Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-01-25
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS
BILL TO RETIRE JUDGE HUNT
PASSED IN THE HOUSE.
CARPENTER EyLoeIEs IN BOTH HOUSES.
I'm the Senate To-day.
THE CARPENTER COMMUNICATIONS.

the Senate tO-dly, Mr.. Cameron, OF Wisconsin,
submitted resolutions that the Senate has heard
with profound sorrow OF the death Of the Hon.
Matthew A. Carpenter, late Senator from the
state OF Wisconsin, and extends to his afflicted
family sincere sympathy and coincidence in their
bereavement; that, as an additional mark of re-
spect for the memory OF Mr.. Carpenter, the regu-
lar business Of the Senate be now suspended, In
order that his former associates in this body may
pay fitting tribute to his memory"
M. Cameron spoke OF the sense Of personal be-
reave ment to which the people and press OF Wis
cousin had given expression upon the death Of his
former colleague.
Mr. Garland spoke of the late Senator's remark
able career in rising to emnence unaided and
alone, and expressed his regret that that career
had been so suddenly cut short, having ended
where, with most persons, fame began. He would
say OF him, as was said OF Rufus Choate, that he
was the most eloquent among lawyers and the
best lawyer among eloquent men. The life OF the
dead Senator was success, and full OF noble ex-
ample and encouragement to the young men OF the
country.
,Mr. Logan eulogized the qualities of head and
heart, which had endeared mis- late associate to
those who knew him.
Mr.. Kellogg added his tribute to the memory OF
and E1munds.
At As upon the adoption of the resolutions COM
Senate, as further testimonial Of respect for the
deceased, adjourned until tomorrow.
House OF Representatives.
THE BILL TO RETIRE JUDGE HUNT.
On motion of Mr. Reed, OF Maine, the Senate
bill permitting Associate Justice Ward Hunt, Of
the United States Supreme Court, to retire, was
taken from the Speakers table for present con-
sideration.
MIR. Reed explained the provisions of the bill,
and then yielded the floor TO Mr.. T0wnShend, OF
Illinois. who opposed it, first, because it would set
dangerous precedent; second, because he re-
garded 1T as a reflection upon the high tribunal
to presume that one OF its members would, for
pecuniary consideration, be induced to do what it
was his duty to the people to do.
Justice Hunt had been disabled for three years,
and during that time had drawn $4,000, for
which he had rendered no equivalent.
Mr.. Robinson {N. W suggested that If the bill
were referred to the Judiciary committee some
plan might be agreed to by which Justice Swayne
could be restored to the bench.
MIR. Reagan opposed the bill as tending to build
up d privileged class, which was inconsistent with
the theory and practice of our government.
not know whether or not Justice Hunt was man
OF keen sensibility. But he was On the Supreme
bench He could not be got rid of without inn
parchment: and he could not be inpeached unless
he committed high crime and miSdemeanor.
The gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. House} had
a salary which he had not earned. Was that any
reason why he should draw an unearned salary
for another four years more, and then retire?
should be crippled in their search for justice?
Mr.; Singleton CIss) opposed the measure. He
could not believe that a man fitted to occupy a
position On the Supreme bench would hold on to
his Office until he was pensioned.
Mr.. McMiIin took the same ground. Justice
Hunt, knowing that he was an obstructionist to
the administration OF justice held to his Office
and said: 81 viii not get cut OF the way unless
you pension me-" he {Mr. McMillin) would never
consent to vote for such measure as was now
proposed.
Mr. speer defended Justice Knnt from the criti-
clSms made upon him. 1t was n6t unnatural or
debasng, or a reflection upon him that he con-
tinued In his Office. Perhaps his mind was affected
by his illness, or perhaps he had the hope common
TO all mankind that he would be restored to health:
m "a GRO md N at
1t was piece OF legislative favOritSm, which
should not be permitted in republican govern
Der of Supreme Court justices, If necessary. He
would let Justice Hunt remain on the bench as an
example Oh a judge unwilling to retire from his
office unless pensiOned from the Treasury depart
ment.
Mr.. McLane argued in favor of the bill, contend
ing that the only question at issue was whether
year OF two before he was entitled to do 1t
In the interest of justice that Justice Hunt should
be given the benefit OF that year.
MT. Camp supported the bin.
After further debate, the bill passed the House
6y yeas 137, nays SO. The majority OF the repub-
democrats In the negative.
IAt two O'Clock all business was suspended, and
the Hoi gu p to Its last tribute Of re-
II. Carpenter, OF Wisconsin.
The District In Congress-.
The District Commissioners will ask for another
appropriation this winter to carry on the work of
nlng the old canal, and there Is no doubt Of favor
able action upon the request by Congress.
Mr.. Hobltzell, OF Maryland, filed in the House
yesterday the petition OF Catharine Summers, of
the District of Columbia, to be relieved from the
payment Of assessments on her property In square
984, on Maryland avenue, between nth and 18th
streets, and asks for damages caused by the i'm
proyement OF the same to the amount OF $6,S48. H.
ADVERSE REPORT ON THE BILL TO PURCHASE SQUARE
44O.
yesterday reported to the House that
the bill providing for the purchase OF
square No. 44O for public park, should
not pass, the committee being unanimously OF the
OPT nion that there Is no immediate necessity for
VIII be necessary for the benefit Of
the city and District.
Capitol Notes.
Senator Lamar has returned, and was in his seat
to-day for the first time since his reelection.
The House committee on education and labor
have agreed to report bill to further restrict Chi
neSe immigration
The fortiIlcation appropriation bill was passed
in the House OF Representatives yesterday.
THE BILL CONCERNING DETAILS FROM THE ARMY.
The object OF the Senate military committee in
agreeing to ask for the recommittal OF Senator
Plumbs bill concerning details from the army,
published In yesterdays STAR, is to amend or
modify it so that several Officers who have Charge
OF special work may be excepted. Those men
Scott, who has charge OF the compiling and pub.
fishing OF eX-confederate war records; Col Davis
who has charge OF the work on the Washington
Monument, and Col Pratt, who has charge of the
Indian school at Carlisle, Pa. These on1cers have
acquired knowledge anu experience in the duties
they are entrusted with, respectively, and the
committee think it would be unwise to relieve
them and put other officers in their places. The
Dill, as 1t stands, makes no exceptions.
POSTAL SERVICE PENSIONS.
Representative Harmer, of Pennsylvania, has
introduced bill providing that any person who
has served faithfully In the postal service for
twenty-five years, or who, after continuous SER
vice Of ten years. shall become physically or men,
tally disabled shall then receive for the remainder
OF his natural life an annual pension equal to two
thirds OF his annual salary at the time of his re-
trement The bill Is accompanied by a detailed
showing that a similar practice pre-
walls in Great Britain, the Netherlands, Russia,
France, Italy, and Luxembourg.
NOMINATIONS
The President sent the following nominations to
the Senate yesterday: Samuel Post, to be pension
agent at Detroit, Mich. United States district
attorney5-S. NJ Cutcheon, for the eastern district
OF Michigan; Henry NJ. Lewis, for the western dis
trict OF Wisconsin. United States marshalS-Sal-
mon S. Matthews. for the eastern district OF Mich
igan; j. L. Morphis, for the northern district OF
Mississippi. Frederick X. Jones, OF Louisiana.
cOiner Of the Mint OF the United States at New
Orleans, La, and number OF postmasterS
SENATE COMBINATIONS.
The Senate, In executive session YESTERDAY con.