Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-01-10
FORTY-FIRST CONGRESS.
This Afternoons Proceedings.
TUESDAY, January 10.

ABOUT SioO,c thtrebV coming into injurious
eompe ton with private citizens, and asking
that The government close its sale OF stamped
envelopes.
Nr. Bsyard, in presenting the memorial re-
marked that the practice of the Post once De
tartment Wss striking commentary upon It's
profession. OF economy in its demand Tor the
repeal OF the fTaHking privilege.
hessrs Cameron, scott AMI others presented
neBoTials ~ similar import; al Of IS hich Nsrs
referred To the Committee on Post Office.
BIZ. Casserly prescribed memorial asking aid
for the establishment OF ocean mail service be-
tween san Francisco and Australia. and made
some remarks upon the large trade that would
be Ceyetcped by such = line. lie hoped the bill
for this object. introduced by bis colleague,
(hT. Cole,) would be passed.
Gr. Yates presented = memorial asking such
action as viii secure "a direct
RtCC0hiTIoE ~ THE CONSTITUTION or TRR
EXIaIEECE OP GOD
and OF belief in the Christian religion.
He said that the people OF this country were
not longer 10 be put OF IN this matter bv the in
OF the people of Illinois demanded that there
shall be an amendment TO the Constitution by
which the supremacy OF God shall be acknoWl-
edged by this great nation. 1t Was time that
the Judiciary Committee should make some re-
port on tbe matter.
Mr.. Wilson. from Committee on Military At
fO'rs, reported, with amendment, bill cedirg
certain Jurisdiction in the State OF Ohio.
Mir. Carpenter, from Judiciary Committee,
reported house hill authorizing the Presidsnt
TO accept the resignation ofany Federal Judge
~
to receive his ful salary during his natural life.
Nr. Casserly objected 10 its present consider
stiCn. rs IL demsnded examination, and 1, was
accordingly laid over.
Mr.. buckingham introduced Joint resolution
authorizing the President TO srpOiBt commits
hion TO examine the
CLAIMS FOR pANAafs
committed upon our shipping By B'ttih cruis-
ers. Referred 70 Committee on Foreign kcls-
tons.
Mr.. Jewett introduced bill 10 create
THE TERRITORY OF oKALoMA.
and TO consolidate the various Indian tribes.
Referred 10 Committee on Territories.
Ar. Sawyer called up bill
TO RRLIHyE CERTAIN PERSONS OF THEIR LEGAL
AND POLITICAL DISABILITIES.
Mr. Pomeroy expressed bis surprise at the ac-
ton OF the southern Senators. He SAID that
hey were constantly bringing in these disability
bills. One day they wanted disabilities removed
by the wholesale. and the next they asked the
passage OF bills TO protect them, and complained
OF ontTages prevailing al over their sectisn.
be did net understand this.
Mr.. Sawyer said il was unfortunately true
that great disorder did prevail in certain sec
tlons OF the South, bpt the outrages were not
committed by the men who lahored under disa-
biiities, but by young men who had no dissbili-
ties who went into the army when minors. and
who had but little education. aud in conSc-
quence violent prejGdices.
The debate was continued hv MesSTs. Sauls-
bury, POmeToy and others, until the expiration
OF the morning hour, when the bill went over.
Mr.. Wilson introduced bill for the
REMOVAL OF POLITICAL DISABILITIES.
which was referred 10 the Committee on Disa-
hilitics. Il provides that the legal aud political
disabilities Of all persons, except such a. LEFT
The Cabinet or Congress TO 80 into the rebellion
IL lsco and 1861, and those who have un'awfully
held Office since May 81, 1S70, shall be removed
TEE COINAGE Bill.
The unET shed business, being the bill TeFiS.
ing the laws relative 10 the minis, ASSAY Offices
and coinage CT the United States. was then pro
ceeceC with. the question being on C0ncurrins
IN the amer dment adopted IN Committee OF the
" e gBar - > q r,s..
per cent.
MIR. Thurman acid that . charge for golI
coinage was a vicious policy, and thu charge in
The United States WAS greater than that ia ar,
othe country.
MesSrs. Bayard, Cole. and Stewart argued
Against any coinage charge.
MesSTs sherman and M0rril vt .npke ID
favor OF imposing a coinage charge.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
some preliminary business the consideration o.
THE SAN DOMINGO RESOLUTION
was resumed.
Mr.. Van Truur (OhiOl rose 10 correct a.,
error IN the GlObc with regard % hrs objection
yesterday to the House proceeding withon. dis
cussiOn. He had 10 desire to prevent lesieIa
tive sCtion or to refuse the short tim. A. wed
for debate, but he wanted some discussion. he
vas tnankiui ior the opportunity n having
short tine TO expose
THIS INFAMOUS MEASURE
MI Willard Iermont) said as he had differed
with the majority Of his political associates on
this question, he deemed IL necessary that he
should state his reasons. He was utterly on
posed to any effort that looked 10 the acquisition
Ga DOMINICA, anu the course sought ITO be pur-
saed under this resolution was particularly
Objectionable. The commission Was not eI-
pected TO remain in San Domingo more than
three weeks. That Was not 20 stated In the
resolution but that was the natural inference
from the haste with which II was attempted
TO RUSH THIS RESOLUTION THROUGH Tar
ROUSE.
for il was not disguised that ths commission
uaS 10 hasten 30 he island, and return in time
to make their report and hsve action st this
session of Congress. He denied that 1t was pos
slble 10 get any information OF value in 80 shsrt
tifse, for they could not get anything OF their
own observation, and would have 10 densnd
upon reports which might e snbmi tied TO them
on the leland and this information could BE a
readily obtained from the books in the ibra-
ries OF our country ana iTop information now
III our possession.
MIR. Cox N. " spoke in opposition TO the ~
QUESTION.
Mir. Stevenson (Ohio) advocated the anne,s-
tion or the Island as step in the right direc-
ton, and was not only in favor of sending the
commission, but was ready 10 vote az ence for
annexation.
Mr.. voorhees, Qnd> sent to the clerk. desk
and lad read, q dispatch from IndiaDapolis
announcing the-passase OF q resolution BY the
Senate instTuctng the Senators in Congress and
Representatives from that State
10 VOTE AGAINST THE ANNEXATION
Mr. Ortiz said if that resolution we. passed by
the Senate rs recently organized, il could no:
Mr.. Voorhees, hoped his colleague voulJ obey
the voice OF the people of the State.
Messrs. Potter IN. Y..) and Swami Nd i fol-
loved in opposition to the bill.
Mr.. Fitch New said that he would vote for
the resolutions as they came from the Senate
and would not vote for tie amendment because
the resolutions looked to
THE ACQCIsITIoE OF THE WHOLE WEST INDIA
ARCHIPELAGO.
He would have preferred joint resolution for
the annexation of San Domingo, the acquisition
Of which he considered far prefer able t0 that Of
Alaska.
Mr.. Ella a. H.) said that there was a certain
class who favored annexation of territory
FROM THE IsTHNUS TO TIE NORTH POLE.
and the present preparation was plan % carry
out that scheme. He cav no moral principle
involved In the present question. There was
not an inhabitant on that island but would be
benefited BY annexation. The question was
one Of policy IL our condition was such that
We could enter into the development OF that
island, there was enough territory within our
borders to occupy our attention. The acaui-
sition OF San Domingo meant the appropriation
Of vast sums Of money and vast opportunities
TOR trouble. lt meant extensive fsrtifca-
tons in the Bay Of SANTANA, naval sta
tons and marine hospitals. lt meant
an increased naval force, and more naval
oficefe who would be exposed 10 disease
upcn that unhealthy station, and the hospitals
would be filled. Much money would be REQUIRED
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