Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-06-05
FORTY.SIXTH CORGRE6S.
THURSDAY, June 5.

lcJJcIS SuUullUtCu ny MI. hoT-
Fan that the bonds referred to came into the
posses ion of the government during the war
nOminally as captured property. Their owner
ship was afterward discovered. The bill was
Mr cameron (wis) introduced bill to au-
thOrlIe the secretary OF the Treasury to use
certain appropriations for the Improvement
and protection of the Chippewa river. Referred
to committee on commerce.
Mr.. Bayard moved to take up the bill report.
ed by him yesterday fiom the committee on the
sections sol, $50 and S21 Revised Statutes
Mr.. Edmunds demanded the yeas and nays on
the motion, which resulted yeas IS, nays 19; so
the blu was taken up. He declared hts belief
that the bill ought to pass though he did not
propose to confine his remarks to this measure
alone alone, put to speak OF the general questions
It was true that the southern members formed
the majority In Congress, and were responsible
for what they approved and supported as well
as IGr Mamntne Wna1 they os,,9 suggested st c,o,
leader OF his party, but, speaking for himself,
he would never try to shield himself from the
consequences of his actions behind any man or
party. If the policy supported by him was
revolutionary and reasonable, he was reyo-
lutionist and a traitor. But what policy is
before this Congress worthy OF such charge?
Continuing, MIR. Hampton said: BY no vote OF
mine will the appropriations necessary for the
efficient maintenance Of the army be refused.
IL Is competent for Congress to declare under
what limitations and upon what conditions
In which this is done l regard as 1mmaterIal.
In my judgment it would have been best to ad-
here to the general form, but as 1t has been
deemed advisable to make the necessary appro.
pItations In another manner, shall, in order to
secure unanimity, acquiesce In the decision of
the majority. But in no event can / consent
its eniciency. It is the army Of the % south as as
well as OF the north. 1t is the army of the
whole country. In its history from the days of
ee anH ha through n Sa ITS Of
some reason, by right OF my birth and blood to
be proud. In the late civil contest, on many a
bloody field tested Its valor, and no word or
its usefulness. But because so regard it, no
act OF mine shall tend to degrade 1t from its
high rank. will not so legislate that against
Its own honorable instincts and traditions it
shall be an instrument Of tyranny In thu hands
OF any factious party, or any Executive who
who may be so unscrupulous as to desire to
use it.
HOUSE.-Mr. Singleton, chairman of commit
tee on printing, reported bill providing for the
election OF Congressional Printer
Mr.. COnger raised the point OF order that the
rule which permitted the committee on print
Ing to report at any time, did not apply to bills
The Chair sustained the point of order, and
the bill was not received.
Mr.. Atkins chairman OF committee on appro-
priations reported the legislative, executive
ard judicial apdTopriation 6ili, and moved that
Mr.. Hawley offered amendment to the mo-
ton, instructing the committee on approprla-
tiOns to report the bill substantially In the form,
executive and Judicial appropriation bill as last
agreed to, excluding therefrom all general po-
ntical legislation, and all appropriations for ju-
d1c1al expenses.
Mr.. Atkins inquired how Mr. Hawley had OBJ
tained the floor.
The Speaker replied that as the gentleman
from Tennessee (Mr. Atkins had not demanded
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gentleman from Connecticut {Mr. Hawley.)
Mr.. Atkins.-I had not surrendered the floor,
but was in expectation OF the question being
The Speaker.-If the gentleman says that he
demanded the previous question, the chair VIII,
Mr.. Atkins inquired If he could withdraw the
bill,
The Speaker replied that he could.
Mr.. Atkius.-Then / withdraw 1t.
MIR Conger inquired If that was In order
TIE Speaker replied that it was.
MI. MOI rison.-!t will come back again. You
Mr.. Hawley.-And my motion will come
The bill was therefore withdrawn, and the
House resumed the consideration OF the busi-
to the removal of causes from state to federal
courts. The demand for the previous question
being Withdrawn.
ton to the bill Il was not an eIor "a 70 Wbine
out the war legislation enacted to save to the
country the benefits OF the war, but to wipe out
that feature OF jurisprudence which had been
engrafted on the system by the fathers of the
republic, and which had the sanction OF Web
ster, Clay and Calhoun. AS to the practical
question involved in the bill, he stated that
since 1877 there had been in the southern states
fifteen persons killed and thirty seven wounded
in the execution Of the revenue laws. II the
pending bill became q law, the power to have
such cases removed from the state to the fede-
raj courts would not exist, and the revenue laws
could not be enforced
Mr. Richardson remarked that in many of
such cases the criminals had been turned loose
without trial. and In one case the criminal had
been appointed to federal Office.
Mr.: White suggested, as a reason therefor,
that the person so appointed must have been q
good and suitable man.
MIR. Thomas argued In favor of the amend
ment ohered by the minority of the commit
tee.
The morning hour expired, and the Speaker
laid before the House the message of the Presi-
dent, transmitting for the information and ac-
!ion OF congress. the proceedings and report of
tne board OF officers In the case of Gen. Fitz
John Porter. Referred to committee on milf
IaIy aHalrs, and ordered printed, with all the
The legislative appropriation bill was AGAIN
reported and on motion of the chairman of the
appropriation committee was recommitted
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