The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-01-29
CONGRESSIONAL.
Yesterdays Proceedings.
WEDNESDAY. january


Senate. Mr.. Stockton presented resolu-
lions of the legislature of New Jersey in
favor of the bill for arming and equipplng
the whole body of the militia OF the Uni
ted States.
Mr.. Anthony presented petition OF clti-
zens Of New York asking modification OF
the laws governing the relation OF masters
and seamen in the merchant marine SER
vice.
Mr.. Wright introduced bill granting pen.
sions to the surviving officers of the war |
of 1912.
Mr.. Cameron, from committee on Tor
eign relations, reported bill to amend an
act relating to the consular and diplomatic
service.
THE RESOLUTION ON THE FINANCES
was then taken up, on which Mr.. Bayard
was entitled to the floor.
Mr.. Bayard commenced by an allusion
to the panic Of September last, and brief
review Of the financial policy of the govern
nent in times past. He read from the re-
marks Of the gentleman who first introduced
the legal tender act, that ne regarded It as
temporary measure, q measure justified by
the exigencies of the war, and which could
not be sustained in times of peace, and that
twas in effect a forced loan. Mr.. B. said that
our financial condition had now come to such
point that the roads forked as itwere, and
the question now to be considered is whether
we will take the path to the right or to the
left. He held that o standard Of value
should be declared by putting all currency
on gold basis. He did not doubt that
the people of the country would Cheerful =
ly make the sacrifices to deliver themselves
from the evils Of such q currency as we
had had for twelve years. He contended
that specie resumption at the earliest prac-
ticable day was demanded alike by duty,
honesty and wisdom. He held that the
action of the Secretary of the Treasury in
reissuing the reserves was an actual VIOLA
ton of the law. He criticised the action
of Mr.. Boutwell, in paying OF high rates of
premium so much of the public debt be-
fore it was due.
Mr.. Morton concluded his speech on his
resolution to provide for the creation of Q
commission of five persons to examine and
report to Congress what legislation is re.
CURED for the regulation OF Interstate rail.
roads, so as to secure cheaper rates o.
transportation, reform of abuses, and gen
eral efficiency Of such roads in the Interest
of commerce and convenience OF the travel
ing public; and the resolution on the
finances came up then in regular order, or
which Mr.. Bayard was entitled to the
speak to-day. .. :,
The supplementary Civil Rights bill
being no was variously debated and final,
referred back to the judiciary committee
Mr.. Summers constitutional amendmen
providing for the election of president
by direct vote Of the people and abol
iahing the Office Of vice-president wa
also debated.
Mr.. Sargent introduced bill to enu
bic Susan b. Anthony to pay fin
imposed upon her by the United State
court of the northern district Of Ney
York.
House.--Mr. Plat, of Virginia, aske
that the bill to reduce expenditures it
public buildings be recommtted to tn
appropriations committee and it was s
ordered. Yeas l57, nays &c.
Mr.. Hale (Me), from the same con
mittee, reported bill to establish life
saving stations on the Atlantic coast, froI
Maine to North Carolina, and explaine
that the object OF the bill was to provide
force to man the life-saving stations alreao
constructed and ready to go into operation
The amount appropriated is $ll, Os6.6
He stated that during the past year thel
had been over four hundred lives save
by the stations already established.
The 4th section provides that all claim
of loyal citizens for stores and suppl
taken or furnished during the rebellion f
the use of the army, and for the use or 10
of vessels or boats while employed in t
military service, including claims now pen
ing in any department of the goyernmen
shall be presented to the claims ccmm
sion before the lst of November, 1877
CLAWS not presented to that commiss
prior to that time to be barred witho
further action by Congress.
Mr.. Albright (Pa.) addressed the Hous
holding that it was unwise to diminish t
army, or leave the defences unprotected
too great an extent.
Messrs. Hagans and Davis, contestar
for seats from West Virginia, were tn
admitted, and the House adjourned.
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