The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-01-28
CONGRESS.
SENATE.
sUNDRY pRrTT1oNs. N. so
WASHINGTON, Jan. "a.

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sUNDRY PETITIONS. Ts. sol
!. The Chair, Mr.. Carpenter, and Ri
Thurman presented petitions from th
soldiers OF the late war asking an addi
tlonsl bounty. Referred. y sIT~
| Mr.. Thurman said that the petition
frequently presented were In the sam
hand writing, an abuse which should b,
stopped, Mr.. Thurman also presented q
petition from W.1W. Cotcotan q, W
Riggs and other property holders II
Washington, praying that an investigation
be granted into the affairs Of the Distric
Government, was asked for. Laid Oh thl
table. t...f ~. E''.'
MMELLAN's CREDENTIALS. @
Mr.. McCreery moved that the creden.
tials Of W. L. McGellsn, as Senator from
Louisiana, be recommitted 10 the Com,
mltIee on Privilegs and Elections. Agreed
to. ... .... .. ~. 80
RESOLUTIONS TO REFORM ABUSES OF RAIL
WAY TRAFFIC.
Mr. Morton moved that the Senate pro-
coed to the consideration Of the resolu-
tion offered by him few days ago pro.
viding Tor creating Committee of 1--WE
persons to examine and report 10 Con-
gress what legislation Is required in re-
gard TO enter State railroads; to provide
for cheaper transportation; for the safety
and comfort Of passengers; for the re.
form Of abuses, and to promote the gen
eral efficiency ol railroads In the inteFeats
OF commerce, and convenience OF the
travelling public.
Mr.. Morton addressed the Senate in
favor Of the resolution.
FINANCE RESOLUTIONS AND CIVIL RIGHTS
BILL.
Mr.. Sherman moved that the Senate
proceed with the discussion on the finance
resolution. r.
Mr.. Bayard said he desired 10 address
the Senate and asked that the resolution
go over until Thursday. The Senator
from Wisconsin Mr.. Carpenter) would
address the Senate tomorrow on Louis
lana matters. E& 7F
Mr.. Carpenter said he was not sure he
would be able 10 speak tomorrow, and
the gentleman (Mr. Bayard) could proceed
in the morning. q q Et
MIR. Bayard agreed ID do SO. e
MIR. Sherman said 1t was his desire to
close the debate on the resolution as soon
as possible.
The Senate then proceeded to the con.
sideration Of the calendar The first bill
was that introduced by MIR. Sumner on
the first day Of the session supplementary
to the act to protect all citizens of the
United States in their civil rights and to
furnish means tor their vindication.
Mr.. Howe said he desired TO submit
some remarks on theibill but, was not
ready to do so to-day. - u 'TS''
MIR. Ferry, of Connecticut, moved that
the bill be referred TO The Committee on
Judiciary. fs,0--II', -
Mr.. Sumner said there wasa yery
good reason why this bill should not be
referred 10 that committee. It had twice
been before the committee, and there was
no necessity for sending it there again,
Alter some further remarks, Mr. Ere.
linghuysen promised MIR. Sumner that II
the bill was referred 10 the Judiciary Com.
mittee 1t would be reported back in two
weeks.
MIR. Sumner then consented to its refer.
ence. F ..s Lt
The joint resolution on the proposition
for an amendment to the Constitution,
providing for the election Of the President
by the direct vote of the people, and abol.
ishing the Office Of Vice President, intro.
duced by Mr.. Sumner on the first day Of
the session, being next on the calendar,
MIR. Sumner said he believed that the
President of the United States should be
elected by the people direct, without the
Intervention OF an electoral college.
MIR. Morton said the Committee on
Privileges and Elections had the subject
under consideration, and would report
soon. The resolution was referred 10 the
Committee on Privileges and Elections.
MIR. Edmunds said that on Thursday he
would ask the Senate 10 take up the bank.
rupt bill.
A bill to authorize the organization oil
National Banks without circulation was
then taken up.
Mr.. Morton offered an additional sec.
ton 10 his hill authorizing the National
Banks that have reduced their capital
stock, to.wit: To draw proportion Of
bonds upon retiring their own circulating
notes, and depositing lawful money Of
the United States in proportion provided
by law. i-TT
Mr.. Thurman said he was opposed to
the passage of the BILL He did not think
it In the power OF Congress 10 Charter
banks In this way without limitation. d
MIR. Bayard moved to strike out the
first ten lines Of the bill, which authorize
the organization Of banks without circu-
lstion upon dcpositisg with the Treas.
urer OF the United States $4,000 as reg.
istered bonds, so the bill would only au-
thorize national banks already organized
without circulation TO withdraw their
bonds in excess OF $4,000; and also the
national banks TO withdraw their bonds on
deposit as security for their circulating
notes In amounts Of $4,000, upon re.
turning TO the Comptroller Of the Cur.
rency lawful money, to be deposited in
the Treasury OF the United States, for
the redemption Of such an amount OF cir.
culating notes of such banks equal to the
amount issued upon such bonds. ~.
After some discussion q vote was Ia.
ken on the amendment Of Mr.. Bayard,
and the vote developed the fact that no
quorum was present, and the Senate then
adjourned. .'H'e o ~ .
..aa. HOUSE. easa Es
sUNDRY BILLS. ~ ..si
Mr.. Stowell, from the Post Office Com.
mtttee, reported back the Senate amend
ments 20 the post route bill. Concurred
ME, MOrey, from the Committee on
fuolic Lands, reported q bill to revive
the grant of lanhs 10 al 4, a. a....,...,