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question he has already put to me. I am glad the Senator from Indiana. J\Ir. CO:NGER. I desire that it shall be considered as offered and bas repeated it and I will endeavor to answer it. pending before the Senate. In the first place I should like to refer here to the report of the land Mr. MILLER, of California. I wish to offer an amendment to this commission of 1880. I will gi>e the reference, as it was a. commission bill to be printed. of ability specially constituted for the consideration of the condition The PRESIDING OFFICER. The amendment will be received and and laws relating to the whole public domain of the United States. printed. . The report is Executive Document 47, part 4, of the Forty-sixth Con­ Mr. MILLER, of California.. I tis to come in at the end of section 11. gress, third session. I read :first the composition of the commission: President, James A. Williamson, Commissioner of the General. Land HELL GATE, EAST RIVER. Office; CL'll'ence King, United States geologist.; Alexander T. Britton; The PRESID:lliG OFFICER laid before the Senate the following John W. Powell; James Donn,ldson; secretary, Clarence "E. Dutton, message from the President of the United States; which was referred captain ordnance, United States Army. A pl'eliminary report was pub­ to the Committee on Commerce, and ordered to be printed: lished in February, 1880, under the act of Congress of l\Iarch 3, 1879, To the Senate and Hottse of Representatives: in which a very valuable and interesting history of the public domain I transmit to Congress a communication from the Secretary of War, in relation t-o the necessity of an immediate appropriation of not less than 842,000 t-o enable of the United States and of the private land claims which we are now the engineer in charge to make next autumn the explosion required for there­ considering will be found. I read from page 406 an extract from there­ moval of Flood Rock, in the East River, New York. The importance of the port to the Secretary of the Interior. work is well known, and us it appears that without a speedy appropriation a de­ After a lapse of nearly thirty years more than one thousand claims have been lay of a year must follow, accompanied by large expenses to protect from injury filed with the surveyors-general, of which less than one hund1·ed and fifty have the work already done, I commend the subject to the early and favorable co·n­ been reported to Congress, and of the number so reported Congress has finally sideration of Congress. acted upon only seventy-one. The construction of railroads through New CHESTER A. ARTHUR. :Mexico and Arizona, and the consequent influx of population in those Terri­ EXECUTIVE liAsSION, January 28, 1884. torie , render it imperatively necessary that these claims should be finally set­ tled with the least possible delay. I have therefore the honor to recommend EXECUTIVE SES~IOS. that the attention of Congress be called especially to this subject, with a view Mr. GARLAND. I renew my motion. to securing action upon tile claims pending before it, and upon the pending bill providing for the settlement of the remaining claims. (Hon. Secretary of the The PH.ESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Arkansas moves Interior, report 1880.) that the Senate proceed to the consideration of executive business. I may say that bill is now before the Senate amended in the The motion was agreed to; and the Senate proceeded to tbe consid­ light of the repeated debates three and four years ago and the advice eration of executive business. After five minutes spent in executive and approval of tbe Commissioner of the General Land Office. session the doors were reopened, and (at 4 o'clock and 20 minutes p.m.) the Senate adjourned. Witll no statute of limitation as to the time of filing these claims, with paper titles of grant held by men and women, stored away in old boxes or carried about the it· persons, no one can form any estimate of the area yet claimed in New . Me.rico or Arizona. The surveyors-general and commissioners of the General Land Office for years past have called upon Congress for the enactment of a statute of limitation as to the time of filing these private land claims. Tllere HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. may yet be 1,000 or 5,000. As time moves along the best evidence is fast passing a way, which will necessitate more energy and expense on the part of the United TUESDAY, January 29, 1824. States to bead off the prospective modern manufacture of ancicnt·muniments of title. There have been patents issued by the United States for-l,456,158.43aeres The House met at 12 o'clock m. Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. JoHN of private land claims in New Mexico and Colorado; thelarg·est giant being for 1,714,764.94 acres, and the smallest for 1,720 acres. S. LINDSAY, D. D. e There were, ou the 30th of June, 1880, forty-six claims for private land grants The Journal of yesterday's proceedings was read and approved. in New l\Iexico and Colorado, containing an area. of 4,675,173.57 acres, pending in the General Land Office for patents, as follows: FtTh~AL CEREMONIES OF HON. E. W. M. MACKEY. * * * * * * :Mr. PETTIBONE submitted the following resolution; which was June 30,1880, there were sixty private land claims in Colorado and :New Mex­ considered, and unanimously adopted: ICO pending in Congress for Confirmation, embracing an al"ea, so far as the same EDMUND have been surveyed, of 4.2~1,672.473 acres. 'fhe lar~t contains 472,736.90acres, Resolved, That the funeral ceremonies ofthe late W.l\1.1\-IACKEY, late and the smallest 1,003.55 acres. a Representative of this body from the State of South Carolina, be held in this Hall on Wedne day, January 30,at 1 o'clock p.m. I cite this to show the condition of these land claims at the end of Resolved, That the Clerk communicate the foregoing resolution to the Se.nate, ' thirty years, and to submit to the Senate the absolute necessity of doing and invite the Senate to attend the said funeral ceremonies. two things that this bill provides: first, having a settlement so that what illHO:N AND CODEDERATE NAVAL RECORDS. is public land may be known and ma.y be made subject to sale and also The SPEAKER, by unanimous consent, laid before the House a let­ to private entry; and what is private land may be segregated and held ter from the Secretary oftheNavy, in reply to the resolution of the House by the owners, that these Territories shall not be paralyzed in their adopted on the 17th instant, concerning the publication of the Union progress to ci viliza.tion a.nd the development retarded by reason of this and confederate naval records of the war of the rebellion. uncertainty as to boundaries. It is our duty, therefore, to take such Ur. COX, of Kew York. This communication should go to the Com­ steps as practically shall make the property of ea,ch man, be it much or mittee on Naval Affairs. little capable, of ascertainment, of definition, and of being segregated The SPEAKER. The Chair, without having read the accompanying for his use. papers, supposed t.hat an appropriation would be necessary to provide The next is as to the statute of limitations. Why it has been, that for the publication of these records. It may go to the Committee on for thirty years a statute so necessary to the repose of every commu­ Naval Affairs, and if it be discovered that an appropriation is required nity should have been delayed, I know not; but it lk'lS been so, and at it can be reported back. last by this bill a statute of limitations has been proposed, and three Ur. COX, of New York. The resolution of inquiry to which this is years after the pa.c;;sage of this act shall be the limit within which claims a.n answer came from the Committee on Naval Affairs. to complete the titles of private claimants under the Mexican grants The communication was referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs. shall be allowed, and after that the bar of limitation shall be interposed that there may be an end to litigationa.nd a. repose to titles. Now we COMl\HSSIOSED ARMY OFFICERS. come to the question of the restriction of the quantity of 1'Uld which The SPEAKER also, by unanimous consent, laid before the House could be obtained under Mexic.'Ul grants. a. letter from the Secretacy of\Var, transmitting a reply to the resolution · Mr. GARLAND. It is evidfmt we can not progress much further of tha House asking the average number of commissioned officers in with the bill this evening, and the question the Senator is now ap­ the Army of the United States from March 4, 1857, to March 4, 1861, proaching is a. very important one, and if it will suit him that we go and from March 4, 1877, to March 4, 18tH; which was referred to the into executive session a while, I will make that motion, and he can go Committee on M_ilitary Affairs. On to-mOlTOW. ELECTION CONTEST-WOOD VS. PETERS. ~lr. BAYARD. I have no objection. Mr. GARLAND. I move that the Senate proceed to the considera­ The SPEAKER alst), by unanimous consent, laid before the House tion of executive business. depo itions in the contested-election case of Wood vs. Peters, from the Mr. COCKRELL. I wish :first to offer an amendment that it may State of Kansas; which were referred to the Committee on Elections. be printed. ORDER OF BUSTh'"ESS. Mr. GARLAl~D. I yield for that purpose. :Mr. RANDALL. In consequence of a. sad event, of which we· are all Mr. COCKRELL. I offer an amendment to come in as an addi­ aware, the opportunity was not presented yesterday for the inb·oduc~ tional seetion at the end of the bill. tion of bills and joint resolutions for reference. I therefore ask, in ac­ The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Missouri offers an cordance with the wish of many members-and I suppose there~ill amendment which he asks may be printed. That order will be made. be no objection to the request-that there be to-day, by unanimous Ur. CONGER. I desire to have the bill which I offered as a sub­ COUfoent, a call of the States and Territories for the introduction of bills stitute for this bill printed. and joint resolutions as on Monday. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Michigan moves TheSPE.A.KER. ThegentlemanfromPennsylvania [~Ir. RANDALL] that his substitute be printed. Is there objection? Tbe Chair hears asks unanimous consent that the States and Territories be called to-day none. for the introduction and reference of bills and joint resolutions under

' 726 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE. JANUARY 29, the rules applicable to Monday, the opportunity for this business not Sta~e of South Carolina, and to escort the remains of the deceased to having been afforded yestertlay. therr place of burial, and had appointed as such committee on its part :Mr. COX, of New York. I suppose that includes the ordinary pro- Mr. BUTLER, M.r. PENDLJITON, and Mr. HILL. ceedings of ?l~onday. · · Mr. HANDALL. Not the entire business of Monday. ADDITIONAL CLERK CLAIMS COMMITTEE. The SPEAKER. But, as the Chair understands, the ordinary pro­ Mr. BREWE.R submitted th~.following priYileged report: ceeding nuder the rule with regard to the introdu.ction of bills and joint The Committee o~ Accounts, to w"Tlom was referreli the following resolution-­ " That the Comm1ttee on Claims be authorized durino- this session only until resolutions. I thef!lrtherorderofthe House, to employ an assistant c1:rk, to be paid out ~fthe .l\fr. COX, of New York. That will admit resolutions of inquiry. con~rngent fu~d of the House a~ the same rate of compensation now paid to The SPEA.KER. The Chair hears no objection to the request; and sessiOn comm1ttee clerks respechvely"- it is ordered accordingly. • report they have carefully considered the same, and ask it be now pa ed. Mr. HOLMAN. If there is a report accompanying this.,..resolution I 1.\fESSENGER FOR CHIEF CLERK'S OFFICE. ~u~~~ , Mr. ER~fENTROUT. I am directed bytheCommitteeon Accounts The SPEAKER. It has been read, but there was so much confusion to subm-it a privileged report. . ·it could not be hea.rd by the gentleman. The Clerk read as follows: The report was again read . of1.~ ~~~~ee on Accounts, to whom was referred the following resolution . l\1r. ~OLU~. Mr. Speaker, I regret very much to see a disposi­ tiOI;t to mcrease the. number of employes of the House by simple reso­ "P..esolve(l, That the Clerk of the House be authorized to appoint a boy a.s mes­ senger in the office of the Chief Clerk of the House. at a salary not to exceed S25 luti~n, and authonze the payment of their compensation out of the ~~de~~d~~ to be paid out of the contingent fund of the House, until o~erwise contingent fund of the House. I think that practice always leads to the employm~nt of an u~~ry n~ber of employt"s. !'espectfully report that they have carefully considered the same. and consider­ mg the employment of this boy as o. necessity for the proper tran action of busi­ The Committee on Clam1s lS a very 1mportant committee but at a ness, recommend the passnge of the resolution. period when its duties were the largest, before the formation of the The SPEAKER. The question is on the adoption of the resolution War Claims Committe~, COYering the entire. period of the war and years reported from the Committee on Accounts. afterward, down, I believe, to 1873, when 1t had before it more busi­ Mr. McMILLIN. I ask that the resolution reported by the commit­ ness than is now before the two committees, a ingle clerk was all that tee he again read. was deemed necessary. The Committee on War Claims has now two The Clerk again read the report. clerks. The business requ.ires but one competent person. The busi­ ness of the Committee on Claims can not be increasing. On the con­ . Mr. ERMENT?OUT. ~Ir. Spea~er, I hope there will be no objec­ tiOn to the adopt10n of th1s resolution. As the House is aware the trary, the last Congre~ s showed a great decline in the mea ures requir­ several offices for the transaction of the business of the Clerk of the in~ conside~ation. I think all gentlemen must regret to see a tendency to mcrease.irom year y~r t~e number of our employes. It~ however, House are now ~parated, and at a considerable distance from eaeh 0 other; so that there is constant necessity for the sending of a messenaer the Co~m1ttee on ~a~ms mslSt they can not get along with their busi­ from one office to- another.. This duty has heretofore been discharged ness Without an additional clerk, of course it will have to be granted· by a messenger at a salary of $100 a month. The resolution which we but unless some imperative necessity~ shown for the employment ot· now report calls fortheemploymentofa hoy at asalaryofS25amonth· this additio:aal clerk I hope it will not be done. and this is necessary.,for the proper execution of business. ' ~:Ir. 1\Icl\IILLIN. Mr. Speaker, by instructions of the Committee .Mr. HOLMAN. (:;an the gentleman tell us how many persons are on Claims I introduced the resolution which has just been read. I now employed in COD.llection with the office of the Clerk of the House? ha>e been here with the gentleman from Indiana [l\1~. HoLMAN] long 1\lr. ERMENTROUT. I can not. But I know that the transaction enough, I think. to convince him that I would be one of the last who would improperly increase the offices of this House or of this Govern­ of the bus~ess of that office requires the employment of a pe1 on to travel from one office to another. The different offices are now farther ment ~itbout sufficient cause. But there are .certain duties that it is separated than they have ever been; and of course the time of the clerks essential for those of us ~o compose the Committee on Claims to per­ can not be occupied in running to and fro. The messenger heretofore form. One of these duties is the proper con ideration of bills that have found necessary tor tllatpurpo e has been paid$100amonth; and this been referred to us for our consideration by the House. We have be­ resolution, therefore, is in the direction of economy, and I hope the fore that committee to-day a docket, in addition to tho e bills that gentleman from Indiana will not insist on his objection. have not come up from the Printer and also in addition to tho e that 1t1r. HOL1\1A.N. The only objection I haTe to it; is I do not under­ have not been sent down to us which hace come from the Printer of stand, aBd it bas not yet been shown, what necessity there is for this 507 bills for our consideration. . T~!s 1:st involves chums ranging' all additional employe. the way from one hundred to millions of dollars. I will state further This room of the Clerk of the House is not one in which important that the clerk of that commi.ttee, Mr. W. B. Pettie, reached this Capi­ business is done. It is the newspaper office, where the newspapers are tol soon after the reassembling of Congr~ after the holidays, and I gathered for the convenience of the members. I must confess I am -venture to say that he has ne>er seen thlS Hall when Conaress was in not able to, see any necessity for the adoption of the resolution. session yet, so closely has he been confined to his duties. b Further I Mr. VAN ALSTYNE. I understand an application is to be made state. that there have been only two nights since he came here, Sund~y by the Clerk that will bring him into closer connection with the e_verungs excepted, t~at he has not come up to this Capitol and wm·ked various offices of the Clerk's department. It has been reaarded as im­ tilllO or 12 o'clock m the preparation of these bills for the committee portant they. should be permitted to get the room which q~ite recently and in keeping up the dockets. He is here before 8 o'clock in the has been a&ngned to the Clerk as a private office. My information is morning, and he has done more than we cou!d have reasonably expected !Tom any one man. I know that if the work continues as heavy as it the ad~ption of that resolut~on, if it h~uld not absolutely do away, would m any event lead to dorng away, Wlth the necessity for this mes­ LS now he can not do it in the future. His physical strength will not senger, and it is for that reason I make the motion that for the present endure it through a session. ' , Now, if the House wants the committee to act upon the claims which the pendin~ tesolu~on be laid upon the table. have been referred to it I believe that the adoption of this resolution ~~. ~RMENTROUT. I ~ope no s~ch motion as that will be adopted. While 1t may be true there 1s but little business of a clerical nature is essential. If the clerk of the committee did not have to wait upon transacted in the officeofChiefClerk, every gentleman understands the any members of the House who come there tor information as to the. status of the measures which they may have introduced for the benefit neca..~ity there is for constant communication with the Clerk of the Hou e and with the enrolling clerks, and with the disbursina clerk of their constituents, or who want information as towhere cfaimshave who is in the basement oftbe bu.ilding. The Committee on A~cou.nt~ been referred, to whom referred, and other references to the files for have instructed me to make this report because they were satisfied this ~y other information ~nnected with them, it is po~sible that the cler­ should be granted. The Clerk at the present has in his employment Ical force of the committee as at present constituted would be able to a boy be is paying out of his own pocket. keep up with the work. But I do not believe that can be done if he ?l:Ir. VAN ALSTYNE. From explanation made to me privately I is calle~ upon ~o gi~e satisfacto;Y infor~ation to members of Congress withdraw .my motion. concermng therr c}ajms-such information as they are entitled to and The House divided; and there were-ayes 96, noes 25. should haYe. We ought to act upon the claims which are referred to So the resolution was adopted. us in some way. If they are just, they should be paid or at least their passage_ recommended; if they are unjust, they ought not to be permit­ Mr. ~R~lENTROUT moved to reconsider the vote by which the resolutiOn was adopted; and also moved that the motion to reco.BSider ted to lie there unacted upon and without condemnation in the form of be laid on the table. an adverse report. The latter motion was agreed to. In ord~r to do :justi~ to the claimants and to Congress we must have some assiStance m this matter. If the House is not ready after this MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE: statement and in view of the facts which I have suggested to adopt this A message from the Senate, by Mr. McCooK, its Secretary, annou.nced ~esolution, they must take the consequences. We ca! only do.ourbest that that body hll;d !l'greed to ~he resolution of the House for the appoint­ m the way that we are now going with one clerk, and will, of course, ment of a select JOIDt comnnttee to take order fer superintending the do the utmost that we can. But in the very nature of things these funeral of EDMUND W. 1\1. MACKEY, late a Representative frQlll the claims can not all be ~ted upon. '

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Mr. REED. I should like t6 ask the gentleman from Tennei.See a ALABAMA DIAGONAL RAILROAD COMPANY. •ques)\on, if he will permit an inquiry. Mr. HERBERT also introduced a bill (H. R. 3972) granting the Mr. .McMILLIN. With pleasure. right of way over the public lands inAlabamaandFloridato the Ala-. Mr. REED. During the last Congress we passed a bill, which was bama Diagonal Railroad Company and to grant to said company the right iintroduced and promoted by Mr. Bowman, of Massachusetts, whereby to build bridges alross certain rivers in said States, and for other pur­ it was expected that a great many of th• claims would be referred for poses; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Commit­ adjudirotion as to matters of fact to tWCourt of Claims. I desire to tee on the Public Lands, and ordered to be printed. .ask the gentleman from Tennessee if the Committee on Claims have ARMS, ETC., FOR NATIONAL GUARDS . .availed themselves of the provisions ~f that bill, and if, having availed themselves of its provisions, it will still be neoessary for them to have Mr. HERBERT also introduced a joint resolution (H. Res. 128) au­ .this increase of clerical force? thorizing the Secretary of War to exchange Gatling guns or other light I ask this because I would like to have his views upon the subject. field-pieces for the heavy field-pieces now in possession of the National [ am, for one, most desirous of giving the committees all the clerks Guard of the several States; also to give said National Guard tents in which may be necessary to aid them in the transaction of public busi­ li'eu of arms' and ammunition of equal value; which was read a first and mess. But I should like to be informed if that bill under its provisions, second time, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered 1f advantage be taken of it by the committee, will not give all the Telief to be printed. tba.t the committee.requires't HEIRS OF JOHN ROGERS. . .Mr. Mc:\IILLIN. I beg leave to state, in response to the gentleman Mr. ROGERS, of Arkansas, introduced a bill (H. R. 3973) for there­ from Maine, that the committee has availed itself of the provisions of lief of the heirs of the late John Rogers, deceased; which was read a the Bowman bill when claims are reached which in the opinion of the first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered l(l()mmittee ought to be referred to the Court of Claims. I doubt 1:9 be printed. whether the bill is going to give all the relief that was expected by its WILLIAM PREWETT AND OTHERS. most sanguine friends. It can, however, be made to give relief to Con­ Mr. ROGERS, of Atkansas (by request), also introduced a bill (H. gress and to the committee if properly guarded. R. 3974) for the relief of William Prewett and others; which was read Bat it c>..an not give any relief in the direction to which I am now a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Military Affainl, Tefcrring. On the contmry, if it has any effect at all it will be to and ordered to be printed. -cause an increase of the clerical duties of the committee; because it is the duty of the clerk in the first place, after the claim has been passed JOHN T. CROWNOVER AND OTHERS. 'Upon in committee, to make a minute of the action. Then, if it is re­ Mr. ROGERS, of Arkansas, also introduced a bill (H. R. 3975) for ferred to the Court of Claims, the duty of making a record of that fact the relief of John T. Crownover and others; which was read a first and ~evolves upon him. When it comes back he must note again upon second time, referred to the Committee on .Military Affairs, and ordered the docket what is done, and iR addition note upon the docket what to be printed. has been the com e recommended by the Corlrt of Claims; and the " EZEKIEL RAWLINS. :gentlema,n will see that ·an of these nrious obligations must necessa­ Mr. PEEL, of Arkansas, introduced a bill (H. R. 3976) to grant a pen­ rily increase rather than diminish the clerk's duties, while it may di­ sion to Ezekiel Rawl'lns; which was read a first and second time, referred -mini h the duty devolving upon the committee in the consideration of to the Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. the claims. JAMES R. BERRY. Mr. STORM. Will the gentleman permit me to ask him a question? Mr. Mc_jiiLLIN. Certainly. _ Mr. PEEL, of Arkansas, alsointroduceda bill (Ill R. 3977) to refUJtd Mr. STORM. How many clerks are there now attached to this com­ illegal internal-revenue tax collected of James R. Berry, as late auditor mittee? of the State of Arkansas; which was read a first and second time, re­ Mr. McMILLIN. The committee has now but one. In that con­ ferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and ordered to be printed. nection I may say, and in response also to the gentleman from Indiana, GEORGE H. PETTIGREW. that I have inquired of the old clerk of the committee, Mr. Smith, who Mr. PEEL, of Arkansas, also introduced a bill (H. R. 3978) for the .sits aV the desk now, and have been informed by him that for ten years, relief of George H. Pettigrew; which was read a.first and second time, both under the Republican and Democratic administrations, this com­ referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs, and ordered to be printed. mittee has baa the assistance provided for in this resolution. We do not seek an additional annual clerk. We do not seek pay for MARY ANNA EGAN. any time that Congress is not in session. It is with the members of the Mr. BUDD introduced a bill (H. R. 3979) granting an increase of House to Jo as they think proper with it, and with their action after pension to Mary Anna Egan; which was read a first and second time, this explanation•we will be satisfied, whatever that action may be. referred to the Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. The SPEAKER. The question is en the adoption of the resolution. PAY OF LETTER-CARRIERS. The resolution was adopted. Mr. BUDD also introduced a bill (H. R. 3980) to amend section 5 of Mr. BREWER moved to reconsider the vote bv which the resolution an act approved February 21, 1879, entitled "An act to fix the pay of was adopted; and also moveEil. that the motion to reconsider be laid on the letter-carriers;" which was read a first and second time, referred to the table. Committee on the Post-Office and Post-Roads, and ordered to be printed. The latter motion was agreed to. LOUIS FRANCOIS. ORDER · OF BUSINESS. Mr. BUDD also introQ.uced a bill (H. R. 3981) for the relief of Louis The SPEAKER. By un!nimous consent of the House, it has been Francois; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Com­ ordered that the call of States and Territories shall proceed to-day as of mittee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. Monda.y. The States and Territories will now be called in alphabeti­ .cal order for the introduction of bills and joint resolutions and resolu­ EVALINA P. LOW• tions of inquiry for reference, beginning with the State of Alabama. Mr. MITCHELL introduced a bill (H. R. 3982) for the relief of Eva­ tina P. Low; which was read a first and second time, referred to tbe ABANDO~ HOMESTEAD ENTRIES IN ALABAMA. Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. Mr. FORNEY introduced a bill (H. R. 3968) to provide for disposing of lands embraced in abandoned homestead entries in Alabama; which GEORGE O. DONNELL. was read a first and second time, referred tothe Committee on the Pub­ 1r1r. WAIT introduced a bill (H. R. 3983) for the relief of Gei>rge 0. lic Lands, and ordered to be prin~. Donnell; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Select Committee on Payment of Pensions, Bounty, and Back Pay, and or­ BRIDGE ACROSS COO A RIVER. dered to be printed. Mr. FORNEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 3969) to authorize the East PUBLIC BUILDING AT WILMINGTON, DEL. and West Railroad Company of Alabama to construct a bridge aero the Coosa River; which was read a first and second time: referred to the 1\fr. LORE introduced a bill (H. R. 3984) to provide for the construc­ Committee on Commerce, and ordered to be printed. tion of a new public building at Wilmington, Del.; which was read a. :Hrst and second time, referred to the Committee on Public Buildings WILLIAM L. WHITLOCK. and Grounds, and ordered to be printed. Mr. FORNEY also introduced a bill (H. R 3970) to refund to Will­ COUNTERFEITING FOREIGN SECURITIES. iam L. Whitlock, of Alabama, taxes illegally collected as income tax; Mr. LORE also introduced a bill (H. R. 3985) to prevent and punish which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and ordered to be printed. the counterfeiting within the United States of notes, bonds, or other securities of foreign governments; which was read a first and second CONFISCATION ACT OF 1862. time. Mr. HERBERl' (by request) introduced a bill (H. R. 3971) for the The question was upon the reference of the bill. relief of purchasers under the confiscation act of July 17, 1862, and for 1\fr. LORE. I desire that the bill shall be referred to the Committee­ other purposes; which was read a first and second time, referred to the on Foreign Affairs . .Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. The SPEAKER. The Chair thinks that under the rules of the House 728 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE. JANUARY 29,. • it should go either to the Committee on Banking and Currency or the tary retirement of certain officers of the United States Navy who have· Committee on the Judiciary. But the Chairwill entertain any motion ~endered conspic~ous service in battle or who have served thirty years. the gentleman may submit in regard to the reference of the bill. m the Navy; which wa read a first and second time referred to the Mr. J,ORE. T think it should go to the Committee on Foreign Committee on Naval Affairs, and ordered to be printed. Affairs. MOLLIE B. WALDO. Mr. RAl'IDALL. Let the bill be read, so that we may be able to judge of its character. 1\Ir. ~HO .MAS also int_xodu

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EMPLOYEs OF BUREAU OF PRL.~TING ill) ENGRAVING. . I WIDOW AND HEIRS OF ARTHUR W. GRAY, DECEASED. ~Ir. ~IATSON (by request)alsointroducedajointresolution (H. Res. Mr. COBB also introduced a bill (H. R. 4028) for the relief of the 132) to compensate the employes of the Bureau of Engraving and Print­ widow and heirs of Arthur W. Gray, deceased; which was read a fiTst ing for lost time; which was read a first and second time, referred to the and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, andordercd Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. to be printed. C. COPELAND. AUGlJSTlJS C. L.d..RKIN. ~Ir. WARD introduced a bill (H. R. 4011) removing the charge of l\Ir. COBB also introduced a bill (H. R. 4029) for the relief of Augus­ desertion from the record of C. Copeland; which was read a first and tus C. Larkin; which was read a first and second time, referred to the econd time, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered Committee on Indian Affairs, and ordered to be printed. to be printed. CHARLES B. PEASE. ROBERT C. 1\1' KEE. l\fr. COBB also introduced a bill (H. R. 4030) for the relief of Charles l\Ir. WARD also introduced a bill (H. R. 4012) to restore Robert C. B. Pease, of Orange County, Indiana; which was read a first and sec­ l\IcKee to the pension-roll; whlch was read afirst and second time, re­ ond time, referred to the Committee on .Military Affairs, 'and ordered ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. to be printed.

L.ARK:rn F. ROBERTS. 1 HUBBARD l\I. SlUTH. 1\Ir. ~ ARD also introduced a bill (H. R. 4013) granting a pension to :Mr. COBB also introduced a bill (H. R. 4031 ) for the relief of Hub- Larkin F. Roberts; which was read a first and second time, referred to bard l\f. Smith; which was read a first and second time, refened to the the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. ISAAC REED. NAVAL ACADEMY GRADUATES RETAINED ;J:N SERVICE. Mr. KLEINER introduced a bill (H. R. 4014) for the relief of Isaac ~1r. STOCKSLAGER introduced a bill (H. R. 4032) to prevent the Reed; whlch was read a first and second time, referred to the Commit­ retroactive operation ef that portion of the naval appropriation act of tee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. August 5, 1882, limiting the number of graduatesofthe Nav:,},lAcademy to be retained in the service; which was read a first and second time, FIRST NATIONAL BA-~ , WABASH, ThTD. referred to the Committee on Nn;ml Aft'airs, and ordered to be printed. Mr. STEELE introduced a bill (H. R. 4015) to authorize the increa.se ofthe capital stock of the First National BankofWaba.sh, Ind.; which SALE OF REAL ESTATE, DISTI~ICT OF COLUlffiiA. was read a first and- second time, referred to the Committee on Bank­ Mr. WOOD introduced a bill (H. R. 4033) authorizing the commis­ ing and Currency, and ordered to be printed. sioners of the District of Columbia to complete a contract for the sale of real estate, &c.; which was read a first and second time, referred to the RELIEF OF ARMY OFFICERS. Committee on the District of Columbia, and ordered to be printed. l\Ir. PEELLE, of Indiana (by request), introduced a bill {H. R. 4016) for the relief of certain officers who served as captain or as company and REDUCTION OF TARIFF 0~ SUGARS. regimental staff officers; which was read a first and second time, re­ l\1r. WOOD also introduced a bill (H. R. 4034) to reduce tariff rates ferred to the Committee on l\Iilitary Affairs, and ordered to be printed. on different kinds and qualities of sugars; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committt!e on Ways and Means, and ordered JiliES PAGET. to be printed. Mr. COBB introduced ~ bill (H. R. 4017) for the relief of James REDUCTION OF TARIFF ON WOOLEN GOODS, ETC. Paget; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Com­ mittee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. Mr. WOOD also introduced a bill (H. R. 4035) to reduce tariff on woolen goods, flannels, blankets, women's and children's dress goods, BENJ.ll:fiN F. RICHARDSON. and ready-made clothing; which was read a first and second time, re­ :l.Ir. COBB also introduced a bill (H. R. 4018) granting a pension to ferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and ordered to be printed. Benjamin F. Richardson; which was read a first and Se\!onEl time, re­ THOMAS W .A.RD. ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be p~ted. Mr. WOOD also introduced a bill (H. R. 4036) to increase the pen- MARTHA BASTIN. sion of Thomas Ward; which was read a first and second time, referred Mr. COBB also introduced a bill (H. R. 4019) granting a pension to to the Cominittee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. Martha Bastin; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. OPERATIVES ON RAILROAD TRAINS. Mr. WOOD also introduced a bill (H. R. 4037) to prevent employment MARY J. BOOKER. of operatives of railroad tmins longer than twelve consecutive hours out • l\lr. COBB also introduced a bill (H. R. 4020) for the relief of l\Iary of twenty-four hours, and declaring penalties, &c. ; which was read a fiTst J. Booker; which wa.s read a first and second time, referred to the Com­ and second time~ referred to the Committee on Labor, and orde1·ed to be mittee on Invalid Pensions: and orderbd to be printed. printed. ABRAHAM COVER. REMOVAL OF CHARGE OF DESERTION-GEORGE HOBBS. l\lr. COBB also introduced a bill (H. R. 4021) granting a pension to l\fr. McCOID (by request) introduced a bill (H. R. 4038) to remove Abraham Cover; which wa.s read a first and second time,.referred to the charge of desertion from the milltary record of George Hobbs; which the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. was read a first and second time, referred to the

BARX.ARD M'N.A.LLY MABY CLARKE. J\Ir. :MURPHY introduced a bill (H. R. 4044) to authorize payment llir. ANDERSON introduced a bill (H. R. 4060) for the relief of Mary ·of the claim of Barnard McNally 1or services in the Mexican wa1·; . which Clarke; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Com­ was read. a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War mittee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. ·Claims, and ordered to be printed. WILLIAM C. H. BOWMAN. R. H. SHROPSHIRE. 1\Ir. ANDERSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 4061) for the relief of 1\Ir. MURPHY also introduced a bill (H. R. 404~) for the relief of ·william C. H. Bowman; which was read a first and second time, referred R. H. Shropshire; which was read a first and econd time, referred to to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 'the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. _ NANNIE JOHN GRAVES. ELIAS V. MILLER. l\1r. ROBERTSON (by request) introduced a bill (H. R. 4062) grant­ 1\lr. MURPHY also introduced a bill (H. R. 4046) for the reli~f of ing a pension "eo Nannie John Graves; which was read a first and second Elias V. Miller: which was read a first and second time, referred to the time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be -committee on In-valid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. printed.

GEORGE STAPLETO~. ACCOUNTS BETWEEN THE STATES, ETC., .AND THE UNITED STATE.'3. Mr. MURPHY also introduced a bill (H. R. 4047) for the relief of Mr. ROBERTSO~ also introduced a bill (H. R. 4063) to adjust cer­ -George Stapleton; which was read a first and second time, referred to tain accorints between the United States and the several Statts and the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. Territories and the District of Columbia· which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and ordered PUBLIC BUILDING, OTTUMW.A, lOWA. to be printed. Ur. COOK introduced a bill (H: R. 4048) providing for the erection GENERAL S. W. ·PRICE. '{)fa public building at Ottumwa, Iowa; which was read a first and sec­ l\1r. WILLIS introduced a bill (H. R. 4064) for the relief of General ·ond time, referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds,­ S. W. Price; which was read a first and second tin1e, referred to the Com­ ..and ordered to be printed. mittee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. WARREN L. VESTAL. MARY BUCKLEY. Mr. STRUBLE introduced a bil) (H. R. 4049) to correct the Army Mr. WILLIS also introduced a bill (H. R. 4065) to grant a pension to record of CoL WarrenL. Vestal; which was read a first and second time, Mary Buckley; which was read a first and second time, referred to the ·referred to the Committee onl\lilitary Affairs, and ordered to be printed. Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered' to be printed. MEAT PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTATIOX. MRS. .ANNE SPILM.AN. l\1r. WILS~, of Iowa, introduced a bill (H. R. 4056) providing for 1\Ir. WILLIS also introduced a bill (H. R. 4066) granting a pension ·the inspection and certification of the quality pf meat :pro8.ucts for ex­ to Mrs. Anne Spilman, which was read a first and second time, referred portation; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Com­ to t.he Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. -mittee on Commerce, and ordered to be printed. PUBLIC BUIJ,DING AT LOUISVlLLE, KY. PHILIP BRANDSTETTER. Mr. WILLIS also introduced a bill (H. :a. 4067) to change the limit Mr. WILSON, of Iowa, also introduced a bill (H. R. 4051) granting of appro_priation for the public building at Louisville, Ky.; which was a pension to Philip Brandstetter; which was read a first and econd read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Public Build­ time, referred t.o the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be ings and Grounds, and ordered to be printed. }lrinted. J.Al\JES L. KELLEY. GEORGE W. BOUSEM.AN. Mr. WILLIS also introduced a bill (H. R. 4068) granting a pension Ur. PETERS introduced a bill (H. R. 4052) to increase the pension to James L. Kelley; which was read a first and second time, referred . of George W. Bouseman; which was read a first and second time, re- h Co · I r d p · d d d b · d ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. to t e mnnttee on nva 1 enslOns, an or ere to e prmte · .AUGUST SCHINDLER. C.ATHBRINE BUSSY. Mr. WILLIS also introduced a bill (H. R. 4069) granting a pension l\1r. PETERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 4653 ) granting a pension to Catherine Bossy; which was read a first and second time, referred to ·to August Schindler; which was read a first and second time, referred the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. HELEN K. GARLAND. S. C. ROACH. Mr. WILLIS also introduced a bill (H. R. 4070) granting a. pension· Ms. PETERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 4054) for the relief of S. to Helen K. Garland; which was read a first and second time, referred ·C. Roach; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Com- to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed.· mittee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. S.A.RAH TYLER. ARREST OF .AMERICAN CITIZENS IN CENTRAL AMERICA. Mr. PETERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 4055) granting a pension l\1r. ~LANCHARD submitted the following -resolution; which was to Sarah Tyleri.. which was read a first and second time, referred to the read, and referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs: ·Committee on lnvalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. Resolt>ed, That the President of the United States is hereby requested to furnish F. C. BULKLEY. this House, if in his opinion not incompatible with the public service, copies of all correspondence, telegrams, cablegrams, and other documents, and with all Mr. PERKINS (by request) introduced a bill (H. R. 4056) for the other information in his possession, concerning the arre t on January 2, 4, and 6, A. D. 1883, by the Colombian Government of Central America, of Benj. S. relief or F. C. Bulkley; which was read a first and second time, re­ Lewis, of Louisiana.; Alexander Stewart und R. H. C. Burnham, of New York; ferred to the Committee on Indian Affairs, and ordered to be printed. Thomas D. Scott and C. H. Burns, of l\lit•souri; A. S. Btu·dwell, of Mississippi; and Frank Sargle, of Illinois, all American citizens, and their imprisonment at SPECIAL INDIAN COMMISSION. Aspinwall for three months on mere suspicion, withoutspeci.fic charge or indict­ Mr. PERKINS also introduced a bill (H. 4057) authorizing the ment, and denied even the privilege of a prelilhinary hearing. R. Resolved further, That the President is further requested to inform the House .Secretary of the Interior to Create a commission to try and dispose of what measures, if any, were taken by the Government of the United States to ·claims for citizenship in the Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek, Chickasaw, and obtain the release of the said parties or their impartial. trial. Seminole Indian Nations; which was read a :first and second time, re­ CHAUNCEY AND HORACE TYLER. ferred to the Committee on Indian Affairs, and ordered t.o be printed. l\1r. ELLIS (by request) introduced a bill (H. R. 4071) for the relief ..AMENDMEJ..~T OF PEXSION LAWS. of Chauncey Tyler and Horace Tyler; which was read a first and sec­ Mr. MORRILL introduced a bill (H. R. 4058)to provide.forpension­ ond time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be ing the widows and children of deceased soldiers of the war of the re­ printed. bellion; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Com­ J .AMES S. CLARK & CO. mittee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. Mr. ELLIS (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 4072) for the ISAAC DEM.AR.Al\""VVLLE. relief of James 8. Clark & Co.; which was read a first and second time, 111r. MORRILL also introduced a bill (H. R: 4059) granting a pen­ referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. .sion to Isaac Demaranville; which was read a first and second time, HEIRS OF RICHARD W. MEADE• referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be 1\Ir. ELLIS (by request) also intro~uced a bill (H. R. 4073) for the ,printed. relief of the heirs of Richard W. Meade; which was read a first and RECORDS OF THE REBELLION. second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be .1\lr. .MORRILL also introduced a joint resolution (H. Res. 133) for printed. printing 5,000 additional copies of the Records of the Rebellion; which REPRESENTATIVES OF M.ABTIN KENOKSFY. was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Print­ Mr. ELLIS _(by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 4074) for the ing, and ordered to be printed. relief of the l~o-al representatives of Martin Kenoksfy; which was read • 1884. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE. 731 • ..a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, referred to the Committee on the District of Columbia, and ordered to ~and ordered to be printed. be printed. TIRSO AGUIERRE. ROMAN CATHOLIC CLERGYMEN OF MARYLAND. Mr. HUNT introduced a bill (H. R. 4075) making an appropriation Mr. HOLTON introduced a bill (H. R. 4090) forthereliefofthecor~ for the payment of Tirso Aguierre; which was read a first and second poration of Roman Catholic Clergymen of the State of Maryland; whicR ~me, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. was read a first and second time, reterred to the Committee on War OCEAN STEAMERS AND SAILING VESSELS. Claims, and ordered to be printed. Mr. KELLOGG introduced a bill (H. R. 4076) to amend sections JOSEPH L. l\I1WIT.LIAMS. ·4233 and 4234 of the Revised Statutes relating to steam and sail vessels Mr. HOLTON also introduced a bill (H. R. 4091) for the relief of • -navigat.ihg the ocean; which was read a first and second time, referred Joseph L. McWilliams; which was read a first aB.d second time, re­ ia the Committee on Commerce, and ordered to be printed. ferred to the Conmiittee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. H. S. SMITH. MOHAMMED KAHN, OR JOHN AMMAHOE. Mr. KELLOGG also introduce_d a bill (H. R. 4077) authorizing the l\1r. HOLTON also introduced a bill (H. R. 4092) to increase the ~ heirs of H. S. Smith to bring suit in the Court of Claims for cotton pension of Mohammed Kahn, otherwise John Ammahoe; which was ·taken during the war; which was read a first and second time, referred read a first and second timE?, referred to the Committee on Pensions, -to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. and ordered to be printed. APOLLOS HALE. SIMEON CRAIN. l\1r. LONG (by request) introduced a bill (H. R. 4093) referring the l\1r. CULBERTSON, of Kentucky, introduced a bill (H. R. 4078) for claim of Apollos Hale, administrator, to the Court of Claims; which was --the benefit of Simeon Crain; which was read a first and second time, reJ.d a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and 1referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. ordered to be printed. JAMES D. KffiK. DISTRIBUTIOY OF HYDROGRA'PHIC CHARTS, ETC. Mr. CULBERTSON, of Kentucky, also introduced a bil1 (H. R. 4079) Mr. LONG (by request) also introduced a joint resolution (H. Res. granting a pension to James D. Kirk; which was read a first and sec­ 134) for the distribution of the charts and other publications of the ·ond time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered Hydrographic Office; which was read a first and second time, referred -to be printed. to the Committee on Commerce, and ordered to be printed. THOMAS MURRY. HENRY .ALDEN. Mr. MILLIKEN introduced a bill (H. R. 4080) granting a pension to Ur. LONG also (by request) introduced a bill (H. R. 4094) granting 'Thomas Murry; which was read a first and second time, referred to the a pension ·to Henry Alden; which was read a first and second time, re-

732 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE. JANUARY 29r ·• JAMES COOl\~Y. and second time, referred to the Committee on Commerce, and orderecL Mr. MAYBURY introduced a bill (H. R. 4106) to amend the records to be printed. of the War Department in the case of James Cooney; which was read WASHINGTON SAFE DEPO IT COMP.L~Y. a first and second time, referred to the Committee on l\lilitary Affairs, Mr. MONEY (by request) introduced a bill (H. R. 4120) enlarging, and ordered to be printed. the powers of the Washington Deposit Company, and for other pur­ MRS. EUNICE TRIPLER. poses; which was read a :first and ccond time, 'referred to the Commit­ tee on the District of Columbia, and ordered tO be printed. Mr. l\IAYBURY introduced a bill (H. R. 4107) for the relief of 1\frs. Eunice Tripier, widow of Ch~rles S. Tripier; which was read a :first N. M. BERRY. cmd second time, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and l\1r. MONEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 4121) for the relief ofN. ordered to be printed. 1\I. Berry; which was read a:fi.r~t and econd time, referred to the Com­ mittee on Claims, aud ordered to be printed. FISH COMMISSIONERS OF 1\IICHIGA~. Mr. l\1A YBURY also introduced a joint resolution (H. Res. 135) J.D. RYAN & CO. authorizing the Secretary of War to lease certain lands to the board of l\fr. SINGLETON introduced a bill (H. R. 4122) for the relief of J. :fish commissioners of the State of Michigan; which was read a :first and D. Ryan & Co.; which was reau a :first and second time, referred to the econd time, referred to the Committee on the Public Lands, and or- Committee on War Claims, anp. ordered to be printed. dered to be printed. · CAPTURED PROPERTY. JOHN J. ATKIXSO~. Mr. SINGLETON also introduced a bill (H. R. 4123) for captured l\Ir. BREITUNG introduced a bill (H. R. 4108) granting a pension property asked to be considered by the Court of Claims; which was to John J. Atkinson; which was read a :first and second time, referred read a :first and second time. to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 1\!r. SINGLETON. I mo\e the reference of this bill to the Commit­ POST-OFFICE BUILDING, WASHINGTON, D. C. tee on the Judiciary. Mr. LA.CEY introduced a bill (H. R. 4109) to providefortheerection The SPEAKER pro tempore' (1\!r. SPRINGER). The Chair is of the­ of a post-office building at the city of Washington, in the District of opinion this bill should go to the Committee on War Claims. It re­ Columbia; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the Com­ lates to conferring jurisdiction on the Court of Claims for the pur-· mittee on Public Buildings and Grounds, and ordered to be printed. pose of considering a war claim. l\1r. SINGLETON. It should go to the Committee on the Judiciary. AMELIA ANDERSON. I do not see any objection to that reference. Mr. LA.CEY (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 4110) grant­ The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under the rules of the House the bil1 itig a pension to Amelia Anderson; which was read a :first and second should go to the Committee on War Claims, but the Chair will enter­ time, referred to the Committee on Pensions. and ordered to be nrinted. tain a motion to refer it to the Committee on the Judiciary. J.iliES A. BATES. Mr. SINGLETON. I move that it be referred to the Committee on Mr. LACEY (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 4111) to amend the Judiciary. · the military record of James A. Bates; which was read a :first and sec­ The motion was agreed to; and the bill was referred to the Commit­ ond time: referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to tee on the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. be printed. REPORT OF BUREAU OF ETHNOLOGY. HENRY O'NEILL, JR. Mr. SINGLETON also introduced ajointresolution(H. Res.137) for l\1r. LACEY (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 4112) for the printing the annual reports of the Bureau of Ethnology; which was relief of Henry 0' Neill, jr., of Jackson, l\fich. ; which was read a :first read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on Printing,. and second time, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and and ordered to be printed. ordered to be printed. REPORTS OF UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY. REGULATION OF STEAM-VESSELS. Mr. SINGLETON also introduced a joint resolution (H. Res. 138) for­ Mr. WASHBURN introduced a bill (H. R. 4113) to amend section printing annual reports ofthe United States Geological Survey; which. 4414, page 1, title 5, of the Revised Statutes, authorizing the regula­ was read a :first a.nd second time, referred to the Committee on Print­ tion of steam-vessels; which was read a :first and second time, referred ing, and ordered to be printed. to the Committee on Commerce, and ordered to be printed. JAMES G. FERGUSON. BRIDGE ACROSS. 1\IISSISSIPPI RIVER, SAL~T PAUL, 1\IL~N. Mr. BARKSDALE introduced a bill (H. R. 4124) tor the relief oi l\Ir. WASHBURN also introduced a bill (H. R. 4114) to authorize James G. Ferguson; which was read a :first and second time, referred. the construction of a foot :il;ld carriage bridge across the Mississippi to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. River at Saint Paul, in the State of Minnesota; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on Commerce, and ordered CASIMER SUFFEZYNSKI. to be printed. Mr. VAN EATON (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 4120)· MRS. D. C. SMITH. for the relief of Casimer Suffezynski; which was read a first and sec­ ~Ir. WASHBURN also introduced a bill (H. R. 4115) for the relief ond time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordere~ to be­ of l\Irs. D. C. Smith; which was read a :first and second time, referred printed. to the Committee on Appropriations, and ordered to be printed. LANDS FOR RAILROAD FROM BRANDO~ TO GULF OF MEXICO. JOH~ JO:NES. Mr. VAN EATON also introduced a bill (H. R. 4126) granting pub­ l\Ir. STRAIT introduced a bill (H. R. 4116) to place John Jones, late lic lands in alternate sections to the State of .Mississippi to aid in the· captain of the First Minnesota. Battery, on the retired-list of the Army; construction -of a railroad from Brandon to the Gulf of .Mexico; which, which was read a :first and second time, referred to the Cemmittee on was read a :first and second time. l\Iilitary Affairs, and ordered to be printed. Mr. VAN EA.TON. I mo-ve that the bill be referred to the Commit­ WILLIAM G. FURMAN. tee on. Railways and CanaJs. l\ir. PAYSON. It seems to me, l\Ir. Speaker, that that bill should l\Ir. WAKEFIELD introduced a bill (H. R. 4117) to authorize Will­ go to the Committee on the Public Lands. It has reference entirely iam G. Furman, of Blue Earth Couuty, State of Minnesota, to dam to the disposition of a portion of the public domain. the outlet of Ja-ckson Lake, in the town of Sterling, in said county; Mr. HOLMAN. It evidently relates to granting public lands for· which was read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on railroad purposes, and properly belongs to that committee. Commerce, and ordered to be printed. The SPEA.KER pro tempore. nder the rules this bill should be re- WILLIAM L. SLOAN. ferred to the Committee on the Public Lands, and it will be so referredr Mr. WAKEFIELD (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 4118) unless otherwise ordered. granting a pension to William L. Sloan; which was read a :first and sec­ l\1r. VAN EATON. I move its reference to the Committee on Rail­ ond time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered ways and Canals. It simply provides an appropriation of land to aidt to be printed. in the construction of a railroad. BF..NJAMIN D. PAY. Mr. KEIFER. Let the bill be read. Mr. WAKEFIELD also introduced a joint resolution (H. Res. 136) The bill was read at length. directing the Secretary of the Interior to issue a patent for certain land The SPEAKER pro ternpore. The question is on referring the bill to. the Committee on Railways and Canals. to Benjamin D. Pay, of Mankato, State of Minnesota; which was read The question was taken. The House divided; and there were-ayes- a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Public Lands, 8, noes 77. • and ordered to be printed. So the House refused to refer the bilfto the Ccrmm.ittee on Railways LIGHT-HOUSE, GRAND MARAIS. and Canals. Mr. NELSON introduced a bill (H. R. 4119) relating to the construc­ Mr. HOL~IAN. I rise to a parliamentary inquiry. • tion of a light-hou.<;e at Grand l\Iarais, l\Iinn.; which was read a :first The SPEA.KER pro temp01·e. The gentleman will state it.

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Mr. HOLMAN. Is the rule imperative that all bills shall be re­ fleers and soldiers in Captain M~Elhannon's company; which was read ferred to committees? a first and second time, re!"~aed to the Committee on Military Affairs, The SPEAKER pro tempore. On this call under the rule they are and ordered to be printed. introduced for reference only. W. B. ADCOCK. Mr. HOLMAN. But is it imperative that this bill shall be referred Mr. FYAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 4143) for the relief ofW. B. .at all? "' Adcock; which was read a first and second time, referred t-o the Com­ The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under the rule it seems imperative that mittee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. this bill, which is now introduced for reference, shall be referred. SARAH STARLING. Mr. HOLMAN. So the Chair holds that when a bill is introduced in this Hall it must go to a committee? Mr. BLAND introduced a bill (H. R. 4144) for the relief of Sarah The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under the rule it must go to a com­ Starling; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Com­ mittee on this call. mittee on Im·alid Pensjons, and ordered to be printed. This bill will be referred to the Committee on the Public Lands, and ALBERT L. ALLEN• .ordered to be printed. Mr. O'NEILL, of .Missouri, introduced a bill (H. R. 4145) granting a Mr. COBB. It is very clear that that is where it ought to go'i pension to Albert L. Allen; which was read a first and second time, re­ MRS. MARTHA PIN ON. ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. Mr. HATCH, of Missouri, introduced a bill (H. R. 4127) granting a SAMUEL S. HUFFMAN. pension to Mrs. Martha Pinson; which was read a first and second time, Mr. O'NEILL, of Missouri, also introduced a bill (H. R. 14146) for ~referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. the relief of Samuel S. Huffman; which was read a first and second WILLIAM H. ROBINSON. time, referred to the Select Committee on Payment of Pensiom, Bounty, Mr. CLARDY introduced a bill (H. R. 4128) granting a pension to and Baek Pay, and ordered to be printed. William H. Robinson; which was read a first and second time, referred ADULTERATION OF SUGAR, ETC. to the Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. Mr. O'NEILL, of Missouri, also introduced a bill (H. R. 4147) to JAMES J. WILSON, SR. - regulate the sale of grape sugar and glucose, and to prevent the adul­ Mr. CLARDYalsointroducedabill{H. R. 4129) for-the relief of James teration of sugar, molasses, and sirup the product of beets, sorghum, .J. Wilson, sr.; which was read a first and second time, referred t-o the or sugar-cane; which was read a first and second time. , .COmmittee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. Mr. O'NEll1L, of Missouri. Until a special committee is created CHARLES M. SCOTT. with reference to the prevention of adulteration of food I suggest that Mr. CLARDYalsointroducedabill (H. R. 4130)forthereliefofCharles this bill be referred to the Committee on Agriculture. M. Soott; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Com­ Mr. YOUNG. It may go to the Select Committee on the Public mittee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. Health. Mr. O'NEILL, of Missouri. Very well. JOHN L. CUN"l\"'INGHAM. The bill was referred to the Select Committee on the Public Health, Mr. CLARDY also introduced a bill (H. R. 4131) for the relief of and ordered to be printed. .John L. Cunningham; which was read a first and second time, referred FORTS HARTSUFF AND M 1PHERSON RESERVATIONS. to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. . Mr. VALENTINE introduced a bill (H. R. 4148) vacating the Fort JOHN FINN. Hartsuff and Fort McPherson milita,ry reservations, in the State of Ne­ Mr. BROADHEAD introduced a bill (H. R. 4132) for the relief of braska, and restoring the same to entry; which was read a first and .John Finn; which wasreadafirst and second time, referred to the Com­ second time, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered mittee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed: to be printed. MICHAEL DITTLINGER. REXRY J. GRAVES. Mr. DAVIS, of Missouri, introduced a bill (H. R. 4133) for the relief Mr. VALENTINE also introduced a bill {H. R. 4149) for the relief · <>f Michael Dittlinger; which was read a first and second time, referred of Henry J. Graves; which was read a first and second time, referred to t.he Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. EDW.ABD DUNSCOMB. JAMES SWEET NATIONAL BANK. Mr. GRAVES {by request) introduced a bjll (H. R. 4134) for the relief V.r. WEAVER introduced a bill (H. R. 4l50) to. change the name of <>f Edward Dunscomb; which was read a first and second time, referred the James Sweet National Bank of Nebraska City, Nebr., to that of to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. theMerchants' National Bank of Nebraska City; which was read a first TThiOTHY l-1 1CORMICK. and second time, refen-ed to the Committee on Banking and Currency, and ordered to be printed. Mr. GRAVES (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 4135) for the relief of Timothy McCormick; which was read a first and second time, STEPHEN C. ~IO:NROE. referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 1\Ir. LAIRD introduced a bill {H. R. 4151) to rerate the pension of HEIRS OF SOLDIERS KILLED AT CENTRALIA, MO. Stephen C. Monroe; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 1t:1r. BURNES introduced a bill (H. R. 4136) for the reliefofthe heirs <>f soldiers killed at Centralia, Mo. ; which was read a first and second CHARLES .H. HOLT. time, referred to the Select Committee on Payment of Pensions, Bounty, Mr. LAIRD also introduced a bill (H:· R. 4152) to rerate the pension and Back Pay, and ordered to be printed. of Charles H. Holt; which was read a first and second time, referred to WILLIAM R. OLIVER. the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. Mr. BURNES also introduced a bill (H. R. 4137) for the relief of LOUIS B. EPSTEIN. William R. Oliver; which was read a first and second time, referred to Mr. CASSIDY introduced a bill (H. R. 4153) for the relief of Louis ·Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. B. Epstein; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Com­ JOHNS. LOGAN. mittee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. ' Mr. BURNES also introduced a bill (H. R. 4138) forthereliefof John SOLDIERS INTERRED AT FORT CHURCHILL, NEV. R Logrui, of Missouri, assignee; which was read a first and second time, Ur. CASSIDY also introdu~ a joint resolution (H. Res.139) appro­ Teferred to the Comm»tee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. priating $1,200 for the purpose of transferring the remains of soldiers STEPHEN C. COLLINS. interred at Fort Churchill, Kev., to the soldiers' cem~tery at Carson I\Ir. BURNES also introduced a bill (H. R. 4139) for the relief of City, Nev.; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Com­ .Stephen C. Collins; which was read a first and second time, referred to mittee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed . the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. MEXICAK WAR PENSIONS. JAOOB SWOFFORD. Mr. CASSIDY also presented a memorial of the Legislature of the 1\Ir. ALEXANDER introduced a bill (H. R. 4140) for the relief of State of Nevada relative, to granting pensions to tbe veterans of the Jacob Swofford; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Mexican war; which was referred to the Committee on Pensions . .Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. LYDIA A. BOWMAN. REBEflCA J. PIERCE. 1Ir. HAYNES introduced a bill (H. R. 4154) to restore to the pen­ Mr. FYAN introduced a bill (H. R. 4141) for the relief of Mrs. Re­ sion-roll the name of Lydia A. Bowman; which was read a first and becca J. Pierce; which wa read a ::fin:.ii and second time, referred to the second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered .COmmittee on In:valid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. to be printed. CAPTAll M'ELHANNON'S COMPANY. EDWARD S. HINDS. l\lr. FYA...'T also introduced a bill (H. R. 4142) for the payment of of- Mr. HAYNES also introduced a bill (H. R. 4155) granting a pension .

734 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE. JANUARY 29,. to EdwardS. Hinds; which was read a first and second time, referred HENRY KLEIN. to the Committee on Invalid Pensions,' and ordered to be printed. Mr. COX, of New York, also introduced a bill {H. R. 4173) granting INTERNAL-REVENUE TAXES. a pension to Henry Klein; which was read a first and second time, re-- Mr. McADOO introduced a bill (H. R. 4156) in relation to internal- ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. revenue taxes; which was read a first and second time, referred to the SETTLERS ON LANDS IN NEBRASKA. Committee on Ways and Means, and ordered to be printed. Mr. COX, of New York, also introduced a bill (H. R. 4174) for the· GEORGE WHITAKER. relief of settlers and purchasers of lands on tile public domain in the Mr. FERRELL introduced a bill (H. R. 4157) for the relief of George State of Nebraska; which was read a first and second time, referred to ~ Whitaker; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Com- the Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered to be printed. mittee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. CAPT. HE}.'":RY ER:BEN. EDWIN s. MERSHON, JR. Mr. COX, of New York, also introduced a bill (H. R. 4175) to carry . Mr. FERRELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 4158) for the relief of into effect the recommendationofthe boardofadmiralsconvened under· Edwin s. Mershon, jr.; which was read a first and second time, referred the joint resolution approved February 5, 1879, in the case of Capt. to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. Henry Erben, United States Navy; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs, and ordered to be· WILLIAM S. STRYKER. printed. Mr. FERRELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 4159) for the relief of SHIPPING COMMISSIONER OF N!:W YORK. WilliamS. Stryker; which was read a first and second time, referred to Air. COX,-.. of New York, also submitted the following r~olution; . the Committe~ on Claims, and ordered to be printed. which was read, and referred to the Committee on Commerce. COPYRIGHTING NEWSPAPER TITLES. Resolved, That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, directed to - · tr d ed bill (H R 4160) to report to tlris House what sum or sums have been paid into the Treasury bv tho Mr. HEWITT, 0 f N ew Yor k , In 0 uc a · · au- srupping commi sioner of the port of New York under the act of Uongress - thorize the title of a newspaper to be copyrighted; which was read a first passed June 7, 1872, entitled "An act to authorize the appointment of shipping _· and second time, referred to the Committee on Patents, and ordered to commissioners," &c. be printed. · THOMAS SAMPSON. MARY L. AND ELLA WALKER. Mr.BELl\IOXTintroducedabill(H. R.4176)forthereliefofTh ~lrnas - Mr. DORSHEDIER introduced a bill (H. R. 4161) for the relief of ·Sampson; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Com­ Mary L. Walker and Ella Wallfer; which was read a first and second rnittee on Commerce, and ordered to be printed. time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be FLUSHING, N. Y. printed. Mr. BELMONT also introduced a bill (H. R. 4177) t~ extend to the- MRS. MARY K. s. EATON. port of Flushing, in the State of·New York, the privileges of certain. . Mr. DORSH~DIER also introduced a bill (H.~· 4162) granting an sectionsofthe Revised Statutes; which wasreadafirstandsecond time, mcrease of pensiOn to Mrs. Mary K. S. Eaton; which was read a first referred to the Committee on Commerce and ordered to be printed and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and · ' · ordered to be printed. MARGARET JUADDEN. JAMES ru:. ETTER. :Mr. BELMOMT also introduced a bill {H. R. 4178) granting a pen- Mr. BAGLEY introduced a bill (:H. R. 4163) granting a pension to sion to Margaret Madden; which was read a first and second time, re- ­ James M. Etter; which was read a first and second time, referred to the ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. ' Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. INSPECTORS OF HULLS AND BOILERS. ELLEN HORGAN. Mr. VAN AL.c::;TYNE introduced a bill {H. R. 4179) amending sec-- Mr. ROBINSON, of New York, introduced a bill (H. R. 4164) for tion 4414 of the Revised Statutes of the United States, fixing the com­ the relief of Ellen Horgan; which was read a first and second time, re- pensation of inspect~rs of hulls and boilers in the several districts oi ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. the United States; which was read a first aJ~d second time, re1erred to JEREMIAH PHELAN. the Committee on Commerce, and ordered to be printed. Mr. ROBINSO~, of New York, also introduced a bill (H. R. 4165) to • . ROWL~~l> WARD. . . . place Hospital Steward Jeremiah Phelan on the retired-list; which was ~-HISCOCK mtroduced a ~Ill {H. R. 4180) granting an m~reaseof read a first and second time referred to the Committee on Militar~ Af- pension to Rowland Ward; which was read a first and second t1me, re­ fairs, and ordered to be pru:;ted. ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. CHARLES L. DENMAN. CHARLES L. HEMIUP. Mr. ROBINSON: of New York, also introduced a bill {H. R. 4166) tor Mr. HISCOCK also introduced a bill {H. R. 4181) for the relief of" the relief of Charles· L. Denman; which was read a first and second Charles L. Hemiup; which was read a first and second time, referred time, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. printed. ANN S?t!ART. JOHN D. CARROLL. Mr. CAMPBELL, ofNew York, introduced a bill (H. R: 4182) grant-· Mr. ROBINSO~, of New York, alsointroduceda bill (H. R. 4167) for ing a pension to Ann Smp,rt; which was read a first and second time, the relief of John D. Carroll; which was read a :first and second time, referred io the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to b~ printed. referred to the Committee on Claims, a.ad ordered to be printed. · SONE & FLE)1IN

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WILLIA.M W. D.A Y. RID.""RIEIT.A H. COLE • ' Mr. BEACH also introduced a bill (H. R. 4188) granting a• pension Mr. VANCE also introduced a bill (H. R. 4206) for the relief of Hen- to William W. Day; which was read a first and second time, referred to rietta H. Cole; which was read a first and second time, referred to the· the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. Committee on Patents, and ordered to be printed. CAROLINE V.AN NORTON. JOHN D. STREET. Mr. STEVENS introduced a bill (H. R. 4189) granting a pension to Mr. VANCE also introduced a bill (H. R. 4207) granting a pension. Caroline Van Norton; which was read a first and second time, referred to John D. Street; which was read a first and second time, referred to- to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and or.liered to be printed. the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. MRS. C. U. DRAKE. J.AMES V. SYMONS. 11-fr. BREWER, of New York, introduced a bill (H. R. 4190) for the :Ur. DOWD introduced a bill (H. R. 4208) for the relief of James V. relief f>f .Mrs. C. U. Drake; which was read a first and second time, Symons; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Com-­ referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. mittee on Claims, and ordered, to be printed. J.ANE BRACKEN. 1\IONEY-QRDER OFFICES. ,.,., Mr. GREENLEAF introduced a bill (H. R. 4191) granting a pension Mr. COX, of North Carolina, introduced a bill (H. B. 4209) to se-­ to Jane Braeken; which was read a first and second time, referred to cure relief tothose'whoare without the facilities of mQney-orderoffices;. the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. which was read a first and second time, referred to th~ Committee on. DAVID M'FA.LLS. the Post-Office and Post-Roads, and ordered to be printed. Mr. PARKER introduced a bill (H. R. 4192) for the relief of David ELECTION OF SENA TORS. McFalls; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Com­ Mr. COX, of North Carolina, also introduced a joint resolution(H. mittee on War Claims, and ordered to be pduted. Res. 141) providing for the election of Senators by the qualified voters. of each State ; which was read a first and second tjme, referred to the­ JOHN H. O'BRIEN. Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. Mr. BURLEIGH introduced a bill (H. R. 4193) granting pension a DISTILLED SPIRITS. to John H. O'Brien; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on IIfvalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. Mr. YORK introduced a bill (H. R. 4210) to alter the mode and man-­ ner of collecting the internal-revenue 011 distilled spirits .; which was. HEIRS OF SOLOMON B. COLBY. read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on Ways and. Mr. HOWEY introduced a bill (H. R. 4194) for the relief of the Means, and ordered to be printed. , heirs of Solomon B. Colby, deceased; which was read a first and second JOHN R. HOUSER. time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be Mr. YORK also introduced a bill (H. R. 4211) for the relief of John. printed. R. Houser; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Com-­ PUBLIC BUILDING AT WASHINGTON, N. J. mittee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. Mr. HOWEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 4195) for the erection of a public building at Washington, N. J.; which was read a :first and INTERMARRIAGE OF WHITE AND NEGRO RACES. second time, referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, Mr. BEN~ETT introduced a bill (H. R. 4212) ~prevent the inter-­ and ordered to be printed. marriage of the whiteandnegroraeesin the District ofColumbia; which. J .. H. GREENE. was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Dis­ :Mr. VANCE introduced a bill (H. R. 4196) for the relief of J. H. trict of Columbia, and ordered to be printed. Greene; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Com­ UNITED STATES COURT, TARBOROUGH, N. C. mittee on Claims, and ordered to be priUfed. Mr. BENNETT also introduced a bill (H. R. 4213) to provide for the­ JAMES M. RO.ANE. holding of terms of the district and circuit courts of the United States at.. Mr. V A.NCEalsointroduced a bill (H. R. 4197) for the relief of James Tarborough, N. C.; which was read a :first and second time, referred to. M. Roane; which was read a first and·· second time, referred to the Com­ the Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. mittee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. JAMES M. DALZELL. CHARLES BIRCHFIELD. Mr. JOSEPH D. TAYLOR introduced a bill (H. R. 4214) for there-­ 1.fr. VANCE also introduced a bill (H. R. 4198) for the relief of lief"'of James M. Dalzell; which was read a first and second time, re-­ Charles Birchfield; which was read a first and second time, referred to ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. the Committee oa Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. R. A. M'CORMICK. MRS. ANN HYATT. Mr. JOSEPH D. TAYLOR also introduced a bill (H. R. 4.215) for the­ relief of R. A. McCormick; which was read a first and s~ond tim a, re- . Mr. VANCE also introduce:.}. a bill (H. R. 4199) for the relief of Mrs. ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordm;ed to be printed . . Ann Hyatt; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. DAVID BRYAN. STEPHEN M. HONEYCUT. . Mr. JO~EPH D. T.A YLOR also ~troduced a bill (H. R. 4216) grant-­ mg a pensiOn to DaVId Bryan; which was read a first and second time, Mr. VANCE also introduced a bill (H. R., 4200) for the relief of Ste­ referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. phen M. Honeycutt; which was read a first and second time, referred to • the Committee on Militar:y Affairs, and ordered to be printed. COMPARISON OF HANDWRITING. JOSIAH WELSH. Mr. HILL introd~ced a bill (H. R. 4217) to permit evidence by com-­ :hfr. VANCE also introduced a bill (H. R. 4201) for the relief of Jo­ parison of handwriting; which was read a first and se.cond time, re-­ siah Welsh; which was read a first and second time, referred to the ferred to the Committee on the J udicia:ry, and ordered to be printed. Committee on War Claims, and ordered to "Be-printed. . PHILIP BRODBECK. HEIRS OF THOMAS BECTOR DECEASED. Mr. HILL also introduced a bill (H. R. 4218) to remove the charge· 1 of desertion against Philip Brodbeck; which was read a first and second ~Ir. VANCE also introduced a bill (H. R. 4202) for the relief of the ~e, referred to the Committee on M!Jitary Affairs, and ordered to be­ heirs of Tbpmas Bector, deceased; which was read a first and second prmted. time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. JACOB HEFFINGER. JOHN REED. ~fr. HILL also introduced a bill (H. R. 4219) granting a pension. Mr. VANCE also introduced a bill (H. R. 4203) for t4erelief of John to Jacob Heffinger; which was read a :first and second time, referred Reedj which was read a first and second time, referred to the Commit- to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and Ol'dered to be printed.

tee on Military Affairs7 and ordered to be printed. ROBERT s. MURPHY. M. M. WILSON. Mr. HILL also introduced a bill (H. R. 4e20) for the relief ofRf>bert Mr. VANCE also introduced a bill (H. R. 4204) for the relief of M. S. Murphy; which was read a. first and second time, referred to the­ M. Wilson; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Commi~onMilitary Affairs, and ordered to beprinted. Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. MRS. 1\!ARY RICHMAN. WRECit OF TORRENT. Mr. HART introduced a bill (H. R. 4221) granting a pension to Mrs. Mr. VANCE also introduced a bill (H. R. 4205) for the relief of the Mary Richman; which was read a first and second time, referred to tlle­ sufferers by the wreck of the Government transport-bark Torrent· Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee o~ WILLIAM s. SPRATT. Naval Affairs, and ordered to be printed. Mr. HART al'so introduced a bill (H. R. 4222) granting a pension to. 736 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE. JANUARY 29,

WilliamS. Spratt; which was read a first and second time, referred to first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and or- the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. dered to•be printed. WILLIA.M MADE...~. MARY ULLERY. Ir. HART also introduced a bill (H. R. 4223) granting a pension to Mr. MOREY introduced a bill (H. R. 4234) granting a pension to William Maden; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Mary Ullery; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. Committee on Invali~ PensionS, and ordered to be printed. OLIVER .A.. HALL. P.A. Y OF CERT.A..IN ENLISTED MEN:) Mr. HART also introduced a bill (H. R. 4224) for the relief of Oliver Mr. MOREY also introduced a bill (H. R. 4235) to provide for the A. Hall; which was read a first and econd time, referred to the Commit­ muster and pay of certain officers and enlisted men of the volunteer tee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. forces; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Com­ mittee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. STABILITY OF P.A..PER CURRENCY. TARIFF ON WOOL. Mr. WARNER, of Ohio, introduced a bill (H. R. 4225) to better se­ cure the stability of paper currency; which was read a first and second 1\Ir. MOREY also presented a joint resolution of the Legislature of time, referred to the Committee on Banking and Currency, and ordered the State of Ohio, in reference to the tariff on wool; which wa re­ ferred to the Committee on Ways and Means. to be pr~ted. ALFRED E. LEE. WILLIAM BENSINGER .A.ND OTHERS. Mr. CONVERSE introduced a bill (H. R. 4226) granting Alfred E. 1\Ir. SENEY introduced a bill (H. R. 4236) granting a pension to Lee arrears of-1>ension; which was read a first and second time, referred William Bensinger and others; which was read a first and second time, to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. . TARIFF 0~ WOOL. 1 lli. CONVERSE presented a memorial and resolutions of the Legis­ JOHN R. HILL. lature of the State f Ohio on the ubject of the restoration of the tariff Mr. SENEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 4237) granting a pension to ' of 1867 on wool. John R. Hill; which was read a first and second time,.referred to the The SPEAKER. This will be referred to the Committee on Ways Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to he printed. and Means. SALLIE INGHAM. Mr. CONVERSE. I ask that the joint resolution of the Legislature 1\Ir. SENEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 4238) granting a pension which I have just introduced be read for the information of the Hous~ to Sallie Ingham; which was read a first and second time, referred to The joint resolution was read at length, and referred to the Com­ the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. mittee on Ways and Means. ELIZ ..A. STORTSMAN. MARINE HOSPITAL, GALLIPOLIS, OHIO. Mr. SENEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 4239) granting a pension Mr. ~IcCORMICK introduced a bill (H. R. 4227) for a public build- to Eliza Stortsman; which was read a first and econd time, referred to ing for a marine hospital at Gallipolis, Ohlo; which was read a first the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. and second time, referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and HENRY KELLER. Grounds, and ordered to be printed. GEORGE .A.. RICE. .Mr. SENEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 4240) granting a pension to Henry Keller; which wa read a first and second time, referred to Mr. McCORMICK also introduced a bill (H. R. 4228) granting a pen- the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. sion to George A. Rice; which was read a first and second time, re­ ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. PUBLIC LffiRARY BUILDING. D.A.VID EDWARDS. 1\{r. HURD (by his collea~e, Mr. SENEY) introduced a bill (H. R. 4241) authorizing the constrUction of building for the accommodation :Ur. McCORMICK also introduced a bill (H. R. 4229) for the relief of a David Edwards; which was read a first and second time, referred to of the Congressional Library; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, and ordered the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. to be printed. A. G. COLLINS. C.A.L VIN 1\[. HORNER. Ur. FOLLETT introduced a bill (H. R. 4230) for the l'elief of A. G. 1\Ir. PAIGE introduced a bill (H. R. 4242) for the relief of Calvin Collins; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Com- :M. Horner; which was read afirstand second time, referred to the Com- mittee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. · mittee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed.

DE~IS FORBES. BUR...~ELL T. M1COIN. Mr. FOLLETT also introduced a bill (H. R. 4231) authorizing the Mr. PAIGE also introduced a bill (H. R. 4243) for the relief of Bur­ Secretary of War to remove the charge of desertion from the record· of nell T. McCoin; which was read a first and second time, referred to the . private Dennis Forbes !tnd to pay him the money of which he was de­ Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. prived by reason of such charge of desertion. The SPEAKER. The Chair thinks that this bill relates to two dif­ CALVIN M. HORNER. ferent subjects. The removal of the charge of desertion and the pay­ Mr. PAIGE also introduced a bill (H. R. 4244) for the relief of Calvin ment of moneys withheld. The former should go to the Committee M. Horner; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Select on Military Affairs. Committee on Payment of Pensions, Bounty', and Back Pay, and ordered 1\Ir. FOLLETI'. There is a memorial in that case, which has been to be printed. sent to the Committee on. War Claims. I ask unanimous consent that ARTHUR STRONG POST, GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC. • the memorial, together with the bill, be sent to the Committee on Mili­ 1 Mr. PAIGE also introduced ajointre8olution (H. Res.142) donating tary Affairs. cannon to Arthur Strong Post, Grand Army of the Repuhlic; which The SPEAKER. The bill will be referred to the Committee on was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Military Military Affairs, but the gentleman can not now during this call ask Affairs, and ordered to be printed. unanimolJ.S consent. 1tfr. STORM. Several bills relating to honorable discharges of sol­ C. C. PHILLIP . diers have been referred to the Committee on War Claims, and that 1IT. PERKINS introduced a bill (H. R. 4245) granting a pension to committee have charge of a generaJ bill upon the subject. C. C. Phillips; which was read a first and second time, rekrred to the The SPEAKER. Under the rules of the House bills of this charac­ Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. ter go to the Committee on Military Affairs. The Chair does not know, R. G. COMBS AND OTHERS. of course, the action of the House on any particular bill to which the Mr. .GEORGE introduced a bill (H. R. 4246) for the relief of R. G. g~ntleman refe1-s. Combs and others, for labor, materials, and moneys furnished in the· 1\11-. STORM. I merely wish to state that the Committee on War building of the United State revenue-cutter Thomas Corwin; which Claims have a general bill before them. was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, The bill was referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and or­ and ordered to be printed. dered to be printed. HENRY BECKMANN. MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE. 1\ir. FOLLETT also introduced a bill (H. R. 4282) for the relief of A message from the Senate, by Mr. McCooK, its Secretary, informed IIenry Beckmann; which was read a first and second time, referred to the House that the Senate had passed ijoint resolution (S. R. 9) mak­ the Committee on :Military Affairs and ordered to be·printed. ing an appropriation for the improvem'l!nt of the pool above the dam at 1 the Rock Island arsenal; in which the concurrence of the House was R. G. HUSTON & CO. requested. 1\Ir. JORDAN (by his colleague, Mr. 1\fURR.A..Y) introduced a bill The mesSa.ge further announced that the 'lenate had passed without (H. R. 4233)_for the relief of R. G. Huston & Co.; which was read a amendm,ent the joint resolution (H. Res. l:.l7) authorizing the Secretary 1884. CONGRESSIONAL REOOR.D-HOUSE. 737

of the Interior to detail from that Department two clerks to act as as­ allow John A. Montgomery, patentee, ::md Hepburn McClure, assignee, sistant clerks to certain House committees. of a certamjonrnal-box, to present their case before the Court of Claims; The message further communicated a resolution of t~e Senate that, which was read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on pursuant to the invitation of the House of Representatives, the Senate Patents, and ordered to be printed. will attend the funeral ceremonies of Hon. ED:llUND W. M. :!\lAcKEY, ELIZABETH HOOD. late a member of the House of Representatives, ill the Hall of the 1\ir. BRAINERD mtroduced. a bill (H. R. 4263) granting a penffion House, on Wednesday, January 30, at 1 o'clock p.m. to Elizabeth Hood; which was read a :first and second time, referred to Al.'\TN A MARIA RESSLER. the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. Mr. ERMENTROUT introduced a bill (H. R. 4247) granting a pen­ MRS. MARGARET LESLIE. sion to Anna Maria Ressler; which was read a first and second time, re­ l!fr. BRAINERD also mtroduced a bill (H. R. 4264) granting a pen­ ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. sion to Mrs. Margaret Leslie; which was read a first and second time, WILLIAM HARBESON. referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. Mr. ERMENTROUT also mtroduced. a bill (H. R. 4248) granting a LETIER-CABRIERS. pension to William Harbeson; which was read a first and second time, l!Ir. BRAINERD also introduced a bill {H. R. 4265) for the relief of referred to the Committ.., .. on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be letter-carriers and equalizing the compensation of letter-carriers in prmted. offices of the first and second classes; which was read a first and second :;~rTS I}l' COURT OF CLAIMS. time, referred .to the Committee on the Post-Office and Post-Roads, and :U.r. KELLEY mtroduced a bill (H. R. 4249) to permit t.he owners ordered to be pdnted. • of certain vessels to sue the United States in theCourtof Claims; which MARGARET A. RINGWALT. ' was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the J u- . diciary, and ordered to be printed. Mr. DUNCAN mtroduced a bill (H. R. 4266) granting a penffion to MargaretA. Ringwalt; which was read a fustand second time, referred ANDREW SHOENFEL'X. to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be prmted. Mr. CAMPBELL, of Pennsylva,nia, mtroduced a bill (H. R. 4250) CHARLES E. WOODRUFF. for the relief of Andrew Shoenfelt; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. Mr. BINGHAM: mtroduced a bill (H. R. 4267) for the relief of Charles E. Woodruff; which was read a first and second time, referred JOHN RICHARDS. to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be prmted. Mr. CAM:PBELL, of Pennsylvania, also introduced a bill (H. R. DISTRIBUTION OF SURPLUS REVENliE. 4251) for the relief of John~ichards; w~ch was read afirst and s.econd M:r. EVANS, of Pennsylvania (by request), mtroduced a bill (H. R. time, referred to the Comnuttee on Clauns, and ordered to be pnnted. 4268) to provide for the general welfare by the advancement of educa- ISAIAH W. Bill'4lrER. tion and the extinction of the public debt in thCi several States of the Mr. CAMPBELL, of Pennsylvania, also mtroduced a bill (H. R. 4252) United States through the utilization of the surplus revenue; which granting an mcrease of pension to Isaiah W. Bunker; which was read was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Educa­ • a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, tion, and ordered to be prmted. and ordered to be printed. . • FRANK HARVEY. ELIZABETH EVERHART. Mr. CURTIN introduced a bill (H. R. 4269) granting a. pension to Mr. CAMPBELL, of Pennsylvania, also mtroduced a bill (H. R. 4253) Frank Harvey; which was read a first and second time, referred to the grantmg an mcrea.se of pension to Elizabeth Everhart; which was read Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, VOLUNTEER OFFICERS. and ordered to be printed. Mr. CURTIN also mtroduced a bill (H. R. 4270) to provide for· the J .AMES AARON. muster and pay of certain officers of the volunteer forces; which was Mr. CAMPBELL, ofPennsylvairia, also mtroduced a bill (H. R. 4254) read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Military granting a pension to James Aaron; which was read a first and second Affairs, and ordered to be printed. time, referred to the Committee on Invalid PensionsJ and ordered to ANV be printed. WALDO C. V ALLIN. Jll1ES LINDSEY. M:r. CURTIN also mtroducea a bill (H. R. 4271) granting a pension Mr. CAMPBELL, of Pennsylvania, also mtroduced a bill (H. R. to Waldo C. Vanvallin; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 4255) granting a pension to James Lindsey; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and or­ MECHANICS' LIENS IN DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. dered to be printed. Mr. CURTIN also mtroduced a bill (H. R. 4272) to amend chapter CATHARINE PIPER. 20 of the Revised Statutes relating to the District of Columbia concern­ Mr. Cll!PBELL, of Pennsylvania, also mtroduced a bill (H. R. rug mechanics' liens; which was read a first and second time, referred 4256) granting a pension to Catharine Piper; which was read a first to the Committee on the Disbict of Columbia, and ordered to be printed. and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and MADISON R. CALVERT. ordered to be printed. Mr. HARMER mtroduced a bill R. 4273) for the relief of l!Iadi­ HENRY YON. (H. son R. Calvert; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Mr. CAMPBELL, of Pennsylvania, also introduced a bill (H. R. Committee on Claims, and o;rdered to be printed. 4257) granting an increase of pension to Henry Yon; which was read .AMELIA M. GREEN. a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Penffions, and ordered to be prmted. Mr. ATKINSON mtroduced a bill (H. R. 4274) granting a pens1on to Amelia M. Green; which was read a first and second time, referred MRS. l'tiARY A. TEEL. to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. ·Mr. POST, of Pennsylvania, introduced a bill (H. R. 4258) granting WILLIAM BOWMAN. a pension to l!irs. Mary A. Teel; which was read a.tlrst and second time, Mr. ATKINSON also mtroduced a bill (H. R. 4275) granting a pen­ referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be sion to William Bowman; which was read a fi.r3t and second time, re­ printed. ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. MRS. LAURA C. MORSE. 1fr. POST, of Pennsylvania, also mtroduced a bill (H. R. 4259) grant­ MRS. 1\I. I. SNYDER. ing a pension to :Mrs. Laura C. Morse; which was read a first and second Mr. BOYLE mtroduced a bill (H. R. 4276) granting a pension to time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, ahd ordered to be l\1rs. M. I. Snyder; which was read a first and second time, referred to printed. the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. JOSEPH E. VAN HORK. JAl\IES H. JOHNSON. Mr. STORM mtroduced. a bill (H. R. 4260) granting a pension to Mr. LAWRENCE mtroduced a bill (H. R. 4277) for the relief of Joseph E. Van Horn; which was read a first and second time, referred James H. Johnsoh; which was read a first and second time, referred to to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. MARK lUILLER. ROBERT JOHNSON. Mr. STORM also introduced a bill (H. R. 4261) granting a pension Mr. LAWRENCE also introduced a bill (H. R. 4278) gran.tillg a pen­ to 111ark Miller; which was read a :firstand second time, referred to the sion to Robert Johnson; which was read a :first and secor.d time, re­ Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be prmted. ferred to the Committee on _Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. JOHN .A. MONTGOMERY .AND HEPBURN M'CLURE. LEWIS LEWIS. Mr. . BROWN, of Pennsylvania, introduced a bill (H. R. 4262) to Mr. PATTON mtroduced a bill (H. R. 4279) granting an increase of XV-47 • 738 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE.

pension to Lewis Lewis; which was read a first and second time, re- M. Sands; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Com­ ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. mittee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. MARTHA C. BREESE. . PUBLIC BUILDING AT GALVESTON, TEX. Mr. SPOONER introduced a. bill (H. R. 4280) to increase the pen­ Mr. OCHILTREE introduced a bill (H. R. 4298) to provide for the sion of Martha C. Breese; which was read a first and second time, re­ purch:lse of additional land upon which to erect a. public building in ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. the city of Galveston, Tex.; which was read a first and second time, PENSIO:N LAWS. referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, and ordered to be printed. · Mr. HOUK introduced a bill (H. 4281) to amend the invalid pen­ R: ESTATE OF 0. B. CLUSKEY. sion laws; which was read a first and second time, referred to theCoiil; mittee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. Mr. OCHILTREE also introduced a bill (H. R. 4299) for the relie£ of the estate of C. B. Cluskey; which was read a first and second time, RICHARD G. SHARP. referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. Mr. HOUK also introduced a bill (H. R. 4282) gr:anting a pension to DISEASES n; CATTLE, ETC. Richard G. Sharp; which was read n. first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions and ordered to be printed. 1lir. OCHILTREE also introduced a bill (H. R. 4300) to prevent and control diseases .in cattle, swine, and sheep; which was read a. first and JAMES A. DOUGHTY. second time, referred to the Committee on .Agriculture, and ordered to Mr. HOUK also introduced a bill (H.•R. 4283) granting a pension to be printed. James .A. Doughty; which was reuda fustand second time, referred to AME.NDMENT OF REVISED STATUTES. the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. Mr. MILLER, of Texas, introduced a bill (H. R. 4301) to amend • 1·. STEPHEN A. GRASLAND. section 5200 of the Revised Statutes of the United States; which was Mr. HOUK also introduced a bill (H. R. 4284) for the relief of read a first and second time, referred to the Commjttee on Banking and Stephen .A. Grasland; which was read a first and second time, referred Currency, and ordered to be printed. to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. HENRY A. WHALEY. ED. WALLACE. Mr. THROCKMORTON introduced a bill (H. R. 4302) for the relief Mr. HOUK also introduced a. bill (H. R. 4285) for the relief of Ed. of Henry .A. Whaley; which was read a first and second time, referred Wallace; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Com- to the Committee on Indian Affairs, and ordered to be printed. mittee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. MESSAGE FROM THE PRESID~T. E. CRUDINGTON. .A message, in writing, from the President of the United States was Mr. HOUK also rn:troduced a bill (H. R.·4286) for the relief of E. communicated to the House by Mr. PRUDEN, one ofhis secretaries. Crndington; which was read a. first and second time, referred to the RELIEF OF CONTR.ACTOHS . . Committee on War Claims, a.nd ordered to be printed. Ur. STEWART, of Texas (by request), introduced ajoint resolution HARVEY J. FRYAR. (H. Res. 143) for the relief of contractors failing to comply with their Mr. HOUK also introduced a. bill (H. R. 4287) for the relief of Harvey. contracts to supply military posts with corn, hay, or oats by reason of • J. Fryar; which was read afirst and second time, referred to the Com- drought in the State of Texas in the year 1881; which was read a first mittee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. and second time, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and or­ dered be printed. THOMAS DU:NCAN. to ULYSSES MERCHANT. Mr. HOUK also introduced n. bill (H. R. 4288) for the relief of Thomas Dunca.n; . which was read a first and second time, referred to Mr. WELLBORN introduced a bill (H. R. 4303) for the relief of IDysses Merchant; which was read a first and second time, referred to. the CoJUmittee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. D. C. TREWIDTT. .1t1r. WELLBORN also introduced a bill (H. R. 4304) for the relief Mr. HOuK also introduced a bill (H. R. 4289) for the relief of D. C. of Ulysses Merchant; which was read a first and second time, referred Trewhitt;' which was read a first and second time, referred to the Com­ to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. mittee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. WILLIAM H. WRIGHT. DANIEL CONNOR. Mr. WELLBORN also introduced a bill (H. R. 4305) for the relief Mr. HOUK also introdueed a bill (H. R. 4290) for the relief of Daniel of William H. Wright; which was read a first and second time, referred Connor; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Com- to the Committee Qn War Claims, and ordered to be printed. mittee on· Claims, and ordered to be printed. FRANK GREENWOOD. PEREZ DICKINSON. Mr. POLAND introduced a bill (H. R. 4306) to correct the militarr Mr. HOUK also introduced a bill (H. R. 4291) for the relief of Perez record of Frank Greenwood; which was read a first and second time, Dickinson; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Com- referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. mittee on 11-Iilitary Affairs, and ordered to be printed. HARRISO:N DEWEY. SIGNAL SERVICE. Mr. POLAND also introduced a bill (H. R. 4307) directing the Sec- Mr. CALDWELL introduced a bill'{H. R. 4292) for the relief of the retary ofWar to amend the record of Harrison Dewey; which was read farmers of the United States by extending to them the benefits of the a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, Signal Service; which was read a first and second time, referred to the and ordered to be printed. Committee on .Agriculture, and ordered to be printed. WRITS OF ERROR IN CERTAIN CRIMINAL CASES. ESTATE OF HUGH DOUGLAS, DECEASED. Mr. POLAND also introduced a bill (H. R. 4308) allowing writs of error in certain criminal cases; which was read a first and second time, Ur. CALDWELL also introduced a bill ( H. R. 4293 ) for the relief referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. of and to compensate the ~tate of Hugh Douglas, deceased; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Wn.r • WILLIAM JOSLIN. Claims,. and ordered to be printed. Mr. STEWART, of Vermont (by Mr. POLAND), introduced a bill THOliAS T. STRATTON. (H. R. 4309) for the relief of William Joslin; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to- Mr. YOUNG introduced a bill (H. R. 4294) for the relief of Thomas be printed. · T. Stratton, assignee of W. B. Waldran; which was read a first and INFORMATION FOR MEMBERS. second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 11Ir. POLAND also submitted the following preamble and resolution;. MBS. JENNIE S. VICKERS. which were referred to the Committee on Rules: Whereas the number of calls upon members of this House to obtain informa­ Mr. YOUNG also introduced a bill (H. R. 4295) for the relief of Mrs. tion from the several Departments for the benefit of their constituents has be­ Jennie S. Vickers; which was read a first and second time, referred to the come so great as to reqmre· some means of relief for :members so that they may Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. be able to attend to their duties in the H9use and upon committee: Therefore, Resolved, That the Committee on Rules be instructed to inquire into the ex­ DAVID J. WOOD. pediency of making provision for obtaining such information for members by Mr. DIBRELL introduced a. bill (H. R. 4296) to remove the charge officers of the House to be appointed for that purpose. of desertion from David J. Wood; which was read a first and second HEIRS AT L.A. W OF J. W. SEARS, DECEASED. time, referred to the Committee on :Military Affairs, and ordered to be Mr. GEORGE D. WISE (by request) introduced a bill (H. R. 4310} printed. · for the relief of the heirs a.t law of James W. Sears, deceased; which HE..~IETTA 1\I. SANDS. was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on W rtr­ 1t!r. MILLS introduced a bill (H. R. 4297) for the relief of Henrietta Claims, and ordered to be printed.

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UNITED STATES FIDELITY GUARANTEE COMPANY. AMELIA A. ROBERTS. l\fr. GEORGE D. WISE (by request) also introduced a hill (H. R. l\1r. WILSON, of West Virginia, also introduced a bill (H. R. 4325) 4311) to incorporate the United States Fidelity Guarantee Company; for the relief of Amelia A. Roberts; which was read a first and second which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on time, referred to the Committee on War Claims. and ordered to be the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. printed. DISTILLERIES OF SPIRITS. REPRESENTATIVES OF JOHN D. CUSHW.A.. M:r. CABELL introduced a bill (H. R. 4312) to regulate distilleries :rtlr. WILSON, of West Virginia, also introduced a bill (H. R. 4326) of spiJits of a capacity of less than thirty gallons' production per day; for the relief of the legal representatives of John D. Cushw~ deceased; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and ordered to be printed. War Claims, and ordered to be printed. UNITED STATES PUBLIC BUILDING, FREDERICKSBURG, V .A.. REPRESENTATIVES OF LEWIS W. WASHINGTON. l".Ir. UAYO introduced a bill (H. R. 4313) to provide for the erection l".Ir. WILSON, of West Virginia, also introduced a bill (H. R. 4327) of a United States public building in the city of Fredericksburg, Va.; forth~ relief of the legal representatives of Lewis W. Washington, de­ which was read a first and second time, referred to the Commi~ee on ceased; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Com­ Public Buildings and Grounds, and ordered to be printed. mittee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed.

THOMAS W. T~SILL. SARAH RAMSEY. Mr. BARBOUR introduced a joint resolution (H. Res. 144) to author­ Mr. WILSON, of West Virginia, also introduced a bill (H. R. 4328}. ize the Secretary of the Treasury to adjust the account of Thomas W. for the relief of Sarah Ramsey; which was read a first and second time, Tansill, late quartermaster and commissary under the commission to referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be run the boundary line between the United States and Mexico; which printed. was riad a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, JOANN .A. CRAMER. .and ordered to be printed. Mr. WILSON, of West Virginia, also introduced a bill (H. R. 4329} JOHN ARMEL. for the relief of Joanna Cramer; which was read a first and second Mr. BARBOUR also introduced a bill (H. R. 4314) granting a pen­ time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be sion to John Armel; which was read a first and second time, referred printed. to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. BENJ.A.l\llN TRAPNELL. WILLl.A.M: B. l\IOSES. Mr. WILSON, of West Virginia, also introduced a bill (H. R. 4330) for the relief of Benjamin Trapnell; which was read a first and second Mr. BARBOUR (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 4315) for time, referred to the Committee on Naval Afthlrs, and ordered to be the relief of William B. Moses; which was read a first and second time, printed. referred to the Committee on the District of Columbia, and ordered to MEREDITH PARSONS. be printed. · · JOHN F. DENSON. Mr. SNYDER introduced a bill (H. R. 4331) granting a pension to Meredith Parsons; which was read a first and second time, referred to Mr. BARBOUR {by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 4316) for the Committee on lhvalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. the relief of John F. Denson; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. JOHN w. DOWLER. MOTTROl\I D. BALL. Mr. GOFF introduced a bill (H. R. 4332) granting a pension to John W. Dowler; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Mr. BARBOUR also introduced a joint resolution (H. Res. 145) for Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. the relief of Mottrom D. Ball; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. T.A. YLOR RICHl\IOND. Mr. GOFF also introduced a bill (H. R. 4333) granting a pension to JULIA .A.. CHAMBERS. Taylor Richmond; which was read a first and second time, referred to Mr. LIBBEY introduced a bill (H. R. 4317) increasing the pension the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. of Julia A. Chambe1-s;'which was read a first and second time, referred .HRIDGE OVER MOXONG.A.HEL.A. RIVER. to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. Mr. GOFF also introduced a bill (H. R. 4334) authorizing the West EMPLOYEs, HARPER'S FERRY, W. VA. Virginia and Pennsylvania Railroad Company to ~mild a bridge over the Jtir. WILSON, of West Virginia, introduced a bill (H. R. 4318) for Monongahela River, in the State of West Virginia; which was read a the relief of the employes who worked in, and the contractors who first and second time, referred to the· Committee on Commerce, and or­ furnished castings to, the United States armory at Harper's Ferry, W. dered to be printed. Va:, and were not paid from January 1, 1861, to April17, 1861, inclu­ CATHERINE VAUGHAN. sive; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Commit­ Mr. PETTIBONE introduced a bill (H. R. 4335) granting a pension tee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. to Catherine Vaughan; which was read afirstandsecond time, referred WILLIAM M. MORRISON. to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and orderea to be'printed. Mr. WILSON, of West Virginia, also introduced a bill (H. R. 4319) JOSEPH R. GIBSON. for the relief of William M. Morrison; which was read a first and Mr. PETTIBONE also introduced a bill (H. R. 4336) for the relief second time, referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs, and ordered of Joseph R. Gibson; which was read a. first and second time, referred to be printed. to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be -printed. CATHARINE S. LUCAS. REBECCA SHIPLEY. Mr. WILSON, of West Virginia, also introduced a bill (H. R. 4320) ~Ir. PETTIBONE also introduced a bill (H. R. 4337) forthereliefof for the relief of Catharine S. Lucas; which was read a first and second Rebecca Shipley; which was read a first and second time, referred to time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be the Committee on Pensio~, and ordered to be printed. printed. RHODA FITZGERALD. GEORGE P. WALTERS. . Mr. PETTIBONE also introduced a bill (H. R. 4338) for the relief M:r. WILSO~, of West Virginia, also introduced a bill (H. R. 4321) of Rhoda Fitzgerald; which was read a first and second time, referred for the relief of George P. Walters; which was read a first and second to the Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be _printed. ABSOLOM ROBERTS. LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1\IARTINSBURG, W. VA. M:r. PETTIBONE also introduced a bill (H. R. 4339) to remove the Jtir. WILSON, of West Virginia, also introduced a bill (H. R. 4322) charge of desertion against Absolom Roberts; which was read a first and for the relief of the trustees of the German Evangelical Lutheran church second time, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered of Martinsburg, W. Va.; which was read a first and second time. re­ to be printed. ferred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. ROBERT BURCHFIELD. WILLIAM H. ·ROBERTS. 1'.-Ir. PETTIBONE also introduced a bill (H. R. 4340) for the relief of Robert Burchfield; which was read a first and second time, referred Mr. WILSON, West Virginia, also introduced a bill (H. R. 4323) of ~ the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. for the relief of Willlilm H. Roberts; which was read a first and sec­ ond time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to HIRAM CAMPBELL. be printed. Mr. PETTIBONE also introdt:tced a bill (H. R. 4341) for the relief A. H. HERR. of Hiram Campbhll; which was read a first and second time, referred Mr. WILSON, ofWest Virginia, also introduced a bill (H. R. 4:324) to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. for the relief of A. H. Herr; which was read a ti..rst and second time, I ADAM FINCH. referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. Mr. PETTIBONE also introduced a bill (H. R 4342) for the relief 740 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE. JANUARY 29,

of the children of Adam Finch, deceased; which was read a first and WILBUR F. STEELE. second time, referred to the Select Committee on Payment of Pensions, Mr. RAYMOND also introduced a bill (H. R. 4360) for the relief of Bounty, and Back Pay, and ordered to be printed. Wilbur F. Steele; which was read a first and second time, referred to JAMES F. CULLEN. the Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered to be printed. Mr. PETTIBONE also introduced a bill (H. R. 4343) for the relief SCHOOL OF FORESTRY. of James F. Cullen; which was read a first and second time, referred to Ur. RAYM:OND also introduced a bill (H. R. 4361) to grant lands to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and orde~ to be printed. the Territory of Dakota for the purpose of establishing a school of for­ NANCY MILLER. estry; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Commit­ Mr. PETTIBONE also introduced a bill (H. R. 4344) grantinga pen­ tee on the Public Lands, and ordered to be printed. sion to Mrs. Nancy :rtiiller; which was read a first and second time, re­ REDUCTION OF l\IILITARY RESERVATIONS. ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to beprinted. Mr. l\IAGINNIS introduced a bill (H. R. 4362) to authorize the GREEN B. LEDFORD. President to reduce the military reservations at Fort Shaw, Fort Keogh, Mr. PETTIBONE also introduced a bill (H. R. 4345) for the relief and Fort Buford; which was read a first and second time, eferred to of Green B. Ledford; which was read a first and second time, referred the Committee on Military .Affairs·, and ordered to be printed. to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. CTh~ABAR AND ALASKA RAILROAD. CAPT. REUBEN F. BER...~ARD. lli. MAGINNIS also introduced a bill (H. R. 4363) grantingthe right Mr. PETTIBONE also introduced a bill (H: R. 4346) for the relief of way to the Cinnabacr and Alaska Railroad Company to connect the of Capt. Reuben F. Bernard; which was read a :first and second time, North Pacific. Railroad with the Clark's Fork mines; which was read referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Pa~c Railroads, DR. DANIEL l\1. APPEL. · and ordered to be printed. · :rtir. PETTIBONE also introduced a bill (H. R. 4347) for the relief LOSS OF STEAMER J. DON CAMERON. of Dr. Daniel M. Appel; which was r.ead a first and second time, re- Mr. MAGINNIS also introduced a bill (H. R. 4364) for the relief of ferred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. · the sufferers by the loss of the Government steamer J. Don Cameron; MARY E. DAY. which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Mr. PETTIBONE also introduced a bill (H. R. 4348) granting a pen­ Military .Affairs, and ordered to be printed. sion and bouncy to Mary E. Day; which was read a first and second BELLL.,GHAM BAY RAILWAY, ETC. time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be :rtir. BRENTS introduced a bill (H. R. 4365) authorizing the Bel­ printed. lingham Bay Railway and Navigation Company to build certain bridges, ELIZABETH FULKS. wharves, and docks in the Territory of Washington; which was read a 11'1r. PETTIBONE also introduced a bill (H. R. 4349) granting a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Commerce, and pension to Elizabeth Fulks; which was read a first and second time, ordered to be printed. · referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be PORTS OF DELIVERY, WASHL.~GTON TERRITORY. printed. lli. BRENTS also introduced a bill (H. R. 4366) making the city of REBECCA STAR~S. Seattle, in Washington Territory, in the PugetSoundcustomsdistrict, a Mr. PETTIBONE also introduced a bill (H. R. 4350) granting a pen­ port of delivery; which was read a first and second time, referred to the sion to Rebecca Starns; which was read a first and second time, re­ Committee on Commerce, and ordered to be printed. ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. · Mr. BRENTS also introduced a bill (H. R. 4367) making the city of MARTHA E. JONES. Taeoma, in Washington Territory, in thecustomsdistrictofPugetSound, :rtir. PETTIBONE also introduced a bill (H. R. 4351) granting a pen­ a port of delivery; which was read a first and second time, referred to the sion to Martha E. Jones; which was read a first and second time, re­ Committee on Cpmmerce, and ordered to be printed. ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. TOWN-SITE RESERVATION, PORT ANGELES. HEIRS OF WIL.LIAM J. AND SIDNEY WHITSON. :rtir. BRENTS aJso presented a memorial of the Legislative Assem­ :Mr. PETTIBONE also introduced a bill (H. R. 4352) for the relief bly of Washington Territory relative to the town-site reservation at of the heirs of William J. Whitson ahd Sidney Whitson, deceased; Port Angeles; which was referred to the Committee on Public Lands. which was read a first and second tinie, referred to the Committee on L.'TERNAL IMPROVEMENTS, W:ASHINGTON TERRITORY. War Claims, and ordered to be printed. Mr. BRENTS also presented a memorial of the Legislative Assembly BENJAMIN H. SHIPLEY. of Washington Territory, for the improvement of the Chehalis River :rtir. GUENTHER introduced a bill (H. R. 4353) granting a pension and Gray's Harbor; which was referred to the Committee on Rivers and to Benjamin H. Shipley; which was read a first and second time, re­ Harbors. ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. PUBLIC BUILDING, PORT TOWNSEND, WASH. AUGUSTUS HOFFl\1AN:. Mr. BRENTS also presented a memorial of the Legislative Assembly of Washington Territory,· for the construction of a public building at Ur. GUENTHER also intJ:oduced a bill (H. R. 4354) for the relief Port Townsend, the port of entry of the Pnget Sound customs district; of Augustus Hoffman; which was read a :first and second time, referred which was referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds. to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. MEETING OF LEGISLATIVE ASSEl\IBLY, WASHINGTO~ TERRITORY. BREVET COMMISSIONS. Mr. BRENTS also presented a memorial of the Legislative Assembly lli. WINANS, of Wisconsin, introduced a bill (H. R. 4355) author­ of Washington ~erritory, in relation to the time of meeting and hold­ izing the President of the United States, by and with the consent of ing sessions of the Legislature of said Territory; which was referred to the Senate, to confer commissions by brevet in certain cases; which was the Committee on the Territories .. read a first and second time, n'/erred to th~ Committee on Military AffaiTS, and ordered to be printed. INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS, WASHINGTON TERRITORY. PETER SULLIVAN. Mr. BRENTS also presented a. ruemorialoftheLegislativeAssembly of Washington Territory, for the improvement of the Columbia Hiver l\ir. WINANS, ofWisconsin, also introduced a bill (H. R. 4356) grant­ between the mouth of the Willamette River and the Lower Cascades; inO' a pension to Peter Sullivan; which was read a first and second which was referred to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors. tu;e, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be 1\ir. BRENTS also presented a memorial of the Legis11.tive Assembly printed. of Washington Territory, for the continuation of the construction of the JOHN MALLOY. canal and locks at the Cascades of the Columbia River; which was re­ Mr. RANKIN, of Wisconsin, introduced a bill (H. R. 4357) grant­ ferred to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors. ing a pension to John Malloy; which was read a first and second time, re­ ~ir. BRENTS also presented a memorial of the Legislative Assembly ferred tothe Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. of Washington Territory, for the improvement of Olympia Harbor; CLAYTON E. ROGERS. which was referred to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors. Mr. PRICE introduced a bill (H. R. 4358) granting a pension to Clay­ Mr. BRENTS also presented a memorial of the L6e,

House? The last House expired on the 4th day of March last, and pass a bill through the last Congress. This morning I found a letter of yours on my table (where it had been left in my absence), marked "personal," dated the nothing presents a question of privilege of this character, as I under­ 26th instant, asking an investigation of your practices by the House, and threat­ stand it, unless it relates to the privileges of this House, not to the last ening to publish the letter unless by to-day's session I moved an investigation. House. Your conduct has placed you so far outside of the pale of a gentleman as to make it a degradation to notice you. You have been so often shown to be a liar and So I saythat,inmyjudgment, thiscannotcomeininthatway. This, defamer of character that it ha,s become unnecessary to deny anything you may I repeat, is simply my opinion expressed on the moment, my first im­ say. And you conceive it to be the business of the Congress to occupy its time pression; and I reiterate the assertion that there can be no breach of in investigating your bad deeds-to thus dignify you. You colleague (W. B. Shaw) in defaming me, and who presided last spring the privileges of this House by anything that occruTed in the last House over a meeting of a few members of the :press to condemn me, was many years toward a member of this House. · ago shown (and he was compelled to adm1t the fad, as appears by public records) Mr. WILSON, of Iowa. The breach of the privileges, as alleged, .of to h2.ve taken $15,000 as a lobbyist while a correspondent, and so far as I know he has h'ld t.he privileae of the pre s gallery ever since. That meeting refused to this House can not go to the extent of suspending the rules, creating a investigate the truth of the charges against me at your and his instance, when new committee, and clothing it with power to send for persons and they ~ust have been known to both to be false. papers. Do you think the present House should investigate each case of your violation of all manliness by daily lying about me in the press and otherwisb and appeal­ .M.r. COX, of New York. I was about to have read in this connection ing to others to tlo the same, as I am informed? Does not such conduct on your the rule, No. IX, on thisquestionofprivilege, but !will read it myself. part forfeit all right you may have to sit with gentlemen of tbe press? The rule 1)rovides as follows: I shall not move the investigation yon seek, because I do not bell eve it is the business of the House of Representatives to investigate your corrupt conduct. Questions of privilege shall be first, those affecting the rights of the House There is no rule of the House against your being a lobbyist. collectively, its safety, dignity, and the integrity of its proceedings; and second, The members of the last House know you lied in your publication that I tlle rights, reputation, and conduct of the members individually in their repre­ opened the press gallery for the admission of members' wive the clo ing night sentative capacity only. of last se sion. All tlle p1·esent House know you, lied when you published that when seats This, as I underst::md it, is not asserted. as a question of privilege were about to be drawn I went in haste to Mr. CANNO~, of Dlinois, and ru ked affecting the members of the House. It is a question of privilege not him to request the privilege of my being allowed to select one, &c., to which objection was made. These and other like matters need no investigation by the affecting the last House. It is a question of privilege affecting the House to learn their falsity. present organization of this House, its rights, its safety, its dignity, its I know you forged a letter last summer and published it to the country, pur­ integrity, in the making up of the list of those gentlemen who are porting to have been writt~n by me to the Secretary of the Treasury giving a date, and this about a matter of no g1·eat importance, but, as I was Wormed at privileged to sit in yonder gallery. We are entitled to have m~n of the time, merely to injure me. honor and integrity occupying such places; men whom we may trust, Yow· printed card has been rightly int~rpreted by the public as an advance and who will not make reckless and absurd charges against members of confession of your guilt as a lobbyist. . If when you told-me, near the close of the last Congress, I was a fool for not this House. I believe the object of the gentleman from Pennsylvania making money while Speaker as Blaine and Colfax had done, and that there is to bring just that case before the committee. Therefore it is a ques- was still plenty to be made if the 1\IcGarrahan bill could fie gotten through, I tion of privilege. • had thrown you, as you deserved, from my room, I suppose it would hnve been wiser for me. But np to that time you and I had been on good terms, although Mr. CALKINS. I do not want, Mr. Speaker, to waive the other I had been wamed by friends and your public reputation to beware of you. I point eitper. I believe the rules of the last House by a resolution of treated you leniently1 though I have never spoken to or recognized you since. this House were extended or adopted by us for a period of twenty days, You have from that trme to this devoted your work, by all manner offal ehoods, to assailing my character. • or until yesterday. To-day we are running without any rules. I say You did not say who with you were interested in the 1\IcGarrahan bill, but I do not wiflh to waive that point either. intimated that yon had colleagues. My knowledge of the lobby clique was from The SPEAKER. The Chair is called upon to determine whether you. I have had no desire to condemn the corre pondents, for I think most of them are gentlemen, but all have suffered in public esteem from your bad ex­ this is or is not a question of privilege under the rules or under the ample, and some of them have been influenced by you to do what they say they general parliamentary law. The preamble alleges that a person who are heartily ashamed of. A correspondent of a newspaper should regard his is now occupying the gallery of the House by the permission of the position as one of high responsibility, and in all things he should at least be truthful. House has made an improper proposition to a member, not during t~e I do not pretend to say 1\IcGarrahan had no merit in his original land claim, present session, but during the last session. OfcoUTSeit is well known but when you explained to me that the bill you desired to have my assistance to the Chair and to every member on the floor that no person can oc­ to ~et through .Congress provided for the issue of many millions of acres of land­ scnp which would be of about the value of the Valentine scrip-worfth then cupy a seat in that gallery without signing a statement or pledge that about $30 per acre and since more-and that there would be abundance to di­ he is not interested in any legislation pending before the House. It videi I for file first time h•.arned the scope of the bill, and at once told you it does seem to the Chair that if there is any person occupying a sea.t in won d not pass the Forty-seventh Congress. I llave a letter from yon, dated February '1:1,1883, asking me to recognize a that gallery who has at any time in violation of that pledge made im­ member named to move to suspend the rules and pass the bill, which 1s of a date proper proposals to a member of the House, it is not only the right but •earlier than our talk. the duty of the Bouse to investjgate the matter, with a view of protect­ No person has ever spoken to me in opposition to the 1\lcGarrahan bill, and my position against it was taken, as you know, at the time you el.."J>lained its ing the integrity of its own proceedings and denying to that person here­ nature and purposes. I leave it for the public to decide whether ilie lobby who after the privileges of the gallery. work for big jobs at the expiration of a Congress do it for pay or sentiment. The Chair is therefore disposed to hold, and does hold, that this is a The committee investigation you speak of has given you more concern Ulan it has me, but it has afforded you another excuse or opportunity to write and matter of privilege, but would be very glad indeed to have the judg­ have published more untruths, pretending they are the result of the testimony men.t of the House upon it. disclosed before the committee. . Mr. CALKINS. I say candidly I do not intend to appeal from the I dislike the idea of noticing your letter at all, but as you propose to publish it, it may be due to the public that some of the facts should go out along-with it. . decision of the Chair, though I think the Chair wrong, but will bow or course you would not publish yours without publishing this with it. to its decision. J. WARREN KEIFER. The SPEAKER. The question, then, is on the adoption of the reso­ A MEMBER. What is the date of that letter? lution. The CLERK. January 28, 1884. . MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE. Mr. KEIFER. On a day earlier than the date of that letter-for it A message from the Senate, by Mr. .McCooK, its Secretary, \nformed is dated on yesterday-! was present with some members when I stated, the House that the Senate had passed with amendments, in which the as I believed then and I feel I .know now, what was the reason why concurrence of the House was requested, a bill and joint resolution of certain gentlemen of the press bad pursued me fOT many months; and the following titles: I had perhaps used an unfortunate expression when I said there was a A bill (H. R. 3948) .making appropriations to supply deficiencies on "clique" of them. It may be true and it may not. · It seems to have account of the appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1884, been reported to General Boynton that I bad used that expression, and in regard to rebate of tax on tobacco, and to provide for the expenses with a guilty knowledge, and with a hope that he could go before the of the meeting of the Legislature of the Territory of New Mexico, and public in advance in some way, he at once rushed into the papers and for other purposes; and commenced denying he was guilty of any' connection with the 1\fcGarra­ The joint resolution (H. Res. 121) appropriating $50,000 for the sup­ han claim in the last Congress. No person, so fur as I know, had men­ port of certain desti~te Indians. tioned it here; certainly I had not up to that time; that is, up to the time of the printed card that is referred to in that letter. H. V. BOYNTO:N. Now, Mr. Speaker, this man Boyntonappeared to be a friend ofruine Mr. KEIFER. I am at liberty at lea.st to infer, from what I have until about the 1st day of March last, when he came to me with this he..'l.rd and what I know, that this resolution is offered in consequence billlholding up the bill] in his hand; this identical bill. It was a bill of a statement that I made in reference to one H. V. Boynton; and if reported to that Congress; and it must be borne in mind that on the the House will indulge me, in order that they may vote intelligently 27th day of FebrU..'1I'J he had written me a letter asking me to recog­ upon this resolution, I will send to the Clerk's desk to have read the nize a member of the House to move to suspend the rules and pass the statement that I made to Mr. Boynton ina letter in response to a scur­ bill, saying that he believed it was right and putting in the usual dis­ rilous letter of his. After that I desire to make a further suggestion claimer, that be had no interest in it. Perhaps that letter had better or two. be read. I have it here and send it to the desk. The letter is in the The Clerk read as follows: handwriting of General Boynton. HousE oF REPRESE...'YrATIVES, UNITED STATES, The Clerk read as follows: Washington, D. C., January 28,1884-9 a.m. F'EBRl]ABY '1:1. H. v. BO'Yl\"'TON: DEAR GENERAL: McGarrahan-you have doubtless heard of him-sppeals to About 12 o'clock last night some person handed me at my rooms an envelope me to ask you to give Mr.Dunnell a chance to nsk a vote on his (McG.'s) bill. which seemed to be addressed in your handwriting, and which contained a It has been reported favorably from committee. ,Printed card of yours on the subject of your guilt in the matter of a scheme to To have a vote seems fair enough when one side is a great monopoly, and the 1884. CONGRESSIONA·L RECORD-HOUSE. 743

blll seems to be a fair one to both sides. I have no interest of the remotest kind who know, that that statement was false, that I was probably the only in this matter, but have always thought MeG. the victim of a rich corporation, and so he has always had my sympathy. person belonging to that House of Representatives who was opposed to Truly yours, that proposition, and the only person belonging to that House who H. V. BOYNTON. collld not have defeated it. There was no great harm done by it; I The SPEAKER. blame no one for it. · I was appealed to by General McKenzie, of Ken­ Mr. KEIFER. I am not sure whether I answered that letter. My tucky, on behalf of some members' wives, to direct that the reporters' recollection is that I did not, either in writing or verbally. But I am gallery be opened to them, which I had the power to do. I declined to sure the next day or the day after Boynton came into my room when do it; repeatedly declined. All I did was to submit to the House the others were there, and after waiting and indicating he wanted to talk proposition, as the RECORD will show, for unanimous consent to open with mo alone when the room was cleared, he commenced a conversa- the reporters' galleries tO the families of members. I submitted that tion something like this-I am not going to repeat it all: · proposition to the House and no member of the House objected. Hence He said: "KEIFER, what do you think I think of you?" or some- it was by the unanimous order of that House of Representatives that thing of that kind. I said, ''I do not know; I hope, well.'' He re- · the reporters' gallery was opened to the families of members. And this plied, ' ' I think you are a fool.'' [Laughter.] I said that I did not man Boynton and others that followed him have caused to be published know what he meant. [Continued laughter.] In answer to that he over the United Sta1ies more slanders upon me in consequence of that said that I had been Speaker of the House of Representatives, that my than could possibly have been imagined about any great crime I might term was about to expire, and I might have made money, as Speaker have committed. Blaine and Speaker Colfax had done. Now, if there is anybody here who was present on the occasion re- He then proceeded to say, with this bill in his hand, that there was ferred to, and who thinks my statement is not correct, he can certainly plenty to be made yet, if we could get this :rtlcGarrahan bill through. stand up here and correct it. I appeal to Democrats and Republicans Up to that time I had never seen the bill that I recollect of, and knew on that. [A pause.] Then as a scurrilous, mean, low-lived method nothrng of its terms. He then pro

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I am reading from a report of a committee of this House. I do not ing into the immoral conduct of these people in the past, then let it be want to weary the House, but further on ill his testimony Mr. Shaw is wide open, so you will not only investigate :Mr. Boynton but others asked: equally guilty with him. Q.. I want to know what your services were? I am sorry for him; I have been; I was sorry for any man who would A. Just what I told you. be so low-lived and corrupt as to come to me presuming he mjght with Q. Getting information? A. Getting information, posting them, and letting them know everything safety make a vile, corrupt proposition to me. about the matter. I hold myself responsible, 1\Ir. Speaker, to my constituents. That Q. Is it a common thing with gentlemen of your profession to sell their in­ is enough. When they are through with me I will go home, not formation in that way? A. I do not know that it is. I have been in the habit of doing it for ten or soured with the world, for I have been treated well and beyond the twelve years. measure of my deserts. I am not one of those who have fallen into the idea that.we are living in a more corrupt period than those who · I think this resolution had better be framed so as to include him and have preceded us. I think we are better to-day, better in this country, others that there may be. If it is the theory that men who have once, notwithstanding these abnormal things, than we have ever been before. in any prior Congress, been guilty of these things shall be regarded as I am not soured Roaain.st the public because a few of the millions of the tainted, so that they should never sit with the other gentlemen of their American people make it their life-work to attempt to defame me. profession who are pure, let this man be included also. I am proud of my people and am willing to go on to the end and try to Mr. BUDD. Did you not admit him into the gallery up there? do my duty to them; and you may investigate just as inuch as yon Mr. KEIFER. What is the question? plea e into this or any other matter. I am still going, while I hold a Mr. BUDD. As Speaker of the House, did you not admit a gentle­ seat in this House, to try to do my duty, unswerved by those who would m,an to the gallery that you now claim was a bribed lobbyist? have me do corrupt things and unswerved by those whq would seek·to Mr. KEIFER. MI·. Speaker, I am obliged to the gentleman for the have me pay them for idle compliments. question. It gives me the opportunity to say that I never knew of this Mr. HOPKINR. :Mr. Speaker, General KEIFER has said in regard matter until since the adjournment of the last Congress. If I admitted to this question that the gentleman to whom reference is made in the this correspondent ignorantly, my immediate predecessor a,nd others resolution which I have submitted is unworthy of a seat in this gallery. did the same. If there is to be any censure for this act, the present I think that he himself has made a stronger argument than I could Speaker ought to be included, though I do not suppose he knew any­ make to justify the necessity for this investigation. thing about it. I wish to say for myself that I have no acquaintance with General Mr. BUDD. You say you did not know Mr. Shaw was a bribed lob­ Boynton. I do not know him now by sight even, and I ask,· therefore, byist, and yet you have stated here that Colonel Boynton was your friend in justice to him, that a communication from him which I bold in my up to about the 1st day of 1\1arch? hand be read for the information of the House. Mr. KEIFER. Yes. Mr. TOWNSHEND. What communication do you refer to? Mr. BUDD. Of last year? Mr. HOPKINS. I have not read it myself, but it is a communica-­ Mr. KEIFER. Yes. tion in which I think he asks for an investigation. Mr. BUJ)D. He appeared at your room and attempted to bribe you. The SPEAKER. The communication will be read. Now, did yop. not, after he had attempted to bribe you, permit him to Mr. BRU~H.L Mr. Speaker, hefore that is read Iwouldaskwhether occupy a seat in the press gallery? this is simply a letter, · or a communication from Mr. Boynton asking Mr. KEIFER. Congress adjourned two days after that. for this investigation, or whether it includes any reflection upon any M1·. BUDD. During tho e two days, did you not allow him to come member of this House. If it includes any reflection upon any mem­ into your room and see you? [Cries on the Republican side, "Oh!" ] ber I shall object to the reading of it at this time. I make this sug­ The SPEAKER. The House will come to order. gestion, as I presume the gentleman from Pennsylvania knows what it . Mr. KEIFER. Mr. Speaker, I intended to read only a paragraph or contains. two more from the same man's testimony. · Mr. HOPKINS. I do not know the substance of it at all. '!'he SPEAKER. The gentleman will suspend until there is orde:x; Several M::IDIBERS. Let it be read. on the floor of the House. 1\Ir. BRUl\Il\I. I hope the gentleman will be able to give the infor­ Mr. KEIFER. I will read a further paragraph or two from the tes­ mation I ask. timony of Mr. Shaw: Mr. HOPKINS. Of course if I was cognizant of any such state­ Q. Did you take the list of yeas and nays on the vote when the subsidy first ment in fhe communication I would not have forwarded it to the desk failed in the House? A. I did not; I was too much demoralized. [Laughter.] to be read. It is addressed to the Speaker, and wns handed to me with Q. Did you notice any change in the votes of members between the time when the request that it be read in justice to General Boynton. it failed and the time when it passed? . The SPEAKER. The Chair will state that this appears to be a A. No, sir; I never took any notice of it that I remember. Q. Did you report to your principals after it defeat in the House and its pas­ communication from General Boynton addressed to the Speaker. It sage in the Senate that it would be likely to go through the House? was handed to the Speaker this morning, and was read by him hur­ A. No, sir; if I had known that fact I would have ma-de more money out of riedly and returned to the gentleman who gave it and the Speaker has. it. I would ha.ve loaded up at that time. [Laughter.] not seen it from that time until the present. It was read hastily and Now, Mr. Speaker, if it be the business of this House to investigate the Chair is not aware that it contained any reflection upon any mem­ all these things I trust it will give to the committee a wide range, so it ber of the House. can call in all these persons. I }Vant to say now that there is no per­ Mr. BRUMM. I shall object to its reading unless it be known that. son here or elsewhere who has a higher regard and respect for a well­ it contains no such reflection. conducted pr than I have. It ought to give the sentiment to the ~1r. TOWNSHEND. What was the statement of the Chair? whole country. · Itoughttoleadpublicopinion, and would, :M:r. Speaker, The SPEAKER. The Chair will repeat that it appears to be a com­ if the public did not know there was so much of this sort of thing that munication addressed to the Speaker, and was handed to methismorn­ is called venom, envy, jealousy, vice, malice connected with it. For ing. The Speaker, afterlookingatithastily, handed it back tothegen­ the reason I would not lend myself to Mr. Boynton and such as may tleman who gave it, and has not heard of it since. The Chair is not have been connected with him to help him and them to get through a aware that it contains any reflection upon any gentleman, but would bill that was to make them all rich, for that is his own expression, I not express an opinion without carefully reading it. am traduced throughout this land. And they have the power to in­ Mr. BRUMM. The Chair is not able, then, tostatewhetherornotit duce others to carry on a newspaper warfare against me. That has is a proper communication to read before the House? seemed to be exceedingly singular. I do not know in public estima­ The SPEAKER. The Chair would not like to make a decision as ro tion I have suffered by it. Perhaps I have. I do know in my own whether it does or does not reflect upon a member of the House with­ estimation I have not; and I have been willing to stand up and refu e out looking at it again. to buy anybody's support or an:ybody's newspaper compliments any­ Mr. BRUMM. Then if there is any doubt I object to the reading. where. [Applause on the Republican side.] Mr. THOMPSON. If this is read as apart oftheremarksofthegen­ I have no blame to attach to the mass of correspondents in Washing­ tleman from Pennsylvania, I would like to ask if any member has a ton. I know they have done things time and again that were not right right to object to it? by men going to them and pouring vile falsehoods into their ears and Mr. HOPKINS. The gentleman from Pennsylvania does not a k to­ having them published. I understand that all perfectly well. have it read as a part of his remarks if there is anything improper in it. I do not claim I have been free from just criticism in things I have .M:r. THOMPSON. Then I should object to it myself if there is doubt done in my official life. I am quite willing and have no objection to upon the subject. submit to that sort of criticism. Every public•man ought to be sub­ The SPEAKER. What is the request of the gentleman from Penn­ jected to it, because it will make him a better man if the criticism is just. sylvania? I might go on here and detail the things they dwell on most are the 1\fr. HOPKINS. I replied to a suggestion of the gentleman from things I have had nothing to do with. And perhaps I have said all I Kentucky that I did not desire it to be read as a part of my remarl\:s need to on this case at this time. If it be the right thing now to go if it contained anything improper or any personal reflection upon any forward with this investigation, I certainly should not vote against it. mefuber. • I think your committee should. allow the door to be thrown wide open. Mr. BRUl\11\f. The gentleman submitting it says he has not read it If y6u are going to constitute a committee here for the purpose of look- himself and does not know its contents.

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:Mr. GIBSON. I understand the scope of this resolution to he to Mr. BRUMM. Was the gentleman from Illinois requested by Gen­ :i.Pvestigate a gentleman who now occupies a place ~d exercises. cer­ eral Boynton to have it read? tain privileges under the rules of this House. Pending the con&der­ :Mr. SPRINGER. I will take the responsibility of having it read as ation of that resolution, which simply asks for the appointment of a a part of my remarks, injustice to General Boynton. committee of investigation, the gentleman from Ohio [Mr. KEIFER] 1\Ir. BRUUl\f. I have asked the gentleman a question and I think I has had read and made part of the records of this House a correspond­ have a right to an answer. ence, or a part of a correspondence, between himself and the gentleman Mr. SPRINGER. I decline to yield. who is to be investigated. Now, I have not.hing to say as to the pro­ The SPEAKER. The gentleman from illinois declines to yield and priety or impropriety of the introduction of that correspondence by the is entitled to the floor. The letter will be read as a part of his re­ gentleman from Ohio. That is a question for himself, and I have noth­ marks. ing to do with it. I have no criticism to make upon it; but I do not The Clerk read as follows: think that it would be justice on the part of this House to refuse to PRESS GALLERY, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, allow a gentleman whom it is proposed to investigate to have that much Washington, D. C., JanuanJ 29, 1884. of his correspondence read which is now presented along with private SIR: I address you as a correspondent amenable to the authority of the House,. and holding a seat in the press gallery under its rules. correspondence that took place between him and the gentleman from !last night received a letter from Hon J. WARREN KEIFER, now a member of Ohio, and which the House has heard. the House, charging over his signature that I approached him in his capacity Now, it would have been well enough if all this had been left out of Speaker of the last House, telling him he was a fool for not making money while Speaker, as Blaine and Colfax had done; that there was still plenty until this committee had been appointed. That would have been proper. to be made if the·McGarrahan bill could be gotten through; that I bad colleagues. But inasmuch as a part of this correspondence has been read, and that interested with me in that bill; that I explained to him tl!at it provided for the part of it which reflects very 8everely upon the gentleman we seek to issue of many millions of acres ofland-scrip, which would be about the value of Valentine scrip, then worth about $30 per acre, and that there would be abun­ investigate, I think it is but right, if any public sentiment is to be man­ dance to divide. ufactured, that he should be heard also. l\lr. KEIFER further notified me that he would not ask an investigation by the The SPEAKER. The Chair has not decided the communication House, as I had in writing requested him to do, to the end that his charges. might be submitted -to the test of an examination under oath. could not be read. The Chair understood the gentleman from Penn­ I can notdoubtthattheHousewillconsideritofimportancetoinquire whether sylvania [Mr. HOPKINS] to decline to have it read as part of his re­ there are correspondents enjoying its privilege!>, and protected in their work marks, on the ground that he had not himself read it and did not know by its ruJes, who carry on lobbying with such effrontery as not to hesitate to ap- proach a Speaker of the House with corrupt pFoposals. ' I its contents. Having thus called your attention to the grave charges made in writing by Mr. GIBSON. But my remarks were addressed, or intended to be ex-Speaker KEIFER, which I pronounce to be utterly devoid of truth, I have ·. addressed, to t.hose who objected to the reading of this letter; and I the honor to inclose herewith the full text of his letter to me, together with the correspondence pertaining thereto, and through you to respectfully request the simply asked them, as a matter of justice all around, as part had been House to order an investigation of the matter. read, to have all read. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient ~ervant, Ur. THOMPSON. I was a member who objected to the reading of H. V. BOYNTON, • Correspondent Oineinna.ti Commercial-Gazette. this communication. And the only objection I had to the reading of it Hon. JoHN G. CARLISLE, was that the gentleman who put i~ before the House refused the re­ Speaker of the House of Representatives. sponsibility for it by saying he would not let it· be incorporated in his remarks; and unless some one undertakes the responsibility of intro­ Mr. HOPKINS. If there is no gentleman who desires to speak in I will call ducing a paper I do not see any reason why it should be thrust before opposition to the resolution the previous question. the House. '!'he SPEAKER. The pending question is upon the proposition of the gentleman from Iowa [ 1r. KAssoN] to refer the resolution to the The SPEAKER. The Chair has no hesitation in holding that unless Committee on the Judiciary. the paper is read as part of a gentleman's remarks it cannot be read at all if a single gentleman objects. . l\Ir. KASSON. I have no objection to the previous question being :Mr. KASSON. I wish to ask the gentleman from Pennsylvania [Mr. ordered on the resolution and the motion to refer. 1\lr. WARNER, of Ohio. I desire to offer an amendment to the res­ HOPKINS J if he will not allow a motion &r the reference of this reso­ lution to the Committee on the Rules, and let us dispose of it finally olution, simply to extend the investigation as proposed by the gentle- IDJln from Ohio [lli. KEIFER]. · upon the report of that committee. Does not the gentleman from Mr. HOPKINS. I have no objection to that. Pennsylvania see that in this situation it is much wi.~r to have the report of the committee whether there is proper ground for an investi­ M.r. KASSON. I have no objection to that, and I will make my gation and how much should be covered by it? I appeal to the gentle­ motion to refer cover the resolution and the proposed amendment. man to let us get the resolution off the floor into the hands of a com­ The SPEAKER. The Clerk will read the proposed amendment. mittee, and let us have their recommendation before we are required to The Clerk read as follows: And also to inquire and report whether any other member of the press now vote on it. holding a seat in the reporter's gallery has been guilty of conduct that ought to It has been suggeste~ to me that I substitute the Committee on the deprive him of a right to such seat. Judiciary for the Committee on the Rules, and with that modification The SPEAKER. The question is now upon the motion of the gen­ I make the motion. tleman from Iowa [Mr. KASSON] that the resolution and proposed 1\Ir. TOWNSHEND. I rise to make a parliamentary inquiry. amendment be referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. '!'he SPEAKER. The Chair will state the motion. The gentleman The question was taken; and the motion to refer was not agreed to 1 from Iowa moves to commit the resolution to the Committee on the upon a division-ayes 105, noes 136. Judiciary. The SPEAKER. The question now is upon the amendment J>ro- Mr. TOWNSHEND. My inquiry is how does that communication posed by the gentleman from Ohio [:Mr. WARNER]. get before the House? Does the gentleman from Pennsylvania [Mr. Mr. HOPKINS. I believe I am· willing to accept that amendment. HoPKINS] request that it be read? l\1r. TALBOTT. I object to it. The SPEAKER. It is not before the House. ~1r. HOPKINS. I will accept the amendment if it is modified so as Mr. TOWNSHEND. . What I am trying to get at is this: What was to embrace any other member of the press against whom charges have done by the gentleman from Pennsylvania relative to the letter? been made. The SPEAKER. The gentleman from Pennsylvania sent it to the Mr. WARNER, of Ohio. I will modify my amendment as suggested. Clerk's desk, but did not ask to have it read as a part of his remarks. Mr. TALBOTT. I am opposed to the amendment for this reason: I Mr. TOWNSHEND. Then there is no motion before the House as do not believe anybody should be investigated either by a committee to the communication of General Boynton? of this House or by a grand jury or by any court without some notice. The SPEAKER. There is not. I do not believe a committee of this House has a right to investigate Mr. SPRINGER. Will the gentleman ·from Pennsylvania [Mr. persons occupying seats in the reporters' gallery without notice. Charges HOPKINS] yield to me for a moment? have been preferred upon the floor of this House against two members Mr. HOPKINS. I yield to the gentleman. of the press. Those charges ought to be investigated, and I will vote lli. SPRINGER. I have hastily read the communication from Gen­ for that investigation; but I do not believe in any such sweeping propo­ eral Boynton which has been placed in my hands, and I think tkere is sitions. nothing in it but what is pel'fectly proper to be read not only in this 1\lr. WARNER, of Ohio. I have modified my proposed amendment, House but anywhere else. It simply asks that an investigation be had and will ask the Clerk to read it as modified. and recites the substance of the charges that have already been stated The Clerk read as follows: by the gentleman from Ohio who has addressed the House. There­ And also to inquire and report whether an~ other member of the press now fore I desire to have a part of my time occupied by the reading of this holding a seat in the reporter's gallery against whom charges have been or may be letter. preferred is guilty of conduct that ought to deprive him of a right to such seat. l\Ir. BRUMl\I. Will the gentleman from illinois allow me to ask Mr. MILLS. There ought not to be a sweeping inquisition against hiin a qnestion? Did General Boynton ask the gentleman from llli­ innocent men. The investigation should be confined to those only uois to present the letter to the House? against whom charges have been made. 1\Ir. SPRINGER. The letter is addressed to the Speaker of the Mr. PEELLE, of Indiana. I think this proposition is entirely too House of Representatives, and I have a right to have it read as a part o.f broad. I do not believe charges have been made against apy other w.y re!Ik'U' ks. persons in that gallery, at least if they have been made they have here- 746 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE. JANUARY 29,

tofore been disposed of. I do not believe it is fair to the press nor fair The Cletk read as follows: to this House to appoint a committee to investigate supposed or imagi­ NAVY DEPARTMENT, Washington, January25,188L nary charges ~o-ainst newspaper correspondents. I do not believe it is Hon.S.J.RANDALL: fair or wise or judicious for this House to adopt a resolution directibg It seems to me unwise to impair the power of the President to relieve Lieu­ tenant Greely and party by limiting him to sending only volunteers. the appointment of a committee of investigation unless some person This is not to be a scientific exploring expedition, but one to rescue men who has been named and charges against him have been brought forward. were deliberately sent out by the Government with promi e of re-enforcement , For that reason I hope the amendment will not be adopted, neither the or rescue, and are now perhaps starving or freezing. Without the limitation volunteers can be accepted if it is desirable. But if ()ne first proposed nor the modification of it. none offer by the time the expedition is ready, are the ships not to move? If lfi. WARNER, of Ohio. Charges have been made on this floor to­ there are naval officers better qualified to go than any who may volunteer, day against certain gentlemeh who I suppose are now occupying seats shall the lives of the explorers, old and new, be trusted to the inferior men? In my judgment Congress, while giving the President for the relief of Greely in that ga,llery. It is due to those gentlemen that those charges should the money of the Government without limit, houldalso give him all its power. be investigated. It certainly is due to the House that they should be The officers of the Navy do not, I believe, desire to be protected by statute from investigated. :And if there is any other gentleman in that gallery orders on any honorable service, however petilous. WM. E. CHAJ.'n)LER, Secretary. against whom charges may be preferred, those cha,rges ought to be in­ vestigated.. I do not know that there are any such. 1\Ir. RANDALL. l\fr. Speaker, I wish to add that neither the Com­ :Mr. HOPKINS. I now demand the previous question on the reso- mittee on Appropriations nor the conference committee deemed it wise lution and pending amendment. , to throw around the President any restriqtions in relation to this mat­ Mr. McMILLIN. I ask the gentlelilan to withdra?( that demand ter. This is the reason which guided the Committee on Appropria­ for a moment. tions in reporting the resolution originally without any limitation as Mr. HOPKINS. I will do so. to the amount, so that the responsibility oft~ enif>...rprise in every par­ Mr. 1\Ic:MILLIN. I think we should adopt the resolution with one ticular might rest upon the President. I ask that the report of the very material amendment. It is admitted that charges have been made committee of conference be agreed to. against two members of the press occupying seats in the reporters' gal­ The question being taken on agreeing to the report of the committee lery. It is not claimed that charges have been made against any of the of conference, it was adopted. ' others. It would be highly improper to pass a resolution that would 1\lr. RANDALL moved to reconsider the vote by which the report seem to be reflective upon those against whom no charges have been was adopted; and also moved that the motion to reconsider be laid on made. Therefore, if the gentleman from Ohio [Mr. W ABNER] will the table. modify his amendment so a.s to direct an investigation of those mem­ The latter motion was agreed to. bers of the press against whom charges have been made, I will vote for Mr. BLAND. I move that the House adjourn. the amendment and think it will be adopted without much if any Pending the motion to adjourn, the following business was transacted opposition. by unanimous consent: Mr. WARNER, of Ohio. I will modify my amendment by omitting LEAVE OF .ABSENCE. from it the words "or may be." Leave of absence wn.s granted as follows: 1\fr. McMILLIN. ·That makes the amendment l?atisfadory to me. To Mr. RAY, of New York, for one week, on account of important The SPEAKER. The amendment as now modified will be read. business. . · The Clerk read as follows: , To .1\fr. KING, for one day. .And also to inquire and report whether any other member of the press now To 1\lr. BROWNE, of Indiana, for to-day, on account of sickness . holding a. seat in the reporters' gallery against whom charges have been pre­ To 1\Ir. LUNA, for forty days, on account of importan~ business. ferred hos been guilty of conduct that ought to deprive him of a right to such seat. WITHDRAWAL OF PAPERS• 1\fr. HOPKINS. I now demand the previous question. • Mr. WELLER, by unanimous consent, obtained leave to withdraw The previous question was ordered; and under the operation thereof from the files of the House, for reference to the Third Auditor of the the amendment of 1\fr. WARNER, of Ohio, was agreed to, and the reso­ Treasury, papers relating to the claim of E. D. Yule for a horse lost in lution as amended was adopted. the niilitary service of the Uhited States. · · 1\fr. HOPKI.t~S moved to reconsider the vote by which the resolution The motion of 1\fr. BLAND was then agreed to; and accordingly (at was adopted; and also moved that the motion tO reconsider be laid on 4 o'clock and 50 minutes p.m.) the House adjourned. the table. The latter motion was agreed to. PETITIONS, ETC. ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION. The following petitions and papers were laid on the Clerk's desk, under the rule, and referred as follows: Mr. NEECE, from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, reported that the committee had examined and found truly enrolled a joint resolu­ By 1\fr. J. J. ADAMS: The petition of--, to repeal the law levy­ tion of the following title; when the Speaker signed the same: ing a tax for the maintenance of the Marine-Hospital Service-to the Joint resolution (H. Res. 127) authorizing the Secretary of the Inte­ Select Committee on American Ship-building and Ship-owning Inter- es~ . rior to detail from that De.l'artment two clerks to act as assistant clerks By 1\Ir. ANDERSON: The resolution of the Kansas State board of to certain House committees. agriculture-to the Committee on .Agriculture. GREELY RELIEF EXPEDITIOY. By 1\fr. ATKINSON: Thepetitionof·Ben BeufertPost, No. 316, Grand 1\fr. RANDALL. I rise to submit a privileged report-the report of Army ofthe Republic, of Pennsylvania, relative tothereductionofthe a conference committee. national revenue-to the Committee on Ways and Means. The Clerk read as follows: By Mr. BAGLEY, JR.: The petition of J. R. Tappan Post, Grand Army of the Republic, asking for a pension for all the veterans of the The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the amendment of the Senate to the joint resolution (H. Res.ll9} making an ap­ late war-to the Committee on Pensions. propriation for the relief of Lieut. A. W. Greely and his party composing what By 1\Ir. BALLENTINE: The petition for the relief of Thomas J. is known as the Lady Franklin Bay expedition to the Arctic1 regions, having .Whitaker-to the Committee on War Claims. met, after full and free conference have agreed to recommend ang do recom­ mend to their respective Houses as follows: By :Mr. BARBOUR: The petition for the relief of 1\Iorttom D. Ball­ That the Senate recede from its amendment. to the Committee on Elections. SAJ\I. J. RANDALL, Also, the petition of John Armel, for a pension-to the Committee W. H. CALKINS, on Pensions. Managers on the part of the House. .Also, the petition of John E. Denson, for pay of Chief of the Bureau EUGENE HALE, JOHN F. MILLER, of Provisions and Clothing, &c.-to the Committee on Claims. Managers on the part of the Senate. By 1\Ir. BARKSDALE: The papers relative to the claim of John W. Martin-to the same committee. Mr. RANDALL. I ask that the Clerk read the statement which accompanies the report, in compliance with the rule. By 1\lr. BRilliM: The resolution of the council of Pottsville, Pa., The Clerk read as follows: relati"ie to the Indian police-to the Committee on Indian Affairs. . By 1\Ir. BRENTS: The petition of citizens of Port Townsend, for a The managers on the part of the House of the conference on the disagreeing tobacco-rebate appropriation-to the Committee on Appropriations. votes of the two Houses on the joint resolution making an appropriation to en­ able the President to prepare and dispatch an expedition for the purpose of re­ By 1\fr. BROADHEAD: The petition of citizens of Saint Louis, foe lieving and bringing home Lieutenant Greely and party submit the following the improvement ofthe ~fississippi River-to the Committee on Rjvers written statement in explanation of the accompanying conference report. and Harbors. If a.greed to, the effect of the action recommended by the conferees will be to pa s l.1e joint resolution without any change from the form in which it origi­ By Mr. BURNES: The petition of the letter-carriers of Saint Joseph, nally passed the House. 1\Io., for a vacation for thirty days during the year-to the Committee SAM. J. RANDALL, on the Post-Office and Post-Roads. W. H. CALKINS, Managers on the part of the House. Also, the petition of Nodaway Post, No. 30, Grand Army of theRe­ public, Department of Missouri, for the equalization of bounties, and ~fr. RANDALL. In this connection I desire to submit a telegram ·pay of soldiers during the late war-to the Select Committee on Pay­ from th~ Secretary of the Navy. ment of Pensions, Bounty, and Back Pay. 1884. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE. 747

Also, the memorial of Edward M. Shepard and others, relative to By Jl!ir. LACEY: A resolution of the annual convention of the Knights schools in Alaskar-to the Committee on EClucation. ofLabpr of !~Iichigan, asking that tpe importation offoreign labor under By. Mr. CLARDY: The petition of 2,096 citizens of the tenth Con­ contract be prevented-to the Committee on Labor. gressional district of 1\fissouri, for an adequate appropriation for the Also, the petition of A. Watkins and 18 others, members of Edmonds improvement of the Mississippi River-to the Commi~ee on Rivers and Po t, Grand Army of the Republic, of 1\Iichigan, for grant of land to Harbors. soldiers, sailors, and marines-to the Select Committee o;n J>ayment of Also, the petition of William S. Jewell and 37 others, citizens of Pensions, Bounty, and Back Pay. Crystal City, for the improvement of the Mississippi River-to the same By l\Ir. LAWRENCE: The paper8 relative to the claim of Robert committee. Johnson-to the Committee on Invalid Pensions. Also, the petition of William H. Robinson, for a pension-to the By Mr. LONG: The petition of the heirs of Benjamin Hale, for a Committee on Pensions. hearing before the United States Court of Claims-to the Committee on By 1\Ir. CLEMENTS: The petition of Joseph Davis, for pension-:-to the Judiciary. the same committee. By 1\Ir. LYUA....~: The papers relating to the claim of Adeline A. By 1\Ir. S. S. COX: Thepetitiements of the Mississippi River-to the Committee on Levees Also, papers relating to the claim of Polly Fatham-to the Commit- and Improvements of the Mississippi River. tee on Indian Affairs. · By ltlr. KLEINER: The papers relating to the claim of W. H. L. Also, the petition of C. E. Creecy in re the Schillinger patent-to DoudJe-to the Committee on Invalid Pensions. · the Committee on Patents. · •

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Also, memorial of Augustus Watson, of Washington, D. C., in favor to comply with the requiremenU! of the river and harbor act of August '>f dollar patenU!-to the same committee. 2, 1882; which, with the accompanying papers, was referred to the Com­ By Mr. J.D. WHITE: The petition for the relief of Jesse Bayles­ mittee on Commerce, and ordered to be printed. to the Committee on War Claims. He also laid betore the Senate a communication from the Secretary Also, the petition to have the charge of desertion removed from Mo­ of War, transmitting a letter from the Chief of Engineers, submitting ses Lord-to the Committee on Military Affairs. a communication from Capt. D. W. Lockwood, reporting a plan and esti­ By Mr. W. L. WILSON: The papers relating to the claim of ·will- mate for a harbor of refuge at Ludington, Mich., made to comply with iam M. Morrison-to the Committee on the Judiciary. . the requirements of the river and harbor act of August 2,1 2; also a Also, the papers relating to the claim of John D. Cushwa, deceased­ copy of a report on the same subject, transmitted to the House of Rep­ to the Committee on War Claims. resentatives .March 24, 1882; which, with the accompanying papers, was .A.lso, the papers relating to the claim of Lewis W. Washington, de­ referred to the Committee on Commerce, and ordr.red to be printed. ceased-to the same committee. PROHIBITION OF LIQUOR TRAFFIC. Also, the papers relating to the claim of Catharine S. Lucas-to the same committee. Mr. BLAIR. I find upon my desk and ask leave to present a peti­ .A.lso, the papers relating to the claim of William H. Robe~to the tion of 3, 7 41 of the inhabitant.c:; of this District, addressed to the Senate · same committee. and House of Representatives, wherein they say-that "the undersigned Also, the papers relating to the claim of George P. Walters-to the citizens of the United States, feeling and deeply deploring the curse of same committee. the liquor traffic in the United States, respectfully petition your hon­ Also, papers relating to the claim of J osepb Anderson-to the same orable bodies to enact a law to prohibit the manufacture and sale of all committee. · alcoholic beverages within the District of Columbia." The petition is By Mr. WOOD: The memorial of Job Barnard, of the city of Wash­ signed by a very large proportion of the representatives of the wealth ington,_D. C.-to the Committee on the District of Columbia. and culture and worth and, as I think, of the conservative common sense of the people of this city. Accompanying it I find two or three other petitions from other por­ tions of the country, one of 830 of the inhabitants of the Territory SENATE. of Washington, ~nother signed by 92 of the inhabitants of Dakota, • also another petition with 104 sigriers from the Territory of Idaho, all WEDNESDAY, January 30, 1884. praying for the enactment of a prohibitory law in the Djstrict of Co­ lumbia; and I see scattered about on the desks of Senators other peti­ Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. ELIAs DE WIT!' HUNTLEY, D. D. tions apparently of tlle same character. THE JOURNAL. I desire in presenting these petitions to say that for many years it The Journal of yesterday's proceedings was read. has been the so mew hat common practice of the people of this country The PRESIDENT pro tempore. -The Chair will call the attention of to send like petitions to the two Houses of Congress, but so far as I the Senate to the entry in the Journal respecting the resolution offered know never yet with any tangible effect upon the legislation of this by the Senator from Ohio [Mr. SHERMAN] which was agreed to yes­ country. I remember when I had first the honor of being a member terday. The Chair thinks that the Journal entry should refer to the of the House of Representatives, a few years ago, the honorable Senator resolution technically rather than in the language that it does in re­ from :Maine who is at my le.f't. [M:r. FRYE] presented a single petition spect of 11 alleged outrages,'' which is not the usual course for proper signed by over 27,000 people of this country, praying for such legisla­ entries in the Journal. . tion as should have a tendency to diminish the evils attending the use Mr. HOAR. I wa about to move that the Journal be amended by of intoxicating liquor as a beverage in the United States. The .agita­ substituting the phrase "resolution of inquiry into cert.::tin alleged oc­ tion has increased from that time to the present, and now I look upon currences in Virginia and Mississippi." it as one of the most serious problems of statesmanship in this country The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Ift.here be no objection, the Journal to know how to deal properly with this gr~t evil, not alone from the will be corrected according to the suggestion of the Senator from Mas­ standpoint of moral reform but as well fr~m the standpoint of the sachusetU!. The Chair hears no objection, and, as amended, the Journal economist and of the statesman. I think it demands as conservative of yesterday's proceedings will stand approved. attention, as wi.ie and profound study and action, on the part of the Congress of the United States as any other question that is submitted 1\IESSAGE FROl\I THE HOUSE. to them. A message from theHouseofRepresentatives, by Mr. CLARK, its Clerk, Here in the Capitol of the nation for years bow to deal with the in­ announced that the House had agreed to the report of the committee toxicating evil has been one of the most serious difficulties. We have of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the amend­ ena-cted a prohibitory law, yeaJ" after year, in the rules of this body and ment of the Senate t.o the joint resolution (H. Res. 119) making an the other House; and the honorable Senator ftom .Maine [Mr. FRYE] appropriation for the relief of Lieut. A. W. Greely and his party, com­ in the few remarks which he dropped the other day gave some indica­ posing what is known as the Lady Franklin Bay expedition to the Arctic tion as to bow that prohibitory law of both Houses of Congress, apply­ regions. ing simply to the Capitol itself and its immediate surroundings, has E...'ffiOLLED BILLS SIGNED. . been enforced. It. has come to be understood by the nation at large The message also announced that the Speaker of the House had signed that. the Capitol iU!elf is largely occupied as a national groggery; and I t.he following enrolled bill and joint resolution; and they were there­ think it is time when, if this is an error, the error should be corrected fore signed by the President pro tempore: · in the public apprehension, or, if it is a :tact, that a a fact it should dis-· .A. bill (S. 1256) providing for the removal of the remains of the late appear. What we have enacted in our own rules, and what we have Maj. Gen. Edward 0. C. Ord, United States Army, from Havana, Cuba, undertaken to enforce so tar as the Capitol building iU!elf is concerned, to Washington, D. C.; and ' I think we have no reason whatever in refusing to extend to the Dis­ A joint resolution (H. Res. 127) authorizing the Secretary of the In­ trict at large. Whatever law we make for ourselves and undertake ro terior to detail from that Department two clerks to act as assistant enforce in this building we may well undertake to enforce in the Dis­ clerks to certain House committees. trict of Columbia. There is no doubt whatever of the authority of Congress upon the EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS. subject-matter in this District, and so of the Territories throughout the The PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate a communica­ land. Whether prohibition be the best method of dealing with this tion from the Secretary of War: transmitting, in compliance with sec­ evil I shall not on this occasion undertake to argue; but a large pro­ tion 229 of the Revised Statutes, statemenU! showing the contracts portion of what may be considered as good as any element in the Ameri­ made by the bureaus of the War Department on behalf of the United can population believes that it is. In many of the States of this Union States during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1883; which, with the ac­ it has been adopted as the proper idea to enact into law for the purpo e companying papers, was referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, of suppressing this evil. In my own State, in the State of .Maine, and in and ordered to be ·printed. otherStates,toryearstheprohibitoryprinciplebasbeenadopted,andsuc­ He also laid before the Senate a communication from the Secretary cessfully adopted; and there is no question upon the statistics of tho e of War, transmitting, in compliance with section 194 of the Revised States that prohibition does prohibit. More recently in the State of Statutes, the names of clerks and other persons employed in the War Kansas, and in Iowa, and in Southern States, in the State of Georgia, Department and the offices thereof from December 1, 1882, to Novem­ from which I have received reliable data from the prosecuting officers ber 30, 1883; which, with the accompanying papers, was referred to of various of the counties in Georgia, there come like data of an un­ the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. questioned character. I have this very morning received, and in this He also laid before the Senate a communication from the Secretary connection wish to lay before the Senate, data obtained from the officials of War, transmitting a letter from the Chief of Engineers, submitting of the State of Kansas representing 66 counties of that State, the sub­ cop1es of reports from Maj. J. L. Gillespie of the results of examina­ stance of which is to the effect that in those counties there were prior tions and surveys of Newtown Creek, at Brooklyn, N.Y., and of Shoal to May 1, 1881, 708 ~loons. That was the date when theprohibitory Harbor and Compton's Creek, in New Jersey, made under his direction) law took effect in the State of Kansas. There are now in the same ter-