The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-04-22

Debate Only.
WASHINGTON, April 81.
Consideration was resumed Of the Arm
Appropriation Bill.
Mr.. Bayard defended the incorporate,
OF the general legislation In the appropria
ton bills. There being nothing In Il, henC
the cry OF revolutionary was unsubstantia
and foolish, andthe people would condem,
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BLAINE EIErs BAYGRDTo rnE rExr.
Mr.. Bayard having noticed the remark
OF Blaine about the distribution OF thI
army, Blaine asked the Senator to quote
his words. Itt..a E.f, II /
Mr.. Bayard said he would do so, bu
would arst have to send for the C6ngrasion
al Record.
Mr.. Blaine remarked that what he sale
was this, that not q Senator OF the othel
side Of this chamber had ever seen I
United States soldier at the polls"
Mr.. Bayard replied that Il the Senator
preferred 70 limit his remarks to the actua
vision OF the'Senators he had nothing K
Mr.. Blaine said his confidence in tha
statement had not been disturbed by any
remarks which had been made on the
other side.
Mr.. Bayard then proceeded to read an
account OF the large presence OF troops In
New York in the fall OF 1870 present at the
polls to prevent disorder.
MIR. blaine wished 10 ask a question. Il
was why the Senator did not select a pre-
cedent found in 1857, when President Bu.
chanan called out the marines to attend aI
the Washington municipal election, and
when seven men were shot down by them,
the scene being within one mile OF the
Senate Chamber.
EvADlS0 THE QUESTION rs USUAL.
Mr.. Bayard said he would discuss that
at some other time. Any party or set oil
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 employ.
ment of armies ut the polls was simply
atrocious, aud during the war was claimed
rs belligerent right.
Mr.. Bayard at 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
well assured that hostility OF one section
against the other would speedily lead to
depression and degradation, and ultimate
" ruin both, and in conclusion expressed
his confidence that the American people
would support the majority in their pres.
ent legislation, as 1t was in the direction
Of justice, and had for its object the
protection Of the liberties Of the people.
MIR. Maxey took the floor and comment
ed on Mr.. Blaine's speech.
After executive session the Senate ad.
tourned.
HOUSE.
Several bills relative to The Pacific Rail-
road were referred.
Among tho bills introduced were two
by Mr.. Wood, one establishing permd-
nent sinking fund, and the other providing
for the appointment OF Joint committee
to revise the revenue laws.
With nine States only called the bills in
troduCed numbered 200.
AT half.past two o'clock the call OF States
had only reached Georgia and upwards Of
500 bills had been introduced. Twenty
one States, exclusive OF Territories, are vet
to be called.
4 vast number OF petitions were filed,
including one by Mr.. Warner, praying for
an amendment in the coinage laws so as
To admit silver to unlimited coinage on the
same conditions with gold, and to provide
for the issue oil certificates for bullion.
AND THE END Is NOT YET.
The following bills were introduced and
referred:
By Mr.. Murch: To prevent a furthur
increase Of the bonded Indebtedness oi
the United States; also for the issue oi
fractional currency; also for retiring the
trade dollar, and for the redemption ol
fractional silver coin; also in regard to
the observance and enforcement OF the
law.
By Mr.. Joyce: Proposing constitu'
tional amendment prohibiting the pay.
ment Of claims OF disloyal persons for
property destroyed during the late war.
By Mr. Harris: For the completion oI
four double turretted monitors.
By Mr.. Rice: Extending the time for
the completion OF the Northern Pacific
Railroad; also for the reliefof the Central
Branch Of the Union Pacific Railroad
also to establish Board OF Pacific Rail.
road Commissioners; also for the appoint.
ment of a Boanl OF Supervision OF Inter.
State Railroads and Commerce,
By Mr.. Phelps: Providing circulation
by the National banking institutions oi
notes ot less denomination than S. 90: also
repeating certain sections OF the Revised
Statutes modifying others relating "a
crimes against election laws.
BY F. Wood; Providing for the aboli.
ton Of all bonds for duties on imported
merchandise while 1t remains in custody
OF the Government.
By Mr.. Shallenberger: Regulating the
exchange OF silver bullion for standard
silver dollars, and providing that gold and
silver jointly, and not otherwise, shall be
full legal tender.
By Mr.. McLane; Prohibiting officers oil
the navy and navy contractors from con.
tributing money for political purposes.
By Mr.. Hunton: For tho relief OF own.
ers and purchasers Of lands sold for direct
taxes in the insurrectionary States.
By Mr.. Cabell: Abolishing the tax on
spirits distilled from apples, peaches and
By Mr.. Goode: To apply the proceeds
OF the sole Of public lands TO the educa,
ton OF the people. Also, to restrict imml,
grafton OF Chinese. Also, for the removal
OF political disabilities.
BY Mr.. Scales: Refunding special taxes
collected on brandies made from apples
peaches and grapes, which aro In excess
OF $50; also declaring the standard silver
dollars to be unit OF value; also refund
iag i1 CERTAIN eilanS aiIect i ~ taY on lands collected
States.
Of ton per cent on State banks, ' '''
BY Mr.. FELTON,, Compelling Nationa
banks to recognize and receive the stand
ard RilpnF I0lIAF q a - hNtti,,a1ank 4,