New-York tribune., 1871-01-05
REGULAR REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS.
TIL
WASHINGTON, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 1871.

SENATE. W ASHlNGfOS, jan - ISL
Numerous petitions were presented from
individuals for the redoyal of political dsablities and
by
Mr. STEWART Rep.. Nev). from Western miners, ask
ing for protection against certain raoad corporations,
which are claiming their lands by virtue Of alleged Con
gress grants.
Mr SHERMAN (Rep., ohio) presented communica-
ton ncosng the opinion OF the AorDcyGenorll in re
ps rd to unex expended balances
Bills were Introduced as follows; ,, H..
Mr.. HARLAN QIep, Ohio-fo erablc honorably dis
charged soldiers and sailos. their widows aud orphan
children to acquire homcstcads Oh the public lands OF the
United states. Referred.
MORE RAILROAD SUBSIDIES.
Mr.. ROSS Q5ep.. Kansas)-Aiainge Trntt Of lands 10
the state Kansas, ia alternate sectors 20 aid ibe CON
strucon Of certain railroads in that state l;eicIfed
MI COLE ({ep. Cal)-For the relief OF distillers Of
Also encouraging tho development ~ tho mineral
wealth Of United states ard ncorporai ing The United
Mr. SPENCER G2ep.. Ala) TO nay fer Quartermasters'
army from citizens OF Alabama, who had enlisted ana
were doing service in said army. Referred.
STEAM COMMUNICATIONS WITH JAPAS.
Mr.. CORBETT ulep., Oregonl, from the Committee OF
Commerce, reported the bill to incorporate the Japan
The m provides for no say smy the OrgnaOn of the
COMPANY - - n
Mr.. MORRILL, rep, VIZ offered "A resolution, which
was adopted directing inquiry by tle Finance Commit
tee as the cxpedicncy of imposing tax of 81 upon
each application for an oncal position haYlhS say
of less than 81 000 and the same upon eaeh signature
thereto made to tie President or made To be presented
to of the Executive Dcpartmsnts ana where the
salary ct 900, adtiOal TAX o1 % cents
AMENpIEa A Ta TIN fSPiSG aS@ Hl 0bo, the Senate
took up and passed the bill amendatory o the ruhdlng
Of last session. authorizing an increase oI IN issue
OF five per cent bonds rn S2OJOOOOOO to >oOoooOOo ana
Si5 Notice WI %as given by Mr. MORTON dep md that he
would on Monday call up tho bill for rHinibnrsing
states for moneys advanced during ne ese,iioni and
similar notice for tomorrow by Mr. ShEi MAN, respect
ing the bill relative 10 Mints Assay Office ahd coinage
Mr. SUMMERS Gscp Nlass rcsolntion calling for in
formation upon san Domingo matters was adopted With
''' '''T TltE CHARGES AGAINST SENATOR srEAGuE.
Mr. THURMAN (DcIn.. DhO) moved To discharge tBe
Jo.nt Committee Rctreucmcnt nom inrthcr cOnsid-
Grafton of the resolution previously introduced Dy BIZ
~ senator Spra que with the bOckaderunncrs III Texas
during the late Rebellion. The for the motion
nce in the reference and the fact that an inquiry lh'0
tac conduct Senator dd not properly belong to q
exclusive province % the senate Committee.
The motion agreed to, when the Ieeointi"n; TO-
On the subcct were referred to select committee OF Ve
The following additionnl bills were ihrIdnced is valid
conveyance OF the rights and titles OF peeptors peiore
the issuance OF patents kelcircd Aim r,n,rrrt net
OF March q 1907 to give priority In the distlDatoh
bnkrupts' estates TO wages due 10 any oPGIsF,' so
clerk or housescYant TO All amount not eAcecuhg s-o
NJ, WILSON alep.. Mass Amending the Army act Of
last session In regard 10 sOldefs aihua'i's ioi "'l"h
hOncsteads Referred. .,,,o,,,,
The senate then briefly considered the bill, Introduced
by Mr. Trumbu tRcp NJ, 10 reIey. Congressnen ron
opportunities in appointments TO once, 5no I InrI.on
Iring upon AN amendment, offered by hr WlliaIns
f}n OrcgOI 10 extend the prohibition against soneil
ur apontm ments I'm the OF members OF congress 10
include all judicial, military, and naval Officers VI tho
United states. t,.
Mr. TRuMiiUIL thought the amendment might opcr-
ot, 10 prevent promotions the army and navy. lhe
e. augc in the bill proposed by the substitute OF the
Judiciary Committee, To sfikt out ibe clause HuthpfB
a membrr In response 10 request from the President,
10 gyc information IN writing Ia regard IN ah applicant
Tar Office would make the bill more absolute lie theh
crred 10 the apparent public demand for ciVl service
reform evils Of the present system, ana necessity
Tor remedial legislation oh the subject. -,.. 81,
Mr. SHERMAN Oiep. Ohic) spoke ~ tho necessity OF
maintaining the Independence OF the Executive Ia lhdh
i hs app OlnIucnts subject Ia the cOnslui0ha power
81 continuation by the senate In tls view Dc LiNoien
more specific definition o the powers OF the ffrsiutlt'
llr cgar sd the hill HH OeCOnablo In 81 Tar As IL pro
lltcd the President ia his discretion, from obtaining
lu.al information from tOngrcsincn, dONeihOrS vi
states. and others c0mpetHntTO give H. Ah an entering
welgc the Ciyil Service re1Orn some sch bll hshI
b. nportuBt but suhccat reform would DC sc' urea
anil members ~ Congress rruqushod the unc3stltu-
tOna power tiey had 4, ate assumed III rouYhg 1p-
Dol itneutr. For one, "a cjhrlman) ~Ould chc"iluly
surrender what ttlc Of that power might nave ao''uou
10 iIiin. 40, ...
M. MOTION uicp., udJ regarded the bill ns nncoii'
siituttniDl aud ..,d UroA O. Use plh,lplr' a. vi,
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