The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-05-05
CURRENT NEWS.
CONGRESS-.


In the Senate, on the 10Th. the impeach-
ment proceedings against VIM. W. Belknap were
resumed. the galleries being crowded with spec.
tators. The only step taken In the case, how
ever, Was the heading OF the answer adopted by
the House 10 the plea OF Relknap. that his Iesig-
nation barred ali impeachment proceedings, the
Houset aking the ground that his resignation was
not offered or accepted until aner the charges
against him had been properly investigated By a
Of the House and proceedings
der 10 give time for the managers and
counsel an the case 10 prepare themselves
further proceedings were postponed until the
esth instant. The regular business OF the senate
being resumed. the Chair laid before the ~enate
= message nom the President. vetolng the act
fixing the salary OF the President Of the United
states At Q Is, 60 per annum. The House bill 70
define the tax on fermented and malt liquors
was passed. Upon moNon Of Mr.. Thurman,
the bill IN regard To counting the votes for
President. etc. was reconsidered. ..-...ln the
House, the Sergeant. at Arms reported that he
had obeyed the writ Of habess corpus in the Hal
let kllbourne case. and that kilbourne was or
dered by the Judge into custody 81 the Marshal.
Mr.. Baker lind offered a resolution instructing
the Select Committee on Real Estate Pool To in
~vestigate whether any members OF a former Con-
gress we're connected with that pool, and Who are
such members. Adopted. The COMMITTEES on
Elections reported in favor OF J. j. Flnlay, the
contestant from the second Florida District, and
he was sworn in. .
In the Senate, on the Goth, Mr.. Morrill,
(Vt.) Introduced a bill 70 authorize the Secretary
Of the Treasury TO allow Mrs. Minnie sherman
Fitch To receive, free Of duty. a wedding present
from the hheiive Of Egypt. Ii was passed unan
imously. After the expiration Of the morning
hour the ball 10 amend the laws relating to the
legal tender Of silver coin was taken
making silver a legal tender for all amount.
and receivable in payment Of duties az the Gus.
om-hcnse. NO action taken......tn the House,
Mr.. COX. from the COMMITTEES on Rules, made /
report on the Gaze Of Charles H.. Smith, Journal
Clerk. who issued "A circular seeking business IN
the collection OF additional bounty claims. The
report severely criticised the action Of Smith,
but, as he had resigned, no sction was recon
mended. A resolution was adopted. insructlng
The on Expenditures in the
Treasury Department TO inquire lESo the reris-
sion Of forfeiture IN the case of the bark MARY
Merritt. seized in Milwaukee. This case has
been made the subject OF various charges in the
newspapers affecting the official conduct % sec
Rotary Brisrow, and his friends urged the inves-
ugaticn.) The bill kor the transfer Of the Indian |
Bureau 70 the War Department was again taken
mp, and various speeches were made for and
against the bill.
The Senate was not in session on the 2fst.
= In the House. the bill for the transfer OF the
Indian Bureau to the War Department was pass
Ise; nays. ~. II provides that after
the Let 81 July next the Secretary OF War shall
exercise the supervising and appellate powers
and possess the jurisdiction now exercised and
by the secretary OF the Interior IN re-
The Senate was not in session on the 22d.
......rhe House transacted no business Of gen.
eral interest.
In the Senate, on the cath, the bill to
amend the laws relating 10 the legal tender of
silver coin was again taken up, and MIR. Jones
tSevada) made a long argument in favor OF a
double standard Of gold and silver money. lie
way 10 a motion 70 adjourn. -. In the
House. Mr.. Ilbaon aHepef a raa,fnffnp Co. Tho /
appointment % a select committee 0f nine 70
an examination into the management of
me New Orleans Custom house and other Fed
eral Offices OF that city, with power % sit in New
Orleans during the recess. Adopted. Mr..
Blaine rose % 4 personal explanation, and made
a Lengthy reply % the various charges made
against him in reference To his alleged transac-
tons IN Little Rock a Fort Smith and Union Pa
enc hallway bonds, denying each OF them. and
forward letters from various parties 10
establish has innocence.
In the Senate, on the 18th. committees Of
we're appointed to consider amend
Inents to the Consular and Diplomatic Appropri-
alton BAL and the Deficiency Appropriation bill.
The hair announced Mr.. Mchillan AZ a member
Of the Special Com mittee 10 inquire into the cir.
rum stances attending the lats election In Missis-
senate the. resumed confederation OF the bill TO
amend the LAVE relating 10 legal tender Of silver
coin. and Mr. Jeres (Sevada) costinued
from the Judiciary Com.
mitfee, submitted a report In relation TO The
Pacific railroads. proposing a bill TO require them
TO create a sinking fund TO pay at maturity prin-
sipal and interest Of subsidy bonds issued TO
by the Government. The report embrace
di-cussicn Of the legal right Of Congress 70 re
luire this sinking fund, its necessity and Justice.
ordered printed and recommited. Mr.. Lord.
Chairman Of the Impeachment Managers. pre-.
,ented ihe reJoinfer 10 the demurrer fled by w
Belknzp The paper was read and ordered
He'd with the Secretary Of state. IL comprises a
GENERAL denial 70 every argumen in Belknap's
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