Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-12-06
FORTY SECOND CONGRESS
This Afternoons Proceedings.
WEDNESDAY, December 6.

SENATE.-Mr. Anthony introduced a bill 70
prevent and punish bribery in the election Of
electors for President and Vice President Of the
United States.
KpKLux WITNESSES TO BIZ BROUGHT TO THE
|, BAR OF THE SENATE.
Mr. Scott, from the Joint Select Committee
on the late msurrectionary States, reported that
two witnesses summoned in South Carolina
David Gist and Clayton Csmp-had refused to
appear and testify; and he submitted a concur
rent resolution directing the Sergeant at ARM
to take the said Camp and Gist into custody.
and to bring them to the bar of the Senate to
answer for their conts mpt.
The committee also reported that another
with, IS in North Carolina had appeared and de-
cined 10 answer all Questions bearing on his
supposed connection with the secret orSauiza-
ton, on the ground that he was not Obliged to
eliminate himself.
The committee also submitted resolution tha;
tins witncss-Wm. l.. Saundcrs-be taken into
custody.
Mr.. Scott stated that he desired the resolu-
tons 10 he laid over until to- morrow.
Mr.. Robertson moved to take up the
HOUSE GENERAL AMNESTY BILL.
The bill was read, when Mr.. PomeiOy OBJ
iected TO its consideration.
Mr. Robertson then gave notice that he should
call ii mp on Monday rext.
The Senate then, at l:l0 p. m went into ex-
ecutive session, and, after some time therein,
adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Banks (Mass) offered a resolution calling upon
the President to communicate to the House, il
not incompatible with the public interests
copies OF ali orders issued to the commanders OF
UNITED STATES VESSELS IN CUBAN WATERS
directing them to protect the lives and property
OF American citizens and TO maintain the dig
NIFTY OF the American nag: and also all paper
not heretofore communicated to Congress in
relation to the re. ent insult 10 American citi
zens by Cubans, md tire failure of the Spanish
authorities to afford adequate protection. The
resolution was agreed TO.
Mr.. Snapp (Ill.) introduced resolution iii
recing the Committee ON Railways and Canals
TO inquire into the expedency of connecting tn,
shores OF Lake Michigan and the Mississippi
river with ship canal: Referred to Committee
| on Railways and Canals.
Mr.. Burlington (Mass.) introduced bill for
the construction OF life preserving stations on
| the coast Of Cape Cod. Referred to the Commit
tee on Appropriations
THE CIVIL SERVICE.
| Mr.. Willard (Vt.) introduced q bill 10 regulate
the manner OF making appointments 10 the civil
| service Of the United States. Referred to the
| special committee on the subject.
The Speaker announced the following as the
special committee on the reorganization Of the
civil service, viz .--Messrs. Kelley Pa; Hooper,
Mass; Conger, Mich; Lynch, Me; Perry. Ohio;
Holmes, Ind.
LANDS FOR BENEFIT OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS In
THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
| Mr.. Chapman (D.0.) introduced bill grant
ing Donation Of 1000 coo acres of public lands
Tor the benefit Of the public schools Of tie Dis
tf,et OF Columbia, and moved its reference to
i
Mr.. Taffe (Neb.) said the Public Land CON-
mittee was the proper one to consider the sub
| iect.
| Mr.. Perez (Miss.) wanted it referred to the
| Committee on Education and Labor.
| Mr.. Chapman preferred that it should go to
| District Committee, and after they had ex-
amined it II could GO back to the Public Lands
Committee for further investigation.
The bill was finally referred to the Public
Land Committee.
Mr.. Farwen (TlI) introduced a bin for the
relief of sufferers by the Chicago fire. Referred
to the Ways and Means Committee.
Mr.. Kellogg Conn., introduced bin to amend
the act granting pensions to soldiers of 1872
Referred to Committee on Revolutionary Pen
sons.
Mr.. Cox IN. W introduced bill to secure to
authors the benefits OF the international copy
right. and for the protection of the interests OF
publishers and book agents. Referred to Com
Mr.. Ketcham a. " introduced bill for the
relief Of James belger. Referred to Committee
on Military Affairs.
COMMITTEE CLERKS:
Mr.. Garfield, (OhiO,) from the Committee on
Appropriations, reported resolution directing
the Committee on the Reorganization of the Civil
Service to report at an early day bill provi-
ding by law what standing committees of the
House shall be allowed to employ clerks, and to
fix the rate Of compensation. Referred to the
special committee on the subject.
DANGER FROM FIRE.
Mr.. Banks Mass. offered resolution request
ing the Secretary of State to inform the House
any acton Is necessary for the better security
State Department.
Mr.. Banks thought the destruction of Wallis
opera House last night called for this action.
Agreed to.
no NEW DRAWING OF SEATS.
The House then resumed consideration OF the
resolution offered yesterday by Mr.. Stark
weather, providing for a new drawing of seats
The question being upon Mr.. Peters motion to
lay The resolution on the table. This re-
1ected by rising vote of 9S yeas 10 ~ nays. On
yea and nay vote there were 100 yeas and log
NAYS.
The question then required upon the passage
Of the resolution, and it was rejected by vote
Of 1o4 yeas to 103 nays.
Mr.. Wood N. Y. moved to reconsider and Law
that motion on the table, and, the yeas and nav.
being demanded, the motion was agreedts-yeas
lt3, nays l01.
On motion of Mr.. Maynard, it was ordered
that when the House adjourn tomorrow il be
until Monday next.
The House then resumed consideration of the
bill reported yesterday from the Post-ohic
Committee in relation to the postal Ia VS. and
the reading Of the bill was concluded.