Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-12-29
Udshju0ton Notes.

Dc. Ia. "A Senate caucus was he'd BY
The Republican wembers There "as
free interchange OF sentiment and "pln
ion on tho questions concerning The
southern States aud the Currency tlaes.
lion. ca The former no conclusion WAS
arrived al, although there was general
feeling that Southern disturbances ought
10 cease; and that weak communities
should be protected in some form.
Indications are more hopeful on the
Financial question. Senators are dts
posed To harmOuize, and bring about
some result favorableto better Currency
and Specie payment. A Bill Tor these
purposes was discussed by The members.
The purposes OF this Bill are the hNing
OF the time Of resumption at Jan. lst'
1879 Free Banking, and Tor the retire.
ment Of 50 per cent. OF The GreenOaek
Currency. Also that the 81, oOo,OOO oi
Fracliona. Currency shall be gradually
withdrawn, and that Silver coin OF the
denomination OF "a to 81 cts. shall 10
substituted IN It's place, This plan has
much TO commend IT,
D,c. 2l.-The President, on application
of the Governor and Legislature OF Miss.
stating that an instruction existed in
/ that State which the authorities could not
suppress, has issued Proclamation call.
! ins on all citizens 10 dispense aud peace
ably retire 10 their homes within i've
days. and refrain from further resistance
tn the lawful authority OF the State.
/ A resolution was introduced into the
/ House, by Holman of Ind, requiring as
I The sense OF the House that There should
/ De no subsidies in money, bonds, public
land. or pledge OF the public credit
granted 10 any Association or Corpora
lion" This resolution passed by nearly
two thirds te-yeas l49; nays u.
The Pacific Mail Subsidy was under
Investigation. Mr.. Irwin. 4 witness,
concerning the manner 10 which The sub
sidy had been secured. was called before
the Bar OF the House Tor refusing 10 slate
TO whom 4 large sum or sums OF money
were paid A long discussion followed.
Some denied that the House had The
power 20 puplsh for eouiempi IN refusing
I Ia l.h
passed. bu, lie witness had stepped ont.
( oss. s7.-.TAs kiaaasa III. ssrssu
! uIaa Ia he Republican Ssssa. rs'ssN
,Rs ssnais ta.say Ayos "a. nay. -.
/ 4 debate arose on .Es District o! Col
umb.a Bill. The poIn. discussed WAS
whether the District Commissioners
should be elected oy The people or APP
pointed by the President. No conclusion
was arrived II.
10 the house il was reported that Mr.
Irwin was no, sufficiently strong physie'
ally 10 appear before the Bar Oh The
House
The House went inlo Committee oil the
whole on the naval appropriation bill.
The following are The principal liens
OF The bill which appropriaies in al about
81. 900. 000: For the pay OF officers and
$500 men Of The navy. 1920, 0O0i Tor
civil estimates al navy yards and stations,
II. 25O 900; TO. general maintenance OF
uavy Yards and stock. $3.50. 600; proyis.
ions Tor officers, seamen and marines,
81 800 900; preservation OF vessels. pur'
base of stores. &C.. $500. 600; repairs
OF boilers. machinery. &c. $500. 900 ;
oy naval academy, sl75, 00oi for marine
corps. sS7s,000.
Dc. % la the absence OF Vice Pres
ident Wilson Senator Carpenter was
chosen President pro ten OF The Senate.
Alta caucus OF The Democrats It was
agreed that when action was necessary on
any important measure they should meet
| IN caucus tor consultation.
Both Houses Of Congress adjourned 10
Jan. 9th.