The New York herald., 1876-12-08
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Of six days. their respective positions on tho
cAsvAssrsG THE ELECTORAL VOTE.
Mr.. MccKARY, (rcp.) Of Iowa, offered the following
resolution -
Whereas differences OF opinion the proper
Vice President 10 the Of ns qnes
snrn. o es vote sy 'n the
Whereas Is Of tho utmost Importance that all differ
should be TO n: end ,hs the yGes may
thor.y none can question: aud whose decision all viii "c
Resolved rhss committee of i've he appointed by tho
Speaker in conunction with similar committee
such either sss.ss or eons,isa,iona as may
IN their Judgment be be calculated 70 accomplish the de-
Al any tims.
Mr. wooD. tdcm.) Of N Y, suggested that a subject
mit,ee Of the House, and hoped that tho gentleman
IRON Iowa would have referred 10 the Judiciary Com
mis,ee, OF which he himself (Nr. McCrary) was
member
rho srxAkxR-And, also, that il bo printed.
Mr. HALE, trcp1 OF Mc-lt u goes TO The Judiciary
Committee lei that committee have leave report It
at any time.
Mr.. wooD--Certainly.
Mr. MccRARr-If tho gentlemen desire that course,
of course shall acquiesce in IL; although We all IN
derstnnd how Important II Is 10 have prompt action on
the subject
Mr. Woop-CcrtainIy; wo all appreciate II
Tho resolution was thereu?on referred 10 the Judi
cary Committee. with leave TO report at any time.
Mr. FKyE, trep Of Me- presented the protest OF tho
Colorado Legislature against the refusal OF the House
TO admit his seat tho member elect from that state.
Tho STEAMER appointed Mr. Beebc, OF New York,
on the louisiana Committee inst I'D OF Mr. Lynde, ex-
cuscd.
Mr. LAMAR, (iem. J. Of Miss Chairman Of the Pacific
Railroad Committee, reported back tho Senate bill to
extend the time for the construction aud completion OF
the Northern Pacific Railroad, and asked that It bc
made the special order Tor Wednesday. December &c.
Mr HuRLBur rep) Of Ill, inquired what tho present
condition OF that bill was, and whether It was on tho
Speaker s table.
Mr. LAMAR replied that 1t was
Mr. HuRLBrr-Thcn object to taking 1t mp
UnrM rnnFGp catn nnt M M 4 4
not on the Speakers table.
The SPEAKER remarked that It was important fact
TO know whether tho bill was on the Speakers table or
reference TO the record OF session showed that
tho bill was in committec and that therefore II might
Mr. HOLMAN, OF Indiana, made the point Of order,
that the bill had nrst be considered in Committee OF
the Wholu, and us that point was sustained by the
Speaker Mr. Lamar withdrew the bill.
Tho sPEAKxR then proceeded to call committees for
reports and among the bills reported we're tho follow
Changing the name of the FRS. National Bank Of
Amesbury, Mass, 10 that OF First National Bank OF
Merrimack. Passed.
The Senate bill changing tho and places Of hold
ing United states Circuit Courts IN Arkansas Passed.
MI. McCRARY, OF Indiana, from tho Judiciary Com
mtcc, reported bill 10 amend the Pacific Railroad
acts By making tho Burlington and Missouri River
Railroad In Nebraska branch OF tho Union Pacific
Karoaa and requiring both roads to be operated con-
jointly.
the bill affected land grant road, must lrst bo
cons dercd in Committee OF the Whole
Tho SPEAKER ovcrruled the point OF order, ns the
bill appropriated neither money nor land.
Mr.. FRYE said thnt his only motive was to have
full discussion OF the o which was very important
the Union Pacific Railroad Company. He desired its
consideration postponed.
Mr. CRouNsg, rep Of Ncb, opposed postponement
only another means OF defeating the bill.
Mr. McCRARY, trep.) OF Iowa, proceeded to explain
and advocate the measure. II declares tho Burlington
aud Missouri Railroad In Nebraska, branch of the
Union Pacnc Railroad, entitled 10 all rights and priv
ilcges and subject all the duties and requirements
provided by sections ana Is OF the act ofJuly 1864
provided that no government bonds shall ever
DO issued 10 tho Burlington and Missouri
River Railroad % to aid IN " ,,s construction, and
tho conditions oil tho land grant 1t also
provides that order to secure tho government and
the public equal advantages and facilities as TO rates.
aud TO prevent discrimination. the Union Pacific Rail-
Company shall operate It's line IN connection with
the Burlington Missouri River Railroad. and shall
charge Tor freight and passengers tue ratio per
mile. He contcndcd that Congress had clear right TO
pass tho bii-6rs under the general power to alter
amend the charter OF the Union Pach Railroad Com
pauy; and, second because the President might now
exercise his prerogatiyc to nx the terms and
tions which other lines should connect with the
Tho morning hour expired ana tho bill went to
the next morning hour.
Mr. HOLMAN, Of indiana chairman Of the Committee
Appropriations offered resolution approprinting
s2lO 900 Tor the expenses Of the special Southern Com
miItce. Adopted.
Mr. wooD, OF New York, asked leave to offer a rcso-
luton calling the President Tor copies all orders
and directions emanating from him from auy oi the
Executive departments OF Tho government TO any mill
tary or civil officer regard tho services tho
army in Virginia. South Carolina Louisiana and
Florida
Mr. KAssox. (rep.) OF Iowa, objected
Mr.. MILLS, (dcm of Texas, offered n resolution call
Ing on tho President for information with regard TO
the removal Of tho Sioux Indians TO Indian Territory
Adopted
The House then. a. q quarter to two O'Clock P. NJ,
adjourned, the democratic members remaining In The
hall TO attend caucus