Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-02-16
FORTY-FOURTR CONGRESS,
WEDNESDAY Februarv IL


SENATE.-Mr. Withers presented memo
rial Of Joseph Seear, OF Virginia. Referred TO
Committee on Claims.
M. Wright, from Committee on Claims,
reported adversely on various bills and petit
lions, including bill for relief OF Slower K
Mr. Cockrell, from same committee. re-
ported adversely on bill for relief of Mrs.
Mary Mallory.
Mr. Cameron, of Wisconsin, from same
committee. reported adversely on oil for
relief OF John J.. Shepherd.
All the adverse reports were concurred in.
Mr.. Harvey introduced bill securing land
for agricultural purposes 10 certain Indians
in the Indian territory. Referred to Com
mittee on Indian Affairs.
NEW SPAPER STATEMENTS CONrRADICTED.
Mr.. AlcOrn sent 10 the desk 10 be read an
extract from the Chicago Times, to the effect
that meeting of carpet baggers had been
held at a room in the Capitol; that arrang gee
ments were made TO recOmmence the yay-
ing of the bloody shirt, and work up things
in the interest of Morton; that Alcorn was
present and had given in his adhesion to
Ames; that the Chief Justice had been APP
preached and urged TO deliver an early de-
cisioD in the enforcement case; that he had
Iebuked such conduct, and that the Presi-
dent had been appealed TO. Mr.. y. said he
would not deem notice of this article ne
ces sary but for one thing. In this article he
was classed as carpet Dagger. This was
the first time this had been charged against
him, but this did not matter. But as 20 the
statement that he had taken any part in ap-
preaching the Chief Justice or as TO the de.
ctsion OF any case pending before the court,
he would deserve 10 be stricken from the
roll OF attorneys, and he would not deserve
10 hold his seat in this Senate. BE
would say, that SO far as he knew,
statements. He had not partici pated 10
any conference, If such had been held. As
for the statement that he had gone into the
movement TO recapture Mississippi by the
use OftroOps. his position on the subject of
using troops was wen known. He had de-
ciined to accept the position OF military gov
En- or of Mississippi, ana had lways pro-
tested against Ire use OF troops. When he
laid down the office of governor perfect peace
and tranquility reigned in Mississippi. At
some time hereafter he might set forth the
reasons and The causes which had brought
about The condition OF affairs now prevail
ing in that state.
Mr.. Conkling, from Committee on the Jul
d ciary, reported adversely on Senate bill %,
70 repeal certain sections OF the revised sta.
tuteS. Also, from the same COMMITTEES, IA
vorably, with amendments, the bill to con.
fer exclusive jurisdiction over Indian reSer-
vations upon the courts of the United States
and for the punishment of crimes commit
ted by and against the Indians.
Mr.. Hitchcock and Mr.. Paddock introduced
bills TO establish certain post routes. Re-
ferred TO Committee on Post Offices.
THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD.
Mr.. Anthony submitted concurrent resO-
luton that the reports in the Congressional
Record shall be an accurate transcript: OF the
proceedings: that no speech should be insert
ed In the Record which was not actually de-
livered; that all speeches shall be inserted
as actually delivered, except verbal correc-
tiODS which may be made by the author, and
that any speech withheld for more than a
week after its delivery shall be then printed
from the notes OF the reporters. He gave no.
uce that be would call up the resolution to-
morrow and make some remarks upon IL.
On motion OF Mr.. Boutwell,, the select COM
departments was authorized to report in
print the evidence taken by the committee,
and the correspondence between 1t and the
departments.
Mr.. Kelly called up the bill for the sale OF
timber lands ia the states of California and
Oregon and in the territories OF the United
States.
TIE bill was urged by Messrs Kelly and
Sargent. Mr.. Sargent gave an interesting
account OF the needs of his state for timber,
ana why the bill should pass;
The debate was continued by MeSsrs. In
gals, Howe and Oglesby.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
| Mr.. Stone (MO) introduced a bill d king the
| rate Of compensation TO railroad companies
| for the transportation OF United States
mails. Referred to Appropriation Commit
| tee.
Mr.. Stepger CPa.) introduced a resolution
directing the Secretary OF the Treasury To
| furnish the House a list of all persons con-
nected with the Internal Revenue service
who have been defaulters since March 4, 1855,
the amount of defalcation in each case; the
| amount collected; the cases in which the de-
faulter and his sureties have been dis
| charged; the cases prosecuted 10 conviction;
1 the number and name of such defaulters 81 II
| in government employ; the number aud
| name of those continued in government en-
| ploy after such defalcation, and the length
of time SO continued in the employ of The
! government, and the aggregate amount OF
| these defalcat ioI g. Referred TO the Ways a I'D
Means Committee.
Mr.. Garfield (Ohio) offered a resolution di-
recting the Committee on Public Buildings
and Grounds 10 take measures TO prevent the
burning of soft coal Ia the Capitol building
He said that the building was being black
ened and dishgured by the use OF this kind OF
coal. TIE resolution was adopted.
The House proceeded, tn the morning hour
TO the consideration OF bills reported from
committees.
Mr.. Boone (Ky.l, from the Committee on
lno1an Affairs, reported bill to prohibit the
cutting OF timber On Indian reservations.
After discussion the bill was recommitted.
Mr.. A. =. Williams, from the Military
Committee, reported q bill extending the
time for filing claims for additional bounty
under the act OF July %, 1866, which expired
by Limitation January 20, 1875, TO July LIST,
The time TO July l, 1880, aud passed.
Mr.. Terry (Vs- }, from the same committee,
reDorted bill for the sale of the arsenal and
lot at Stonington, Conn. Passed.
Mr.. Burleigh, (Me) from the Naval Com.
mittee reported bill for the preservation
and repair OF public property at Sackett's
Hsrtor, N. Y. Referred to Committee OF
Whole.
Mr.. Faulkner, (W. Val from the Conn
mittee on Foreign Affairs, submitted a re-
port on the resolution of the House directing
An inquiry into the propriety OF q notice
terminating the treaty with Germany. Or
cered printed.