New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-17
BY TELE G R A P H.
CONGRESS.
HQuSe.

House.
WASHINGTON, December lG-Flve hun
dred thousand dollars has been appropri-
ated. in lieu of certain fines and fOrfeitures,
for the support of the military asylum
Answering questions, Mr.. Garfield, VINO
championed the repeal of the franklng
privilege, said he did not find it as great
blessing as he hoped, out wishes u give ~
another years trial.
Mr.. Kelley wants the franking privilege
restored. The repeal had been secured oy
Postmaster General Creswell controiing
his fOrty thousand subordinates. 1t was q
fraud: the tree distribution OF agricultural
matter more than compensated iOr the costs
He asked the restoration to the peopie ol
their right Of free communication WIN tneir
repre sentatives. Finally the motlon 70
strike out the appropriation for ofileial
stamps was rejected by vote OF u TO II.
Mr.. Butler reported the supplemental
civil rights bill The Senate bill is adopted
as a basis; the clause regarding cemeteries
is stricken out; separate schools are alloweG'
provided each race has a pro rata oi the al
lowance and accommodation. Ine ameno-
ment provides that the substitute pro-
yiding for separate but equally comfortable
quarters in cars, taverns and other pu0llc
conveniences shall be voted upon. Inc nrSt
bill was ordered printed, and recOmmltteu.
The House adjourned.
senate.
The executive session today confirmed
the nominate of Benjamin H. Franklin as
collector of internal revenue for the hrst
district of North Carolina.
Mr.. Sargent, OF California. introduced a
bill for the relief of Rear Admiral John l..
Worden and the officers and crew OF the
United States steamer Monitor, who partici-
pated in the engagement. with the rebel ram
Merrimac. Referred to the Committee on
Naval Affairs.
Mr.. boutwell,, Of Massachusetts,, sub
mitted q resolution instructing the Com
mitteo IN Finance to inquire into the OK
pediency of providing tor the redemption
of mutilateQ United States currency oy the
postmasters Of the several cities ana No. towns owns
Of the United States. Referred to the CON-
Mr.. Hager, Of California, submitted a
resolution providing that SO much OF the
annual message of the President as relates
| to Chinese immigration be referred to the
Committee on Foreign Relations for re-
| port, by bill Or Otherw wise, to remedy the
evils to which the President calls the atten-
| ton Of Congress; also referring to Ghat com
| mittee the resolutions of the California
| Legislature on the same subject and the
resolution presented by him last session,
] instructing the Committee on Foreign kela-
| &iOns to INQUIRE into the expediency OF pre-
venting the importation of Chinese women
for immoral purposes and suppresslng the
coolie trade. Agreed to.
Mr.. Merrimon, Of North Carolina, pre-
sented the resolutions of the North Carolina
| Legislature in relation to the repeal OF the
tax on tobacco, and the repeal Of the whole
internal revenue law. Referred to the
Committee on Finance. He also presented
resolutions of that body, asking for the
erection of courthouse and pOstOtfioe al
Ashville. Referred to Committee on Pub
lie Buildings and Grounds. Also, resolu
tions of that body, asking for the improve
| ment of Cape Fear river. Referred to
Committee on Commerce.
Mr.. Johnston, Of Virginia, called up the
Senate bill to remove the political dlsabili
ties of James jackson, of Georgia. Passed
Mr. West, of Louisiana, submitted resO
tuition, requesting the House of Representa-
| tiyes to furnish the Senate with copy O
! the report made to that body by the Secre
tary OF War relating to the accounts OF dis
bursting officers. Agreed to. =,
! Mr. Davis, OF West Virginia, called up the
resolution, submitted by him last week, re
uuesting information as to the names OF the
officers who owe the government money
| the amount due, names OF suret'es. etc
Discussed and laid over.
The bill to provide new government fol
I the District Ut Columbia was taken up ant
discussed at some length, and then lait
over. A motion il pending to postpone IT.
I consideration until January 10.
MIR. Pratt moved that the House bill tt
amend the act entitled an act granting pen
sions to certain soldiers Of the war OF lSl:
and the widows of deceased soldiers, ap
proved February II, 1871, and to restore tt
! the pension rolls those persons whos'
names were stricken therefrOm in conse
quence of disloyalty. be taken up for con
sideration on Monday next. after tho ex
| p;ration Of the morning hour. Rejected
yeas %, nays I7-twa-tkirds not voting il
the affirmative.
Mr.. Hitchcock. OF Nebraska, introduced
bill extending the provisions of the ac
! entitled o'An act to settle certain account
between the United States and Mississipp
I and other States" approved March 3, 1855
to States admitted into the Union since tina
date. Referred to the Public Lands Com
mittee.
The Chair laid before the Senate a com
municatien from w. l.. Mcmillan, claimin
to be Senator from Louisiana. and askin
| speedy action in his case. Referred to tn
G Committee on Privileges and Elections.
A bill to revise. amend and cOnsolidat
the laws relating to the security OF life o
board vessels propelled IN whole or IN par
| by steam, was taken up and partially read
Mr.. Pease. of Mississippi, was appOinte
| member of the Committee on Claims. i
place Of Mr.. Boreman, resigned.