National Republican., 1873-12-05

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LOUISIANA CONTEST.
On motion Of Mt. Morton, the credentials Of
senator from the state OF Ioulsians. were re-
tions.
WORE ron ruE COMMITTEES.
Also. on motion OF Mr. Morton, 80 much Of ths
Presldents message es relates TO amendments
70 me Consultation was referred to the same
All bills aud resolutions heretofore introduced
werc referred TO the appropriate committees,
encc.
the senate then, after an executive session,
| adjourned until Monday.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Mr.. Poland, Of W., offered q resolution to
erect railing on the outside Of the outer row
OF members seats, In order TO better protect
members from Intrusion.
objection was made, and the resolution was
referred.
ruE INCREASED rAy.
Mr.. Hale, OF Me-, offered resolution for tho
appointment Of q special committee OF seven TO
consider The several bills pending In relation to
| the salary business, TO frame a bill, and TO re-
port the same at the earliest day practicable.
Mr.. Randall, OF Pa. said he should object un-
less the opposition could have an opportunity to
Mr.. Ward, OF N. y, inquired why the gentle.
man DID not now offer his bill. II was hoped he
would bring II to the attention Of the House
without delay. tLaughter1
The resolution was adopted, and large num-
Der OF bills, oil looking TO the repeal OF tho law,
were Introduced. Among others' who offered
| others.
Mr.. Butler, Of Mass inquired IL II would bc 10
order to move recess to enable other members
tD urcparp blla. II.auuhtcr1
Mr.. Cox, OF N. y, suggested that the special
committee have leave TO report at any time, for
such permission was no. granted i was i'm
MT, Negley, OF pa, objected. lie said the
consider whether or not he should return his
hitting q short time at least for members to
carefully consider the subject. Lot the commit
Tee s report port ~ I, its 3 regular reg order,
| TO consider the question.
Mr.. Negley said II the gentleman had ad-
dressed him In the language o. a gentleman he
W. wouu n,i nave replied; but ne thought it beneath
Mr.. Cox said that II the gentleman had gone
TO the Treasury Department, he would have as
% eer,alnsl G mat ne had not taken all summer TO
Mr.. kaudail, OF Pa, Inquired whether the
special committee Just authorized had power TO
| Inquire In relation 10 the resurn OF pay which
members had already receiveif lie said that
MI Hale, OF Me-, was the author Of the clause
IN the appropriation bill which authorized mem
bers TO draw pay since the tth OF last March,
lion.
Mr.. Halo said he supposed the COMMITTEE
would be authorized to inquire into all matters
| anecting the salary.
The point was here raised as TO tho authority
OF the committee TO report At any time.
The Speaker said that unless such authority
was given it might be weeks before the COM
mittcc could report, as II would be placed on the
iist after the regular committees.
9uesmVns na s,.h nay,og oeen raised ey Messss u
House was under the rules Of the preceding
House, and that II would he governed under
these rules until they were changed by order Of
BILLS INTRODUCED.
A large number OF tho bills on the subject
| were then Introduced and referred.
Mr.. Beck, OF Ky, introduced one TO prohibit
appropriations for the household OF .he Presl-
dent OF me United States iu order TO equAliEe
Mr.. kldridge, Of Wis, offered q bill to provide
ior the payment by menibers OF Congress, to
| their constituents, Of the money received for
salaries, as payment for their votes.
CALL OF STATES.
The regular orier OF business having been de-
manded the States were called for bills and res.
olutions for reference only, and large number
were Introduced and referred to appropriate
committees when appointed, among them the
by MI. q. y. Hoar, OF Mass: Bill To establish
| an educational fund, aud to apply the proceeds
Committee on Education and Labsr.
by MIR. Pierce, OF Mass: Bill amending the law
IN relation To savings banks. To Banking and
By Mr.. Eames, Of II. l.: Dill for the reduction
Of postage. To Committee on Post ON ces.
| By Mr. Starkweather, OF Conn: Bill re aur-
Ing United States marshals and clerks who have
collected excessive fees To deposit the same.
To Ways and Mears.
By Mr.. Dueil, OF n. Y: Bul to equslise the
6ouniies Of soldiers WIN served In the late war.
Also, TO nx the time for holding courts in the
Northern district Of New York. To Judiciary.
By MT. Merriam, Of y. Y: Bill to authorize
States notes. Also, bill to amend the bankrupt
| act. To Banking and Currency.
ny MT. strawbridge, Of Pa: Bill for the free
and periodicals. TO Post Ofices.
ny MI: Neaey, OF Pa: lill providing for can
nectlng the OHIO river with the seaboard by way
OF the chesapeake and Ohio canal. To Com
Also, bill for public Government building at
Ptttsburg, Pa. To Public BuidlI n and Grounds.
Also, bill In relation TO telegraph communica-
ton between America and Foreign countries.
Also, blli for Improvement Of the harbor Of
Pfttsburg, Pa. To Commerce.
Also, bills for the Improvement Of the Ohio
Dy Mr., Randall, OF Pa: Blll granting an an
ny n9ity 70 % ne daughter Of Thomas Truxton, late
Also, bill in relation 70 interest on deposits In
national banks; bill to amend the national cur
rency act, and bill TO amend the act authorizing
the certifying Of checks Of national banks. TO
Banking and Currency.
Also, blu to reimburse distillers for moneys
BY Nc. Myers, OF Pa: Bill to revise tho stat.
ntes relating to copyrights. To Library Com
By Mr.. o'Brien, of Nd: Bills to amend the
iourtn ~ and iorty-seventh sections Of bankrupt
by Mr. PIatt DIVA: Bill to regulate the pay of
laoorers, mechanics and artisans at the Norfolk
navy yard. To Naval Affairs.
Also, bill for the relief OF Captain George II.
cooper, U. y. N. To Naval Affairs.
Also, bill for the removal OF the powder maga-
Also, bill for the Improvement Of the Dismal
swamp canal. To Commerce,
Also, bill to incorporate the Capitol HUI, North
o.s street M and Ms south washington Railroad Com.
BY Mr.. Harris. OF Va: Bill TO authorize the
Washington and st. Louis Railroad Company 10
extend its line into the District Of Columbia TO
ny Mr.. waddcii, Of N. c.. Bill to restore the
franking privilege. To Post Ofiices.
BY Mr. Cain, q s, C: Bill supplementary to
BY Mr.. Mckee, OF Miss: Bill authorizing the
Memphis and vlcksours Railroad Company 10
o'dse hIse ne h faaoo river; To Commerce.
~, BY M, Morey, Of Ia: Bill supplementary to
the civil rights bil. To Judiciary.
=, Also, bill for the better organization OF the
United States courts in Louisiana. TO Judiciary,
Also, bill granting land for the construction Of
ntniroad from Vicksburg to the Texas line. TO
Also, bill authorizing the North Louisiana and
Texas railroad TO bridge the Macnita and Red |
rivers. To Commerce.
by Mr. Beck, Of Ky: Bill to repeal the iron. |
clau oath. To Judiciary. |
Also, bill to authorize the payment OF one half |
o. duties In legal tender or national bank notes,
To Ways and Means.
~ Also bill removing all political disabilities. |
To Judiciary.
BY Mr.. Arthur, OF Ky: Blll to repeal the extra
subject. ' '"'
b Mr.. Butler, Of Tenn: Blll TO extend thu
time for nltng claims before the claims commla |
slon 70 March ], 1874. To Claims Committee.
By Nc. Whitthorne, OF Tenn: Bill TO extend |
tue provisions OF the act granting pensions 10 4
the soldiers OF 1919. To Invalid Pensions.
BY Mr. Wilson, OF Ind: Bill declaring the true
intent AND meaning OF the several acts relating /
g The Pacific railroad. To Committee on Pacing
BY Mr.. Tyner, Of Ind: Bill In relation to the
exchange OF publications, To Post Onices.
by Mr.. Hunter, OF Ind.: Bill authorizing the
secretary OF the Treasury to put In circulation |
me forty-four million reserve. To Banking and |
ny Mr. Burchard, of ILL.,: Blll to establish free
schools throughout the United States. To Edu.
cation and LABOR.
by Mr.. Hawiey, OF Ill.,. Bill to regulate com.
nerce among the several States. TO Roadways
Also, bill to provide for the construction of
nip canal from Lake Michigan To the Mississippi
liver. To Commt rec.