The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-15
Forty-fourth Congress.
SENATE.

concurrent resolution providing for the ap-
| pointment of a joint comm tie to consist
of three senators and three members of the
| house of representatives,, to prepare suit
able form of government for the diSliitt OF
| Columbia, end report at the next session of
congress- II also authorizes the committee
to cit during the recess. Passed.
The amendment prohibiting the appro-
piiation of money for slctmiln schools wes
taken up.
The senate during the morning discussed
the proposed constitutional amendment
prohibiting appropriations for the support
of sectaran schools, and it was then laid
over. The consideration of the unfinished
business being the bill to carry into effect
the Hawaiian treaty, it was then resumed,
and Mr.. Norwood, of Georgia, continued
his remarks in opposition to the bill.
After discussion the bill to carry into eli
feet the Hawaiian treaty was passed. 90
to ~.
Mr.. Logan of Illinois, called up the re-
port of the conference committee on the
bill to regulate the issue of artificial limbs
to soldiers and sailors disabled in the late
war; agreed to after debate.
Mr.. Burnside called up the report of the
conference committee on the bill relating
to the District of Columbia, and it was
agreed to.
Mr.. Spencer submitted resolutions set
ting forth that the late election in Alaba.
ma was characterized by great frauds, vic.
lence and intimidation, and asking the ap-
pointment of an investigation committee.
He urged its present consideration but be-
ing objected to on the democratic side, it
went over
Mr.. Hitchcock moved to take up the
house resolution providing for a anal ad-
journment at o'clock to-day that it might
be amended and sent back to the house
Mr.. Logan opposed the motion and said
congress should not adjourn without TAX
ing some action on the message of the
troops to operate against the Indians. The
house had the senate bill to Increase the
Alabama rights now before it, and if it
should not be acted upon by that body he
would introduce a bill authorizing the
president to call for volunteers.
Mr.. Edmunds said the idea OF fixing any
time for adjournment until it was known
that all the public business had been dis
posed of was mere folly. After business
should be completed the hour for adjourn
ment could easily be fixed.
A motion to take up the resolution was
rejected.
The senate then took recess uni il eight
o'clock.
EVENING SESSION.
Upon re-assembling, Mr.. Edmunds
moved to take up the house joint resolu-
ton, proposing an amendment to the con-
stitution prohibiting the appropriation of
money for the support OF secieran schools.
Mr.. Herman spoke in favor of the ameud-
ment as passed by the house, but opposed
the substitute proposed by the senate COM
mittee.
Mr.. Whyte opposed the amendment al
together.
Messrs. Christiancy and Morton spoke of
the house amendment as defective.
After considerable debate, the senate at
one o'clock came to vote and the amend
ment was rejected, yeas %, nays Is, not
two-thirds voting in the Affirmative
strict party vote.
HOUSE
The house met at 10 o'clock in continue
alton of Saturdays session.
Mr.. Cox of New York asked permission
to offer a resolution directing the commit
tee on foreign affairs to inquire into the
conduct of Consul General Webster, of
Frankfort-on-t he-Main, and the United
States minister to the German empire, in
refusing to receive and forward to this gov
eminent the address Of the democratic asso-
citation of the city Of Frankfort oa-lhe
Main dongratuating this country ON It's
centennial celebration.
Mr.. Kasson objected.
Mr.. Singleton addressed the house on the
condition of public affairs in Miss 'sippi
He gave an emphatic denial TO the state
ment made in the house and senate that
there had been frauds committed in the re-
cent election in that state, and sail that no
such thing had been charged on the part of
the governor or of the election judges,
Henry Watterson, member elect from
Kentucky, to fill the vacancy caused by the
death of Mr.. Parsons, presented himself
and took the oath of office, modified.
The senate bills for the printing of the
report of the Belknap impeachment trial,
and for the appointment of joint com
mittee to frame government for the Dis
trict of Columbia, were passed.
Mr.. Sleicher of Texas made a speech in
advocacy of the silver bill. His speech
closed the legislative session of Saturday
last, and that of to-day began.
Mr.. Randall spoke at considerable length,
giving recapitulatlon of the appropriation
bills. AS he closed his speech he was
warmly applauded on his own side of the
house.
Mr.. Foster, member of the appropri-
alton committee, replied to Mr., Randall.
The speaker laid before the house mes
sage from the presiden. in regard 10 the
river and harbor bill, stating that if it had
been compulsory to expend the money
therein appropriated he would have vetoed
| it, but asst was not he would take care
that no public money should be expended
on useless works or upon any that were
not clearly national
Mr.. Reagan Immediately rose and moved
its reference to the committee of COM
merce, of which he is a member and from