The New York herald., 1874-12-08
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.


The hour preceding the opening OF the session
was spent by the members, as they entered the
hail. In mutual greetings, friendly hand-shaking
ana expressions OF sympathy or OF rejoicing over
the results OF the recent elections. 1t is doubtful
whether there has been In the past history OF
the House more de monstrative reassembling OF
Its members. Representatives o. the press, Repre-
sentatives-elect to the next Congress, lobby men,
bers and others elbowed each other ON the noor
ana participated In the general demonstrations.
The spacious galleries were crowded With specta-
tors and the corridors OF the Capitol were almost
impossible.
Suddenly, at noon, there was lui; the
Speakers hammer tell; the persons not entitled
to the privileges OF the floor withdrew, and the
proceedings were formally opened with prayer Dy
the Chaplain Mr.. Butler. He prayed for wisdom
ana divine guidance. for the President and his
Cabinet, the Senate and House, for the agricultu-
raj and commercial prosperity OF the country, and
for the publication and increased power OF the
great engine, the press. Then the Clerk Of the
House, Mr. Mcpherson, proceeded to call the list OF
members.
THE ROLL GALL
showed the presence OF 2ss OF the 301 members
constituting the House. Four new members
Messrs. Schel ,dem) and Chittendsn (dem.), Of
OF Onio, came forward, had the oath administered
TO them by the Speaker. and took their seats as
Resolutions were offered BY Messrs. GARFIELD,
rep.) OF Ohio, and DAWES (rep.) Of Mass, to
notify the Senate Of the fact tnat the House is In
session, ana for the appointment OF JOINT CON-
mittee to wait upon the President and inform him
that Congress- was prepared to receive any COM
Hale (rep.) OF N. Y, and Beck, (dem.) OF Ky were
appointed such committee on the part OF the
House.
Mr.. PHELPS, (rep.) OF N. j., asked unanimous con-
sent for the introduction and immediate considera-
Gag Law" IN the District Of Columbia. lie also
asked tnat II after the reading OF the Dill any mem-
lowed three minutes in which to state Its scope
M Mr.. SSosan F. HoAR, rep., Of Mass, asked the
to transact any business before the receipt OF the
Presidents Message
1 0 IS n with
the drift OF the genteman's questi0n-that Is, not
to transact business alter A committes @ is ap-
dent has been heard from.
Mr. Cox, dem.) Of \. Y.-Let the bill be read
The bin was read. 1t amends the second section
OF the act OF the 22d OF June, 1874, by providing
tn ac q 0e III Of
except in action Of libel and SANDER. In courts
created by act Of Congress In the District Of Co.
MI. HALE, OF New York-Is that bill before the
HouseY
Tne SPEAKER-lt requires unanimous consent
Mr.. HALE, OF New YORK; object unless 1t be re-
ferred TO the Judiciary Committee.
The House then, ON motion OF Mr.. GARFIELD, OF
Ohio. at thirty.dve minutes past twelve p. NJ,
took q recess OF half an hour.
RECEPTION OF THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
The recess was further extended for half an
hour, and at the end OF that time twenty-five
minutes OF two) the Presidents Message was re-
celved and read to the House BY Mr.. McPHERsoN,
the Clerk
The reading OF the Message which was listened
to with remarkable attention, was concluded at
quarter to three. 1t was then, on motion Of Mr..
DAWES, ordered printed.
APPROPRIATION BILLS REFERRED
MI. GARFIELD, or Ohio, from the Committee on
ApprOpI Iiatlons, reported the Legislative, Execu-
tive and Judicial Appropriation bl winch was
MADE the special order for Tuesday OF next week.
Mr.. HALE, (rep,) OF Maine, from the same COM
mittee, reported the Naval Appropriation bill,
which was made the special order lor Wednesday
or next week.
Mr.. WHsELER, (rep.) OF N. X, from the same
committee, reported the Army Appropriation bill,
which was made the special order Tor Thursday or
next week.
Mr.. LOUGHRrDoE (rep.) OF Iowa, from the same
committee, reporC ted the Indian ApprO priatiOn bill,
which was made the special order for Friday OF
next week.
Mr. STARKwEATHER, (rep.) OF Conn.,, from the
same committee, reported the Fertilization btli
which was made the special order for Tuesday,
December 20. The amount appropriated by these
several bills Is as lOll0ws:-
Legislative bills. lSl