Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-01-19
FORTYTHIRD CONGRESS,
MONDAY, January 10.

| currency based on real estate security. Re
ferred to Committee on Finance.
Mr.. Bogy introduced bill to reimburse the
| state of Missouri for expenses incurred in rails
| ing troops to suppress the rebellion, and ex.
| planned the action taken by the state in thi.
matter, after which the bill was referred to the
| committee on Military Affairs.
| Mr.. Mitchell introduced bill to provide fol-
| the construction of the Portland. Oregon and
Salt Lake railroad and telegraph company
The object of the bill, he said, met the appro-
val OF the entire people of the Pacific coast.
Referred to Committee on ublic Lands.
| MIR. Thurman presented a memorial from the
| Winnebago Indians of Wisconsin ami their
| friends among the whites, complaining of the
| manner in which they have been treated, pro-
| testing against their forcible removal from the
| state, and asking the passage of a law enabling
| them 10 become citizens and enjoy the same
| protection as other citizens, they are unable
| 10 obtain any protection from the authorities
| from the indignities and outrages to which they
| are subjected. Mr.. Thurman, in presenting the
petition, said there was no right to remove these
! INDIANS from their homes in Wisconsin. as under
| the 18th amendment they were citizens The
memorial was referred to the Committee on
| MI Buckingham introduced bill for relief
| OF the Chickasaw indians. Referred TO Commit
| tee on Indian Affairs
! Mr. Logan, by request, introduced bill for the
| appointment or commission 10 regulate tue
| liquor traffic. Referred TO Committee on FL.
| nance.
Mr.; ingalls, introduced a bill to incorporate
the Colorado migration and Land Company,
ana lot other purposes. Referred to Committee
| on Public Lands.
| Mr.. Ramsey introduced bill authorizing the
! 81. Paul and Sioux city railroad company to
| construct branch road from Sibley, Iowa to
Sanckton, Dakota. Referred to Committee on
Public Lands
Mr.. Ferry, of Michigan, introduced bill TO
authorize the construction of a bridge across
the Detroit river at Detroit, Referred to Com
mlttee on Commerce.
The resolution on the finances was taken m
Mr.. wright proceeded to speak on the ge ne
raj question of the finances. indicating a dis
sem from the view that specie resumption was
Immediately desirable.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
the usual Monday morning call of states and
territories for bills and resolutions for refer
ence only, large number were introduced.
anu referred TO appropriate committees among
them were the following:
by MIR. Starkweather (Conn. Bill to amend
the pension act of April II, 1S7 H. granting pen
sions to the survivors of the war Of 1872
BY Mr.. Clarke (N.Y. TO provide a currency
the United States. Also, a bill granting the
same allowance of pension to soldiers of the
iate war who lost an arm above the elbow, as
is allowed those who lost a leg above the knee
BY MIR. Cox IN. VA bill to provide for the
appointment of commission on the subject OF
aiGohohc and fermented liquor traffic.
BY Mr.. Negley Ps.)-Blll to INCORPORATE the
submarine Printing Telegraph COMPANY. ami
20 promote Geographic communication between
Tue onlteI States and foreign countries.
BY Mr.. Speer PA. Bill for the purchase of
Monticello, the late residence ofThomas i eti;ar-
soB-auth0riZiDg the President to make a CON
tract for the purchase of the property, subject
10 t6e approval OF Congress before payment is
By Mr.. Archer (Md)-Bm for the relief of
the heirs OF George Fisher.
by Mr. O'Brien Md. THE memorial of Rev
Samuel Rogers and twenty other ministers of
the NJ f. Church South praying for the speedy
payment of the claim of the Southern Method
lst Publlshing House, of Nashville, Tenn.
By Mr.. Sener va "A bill making an an
preparation for the improvement of the Deco
quon river and harbor.
by Mr.. Platt "A bill granting right of
way for a line of packets bet geen Fli1ahetb
city and Mill creek, Va.
b, BY Mr.; Hays (Alal- bill granting to the
that state for the benefit Of the public schools
by Mr.. Morey (La.)-A bill to amend the 5.h
sscton OF the agricultural act, so as TO extend
tne time Tor the acceptance of its proyisons
BY MIR. Gloss (Ala. )-Grantine pensions TO
ohcers and soldiers who served in the Indian
wars, Their widows and orphans.
. Nv MT Ward IN. IA bill granting boun-
ues to the heirs of soldiers who enlisted in tha
service Of the United States during the late war
Ior me suppression of the rebellion for a less
nave died by reason of such service
BY MT Smart IN. VA bill for the extern
son Of the patent known as Reynolds patent
=, By Mr.. Darrall ia. "A bill to relinauish to
the state OF Louisiana certain lands of the
nited States in that state.
=, by Mr.. Lawrence (Ohio. "A bill relating to
the commissioners of CLAIMS and for other Sur
poses. Also, bill relating to agriculture
BY MIR. Bundy (Ohio. )-Bm to amend the
sions TO soldiers of the war of 1872 who Served
for sixty days.
By Mr. Biery tPa.l-A bill to establish at the
seat of government department OF manufac
lures and mining Also a bill to amend the
national currency act so as to entitle national
panks to circulation equal to the amount of
So Ts deposited, and to hold their reserve in
BY MIR. Hunter Und. )-Bll to amend the
oahkihg law so as to provide for free banking;
10 give better security to depositors; to prevent
BY Mr.. Coburn (Ind.)-Biu authorizing the
cnief clerk of the War department to sign
re eq on the Treasury during the tempo
BY Mr.. Hawley(nl.) Bill for relief of settlers
on indian lands in Wyoming.
=. BY Mr.; Fort Ill;)-Bill to grant a bounty of
iahd for homesteads to each soldier who served
In the late war of the rebellion.
BY Mr.. Ward (Ill.)-Bin to allow assignees of
patents TO make application for reissue in GER
BY MIR Wells I Mo)-Bn to establish a
branch mint at St Louis.
BY MIR. Crittenden (MO.)-Bill to impose a
duty of SIP per ton on lutte butts
BY Mr. Purman FLA. Bill authorizing the
secretary OF the Interior to exchange with the
state OF Florida certain Florida lands held in
trust for the benefit of certain indian tribes,
by Mr. Glddings lTexas)-Bil for the paw
ment OF mail contractors for services rendered
BY Mr. McDm (wis.)-Bnl for a free bank.
BY MIR. Chapman I'd. C.)-Bill comforting GER
tam powers on the District OF Columbia Also,
Dill to Improve the harbor of Washington aud
making an appropriation therefor. Also bill
rearing to the Improvement Of the rver-front
by MT. Burrows Mich. Bill in relation to
the construction of bridges over Detroit river
by MI Butler mass. )-Bill to amend the act
for the better security Of life on vessels pro-
PEELED by steam. Also, bill to revise the law
for theTight of action in case Of death by acct
dents on passenger carriages. Also bill to
amend the act to provide government for the
BY Mr.. Sener (Va-)-Bin to repeal ali acts
imposing taxes on cultivatsrs Of tobacco who
Mr. Clayton tCal.) offered q resolution, which
was agreed to, directing the committee on the
Public Lands to ascertain If the grant of lands
70 the Atlantic and Pacific railroad to aid in
tne construction Of q railroad from Springfield
MO. 10 the Pacific ocean, was perfected, and N
30 what legislation was necessary to secure the
lands for presumption and homesteads
MI Wilson (Ind.) offered q resolution. re-
citing that the present stringency in the money |
market and the depression Of business Vas in /
conse quence OF q lack Of currency; that no ad- |
dltlonal taxation was needed, but that the ne |
cessities of the government and people could be /