The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-04-13
xLIIId CONGRESS.
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ulcc OF tue hume ptuluceF.
Mr.. Morton, Of Ind, presented . petition OF
the citizens OF Texas, alleging that the late
Gov, Davis Of that State had boon deprived OF
his office four months before the expiration OF
his term, and that tho election there In NOyen-
Der last was In violation Of law.
Mr. Sherman said from tho beginning Of tho
session the new Finance Committee had boon
hard at work to perfect bill. Over sixtytlif-
ferent propositions In tho shape OF bills and
petitions were before them, and It was diili-
cult matter TO agree upon general plan con-
corning all tho propositions,
Mr.. johnson, Of Virginia, presented petition
Of FitZhugh Lee for removal Of his political
disabilities. Referred TO tho Committee on the
Judiciary,
Mr.. Ingalls,, Of Kansas, introduced bin to
enable tho people Of New Mexico to form
constitution aud State Government, and proYid
ing for the admission Of the State into tho
Union.
Tho Currency bill was before Tho Senate, tho
question being on tho amendment OF Mr..
SChurZ to strike out eighty.two and insert
"Afty-six, no that tho maximum limit OF United
States notes should DO ESQ, 000, 900 instead OF
1885,, 900, 900, as reported by the committee; Il
was lost by 10 yeas to 10 nays. Mr.. Wright, Of
Iowa, moved TO strike ont the whole Of the frat
section OF the bill HttCr tho enacting clause, and
AAAuNAk kuAk AhO h4lAuhh Vi NAltNA pkAkNh Abkeh
for circulation Is hereby fixed At $500, 0O0, 900.
Mr.. wrights amendment was adopted by =
vote OF 81 %.
Mr.. Fonton, Of n. y, introduced bill to
provide for q settlement with the Six Nations
Of New York Indians Of tho questions growing
ont Of tho treaty stipulations With them. Re-
forred to tho Committee on Indian Affairs.
Tho amendment TO strike out from the cur
roncy bill tho first Of january, 1870, as tho time
for a return to specie payment. was adopted
by vote Of % yeas to % nays. Dir. Scott, OF
Pa, moved an amendment for An increase In
the national bank circulation To tho extent Of
SAC, 00O, 0OO Rn additional section providing
that on Jan. !, 1871, the Secretary Of tho
Treasury shall pay on demand at tho Offices Of
tho Treasurer OF tho United States and tho
Assistant Treasurer, to any holders OF United
States notes to tho amount OF sl00 or over, IN
exchange for such notes an equal amount Of
coupon or registered bonds Of tho United
States, In such form rs he may prescribe,
Rejected, yeas, !; nays, 81.
Mr.. Sargent, OF California, presented me-
MORALS, signed by 7,276 citizens OF that State,
setting forth tho evils arising from the use OF
intoxicating llquors, aud asking for legislation
TO prohibit the aale and manufacture Of such
liquors. deferred to tho Committee on
Finance.
Mr.. FentoD, OF n. Y. presented tho memorial
Of tho recent Convention OF Taxpayers Of
South Carolina for relief against miarulo and
corruption. Referred to tho Committee on tho
Judiciary.
Mr. Ferry, Of Mich, from tho Finance CONF
mlttsC, reported iavOrably on tho bill Of Mr..
Jones, of Nevada, authorizing tho coinage Of
twenty-five cent piece Of silver Al the mlnts Of
tho United statcs. Placed on the calendar.
Mr.. Morrill, OF VT, moved to strike out, In
tho fourth section Of the Currency bill, 70 per
Centum rs tho amount Of United States notes
10 DO retired as additional national bank note
currency Is issued, and insert 70 per ccntum.
Rojected-yeAs % nays, 81. The question
recurring on the motion OF Mr.. Morton to etriko
ont the fourth section, It was agreed to-yoas,
%; nays, 81. Mr.. Gordon, Of Ca, offered Nh
amendment providing for free banking, and to
give to each State the same amount OF circnla.
ton in proportion 10 wealth and population ~
tho State Of Maine now has. A number Of
amendments werc presented and rejected,
HOUSE.
After three hours discussion Of the Georgia
contested election case, tho minority resolution
that Rawls, the sitting member, was entitled to
tho seat, was rejected, n to 1870, and the
majority resolutions declaring Sloan, the con-
tesiant, entitled to tho scat, were adopted 1856
to "A. II twas q purely party vote.
Mr.. W. II. Roberts, OF N. VI am re-
quested by tho Workingmen's Committee OF
New York to present a memorial 10 tho House
OF Representatives In favor Of the Eight-iIOur
law and for tho removal Of tho Supervising
Architect Of tho Treasury. Tho memorial Is
aligned by 10000 persons, representing tho
typographical Union and the various trades
and lAboring societies In New York city. In
presenting Il desire TO express my entire and
full approval Of the objects Of the memOriallsts.
Ordered printed
Tho House proceeded TO tho discussion Of
the bill to regulate Interstate railroad COM
merco, and Nj. Willard, Of Vt, made All argi-
mont against tho bill. HO declared that every
Impulse Of his nature was on tho side Of tho
people In any controversy with tho railroad
companies, and II he could he shown safe, q
wise, and constitutional means 10 put restrle-
lions upon them, no would DO In favor OF adopt
Ing It. The powers, rights, and duties Of those
corporations woro wholly created by State
laws, and It was just "a much m impairment Of
vested rights for Congress 10 say that any
railroad shall carry frclghts nj Auy particular
price. ~ II would DO 10 pass q law that they
should carry freight for nothing.
Mr. Thornburgh, OF Tcnn., introduced n bill
to reduce tho army. II proposes to leave the
cavalry and artillery al their present forcC, but
TO reduce tho infantry 10 ilvo regiments.
regulate tho commerce by railroad among tho
several States, aud tho bill was passed by yeas
l2l, nays 49, Tho bill cnActs that all railroad
lines carrying freight aud passengers between
different States, whether owned by ono or
various corporations, shall DO regarded ~ en-
plOyed In commerce among tho several States,
and ehall he liable for any violation Of this act.
They arc forbidden to charge more than 4 fair
and reasonable rate for the transportation Of
freight or passengers; euch rate 10 DO ascortAin
cd aud fixed by Board Of Railroad Commits
sloncrs TO DO appointed by tho President, with
the advice and consent OF tho Senate, and To DO
residents Of each Of tho nine judicial dlsificts
Of tho United States. They arc 10 DO dis
Interested persons, and not to have any interest
In tho stock or property Of any railroad or any
transportation company. This Board Of Rail-
road Commissioners is TO institute thorough
Investigation and inquiry into tho rates and
toll and compensation charged for transporting
frOlglts and passengers over each Of such lines
Of railroad, and into tho rcasonablDnosB there
OF; and IL, As soon ~ practicable after such
investigation and inquiry, TO prepare for tho
owners and operators Of OAcli Of such lines
separate schedule Of reasonable maximum
rates Of charges for tho transportation Of pas
seDgOrs and freight and cars on and over said
lines respectively. Tho schedule Is To DO duly
authenticated by tho board Of Commissioners,
and to be printed aud kept posted up In each OF
tho Offices and depots OF such railroad COM
pAny, corporation, or person. They may from
time to tlmc, and 80 often al circumstances may
require, change and revise schedules, and shall
give notice OF such changes or reyisionB In the
same manner.
Mr.. Poland, Of VI, indicated an amendment
which no desired to offer, making tho duty
Of the Secretary Of tue Treasury 10 retire and
cancel as fast as practicable unitedStAtes notes
I'LL their amount Is reduced TO 1855, 0O0, 900,
and thon allow to tho national banks cirru-
hitting notes withou. any limit to their circula.
tion. Mr.. Mitchell, Of Wis, member OF the
u.nitup Cntny,illaH Lnak film Nrntind that thn