Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-02-07

Mr.. Kelly presented protest from
the Radical Reform clubOf Philadel-
phia against the introduction of re-
hgious tests into the constitution.
Mr.. Swami presented q petition
from soldiers for the equalization of
bounties.
The following bills were introduced:
By Mr.. Hsy-For the construction
of bridge across the Mississippi from
st. Clair county, Illinois, to st. Louis
By Mr.. Dawes-For the establish
ment of an ocean mail service to Aus-
tralia.
By MIR. Myers-To promote tele-
graphic communication between
America, Asia and Europe.
By Mr.. LOwe-FOr the sale of the
Miami Indian lands in Kansas.
By Mr.. Farnsworth-Granting PEN
sions to certain soldiers, pilots and
others in the Black Hawk war.
By Mr.. Colton-FOr bridging the
Mississippi river at Muscatine.
On motion Of Mr.. Dickey the secre-
tary Of war was requested TO report
what military posts may be disposed
of.
At haltpast one O'Clock the house
resumed the consideration of the bill
to establish an educational fund and
to apply the proceeds of public lands
to the education of the people.
Mr. Pierce, who reported the bill
from the committee on education, Of
fered as prOviso that the bill shall
in no way affect any existing law for
the disposition of public lands or the
proceeds thereof, or any portion OF
such lands or proceeds either by way
OF homestead reservations or grant TO
States or otherwise, nor be construed
as preventing any disposition thereof
which congress may hereafter see ut
to make.
Mr. Finkleburg intimated that he
would vote against the proviso, as it
seemed to make a reservation for fu.
ture railroad grants.
Mr.. Pollard offered an amendment
providing that the act shall not have
any effect to impede, impair or sus-
pend any law authorizing the pre-
emption Of public lands, or their en-
try for honest ends, nor shall it be
construed as limiting in any manner
the power OF congress to alter or
extend the right of homesteads.
Mr.. Dunnel spoke in advocacy of
the bill. He saw nothing in 1t recog-
MIXING the right of the national gov
erument to interfere in education in
the States. II there was any such
thing in the bill he would vote against
it,
Mr.. Roberts asked Dunnel If it was
proposed to exclude religious denomi-
national schools from the benefits of
the bill.
Mr.. Dunnell replied that denomi-
nation schools as such were not en-
titled to participation in the proposed
fund, any more than they were under
laws setting aside certain townships
of public lands for school purposes.
Mr.. Parker, New Hampshirel asked
Mr.. Dunnel whether he considered 1t
necessary to give three dollars to
Northern States In order to give one
dollar to Southern States.
Mr.. Dunnell replied that he did not
want to give the Northern States any
thing.
Mr.. Parker-Then why do you?
Mr.. Dunnell-Ii it was proposed to
give all to Southern States where 1t IS
most needed there would be an out
cry against unfairness, as the lands
belong to all the people.
Mr.. Farnsworth--Are public lands
hereafter to be all sold2
Mr.. Dunnell-I don't understand
that the bill interferes with the past
or future policy OF the government in
relation to public lands. II felt that
by voting for the bill 1 should at any
time, ever so indirectly, lessen the
liberality Of our legislation with refer
ence to settlers, would not vote for
it.
Mr.. Farnsworth-Then, how do
you forever cOnsecrate the proceeds
of the public lands for this purpose, II
the public lands are not to be sold?
Mr.. Dunnell-It means that the
proceeds of the public lands, as annu-
ally reported to congress, shall he set
apart.
Mr.. Farnsworth-But If the public
lands are not sold, how are you to get
any prOceeds9