New-York tribune., 1873-12-11
XLIIID CONGRESS--1sT SESSION
Ppc,uAR REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS.

REGULAR REPORT OF PROCEEDfN1o
yp,,Y,o,e pop THE REGULATION or THE LIQUOR
TRAFFIC PRESENTED IN THE sENArE-MEAsoRhs
ppoposrn FOR STRENGTHENING THE PUBLIC
cprnrr AND RELIEVING THE BUSINESS OF THE
couxrsy-A RESOLUTION OFFERED AND RE-
rreRED IN THE HOUSE RECOGNIZING CUBAN
INpyPENDENCE-A BILL PASSED AUTHORIZING
Az INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF ENLISTED MEN
N THE NAvY-A BILL REPORTED APPROPRIATING
S4OGODO FOR EXTRAORDINARY NAVAL Ex-
PENsEs-ANOrHER DEBATE on THE sAL,RY
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES BY MESsRS. DAWES, TIRE
MAIN. HAwLEY, KELLOGG. +. II. ROBERTS, AND
OTHERs-MR. DAWES STATES THAT THE PREsI-
DENTS SALARY AND PERQUIsITEs FOR THE
TERM AMOUNT To S400,0o0-THE PREVIOUS
QUESTION To BE MOVED TO-DAY
SENATE. ..... WASHINGTON Dec. TO- 1873.
Mr.. SUMNER Glib Rep, Mass.) presented a
petition Of colored citizens asking the passage of the
Supplemental Civil Rights hill LAID on tho table.
PETITIONS FOR REGULATING THE LIQUOR TRAFFIC.
Mr FENToN Q.ib. Rep. n. W presented the petition
of tie Of Friends and others NewYork asking
the appointment OF committee to regulate the traffic in
alcoholic liquors and asked that it be referred to the
Mir SCOTT REP. Pennl said he had similar petition
from tine Young Mems Christian Association of Phllade
pha asking that the sale OF such liquors be prohibited
powers Of Congress in the premises he moved that the
petition be referred TO the Judiciary Committee. .
not be recrrcd to the judiciary Committee He would
take the responsibility Of saving that that Committee
would report that Congress had nothing TO do with the
subject except IN the District of Columbia and the Ter
rores. He would be glad TO such legislation. but
felt convinced that Congress had no power except as
Messrs. FRELINGHUYsEN CRep., N JJ, SUMNER
Qdo. Rou. Aass). THURMAN Dem Ohio). CONKLING
(Rcp n. Y SHERMAN Qiep. Ohio. MORRILL, (Rep,
Me- aud oners presented similar petitions TO that OF
vote Dong taken. the Senate decided refer all to
Mr. SHERMAN CRep., Ohio from the Committee on
Finance reported favoraby on a bill TO authorize the
orsanzaton of National banks without circulation
Placed on the calendar
BILLS INTRODUCED.
Mr.. ANTHONY Hep. h ~ introduced bill repeal
ing portion of the act TO expedite the printing Of pub
In documents. which authorizes the printing Of the
Presidents message and the Departmental reports for
public distribution. Referred to the Committee on
Printing
Mr. FERRY Rep., Mich) introduced bill author.
izng the secretary the s COO
fluid. aud part of the permanent circu
the present stringency confidence and
business activity the country, beng part of the rem
cdy Of that gentleman for the monetary arrangement.
Referred TO the Committee on Finance.
Mr. CRAGlN G!ep n ID introduced bill for for the re,
machinery Referred TO the Committee on Naval
Mr. FENTON Glib. Rep. N. " introduced a bill for
the relief OF Norman Wizard Referred to the Committee
on Military Affairs.
Mr. DAVIS (Dem., W. va) introduced bill for free
transportation of newspapers through the mails. Re
feTred 10 the Committee on Post Offices ana PostRoads
Mr.. HITCHCOCK rep, NeO) introduced bill tO
amend the act to encourage the growth OF timber on
praiues. Referred 20 the Committee on Public Lands.
Mr.. CROzlER Qep, Kan) introduced bill repeating
certain portions OF the act to promote the deveopmeni
to the Committee on Mines and Mining.
BILL FOR THE SECURITY OF LIFE ON STEAM VESSELS
The House bill amendatory of the act to provide for
the better security of life vessels propelled by steam
taken up.
Mr.. SCOTT rep. Penny. in reply TO question OF Mr..
Conking Rep.. n. ", said the act only to ap
ply Ow-OOats, allow them carry pounds
al a feet mas EN-
vessels The language of the act was identical with
inst Both the Secretary Of the Treasury and the su-
pervslng lnsDecor-Geners OF Steamboats, desired the
The House bill granting general amnesty was read.
Mr. SUMNER Glib. Rep, Mass.l objected 10 the second
reading of the bill to-day not because opposed
10 general amnesty, but before it became law he de-
sired to secure justice 10 his coored feow-czens.
TIE SEIZURE OF COTTON AFTER WAR.
Mr GORDON (Dem., Ga) submitted a resolution
directing the Secretary OF the Treasury communicate
the Senate the number of bales of cotton seized under
orders of the department, after the close of the
from whom and where taken by whom taken, when
and where sold. at what price. and what disposition
was mado OF the proceeds when and how much OF the
same went into the Treasury and what disposition was
r. Also list Of claims fled before him under the
OF March 1872. showing the name of such claimant how
amount OF expenses deducted from the proceeds of the
sale such cotton and whether the same was allowed
by the department and in whose favor Laid over
Mr. SUMNER offered a resolution which was agreed
Roars consider the expedency Of providing further
convenience in correspondence, known the letter
WINTER, with one cent stamp, being new article Of
stationery adapted for letter circular and newspaper
Mr' 'NOITON n,ep IndJ introduced a bin providing
that any national banking association deciding 10 re
ITS capital stock, provided In section 10 of the
Naiiona Currency act, snail be entitled 10 take up
portion of It's bonds upon deposltng lawful money
OF The U4!led States, returning its own circulating
note. 10 tne PROPORTION required by law Referred 10
the Committee on Finance
MEASURES TO STRENGTHEN THE PUBLIC CREDIT.
Mr. SHERMAN Glep.. Ohio) from the Committee on
Finance reported the following resolution:
Hss,lrsd duty Of Congress during present
% lop' s.e ueaig a to ieH 'ss pledge made m The act Sp
efei the United States soe1nnv pledges
Of he a.ed se notes in coin and the Committee on Fnres is
] 30 .Sg' T b 70 @ o ses e s S s pg a @ h. Ps Pds & 'PSs Su
s furnsh Of uniform vsue always fedeemsble gold
equivalent adjusted tO meet the wants Of
Mr. BAYARD CDem., DELI submitted the following as
cinbOdyiug the views OF the minority OF the Finance
B au regard for every class the com
demands lst the National basis Of finance shall Of
tency o. Uniform STANDARD and intrinsic value; therefore
s,ruce report which viii
M SHERMAN ssd it Was the desire of the Commit
tee in offering the resolution to ascertain definitely the
Mr. MORTON (Rep., Ind said an early day should be
fxed for consideration. He had hoped that before
the holidays some would be devised and passed
shorten the panic now on the country and relieve the
financai embarrassment.
Mi SUMNER I4ib. Rep. Mass.) was glad TO see that
the Committee . WAS 50 neary 10 accord ne thought
jorty and minority and he hoped the national honor
Mr.. FERRY Qep. Mich), member OF the Commit
tee SAID he desired to present his views the
ject. and would do so at the proper time.
Monday next liked the day for the considera-
Mr.. HAMILTON (Dem.. Md submitted an amend
ment to the Constitution OF the United States declaring
that the United States should make nothing but gold
and silver coin legal tender for the payment of public
At il5 p. m the Senate, on motion of Mr.. CAMERON
Qsep.. PenDD, went INTO executive session.
Al o'clock the doors reOpened and the Senate
adjourned until tomorrow.