The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-12-12
HOUSE.

The Judiciary Committee this morn
ing further discussed the question OF seat
ing the member elect from Colorado, and
adjourned without an understanding as
to what action will be taken tomorrow.
The Speaker announced the appoint
ment of Mr.. Clymer, of Pennsylvania,
to fill the vacancy in the Committee on
Appropriations caused by Mr.. Randall
retiring. The chalrmsnship of the com
mlttee remains with Mr.. Holman.
Under the call OF the States for the in
PRODUCTION of bills. their reading IN full
was required by the Republicans SO rs
to consume the morning hour, and leave
no time for the call Of the States lor req,
olutions.
The following bills were introduced
and referred:
By Mr.. Fans Reducing letter postage
TO two cents.
By Mr. CoX-TO regulate the compen-
saton of letter carriers in cities of over
100000 population at $500 the first year,
5000 the second year and $1,000 the third
year and aiterwsrd, and making the
COMPENSATION IN cities of less than lOO,-
900 population not less than 5000 nor
more than $500, within the discretion Of
the Postmaster General.
Bv Mr.. Darrel!.-Authorizing the State
of Louisiana to close the mouth OF bayou
La Faurche where it opens into the Mis-
sissippi, and also to apply the proceeds OF
the sale of public lands TO the education
of the people.
By Mr. Hunter-For the purchase OF
silver bullion and its coinage in dollars
which are to BE- legal tender for sll
debts public ard private, including
duties and coin interests.
By Mr.. Cannon-To promote COM
merce, and to cheaper Railroad trans
portation between the seaboard and
The west BY cbartering the American
Midland Railway.
By Mr.. Glovcr-Fer the protection
OF the States against domestic violence.
1t provides that the President shall en-
plov the army and navy for such pur-
pose only after the Legislature OF State
has certified to him that the authority OF
the State j. forcIbly resisted and is una
bic TO overcome such resistance, or
after the Governor has certified
10 him that riot, insurr"ctlOn or overt
acts OF rebellion have occurred
which such Governor has endeavorci
and is unable 10 suppress; and also that
he has eEdeavOred to convene the Lcgis-
lsture, and that such Legislature cannot
be convened by reason OF such domestic
violence.
Bv Mr.. kssson-To establish dis
crmlnating duty of twenty-five per cent
on sugar, the growth or product OF slave
labor.
By Mr. Oliver-TO amend the act of
1864. granting lands u Iowa for rail
roads
Mr.. Banning asked unanimous consent
To offer resolution reCiting the eulogium
passed on j. Madison Wells, of the
Louisiana Returning Board, in the report
of Senator Sherman and others 10 the
President, and requesting the President
to furnish from the War Department
copies of all reports, orders, correspon-
deuce. etc. connected with the removal
Of Wells from the Governorship OF
Louisiana BY General Sheridan in 1861
Mr.. CassOn objected.
Mr.. Banning moved to suspend the
rules and adopt the resolution. Defeat.
ed, yeas l4l, nays 81. Not two-thirds IN
the Affirmative.
Mr.. 9oode offered resolution in
structing the Judiciary Committee to
inquire and report on the legality OF a
circular letter issued by the Attorney
General during the ate Presidential
campaign, 10 the United States Msrshsls
in relation to their powers and duties in
such election Adopted without di-
vision.
Mr.. Spencer moved 20 suspend the
rules and adopt resolution instructing
the Judiciary Committee 10 inquire what
intimidation has been prsctlced upon
government employees during the late
election 10 compel such employees to con-
tribute ~ the lection fund of any polt-
ical party, and what Legislation is needed
to sbsta the evil. Lost--yeas, lSi; nays,
a; rot two thirds.