Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-12-10

II.
HOUSE.
Several bills were introduced and refer
red, one by Mr.. Hubbard, of n. H., al
amendment 10 the Constitution authori-
zing Congress to fix g uniform time fol-
State elections.
Resolutions Of the Vermont Legislature
were presented, favoring civil service re-
form and adjustment OF the Thanking priv
ilege.
a CIanse from tlle Confederate Con.
stitutiOn.
Mr.. Banks offered resolutions fixing the
salary of the President at $4,000 per an
mum, commencing March, 1878; that the
term Of Office Of President and Vice Presi-
dent be six years, the President TO be incl
igible TO re election, and that the President
and Vice President be elected by the peo-
pie at the same time That Congressman are
elected. The portion of the resolutions as
to the term OF the presidency being in the
form of an amendment TO the Constitution.
Mr. Butler, OF Massachusetts,, offered q
bill RENTING duties on certain goods de-
stroyed by the Boston fire; also to refund
discriminating duties under the proclama-
ton Of Oct. 80, 1871, on merchandise then
actually afoat.
A bill was introduced by Mr.. Npgley to
complete the James River and Kanawha
Canal.
Bills also were introduced 70 repeal the
tax on spirits from fruit; providing for the
safety of bonds; repeating tie usury section
of the currency act; amending the postal
act, and providing for the collection of sta
tistics of inland and coastwise trade be-
tween the States.
Several other bills were introduced, in
Guiding one repeating the iron. clad oath.
Bills were also Introduced and referred
as follows:
By Mr.. Shellabarger, TO amend the act to
facilitate postal and telegraph eommunica-
ton.
By Mr.. Morgan, of Ohio, to secure JUS
tice to Wool-groWers Of the United States.
By Mr.. Clogett, Of Montana, to promote
education in the Territories; also to secure
a more efficient and honest administration
of Indian affairs; also for the removal Of
obstructions to navigation in the upper
river.
By Mr. Burchard, limiting the time dur
ing which funds received on subscription to
national loans shall be permitted to remain
on deposit with NATIONAL banking associa-
lions and repositories.
By Mr.. Blair, Of Michigan, extending for
four years the Southern Claims Commits
sion.
BY Mr.. Donnel, of Minnesota, to repeal
the act of the 4th Of June, 1872, regulating
the construction of bridges across the
river; also to authorize the Mil
Waukee and ST. Paul Railroad Company to
build a bridge across the Mississippi at
North Lacrosse, Wis.
by Mr. Galle9as, of New Mexico, for the
Of 8 military road in New
Mexico.
The Alabama Claims.
By Mr.. Banks: Creating a Commission
20 adjudicSte the compensation OF the sew
sral claimants for damages for depredations
1y Rebel cruisers, to be discharged ont Of
he indemnity fund awarded by the Tribu-
lal of Arbitration at Geneva, to be paid by
Jreat Britain to the United States.
At the conclusion Of the call of States, a
bill introduced at the last session by MIR.
Frye, for Mr.. Hooper, known as the supple
mental civil rights oil, came up and Occu-
he'd the remainder of the morning hour.
The House refused to lay the bill On the
able, and then it was referred to the Com
nittee on the Revision Of Laws.
Mr.. Dawes introduced a resolution for
over the Christmas holidays,
which was amended and adopted so as TO
make the recess from Friday, DEC. %, to
Monday, Jan. e.
Boston Relief. .
Mr. Hooper introduced and asked to have
,ut upon It's passage a bill recitiDg that at
he late great fire 10 Boston, the safe of the
c0ntaing So, 100000 of pub
ic property, was saved from destruction by
he heroic exertiOIs Of fi-emen, and apDro-
lriating $4,000 TO the iTeman's fund es-
by the fremen Of Boston to aid
he families of fremen who lost their lives
n the conhagration. The bill was explained
Ind advocated by Messrs. Hooper and But
er, and was criticised by Mr.. Kerr, Of In
llama, aud other members, as proposing
o establish very dangerous precedent.
The bill was further defended and advocs-
ed by Messrs. Cox and Bingham, of Ohio,
and Messrs. Hoar and Banks, the latter de-
,laring that it was based upon principle of
application, that of reWarding
PERSONS for services TO the United States.
,Lr. Garfield, of Ohio, argued that the bill
houli be referred to a Committee.
Mr.. Hooper moved to supend the rules
md pass the bill. NegstiVed.
The bill was then referred to the Com
niJtee on Appropriations, with leave to re-
,ort at any time.
Mr.. Kelly, of Pennsylvania, offered a res
'lution calling on the Secretary of the |
Treasury for a statement of the tonnage
Employed IN the home trade of the United |
states, distinguishing between steam and |
ailing vessels, and between iron and wood |
Il vessels. Adopted.
A bill was passed admitting free Of duty |
he Sailors monument now being erected |
q Rome, which Is to be placed on the |
rounds Of the Naval Academy at Alnap- |
lis.
Mr.. Lynch, from the Committee on Com !
lerce, reported bill appropriating $780, |
90 for che removal OF a sunken wreck |
Jhich is now o0structiDg navigation Of the |
hannel way at Sandy Hook. Passed with
n amendment that the holders, owners, |
narterers or insurers of such vessel be re !
ponsible for the cost of removal.
General Amnesty Negatived.
nd pass bill removing all disabilities and
general amnesty. Negatived;
cas- l02, nays S4-less than the necessary
To-thirds in the affirmative.
Extension or Decatur Road.
Mr.. Seldom moved 10 suspend the rules
ld pass the Senate bill authorizing the No
lie and Montgomery Railroad Co. to COL
ruct and operate bridges across the No
lie river and ether navigable streams tribu-
ny to Mobile Bay. Agreed to and the bill
lssed.
The Speaker announced the appointment
select committee on the Centennial
Celebration as follows: Mr.. Kelley. of
ennsy lyania; Mr.. Dawes, of Massachu-
Its; biz. Maynard, of Tennessee; bIr. Sar-
INT, of California; Mr. Hawley, of Con
scticut, Mr. Ravens, of Missouri; Mr.. Cox,
New York; Mr., Marshall, Of Illinois, and
r. Hancock, OF Texas.
The House then adjourned.
RIVER DISASTERS. !