The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-03-07
CONGRESS.
SENATE.
WARRINGTON, March d

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from citizens OF Michigan protesting
against any increase In The volume q
currency. Referred.
Mr. Scott presented resolutions Of III,
Philadelphia Board Of Trade asking IN,
revision and amendment Of the custon
and revenue laws. Referred,
MIR. Scott, from the Finance Committee
reported favorably on Mr. Gordon's biI
providing that no instrument or docunen
required to be stamped, which was sipncC
within the States Of Virginia, West Vir.
ginia, North Carolina, South Carolina
Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, Alabama
Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas or Texal
prior 10 January, /, 1865, shall be deemed
invalid by reason Of the failure 10 placC
stamps thereon. Itis, however, provided
by the amendment OF the committee thaI
the right OF purchaser in good faith
prior to the passage OF this bill shall not
be affected by 1t.
Mr. Thurman introduced a bill of ap-
propriatlng $4,000 to pay the expenses
oi a Joint Select Committee 10 investigate
the affairs Of the District Of Columbia
Alter an opposition by MIR. Conkling the
bill was referred.
MIR. Ramsey called up the resolution in.
troduced by him on Wednesday last in
regard to cneap transportation, and ad-
dressed the Senate In favor thereof.
The morning hour having expired the
Senate resumed the consideration OF the
Centennial hill, the pending amendment
being that of Mr.. Stockton, as additional
instructions directing the committee to
report In favor Of an International Exhi.
bition.
MIR. Stewart moved that when the Sen.
ate adjourned to-day it be to meet on
Monday next. Adopted.
MIR. Stockton withdrew his amendment
instructing the committee to report in IA.
vor ol an International Exhibition.
ThequestiOn recurring on Mr.. Freling-
huysens amendment insIructing the Com.
mittee on Appropriations to report In IA.
vor Of appropriStlng a sum Of money not
to exceed $3000600 10 defray the ex-
penses Of the exhibition, It was rejected
by vote OF 80 to II
Mr.. West moved that the Senate pro-
coed to the consideration of the army
appropriation bill.
Mr. Sherman hoped the motion would
not be adopted, as the Senate should 70
on with the financial question.
Mr.. West said he would agree to Law
the army bill aside till Monday II the
Senate desired to go on with tho financial
debate.
Mr.. Wright said the understanding was
that the liquor commission bill should be
considered as soon as the centennial mat
ter was disposed Of. He therefore moved
that the Senate proceed to the considers-
tion Of the liquor commission bill, Agreed
to, and the vote was taken and the bill
passed without further debate-yeas 90,
nsys2.
On motion Of Mr.. Sherman the bill to
equalize National bank circulation was
taken up.
Mr.. Logan was recognized as being en-.
titled to the aoor. He said that II the
gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Ferry)
should be ready to speak Monday he
would yield the floor to him.
The Senate then proceeded 10 execu-
tive business, and soon after adjourned
till Monday.
HOUSE.
On motion Of Mr.. speer the Secretary
OF the Treasury was directed to furnish
information as to pension agents and the
number oi pensioners paid by each, with
cost, prior TO and since the war,
Mr.. Plstt from the Committee on Pub
lie Buildings and Grounds reported q bill
authorizing the Secretary Of the Navy to
contract for Q bronze statue for the late
Admiral Farrsgut. Passed.
The House then proceeded to the con-
sideration oi the reports Of private char.
acter.
Mr.. Howe presented a resolution from
the Wisconsin Legislature, asking that
Milwaukee be reimbursed for the money
expended in improving her harbor. Re.
ferred.
Mr.. Logan presented several petitions
from merchants, manufacturers and bust.
ness men Of Chicago, Peoria and Paxton
for an increase Of the volume of currency.
Referred.
MIR. Butler presented the resolution oil
the Massachusetts, Legislature resembling
the resolution OF censure against Senator
Sumner.
After arranging for an evening session
for general debate and for session to.
morrow for debate only on tax bills, the
House took recess till 7:30 P. NJ.