Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-02-04
FORTY-FIRsT CONGRESS.
This Afternoons Proceedings.
SATURDAY, February Z.

SENATE.-Mr. Pomeroy introduced a Joint
resolution requesting the President 70 detail az
New York ole or more national vessels 70 con-
vey 20 France and Germany such supplies a.
may be furnished by the people OF the United
States for
TIE DESTITUTE PEOPLE OF FRANCE AND CIR
MANY.
Ny. Howard suggested that GERMANY din not
need our assistance, and moved % strike IRON
the resolution all reference 10 GERMANY. he
tnoueht II an anomalous condition OF a-iairs. At
any rate. for Us 20 he sending supplies to these
people. No European nation sent supplies 10 as
when We were AZ war with the rebels.
Mr.. Stewart said the sympa.hies Of a large
portion OF our people were with Germany. and
/ Lar sc amounts ofsuPplies had been contributed
Tor that country.
Mr.. Conkling thought there was nothing tbs,
should make US discriminate IN favor Of France
MI. Fowler held that We were under no obi
CAT ons TO Germany.
Mr. CasSerly and Mr.. Sumner deprecated the
discussion Of our relative obligations 10 these
two countries upon question OF a great aud
noble charity.
After additional discussion, the resolution
WAS passed.
The hill TO revise, consolidate and amend the
sIA1cTEs RELATING TO TIE POST OFFICE DE.
PARrsENT,
being the special order for to- day WAS pro.
ceeded With, 1t covering lbs pages.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATION ON
motion of Mr.. johnson (Cal.), the Senate bin
for the relief OF A. X. belong was taken from
the Speakers table and referred TO the Com
mittee on Claims.
Mr.: Maynard (Tennl gave notice that on
Monday he would move 10 suspend the rules
and take from the Speaker table and refer 10
the Committee on Pacific Railroads the South
ern Pacific Railroad BILL with leave 70 report al
any time after fixed early date.
Mr.. lDeersoll ttll.) introduced bill 10 divide
the State OF Illinois into three judicial districts
Referred 20 the Co nmittee on the Judiciary
Mr. Kerr (Ind), from the COMMITTEES on the
judiciary, reported bill for the RELIEF of the
londsmeL OF certain contractors on the Des
MONIES Rapids. Passed.
Mr.. Van Trump {ohio) asked. but failed TO
obtain, leave 10 introduce resolution reciung
that on the sth Of December the House adoptes
IesoiutlSn calling upon the Secretary OF the
treasury for detailed statement OF the amount
OF money covered into the Treasury, the pro-
ceeds OF the sales OF vessels of war, transports
cotton, Gc., &c, and that the said resolution
hsd NOT been responded TO. Therefore IN AZ
the clerk be directed to address a note TO the
Secretary OF the Treasury reminding him that
no reply had been received, and request a reply
at the earliest practicable moment.
MI Smith tOregon) introduced a ioin, resi-
luton reciting that owing TO the non-suryev of
the public lands the State OF oregon had not Sc
iecteo certain lands granted her by the act adj
uniting her as State. and extending the time
for such selection for three years from the pas-
sage OF this act. Passed.
HE regular order being dem snded. the House
proceeded 10 The call Of committees for
REPORTS OF A PRIVATE NATUgE
Mr.. Scoheld, Pa.,) from the COMMITTEE on
Of
iheodore Adams, allowing Sll2.3fO as due
Adams on contract for toe construction of
certain mortar boats on the Missouri river du-
TiTg the rebellio
The bill was passed-yeas los naysco
Mr.. Starkweather Conn., reported hack tina
petition OF VIM. Jones for remuneration for The
loss OF his vessel, with the Recommendation hat
II he referred TO the Committee on Claims 30
referred.
Mr. Plat Va reported back the petition of
me schooner Emily, asking pay for the time
n IA hal 81.
datIon that 1t he referred TO the Commi;tce On
Claims. So referred VII
MIR Hale Me- reported a resolution author
t.lns me PRESIDENT TO reappoint Comms nder
1eo' n. stevens to the active list IN the Nave
Passed Also, Senate resolution for the ra-s5-
polntment OF Lieut.. Commander John McDuack-
ei nEs 10 me active list in the Navy. Passed.
HE Speaker laid before the House A commn-
nicaiion tToIn the Secretary OF the Treasurv.
.rsif hitting report upon the state of trade
.etween the United States and the British Merit
American possessions. Ordered printed and
referred 10 the Committee Of ways and Means
On motion OF MI. Cobb WIS The bill grant
ing William B. Thomas $40. the amonnt OF
Judgment and costs imposed by the oo,Tt OF
common pleas OF jefferson county, Eentuekv
was taken from the Speakers table and passed
Nr: Stevens y. II reported a bin for the re-
Ilei or Fay master George II. Cutler. Passed
Mr.. Garfield (Ohio) introduced bill TO nro-
vide Tor the Issuing Of National Bank notes AMI
ior ether purposes. Referred to Committee on
Banking and Currency. v"
Halt past one o'clock having been fixed nv
previous order OF the House for The CONSIDER,
ton OF reports from
TIE COMMITTEE on TKRRrToRrys.
Mr. Cullom (ill.) reported adversely upou q
large number Of bills, resolutions memori.Is
ara petitions, which were laid on the table.
Nr. Cuiom reported a bill to amend the act,
nvN.uihs LOT temporary government for the
Territories OF Wyoming and tah so as 10 allow
the Judge oil the supreme Court to define the
limits OF the Judicial districts and for the time
for holding OF the courts.
MT. CaNalaugh Montana nj Haav.ar
and FITCH (Nevadal opposed the bill.
MI. tuiiom called the previous question ana
me Dill WAS passed-syes *, noes Gs.
Mr.. Cullom also reported a bill repealing the
act OF the Legislature of Wyoming. apporfion.
ing the Territory into council and repreSenta
tive districts. Passed.
Mr.. lame (Nebl reported a bill regulating
the granting Of charters of incorporstions IN
the territories OF the United States. Passad.
Also, bill regulating the pay OF ATTORNEYS mar
Mates. Passed - ---eee