The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1875-02-04
In the Senate, on tho 9th,

territories NJ post roads, and to regulate the
tram mission Of commercial and other intelli-
gence by telegraph. Referred. 80. On tho ex-
piration OF the morning honr the senate ro-
sumed consideration Of the resolution OF Mr..
schnrz in regard to Loui-lana. Mr.. Thur
man took the floor, speaking first OF what
took place in Louisiana NJ the election Of 1872.
Adjourned.
In the House, on the 9th, Mr.. Butler,
Of Massachusetts,, as a question OF privilege.
called mp the motion made by him at the last
session to reconsider the vote by which the
civil rights bill was referred to the judiciary
committee. A point Of order was raised, but
the speaker decided on the authority OF that
journal, that tho right existed, and t%herenpon,
tho democrats began fllibnateIing. After
como three houra taken up in voting on mo-
tions to adjourn, Mr.. Butler said no had a
proposition TO make, as follows We have
now wasted four hours Of public time on the
question OF consideration Of the civil rights
Bill. desire to say to tho opposite rids OF
the house that II tho bill in allowed to DO con-
siderod, VIC on this side OF tho house VIII per-
NIT all proper opportunity for debate, and VIII
permit all proper germane amendments to be
offered. 70 that ovoiy man can give his
amendment and make such a speech AZ tho
house will listen TO, aud leaving tho bill
v w "i't t"' Il :
Dilatory motions were made until II o. lock,
with every Indication OF u continuation OF the
session till IL noon tomorrow. Tho votes
have been strictly OF a partisan character.
The eighth roll call was commenced ut eleven
o'clock There il no prospect Of any lcgislt-
ton tonight. The only break in the monotony
OF the roll call since the offer Of Mr.. Butler to
present q basis OF compromise, has been tho
presentation by Mr.. DaUes Of tho crodontial :
OF his colleague elect (Mr. Stevens), who was
chosen to fiji the vacancy occasioned by the
death Of Mr.. Cracker. The credentials were
read and Mr.. Stevens wa6 sworn IN and TOOK
his scat, At 1885 q. IN. tho house continued
Blllbustering with no prospects OF ADJOURN
mont.
In the Senate, on the 28tb, Mr.. Nor
ril, OF Maine, from tho committee on appro'
priations, reported fayorably on the bill to pay
the interest due Fob. !, on the 3-G5 bonds OF
tho District OF Columbia. Passed. -. Mr.. Bogy
submitted a resolution instructing tho judiciary
committee to inquire into tho expectancy OF
repeating the act Of juno l, ! 1872, granting a
subsidy to tho Pacific Mail steamship company.
Objected 10 aud referred to tho judiciary com
milteo. Mr.. Spraguo, OF Rhode Island, OBJ
jected to the present consideration OF tho re5o-
luton, and 1t wHs referred TO the judiciary
committee, After tho presentation Of a
largo number Of petitions against the roBtora-
ton Of tho duty on tea and coffee, and Tor the
repeal OF tho act Of 1872, relieving certain
foreign products OF ten per cent. duty, the
usiness on tho calendar was proceeded with.
| House bill granting the right Ut way n ddepot
| grounds to tho Oregon Central Pacific railroad
company through the public lands OF tho Uni
ted SlaleB, from Winnemocca, Nevada, to Co
Iumbia river, via Portland, Oregon, wab amend
cd and passed. d. e. Tho following bills were
passed: Sem u bll providing for the appoint.
ment Of Il C mmissiOner to asccrtai the right
of n subject OF Greet Britain to lands III tho
territory which was the subject Of award by
the emperor Of Germany under tho troaLica OF
1916 and 1871 between the United States and
Great Britain and senate bill amenddtDry OF
aud supplementary 10 the act Of March 1872,
entitled an act to Bet apart II certain tract Of
land lying near the head waters OF the Yellow
Stone park The senate then resumed the
considerl ion Of Mr.. Scllurzs resolution IN re-
latlon to Louisiana, MIR. Conhlin lhcreupon
commenced u lengthy speech and wlthou. con-
Guiding gave way for III adjournment.
In the House, on the 28.h, . o'clock
u. There 10 no change in tho situation in
the house. The republicans express thor de-
termination to hold out until Monday, when
tho rules may DO suspended. Tlloy hope,
however, that before that time tho thirteen
refractory republicans will com into line.
The house. has not boon without II quorum
since tho contest began. Tho democrats can
spare about one-half heir number for rert.
49, IL O'Clock N. The house has now been in
continuous ses-ion twcuty-four hours, and
still tho mOnOtonous cal Of the roll goes on.
Already the VOICES OF half II dozen reading
clerks have been used up and several substl.
tutea have been introduced. There has been
no attempt OH oithor side to come to an I'M
dsrstanding. u. e. The house continued it's do
nothing policy throughout tho afternoon, In
tho course Of II long ditcusalon about
amending tho rules and breaking the dead
lock, MIR. MoCrary said MAY | ark tho
chair when it will DO In order m rules 7"
The speaker will be in order Monday after
noon, under tho call OF the states . Mr..
Albright, OF Pennsy iyania-But not II there
be no adjournment before Monday. The
speaker-It IL quite in the power OF tie major
ity, il it wants to change the rules to effect al
adjournment. Mr.. McCrary-I desire now to
give notice that Monday next | will submit II
motion to amend rules. Mr.. Randall make
tho point OF order that you cannot giye that
notice how. Mr.. Hotchldss-Ca the ommit-
tee OH rules report at any timer Tho speaker
Undoubtedly. Loud calls for the regular
order, and tie cleik thereupOn proceeded with
the call OF the roll. Tho Significance OF tho
discussion is, that 1t indicates that tho policy
OF tho majority II to DO renewed next Monday,
and the motion, which was made and defeated
last Monday, to amend the rules SO ~ TO pro-
liUit, during the remainder OF this session, the
speaker from entertaining dilatory motions,
whenever q public measure IN before the house,
is to DO insisted upon. Under tho operation
Of such Il rulo the passage OF tho civil rights
bill and other measures having the support OF
the majority Of tho members would DO plain
sailing The calling Of the roll on dilatory
motions proceeds without variation, aud al
though member generally appear to be pretty
thoroughly wearicd cut and dlsgusted, 1t il
not unlikely that the proceedings may run
through the night. The last roll call showed
tho presence OF $50 members.
In the Sol ate, ON tho 29th, the Senate,
by n vote OF 81 yeas to 30 nays agreed that
whom it adjourn to-day it be to meet Monday
next. Mr.. Bogy presented the joint resolu-
tons OF tho Missouri legislature, condomning
the military interference in Louisiana, and
had them read at the clerks desk. Ordered
printed aud lie on the table MI. Scott pre-
tented a petition Of citizens OF Pittsburg and
vicinity, asking II liberal appropriation for tho
Improvement OF tho Ohio river. Referred. go.
Mr., Sprague. from the committee on public
lands, reported adversely on the bill for the
relief Of certain settlers on tho public lands
Ill CcrtaU PORTIONS Ol lOWh, MlnlcbJt H, No-
braska, aud 1t waB indefinitely postpone l..
The senate then resumed the unfinished bust
nesa, being Mr.. Seizures resolution in rela
ton to Louisiana, and Mr.. Conkllug concluded
his speech commenced yesterday. 80. Mr..
Schurz said ho desired to modify his resOlu-
ton to read IN follows: Whereas, Any mill
taiy Interference by the officers or troops OF the
United States with the organization Of a state
legislature or any OF its proceedings, il rcpug-
nant to the principles Of constitutional gov
ernment: and whereas, the military interior
ence OF Gen. DsTrGbrisnd, OF tho United
States army. and soldiers under his com.
mand, with the organization Of tho Legislature
Of Louisiana, on the 4th Of January,
was without warrant OF law be it resolved,
That the Judiciary committee DO instructed to
inquire what Legislation by congress- il neces-
sary to SECURE to tlis people OF Louisiana their
rights OF solf-government under the ~constiti-
ton, and to report with the least possible de-
lay by bill or otherwise. Adjourned.