New-York tribune., 1873-12-12
MI. DAVIS
resolution

aon the uas Of senators drew their pay provisions;
the Treasury amounts hem
ar r r'o i've provision, and ts ase o such acton s.O s'o
lie July 2S 1866 Aa5 o March 5. 1873 re.
TIE rRANKING PRIVILEGE
Mr. GORDON Dem. GaJ submitted the following
resolution which nc said he would call up Tomorrow
Bals The abolition Fraakng Privilege Intended TO
economic The esperditures Of the Governments and
BAs H. abolition peyea the general distribution to The people
improved ganeR seeds thus defeating measure the
beft, which agriculture of the country
ison h. o. ae Agru'SIs PDl & @o a
AMI ecucatOEs Of the people; and - ,..,,,.
important reduction the expenditures IN the postal service OF the
R,so5d rai General be requested to report for the
Information the Senafr what amount Of has
been savsd abooa of the Fnkug Privi
lK ad how many employees N the mail eryye A anJ have been
ohef arers the abolition OF the frnkng Pnvi;
i az ~ e.S aos p % & S ss pyse % esu '' ~ 0'
Nj BUCKINGHAM rep. Comm offered q resolution
OF the late John NJ Morris Executive Clerk of the SEN
$3.50 Tor funeral expenses, and an additional sum
equal to two moAths pay Reierredsto The Committee
on Contingent Expenses.
THEyLIoUoR TRAFFIC.
Mr.. HOWE Rep, Wis., introduced a bill authorizing
the appointment commission 10 regulate traffic in
alcoholic liquors 1t provides for the appointment by
the President, with Of the Senate of five
commissioners investigate the alcoholic liquor traffic
IN its economic criminal moral, and scientific aspects,
connection with paupersn, crime. social vices the
public health. and general welfare of the people, and
shall inquire and take testimony TO the prac-
csl results OF license restrictive and pr0hbltory egs.
On the prevention OF intemperance in the several
states OF the Union. The commissioners to be APP
pointed from civ life irrespective Of political or part-
san considerations, 10 hold office for one year, TO
serve without salary other compensation except the
payment Incidental expenses, and TO make their
report 20 the Presiden by whom 1t shall be transmitted
Mr.. VEST rep, Ley submitted concurrent resolu-
tiOu that when Congress adjourn on Friday, the l9th
Objected to by Mr.. MORTON (Rep., Indl. who said
there was a decided objection 70 that.
Mr.. WINDOW Qiep., MinnJ offered resolution that
the Select Committee on Transportation Routes to the
SeabOard have authority hold sessions during the
holiday recess, such places they may select and
that they have power to send for persons and papers
Mr.. RAMSEY rep, Mimi introduced a bin extend;
ing the tlmc feT the completion OF the 81 PAU ana
Pacific Railroad Referred 10 the Committee on Public
NY SUMMERS FINANCIAL BILL.
M. SUMNER lib. Rep, Mdss) called up the bill in
troLuced by nim Oh first day Of the session, for
substitution Of compound interest for legal tender notes,
g. aud addressed the Senate favor thereof. He said
BE- was specie payment at the earliest day, and
would support any measure to secure that end, He
thought our currency artificial rather than natural Ii
could travel abroad The only remedy ia to make
currency cosmopolitan, that It may be aided by the
orgies and its saloons Of speculation, which were so
many heIls, quckened in health by our national
policy lie would make our currency as good as g0ld
and gold Of the world would come To our assistance
proper remedy The bill he offered received the encOur
@ & " a,d,rnWed nv the Rostop Roard of Trade and
leading newspapers oil the East and West The subsu
tuition proposed by his bill was in the nature
OF contraction but without taking a. dollar
from the people money would become more
plentiful and the present rates OF interest
would fall % normal condition. Interest would cease
TO be oppressive, and money would dow an regular cha
uelS OF business. The agricultural. manufacturing, ana
Commercial interests would receive new life The
ruling price O agricultural products Is liked by foreign
markets and while the farmer receives but niue more
now Tor his products than he did ten he has
10 pay 50 10 IS cent higher for boots ana shoes
and other necessary articles The present dsordered
currency origin to Congress. The exgenoy OF
war has now and Congress should improve our
financial condition. The Ol referred to the Finance
Committee n
S. BocOck OF Virginia, JOhn IL Reagan oi Texas and
others was passed
MIR. ANTHONY (Rep.. r. H. moved that when the
Senate adjourn to-day. II be 10 meet again On Monday
uext. Adopted
THE NArIoSAL BANK QUESTION
The bill to authorize the organization OF National
banks without circulation was taken up
Mr. BAYARD Dem..' Dell said he did not think it
wise that the banking system of the country should be
extended IL would be far better 20 go back to first
principles IN finance all other questions and let
The people n their localities remedy tho evils under
which they suffered. . -. O.
Mr. SHERMAN (Rep, Ohio) said the bill did not con-
fer any privileges other than TO allow the banks TO
assume the Of National bapk lie hoped IL would
be passed.
Mr. SCOTT (Rep PENN questioned the proprety Of
passpg the bill He hOred see legal ten
ders and less National bank currency.
Mr.. FRELINGHUYSEN (Rep., N. j. hoped further
confederation Of the bill would be postponed that Sena-
Tors might have ample time examine its provisions
called mp AZ an early day
At 22O o'clock Senate went into Executive session
A. $40 D. tho doors were feOpened and the senate
adjourned.