Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-02-03
UNITED STATES CONGRESS.


UNITED STATES CONGRESS.
SENATE.
The Finance Committee was discharged
from the further consideration of the
subject of tax on Now York Central
scrip dividend as matter for the Courts
% decide
A bill for the redemption Of the cop
per and nickle coins In sums not less
than $50 was passed.
a resolution WAS presented calling ON
the Judiciary Committee 20 inquire how
far Congress is authorized 10 regulate
fare and transportation on railroads
Among the petitions presented WIS
one from citizens OF Iowa praying for the
establishment OF an umpire 10 prevent
wars
Bills were introduced providing for
Government aid for the construction OF
IA railroad from Portland 20 Chicago
|, A hill abolishing the rank of Admiral
and Vice Admiral in the Navy was passed
with an amendment continuing them
J until vacancies occur,
Mr. Morton's resolution for Special
Committee 10 investigate the condition
OF affairs in the South WAS agreed 10.
The certificate Of election of Foster
Blndget as a Senator from Georgia for
+ the next term, was read and tabled.
A bin was introduced by Mr. C0nkling
incorporating the New York Port Tun-
mel Company with authority 10 Tunnel
the Hudson and East rivers.
The Commerce Committee reported
adversely the joint resolution accepting
the proposals of the international Steam
ship Company for placing iron steam
ships in the Trans-Atlantic service, and
they were indefinitely postponed
In the Senate, Mr.. q. L. Stearns, n
new member from Minnesota, was sworn
in.
The bin TO reimburse States for inte-
rests ON war expenses was referred 10
the Committee on Finance.
A resolution was adopted allowing the
Committee on Southern Outrages II re-
port from time TO time.
The bill 10 increase the pension OF
disabled soldiers and sailors. and others,
twenty per cent, for five years, was
passed.
The necessity Of reform in the civil
service was urged by Mr.. Irumbull, Mr..
Robertson and Mr. Wilson
Ia the Senate, the credentials Of f. T.
Blair were received.
petition for female suffrage in the
District Of Columbia was tabled
Bin 10 aid in the construction of the
Atlantic and Great Western Canal was
introduced.
HOUSE.
In the House a bill was received from
I'll ff..r..us.ssfaa. E..w..Ee-rs
prOpriating 100000 for "a commission
10 fix the Northwest boundary.
A bill was introduced and referred. for
the admission of Utah as a State with an
irrryocable provision N It's Constitution
prohibiting plural marriages.
A bill authorizing the sale oi certain
Indian lands was spassed, with an amend
neut prohibiting contracts with Indians
for a commission or compensation IN
eifecting sales.
The Legislative. Executive anl Jude
ial Appropriation bill was passed, the
amendment increasing the salary OF the
Judges Of tho Supreme Court having
been agreed 20.
The Brooks Hastings controversy was
ended by a resolution generating Mr.
Brooks from the charges made by Hast
ings, on the ground that the latter re-
fused 10 give evidence in support Of
them.
In the House a memorial was presented
protesting against the crueAies prac-
ticed in the war in France and praying
for an expression Of sympathy with the
French Republic.
A bill was referred, granting an Amer
-. Ifs.sE-H. II. 4
AZ New Bedford
4 bill for the consolidation % various
Indian tribes, and the organization 81
the Territory Of Okaloms was reported.
A proposition 10 raise the salary Of the
Secretary Of Legation at 81 Petersburg
from 81, SEQ TO $500 was rejected.
In the House petition was presented
from New York merchants in favor 81
the appointment Of Commissioners 60
audit and pay the Alabama claims
During q debate on the hill 20 provide
n government for the District OF Colum-
bia, the womnn-suilrage question was
brought up. Mr. Julian moved 20 amend
the sixth section, which gives the elcc-
tive franchise 10 all male citizens Of the
United States, 10y striking ont the word
4" male - and he requested n vote 10y
yeas and nays, This was taken. and To-
sulted as follows yeas %, nnyS ll5.
With some slight amendments the hill
was passed II proposes territorial
government for the district.
The Army Appropriation bill. appro-
priating S27. .i75. COO, was reported.
In the House, among the bills intro
duecd was one for determining the
claims for damage done by Confederate
priya'ccrs one 10 connect the telegraphs
with the postal service one 70 encourage
the building Of steamships and one 20
facilitate transportation and promote
commerce
A bill regulating rank IN the navy was
passed
The House substitute for tic hill pro-
viding territorial Government for the
District OF Columbia was referred 10 o
committee OF conference.
An adverse report was made on the bill
for refunding interest 10 the States on
the expenses incurred in aiding the gov
ernment 10 carry on the late war.
! In the House, Mr.. Corker, a new men,
Der from Georgia, took his scat
/ The bin providing for the consohdn-
ton Of the Indian tribes under n Terri
torial Government was recommitted.
/ 4 resolution adopted authorizing the
Committee investigating the case Of the
kidnapped cadets 10 take testimony at
West Point.
Mr.. Woods amendment prohibiting
tho use Of the contingent fund IN the ac-
complishment OF the annexation Of San
Domingo was rejected, and the bin pass
ed.