The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-12-12

WASHINGTON, December II, 1871,
HOUSE.

luBVOui Ny MIs SuN lOI u sCuCIal ouuS@
" without exception; by Mr.. MORGAa
proposing an amendment to the Constltu
liOn, SO us to make naturaliZed citizens
eligible for the office of President or VicI
President OF the United States; by Mr.
ARTHUR, appropriating 100000 Tor Uni
ted States public buildings, at COVington
Kentucky; by Mr.. FARwELL, to restore
the records Of the United States Court a
Chicago; Mr.. BURCHARD, TO divide HIN
Ois into three judicial districts, also Il
relieve the sufferers by the fire at Chicago
by Mr.. MCNEELEY, proposing an amend
mGnt to the Constitution by which mem
bers OF Congress should have no power Ia
raise taxes by imports or excise, but only
by the direct taxation OF property, to be
assumed, collected end paid by the States
ut their option; by Mr.. KNAPP, fora ship
canal between the Mississippi river and
Lake Michigan; by MIR BEyERIDGE, for a
suspension Of duties on the merchan'
disc entered at Chicago; by MIR. Com
INGO, tor United States public build
ings at Kansas City; Mr., KING pro-
posing an amendmenLto the Constitution
prohibiting intermarriagc between white
and COlOred persons, and authorizing tho
States to provide for the education OF
white and COlortd children in separate
schools; Mr.. CONGER to cqualize the
bountigs to tho soldiers and sailors of the
late war; Mr.. SoUTuERLAND to extend
the time for completing the military road
in Michigan; Mr.. LEONARD MEYERS for
increasing tho compensation of letter car.
riers to 81, 200 per annum; Mr.. CHAPTER
for United States public building at
Denver City; Mr.. KILLINGER toiscilltate
inter. accommodation and TO promote a
cheap and uniform system In railroad
transportation in oil parts Of the United
States and territories. Mr., LYNCH, OF the
Committee on Expenditure and Treasury
Department, was directed to report
whether the expenditures Of tho depart
ment were justified by law, aud whether
all claims discharged are supported by
sufficient vouchers, and oil monies
disbursed in conformity with the
appropriations whether further provision
Is necessary TO secure the government
from unjust demand to enforce payment
from public dGlaulters, and economy in the
department and the accountability Of It's
officers; whether unnecessary officers eX.
ist and what reduction or increase of pay
bc judlClous for economy, and to invesli,
gate specially, with full power to send
Tor papers, SC, the recent delalCatiOns.
On motion OF Mr.. DAWES, the concur.
rent resolution of adjournment from De-
CembCr 27th, TO January 9Th, was adopted,
Mr.. WOoD asked leave to 0llor resOll.
ton that the Republicans having large
majority in Congress and tho President
should lake measures for tho immediate
reduction Of direct taxation nnu import
duties to II strictly revenue standard; for
the reduction of the expenses OF all de-
partments; for the abolition of sineclre
offices and the collection OF revenue
by iniormers and spies; to re.
store TO tho people OF the States
all rights originally possessed under the
Constitution; to abolish paper money and
restore specie payment; TO reduce tue
army to u peace footing and abolish the
employment Ofmilitary officers in civil dn.
ties; to provide against the retention ot
large sums in the treasury; To prevent
purchase and sale of the public credit at
the option of the Secretary; to subject
the President and cabinet to the authority
OF the law, same rs other citizens; to re-
store the Southern States and people to
equal rights with other people Of the
Union; to revive American commerce to
restore American credit; to restore sim.
plicity in the administration Of public
affairs and deyelope the mineral, naYlga-
ton and commercial interests Of the c0un.
try. ,.,,
Mr.. DOVES thought tho resolution
should 90 the Committee Of the Whole. q.
Mr.. WoOD: If the gentleman objected,
he moved to suspcndsthe rules.
Mr.. MAYNARD wanted to know II Mr.
WOoD intended to press II to u vote with.
out debate.
Mr.. WooD proposed TO have fair,
square, honest vote and not put II In the
power. of the gentleman and his friends to
smother the resolution In the committee
Mr.. WooD moved n suspension of the
rules.
MIR. MAYNARD raised the point Of order.
The resolution was not pertinent TO the
the legislative proceedings Of tho House.
1t Is not within our Jurisdiction to say
what the Republican head ought to do.
The SPEAKER says the question of pro.
priety will be settled by the House.
The motion TO suspend the rules result
ed n ayes to 180 nays
Mr.. RAMsDELL said tho first part of
the resolution was heresy to Pennsylva-
MIA, and, therefore, he and his Democratic
colleagues voted against IL But the rest
was sound Democratic doctrine.
On motion of Mr.. KELLEY the SecretA-
nv Of the Treasury was asked for informa-
tion as to the number Of employees In the
Internal Revenue office from March 1st,
1869, to December 1st, 1871 what mum.
Der of temporary employees between
those dates, and the total amount paid
each twelve months for services, eX-
penses, &c.
Mr.. GARFIELD offered q resolution up.
proprialing $4S0,000 10 supply the def.
ciencies of taking the 9th census. Passed.
Mr.. CAMPBELL asked leave to offer
concurrent resolution requesting the Pres.
lent to cause negotiations to bc opened
with Great Britain and Mexico with
view to ascertain the conditions on which
they will consent to the annexation of
their possessions on this continent TO the
United States.
Mr.. BANKS thought there would be no
objection to It's reference TO the Foreign
Affairs Committee, but MI. BINGHAM oh.
jCCled,and the resolution was not received.
The House spent an hour in the Com.
mittee Of the Whole, Mr.. BUFFINGToR in
the chair, on the apportionment bill, and
without any special progress.
Mr.. Cox asked leave TO offer resolu.
ton Of inquiry Ms TO the best plan for an
international copy right law or treaty.
Mr.. KELLY objected.
Mr.. Cox moved to suspend the rules
Without a vote the House adjourned.
SENATE.