Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-04-08
FORTY SECOND CONGRESS,
This Afternoons PROCEEDINGS.
MONDAY. April !.

from the governor of Kansas a certified COPY
of the report of the committee of the Kansas
legislature
TIE ALLEGED CORRUPT ELEcTIos or L. $. SIM
AToRs
in 1869 and iS' |, and he supposed the Vice Pres.
ident had received a copy also.
The Vice President stated that he had received
copy OF the report, and he would now lay II
before the Senate.
MT. Caldwell said he also had received a copy
OF the report The report was then referred 90
II without debate.
MIR. sherman asked that the message Of the
/ House returning the Senate tariff bal be re-
ferred 90 the Committee on Finance.
MIR. Casserly thought il might be best perhaps
/ TO refer II 10 the Committee on the judiciary.
there were important Constitutional questions
/ involved.
| Mr.. Sherman proposed that it should be re-
| terred TO the Finance Committee, and it was ac-
| cOrdipgly 30 referred.
Mr.. Casserly presented joint resolutions of the
California legislature calling the attention OF
| Congress to the deplorable condition OF the
people OF Arizona territory on account OF
THE FEARFUL DFFREOATIoNs OF THK APACHK
INDIANS.
Mr.. Casserly said lac concurred i'm the opinion
| that there would be no relief for these helpless
| people until the Apacnes were made 10 feel the
strong hand OF the government.
| Theresolations were then referred to the CON-
1 mittee on Military Affairs.
MIR. Blair called up the bill TO authorize the
L construction OF railroad bridge across the MIS-
/ souri, river at Bonneville, which was passed.
Il
/ alton OF
| BILLS FROM THE COMMITTEES ON CLAIMS,
| the unfinished business, which the Indian
| Appropriation bill, was laid on the table for that
/ purpose.
MIR. Howe then called up the following bills:
| To pay Mrs. AaTtha l.. House Rassel. of
| Rutherford county, Tenn, Sli,9,5 for her prop
| erty taken and used by the United States troops
at the battle of Stone river. Passed.
| AppTopriating S25,100 10 DIR. J. Milton Best.
Of Kentucky, TOR his property destroyed by the
| Union forces.
Mr.. Sumner said this bill was an old acquain-
lance. 1t had been fully discussed here before
1t might. perhaps, be just in itself, but its pas
sage would unlock the doors OF the Treasury to
| a whole host OF claims not 50 meTitoriOus.
| Mr.. Trumbull called for the ayes and noes on
the bill, and urged that it would furnish a
/ precedent for the pay ncut OF a multitude OF
claims for property destroyed during the war.
/ Mr.. Stevenson held that its passage would not
| afford any dangerous precedent,
The bill was then passed-ay -, -; nays, II.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
the usual Monday morning hour call OF states
and territories for bills and resolutions for ref
erence only, number were presented, but not
| as many as usual in the earlier days OF the ses-
| zion. Among them were the following, which
| we're referred TO the committees indicated:
| By MIR. Poland (Nt)-Jcint resolution declar-
atOry OF TIE in.ent and meaning OF section one,
article two, of the Constitution Of the United
States. Judiciary.
l BY Mr.. Cox (N.Y.l-Bm to protect the ship
| ping on the Atlantic coast from destruction by
II
BY Mr.. Harris lNa.)-Bill to authorize the
Postmaster General TO credit post
masters in the states lately in rebellion
| for stamps taken, lost, or destroyed through no
fault OF such simasteTs. Post-Ofi ces and
| Post Roads.
BY Mr.. Hawley Cm.)-Bm proposing an
/ amendment TO the Constitution as TO provide
for the election OF United States Senators by the
people direct, tor terms OF six years, and that in
case of a vacancy by death, resi- natiOn other
| wise special election shall be ordered as soon
thereafter as may be. Referred TO Committee
| on judiciary.
By Mr.. Wells (Mo)-Joint resolution to regu-
i laSe rates OF freight, &c. on the Union PacHic
| Railroad and branches. Pacific Railroad.
The House then, in the remair Ter of the
| morning hour, resumed consideration OF
THE ELEMENTAL CIVIL RIGHTS BILL,
| which has been pending Tor several weeks past
| on the hour. The previous question sec
onded, ard the yeas and nays were dem
| on the engrCssment and third reading OF the bill,
/ aud twas ordered To be engrossed by a vote Of
| leo yeas TO a. nays.
Pending further action on the passage the
morning hour expired and the bill again goes
Mr.. Negley PA asked leave to introduce
| resolution reciting that
| THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD
vas indebted TO the United States in a large
| amount OF money, as appeared by the public
debt statement for March, and authorizing and
| requesting the President OF the United States to
| appoint a commission, TO consist OF three citi-
zCIs, to inquire into the financial condition Of
said railroad, and 10 ascertain ii its funds have
II
also TO ascertain whether said road is able TO
iiquidate its indie Otedness to the United States
and, if so, that such legislation be reported as
/ will compel the payment.
Mr.. Negey said he wanted to have the reso-
'ution referred to the Committee on the Judi
l :iary.
Mr.. Brooks IN. W objected.
Mr.. Negley raised the question of order
whether il was proper for a stakeholder OF the
road TO object to a matter so just.
/ Mr.. Brooks asked, in turn, whether it was
| proper for an instrument OF Wall street 20 offer
such a resolution. lie bad the proof in his hands
hat Mr.. Negey offered this resolution at the
| Instance of parties in Wall street.
Several members suggested that Mr.. Negley
/ move to suspend the rules.
The Speaker said that motion would not be in
air. Brooks would withdraw his objection if
papers he had in relation to the case could be
i read.
Mr.. Banks Mass objected to anything ex.
cept the original resolution.
Mr.. Brooks then insisted upon his objection,
and the resolution was withdrawn.
| Mr.. Hooper Mass offered a resolution. which
was agreed TO, directing the Committee on
Banking and Currency to investigate any ma
tional bank which is alleged TO be engaged
| ma
CONSPIRACY TO LOCK UP CURRENCY
| with "A view OF producing a money panic. The
| all information on the subject, and the com
mittee is authorized to send for persons and
| lapers.
DISTRICT business.
Mr.. Chapman ID. c. introduced a bill to ex-
lend the track OF the Metropolitan Railroad
Company; referred to Committee on the Dis
| irict OF Columbia. Also, bill 10 reimburse the
| owners OF property on Pennsylvania avenue for
expense incurred in paving said avenue; same
| reference.
MIR. Starkweather Conn., offered a resolution,
which was agreed 10, directing the Commits
sioner of Public Buildings and Grounds TO
transmit TO the House statement OF the area
| Of ground included in the Smithsonian reserya-
lion the Agricultural Department reservation.
he lands around the Washington Monument
| and the land between the Presidents Hose and
the river; together with all the other lands under
his control, and to report detailed statement
| If the amount that will be required % put said
| grounds In good condition.
Mr.. Coughlan (Cal.) offered joint resolution
| proposing TO amend the constitution 30 as 70
| provide an additional section, as follows: "The
| public lands OF the Uniteo States shall not be
disposed Of except to actual settlers thereon for
lem ,ms purposes only, and only in quaint
The resolution was rejected, the vote standing
| yeas 81, nays 81.
| Mr.. Randall (Pa.) offered resolution reciting
he facts in the case Of DIR. Howard, and declar-
ing that In the Judgment OF the House Of Rep
resentatves, Howard Is an American citizen,