The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-12-15

moved that IL be printed. Objection was made
by several Senators on the Republican side,
on the ground that the paper was not
violation Of the rules After debate, II was deci-
ded that Messrs. Bogy, Stevenson and Mcdonald
should prepare memorial, making the paper
Mitchell. Of Oregon, from the Committee ON Prvi-
leges and Elections reported fsvorably on the res
oiuton authorizing an investigation ~ TO the eig-
binty OF Watts, the Oregon elector. Cameron
Wis., introduced bill 10 provide for the redemp-
ton Of gretnbacks.
House. The Speaker announced the appoint
ment Of Clymer, of Pennsyivsnis, to all vacancy
in the Committee on Appropriations, caused by
Randall retiring. he Ohairmanship OF the COM
mittee remains with Holman. Under the call OF
States for the introduction Of bills, their reading
in fun was required by the Republicans, 30 as to
consume the morning hour, and leave no time
Tor call OF the States for resolutions.
The Following new bills were introduced: BY
Eames, reducing letter postage TO two cents; by
Cox, to regulate the compensation OF letter-carners
by Cannon, to promote commerce and cheaper rail-
road transportation between the Atlantic seaboard
and the West, by chartering the American Midland
Railway Company; by Glover, for the protection
OF the states against domestic Nolence....
Mr.. Banning asked unanimous consent to offer q
resolution recting the eulogium passed on j. Mad
ison Wells, Of the Louisiana Returning Board, in
the report Of Senator sherman and others to the
President, and requesting the President TO furnish
from the War Department copies OF all reports,
orders, correspondence, ETC., connected with
Governorship of Louisiana by Gen.
Sheridan in 1867. Lost-yeas 14l, nays s1-not
two-thrds in the affirmative Spencer moved to
suspend the rules and adopt resolution instruct
ing the Judiciary Committee to inquire what in
timidation has been practiced on Government en-
ployes during the late election TO compel such en-
ployes TO contribute to the election fund of any
political party, and what legislation ia needed n
abate the evil. Lost-yeas, 1874 nays, "A not two
thirds.
TUESDAY, Dec. l2-Sendte. -Bogy presented
tho memorial of himself and Senators Stevenson and
Mcdonald embracing the report Of the Demo-
cratic committee which Witnessed the count by the
Returning Board in Louisiana. Bayard's resolu-
ton, directing the Attorney General 10 inform the
Senate as to the number of Deputy United States
Marshals employed on election day, was agreed
to, with the amendment submitted by Ed
nunds, requesting the Attorney General also tc
communicate to the Senate full statement as tc
the necessity for their employment, the object
thereof, the nature of their duties, etc. The Sen
ate discussed the resolution Of Mitchell providing
for an investigation in regard to the appointment
Of Cronin as Presidential elector in Oregon. :.
ing for the counting OF the electoral vote by
| the Supreme Court Of the United States
was discussed, amended, and laid over. =. Merri
mon introduced q bill to amend section LAG Of the
Revised Statutes Of the Uuted States In regard t.
vacancies in the Office Of President and Vice Presi
dent The bill provides that the Secretary Of State
or in Of his death, the Secretary Of the Treas
ury shall succeed to the Presidency in the event
the death removal, or resignation Of both Presiden
| and Vice President
House-The House the scene Of a spirited
and interesting discussion in regard to the exist
ence Of the joint rules of the two houses. Messrs
Garfield, McCrary, Hoar, and Kasson maintained
that the rules longer existed, an(
Messrs. Springer, Reagan, ana Speaker Ran
dali took the opposite side OF thu
| case. Mr.. Blair introduced a constitutions
amendment forbidding the manufacture and salt
of distilled liquors as beverage after the yea
1900. Referred. ..... Mr.. Holman, Chairman of tn,
/ Committee on Appropriations, reported the Post
the appropriation of $50, 1888 49,. 80. Tho speake
/ laid before the House the resignation o.
| Smith Ely, Jr., az Representative from tn,
tihcation bill was reported. 1t appropriate
g., 500, co.,. Speaker appointed as the com
mittee to inquire as to whether frauds have beer
| practiced in the election in New York, Brooklyn
| Jersey City and Philadelphia, Messrs. Cox Nev
York;, Rice lOhio), waddell, McDougall, and Well
| (Missssppi).