The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-01-21
FORTY-FOURTH CONGRESS.

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 12.-Sendte- Senate
spent the entire day in the debate on Mortons
luton regarding the Presidency pro TEN. The reso-
luton which was under consideration, and which
was the only one of special importance, was that
declaring that tho Senate could at any time elect
President pro TEN. This was adopted by vote of
"a to 10.
House.-A large number of bills were introduced,
including the following BY Morey, to strengthen
the credit of the reconstructed States and afford
them financial relief; by Durham, to permit
tobacco growers to sell to consumers tobacco
of their own growth without license
by Dibrell to make 1t a misdemeanor for United
States officials TO demand contributions to election
funds by Landcrs, to establish mint at Indian
apos by Caufeld, to establish n mint at Chicago
by Burchard Qll) requiring national banks to pre-
pare for specie payments; by Whiting, to divide
the State of illinois into three judicial districts
by Wilke TO settle the accounts between the United
States and the States Of Ohio, Indiana and Illinois
also for public building at Quincy, Ill 80. The
House resumed consideration of the Amnesty bill,
and was addressed by Garfield
THURSDAY, Jan. 13.-Sendte-C hristiancy
submitted a resolution directing the Judiciary
Committee to inquire whether the act of
March /, 1892, is not defective in making
necessary provision for the contingencies that
may arise in of the death, removal or resigna-
ton of the President, and if so, to report bill
remedyng the defeat Adopted. Davis wv. Va.)
calling for an investigation of the books of the
Treasury. E. Boutwell, replied, defending the Treas
ury Department against the charge of discrepancies
and inaccuracies III tho bookkeeping.
Hoyse-Cox offered resolution directing an
inquiry into the cost of the printing done at the
Coz rnment Office, and what similar work can be
done for in private offices. Adopted. "A reso-
luton was adopted instructing the Judiciary
Committee to inquire into the propriety of
giving to citizens of Territories the right to
vote for President. The House resumed consider
alton of the Amnesty Bill. Blaine replying TO Hills
speech Of yesterday He was followed 10y Banks
Tarbox and Morey, who spoke in favor of complete
amnesty, Randall closing the debate. The bill was
referred to the Judiciary Committee.
FRIDAY, Jan. 14.-Sendte-T Senate trans
acted no business to-day.
House The Pension bill was passed. II appro-
PIRATES s29, 599, $780, about 100000 less than
voted last year. willard introduced bill IN the
interest of Clvi Service reform. 1t forbids mem
bers of Congress, under penalty OF hne
of not less than $780, nor than 900, TO urge,
advise, recommend, OF in any manner Interfere
with the appointment Of any officers, unless such
advice is sought by the President or heads OF de-
partmcnts or bureaus. The Amnesty bill as
amended by Banks, reported back from
the Judiciary Committee, put TO vote and defeated
yeas 1872, nays 97-there not being the requisite
two-thirds in favor Of IL. The following Republic
cans voted yea: Anderson, Banks, Egbert, Farwell,
HARRISON, Kelley Landers Qnd) Iuttrell, Mackey
o. o., Morey, Pierce, Seelye, Nell ADJOURNED
TO Monday.
MONDAY, Jan. .-S,Edte-G Gordon present
ed the petition of O. T. Beauregard for the removal
of his political disabilities. Referred. West in
troduced bill intended TO secure the Government
interest on the Pacific Railroads. Sherman sub
fnitted a concurrent resolution proposing common
unit Of money and accounts for the United states
aud Great Britain. Boutwell, announced That the
officers of the Treasury Department were preparing
a statement in answer 20 the points made by Sena-
tor Davis.
Housc.-O'Brion introduced his proposed amend
ment to the Constitution, providing that no State
shall enact a law respecting establishment Of