The New York herald., 1879-12-18

provided by law The facts stated in the
affidavit are such Will appeal strongly
to the sympathy of members. He says that
the prolonged sickness of a favorite son ending in
his death rendered him UNIT for business that he
was Obliged neglect everything, to the extent
of allowing case in court to fail through default
which cost him $4,000. This affidavit is one that
will appeal very strongly to the members of the
committee of the House. and it will be difficult
matter refuse his request especially there are
precedents for granting it, There is little doubt but
the case will be given place before the committee and
the House.
sIDIEs FOR SEVENTEEN DIFFERENT LINES.
Congressman Martin, Of North Carolina. intro
duced gigantic scheme in the House to-day for the
establishment of mail steamship lines from the
principal ports of the United States to all important
commercial ports In the known world. 1t is in the
nature OF big subsidy. Seventeen distinct lines
are established and the amount to be paid
compensation for each line is left blank. The Presi
dent and Postmaster General authorized to enter
into contracts for the service. which be fol-
lows-
First-For q weekly mail service between Boston
and one or moro ports in Great Britain.
.Sec0nd-For semi weekly service between New
York and one or more ports in urest Britain.
TAiyd-For weekly service between the port OF
New YORK ana d3Vre anu Bremen.
Fourth--For seini-monthly service between the
port of New York and one moro ports OF the Medi
terranean.
port Of New York and Buenos Ayres Montevido and
Rio Janeiro. Brazil. fn
SrM-For y semi-monthly service between New
York and San Francisco via Panama and the port OF
Valparaiso, Chile. ti- tls
Seventh-Fora weekly service between Philadelphia
and or more ports in Great Britain and one or
more ports In France. Germany and Holland.
Eigkth-For weekly service between Baltimore
Dri<o o,,A Ar
more ports ia France. Holland and in the Baltic Sea-
Ninth-For weekly service between Charleston,
s. o. and or more ports in Great Britain, France
Teats-For weekly service between New Orleans
ana or more ports in Great Britain. France and
Eeoenlh-For strtmonthly service between New
Orleans. via st. Thomas. and one or moro ports in
Porto Cabello, Bsranquills. Cartagena and Aspin-
wall, and on the Spanish Main.
TtoeifA-For tri-monthiy service from New
Orleans, touching outward bound and return
trips at the ports OF Galveston. Texas; Tampico,
Vera Cruz. Costzacoalco. Tobasco, Laguna. Cam
TIiyteenM-For q monthly service between Now
Orleans and the ports Of Belize. in British Honduras
Cortes. Truxillo and Herona, in Honduras; Ruatana
Ruatan. Utilla and Bonacco in Bay Islands
-FouyteesM-Fora semi monthly service between San
Francisco. via Honolulu to one or more ports in
China or Japan, and by direct or branch lines with
one or moro ports in British India.
FifteenM-For weekly service between Norfolk !.
Va. and more ports III Great Britain. France
Germany and on the Baltic.
Sizteesth-For a weekly service from Galveston.
Texas, to Tampico and Vera Cruz, in Mexico.
SepenteenM-For . semi-weekly service between
Jacksonville, Fla. and Havana. Cuba.
The ships used are to be built In this country. Mr..
Martin Of North Carolina having heard Of the
movement for free ships has been ingenious enough
to frame bill which almost all the seaports
of the United States with the hope that, like that
notorious steal the River and Harbor BILL it will
~ nd
to majority Of the members of the House.
TRADE MARKs-THE PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT. .s...ss.a
There was considerable opposition manifested to-
day to the proposition reported from the COMMITTEES
ON Manufactures providing amendment to the
constitution authorizing Congress to regulate the
matter of trade marks. Tho friends Of the
measure in both parties hope. however. that
the amendment will be passed after it has been con-
sidsred by the Judiciary Committee. This commit
tee, recognizing tho importance OF speedy action.
will hold u,seting tomorrow to consider the sub
ject. with the hope that they will be able to report
favorsbly durin6 the day.
THE Frrz JOHN PORTER CASE.
Tho case Of General Fitz John Porter will be con-
sidered by the Military Committee of the Senate and
House Immediately after Congress rcassembles in
January 1t is said that the bill introduced In the
House by Mr.. Bragg. of Wisconsin. is merely the
embodiment Of the report Of the Court Of Inquiry
which court was composed of Generals Schofeld.
Terry and Getty. 1t substantially provides for the
restoration Of general Porter to the rank he would
hold in the regular army IL he had not been
dismissed, and prominent Senator said to-day that
it was tho strongest argument in favor Of justice
that could possibly be presented to Congress when
three officers of the army concur in recommending
ofR fora n Dostion In which he would nk
them all.
THE SHIPPING COMMISSIONERS BILL.
The subcommittee of the Commerce Committee
of the House. of which Mr.. Bliss. OF Brooklyn. is
chairman met to-day to hear the statements of par
ties in regard to the Shipping Commissioners bill
but as no appeared the committee postponed
further consideration until after the holidays.
NATIONAL BANK REsERvEs-MR. PRICES BILL.
The House Banking and Currency Committee de-
cded this morning substitute Mr.. Prices bill for
Judge Buckners bill requiring one-half the national
bank to be kept in coin. The bill will be
ported to the House after the holiday recess.
The full text Of Mr.. Prices bill (the substitute
adopted by the committee this morning) is as fol-
lows:-
Be 1t enacted, &c.
hereby amended AZ to require every banking as
keep gold and silver coins of the United
States one-ha OF the reserve fund now required Dy
law.
SEC. Amy banking association failing to comply
with requirements of the first section of this act
shall not be allowed to increase its liabilities by
making any new loans or discounts otherwise than
by discounting or purchasing bills of exchange
payable ut sight, nor make any dividend
of it's profits until the required proportion of
coin has been restored; and the Comptroller
of the Currency may notify any association whose
lawful money reserve shall be below the amount
and proportion OF coin rs above required to DO
kept on hand make good such reserve;
ana If such association shall fail for thirty
days thereafter to make good it's reserve
of lawful money in the proportion Aforesaid the
Comptroller may. with the concurrence of the Sec
retary of the Treasury. appoint receiver to wind
up the business of the association provided in
section 1924.
SEC. 3.-All acts and parts Of acts In conflict with
this act hereby repealed.
THE MILITARY ACADEMY BILL.
The only new legislation Of importance in the
West Point Appropriation bill is item of SIS 900
with which to begin the erection of the new bar
racks strongly recommended in last report of
tbe Ioard All visitors.