New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-02
XLHID CONGRESS--IsTS SESSION
OPENING PROCEEDINGS IN THE SENATE
AND THE HOUSE.

Vcc-Prcsdent WILSON.
The Chaplain the opening returned thanks
o Divine Providence day free from the
horrors OF war free from its pains and penalties He
invoked the Divine blessing on the President oil the
United states his Cabinet both Houses of the National
Congress. and all our rulers at home and abroad
PRESENTATION or CRBDENTIAls
Mr. INGALLS, QRep- Kansas presented the creden-
tia. OF Robert ep) appointed by the Governor
OF Kansas to I'LL the in the Senate caused by
the resignation of Alex. Caldwell The credentials
were read and the oath Of office administered by Vice
President WILSON
PRELIMINARY BUSINESS.
on tho motion OF Mr.. ANTHONY rep. r. H., 1t was
ordered that the meet daily at Ia O'CLOCK in
unti otherwise ordered. Also. that the Secretary OF
the Senate notify the House that quorum OF the SEN
ate had assembled, aud that the body was ready 70
procaed TO the transaction OF business.
Messrs Anthony and Thurman Dem, Oho) were ap-
pointed committee, TO JOIN similar committee On ,1o
mart OF the House OF Representatives, 10 walt on the
President and notify him that quorum OF esch HOUSE
had assembled
MR. cAssERIY's RESIGNATION.
Mr.. SARGENT (Rep., CALI had telegram READ rom
his colleague Mr.. Casserly Dem, CALI announcing that
ho had resigned his seat in the Senate.
BILLS INTRODUCED BY Mr.. SUMNER
The following bills introduced by unanimous
consent and ordered TO lie the table to be referred
10 committees hereafter
By Mr.. SUMNER (Lio Rep. Massl-A bill supple
states 10 their civil rights He said he hoped the Senate
at an early day would DC ready 10 proceed TO the CON
sdcrauOn OF that weiknown bill without referring IL
Nj. EDMUNDs CRep. yt) hoped that and every other
uttees.
Also by Mr. sUAINER-A bill TO establish equal rights
IN he public schools OF Washington aud Georgetown
Also bill 20 authorize the issue OF compound interest
notes a substitute for legal tenders
Also bill To protect persons against invegnng from
abroad kidnapping. fOrcible restraint, or involuntary
NJ STrNfVFp soid ba introduced tbis hill IN cover
cs Of which had occurred since the last session
of Congress He referred 10 the 5000 Italian children
held an servudo in this country having been KID
Also by Mr. sUMSER-A bill to provide for the ad
justmeut Of the French Spoliation Claims.
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS PROPOSED.
Also joint resolution, proposing an amendment TO
the Constitution OF the United States. provide
for the election OF the President OF the United States by
direct vote OF the people. and sbOlishing the office Of
Nice-Prcsdent
Also a joint resolution. proposing an amendment to
the Constitution of the United states to extend
the Prc!dcut3 term To six years. and making the oceu
pant iuels BILE for rejection.
OTHER BILLS INTRODUCED
By Mr. CONKLING rep, N VA bill relating to
moneys appropriated for members OF Congress
by Mr. EDMUNDs rep, VITA bill creating Com
mission adjust the compensation for depredatOns by
rcDel CRUISES awarded by the Geneva Tribunal
b. Mt WRIGHT rep. lowal-A bill changing the
time for holding the Circuit and District Court IN Iowa
By Mr.. WICHITA bill to repeal the act OF March g.
49, INCREASING the salaries OF certain persons therein
named.
BY Mir. LOGAN rep, n)-To repeal the act entitled
" An Act 20 establish uniform system OF Bankruptcy
Also, a bill to establish a branch mint at Chicago
BY Mr. MARTIN rep, India bill repeating the sec
tons OF the bankrupt act OF 1861 as provided for nvo
By Mr.. FENfOS Glib RED, n. VA bill to revise the
by Mr.. WINDOW rep. Mnnl-A joint resolution
proposing an amendment 10 the Constitution OF the
states senators by the people.
BY MIR. MORRILL, (Rep. yt)-A resolution instructing
a
ct reporting bill providing for free banking and
resumption OF specie payment, TO take effect Jan 1875
By 1r FERRY rep, Micb.)-A resolution instructIng
the Finance committee to consider and report remedies
the present inancal derange
moutary the mining law OF May 10, 1872 relating TO
1m TOR TOR the Sss Of IF aHs
the Pacific coast; relating to the entry OF home.
and pre6mpiOns in California; for the sale OF
grazing lands IN California, aud other bills Of local in
Mi BUCKINGHAM rep COMM introduced bill in
relation TO DOuue5, providing that all volunteers under
me fr5IaeHt' Gd ray c q lSoi acoesy
Aug C. 1851 and accented by the War department under
said proc dmatUn shall be paid the full bounty of 500
piyaIscd IA said proclamation.
TIE KIDNAPPING BILL.
NJ Summers bill to prevent kidnapping provides
tntt any person who shall bring into the United States
or territories thereof any person invegled forciby
kidnapped in any other country with intent to hold
ucn person cOnfne nent. or to any involuntary
vice shall DO deemed guilty OF felony and upon convc
Imprisoned for term not exceeding ten years,
An
another person III Involuntary confinement or service
or transferring such services to except for
thc purpose acquiring trade or occupation shall be
deemed gully OF felony ana suffer IKE penalty:
ANY person who shall brlng into the united
states or Territories thereof any peTsGn under
labor aud gain thereiD shall be deemed guilty felony
cause 70 De sold any condition of involuntary
fudc. other person, and any one holding such per
felony and upon conviction be imprisoned for term
not exeecdns % years. and pay tine not exceeding
ID A "a ena-s a %
Imprisoned Tor term not exceeding five yea and pay
THE GENEVA AWARD BILL.
The bill introduced by Mr.. Edmunds to provide for
tho distribution of the awarded TO the United
states by the Geneva Tribunal or Arbitration is the
same bill which reported favorably by the Senate
Judiciary Committee last January 1t provides for the
appointment by the President OF five commissioners TO
adjust md determine the amount of compensation due
10 the several claimants for damages arising from the
epredaiOns OF Rebel cruisers u be discharged out OF
me indemnity fund awarded by the Geneva Tribunal.
The allowances OF compensation are TO be made only
,Ss hlabarns Florida and their tenders, and by the
Shenandoah after her departure from Melbourne Feb
49, 1865 No claim shall be admissible for any loss for
which compensation has been received from insurance
but allowances may be made for the dlhersaee fIom
losses sustained and the insurance received therefor
No claim is admissible for unearned prospective
freights for seamen's wages for more than one
Liam shall be allowed in behalf of any Insurance
company except for the excess OF losses over
premiu ms and gains arising from war risks No claims
shall allowed III favor OF any insurance company not
lawfully existing AT the time OF
OF OF the United States, aud no claim sha Dc
allowed favor OF any person not enuted al tbe tne
Of his loss the profession OF the United states or VINO
did not az all during the late Rebellion bear true
allegiance TO the United states.
Allowances OF interest losses may be allowed at the
rate OF four per per la case the fund shall
NOT hold out pay OF all the awards, II Is to be
distributed pro rata in accordance with them and In
any event the us. Government IS 10 retain five per
cent OF the amount OF each award, 10 order TO deray
the expenses Of adjudication.
THE sErTLRsyAT INTERNATIONAL DIFFERENCES.
Mr. SUMNER introduced resolutions that, in the de-
termination OF international differences, arbitration