The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-01-23
CONGRESSIONAL.


| washington, Jan. ZZ.-MerrlmOn op-
posed the sending away of Senate in
vestigation COMMITTEES; recently one
state was without representation in
Congress and twelve with only half rep
resentation on account of the absence
of these committees. He believed
commission appointed for the purpose
could take all testimony. He intro
duced a bill for the appointment of such
commission, which should take testi-
mony and collect information for the
use of Congress. Also a resolution de-
claring that the Senate has not lawful
authority to charge Senate committees
with duties to be performed away from
the capitol while the Senate is in ses-
sion. Both referred.
The chair presented resolutions of
the Chicago board of trade on the cleo
toral count.
Consideration was resumed of the bill
in regard to counting the electoral vote.
and Morton took the floor.
At the conclusion of Morton's speech,
Frelinghuysen said that, as member
of the committee, he must say few
words on this important question. He
maintained that no bad precedent would
be set. He discussed the difficulties at
tending the transfer of Presidents and
the immense patronage connected
Herewith, and declared that now, if
ever, Americans should arise above par.
ty feeling and prejudice and patriotic
ally determine to avert peril from the
country. The duties of senators seem:
ed now to touch their highest point.
He predicted peaceful settlement of
this question and unparalleled prosper
ity in the country. He believed more
Republicans than Democrats opposed
the bill, and he would neither take an
unfair advantage of Democrats or sacri-
flee the Republican party.
Cameron introduced bill providing
for the distribution of awards made un-
der the convention between the United
States and Mexico July 4th, 1864. Re-
ferred.
Bogy introduced bill for the territory
of Oklahama and the protection of the
Indians thereof. Referred.
Blaine was escorted to the desk of
the president by Hamlin, and the oath
| of Office administered for Morrill's un-
expired term.
HOUSE.
Throckmorton's resolution directing
the military committee to inquire i1to
the removal of troops from the frontier,
and whether sufficient number for
guaranteeing safety remains, and how
many troops are at Washington, was de-
feated, the vote standing: Yeas 142;
nays 81; not two-thirds in the affirma-
tive.
A message from the President in
reply to the resolution calling for copies
of orders in respect to the use Of troops
in the South, was laid before the House,
transmitting such copies and defending
his action on the subject. A resolu-
tion was thereupon offered by Wood, to
refer the matter to select committee
Of eleven to inquire whether there had
been an exercise of authority on the
part of the President not warranted by
the constitution and laws, for which
the President is justly responsible.
Objection to Woods resolution was
made on the Republican side and dis
cussion opened.
Frye introduced bill establishing a
court for the trial of contested elec-
tions for president and vice president.
1t provides that any eligible person who
has received a vote for president may
contest the election; and that the court
for the trial Of such contested election
shall consist of the chief justice of the
supreme court and six judges of cir
cult or district courts, selected by the
chief justice. Referred.
Caulfield introduced bill regulating
the disposition of troops in the District
of Columbia, and Sayler bill to re-
form the civil service.
Seelye moved to suspend the rules
and consider the bill permitting the
Choctaws to sue in the court Of claims
for their claim against the United
States. Rejected.
Hunton moved to suspend the rules
and pass the joint resolution for con-
stitutional amendment making it i'm