liability of shiI
owners maritime liens, salvage, and the jurisdic.
| ton of courts in admiralty.
By Mr.. Cessna, to Increase the number o
| Judges Of the Supreme Court of the United
| States, and defining the Jurisdiction of United
States Cogrts in certain cases.
By Mr.. Whittcmore authorizing the convey
| ance of certain Government property in tn;
| county of Beaufort, South Carolina. Also, as t
| che bounty to colored soldiers
BY Mr.. Bingham, to regulate the mode of de
termning the ratification of constitutions
| amendments.
By Mr.. Welller to authorize the building o
| railroad from Washington city to Schuylkil
county, Pennsylvania.
BY Mr. Mungen, granting 100 acres of land t.
soldiers, etc., who served in the late war.
| BY Mr. Cook, to authorize the building of
military and postal railway from Chicago to SaI
| Diego, California.
BY Mr. Marshall TO provide for the Gompen
saticn of grand andpetit jurors In United State
| courts.
| BY Mr.. Hawley, to adjust the payment of pen
sions on gold basis.
BY Mr.. Hay, providing for the health an,
safety OF persons employed in coal mines.
| Baltimore Produce HIarIEet.
BALTIMORE, Jan, 24--Cotton dull but nrm at 25C