Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-02-03
FORTY SECOND CONGRESS
This Afyernoons Proceeainxs
MONDAY, February 3


MONDAY, February
SENATE.-The House bill relieving the die
abilities of A. b. Hardcastle, OF Mississippi
was passed.
DOCUMENT FROM LOUISIANA.
The Vice President stated that he had receiv-
ed letter from the Secretary OF the Senate en-
CLOSING = document received ey that officer
ur0ugh the MAJ, purPorhng TO come from one
OF the bodies claiming 10 be the legislature OF
MI. West objected to the reception of the doc
ument, and II vas laid on the table 90 await the
action OF the Senate. Mr.. West said il was his
purpose to object to the reception of any docu-
ment from either OF the bodies claiming 10 ~,
the legislature Of Louisiana, except such only
as related 10 the election Of Senators.
THE BAHKRUPT Law.
Mr.. Conklng presented memorial of r. s.
Jaffray & CO., Arnold, Constable & Co, Bens-
ness men of the city OF New York, against the
repeal Of the bankrupt law. He said that the
influence and character Of the petitioners and
their :-sn::Ss..s entitled their views to consid-
Grafton by the Senate.
Mr.. Fenton presented similar petitions from
leading business men of New York. The peti-
tons were laid on the table.
Mr.. Clayton presented credentials Of s. W.
Dorsey, elected as Senator from Arkansas for
the term mmencing March 4, 1873; which were
read and placed On the file.
wANTED-CHEAf rRErGHTs.
Mr.. Wright presented joint resolutions Of the
legislature OF Iowa, asking passage of some
measure to relieve the people OF thai state from
Oppressive freight charges by railroad COM
tons by the general government 10 improve the
navigation OF the Mississippi, Wisconsin, and
Mr.. Bayard reported from the committee ON
private land claims a resolution requesting the
Secretary OF State to make inquiries through
our Minister in Mexico concerning the Mexican
and Arizona, and the best method and probable
cost OF procuring reliable transcripts of the
same. Adopted.
The bill to prevent and punish certain crimes
against the United States was indefinitely post
poned.
Mr.. Frelinghuysen offered resolution to print
10000 extra copies Of report of commissioner of
agriculture. Referred TO committee on printing.
Mr.. Wilson introduced bill TO settle the ac-
counts Of Gen. A. B. Dyer. Referred to COM
mittee on military affairs.
Mr.. Ames introduced bill TO authorize the APP
Pointment Of major OF artillery in the army of
the United States. Referred to committee on
military affairs.
Mr.. Thurman introduced bill to divide the
state OF Ohio into three judicial districts and
other purposes. Referred to committee Oh mill
tary affairs.
THE DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS.
MI. Hamlin offered a resolution instructing
the committee on appropriations TO inquire into
the eNpediency of reporting such appropriations
as viii include just proportion OF the expense
which should be borne by the government of the
United States i'm the improvements carried on in
the District of Columbia by the board OF public
works. Adopted.
THE INCREASE OF THE NAVY.
On motion of Mr.. Cragin, the request Of the
House for committee on conference on the bill
TO build additional sloOps-of-war was agreed 20,
and the Vice President appointed as the mem
bers Of the conference committee on the part of
and Bayard.
The unfinished business, being
THE WEBB AUSTRALIAN SUBSIDY BILL,
was then taken up.
Mr.. Ramsey moved an amendment that the
subsidy Of $500, 600 per annum shall take effect
from the date of the contract made with the
Postmaster General.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
der the usual Mondays call of states for bill.
and joint resolutions for reference only, the fol-
lowing were among others introduced and re-
ferred TO the committees indicated, viz:
BY M HylelBill TO provide for the observance Of
territories; Education and labor.
BY MT Willard5Bill 70 authorize the President 70
next session in the United States. Foreign affairs
Presdent TO open oomnncation Will faTeign a1e
ernments of Americs and Europe, with a view of
Of eo%batans to enforce the o rues s u eSld
90 eni"ree em,ne,ratlen and 70 SECURE more
goyernment. Foreign afiairs
BY MT Twichell-Bill relating 10 the jurisdiction
bill granting the right Of way the public lands
OF the United States TO the Kansas and Colorado rail
right Of w.y to the Atehison, Topeka and santa Fe
railroad company. Public lands.
By Mr. Starkweather-Bill providing for the erec.
ION OF floating lighthouses, and take for
the better security Of life and property. Commerce.
BY Mr.. T. II. Roberts-Bill prescribing the duties
OF the Chief Of the bureau Of statistics. Ways and
means.
BY Mr.. Haldeman-Bil to extend the age and Pc
rpd Tor admission Of candidates to the medical corps
BY Mr.. Harmer-Bill for the establishment of q
National Photographic Institute. Appropriations.
BY Mr. Negley-Bill 10 restore a light ship - IL
former position in New York hsrbor. Commerce.
By Mr. Merrick-Joint resolution directing nego-
tiatlons 10 be opened with the government q Chill
Tor the adjustment Of the claims Of Americ citizens
Foreign affairs.
By Mr.. Porter-Joint resolution to refund the
special income tax Of per cent. paid by officers
the army and navy. Judiciary.
By Mr.. Braxton-Bill providing for the appoint
ment II a major Of artillery. Military affairs.
North Carolina protesting against the repeal Of the
bankrupt act. Judiciary.
By Mr.. Rogers IN. c. GBin to repeal all taxes on
spirits dist lied from fruit. Ways aud means.
BY Mr., foung-Biil to remove the political disa
bilities of all American citizens judiciary
By Mr. Perce-Bill for relief Of William and Mary
college. Education and labor.
By Mr.. Mcrey-Memorial OF the legislature of Lou
isisna; praying for the passage Of q national civil
By Mr. McCrary-filI declaring the Iowa river
not a rarigsble stream. Commerce.
By Mr.. Cotton-Memorial Of the legislature of
impros ement OF the Fox and Wisconsin rivers Com
merce.
Under the above call large number of pri-
va ere mfr