President Cleveland vetoed 414 bills during his first 

administration. Of these vetoes, 304 were regular 

vetoes and 110 were pocket vetoes. Two were overridden (Item Nos. 222, 250). 

Forty-ninth Congress, First Session 

Regular Vetoes 

208 S. 63. 

To authorize the construction of a highway bridge 

across that part of the waters of Lake Champlain 

lying between the towns of North Hero and Alburg, in the State of Vermont. 

Vetoed July 30, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 220. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 7734; see atso S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 536). 

Veto ~n~hattenge~ 

209 S. 141. 

To extend the provisions of the act of June 10, 1880, 

entitled, “An act to amend the statutes in relation to 

immediate transportation of dutiable goods, to the 

post of Omaha, in the State of Nebraska.” 

Vetoed April 30, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Commerce, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 133. (17 

Cong. Rec. 4007; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th 

Cong., 2d sess., pp. 460, 461). 

Veto unchallenged. 

210 S. 150. 

To quiet title of settlers on the Des Moines River 

lands in the State of Iowa. 

Vetoed March 11, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 94. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 2297). 

The Senate overrode the veto on June 29, 1886 by a 

vote of 34 yeas to 15 nays. (17 Cong. Rec. 6265). 
66 II Grover Cleveland 

The House sus~a~ned the veto on July 1, 1886 by a 

vote of 161 yeas to 93 nays. (17 Cong. Rec. 6407). 

Veto s~stain~~ 

211 S. 183. 

For the relief of Thomas S. Hopkins, late of Company 

C, Sixteenth Maine Volunteers. 

Vetoed June 19, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 185. (17 Cong. 

Rec. 5951; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 

2d sess., pp. 479, 480). 

The Senate ouerrode the veto on February 23,1887 by 

a vote of 55 yeas to 7 nays. (18 Cong. Rec. 2126). 

The House sustained the veto on March 3, 1887 by a 

vote of 153 yeas to 95 nays. (18 Cong. Rec. 2674). 

Veto sustained. 

212 S. 193. 

For the relief of John Hollins McBlair. 

Vetoed March 10, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 89. (17 

Cong. Rec. 2246; see also S. Misc. Doe. No. 53, 49th 

Cong., 2d sess., pp. 457-459). 

Veto ~~c~u~lenged 

213 S. 206. 

To provide for the erection of a pubic building in the 

city of Zanesville, Ohio. 

Vetoed June 19, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Public Buildings and Grounds, and printed as S. Ex. 

Doc. No. 168. (17 Cong. Rec. 5951; see etlso S. Misc. 

Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess,, pp. 481, 482). 

Veto unc~aZ~enge~. 

214 S. 226. 

Granting a pension to Mrs. Margaret D. Marchand. 

Vetoed June 29, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 186. (17 Cong. 

Rec, 5950; see also S. Misc, Doe. No. 53, 49th Cong., 

2d sess., pp. 418, 419). 

Veto unchdlenged 

Granting a pension to James E. B'Shea. 

Vetoed June 2, 1881;. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Ccrnmittee on Pensions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 161. (17 Cong. 
Forty-ninth Congress, First Session 67 

Rec. 5180; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 

2d sess., pp. 476, 477). 

Veto ~nc~allenge~ 

216 

211 

218 

219 

220 

S. 342. 

Granting a pension to Mavilla Parsons, of Detroit, 

Michigan. 

Vetoed June 22, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 178. (17 Cong. 

Rec. 6052; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 

2d sess., p. 493). 

Veto unchallenged 

s. 349. 

For the promotion of anatomical science and to prevent the desecration of graves. 

Vetoed April 26, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 131. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 3823; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 459, 460). 

The Senate sustained the veto on April 30, 1886 by a 

vote of 6 yeas to 48 nays. (17 Cong. Rec. 4002). 

Veto sustained. 

S. 363. 

Granting a pension to Edward Ayres. 

Vetoed May 24, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 151. (17 Cong. 

Rec. 4851; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 

2d sess., pp. 466, 467). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 365. 

Granting a pension to Martin L. Bundy. 

Vetoed July 3, 1886. The veto messsage was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 200. (17 

Cong. Rec. 6547; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th 

Cong., 2d sess., pp. 513, 514). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 763. 

For the erection of a public building at Sioux City, 

Iowa. 

Vetoed June 19, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Public Buildings and Grounds, and printed as S. Ex. 

Doc. No. 169. (17 Cong. Rec. 5951; see also S. Misc. 

Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 480, 481). 
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The Senate overrode the veto on March 3, 1887 by a 

vote of 38 yeas to 19 nays. (18 Cong. Rec. 2616). 

The Mouse s~tained the veto on March 3, 1887 by a 

vote of 107 yeas to 77 nays. (18 Cong. Rec. 2724). 

Veta susta~~e~. 

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221 S. 189. 

Granting a pension to John S. Williams. 

Vetoed June 2, 2886. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 162. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 5180; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 2d sew, pp. 475, 476). 

The Senate sustained the veto on August 4, 1886 by a 

vote of 19 yeas to 15 nays. (17 Cong. Rec. 7975). 

Veto sustained 

222 s. 856. 

To provide for the erection of a public building at 

Dayton, Ohio. 

Vetoed July 9, 1886. The veto message was laid before 

the Senate, referred to the Committee on Public 

Buildings and Grounds, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. 

No. 207. (17 Cong. Rec. 6719; see also S. Misc. Doc. 

No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 534). 

The Senate overrode the veto on March 3, 1887 by a 

vote of 39 yeas to 18 nays. (18 Cong. Rec. 2613). 

The House overrode the veto on March 3, 1887 by a 

vote of 133 yeas to 64 nays. (18 Cong. Rec. 2718). 

Veto overridden. (24 Stat. 544). 

223 S. 857. 

Granting a pension to Dudley B. Branch. 

Vetoed May 24, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 152. (17 Cong. 

Rec. 4851; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 

2d sess., p. 469). 

Veto unchallenged 

224 S. 1077. 

Granting a pension to Newcomb Parker. 

Vetoed June 29, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 194. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 6315; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 512). 

Veto unchallenged 

225 S. 1192. 

Granting a pension to Alfred Denny. 

Vetoed June 22, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 176. 
Forty-ninth Congress, First Session 69 

(17 Cong;. Rec. 6052: see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

226 

227 

228 

229 

230 

23 1 

49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 490, 491). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 1253. 

Granting a pension to J.D. Haworth. 

Vetoed May 28, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 158. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 5029; see aZso S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 492). 

Veto ~~ehal~enged. 

S. 1288. 

Granting a pension to Robert Holsey. 

Vetoed June 22, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 177. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 6053; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 495). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 1290. 

Granting a pension to David W. Hamilton. 

Vetoed May 25, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 155. (17 Cong. 

Rec. 4940; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 

2d sess., pp. 470-472). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 1383. 

Granting a pension to Harriet Welch. 

Vetoed June 22, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 179. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 6052; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 493, 494). 

Veto ~nehallenge~ 

S. 1397. 

To establish a delivery port in Springfield, in the 

State of Massachusetts. 

Vetoed May IZ 2886. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 142. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 4588; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 463, 464). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 1400. 

Granting a pension to William H. Beck. 

Vetoed June 22, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- 
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sions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 181, (17 Cong. 

Rec. 6052: see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong.. 

232 

233 

234 

235 

236 

2d sess., pp. 491, 492). 

Veto unchallenged 

S. 1421. 

Granting a pension to ~illiam €3. Weaver. 

Vetoed July 31, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 223. (17 Cong. 

Rec. 7852; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 

2d sess., pp. 537, 538). 

Veto u~hallenge~. 

S. 1441. 

Granting a pension to M. Romahr. 

Vetoed June 1, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 160. (17 Cong. 

Rec. 5107; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 

2d sess., p. 475). 

Yeto unchallenged. 

S. 1584. 

For the relief of Cornelia R. Schenck. 

Vetoed June 21, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 184 (17 Cong. 

Rec. 5951; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 

2d sess., p. 490). 

Veto unc~azlenged. 

S. 1630. 

Granting a pension to James C. Chandler. 

Vetoed May 24, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 149. (17 CongRec. 4851; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 

2d sess., pp. 467, 468). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 1726. 

Granting a pension to Augustus Field Stevens. 

Vetoed June 2, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 163. (17 Cong. 

Rec. 5181; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 

2d sess., pp. 477, 478). 

Veto unc~~~lenge~ 
Forty-ninth Congress, First Session 71 

237 S. 1797. 

Granting a pension to John S. Kirkpatrick. 

Vetoed June 29, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 193. (17 Cong. 

Rec. 6315; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 

2d sess., p. 511). 

Veto unchallenged. 

238 S. 1850. 

Granting a pension to Mrs. Annie C. Owen. 

Vetoed May 22, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 157. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 5029; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 464, 465). 

Veto unchaZZenge~ 

239 S. 1998. 

Granting a pension to John D. Ham. 

Vetoed May 25, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 156. (17 Cong. 

Rec. 4940; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 

2d sess., p. 470). 

Veto unchallenge~ 

240 S. 2005. 

Granting a pension to Mary J. Nottage. 

Vetoed June 22, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 175. (17 Cong. 

Rec. 6052; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 

2d sess., pp. 492, 493). 

The Senate s~tained the veto on August 3, 1886 by a 

vote of 26 yeas to 19 nays. (17 Cong. Rec. 1907). 

Veto sustained. 

241 S. 2025. 

Granting a pension to James Butler. 

Vetoed June 22, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 180. (17 Cong. 

Rec. 6053; see abo S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 

2d sess., pp. 494, 495). 

Veto unchallenged. 

242 S. 2160. 

Granting a pension to Mary J. Hageman. 

Vetoed July 31, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- 
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sions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 222. (17 Cong. 

Rec. 7852; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 

2d sess., pp. 538, 539). 

Veto unchallenged 

243 

244 

245 

246 

247 

S. 2186. 

Granting a pension to Louis Melcher. 

Vetoed May 2.4, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 150. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 4850; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong.? 2d sess., pp. 465, 466). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 2223. 

Granting a pension to Elizabeth S. De Krafft. 

Vetoed June 21, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 183. (17 Cong. 

Rec. ,5950; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 

2d sess., pp. 488-490). 

Veto unchallenge~ 

s. 2281. 

Granting to railroads the right of way through the 

Indian reservation in Northern Montana. 

Vetoed July 1886. The veto message was laid before 

the Senate, referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 204. (17 Cong. 

Rec. 6613; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 

2d sess., pp, 531-533). 

Veto unchallenged 

H.R. 424. 

To amend the military record of Giles C. Hawley, 

and to place his name on the pension-roll. 

Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 305. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 6129; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 2d sess., p, 501). 

Veto unch~lle~ge~ 

H.R. 473. 

Granting a pension to William Boone. 

Vetoed July 2, 1886. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions? and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 332. (17 Cong. 

Rec. 6505; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 

2d sess., pp. 512, 513). 

Veto un~h~lleng~~ 
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248 

249 

250 

251 

252 

253 

H.R. 524. 

Granting a pension to Daniel H. Ross. 

V~~oed July 9, 1886. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Commithe on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 355. (17 Cong. 

Rec. 6746; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 

2d sess., pp. 533, 534). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 576. 

Granting a pension to Louisa C. Beezeley. 

Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 302. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 6130; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 504, 505). 

Veto unchaZlenged 

H.R. 1059. 

Granting a pension to Joseph Romiser. 

Vetoed July 5, 1886. The veto message was laid before 

the House and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 352. (17 

Cong. Rec. 6694; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th 

Cong., 2d sess., pp. 523, 524). 

The House overrode the veto on July 16, 1886 by a 

vote of 175 yeas to 38 nays. (17 Cong. Rec. 7060). 

The Senute o~err~e the veto on August 3, 1886 by a 

vote of 50 yeas to 0 nays. (17 Cong. Rec. 7907). 

Veto overridden. (24 Stat. 870). 

H.R. 1391. 

To provide for the erection of a public building at 

Springfield, Missouri. 

Vetoed July 30, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Public Buildings and Grounds, and printed as H.R. 

Ex. Doc. No. 364. (17 Cong. Rec. 7819; see also S. 

Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 536, 537). 

Vet@ une~QZZenffe~ 

H.R. 1406. 

Granting a pension to Simmons W. Harden. 

Vetoed May 28, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the House and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 

252. (17 Cong. Rec. 5056; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 474). 

Veto unchalzenge~ 

H.R. 1471. 

Granting a pension to Andrew J. Hill. 
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Vetoed Ma.y 8, 1886. The veto message was laid before 

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255 

256 

257 

258 

the House, referred to the Commikee on Pensions, 

and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 226. (17 Cong. Rec. 

4291; see aZso S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d 

sess., pp. 462, 463). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 1505. 

Granting a pension to William Dermody. 

Vetoed July 5, 1886. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 353. (17 Cong. 

Rec. 6687; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 

2d sess., p. 520). 

Veto urtchullertged. 

I1.R. 1582. 

For the relief of Eleanor C. Bangham. 

Vetoed May 28, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the House and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 

251. (17 Cong. Rec. 5056; see aZso S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 473, 474). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 1584. 

For the relief of Mrs. Aurelia C. Richardson. 

Vetoed August 4, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 377. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 8027; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 545). 

Veto unc~~llertged. 

H.R. 1707. 

Granting a pension to Elijah P. Hensley. 

Vetoed June 21, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 289. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 6013; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 486, 487). 

Veto uncha llertged. 

H.R. 1816. 

Granting a pension to Mary Ann Miller. 

Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 309. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 6129; see also S, Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 498). 

Veto unchullenge~ 
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260 

261 

262 

263 

264 

H.R. 1818. 

Granting a pension to H.L. Kyler. 

Vetoed July 5, 1886. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. 334. (17 Cong. 

Rec. 6630; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 

2d sess., pp. 515, 516). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 1990. 

Granting a pension to John Hunter. 

Vetoed June 19, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 282. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 6013; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 482). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 2043. 

To place Mary Karstetter on the pension-roll. 

Vetoed July 6, 1886. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. DOC. No. 341. (17 

Cong., Rec. 6686; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th 

Cong., 2d sess., p. 52'7). 

Veto unchallenged 

H.R. 2145. 

For the relief of Rebecca Eldridge. 

Vetoed May 28, 1886. the veto message was laid 

before the House and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 

250. (17 Cong. Rec. 5056; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 472, 4'73). 

Veto u~c~~llen~ed 

H.R. 2971. 

Granting a pension to Francis Deming. 

Vetoed July 5, 1886. The veto message was laid before 

the House and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. KO. 3.50. (17 

Cong., Rec. 6688; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th 

Cong., 2d sess., pp. 521-523). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 3019. 

To increase the pension to Abigail Smith. 

Vetoed May 8, 1886. The veto message was laid before 

the House and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 227. (17 

Cong. Rec. 4290; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th 

Cong., 2d sess., p. 461). 

Veto unchallenged 
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266 

267 

268 

269 

270 

H.R. 3043. 

Granting a pension to Lewis W. Scanland. 

Vetoed July 6, 1886. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on Pensions, 

and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 348. (17 Cong., Rec. 

6687; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d 

sess., p. 525). 

Veto unch~llenged. 

H.R. 3205. 

Granting a pension to George W. Guyse. 

Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 310. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 6129; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 2d sess., p- 500). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 3304. 

To restore the name of Abner Morehead on the pension-roll. 

Vetoed July 5, 1886. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 346. (17 Cong. 

Rec. 6687; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 

2d sess., pp. 518-520). 

Veto unc~llenge~ 

H.R. 3363. 

Granting a pension to Jennette Dow. 

Vetoed July 31, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the House and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. 367. 

(17 Cong. Rec, 7872; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 539). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 3551. 

Granting a pension to George W. Cutler, late a private in Company B, Ninth New Hampshire Volunteers. 

Vetoed August 4, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the House and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 

376. (17 Cong. Rec. 8026; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 543, 544). 

Veto unch~llenged. 

H.R. 3623. 

Granting a pension to William H. Nevil. 

Vetoed July 5, 1886. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pen- 
Fo~y-ninth Congress, First Session 77 

sions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 349. (17 Cong. 

Rec. 6688; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong. 2d 

sess., p. 521). 

Veto un~hullenged. 

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272 

273 

274 

275 

H.R. 3624. 

Granting a pension to Fred J. Leese. 

Vetoed June 31, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the House and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 

283. (17 Cong. Rec. 6013; see atso S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 485). 

Veto ~nchul~enge~ 

H.R. 3640. 

Granting a pension to James T. Irwin. 

Vetoed JuZy 5, 1886. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 338. (17 Cong. 

Rec. 6685; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 

2d sess., p. 516). 

Veto uncha~lenged* 

H.R. 3826. 

For the relief of John Taylor. 

Vetoed June 19, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 287. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 6013; see also S. Misc. Doc. No, 53, 

49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 483). 

Veto unchullenged. 

W.R. 4002. 

Granting a pension to Carter W. Tiller. 

Vetoed June 19, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as W.R. Ex. Doc. No. 288. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 6012; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

48th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 483, 484). 

The House sustu~ned the veto on February 2, 1887 by 

a vote of 135 yeas to 107 nays. (18 Cong. Rec. 1293). 

Veto $u~t~~ne~. 

H.R. 4058. 

For the relief of Joel 811. Monroe. 

Vetoed Julze 19. 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 286, 

(71 Cong. Rec. 6013; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 484). 

Veto ~~~~h~~~~nge~* 
78 Grover Cleveland 

276 H.R. 4426. 

Granting a pension to Fannie E. Evans. 

Vetoed July 5, 1886. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 339. (17 Cong. 

Rec. 6685; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 

2d sess., pp. 528, 529). 

Veto unchallenged. 

277 H.R. 4642. 

Granting a pension to James Carroll. 

Vetoed July 6, 1886. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 351. (17 Cong. 

Rec. 6688; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 

2d sess., pp. 524, 525). 

Veto unchallenged. 

278 H.R. 4782. 

Granting a pension to Elizabeth McKay. 

Vetoed July 5, 1886. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 347. (17 Cong. 

Rec. 6687; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 

2d sess., pp. 519, 520). 

Veto unchallenged 

279 H.R. 4797. 

Granting a pension to Robert H. Stapleton. 

Vetoed July 6, 1886. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 343. (17 Cong. 

Rec. 6686; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 

2d sess., pp. 526, 527). 

Veto unchallenged. 

280 H.R. 5021. 

Granting a pension to Mrs. Margaret A. Jacoby. 

Vetoed July 5, 1886. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 344. (17 Cong. 

Rec. 6686; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 518). 

Veto unchallenged 

281 H.R. 5306. 

Granting a pension to Roxana V. Rowley and son. 

Vetoed July 5, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 342. (17 Cong. 
Forty-ninth Congress, First Session 79 

Rec. 6686; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 

2d sess., p. 517). 

Veto unchallenged. 

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282 H.R. 5389. 

Granting a pension to Ann Kinney. 

Vetoed August 4, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 375. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 8026; see ako S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 541, 542). 

Veto unchallenged. 

283 H.R. 5394. 

Granting a pension to Sally Ann Bradley. 

Vetoed July 6, 1886. The veto message was laid before 

the House, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 337. (17 

Cong. Rec. 6638; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th 

Cong., 2d sess., p. 529). 

The House sustained the veto on March 3, 1887 by a 

vote of 123 yeas to 122 nays. (18 Cong. Rec. 2693). 

Veto sustained. 

284 H.R. 5414. 

Granting a pension to Maria Cunningham. 

Vetoed July 6, 1886. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 345. (17 Cong. 

Rec. 6687; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 

2d sess., p. 526). 

Veto unchallenged. 

285 H.R. 5546. 

For the erection of a public building at Asheville, 

North Carolina. 

Vetoed July 10, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Public Buildings and Grounds, and printed as H.R. 

Ex. Doc. No. 257. (17 Cong. Rec. 6795; see also S. 

Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 535). 

Veto unc~al~enge~. 

286 H.R. 5550. 

To provide for the erection of a public building at 

Duluth, Minnesota. 

Vetoed July 6, 1886. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on Public 

Buildings and Grounds, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. 

No. 340. (17 Cong. Rec. 6687; see also S. Misc. Doc. 

No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 528). 

Veto unchallenged. 
80 Grover Cleveland 

287 H.R. 5603. 

Granting a pension to Mrs. Catherine McCarty. 

Vetoed July 6, 1886. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 335. (17 Cong. 

Rec. 6630; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 

2d sess., p. 530). 

The House sustained the veto on July i6, 1886 by a 

vote of 124 yeas to 97 nays. (17 Cong. Rec. 7057). 

Veto sustained. 

288 H.R. 5995. 

Granting a pension to David T. Elderkin. 

Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 312. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 6129; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 499, 500). 

Veto unchallenged. 

289 H.R. 5997. 

Granting a pension to Elizabeth Luce. 

Vetoed June 19, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 281. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 6013, 6014; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 

53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 487). 

The House sustained the veto on July 16, 1886 by a 

vote of 116 yeas to 124 nays. (17 Cong. Rec. 7050). 

Veto sustained. 

290 H.R. 6177. 

Granting a pension to James D. Cotton. 

Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 311. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 6129; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 498). 

Veto unchallenged. 

291 H.R. 6136. 

Granting a pension to John W. Farris. 

Vetoed June 21, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 285. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 6013; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 486). 

The House sustained the veto on February 22, 1887 

by a vote of 131 yeas to 94 nays. (18 Cong. Rec. 2077, 

2078). 

Veto sustained. 
Forty-ninth Congress, First Session 81 

292 

293 

294 

295 

296 

297 

H.R. 6170. 

Granting a pension to Mrs. Mary A. Van Etten. 

Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 326. 

(11 Cong. Rec. 6128; see also S. Misc. Doc. No 53, 49th 

Cong., 2d sess., p. 496). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 6192. 

Granting a pension to Mary Norman. 

Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H,R. Ex. Doc. No. 325. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 6132; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 510, 511). 

Veto unchallenged 

H.R. 6257. 

Granting a pension to Julia Connelly. 

Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 304. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 6130; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 504). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 6266. 

Granting a pension to Philip Arner. 

Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 324. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 6129; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 497). 

Veto unchal~enged 

H.R. 6372. 

Granting a pension to Charles A. Chase. 

Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 300. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 6132; see also S. Misc. Doc. 53, 49th 

Cong., 2d sess., p. 509). 

Veto u~ch~lle~ed 

H.R. 6648. 

For the relief of Edward M. Harrington. 

Vetoed July S, 1886. The veto message was laid before 

the House and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. 336. (17 Cong. 
82 Grover Cleveland 

Rec. 6623; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 530, 531). 

Veto unchallenged. 

298 

299 

300 

301 

302 

303 

H.R. 6688. 

Granting a pension to William Bishop. 

Vetoed June 3, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 320. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 6131; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 478). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 6718. 

Granting a pension to William H. Starr. 

Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 298. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 6132; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 510). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 6753. 

Granting a pension to Mrs. Alice E. Travers. 

Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 323. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 6129; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 2d p. 497). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 6774. 

Granting a pension to Bruno Schultz. 

Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 301. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 6130; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 2d sess. p. 504). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 6895. 

Granting a pension to Sarah Harbaugh. 

Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 315. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 6131; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 506). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 6897. 

Granting a pension to Henry Hipple, Jr. 
Forty-ninth Congress, First Session 83 

Vetoed June 21, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 284. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 6013; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 485). 

Veto unchallenged. 

304 

305 

306 

307 

308 

H.R. 7018. 

Granting a pension to Aretus F. Loomis. 

Vetoed July 5, 1886. The veto message was laid before 

the House and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 333. (17 

Cong. Rec. 6623; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th 

Cong., 2d sess., p. 515). 

Veto u~cha~~enged. 

H.R. 7073. 

Granting a pension to Mary S. Woodson. 

Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 314. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 6130; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53 49th 

Cong., 2d sess., p. 502). 

Veto unchull~nge~ 

H.R. 7108. 

Granting a pension to Andrew J. Wilson. 

Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 299. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 6130; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 503). 

The House s~stuined the veto on July 29, 1886 by a 

veto of 106 yeas to 85 nays. (17 Cong. Rec. 7702, 

7703). 

Veto sustained 

H.R. 7109. 

Granting a pension to Joseph Tuttle. 

Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 308. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 6129). 

Veto unchullenged. 

H.R. 7162. 

Granting a pension to Martha McIlwain. 

Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 318. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 6131; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 507). 

Veto unchallenged. 
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309 

310 

311 

312 

313 

314 

H.R. 7167. 

Granting a pension to Maria Hunter. 

Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 327. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 6130; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 505). 

The House sustained the veto on July 30, 1886 by a 

vote of 111 yeas to 108 nays. (17 Cong. Rec. 7748). 

Veto sustained. 

H.R. 7222. 

Granting a pension to Callie West. 

Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 313. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 6130; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 503). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 7234. 

Granting a pension to Susan Hawes. 

Vetoed August 4, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 374. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 8027; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 544, 545). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 7257. 

Granting a pension to James H. Darling. 

Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 306. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 6131, 6132; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 

53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 508). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 7298. 

For the relief of Charles Schuler. 

Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 319. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 6129; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 502). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 7401. 

Granting a pension to Samuel Miller. 
Forty-ninth Congress, First Session 85 

Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the House. referred to the Committee on In315 

316 

317 

318 

319 

valid Pensions, and printed as H.R: Ex. Doc. No. 316. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 6129; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 501). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 7436. 

Granting a pension to Mary Anderson. 

Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 322. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 6129; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 499). 

The House sustained the veto on July 30, 1886 by a 

vote of 120 yeas to 95 nays. (17 Cong. Rec. 7751). 

Veto ~u$tui~e~. 

H.R. 7614. 

Granting an increase of pension to Hezekiah Tillman. 

Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 307. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 6132; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 509). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 7703. 

Granting a pension to Anna A. Probest. 

Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 303. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 6131; see also S. Mlsc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 506). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 7931. 

Increasing the pension to Clark Boon. 

Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the ~~~~

on Invalid Pensions, and printed as I3.R. Ex. Doc. No. 317. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 6331; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 26 sess., pp. 507, 508). 

Vets ~r~~~~~len~e~~ 

.7979. 

Grarrting a pension to Jackson Stew,? -6. 

~~~o~~ June 22, 2886. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Tnvalid Pensions, and printed as I.R. Ex. Doc. NO. 321. 
86 Grover Cleveland 

(17 Cong. Rec. 6132; see also S. Misc. DOC. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 496). 

Veto unchallenged. 

320 H.R. 8336. 

Granting a pension to Duncan Forbes. 

Vetoed July 31, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as I1.R. Ex. Doc. No. 370. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 7919; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 540). 

Veto unchallenged. 

321 H.R. 8556. 

322 

323 

Granting a pension to Abraham Points. 

Vetoed August 4, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 373. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 8026; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 542). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 9106. 

Granting a pension to Rachel Barns. 

Vetoed July 31, 1886. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 369. 

(17 Cong. Rec. 7919; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 540). 

Veto unchallenged. 

Pocket Vetoes 

s. 201. 

To provide for the erection of a public building in the 

city of Annapolis, Maryland. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1886. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 3, 

1886. (August 3, 1886, S. Jour., p. 1265; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 26, 29). 

324 S. 224. 

For the relief of Charles F. Bowers. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1886. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 2, 

1886. (August 3, 1886, S. Jour., p. 1235; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 26, 29, 30). 
Forty-ninth Congress, First Session 87 

325 S. 289. 

For the relief of J.A. Henry and others. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1886. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 3, 

1886. (August.3, 1886, S. Jour., p. 1235; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 26, 30). 

326 S. 972. 

For the relief of Thomas P. Morgan, Jr. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1886. 

The bill was presented to the President on July 31, 

1886. (July 31, 1886, S. Jour., p. 1215; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 26, 30, 31). 

327 H.R. 658. 

For the relief of Francis W. Haldeman. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1886. 

The bill was presented to the President on July 28, 

1886. (July 28, 1886, H. Jour., p. 2379; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 26, 27). 

328 H.R. 822. 

For the relief of William H. Wheeler. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1886. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 3, 

1886. (August 3, 1886, H. Jour., p. 2486; see aZso H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 27). 

329 H.R. 2060. 

Granting a pension to Margaret D. Marchand. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1886. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 5, 

1886. (August 5, 1886, H. Jour., p. 2544; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 27). 

330 H.R. 5872. 

For the relief of R.D. Beckley and Leon Howard. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1886. 

The bill was presented to the President on July 28, 

1886, (July 28, 1886, H. Jour., p. 2379; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 28). 
88 Grover Cleveland 

331 H.J. Res. 89. 

For the distribution of the Official Register of the 

United States. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1886. 

The resolution was presented to the President on 

August 5, 1886. (August 5, 1886, H. Jour., p. 2551; see 

also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 28). 

332 H.J. Res. 126. 

Directing payment of the surplus in the Treasury on 

the public debt. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1886. 

The resolution was presented to the President on 

August 5, 1886. (August 5, 1886, H. Jour., p. 2545; see 

also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 28, 

29). 

Forty-ninth Congress, Second Session 

Regular Vetoes 

333 S. 127. 

For the relief of H. K. Belding. 

Vetoed January 27, 1887: The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Conirnittee on Pensions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 58. (18 Cong. 

Rec. 1139, 1140). 

Veto unchallenged. 

334 S. 531. 

To provide for the erection of a public building at Lafayette, Indiana. 

Vetoed February 28, 1887: The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Public Buildings and Grounds, and printed as S. Ex. 

Doc. No. 112. (18 Cong. Rec. 2459). 

The Senate overrode the veto on March 3, 1887 by a 

vote of 39 yeas to 18 nays. (18 Cong, Rec. 2616). 

The House voted to indefinitely postpone consideration of the bill. (18 Cong. Rec. 2'741). 

Veto sustained. 

335 s. 85'9. 

Granting a pension to Charlotte O'NeaE. 

Vdoed Fehrucery 19, 1887: The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 96. (18 Cong. 

Rec 1989) 

%r,% ~~~~~alle~~~~, 
Forty-~inth Congress, Second Session 89 

336 S. 1162. 

For the erection of a post-office building at Lynn, 

Massachusetts. 

Vetoed February 25, 1887. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Public Buildings and Grounds, and printed as S. Ex. 

Doc. No. 106. (18 Cong. Rec. 2249). 

The Senate overrode the veto on March 3, 1887 by a 

vote of 36 yeas to 15 nays. (18 Cong. Rec. 2617). 

Veto sustained. 

337 S. 1626. 

Granting a pension to John Reed, Sr. 

Vetoed February 19, 1887. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 95. (18 Cong. 

Rec. 1989). 

Veto ~n~hallgng~d~ 

338 S. 1768. 

Granting a pension to John D. Fincher. 

Vetoed February 21, 1887. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 100. (18 Cong. 

Rec. 2051, 2052). 

Veto unchallenged 

339 S. 2045. 

Granting a pension to Mrs. Sarah Hamilton. 

Vetoed February 26, 1887. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 108. (18 Cong. 

Rec. 2318, 2319). 

Veto unchallenged. 

340 S.2111. 

Granting a pension to Jacob Smith. 

Vetoed February 21, 1887. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. 101. (18 Cong. Ree. 2051). 

Veto unchallen~gd 

341 S. 2167. 

Granting a pension to Margaret Dunlap. 

Vetoed January 31, 1887. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as S, Ex. Doc. No. 66. (18 Cong. 

Rec. 12191. 

Veto unchallenged. 
90 Grover Cleveland 

342 

343 

344 

345 

346 

347 

348 

S. 2173. 

Granting a pension to Benjamin Obekiah. 

Vetoed January 27, 1887. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 59. (18 Cong. 

Rec. 1139). 

Veto unchallenged. 

s. 2210. 

Granting a pension to Anna Wright. 

Vetoed Fe~ruary 26, 1887. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 107. (18 Cong. 

Rec. 2318). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 2269. 

Grant a pension to William Dickens. 

Vetoed January 19, 3887. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 39. (18 Cong. 

Rec. 824). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 2452. 

Granting a pension to Rachel Ann Pierpont. 

Vetoed February 81, 1887. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 99. (18 Cong. 

Ree. 2051). 

Veto ~~~h~lle~ged. 

H.R. 92I. 

Granting a pension to Cudberth Stone. 

Vetoed February 4, 1887. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 139. (18 Cong. 

Ree. 1405). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 5871. 

For the relief of William H. Morhiser. 

Vetoed February 23, 1887, The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on War 

Claims, and printed as M.R. Ex. Doc. No. 190. (18 

Cong. Rec. 2198). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 6132. 

Granting a pension to William Lynch. 
Forty-ninth Congress, Second Session 91 

Vetoed February 3, 1887. The veto message was laid 

349 

350 

351 

352 

353 

354 

before the House, referred to the committee on Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 138. (18 Cong. 

Rec. 1360). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 6443. 

Granting a pension to Alexander Falconer. 

Vetoed February 3, 1887. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 137. (18 Cong. 

Rec. 1360). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 6825. 

Granting a pension to J.R. Baylor. 

Vetoed February 4, 1887. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 140. 

(18 Cong. Rec. 1406). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 6832. 

Granting a pension to Mrs. Catherine Sattler. 

Vetoed February 4, 1887. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 141. 

(18 Cong. Rec. 1406). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 6976. 

To erect a public building at Portsmouth, Ohio. 

Vetoed February 26, 1887. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Public Buildings and Grounds, and printed as H.R. 

Ex. Doc. No. 196. (18 Cong. Rec. 2391, 2392). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 7327. 

Granting a pension to Anthony McRobertson. 

Vetoed February 23, 1887. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 191. 

(18 Cong. Rec. 2198). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 7540. 

To increase the pension to Franklin Sweet. 

Vetoed February 4, 1887. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on In- 
92 Grover Cleveland 

valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 142. 

355 

356 

357 

358 

359 

360 

(18 Cong. Rec. 14061.- 

Veto ~nchullenge~ 

H.R. 7648. 

For the relief of the estate of John How, Indian 

agent, and his sureties. 

Vetoed February 24, 1887. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H,R. Ex. Doc. No. 194. (18 

Cong. Ree. 2281). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 7698. 

Granting a pension to Robert K. Bennett. 

Vetoed February 4, 1887. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 144. 

(18 Cong. Rec. 1406). 

Veto ~nchallenged 

H.R. 8002. 

To increase the pension to Loren Burritt. 

Vetoed February 23, 1887. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 192. (18 Cong. 

Rec. 2199). 

Veto unchallenged 

H.R. 8150. 

Granting a pension to Jesse Campbell. 

Vetoed February 4, 1887. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 144. 

(18 Cong. Rec. 1406). 

Veto unchallenged 

H.R. 8834. 

Granting a pension to Abraham P. Griggs. 

Vetoed February 4, 1887. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 145. 

(18 Cong. Rec. 1406). 

Veto un~~lleng~ 

H.R. 10082. 

To increase the pension of Margaret R. Jones. 

Vetoed February 23, 1887. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on In- 
Forty-ninth Congress, Second Session 93 

valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 193. 

(18 Cong. Rec. 2198),- 

Veto u~ch~~~e~ge~. 

361 H.R. 10203. 

To enable the Commissioner of Agriculture to make 

a special distribution of seeds in the drought-stricken 

counties of Texas, and making an appropriation 

therefor. 

Vetoed February 16, 1887. The veto message was laid 

before the House and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 

175. (18 Cong. Rec. 1875). 

The House sustained the veto on February 17, 1887 

by a vote of 83 yeas to 159 nays. (18 Cong. Rec. 1876). 

Veto sust~i~e~ 

362 H.R. 10457. 

For the relief of dependent parents and honorably 

discharged soldiers and sailors who are now disabled 

and dependent upon their own labor for support. 

Vetoed Feb~~ary 11, 1881: The veto message was laid 

before the House, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 

158. (18 Cong. Rec. 1638, 1639). 

The House sustained the veto on February 24, 1887 

by a vote of 175 yeas to 125 nays. (18 Cong. Rec. 2222, 

2226). 

Veto sust~i~e~ 

Pocket Vetoes 

363 S. 130. 

For the relief of John Fletcher. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 

1887. (March 3, 1887, S. Jour., p. 603; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

364 S. 175. 

For a public building at Monroe, Alabama. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 

1887. (March 3, 1887, S. Jour., p. 603; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

365 S 929. 

For the relief of Albert H. Emery. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 
94 Grover Cleveland 

1887. (March 3, 1887, S. Jour., p. 603; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

366 S. 1326. 

Granting a pension to Caroline E. Pratt. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887, 

The bill was presented to the President on February 

23, 1887. (February 24, 1887, S. Jour., p. 419). 

367 S. 1930. 

Granting a pension to John Duffy. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 188%. 

The bill was presented to the President on February 

23, 1887. (February 24, 1887, S. Jour., p, 419; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

368 S. 2725. 

To construct a road to the national cemetery at Corinth, Mississippi. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 

1887. (March 3, 1887, S. Jour., p. 603; see also H.R 

Doc, No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p- 31). 

369 S.J. Res. 103. 

To authorize the Commissioner of the General Land 

Office to cause 7,500 copies of the map of the United 

States and Territories to be printed. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. 

The resolution was presented to the President on 

March 3, 1887. (March 3, 1887, S. Jour., p. 604; see 

also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

370 H.R.38. 

For the relief of Alfred Hedberg. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 

1881. (March 3, 1887, W. Jour., p. 877; see also H.R. 

Doc. No- 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

371 H.R.306. 

Granting a pension to George Schneider. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. 

The bill was presented to the President on February 
Forty-ninth Congress, Second Session 95 

25, 1887. (February 25, 1887, H. Jour., p. 731; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

372 

373 

374 

375 

376 

377 

H.R. 679. 

To extend the laws of the United States over certain 

unorganized territory south of the State of Kansas. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 

1887. (March 3, 1887, H. Jour., p. 825; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

H.R. 731. 

Granting a pension to William H. Heister. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1887. (March 2, 1887, H. Jour., p. 792; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

H.R. 942. 

Granting a pension to Penelope Morton, widow of 

Lieutenant James Morton. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1887. (March 2, 1887, H. Jour., p. 796; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

H.R. 1753. 

For the relief of Matthew H. Fulton. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 

1887. (March 3, 1887, H. Jour., p. 878; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

H.R. 2208. 

Authorizing the Secetary of the Treasury to deliver 

to the rightful owners the contents of certain boxes 

deposited in the Treasury Department by the Secretary of War. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. 

The bill was presented to the President on February 

19, 1887. (February 19, 1887, H. Jour., p. 665; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493,70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

H.R. 2889. 

To annex a portion of the Territory of Idaho to 

Washington Territory. 
96 Grover Cleveland 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1887. (March 2, 1881, H. Jour., p. 793; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

378 

379 

380 

381 

382 

383 

W.R. 3642. 

For the relief of the heirs of Jacob Cwmer. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887, 

The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 

1887. (March 3, 1887, H. Jour., p. 877; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493,7Oth Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

H.R. 3930, 

For the relief of Wells C. McCool. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session af the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1881. (March 2, 1887, H. Jour., p. 196; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

W.R. 3931, 

Granting a pension to Nancy Gunsales. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887'. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1887. (March 2, 1881, R. Jour., p. 797; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

H.R. 4585, 

Granting a pension to Mrs. Fannie Carman. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1881. 

The bill was presented to the President un March 2, 

1887. (March 2, 1887, H. Jour., p. 797; see also M.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

H,R, 4648. 

Restoring to the pension roll the name of James 

Nonohan, minor thiId of Richard Nonohan, deceased, late a private in Company A, Bne-hundred 

and eighth-sixth Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th 

Congress had a~j~~~n~~ sine die on March 3, 1887. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

583'7. (March 2, 1387, H. JOUT., p. 797; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong, 2d sess., p. 31). 

Grantiag a pension to ~~~~~~~ Bewley. 

.R. 4745. 
Forty-ninth Congress, Second Session 97 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1887. (March 2, 1887, H. Jour., p. 797; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

384 

385 

386 

387 

388 

H.R. 5541. 

To prevent the employment of convict labor and 

alien labor upon public buildings and other public 

works, and convict labor in the preparation or manufacture of materials for public buildings or other 

public works, and to regulate the manner of letting 

contracts thereof. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. 

The bill was presented to the President on February 

28, 1887. (February 28, 1887, H. Jour., p. 776; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

H.R. 6188. 

For the relief of lJohn A. Fagg. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. 

The bill was presented to the President on February 

25, 1887. ( February 25, 1887, H. Jour., p. 732; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

H.R. 7221. 

Granting a pension to Thomas B. Walsh. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1887. (March 2, 1887, H. Jour., p. 796; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

H.R. 7479. 

To provide for the speedy settlement of controversies 

and differences between common carriers engaged in 

inter-State and Territorial transportation of property 

or passengers, and their employees. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. 

The bill was presented to the President on February 

28, 1887. (February 28, 1887, H. Jour., p. 776; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

H.R. 7504. 

Granting a pension to Larkin Delph. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. 

The bill was presented to the President on February 
98 Grover Cleveland 

25, 1887. (February 25, 1887, H. Jour., p. 732; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

389 H.R. 7643. 

For the relief of Captain John Burkhart. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1887. (March 2, 1887, H. Jour., p. 796; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

390 H.R. 7819. 

To establish the order of promotion in the Medical 

Department of the Army. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. 

The bill was presented to the President on February 

19, 1887. ( February 19, 1887, H. Jour., p. 665; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

391 H.R. 8067. 

Granting a pension to Andrew J. Vanorder. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1887. (March 2, 1887, H. Jour., p. 796; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

392 H.R. 8384. 

For the relief of Mahala Brown. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1887. (March 2, 1887, H. Jour., p. 796; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

393 H.R. 8437. 

Granting a pension to Thomas Weekley. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1887. (March 2, 1887, H. Jour., p. 796; see also H.R. 

Doc, No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

394 H.R. 8828. 

Granting a pension to Giles Wright. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 
Forty-ninth Congress, Second Session 99 

1887. (March 2, 1887, H. Jour., p. 796; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

395 

396 

397 

398 

399 

400 

H.R. 9119. 

Granting a pension to Robert Potts. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. 

The bill was presented to the President on February 

19, 1887. (February 19, 1887, H. Jour., p. 669; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493,70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

H.R. 9170. 

For the relief of Green Fields. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1887. (March 2, 1887, H. Jour., p. 796; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

H.R. 9213. 

Granting a pension to Mary Corbett. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1887. (March 2, 1887, H. Jour., p. 796; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

H.R. 9301. 

Granting a pension to Joseph Jones. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1887. (March 2, 1887, H. Jour., p. 796; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

H.R. 9377. 

For the relief of J.E. Pilcher. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. 

The bill was presented to the President on February 

25, 1887. (February 25, 1887, H. Jour., p. 732; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

H.R. 9860. 

To correct the record of the military service of James 

W. Kingon. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 
100 Grover Cleveland 

1887. (March 3, 1887, H. Jour., p. 878; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

401 

402 

403 

404 

405 

406 

H.R. 9921. 

For the erection of a public building at East Saginaw, 

Michigan. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 

1887. (March 3, 1887, H. Jour., p. 879; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

H.R. 10040. 

To provide for holding terms of the United States 

Courts at Mississippi City, Mississippi. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 

1887. (March 3, 1887, H. Jour., p. 877; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

H.R. 10419. 

Making appropriations for the construction, repair, 

and preservation of certain public works on rivers 

and harbors, and for other purposes. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1887. (March 2, 1887, H. Jour., p. 792; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

H.R. 10421. 

To provide for a term of court at Duluth, Minnesota. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1887. (March 2, 1887, H. Jour., p. 792; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

H.R. 10514. 

Regulating the compensation of physicians to the 

poor in the District of Columbia. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 

1887. (March 3, 1887, H. Jour., p. 876; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

HJ. Res. 82. 

For the relief of Luther F. Worder. 
Fiftieth Congress, First Session 101 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session.of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. 

The resolution was presented to the President on 

March 3, 1887. (March 3, 1887, H. Jour., p. 877; see 

also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

407 

408 

409 

410 

411 

H.J. Res. 125. 

In recognition of the services of Joseph Francis. 

Pocket veto occurred after the Zd session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. 

The resolution was presented to the President on 

March 2, 1887. (March 2, 1887, H. Jour., p. 792; see 

also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

H.J. Res. 222. 

Authorizing the printing of 2,500 extra copies of the 

Report of the Health Officer of the District of Columbia. 

Pocket veto occurred after the Zd session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. 

The resolution was presented to the President on 

March 3, 1887. (March 3, 1887, €3. Jour., p. 878; see 

also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

H.J. Res. 243. 

To print additional copies of the United States map 

of the edition of 1886, prepared by the Commissioner 

of Public Lands. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. 

The resolution was presented to the President on 

March 3, 1887. (March 3, 1887, H. Jour., p. 878; see 

also H.R. Doc. No. 493,70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

Fiftieth Congress, First Session 

Regular Vetoes 

s. 43. 

Granting a pension to Polly h. Smith. 

Vetoed July 5, 1888. The veto message was laid before 

the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, 

and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 207. (19 Cong. Rec. 

5899). 

Veto unchallenged. 

s. 121. 

Granting a pension to Tobias Baney. 

Vetoed July 16, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 215. (19 Cong. 

Rec. 6360). 

Veto ~nc~~llenge~ 
102 Grover Cleveland 

412 

413 

414 

415 

41 6 

417 

S. 258. 

For the relief of Major Daniel N. Bash, paymaster, 

United States Army. 

Vetoed April 18, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 147, (19 Cong. 

Rec. 3093, 3094). 

Veto unchallen~e~ 

S. 288. 

For the erection of a public building at Sioux City, 

Iowa. 

Vetoed August 21; 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Public Buildings and Grounds, and printed as S. Ex. 

Doc. No. 250. (19 Cong. Rec. 7992). 

Veto unchallenged. 

s. 347. 

To provide for the erection of a public building at 

Youngstown, Ohio. 

Vetoed May 28, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Public Buildings and Grounds, and printed as S. Ex. 

Doc. No. 175. (19 Cong. Rec. 4690). 

Veto unchallenged. 

s. 432. 

For the relief of Joel B. Morton. 

Vetoed July 5, 1888. The veto message was laid before 

the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, 

and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 209. (19 Cong. Rec. 

5899). 

Veto u~challenge~ 

S. 465. 

Granting a pension to William Sackman, Sr. 

Vetoed April 30, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 157. (19 Cong. 

Rec. 3548). 

Veto u~h~ll~nge~. 

S. 470. 

Granting a pension to Amanda F. Deck. 

Vetoed July IS, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- 
F~€t~eth Congress, First Session 103 

sions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 216. (19 Cong. 

Rec. 63601. 

Veto unchallenged. 

418 

419 

420 

421 

422 

423 

s. 549. 

Granting a pension to Hannah R. Langdon. 

Vetoed April 16, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 145. (19 Cong. 

Rec. 3004). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 645. 

Granting a pension to Mrs. Margaret B. Todd. 

Vetoed August 22, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 243. (19 Cong. 

Rec. 7861). 

Veto un~hallenge~ 

s. 739. 

Granting a pension to Johanna Loewinger. 

Vetoed June 5, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 182. (19 Cong. 

Rec. 4936). 

Veto u~c~allenge~ 

s. $09. 

Granting a pension to Betsey Mansfield. 

Vetoed April 16, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 144. (19 Cong. 

Rec, 3004, 3005). 

Veto unchallenged. 

s. 820. 

Granting a pension to David A. Servis. 

Vetoed May 28, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 174. (19 Cong. 

Rec. 4692). 

Veto u~chal~enged. 

S. 835. 

For the relief of Elisha Griswold. 

Vetoed May 28, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 173. (19 Cong. 

Rec. 4692). 

Veto unchallenged. 
104 Grover Cleveland 

424 S. 838. 

Granting a pension to Mary Sullivan. 

Vetoed April 3Q 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 156. (19 Cong. 

Rec. 3548). 

Veto ~nch~lle~ged. 

425 S. 845. 

Granting a pension to the widow of John A. Turley. 

Vetoed June 26, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 211. (19 Cong. 

Rec. 5582, 5997). 

Veto unchallenged. 

426 S. 1017. 

Granting a pension to Stephen Schiedel. 

Vetoed June 22, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate. referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 191. (19 Cong. 

Rec. 5150). 

Veto unchallenged. 

427 S. 1044. 

Authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to state 

and settle the account of James M. Willbur with the 

United States and to pay said Willbur such sum of 

money as may be found due him thereon. 

Vetoed October 1.2, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate. referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 279. (19 Cong. 

Rec. 9439). 

Veto u~c~allenged. 

428 S. 1064. 

For the relief of L.J. Worden. 

Vetoed May 18, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Privileges and Elections, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. 

No. 170. (19 Cong. Rec. 4495). 

Veto unchallenged. 

429 S. 1076. 

Granting a pension to the widow of John Leary, deceased. 

Vetoed August 14, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- 
Fiftieth Congress, First Session 105 

sions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 234. (19 Cong. 

Rec. 7536). 

430 

431 

432 

433 

434 

435 

Veto unchallenged 

S. 1237, 

Granting a pension to Anna Mertz. 

Vetoed May 28, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 172. (19 Cong. 

Rec. 4693). 

Veto unchallenged 

S. 1447. 

Granting a pension to Bridget Foley. 

Vetoed July 26 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 224. (19 Cong. 

Rec. 6853). 

Veto u~chul~enged 

S. 1542. 

Granting a pension to John W. Reynolds. 

Vetoed August 22, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate. referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 242. (19 Cong. 

Rec. 7860). 

Veto unchallenged 

S. 1547. 

Granting a pension to Mary Ann Dougherty. 

Vetoed July 5, 1888. The veto message was laid before 

the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, 

and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 208. (19 Cong. Rec. 

5898, 5899). 

Veto unchallenged 

S. 1613. 

Granting an increase of pension to John F. Ballier. 

Vetoed July 17, 1888. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 211. (19 Cong. Rec. 6454). 

Veto u~~lle~ed 

S. 1762. 

Granting a pension to Benjamin A. Burtram. 

Vetoed August 14, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate. referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 235. (19 Cong. 

Rec. 7536). 

Veto unchallenged 
106 Grover Cleveland 

436 S. 1772. 

For the relief of John H. Marion. 

Vetoed June 12, 1888, The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the ~o~~i~tee on Military Affairs, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 190. (19 

Cong. Rec. 5150, 5151). 

Veto ~nchullenge~ 

437 s. 18'90. 

Granting certain lands in Pierce County, ~ash~~n 

Territory, to the city of Tacoma for the purposes of a 

public park. 

Vetoed August 7, 1888, The veto message was laid 

before the Senatc, referred to the Committee on 

Public Lands, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 238. (19 

Cong. Rec. 7293). 

Veto ~nchul~enge~ 

438 s. 1957, 

Granting a pension to Virtue Smith, 

Vetoed June 19, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 191. (19 Cong. 

RRc. 5410). 

Veto unchallenged. 

439 s. 2201. 

For the refief of Laura E. Maddox, widow and executrix, and Robert Morrison, executor of Joseph H. 

Maddox, deceased. 

 vet^^ October 10, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 277. (19 Cong. 

Rec. 9864). 

Yeto ~n~~~l~~~~e

440 S. 2206. 

Granting a pension to David H. Lutman. 

Vetoed Aztgust 22, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 246. (19 Cong, 

Rec. 7861). 

Veto ~~chul~enge~ 

441 S. 2310. 

Granting a pension to Sarah C. Anderson and children under sixteen years of age. 
Fiftieth Congress, First Session 107 

442 

443 

444 

445 

446 

Vetoed August 22, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 244. (19 Cong. 

Rec. 7860). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 2616. 

Granting a pension to James E. Kabler. 

Vetoed August 22, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 245. (19 Cong. 

Rec. 7860). 

Veto unc~alleng~d. 

S. 2644. 

Granting a right of way to the Fort Smith, Paris and 

Dardanelle Railway Company to construct and operate a railroad, telegraph and telephone line from 

Fort Smith, Arkansas through the Indian Territory 

in the State of Kansas; and authorizing said company 

to build a bridge across the Arkansas River near the 

city of Fort Smith, Arkansas. 

Vetoed July 26, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Indian Affairs, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 225. (19 

Cong. Rec. 6853). 

Veto unc~al~enged. 

S. 2653. 

Granting a pension to Mary Curtin. 

Vetoed August 14, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No- 233. 119 Cong. 

Rec. 7536). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 3038. 

For the relief of P.E. Parker. 

Vetoed August 22, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 247. (19 Cong. Ree. 7860, 7861). 

Veto unchallenged, 

3208. 

Granting a pension to William S. Bradshaw. 

Vetoed October 15, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 281. (19 Cong. 

Rec. 9450, 9451). 

Veto unchallenged. 
108 Grover Cleveland 

447 

448 

449 

450 

451 

452 

S. 3276. 

Granting a restoration of pension to Sarah A. Woodbridge. 

Vetoed October 12, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 278. (19 Cong. 

Rec. 9427). 

Veto ~nchalleng~~ 

S. 3306. 

Granting a pension to Mary K. Richards. 

Vetoed October 15, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 280. (19 Cong. 

Rec. 9440, 9450). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S.J. Res. 17. 

To print additional copies of the United States map 

of the edition of 1886, prepared by the Commissioner 

of Public Lands. 

Vetoed August 14, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Printing, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 236. (19 

Cong. Rec. 7536, 7537). 

Veto un~hall~nge~ 

H.R. 19. 

For the relief of H.B. Wilson, administrator of the 

estate of William Tinder, deceased. 

Vetoed May 1, 1888. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on Claims, and 

printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 291. (19 Cong. Rec. 

3608). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 88. 

Granting a pension to Sally A. Randall. 

Vetoed ~ay 19, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 314. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 4465). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 149. 

Granting a pension to Rachel Barnes. 

Vetoed August 10, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 425. (19 Cong. 

Rec. 7451). 

Veto un~ha~lenge~ 
453 

454 

455 

456 

457 

458 

Fiftieth Congress, First Session 109 

H.R. 217. 

Granting a pension to C.T. Maphet. 

Vetoed September 7, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 441. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 8405). 

Feto ~nchal~enge~ 

H.R. 333. 

Granting a pension to Catherine Busey. 

Vetoed September 1, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 443. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 8405). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 339. 

For the relief of J.E. Pilcher. 

Vetoed May 26, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on the 

Judiciary, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 334. (19 

Cong. Rec. 4712). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 367. 

Granting a pension to Nathaniel D. Chase. 

Vetoed July 6, 2888. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 392. (19 Cong. 

Rec. 5972). 

Veto ~nchal~e~ge~ 

H.R. 418. 

Granting a pension to William H. Brokenshaw. 

Vetoed April 91, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R, Ex. Doc. No. 274. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 3264). 

Veto unchallenged. 

M.R. 445. 

Granting a pension to Laura A. Wright. 

Vetoed April IS, 2888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 264. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 3027). 

J'e'eto ~~~~~l~e~g~d. 
110 Grover Cleveland 

459 

460 

461 

462 

463 

464 

H.R. 488. 

Granting a pension to Elizabeth Burr, 

Vetoed Jurte 19, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 367. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 5421). 

Veto unchal~nge~ 

H.R. 490. 

Granting a pension to George W. Pitner, 

Vetoed August 10, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 424. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 7451). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 600. 

Increasing the pension of Mary Minor Hoxey. 

Vetoed June 22, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 374. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 5518). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 823. 

Granting a pension to Hannah C. DeWitt. 

Vetoed April 21, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 272. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 3264). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 879. 

Granting a pension to Royal J. Hiar. 

Vetoed May 19, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 316. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 4465, 4466). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 1275. 

For the erection of a public building at Columbus, 

Georgia, and appropriating money therefor. 

Vetoed May 29, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Public Buildings and Grounds, and printed as H.R. 

Ex. Doc. No. 335. (19 Cong. Rec. 4768). 

Veto unchallenged. 
Fiftieth Congress, First Session 111 

465 ~~ 

H.R. 1394. 

466 

467 

468 

469 

470 

Author~zing the Secretary of the Treasury to purchase additional ground for the accommodation of 

Government offices in Council Bluffs, Iowa. 

Vetoed June 5, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Public Buildings and Grounds, and printed as H.R. 

Ex. Doc. No. 348. (19 Cong. Rec. 4933). 

Veto unch~lle~ged. 

H.R. 1406. 

To provide for the sale of certain New York Indian 

lands in Kansas. 

Vetoed May 8 1888. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 298. (19 Cong. 

Rec. 3796, 3797). 

Veto unchallenged 

H.R. 2088. 

For the relief of W.S. Carpenter. 

Vetoed August 22, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 433. (19 

Cong, Rec. 7882). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 2140. 

Granting a pension to Eliza Smith. 

Vetoed August 9, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 418. 

(19 Cong. Ree. 7415). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 2215. 

Granting a pension to Charles Glamann. 

Vetoed June 22, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 373. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 5518). 

Veto unchallenged 

H.R. 2233. 

Granting a pension to Bernard Carlin. 

Vetoed August 10, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 427. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 7452). 

Veto unchallenged. 
112 Grover Cleveland 

47 I 

472 

473 

474 

475 

476 

H.R. 2282. 

Granting a pension to Mrs. Theodora M. Piatt. 

Vetoed May 18. 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 312. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 4465). 

Veto unchulle~ged. 

H.R. 2472. 

Granting a pension to Lydia A. Eaton. 

Vetoed October IZ 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H,R. Ex. Doc. No. 459. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 9537, 9538). 

Veto u~c~allen~e~ 

H.R. 2477. 

For the relief of Nathaniel McKay and the executors 

of Donald McKay. 

Vetoed April 4, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on War 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 245. (19 

Cong. Rec. 2705). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 2507. 

Granting a pension to Russell L. Doane, of Peck, Sanilac County, Michigan. 

Vetoed September 6, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 438. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 8353). 

Veto unchalleng~d. 

H.R. 2524. 

For the relief of Clement A. Lounsberry. 

Vetoed August 27, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 435. (19 

Cong. Rec. 8012). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 3008. 

For the relief of P.A. Leatherbury. 

Vetoed August 3, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 416. (19 

Cong. Rec. 7236, 7310). 

Veto unchallenged. 
Fiftieth Congress, First Session 113 

477 

478 

479 

480 

481 

482 

H.R. 3016. 

Granting a pension to Mary F. Harkins. 

Vetoed June 22, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to tbe Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 375. 

119 Cong. Rec. 5518). 

Veto ~ncha~zenged 

H.R. 3521. 

Granting a pension to Manuel Garcia. 

Vetoed August 9, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 419. 

(19 Cow. Rec. 7416). 

Veto unchallenged 

H.R. 3579. 

Granting a pension to Ellen Shea. 

Vetoed May 1.9, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 318. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 4466). 

Veto unc~~Z~~~e~ 

H.R. 3959. 

Granting a pension to Dolly Blazer. 

Vetoed June 18, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 364. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 5385). 

Veto u~~a~~en~e~ 

H,R. 4102. 

Granting a pension to Mary A. Carr. 

Vetoed October I& 1888. The veto masage was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 461. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 9537). 

Veto ~ne~lle~~e~ 

H.R. 4357. 

To erect a public building at Allentown, Pennsylva- nia. 

Vetoed May 9, 2888. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the ~mmitt~ on Public 

Buildings and Grounds, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. 

No. 302. (19 Cong. Rec. 3916). 

The House ~~~~~d the veto on July 19, 1888 by a 

vote of 140 yeas to 82 nays. (19 Cong. Rec. 6541). 

Veto sustained 
114 Grover Cleveland 

483 H.R. 4467. 

For the erection a public building at Bar Harbor, 

Maine. 

Vetoed June 5, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Public Buildings and Grounds, and printed as H.R. 

Ex. Doc. No. 347. (19 Cong. Rec. 4932). 

Veto unchallenged. 

484 

485 

486 

487 

488 

H.R. 4534. 

For the relief of Emily G. Mills. 

Vetoed May 3, 1888. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on Pensions, 

and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 294. (19 Cong. Rec. 

3689, 3690). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 4550. 

Granting a pension to Chloe Quiggle, widow of Phillip Quiggle. 

Vetoed April 2.4, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 281. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 3314, 3315). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 4580. 

Granting a pension to Farnaren Ball. 

Vetoed 2May 19, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 320. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 4466). 

Veto unchallenged. 

B.R. 4633. 

Granting a pension to Morris T. Mantor. 

Vetoed April 21, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 273. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 3264). 

Veto unchallenged 

H.R. 4820. 

Granting a pension to Ellen Kelly. 

Vetoed October 17, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the ~mmittee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 463. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 9537). 

Veto unchallenged. 
Fiftieth Congress, First Session 115 

489 H.R. 4855. 

490 

491 

492 

493 

494 

495 

Granting a pension to Jacob Newhard. 

Vetoed September 7, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 442. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 8405). 

Veto unc~llenged. 

H.R. 5155. 

Granting a pension to John S. Bryant. 

Vetoed September 1, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 437. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 8227). 

Veto uncha Zlenged. 

H.R. 5234. 

Granting a pension to Cyrenius G. Stryker. 

Vetoed May 29, 2888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 317. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 4466). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 5247. 

Granting a pension to William H. Brimmer. 

Vetoed April $4, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 279. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 3315). 

Veto un~hallenged. 

H.R. 5503. 

Granting a pension to Charles Walster. 

Vetoed September < 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 440. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 8405). 

Veto un~hallenged. 

H.R. 5522. 

For the relief of Elijah Martin. 

Vetoed June 18, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 363. (19 Cong. 

Rec. 5386). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 5525. 

Granting a pension to Mrs. Jane Potts. 
116 Grover Cleveland 

Vetoed September 7, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 444. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 8405). 

Veto unchallenged. 

496 

497 

498 

499 

500 

501 

H.R. 5545. 

Granting a pension to Nancy F. Jennings. 

Vetoed May 18, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 313. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 4465). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 5913. 

Granting a pension to Thomas Shannon. 

Vetoed July 17, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. NO. 398. (19 Cong. 

Rec. 6446). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 6193. 

For the relief of Edson Saxberry. 

Vetoed August 10, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 429. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 7452). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 6201. 

Granting a pension to John Robeson. 

Vetoed October 16, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 468. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 9536). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 6307. 

Granting a pension to Sarah A. Corson. 

Vetoed August 9, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 420. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 7416). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 6371. 

Granting a pension to Jesse M. Stilwell. 

Vetoed September 13, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on In- 
Fiftieth Congress, First Session 117 

valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 448. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 8612). 

Veto unchuZZenge~. 

502 

503 

504 

505 

506 

507 

H.R. 6431. 

For the relief of Van Buren Brown. 

Vetoed July S, 1888. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 391. (19 Cong. 

Rec. 5972). 

Veto unchuZZenffed. 

H.R. 6609. 

For the relief of Sarah E. McCaleb. 

Vetoed May 19, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 319. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 4466). 

Veto unchuZZenge~. 

H.R. 6908. 

Granting a pension to William P. Witt. 

Vetoed April 24, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 280. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 3314). 

Veto unc~~Zlenge~~ 

H.R. 7510. 

Granting a pension to Stephen A. Seavey. 

Vetoed August 9, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 422. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 7415). 

Veto Unch~~Zenffe~ 

H.R. 7657. 

Granting a pension to Mary Woodworth, widow of 

Ebenezer F. Woodworth. 

Vetoed October 16, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 465. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 9537). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 77115. 

For the relief of' Georgia A. StricHett. 

Vetoed May 20, 2888. The veto message was laid 

before the Mouse, referred to the Committee on In- 
118 Grover Cleveland 

valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 307. 

508 

509 

510 

511 

512 

513 

(19 Cong. Rec. 39961.- 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 7717. 

Granting a pension to Mrs. Catherine Reed. 

Vetoed September ?, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 445. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 8405). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 7907. 

Granting a pension to Mary Ann Lang. 

Vetoed July 5, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 386. (19 Cong. 

Rec. 5937). 

Veto unchallenge~ 

H.R. 8078. 

Granting a pension to Theresa Herbst, widow of John 

Herbst, late private Company G, 140th Regiment of 

New York Volunteers. 

Vetoed July 17, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 399. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 6446). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 8164. 

Granting a pension to William H. Hester. 

Vetoed May 19, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 315. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 4465, 4466). 

Veto unc~alle~ged. 

H.R. 8174. 

Granting a pension to Ellen Sexton. 

Vetoed June 22, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 372. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 5518). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 8281. 

For the relief of Lieutenant James G.W. Hardy. 

Vetoed June 22, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on In- 
Fiftieth Congress, First Session 119 

valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 371. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 5518). 

Veto unchallenged 

514 

51 5 

516 

517 

518 

519 

H.R. 8291. 

Granting a pension to Julia Welch. 

Vetoed July 5, 1888. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 385. (19 Cong. 

Rec. 5937). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 8310. 

To provide for the disposal of the Fort Wallace military reservation, in Kansas. 

Vetoed September 24, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Public Lands, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 452. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 8934, 8935). 

Veto unchallenged 

H.R. 8574. 

Granting a pension to Sallie T. Ward, widow of the 

late W.T. Ward. 

Vetoed August 10, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 428. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 74511. 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 8761. 

Granting a pension to Mrs. Anna Butter~eld. 

Vetoed August 9, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 421. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 7415). 

Veto un~~allen~e~. 

H.R. 8807. 

Granting a pension to Harriet E. Cooper. 

Vetoed JuEy 6, 1888. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 390. (19 Cong. 

Rec. 5972). 

Veto ~n~~allenge~ 

H.R. 9034. 

Granting a pension to Lydia A. Heiny. 

Vetoed August 10, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on In- 
120 Grover Cleveland 

valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 423. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 7451). 

520 

521 

522 

523 

524 

5% 

Veto un~~~~lenge~ 

H.R. 9106. 

Granting a pension to Peter Liner. 

Vetoed October IS: 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 469. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 9536). 

Veto unchallenged. 

B.R* 9126. 

Granting a pension to Mrs. Caroline G. Seyfforth. 

Vetoed August 10, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 431. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 7452). 

Veto challenge^ 

H.R. 9174, 

Granting a pension to Woodford M. Houehin. 

Vetoed July IK 2888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the ~m~i~tee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 397. 

(19 Cong. Ree. 6446). 

Veto ~nch~l~e~g~~ 

N.R. 9183. 

Granting a pension to William P. Riddle. 

Vefoed Augzisi 20, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Pnvalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 430. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 7451, 7452). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 9184. 

 ranting a pension to William M. ~am~bell. 

Vetoed July 6 1888. The veto message WEIB laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and'printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 389. (19 Cong. 

Rec. 5971, 59721. 

Yeto ~~~h~~~~~~~~ 

f 9344. 

Granting a pension to James C. White. 

Vetoed .4ugu~t 10, 1888. The veto message was laid 

bcbe the House, referred to the ~o~~on Invalid Pensions. and printed as H.R. Ex. Doe. No. 426. 

(19 Co3g. Ree. 74511. 

Vd@ ~~€~~?~~n~~
526 

527 

528 

529 

530 

531 

Fiftieth Congress, First Session 121 

H.R. 9363. 

Granting a pension to Edwin J. Godfrey. 

Vetoed September 1, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the Mouse, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 436. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 8227). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 9372. 

Granting a pension to John Dean. 

Vetoed September ?', 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 439. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 8405). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 9520. 

For the relief of Mary Fitzmorris. 

Vetoed July 16, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 394. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 6398). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 10342. 

Granting a pension to John Dauper. 

Vetoed October I?', 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 460. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 9538). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 10504. 

Granting a pension to Mary Hooper. 

Vetoed October I?', 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 458. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 9538). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 10563. 

Granting a pension to William S. Latham. 

Vetoed October 16, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 466. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 9537). 

Veto unchallenged. 
122 Grover Cleveland 

532 

533 

534 

535 

536 

537 

H.R. 10661. 

Granting a pension to Mrs. Sophia Vogelsang. 

Vetoed October 16, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the ~m~ittee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 467. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 9536,9537). 

Veto unchalleng~d. 

H.R. 11005. 

Granting a pension to Ester Gaven. 

Vetoed October 17, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 457. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 9538). 

Veto unchaZlenged. 

H.R. 11222. 

Granting a pension to Elizabeth Heckler. 

Vetoed October lc 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 464. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 9537). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 11332. 

Granting a pension to Eliza S. Glass. 

Vetoed October 1Z 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the ~mmit~e on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 462. 

(19 Cong. Rec, 9537). 

Veto ~~~haZle~ge~. 

H.J. Res. 14. 

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to certify lands to the State of Kansas for the benefit of agriculture and the mechanic arts. 

Vetoed September 24, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the committee on 

Public Lands, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 451. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 8908). 

Veto unchaZZenged. 

H.J. Res. 56. 

Authorizing the use and improvement of Castle 

Island, in Boston Harbor. 

Vetoed May 18, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 321. 

(19 Cong. Rec. 4466). 

Veto unchallenged. 
Fiftieth Congress, First Session 123 

Pocket Vetoes 

538 S. 664. 

For the relief of William R. Wheaton and Charles H. 

Chamberlain, of California. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on October 20, 1888. 

The bill was presented to the President on October 

10, 1888. (October 10, 1888, S. Jour., p. 1538; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

539 S. 869. 

For the relief of the sufferers by the wreck of the 

United States steamer Tallapoosa. . 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on October 20, 1888. 

The bill was presented to the President on October 9, 

1888. (October 9, 1888, S. Jour., p. 1527; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

540 S. 889. 

Granting a pension to Mary 0. Hall. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on October 20, 1888. 

The bill was presented to the President on October 

10, 1888. (October 11, 1888, S. Jour., p. 1538; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

541 S. 1614. 

Granting a pension to Phillipe Ray. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on October 20, 1888. 

The bill was presented to the President on October 

10, 1888. (October 11, 1888, S. Jour., p. 1538; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

542 S. 1926. 

Granting a pension to William Smith. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on October 20, 1888. 

The bill was presented to the President on October 

10, 1888. (October 11, 1888, S. Jour., p. 1538; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

543 S. 2567. 

Granting a pension to Nancy Polock. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on October 20, 1888. 

The bill was presented to the President on October 
124 Grover Cleveland 

10, 1888. (October 11, 1888, S. Jour., p. 1538; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 26 sess., p. 31). 

544 

545 

546 

547 

548 

549 

S. 3030. 

Granting a pension to Mary J. Foster. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on October 20, 1888. 

The bill was presented to the President on October 

10, 1888. (October 11, 1888, S. Jour., p. 1538; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

S. 3083. 

Restoring to the pension-roll the name of Florian Lischewsky. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on October 20, 1888. 

The bill was presented to the President on October 

10, 1888. (October 11, 1888, S. Jour., p. 1538; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493,70th Cong., 26 sess., p. 31). 

S. 3234. 

To abolish circuit court powers of certain district 

courts of the United States, and to provide for writs 

of error in capital cases. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on October 20, 1888. 

The bill was presented to the President on October 9, 

1888. (October 9, 1888, S. Jour., p. 1527; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

S. 3241. 

Granting a pension to Easter A. Jackson. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on October 20, 1888. 

The bill was presented to the President on October 

10, 1888. (October 11, 1888, S. Jour., p. 1538; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

S. 3390. 

To create the Lincoln land district in the Territory of 

New Mexico. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on October 20, 1888. 

The bill was presented to the President on October 9, 

1888. (October 9, 1888, S. Jour., p. 1527; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

s. 3559. 

To amend section 2304 of the Revised Statutes of the 

United States to allow honorably discharged soldiers and sailors of the late war who have abandoned or 
Fiftieth Congress, First Session 125 

relinquished their homestead entries before the expiration of the six months allowed by section 2304 of 

the Revised Statutes to make another entry.. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on October 20, 1888. 

The bill was presented to the President on October 

17, 1888. (October 17, 1888, S. Jour., p. 1559; see aZso 

H.R. Doc. No. 493,70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

550 S. 3573. 

Granting the right-of-way to the Pensacola and Memphis Railroad Company over and through the public 

lands of the United States in the States of Florida, 

Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee, and for other 

purposes. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on October 20, 1888. 

The bill was presented to the President on October 9, 

1888. (October 9, 1888, S. Jour., p. 1527; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

551 H.R. 1239. 

To extend the jurisidiction of the Light-House Board 

to the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers, California. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on October 20, 1888. 

The bill was presented to the President on October 

17, 1888. (October 17, 1888, H. Jour., p. 2928; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

552 H.R. 3300. 

To amend an act to enable the city of Denver to purchase certain land for cemetary purposes. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on October 20, 1888. 

The bill was presented to the President on October 

10, 1888. (H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 

31). 

553 H.R. 7547. 

Granting a right-of-way to the Yankton and Missouri 

River Railway through the Yankton Reservation in 

Dakota. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on October 20, 1888. 

The bill was presented to the President on October 

17, 1888. (H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 

31). 
126 Grover Cleveland 

554 H.R. 7964. 

Granting the Aberdeen, Bismarck, and Northwestern 

Railway the right-of-way across a portion of the 

Sioux Reservation, in Dakota Territory. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on October 20, 1888. 

The bill was presented to the President on October 

20, 1888. (October 20, 1888, H. Jour., 2950; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

555 H.R. 8074. 

To provide for allotment of land in severalty to 

United Peorias and Miamies in Indian Territory. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on October 20, 1888. 

The bill was presented to the President on October 

20, 1888. (October 20, 1888, H. Jour., 2950; see ako 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31). 

556 H.R. 8674. 

Relief of Sterling H. Tucker and others. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on October 20, 1888. 

The bill was presented to the President on October 

17, 1888. (H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 26 sess., p. 

31). 

557 H.R. 8855. 

For the establishment of a light-ship with a steam 

fog signal at Sandy Hook, New York Harbor. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on October 20, 1888. 

The bill was presented to the President on October 

17, 1888. (H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Gong., 2d sess., p. 

31). 

558 H.R. 10183. 

To establish a light-ship off Great Round Shoal, near 

Nantucket, Massachusetts. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on October 20, 1888. 

The bill was presented to the President on October 

17, 1888. (H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 

31). 

559 H.R. 11107. 

To amend an act entitled “An act to authorize the 

Fort Smith and Choctaw Bridge Company to construct a bridge across the Poteau River, in the Choctaw Nation, near Fort Smith, Arkansas.’’ 
Fiftieth Congress, Second Session 127 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on October 20, 1888. 

The bill was presented to the President on October 

17, 1888. (H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 

31). 

Fiftieth Congress, Second Session 

Regular Vetoes 

560 S. 139. 

To credit and pay to the several States and Territories and the District of Columbia all moneys collected 

under the direct tax levied by the act of Congress approved August 5, 1861. 

Vetoed March 2, 1889. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate. (20 Cong. Rec. 2610, 2611). 

The Senate overrode the veto on March 2, 1889 by a 

vote of 45 yeas to 9 nays. (20 Cong. Rec. 2614). The 

motion to reconsider the bill was objected to in the 

House. (20 Cong. Rec. 2724). 

Veto susta~ned. 

561 S. 2514. 

Granting a pension to Michael Shong. 

Vetoed February 13, 1889. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 110. (20 Cong. 

Rec. 1879, 1880). 

Veto unchallenged. 

562 S. 2665. 

Granting a pension to Charles J. Esty. 

Vetoed ~ebruary 14, 1889. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 111. (20 Coag. 

Rec. 1917). 

Veto unchallenged. 

563 S. 3264. 

Granting a pension to Mrs. Ellen Hand. 

Vetoed January 31, 1889. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate. referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 93. (20 Cong. 

Rec. 13891. 

Veto un~~allenge~ 

564 S. 3451. 

Granting a pension to Frank D. Worcester. 

Vetoed February 13, 1889. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- 
128 Grover Cleveland 

sions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 109. (20 Cong. 

Rec. 1879). 

Veto u~c~allen~e~. 

565 S. 3561. 

Granting a pension to Edwin W. Warner. 

Vetoed February 35, 1889. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc, No. 130. (20 Cong. 

Rec. 2282). 

Veto ~~c~allen~e~. 

566 S. 3646. 

For the relief of William R. Wheaton and Charles If. 

~hamberlain, of California. 

Vetoed January I?', 1889. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Public Lands, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 73. (20 

Cong. Ree. 915, 916). 

The Senate overrode the veto on February 26, 1889 

by a vote of 35 yeas to 8 nays. (20 Cong. Rec. 230'5). 

The bill was referred to the House, but no action was 

taken. f20 Cong. Rec. 2344). 

Veto sustained. 

56'7 H.R. 7. 

Granting a pension to Thomas B. Walsh. 

Vetoed January IS, 1889. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 79. 

(20 Cong. Rec. 873). 

Veto u~~~~llenge~ 

563 H.R. 220. 

Granting a pension to John J. Lockrey. 

Vetoed February 23, 188,9. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 15'2. 

(20 Cong. Rec. 2331). 

Veto un~~uZlenge~ 

569 M.R. 1368. 

TO quiet title of settlers on the Des Moines River 

lands, in the State of Iowa, and fur other purposes. 

Vetoed ~eb~~u~ 21, 1889. The veto message was laid 

before the House, and printed as K.R. Ex. Doc. No. 

1.51. (20 Cong. Rec. 2562). 

The House sustained the veto on March I, I869 by a 

vote of 147 yeas to 104 nays. (20 Cong. Rec. 25623 

Yeto ~~$t~i~~~. 
Fiftieth Congress, Second Session 129 

570 H.R. 2236. 

571 

572 

573 

574 

575 

576 

Granting a pension to Eli J. Yamgheim. 

Vetoed Jun~a~ 16, 1889. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 81. 

(20 Cong, Rec. 873). 

Veto unehazlenge~ 

H.R. 4887. 

Granting a pension to Charles E. Scott. 

Vetoed J~~~a~ 16, 1889. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 80. 

(20 Cong. Rec. 873). 

Veto unehallenge~ 

H.R. 5080. 

For the relief of C.B. Wilson. 

Vetoed December 19, 1888. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 41. (20 

Cong. Rec. 394). 

Veto une~allenged. 

H.R. 5752. 

For the relief of Julia Triggs. 

Vetoed February 12, 1889. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 135. 

(20 Cong. Rec. 1857). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 5807. 

Granting a pension to John McCool. 

Vetoed February 23, 1889. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 153. 

(20 Cong. Rec. 2330). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 7877. 

To place Mary Karstetter on the pension-roll. 

Vetoed January 18, 2889. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 90. 

(20 Cong. Rec. 993). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 8469. 

For the relief of Michael Pigott, 
130 Grover Cleveland 

Vetoed January IS, 1889. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 78. 

(20 Cong. Rec. 873). 

Veto unchallenge~ 

577 

578 

579 

580 

581 

582 

H.R. 9163. 

Granting a pension to Eli Garrett. 

Vetoed February 12, 1889. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 134. 

(20 Cong. Rec. 1857). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 9173. 

Granting a pension to Mary I. Drake. 

Vetoed January 18, 1889. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 85. 

(20 Cong. Rec. 992). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 9175. 

Granting a pension to George Wallen. 

Vetoed Junuary 18, 1889, The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 89. 

(20 Cong. Rec. 992). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 9252. 

Granting a pension to Mrs. Catherine Baberick, of 

Watertown. 

Vetoed Janua~ 18, 1889. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 86. 

(20 Cong. Rec. 992). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 9296. 

Granting a pension to Bridget Carroll. 

Vetoed January 18, 1889. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 88. 

(20 Cong. Rec. 992). 

Veto unchallenge~ 

H.R. 9791. 

For the relief of Charles W. Geddes. 
Fiftieth Congress, Second Session 131 

Vetoed Ja~uary 18, 1889. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 87. 

(20 Cong. Rec. 993). 

Veto unchallenged. 

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585 

586 

587 

588 

H.R. 10448. 

Granting a pension to Squire Walter. 

Vetoed February 25, 1889. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 156. 

(20 Cong. Rec. 2331). 

Veto ~nc~~llenged. 

H.R. 10791. 

Granting a pension to Marinda Wakefield Reed. 

Vetoed February 26: 1889. The veto message was laid 

before the House, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 

168. (February 26, 1889, H. Jour., p. 643). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 11052. 

Granting a pension to Clara M. Owen. 

Vetoed February 12: 1889. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 136. 

(20 Cong. Rec. 1857). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 11466. 

Granting a pension to Mary A. Selbach. 

Vetoed February 26, 1889. The veto message was laid 

before the House, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 

169. (February 26,1889, H. Jour., p. 643). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 11586. 

For the relief of Stephen Williams. 

Vetoed February 26, 1889. The veto message was laid 

before the House. (February 26, 1889, €3. Jour., p. 

643). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 11803. 

Granting a pension to Henry V. Bass. 

Vetoed February 23, 188.9- The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 155. 

(20 Cong. Rec. 2331). 

Veto unchallenged. 
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590 

591 

592 

593 

594 

H.R. 11999. 

Granting a pension to William Barnes. 

Vetoed February 23, 1889. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 154. 

(20 Cong. Rec. 2331). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 12047. 

Granting an increase in pension to George Colwell. 

Vetoed February 26, 1889. The veto message was laid 

before the House. (20 Cong. Rec. 2544). 

Veto unchallenged. 

Pocket Vetoes 

S. 28. 

To create a port of delivery at Port Angeles, in the 

district of Puget Sound, ~~hin~on Territory. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. 

The bill was presented to the President on February 

23, 1889. (February 23, 1889, S. Jour., p. 390; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong,, 2d sess., pp. 31,32). 

s. 1488. 

Granting an increase of pension to Louisa V. de Kilpatrick, widow of Major General Judson Kilpatrick, 

United States Volunteers. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. 

The bill was presented to the President on February 

27, 1889. (February 27, 1889, S. Jour., p. 438; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 31, 32). 

S. 1719. 

Granting a pension to Levi B. Smith. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1889. (March 2, 1889, S. Jour., p. 496; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 31, 32). 

S. 2008. 

Granting a pension to Cyrus Tuttle. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. 

The bill was presented to the President on February 

26, 1889. (February 26, 1889, S. Jour., p. 428; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 31, 32). 
Fiftieth Congress, Second Session 133 

595 

596 

597 

598 

599 

600 

601 

S. 2310. 

Granting a pension to Rozalina Junk. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. 

The bill was presented to the President on February 

26, 1889. (February 26, 1889, S. Jour., p. 428; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 31, 32). 

S. 2344. 

Granting a pension to Minnie A. Bailey. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. 

The bill was presented to the President on February 

26, 1889. (February 26, 1889, S. Jour., p. 429; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 31, 32). 

S. 2683. 

Granting a pension to Andrew J. Foust. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1889. (March 2, 1889, S. Jour., p. 498; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 31, 32). 

S. 2690. 

Granting a pension to John Gallagher. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. 

The bill was presented to the President on February 

26, 1889. (February 27, 1889, S. Jour., p. 429; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 31, 32). 

S. 3132. 

To provide for trial by jury in the police court of the 

District of Columbia, and for other purposes. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 1, 

1889. (March 2, 1889, S. Jour., p. 485). 

S. 3137. 

Granting a pension to Ruth Ames. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1889. (March 2, 1889, S. Jour., p. 498; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 31, 32). 

S. 3198. 

Granting a pension to Mary Murphy. 
134 Grover Cleveland 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. 

The bill was presented to the President on February 

26, 1889. (February 26, 1889, S. Jour., p. 428; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493,70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 31, 32). 

602 

603 

604 

605 

606 

S. 3309. 

For the relief of Mrs. Elizabeth E. Groff. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. 

The bill was presented to the President on February 

26, 1889. (February 26, 1889, S. Jour., p. 429; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 31, 32). 

H.R. 483. 

For the relief of Elizabeth Jones, widow of John 

Jones, deceased, and to place the name of said John 

Jones on the muster-rolls of Company B, Second 

Regiment, North Carolina Mounted Infantry. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. 

The bill was presented to the President on February 

28, 1889. (February 28, 1889, H. Jour., p. 670 see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 31, 32). 

H.R. 717. 

Granting an increase of pension to Daniel M. Maulding. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 1, 

1889. (March 1, 1889, H. Jour., p. 727; see aZso H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 31, 32). 

H.R. 2157. 

Granting a pension to Ann E. Mussman. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th 

Congress and adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1889. (March 2, 1889, H. Jour., p. 727; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 32). 

H.R. 2896. 

For the relief of the heirs of John R. Treutlen. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1889. (March 2, 1889, H. Jour., p. 765; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493,70th Cong., 2d sess. p. 32). 
Fiftieth Congress, Second Session 135 

607 

608 

609 

610 

61 1 

612 

H.R. 3829. 

For the relief of Wesley Montgomery. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. 

The bill was presented to the President on February 

28, 1889. (February 28, 1889, H. Jour., p. 670; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493,70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 32). 

H.R. 4624. 

For the relief of the estate of John W. Whitfield. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 26 session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1889. (March 2, 1889, H. Jour., p. 757; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 32). 

H.R. 4856. 

For the relief of D.M. Sprague and William Tilton. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1889. (March 2, 1889, H. Jour., p. 765; see also H.R. 

Doc, No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 32). 

H.R. 5398. 

Granting a pension to Catherine Hays. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1889. (March 2, 1889, H. Jour., p. 727; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 32). 

H.R. 5758. 

Granting a pension to Lavinia Wright. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1889. (March 2, 1889, H. Jour., p. 727; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 32). 

M.R. 6612. 

To grant right-of-way through the Indian Territory to 

the St. Louis and San Francisco Railway Company, 

and for other purposes. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. 

The bill was presented to the President on February 

27, 18139. (February 27, 1889, H. Jour., p. 660; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 32). 
136 Grover Cleveland 

613 

614 

615 

616 

617 

618 

H.R. 6763. 

Granting a pension to John Mann. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1889. (March 2, 1889, H. Jour., p. 727; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 32). 

H.R. 6896. 

To require the United States circuit and district 

judges to instruct the jury in writing in certain cases. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. 

The bill was presented to the President on February 

28, 1889, (February 28, 1889, H. Jour., p. 670; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 32). 

H.R. 7186. 

To authorize the Leavenworth and Rio Grande Railway Company to construct and operate a railway 

through the Indian Territory, and for other purposes. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. 

The bill was presented to the President on February 

26, 1889. (February 26, 1889, H. Jour., p. 657; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493,70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 32). 

H.R. 7924. 

For the relief of A.J. McCreary, administrator of the 

estate of J.M. Hiatt, deceased, and for other purposes. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. 

The bill was presented to the President on February 

27, 1889. (February 27, 1889, H. Jour., p. 660; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 32). 

H.R. 8580. 

Granting a pension to Sarah A. Harrison. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1889. (March 2, 1889, H. Jour., p. 727; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 32). 

H.R. 9159. 

Granting a pension to William A. Taylor. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 
Fiftieth Congress, Second Session 137 

1889. (March 2, 1889. H. Jour., p. 72'7; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 32). 

619 H.R. 10'721, 

To authorize the construction of a bridge across the 

Arkansas River at or near Curnmings Landing, Lincoln County, Arkansas. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1889. (March 2, 1889, H. Jour., p. 727; see aZso H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 32). 

620 H.R. 11627. 

Granting a pension to Mary Horning. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1889. (March 2, 1889, H. Jour., p. 727; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 32). 

621 H.R. 12542. 

' For the relief of the heirs of Noah W. Yoder. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1889. (March 2, 1889, H. Jour., p. 727; see also €3-R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 32, 33).