Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-06-13
XLuId UNITED STATES CONGRESS
IN THE SENATE.
THE oESrENNIAL.

THE CENTENNIAL
Mr. Morrill,, Of Ne, from the Committee on
Appropriations, reported back the House bill
requesting the President 10 extend. in the
name Of the United States, respectful and
cordial invitation to the Governments OF other
nations TO be represented and take part in the
International Exposition TO be held in Phila-
delphia in 1876, with the proviso That the
United States shall not be liable directly or
indirectly for any expense attending the Expo
sition, or by reason Of the same Placed on
the calendar.
THE PoLARIs.
Mr.. Sargent introduced bill for the relief OF
the survivors Of the Polaris. Referred to the
Committee on Naval Affairs. The bill gives to
the survivors or to their widows or minor
children one years additional pay, with $500
each to Joe and Hans, the two Esquimaux who
rendered valuable assistance to that part Of the
ships crew who we're rescued from the ice foe.
The bill also gives Mrs. Hall two years pay OF
her husband
BILLS PASSED.
To set apart certain portion Of the island Of
Macknac in the straits of Macknac, Michigan,
as 8 national park.
To revise and consolidate the statutes of the
United States in force on Dec. 1, 1873.
Mr.. Logan. Of Ill, from the Committee ON
Military Affairs, reported fayorably on the
army rations and clothing to destitute people
| on the Tombigbee, Warrior, and Alabama
rivers. Passed. A
Mr.. Logan reported favorably on the House
| bill to extend the time for filing claims for adj
| ditional bounty under the act of July %, 1866
Also, favorably on the bill authorizing the
| Secretary of War to sell unserviceable ordnance
stores, and for other purposes. Placed ON the
| calendar.
CIVIL RIGHTS BILL PASSED.
The debate on the Civil Rights bill, which
commenced at IL NJ. was continued during the
evening and through the night till Z o'clock
| the next morning The bill was amended
! slightly and then passed by vote of 20 yeas
| to 16 nays. When the announcement was
made by the Chair that the bill passed, ten or
twelve colored men in the gallery, where they
had been all night, applauded. The continuous
session of the Senate lasted twenty hours.
THE CENTENNIAL BILL.
The Committee on Appropriations having
reported a proviso to the Centennial bill that
the United States shall not be liable, directly
or indirectly, for any expense attending such
exposition or by reason of the same, it was
agreed to in Committee Of the Whole, and the
bill was then reported to the Senate
Mr.. Edmunds, of VT said this bill reminded
him of the man who invited his friend to dine
with him. but told him at the same time it
must be at his own expense. He moved to
strike out the proviso Of the committee just
agreed to.
Mr.. Hager of Cal, moved to strike out the
Words Under the auspices of the Govern
ment of the United States" Rejected.
Mr.. Edmunds motion to strike out the pro-
viso was rejected, and the bill was then passed,
yeas rs; nays II.
A CONTESTED SEAT.
The Alabama contested election case was de-
cided in favor of Mr. Spencer, the present in
cumbent.
| WOMAN SUFFRAGE.
An amendment providing for woman suffrage
in the District of Columbia gave rise to long
debate, and was finally rejected the bill was
then rejected, 10 to29.
| ON ELECTIONS.
Mr.. Morton, from the Committee on Priv.
leges and Elections, reported back the resolu-
ton of the Senate of March 10, 1873 instruct.
ing the committee to examine and report upon
the best and most practicable mode of electing
the President and Vice-President, and pro
viding a tribunal to adjust and decide al
contested questions connected herewith
with a lengthy written report, which was
ordered to be printed and placed on the calen-
dar.