The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-28
CONGRESSIONAL.
SENATE.
WASHINGTON, January

soldiers OF the late War askipe ioi oo
ditional bounty. Referred. =
Mr.. Thurman said that the petition
presented were frequently 10 the sam
hand writing. an abuse which shoul'
be stopped.
Mr.. Thurman also presented . petl
ton OF w. w. Corcoran, g. w. Pigg
and other property holders in Wash
iugton, PRAYING that an investigation
into the affairs OF the District Govern
ment be granted. The petition recite
grave charges that have been made b.
various newspapers. Laid onthe table
Mr.. McCreery moved that the creden
tials of VIM. L. Mcmillan as SeDsto
from Louisiana be recommitt.d to th'
Committee on Privileges and Elections
Agreed to.
Mr.. Morton moved that tie Senat,
proceed to the consideration Of tb.
resolution offered by him a ew day,
ago, providing for creating a Committed
OF five persons to examine andrePort te
Congress what legislation is required in
regard to Interstate railroad,, TO pro-
vide for cheaper transportation Tor the
reform OF abuses and to promote the
general efficiency OF railroads in the
interests OF commerce and toe con-
vepience OF the travelling public
Mr.. Morton addressed the &Iuste in
favor OF the resolution.
Mr.. Sherman moved tha .e Senate
proceed with the discussion OF the
finance resolution
Mr.. Bayard said he desired to ad-
dress the Senate, and asked that the
resolution 70 over until Thursday
The Senator from Wisconsin, MIR. Car
penter, would address the Senate to-
morrow on the Louisisna matter.
Mr.. Carpenter said he was not sure
that he would be able to speak !o-mor-
row and that Senator Bayard could pro-
ceed. Mr.. Bayard agreed to dc 50.
Mr.. Sherman said it was bic desire
to close the debate on the resolution as
soon as possible. r.
The Senate then proceed 10 ihe c'n-
sideration OF the calendar.
The first bill that was Introduced by
Mr. Sumucr ~ .hr first day OF the Rs-
sion was supplementary TO the set to
protect all citizens of the U nited Stae
in their civil rights and to furnish he
means OF their vindication.
Mr.. Howe said he desired to submit
some remarks on the bill but was iot
ready to do 80 to-day.
Mr., Ferry. of Connecticut, moved
that the bill be referred to the judd.
ary Committee.
Mr.. Sumner said there Va. no nod
rea,on why this bill should be II sEs.
before that committee and there was no
n necessity of again submitting it th,re.
After some further remarks, ar.
Freelipghuysen promised Mr.. Sumier
that If the bill was referred to the .u.
dietary Committee it would be repofed
back IN two weeks. :.
Mr.. Sumner then consented 70 lts
reference.
The Joint resolution on the proIosi-
ton for an amendment to the Conti'
tuition providing for the election otthe
President by direct vote oil the Deo.
ple and abolishing the office OF Vice
President, introduced by Mr.. Sumner
on the fret day oil the session, icing
next on the calendar.
Mr.. Sumner said he believed tht
President Of the United States sloulc
be elected by the people direct, With,
out the Intervention Of the Electoral
College
Mr.. Morton said the Committe OF
Privileges and Elections had thesub'
iect under consideration and woud re
port soon. =,
The resolution was referred b th'
Committee on Privileges and Elec
tions
Mr.. Edwards said that on Thnrsds.
he would ask the Senate to take up tn
bankrupt bill.
The bill to authorize the orsaniza
ton OF National bsuks without circu
lation was then taken up.
Mr.. Morton offered as an additions
section bis bill authorizing NAtions
banks that have reduced their capits
stock, 10 draw q proportion Of bond
upon retiring their own circllatin
notes. and d.positing lawful money
the United States in the proportie
provided by law.
Mr.. Thurman said be was oppose
10 the passage OF the bill. He did n
think it in the power OF Congress
charter banks in this way without lin
itation.
Mr.. Bayard moved to strike out Il
fret ten lines OF the bill, which author
lied the organization OF banks witho
circulation upon depositipg with Il
Treasurer OF the United States 5000
az registered bonds, 90 the bill won
only authorize national hanks alreat
organized without circulation to will
draw their bonds in excess o. $l0.O(
and alec to allow national ban
TO withdraw their bonds
3 deposit as security for their circulstl
notes in amounts OF $4,000. upon !
!. turning to the comptroller of the Gu
rency lawful money 10 be deposited
the treasury Of the United States
the redemption OF such an amount
the circulating notes of such BAN
equsl 10 the amount issued upon 81
! bonds.
}. After some discussion the vote v
taken on the amendment OF Mr.. Bays
and the fact developed that no quor'
!. Oas praent.
The Senate then adjourned.
HOUSE.
y The Committee on the Judiciary b,