Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-12-16
FORTY SECOND CONGRESS.
This Afternoons Proceedings.
MONDAY, December Is.


privileges and elections, made a statement in
reference TO the resolution instructing them TO
inquire into
THE CHARGES OF CORRUPTION
made against Senator Caldwell, OF ansas. He
had twice during the recess addressed a note to
the members of the committee calling a me citing
to investigate the charges, but with one excep-
tion the members had replied that their conye.
nience would OF admit of the meeting. This
was the reason why nothing had been done in
the matter.
Mr.. Carpenter introduced bill to provide for
PRIVATE PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC USE.
He said that as some Senators thought thi-
involved great constitutional question ne
would, after the holidays, ask TO make some
remarks upon il.
Mr.. Pomeroy offered an order admitting act
ing heads of departments to the floor of the
Senate, which was laid over.
Mr.. Ramsey offered a resolution calling on
the Secretary of War for Information as to
amount of de mage done government works in
Duiuth harbor by the recent great storm, and
wnat steps, II any, have been taken to repair
the damage. Adopted.
N. Mr.. WINDOW called up his resolution appoint
ing special committee of seven to consider
THE SUBJECT OF INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS
as recommended III the Presidents message
Mr.. Hamilton (Md.) dOU bted the propriety OF
this resolution and called for the ayes and nos
on it.
Mr.. Frelinghuysen moved 10 amend by refer
ring TIE subject to the committee OF commerce
committee which he said must have A large
amount OF information on the subject in II
possession.
Mr.. Stevenson said it should not 90 to the
committee on commerce, because it would only
consider the practical part of the question.
whereas the fundamental principle underlying
the whole subject should be considered.
Mr.. Thurman said if il was proposed tn at
something practical in connection with this
question should be reported, he would vote for
the committee; but If it was only intended that
the constitutional aspect should be discussed, he
was against it. There could absolutely nothing
new be said in the constitutional view OF thi,
subject, either one way or the other.
Mr. Window said his whole idea was TO get
something practical.
Mr.. Thurmsn.-Wen, if that is the case 1 will
vote tor 1t.
MIR. Hamilton lMd.)-For that very reason
shall vote against it
After some further discussion the amendment
OF MIR. Frelinghuysen was rejected. aud the
original resolution adopted-ayes. So; naycs
Messrs. Cole, Hamilton and Vic kers 3.
Mir. Ames asked the Senate to take action d.
has request to be excused from further service
on the military committee, and the Vice Presi-
dent put the question, ana the Senate excused
Mir. Ames.
Mr.. Steward offered resolutions. which were
adopted, instruCting the committee on the iud,-
CARY TO inquire how lar Congress is authorized
10 regulate
TEE RATES OF FARE AND TRANSPORTATION
on railroads between the states, under hat pro-
vision which authorizes Congress TO regulate
commerce between the states, and also TO an
thOriZe the construction and operation of rail-
roads passing into or through two or more states,
MIR. Cameron called up the bill appropriatiny
five million dollars TO pay
THE FRENCH ISOLATION CLAIMS,
and proceeded 10 argue in its favor.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
the regular Monday morning call of states and
territories for bills and resolutions for reference
only, the following were, among others, intro
duced ard referred TO the committees ind
Gated
BY Sir. Butler Mass "A bill for the inst and
(Qmtablg al 4 tho
neva conference. Judiciary.
BY Mir. Dawes Mass Bill for the r.lie! o.
Gen. a. b. Dyer. Military affairs.
By Mr.. Kellogg lConn.l-Bi to repeal the
STAMP duty on matches. Ways and means.
by Mr: Warren lN. Hl-Bill to repeal The
bankrupt act. judiciary.
BY Mr.. DUEL N. N.)-Biu to amend the act
in relation TO pensions TO soldiers OF the war T. =
1sGl. Invalid pensions. Also, bill to establish
lie of steamships between the United STATE
and Colombia. Commerce.
By MIR. Merriam N. Y.)-Bill providing tia
proposals to carry the United States mails be
advertised in papers in districts where the
routes are located. Post Offices and railroads.
BY Mr.. Smith IN. Y.)-Biil making an az
! preparation Tor the payment OF the judges OI
the court OF claims and for other purposes
Claims.
By Dir. Cox (N.Y.l-Bin to provide for the
resumption OF specie payments. Banking anu
currency.
BY Mr.. Storm (Pa.)-7Bi!l to repeal the actin
posing tax on tank checks. Ways and Means.
Also, bill in relation To the redemption OF
| national bank notes. Banking and CURRENCY.
BY Mr. l.. Myers (Pa.)-Bill to repeal tina:
section OF the postal code which require double
postage on mail matter not paid in full. Post
Offices and railroads.
BY MI Archer sid. Bill for the relief of the
heirs at law of Mr. c. Brashears. Naval affairs
BY Mr.-Duke Va.)-BIll to repeal all taxes or
tobacco; ways and means. Also, a bill author
lZ.ng physicians in regular practice TO import
medical books for their own use free OF duty;
ways and means. Also, a bill TO repeal an take
on LIQUORS; ways and means. Also, a bill for TIL
relief Of James Markham, Of Va; claims.
By Mr.. Porter va. "A bill to repaal the tan
on tobacco; ways and means
BY Mr.. DuBose ga. Bill to authorize the
state OF Georgia to sue in the court OF claims
certain cotton taken by the United States during
the rebellion claims. Also, a bill in relation
TO the survey of certain rivers in Georgia
By Mr.. Whitley tGa.)-Biu to provide 70.
the removal of suits from state courts to United
States courts IN certain cases. Judiciary.
By Mr.. Mcintyre (Ga.)-Biil to repeal the tai
on raw cotton, and for other purposes. WAYS
and means.
By Mr.. sless (Ala.)-Bin to repeal all law,
imposing taxes on distilled spirits manutartIre,
from fruits. WAYS and means
by MI Morey la Bill TO remove al polit-
lcal u,sabliitles lmrosed by the 18th article Q!
BY MT. Stevenson (ohiol-Bill in relation to
the reduction OF tolls on the Louisville an
Portland canal. Commerce.
BY Mr. Shellabarger, (Ohio)-Bill to equalize
the bounties OF soldiers. Military affairs
BY MT. Monroe (OhiO)-Bill to repeal certain
stamp duties. Ways and means.
Also, bill to authorize the examination oT
certain banks. Banking and currency
BY Mr.. psom (Oh Bill to extend the ben
ehts OF the pension laws. Military Affairs
BY Mr.. Foster (Ohio)-Bill for the protectinr.
OF the northern and northwestern frontiers ana
TO facilltate commerce and exchange between
the states. Commerce.
BY Mr.. Kerr (Ind. BILL 10 amend the act
granting pensions TO soldiers of 1872. Militar.
Analrs Also, bill granting pension to Georga
washington. Pensions. Also, Joint resolution
OF the state OF Indiana in relation to the per
cent. tax claimed by Ohio. Indiana, and hi
nOis. Judiciary.
BY Mr.. Holman lind. Joint resolutions Of
the state legislature of Indiana instructing Ser
ators and Representatives from that state IA
vote against any act dividing the state OF In.
dietary. o
By Mr.. Packard (Ind.)-Bill renuestiny TN.
PRESIDENT OF the nited States to REQUEST the
authorities OF Hayt to grant indemnity TO Ar
TONIC Penettier. Foreign affairs.
By Mr.. Farwell (Ill.)-Bin in relation to tb,.
1urther funding and reduction OF the nations,
debt. Banking and currency.
BY Mr. Parker mo. Bill to amend the
bounty act OF April -, 1872. Military affairs
BY Mr.: Foster Mich. Bill to refund to-the
STATE OF michigan certain taxes paid on pubic
lands, PuhlIc Lands 49, fNSAA'