Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-03-01
FORTY SECOND CONGRESS.
This Afternoons Proceedings,
FRIDAY, March 1.
SENATE.-Mr. Sumner rose to

PERSONAL EXPLANATION.
He said that as his name had been mentioned
more than once in correction with the member
ship OF the special committee just organized,
and also as the possible chairman, he desired
now to say that his health was in such a con-
dItiOn as not TO admit of his serving on the COM
mittee. He made this statement with reluc-
lance, Rs it had never been his habit to shirk
any duty. But the relics OF injuries which he
had received sixteen years ago still chung to
him. as he had been painfully admonished
within the last few DAYS. His physician. to
whom he had applied for advice, had impera-
lively prescribed repOse
The Vice President presented the credentials
OF Hon. A. A. Sargent, Senator-elect from Cal
hoInia; which were read and laid on the table
Mr.. Sherman stated that he was authorized
unanimously by the Finance Committee to saw
that whatever action was determined on in re-
gard to the bills to repeal the duty on tea and
co1iee, II would not be recommended to make
such action operative before the first of July
He said this much to allay the fears of business
men, who were sending delegations here, and
also sending numerous petitions.
Mr.. sumner presented q memorial asking
prohibition of sale o. spirituous liquors in the
District OF COLUMBIA; referred to Committee on
District OF Columbia. Also, petition from citi-
zens OF CALIFORNIA in favor of the supplementary
MIR. Scott, from Committee on Pacific Rail-
road, reported with amendments the bill in
reference to the Southern Pacific railroad.
Mr.. Anthony, from Committee on Printing
reported joint resolution to renew the cont ACT
with the proprietors OF the Congressional Globe
to print the debates of Congress, with certain
notifications which he said would save about
1900. The resolution was only 10 contlnne
the contract to the end OF this Congress Tn
committee hoped by that time to submit a
proposition which would still further reduce the
expense, and also reduce the bulk
Mr.. Anthony called up the bill lust reported
to renew the contract with the Globe to print
the debates Of Congress, which, after some de-
bate, was passed.
be authorized to appoint the Select Committee
OF Investigation ordered yesterday.
The Vice President said that he must ask the
Senate to excuse him from this duty.
Mr.. Cameron then offered resolution naming
the committee, with MIR. Sumner as chairman.
MIR. Sumner said he had already stated that
1t would be impossible for him to serve.
naming the following Senators as the commit,
tee:-Messrs. Hamlin. Carpenter, Sherman
Sawyer, Stevenson, and Harlan.
Mr.Sherman hoped he would not be placed on
the committee, as he could not give the proper
time to it.
Mr.. TrumbulI suggested that one at least OF
the Senators who had moved the investigation
Mr.. Cameron preferred that the list should
remain as he had prepared 1t.
AT er debate Mr.. Foreman moved to Law the
resolution and amendment on the table.
The Vice President said the effect of this
would be. that the Senate could takeit up again
at its option
The motion to lay on the table was then
agTeedto.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
motion of Mr.. Brooks, IN. Y.,) the Senate
amendments to the bill removing revenue tax
from jellies, canned fruits, &C., were concurred
2 in and the bill passed.
Mr.. Beatty, (Ohio) from the Committee on
Printing, gave notice that on Wednesday next
he would report a bill to provide for reporting
and publishing the debates and proceedings OF
Congress.
Mr.. Sheldon, Ua.,) from the Commerce, on
leave reported bill to provide for a more eff
cient system OF quarantine on the southern
coast; which was passed.
The regular order was demanded, and the
motion pending when the House adjourned yes
terday-which was to reconsider the vote by
which the ST. Croix bill was ordered recommt-
ted-came up.
A long time was spent in endeavorng to eff
feet settlement of differences OF views upon
the bill, and it was finally agreed that the bill
should be recommitted with various instruc-
tons-the committee to have leave to report any
time next week, after Monday, the bill being
then open for further amendment.
The House then in the morning hour, pro-
ceeded TO the consideration of bills of a private
nature, reported from committees.
Mr.. Coburn, (lnd.) from the Committee on
Military Affairs, reported bill to provide for
the designation by the President of chief med
zeal purveyor, to fill vacancy now existing.
Passed.