The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-01-31

chusetts, which called forth a warm discus
sion Of a historical character between the
from Massachusetts, and Maine as
to the patriotism of the respective States.
...... Housc-Mr. Ewing, from the COMMITTEES
on Banking and Currency, reported q reso-
luton instructing that committee to ascer.
tain the amount Of gold and silver coin and
bullion owned by the United States. the
amount of bonds which have been sold by
the Secretary of the Treasury for coin, the
amount of gold and silver coin, bank notes
and legal tenders held by banking ~institu-
lions, and such other facts as will tend to in
form the House when and by what method
it will be practicable and consistent with
the public welfare to resume specie pay
ments. Adopted. Mr.. Willis. of New York,
from the Committee on Naval Affairs, re-
ported a bill authorizing Rear Admiral.
J.. Amy to receive a decoration from the
King of the Hawaiian Islands. Passed
yeas 146, nays 101. Also a bill to equip the
expedition to the Arctic Sea was committed.
Mr.. Monroe, from the Committee on Foreign
Affairs, reported a bill authorizing Spencer
F. Baird, Assistant Secretary OF the Smith
sonian Institute, to receive from the King
of Sweden a diploma constituting him q
members of the Norwegian Order Of Saint
Olaf. Passed. The Senate joint resolution
accepting from the State of Maine the statue
of William King to be placed in the old hall
of the House of Representatives was taken
up for action. After several speeches, the
Joint resolution was passed, and the House
adjourned.
JANUARY 23.-Senate-A large number
of petitions were presented by Senators
from the Workingmen in various parts of
f1a ootutru N atrofinn onainHf the
reduction of duties on certain goods, and
the restoration of duty on tea and coffee.
Referred. After the morning hour, the
Senate resumed the consideration of unfin-
ished business, being the resolution of Mr..
Matthews to pay the interest and principal
of the bonds in silver, and Mr..
Cockrell continued his remarks in
avor of the resolution. Mr.. Blaine
Introduced a bill to coin a silver dollar
of SO many grains, as the director of the
mint shall from time to time prescribe, to
be legal tender in the sums of five dollars,
and beyond five dollars the tender shall be
half in silver and half in gold. Ordered
printed and laid on the table for the present.
Mr. Blaine suggested that the Senator from
Ohio (Matthews) postpone his reso ution
until after the silver bill should be acted
upon. This resolution stood right across
the path of practical legislation. Mr..
Matthews declined to postpone his resolu-
ton. He was anxious to have q vote upon
it, and was willing to undergo as much in
convenience as any other Senator. He
therefore gave notice that if the majority of
the Senate would stand by him, he proposed
to nave the session continued on Friday
until the resolution and pending amend
ments be disposed OF. The Senate then
went into executive session, and
when the doors ~reopened adjourned.-..-.
Rouse-Mr. Franklin presented a resolution
of the mechanics of Kansas City, in favor
of reconciliation of silver. Referred. Mr..
Ellsworth introduced a bill, relieving bank
deposits from internal tax. Referred. The
steamboat bill was read, except four pages,
a few amendments made, and then it was
laid aside, and the Speaker presented the
resolution adopted by the Senate in honor
of the late Senator Bogy. Eulogies were
dell, Phillips, Knott, Sparks, of Illinois,
Throckmorton, larke, of Missouri, Ellis,
Rea and Crittenden after which, one resolu-
ions were adopted and the House ad-
journed.
JANUARY A-Sendte-Mr. Hamlin sub
mitted a resolution directing the Commit
tee on Appropriations to examine into the
affairs and management of the Freedmen's
Hospital in the District of Columbia
Agreed to. Mr.. Burnside submitted a reso
luton directing that the Judiciary Com
mittee notify Col. B. P. Runkle when hi
case is taken up, and providing that he may
appear personally or by counsel before tn:
committee, and be heard in regard to hi
case. Mr.. Edmunds stated the practice o
the Judiciary had always been to allow
parties to file written briefs stating theil
case. After some debate, it was decided
that the Judiciary Committee would no
hear oral statements from parties or couns
in either the Runkle or Draper case
At the expiration of the morning. hour thu
Senate resumed consideration of the resolu
ton of Mr.. Matthews to pay the interest ant
principal of the bonds in silver, and Mr.
Lamar spoke IN regard thereto in opposition
to the resolution........ House-The time wa
occupied in discussing the bill amending
the laws concerning commerce and naviga
ton and Regulation of Steam vessels. Severa
amendments were offered of an iniportan
character in regard to the liability of steam
boat owners and pending the discussion
the House adjourned.
JANUARY 25.-Sendte-At the expiration
of the morning hour, consideration was re
sumed of the resolution of Mr.. Matthew
declaring the right of the Government t
pay bonds in silver. The amendment o
A1Es SOAhlluS hdhlue blC ACoOluklOA JUN
instead of a concurrent one, was rejected
yeas, %; nays, 49,. The question being o.
the amendment of Mr.. Edmunds to the res
olution of Mr.. Matthews to provide for tn
payment of the bonds in gold coin or ii
equivalent, and that any other payment
without the consent of the creditor
would be in violation of the public fsit
and in ~derogation of his rights, it wa
rejected-yeas IS, nays A. Til
question then required on the amend
ment of Mr.. Morrill,, submitted on the lot
instant, to the effect that it would be detr
mental to the economical interests of tn
silver and Mr.. Morrill, spoke in suppol
thereof. Rejected-yeas IA; nays Al. Th
question being on the passage of the res
luton, as submitted by Mr.. Matthews ON tn
9th of December last, it was agreed to-
yeas 43, nays %. The question then REQUIRE
upon the preamble as submitted b
Mr.. Matthews on the 9Th of Decen
Der, and it was adopted withol
amendment-yeas AZ, nays 20. III
preamble and resolution having bee
passed, Mr.. Allison moved that the Senat
take up the House bill to authorize the fri
coinage of the standard of the silver doll
: The Vice President said that came u
/ bills having been introduced an
: referred, the House considered IL
| bill revising the steamboat laws, whic
was passed. The bill extending the tin
for the withdrawal of distilled spirits no
in bond until July 1, 1878, having bee
reached, Mr.. Tucker proceeded to explai
the bill. A long and rather exciting di
~cussion followed, without any action. N
Swami presented a petition of the Tobact
Trade of Baltimore, in opposition to ar
. change in the tax on tobacco, and urgir
on tongress a cessation of agitation on tn
I question. Adjourned. The session t