Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-01-31
FORTY1FIRST CONGRESS.
This Afternoons Proceedings.
TUESDAY. January 81.

SENATE.-The Vice President laid before
the Senate the message OF the House, returning
TIE BILL TO REPEAL TIE INCOME TAN.
Mir. Scott moved 10 non concur in the reasons
assigned by the House for the return Of the bill,
and TO ask for Committee of Conference, and
maintained that the Senate bin was not a bill
to raise revenue, and consequently did not come
within the inhibitng clause OF the constitution
referred 70 by the House.
Mr.. Sherman said debate on this question
would last probably Tor days, as il was very
important, and had been a subject of dispute
betwt en- the two houses for twenty years. He
thought il best now to have a conference CON-
mittee, in order that some definite rule OF action
might be adopted as guide hereafter.
Mr.. salisbury thought to question the power
of the Senate IN this matter was most ridiculous.
and that no notice whatever should be taken OF
the House message.
Mr.. Williams. indicated his belief that the
position taken by the House was proper.
The motion OF Mr.. Scott for a committee of
conference was then agreed 10.
The House bill suspending proceedings in
reference to the settlement OF
TIE CLAIM OF GEORGE CHoRPRNNING
was read and referred 10 the Committee on Post
Offices.
Mr.. Trumbull hoped the committee would re-
port this bill back at once, and let it be passed,
as be regarded II as one OF the boldest claims
ever made upon the government.
The House resolution extending
WELCOME TO TIE PkNIAS RxILHs
was referred to the Committee on Foreign Re-
lotions, on the motion of Mr.. Pomeroy, who said
"
Mr.. PoReroy offered resolutions suggesting
TO the people of the United States to organize
systematic measures of
RELIEF FOR TIE POOR OF FRANCE,
and requesting the President TO detail a national
vessel TO carry supplies contributed by the
American people to France; which were LAID
over.
MIR. Edmunds introduced bill to preserve
THE PURITY OF ELECTIONS,
and TO guard against abuses OF the elective
franchise. Referred to the Judiciary Commit
Wednesday of next week was set apart for the
| consideration Of District Of Columbia bust
ness.
Mr.. Buckingham introduced bill to provide
| for line Of ocean mail steamers to Europe.
THE CASE OF THE GEORGIA SENATORS
was then proceeded with, MIR. Stewart resumng
his argument in favor OF Whttlesey and Far
row.
The Vice President appointed as the
COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE
on the income tax repeal bill question, Messrs.
| Scott, CoDkling and Casserly.
MIR. Foreman then argued in favor of the ad.
mission of Mr.. Earrow As Senator from Georgia.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Mr.
Buffinton Mass introduced a resolution re-
questing the Secretary OF War to have an ex-
animation and survey made of the Larbor of
| Wellfeet, Mass, with view to its being tlreds-
| ed for the purpose OF facilitating commerce aud
| TO report upon the feasibility ana expense at
the next session OF Congress. Adopted.
| Mr.. Kellogg Conn offered a resolution call
| ing upon the Secretary of War tor a copy OF the
report of the survey of the Housatcnic river and
New Haven harbor. Adopted.
| MIR. Beaman (AIich.) presented a Joint reso-
| lnhon OF the Legislature OF Michigan instruct
ing her Senators and requesting it's Representa-
hves 10 use their efforts 10 secure an appropra-
ton for the Improvement of the harbor OF
| Mourae, Mich. Referred TO Committee on Com
Derce.
Mr.. Maynard Tenn, introduced bill to au-
| thorIZe the Secretary OF the Navy, in connec.
| ton with the Attorney General, TO institute
| legal proceedings for the recovery OF damages
LOT The loss OF the sloop-oi-war Oneida. Passed.
| Mr. Julian (Ind.) introduced a bill, which
| was passed, extending the provisions OF the az
ricultaral oct 20 the State OF Mississippi.
| Mr.. Winchester MOI asked leave TO intro
| duce resolution, reciting that on the 18th OF
| December a resolution was adopted by tue
| House calling upon the Secretary OF the Treas
| ury for Information respecting certain late
| revenue collectors, and directing him TO report
| to the House the cause of his non-compliauce
| with the request. Digestion was IN ade and the
| re olution was withdrawn.
| MT. Churchill y. W introduced q bill to
Facilitate the collection OF judgments in favor
OF the United States. Referred to the Commit
| tee on the j Judiciary.
MIR. Sargent Cali asked, and obtained. leave
| TO introduce bill authorizing j. II. Schneil 20
enter lands an California in excess OF the amount
| allowed by law.
Nr. Sargent said this individual had broug
| aJapanese colony TO that State. and had intro
| duced the cultivation or tea and the production
OF six and other new industries and the bill al
e l9weo MN 10 purchase, at government price.
L
| terprsc. The bill was passed.
| The House then, in the morning hour re
sumed the consideration OF the bill TO enable
honorably discharged soldiers and sailors the
widows and orphan children, to acquire
HoNEsTEADs
on the public lands OF the United states.
Mt. Hawey (Ili.) proceeded TO address the
House in opposition to the bill aud the pending
amendments, holding that under the Pension
Jews was the proper method Of showing the
nations regard for this class of its PEG pie.
Mr.. Stoughton (Michl demanded the previous
question upon the bill and amendment, which
Demand was seconded, and Mr. StOu ghton rose
TO close debate.
He urged upon the House the passage OF the
bill as il was reported by the committee.
The bill as reported by the committee was
supported by Messrs. Asper, Mo- Packard,
Ind and Logan, (In.)
MIR. Crebbs (lli.) would favor the bill if the
House would not go farther-do better BY the
soldier.
PRESIDENT GRANT ON THE INDIANs-HS
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