New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-06-17
XLVITH CONGRESS-IsT SESSION.
REGULAR REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS.

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BrL-sPRINGER ATTEMPTS TO RUSH AN ARMY
BuL THROUGH AND FAiLs-MANY NEW BILLS II
THE HOUSE.
SENATE. WASHINGTON June 16 1873
Tho PRESIDENT pro tenn. laid before the
Senate a memorial OF the Louisiana state constitutional
Convention asking that judicial district may be
formed in state OF Louisiana; and that the military
barracks Baton Rouge may be coded to the state OF
Louisiana.
Mr. CoNKLING tRep.. N W presented petition and
memorial of the officers aud members OF the WomeDs
National Temperauce Union and others, praying legs
lation 10 remedy the evils resulting from the use OF
intoxicating drinks Referred TO the Committee on
Finance.
MIR. DAVIS Dem, W. Val stated that the Committee
an denominations 10 whom was referred House joint
resolution fixing June II Che day OF adjournment OF
Congress able IN consideration OF the present
state OF business before the Senate 10 concur In that
date bnt hoped he able 10 report the resolution
and II ( therein an early date for adjournment.
Mr. BAYARD Dem. DELI reported fayoraby on the
uouse bin 10 authorize compromise OF the claim OF the
limited States under the viii Of Joseph Lewis, OF HOBO
ken acrd on the calendar
Mr. WALKER dem, Ark) introduced resolution
that the President of the United states be requested 10
inform the senate how many soldiers were Killed ana
wounded the estimated value OF property destroyed
with the expense incurred by the United States In the
various Indian wars since 1865 and also as nearly as
nossbe the number OF Indians killed therein Placed
on the calendar. -, -.
dnced bill 10 provide naval peace establishment
Referred TO the Committee on Naval Affairs. -. -,
the bill to amend the act OF l793 relating TO me
enrolling and licensing of vessels engaged In the coast
The amendment in nature OF substitute reported
from the Committee on Naval Affairs was considered
Pending debate the morning hour EXPIRED ana tue
Er INGALLS, Rep., Kansas. at his own request, was
eVraed from further service the Committee Priv
neges aud Elections and the President pro TEN. APP
The consideration of unfinished business. beng the
supplemental" Judicial appropriation bill. was re-
sumcd, the pending question being on the amendment
offered by Mr.. ALLISON Rep.. Iowa. 10 increase the
APP rowiation Tor the Pe9a n o OF % an 0o6
Mr. DAWES Oiep Mass.l spoke against the Dill, as
seriing that was the most perncious measure yet III
Mr.. HILL Dem GaJ said he believed the intent Of
,,n nre.cnr law To- be good and il it were rghtcously
adminI stered fhere would be no need of a change.
Mr. CONKLING rep, \. ~ Thought tha' IA the
would be better to retain il, amending 1t 10 remedy the
defects complained o. than To abrogate IT altogether
by passing bill which provided, in violation OF the
Constitution ana all civilized Jurisprudence, that eases
should he tried before iures selected on account OF
Mr. HILL tDem. Gal replied that he would not vote
for the bill unless contained the proyisO tIat nothing
contained In u shall prevent conformity. WIN stale
praci lees where snch conformity now exists. 1t was
intended % reach eases where state practice rs departed
from secure partially there, and II possible lead to
a return TO the State system. Mr. Hill believed thou
Of innocent men had oeen punished In the south
ny reason OF the irregularities he spoke OF.
lie himself had several times advised his clients to
submit 10 trial before iulics obviously packed he adj
mttcd Mr. C0nkling that be regarded TINS measure as
Objectionable. bu 10 necessary Ia order 10 remedy
practice more Objectionable.
Mr. CONKLISG crop, y. " asked Mr. Hill why he
proposed Indecent ana bad measure 10 correct an
"IBdsceut and bad practice when the practice couIu
be corrected hy amending the EXISTING law. -
MI Hod That lac believed d., practical eject
OF In. b,l with slght amendment which he would
propose, would hc SIMPLY T. force return 10y teu,tSI
III ~ in Jistiic in when snc is now the pr.stice
/ t.,tt ord tie
from he boxes used by tine State authorities, be would
move To STRIKE oar the words IN which such is now
the practice" 10 make the provision universal
Mr. MORGAN Dem. AltJ said he entertained be-
lief resulting from his experience III Southern states,
iury laws lie advocated the bill at length.
whole tnonch some Of it, parts would have been open
10 criticism had they been rendered necessary by recu-
Mr. AILisONs amendment was rejected.
Mr. WALLACE Dem, PENN moved TO amend by in
Incurred By any department for future payment OF
until appropriation therefor snatl have been
3732 of the Revised stautes" scction 1882 excerpts
lir. ROLLINS G!cp:, n. H moved to amend by IN
.crriuV an 3uprpr1atiou pf Sl5OOOO pay gmcnts
Of TIE Court OF Chains. Ruled out on point of order
The bill wa, reported back to tho senate, and the
amendments made III Committee OF the Whole were
Sfr Hill DEM GaJ moved. rs per previous notice,
o. strike trj section the words IN district
I'm watch such now the pracuce."
NJ. WALLACE tDsm. PouD opposed the amend
mont I. TIE words mentioned formed AN Intentional
tiou the obi ct 81 tie Bill heinz To create uniform
F.lrra system ol drawing jurors The amendment
would destroy uniformity.
NIr. CARPENTER N!cp., Wis., sad he would vote for
mn te wIth the lawyers OF this body in framing
Federal jury law. At present there l. no such
fuug rs q trial by jury I'm Federal Courts
Tac trial is by hal and clerk they pack
iuly 90 convict ucquIi, they choose lie wished
o." lawyers OF the Senate would lot this matter go over
unit. December.
After further debate Mr. uills amendment was
DIT. HOUSTON Dem, Ala) said he did uot understand
that the hili would preyeni appointments OF deputy
marsh8ls, ont future Congresses obliged to
make appropriations 20 pay the liabilities mus incurred
Tie IN read third time and passed-yCas, y,
NAYS, -. a strict party vote.
Ca motion of Mr.. WRITER'S the Army Appropriation
bill taken up. and without action thereon, the
Senate. at 1908 i. H., adj burned until tomorrow.