National Republican., 1876-01-06

other forwarded to the Library OF Congress. Cen-
By Mr.. RANDALL. Of Pa: Bill to secure the
attendance and payment Of witnesses before naval
co ourta martial. Judiciary.
DISTINCT LABoRERs.
Mr.. O,BRIEN also presented the memorial Of
II, 600 Isborers under the late Board Of Public
Works in the District OF Colunbis, and asked
that be printed, without the signatures, in tho
BY Mr.. WALSH, of Nd: Bills for the relief Of
certain postmasters in Maryland. Post Ofices
and Post Roads.
THE EIGHT WAR VESSELS.
By Mr.. GOODE, OF Va: Resolution requesting
the Secretary Of the Navy, If not incompatible
with the public interest, to inform the House
whether the eight vessels of war authorized BY
and, If so, the cost Of each vessel and the aggre
gate cost those built. Adopted.
Also, resolution instructing the Committee on
Naval Affairs to inquire whether any material
belonging to the United States has been frsudu-
lently or wrongfully removed from the navy yards,
nations r for the st purchase I Of the same. Also,
whether any OF the public money appropriated by
tho act Of February 10, 1873. has been misapplied
or whether It has been used for the employmen
Of persons possessing no mechanical skill, under
the expressed or implied condition that they
would support the nominees Of the Republican
MI. KAsSoN suggested that it be made to
Ecau ne ealu IQaL IL might DC
found there were former abuses under the Demo-
cratic Administration.
Mr.. GOoDE. That was before the dsluge. 1
prefer TO have the resolution stand as II is.
After some little discussion the resolution was
amended, at the suggestion of Mr. HOLMAN, to
read amy" IN place Of :" Republican" and adopt
Mr.. DOUGLASS, of Va, offered a resolution
directing the Committee on Commerce TO inquire
into the expediency Of a survey OF Quantico
creek, Va, with q view to its improvement.
Adopted.
THE FIEEDNAN's BANK.
Also, resolution providing for an investiga-
tion into the affairs Of the Freedman's Savings
sons and papers, administer oaths and sit during
the recess OF Congress.
Mr.. RANDALL asked that the part giving
He wanted speedy investigation, and hoped
That before they adjourned this great wrong to
the colored people would be Investigated and the
By MI. Terry, Of Va: Bill to establish
uniform rule Of naturalization. judiciary.
TRooFs IN THE SOUTH.
BY Mr.. CALDWELL, of Ala: Resolution call
ing upon the Secretary Of War for q statement of
the number of troops stationed in Georgia, Ala.
bana, Mississippi and Louisiana, with the po,
sttions Of such troops and the name and rank OF
the officers In COMMAND. Adopted.
LANDS AND HoHEsTEADs.
By Mr.. SINGLETON, of Miss: Bill to amend
the homestead act. Public Lands.
Revised Statutes in relation to tie homestead
act. Same reference.
BY Mr.. MOREY, OF La: Bill to authorize the
filing Of petitions in the Court Of Claims in certain
cases. Judiciary.
Also, resolution calling upon the chief Of en-
sinesrs lOI copy Of repgrt upon Ieclaiming the
BY Mr.. LEVY. of Ll.: Bill TO degermins the
rights Of riparian owners: Judiciary.
Jurisdiction of the Court of Claims and tor other
purposes. Judiciary.
PACIFIC RAILWAY BONDS.
Also. resolution that the Judiciary Commit
tee institute an inquiry as to what legislation is
Just. necessary and proper TO secure indemnity to
the Government for the interest paid and to b,
paid on the bonds Of the called Pacific railroads
and also to indemnify the Government for the
principal on such bonds. AdoDted.
THE EDUCATIONAL QUESTION.
BY Mr.. MONROE, of OHIO: A resolution de-
claripg the general education OF the people inds-
pensible to the prosperity and even the continued
existence Of the republic; that the last census
declares the lamentablc fact that one-tfth cannot
read and write, and directing the Committee on
1d anu hsDoI 20 Inquire 1n.G tns tgns
the Treasury for the education Of the people In
the ratio Of iltteracy and also for the support of
schools by the local Inhabitants. Referred to
Committee on Education and Labor, and ordered
to be printed In the RseOre ,,,
the bankrupt act.
Also, q bill to authorize the producers OF
tobacco to retail leaf tobacco to consumers the
extent Of one hundred pounds in any year free of
BY Mr.. WHITE, Of Ky: Joint resolution to
insure the success Of the international Celebra-
tion at Philadelphia and to preserve the honor OF
Also, Joint resolution to pay soldiers and sail
ors who are entitled to land one dollar an acre
for such lands. Public Lands.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
Mr.. BRIGHT, of Tenn, announced that on
Tuesday next, at . O'Clock p. m, he would an
nounee The death Of eSPresidest and late Sen
ator Andrew johnson.
fund certain taxes unlawiully collected Of citi-
zeps OF Tennessee. War Claims.
Also, bill to amend the act of March 3. 1871,
Incorporating the Texas Pacific railroad and sup
plimentary acts. Pacific Railroads.
Also, bill regulating the rates of postage.
Post Offices and Post Roads.
RIGHTS OF UNION SOLDIERS.
Mr.. CASON, of Ind, introduced a resolution
reciting that the Government Of the United
States had been preserved during the late war
by the bravery and patriotic devotion Of the
recognizes the great and gallant services rem
dered by loyal soldiers, and recommend to the
people Of the country greater caro- OF the rights
cases Of public employment and the emoluments
of otce, other things being equal, these soldiers
should have the Gys and
diseased and crippled soldiers and to the widows,
orphans and dependent relatives of those who
loit their lives such bounties as generous Gov
The demand for the previous question on this
resolution was seconded-1i2 to .; and 1t was
agreed to.
RETIENcHNENT AND REFORM.
Mr. MORRISON, of Illinois, offered a rssolu-
tion directing the several Committees of the House
on the Judiciary, Military Affairs, Naval Affairs,
Grounds, Claims and War Claims to institute in
Quiries, so far as can be done, into any errors.
abuses or frauds in the execution Of the laws
touching the administration of the Government in
their several branches. Also, that the Committees
on the Expenditures Of the several Departments
Of the Government and Public Buildings proceed
at once to examine the statement Of accounts and
expenses in the several Departments, and whether
the expenses are justified by law; whether claims
paid By. the departments are supported BY suffi-
Client vouchers; whether the appropriations are
dIsbursed conformably TO existing laws and If any
further legislation is necessary, what retrench-
ment can be made without detriment 10 the pub
emoluments Of officers Of the United States, and
whether any change is deemed advisable. Adopt
ed.
THE RULE DON'T APPLY.
Mr. FORT, of ILL.,, offered resolution declar-
ing that the doctrine Just enunciate1 by the
House in the resolution offered by Mr.. CASoS.
by the oficers of the House in filling the subord-
nate officts and that in hllng these places pref
erence should be given to Union soldiers over
soldiers Of the late Confederate army.
His demand for the previous question was not
seconded, the vote stanoing IS TO los.
Mr.. WOOD, Of N. Y, said as this was the Cen
teDnlAl yedT, Wucu suVulu lOISoL pdeb uLuoE-
ences he would move the reference Of the resolu.
tion TO the Centennial Comnittee, and It was so
referred by o party vote-yeas III, nays 9l.
Mr.. COX. OF N. Y, asked leave to offer reso-
luton but there were cries of regular order
from the Republican side.
Mr. SPRINGER, OF ILL.,, introduced bill to
repeal the tax imposed on bank checks. Ways
and Means.
DEMOCRATIC sTULTIFIcArIoN.
The call resting upon Illinois, q member from
that State offered the resolution drawn up Dy
Mr. Cox, which was that in the distribution oil
patronage under the House and BY the Govern
| ment those duly elected should regard the old
Jerersonian test, Is he honest? Is he capable? Is
he faithful: and that peculiar emphasis should
be given to this Democratic doctrine. Laugh
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