Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-12-09
FORTY-FOCRTH CONGRESS.
THURSDAY. December ..

SENATE.-The Chair laid before the SEN
ate a communication from the Secretary OF
State, lncloSing an account Of the expenses
attending the visit of the King of the
hawaiian Islands. Also, communication
from the Department OF State covering a list
OF United States coISuls not citizens of the
United States, and stating the rea sons why
they were appointed. Also, from same de-
partmcnt, statement OF the receipt of fees
at the United States cOusulateS. &c. Al.O. a
communication from the Secretary OF the
Treasury. enclosing .erort Of the Board or
Audit "a the District of Columbia in refer
ence 10 the claim Of VIM. Bowen, nudiGg due
TO him ~ 100.
Mr.. Wright submitted
THE LIST OF STANDING CONNITrEFS
which was agreed to.
Mr.. Bayard said that In behalf OF the mi
Iorlty OF the Senate, he desired TO express
tner regret that on the Committee OF FL
nance they had been allowed but two mem
beers out OF niue. In view of the mum he's M
the minority and their respOns billy for the
legislation emanating from this committee
they thought they should have additional
representation. IL had been intimatei 70
them Informally that hereafter this increased
representation would be accorded To them
which was not done now because of the Alb,
sence of the Senators from Illinois aud Ne
Vada, Zones and Logan, who were mem bers
OF the Finance Committee. He hoped that
AT an early day the majority would give Tn @
minority the additional member.
All the bills and resolutions en- the table
Were then referred TO the appropriate COM
mitteeS.
NEW BUSINESS.
MI Conkling presented memorial OF At
isntlc Mutual Insurance Company, aud
other insurance companies, protesting
against the discrimination made against
award.
Mr.: Whyte presented petition of Major j.
". Wyse, skiing for certain relief Referred
10 Committee on Military A fairs.
Mr.. Conkling introduced bill to amend the
act creating the Alabama claims court. Ju-
Mr.. Mitchell introduced bill granting right
OF way 10 the Walla Walla and Column ola
river railroad through the Walla Walla mil
ltary reservation. Military Affairs.
Mr.. Sherman introduced bill extending the
duration OF the Alabama claims court and
eniarglng It's jurisdiction. Judiciary.
MI lngallS introduced bill amending the
acts Tor the construction of a railroad and
telegraph from the Missouri river to the Pa
cltic ocean.
Mr.. Sargent introduced a bill fixing the
time for holding circuit courts In the district
ciary.
Mr.. Boey introduced bill providing for
HE PAYMENT OF CUSTOMS DUTIES IN
LEGAL TENDERS,
and national bank notes. Finance. He sub
united also some brief remarks in favor OF
the Dill, and said that IL was a measure not
pertaining to imitation, but TO specie redemp-
ton, and in his opinion IL was the only way
to reach that end. He provided that the bill
should go into operation on the 18th of july
next. He was not for an increase of paper
currency, as he thought there was enough
now in circulation TO meet the demands of
trade, and be did not wish the amount con-
Jracted, as TO do so would be unwise.
Mr.. Morrill, (Vt.) said IL was perfectly OBJ
noXlOus and that the effect Of this measure
would be 10 drive out the little specie that
we had. When there was 10 further use for
specie, be said ii would then all be exported
The proposition was also a violation OF the
solemn pledges OF the government
Mr.. Johnston introduced bill for the re-
lief OF certain loyal citizens OF Loudoun
county, Va. Claims.
Mr.. West presented memorial OF w. L.
MCMILLAN, asking to Withdraw his creden-
Ials as Senator from Louisiana, issued by
Governor McEnery, and which credentials
are now on the file OF the Senate. Mr.. West
submitted an order granting such reQuest.
Nj. Davis suggested that IL had best go to
me Committee on Privileges and Elections
Inc motion was then laid over Till to-mor
row.
The Senate then, after al executive ses
ion, adjourned till Monday.