The New York herald., 1875-12-14
PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, 1875
Mr. ANTHONY, (repl Of r, L. presented a memorial,
signed by 1925 members OF the Society OF Friends in
New England in favor Of international arbitration for
settlement of disputes between nations without
sorting to In presenting the memorial Mr..
Anthony said would be false himself II he did not
his testimony to the truth Of the statements
tanned in IL He spoke in terms of praise OF the So
cety of Friends and said any looking the
settlement OF disputes without resorting to was
in the interest OF humanity II referred to the
Committee on Foreign Relations
Mr. HOWE pep.l Of Wis. presented memorial OF tho
citizens Of Wisconsin for the repeal Of tho law ncreas
ing the postage merchandise Referred the Com
mittee on Post of1ces and Post Roads
Mr. WEST, (rep of La, presen ted memorial of 600
citizens OF that State against the operations OF what
is known as the Little Tariff BILL in regard to duties on
wine. Referred to the Committee Finance
Mr.. WiTuERs trep.) Of Va, presented q memorial Of
the Richmond Va) Chamber OF Commerce In favor OF
an appropriation for the Improvement Of the James
River Referred TO the Committee Commerce
INTRODUCED.
Mr. FRELToHUysEN trep.) Of N j., introduced bill
to amend certain provisions Of the Revised Statutes re-
latng TO the transportation OF animals Referred to
the Judiciary Committee
This bill prohibits their continuous confinement be-
other accidental prevent their being unloaded
Tor rest water and feeding, and when unloaded
be for least five hours The animals thus un.
loaded must be fed and watered by the or mas
ters of the vehicles boats transporting them In case
theirowners tail to do and in this event they shall
have hen upon them for food, and custody and
shall not be liable for any detention The bill also
quires United States Marshas upon the application OF
any Incorporated society for the prevention Of cruelty
TO animals TO designate agent OF such society, who
shall thereupon have power to make arrests Of all per-
sons offending against the foregoing provisions
Mr.. WRiGHr, rep.l OF Iowa. introduced bill de-
claring the true intent and meaning Of the Union
Pacific Railroad act Referred TO the Judiciary Com
mittee.
The bnl introduced by Senator Wright is q copy OF
the bill reported from the Senate Judicial Committee
March 10, 1874 IL provides that none Of these acts
shall be so construed by any ocer departme mt Of
the governments as to authorize the issuance 70 the
Central Pacific Railroad Company, or to the Hannibal
and ST Joseph Railroad Company to successors or
assgnees Of either company, OF any United States
bonds patents for lands subsidies for the construc
ton of any extension Of the road provided for tho
first section OF the act Of July 1862 in Of 100
miles next to the Missouri River, shall action
Of any government officer department heretofore
that may hereafter be taken, Of any railroad
company be construed 70 authorize the issuance
OF bonds patents for lands for any such extension
Mr. SARGENT, rcpl Of Cal introduced bill to pro-
tect persons OF foreign birth against orcble restraint
or involuntary servtude. Referred TO the Judiciary
Committee
Mr. DAvIe (dom) Of W. Va, submitted q resou- |
tion citing the law requiring reports 10 DO made TO Con
gress annually Of persons indebted 70 the government
list OF deaulters, the amount Of the defalcation &c,
and calling upon che Secretary OF the Treasury 70 in
form the Senate why such reports have not been made
In submitting the resolution Mr. DAVIS said that no
ports had been made since 1865. He believed an I'M
mense sum dne the RoyernInsnl nv dafaIiiars IL