Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-01-22
FORTY.SECOND CONGRESS,
This AfternOOn's Proceedings
WEDNESDAY. Januarv %.


SENATE.-Mr. West presented memorial of
citizens OF Louisiana, asking that the national
government assume the construction and care
OF the leyees OF the Mississippi. Referred to
committee on the levees Of the Mississippi.
MIR. Cragin, from the committee on naval
affairs, reported House bill to abolish the grades
of admiral and vice-admiral i'm the navy Of the
United States, to take effect when vacancies
occur in said grades. Passed.
MIR. Upton, from the committee on public
lands, reported bill granting right Of way
through the public lands to the Denver aud
Georgetown railroad of Colorado.
Mr.. Cragin, from the committee on naval
affairs, reported favorably House bill to prevent
employment of officers on the naval retired list:
also, fayOrably on the bill to promote the secur-
ing OF efficient seamen for the navy.
On motion Of Mr.. Fenton the House Joint
Resolution rendering the thanks Of Captain
David Ritchie, commanding the revenue
steamer MOccasin, and the officers and men un-
der his command, was taken up and passed.
MIR. Upton. from committee on public lands,
reported favorably on bill granting right of way
thr94gh public lands TO the Denver, Santa Park
Mr.. Buckingham. from committee on Indian
affairs, reported bill authorizing the Secretary
OF the Interior to negotiate with the Creek
Indians for portion OF the lands occupied by
Mr.. Carpenter, from judiciary committee.
reported, with anne ndment, House bill for relief
MIR. Stewart, from committee on Pacific rail-
road, reported bill authorizing the Texas Pacific
railroad to pay their bonds i'm gold or other
lawful money of the L nited States. Passed.
Mr.. Stevenson reported bill for the relief of
the late firm Of Dempsey G. O'ToOle, of WASH
ingtOn, which was discussed until the expiration
OF the morning hour and then went over.
MIR. West presented credentials of NJ. McMil-
Ian, elected Senator from Louisiana for the
short term by the fusion legislature; also, the
credentials of John Ray, elected for the same
term by the Kellogg Legislature.
Both sets of credentials wera read, and then,
on motion Of Mr.. West referred to the commit
tee on privileges and elections.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
motion of Mr.. Garfield, wash. Ter.,) the bill to
amend the act granting the right Of way to the
Walla walla and Columbia river railroad COM
pany was taken up and passed.
Mr.. McGrew (W.Va.) presented joint resolu-
ferring certain rights and franchises to the
merce.
On motion of Mr.. Tyner, lind, the Senate
amendment to the bill providing for public
building at Nashville, Tenn, was concurred in.
and the bill passed.
Mr.: Dunnell (Minn) reported bill for the
relief of settlers the late Sioux reservation in
Minnesota. Passed.
Mr.. Porter (Va.) presented memorial from
sSSred Lett citizens asking legislation IN relation 70
committee on judiciary.
The House then, in the morning hour, re-
snmed the consideration of the bill for the
ADMISSION OF COLORADO
Mr.. Chafee, Delegate from Colorado, adj
dreseed the House In support Of the bill He
produced statistics Of population, resources and
wealth Of the territory.
Mr.. Coburn (Ind.) favored the bin, and en-
dorsed the arguments of the gentleman Who had
preceded him. The question with him WAS, vim
admission be Of advantage to the people Of the
territory? He believed Il would, and maintained
that it was the duty Of the government to open
up the territories and bring them In - states.
Mr.. Fansworth (nl.) contended that Colo
RADIO had SUFFICIENT population to be admitted,
more than that of several states which were
admitted when states were wanted to make the
number necessary to pass constitutional amend
ments. He pointed out the difficulties under
which the territory labored In having sent to
them rs oMcers having vast influence Over
their interests, politicians from the more east
ern stat0. who went there tempornri1v. and
were not identified with their fnfereota Colo
rado was growing rapidly In population and
wealtn, and her admission could do no HARM
MI kulinger PAL admitted that Colorado
ana Utah were as much entitled to admission as
any OF the territories, but he was opposed to the
admission Of any moro territories Is states until
constitutional amendment was adopted uak-
ing Senators elective by the people.
AT half past one, by previous order Of the
House, the bill for the REQUIREMENT Of thu
commerce Of the United States Vss taken mn.
Pending Its consideration Mr.. Gar6eld fOSio,.
from tie COMMITTEES on sppronristionss 49, S.S
. bill appropriatine s1lS,6 70 defrsy tSs A.
enses OF the Birth and An sEiean Claims con.
mission, and 1t was passed.