The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-03-16
SENATE.

OF the l0CeTlOr TO CONTRACT IOr tue execution OF
Mills group OF statuary commemorative of the
late epoch in American history, and adopt the
same to the tympanum Of the southea asst portico
of the capital, and approprieting $4,000 for
that purpose. By Mr. Chandler, to define q
gross of matches and for other purposes. 1t
provides that gross of matches shall contain
II, 400 matches put up in packages CT 100 or
some multiple thereof.
By Mr.. Wilson, in relation to additional
bOunties, providing that the widow, children,
or father and mother of any soldier who en-
listed for a less period than one year and who
was killed or died in service, shall be entitled
to receive the same bounties as have been pro-
vided by law when soldiers enlisted for two
years.
The bills repeslng the duty on coal and salt
we're read second time. Mr.. Anthony 3
resolution limiting the legislation of the sess-
ion to the southern outrage bill was laid aside,
and taking up the supplementary deficiency
appropriation bill the Senale went into axecu-
tive session and soon after adjourned.
HOUSE.
A resolution offered BY Mr.. Wood was
adopted, that the Committee on Foreign At
fairs, when appointed, be required to examine
into and report at the next session of Congress
whether the territory of Lower California be a
desirable acquisition to the United States. and
ii so with such recommendations looking to
that object as may seem to the committee just
and expedient.
Mr.. Dawes of Massachusetts, introduced
bill to correct the error in the enrolment of
the naval appropriation bill by inserting the
clause approoriating 5000 for plans of a float
ing Dock it having during the hurry of last ses-
sion been omitted by some temporary clerk.
Mr.. E!bridge of Wisconsin gave notice OF his
intention to Introduce bill for the suppress
sioc of the Ku Klux in New Hampshire.
The Speaker said that the introduction of
such bill would be in order only when that
gentleman's State was called.
Mr.. Cox of New York subsequently inquired
whether New lamps lire was in the bill.
Mr.. Dawes replied that New York as much
as New Hampshire was interested in the bill.
Tne bill to correct the naval appropriation
bill was passed.
Three motions to adjourn were voted down.
The bill was passed granting the Morse Mon.
ument Association per mission to erect mon
uncut to Prof Sam'l B. f. Morse at the inter-
section OF Pennsylvania Avenue and Seventh
street, provided it would involve no expense to
the government.
Mr.. Butler, of Massachusetts,, gave notice
that it was his intention to introduce bill to
protect peaceable and loyal citiz ns OF the
United States in their lives and property, and
asked it printed for the information OF the
House.
Several objections were made on the Demo-
cratic side OF the House, Mr.. Beck, OF Ken
lucky, opposing any business till the commit
tees Were appointed.
Mr.. BROOKS, of New York, said we were not
in a condition to do business properly or safely
without the appointment OF committees.
The SpAaker-In my judgment we ought
forthwith to appoint the committees, to whom
important matters can be lief ed, or we ought
forthwith to adjourn SINE die.
Mr.. Peters of Maine desired to introduce a
resolution. Mr.. Butler of Massachusetts OBJ
ected. He would consent to no other BUSH
ness than that he was instructed to bring be-
fore the House.
The Speaker said in reply to Messrs. Beck
and Brooks that it did not follow that business
| could not be transacted because the stand
ing committees were not appointed. The
| Speaker is the servant Of the House and if gen.
eral legislation is TO be entered upon he Will APP
| point the committees.
Mr.. Beck said: Il fear the Speaker misap-
prehends my statement. ] do not desire nOr
| urge or require him TO appoint the committees
| of the House now. l prefer he should have un-
| til December to do so, and l have steadily voted
to adjourn, but what shall insist on is that il
| we proceed to business it must be through reg
| ular committees before whom all bill prOpos-
| ed can be considered and by which they can be
brought regularly before the House for its de.
| liberation and consideration. I consider the
| rule under VIII Oh we are new compelled to dI
| business as not only dangerous but exceeding
| ly improper legislation. 1t allows every mem
Der. first from Maine and then from the other
New England States, to originate, lay before
| the House and call the previous question on
any bill he may see fit and gives these men alb
| solute control of the business of the House.
| will never consent to that. If we must go OF
and cannot adjourn then will oppose all bust
ness till it comes after due consideration from
| a committee of the House regularly appointed
Mr.. Scolfeld of Pennsylvania asked thu
| House to act upon the Senate bill just receiv
| ed.
Mr.. Butler Of Massachusetts, said he woul,
| object to everything.
Mr.. Scoield-Do you object to the Sauatt
bill?
Mr., Butler-I do.
The Speaker said regular order was the cal
of States.
Mr.. Randall of Pennsylvania asked whethe
it would be in order to have despatch read
(Cres of what is it,
Mr.. Kelley ofPennsylvania said it was abou
the New Hampshire election.
MIR. Butler-I will consent to the reading Q
that if you will let me read another.
Mr.. Briggs of Delaware asked to have des
patch received bv hin read about the New
Hampshire election. Objections were made.
Mr.. Cox New York said it was customar
to read telegraph dispatches during the war.
Mr.. Morgan of Ohio asked whether it woul
be in order to read despatch stating that thu
Democrats of New Hampshire have electe
their candidate for Governor three member
of Congress and majority in both houses Q
the legislature. :,
The Speaker replied that it could only D
done 10y general consent. Objections wer
made on the Republican side.
Mr.. Butler of Massachusetts, inquired wheth
er it would be in order to have read Ieie
graphic despatch showing that the Ku Alu
in Mississippi last mig bit murdered four men.
Mr.. Garfield And that is another Demo
cratic victory. :,
Mr.. Eldridge-There were more than tbs
number killed in New Ham pshire yesterday.
, Mr.. Butler OF Massachusetts sent up h,s pl
to protect the loyal people of the United ota's
in their lives aud property
, MIR. Cox of New York raised point OF orut
that days notice had not been given OF u
introduction of the bill and the Speaker su
D tain d the point.
Mr.. Peters of Maine offered the following r.
solve: That a select committee OF 10 % al
r pointed by the Speaker, whose duty shall ne
, Inquire into the condition of the late INSURE
tionary States so far as regards the execute
of the laws and the safety of the lives an
property Of citizens of the United States, an
report the result of their Investigations to I'll
House in Dece next, with such recon
= meniations as they may deem expedIent; au
= | said committee will be authorized to employ
clerk and stepographer, to SIT during the r
cess, send for pr rsous and papers and visit
| their discretion through the sub committee al
| portion of the Southern States during the
| cess aud the expenses of said committae shf
be paid from the contingent fund Of the Houa
s Mr.. Butler of Massachusetts raised poll
of order that no previous notice had been give
of the intention 10 introduce the said resol
| ton.
o The Speaker explained that resolutions cou
be introduced at this time, but iu case OF
or Joint resolution which required the sign
ture Of the President, one days notice had
Il. be given.
Mr.. Butler, of Massachusetts,, objected
the resolution, and hoped that every man W
attended the caucus would vote agalnstlt