Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-09
Congressional Proceedings.
TUESDAY, December s.

DIS were introduced by Mr. McCraTy, OF iowa
for the extinguishment of the Indian title to tn
Black Hills reservation in Dakotah.
by Butler, Of Massachusetts,, to provide judicia
remedies for overcharges of duties on tonnage ant
and imports.
BY MIR. Wood of New York, fixing the rate O.
duties on imported merchandise:
Whereas, By an act approved June 22d, 1874
entltlad an act to revise and consolidate the stat
utcs of the United States, in force on the first day
OF December 1873 it was not the intention Of
Congress to vary or modify the the rates of duty
on imported merchandise eyacted or imposed by
laws on said first day of December, and
! Whereas, IL such changes or alterations have
been made either by the aforesaid act of June %
1874, or by the execution Of said act by the proper
officers OF the Treasury, they are in violation OF
me intention OF Congress in the premises; there
fore,
les oIVed, That no higher other rates of duty
shall he levied on any goods, wares or merchan-
die imported into the United States from and af-
ter the passage Of this act than would have been
levied thereon under the explaining decisions and
practice of the Secretary of tie Treasury in inter-
preting and enforcing the laws in force on the lst
day Of December, 1873, had the same been i'm
ported on said first day of December
BY Mr. Hubbard of Michigan to amend that
section Of that section Of the national banking
act which imposed a tax upon the circulation OF
other than national banks
ly Mr. Holman Of Indiana, to substitute L. S.
notes for the ISSUES of national banks.
by Mr.. Dawes of Mass, at request declaring
the effect of 'permitS" to purchase the products
Of discretionary States a. granted by the Prcsi-
dent during the rebellion.
By Mr.. oung of Ga. from the payment of all
accounts for services rendered TO the eovernmct
IN the postal str,icc prior to April in the year
1861.
Ey Mr., Beck of Ky, to prohibit senators, rep
rcsentatiyt ard delegates in Congress from acting
Is counsel or otherwise, in suits or proceedings
against the ni;cd States. lie moved lis reference
to the committee on ways and means.
Mr. Butler Of Mass, suggested that the judicia-
~ committee was properrefercnce.
Mr. Beck of Ky, said that the bill pertained to
revenue cases, and he instanced the employment
OF Il New York senator iii the tax case of the New
ork Central r.. r. Co.
Mr.. Batter remarked that he had no personal
interest in the bill he generally on the side
of the L. S.
Mr.. Randall Of Pa, suggested that the bill be-
longed to the whole House, and it should not be
referred to any committee.
Mr.. Butler-"It belongs to the whole House af-
ter it comes from committee
Mr.. Randall moved that the House proceed to
the consideration Of the bill.
The Speaker-"1hat requires unanimous con-
sent"
There was objection, and the bill having
been amended at the suggestion OF G.. +. Ifoar by
emitting from the penalty proyiso for dsquaif-
cation for holding office, was passed.
Bills were also introduced and referred to COM
nittees follows:
BY Mr.. Myers, of Pennsylvania, to restore the
duty Of 10 per cent. on certain manufactures Of
cotton, wood, iron, paper, glass, leather, etc.
by Mr. Kellogg, of Connecticut, for the i'm
Provement of the harbor of Saybrook and New
Haven, Conn.
By Mr. Grouse, of Nebraska, for an additional
Representative from the State of Nebraska.
BY E. Ii. Roberts, of New Jersey, proposing
amendments to the constitution providing that
Congress shall not make anything but gold and
silver coin tender in payment of individual
debts; and that Congress shall pass no law Impair
ing the obligation of contracts.
BY Mr. Merriam, of New York, for free bank
ing.
BY Mr. Lawrence, of Ohio, limiting to six years
the time for allowance Of claims against the l nit
ed States.
BY Mr. Page, of California, instructing the
committee on foreign affairs to inquire whether
any legislation or government action is necessary
to prevent immigration or importation of Coolies
under contract for servile labor, and OF Chinese
women for the purpose of prostitution.
by Mr. Parker of Missouri, to punish the OBJ
struction of mail trains; also, fixing the rate of
taxation on State banks
BY Mr.. Nesmith of Oregon, for the manufact-
ure Of brecch loading muskets and carbines.
BY Mr. Townsend Of Pa, to repeal the acts re-
quiring stamps on bank checks, &C., also author
tions concerning the establishment of q system of
international arts institutions.
By Mr.. White of Ala, to regulate the elections
IN certain Southern States; also, to amend the
acts to enforce the rights of citizens to vote.
By Mr. Randall of Pa, repeating the increase
of the Presidents salary.
Mr.. Lawrence of Ohio, offered a resolution
calling on the secretary of the treasury and war
for information as to the claim of Sugg Fort of
Robinson county, Tenn, for commissaries, stores,
&C., on what evidence it was allowed &C.
Adopted.
The House went into a committee Of the whole
on the general calender, and after laying aside
several bills without action took up the bill Of
which Kelley of Pa is the author for the eX-
change of greenbacks into 365 convertible bonds.
Mr.. Kelly addressed the House in support of
the bill
After speaking for % minutes, Mr.. Kelley yield
ed to Mr.. Butler, Of Massachusetts, who advocat
ell the bill and claimed that it was in accord with
the position he had held on the subject for many
years. 1t was simply proposition to allow cti
zens to come to the government and say, I'VE
have taken your money and we desire that you
will at least pay US interest on it so long as you
have it,"
Mr.. Merriam, of New York, asked Mr.. Butler
whether he proposed that the thousand million
dollars held by Savings Banks should be called in
and invested on these 80" bonds, thus producing
a chaos in all the departments of business.
Mr.. Butler-"l do not propose that the thous,
and millions in the Savings Banks should be call
cd in and put In S65 bonds but | want the negro
Of the South to have an opportunity to invest his
money in 365 bonds, rather than put it in Freed
mans Savings Bank, where he does not get back
365 per cent of his capital.
Mr.. Merriam-No one would be likely to disa-
gree with you in that.
Mr...Butler.-I want the people of this country
to have, as the people Of Great Britain have, a
perfectly safe place to put their money, and then
if they put it in poor place it is their faul and
not mine. But if l will not give them safe place
to put their money, but leave it to spectators and
robters to take it away from them, it is my fault,
and not theirs. What is the differences / do not
think the thousand will come out because our
savings banks are speculative machines and divide
6 or 7per cent. year in profits which they ought
never TO do. | want this change made. l want
it gradual. | want ii men choose to take their
money and put it in 500 bonds that they shall
have the privilege of doing so, and what is the
objection to iii The government saves the in