The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-01-28
NEW ORLEANS FRIDAY, JANUARY 2s, 1876.

co TeuurtlOn Oh une R0lafy Oh Jne CauctS, OUT
reduction OF the number Of cadets from $40 to
Mr. Banning, Of Ohio, asked how he would
Mr. White replied he would reduce the number
Of representatives, ON this floor. He believed
business would be much better done with two
ber.. Members could not hear now who sat and
| read and wrote while business was being trans
faedrtas cognthry ,hyt was not net sdttsed W. wi,h the
| sent Congress. II u hundred members wore, ,sont
| away from here business would be better done.
md a largo saving TO the Treasury effected.
Mr.. Holman, Of Indiana. said II was crafty
ing consciousness that gentlemen had come
here, whether. Republican. or Democrat, in
form. % and Il this Bill the irst of series In that
direction. should receive tho sanction of tho
House substantially rs reported. the people
Mr. Danforth Of Ohio said these young men
were not allowed to select their own manner Of
living they must appear In u specified uniform
much, Their pay and allowance should be kept
ut such point thnt tho children Of tho poorest
and h4mbsst e9eid go ther9 and M ieol e homs
competitive examination. and he was happy to
say 4 had been secured by tho son OF the poor
est man In his district.
Mr. Blount OF Georgia. said the country was
looking TO the House aud tho Government for
something In the way Of retrenchment. Ho OK
pected to SEQ n disposition on the part Of tho
members 10 comply with, this demand. He be-
lieved circumstances warranted and demanded
~ return to the salaries paid prior to 1867. He
petition among the learned men Of the country.
He appealed tQ the House, and especially % the
Democratic side. 70 stand by. the COMMITTEES In
their efforts for retrcnchment.
Mr.. Wilson. Of Iowa. said he was glad to hear
tho other sido advocating retrenchmont. and he
woud add BIZ vote to theirs ID thal O. dlrosG n m
annual budget within the bounds. He was sorry
TO see a measure brought IN that he could not
hoys they had sent 10 West Point after voting for
q reduction Of their pay. Il West Point cost too
much reduce the number OF boys and not starye
those that are there. He warned the Democrats
that they were domoralizing their own friends
by cutting down the salary Of these boys. The
committee then rose and ut 4:1o .. I'D. the House
adjourned.
Senate. Mr.. Hamilton presented memorial
Of the delegations Of tho Creeks. Choctaws and
other Indians, asking the repeal Of acts grant
nanies. 's i,,. Referred to Committee on Torfitories
Mr., Boutwell, presented n memorial OF the
citizens Of Boston. asking for the repeal OF tho
two cont check stamp tax. Referred to Commit
M. Paddock presented z memorial Of 200; 1000
on Appropriations.
Mr.. boutwell, sent to the desk n letter from tho
Chief Clerk OF the ~ ,6 ys o. 1s2
the L, subject, which, on his motion. was ordered
To be- printed In the official record.
Mr.. Davis presented various Joint resolutions
OF tho West Virginia Legislature in favor Of the
Improvement OF the Ohio the Monongahe!a and
which were appropriately referred
MIR. Morrill, of Maine, called up House bill in
reference to the payment OF the interest or. the
District 1906 bonds. which was discussed till the
expiration OF the morning hour.
Mr.. Clayton gave notice that on Tuesday next,
or rs soon thereafter M possible. he would call
up the bill in reference to. the public lands in
Mississippi, Louisiana. Alabama. etc.
The unfinished business being the bill in ref
cluded within railroad grants. was taken w,
the question being on tho amendment ot Mr.
Howe that It will not apply to lands granted to
Wisconsin for railroad purposes under net OF
1866. The discussion was renewed by Messrs
Thurman. Morton and others. The amend
mont was rejected. Ayes 8, nays A.
Mr.. Howe offered several other amendments
which were rejected.
Nr. Cameron, of Wisconsin. offered an amend
ment striking out tho limo providing that the
title shal not be voted when the grantee is In de-
fault of any Of the requirements Of The home
steud and pre- -emptioh laws. Agreed to. and tho
bill then PASSED, ayes n. noes o.
On motion Of Mr.. Morrill,. Of Maine, the bill in
reference to payment Of interest on District 3;65
ls,nds was again taken up, SO as to mako 1t the
unfinished business for Tomorrow.
The Senate then adjourned.