Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-01-18
R,rnIar Proceedings.


Regular Proce edings.
TUESDAY. JAN 9.-Se1aate.-Mr. Wallace's res |
olution in regard to the counting of the electoral
vote by Congress was called up and Mr.. Sherman
made long speech upon Louisiana affairs, claim
ing that the evidence before the Returning Board |
ius tiied the throwing out Of votes and giving /
the State to Hayes. The question was further !
dis cussed by Messrs. Bogy and Boutwell, -.
BY unanimous vote and without debate, the House |
bill 20 abolish the Board Of Commissioners Of the |
Metropolitan Police of the District of Columbia, |
and to transfer its duties to Commissioners of the
District of Columbia, was passed resolution
ordering the arrest of Enas Runyon of the firm OF |
Martin x Runyon, bankers aud brokers, of New
York, and the recusant witness in the oregon |
electoral investigation passed without division.
Hoitse.-Prof. seelye introduced bill for the
abolishmeut of all import duties on books.
Speaker Randall reported William orion, Presi-
dent of the Western Union Telegraph Company, TO
the House as amenable to proceedings for con-
tempt for not delivering 10 the Louisiana Investi
eating Committee cera ain kilograms relating 10 the
Louisiana election. Aresoiuton requiring the ar
rest of Nr. Orion adopted -.
Extracts from the proceedings OF the
New Orleans Investigaiins Committee in
Board submittef, and the matter referred 10
the Judiciary Committee bill was introduced
by Mr.. watterson to regulate the commerce among
States. Mr.. Mite (Ky.) asked leave TO offer a
resolution rec'ing that fears entertained that
there shall not be peacesble settlement OF the Prei
Dental question, and declaring that any attempt
to prejudice aud excite the public mind in advance
of the accession by the authority provided 10y t.
constitution is unwise. unpatriotic, and fun Of
danger, and that II II the duty of all good citizens
TO peacefully and faithfully abide by the result
reached in accordance with the constitution. Oh
jected to.
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 10.-Sendte. Several
bills Of no public Importance were introduced.
Mr. Edmunds presented the annual report OF the
Librarian Of Congress. Ordered printed. The
port shows that the number of bound books in
the library is 81 ,o9I and Of pamphlets 100000.
Mr. Wright introduced 4 bill extending for two
years the act establishing e Board Of Souiher
Claims Commissioners Referred.
HOUSE. The bill authorizing bridge across the
Ohio between Cincinnati and Covington without
pivot draw was rejected-yeas, IA avs, 1873.
Mr.. Whtthorne, Chairman Of the Committee on
Naval Affairs, reported bill authorizing the for
nation of mixed commission t. inquire and re
port as 70 the future naval policy OF the Unit
States. Made the special order for the 23i Of this
month. The Diplomatic Appropriation bill was
under consideration in the House.
THURSDAY, Jan. 11.-Sndte.-The Chair
laid before the Senate the credentials of L. II.
Rollins, Standardized from New Hampshire. =. Mr..
Morton, from the Committee Privileges and
Elections, submitted resolution discharging Enos
Runyon, Of the firm Of Martin 4 Runyon. banker
sergeant-st-Arms, he having testiii,d be-
fore the committee Agreed to-.
Mr.. uamlin reported back the House bill 10
tee had eonsidered the disagreement Of the two
houses in regard 70 the fast mail service. and a.
rected him TO report In favor OF the Senate insisting
| upon its amendment, and moved that a committee
of conferences be appointed. Agreed to, and Messrs
Hanlin, Paddock and Maxey were appointed the
committee. The Senate then went into executive
session, and. when the doors reopened, adjourned
House.-Homan's amendment to the Consular
and Diplomatic Appropriation bill decreasing the
salaries Of Ministers and Consuls was defeated
50 to 100. All the amendments to the bill were
veted down. and the bill passed. :. The Mill.
/ tary Appropriation bill was taken up ann
passed without amendment. 1t appropri-
from the estimates, and reduction of s24 9oi be-
i low the bill Of last session Consent was givcI
for the printing Of the testimony taken by the
mtee on the election in Florida. e. The joint
luton for the appointment of internationa.
Silver Commission was considered.
| FRIDAY, Jan. 12.-Senote.-Mr. Frelinghuy.
sen presented petition Of p .rsons representing
the financial, commercial, manufacturing and
| business interests Of Newark, ". j., asking that
in counting the electoral vote all party considera-
ticns be laid aside aud that pure unsefsh patriot
ism guide the action Of Congress. The petition
was read, sne, after brief speech by
Mr.. Frelinghuysen, referred to the special
committee Of seven Senators appointed
Mr.. Booth called up resolution Submitted bY him
on the Sth inst In regard to the counting of the
electoral VOTE and spoke ut enet in favor thereof
Mr. Gordon introduced bill 10 create sinking
fund for the liquidation q Government bonds sd-
vanced 10 the Pacific railroad companies. Refer
| ed =. AIR. Chan5e introduced bill 90 abolt h the
use Of stoves for heating passenger railroad cars
Referred.
Hcuse.-Mr. Knott, Charm an Of the Judiciary
Committee, reported In the case Of Barnes the re-
calcitrant manager of the New Orleans Western
Union Telegraph Office, that the House has the
right to compel the production of kilograms by
officers of telegraph companies. Mr.. Barnes Was
brought before the House. end declared that he is
not now in charge of the New Orleans of.ce, but
should he again be placed in charge Of that Office,
and should kilograms demanded be there.
be would willingly produce them. Mr..
Knott then offered resolution declaring
that the response OF witness was not sufficient, and
remanding him TO the custody Of the Sergeant-at-
Arms until he nall have produced kilograms or
been discharged by order Of the House. Adopted
mittee to ascertain the privileges Of The Honse in
counting Of the electoral vote, made report from
that committee recommending the adoption of the
following resolutions: " Resolved, That the con-
sttution of the United States does not confer the
President Of the Senate power TO examine and as
certain the votes to be counted electoral fo
President and Vice President OF the United States
| Second. That the only power which the constitu-
ton confers on the President Of the Senate in
gard to the electoral votes for President aud Vice
Pre- sident s receive the sealed lists transmitted
to him by the several electoral clerks, keep the
same safe, and 10 open all certificates those pur
porting to be SUCH in the presence of the Senate
ana House OF Representatives. Third. That the
constitution does confer on the Senate and HOUSE
, OF Representatives the power to examine and as
certain the votes to be counted elec'e al votes
Fourth. That in the execution Of that power IN
epect to the counting of the electoral votes the
r House has at least equal power with the Senate
Fifth. THAT in the counting of the electoral votes
no vote can be counte a against the judgment and
determination of the House of Representatives
sixth That the COMMITTEES have leave 10 sit again
and report hereafter further matter for the con
! ! sdeTation of the House." The report, TO
, gether with the minority report submitted
| by Mr.. BurcAard of Illinois, was ordered printed
Mr Knott gave notice that be would cal up tn,
resolutions for action on Wednesday. Mr.. Knot
also asked that two additional members be sp
| roinfcd on the committee 10 ascertain the right
and privileges Of the House OF Representatives n
! counting the electoral vote. The Speaker appoint
| ed Messrs. Field and Lawrence such additions
| members.