The New York herald., 1873-03-05
EXIT CONGRESS- AZ.
Final Proceedings in the
Senate and House.
Gigantic Efforts to Empty the
Treasury and Record Jobs.
OLD AND NEW.
CoIfax Smiles Himself Out--WiI-
son Talks Himself In.
Blaine Delivered of His ValedictOry and
New Doing Well =
CURTAINS RuNG DOWN At TWELVE O'CLOCK
SENATE.
Continuation of Mondays Proceedings.

INCREASE OF SALARIES
Mr. HAMILros, WemJ OF Md, said II was not the in
creased cost that caused this demand for
increase of salaries II was fashion that did it,
Mr. TIrroN, Tcp) Neb, protested against the doc
trpes which would give the government into the hands
of rich alone and said that voting Tor an increase
of salary he had fear OF ncurrng the dispeasure OF
his constituents The people OF his State were few in
number and as they were all candidates for Congress-
they would regard him beneactor If he helped to
raise the salaries. CLaughter)
The motion to recomnit then lostyeas a. nays 40
Mr.. CRAGN, Qep.) Off II, then read despatch from
Manchester N H. urging him to go against the increase
of salaries and asserting that If II was passed the state OF
New Hampshire would be lost to the republican party.
Mr. Cragn then predicted that the increase was made
not only would the state of New Hampshire be lost to
the republicans but also Connecticut and Rhode Island
Mr.. THURMAN Cdem) of Ohio, said there had been a
grea ofegerdeman about this BILL but this act of
the New Hampshire beat them all. He was
pretending to be against the increase, yet ne was really
making argument in favor of by making statements
The report was then concurred in, as foows:-
AYrs-Messrs Alcorn, Ames, Bayard, Blair, Brown
low 0aIPsnsT HayHs GSSpe5 Of
Me, Norwood, Nye, Osborne, Pool, Ransom Rice,
Ta%su FGSsI5uHnv fcESs sieRes
Sny ons PSTS%a SrGe nd
Ferry Of Mich HaSn of pnnt Mo-
Ramsey, salisbury schurz Scott, sherman, spra.ue,
Thurman, Window and Wrght-N
PATTERSON ON PRIVILEGE.
o O. R M rose to S e aS
sent saturday when the chairman Of the select
nj ss s OF Mn % 2s ea up OF the hSa
asked for its consideration at that time. now, sir, not
privilege and my aty to ask that subject may be
Mr. CiRrrSTrR rep} of Wis, said it utterly i'm.
possible to consider this subject at this session as
and suggested hat although Mr. Patterson Would not be-
hat
time by resolution and considered calmly and deliber
Messrs s HAxLIS, Gep) Of Me- and TIyRMAs agreed
sared M na ba na if tine be- not ss
Senate St The extra session Mr. Thurman said however
the RESOLUTION he would vote to take it up even now.
senate sad ne G had no desire Re TO the
willing leave discussed upon the testimony he
was full discussion and il could feel assured
that the senate wond consider it at the extra session he
Mr. MonkILl, Gepl Of Me-, explained that he had not
absence Of Mr. Patterson 6u, had merely remihded the
Sna a a ns tn tn s m @
prosecutor and dd,not wish to be taken into account
Mr., Ps1rnnsos SAID hnal,y in view of the pressure
the subject would be fully considered at the extrs ses
sion he would withdraw the motion to proceed with
LOGAN crep) of NJ called up the bill donating six
condemned cannon for statue OF Fhii kearuey
Mr. LOGAN also called up the House bill in relation to
the old bridge at Rock Island. Passed.
For the relief Of William johnson, of Ripley county,
AUTHORIZING the Secretary of the Navy to convey to the
city OF Chelsea Mass, certain lands for the use OF a
For the relief of Kneed and Miller.
Donating condemned cannon and cannon ball: to the
authorizing the Secretary OF War 70 furnish dupi-
cate certificate of discharge, where the same has been
authorizing the Secretary of War survey plots and
sell the present grounds the Fort Graot
military reservation in Michigan and for other purposes
Amending the law requiring consular officers TO collect
three
,Granung the rightof way through public lands to the
For the reliet OF George Washington and salc Wash
ingo,M IN n ssE. Tiis :. Of znsS AlsSandra n Ghrm,c.
To confirm certain land titles in the State OF Missouri,
MT COLE GePJ Of CAL submitted the report Of the Com
''l'' ""''" BILLS TAKfs orr rur CALENDAR
The following bills on the calendar were passed.
For the rel,ei Of Jesse E, Peyton:
To aid in the erection of monument to Major General
Authorizing the Secretary of War to deliver con.
For the relief Of John Payne.
For the relief OF Mrs Ann Marble
Authorizing promotions in the Medical and Ordnance
10 extend the time ior filing claims for additional
TO authorize Secretary War to distribute arms
'hfia For he ree neas OF f psh asf p g. O. Bymer
For the relief Of Mark Davis
For the relief Of j. W. Free late Lieutenant of the
House resolution authorizing joint entries
Giving Mrs Mary A Morris, widow of Major General
Giving Mrs WIDOW Wood
and daughter OF General Zachary Taylor pension of $50
The House bill FOR the sale Of surplus lands OF the Round
Valley Indian Reservation in California.
FIVE o'clock A. NJ the senate took a recess until half
past nine A. NJ.
Yesterdays Proceedings.
THE The Senate reconyened at haliIast nine NJ, but
there was no quorum present and brief recess was
commee on Finance reporsd oe 9h 3 To rDm ne
Ne the unloading OF steamships at night which was
The bill for the purchase of site Tor public
The hi to remove the political disabilities of
Hunter, of virginia was passed
the time pr the TO h market Of Ottawa and
At quarter past eleven O'Clock Mr. cosxlryo, of New
appointment Of committee OF two 70 wait upon the
and TO TIM as hSa
the business before them, were ready TO adjourn.
y snd Mr.
military kses sasa n in Oregon ne e In
sane Asylum Of oregon. -. ., ~ n, :,
lie Buildings and Grounds, reported bill to authorize
the purchase Of site Tor Post ONCE, &C., vt Jerse,
On motion of Mr. FREIsemursrs tho bill was taken NJ
At nifty minutes past eleven, Mr. CoyKLIsG, from tht
Ss sS b 70 % sn TpGa s y e
mitee and that the President had no further communi
THE GHOST.
At few minutes before twelve the President elect, es
cored by senator Cragn, the chairman OF the Commit
tee tee O. and followed Sy the members g
fax then addressed the Senate : foows:-
sksAToRs-The time hxed by the constitution for the
Sissouon OF the Forty-second Congress has arrived
ana win Few parting words shall resign this gevel 10
the honored SON OF who has been chosen
by the people as my successor. ADMINISTRATORS termi-
1ate ana Congresses expire the years pass but
the nation lives and grows and prospers 10 be
served IN the future by those equally aithm the in
tercst and equally proud of It's growing among
The nations OF The earth To be called by the
c cs TO the responsible duty presiding We v
the Houses Congress Tor the past ten wears iron,
era OF war through the era of reconstruction 10 the
ra of peace, than nils the measure OF an homer
able ambition. Looking Back over the Sc ten cxcitinp
Years can claim, not only that have committed mo
.ct which has proved the confidence Isisplaced
hat called me TO this position, but also inat
lie parliamentary law with the lmpariiaity witt
which the upright Judge the bench decides cues
eions of life and liberty faithfully protect the rights
fhe minority well as to uphold me rights OF The ma