Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-12-19
FORTY SECOND CONGRESS
This Afternoons Proceedings.
IRUReDAY. Dacemher no.


SENATE--Mr. Oragtn, from the committee
on naval affairs. reported bill tor the relief OF
5. b. Eliot, which Was passed. -eF.r
Mr.. Ramsey, from committee on post Offices.
reported, with amendments, the House bill 20
amend the postal code. The amendments ware
agreed 10 and the bill Pc ssed.
Mr.. Edmuads, from the committee on the ju-
dietary, reported adversely on the bill TO allow
The bill was, on motion of Mr.. Pomeroy, placed
on the Calendar. Also, from the same commit
tee, adversely on the bin 20 pay salaries due
Certain federal officers in the South who went
Mr.. Thurm an as the minority OF the commit
tee, diseeDted from this report, and the bill wa
placed on the caleDfar.
MT. Sherman, from committee on finance,
reported an original bill in reference 70 the
manu- fscture and sale OF
isroxIoATIss LIeuoRs IN THE pusrRIcr or
COLUMBIA
and the territories, which he said was copied
from the law of Ohio, and was also similar 20
SAD that he now considered himself relieved OF
any further concern in the matter, and turned
it over to the Senator from Kansas (Mr Pone-
Gr Ha%i siSsa maryland, presented petition.
of Robert Carter smith and others, Mary HANDY
and others, and Mary Harrison and Others.
praying indemnity for French spoilations.
Mr.. Edmunds stated that he had intended TO
insist this morning upon proceeding with the
house resolution adverse 70 the erasure from
mention OF
BATTLES IN THE LATE WAR.
He disiiked very much 20 postpone action IN this
matter, but he understood that the Senator from
Massachusetts Mr.. Sumner) was COO IN 10 take
part In the debate at present, and therefore he
consented to allow the subject to 90 over the
Mr.. Edmunds, frem the committee on the
judiciary, reported adversely bill to incorpo-
rate the association of locomotive engineers, the
committee having doubts both of It's constitu-
Mr.. Hill asked to take up the bin 10 remove
the disabilities OF ex- Senator Iverson and other
Georgians; but Mr.. Edmunds refused TO give
Mr.. sherman called up the bill to authorize
the
ExcHAEeE OF REGISTERED FOR COUPON
Mr.. Bsyard moved an amendment, that this
exchange shall not operate 10 increase the
amount of the public debt, or the rate of in.
terest on the bonds so exchanged Adopted.
Mr.. Morrill, (Vt.) complained that the effec,
OF this bill would be to put money in the hands
OF private parties, as IL would increase the
value OF registered bonds, and its tendency
would be to foster speculation He alsc was op-
posed to putting so much power i'm the hands OF
the Register OF the Treasury, who was not I'M
Alter further discussion, the bin wentoyer.
On motion of MIR. Anthony, the time for the
Presentation of models TOR the statue Of Admit
raj FaTrsgHt was extended 90 days
The diminished business, being the French
spoliauon bill, was then taken up.
MIR. Motion moved an amendment, that none
OF the money Appropriated shall be paid to i'm
surance companies or their representatives or
assignees, who received premiums upon the
risks for the loss of which they paid compenss
ton, nor to any person or persons representing
claims which were, in whole or in part, paid bS
insurance companies, to the extent that such
claims were paid by said companies.
:, After discussion by Messrs. Thurman, Conk-
ling and Others, Mr.. Window moved 10 law the
bill on the table, for the purpose OF proceeding
with the Indian appropriation bill.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Wood N. " introduced q resolution recitinC
that panic prevails at the monetary center, 10
the embarrassment OF business and the injuryof
trade, and that 1t was reported that il was
owing TO the locking up OF currency IN al un-
lawful manner and directing the committee on
banking and currency to inquire whether sucL
an unlawful combination exists, and whether
any and what legislation Is necessary, with
power 10 send for persons and papers. Adopted
On melton of Mr.. McCrary, Iowa the biii
supplementary of the act regulating the takin,
OF testimony in contested election cases Wa
taken from the table, the Senate Amendment
copcurred in, and the bill passed.
Mr.. Merriam n. " introduced resolution
that committee of three be ap.ointed by tht
Speaker to inquire into the canse OF the loss OF
revenue stamps amounting 10 SIsJ .000) from
IorK. Adopted.
Mr.: Harper lMsss.,) from the committee on
banking and currency, reported a bin to ore.
vent the reduction Of the currency by the with
drswal Of United States notes fron circulation
which was ordered TO be printed and recon-
mitted.
Mr.. Hale (Me) J, from the committee ON an
preparations, reported bill to provide for the
expenses OF the com mission to ina uire into the
DC precautions on the Texas frontier, approprist-
ing SIS 600 for the purpose. Passed.
Mr.. Sw ann Md }, from the committee on an
propnauons, reported the diplomatic and con-
sular appropriation bill; which was ordered 10
be printed and referred TO rhe com m itfee OF de
whole. =
Mr.: Garfield (Ohiol moved to 20 into commit
zee Oh the whole on the deficiency appropriation
Mr.. FaInsworth (IiI.), from the CON. mit,ee of
conference. reported the bin to release 70 the
state OF Indiana certain reclaimed lands; which
repol Is we've concurrt in.
Mr.. Holman (Ind.) moved TO reconsider the
vote by which debate on the pending paragraph
In the appropriation bill was terminated. Re-
The House then, by a vote of 126 to 60 nays.
decided 10 90 into committee Of the whole.
Pending going into committee, the Speaker
taid before the House number OF Executive
communications, among others were the follow
ing which were referred to the committees indi-
From the Secretary of the Treasury trans
hitting the draft OF bill for retiring certain
officers Of the revenue cutter service. Com
merce.
From the Secretary of War in relation to the
Texas. Commerce.
From the Secretary or the Treasury in an
swer 10 resolution OF the House in relation to
the reissue Of United States treasury notes.
Banking and Currency.
From the Secretary of the Interior relative 10
an additional appropriation for the purchase OF
squares 6s7 and 6ss, opposite the Capitol. APP
preparations.
From the Secretary of War, relative to the
contiDgt ut expenses OF the quar- terInaster gem
erals ONCE. Appropriations.
From the Secretary OF the Treasury, trans
hitting the draft OF q bill for the relief OF the
assistant treasurer Of New York. WAYS and
means.
From the Secretary Of the Interior, relative
% appropriations for the extension of the public
grounds around the Capitol. Appropriations.
From the Secretary Of the Interior, several
communications relative to Indian affairs. In
dian Affairs and public lands.
A report OF board OF engineers, in relation |
to the Improvements of the hsrbor of Washing |
ton and Georgetown. District OF Columbia.
From the Governor or the District of Column
bia, In compliance with an act Of the District /
legislature, relative TO the codifcation of tire /
laws Of the District District Of Columbia.
TIE DlFiCIENCv ELL PASSED.
HE House then went into the committee of /
the whole on the deficiency appropriation bill |
The amendment proposed by Mr.. Storm pa |
10 strike out the pr0viso and insert = provision
tnat no part or the money should be paid ex- |
cept Tor improvements around government /
and upon measurement by three |
engineers defaflad nv Tia nb;.g ~ -