The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-01-12
FORTY.FOURTH CONGRESS.

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FORTY.FOURTH CONGRESS-.
The Business OF General Interest Trans
A large number Of petitions for the spp0ipt-
mont OF commission TO inquire into the traffic
in alcoholic liquor were presented by Messrs.
Conkling, Of New York Hamlin, Of Maine;
Frelinghuysen, Of New Jersey; Sargent of
California; Morrill,, OF Vermont; Morrill,, Of
Maine; Howe Of Wisconsin, and others, all of
which were referred to the committee on
finance.
Bills were introduced to extend the duration
OF the court Of appeals IN the Alabama claims
case.
Mr.. Merrimon, of N. c., introduced a bill to
amend the act granting pensions to soldiers
and sailors Of the war 1912 and the widows
OF deceased soldiers, and to restore to the PEN
sion rolls the names Of those persons stricken
to the committee on pensions. He also in
troduced bill granting pensions to certain
soldiers and sailors Of the war with Mexico and
the widows Of deceased soldiers.
Mr. Jones, Of Fla. presented q memorial Of
the Florida Fruit Growers Association, asking
the location OF . national garden for the con-
centration and perfection Of tropical and semi
tropical fora in that State. Referred to the
coIannttee on aSr1culture.
Mr.. Patterson, Of South Carolina, introduced
bill extending the time for the redemption Of
lands, held by the United States under the
several acts levying direct taxes. Referred to
the committe on finance.
Senator Patterson'B bill proposes to extend
the time within which lauds held by the United
States, under the several acts levying 6irect
slxes may be redeemed until February !, 1877
and provides that the expenses already in
CURED In preparing for the sale Of these lands
nrIf nf in ffa&
not otherwise appropriated.
MIR. Morton, Of Indiana. submitted the fol-
lowing concurrent resolution relative to State
rghte, IL as follows: ."
Resolved, That the doctrine that q State has
Alright to secede from the Union is incon-
sistent with the idea OF nationality is in con-
hict with tho spirit and structure of the consti-
tuition, and should be regarded as having been
the rebellion. Mr.. Morton asked to have the
resolution printed and laid on the table, and
1t was 30 ordered. he gave notice that at
some future tune he would call them up for
action.
An effort was made In the Senate to pass a
resolution calling on the secretary Of the
treasury for all kilograms, orders and instruc-
uons relating to the prosecution of the whisky
thieves, but by reason OF opposition after q
lengthy discussion 1t was withdrawn.
Mr.. Blaine, Of Maine, introduced a proposed
amendment to the constitution providing that
no State shall make any law respecting the es-
tsbiiehment Of religion or prohibiting the free
exercise thereof, and that no money raised by
taxation In any State for the support Of public
schools, or derived from any public fund
thereof or any public lands devoted thereto
shall ever be under the control Of any religions
sect and that no money or lands SO devoted
shall be divided among religious sects or de-
By MIR. Eames, of r. L-Bill to reduce DOS
tage by proyiding that after March 1, 1876
postage shau be charged en domestic mailable
matter OF the hrst class, embracing all CORE
spondence, wholly or In part In writing, except
book manuscript and corrected proof sheets
passing between authors and publishers and
inciuding home or drop Letters ,Iat the uniform
rate OF one cent for each half ounce or fraction
thereof.
By Mr.. Chittenden, Of N. Y.-Biu TO fund
the United States legal tender notes and to
prepare the way for resumption of specie paw
ments as soon Is practicable. directing the sec
setary OF tho treasury to sell for legal tender
notes, which are to be immediately Cancelled
and destroyed, three millions in four and half
Psr cent. twenty year bonds on the first Tuos-
day Of every month. - =
By Mr.. Bliss, of N. Y.-Bill to provide for
naes Ino sa,e OF exchange OF part Of the Brooklyn
BY Mr.. Randall, of N. Y.-Bm proposing an
amendment to the constitution providing that
AFTER the next Presidential election the Presi-
cent OF the United States ahsll hold his Office
Tor slI years, and that neithsr the President
nor Vice President. when the Office of Presi-
reelection. ~
By Mr.. Townsend, Of Pa-pm to abolish
stamps on bank checks also to fix the rates of
postage on third-class matter.
~ Mr.. Morey, OF La. Bin to remove politi-
cal disabilities from Al citizens of the United
States and to prescribe an cath of Office.
BY MIR. southard, Of Ohio.-Bill 10 repeal
the act Of January IL, 1878, for the resuInp-
ton OF specie payments- A number Of biils
By MIR. Whitthorne, OF Tenn.-Bill to modify
the tax on tobacco; also to pay the claims Of
certain mail contractors In Tennessee.
by Mr. Thornburgh, Of Tenn.-Bm to equal
ize soldiers' bounties.
BY Mr.. Harrison, Of IlL-BiH to amend the
constitution by fixing one term for the Presi.
dea. and making him ineligible for future cleo
ton, but making him Senator for life from
the United States ct Largo at the expiration of
his ofioe as President. =, -
By Mr. Springer, Of m.-A -Gsolution direct
ing the committee on military Affairs 10 in
quire into the expedisncy Of reducing the reeu-
lar army TO 10000 mon, or TO such number as
win insure efficient public service ut an ex-
pense not exceeding $4,000, 900 yearly.
By Mr: Morrison, Of m-Bm to amend the
constitution by fixing the Presidential term at
six years. and making the President ineligible
IN any term Of twelve years.
BY Mr.. Sparks, Of m-Bil authorizing the
psymsIs OF import duties ia legal tender
By M. Campbell, Of m.-Bm to provide .
disbursement Of the public revenue.
| ~ Mr. Conger, Of Mich.-Bll TO revise.
amend and cosnolidate the lawn relating 10 the
security and property ON steam vessols. --TS
| a. ~ nr. Hancock, OF Texas.-Bm TO amend
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