Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-14
TWO CENTS.
FORTY-THIRD CONGRESS,
MONDAY. December Il.

that, in behalf Of Is eco colored voters OF Ind-
ara, they protest against the re cent decision OF
| the Supreme Court OF the United States as de-
| priyiDg them of their rights as citizens and
| tbeir children Of the advantages of An educa-
| ton. They declare that they believe that this
! decision is contrary TO the recent amendments
| TO the constitution, and yiOlative of public poi
! icy, ana they ssk that the law officer Of the
| government be Gire cted 70 appeal the cSse TO
| the Supreme Court OF the United States. Re
| teIred TO the Committee on the Judiciary
| hr. Anthony presented a he morial Of E. aud
| j. Hives and Geo. A. Bailey, proprietors OF the
| CoHgTeI''cHal G!o5s, asking Congress 10 pgr-
| chase thu IT building aud material. Referred 70
| the Committee on Printing.
| Mir. ConkliDg presented memorial Of MusuaI
| Insurance Companies OF New York asking thai
ibe provision OF law excluding them from the
| benent OF tie Geneva award he repealed. Re-
| f'Tted 10 Committee on Judiciary.
| Mr.. Davis Introduced bill making an appro-
| pIlaton 10 continue the Improvement OF tha
| Great hsnS~ha river, West Virginia. Referred
! 10 Committee on Commerce.
| Mr. Ferry Mich introduced bin for relief
| Capt. JoS. Law, late OF tue L. $ army. Re-
| terrCd % Committee on Military Affairs
| Mr.. Hitchcock introduced bill for relief of
| John l.. Wolf, late LIT lieutenant 4ta Pa
| cavalry. Referred TO Committee on Mfitary
| Ahairs; also, bin to authorize Commissioners II
| Agriculture 10 make a special distribution OF
sesds. Referred to Committee on Agriculture.
| MIR. Pratt Introduced bill to amend the pension
] laws by moving the disability OF those who
participated in the rebellion, but who have
since enlisted in the army OF the United States.
| Referred TO Committee on Pensions.
! Nr. Allison introduced bill to provide for the
govern ment aId 70 promote the civilization OF
indians. Referred TO Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Mr.. Harvey, from Committee on Public
Lands, asked the indefinite pOstponemsnt OF
sundry bills and submitted as substitute there
for q bill for the relief o certain settlers on
the pRhl;c lands, which provides that settlers
who left their lands account Of the rAVayes OF
the grasshoppers, or may in 1875 DO compelled
TO leave their lsRds for the same caa-e, shall
not be debarred of their right to such Lands, and
invests the Commissioner Of the General Lan1
office with power TO modify the homestesdls law
in their faTCr.
Mr.. Thurman doubted the propriety OF er-
tending an invitation 10 the grassaOppers 70
come back next year, for they would be GER
Mr.. Morrill, IVt.) approved OF the objects OF
the bill, bat thoCght it too latitudinarian.
MIR. Harvey explained the necessity for the
Immediate passage Of the bill, ami hoped there
would be 10 objection to its passage.
After some futher discussion, an amendment
was offered striking out that part OF 1t relating
to 1875. The amendment was rejected and the
bill passed.
Mr.. Cameron submitted concurrent resolu-
ton, providing for the appointment OF joint
committee OF two Senators aud three Repre-
sentsuves, to take proper measures for the
notice OF the presence at this capital OF his ma
| jesty, King Kslakaua, OF the Sandwich IsIsnds.
| ADOPTED.
| Mr.. Anthony submitted a resolution that the
Committee on Printing be directed 20 inquire
! whether the bulk OF the COHgyes,ioaaI RSe9rd
ANNNN~~ "heASCe PoAA me Aeo uts
| Adopted.
Mr.. Sherman called up his motion 10 provide
for Lew committee of conference on the tax
] and taTif bill left over from the last session.
| The Chair appointed a. members Of the COM
mittee, on the part Of the Senate, Messrs. SGer-
| man, FrelinghuJS sen and COoVer.
THE INDIANA CIVIL RIGHTs DECISION.
Mr. Merton submitted lengthy preamble.
setting forth the facts in the recent decisioa of
| the supreme court of Indiana, excluding COL
| ored children from the common schools or that
state, and alleging that the complainsnts ia the
case sre unable to bear the costs OF sn appeAI;
| and, as great public questions are involved,
| directing the Attorney General, a. the expense
| OF the general government, 20 sue out 3 writ Of
! error 70 the Supreme Court OF the United States
| On motion CT Mr.. Morton, the preamble and
| resolution were referred 70 the Committee on
| TIE Judiciary.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
| der the call OF states, bills for reference were
introduced and referred IS follows, viz:
By Mr.. Stsrkweather Conn. Bill 10 repeal
| all acts imposing stamp tax on checks, drstts.
| and otheT papers for the payment OF non9y.
! By Dir. Kellogg.-Bils for the relief OF certain
\ persons in the city of Washington whose dwell
ings were unrooted by the tornado Of 1874. Dis
| BY Mr.. Tremaine N. N.Y.)-Bm to amend the
| act creating a court for the adjudication and
distribution OF mouey under the treaty OF Wash
Also, bin relating to indictments for libel in
the District Of Columbia and the Tial thereof.
| Judiciary.
By Mr. Cox N. YD-BIu to provide for the
! enforcement OF subscriptions to the stock OF
corporations under the laws OF the nited States
| Ways and Means.
By Mr.. DueiI IN. Y.)-Bill to hx the time for
the commencement Of pensions to widows and
orphans Of soldiers OF the late war. Invalid
| Pensions.
BY Mr.. Albright PA Bib relating to free
ban king, TO reduce tue interest on the publ 9
debt and for the retirement OF legal tender
notes. Banking and Currency.
BY Mr: SPeer tPs.)-Bill 70 reduce postage
| Roads.
Also, q bill to restore George A. Armes 10 his
rank as captain in the army. Military A ifairs
| By Mr.. Smith (Ya.)-BiIl to amend the act
constituting eight hours q legal days work
By Mir. Smith N. o. Bill for the relief o.
the southern states by compromise in settle
ment Of the debts of the same. Judiciary.
l BY Dir. Whitley Ca. Joint resolution 70 in.
vestigate the legal and political condition of the
reconstructed states. Select committee when
| BY Mr.. Dsrrau CLs)-Bm relating 10 the
rank OF officers in the army. Military A fairs
| BY Dir. SSyler (0hio)-BitI Co preserve tha
free navigation or the Ohio river. Commerce
BY Mr. Bundy (Ohio)-Biil 10 amend the sci
| OF 1852 establishing and equslizing the grade oi
line officers OF the L. 5. navy. Naval A faIrs
By Mr. Finch tOhiol-Bill to repeal so much
OF the Post Once appropriation bill of June p
! le'4, as Tequires prepayment on newspapers,
periodicals. aud other publications. Post ottices
|
By MIR. Maynard (Tenn )-Bill 70 amend
House bill No: $40, amending the national
bank act. Banking ana Currency.
| BY Mr.. Hurlburt (Il)-Biu for the con-
suuction OF the Washington, Cincinnati
snd Canals.
By Mr.. Farwell TN )-Bill to authorize free
banking, and to provide for resumption OF
specie payment. Banking and Currency,
ooBs, by DIT, ParseE r tho:11Bili to provide for a
OF the Indians. Indian Affairs.
BY MI StsnWard (Mo. )--Bin TO establish a
department OF commerce. Commerce.
BY Mr.. Field Mich. Bill TO increase taxa-
ton on Foreign products and TO facilitate the
resumption Of coin payments by the Treasury.
| Ways and Means.
BY ME-; Page (Cal) )-Bill for the relief OF Saw
| lpgs Banks. Banking and Currency. Ii pro-
poses to relieve all Saving Banks OF tsxation.l
| BY MI. Chapman ID. C.)-Bill for the reliefof
| be heira Of Abraham Livingston, deceased
| Claims. Also, bill for relief OF Michael Nash,
| Claims. Also, bill TO incorporate the George
| town and TepDallytown Railroad company
District Of Columbia. Also, q bill TO sinsnd
| the act for the government Of the District OF
| Columbia, approved june 20, 1TT4. District OF
| Columbia. Alio, q bill for the government of
1 the District of COlumhfA District NJ Dolu,nhsa