Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-03-08
F0RTY-SECOND CONGRESS.
This Afternoons Proceedings.
FRIDAY, March 2.

hands of the customs officer. He submitted a
resolution referring the matter to the Commit
tee on Retrenchment and Reform, with author.
ity to investigate the same.
Mr.. Pratt objected to considering the resolu-
non IN the absence Of the chairman OF the CON-
mlnee, (Mr. Buc kingham.)
Nj. bayard would not have presented the res
oiution but that he understood Ii met the ap-
proval of the chairman.
Mr.. Osborn called up the bill granting the
Ilght OF way to the Great Southern Railroad OF
Florida, but II was not considered, Mr.. Davis
oil W. Va, wishing to examine il.
Mr.. Anthony, from the Committee on Print
ing. reported resolution to print $4,000 extra
copies Of the preiiminsryicensus reports, which
Mr.. Trumbull moved q resolution To pr;n,
25,COO copies more Of the reports. which was re-
feIred to Committing on Printing.
MI. Pratt introduced bill to provide for the
refunding of taxes on their salaries paid by state
ofhcers Referred to Committee on Finan.e
MT. Ferry. of Michigan, introduced bill to
provide for the erection of public buildings at
Grand Rapids, Mich. Referred to Committee
on Public Buildings and Grounds
Mr. Coidwell introduced bill to abolish the
tribal relations Of the Miami Indians, and for
S % purposes. Referred to Committee on In
Mr.. Stevenson was appointed to the Commit.
zee on Indian Affairs, vice his colleague, Mr..
DAVIS. detained from his seat by Illness
Mr.. Kellogg called mp resolution directing the
Secretary of War to inform the Senate what
portion of the river front at New Orleans is oc-
purposes 20 occupied, and the title Of the gov
eminent to the same. Passed.
On motion Of Mr.. Merrill, of Maine, the Sec
retary OF the Interior was directed to inform the
Senate what portions of the Indian territOr,
are occupied by unauthorized persons, in viola
ton o. treaty stipulations, the names of such
persons, and the circumstances Of said occupa-
On motion of Mr.. Ramsey the Committee OF
Commerce were directed to inquire iuso the ex-
Pediensy OF publishing the maps Of the survey
Mr.. Buckingham and Mr.. Ferry, of Conn.
delivered appropriate addresses in presenting
TO Congress, in the name OF the people Of Con-
necticnt. statutes Of Jonathan Trumbuu and
Roger Sherman, to be placed in the old hall OF
the House OF Representatives.
MI. Anthony offered resolution accepting
the statues and returning the thanks Of Con
gfess to the people Of Connecticut for present
ing them; adopted unanimously.
MI Wilson submitted an order, which Iva
laid over, requesting the President to suspend
Columbia until the House committee now inyes-
ugating charges against 1t shall have reported.
The Legislative, executive and judicial appro-
Of Vermont, submitted an amendment, which
was adopted, authorizing the Secretary of the
Interior to sell at public auction such materials
unnecessary for the public works in this District
sales shall be applied to the Improvement AND
extension OF the Capitol grounds.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Negley (Pa.) obtained unanimous consent to
take from the Speakers table the bill to amend
taxes, by inserting the word Pittsburg in sait,
section, and the bill was passed.
On notion Of Mr.. Plat, the Senate amend
ments to the bill providing for public building
at hartford, Conn.,, were concurred in.
Ihe regular order was demanded, and thu
House, IN the morning hour, resumed the con-
THE BILL IN RELATION TO BouNrrEs,
which came over from Friday last, and the bill
was amended to extend the bounty of 500 Il
those mustered into service of the Uuited State
Mr. Butler, (Mass.) from the judiciary Com
mlttee, reported q bill to reimburse John
woodward for certain money paid by him a
property sold by order OF the President during
the war. The bill was passed.
MI Peters Me. }, from the same committee
act OF April 10, 1863, to amend the judiciar,
system OF the United States to judges who re
signed subsequent to January 1, 1855, and VIII,
nave served twenty years. Passed.
MIR. Bingham (Ohio), from the same commit
tee reported bill for the relief of the sureties
Of james G.. Millef, late collector and public
depositary at Wilmington, n. c.; which wa,
Mr.. Bingham (Ohio) reported Senate bill t.
restore the records Of the United States court
OF the southern district of Illinois. Passed.
tee: reported a bill for the relief of Frances A
1aSa py widow Of Judge Mckinney, of Flo
Mr.. Eldridge also reported bill for the relic,
OF James E. JOHNSON, of Alexandria, Va, re-
storing proceeds Of the sale of lot sold for d.
rect taxes. Passed.
Lief Of Elias G. B0udnot, disseminating all suit.
against him for . violation OF the internal reye
nue. laws, and ordering the restoration to him OF
any property that may have been seized by OH
legged violation of the revenue laws Passed.
MI Archer Md offered q resolution calling
upon the President for copies Of all correspond
ence between the Executive and General Emor,
between December 1, 1871, and February l.
1872; and also, resolution calling upon the Sec
taIy Of War for copies Of correspondence be
tween that department and General Emory for
the same period, both Of which were ado pied
MI. Cobb, IN. CD from the Committee OF
aa Pensions, reported q bill to
Schofeld, which was passed.
The Speaker laid before the House number
OF executive communications, which were re
ferred to appropriate committees.
Nj. Potter IN. } moved that when the House
adjourn to-day it he to meet on Monday.
The Speaker asked II his motion was intended
to exclude the session for debate Tomorrow
Mr.. Potter said he had no desire to Interrupt
that.
Mr.. Peters Me- said that entailed an amount
Of the House, and he did not think in worth
while TO bring them here for one or two explo-
sions. He must object to the session for debat.
The motion to adjourn to Monday absolutel,
was then agreed TO.
On motion Of Mr. Palmer, (Iowa,) the Houss
then went into the Committee of the Whole O,
the Post ONCE appropriation bill.
Mr. Palmer briefly addressed the committee
upon the general features Of the bill, shown,
an increased estimate for expenditures growinf
out of largely extended postal service.
Mr. Z. Myers (Pa.,) obtained portion of TIL
time allowed for general debate, and advocated
an increase Of the payOf letter carriers, defend
ing the free delivery system, contributin,
largely to the receipts Of the Department b.
causing an Increased correspondence.
ANOTHER OF GOVERNOR WALKER's vsToEs
OvHRRUfKD-fnferesf on The State Debt-Ths
virgins senate yesterday took up the messag.
Of the Governor vetofng the bill req iring tax
and other public dues to be paid in gold and
silver coin. United States Treasury notes AM
National Bank notes, and after Z discuseio,
passed the bill over the veto by Q vote OF .,
ayes to 10 noes. The house Of delegates pas.ed
q bill providing for the payment OF forr ne,
cent: interest on the state debt, the partv sc
cepting the interest to signify his agreement 70
the repeal Of the coupon feature Of the fuudix
Dill: Tne vote on The passage Of the bill wa
GENERAL s. COOPER, Who resigned the ad
lutant generalship Of the United States army 10
loin the confederate army in our late civil war
Is now living In want In Virginia ct the age OF
seventy years. A proposal has been made to
raise fund for his relief.