River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-02-03
Congressional summary.
Senate.


Senate.
MONDAY, January 26. Several petit
tons were presented The House bill TO confirm
land lies in Missouri was passed. The House
pm granting authority for coinage 10 be executed
~ the minis Of the United States for foreign eoun-
tfles was passed. Also, the House bin 20 abolish
tle once Of First Deputy Commissioner OF Internal
h,tFsbue.---At the expiration Of the morning hour
tne Louisiana Senatorial question came up and was
.i.Dated Tor some time. - The consideration Of the
hhance resolution followed.-After an executive
SESSION the Senate adjourned.
House.
Bills we're introduced to repeal so much Of the act
q March 8, 1873, as provided thai the representa-
tlves elect 70 Congress may receive their compensa-
ton monthly from the beginning Of the first session
OF Congress 10 provide q national currency, for
the redemption thereof n coin. and for the redemp-
uon OF circulating notes heretofore issued by or
uher the authority Of the United States. The bill
embraces what Is known as the Indian plan Of
financial relief aud provides for the issue by the
United States Of f2O,010Oo0 circulating notes, to
DC known as the United States gold bond notes, OF
Ndrlof denominations, which are 10 be held in the
treasury as reserve aud eSchangeable nc par for
outstanding bonds Of the United States at the
pleasure of the holder. They shall circulate as
money and be used by the government as ma
tonal bank currency now issued proyid.
ing for a survey by army and navy engineers
OF ship canal from Lake Michigan 10 the Missis-
suppl river near Caro- for the removal of all the
troops In the southern states TO the western coun.
try as protection against the Indians; to prevent
the payment Of interest on national bank deposta
- grant pension 10 the widow Of Jas L., Orr late
u =. Minister 70 Russia TO Incorporate the East
ern and Western Transportation Company with a
captl Of SD,O0OOpO, TO maintain aud operate q
tailrold from Port Royal HarbOr, S. c., 10 Leaven.
worth, Kan, via Macon and mphis..--seyetal
resolutions were offered, after which the West vr-
glnla contested election case was taken up and DC.
eupiod the remainder Of the session.
Senata
TUESDAY, January 27.-Several peti
tions were presented. The credentials of w. s.
Mcmillan senator from Louisiana were recon.
mitted 10 the Committee on Credentias - The
Committee on Military Affairs reported with
amendments, the House )tnt resolution author
izing The Secretary of War TO detail medical officers
OF the army To inquire into and report unon the
cases Of epidemic cholera Also. without amend
ment, Senator Buckingham's bill in relation 10
bountles, providing that every volunteer accented
~ =, tle war department under the proclamation of
May ~ 1861, shall be paid the full bounty OF
one hundred dollars, promised thereby--Thg
committee on Foreign Relations reported hack
the blll % pay tue French spohaiion claims 49,
senator morton spoke III favor Of the resolution
offered by him q few DAYS ago proytdino for cre,t
ing commission of five persons TO examine and
report to Congress what legislation is required in
regard TO interstate railroads to provide for
transportation Tor the safety aud comfort of mas
sengers, Tor the reform Of abuses and TO promote
the general efficiency of railroads i'm the interests Of
commerce aud Tor the convenience Of the travelling
pubhC. - The Senate then proceeded to the consid
Grafton Of the calendar The first bill was TINT in,
truduced by MIR. Sumner on the first day of the SOS
sioH, supplementary to the act to protect all citizens
~ the United states IN their civil rights and TO fur
nlsh means of their yindicatlon No action taken.
The next bill was the joint resolution on the propo
stlOn for an amendment 10 the Constitution pro-
NdlnB Tor the election of President by a direct vote
81 the people, and abolishing the Office of Vice Pres
ident introduced by sumner on the first day of the
session. Referred 10 the Committee on PTiyiep, :
aud Elections.--Ih The bill to authorize the organi-
cation OF national banks without circulation was Ia
ken up, but without action the Senate adjourned
House
The Senate amendment to the post-route bill was
agreed to.-The Committee on Public Lands re-
ported hill reviyiDg the grant of lands 10 aid in
tue construction of a railroad from Vcksburg 10
the Texas state line. The Pacific Railroad Com
mittee reported bill to incorporate the South, rn
TransContineutal Railroad 0ompapy and to Grant
!. tue tiSnt oi way through public lands.
Committee on Public Lands reported bill 10 amend
the &C 20 encourage the growth Of timber on VEST
ern pialfics. L0st.---The Committee Of WAYS and
Means reported a bill allowing merchandise in
United States ports tue 3lst Of January 1872 10
pay The duties to which they were liable on that
day, even though not in public store or bonded
warehouse tue next day. After explanation. the
mn passed The Committee Appropriations
reported back, with amendments the Senate hill
IN relation To the hnes Of telegraph connecting
the capitol with the various departments
Of tue government. Passed - Also, bill
70 reduce tht expenditures on public buildings
Reterred.--The House resumed the Consideration
OF the West virginia contested election case--A At
the close of the debate, which had occupied the
house Tor nearly week, the House proceeded to
vote ON the various resolutions The resolutions
OF the majority ct the Committee on Elections re-
ported by Mr.. smith, of New York. were tn & John
j. DAVIS and j. ". Hogan, chosen at the Angus
election, were not duly elected and ttat BENJAMIN
wilson and b. f. Martin. chosen at the October
election were duly elected. The resolutions of the
morning, reported by Mr.. Hazelton, took the oppo.
site ground. and were supported by the Republican
SIDE 81 the House, and those OF the majority of the
committee supported 10y the Democrats The re.
sun 81 the voting was that Davis and Hogan we're
declared entitled 10 seats. and were accordingly
sworn IN. The time occupied in voting was over
two hours. II was O'Clock when the House adj
JouTned