The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-12-20

with the InternatiOnals, Atheists, Free
Lovers, &c. .
Mr.. KELLY advocated the bill, and sait
that the duties on iron and other Ameri
can productions were necessary to protect
the American laborer and add to his com
fort,
Mr.. STEVENSON said that the laborng
men of the country complained of this
tariff, with Its multitude Of abuses, laying
onerOus burdens on the people, without
any benefit to the Treasury; they COM
planned of the legislation, because of its
fostering monopOiies which were winding
themselves about tho nation, threatening
to crush out It's life; they complained q
Congress, because Of the almost criminal
waste of public lands OF the national do.
main, rObbing them and their children,
He believed these complaints to be well
grounded, and they certainly deserved to
be heard and gravely considered For
these reasons he favored the appointment
Of the commission. It's report would be
document of great interest not only in
the United States, but In Europe. 1t
would stimulate the tide Of emigration
from Europe TO the United States, and
return the cost of the investigation in a
manifold degree. Another reason why
he favored the bill was that the working
people wanted the Commission, and they
were the aIority in this country.
The discussion went over till 10 NOR
row.
Mr. GARFIELD, from The Committee on
Appropriations, reported bill apprOpri.
ating $27,94O to supply deficiency in the
expenses Of tho Ku.KluX Committee. In
reply to Mr.. ELDRIDGE, hC stated the to.
tOl cost of the committee to be $O0,OO7,
exclusive Of printing the report OF the bill,
which made seven volumes and contained
about 5000 pages . 'y.Igt +)+,t
II was agreed to tCnize the account Of
tho Commissions expenses, to b. printed
In the Globe. The bill then passed,
Adjourned.
SENATE.
Mr.. HAMIIN reported II bill TO pay DR.
Allen s. Co., for carrying the overland
mail $21,5l3. ~
Mr.. EDMUNDs objected. o.. "1
Mr.. MORRILL,, of Vermont, reported the
House bill appropriating $i,OOO,OOO for
public buildings nj Chicago, aud asked Its
Immediate consideration.
Mr.. CHANDLER thought the Nppropria'
ton very large one, and would like to
have the necessity for II thoroughly dc.
monsLrated before voting for 1t, ...s
Mr.. MORRILL,. said the committee were
satisfied that 1t was necessary, in order to
erect first Class buildings
Mr.. CARPENTER said he had received
letters from friends in Chicago, complain
ing that there was movement on loot to
change the location OF the government
buildings there, md that this bill would
favor that design, by leaving the location
optional with the Secretary Of the
Treasury.
Mr.. TRUMDULL said that the provision
was designed to protect the government
against GXtortion.
Mr.. CAiuENTER had another objection
that 1t seemed to admit, that tho United
States government could not take lands
for public purposes without the consent OF
the Legislature.
Mr.. CoNKLtNd said he had information
that already there was n speculation a1lja.
cent that was supposed tobc q new site.
Ho was informed, too, that lOur.iilths ol
the owners Of squares adjoining the pro.
perty already owned by the government
were willing 10 sell. In view thereof he
thought the buildings should bc erected on
that site.
Mr.. MORRILL,, of Vermont, assured the
Senate that there was an intention on the
part OF the Secretary Of the Treasury to
select o new site.
Mr.. LOGAN confirmed Mr.. TRUMnULLs
statement that the option given TO the
Treasury was intended to protect the gov.
ernmcnt from extortion and not with
view of changing the location. lie knew
that the people OF Chicago wished the
building 10 DO erected on tic old site. II
he believed that there was any probability
Of change he would vote against that
provision. The bill was then passed.
Mr.. STEWART introduced q resolution
providing for a sixteenth amendment to
the Constitution prohibiting giving aid TO
sectarian schools
Mr. SUMNER gave notice that he would
propose On amendment to tho Oonstitu
lion providing that the President shall be
Ineligible to reelection.
On motion of Mr.. SCnURz, the Presi-
dent was requested to give information as
TO the relations Of the United States with
Spain and the treatment Of Americans In
Cuba; also, instructions TO OUT haval com.
mSndet ID Cuban waters for the purpose
stated IN the Presidents message; and
also, whether any and what attacks ON
the lives and property Of American cltl.
zens and the dignity Of our flag have oc'
Cured TO make Il appear that the former
are now in greater danger than before
such instructions were issued. pi-a %
Mr. SCoTT, from the Committee on Fl.
nance, reported D Substitute for the bill
declaratory 81 the act Of July il, 1870,
10 reduce internal taxes and for other
purposes. The substitute provides that
All taxes upon dividends, interest and I'M
diyidual profits heretofore assessed or col.
lected from the corporations mentioned
IN seClion'l5 Of said act, for the time be-
tween August /, 1870, and january 1,
1871, shall be remitted or refunded; but
this provision shall not apply TO sundry
taxes assessed or collected for that part Of
the year 1870 prior TO Augnst 1st. 2 81
MI. SHERMAN, from the Finance Com.
mittee, repOtted q substitute for the bill
fixing the salaries OF the Register and
second Comptroller OF the Treasury. The
substitute establishes a uniform salary Of
"a 500 each Tor the Assistant Secretary,
Comptrollets, Auditors, Register, Com.
missionero Of Customs, and Supervising Ar
chitect Of the Treasury Department, As
sistant Postmasters, General and Com.
inissibners Of the Land Office, Commits.
sioners Of Pensions and Commissioners Of
Indian Affairs. 'gT su.lg
Mr.. SHERMAN, from tho Finance Com.
mitlee, reported adversely, and the Senate
postponed indefinitely the bill providing
| Tor Tie employment Of an internal Reyye'
nue polioe force ia every collection dis.