Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-01-13
FORTY-FIRST CONGRESS.
This Afternoons Proceedings.
FRIDAY, January II.

sENAlE '-Nf. Scott presented resolutions
Of the Pennsylvania Legislature and OF the
Philadelphia Common Council asking the Ex-
ecutiye TO request q general eo-opera alton ana
attendance of the citizens of the whole coun-
try in the centennial exposition 10 be held in
Philadelphia.
AIR. Thurman moved a resolution calling
upon the Secretary Of the Treasury for inlorma-
ton ss TO whether any statement Of the receipts
and expenditures OF the United States as re
quired by the Constitution, has been Published
if not, why not.
Mr.. Sherman objected 10 the presen; consid-
GRAFTON Of the resolution, and il went over.
On motion Of Mr.. Abbott the Secretary OF
progress OF the work near the mouth OF Cane
Fear river, North Carolina
Mr.. Williams moved TO take up the concurrent
resolution for tire appointment OF a Joint special
committee 10 consider the whole subject o; ocean
lakes.
Mr.. sumner hoped the Senator would .ot
press his motion. This sub5ecg vas taking up
too much time.
MIR. Williams am not taking MP the time.
lLaugbter.l
Mr.. Bayard had advocated the passage Of
this resolution yesterday. In view now, how
ever, OF the information witch he had received
as 10 the manner OF the passage OF this reSola-
ton by the House, he was satisfied that il had
not passed there with that calm de.iherstion
which was proper. lie thought II best that the
resolution should not he acted on until il was
seen what the House world DO.
HOUSE
would not reconsider its action, hut after what
had been said be would withdraw HI motion.
The Senate then went into executive session
and after some time spent therein adjourned
until Monday.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. This
being Friday and the regular order OF business
being demanded the House proceeded to con-
slider
BILLS OF PRIVATE NATURE
reported IRON committees
Nh. WashbuTn, Mass chair man OF the Com
mittee on Gains, reported ball tor the relief
al Charles Pomefoy, late Receiver OF Public
Moneys 1T Fort Dodge, Iowa, which was
passed. Also. Senate bill Tor the relief OF
Joseph :. Beach X Co, OF Pittsburg, Pa.
Passed. Also, bill for the relief of Henry A
Messenger, OF Shelby county, Md. Passed
Also, Senate bill tor the relief OF the Kentucky
snd ITansylvania Universities. Passed.
Mr.. Holman, Ind y from the same com mittee
reported = bill Tor the relief Of Rev. miami.
Il. PUTdy, late Chaplain 18th Iowa volunteers.
Passed. Also, bill for relief of Henry Mill
man, late private in the Sd regiment Indiana
cavalry. Also, without Recommendation a
bill FOR the relief OF Isaac y. Welt.
Mr.. Holman explained that thi> bill was 10
compensate citizen Of ohio for horse taken
10y the United States militsryNuthoiitiesd during
Mcrgsns raid IN Ohio, in lS,s
Alter considerable discussion the bill was re-
ferred 20 the Conmittee on the Private CaIeu-
der. Also, BIZ for the relief OF John g.
NcQueston and jeremiah e. Mckee. 10 enable
them to satisfy = Judgment rendered against
them for false Imprisonment, while acting a.
provost marshsls under the direction OF General
Baker, provost marshal sf Indiana. Passed.
MIR. Cobb. WIS., reported bill for the relief
OF Henry j. Williams. late receiver of public
moneys at oakvile, Wisconsin. Passed. A 30,
bill for the relief or Henry W. Durkee Geo
Robinson, and others, granting c. npensa tion
for labor In the QuarteTmaster's Department.
Passed.
lief OF Joseph Adams, OF Tennessee, for lumber
taken by military authority. Passed.
Mr.. Fla N. IL reported bill for the rel eff OF
Mary A. Ripley, granting so in comrenSa A.
non Tor services as clerk during the war
Passed.
Mir Moore tlIl.) reported hill Tor he relief
WIZ. VI. Henry. granting the difference OF raw
between that OF q private and commissioner
officer in the volunteers. Passed. Al>o. al
vcrsely upon bill for the relief OF Peter i
Burchell, OF Kane county, III, for damac
done TO his house by United States troops,
amounting Ia s3lS05.
MIR, Farnsworth (Il) made an appeal TO the
House topass the bill. and Nessrs Moore AM
Washbnrn opposed its passage;
The House refused to second the demand for
the previous question.
Mr.. Hooper Mass from the Committee Of
Ways and Means, reported the Senate Lill 10
amend the act in relation 10 the
FUNDING THE PUBLIc DIET.
with an amendment. providing that nothing in
this bill shall be construed as authorizing the
issue of greater amount OF bonds than is pro
vided for In the original bill. Passed.
The Speaker laid before the House a conmu-
nicatlon from the Sergeant-at-A rms i'm relation
10 the salary OF Mr.. Manning n. c. Mr.. Man
ming as elected to oil the vacancy caused nv
the death of Mr.. Gillian, who was elected 10 Mi
the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr.
Deweese, and the Sergeant farms asks the
House 10 bx the time when the salary of Nj
Manning commences. Referred 10 the Com
mittee on the Judiciary.
Also, letter from the Secretary OF the Treas
ury, enclosing request from the Commissioner
OF Pensions for An appropriation 81 $50 $50 TO
supply = deficiency tor the current fiscal wear
Referred to Committee on Appropriations
Also, letter from the Secretary OF the Treas
ury, recommending the transfer OF the HOSPITAL.
at New Orleans and on Dayid's Island. New
York harbor, to the marine hospital service
Referred to Committee on Commerce.
Mr.. Dawes Mass reported bill establishing
the salaries Of the officers OF the the Treasury
Department. Referred TO the Committee on
Appropriation.
Mr.. Stiles Pa introduced bill which was
passed. extending the time Tor filing application
for additional bounties to January 18Th IS39.
The House then, on motion Of Mr.. Dawes
Mass, j then " ent into Committee of the Whole
and resumed the consideration OF
TIE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL
AUTHORIZATION BILL.
On motion of Mr.. Wilson, (OhIo.) an amend
nent was adopted increasing the appropriation
for botanist ar the Department of ericulture
from 81 .4o0 TO ~ 800 per annum.
Mr.. Mayhan y. " moved to strike out the
Paragraph approprsting So Dos for collecting
statistics and compiling and writing mater tor
monthly, annual and special reports of the De-
partmeDt of Agriculture.