The Portland daily press., 1874-02-03

Mr.. Frelingbuysen contended that the Presi
dent bad the authority of law to send troops t,
Louisiana where disorder had become a re
prOach to the cation, aud the action of the
President saved blOOdshed and preserved the
| peace
MIR. Carpenter asked if the President could
| act without Congressional action.
Mr.. Freling huyse replied that he could and
it was his duty to recognize the Kellogg gov
eminent. Louisiana had a Republican form OF
government and there was no authority 70 Or
der new election.
| Mr.. Stewart of Nevada, said it Yrs admitted
that McEnery had about 10000 majority, but
the Kellogg board made a different count,
based on estimates. Tue question uow, how
ever ever. was what Congress should do as to ad-
Inc Inc Legislature electing Pinchback was Repub-
noan IN form, as it was not put in power by the
cro"id ~ ~. oy federal judge, and the Senate
mani "o' aunt man from such govern
The pending question was laid aside and tbe
bankrupt OIL taken up and reid at length
"A resolution was adopted that the tast;n,ony
and arguments on the postal teIeeranh bs
printed si"pn oe
A JOINT resolution for special court of ~
quiry into the Howard case was received fron,
the House and passed --0u'
HOUSE
Under the cal of States, many bills were in
troduced and referred.
By Mr.. Platt of New York, to regulate the
rate of postage on malable matter of the third
By Mr.. Dawes of Mass, to enable the Secre-
tary of the Treasury to gather authentic infor-
mation) asito the condition ofsthe fur trade in
Alaska.
By Mr.. FRYE of Maine for punishment of ex-
tortion by officers or persons acting under the
authority of the United States; also relating to
the punishment of the crime of manslauohter.
By Mr.. Ravens of Missouri, for board of
army officers as Indian Peace Commissioners.
BY Mr. Negley Of Penn, relating to the
trans oortaton of explosive materials.
BY Mr.. Coburn of Ind, to provide for an ar
senal of construction; also for the sale of GER
tain arsenals.
By NJ. Haley of ILL.,, to provide for bureau
of architecture.
Bv Mr. Barrere of ILL.,, for branch mint at
Chicago.
By Mr.. Clayton of CAL, to admit free of duty
jute, grain bags and Lurlaps
BY Mr.: Meltish of New York, to amend the
customs laws; also tOorelieve female citizens of
territories for political disabilities
By Mr.. Myers of Penn, to amend the bank
rupt laws by enforcing the settlement of Claims
against debtors wherever such settlement is
signed by the debtor and three-fourths in num-
Der and amount of the creditors.
By Mr.. Hopkins of New York, to encourage
the improvement on grain, fruit &c.
Mr. Wilson Of Ind, presented four memorials
IT I'm w. w. Corcoran, e. w. Riggs, Columbus
Alexander and Others, and of the Governor of
the District of Columbia, relative to affairs of
the District of Columbia. with resolution for
a Committee of Investigation. He explained
that he had applied to the Speaker for the ia
Production of this resolution and had been given
the Ii st opportunity to do so.
Speaker Blaine said that it he had known
the object of the resolution of Mr.. Wilson, be
would nave recognized him last Monday.
The concurrent resolution was then read. 1t
provides for Joint Select Committee to be ap-
pointed by the President of the Senate and the
Speaker Of the House to inquire into matters
specified in petitions; whether unlawful con-
tracts were made FOR public improvements in
the district; whether unlawful assessments of
taxes were levied; the actual cost of such i'm
provements; the amounts agreed to be paid
therefor; whether correct measurements were
made of the existing indebte mess on account
thereof; and what, if any portion, such indebt-
edness was created Oh account of Government
property aud may be properly paid for out of
the Treasury of the United States.
MIR. KassOn suggested an addition to the in
quiry, also whether any amendment of the or
ganic act was necessary to protect further the
rights of citizens and disbursements aud tn
collection of money. He stated that public
school teachers had not been paid since Sep
TENDER last
Mr.. Cox stated that the police had not been
paid since May.
MIR. Kasson's suggestion was accepted and the
resolution as amended was adopted.
The Speaker appointed the following Com
mittee: -Messrs. Wilson of Ind. Hale of New
York, Hubbell of Michigan, Clymen of Penn,
and Jewett of Ohio.
Mr.. White of Ala, presented articles of i'm
parchment against Richard Busted, United
States Judge of Alabams. Ordered printed
and referred to the Judiciary.
Mr.. Hooper OF Mass. from the Com mittee on
Coinage, reported bill providing that medals
with appropriate devices. emblems and inscrip-
tons, shall be prepared at the Philadelphia
niversary of the meeting of the Continental
Congress and of the Declaration of Indepen
dence, a1d such medals in any suitable metal or
ALLY shall be furnished applicants under the
provisions of the sd section of the coinage act
in payment of costs and 20 per cent. additional.
1t was passed.
A resolution to investigate the management
and condition ofthe Freedmen's Trust aud Saw
ings Co. was referred to the Committee on
Banking.
Post Office Committee to report on the 18th of
February bill for the free distribution of
printed matter. and it was made spec
ial order from ana after that day.
The resolution by Foot of ILL.,, authorizing 100
copies of the agricultural report for each Sena-
tor and Representative was referred to toe
Printing Committee with much laughter
Mr.. Rainy of S. c., offered resolution abol-
ishing the Committee on Freed-len's Affairs.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.
Mr. Wood presented petitlous OF Phelps,
Dodge & Co., and other merchants, in favor Of
making the duty on steel plate specific instead
of ad-valorem.
A resolution instructing the Committee on
Education to inquire into the condition and
management of the Agricultural and other COL
leses was agreed to.
Mr. Butler of Mass. introduced JOINT reso-
luton providing that in all cases under civil
service examinations for Government Positions
when disabled soldier, his wife or widow of a
soldier, who died of wounds or disabilities con-
tracted in service shall pass the examination at
the required standard fixed by the rules, such
person shall have precedence to the situation.
Passed.
Mr.. Niblack of Ind, moved to suspend the
rules and adopt resolution declaring it the
sense OF the House that any scheme for the en-
forcement Of the finances to be unsatisfactory
and Incomplete which does not embrace re-
vision of the tariff in the interest of the revenue
and the emancipation of commerce from all
unnecessary restrictions and that the Ways and
Means Committee be instructed to proceed
with such revision of the tariff.
Under the recent rule requiring the seconding
of motions to suspend rules, the question was
put on seconding, but the majority was against
it, and the resolution was not received.
An amendment to the army appropriation
bill was made III that portion relating to gov
eminent transportation on Pacific Railroads.
MIR. Cobb claimed that if the amendment
was adopted there would be saving of $4,000
year IN government transportation.
The House then adjourned.