Daily globe., 1882-01-26
House of Representatives s.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-The senate bill per
| mitting Associate Justice Ward Hunt, of the
United States supreme court, to retire, was
taken from the speakers table for present con
sideration. Mr.. Reed explained the provisions
of the bill, and then yielded the floor to Mr.
Townshend, of Illinois, who opposed it, first
because it would set a dangerous precedent
second because he regarded it as infringing or
the high tribunal to presume that one of its
members would fer a p cunlaTy consideration
be induced TO do what it was his duty to the
people to do.
Mir. House also opposed the bill Justice
Hunt had been disabled for three years aud
during that time had drawn $780, 900 for which
he had rendered no equivalent.
Mr. Robinson, Of New York, suggested the
bill be referred to the Judiciary committee.
Some plan might be agreed to by which JUS
tice Swayne could be restored TO the bench.
Mr.. Reagan opposed the bill as tending to
build up privileged class, which was incon-
sistent with the theory and practice of our
government.
Mr.. Hammond advocated The bill. He did
not know whether or not Justice
Hunt was man of keen sentiment,
but he was on the supreme bench. He could
not be remanded without impeachment and
he could not be impeached unless he commit
ted high crime and misdemeanor. The gen
tlemen from Tennessee had stated that Justice
Hunt had for three years drawn a salary which
he hao not earned. Was that any reason why
he should draw an uuearned salary for four
years more and then retire. Was that any
reason that the American people should be
crippled in their search for justice?
Mr.. Singleton opposed the measure. He
could not believe in man filter to occupy q
position On the supreme bench would hold
on to his office until he was pensioned.
NJ. Mcmillan took the same ground. JUS
tice Hunt knowing that he was an obstruction
list to the administration OF justice, held on to
his office and said, 81 will not get out of the
way unless you pension me-" He (McMil-
lan) would never consent to vote for such
measure as now proposed.
Mr. Specr defended Justice Hunt from the
criticisms made upon him. 1t was not un-
natural, or debasiDg, or reflection upon him
that be continues in his Office. Perhaps his
mind was affected by his illues', or perhaps he
had hope common to all mankind, that he
would be restored to health.
Debate continued for some time, and on the
vote being taken the bill passed, yeas 1877, uays
80. The majority OF the Republicans voted III
the affirmative and the body Of the Democrats
in the negative.
Drafts of bills for the secretary of the ir-
terror were referred, regarding the PROPOSE
ton of the Creek Indians for certain of their
lands in Indian territory. Also, to increase
the salary of the commissioner of Indian af
fairs and create the Office of commissioner of
Indian affairs.
A letter from the secretary OF the treasury
was received, transmitting an estimate of az
propriations required by the various depart
ments to complete the service of the fiscal
year ending June 80 next, and prior years,
amounting to S23, 159 $50.
Belford, from the committee on mines and
mining, reported back the resolution calling
on the secretary of the treasury for informa-
ton as to the number of ounces of silver
bullion purchased by the treasury each month
beginning March, 1878, down, and including
December, 1881, the price paid for the same,
and the number Of standard silver dollars
coined each month. Adopted.
Bills were referred authorizing the deposit
and exchange of gold coins for gold bars, and
admitting the same free OF duty.
THE LATE SENATOR CARPENTER.
Business was then suspended and the house
paid tribute of respect 10 the memory OF
Senator Matt. Carpenter.
Mr.. Williams, of Wisconsin, dwelt upon his
ability as lawyer, his honesty as man, his
integrity and industry as representative OF
Wisconsin. The vacancy his loss caused
in Wisconsin could not be filled.
Proud was his work, wise the legisla ton he
has fashioned with his brilliant mind. Where
could he have found In all this gifted nation
heart so brave and kind
Mr.. Casinell eulogized his courage of con-
viction, his devotion to his friends, his emf
nent service to his state and his deep loye of
his country.
Mr.. Humphreys predicted that Senator Car
penter would live in the unfaded memory of
his noble and generous heart, manly qualities
and his illustrious and brilliant career.
Hazelton said there was no malice in his
heart, no tyranny in his nature, nothing but
kindness aud gentleness to ali. Eulogies were
also delivered by Kasson of Iowa, Dunnell of
Minnesota, Orth of Indiana, Robson of New
Jersey, Tyler of Vermont, Butterworth of
Ohio, and Deuster of Wisconsin.
The house then. out of respect 10 the men,
ory of deceased, adjourned.