New-York tribune., 1872-04-09
HOUSE OF REPIEsENTATIVEs

Under the call of States, large number of
bills various subjects were introduced and referred,
including the followiug
Ifr. HAwLEY Rep, Il)-Proposing m amendment
TO the Constitution providing that the Senator's from
each State shall be elected by the people thereof.
Mr.. COX (Dem, n Y)To project shipping on the
Atlantic coast from deSructVe easefy gales py gen
The portion Of the morning hour remaining after the
call OF States consumed in dllatOry motions and
votes to prevent any action on Mr. HoopeTs Supple
mentary Civil Rights bill
INVESTIGATING TIE PACIFIC RAILROADS
Mr.. NEGLEY Nepr PENN asked leave to Introduce
bin recltng that the Pacific Railroad companies were
Indebted to the Government s175 for interest paid
by the Government on the bonds loaned 10 the conpa
MES. and that this accumulation OF indeD,edness would
red millions which it may then be impossible for the
companies to ray and that is for tho interest Of the
debtedness should be paid from year TO year as it
crues and authorizing the President OF the United
States to appoint select commission OF three citizens TO
INQUIRE into the financial condition of the companies
and their ability to pay their Indebtedness TO The Gov
ernment; also 10 ascertain whether or not the COM
panies have legally and faithfully applied all their assets
10 the construction of their roads and to report such
ment TO the Government and to secure the Government
dr BROOKS Dem, n. Y.-I object to the intrOduc-
Nj NEGLEY-I move to suspend the rules, and have
the bill referred to the Judiciary Committee.
The SPEAKER stated that there was motion pend
Slr NEGLEY-I raise the point Of order whether 1t s
proper for the gentleman from New4oFk lBrooks who
Mr. BRoOKs-T make the point whether an instru-
ment of Wall-st., who speculaes in Union Pacific Rail-
OF this kinda tool and agent OF Wall-st.
Mr.. NEGLEY-I deny every statement made by the
Mr. BROOKS Qolding up some parcrs)-I hold in my
hand evidence OF the truth OF what say knew what
the gentleman has objection, would like TO read it.
Mr. NEGLEY-Ihayo no objection at all alton :, a..
Mr BROOKS-I will Withdraw my objection II the
gentleman VIII permit me to Introduce these documents
Mr. NEGLEY-I have no objection, ! have m % no inter;
not the tool OF anybody.
Mr. BANKS Qtep., Mas5.l-I object to anything except
The sPEAKER~The question is, shall the gentleman
from Pennsylvania be allowed TO introduce the bill,
Mr.. BROOKS-f he permits the to have read al the
documents hold in my hand, and that they shall ac-
company his bill, shall not object.
The sPEAhERThe Chair cannot entertain condi-
Mr. HOOPER C,ep.. Mass)-I object
The bill was therefore not introduced.
THE TENTH NATIONAL BANK CONSPIRACY.
Mr.. HOOPER Chairman of the Committee on Banking
and Currency offered resolution directing that Com
mttee TO investigate any National Bank alleged to DO
engaged Ia conspiracy 10 lock up currency with view
TO produce money panic, with power 70 send for per-
sons and papers
Y directing the Secretary ofthe Treasury TO report any
information lie has received that subject, and what
legislation Is necessary TO prevent its recurrence.
Mr.. C0GiILAN (i.ep., Cal) moved to suspend the
rules qua adopt JOINT resolution providing for an
amendment OF the Constitution prohibiting the dsposi-
for homestead purposes. Negatived Yeas 81; Nays 9
THE CASE OF DIR. HoUARD.
Mr.. RANDALL Dem, Penn presented petition from
the brother OF Dr. Houard punished political pris-
In Cuba, and offered resolution rectlng the facts
in the casc and declaring the American nationality OF
Dr. Uouard and declaring that in the Judgment OF the
House, Dr. HOuard isa United States GtiZcn by birth
aud continued and uninterrupted choiCe, and that the
President should promptly demand his unconditional
lease and the return OF his conscted property and also
demand full reparation and apology for such indigny
aud outrage an American citizen. Referred 10 tho
Committee on Foreign Affairs with leave " report ut
any time.
Mr.. SARGENT Rep., Cal.) introduced bill TO allow
aged and inrIn pretDptors on public lands mako
necessary adayits before any Onccr authorized to ad
minister oaths. Passed.
LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATIONS.
The House then ut $40, went iDtO Committee OF tho
Whole, r Wheeler in the chair, the Senate amend.
meus 70 the Legislative, Executive aud Judicial Appro
pTatiOn bill.
mittee Appropriations stated tnt there % SEN
ate amendments. The Committee recommended concur
renee il 20 OF them, noncOncren:o In 90 aud concur.
renee with notifications In 8.
Arms shall fees except salary
was concuIed In The increase salary OF tho
OF printing aud the foreman OF binding In the Government
Printing Office, to ~ 100 each. Rejected. Tho amend
Ment repeating all laws requringthe publication OF tho
laws aud treaties Ia ne Gspapers concurred in. Tho
amendment striking out the allowance 10 the Register Of
the Treasury Of 81 20 for every lW bonds signed by him.
not t0 exceed 800 was c0ncursd in After acting ON
80 amendment the Committee rose.
Mr.. KENDALL introduced Dil to require uniform
charges for the transportation OF aud
by railroad companies aud Othe carriers and
10 prevent and punish unjust discrimination In favor OF
or against particular persons or laoes kefcrrcd w tho
Cvluulitiee On Commerce. AdVuucd.