The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-02-15

Mr.. Sargent presented two memorials, nu-,
merously signed, setting forth the advan-
tages of the Texas and Pacific railroad, and
asking for subsidy for II. -
Messrs. Sherman and SCameronpresented
petitions for the same road. Z -,
Mr.. ingalls, introduced bill for the pro-.
lection of agriculture against Injurious in,
sects. He said the Senate had already
received information as to the ravages Of
insects upon vegetation in the West during
the past year, The: actual loss from the,
ravages Of the locust, chntz-bug, army. and
cotton. worm, and the Hessian fly exceeded
5000, 900, 900, and fromthe focusts alone the
amount exceeded S50,000.000 In seven
counties of Minnesota nearly $4,000 bushels
of Iocusts were destroyed at a cost Of $780,.
600. He believed the subject was worthy OF
the attention ofsCongressa ~
The bill was referred to the Committee on
Agriculture. - -.
Senate bill to amend certain provisions Of
the revised statutes relating to the transpor-.
tation of animals was taken up. The
amendments reported blythe Judiciary Com.
mittee to the effect that animals shall
not be confined in any railroad or vessel
without food or water for longer period
than tWenty.four consecutive hours, and that
thew shall have time for rest and water OF at
least seven consecutive hours providing
that the amendment shall take effect on July
4th, 1875, were agreed to- andethe' bill
passed. -
Mr.. Withers, of Virginia, gave notice that
tomorrow he would ask the Senate to take
up for consideration the bill to amend the
act entitled an act granting pensions to GER
tain soldiers and sailors of the war of 1872, !
and the widows of deceased soldiers, ap.
proved February IA, 1871, and to restore
10 the pension-rolls those persons whose
names were stricken therefrom in conse-
quence Of disloyalty. F's',7 = . t''@.'f'''
On motion of Mr.. Morton the PInchback
case was resumed. He proceeded to reply
to Mr.. Thurman, but without concluding,
at the suggestion Of Mr.. Edmunds, gave way
for an executive session. ad, suna .ag.,aa = i.
Adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
= In the House to-day Mr.. Robbins, Of
Pennsylvania, offered resolution instruct
ing the Committee on Ways and Means to
inquire into the expediehcy of reporting a
bill directing the Secretary of the Treasury
to- defer for limited period making any
further reduction in the bonded indebted
ness of the Uuited States BY purchasing
Government bonds; before'they become due;
also, of directing him TO discontinue any
further reductions H. the amount, orlegai'
tender notes now In use; also, OF directing
him to discontinue selling. gold cola or oul-
lion, but to accumulate it In the Treasury.
Adopted. - II 3EiH 2i<9~1-I'
! Mr.. Morrison offered resolution calling
on the Secretary Of the Treasury for infor.
nation as to fraudulent importation OF wool.
Adopted. - ietit@ - =, -, ~ 49, D,; =.
Mr.. Hale, moved to 'suspend the rules and.
adopt the following resolution: 49,. -
.ll w heSeas the currency NOW IN use among
the people ofthe United States consists Of the,
national bank notes and the "greenback;V the
latter being d debt Of the Government widely,
distributed among :, the Z: people, and the
former being redeemable In the "green..
T.: and whereas the Bnited States Treasury
hes thus far failedto meet fts obHgationsand
to redeem fts 4 notes, y thereby depre:
ciating the value of, the peoples money and
keeping it at large discount, which deprecia-
ton varies from day TO day, causing risk and
uncertainty in business affairs, to the great
prejudice Of all legitimate industry and en-
fernr;se. and whereas Congress, By it's enact.
ments, and both political parties, by resolu-
tions adopted IN the several national con- 5
ventions, stand committed 70 the early re"
sumption OF speeie-psy menus theretole =