Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-01-06
FoRTYsEcoND CONGRESS.
This Afterneon's Proceedings
MONDAY, January 6.

large NUMBER OF petitions and memorials
were presented and appropriately referred.
Mr.. Ferry (Mich.) introduced bill setting
apart a certain portion of the island of Macki-
nav for public park. Referred to committee
Mr.. Wright introduced a bill extending the
time for the completion Of the st. Paul and Pa
cific railroad
Mr.. Howe offered resolution requesting the
Secretary Of War, when he responds TO the reso-
tuition calling for information as to the late
storm at Duluth, to communicate the opinion of
the chief engineer as to the best means of OBJ
tanning q safe harbor at that point. Adopted
On motion of Mr.. Scott, the committee on
finance were instructed to inquire into the aa-
thorty Of the Secretary of the Treasury to issue
T. s. notes in lieu of the fortyfeur millions can
celled and returned under act of Congress.
MIR. Edmunsis' resolution calling on the Wax
department. for information as to the claims OF
Washington and Oregon territories for suppress
sion of Indian hostilities was passed.
the ARKANSAS AND LOUISIANA INJECTIONS.
/ Mr. sherman offered a resolution instructinc
the committee on elections and privileges to in
quire and report whether the recent election for
President and Vice President i'm Arkansas and
Louisiana has been conducted i'm accordance
with the laws Of the United States, and what
contests, If any, have arisen as to who were
chosen electors in ethero said states, and what
measures are necessary to provide for the deter
mination OF such contests, and to guard against
and determine like contests i'm the future the
committee to have power to send for persons
and papers, ito take testimony, and If necessary
to authorize suitable, disnterested and uli-
preludced persons, not residents of either of
said states, to take such testimony as may be
material in the determination of any pending
contest there growing out of the election.
Mr. sherman asked for the present consdera-
non OF the resolution, but Mr.. West objected.
He said he did not object to the spirit or the
purpose of the resolution, but he wished time to
discuss the subject.
Mr.. Sherman then gave notice that he should
eau up the resolution tomorrow.
Mr.. Morton offered resolution instructing com
mittee ON privileges and elections to enquire and
report as to the best method of electing the
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tribunal for the determination of contested ques-
tons connected herewith. He gave notice that,
he should call it up on Monday next for the pur-
pose OF making some remarks. -
Mr.. Trumbull offered a resolution directing
the Secretary of the Treasury to inform the
Senate whether any allowances have at any
and marine corps, and If 50, to what amount,
giving the names and amounts. Adopted.
The bill IN reference to Goat Island was taken
from the table, and after some remarks by Mr..
Casserly, was referred without further objection
to the committee on military affairs.
Mr.. Wright introduced bin to provide for the
repeal OF the national bankrupt act, to take eff
feet January ], 1874, and to provide for the inn
mediate repeal Of that part OF the act which pro-
vides for Involuntary Bankruptcy. Referred to
committee on the judiciary.
The Georgia disabilities, bill which was the
unfinished business, coming up in order,
Mr.. Window moved to lay it ON the table for
S He sa G he ane Indian
priated by the Indian bill, as now before the
Senate, was SIS i34, 16503, which was S9O7 $50 IS
less than that appropriated by the bill last
year.
Mr.. Hill hoped the disabilities bill would be
proceeded with, and repeated that several of
the gentleman named in IL wished to be relieved
IN order TO become candidates for the United
States Sepate, the election for which, by the
Georgia legislature, viii soon take place.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
the regular Monday morning call for bills and
resolutions for reference only, the following
were, among others, introduced and referred 10
the committees indicated:
By Mr.. BufintOn (Mass.HA bill granting a
pension to Mrs. Emily Booth, of New Bedford.
Invalid pensions Also, a bill authorizing the.
settlement of the accounts of Henry O. Brig
tary affairs.
BY Mr.. Ketchum On VA bill fixing min
imum price for lands granted for railroad aud
like purposes. Public lands.
By Mr.. Cox--Resolutions of the New York
legislature in relation to aid to the American
Printing House for the Blind i'm the District of
Columbia. District of Columbia.
BY Mr.. Smith IN. Y. bill in relation to the
claims Of citizens residing in the loyal states for
property taken or destroyed by authority of the
United States during the late war. Claims.
BY Mr.. L. Myers (Pa-)-Bm to establish mail
service by American built vessels between the
United States and Great Britain. Commerce
BY Mr.. Harmer (Pa.)-Bill for the relief OF
VIM. Harper, Jr., late Lieutenant i'm the Sth L..
s; cavalry. Military affairs; Also, bill sup
plemtary to the act for the removal of causes IN
By Mr. Stoweiii (vslBill for the relief Of n.
And Msrd Myers, Of Petersburg et Va, for Tce
revenue bureau. Ways and Means.
By Mr.. Porter (Va.)-Joint resolution TO
amend the constitution i'm relation to the Official
term OF members of Congress. Judiciary; Also,
joint resolution to amend section IA OF the
bankruptcy. Revision Of the laws; Also, a bill
to amend the enforce ment act Of May 81, 1871.
Revision of the laws; Also, a bill to amend the
act of February 5, 1861 in relation to the estab
lshment OF the courts OF the United States.
Revision of the laws: Also, a bin TO revive and
re-enact the act OF January p, 1861, fixing the
time for the regular meeting of Congress. Same
reference Also, bill to revive the act regulating
the time and manner of holding elections for
Senators and members of Congress. Same re-
ference.
By Mr.. Rainey Is. CA bill to susidize
s Msil s.ea d company between the United
By Mr.. Young (Ga-(-Bill appropriating
$4,000 for the removal of Instructions in the
an Of M Certain rivers In Georgia
Stewart to make application for the extension OF
patent. Patents.
BY Mr.. Monroe lohio)-A bin in relation to
the redemption of three per cent. temporary
loan certificates, and to amend the act OF 1s.o o.
in relation to an increase of national bank notes.
By Mr.. Stevenson (0hio.) -Bm to amend the
bounty act. Military affairs.
By Mr.. Butler (Tenn. "A bill to authorize all
producers OF leaf tobacco to sell fifty dollars
worth without paying tax or taking. out IL
cense. Ways and means.
By Mr.. Wr. Whitthorne (Tenn. Bill to re-
peal all taxes on distilled spirits and tobacco
and to provide for the deficiency i'm the revenue
Occasioned thereby. Ways and means. Also a
bill to modify the tax on tobacco. Same refer
ence.
By Mr.. Maynard (Tenn.)-Bill granting aid
in the erection of a monument to Cen Geo H.
Thomas. Military affairs.
By Mr.. Packard (Ind Joint resolution of
the legislature of Indiana i'm relation to the COM
pletion Of the harbor Of Michigan city. Com
merce.
By Mr.. Shanks (Ind. )-Bill in relation to pri-
vate contracts with Indians. Indian affairs.
By Mr.. Coburn lind. Bill to provide for the
inspection of the disbursements of appropria-
tons made by oficers Of the army. Military
Affairs.
By Mr.. Hawley (m.E bib to provide for the
construction of q canal to connect the waters OF
Lake Michigan, and the Illinois, Mississippi and
Rock rivers. Commerce. Also, q bin to appoint
commission to collect information IN relation
to railroad lines communicating between the
states and for other purposes. Railways and
BY Mr.. King (Mo.HBfn to amend the Ac,i-
cultural college act Agriculture.
By MI. Herndon (TexaseBin In relation to
payment q certain amounts yet credited to the
late Republic Of Texas. Claims.
Under this cal . large number Of bills Of a
private nature, for pensions, Sc, were offered