Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-12-03
FORTY SECOND CONGRESS.
This Afternoons Proceedings.
TUESDAY, December 3.

SENATE.-Before the reading of the journal
was concluded, Mr.. Cameron moved 10 dispense
with its further reading, and no objection being
made, the furthe- reading was dispensed with.
Ar cameron then moved that the Senate do
now adjourn.
MIR. FentOn asked Mr.. Cameron TO give way
for a moment, a. he wished 10 make a motion
20 adjourn over until Thursday.
Mr. Cameron refused 20 give way, and insisted
on his motion to adiOnrn.
The motion was agreed 10, and the Senate
then adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Randall (Pa.) presented the credentials of Mr..
BOermsn, member-elect from the state Of
Louisiana, who came forward and was sworn in.
number of bills and resolutions were intro
duced on leave and referred TO appropriate
committees. Among them were the following:
BY Mr.. Kellogg Conn -Bill for the relief
OF James f.. Cook. Committee on Commerce
Also, bill 20 repeal stamp duties on checks
and sight drafts.
By Mr. Randall (Pa.)-Resolution calling on
tie Secretary OF the Treasury for information
As to by what law the increased issue OF currency
was made in October last by the Treasury De-
partment, and whether the legal tender notes
issued were of those which had been heretofore
retired or printed for the purpose; and ii of the
notes previously retired, what amount OF such
notes were now on hand uncanceled, and what
amount had been cancelled; and all information
he may possess as to the manner in which the
issue was made, and by whose order or request
Mr.. Brooks IN. W said there were other cir
cumstances connected with the issue that ought
to be looked into, which would not be reached
Mr.. Garfield (Ohio) said the resolution spoke
of an Issue in October last. There might have
been other issues. He had supposed il an un-
usual thing, but had heard it stated that there
had been similar issues, though not 30 large,
during the past year. He would like to know
whether the Secretary had been in the habit of
making issues from time to time. He would
like to see the resolution 50 broad to cover ALL
Mr.. Randall declined to admit An amendment
Of this kind, saying he wished TO keep the reso-
luton in form to elicit specific reply.
The resolution was then adopted.
By Mr.. l.. Myers (Pa.)-Bill to repeal the
stamp duty on matches. Committee on WAYS
and Means.
By Mt. MAYNARD Tenn. "A bill for the relief
of the state of Tennessee. Judiciary.
By Mr.. Hill N. J.)-Bill to reduce postage
Post Offices and Post Roads.
Mr.. Beck (Ky.) asked the House to excuse
him from serving on the special committee ap-
pointed yesterday to investigate the statements
regarding the acceptance OF brides by certain
members of the House. During the recent
canvas he had he said made assertions of his
belief of the innocence of certain gentlemen,
that seemed TO render him not proper person
70 be member Of the committee.
MIR. Beck was excused, and Mr.. Cox IN. "
temporarily occupying the chair for the pur-
pose subsequently appointed Mr.. Merrick (Md.)
in his stead.
By Mr.. Lynch (Me)-Bill allowing a draw
hack on ship building material and ship stores
Ways and Means.
MT. w neeler n. 4 .l-Blll 10 authorize the
construction of bridge over the St. Lawrence
river. Commerce.
BY Mr.. Dunnell (Minn. Bill to extend the
time for the construction OF the Ninona and -
By MIR. Finkelnburg Mo. )-Resolution calling
upon the Secretary OF " ar for information as to
snag boats on the Mississippi river. Adopted.
BY Mr.. Porter IVA. Bill to amend sections
| 151 and 152 of the revised postal code. Post
office and post roads.
BY Mr.. townsend Pa -Bill granting pen.
sion to Rebecca Taylor. Invalid pensions.
By Mr.. Wood (N. Y.l-Resolution calling
upon the Secretary of War for a COPY of the
report of Assistant Adjutant General Vincent
on the condition OF the Freedmans bureau.
Adopted.
BY Mr.. Haldeman (Pa.)-Bni to increase the
| prOductonvOf timber. Agriculture.
BY MIR. S.orm-Bill to amend the act in reia-
ton to pensioners Of the war of 1872. Revolu-
tonary Pensions and the War of 1872.
By Mr.. Perez miss -BiH 10 regulate the
| payment Of female employees of the govern
meLt, on which he asked present action.
Objection was made and
| Mr.. Perez demanded the regular order of
| business when
The Speaker proceeded with the call of COM
| MI, ScOtield PAL, from the Committee on
| Naval Affairs, reported a bill TO authorize the
construction OF ter or more steam vessels OF
| war and for other purposes.
| MI. Hale (Me1 offered an amendment provid-
| ing that not less than five OF the said vessels
| snail be constructed in private yards in the
/
Mr.. Randall (Pa.) said that for the amount of
expenditure contemplated the bill very
| losely drawn. The amendments proposed by
Mr.. hale he thought improved the bill. EN-
| perience had shown that better work was done
| IN private yards than was done in the navy
yards, and he believed that i'm time competition
| would give US vessels that would compete with
| those OF other nations. He believed that instead
or these vessels costing as stated. but S. 600 COZ
the cost would by $4,000 600, and he wanted to
see more profession to the government secured
| before the bill became law.
Mr.. Scofeld said that experience had shown
that these so csffed safeguards had proved any
thing but safeguards. Every lawyer knew that
| the more there was put in a contract the weaker
it made it. Much had to be entrusted to the
secretary OF the Navy from the nature of the
The bill was further discussed BY Mss.ers
Hall, (Me.,) Archer, (Md.,l Shellabarger
| Banks, Kerr, ScOfeld, and others.
| number of amendments were offered and
ordered to be printed, and the bill was allow ed
to 60 over until the morning hour to- morrow.
| A number OF executive communications were
presented and referred to appropriate commit
tees, and the House, at 2 p m, adjourned.
Mr.. GRRRLRY's observation-disclosures, the
youngest daughter OF Mr.. Greeley, whom he
| was fond OF calling " Pussy" was in attendance
| on her father during his illness, but her grief
| was so great and uncomfortable til At her uncle
| brought her with him to his home in New York
| with him night and day. So violent did he be.
come that II was found necessary to remove
most OF the furniture from the room. At one
time he tore the watch presented to him by the
employees of the Tribune apart and agsin he
threw kerosene lamp on the floor, setting the
room OF IRE and narrowly escaping being
burned TO death. As his strength ieft him he
became more quiet, but did not show any ST on :
OF consciousness until about an hour before his
death.-N. Y. Commercial.
THR SUIT AGAINST THE WOMEN VorRps-
The examination OF Susan b. ANTHONY and 4
other females, at Rochester, n. Y, charged
with voting contrary to Law, com mepced last
Friday morning before United States Commits
soner Storrs. heinspectors and other ON GERS
connected with the election were sworn as TO
what TRANSFERRED. The defendants admitted the
facts to be alleged and put in the plea that they
had right to vote under the fourteenth amend
ment to the federal constitution.
THl MORAL Of the northwestern corner. "a
OF All AL street corners, is, sNever sell what
you oe not possess" IT Q man buys q house for
hundred thousand dollars and sells IL for afcv
th0ueand, he Knows his loss; but when 4 maj,
sells at . certain price and agrees to deli var
ralroad stock that he does not own he kpovs
NOT now much he may be compelled 30 sacri0oe
In order to make good his engaeement.-M z.
THn DIAMOND SwINDLl.-A we'll known dis-
nond broker OF Salt Lake city is said to be tie
party who, with happening, Of San Fraucisoo.
ana Arnold, set on foot the diamond svindle.
Efforts arc making there to bring the euiity
parties to Justice. .R0iu In uonaroI1