The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-22


ence of troops in New York in the fall of
1870, to be present at the polls to prevent
disorder.
Senator Blaine wished to ask question:
It was, why the Senator did not select a
precedent founded in 1857, when Presi-
dent Buchanan called out the marines to
attend a Washington municipal election,
and when seven men were shot down by
them, the scene being within mile of the
Senate chamber?
Senator Bayard said he would discuss
that question at some other time. Any
party or set of men in this country who
seek to remove an infringement on the
liberties of the American people should
have his support at all times. He held
that the employment Of armies at the polls
was simply atrocious, and during wars
was claimed beligerent right. Senator
Bayard at some length condemned all
conduct which would tend to prevent the
restoration of full confidence and friend
ship to all parts of the country. He was
we'll assured that the hostility of one SEQ
tion against the other would speedily lead
to depression and degradation, and ultim-
ately ruin both, and in conclusion express
ed his confidence that the American people
would support the majority in their pres
ent legislation, as it was in the direction of
justice, aud had for its object the protec-
ton OF the liberties of the people.
Senator Maxey said it was plain the
constitution did not confer upon the Uni
teo States government authority to regu-
late elections, therefore it could not be un-
constitutional to repeal or modify the act
allowing such action. Senator Maxey also
alluded to former remark of Senator
Blaine, that thirty of the Southern Dem
ocratic Senators had taken part in the
civil war, but he (Maxeyj would ask:
Did they not attend to their duties and
were they not as mindful of the public
interests and as decorous in their inter.
course as the Senators from any other
part of the Union. Their crime consists
in their inability to see with the eyes oil
others. They would, however, follow
their own convictions of right, not think
Ing whom they will please or displease by
doing so. By right under the constitu-
tlon they were entitled to seats on this
floor. Senator Blaine might rest content
that they would assert equal rights OF
their seats with others oe the Union.
They did not attempt to stir up the mem
bers of the past, because they believed in
reconciliation and the restoration ofgenuine
brotherhood among the people of CON-
mon destiny and country. The Senator
from Maine also referred to the name of
the martyred President 10 connection with
legislation. They all accorded to Lincoln
fairness of thought and fearlessness of ac-
ton. In his last inaugural address be
declared with malice towards none, with
charity for all, with frmness 10 the right
as God gives US to see the right" etc.
The South acted as they saw right" and
accord to the North the same degree ol
honesty. Revival of the strife and con
tention of the past would do no good bu
much harm. He would rather aid il
building up the waste places occasioued By
the war and securing the prosperity 10 al
its parts.
After an executive session, adjourned
HOUSE
WASHINGTON, April 21.-By Mr.. Ric,
Extending the time of the completion
of the Northern Pacific Railroad; also, 70
the relief of the Central branch of tn
Union Pacific Railroad; also. to establisl
board of the Pacific Railroad Commits
sioners; also, for the appointment of
Board OF Supervisors of interstate rail
roads and commerce.
BY Mr., misunderstanding tn
exchange of silver bullion for standard si
yer dollars, and providing that gold an
silver jointly and not otherwise shall be
full legal tender.
By Mr.. Goode-To apply the proceed
of the sale of public lands to the educatio
of the people; also to restrict immigratio
of Chinese; also, for the removal of polit
cal disabilities.
By Mr.. Felton-Compelling nation;
banks to krecognize and receive standar
silver dollars as equivalent in value to th
gold coin of the country; also making th
trade dollar legal tender.
By Mr.. Stephens To perfect doubl
the metric standard value aud to provid
for the issue of gold and silver bullion Gel
| ti6cates; also repeating existing tax o
State banks and equalizipg the tax on a
legally chartered banking institution.
whether State or Federal; also authorizin
the coinage of new metric gold coin for il
ter national use, to be known as the Stella
also authorizing the coinage of certai
goloid coins; also permitting the depos
of ingotS of gold alloy in the Treasury an
issue certificates thereafter.
By Dir. Chalmers-For the improvement
of the Mississippi River.
By Mr.. Ellis-To aid In the constructic
of railroad between the lower ports c
the Mississippi river to the Pacific ocea
By Mr.. Gar6eld-Authoriziug the Sc
retary of War to furnish tents and ration
to certain destitute colored immigrants
Kansas, aud making an Appropriation
| $4,000 therefor.
| By Mr.. Ewing-For the retirement
circulating notes of all banks; also provi
ing for the graduated income tax; Glso f
the issue of silver coin certificates, al
7 their exchange for silver bullion at the Gu
rent market rate; also for the interchan
of fractional currency and legal tender Gu
] rency; also authorizing the recoinage
trade dollars.
By Mr.. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. the a
pointment of joint special committee
a inquire into the causes leading to the I
: moval of large bodies of citizens from t
j Southern States to certain other State
D The preamble recites that it is 10 conf
S quence of the denial of legal and polite
!. rights. That this is coDtroverted and th
is asserted on the other side that it il
cunning scheme of reckless adventurers
! take advantage of race prejudice to enri
G themselves, 10 money and political pow
, in utter indifference to suffering and d
n tress that may happen to the victims I
resolution further declares that the rigl
of all classes of citizens, without regard
race or color. should be secured, and al
for committee to inquire into the II
: causes and facts, and to report (if a
eyils) appropriate remedies, etc.
Rv Mr.. StanhenSnn. nrnnnsinp q con,