New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-02-22
XLIVM CONGRESS-FIRST SESSION.
REGULAR REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS.

vEsTIGAuONs STARTED BY THE H0UsE-THE
JUDICIARY BILL PASSED BY 143 TO 102-A RAIL
ROAD TO THE BLACK HILLS.
SENATE WASHINGTON. Feb. 81, 1876.
The Senate was opened this morning with
prayer by the Rev. Vim. II. Mlburn Of New-York
Petitions for the rpea of the Bankruptcy law were
presented by Mr.. SHERMAN Qsep., Ohiol, Mr. WINDOW
Qep. Mimi Mr.. KEY Dem, Tenn), and Mr.. THUR
MAN Dem, Ohio, all OF which were referred to the
judiciary Committee. .,...a
tves announcing The passage OF resolution Nv MAJ u3
declaring tine 22d Of February oil the present year es
Mr. HAMLIN Rep, Mel asked for the immediate con
sderaton Of the resolution. ,,o..
its passage but he desired to say that the time w9ud
come il it bad not already when Congress should declare
the birthday of Abraham Lincoln legal Dchday'
The senate proceeded TO consideration OF the con-
current resolution. ana II was agreed 70. ,...o ON
Appropriations, reported with amendments the tiouse
bill asking appropriations for tue support Oh me e is4
Academy for the ts'al year ending June 80 lo""
Kills werr introduced and referred rs follows:
Mir. MORRILL, 0iep., VT submitted resolution IN
siuctng the Committee on the Library to inquire a. 10
nually tic Library of the Treasury Department
By Mr.. MITCHELL rep, oregon)-A bill to locate
and establish assay office Portland in the state Of
Oregon. Referred 10 the Committee on Finance;
Mr. SARGENT rep, CALI introduced bl Ielalng ~
the silver coinage of The United states. Retired to the
Mr. LDMUNDs 5{ep.. VT from the Committee OF the
judiciary, reported iavoraby on the House bii to ex
tend the time for claimants under Section VI Chapter
159 the Laws the XIIld Congress TO prove their
claims before the Court OF Alabama Claims Passed
Mr.. THURMAN DEM, OhlO) presented nine petitions
from citizens ONO favor OF ad 10 The Texas PacIhc
Railroad. Referred 10 the same committee
MI WHITE Dem. Md from the Committee on Naval
Affairs, reported back the petition OF he ana
Abemarie Canal Company in regard to pay meit l0r IONS
vessels passing through tnat canal carrying naval
supplies, with nl for the relief Of that Company
Placed On tue calendar. ,
Affairs, reported faVoraby the Senate hill TO amend
act entitled An act 10 provide Tor furnishing ,rnssos
oh.
Also favorably on the Senate bill to extend the time
filing Tor additional bounty under the act OF
July -, eG6 Placed On tie calender
Mr. CONKLING 0tcp., y. W presented petition
signed by 40 wolndcd and disabled soldiers in favor OF
Soldrs IN as ~ allow "se nnabe 10 comply Wit the
provisions OF tine act on account O wounds 10 FURNISH
substitute who CON- ly herewith Referred 10 the
lie also presented petition Of lumber dealers of Al
b9ny - " n iy3r o. ne repeal % the BnHmpt av,
mee on lac Judiciary, reported naoK the petition of
James A. Briggs, attorney, &c, asking Congress ~ pro-
hint the sale OF tie Wabash and Efie Canal, between
TrIre Hagie and the OHIO lne with resolution that The
Attorney General eport Con-ress wDc.her any ac col
ests u the Uuei in the Wabash and Enc Canal.
and that lie be requested IA the mean time to iake sucn
measures as may be deemed necessary 10 nave inc s'c
postponed ... -,
Mr.. CONKLI&G Giep" y. NJ,a d AIr IhUihAN tDoin.'
Ohio), thc resolution Was agreed 10.
MIR. FKELINGnUYsiN dep, y: j. presented petit
ton OF c.z ~ OF DdeoStd, j. asking TIE r,"l o. e
law providing for Inc resumption oi specie Ilyhcnt.
Also. pctuOu OF IIOllds :. NlNchdiii lIdt ing LOT
extension OF his patent Tor The improvement III fahes
iOr hdlYcsstis.
the Legislature oi dihnesota "shhg h"cn 'ta'"h a.
Will provide treaty the indaus occupy g the
country KnOWn the Black Hills that the same may
DC opened 10 settlement. heie4led to Inc Commtee on
TIE NEIGHBOUR LAW.
Mr.. HARVEY Rep. Kan) called up the resolution,
submitted by him few days directing the Secretary
of War TO furnish the Senate such suggestions may be-
deemed expedcn for the public service, covering tie
period between May I9lsGJ and Oct. 1872, 10 enable
the Government carry out the act constituting eight
hours days work Tor all ~orEmeh employed py INC
Mr. sAEGi:NT Rep, Ca) said Il it was contemplated
that the Secretary of War shonld md to the Senate
lis; OF persons no Gaye claims against me "oNeihmeh'
account OF TINS law he was opposed tolt.
ter that Congress could provide for their settlement, and
cain agents would have nothing 10 DO VIII thon.
Mr.. SALISBURY (Jen, ll sad that TIL t-Aotr
law law Ns II o,i as Dis ici ~ ,no".v '
Pending discussion Tie morning hour expired, ana
the resolution was laid aside.
Mr. SARGENT tRcp, car moved that when The Sen
ate adjourn to-day 1t be To meet IN "Wednesday next
Agreed 10.
TIMBER LANDS.
The Senate then resumed the consideration Of the bill
for the sale timber lands in t"e states Of California aud
Oregon and in Territories Of the United states, the
pending question being on tho Amendment OF MI saf-
gent that any person desiring to avail himself Of the pro-
visions Of the act in addition 10 the other requirements
mentioned in the bill shall declare that he has not made
any agreement with any person persons by which the
ute which he might acquire from tAe United STATES,
or nI,y ri ght said lands the timber tnrTcOn should
in whole part To The benefit OF any person e1
cept himself This was agreed to.
provide dat public land affected by tn- act shall b"
offered at public sale AS soon as practicable nom time to
time according 10 the PROVISIONS 81 existing Jaw" ana
snail not be subject TO private cny until 10 Offered for
sale.
The amendment was Iejccled-Yeas, s Nays, SO.
Mr.. INGALLS, Q;cp., k4I( said he had 10 DOUBT That
this bill wGd throw al valuable lmGer land mo tIe
hanGs OF railroad corporations ana INNING companies 81
the Paclhc coast , =, ,r,
states alike and that the nimDer OF acres to De taken
under it shoulI not exceed 100 rejected
The II wac then read a tl.iId trc and passed.
Mr. CONkLlNG Rep, y. " called up the Senate bill
comforting eNc4as.ye jurisdiction over indian rtscYa-
lions uOn United states Courts ana Tor inc punishment
o. cl1mes COMMITTED by and ss,uisi Indians: m .
PcHd.n5 discussion, at the request OF Mr.; KELLY
standing thai ii should come up as the Unfinished Dusi-
ness Oh Wednesday.
Appropriations reported iaVora ~ ON the House ban
maxim appropriation to pay licrppled and Disabled
Union soldiers employed ia tine House Uf Representatives,
Gth day OF December 1879, 10 line sofa day "a
June, 1876. Passed
T.E DISTRICT COUPONS PROVIDED FOR.
Mr. MORRILL,. ti,ep, Mel, from the Confer Com
nee joint resolution to pay the interest The
800 District OF Columbia bonds, made report which
was read.
Mr.. COOPER (Dcm TENN hoped the report would be
printed so that members might have opportunity to
examine N.
Mr.. SHERMAN rep. Ohio) said he hoped the Senator
would insist upon HAVING II printed He felt an In
Justice Is being done by allowing coupons these bonds
~ 90 unpaid
Mr. BAYARD Dem, Dell Offered the report.
MI. MORRILL, Qicp, Mel said this was most fruitful
subject IT. seems mat every Senator felt AT
liberty 10 punclure HIM and Tie Conference Committee
and could not be satisfied.
After some fntnrr discussion, Mr.. EATON Dem,
ConnD moved 10 adjourn. Rejected, Yeas, il Nays -.
Mr. CSpDPER D,In, Tonn) moved tiat tmc report Oh
the Committee Ice printed
Mr.. WADLEiGH rep, " H. said he hoped the mo
ton TO PRINT would prevail.
MIR DAWEs Rep, Mass.) SAID he satisfied with
f,.f attI,tu tod