The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-01-25

Mr.. Randall remarked that the amount
already issued was $l4, ,209, coo, and be
was opposed to allowing that amouatto
be increased. lEH 1Sf Il H3lt
Mr.. Holman moved TO amend by strik-
ing out the figures DC, 797, and inserting
the words "Ths sum necessary TO pay the
same" Amendment agreed 70. 4,
Mr.. Wood, Of New York, inquired OF
Mr.. Buckner whether his Committee had
considered the question whether the gov
ernment was liable for these bonds to
greater amount than was due at tho time
Of the passage of the law. r "a ~
Mr.. Buckner replied that the commit.
tee had not inquired into that question.
It was supposed, when the bill passed,
that the amount would not exceed S..
100000, but It had gone far beyond.
Mr. Randall moved to amend BY lim-
iting the amount Of the S.85 bonds 10
$I4, 800, 900, and in discussing his amend.
ment denounced the extravaganza Of the
commissioners.
Mr.. Wood, ofNew York, Questioned
whether the House was not on
passage of this bill (which authorized in
directly the payment Of the interest upon
these bends in excess Of the amonnt
originally authorized, recognizing the
obligations Of the government TO pay tho
principal and interest on bonds theu
issued in excess.
Mr.. Randall remarked that they had
that power now, and that hs was not
willing to take any step which would in
crease the obligation Of the Government
in the matter.
Mr.. Buckner said that this bill did not
increase the obligation Of tho Govern.
ment in that connection.
Mr.. Randall suggested that il might
strengthen the claim that the Govern
ment must pay the interest and pee that
the principal be paid.
Mr.. Holman moved 10 strike out the
resolutions limiting the amount Of 3.66
bonds, and insert in lieu Of It the follow
ing proviso: "And any further issue of
S.65 bonds Is hereby prohibited" Tho
motion Was agreed to.
Mr.. Tucker offered the following
amendment: "And provided further that
nothing herein contained shall involve
the Government OF the United States In
any obligation TO pay the principal or
interest Of any bonds that have been is-
sued contrary to or not in pursuance Of
law Agreed to.
Mr.. Kasson offered an amendment re-
serving from tho provisions Of tho bill
the revenue received for school purposes.
Adopted. The bill a. amended passed.
Mr.. Granger offered . resolution for
the appointment Of select committee 10
inquire into the nature and history OF
what is known as the "rcal estate pool, ,
in which Jay Cooke & Co. were interest,"
cd. Adopted.
Mr.. Banning offered resolution call
ing on the Secretary Of War for infor.
nation as to the pay and allowances Of
army officers stationed in Washington,
since March, 1869. Adopted.
Mr.. Whitehouse offered . resolution
instructing the Committee on Civil Ser
vice Reform TO inquire INTO any abuse or
frauds. which may exist in the admins
tration and execution OF existing laws AZ
fcc,ing any branch OF public service.
Adopted.
Mr.. Rainey offered . resolution calling
on the Secretary OF the Treasury Tor \
full and complete report from the Com
missioners on Freedman's Bank.
Adopted.
The Speaker announced the APP
pointment Of the following additional
members on the Committee Of ExpendI-
lures IN the Department Of Justice;
Messrs. Durham. Cochrane, Mcmahon
and Cougcr.
Mr.. Holman offered q resolution In.
struc,ing the Judiciary Committee 10 in-
quire whether improper and fraudulent
means were resorted 10 10 influence the
Legi stature on the Texas Pacific railroad
bill OF the 3rd Of March, 1871, and
whether contracts and com mbinAtions were
subsequently entered into by the com.
pany IN violation Of that act. Adopted.
Adjourned.