The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-07

sire 10 interfere IN any way Win the ousheS0 ""N-
other committees OF the House may have before them
He therefore could say that whenever the committee
on Appropriations desired TO reduce the number of en-
ployes change their pay il would do so only alter
the fullest conference with the committee which had
special charge Of the subject
The resolution agreed to-
THE CENTENNIAL APPROPRIATION
Mr.. HorKSs tdem.l Of Pa, from the select Com
mittee the Centennial Celebration, reported bill
approprating 81 500 900 20 complete the Centennial
buildings and other preparations for the celebration,
onethrd of the amount TO be paid Immediately and the
remainder in four monthly instruments, provided that
the government shall not be liable 20 any debt or obi-
CATION In connection with the celebration for any
additional payment
The bill was referred to the Committee OF the Whole
on the state of the Union.
MORE BUEcoMBE
Nj NEW, ldem) Of Ind offered a resolution declar-
ing that the fraternal feeling and good Will exist
ing in all OF the country and the manifest dis
position and purpose Of the who battled against
each other IN tho late civil war to join hands
as one people In the future Is most
auspcious usherng in OF the centennial year. and that
while the people are thus making an honest effort TO
live together peace and TO uphold the same flag OF an
undivided country, their representatives in Congress
should 40 act which would unnecessarily disturb the
patriotic concord now existing and increasing, nor
wantony revive the bitter memories of the past He
insisted on having the vote taken by yeas and nays,
and wis accordingly taken, and resulted IN the
resolution being UNANIMOUSLY adopted by-yeas 1875,
nays none
Mr. Fox, trcp) OF H. tried to offer a resolution de-
clarng that consideration OF the especial harmony
expressed the resolution just adopted wounded sol
ders ought TO be removed IRON positions IN the
House which they might be qualified TO FILL but the
Speaker ruled that he had tho floor for that pur-
| pose.
| Bills introduced referred as follows:
BY Mr. BUcKSER, ldem.) Of Mo-For the improve
| ment Of the Missouri River between ST. Charles and
a. nr he. .lgr
sales of stocks and bonds and 10 reduce the tax
| bacco; also resolution calling the Secretary OF
the Treasury for statement OF the names and resi-
dences all shareholders national banking assoca-
lions and the number Of shares held by each the
first Monday OF July last
The resolution was adopted
BY Mr. HATCHER, dem Of MOTOR the relief OF the
tobacco growers
BY Mr.. KERR ldcn.l OF Mo.-To define the on
fermented matt liquors; also, authorizing vessels
built abroad, but belonging wholly To citizens of the
United States, to be registered as vessels OF the United
States
By Mr. De BoLr, tdem of Mo--A resolution calling
the Secretary of The Treasury for information as to
ports OF entry where the receipts do not exceed the
BY Mr.. Pu1LIrs tdcm) Of Mo-Directing the Com
mtee civil Service Reform 10 inquire INTO the TACT
Of the presentation OF silver tea set TO late Com
missioner OF Patents Legget by Contributions from his
OPPOSITION TO CONTRACTION
BY Mr. RIA, dem OF Mo.-A resolution declaring IL
to be the opinion OF the House that the OF
the currency in the manner and TO the extent that II
has been done has been detrimental TO the business OF
the country and that IN the present financial condition
OF the country further contraction OF the currency
ought 10 be had
Mr. Cox tdem.) of N Y, suggested that the resolu-
tion should be referred either OF the committees
having charge OF the subject, but Mr. REA demanded
the previous question the adoption Of the resolu-
ton.
The House refused TO second the previous question
by "a TO l22 and then motion Of Mr. Cox the reso-
luton was referred 10 the Committee on Ways and
Means
By Mr. FRANKLIN, (dem) of Mo-To authorize the
holding OF United States District Court at Kansas
City Mo
BY Mr.. PmLLPs tden.l OF Mo.-For the improve
ment OF the Usage River.
By Mr.. GLOVER, of Missouri "A resolution calling
the Commissioners of the District of Columbia for in
formation as to tax sales. ADOPTED.
Also resolution calling on the Secretary of War for
information ms TO officers Of the Unted States Army
being engaged IN the military service OF foreign gov
eInmenis; by what authority, &c Adopted
BY Mr. WILTSHIRE, Cnd J. OF AKA resolution d.
recting the Committee on Indian Affairs TO investi-
the effect and operation of Indian treaties and the
conduct Of Indian agents. contractors &C. IN furnish
ing ana distributing Indian supplies. Adopted
Also, resolution calling on the President for infor-
nation as 20 the number OF agents. &c IN the Indian
service and the cost OF the same Adopted.
Also bill facilitate the settlement OF claims for
stores supplies taken or furnished during tho rebel
hon.
Also TO establish an insurance department and for
the incorporation and regulation OF insurance COM
panies In the District Of Columbia
BY Mr. SLEMAoNs (den.l OF Ark-A resolution in
structng the Committee the District OF Columbia
inquire what further legislation necessary TO protect
the government against any improper issue OF 65 Dis
trlCt bonds
BY Mr. w. b. WILLIAMS, frep) or Mich.-fOr tho
vey a ship canal across the State Of Michigan also
for the Improvement the harbors OF White RIVER Mus
keegon, Grand Haven, Black Lake and Saugatuck
BY Mr.. DuRAND (dem. OF Micb.-A resolution con-
demning the practice OF making assessments govern
ment employees for political purposes Adopted
BY Mr. A. ;. WILLIAMS, dem Of hich.-for the i'm
provement OF Thunder Bay and for range OF lights at
the mouth of the Sheboygan River.
BY Mr. WALLS, rep Of Fa-For the purchase OF
the Frcedman's Bank Building In Jacksonville, Fla,
and ITS a United States Custom House also,
tending limit of railroad grants made to Florida;
also for the Improvement Of the navigation Of the ST
BY Mr. REAGAN, ldemJ of Texas-Appropriating
ST. $50 4l6 62 account Of money paid by Texas for
frontier deiences; also for the pay ment OF the re-
mander OF the fund appropriated for the creditors OF
Of the harbor and bar OF Sabine Pass and Of tue Sabine
and Nueces rivers; ALSO for United States building in
Tyler Texas; also to establish collection district
Sabine Pass also TO repeal the act OF I'd OF March,
1861 prohibiting payment OF persons not known 20 be
opposed 10 the rebellion; also, proposing amend
mont to the constitution.
BY Mr. HANCOCK, ldem.l OF Texas-For the payment
OF citizens OF Texas from Indian depredatons
J ByMr. ScHLEcKER ldem) Of Texas-A resolution for
the appointment OF a select committee inquire into
the nroads robberes and murders along the Mexican
border IN Texas
ject should be left 20 the Committee Military Az
fairs He was opposed to the multiplication OF select
committees
Mr.. wooD (dem.l of ". Y, favored the appointment
Of select committee lnasnuch as the committees on
Foreign Affairs and Military Affairs, which
ferred that portion OF the Presidents Message IN regard
to these ueprcdations could not act jointly on the sub
jccL
Mr. REAGAN advocated the resolution and said that
the of Texas would be able longer
the people OF that country from taking up
In their defence thing which might be greatly
be deplored Taking into consideration the danger
ternational complications, hc believed that some
mttee ought TO be charged with the whole question.
MT HANCOCK, OF Texas, also advocated the resolu-
ton and spoke OF the necessity OF avoiding and
maintaining peace on the frontier lie spoke Of tho
Incursions OF the Mexican marauders TO distance Of
fifty, seventy-hve l25 miles into Texas HI
complaining of the governments o. Mexico, for he real
tied the comparative inability Of that government to
preserve order and peace its borders The people
OF Texas disposed act with the greatest for
bearance toward Mexico but they thought that means
might be found " afford adequate protection them.
Mr. HALE rep of Ne, called attention the dap
ger which always attended the appointment Of
committees A select committee had but one subject
10 deal with, and naturally exaggerated ts importance
He thought that instead Of avoiding complications
select committee would tend 10 compcatc the govern
ment, and therefore he In Of leaving the
matter where u was-in the hands OF the commit