National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-05
A Report Submitted in the COrbin-
Butler Case.
Corbin Declared Entitled to tho Seat-Army
Appropriation Bill In the House-At-
tcmpts to Reduce the Army De-
fented-Sharp Debate Upon
Democratic Policy-But-
1er's Amendments.
SENAfTE.


session of the Senate yesterday and voted upon the
nomination of Mr.. Merritt He had an engagement
and left the chamber; for the life of him he could
not think how It was that he left without thinking
that there was to be vote on another nomination
He reached his lodging. and II was then when he
saw the light on the Capitol that he remembered
another vote was to follow. lie returned immedi-
atey but did not reach the Senate prior to adjourn
ment. There were presidents for such request
and he asked that he now be allowed to vote against
the nomination of Mr. Burt. rs he was opposed to
the change. Ills vote was recorded as he re.
quested
Mr.. SPENCER from the Committee on Military
Affairs, reported invorably on House bill to REIN.
burse the State of Oregon for moneys paid In the
suppression of certain Indian hoStiiities. Placed
Oh the calendar.
vorably on House bill releasing the title to certain
cemetery lots In the city Of Montgomery, Ala
Placed OH the calendar.
Mr. GARLAND, from the Committee on Public
Lands reported with amendments, Senate bill to
provide for the REIMBURSEMENT and sale of the
abandoned military reservation at Fort Smith, Ark
Placed on the calendar.
Mr. MAxEY, from the Committee on Military AZ
fairs, reported avorably on House bill authorizing
the Secretary of War to transfer to certain settlers
whose lands were included within Fort HartsuT
military reseryaiionsuch portions as are not need
He also reported, from the same committee. the
communication Of the Secretary of War In regard
TO filling vacancies in the Office of the Chief of En-
glneers of the United States Army, together with
bill providing for filling vacancies in that office.
lie also, from the Committee on Post. Offices
md Post Roads, reported amendment agreed to
by that committee, TO be submitted TO the Post
Office appropriation bill, authorizing the Postmas-
tcr-General to contract for mail communication
semimonthly between the United States and Bra.
I'll by means of two monthly lines of first class sea-
going steamships the first to ply between New York
and Rio J0nelro, touching ut Norfolk ST. Thomas
Para, Pcrnambuco, and Bahia; the second Of said
lines to ply between New Orleans aud Rio Janero
touching at Galveston and at such ports IN the
United States, the West Indies, and Brazil as the
inNngt Con- nj and
pcdient, each line to receive u subsidy of $4,000
per annum. Referred to the Committee OH Appro
prl0tions.
Mr. MORRILL,, from the Committee on Finance
reported, with amendments. House bill to authorize
the issue of certificates of.deposit in aid of refund
ing the public debt. Placed on the calendar.
Mr.. HAMLIN, from the Committee OH Foreign Re-
lations reported tayorably on House Joint iesolu
ton to authorize Lieutenant Francis V. Greene U.
S. A.. to accept certain decorations from the En-
peror of Russia. Placed on the calendar
Bills were introduced as follows, and referred:
BY Mr.. MORRILL, (by requesD: For the relief of
Albert N. Wyman late Treasurer of the United
BY Mr.. wADLEroH: To protect life and property
and to prevent accidents and delaying Of mails on
railroads and steamboats, operated by steam power
within tho jurisdiction Of the United States of
America.
BY Mr.. coNoyER To extend winder's building
for the use of the War Department
Mr. CoNKLING presented a petition OF citizens of
New York, praying the passage of the law
granting pensions TO the survivors of the Mexican
and Florida wars. Referred
Mr.. CAMERON (wis from the majority of the Com
mittee on Privileges and Elections. submitted re-
portslsned by the Republican members Of the COM
South Carolina, accompanied by the following res
olution: That said Mr.. David T. Corbin was on the
18th day of December, A. ID. 1876 was duly elected
by the Legislature Of the State of South Carolina
Senator from that State for the term of six years
commencing on the 18th of March, A. ID. 1877. and
that as such he Is entitled to have the oath of Office
Placed on the calendar.
sMr. HILL, from the minority of the committee,
submitted minority report, signed by the Demo-
cratic members of the committee, in favor of Mr.. NJ.
G. Butler, who now holds the seat. Ordered that 1t
be printed and placed on the calendar with the
Mr.. MATTHEWS, from the Committee OH Foreign
Relations, reported back a number of petitions In
regard TO claims against the Nicaragllan govern
ment, with the following resolution:
"ReSoired, That select committee Of five Sena-
tors be appointed by the President of the Senate,
who shall sit during the recess of Congress, to in.
quire INTO all claims citizens of the United States
against the government of Nicaragua for indem-
nifty for lives of relatives taken, wounds and
other personal injuries inflicted, and prop.
erty taken, injured, or destroyed. which have
heretofore been filed in the Department of State,
ana now remain pending and unsatlsfed, and shall
ascertain and determine what amounts and to
what persons the government of Nicaragua is liza
Die 10 make compensation on account thereof, and
report the same, with the evidence IN reference
thereto. to Congress at its next session. And said
committee shall give such public notice as it may
deem necessary of the times and places when and
Where II VIII So to hear said claims and testimony
IN support of the same, and shall have power to
SEND Tor PERSONS and papers and to administer
oaths 1t shall also obtain and use all proof rea;
such other evidence as any party in interest may
produce and offer that It may deem pertinent
thereto. 1t shall have power to employ one clerk
who shall bc'a stenpgrapher and the necessary ex-
pcnses OF said committee shall be paid out Of the
contingent fund Of the Senate" Placed on the cal.
endar.
Mr. EDMUNDs gave notice that at the earliest OPP
porunty he would call up the joint resolution pro-
posing an amendment to the Constitution of the
United States prohibiting the payment of claims OF
IN the late war of the rebellion.
WINDOW notice Friday
would call up his resolution in regard TO the emf
grafton of colored people for the purpose of sub
hitting some remarks thereon.
Mr.. ANTHONY submitted u resolution to pay the
witnesses summoned before the Printing Commit
Tee IN regard to the paper contract for the public
printing and the senographer of the contingent
fund of the Senate
MI. DAVIS. wv. va.l inquired when the testimony
was to be printed He was anxious to know some.
thing about the management of the Government
printing-ohice. lie had read the evidence before
Mr. ANTHONY replied the Printing Committee
were only making inquiry as TO recent bids for pa.
The resolution was agreed to.
Mr.. EDMUNDs, upon his own request was excused
nom service on the special committee to inquire us
to the rights of the Senate In regard to the amend.
ments 70 the post route bill granting Brazilian mail
steamship subsidy and allowing foreign books free
through the mails, and Mr.. Howe was appointed TO
fill the vacancy,
Commissioners of the District of Columbia TO fix
and adjust the water rates within said District Re-
tefred.
Mr. COKE called up the resolution submitted by
him on Friday last, requesting the Committee on
Railroads to consider the Senate bills for the con.
struction of railroad from Galveston Texas, to a
point opposite CamaTgo, on the Rio Grande, an =
from San Antonio, Texas, to Laredo, on the Rio
Grande, He spoke at length of the importance oil
these proposed roads. The resolution remains OH
the calendar.
The Senate then resumed consideration of the
unfinished business, 1t being the resolution of Mr.
Edmunds, declaring the validity of the thirteenth
fourteenth, and fifteenth amendments 10 the Con.
stitution.
Mr.. BAYARD said in as few words as possible he
desired to give his for disappearing OF the
resolution Of the Senator from Vermont though he
regretted to occupy the time of the Senate now
that the session was drawing to a close
MIR, BAYARD spoke at considerable length in op
position To the resolutions, and was followed by
Mr.. Edmunds IN their support. y
Mr.. WHYTE obtained the floor, but gave way tC
Mr.. Garland for motion for an executive session
which was agreed to--yeas, 2S; nays, Island al
1880 p. M, the Senate went into executive session
and when the doors were opened, at fl5 p M, nd
journed.
HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES,.
TUESDAY, Feb 4.
Mr.. LUTTRELL introduced bill amending bill
granting arrears of pensions. Referred,
Mr., HARRIS asked leave for the printing of the