National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1874-02-06
xLIIId CONGRESS-.
SENATE.

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The Committee on transportation Routes
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Petitions were presented by Senators Bout
we'll, Sherman, Fenton Ramsey, Wright,
Chandler, Anthony, and others from women
IN various parts OF tho country asking for
legislation comforting upon them the right to
vote.
Mr.. Merriman, Of N. c., said our country
enjoyed the confidence Of its people more than
any country ON the face Of the earth, yet our
currency had been less valued than gold by 20
per cent. He argued that II was impossible to
make . paper currency equal to gold. II was
bring greenbacks up to the standard Of gold.
We must put ourselves on . level with the com.
mercial nations Of the earth, and to do this we
must have gold and silver currency. Until
We establish medium Of exchange based upon
gold and silver, we can never have the advan-
tage Of commerce. He advocated an immediate
resumption Of specie payment
nomination Of Mr.. Waite to DO Chief-Justice.
A substitute was reported by the Finance
Committee for Mr.. Howes Liquor Traffic bill.
Mr.. Sargent, OF California, presented long
petition Of Susan B. Athony, relating the cir
oumstances Of her registering and voting in
N. x.,
and trial for illegal voting before Judge Hunt
Of tho United States Supreme Court, stating
that her trial was not q fair one, and her con-
viction in violation Of the statute and asking
that the fine imposed upon her be remitted.
Mr.. Morton, Of Ind, submitted the following
resolution, which was laid on the table and
ordered to be printed:
Resolued, That the Committee on Transport
tatiOn Routes to the Seaboard be instructed to
consider and report bill creating q commission
Of Ave eminent and skilled persons to be
appointed by the President, by and with the
advice and consent OF the Senate, who shall
examine and report to Congress what legisla-
interstate railroads to promote the following
objects, viz. The speedy transportation at
reasonable rates Of freight and passengers |;
tho safety and comfort Of passengers by pro-
viding for the inspection Of bridges, tracks,
locomotives, and cars and the reform Of any
abuses that may exist In consequence Of OK
tortion, or unjust determinations in the trans
portation Of freight and passengers, and, in
general, what regulations are necessary to
promote the efficiency OF railroads, the interests
Of commerce, and the convenience and safety
Of the travelling public.
Mr.. Negley, OF Pa, presented resolutions
granting pensions to soldiers Of the Mexican
apension Of % per month shall be given to
each henorably discharged surviving officer and
enlisted man, including militia, volunteers of
the military and naval service who served sixty
days in the war with Mexico, and also to the
surviving unmarried widows Of such officers
and soldiers.
Mr.. Poland, of VT. moved to suspend the
rules and adopt a resolution instrrcting the
Judiciary Committee to inquire into tho legal
relations existing between the Federal Govern
ment and the local Government of the District
of Columbia and the exact character of their
mutual obligations in regard to municipal ex-
pense, and whether some accurately defined
basis Of expenditures cannot be prescribed
and maintained by lew. -
The rule was suspended and the resolution
adopted-yeas 1853, nays "a.
Mr.. Cameron, OF Penn, from the Committee
on Foreign Relations, reported back the bill to
pay the French Spoliation claims. Placed on
Mr.. Bayard, of Del, in discussing the National
Of the bill which authorized the organization
of banks without circulation upon depositing
with the Treasurer Of the United States $1O, 900
in registered bonds, 80 that the bill will only
authorize National banks already organized
without circulation to withdraw their bonds in
excess Of go 900, and also as security for their
circulating notes in amounts Of $1,000 upon
lawful money to be deposited in the Treasury
Of the United States for the redemption Of an
It t 2 s5sans fs on Bonds
HOUSE.
A bill presented provides for regulation Of
the passenger and freight charges on railroads
through commission of nine members, to be
appointed by the President by and with tho
advice and consent Of the Senate and to hold
Office for two, four, and six years, with q COM
pensation of four thousand dollars and actual
travelling expenses.
new rule, providing that all motions to
suspend the rules, except to 60 into the Com
mittee Of the Whole, shall be seconded by
majority before being submitted to the House,
was adopted after long discussion.
A bill was reported from the Select Com
mittee on the Centennial Exposition requesting
the President to extend invitations to other
Governments to be present and take part in
the Exposition. After long debate the bill
was passed, only four members voting against it.
Mr.. Cox Of N. Y, presented memorial of
E. 8. Jaffray d Co., Lawson Bros. and thirty
five other importers of New York city, repre-
senting six hundred millions of invested mer-
camille capital, praying for repeal Of the high
rates Of duty in real and hand made lace, to
prevent smuggling and to increase the revenue.
The House passed the bill to pay official
reporters, and set apart two days to debate the
bin permanently increasing currency to
Mr. ONelll, OF Pa, presented petition OF
citizens Of Pennsylvania, praying for the enact
ment Of laws directing the redemption or con-
version Of legal tender notes outstanding since
1862 by issuing therefor, at the option Of the
holder, bonds Of 81, 900 and its multiples, said
bonds to be payable on demand in said legal
tender notes, the bonds to bear interest at
some fixed rate, say 3,65-1OO per annum, and
also that the national banks may count said
bonds in the reserve. ... a
Mr.. Morrill,, Of Vt, introduced resolution
the Committee on the Contingent
Expenses Of the Senate to consider the expe-
diency Of excluding from the stationery room
Of the Senate all articles except paper, pens,
envelopes, ink, pencils, and mucilage, which
was, after lengthy discussion passed.
The West Virginia election cases were taken
up, and, on a vote being taken, Messrs. Davis
and Hagans were declared entitled to Seats
and were sworn in.
Mr.. Dawes of Mass, from the Committee |
on Ways and Means reported bill allowing |
merchandise in United States port on July |
81, 1872, to pay the duties to which they we're |
liable on that day, even though not in public |
store or bonded-warshouse the next day. After |
explanation the bill was passed.