The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-01-20

lealer,lay.s ProceedIngs.

MONDAY, January 10.
.Senate.-Mr. Ingalls, presented petition
OF citizens of Kansas, praying for the issue
of n currency based on real estate security. |
Mr.. Bogy introduced bill to reimburse
the State Of Missouri for expenses incurred
in raising troops to suppress the rebellion.
Mr.. Thurman presented a memorial
from the Winnebago Indians Of Wisconsin
and their friends among the whites, COM
planning Of the manner in which they have
been treated, protesting against their for
chile removal from the state, and asking
the passage of law enabling them to be- \
come citizens and enjoy the same protec-
ton as other citizens, as they are unable
TO obtain any protection from the authors
ties from the indignities and outrages to
which they are subjected. Is 8
Mr.. Logan, by request, introduced bill
for the appointment Of commission to
regulate the liquor traffic.
The resolution on the finances was taken
up.
Mr.. Wright proceeded to speak on the
general question Of the finances, indicating
a dissent from the view that specie resump-
ton was Immediately desirable.
House.-Under the usual Monday morn.
ing call Of states and territories for bills
and resolutions for reference only, large
number were introduced, and referred to
appropriate committees, among them were
the following:
Bill to amend the pension act Of April
IA, 1871 granting pensions to the survivors
Of the war of 1912. $50
To provide currency of coin and paper
Of equal value throughout the United States.
Also, q bill granting the same allowance of
pensions to soldiers of the late war who lost
an arm above the elbow, as is allowed those
who lost leg above the knee. 49,
Bill to incorporate the submarine print
ing telegraph company. and to promote tel
egraphic communication between the United
States and foreign countries. = e
Bill for the purchase of Monticello, the
late residence of Thomas Jefferson--au-i
thorizing the President to make contract
for the purchase Of the property, subject to
the approval Of Congress before payment is
made thereon.
BY Mr.. Sener (Va.)--A bill making an
appropriation for the improvement of the
Occoquan river and harbor. a ssfa
right of way for line of packets between
Elizabeth city and Mill creek, Virginia. is
Bill to amend the pension act of Febru-
airy IA, 1871, granting pensions to soldiers
of the war OF 1912 who served for sixty
days. w ai sss e
A bill to establish at the seat of govern
ment department of manufactures and
mining. Also bill to amend the national
currency act so to entitle national banks to
circulation equal to the amount of bonds
deposited, and to hold their reserve in 1896
convertible bonds a
Bill to amend the banking law so as to
provide for free banking to give better
security to depositors; to prevent nsury,
&c. afs
Bill to amend the act for the security Of
life on vessels propelled by steam. Also,
bill to revise the law for the right of action
in case of death by accidents on passenger
carriages. Also, bill to amend the act to
provide government for the District Of
Columbia.
By Mr.. Sener tVa.)-Bill to repeal all
acts imposing taxes on cultvators Of to-
bacco who retail the same.
Mr.. Wilson Qnd.) offered resoiution re-
citing that the present stringency in the
money market and the depression Of BUSH
ness was in consequence of lack Of cur
rency; that no additional taxation was
needed, but that the necessities of the gov
eminent and people could be met by an in
crease of the circulating medium. 1t also
directed the committee on banking and
currency to report bill without delay.
The House refused to pass the resolution
by 1856 to 98-two-thirds being required.
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