National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-03


the chaplain, offered up prayer Of Congratula-
ton TO the country for the great mercies youch-
Bated by the Creator during the year. lie asked
the continued blessing Of Providence upon the
President, Vice President and Senators, that the
veil Of oblivion may be spread over the rCgretful
past, and that harmony and Cancellation may at
tend the future deliberations Of the Senate, and
the blessing Of God rest upon both Houses Of
Congress-, and peace prevail throughout al the
borders Of the world. lie said that not only had
the Senate to mourn the death OF not only those
whose voices had resOunded In this hall, but Of
those whose pens were a benefactlOn TO mail
Kind and gave direction to public thought.
The Vice President then announced that
quorum Of Senators was in attendance, aud the
Senate was ready to proceed TO business.
Mr.. Anthony offered resolution that the daily
hour Of meeting Of the Senate be IL O'Clock,
Also, That the Secretary Of the senate notify
the House Of Representatives that a quorum Of
the Senate is In attendance In rs chamber, and
Ready to proceed TO business Adopted.
Mr.. Conkling offered a resolution that cont
mttee of two Senators be appointed to wait
upon the President, In connection with similar
committee upon the part VI the House, and In
form him that the two houses are now In session
and ready to receive any communication he may
have to make. Adopted.
Messrs. ConklinR and Thurman were appointed
as the committee on the part Of the Senate.
Mr.. Rice offered resolution calling on the
President for information In regard 70 the send
ing Of United states troops to the State Of Ark
ansas, whether any application has been made
for the sending Of troops TO that State, and II 80,
when, by whom and for what purpose, and
whether any order for the sending Of such troops
has been issued, and u such troops were sent, 20
furnish definite and full information on the sub
tect.
Mi. Rice asked for the present consideration Of
his resolution, but
Mr.. Edmunds stated that Il had better lay over,
and II accordingly went over.
Mr., Morrill,, Of Vt, gave notice that he would
on wednesday next move TO take up the bill for
the endowment Of national colleges, and speak
10 his amendment, which was pending at the
The Vice President presented the credentials
of Mr. Morrill,, OF VI, reelected as Senator from
that State for the term commencing March 4,
1873; which were read and laid upon the table.
Mr.. Stevenson presented the credentials OF
General MatOhen, OF KY, appointed by the Gov
ernoI to MI the unexplred term Of the late Gar
Tett Davis. The credentials were read, and MI
MatUhen came forward and was sworn In.
Mr. Pomeroy introduced a bill to create Uni
ted states court for the Indian Territory.
Mt. Cameron Introduced bill granting pen.
sion Of $4,000 per annum to the widow Of the
late General Meade lie stated that II was siInl,
lar to the bill giving pension to the widow Of
Admiral Farragut,
Mr. Scott offered resolution that In all cases
where committees Of conference had been asked
for by the Senate on the dlsagrecng votes Of the
two fouses, and where no report has been made
or the report has not been acted on, that the com
mittees on the part Of the Senate be continued
Mr.. Bimunds objected to the resolution being
considered now, and II went over.
Nh. SUMMERS Last.
Mr.. sumner introduced bill 'tO regulate Thu
Army Register and the Tegimental COlOrs Of thu
o.
Whereas the national unity and good will
among fellOw-citlBens can be assured Onll
through oblivion of past differences, and II 7
perpetGate the memory Of civil war; Therefore
BE II enacted, de-, That the name OF battlel
with fellow-cltizens shall not he continued in tn
CoioFs Of he United states.
Mr. Wilson introduced a bill for relief OF tn
sufferers 4y nIe a. BOSTON, pI2Nld snal
snail be allowed and paid, under sueh regulation
as the Secretary ofthe Treasury shall prescribe, 81
AL materials imported Into the port anu 1lsuhl
Of Boston and Chariestown, 70 De actually We
In the construction and complexion Of building
nre Of November . and 10, 1874, drawback 9
the import duties PAID on tue same, SUI suo
drawback shall be allowed on sneh goods 50 ~
ported and 50 used as shall De IN bonded NAL
provided, that said materials shall have been In
ported and used during the term OF Two year
from ana hteT me passage ss col. o. ms ac''
LOOMS LIKE BUSINESS.
Mr.. Anthony Onered resolution that ~ on
O'Clock on MONDAY next anu az lhe SAINT hou
each succeeding day, ne senate proceed 70 BUS
ness on the calendar that All blls not OhJoSte
70 Oe taken up IN tnen Ieg1IaI vIuei, a NJ ed a.
Senator speak but once anu not more NJ San r ~
minutes on any amendmeht anu that thls , oIus
be proceeded with until the end Of the ealendl
Is reached MT Ahtn0ny sAn lns Mas Wy ~ sal ~
resolution Whoh hAu oeiote uoeh p49Seu ny VI
senate. :, a. en-, a.. ...o,,,,,, ,,,
ordered to be printed and laid over. -.,:;,,,
Mr.. pOmefoy offered aconcurrent resoluIlC
1rst Joint rule, which prevents action for s.
days after the commencement OF asesslOh on
diminished business LETT over from the preoedh
session. 49,.
Mr.. Hamlin moved an amendment that the III
should be entirely abTogated.
On motion OF MI. CasserlyI the TURNER cOnsl
Grafton Of the subject was postponed unIn
morrow. ~ Ia. a
Nj. sumner asked to take up for immediate a
ton his supplementary civil rights bill.
Mr.. Pomeroy made the point OF order that
could not be taken up at this time, and
The Vice President sustained the point.
Mr.. Sumner had hoped that there would be
impeachment 10 immediate action upon TINS Dl
lie now gave notice that he would call u up
the earliest moment and hoped no further q
stacle would be interpOsed.
Mr. POmerOy explained that he made the pol
Of order only because Of the existence OF I
twenty-nrst rule, which he was seeking 10 ann
Mr.. sumner. know the senator Is ifle
of nv hill