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Joseph N."Bcll, to be postmaster at Shelbyville, in the county of 

Shelby and State of Kentucky, in the place of Camden W. Ballard, 

whose commission expired December 28, 1885. 

William S. Hagar, to be postmaster at Richmond, in the_ county of 

Saocradahoc and State of Maine, in the place of Abner C. Spauldmg, whose 

commission expired December 16, 1885. · 

Henry H. Gilpin, to be postmaster at Eikton, in the county of Cecil 

and State of .Maryland, in the place of Palmer C. Strickland, whose 

commission expired December 16, 1885. 

William G. Goldsmith, to ba p::>3tmaster at Andover, in the county 

of Essex and State of Mas.'1achusetts, in the place of William Marland, 

whose commission expiretl Dece:ubcr 20, 1883. 

Samuel I [enderson, to be postmaster at .Mount .Ayr, in the ~ounty of 

Rinmyold and State of Iow~1, in the piace of W. A. Reger, res1gned. Ti~otl1y Leary, to be postmaster at \Yaltham, in the county of Middlesex and State of Massacbusettf-l, in the place of Samuel 0. Upham, 

whose commi'1sion expired December 20, 1885. 

Reuben Noble, to be postmaster at ·westfield, in the county of Hampden and State of .Massachusetts, in the place of Merritt VanDeusen, 

resigned. . 

Isaac W. Bush, to be postmaster a.t Howell, in the county of Livingston and State of Michigan, in the place of Charles E. Beurman, whose 

commission expired December 15, 1885. 

William J . Ed wards, to be postmaster n.t Niles, in the_ county of Berrien and State of Michigan, in the place of E. J. Bonme, whose com- mission expired December 20, 1885. . 

P.ttrick II. McGarry, to be postmaster at St-anton, m t~e county of 

Montca.lm and State of Michigan, in the place of C. C. Miller, whose 

coruruission expired December 20, 1883. . 

Fred.. A. Stebbins, to be postm3.Sterat Uonnt Pleasant, m the county 

of Isabella and State of .Michigan, in the place of Charles E. Westla.ke, whose commission expired October 14, 1885. . · · 

Willia!:J. R. Crockett, to be postmaster at Nevada, m tb~ county of 

Vernon and State of Missouri, in the place of Hiram L. Tillotson, re- siciucd. 

Frank H. Daniells, to be postmaster at Franklin Falls, in the county 

of MciTimack and State ofNew Hampshire, in the place of Walter BurleiO'b whose commission expired December 20, 1885. 

Le~nard B. Holland, to be postmaster nt Walpole, in the l:ounty of 

Cheshire and State of New Hampshire, in the place of Ransom L. Bell, 

whose commission expired December 20, 1885. 

William M. Kimball, to be.. postmaster at Lebanon, in the county of 

G1·afton and State of New Hampshire, in the place of Alpheus W. 

Bal•er, resigned. 

Mark F. Nason, to be postm..'l.Ster at Dover: in the county of Strafford and State of New Hampshire, in the pla<:e of Joshu:1 Varney, w bose commission expired December 20, 1885. 

Orville .A. Manville, to be postmaster at WhitehalJ, in the county of 

Washington and State of New York, in place of John F. Clark, whose 

removal for cause is hereby proposed. • 

William F. Plaisted, to be postmaster at Sandy Hill, in the county of 

Washington and State of New York, in the place of Ira E. Locke, whose 

commission expired December 20, 1885. . 

William .Archinal, to be postmaster at Canto~, m the county of ~~k 

and State of Ohio, in the place of Augustus V1gnos, whose COmmiSSIOn 

expired December 16,1885. 

George Haumesser, to be postmaster at Wauseon, in the county of 

Fulton and State of Ohio, in the place of William Meeks, deceased. 

David .A. Stark to be postmaster at Delaware, in the county of Del- aware and State of Ohio, in the place of Are hi bald Lybrand, jr., whose 

commission' expired December 20, 1885. . . 

Samuel H. Smith, to be postmaster at Oxford, m the county of Chester and State of Pennsylvania, in the place of Miss Margaret R. Thomp- son whose commission expired December 15, 1885. R. R. Dashiell, to be postmaster at Jackson, in the county of :Madi- son and State of Tennessee, in the place of George K. Foote, whose 

commission expire.d October 15, 1885. 

.N. B. Johnson, to be postmaster at Weatherford, in the county_of 

Parker and State of Texas, in place of N. B. Johnson, whose commiSsion expired December 21, 1885. . 

R. J. Humphrey, to be postm:¢er at Poultney, in the countyo!Rutland and State of Vermont, in the place of Henry T. Hall, res1gned. 

Felix W. :McGettrick, to be postmaster at Saint AI bam;;, ~the county 

of Franklin and State of Vermont, iJI the place of BenJamm D. Hopkins, resigned. · Newton S. Barns, to be postmaster at Fairmont, in the county of 

Marion and State of West Virginia, in the place of Thomas· Reed, 

whose commission expired October 14, 1885. 

James V. N. Sonn, to be postmaster at Evansville, in the county of 

Rock and State of Wisconsin, in the place of James R. West, whose 

commission expired December 16, 1885 . • 

CONFill:M:ATIONS. 

John Bigelow, of New York, to beassistanttreasurer of the United. States at New York, State of New York. 

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. 

MoNDAY, December 21, 1885. (j 

The House met at 12 o'clock, m. Prayer by the ChaplaiD, Rev. W. H. 

1\IILBUB.N, D. D. . . . 

The Journal of Saturday's proceedings was read and approved. 

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE. 

A messacre from the Senate was received by Ur. SYMPSON, one of its 

clerks, ann~uncing the adoption of joint rules of the Senate and House 

of Representatives; in which concurrence was requested. 

TEST3 OF IRON AND STEEL, ETC. 

The SPEAKER. In compliance with the ·statutes the Chair will 

lay before the House th~ tollowing concuiTent resolution for printing. 

The Clerk read as tollows: · · 

Is TilE SE~ATE O F THE UNITED STATES, Decem!Jer 18, 1885. 

r-.esolred by Ute Senate (the Hou.se of Repr~entati'!es conc~;tJ·ring), That the reports of tes:s of iron and steel and other matenals for mdustnal purposes made at the Watertown arsenal and tra.nsmitted to the Senate by the Secretary, of War on the 3d of Decernbe1· 1881 and lith of December, 18'35, be printed, and that 3,500 additional copies or'ea~ll· r eport be printed; of which 1,000 copies of each repor~ shall be for the u se of the SenR.t-c, 2,000 copies for the use of the House of Repre- sent:ltivcs, and 500 copies for the use of tl1e 'Var Department. Attest.: 

ANSON G. McCOOK, Seeretary. 

The resolution was referred to the Committee on P1·inting, and or- dered. to be printed. 

:C!\"'ROLLED JOL'\T I!.ESOLUTIO:N SIGNED. 

Mr. NEECE from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, reported that 

they had examined and found truly enrolled a joint resolution (II. R-es. 

1) authorizin<T the Secretary of the Interior to use a portion of the con- tingent fund0

to fit up rooms for the Commissioner of Patent.a; .when 

the Speaker signed the same. 

IMPORTATION OF CERTAIN GLASSWARE. 

l\Ir. MORRISON. :Mr. Speaker, some time in the week last past the 

O'entleman from New York [Mr. BUB.LEIGH] offered a resolution asking 

for certain information from the Treasury Department in relation to an 

import-ation or invoice of BobemiaQ. gl~ b_y a New. York merchant. 

Not knowino- exactly the purpose of the mqmry, I obJected to the con- sideration of the resolution, and which was afterward referred. On 

examination I became satisfied the resolution bas for its purpose the 

correction of some abuses that ought to be corrected, and will I think 

help to that end. I· therefore ask unanimous conse~t t~at t~e resolution be now considered by the House, and to do wh1ch 1~ Will be nec- essary to discharge the committe~. 

The SPEAKER. The Chair will state that the resolution is not now with the Clerk of the Houose. Will the gentleman state where it is? 

l\Ir. MORRISON. It was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means when formed. I ask now that itbebrought into 

the House and passed. 

The SPEA.KEl<.. The Clerk will read from the Journal the resolution to which reference is made by the gentleman from Dlinois, after 

which the Chair will ask for objections. 

The Clerk read as folJows: . 

Resolnu.l, That the Secret.a~y of th~ Treasury be, and ~ereb~ is, dir~cted to transmit to this House such mformahon as he possesses, mcludmg copies of all official docnmen ts and correspondence on file in h!s Department, rela.ti~g to the importation from Bohemia, in July last, by L. Lehman,. of New York, mto ~he 

port of New York, of certain glassware, and to the appraiSement and reappraise- ment of the same. -

The SPEAKER. Is there objection to the present consideration of 

the resolution? . There was no objection. 

Mr. BEACH. I have an amendment to suggest to this resolution; 

that the word "requested" be substituted for the word "directed," 

where it occurs in the resolution. 

M:r. MORRISON. We donotusetheword ''request" in communications of this kind with the beads of Departments. The word used 

is the one always employed in like cases. Mr. BEACH. Then I withdraw the amendment, which I offered 

under the impression that this was not in the customary form. 

The SPEAKER. It is in the nsnal form of such resolutions. 

The resolution was agreed to. 

Ur. MORRISON moved to reconsider the vote by which the "resolution was agreed to; and also moved that the motion to reconsider be 

laid on the table. 

The latter motion was agreed to. 

C. H. :1\IANN. 

Mr. REAGAN. Mr. Speaker, I ask consent of the Hous~ to allow me 

to withdraw an objection to a resolution which was subnntted by ~he 

gentleman from Indiana [Mr. ~OLMAN] on Saturd?'Y· The resolution 

to which I refer was one relatmg to the ~mpensatwn of the messenger 

to the reporters' gallery. Since that o~j~tion was made I ha:ve ascer- tained that he did not occupy the position I supposed he did, and I 

therefore withdraw the objection. 

The SPEAKER. The gentleman from Texas, who objected on Satur-
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day to the consideration of a resolution offered by the gentleman from 

Indiana with reference to the compensation of the messenger to thereperters' gallery, now desires to withdraw the objection and asks-unani- mous consent that the Committee on Accounts, to which the resolution was to be referred when appoint~d. be discharged from the further consideration of said resolution, and that it be br:ought back into the House 

for immediate action. . Mr. HOLMAN. It was referred to the Committee on Accounts, and 

if there be no objection I ask that that committee be discharged from 

its further consideration and that it be taken up for immediate action 

by the House. 

The SPEAKER. The joint resolution will be read, after which objection will be asked for. 

The joint resolution was read, as follows: 

Joint. resolution (H. Res. 5) authorizing the payment. of C. H. Mann, messenger t.o the reporters' gallery. 

Resolved, &c., That. the Clerk of the House be, and he is hereby, authorized to pay to C. H. Mann the salary provided in the act malting appropriations for 

legislative, executive, and judicial expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 

1885, as messenger in the reporters' gallery from July 1 to December 7, 1885, inclusive. 

The SPEAKER. Is there objection to the present consideration of 

the joint resolution? 

There was no objection.. 

Mr. COX. I would like to ask what is the nec.essitj for the passage 

of this resolution. . . 

Mr. HOJ.;M.A.N. There is no necessity, except that the messenger iq 

not able to receive his pay without it. I pres:ume the difficulty re- sults from the circumstance of the death of the Doorkeeper during the 

vacation. Such I have understood to be the case. 

There being no objection, the joint rosolution was ordered to b~ en- grossed for a third reading, re~d the third time, and passed. 

Mr. HOLMAN moved to reconsider the vote by which the joint resolution was passed; and also moved that the motion to reconsider be 

laid on the table. 

The latter motion was agreed to. 

TEMPORARY APPROPRIATION, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. 

Mr. HERBERT. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous. consent of the 

House to introduce and put upon its passage the bill which I send to 

the desk. · 

The SPEAKER. The bill will be read subject to objection. 

The bill was read, as follows: · 

A bill making an appropriation of money for the relief of the Department of 

Justice. 

Be it enacted, &c., That. to enable the Attorney-General to employ additional 

clerical force in the Department· of J;ustice, and-for the purchase of furniture necessary for the building of that Department to facilitate the examination and 

preparation of French spoliation claims to be submitted to and considered by 

the Court of Claims, $8,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be, and the same is hereby, appropriated out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise 

appropriated, to be drawn upon the warrant of the Attorney-General. All acts and parts of acts inconsistent herewith be, and the same are hereby, repealed. This act shall take effect from the passage thereof. · 

The SPEAKER. The Chair does not understand the request.ofthe 

gentleman from Alabama. 

Mr. HERBERT. I will state the facts very briefly. On Saturday 

last a letter was received and read to the House from an assistant attorney of the Department of Justice addressed to the Attorney-General, 

containing a recommendation and request for an appropriation to meet a temporary necessity which is fully set forth in that letter. This bill 

is in compliance with his request. It provides for only. $8,000. If 

any gentleman desires to hear it again I will ask that the letter be read 

for the information of the House. Unless some such desire is expressed, 

I ask unanimous consent for the immediate passage of the bill. . 

Mr. COBB. . I ask that this resolution be referred to the proper com- mittee. It is an appropriation that ought to be looked into. 

The SPEAKER. The gentleman from Indiana objects. 

Mr. HERBERT. Then I ask consent that it be referred to a special 

committee of three, to be·appointed by the Speaker, with authority to 

report without delay. · , . · 

The SPEAKER. The Chair will state to the gentleman from Alabama that the gentleman from Virginia [?t!r. TucKER] on. Saturday 

last introduced this bill and asked its immediate consideration, but ob- . jection was made, and therefore, as the Chair was informed, it was re- ferred to the Committee on the Judiciary. 

Mr. HERBERT. That committee can be discharged from its further 

consideration by Qnanimous consent. · 

Mr: GOFF. That is a mistake. This bill was not referred t.o the 

Committee on the Judiciary. 

Mr. HERBERT. I understood that the objection made on Saturday 

would not be renewed to-day. · 

The SPEAKER. But it has gone tothe.Committee on the Judiciary. 

Mr. GOFF. It was not referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. 

The gentleman from Virginia withdrew it. 

Mr. HERBERT. Then I shall change the form of my request and 

ask that the Committee on the Judiciary be discharged from its further 

consideration. If the gentleman :from Indiana will withdraw his objection I will put the request in that form. · 

Mr. BLOUNT. Mr. Speaker, I wish to say simply, in reference to 

this communication from the Attorney-General's Office, that it has been 

the custom heretofore for t¥e Departments to send in special communi· 

cations in relation to such matters, and they have uniforrulybeensent 

to the Committee on Appropriations to investigate and make provision 

for them. I do not see any reason for any difference in this respect. 

:rt-Ir. HERBERT. If the gentleman will listen to the reasons con· tained in the letter to which I have referred he will see that the cir· 

cumstances of this case are special. 

Mr. BLOUNT. They are always special. 

The SPEAKER. The subject is not before the House, objection hav· 

ing been made. ORDER OF BUSINESS. 

Mr. WAIT. I ask unanimous consent to offer a resolution. "Mr. HENLEY. I demand the regular order. 

The SPEAKER. The regular order is demanded, which is the call of 

States and Territories for the introduction of bills and joint resolutions 

for reference to the appropriate committees when app~inted. Under this 

callMr. WAIT. 

his objection. on Accounts. 

I trqst the gentleman from California will withdraw 

I only want to refer this resolution to the Committee 

Mr. HENLEY. The gentleman mn do that under the call, which is 

the regular order. . Mr. W .A.IT. This resolution is different in its character from bills 

and joint resolutions. ' 

The SPEAKER. The Chair was about to state that under the 

amended rule not only bills and joint resolutions but concurrent res- olutions and simple resolutions of the Housewill be in order under this 

call; also memorials and joint resolutions from State and· Territorial 

Legislatures for referen~ only. The call begi.tls with the State of Alabama. 

VACATION Oil' PATENTS. 

Mr. HERBERT introduced a bill (H. R. 25) . to provide a mode of 

vacating patents in certain cases; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Patents, and ordered to be printed. 

UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS, MARSHALS, Etc. 

?t!r. HERBERT also introduced a bill (H. R. "26) relatingtothecompensation and duties 9f United States attorneys, marshals, and com· •missioners, and for other purposes; which was read a first .and seCQnd 

time. .... 

Mr. HERBERT. I ask that the bill be referred to the Committee 

on the Judiciary. 

The SPEAKER. Under the rules of the House the bill belongs to 

the Committee ori Expenditures in ~he Department of Justice. 

Mr. HERBERT. It relates to a matter of which I think the Committee on the Judiciary has jurisdiction. 

Mr. SPRINGER. Last session this bill was referred to the Committee on Expenditures in the Department of Justice. 

The SPEAKER. The clause defining the jurisdiction of the Com· 

mi ttee on the Judiciary is a general clause; whereas the clause defining 

the jurisdictiQn of the Commi.ttee on Expenditures in th~ Department 

of Justice is special, ·ana enumerates various subjects over which it 

shall have jurisdiction; and the fees and compensation of public offi- cers is one of these subjects. · ·. . 

The bill was referred to the Committee on Expenditures in the De· 

partment of Justice, and ordered to be printed. 

WILLIAM F. MARTIN. 

Mr. JONES, of Alabama {by Mr. HERBERT), introduced a bill (H. 

R. 27) t.o pay William F. Martin, of Mobile, Ala., the value of one ·hundred half-boxes of tobacco illegally seized and sold 9y the collector of 

internal revenueatNewOrleansi which wa.sreadafirstandsecond time, 

referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

DISTRICT JUDGE, ALABAMA. 

Mr. JONES, of Alabama {by Mr. HERBERT), also introduced a bill 

(H. R. 28) to provide for the appointment· and compensation of a district judge for the southern district of Alabama; which was read a first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and or- dered to be printed . MOBILE DOCK COMPANY. 

Mr. JONES, of Alabama {by M:r. HERBERT), also introduced a bill 

(H. R. 29) for the reliefoftheMobile Dock Company; which wasread 

a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, 

and ordered to be printed. 

MOBILE DEPOSIT SAVINGS ASSOCIATION. 

Mr. JONES, of Alabama (by Yr. HERBERT), also introduced a. bill 

(H. R. 30) for the relief of the Deposit Savings Association of Mobile, 

Ala:; which wa.s read a first an~ second time, referred to the Committee 

on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

PUBLIC BUILDING AT BIRMINGHAM, ALA. 

Mr. ARTIN introduced a bill (H. R. 31) forthe erection of a public 

building at Birniingham, Ala.; which w.as reail a first and second time, 
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referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, and or- dered to be printed. · . 

PUBLIC LANDS IN . ALA)3AMA. 

Mr. MARTIN also introduced a bill (H. R. 32) to amend an act entitled ''An act to exclude the public lands in Alabama from the operation of the laws relating to mineral lands," approved March 3, 1883; 

which was read a first and second :time, referred to the Committee on 

the Public Lands, and ordered to be printed. 

ALEX,L~DER K. SHEPARD. 

1\Ir. JI,IARTIN also introduced '3. bill (H. R. 33) for the relief of Alexander K. Shepard; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

INDEXING AND SALE OF PUBLIC DOCUMENTS. 

Mr. 1\iARTIN also introduced a joint resolution (H. Res. 6) providing fur the indexing and sale· of public documents; whl,ch was read a 

first and second time, referred to the Committee on. Printing, and · ordered to be printed. 

llRIDGE ACROSS THE COOSA. 

Mr. FORNEY introduced a bill (H. R. 34) to authorize the East and 

West Railroad Company of Alabama to maintain a bridge across the 

Coosa River; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Commerce, and ordered to be printed. 

WILLIAM L. WHITLOCK. 

Mr. FORNEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 35) to refund -to William 

L. Whitlock, of Alabama, . t..ues illegally collected as income taxes ; 

which was read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and ordered to b~ printed. 

MRS. M. I. DONAHOE . AND OTHERS. 

Mr. FORNEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 36) for the relief of Mrs. 

M. I. Donahoe, .J. A. Henry, and others; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to 

be printed. 

CHANGE OF RANK. 

Mr. FORN~Y also introduced a bill (H. R. 37) to change the rank 

of an officer on the retired-list of the Army; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee·on 1\lilitary Affairs, and ordered 

to be printed. 

• ALFRED HEDBERD. 

1\Ir. FORNEY also introducetl a bill (H. R. 38) for the relief of Alfred 

Hedberd; which was read a firstandsecond time, referred to the Committee on Military .Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

J. G. FELL AND OTHERS. 

Mr. FO~NEY also introduced a bill .(H. H.. 39) for the relief of .J. 

G. Fell, Edward Hoopes, and George Burnham; which was read a first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to 

be printed. 

OSCAR EASTMOND AND JAMES W. ATWILL. 

1\ir. BURNES (by Mr. FoRNEY) introduced a bill (H. R. 40) for the 

relief of Oscar Eastmond and .James W. Atwill; which was read a first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and 

ordered to be printed. 

BRIDGE ACROSS MISSOURI RIVER. 

Mr. BURNES (by Mr. FORNEY) also introduceP, a bill (H. R. 41) to 

authorize the construction of a bridge across the Missouri H.iver at or 

near the city of Saint Joseph, in the State of Missouri, and to establish 

it as a post-road; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Commerce, and ordered to be printed. 

UTAH EXPEDITION. 

. Mr. BURNES (by Mr. FoRNEY) also introduced a bill (H. R. 42) 

referring to the Court of Claims the claims for property seized by General.J ohnston on the Utah expedition; which was read a :first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be 

printed. 

SUITS AGAINST RECEIVERS OF RAILROAD CO~.A.NJES. 

Mr. BURNES (by Mr. FoRNEY) aJso presented a joint and concurrent resolution of the General Assembly of the State of Missouri, instructing the Senators and requesting the Representatives to procure 

national legislation authorizing receivers of railroad companies appointed 

by Federal courts to be sued in local State courts and to preserve the 

right of trial by jury in such snits; which was referred to the Committee on the .J_udiciary. 

MISSOURI WAR DEBT. 

Mr. BURNES (by Mr. FoRNEY) also presented a joint and concurrent resolution of the General Assembly t>f the State of Missouri, instructing the Senators and requesting the Representatives to support 

the appointment of a COID.D?-issioner on the part of the United States to 

investigate and audit the war debt of the State, as contemplated by 

section 52 of the constitution of saia State; which was referred .. to the 

CommitteeQn War Claims. 

SUSPENSION OF SILVER COINA9"E. 

· :Mr. BURNES (by :Mr. FORNEY) also presented a joint and concurrent resolution of the General Assembly of the State of Missouri, i• 

structing the Senators and req nesting the Representatives to vote against 

and use all honorable means to defeat a bill to suspend or stop the coinage of silver money; which was referred to the Committee on Coinage, 

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SURVIVIKG UNITED STATES SOLDIERS OF THE MEXICAN WAR; 

Mr. BURNES (by Mr. FoR ~EY) also presented a joint ~nd concurrent resolution of the General Assembly of the State of 1\fissouri, instructing the Senators and requesting Representatives to favor the passage of an act giving pensions to surviving soldiers of the United States 

in the war with Mexico; which was referred to the Committee on Pensions. 

PROTECTION OF BOITOJ'J! LANDS IN IISSOURI. 

Mr. BURNES (by Mr. FORNEY) also presented a joint "and concurrent resolution of the General Assembly of the State of Missouri, memorializing Congress for an appropriation or appropriations for the protection of the bottom lahds in the southwestern portion of said State 

from· annual inundation from the Uississippi River, Saint Frances River, 

and other sources; which was referred to the Committee on Levees and 

Improvements of the Mississippi River. 

LEVEE IN ~IISSISSIPPI RIVER. 

Mr. BURNES (by Mr. FoRNEY) also presented a joint and concurrent rel olution of the General Assembly of the Sta.te of 1\lissonri, me· 

mo.rializing Congress for an appropriation for the construction of a leveo 

·on the west side of the 1\fississippi Hi ver from Clarksville, 1\Io., thro-pgh 

the counties of Pike, Lincoln, and Saint Charles, to the mouth of the 

Missouri; which was referred to the Committee on Levees and Improvements of the Mississippi River. 

ORDER OF BUSINESS. 

1\Ir. WHEELER. 1\Ir. Speaker, I desire, at the request of General 

BRAGG, of Wisconsin, who can not be here, to introduce a bill for him. 

Mr. DUNN. I shall have to object to that, Mr. Speaker. When 

the State of Wisconsin is called I shall have no objection to any member 

present introducing a bill for any Representative of that State who 

may be unn.ble to be here; but I can not consent that the State shall be 

taken out of its regular 01·der. · 

The SPEAKER. Objection is made, and the request of the gentleman from Alabama [~ir. _ WHEELER] is not granted. 

SUPPORT OF COMMON SCHOOLS. 

Mr. WHEELER introduced a bill (H. R. 43) to aid in the temporary support of common schools; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Education, and ordered to be printed. 

BUREAU OF MILITARY STATISTICS. 

Mr. WHEELER also introduced a bill (H. R. 44) to create a bureau 

of military statistics and information; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be 

printed. 

COURTS OF APPEAL. 

1\Ir. WHEELER also introduced a bill (H. R. 45) to establish courts 

of appeal, and for other purposes; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on the .Judiciary, and ordered to be 

printed. · 

PENSIONS TO SOLDIERS OF TIPPECANOE C.A.l'tiP.A.IGN. 

Mr. WHEELER also introduced a bill (H. R. 46) granting pensions 

to the officers and soldiers of the Tippecanoe campaign of 1811 and to 

their surviving widows; whicl;t was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

PENSIONS TO SOLDIERS IN INDIAN W .A.RS. 

Mr. WHEELER also introduced ·a bill (H. R. 47) granting pensions 

to the soldiers who served against the Indians in 1817,1818, andl823; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on 

Pensions, and orderecf to be printed. . 

SURVIvORS OF THE BLACK HAWK W A.R. 

Mr. WHEELER also introduced a bill (H. R. 48) granting pensions 

to the surviving soldiers of the BJack Hawkwar; which was read a first 

and second time, referred . to the Committee on Pensions, and ordered 

to be printed. 

SURVIVORS OF iNDIAN W .A.RS. 

Mr. WHEELER also introduced a bill (H. R. 49) granting pensions 

to the survivors of the Indian wars of 1835 to 1842; which was read a 

:first and second time, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

SURVIVORS OF THE MEXICAN W .A.B. 

1\.I:r. WHEELER also introduced a bill (H. R. 50) granting pensions 

to the survivors of the Mexican war; which was read a :first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

WAR OF 1812. 

Mr. WHEELER also introduced a. bill {H. R. 51) amendi11g the laws 
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granting pensions to the soldiers and sailors of the war of 1812; which 

was read a first and second time, referred to the Copmrittee on Pensions, 

and ordered to be printed. . 

CIVIL-SERVICE REFORM. 

1\Ir. WHEELER also in~oduced a bill (H. R. 52) to amend an act to 

regulate and improve the· civil service of the United States; which was 

read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Refonn in 

the Civil Service, and ordered to be printed. 

RESTORATION OF ARMY OFFICERS. 

Mr. WHEELER also introduced a bill (H. R. 53) to authorize the 

President to restore officers to the Army in certain cases; which. was 

read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Military 

Affahs, and ordered to be printed. 

CLAIMS OF STATES. 

Mr. WHEELER also introduced a bill (H. R. 54) to adjust the claims 

ofthcSt!ltesagainst the United States; whichwasreadafirstandsecond 

time, referred to the ComiQ.ittee on Claims. and ordered to be printed. 

RECORDS OF THE WAR OF THE REBELLION. 

Mr. WHEELER also introduced a bill (H. R. 55) to provide for the 

printing of additional copies of the Records of the War of the Rebellion; 

which wa9 read a fu:st and second time, referred to the Committee on 

Printing, and ordered to be printed. 

REFUND OF COTTON 'fAX. 

Mr. WHEELER also introduced a bill (H. R. 56) to provide for refunding to the several States certain sums of money which were collected fr·om persons residing in said States as a tax upon cotton; which 

was read a .first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, 

and ordered to be printed. 

SAINT LOUIS, ALABAMA AND ATLANTIC RAILROAD. 

:Mr. WHEELER also introduced a bill (H. R. 57) to grant the right 

of way over the public lands in Alabama and to grant lands to said 

State in aid of the Saint Louis; Alabama and Atlantic Railroad, and 

for other purposes; which was read a first and ~econd time, referred to 

the Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered to be printed. 

ROME AND DECATUR R.A.ILROAD COl\IP ANY. 

Ur. WHEELER also introduced a· bill (H. R. 58) to grant the right 

• of way ov.er the public lands in Alabama to the · R6me and Decatur 

Railroad Company from Rome, Ga., to Decatur, Ala., on the Tennessee 

River; which was rea.d a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered to b~ printed. 

PUBLIC BUILDING AT HUNTSVILLE, ALA. 

bir. WHEELER also introduced a bill (H. R. 59) for the erection of 

a public building at Huntsville, Ala.; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, 

and ordered t? be printed. 

CLAIMS OF PHYSICIANS. 

Mr. WHEELER also introduced a bill (H. R. 60) to compensate 

physicinns for services rendered under an order of the United States 

court of the northern district of Alabama; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be 

printed. · . · 

BENJAMIN M. EIMPSO:N. 

Mr. WHEELER also introduced a bill (H. R. 61) for the relief of 

Bet:Jjamin M. Sin'lpsoni which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Private Land Claims, and ordered to be 

printed. . 

JOHN J. BROWN. 

Ur. WHEELER also introduced a bill (H. R. 62) for the 'relief of 

John J. Brown; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Commit tee on Claims, anq ordered to be printed. 

DR. JOHN B. REAB. 

fr. WHEELER also .introduced a joint resolution (H. Res. 7) in re~ lation to the claim made by Dr. John B. Read against the United States 

for the alleged use of projectiles claimed as the invention of said Read 

and by him alleged to have been used pursuant to a contract or arrangement made between him and the War Department and for which no 

compensation has been made; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. 

. :Mr. WHEELER also presented a concurrent resolution to amend the 

concurrent resolution of the Senate and House of Representatives 

adopted January2, 1874, directing the Congressional Printer to furnish 

the Senate and House of Representatives with the CONGRESSIONAL 

RECORD; which was referred to the Committee on Printing. 

ESTATE OF WILLIAM TINDER. 

:Mr. WHEELER (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 63) for 

the relief of H. B. Wilson, administrator of the estate of William Tinder, decea.sed; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Clainis, and ordered to be printed. 

MRS. MARY RINGGOLD ARCHER. 

M:r. WHEELER (by reque.St) also introduced a bill (ll. R. 64) granting arrears of pension to Mrs . .Mary Ringgold Archer; which was read 

a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, 

and ordered to be printed. 

CAPT. _ALLEN L. ANDERSON. 

Mr. WHEELER (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 65) to place 

the name of Capt. Allen L. Anderson on the retired list of the Army; 

which was read a first ·and second time, referred to the Committee on 

Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. · 

THOMAS L. ROSSER. 

Mr. WHEEER (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 66) to remove the political disabilities of Thomas L. Rosser; which was read afirst and second time, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and 

ordered to be printed. 

FITz-JOHN PORTER. 

Mr. WHEELER. Mr. Speaker, I understand the gentleman from 

Arkansas [Mr. DUNN] withdraws his objection to the request I have 

heretofore made to be allowed to introduce a bill for the gentleman from 

Wisconsin [Mr. BRAGG] who is unavoidably absent. 

The SPEAKER. Is there objection? 

Mr. BUCHANAN. I object. 

Mr. WHEELER. Then I introduce it as my own bill, stating that 

I do so introduce it in behalf of General BRAGG, of Wisconsin, and by 

his request. . . 

Mr. WHEELER (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 67) for the 

relief of Fitz-J ohn Porter; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

WILLIAM P. CHAMBLISS. 

Mr. WHEELER (by request) also 'introduced a bill (H. R. 68) for the 

relief of William P. Chambliss; which wasreadafirst and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

PACIFIC . RAILROAD. 

MF. DUNN introduced a bill (.H. R. 69) to. amend an ad entitled 

"An act to aid in the construction of a railroad and telegraph line from 

the Missouri River to the Pacific Ocean, and to secure to the Government the use of the same for postal, military·, and ·other purposes,'' approved· July 1, 1862; ·also to amend an act approved July 2, 1864, and 

also an act approved May 7, 1878, both in amendment of said firstmentioned act; which was read a first and seco:cd time, referred to the 

Committee ~n Pacific Railroads, and_ ordered to be printed. 

RAILROAD AND TELEGRAPH LINE TO PACIFIC OOEA.N. 

!1r. DUNN also introduced a bill (H. R. 70) to amend an act entitled 

"An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to aid in the construction of 

a railroad and. telegraph line from the Missouri River to the Pacific 

Ocean, and to secure to the Government the use of the same for postal, 

military, and other purposes,' approved July 1, 1862," approved July 

2, 1864; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Pacific ~ilroads, and ordered to be printed.. 

RE:FEA.L OF TONNAGE DUTIES. 

Mr. DUNN also introduced a bill (H. R. 71) to repeal the tonnage 

duties upon ships and vessels of the United States and upon certain 

foreign vessels; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Coni.mittee on Commerce, and ordered to be printed. 

REMOVAL OF OBSTRUCTIONS TO NAVIGATION. 

Mr. DUNN also introduced a bill (H. R. 72) to provide for theremoval of obstructions to the free navigation of the navigable waters of 

the United States; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Commerce, and ordered to be printed. 

" MINERAL LANDS. 

Mr. DUNN also introduced a bill (H. R. 73) to exclude the public 

lands in Arkansas from the operation of the laws relating to mineral 

l;md.S; which was read a first and second ti..m,e, referred to the Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered to be printed. 

PUBLIC BUILDING, HELEN A, ARK. 

Mr. DUNN also introduced a bill (H. R. 74) for the erection of a public building at Helena, Ark.; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, and or- dered to be printed . 

JAMES CLIFFORD. 

:Mr. ROGERS introduced a bill (H. R. 75) for the relief of James Clifford; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

C~Il\I AGENTS. AND PENSION ATTORNEYS. 

J\fr. ROGERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 76) relating to claim 

agents and attorneys in pension cases; which was read a firat and second 

time, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered to be 

:printed. 
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CHEAPER TELEGRAPHIC CORRESPONDENCE. 

· Mr. ROGERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 77) to secure cheaper telegraphic correspondence; which was read a first and second time, re-:- ferred to the Committee on the Post-Office and Post-Roads, and ordered 

to be printed. . . · 

BUILDING AT FORT SMITH. 

Mr. ROGERS also introduced a bill(H. R. 78)to provide fora building for the use of the ·Federal court, post- office, internal-revenue, and 

other civil offices, anti a United States jail, in the city of Fort Smith, 

.Ark.; which was read a first ~nd second time, referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, and or~ered to be printed.· 

PRYOR N. LEA. 

Mr. ROGERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 79) for the relief of Pryor 

N. Lea; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed . • 

. MONEY-ORDER SYSTEM. 

Mr. ROGERS also introduced a bill (H. R; 80) to provide for the 

deposit in the ·Treasury of the receipts of the money-order system and 

for the payment of its expenses out of appropriations; which was read 

DANIEL FITZGERALD. 

Mr. ROGERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 93) for the relief of Daniel 

Fitzgerald, trustee of the Catholic church at Fort Smith, Ark. ; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, 

and ordered to be printed. · 

.JAMES D. RENNY; 

Mr. ROGERS (by r~quest) alsO introduced a bill (H. R. 94) granting 

a pension -to James D. R-enny; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be 

printed. 

MARGARET C. BUPP. 

Mr. ROGERS {by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 95) granting a pension to Margaret C. Bupp; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the .committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be 

printea. 

1t1.ARIAN F. HAYNIE. 

Mr. ROGERS {by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 96) for the 

reliefofMarfan F. Haynie; which was readafirst_and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and o~ered to be printed. 

a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Post-Office and F. E. FOLSOM. 

Post-Roads; and ordered to be printed. Mr. ROGERS (by request) also introduced-a bill (H. R. 97) granting 

MARGARET B. HARWOOD. a pension to F. E. Folsom; which was read a ficit and second time, reMr. ROGERS al...QQ introduced a bill (H. R. 81) granting a pension to ferred to the Commi~e on Claims, an~ ordered to be printed. 

Margaret B. Harwood; which was read a first and second time, referred JAMES SUPPLE. 

to the Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. Mr. ROGERS (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R 98) granting 

JAMES H. HAMILTON. a pension to James Supple; which was read a first and second time, 

Mr. ROGERS _also introduced a bill (H .. R. 82) forthereliefof James referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be 

H. Hamilton; which was read a first and second time, referred to the printed. 

Committee on.Indian .Affairs, an<l ordered to be printed. WILLIAM w. BURNS. 

J. H. T. MAIN. - Mr. ROGERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 99) for the relief of WillMr.ROGERSalsointroduceda bill (H. R. 83) for the relief of J. H. T. -iam W. Burns; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Main; whichwasread a.firstan~ second time, referred to the Committee Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

on War Claims, and ordered to be printed; LUCY ANN AND ALLEN G. LEE. 

. JOliN ROGERS,· DECEASED. Mr. ROGERS (by ·request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 100) for the 

Mr. ROGERS also introduced a· bill (H. R._ 84) for the relief of the relief of Lucy .Ann Lee and .Allen G. Lee; which was read a first and 

heirs of John Rogers, deceased; which wasreadafirstandsecond time, second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and or~ered to 

referred w the Committee on Private Land Claims, and orderesi to be be printed. · · .· · · printed. ALONZO H. KEli'l.'. 

JOHN D. ADAMS. Mr. ROGERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 101) granting a pension 

Mr. ROGERS also uitroduced a bill (H. R. 85) for the .relief of John to ·Alonzo Hayward Kent; .which wa.S read a first and second time, reD. Adams; which was read a first and second· time, referred to the Com- ferred to the Committee on In-valid Pension.'!, and ordere·d to be printed. 

- mi ttee on Claims, and ordered to be printed.· KANSAS CITY AND GULF RAILWAY. 

ZEB. WARD. .· Mr. PEEL intrOduced a bill (H. R.l02) to grant to the Kansas City, 

Mr. ROGERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 86) for the relief of Zeb. Fort Scott and Gulf Ra~way Company a right of way through the InWard, of Little Rock, .Ark.; which was read a first and second time, dian Territory, and for other purposes; which was read a first and sec:. 

referred to the Committe~ on Claims, and ordered to be printed. · ond time, referred to the Committee on Indian .Affairs, and order.ed to I be printed. · PAY OF DISTRICT JUDGES, UNITED STATES. wriLr.AM J. GAMBLE. 

Mr. RQGERS alsQ introduced a bill (H. R. 87) regulating · the . pay · of the district judge of the United States forth~ western district of Ar- Mr. PEEL also introduced a _bill (H. R. 103) for the relief of William 

kansas; which was read a first and second. time, referred to the Com- J. Gan:_tble; which was. read a first .. and second. time, referred to the 

mittee on the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. · . Committee on War Cla1tn~, and ordered to be pnnted. 

Mr. ROGERS also introduced· a bill (H. R. 88) regulating the pay of • sAMUEL i>IAL. 

the district judges of the United States; which was read a first and Mr. PEEL also mtroduced a bill (H. R.104) for the relief of Samuel 

second time, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered Dial; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committo be printed. tee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. . PETER NOLAN. 

Mr. ROGERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 89) for the relief of the 

heirs or legal · representatives of Peter Nolan; which was read a first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered 

to be printed. . 

ETHAN A. AND EDWARD V. DEUELL. 

Mr. ROGERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 90) referring to. the Court 

of Claims theclaimofEthanA. and Edward V. Deuell; which was rea.d a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and 

ordered to be printed . . 

DAVID DICKSON AND OTHERS. 

Mr. ROGERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 91) for the relief of David 

Dickson and others; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

SAINT LOUIS AND SAN FRANCISCO RAILWAY. 

Mr. PEEL alsointodnced a· bill (H. R.l05) to amend an act entitled 

''.An act to grant a right of way for a railroad and telegraph line through 

the lands of the Choctaw antl Chickasaw Indians to the Saint Louis and 

San Francisco Railway Company, and. for other purposes;" whi(}h was 

re.ad'a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs, and ordered to be printed. · 

HOMESTE,A.DS AND PRE-EMPTIONS. 

Mr. PEEL also introduced a bill (H. R. 106) to repeal an act entitled ''.An act to provide aqditional regulations for homesteads and preemptions of the public 'lands," approved March 3,. 1879; which was 

read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Public 

Lands; and ordered ~ be printed. 

ELIAS B. MOORE. . 

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT. Mr. PEEL also introduced a bill (H. R. 107) for the relief of Elias 

A message from ~he President of the United States, in writing, was B. Moore; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Comcommunicated to the House by Mr. PRUDEN, one of his secretaries. mittee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

SILAS FEILD. 

1fir. ROGERS also introduced a bill (H; R. 92) for the relief of ~ilas 

Feild, one of the sureties on the bond of John G. Halliburton, deceased, 

late marshal of the United States in and for the eastern district of Arkansas; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

GEORGE W. PHILLIPS. 

Mr. PEEL also introduced a bill (H. R. 108) to. pay George W. Phillips, of Madison County, Arkansas, for property taken f1·om :Rim by 

the United States Army in the late war; which was read a fi rst and 

second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to 

be printed. 
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E. J. WOOLUM. 

Mr. PEEL also introduced a bill (H. R. 109) to pa-y E. J. Woolum 

for carrying United States mails from Blue Mountain, Ala., to Rome, 

Ga., in 1865, by order of the military authorities of the United States; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

CHARLES CROWELL. 

Mr. PEEL also introduced a bill (H. R. 110) to pay Charles Crowell 

for property taken from him bythe .UnitedStatesArmy duringthelate 

war; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

MAR.ION D. STEEL. 

Mr. PEEL also introduced a bill (H. R. 111) to pay Marion D. Steel 

for property takenfromhim by the United.StatesArmydnringthelate 

war; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

PRICE OF PUBLIC . LANDS IN ARKANSAS. 

Mr. PEEL also introduced a bill (H. R. 112) to graduate the price of 

the public lands in the State of Arkansas, and for other purposes;. which was read a first and second time, referred to the CoiD..Qlittee on the Public Lands, and ordered to be printed. 

PACIFIC .AND GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY. 

11-Ir. PEEL also introduced a bill (H. ·R. 113) to grant to the Pacific 

and Great Eastern Railway Company the right of way through the Indian Territory, and for other purposes; which was read a first and sec- ond time, referred to the Committee on Indian Affail's, and ordered to 

be printed. · · 

PRODUCERS OF TOBACCO. 

Mr. PEEL also introduced a bill (H. R. 114) to allow producers of 

tobacco to sell the same in the leaf, hand, or twist without internal- revenue restriction or tax; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and ordered to be printed. 

REMOVAL OF CAUSES FROM STATE COURTS. 

Mr. PEEL also introduced a bill (H. R. 115) to amend section 2, 

chapter 137, Statutes at Large, of an act entitled "An act to determine 

the jurisdiction of the circuit courts of the United States and to regulate the removal of causes from State courts, and for other purposes;" 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. 

ALBERTINE COCKRUlii. 

M:r. PEEL also introduced a bill (H. R. 116) for the relief of Albertine Cockrum; which was read a first and second time, referred-to· the 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

liOUNTAIN MEADOW MASSACRE. 

M:r. PEEL also introduced a -bill (H. R. 117) donating 320 acres of 

public ]and to each ofthesurvivorsoftheMountain Meadow massacre and each of the legal heil's of any one killed in such massacre; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered to be printed, 

J. M. HOBBS. 

Mr. PEEL also introduced a bill (H. R. 118) for the relief of J. M. 

Hobbs; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be pri?ted. · · 

GEORGE H. PET.riGREW. 

Mr. PEEL also introduced a bill {H. R. 119) for the relief of George 

H. Pettigrew; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Indian Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

. JAMES R. BERRY. 

Mr. PEEL also introduced a bill' (H. R. 120) to refund illegal.internal-revenue taxes collected of James R. Berry as late auditor of the 

State of Arkansas; which was read a first' and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. · 

JASPER J. HENRY. 

Mr. PEEL also introduced a bill (H. R. 121) for the relief of Jasper 

J. Henry for a horse killed w bile acting as guide to the First Arkansas 

Cavalry Volunteers in the late civil war; which was read a first and 

second time, referred io the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to 

be printed. 

JUDICIAL DISTRICT IN ARKANSAS. 

Mr. PEEL also introduced a bill (H. R. 122) to create a new judicial 

district in the State of Arkansas, and for other purposes; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and 

ordered to be printed. 

· J ABEZ CH.AMDERL.AIN. 

Mr. PEEL (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 123) for therelief of Jabez Chamberlain; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

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JOHN SHIRLEY. 

Mr. PEEL (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 124) fortbe ra. lief of the estate of John Shirley, deceased; which was read a first and 

seeond time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and or· dered to be printed. 

J. T. DICKSON. 

Mr. PEEL (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R.l25) granting a 

pension to J. T. Dickson; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and order_ed to be printed. 

JAMES H. COWAN. 

Mr. PEEL (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 126) to plaee 

James H. Cowan on the roll of the Arkansas vol~teers; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Military 

Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

. WILL~"\! J. LOWELL. 

Mr. PEEL (by request) also introduced a bill (H. ·R. 127) to place 

William J. Lowell on the rolls of the Arkansas volunteers; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Military Affail's, and ordered to be printed. 

. JAl\IES FANNING. 

Mr. PEEL (by request) also introduced a b~ (H. R. 128) to amend 

the military record of James Fanning; which was read a fust and sec- ond time, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered 

to be printed. · 

PROTECTION OF HOMESTEAD SETTLERS• 

Mr. McRAE introduced a bill (H. R. ·129) to protect homestead settlers within railway limits, and for other purposes; which was read a -first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Public Lands, 

and ordered to be printed. -

SECTION 2291 REVISED STATUTES. 

Mr. McRAE also introduced a bill (H. R. 130) to amend section 2291 

of the Revised Statutes of the United States; which wa.sread a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on the Public Lands, and or- dered to be printed. 

. CLAIMS OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. 

Mr. McRAE also introduced a bill (H. R. 131) for the adjustment of 

claims of the State of Arkansas against the United States; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Public 

Lands, and ordered to be printed. 

PUBLIC BUILDING AT TEXARKANA. e 

:Mr. McRAE alsointroduced a bill (H. R.132) toprovidefortheerection bf an interstate public building at the city of Texarkana; which 

was read a first and second time, reterred to the Committee on Public 

Buildings and Grounds, and ordered to be printed. 

REFUND OF COTTON TAX. 

J.Ir. McRAE also introduced a bill (H. R. 133) to refund to the p~ 

ducers the tax colle<;ted by the United States on raw cotton fu the years 

1863 to 1868, inclusive, and for other purposes; whi~h was read a :first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered~ 

be printed. 

SUPPORT OF COIDION SCHOOLS. 

Mr. McRAE also introduced a bill (H. R. 134) to aid in the establishment and temporary support of common schools; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Education, and or- dered to be printed. 

JACOB BERG. 

Mr. BRECKINRIDGE, of Arkansas, introduced a bill (H. R. 135) 

for the relief of Jacob Berg; ·which was read a first and .second time, re-- ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

LIZZIE E. M 1CORD. 

:Mr. BRECKINRIDGE, of Arkansas, also introduced a bill (H. R. 

136) for the relief of Lizzie E. McCord, administratrix of Moses S. McCord, deceased; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

WILLIAM WRIGHT. 

Mr. BRECKINRIDGE, of Arkansas, also introduced a bill (H. R. 

137) for the relief of the estate of William Wright; which was read a first and second. time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered 

to be printed. 

SALE OF THE CHEROKEE RESERVATION. 

Mr. BRECKINRIDGE, ·of Arkansas, also introduced a bill (H. R. 

138) to provide for the sale of the Cherokee reservation, in the State of 

Arkansas; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the P-ublic Lands, and orJered to be printed. 

WILSON G. GRAY. 

Mr. BRECKINRIDGE, of Arkansas, also introduced a bill (H. R. 

139) for the relief of Wilson G. Gray; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be . printed. 
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BIGHT OF WAY THROUGH INDIAN TERRITORY. 

Mr. BRECKINRIDGE, of .Al:ka.nsns; also introduced a bill (H~ R. 

140) to grant the Kansas an-d Arkansas Valley Railway Comp:my the 

right of way through the Indian Territory, and for other purposes; 

which was read n :first and second time, referrea to the Committee on Indian Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

CLAm OF .A.RKANSAS AGALKST. UNTIED STA.TES. 

Ur. BRECKINRIDGE, o£ Arkansas also introdnced a bill (H. R. 

141) for the adjustment of the claim of the State of Arkansas a.:,aainst 

the United States; which was read a :first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on the Public Lands. and ordered to be printed. 

COMMOY SCHOOLS. 

Mr. BRECKIN1UDGE, of Arkansas, also introduced a bill (H. R. 

142) to aid in the establishment and temporary support of common 

schools; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on Educa.tion1 and ordered to be printed~ 

BUILDING FEJR LIGHT-HOUSE BOARD. 

Ur. BRECKINRIDGE, of Arkan as (by request) ~ a.l o introduced a 

bill (H. R. 143) to erect a building for the use of the Light-House Board 

at Washington; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Pnblic Buildings and Groundsr and ordered: to be-printed. 

CABLE ELECTRIC R.AILW .A Y CO::u:E'.ANY. 

Mr. BRECKINRIDGE, of Arkansas (by request), also introduced a 

bill (H. R. 144) to incorporate the Cable Elec~ Railway Company of 

the District of Columbia7 which was read a :first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on the District of Columbia, and ordered to be. 

printe~ 

LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICTS. 

1\fr. BRECKINRIDGE, of Arkansas. (by request), also introduced a bill (H. R. 145) to authorize the creation of an additional light-house 

district; which was :read a :first and s:econd time, referred to the Committee on Commerce, and ordered to be printed. 

Mr. BitEC~TRIDGE, of Arkn.nsas- (by request), also introduced a 

bill (H. R. 146) to enable the Light-House Board to increase the num- ber of the light-house districts on the Western riv-ers and making ap· 

propriation therefor; which was read • :first and second tim6r referred 

to the Committee on Commerce, and ordered to be printed.. 

FORFEITURE OF RAILROAD LAND GRANTS. 

Ur. HENLEY introduced a bill (Hh R~ 147) to declare forfeited certain lantts granted to aid in the construction of the Northern Pacific 

Railroad, a.ndforotherpurposes; whieh wasreadafirstaudseeond time, 

referred to the: Committee on the Public Lan-ds, and ordered to be 

printed.. - . · • 

ltfr. lllfNLEY also introduced a. bill (H. R. 148) to declare forfeited 

certain lands granted to the Southern Pacific Railroad Company by the 

act of Congress approved July 27, 1866; whieh was rea-d: a :first and second time, :referred to the Committee. on the. Public Lands, and ordered 

to be printed. ~Ir. HENLEY also introduced a bill (H. R.149) to declare forfeited 

certain land grants to aid in the construction of a railroad from Portland, in Oregon, to the- Central Pa-ei:fi.c Railioad in California; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee an the Public Lands, and ordered to be printed. 

PROCEEDS OF PUBLIC LAND • 

Mr. HENLEY also introduced a bill (H .. R. 150) granting to the State 

of California 5 per cent. of the net pt"Oee-eds of the sales of public lands 

in said State; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered to be prin~ 

.ACCOUNTS IN THE Im)l.Ll\f SERVICE. 

Mr. HENLEY also introdu.ced a bill (H. R. 151) to authorize the 

adjustment of certain accounts arising in the Indian service;-which 

was read a. :first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, 

and ordered to be printed.· . . 1 

REIMBURSIDIENT OF STATES. 

Mr. HENLEY also introduced a. bill (H. R. 152) to reimburse the 

several Sta.tes for interest paid on war loans, and for other pmposes; 

which was re..'ld a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on 

War Claims, and ordered t.o be printed. 

SUPPRESSION OF INDI.AN HOSTILITIES IN CALIFORNIA. 

l\Ir. HENLEY also introduced a. bill (H. R. 153) to reappropriate the 

une:xpeuded bilance heretofore appropriated by Congre for the supp.~;ession of Indian hostilities in the State of California; which was read 

a fhst and second time, referred to the Committee on _Indian Affairs, 

and ordered to be printed. 

PRICE OF LANDS IN CALIFORNIA. 

Mr. HENLEY also introduced. a.. bill (H. R 154) to establish the 

price of certain. land in. the State of ·california;- which was read a fust 

and second time, referred to the Committee on the Public Lands, and 

ordered to be printed. 

RELIEF OF c.ALIFOBNIA. 

Ur. HENLEY also- introduced a bill (H. R. 155) for the relief of the 

·state of California, which wars read a first and second time, referred ro the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

Mr. HENLEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 156) to enable the State 

of California to take lands in lieu. of the sixteenth :md thirty-sixth 

sections, fou~d to be mineral lands; which was read a :first and second 

time, referred to the Committe-e on the Public Lands, and ordered to be 

printed. . 

PRINTING OF CO~~ TI11JTION AND STATUTES. 

l\fr. HENLEY also inh:oduced a bilf (H. R. 157) to print the C<tnstitution of the United States and amendments thereto with the United 

State Statutes at every sessionofCongress; which wasread a. :first and 

second time~ referred to the Committee- on Printing, and ordered to be 

printed. 

KL.AM.ATII. Th"DI.AN RESER.Y.ATION. . 

Mr. HENLEY also introd:uced a. bill (H. R. 158) to restore the Klamath Indian reservation to the public domain; which was rea.d a :first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on India.n: Affairs, and or- dered to be printe~ . 

lli. HENLEY (by request) also introd ced a bill (H. R. 15.9) toadjust claims of owners of la.nds within the limits of the. Klamath Indian 

reservation; which was rea-d a :first and sel.'Ond time, referred to the 

Committee on Indian Affairs, and ordered to be. printed. 

VOID ENTRIES OF PUBLIC LAND. 

Mr. HENLEY lso introduced a. bill (H. R. 160) amend tory of an 

act entitled ''An act for the relief of cerlain settlers on public lands, and 

to provide for the repaymen.t of certain iee , purchase-money, and commissions paid on void entries of public lands, " approved June 6, 1880; 

which was read a :first and econd time, referred to .the Committee on 

the Public Lands, and ordered to be printed. 

BEFUND OF MO--EYS. 

ltfu HENLEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 161) prescribing the 

proof to be made on application for the xefnnd of money p id for lands 

erroneously entered~ which was read a :first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on the Pu.blic Lands, and oraered to be printed. 

CHARLES 1\.IlJRPHY. 

1Ir. HENLEY also: introduced a bill (H. R 162) for the relief of 

Charles Murphy;: which was read a first and second time,. referred to 

the Commi~e on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

INDIAN W AB CL.A.Il\fS. 

l\1r. HENLEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 163) to reimburse the 

States and Territories foc money .heretofore used: and expended by them 

in the su.ppression. of Indian hostilities; hi£h w read a: fust and 

second time, xeferred to the Committee on W :n: Claims,. and ordered to 

be printed. DIRECT TAX. 

Mr. HENLEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 164) 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 Congre. approved August 5, 1861; which was read a :first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. 

KLAMATH INDIAN RESERVATION. 

MI. HENLEY .also introduced a bill (H. R. 165) to restore the Klamath reservation to the public dOlD!I.in; which was read a :first and 

second time, referred to the- Committee on Indian Affairs, and ordered 

to be printed. 

DESERT-LA.li.""D SETTLERS. 

lli. HENLEY (by request) also introduced bill CH~ R. 166) for .the 

relief of settlers under the desert-land act; which was read a :first and 

second time, referred to the CollliDj.ttee on the Public Lands, and· ordered to be printed. 

BRANCH. SOLDIERS' HO.llE, CALIFORNIA. 

Mr. HENLEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 167) to provide for the 

establishment of a branch. soldiers' home in the State. of California; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on 

Military Affairs, and ordered to- be printed. 

SAILORS' HOME, SAN FRANCISCO. 

Ur. HENLEY also introduced a joint resolution (IL Res. 8) authorizing the city of San Francisco to relinquish to the State of California 

title to certain property for a sailors' home; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Commerce, and ordered to 

be printed. J. l\1. HOGAN'. 

1\fr. LOUTITT introduced a. bill (H. R. 168) for the relief of J. M. 

Hogan; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

BEET-ROOT' ALCOIIOL. 

Mr. McKENNA introduced a bill (H. R. 169) to exempt from taxation alcohol distilled from the molasses made in the manufacturg of 
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beet-root sugar; which was read a first and second time, referred to the I GEORGE A. NORTON. 

Committee on Ways and Means, and ordered to be printed. ¥t"·. MORROW (by request) a;lso introduced a bill (H. R.183)_for the 

COID\fANDER HE~~Y GLASS, u.s. NAVY. reliefofGeorgeA. ~orton; whichwa:sreadafirstandsecond~Ime,r~· 

Mr. :McKENNA a~o introduced a bill (H. R. 170) to cm:iyinto effect ferrred to the Committee on War ClaliDS, and ordered to be prrnted. 

the recommendation of the board of admirals convened under the WILLIAM D. SPRAGUE. 

joillt resolution approved Febrlliuy 5, 1879, in the case of Commander ~:Ir. MORROW (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 184) for 

Henry Glass, United States Navy; which was read a first and second the relief of William D. Spra,ane-, which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on. Naval Affairs, n.nd ordered to be time, referred to the Committee on Military Aftairs, and ordered to be 

printed. printed. c~~E. 

Mr. MORROW introduced a bill (H. R. ~71) supplementary to and 

amendatory of an act to execute certain treaty stipulations relating to 

the Chinese, approved l\Iay 6, 1882, as amended by an act to amend 

said act approved July 5, 1884; which was read a first and second time, 

referred totheCommittee on Foreign Affairs, andordered to be printed. 

CHINESE IMMIGRATION. 

Mr. MORROW also introduced a bill (H. R. 172) to provide for the 

designation of certarin commissioneTS in the circuit court of the United 

States to hear and determine certain ca.sesof alleged restraint of liberty 

under acts of Congress relating to the restriction of Chinese immigration and to provide a system of procedure in such cases; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and or~ered to be printed. • 

CHINESE TREATY STIPULATIONS. 

Mr. MORROW also introduced a bill (H. R. 173) to provide for the 

expenses incurred in enforcing the provisions of the act to execute cer- tain treaty stipulations relating to Chinese, approved 1\Iay 6, 1882, and 

the amendment thereto; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Foreign A.ffa.irs, and ordered to be printed. 

PUBLI_C BUILDING, SAN FRANCISCO. 

Mr. MORROW aiso introduced a bill (H. R. 174) to authorize the 

purchase of a site for a building for a post-office, court-bouse, and other 

offices in San Francisco, Cal. ; which was read a first and second· time, 

referred to the Committee o~ Public Buildings andGr:ounds, and ordered 

to be printed. 

PRODUCTIO~ OF FRUIT BRANDY, ETC. 

Mr . . MORROW also introduced a bill (H. R. 175) to amend au act 

entitled ''An act relating to the production of fruit brandy, and to punish 

frauds connected with the same," approved March 31 1877; which was read a first a.nd second time, referred to the Committee on Ways and 

Means, and ordered to be printed. · 

AMEND::u:ENT OF INTER..."fAL-REVENUE LAWS. 

Mr. MORROW also introduced a bill (H. R. 176) to amend ~act entitled'' An act to amend the laws in relation to internal revenue,'' approved May 28, 1880; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Ways and Means, and ordered to be printed. 

RETAIL LIQUOR DEALERS, ETC. 

Mr. MORROW also introduced a bill (H. R. 177) to amend section 

3244 of the Revised Statutes of the United States; which was read a first 

and second time, referred to .the Committee on Ways and Means, and 

ordered to be printed. 

. EXEMPTION OF FRUIT BRANDY. 

Mr. MORROW also introduced a bill tH. R. 178) to amend section 

3255 of the Revised Statutes of the United States; which was read a 

first and second time, referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and 

ordered to be printed. 

FRED. E. BROOKS. 

Mr. MORROW (by request). also introduced a bill (H. R.. 185) for the 

relief of Fred. E. Brooks; which was read a first and second timer re· 

ferred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

A. J. BARNES. 

:Mr. MORROW (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 186) for 

the relief of A. J. Barnes; which was read a fi.t:st and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

GEORGE C. P.A.~ OS. 

Mr. MORROW (by request) also intro;l.uced a bill (H. R. 187) f~1 

the relief of George C~ Parkinson; wbich was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Claims,. and ordered to be printed. 

ATLANTIC .A.ND PACIFIC RAILROAD COl1PANY. 

Mr~ FELTON introduced a bill (H. R. 188) to forfeit the unearned 

lands in California granted or claimed to ha.ve been grnnted to the Atlan tic and Pacific Railroad Company ''to aid in the construction of a..railroad and telegraph line from the States of Missouri andArkans..'lS to the 

Pacific coast,'' a.nd to restore the same to settlement, and for other purposes; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered to be printed. 

.DUTY ON PLUliiS, PRUNES, ETC. 

1\lr. FELTON also introduced a b~ (H. R. 189) to increase the duty 

on plums, prunes, and raisins; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Ways and Ueans, and ordered to be 

printed . . 

RELIEF OF CERT.A.IN EMPLOYEs, LIGHT-HOUSE E'3T.A.BLISHMENT. 

Mr. FELTON also introduced a bill (H. R. 190) ior the relief of certain employes and others in the twelfth United States light-house 

district; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

PUBLIC BUILDING, LOS ANGELES, CAL. 

Mr. M.A.RKHili introduced a bill (H. R. 191) providing for the erection of a public building at Los Angeles, Cal.; which wa8 read a first 

and second time, referred to the Commi~e on Public Buildings and 

Grounds-, and ordered to be printed. 

NEW JUDICIAL DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA. 

Mr. MARKHAM also introduced a bill (H. R. 192) to detach certain 

counties from the United States judicial di trict of California and create 

the United States judicial district of Sou them California; which was readafirsta.nd second time, referred to. the Committee on. the Judiciary, 

and ordered to be printed. 

MISSION INDIANS, CALIFORl\TIA.. . 

Mr. MARKHAM also introduced a bill (H. R. 193) for the relief of 

the ~fission Indians in the Sta.te of California.; which was read a first 

and second tiine, referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs, and ordered to be printed. RE'3IGNATION OF JUDGES OF UNITED STATE'S COURTS~ PUBLIC PARK, PAGOSA SPRINGS, COLO. 

1\Ir. MORROW also introduced a bill (H. R. 179) to amend section l'l!r. SYMES introduced a bill (H. R. 194) to establish a public park 

714 of the Revised Statutes; which was read a first and second time, at Pagosa Springs, Colo. i which was read a first and second time, re· refe~red to the Committee on the J udiciar:f, and ordered to be _printed. ferred to the Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered to be printed. 

APPEALS TO SUPRE~IE COURT. 

Mr. MORROW also introduced a bill (H. R. 180) to amend section 

764 of the Revised Statut.es; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. 

EXCHANGE OF MUTILATED SILVER COIN. 

Mr. MORROW also introduced a bill (H. R. 181) providing for the 

exchange of worn, defaced, clipped, punched, or otherwise mutilated 

silver coin of the United States of smaller denominations than one dollar 

for new or unworn subsidiary silver coins, at designated places and 

under certain conditions; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Coinage, Weights, and Measures, and ordered 

to be printed. 

RELEASE OF CERTAIN PUBLIC LANDS. 

Mr. MORROW (by request) a.lso introduced a bill (H.. R. 182) torelinquish the interest of the United. States in certain lands to the city 

and county of San Francisco and its grantees; which was read a first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on the Public Lands, and 

ordered to be printed. 

BRANCH. MINT,- DF~VER~ 

Mr. SYMES also introduced a bill (H. R. 195) to provide for coinage 

at the branch mint at Denver, Colo.; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Coinage, Weights, and Measures, an~ 

ordered to be printed. 

HENRY H. STUTS~i.A.N. 

~Ir. SYMES also introduced a bill (H. R. 196) granting a pension to 

Henry H. Stutsman; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on In.valid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

ROYAL M.. HUB:B.A.RD. 

Mr. SYMES also introduced a bill (H. R. 197) for the relief of Royal 

M. Hubbard; which was read a first and second time, :referred to the 

Committee on Claims, · and ordered to be printed. 

WILLIAM M. KEIGHTLEY. 

Mr. SYMES also introduced a bill (H. R. 198) for the-relief of Will· . iam M. Keightley; which was read a fust and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 
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HORACE A. W. TABOR. 

Mr. SYMES also introduced a bill (H. R.l99) for the relief of Horace 

4.. W. Tabor; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

pommittee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

. HENRIETTA H. OOLE. 

1\lr. MITCHELL intro~uced a bill (H. R. 200) for the relief of Henrietta H. Cole; which was read a fir8t and second time, referred to the 

Committee on ,Patents, and ordered to be printed. · 

SECTION 4742 REVISED STATUTES. 

Mr. MITCHELL also introduced. a bill (H. R. 201) to amend section 

4742 of the Revised StatuteS of the ·United States relating to Revolutionary pensions and for other purposes; which was read a first and sec- ond time, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be 

printed. · · 

the relief of Arthur L. Fish; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

HEIRS OF PETER DELLA TORRE. 

Mr. MITCHELL (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 217) for 

the relief of Frank Della Torre and Susan F. Della Torre, heirs o-f Peter 

Della Torre, deceased; which was read a first and second time, referred . to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

PRIVATE LAND CLAIMS IN NEW MEXICO. 

Mr. MITCHELL (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 218) to 

confirm a certain private land claim in the Territory of New Mexico; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Private Land Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

MARY F. POTTS. 

Mr. 1\IITCHELL (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 219} for 

LEMUEL ADAMS. the relief of Mary F. Potts; which was read a first and second time, ~fr. :MITCHELL alsO introduced a bill (H. R. 202) for the relief of referred to the Committee on-Patents, and ordered to be printed. Lemuel Adams; which was read a. first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Pensions, an<l ordered to be printed. 

THOMAS BUTLER. 

• Mr. :MITCHELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 203) for the relief of 

Thomas Butler; which was read a firstandsecond time, referred to the 

WILLIAM WHEELER HUBBELL. 

Mr. MITCHELL (by request) also introduced a ·bill (H. R. 220) to 

determine the rights of William Wheeler Hubbell and the United 

States, respectively, therein stated; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Patents, and ordered to be printed. Committee on InvaJid Pensions,' and ordered to be printed. 

MRS. F. P. GARDNER. • WILLIAi£ E. WOODBRIDGE. 

1\lr. MITCHELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 204) for the relief of Mr. MITCHELL (by request) also introduced a bill (:H. R. 221) for 

1\l.rs. F. P. Gardner; which wa.s read a. first and second time, referred the relief of William E. Woodbrid,6e; which was read a·first and second 

to the Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. time, referred t.o the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

OFFICEBS OF UNITED STATES ARMY. 

Mr. :MITCHELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 205) for the relief of 

certain officers of the United States Army; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to 

be printed. • . · - CHAnLES WATERHOUSE. 

1\lr. MITCHELL also introduced a bill (H . . R. 206) for the relief o{ 

Charles Waterhouse; which was read a first and second-time, referred 

to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed._ 

MRS. EUNICE S. NJ:CHOLS. 

Ur. MITCHELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 207)" for the relief of 

Mrs. Eunice S. Nichols; which was read a first and second time, referred to t-he Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

EVALINA P. LOW. 

Ur. MITCHELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 208) for the reli.ef of 

Evalina P. Low; which was read a first and second time, referred to th~ 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

GRADUATES OF MILITARY :ACADEMY. 

-Mr. MITCHELL (by request) also introduce!l a bill (H. R. 209) to 

provide for assignments of graduates of the Military Academy to duty in 

certain cases; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Comntittee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

REPRESENTATIVES OF PAUL NOYES. 

Mr. MITCHELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 210) for the-relief of 

the legal representatives of Paul Noyes, deceased; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and 

ordered to be printed. · 

ROBERT CORNELL WHITE. 

~lr. MITCHELL (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 211) for 

the relief of Robert Cornell White; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be 

printed. · 

ALFRED G. HATFIELD. 

Mr. MITCHELL (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 212) for 

the relief of Alfred G. Hatfield; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee ~n War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

JOSEPH II. POTTS. 

Mr. MITCHELL (by request) also introduced ·a bill (H. R. 213) · granting an increase of pension to Joseph H. Potts; which was read a 

first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, 

and ordered to be printed. 

AD::lliNISTRA'NR Qir JOHN ·w. DEAR. 

Mr. MITCHELL (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 214) for 

the relief of the administrator of the estate of John W. Dear, deceased; 

whicli was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

JOHN LEATHERS. 

Mr. MITCHELL (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 215) for 

the relief of John Leathers; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

ARTHUR L. ]fiSH. 

1\lr. MITCHELL (by request) also introduced a. bill (H. R. 216) for 

SARAH E. HOLROYD. 

:Mr. MITCHELL (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 222} for 

the relief of Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Holroyd, widow and administratrix 

of the estate of John Holroyd, deceased; which was read a first and sec- ond time, referred to the Committee on Claims, arid ordered to be printed. 

CAPT. RENnY H. IIUMl'HREYS. 

Mr: MITCHELL (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 223) for 

the relief of Henry H. Humphreys; which-was read a _·first and second 

time, l'eJerred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

GEORGE H. PLANT. 

Mr. MITCHELL (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 2'.l4) for 

the relief of George H. Plant; which was read a .first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be 

printed. 

DANIEL CO~NOLLY. 

Mr. SEYMOUR introduced a bill (H. R. 225) granting a pension to 

Daniel Connolly; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensio:r:s, and ordered to be printed. 

MRS. JII~THA E. TURNEY. 

Mr. SEYMOUR also introduced a bill (H. R. 22G) granting a pension 

to Mrs. Martha E. Turney; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

BRIDGET ROACH. 

Mr. SEYMOUR also introduced a bill (II. R. 227) granting a pension to Bridget Roach; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid. Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

JAMES ROACII. 

Mr. SEYMOUR also introduced a bill (H. R. 228) for the relief of 

James Roach; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

MRS. E. A. llENIIAM. 

Mr. SEYMOUR also introduced a bill (H. R. 229) for the relief of 

Mrs. E. A. Benham, widow of Bvt. Uaj. Gen. Henry H. Benham, deceased; which was read a first and second time, re(erred to the Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

NANCY E. D.AY. 

:Mr. WAIT introduced a bill (H. R. 230) for the relief of Nancy E. 

Day, administratrix of James L. Day, deceased; which was read a first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to 

be printed. · 

WATERMAN CLIFT. 

Mr. WAIT alsointrodncedabill(H.R. 231)forthereimbursement of 

Waterman Clift, of Mystic River, Conn., for property destroyed in the 

late war; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Com· 

mittee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

GEORGE O'DONNELL. 

Mr. WAIT also introduced a bill (H. R. 232) for the relief of George 

O'Donnell; which was read a firstaudsecond time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

W. R. BENNETT AND OTHERS. 

Mr. WAIT also introduCed a bill (H. R. 233) for the relief of William R. Bennett, John Eldridge, and William G. Dewey; which ~ 

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read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, bill (H. R. 246) to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to erect a and ordered to be printed. public building in the city of Jacksonville, Fla.; which w~ read a 

JAMES CALER. first and second time, referred to the Committee on Public' Buildings 

Mr. WAIT also introduced a bill {H. R 234) for the relief of James and Grounds, and ordered to be printed. 

Caler, of Stamford, Conn.; which was read a first and second time, re- LEWIS TYNS. 

ferred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. Mr. TURNER introduCed a bill (H. R. 247) granting a pension to 

MAJ. JAMES BELGER. Lewis Tyns; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Mr. wAIT also introduced a bill "(H. · R. 235) for the relief of Maj. Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

James Belger; which was read a first and second time, referred to the IIEN.RY GEE. 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. · :Mr. TURNER also introduced a bill (H. R. 248) for the relief of 

PENSIO~s. Henry Gee; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered to be printed. Mr. WAIT also introduced a bill (H. R. 236) amending the laws 

granting pensions to the soldiers and sailors of the war of 1812; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and ordered tO be printed. . Mr. WAIT also introduced a bill (H. R. 237) amending-the pension 

laws, and restoring pensions to widows of soldiers taken from them by 

second marriflge, on death of or of divorce from second husband; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. · 

TELEGRAPHIC OPERATORS DURING THE WAR. 

Mr. WAIT also introduced a bill (H. R. 238) for the relief of telegraphic operators during the war; which was ren.d a :first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be 

printed. 

ALEXANDER MACK. 

Mr. WAIT also introduced a. bill (H. R. 239) granting a pension to 

Alexander _Mack, late captain of the. maintop, United States Navy; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, an~ ordered to be printed. · 

STANDARD SILVER DOLLARS. . 

Mr. WAIT also introduced a bill (H. R. 240) to suspend the coinage 

of standard silver dollars; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Coinage, Weights, and Measures, and ordered to be printed. 

CLADIS OF OWNERS OF ·PRIVATE DIES. 

Mr. LORE introduced a bill (H. R. 241) to authorize the Secretary 

of the Treasury to adjust, settle, and pay to the owners of private dies 

the balance of commissions due them; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

CHARLES V. WISE. · 

Mr. LORE also introduced a bill (H. R. 242) for the relief of Charles 

V. Wise; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

A LIGHT-HOUSE ON DOG ISLAND, FLA. 

Mr. DAVIDSON, of Florida, introduced a bill (H. R. 243) making an appropriation for the erection of a light-house on Dog Island, Fla.; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to .the Committee on Commerce, and ordered to be printed. 

LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES OF .A.RV AH HOPKINS. 

Mr. DAVIDSON, of Florida, also introduced a bill (H. R. 244) to 

provide for the payment to the legal representatives of Arvah Hopkins 

of the rent of certain p1·operty in Tallahassee, Fla., for the use of the 

Army; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

.PUBLIC BUILDING IN TALLAHASSEE, FLA. 

Mr. DAVIDSON, of Florida, also introduced a bill (H. R. 245) for the 

erection of a .Public building in the city of Tallahassee, in the State of 

Florida; which was read a :tiist and second time, referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and ·Grounds, and ordered to be printed. 

IMMEDIATE TBANSPORTATIO~ OF DUTIABLE GOODS. 

Mr. DAVIDSON, of Florida (by request), also introduced a joint 

resolution (H. Res. 9) in relation to the immediate transportation of 

dutiable goods; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Commerce, and ordered to be printed. 

ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED. 

Mr. NEECE, from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, reported that the 

committee had examined and found truly enrolled bills and joint res- olutions of the following titles; when the Speaker signed the same: A bill (S. 118) for the relief of Alexander R. Lawton, of the State of 

Georgia; 

A bill (S. 580) granting a ·pension to Julia D. Grant; and 

Joint resolution (S. R.-1) filling existing vacancies in the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 

Mr. DAVIDSON. I send to the desk a bill whiclL I introduce by 

request of my colleague (Ur. DouGHERTY], who is absent on account 

of the illness of a relative. 

PUDLIC BUILDING, JACKSONVILLE, FLA. 

Mr. DOUGHERTY (by Mr. DAVIDSON, of Flori<'ln) introduced a 

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GEORGE M 1DONALD. · 

Mr. TURNER also introduced a bill (H. R. 249) for the relief of 

George McDonald, administrator of the estate of E. McDonald; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, 

and ordered to be printed. 

PUDLIC BUILDING AT AUGUSTA, GA. 

Mr. BARNES introduced a bill (H. R. 250) for the erection of a pub4 

lie building at A!lgusta, Ga.; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, and or4 

dered to be printed. 

JOHN B. ROBERTS. 

Mr. BARNES also introduced a bill (H. R. 251) for the.relief of John 

B. Roberts, postmaster at Sandersville, Ga.; which was read a firSt and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be . 

printed. 

JOHN D. MUNNERLYN. 

Mr. BARNES also introduced a bill (H. R. 252) for the relief of 

John D. Munnerlyn; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

. BERNARD RICE. . 

Mr. BARNES also introduced a bill (H. R. 253) for the relief of 

Bernard Rice, of Georg~; which was rea4 a first and second time, re- ferred to the· Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

STEAM RAILROADS IN DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. 

Mr. HARRIS (by request) introduced a bill (H. R. 254) to define the 

routes of steam railroads entering the city of Washington and District 

of Columbia; and for other purposes; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the District of Columbia, and 

ordered to be printed. 

PUDLIC BUILDING, COLUl\IBUS1 GA. 

Mr. H.A.RRIS also introduced, a bill (H. R. 255) for the erection of 

a public building atColuJl!bus, Ga.; which was read a first arid second 

time, referred to the Committeeon PublicBailditlgs and Grounds,·and 

ordered to be printed~ 

JOHN WALKER. 

Mr. HARRIS also introduced a bili (H. R. 256) for the relief of John 

Walker, postmasteratButler, Taylor County, Georgia; which was read 

a :first and secm;td time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

MARK MILLER. 

Mr. CANDLER introduced a bill (H. R. 257) for the relief of Mark 

Miller; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed . 

JASPER N. :MARTIN. 

Mr. CANDLER also introduced a bill (H. R. 258) for tho relief of 

Jasper N. Martin; which was read a first and second time, re(erred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

ELIZABETH WOOD. 

Mr. CANDLER also introduced a bill (H. R. 259) for the relief of 

Elizabeth Wood; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

MESSAGE FROM THE SE:YATE. 

A message from the Senate, by Mr. SYMPSON, one of its clerks, an- nounced the passage, without amendment, of joint resolution (H. Res. 2) 

to pay the officers and employes of the Senate and House of Representatives their respective.salaries for the month of December, 1885, on 

the 21st day of said month. 

It farther announced agreement in concurrent resolution of the Honse 

that when the two Houses adjourn on Monday, December 21, 1885, 

they stand adjourned until January 5, 1886. 

MARGARET S. FAIN. 

Mr. CANDLER also introduced a bill (H. R. 260) for the relief of 

Margaret S. Fain; which was read a first and second time, _referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be pt1nted. 

AMBROSE CHEWNING. 

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Ambrose Chewning; which was read a first and second time, referred Rufus Barker; which was read a first and second time, referred to the' 

to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

G. D. 1\IULLThTS. 

:rtfr. CANDLER al o introduced a bill (H. R. 262) for the relief af G. 

D. Mullins; which was read a 'first and.second time, referred to the 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be prin.ted. 

GREEN D. MULLIN. 

T. H. TRIPLETT. 

Mr. CLEMENTS alS<> introduced a bill (H. R. 279) for the relief of 

T. H. Triplett,. postmaster at Dalton, Ga.; which was read a first :md 

second time,. referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be 

printed. 

Mr. CANDLER also introduced a bill (H. R. 263) for the relief of ~r JOSEPH DAVIS. 

Green D. Mullin; which was read a first and second time, referred to ..llli. CREMENTS aJ.so introduced a bill (H. R. 280) granting. a penthe Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. sion to Joseph Da-vis; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. HANNAH SnfS. 

~ir. CANDLER also introduced a bill (H. R. 264) for the relief of 

Hannah Sims; which was· read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

MARY E. Cll"miL Y. 

Mr. CANDLER also introduced a bill (H. R. 265) for the relief of 

Mary E. Chumly; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Military .Affairs, and ordered to be printed. ' 

DICY D. FOWLER. 

Mr. CANDLER also introduced a bill (H. R. 266).for the relief of 

Dicy D. Fowler; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Invalid Pen.Sions, and ordered to be printed. 

WESLEY JONES. 

Ur. CANDLER also introduced a bill (H. R. 267) for the relief of 

Wesley Jones; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to "be printed. 

HIRAM A. DARNELL. 

J.Ir. CANDLER also introduced a bill (H. R. 268) for the relief of 

H'rram .A.. Darnell.; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

SANFORD .A. PINYAN. 

MI. CANDLER also introdueed a bill (H. R. 269) for the relifl'f of 

Sanford A. Pinyan, late a private in Company .A., First Regiment Georgia Infantry Voiunteei:S; which wa.s read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

ROB~ M'CUTCHEON. 

Mr. CANDLER. also introduced a bill (H. R. 270) for the relief of 

Robert :McCutcheon; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

VA,LINCIA HUTCHINSON. 

bfr. CANDLER also . introduced a bill (H. R. 271) for the relief of 

Valincia. Hutchinson, widow of Curtis C. Hutehinson; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

ALBERT MOSELEY. 

Mr. CANDLER also introduced a bill (H. R. 272) for the relief of 

Albert ~foseley; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

NEWTON COKER. 

Mr. CANDLER also introduced a bill (H. R. 273) for the relief of 

Newton Coker; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

JOHN A. MORRIS. 

Mr. CRISP introduced a bill (H. R. 274) for the relief of John .A.. 

Morris; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee. on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

WILLIAM D. STEWART AND OTHERS. 

Mr. CRlSP also introduced a bill (H. R. 275) for .the relief of William D. Stewart and others, heirs at law of .fames Stewart, dec~ed; 

which was read a fust and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROADS. 

:Mr. CRISP also introduced a bill (H. R. 276) to amend an act entitled 

''.An act to amend an act entitled 'An aet to aid in the construction of a railroad and telegraph line from the Missouri River to the Pacific Ocean, 

and to secure to the Government the use of the same for postal, military, 

and other purposes,' approvedJnly 1, 1862," approved July 2, 1864; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on 

Pacific Railroads, and ordered to be printed. 

JAMES 1\I. J~OWRY. 

Mr. CLEMENTS introduced a. bill (H. ·R. 277) for the relief of James 

1\I. Lowry, of Whitfield County, Georgia; which was read a. first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be 

printed. 

SETTL~T OF CERTAIN RAILWAY ACCOUNTS. 

Mr. CLE~IENTS (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 281) to 

provide for the settlement of accounts with certain railway companies; 

which was read a fi:rst and second time, referred to tho Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

WALTER WAD WORTH. 

1tir. CLEMENTS (by request) also introduced, bill (H. R. 282) for 

the relief of the estate of Walter Wadsworth; which mtS read a first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered 

to be printed. 

COliPE....~SATION OF UYITED STATES ATTORYEYS1 MARSHALS, ETC. 

Mr. SPRINGER introduced a bill (H. R. 283) relating to compensation and duties of Unite~ States attorneys, marshals, and other court' 

officials, and for other purposes; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Expenditures m the Department of Justice, and ordered to be printed. 

OFFICIAL CORRESI'O:NDENCE WITH GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS. 

Mr. SPRINGER also introduced a bill (H. R. 284) concerning official correspondence with the Departments of the Government; which 

was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the PostOffice and Post-Roads, and ordered to be printed. 

RETIREMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS. 

:rtfr. SPRING~R also introduced a bill (H. R. 285) to enable officers 

of the Army who were promoted for gallant and distinguished services 

in the war of the rebellion to be retired with the rank a.nd full pay of 

the grade to which they were so promoted; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs,. and ordered 

to be printed. 

PROMOTION .ll."'D RET~IE..~. 

Mr. SPRINGER also introduced a bill (H. R. 286) to facilitate promotions, and retire from actual service, upon their own application, 

officers of the Army who served during the war of the rebellion as general officers of volunteers; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

B. H. GRIERSON. 

Mr. SPRINGER also introduced a bill (H. R. 287) to correct and 

complete the record of Col. B. H. Grierson, United States Army; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Military 

Affairs, and: ordered to be printed. 

BOYNTON LEECH. 

1\Ir. SPRINGER also introduced a bill (H. R. 288) for the relief of 

Boynton Leech, late lieutenant in the United States Navy; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

CHARLES H. CAMPBELL. 

Mr. SPRINGER also introduced a bill (H. R. 289) to restore Charles 

H. Campbell to the rank of captain in the Army; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, 

and ordered to be printed. 

L. S. ENSEL. 

Mr. SPRINGER also introduced a bill (H. R. 290) for the relief of 

L. S. Ensel; _ which was read a first and second time, referred to tbe 

Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

GEORGE H. CAl\IPBELL. 

Mr. SPRINGER also introduced a bill (H. R. 291) granting a pension 

to George H. Campbell, late lieutenant-colonel of the One hundred and 

sixth Illinois Infantry; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

IDA DA VID.""PORT. 

:rtlr. SPRINGER also introdnceda.bill(H. R. 292) grautingapension 

to Ida Davenport, widow of William Davenpo~ late provost-marshal United States volunteers; 'hich was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Invalid Pension , and ordered to be 

printed. 

ELIZA J. H. T0:31LIN. 

Mr. SPRINGER also introduced a bill (H.· R. 293) for the relief of 

RUFUS BARKER. Eliza J. H. Tomlin; which was read a first and second time, referred 

Mr. CLEMENTS al o introduced a b~ (H. R. 278) for the relief of to the Committee on lnYalid Pensions, and 01;dered to be printed . 

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JOHN CHILDEBS. miralty law; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Mr. SPRINGER also introduced a bill (H. R. 294) for the relief of Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. 

John Childers; which was read a first and second time, referred to the EIGHT-HOUR LAw. 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. Mr. LAWLER also introduced a bill (H. R. 305) to constitute eight 

CALVIN L. x....·~ncK. hoursaday'sworkforalllabore:rs, workingmen, andmechanicsemployed 

Mr. SPRINGER also introduced a bill (H. R. 295) granting a pen- by or on behalf of the Government of the United States; which was sion to Calvin L. Knick; which was 1·ead a first and second time, re- read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Labor, and 

ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. ordered to be printed. Mr. LA. WLER. l\1r. Speaker, I desire to say th..'lt there is more im- DANIEL CLARY. 

M:r. SPRINGER alSo introduced a bill (H. R. 296) granting an increas e of pension to Daniel Clary ; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

JORDAN RICHARDSON. 

Ur. SPRINGER also introduced a bill (H. R. 297) granting a pension to Jordan Richardson; which was read a. first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be 

printed. 

THO)!AS JEFFRIES. 

Ur. SPRINGER also introduced a bill (H. R. 298) granting a pension to Thomas Jeffries; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

RICHARD D. l\11KINNEY. 

Mr. SPRINGER also introduced a. bill (H. R. 299) granting a pension to Richard D. McKinney; which was read a. first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be 

printed. 

JACOB LUC.AS. 

Mr. SPRINGER also introduced a bill (H. R. 300) for the relief of 

Jacob Lucas; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

LORENZO DU.RH.A.l\L 

l\!r. SPRINGER also introduced a bill (H. R. 301) for the relief of 

Lorenzo Durham; which was 1·ead a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

PATENTS FOR RAILROAD L~D GRANTS. 

. - :M:r. SPRINGER also introducea a joint resolution (H. Res. 10) suspending issues of patents of lands which have been granted to aid in the 

construction of railroads and proceedings affecting the titles to such lands 

nntil Congress otherwise directs; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered to be printed. 

.A.:r.IE1\TD!\!EYTS TO CONSTITUTION. 

Mr. SPRINGER also introduced a joint resolu~ion (H. Res. 11) proposing an amendment to the Constitution in reference to the election 

of President and Vice-President of the United States and members of 

Congress; which was read a first and second time, referred totheSelect 

Committee on the Election of President and Vice-President, and ordered 

to be printed. . l\!r. SPRINGER also introon_ced a joint resolution (H. Res. 12) proposing an amendment to the Constitution prohibiting special legislation; 

which was read a first and second tiill.e, referred to the Committee on 

the ;r udiciary, and ordered to be printed. 

BALANCES OF UNITED STATES INDEBT.ED~ESS. 

Mr. SPRINGER also submitted the following resolution; which was 

read, relerred to the Committee on Expenditures in the Department of 

Justice, and ordered to be printed:. 

.Resolved, That the Se.cretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, respectfully 

requested to tra.nsl\).it to the HollSe of Representatives a.s soon a.s practicable a. statement of all ba.la.nces of indebtedness due by or to the United States, as shown 

by the books of the Treasury, on the 30th da.y of June, 1885. 

. .A.l\IEND::U~~ OF RULES. 

1\Ir. SPRINGER also submitted the followingresolntion; which was 

read, referred to the Committee on Rules, and ordered to be printed: 

.Resolved, That Rule XXXVI be amended by adding thereto the following as cla.u e 3: .. "The representatives of da.ily newspapers residing at the capital may be admitted by the Speaker, upon the request of a.ny 1\Iemberor Delegate for such admission, to the members' corridor and room.s in the rear of the Speaker's chair, 

under such regulations as he may from time to time prescribe." 

MONUMENT TO LATE VICE-PRESIDENT HENDRICKS. 

Mr. LAWLER introduced a bill {H. R. 302) for the erection of a 

monumentinindianapolis, Ind., tothememoryofThomasA. Hendricks, 

late Vice-President of the United States; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on the Library, and ordered to 

be printed. 

SCIENCE OF SPELLING. 

Mr. LAWLER (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 303) to test 

and tty the science of spelling; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Education, and ordered to be printed. 

ADl\IIRALTY LAW. 

ML LA. WLER also introduced a. bill (H. R. 304) to amend the adportance attached to this bill than to any other yet introduced in this 

House--

The SPEAKER pro tempore (l\1r. SPRINGER). The Chair will inform the gentleman from Illinois [Mr. LAWLER] that it is not in order 

to make remarks upon the merits of a bill at t~ stage. 

GEORGE SCHNEIDER. 

Mr. HENDERSON, of Illinois, introduced a bill (H. R. 306) granting a pension to George Schneider; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be 

printed. 

JOHN K. 1\IANNON. 

l\1r. HENDERSON, of Illinois, also introduced a bill (H. R. 307) 

granting a pension to John K. :Mannon; which was read a firstandsecond time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered 

to be printed. 

:MARY SULLIV .A.N. 

Ur. HENDERSON, of Illinois, also introduced a bill (H. R. 308) 

granting a pension to Mary Sullivan; which wasreadafirst and second 

time, referred t-o the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to 

be printed. 

COl\DfiSSIONERS OF INTERSTATE CO~IMERCE. 

1t1r. HENDERSON, of Illinois, also introduced a bill (H. R. 309) to 

establish a board of commissioners of interstate commerce, and for 

other purposes; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Commerce, and ordered to be printed. 

L. 1\IA.DISON DAY. 

Mr. HENDERSON, of Illinois, (by request) also introduced a bill 

(H. R. 310) for the relief of L. Madison Day; which was read a first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to 

be printed. 

ALEXANDER HALL. 

Mr. RIGGS introduced a bill (H. R. 311) to increase the pension of 

Alexander Hall; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. • 

MARY S. AND SARAH BATES. 

1\:lr. RIGGS also introduced a bill (H. R. 312) to place on the pensionrolls the names of MaryS. and Sarah Bates; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

CHARLES C. WHITESIDE. 

Mr. RIGGS also introduced a bill (H. R. 313) for the relief of Charles 

C. Whiteside; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

JAMES T. DODSON. 

:Mr. RIGGS also introduced a bill (H. R. 314) for the relief of James 

T. Dodson; which was read a first and second time, referred to the • 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed . 

TERRITORY OF OKLAHOMA. 

Mr. TOWNSHEND introduced a bill (H. R. 315) to organize the 

Territory of Oklahoma and consolidate certain Indian tribes under Territorial government, and for the establishment of a court; also to allot 

lands in severalty among the Indians, and for other purpo~; which 

was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Territories, and ordered to be printed . 

MEXICAN WAR PENSIONS. 

Mr. TOWNSHE1-.T)) also introduced a bill (H. R. 316) granting pensions to the soldiers and sailors of the Mexican War, and for other purposes; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be print.ed. . 

P.E.."\SIONERS OJ)' THE CREEK AND OTHER WARS. 

Mr. TOWNSHEND also introduced a bill (H. R. 317) granting pensions to the soldiers and sailors of the Creek, Florida, and Black Hawk 

wars, and for other purposes; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

PENSIONS OF WIDOWS AND MINOR CHILDREN. 

1\Ir. TOWNSHEND also introduced a bill (H. R. 318) increasing the 

pensions of widows and minor children and dependent parents to $12 a montbi also providing that the fact of the enlistment and muster into 

the service of a soldier shall be prima facie evidence of soundness at the 

time of enlistment, and for other purposes; which was read a first and 
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second time, referred to the Committee-on Invalid Pensions, and ordered removal of charge of desertion against the record of Johnson S. Prall; 

to be printed. which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on BOUNTY LANDS FOR SOLDIERS. Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

Mr. TOWNSHEND also introduced a bill (H. R. 319) granting bounty CATHARINE LANIGAN. 

lands to soldiers of the late war; which was read a first and second time, Mr. "ADA!\ffi, of illinois, also introduced a bill (H. R. 330) granting 

referred to the Committee on the Publie Lands, and ordered to be arrears of pension to Catharine Lanigan; which was read a first and 

printed. second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and or- H. w. H1ffiBARD. dered to be printed. 1\Ir. TOWNSHEND also introduced a bill (H. R. 320) for the relief 

of Hiram W. Hubbard; which was read a :first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

LIEUT. JAMES M. BLADES. 

1\Ir. TOWNSHEND also introduced a bill -(H. R. 321) granting an increase of pension to-Lieut. James M:. Blades, of Company H, Sixth 

lllinois Cavalry Volunteers; which was read a firSt and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

PHILIP '!'RAMEL. 

1\Ir. TOWNSHEND also introduced a bill (H. R. 322) granting a pension to Philip Tramel; which was read a :first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

JAMES TRIMBLE. 

Mr. TOWNSHEND also introduced a bill (H. R. 3~3) granting a pension to James Trimble; which was read a :first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

W. H. WEAVER. 

1\Ir. TOWNSHEND also introduced a bill (H. R. 324) granting a pension toW. H. Weaver; which was rea.d a :first and second time, re- 1erred to the Committee on InvalidPensions,andordered t~ be printed. 

CATHARINE WATERS. 

Mr. TOWNSHEND also introduced a . bill (H. R. 325) granting a pension to Catharine Waters, mother of Thomas Waters, deceased, late 

steward of the steamer Benefit; which was read a :fin:.'t and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be 

printed. . . . MARQUIS T. DAVIS. 

Mr . . TOW~SHEND nlso introduced a bill (H. R. 326) for the relief 

of Marquis T. Bavis; . w:hich was read a first and secon<l time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. -

ELECTION OF SEN A TORS. 

1\Ir. TOWNSHEND introduced a joint .resolution (H. Res. 13) pro- posin~ an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providina for the election of Senators by thevotesofthe people of the States; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed." -

AMERICAN CUSTOMS UNION. 

Mr. TOWNSHEND also introduced a joint resolution (H. Res. 14) 

requesting the President to invite the co-operation of the governments 

of American nations in securing the establishment of free commercial 

intercourse among those nations and an American customs union; 

which was read a :first and second time, referred t;o the Committee on F0reign Affairs, and ordered to be-printed. -

AMERICAN EX}IIBITION AT LONDON. 

Mr. TOWNSHEND (by request) also introduced a j9int resolution 

(H. Res.15) concerning an American exhibition to be held in London, 

Ma.y, 1886; which ~as rea~ a :first and second tin;te, referred to the 

Committee on Foreign Affrurs, and ordered to be prmted. 

Mr. TOWNSHEND. I desire to say in regard to this last resolution 

that I have introduced it by request, not desiring to commit myself to 

its terms. MAIL TRANSPORTATION ON RAILROADS. 

Mr. TOWNSHEND submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Post-Office and Post-Roads: ' Resolved That the Postmaster-General be, and he is hereby, requested to inform this House, if not incompatible wit~ the public i'l!-terest, ~hat, if any, 

changes should be made_ in the 1!"-w regulat_J~g compensa.~10n to ra:~~~ay compa- nies for. carrying the mmls; and If any additiOnal ~uthor1ty or fac_il1t1~ are ne?-

essary to enable him to mn.ke ?- thoroug~ and satisfactory exam~nat10n of ~h1s 

subject, he is also requested to inform th1s House what means will be reqmred 

for that purpose. 

NATIONAL BANKS. 

:M:r. ADAMS, of illinois, introduced a bill (H. R. 327) i~ enable na- tional banking associations t~ increase their capital stock and to 

chanae their names or locations; which was read a :first and second time, refe~ed to the Committee on Banking nnd Currency, and ordered to 

be printed. ARNO VOSS. 

Mr. ADAMS, of lllinois, also introduced a bill (H. R.. 328) for the 

relief of Arno Voss; which was read a :first nnd second time, referred 

to the Committee on \Yar Claims, and ordered to be pTinted. 

JOllNSO:Y S. PRALL: 

Mr. ADAM:S, of ll1inois, nl<>o introduced a bill (H. R. 329) for the 

PATRICK FLYNN. 

1\Ir. HITT (by Mr. ADAMS, of lllinois) introduced a bill (H. R. .331) 

for the relief of Patrick Flynn; which was read a first and second trme, 

referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordere~ to be printed. 

_ FREDERICK J. BRAENDLE. 

Mr. HITT (by 1\Ir. ADAMS, of lllinois) also introduced a bill (H. R. 

332) for the relief of FrMerick J. Braendle; which was read a :first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be 

printed. 

EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF TilE UNITED STATES. 

Mr. HITT (by Mr. ADAMs, of illinois) also introduced a bill (H. R. 

333) to provide for the exercise of the jurisdiction conferred upon the 

United States in places out of their territory and dominion, and torepeal the Revised Statutes from section 4083 to 4130, inclusive; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on Foreign 

Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

LAND TITLES IN ILLINOIS. 

1\Ir. THOMAS, of lllinois, introduced a bill (H. R. 334) granting 

the title of the United States to certain lands to the county of Randolph, in the State of illinois, on certain conditions; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Public Lands, 

and ordered to be printed. · 

LIENS ON REAL ESTATE. 

Mr. THOl\IAS, of Illinois, also introduced a bill (H. R. 335) regulating liens on real estate created by judgments rendered by the United 

States circuit and district courts in the seveml States and Territories; 

which was read n :first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Judi~ary, and order~d to be printed. 

PENSIONS. 

Mr. THOMAS, of Illinois, also introduced a bill (H. R. 336) granting a pension to all United States soldiers and sailors of the late war of the 

rebellion who served thirty days or were in any engagement therein, 

and to the widows of all soldiers who are deceased; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, 

and ordered to be printed. 

Mr. THOMAS, of lllinois, also introduced a. bill (H. R. 337) granting an increase of pension to certain classes of pensioners therein men- tioned; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

MARINE CORPS. 

Mr. THOMAS, of illinois, also .introduced a bill (H. R. 338) to regulate appointments and promotions in the staff of the Marine Corps; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs, and ordered to be printed. · 

RETIREME..~T OF NAVAL OFFICERS. 

Mr. THOMAS, of illinois, also introduced a bill (H. R. 339) nuthorizingthevoluntary retirementofcertainofficers ofthe United States Navy 

who have rendered conspicuous services_ in battle or who have served 

thirty years in the Navy; which was ~·ead a :first and·second ~e, re- ferred to the Committee on Naval.A.:ffairs, and ordered to be prmted. 

PAY OF GRADUATES OF THE NAVAL ACADEMY. 

Mr. THOMAS, of illinois, also introduced a bill (H. R. 340) -to 

equalize the pay of graduates of the Naval Academy; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs, 

and ordered to be printed. 

PENSIONS. 

Mr. THOMAS, oflllinois, also introduced a bill (H. R. 341) granting 

pensions to the soldiers and sailors of the Mexican war, and for other 

purposes; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

EQUALIZATION OF DOUNTIES. 

Mr. THOMAS, of illinois, also introduced a bill (H. R. 342) to equalize bounties of soldiers of the war of the rebellion; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on Military .Affairs, and 

ordered to be "printed. 

THREE JUDICIAL DISTRICTS, ILLINOIS. 

Mr. THOMAS, of lllinois, also introduced a bill (H. R. 343) .to divide the State of illinois into three judicial districts, and to provide for 

holding courts therein; which was read a :first a.nd second time, referre<l 

to the Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. 
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SEMINARY OF QUEBEC. 

Mr. THOMAS, oflllinois, alsointroduceda bill (H. R344) concerning 

certain lands in the State of Illinois ceded by F\'ance to the Seminary 

of Quebec, and to indemnity the grantee therefor; which was read a 

first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Public Lan~s, 

and ordered to be printed. 

OFFICERS AND CREW OF THE MONITOR. 

1\fr. THOMAS, of Illinois, also introduced a bill (H. R. 345) for the 

relief of the officers and crew of the United States steamer Monitor, 

which participated in the- adion with the rebel iron-clad Merrimae on March 9, 1862; which was read a first and seconcl time, referred to the 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

STEAMBOAT NEW ERA. NO. 5. 

Mr. THOl'tiAS, of lllinois, also introduced a bill (H. R. 346) tO au- thorize the payment of prize-money to captors of the steamboat New 

Era No. 5 and cargo; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

. MOLLIE B. WALDO. 

Mr. THOMAS, of Illinois, also introduced a bill (H. R. 347) granting a pension to Mollie B. Waldo; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

PETER M. HAGLER. 

Mr. THOMAS, of Illinois, also introduced a bill (H. R. 348) granting a penSion to Peter l\1. Hagler; which was read afirst and second time, 

referred to the Commit~eeonlnvalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

ABRAHAM COVER. 

Mr. THOMAS, oflllinois, also introduced a bill (H. R. 349) granting a pension to Abraham Cover; which was read a; first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

JAMES F. F. W.ALLACE. 

Mr. THOMAS, of Illinois, also introduced a bill (H. R. 350) granting a pension to James F. F. Wallaee; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be 

printed. 

1\I.ARY BARROW. 

Mr. THOMAS, oflllinois, also introduced a bill (H. R. 351) for the 

relief of Mary Barrow; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed . . 

WARREN J. BURGESS. 

Mr.· THOMAS, of illinois, also introduced a bill (H. R. 352) granting a pension toW arren J. ~nrgess; which was read a first and second time, 

referred t{) the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

PmLIP HAHN. 

Mr. THOMAS, of illinois, also introduced a bill (H. R. 353) for the 

relief of Philip Hahn; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

JOHN N. 1\L\TTHEWS. 

Mr. THOMAS, of Illinois, also introduced· a bill (H. R. 354) for the 

relief of John N. Matthews; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be 

printed. · A.. B • .AGNEW. 

1\fr. THOl't!AS, ofillinois, also introduced a bill(H. R. 355) granting an increase of pension to A. B. Agnew; which was read a first and sec- ond time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered 

to be printed. 

LUCINDA BARRETT. 

Mr. THOMAS, of lllinois, also introduced a bill (H. R. 356) granting a pension ~o Lucinda Barrett; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

SAMUEL W. HESTER. 

Mr. THOMAS, oflllinois,"also introduced a bill (H. R. 35'7) granting n. pension to Samuel W. Hester; which was read a first and second · time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to 

be printed. 

ESTATE OF GILBERT PARRIGIN. 

1\-fr. THOMAS, oflllinois, also introduced a bill (H. R. 361) for therelief of the estateofGilbert Parrigin; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

CAPT. T. J. SPENCER. 

1rf!. THOMAS, of Illinois, also introduced a bill (H. R. 362) for therelief of Capt. T. J. Spencer; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and order~ to be printed. 

CHARLES H. ADAMS. 

Mr. THO:\US, of Illinois (by request), also introduced a bill (H. R. 

363) for the relief of Charles H. Adams; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

WILLI.Al\I F. WILSON. 

Mr. THOUAS, of Illinois, also introduced a bill (H. R. 364) for therelief of William F. Wilson; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Claims, r..nd ordered to be printed. 

POLYGAMY. 

Mr. THO~IA.S, of Illinois, also introduced a joint resolution {H. Res. 

16) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States 

.in relation to polygamy; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. 

INTERNAL-REVENUE TAX ON SPffiiTS. 

Mr. WORTHINGTON introduced a bill (H. R. 365) to amend the 

internal-revenue laws so as to tax all fractional parts of a gallon of distilled spirits; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Ways and Means, and ordered to be printed. 

CO~VICT LABOR ON PUBLIC BUILDINGS. 

1\Ir. WORTHINGTON also introduced a bill (H. R. 366) to prevent 

the employment of convict labor in the preparation or manufacture of 

materials for public buildings and supplies in the Departments; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Labor, 

and ordered to be printed. 

JUDICIAL DISTRICTS, ILLINOIS. 

Mr. WORTHINGTON also introduced a bill (H. R. 367) to amend 

section 536 of the Revised Statutes of the United States relating to the 

division of the State of Illinois into judicial districts, -and to provide 

for holding terms of court of the northern district at the city of Peoria; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. 

PUBLIC BUILDING, PEORIA.. 

Mr. WORTHINGTON also introduced a bill {H. R. 368) to amend an act entitled "An act to provide for the erection of a public building in the city of Peoria, in the State of-Illinois, approved July 9, 

1882;" which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, and ordered to be printed. 

ISAAC MANN. 

Mr. WORTHINGTON also introduced a bill (H. R. 369) "granting a pension to Isaac Uann; whi<;h was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

GEORGE C. JAMESO:N. 

Mr. WORTHINGTON also introduced a bill (H. R. 370) granting a pension to George C. Jameson; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be 

printed. €H.ARLES G. SMITH. 

Mr. WORTHINGTON also introduced a bill (H. R. 371) increasing 

the pension of Charles G. Smith; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be 

printed. JOSEPH REVE. 

Mr. WORTHINGTON also introduced a bill (H. R. 372) granting a pension to Joseph Reve; which was rea.d a first and second time, re- ferred to the ~mmittee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered_ to be printed. 

JAMES A. BUCK. 

Mr. WORTHINGTON also introduced a bi,ll (H. R. 373) granting a pension to James A. Buck; which was read a first and second time, re- C.AROLINE IDqGERSON. ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

Mr. THOMAS, of illinois, also introduced a bill (H. R. 358) gran~g TESTS OF IRON, STEEL, ETC. 

a pension to Caroline Higgerson; which was read afirstandsecond time, Mr. PAYSON introduced a bill (H. R. 374) for the appointment of 

referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. a commission of experts for the testing of steel, iron, and other buildJAMES P. COWENS. ing material; · which was read a frrst and second timt>, referred to the 

Mr. THOMAS, of Illinois, also introduced a bill (H. R. 359) for there- Committee on Manufactures, and ordered to be printed. 

lief of James P. Cowens; which was read a first and second time, referred COURT OF APPEALS. 

to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. Mr. PAYSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 375) to establish a court 

sus.AN D. REYNOLDS: of appeals; whichwasreadafirstandsecond time, referred to the ComMr. THOMAS, of Illinois, 3Jsointroduced a bill (H. R. 360) for there- mittee on the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. 

lief of Susan D. Reynolds j which was read a first and second time, re- LANDS FOR HONORABLY DISCHARGED SOLDIERS. 

ferred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be-printed. Mr. PAYSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 376) granting lands to 
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honorably discharged soldiers of the United States Army in the war of 

the rebellion; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered to be printed. 

RESTORATIOY OF CERTAIN PUBLIC LANDS. 

Mr. PAYSON aJso introduced a· bill (H. R. 377) to restore all funds. 

held in indemnity limits for railroad and wagon-road companies, and 

for other purpo es; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered to be printed. 

lUIS OUBI PACIFIC RAILROAD. 

M:r. PAYSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 378) to amend an act entitled "An act to aid in the construction of a railroad and telegraph line 

from the .Missouri River to the Pacific Ocean, and to secure to the Government the use of the same for postal and other purposes, approved 

July 1, 1862, ''approved July 2, 1864; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Pacific Railroads, and ordered to 

be printed. 

REPEAL OF TDIBRR-LAND ACT. 

l\:1r. PAYSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 379) to repeal the timberland act of June 3, 1878; which was read a first and second time, I'eferred to the Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered to be printed. 

REPEAL OF PRE-IDIPTIOY LAWS. 

Mr. PAYSON alsointrodnceda bill (H. R. 3 0) to repeal all laws providing for the pre-emption of the public lands, the laws allowing entries 

for timber-culture, the Jaws authorizing the sale of desert lands, and 

for other purposes; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered to be printed. 

FORFEITL'1mS OF RAILROAD LAND GRANTS. 

Mr. PAYSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 381) to forfeit the un- earned lands granted to the Atlantic and Pacific R-ailroad Companyto 

aid in the construction of a railroad and telegraph line from the States 

of ~fissouri and Arkansas to the Pacific coast and to restore the same to settlement, and for other purposes; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered to be 

printed. · 

· Mt·. PAYSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 382) to declare forfeited a grant of land in aid of the Girard and Mobile Railroad, in Alabama; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered to be printed. . 

Mr. P .A.YSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 383) to declare a forfeiture of certain lands granted to the State of .Alabama in aid of the ?tfemphis and Charleston Railroad; which was read a first and second time, 

refened to the Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered to be 

printed. , . 

:M:r. PAYSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 384) to declare a forfeit- ure of certain lands granted to the State of Alabama. to aid in the con- struntion of the Savannah and Albany Railroad, and to enforce the same 

by judicial proceedings; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered to be printed. 

l\:1r. P .A. YSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 385) to declare forfeited 

certain lands gt-anted in the State of Alabama, &c.; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Public Lands, 

and ordered to be printed. 

Mr. PAYSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 386) to declare a forfeiture of certain lands granted to the State of Louisiana to aid in the con- struction of railroads, &c.; which was read a first and second time, re- ie:rred to the Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered to be printed. 

Mr. P .A. YSON also introduced a. bill (H. R. 387) to declare forfeited 

certain lands granted to the State of Mississippi to aid in the construction of railroads, &c. ; which was read a first .and second time, referred 

to the Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered to be printed. 

Mr. PAYSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 388) to declare forfeited 

certain lands granted to the State of .Mississippi to aid in the construction of railroads, &c. ; . which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered to be printed. 

Mr. PAYSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 389) to declare a forfeiture 

of certain lands granted in aid of certain railroads named; which was read a first and second time, refel'red to the Committee on the Public 

Lands, and ordered to be printed. 

Mr. PAYSON also introduced a bill{H. R. 390) to declarea forfeiture 

of certain lands granted to aid in the construction of the Northern Pacific Railroad; which was read a. first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered to be printed. 

l\:1r. PAYSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 391) to declare forfeited 

cert&n lands granted to the State of M:ichigan to aid in the construction of a railroad from Ontonagon to the Wisconsin State line, &c. ; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered to be printed. 

Ur. PAYSON also introduced a. bill (H. R. 392) declaring forfeited ~erta.in grants of land made to certain States to aid in the construction 

1frnilroads; which was read a :fi.rst and second time, referred to the 

::hmmittee on the Public Lands, and ordered to be printed. 

on sugar; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and ordered to be printed. 

DUTY ON LU!IBER. 

Mr. PAYSON also futroduced a bill (H. R. 394) to place lumber on 

the free-list; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Ways and Means, and- ordered to be printed. 

LUCRETIA 1\1. LARKIN. 

Mr. PAYSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 395) gmnting a pen ion 

to Lucretia· M. Larkin; which was read a first and second time, referr d to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

AMEND:llEYT OF COXSTITUTION. 

Mr. PAYSON also introduced a joint resolution (H. R~. 17) to 

amend the Constitution of the United States to permit the President 

to >etoitemsingeneral appropriations bills; which was read a .first and , second time, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered 

to be printed. 

REPORT OF PUBLIC LANDS COMMISSION. 

1\Ir. PAYSON also introduced a joint resolution (H. Res. 18) for the 

further distribution of the report of the Public Lands Commission; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Printing, and ordered to be printed. 

EDWARD STEVENS. 

Ur. HOPKINS (by Mr. PAY ON} introduced a bill (H. R. 396) for 

the relief of Edward Stevens; which was read a fust.aud second time, 

referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be 

printed. 

ADULTERATIONS OF BUTTER, ETC. 

:Mr. HOPKINS (by 1\Ir. PAYSON) also introduced a bill (H. R. 397) 

to amend title 35, entitled "Internal Revenue," of the Revised Statutes of the United States; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Agriculture, and ordered to be printed. 

HENRY Al.TD THOMAS WASHBURN. 

Mr. EDEN introduced a bill (H. R. 398) for the relief of Henry 

Washburn and Thomas Washburn, of Fayette County, illinois; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Gommittee on Claims, 

and ordered to be printed. 

RICHARD D. l\11KIN!.TEY. 

1\Ir. EDEN also introduced a bill (H. R. 399) granting a pension to 

Richard D. 1\fcKinney; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

HENRY G. CONRAD. 

· :Mr. EDEN also introduced a bill (H. R. 400) gt-anting a. pension to 

Henry G. Conrad; which was read a. first and second time, reierred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

JOHN E. LEWIS. 

Mr. EDEN also introduced a bill (H. R. 401) granting a pension to 

J9hn E. Lewis; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

ISAA.C K. YOUNG. 

Mr. PLUMB introduced a bill (II. R. 402) for the relief of Isaac K. 

Young; which was read a. .first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pens].ons, and ordered to be printed. 

WILLIAM T. SHERWOOD. 

!fr. PLillfB also introduced a bill (H. R. 403) for the relief of William T. Sherwood; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

IVILLUM B. RICH. 

1\lr. LANDES introduced a, bill .(H. R. 404) for the relief of W. B. 

Rich; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

JOHN .IIIIJ~LEB. 

:Mr. LANDES also introduced a. bill (H. R. 405) for the relief o! 

John l\:1iller; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Invalid Pensions: and ordered to be printed. 

ARCHIB.A.LD HUNLEY. 

Mr. LANDES also introduced a bill (H. R. 406) for the relief of 

Archibald Hunley; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

ADIS ISRAEL HEBREW CONGREGATION. 

l\:1r. W .A.RD, of illinois, introduced a bill 0I. R. 407) for the relief 

of .A.dis Israel Hebrew congregation in the city of Washington; which was read a first .and second time, referred to. the Committee on the District of Columbia, and ordered to be printed. 

S. B. BALDWIN. 

:Ur. W .A.RD, of illinois, also ·introduced a joint resolu.tion (H. Res. DUTIES O:Y SUGAR. 19) for the relief of Silas B. Baldwin, late colonel Fifty- eventh Regi· 

. .Hr. PAYSON ~lso introduced a bill (H. R. 393) to reduce the duties ment illinois Infantry Volunteers; which was read a first and secono 
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time, referred to the Committee on ])filitary Affairs, and ordered to be was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid 

printed. · Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

FORFEITURE OF LAND GRANTS. 

Mr. NEECE introduced a bill (H. R. 408) to declare certain lands 

heretofore granted in aid of the construction of railroads forfeited to 

the United States for not complying with their charters, and to open 

the same for settlement, and protecting the rights of settlers thereon, 

and where lands have been conveyed in violation of law, or the conveyance thereof has been procured by fraud, to recover the same or the 

value thereof; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered to be printed. 

IIIEXICAN WAR PENSIONS. 

Mr. NEECE also introduced a bill (H. R. 409) granting pensions to 

widows and children of all deceased officers, soldiers, and sailors of the 

Mexican war and the late war ofthe rebellion; which was read a first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and ordered 

to be printed. 

PAY OF GOVERNMENT El\IPLOYEs Ul."DER THE EIGHT-HOUR LAW. 

M:r. NEECE also introduced a bill (H. R. 410) to pay the employes 

of the Government wages hitherto withheld in violation of the eighthour ln.w; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. • 

ADAM CURRY. 

Mr. NEECE also introduced a bill (H. R. 411) to rerate the pension 

of Adam Curry; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

1\IARSHALL WILLATID. 

Mr. NEECE also introduced a bill (H. R. 412) granting a pension to 

Uarshall Willard; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

GEORGE SCHAEFER. 

Mr. NEECE also introduced a bill (H. R. 413) granting a pension to 

George Schaefer; which was read a :first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

D. D. CLARK. 

l\fr. NEECE also introduced a bill (H. R. 414) granting a pension to 

Daniel B. Clark; which was read a :firnt and second time, referred to 

the Committee on In·mlid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

WILLIAM CO~OY. 

Mr. NEECE also introduced a bill (H. R. 415) granting a pension 

to William Condon; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on In·mlid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

. 1\IA.ltY PARKER. 

Mr. NEECE aL'!o introduced a bill (H. R. 416) granting a pension 

to Mary Parker; which was read a :first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

GEORGE W. SHANKS. 

~fr. NEECE also introduced a bill (H. R. 417) granting a pension 

to George W. Shanks; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

JOliN W. S.AUNDERS. 

Mr. NEECE also introduced a bill (H. R. 418) granting a pension to 

John W. Saunders; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Inmlid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

T. 1\I. MERRITT. 

~ir. NEECE also introduced a bill (H. R. 419) granting a. pension to 

T. M. Merritt; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Inrnlid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

ZEBULIN P ARK.ER. 

Mr. NEECE also introduced a bill (H. R. 420) for the relier'of Zebulin Parker; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

J. B. SCUDDER. 

1\Ir. NEECE also introduced a bill (H. R. 421)·granting a pension to 

Jesse B. Scudder; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Comm~ttee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

J. H. BAYLES. 

Mr. NEECE also introduced a bill (H. R. 422) for the relief of Joseph 

H. Bayles; which was read a fu-st and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

J. MOYNIHAN. 

Mr. NEECE also introduced a bill (H. R. 423) granting a pension to 

Jeremiah Moynihan; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

GILES C. HAWLEY. 

Mr. NEECE also introduced a bill (H. R. 424) to amend the military 

record of Giles C. Hawley and place his name on the pension-roll; which 

ED:UUND T. CLINE. 

Mr. NEECE also introduced a bill {H. R. 425) granting a pension to 

Edmund T. Cline; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

ELIZABETH A. ROBBIXS. 

Mr. NEECE also introduced a bill (H. R. 426) granting a pension to 

Elizabeth .A.. Robbins; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

THmiAS T. SMITHERS. 

Mr. NEECE also introduced a bill (H. R. 427) for the relief of 

Thomas T. Smithers; which was rea{} a. first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

JAl\IE W. DAVIDSON'. 

Ur. :h~ECE also introduced n. bill (H. R. 428) for the r elief of James 

W. Davidson; which wa read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Claims, and ordered to·be printed. 

HARRY M'ELHINNY. 

Mr. NEECE also introduced a bill (H. R. 429) granting a pension 

to Harry M:cElhinny ; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

DANIEL WILLIAMS. 

Ur. NEECE also introduced o. bill (H. R. 430) granting a pension to 

Daniel Williams; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Pensioll.9, and ordered to be printed. 

ROBERT J. BAUGNESS. 

Mr. NEECE also introduced a bill (H. R. 431) to remove the charge 

of desertion from the military record of Robert J . Bauguess; which was 

read a first and. second time, referred to the Committee on Military 

Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

PRO:UOTION OF THRIFT, ETC. 

Mr. NEECE (by request) al o introduced a bill (H. R. 432) granting 

lands to aid in the establishing of an endowment for services by which 

thrift may be premoted and citizens aided and assisted to save and 

preserve thcmsel ves from the economic impotence and dependence invoh·ed in their lack of the material factors to make available their personal productive capabilities; which was read a :first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered to be 

printed. 

CLA.ll\18 AGAINST THE Ullt~D STATES. 

Mr. HOLMAN introduced a bill (H. R. 433) limiting the time for 

the presentation and payment of claims against the United States; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on 

the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. 

P UBLIC LA.lo.J)S FOR .ACTUAL SETTLERS . 

Mr. HOLMAN also introdnced a bill (H. R. 434) to limit the dispo&'ll 

of public lands adatpted to agriculture to adnal settlers under the provisions of the homestead laws, and for other purposes; which was read 

a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Public Lands, 

and ordered to be printed. · 

FORFEITURE OF RAILROAD LAND GRANTS. 

Ur. HOLMAN also introduced a hill (H. R. 435) to declare the forfeiture of certain public land heretofore granted to aid in the construction of certain railroads; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered to be printed. 

PURITY OF ELECTIONS. 

Mr. HOLMAN also introduced a bill {H. R. 436) to maintain the 

purity of the ballot-box, prevent bribery and corruption in elections 

and appointments, and punish perjury for the violation of its provisions; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on 

the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. 

BOUNTIES. 

Mr. HOLMAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 437) to equalize the 

bounties of soldiers who served in the late war for the Union; which was 1·ead a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War 

Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

CLAD!S .AGAIXST THE UNITED STATES. 

lli. HOLMAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 438) in relation to claims 

against the United States; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. 

PUBLIC BUILDINGS .AT MADISON, IND. 

Ur. HOLMAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 439) to provide for the 

erection of a public building for the use of the post-office and other 

Government offices at the city of l\Iudison, in the State of Indiana; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on 

Public Buildings and Grounds, and ordered to be printed. 
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NEAL 1\IEGINLEY. 

1\Ir. HOLMAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 440) granting a pension 

to Neal Meginley; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

KATE .AM.A.NN. 

Mr. HOLMAN also introduc~d a bill (H. R. 441) granting a pension 

to Kate Amann; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

HARRIET M'LEASTER. 

Mr. HOLMAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 442) granting a pension 

to Harrlet McLeaster; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

coin of the United States which is worn or defaced by ordinary usage 

only shall be hereafter received by the Government and paid for in perfect coin at its face or· original value at all places where it is now re- ceived and paid for at bullion value; which was read a fust and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Coinage, Weights, and Measures, 

and ordered to be printed. · 

NORTHERN P'ACIFIC RAILROAD. 

Mr. COBB al~o introduced a bill (H. R. 456) providing for paying 

the cost of surveying lands granted in aid of the construction of the 

Northern Pacific Railroad and to subject the same to taxation; which was read a first and second time, referred to the CommUtee on the Public Lands, and ordered to be printed. 

HUBBARD H. S?IIITH. 

SUSAN WOOLLEY. Mr. COBB also introduced a bill (H. R. 457) for the relief of HubMr. HOL:U.AN a.lso introduced a bill (H. R. 443) granting a pension bard H. Smith; which was r~ad a first and second time, referred to the 

to Susan Woolley; which was read a first and second time, referred to Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

AMENDMENT OF REVISED STATUTES. FEMALE NURSES. 

Mr. COBB also introduced a bill (H. R. 458) for the payment of female nurses during the war; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

Mr. HOLMAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 444) to amend section 

3336 of the Revised Statutes of the United States; which was read a first and second time, ref6rred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 

and ordered to be printed. · 1\IA..GDALENE BULLOCK. 

PEOPLE'S NATIONAL BANK, L.A WRENCEBURG, IND. Mr. COBB 'also introduced a bill (H. R. 459) for the relief of MagMr. HOLMAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 445) to authorize the daleneBullock, widow of Robert M. Bullock; which.wasreadafirstand 

Secretary of the Treasury to issue a.duplicate certificate of deposit to second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and orthe _People's National Bank of Lawrenceburg, Ind.; which was read dered to be printed. GEORGE B. HESS. 

a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 

and ordered t<> be printed. • Mr. COBB also introduced a bill (H. R. 460) for the relief of George 

CAPT. JOHN BURKHART. B. Hess; which was read a first and seeond tiine, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. Mr. HOLMAN -also introduced a bill (H. R. 446) for the relief of 

John Burkhart; which was read a first and second time, referred to the DEXTER GARDNER. 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. Mr. COB)3 also introduced a bill {H. R. 461) for tpe relief of Dexter 

JACKSON SH.ADDAY. Gardner; which was read a first and second time, referred to the ComMr. HOLMAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 447) granting a pension mittee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

to Jackson Shad day j Which was read a first and second time, referred FORFEITURE OF UNEARNED LAND GRANTS. 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. Mr. COBB also intToduced a joint resolution (H. Res. 20) toprevent 

NEWTON DAY. the Secretary of the Interior from issuing patents for lands granted by 

Mr. HOLMAN nlso introduced a bill (H. R. 448) granting a pension the United States to aid in the construction of railroads or other imto Newton Day; which was read a first and second time, re!erredtothe provements where the said railroads or other improvements have not 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. · been completed within the time fixed in the act making said grants; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered to be printed. JOHN P. T. DAVIS. 

1\lr. HOLl\IAN also introduced a bill {H. R. 449) for the relief of 

John P. T. Davis; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed . . _ 

FORFEITURE OF RAILROAD GRANTS, ETC. 

Mr. COBB introduced a bill (H. R. 450) repealing all laws granting 

public lands to certain railroad companies and to certain States for 

the benefit of said railroad comp~ies, and declaring the right and interest of said railroad companies and .States in-said land forfeited, 

and also declaring said lands to be a part of the public domain, subject 

to homestead, pre-emption, and sale, as other public lands belonging 

to the United States, and for other purposes; which was re.ad a first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on the Public Lands, and 

ordered to be printed. 

SETTLERS 6N RAILROAD LANDS. 

Mr. COBB also introduced a bill (H. R. 451) for the. relief of settlers on lands granted in aid of railroads; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on the Public Lands~ and ordered to 

be printed. 

:REPEAL OF PRE-EMPTION AND TIMBER-CULTURE LAWS. 

Mr. COBB also introduced a bill (H. R. 452) to repeal all laws providing for the pre-emption of public lands and the laws allowing en- tries for timber-culture; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered to be printed. 

FORFEITURE OF ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC RAILROAD GRANTS. 

Mr. COBB also introduced a bill (H. R. 453j to forfeit! the lands 

granted to the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Company to aid in the 

eonstruction of a railroad and telegraph line from the States of Missouri and Arkansas to the Pa-cific coast, and to restore the same to settlement, and for other purposes; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered ·to be 

printed. 

1\IICIDGA.N LAND GRANTS. 

Mr. COBB also submitted a resolutio~ requesting the Secretary- of the 

Interior to furnish the House of Representatives with certain information in regard to lands in the State of Michigan and requesting him 

to withhold the issuing of patents therefor until a-ction is had by Congress; which was referred to the Committee on the Public L:mds. 

ENROLLED BILL SIGNED. 

Mr. NEECE,· from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, reported that 

they had examined and found truly enrolled joint resolution (H. Res. 

2) to pay the officers and employes of the Senate and House of Representatives their respective salaries for the month of December, 1885, on the 21st day of said month; when the Speaker signed the s..'l.m~. 

HENRY H. DENTON. 

.Mr. OWEN introduced a bill (H. R. 462) granting a. pension to Henry 

H. Denton, a soldier of the United States Army in the late war; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on lnyalid 

Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

PATENT RIGHTS. 

Mr. OWEN also introduced a bill (H. R. 463) to limit the j urisdiction of United States courts and to protect the innocent purchasers of 

patent rights; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Patents, and ordered to be printed. 

'ROBERT M' ALEXANDER. 

Mr. OWEN also introduced a bill (H. R. 464) granting a pension to 

Robert McAlexander, a soldier of the Union Army in the Jate war; . which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

PUBLIC BUILDING, LOGANSPORT, IND. 

Mr. OWEN-also introduced a bill (H. R. 465) to provide forthepnr· 

EQUALIZATION OF BOUNTIES. chase of ground and the erection of a public building for the postMr. COBB also introduced a bill (H. R. 454) to equalize the bonn- office and for other uses at Logansport, Ind; which was read a first and 

ties of soldiers who served in the late war for the Union; which was second time, referredtotheCommitteeonPublicBuildingsandGronnds, 

read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

and ordered to be printed. . THOMAS C. KNIGHT. 

WORN SILVER COIN. :Mr. OWEN also introduced a bill (H. R. 466) granting.a pension to 

lllr. COBB also introduced a bill {H. R. 455) providing that all silver Thomas C. Knight, a soldier of the Union Army in the late war; which 

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was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid 

Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

RESTRICTION OF .ALI!i=NS .AND OTHERS TO I'UBLIC LANDS. 

Mr. OWEN also introduced a bill (H. R. 467) to restrict to aliens and 

foreign corporations and companies the ownership of public lands and 

of any land in the Territories; which was read a first and second time, · referred to the Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered to be 

~~ . . EFFICIENCY OF UNITED STA~ INFANTRY. 

Mr. STEELE introduced a bill (H. R. 468) to increase the efficiency 

of the infantry branch of the Army; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Military .Affairs, and ordered to be 

printed .. MIAMI INDIANS OF INDIANA. 

Mr: STEEL~ .also introduced a bill (H. R. 469) to reimburse the 

Miami Indians o! Indiana for moneys improperly taken from them; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Indian .Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

EqUALIZATION OF BOUNTIES. 

Mr. STEELE also introduced a bill (H. R. 470) to equalize the 

bounties of soldiers, sailors, and marines;· which was read a :first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to 

be printed. 

.ARREARS OF PENSION. 

_ 111r. STEELE also introduced a bill (H. R. 471) to amend section 2 

of an act making appropriations for the payment of the arrears of pensions granted by a.et of Congress, January 25,1879, and for other purposes, apprQved March 3, 1879; which was read a first and second time, re~erred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be 

pnnted. · · . 

MARY YOUNG. 

l1r. STEELE also introduced a bill (H. R. 472) for the relief of Mary 

'Young; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

WILLIAM BOONE. . 

:Mr. STEELE also introduced a bill (H. R. 473) granting a pension 

to .William Boone; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be pri?ted. 

WILLIAM B. BAKER. 

Mr. STEELE also introduced a bill (H. R. 474) grantmg a pension 

to William B. Baker; which was 1·ead a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

JAMES 1'. JOHNSON .• 

DUTIES ON BOOKS. 

Mr. LOWRY also introduced a bill (H. R. 483) to repeal the import 

duties on German and French books used in educational institutions; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on 

Ways and Means, and .ordered to be printed. 

JAMES B. WHITE. 

Mr. LOWRY also introduced a bill (H. R. 484) for the relief of James 

B. White J which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

FRANGIS M. M'DONALD. 

· Mr. LOWRY also introduced a bill (H. R. 485) for the relief of Fran· 

cis M. McDonald; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Jr.Qlitary Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

LEWIS DEEMS. 

Mr. LOWRY also introduced a bill (H. R. 486) for the relief of Lewis 

Deems; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

ELMER WYATT. 

. Mr. LOWRY also introduced a _bill (H. R. 487) granting a pension 

to Elmer Wyatt; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Com¢.ttee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be pl'inted. 

ADAM STERNBERG • 

Mr. LOWRY also introduced a bill (H. R. 488) granting a pension 

to Adam Sternberg; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. · 

GEORGE OTIS. 

Mr. LOWRY also introduced a bill (H. R. 489) to restore the name of George Otis to the pension-roll; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be 

printed. . . WILLIAM A. WARD. 

Mr. LOWRY also introduced a )Jill (H. R. 490) increasing the pension of William A. Ward; which was read a first and second time, re· ferred to the Committee on ~nvalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

SILAS B. JOHNSTON._ 

Mr. LOWRY also introduced a bill (H. R. 491) for the relief of Silas 

B. Johnston; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

CommiM;ee on Invalid. Pensions, and t>rdered to be printed. 

ANN ·cRAIG. 

:Mr. LOWRY also introduced a bill (H. R. 492) grailting a pension 

to Ann Craig; which was·read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. Mr. STEELE also introduced a bill (H. R. 475) for the relief of James 

P. Johnson; which was read a first and second -time, referred to the GEORGE KOI'E. 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. Mr. LOWRY also introduced ·a bill (H. R. 493) for the relief of George· WILLIAM B. B.EYNOLDS. Kope; which was read a first and second time, referred to the CommitMr. STEELE also introduced a bill (H. R. 476) for the relief of Will- tee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

iamB. Reynolds; which was read a first and second time, referred to JOSIAH DUKES. 

the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. Mr. LOWRY also introduced a bill (H. R. 494) granting a pension 

· FIRST NATIONAL BANK, WABASH, IND. 

Mr. STEELE also introduced a bill (H. R. 477) to authorize the in- crease of the capital stock of the First National Bank of Wabash, Ind. · which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee od 

:Banking and Currency, and ordered to be printed. 

JOHN HOLLINS M1BLAIR • . 

:Mr. STEELE (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 478) for the 

relief of J obn Hollins Mc:Blair; which was read a first and second time 

referred to the Committee on Military Affai'rs, and ordered to be printed~ 

AMENDMENT OF REVISED STATUTES. 

Jrlr. STEELE also introduced a bill (H. R. 479) to extend the benefits conferred by section 1219 of the Revised Statutes; which wa8 read a first and second tim~, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, 

and ordered to be prmted. 

CAPT • .ALEXANDER M1CREARY. 

Mr. STEELE also introduced a bill (H. R. 480) for the relief of Capt. 

Alexander McCreary, One hundred and first Indiana Volunteers; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Military 

Affairs, and ordered to be printed. . 

GRANT OF CERTAIN LANDS, INDIANA. 

Mr. LOWRY introduced ·a bill (H. R. 481) releasing to the State of 

Indiana the title of the United States to cert.:'lin lands in sai:d State· 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee o~ the Public Lands, and ordered t<l be printed. 

. .APPUCATIONS FOR PENSIONS. 

Mr. LOWRY also introduced a bill (H. R. 482) repealing all limitations as to the time within which meritQrious applications for pensions 

may be filed; which wn.s read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered tQ ~-print-ed. 

to Josiah Dukes; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

MARY C. MURRAY. 

Mr. LOWRY also inetoduced a bill (H. R. 495) granting a pension 

to Mary C. Murray; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, ari'd ordered to be printed. 

BENJAMIN F. BETHEL. 

Mr . . LOWRY also introduced a bill (:U. R. 496) granting a pension 

to Benjamin F. Bethel; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be pri~ted. 

WU.LIAM MAXHEIMER. 

Mr. LOWRY also introduced a bill (H: R. 497) granting a pension 

to William Maxheimer; which was read a first and second time re- ferred to ~he Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be prin'ted. 

JOSEPH T. ERWIN. 

Mr. LOWRY also introduced a bill (.H. R. 498) granting a pension 

to Joseph T. Erwin; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the <;X~mmittee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

GEORGE ALCOTT. · 

Mr. LOWRY also introduced a bill (H. R. 499) for the relief of 

George Alcott; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on :Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

WILLIAM 1'. I'ATRICK. 

Mr. LOWRY also introduced a bill (H. R. 500) for the relief of William P. Patrick; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

SCHOOLS OF l\IEDICAL PRACTICE. 

Mr. LOWRY (by request) also introduced a joint resolution (H. Res. 

21) relative to schools of medical practice in the United States and to 
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the graduates thereof; which_ was read a :fir3t and second time, referred 

to· the C~mmittoo on the J ud:iciary, and ordered to be pr.inte~ 

CQ:\IFIL.A.T.IO!if OF COIDllTTEE REPORTS. 

]\fr. LOWRY also introducedafoint-resolntion·(H. Res~22.) a;uthnrizing the :Preparation of a eompila.tion of the reports of the committees: 

of the Senate and House of Representatives; whichwas readafustand 

second time, referred to the Committee on Printing, and. ordered to be 

printed. · 

. EQU".ALIZATio~ OF BOUNTIES. 

Mr. WARD, of Indiana, introduced a bill (H. R. 501) to equalize 

the bountie of soldiers who served in the late war for the Union; which 

was read a; first and second time, referred to. the Committee- on War 

Claim-s, ~d ordered to be printed. · 

PUBLIC BUII.DING, L FA.YE'l.".l'K, IND. 

Mr. WARD, of Indiana, also introduced a bill (H. R. 502) for the pnrch · D"f a ite-and the erectian.of a. public bnil<lillg thereon in the city of 

LaFayette, Ind. ; which was read a :first and second time-, referred to the 

Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, andordered to be-printed. 

JULIUS .A.. KAISER. 

~il. WARD, oflndiana, also introduced. a.. bill (H. R. 503) for therelief' of J ulins A. Kaiser; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Na-va.l Affairs, and ordered to he printed . . 

ANNA KLESSINGER. 

Mr. WARD, of Indiana, also introdueed a bill (H.:R. 504}"granting a pension tv Anna Klessiuger; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to, the Committee on Invalid Pensigns, and ordered' to be 

printed. JOSEPH J. LEWIS. 

Mr. WARD, of Indialllh, also. intr~uced a bill (H. R. 505) granting a pen iOn to Joseph J. Lewis; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be pritlted. 

ELEANOR T. B1WOKB..A.NKS A:h"'ll OTHERS. 

]\.fr. W A:RD, of India~ also introduced a.. bill (H. R. 506) for. the 

relief of Eleanor T. Brookbanks andothers; which was read a first and 

seeond time, referred to the- Committee- on .War Claims, and ordered to 

be printed. 

CAPT. PETER J. WELSCliBILLIG. 

1t1r. WARD, of Indiana, also introduced a bill (H. R. 517) to,.rerate 

the pensi{)n_of Capt. Peter J. Welsc.hbillig; hich was read a first and 

secon:d time, referred to the Committee on• fuvalid Fensions, and or- dered to be ~rinted. 

ANN" A 1\L. SMITH:. 

Mr. WARD, ollndiana, also introduced a. bill (H. R. 518) gmnting a pension to Anna 1\!. Smith; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on. Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be 

printedr 

oTOSEPH. V .AN . .A.RSDEL. 

Mr. WARD, of Indiana., also introduced a. bill (H. R. 5:19) granting a pension to Joseph Van Arsdel; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee-on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be 

printed. · 

w;r:LLTAM N. CLIFT. 

:bfr WARD, of Indiana., also introduced a bill (H. R. 520) for the :re- lief of William N. Clift; which_ was read a. first and second time, :re- ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and.ordered t{) be printed. 

ELI COYNER. . 

:Mr. WARD, of Indiana., also introduced a bill (H.. R.. 521) for ihe 

relief of Eli Conner; which was read a fust and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, a.nd ordered to be printed. 

1\IUELM~ 

.M;,r. WARD, of Indiana, aJao introduced a bill(H. R 522) for therelief of Samuel: Moore; which was reada fu:standsecan.d time, referred 

tc> the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to- be printed. 

. THOMAS B. BRUNER.. 

1\fr. WARD, ofindiana, also introduced a bill (H. R. 523) for the relief of Thomas R. Bruner; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

D..tl.'"TEL H. ROSS. 

Mr. WARD, of Indiana, also introduced a bill (H. R. 524) granting a pension to Daniel H. Ross; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be 

printed. 

PA VID BRYAN". ROBERT C. M'KEE. 

Mr. WARD, of Indiana, also in.troduced.a bill (ff. R. 507) for the Mr. WARD, Ofindiana, also introduced a bill (H. R. 525) to restore 

relief of David Bryan; which was read a first and second time~ referred Robert C. ]\f.cKee to ·the pension-roll; which was read a first and second 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to 

LOU:IBA WHITE. be printed. 

Mr. WARD, of Indiana, aJ.so introduced a. bill (H. R. 508) granting ANNA. HOLLIKOH. 

a pension to Louisa White;. which was read a.-first and second time, re- M:r. WARD, of Indiana, also introduced a bill (H. R. 526) for the 

ferred to.theCommittee on rnvalid Pensions, and ordered to be print~. relief of Anna Hollik:oh; which was read a first and second time, reSAMUEL BAKER. fen:ed to theCommitteeoninvalidl?ensions, andoraered tobeprinted. 

Mr-. WARD, of.Indiana., also introduced. a bill (H: R. 509) granting WILLIAM PIKE: 

a pension to Samuel Baker; which was read a. :first and second time, re- Mr. WARD, of India~a, also introduced a oill (H. R. 527) for the 

ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. relief of William Pike; wliich was read a first and second time, reS.A.MUEL AYERS. ferred to the Committee on War Claims1 and. ordered to be-p:rinted. 

Mr. WARD, of Indiana, also introduced a bill (H. R. 510) for the . . SILAS QUACKENBUSH: 

relief of Samuel Ayers; which was read a first and second time, referred Mr. WARD, of Indiana, nJ.so introduced a bill (H. R. 52B) for thereto the Committee on War Ciaims, and ordered to be printed. lieiofSilas Quackenbush; which ·was read ru first and second time, reOTIS s. STAFFORD. ferred to the Committee on 'Y'ar Claims, and.ordered to be printed. 

Ur~ WARD, of Indiana, also introduced a bill (H. R. 511) granting. GEORGE w. BALDWIN AND O~RS. . 

a pension to Otis S. Stafford.; which was read a first and second time, re- Mr. WARD, of Indiana, also in trounced a bill (H. R. 529) for the 

ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. relief of George W. Baldwin, Charles L. :Baldwin, and Dora Thomp on; 

GEORGE w. MARTIN. · which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on 

ML. W ,A.RD; of ID:diana, also introduced a bill (H. R. 512) granting War Claims, and' ordered to 1;>e printed. 

a pension to GeC?rge W. Martin; whlch_ was read a first an,dsecond.time,. LARKIN F. ROBERTS. 

referred to the Committee on Invalid ·Pensions, and ordered to be Mr. WARD, of Indiana, also introduced a bill (H. R. 530) granting 

printed. a pension to Larkin F. Roberts; which was read a firs and second 

1\I.A.RY BA.GLEY. time, referred to-the Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

:Ut:. WARD, of Indiana, also introduced a bill (H. R. 513) granting noUNTIES. a pension to Mary Bagley; which was!ead a first and second time, re- Mr. KLEINER introduced a bill (H. R. 531) to extend the time for 

ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. the payment of additional bounty, as provided in the acts of Congress of 

JAMES w. HETRICK.. • Jnly, 1866, and J'uly,.1876, as applied tetsoldiem of the United States 

Mr. WARD, oflndiana, also nitroduced ·a bill (H. R. 514) fo.t the in the late war; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the 

relief of James W. Hetrick; which was read a first and second time, re- Committee on the J ndiciary, and ordered to be printed. 

ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. eRA WFORD BROWN. 

ALTHEA. A. FR.A.S~ER. 1\fr. KLEINER also introduced a bill (H. R. 532) for the relief of 

Mr. WARD, of Indiana., also introduced a bill (H. R. 515) granting Crawfor<iBrown; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

a. pension to Althea A. Frasner; which was read a first and second the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

time, referred to the Committee on Inwlid Pensions, and ordered to be THOMAS FERGUSON. 

printed. Mr. KLEINER also introduced a bill (H- R. 533) for the relief of 

Mr. WARD, of rnm:::~~ :tz.::n:bill (.H. R. 516) for the Thomas Ferguson; which ·was read a first and second time, referred to 

:::elief of Patrick W Kennedy; which wn.s read a first and second time, the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and order_ed to be MOVEMENT OF VESSELS, ETC. 

\l:r:i.JlWl. ~Ir. KLEINER also introduced_ a bill (H.. R. 534) to amend certain 
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provisions of chapter 4, title 34, of the ReYised Statutes, relating to the sion of J obn T. Hammans; which was read a first and second time, removement of vessels and the la.nding of goods and . persOnal effects; ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

which was read a first and second time, referred. to the Committee on WILLIAM J. StJFFALL. . 

Commerce, and ordered to be printed. - 1\Ir. 1\IATSON also introduced a. bill (H. R. 553) granW1g a pension 

CRABLES SPENCER. to William J. Suft'all; which was read a first andseeond time, referred 

Mr. KLEINER also introdnced a bill (H. R. 535) for tbe relief or to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

Charles Spencer; which was read a first and second time, referred to susAN SINGLETOY •. 

the Committee on War Cla,ims, and ordered to be printed. Mr. 1\.IATSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 554) granting a. pension 

HEl\""RY AYRES. to Susan Singleton; which was read'-a first andstcondtime, referred to 

1\!r. KLEINER also introduced a bill (H. R. 536) for the relief of the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

Henry Ayres; which was read a first and second time, referred to the WALTER w. WELTY. 

Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. Mr. MATSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 555) to increase-thepenDAVID H. ELLS. sionofWalterW.Welty; whichwasreadafirstandsecondtime,referred 

1\!r. KLEINER also introduced a bill (H. R. 537) for the relief of to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

David H. Ells; which was read, firs.t and second time, referred to the BRIDGET SHERLOCK. 

Committee on Pensions, a.nd ordered to be printed. Mr. MATSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 556) granting a pension 

PEN ION'~. to Bridget Sherlock; which was read a first and second time, referred 

Ur. KLEINER also introduced a bill (H. R. 538) granting a pension to the Committee on Invalid Pell$ions, and ordered to be printed. 

to the surviving soldiers of the Mexican, Florida, an~ Black Hawk wars; SAMUEL w. TB.\.CEY: 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Mr. MATSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 557) granting a pension 

Pensions, and ordered to be printed. to Samuel W. Tracey; which was read a first and second time, referred 

JOKN G. EIGn~ AND JOHN l3IEDE.h"'K.OPF. to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

Mr. KLEINER also inbroduced a bill (H. R. 539) for the relief of FRANKLIN P . . BURGET' .A.ND OTHERS. 

John G. Eigemhn.n. and John Biedenkopf, on accountofmoneyaillegally ~fr. l\IATSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 558) granting a pension 

collected from them by the sale of a distillery;. which was read a. first toFranklinP. Bnrget, Will.i.amBurget, and Lydia A. Butget; whieh was 

and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims,· and ordered to ' read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Penbe printed. sions, and ord&ed to be printed. 

PEXSIONS, l30UNTIES1 ETC. 

1\fr. 1\U.TSON introduced a bill (H. R. 54.0) to repeal the acts of limitation as to the b~g of pensions; whichw as read a first and sec- ond time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered 

to be printed. . · Mr. l\fATSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 541) to equalize the bounWILI..IAY ALLEN. 

Mr. l\IATSON also introduced a bill (H. R. '559) granting a pension 

to William Allen, late of Company C, Third Indiana Volunteers (war 

with Mexico}; whieh was. read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on PensiollS', and ordered to be printed. 

ties of. all soldiers wbo serred in the late war for the Union; which was . JAliiES A. HANGER. · 

read a fil'Bt and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, l\Ir. MATSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 560) for the relief of John 

and ordered to be printed. A. Hanger; which was read a first and second time, referred to the ComMr . .MATSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 542) prescribing a rule mittee on 1\Iilitary .A.ffairs, ~ ordered to be printed. 

of e>idence in pension cases; which was :read a :first and second time, JESSE M. JO.NES. 

referred totlieCommit~oninva~id~ension ,:md.ordered to be printed. 1\fr. 1\lATSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 561) f;rthe relief of Jesse 

. Mr. 1\IATS~~ also mtrodnced a bill (H. R: 54.3) to amend the pen- . M.' Jones; which was .read a first and seeorul time, referred to the ComBl?n law; wh1c~ was r~d a first and second time? referred to the Com- mittee on War Claims; and ordered to be printed. m.Ittee on Invahd Pens10ns, and ordel'ed to be prmted. ' 

LEAVE' OF .A:BSEXCE IN GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE •. 

MI. MATSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 544) granting leave of 

absence to employes in the Government Printing Office; which was read 

a first and second time, ;referred to the Committee on Printing, and 

Oide:red to be printed. 

PENsro .. rs. 

1\Ir. MATSON also introduced a bill (H. R: 545) to increase the pensions of widows and dependent relatives of deceased soldiel'S and sailors; 

which was read a first and second: time, referred to the Committee on 

JAMES E. 1\IACKLIN. 

1\!r. MATSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 562) for the relief of 

Second Lieut. James E. 1\Iacklin; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be 

printed. 

LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES OF GIDEON WALKER. 

:M.r. MATSON also introduced. a bill (H. R. 563) for the relief of the 

representatives of Gideon Walker, deceased; which wasreadafu:stand 

second time, referred to the Committee on 'Var Claims, and ordered to 

be printed. Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. . l\1r. MATSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 546) relating to special . JOHN LOO~AUGH. . 

examinations in pension cases; which was read a first and second time, . Mr. MATSON a:Iso mtroduceda bill (H. R. 564) f?r the relief of John 

referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions and ordered to be Lookabaugh; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

printed. · ' , Committee on Military Affairs', and oroered to be printed. · 

Mr. MATSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 547) to provide for the JOHN FLETCHER. 

appointment of a commission to investigate the question of re-vising the lli~ MATSON also introduced a bill (H. R.- 565) for the relief of fohn 

pension laws; which was read a first; and second tinle, referred to the Fletcher; which was read a first and second time, referred to. the ComCommittee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed.. mittee on Clainis, and ordered to be p}inted. · 

MONUMENT TO GKL~AL JAMES SHIELDs. 

:M:r. MATSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 548) for the erection ot 

a monnment to. the memory of Geneml. James Shields; which was read 

a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Library, and 

ordered to be printed. 

ENOCH GOSS. 

Mr. l.IATSON also introduced a bill (~-. R. 549) granting a pension 

to Enoch Goss; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

ADAM GASTON. 

l\Ir. l\1ATSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 550) to restore to the 

pension-roll the name of Adam Gaston; which was read a first and 

second time, reterred to the Committee on In"alid Pensions, and or- dered to be printed. 

RHODA DANE. 

1\Ir. 1\IATSON also introduced a bill (H. K 551) granting , pension 

to Rhoda Dane; which was re..'Ul a first an(l second time, referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

JOHN T. HA~-s. 

Mr. MATSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 552) to increase the penELECTION OF POSTI\IASTERS. 

1\Ir. l.IATSON also introduced a joint resolution (H. Res. 23) propos-

' ing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States so as to provide for the election of postma,sters by the people; which was read a . 

first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Jndi~iary, and 

ordered to be printed. 

Y. W. HOVEY. 

Mr. JOHNSON, of". Indiana,. introduced a bill (H. R. 566) granting a 

pension toM. W. Hovey; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions1 and ordered to be printed. 

MARY A. LITTLE. 

Mr. JOHNSON, of' Indiana, also introduced a bill (H. R. 567) granting a pension to l\Iary A. Little; w hi~h was read a first and Becond time, 

referred to tbe Committee on, Invalid' Pensions, and ordered to be 

printed. 

JACQB N. GAB.D. 

Mr. JOHNSON. of Indiana, also introduced a bill (H._R. 568) granting a. pension to Jacob N. Gard; which was read a first andsecond time, 

:referred to the Committee on In~alid Pensions, and ordered to be ' printed. 
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POST-OFFICE BUILDING, INDIANAPOLIS.~ IND. 

Mr. BYNUM introduced a bill (H. R. 569) appropriating 45,000for 

the improvement of the post-office building in the city of Indianapolis, 

Ind.; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds. and ordered to be printed. 

E~ P. THOMPSON. 

Mr. BYNUM also introduced a bill (H. R. 570) for the relief of E. 

P. Thompson; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Claims,. and ordered to be printed . 

ROSANNA FLAHIFF. 

Mr. BYNUM also introduced a bill (H. R. 571) for the relief of Rosanna Flahiff; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

ANDREW W. BILLINGS. 

- Mr. BYNUM also introduced a bill (H. R. 572) fo:r the relief of Andrew W. Billings; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

SUSAN M. OOYNER. 

Mr. BYNUM also ~troduced a bill (H. R. 573) for the relief of Su- san M. Coyner; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

PETER CURRAN. 

Mr. BYNUM also introduced a bill (H. R. 574) for the relief. of Peter Cunan; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

KATE L. CAMPBELL. 

Mr. BYNUM also introduced a bill (H. R. 575) for the relief of Kate 

L. Campbell; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Invalid P.ensions, and ordered to be printed. 

LOUISA C. BEEZELEY. 

Mr. BYNUM also introduced a bill (H. R. 5 6) for the relief of Louisa 

C. Beezeley; which was read a first and second time, refetred to the 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

JAMES KILEY. 

Mr. BYNUM also introduced a. bill (H. ·R. 577) for the relief of 

James Kiley; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee ori Inv~d Pensions, and ordered to be ~rinted. 

EMMA J. HOLLOWAY. 

Mr. BYNUM also introduced a bill (H. R. 578) for the relief of Emma 

J. Holloway; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Invalid ·Pensions, and ordered to. be printed. 

SUSAN JONES. 

Mr. BYNUM:alsointroduceda bill (H. R. 579) forthe relief of Susan Jon~; which was read a firSt and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ·ordered to be printed. · 

. FLORA SKINNER. 

Mr. :BYNUM also introduced a bill (H. R. 580) for the relief of Flora 

Skinner; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. . _ 

LEWIS BITLICK. . . 

Mr. BYNUM also introduced a bill (H. R. 581) for the relief of Lewis 

Bitlick; which was read a first and second time, refened to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

· JOHN B. TA.LGE. 

~Ir. BYNUM also introduced a bill (H. ·R. 582) granting a pension 

to John B. Talge; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

• AMENDME~T, PENSION LAWS. 

Mr. WEAVER, of Iowa, also introduced a bill (H. R. 586) to define 

the time when pensions granted under the invalid-pension laws of the 

United States shall take effect; which was read a first and second time, 

Teferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and order-ed to be 

printed. REPEAL OF CERTAIN DUTIES. 

Mr. WEAVER, of Iowa., also introduced a bill (H. R. 587) to admit 

free of duty sawed boards, planks, deals, laths, pickets, paling~, and 

shingles; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and ordered to be printed. 

POSTAL TELEGRAPH. . 

Mr. WEAVER, of Iowa., also introduced a bill (H. R. 588) to enlarge 

the postal faeilities of the United States by the establishment- of a postal telegraph; which was read a first and second time, referred to the ~ommi~ on the Post-Office and Post-Roads, and ordered to be prin~d. 

OOIN AGE OF SILVER DOLLARS. 

Mr. WEAVER, of Iowa, also introduced a bill (H. R. 589) to provide for the free and unrestricted coinage· of the silver dollar; which was read a. first and second time, referred to the Committee on Coinage, 

Weights, and Measures, and ordered to be printed. 

ISSUE OF SILVER CERTIFICATES. 

Mr. WEAVER, of Iowa, also introduced a bill (H. R. 590) to provide for the issue of silver certificates on the deposit of standard silver 

dollars; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Coinage, Weights, ~d. Measures, and ordered to be printed. 

PAYMENT OF PUBLIC DEBT. 

Mr. WEAVER, of Iowa, also introduced a joint resolution (H. Res. 

24).instructing the Secretary of the Treasury to apply the lawful money now in the Treasury to the payment of an equal amount of the interest-bearing public debt; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Ways and Means, and ordered to be printed. 

ELECTIO:N OF UNITED STATES SENATORS. 

. Mr. WEAVER, of Iowa, also introduced a. joint resolution (It. Res. 

25) proposing an amendment to section 3, article 1, of the Constitution 

of the United States, so as to provide for the election of United States 

Senators by a. vote of the people in the several States; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 

and ordered to be printed. 

BALLARD PAVEMENT COMP .ll.'Y. 

Mr. WEAVER, of Iowa, {by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 

591) for the relief of the Ballard Pavement Company; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered 

to be printed. 

LIABILITIES. OF THE DISTRICT 0)3' COLUMBIA. 

Mr. WEAVER, of Iowa, (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 

592) to define the liabilities of the District of Columbia under certain 

executed contracts; which was read a first and seeond time, t:eferred to 

the Committee on the District of Columbia, and ordered to be printed. 

LIMITATION IN PENSION CASES. 

Mr. HENDERSON, of Iowa, introduced a bill (H. R. 593) to re~ove 

the limitation in pension cases, and for other purposes; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, 

and ordered to be printed. 

. SALARIEs OF lJNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT JUDGES. 

Mr. HENDERSON, of Iowa, also introduced a bill (H. R. 594) fixing 

the salaries of the several judges of United States district eourts at $5,000 

per annum; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and ord~ed to be printed. 

LONA S. FITZGERALD. · · AMENDMENT OF PENSION LAWS. 

Mr. BYNUM also introduced a bill (H. R. 583) for the relief of Lona Mr. HENDERSON, of Iowa, alsointrodQ.ced a bill (H. R. 595) grant-. S. Fit.zgera.ld; which was read a first and second time, referred to the ingpensionsin certain cases; which was read a. .t:Ustand second time, re- Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. · ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

TERRITORY OF OKLAHOMA. 

Mr. WEAVER, of Iowa, introduced a bill (H. R. 584) to provide for 

the organization of that part of the terri tory of the United States now · known as "The Indian Territory" and the "Public Land Strip" into a Territory to be known as the Territory of Oklahoma., and to provide a temporary government for tl).e same, for allo,tment of homesteads to 

the Indians in severalty, and to open unoccupied lands to actual settlers; which.was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Territories, and ordered to be printed. 

. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR. 

Mr. WEA. VER~ of Iowa, also ihtroduced a bill (H. R. 585) to establish at the seat of Government an Executive Departme.nt to be known as the Department of Labor, with a Secretary of Labor, who shall be 

at the head thereof; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Labor, ·and ordered to be printed. 

J. K. OTIS. 

Mr. HENDERSON, of Iowa~ also introduced a bill (H. R. 596) t.o au- thorize the Secretary of the Interior to issue to George K. Otis the dupli-· cate of certain land-warrants lost while in the possession of officers of 

the Government; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Private Land Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

INCREASE OF CERTAIN PENSIONS. 

Mr. HENDERSON, of Iowa, also introduced a bill (H. R. 597) to ex- tend the benefits of the act of March 3,·1879, and the act of March 3, 

1885, to certain pensioners whose disabilities a.re· caused by amputation 

and fucreasing the rate thereo~ and for other purposes; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, 

and ordered to be printed. 

DISTRmUTION OF STATUTES AND CONGRESSIONAL REOORD. 

Mr. HENDERSON, of Iowa, also introduced a bill {H. R. 598) to 
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provide for the distribution of the Statutes of the United States and the 

CoNGRESSIO:NAL RECORD to designated incorporated bodies, institutions, and associations within the several States and Territories; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Printing, and ordered to be printed. 

MRS. HONORAH MALONEY. 

Mr. HENDERSON, ·of Iowa, also introduced a bill (H. R. 599) 

granting a pension to Mrs. Honorah Maloney; which was read a first and 

second time, referred t.o the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and or- dered to be printed. 

ANNA DEGGENDORF. 

Mr. HENDERSON, of Iowa, also introduced a bill (H. R. 600) 

granting a pension to Anna Deggendorf; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and or- dered to be printed. 

ALONZO V. RICHARDS. 

Mr. HEND~RSON, of Iowa, also introduced a bill (H. R. 601) 

granting a pension to Alonzo V. Richards, second lieutenant Signal 

Corps, United States Army; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

MRS. ANN D. W. El;CIDIA..N. 

Mr. HENDERSON, of Iowa, also introduced a bill (H. R. 602) 

granting a pension to Mrs. Ann D. W. Eichman; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, 

and ordered to be printed. 

MARY HEROY. 

GEORGE J. KRAUSE. 

Mr. MURPHY also introduced a bill (H. R. 614) for the relief of 

George J. Krause; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the QJmp1ittee on Invalid P~nsions, and ordered to be printed. 

EVANS, NICHOLLS & CO. 

Mr. MURPHY also introduced a bill (H. R. 615) for the relief of 

Evans, Nicholls & Co.; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

R. H. SHROPSHIRE. . 

Mr. MURPHY also introduced a bill (H. R. 616) for the relief of 

R. H. Shropshire; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

J. W. HUBBERT. 

Mr. ·HEPBURN introduced a bill (H. R. 617) granting a pension to 

J. W. Hubbert; which was ;read a firstandsecond time, referred tothe 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

JAMES MORGAN. 

Mr. HEPBURN also introduced a bill (H. R. 618) granting a pension to James Morgan; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

ROBERT F. H. GOODE. 

Mr~ HEPBURN also introduced a bill (H. R. 619) granting a pen· 

sion to Robert F. H. Goode; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

Mr. HENDERSON, of Iowa, also introduced a bill (H. R. 603 for ROBERT GRAY. 

the relief of Mary Heron; which was read a first and second time, re- Mr. HEPBURN also introduced a bill (H. R. 620) granting a penferred to the Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. sion to Robert Gray; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. W. H. MORHEISER. 

Mr. HENDERSON, of Iowa, also introduced a bill {H. R. 604) for the 

relief ofW. H. Morheiser; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

WIDOWS AND ORPHANS IN DISTRICT OF COLU:MBIA. 

. Mr. HENDERSON, of Iowa, also introduced a bill (H." R. 605) for 

the relief of widows and orphans residing iil the DiStrict of Columbia; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. · 

STATUE OF GENERAL J. A. RAWLINS. 

Mr. HENDERSON, of Iowa, also introduced a bill (H. R. 606) au- thorizing the removal of the statUe of Maj. Gen. John A. Rawlins from 

its present location· to a site to be selected by the Secretary of War; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

JAN:NET E. D. SMITH. 

Mr. HENDERSON, of Iowa, also introduced a bill (H. R. 607) granting a pension to J annet E. B. Smith; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be 

printed. 

LAKE l'IIICHIGAN AND MISSISSIPPI RIVER CANAL. 

Mr. MURPHY introduced a bill (H. R. 608) to provide for the con- struction of Lake Michigan and Mississippi River Canal, and to cheapen 

transportation; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Railways and Canals, and ordered to be printed. 

Mr. MURPHY. I want it understood that there is no prejudice 

arising by reason of that reference. 

CO:NVICT LABOR. 

GEORGE W. MILLS. 

Mr.' HEPBURN also introduced a bill (H. R. 621) for the relief of 

George W. Mills; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

W. A. LEMASTER. 

Mr. HEPBURN also introduced a bill (H. R. 622) for the relief of 

W. A. Lemaster; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

BENJAMIN S. RAWLINS AND EUGENE W. SQUIRES. 

Mr. HEPBURN also introduced a bill (H. R. 623) for the relief of 

Benjamin S. Rawlins and Eugene W. Squires; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered 

to be printed. · 

WILLIAM E. WARD. 

Mr. HEPBURN also introduced a bill (H.· R. 624) for the relief of 

William E. Ward; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on In':'alid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

SAMUEL P. GLENN: 

Mr. HEPBURN also introduced a bill {H. R. 625) granting a pension to Samuel P. Glenn; which was read a first and second time, re- .ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

MINTON PRALL. 

Mr. HEPBURN also introduced a bill (H. R. 626) granting a pension to Minton Prall; which was read a first and ~?CCOnd time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

DANIEL K. WRIGHT. 

Mr. HEPBURN also introduced a bill (H. R. 627) for the relief of 

Daniel K. Wright; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. Mr. M:URPHY a.lso introduced a bill (H: R. 609) to prohibit the em- ployment of convict labor or the product ofthe same; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Labor, and or- THOMAS BROCKETT. 

dered to be printed. Mr. HEPBURN also introduced a bill (H. R. 628) for the relief of 

• PROOF IN PENSION CLAIMS. Thomas Brockett; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

Mr. MURPHY also introduced a bill (H. R. 610) to regulate proof the Committee on Invalid Pensioi:J.s, and ordered to be printed. 

in pension claims; which was read a first and second time, referred to JOHN" KENNEDY. 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. Mr. HEPBURN also introduced a bill (H. R. 629) for the relief of 

JAMES FARLEY... John Kennedy; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Mr. JtillRPHY also introduced a bill (H. R. 611) for the relief of Committee on Invalid Pensions, and or~ered t.o be printed. 

James Farley; which was read a first and second time, referred to the WILLIAM A. GRAH.AM. 

Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. Mr. HEPBURN also introduced a bill (H. R. 630) for the relief of 

THOMAS s. BROOKS & co. William A. Graham; which was read a first and second time, referred 

Mr. MURPHY a1s9 introduced a bill (H. R. 612) for the relief of to the Committee on Invalid Pensions and ordered to be printed. 

Thomas S. Brooks & Co.; which was read a first and second time, re- REV. ER.ASTUS LATHROP. 

ferred to the Committee on Claims, and prdered to be printed. Mr. HEPBURN also introduced a bill (H. R. 631) for the relief of 

c.ArirAR.rnE COLLINS. Rev. Erastus Lathrop; which was read a first and second time, referred 

Mr. MURPHY also introduced a bill (H. R. 613) for the relief of to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

Catharine Collins; which was read a first and second time, referred to THOMAS WILLIAMS. 

the Committee on- Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. Mr. HEPBURN also introduced a bill (H. R. 632) for the relief of 

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Thomas Williams; which was read a .first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions1 and ordered to be printed. 

MAJ. G. W. CANDEE. 

Mr. HEPBURN (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 633) for the 

relief of Ma:j. G. W. Candee; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

JOHN DEFENBAUGH. 

Mr. HEPBURN also introduced a bill (H. R. 634) granting a pension to John Defenbaugh; which was read a first and second time, re-

'ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

CONSTITUTION FOR DAKOTA. 

!lir. FREDERICK (by request) introduced a bill (H. R. 635) to en- able the people of Dakota Territory to form a constitution; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Territories, and ordered to be printed. 

TIEBELLION RECORDS. 

Ur. FREDERICK also introduced a bill (H. R. 636) for the reissue 

ofthefirstfive volumesoftheRecordsof the Warofthe Rebellion, with 

the issue of nine additional copies to each member of the Forty-ninth 

. Congre...~, as per act of August 7, 1882; which was read a first and sec- ond time, referred to the Committee on Printing, and ordered to be 

printed. 

JA!IIES LANG. 

Mr. FREDERICK also introduced a bill (H. R. 637) granting a pensiou to Ja.mes Lang; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. . . ROBERT J. GILLESPIE. 

.Mr. FREDERICK also introduced a bill (H. R. 638) granting a pension to Robert J. Gillespie; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

ANDREW J. ELLIOTT. 

Mr. FREDERICK also introduced a bill (H. R. 639) granting a pension_ to Andrew J. Elliott; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

TITLE OF SETTLERS ON DES MOINES RIVER LANDS. 

Mr. HOLMES introduced a bill (H. R. 640) to quiet title of settlers 

on the Des Moines River lands in the State of Iowa, and for other purposes; .which was read a first and· second time, referred to the Committee 

on the Public Lands, and ordered to be printed. 

PRISONERS OF WAR. 

Ur. HOLl\IES also introduced a bill (H. R. 641) for the pensioning 

of prisoners of war who were confined in confederate milit-ary prisons 

during the war; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

PUBLIC BUILDING AT FORT DODGE. 

Mr. HOLM.ES also introduced a bill (H. R. 642) for the erection.of a . public building at Fort Dodge, Iowa, which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, 

and ordered to be printed. 

AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATIONS. 

Mr. HOLMES also introduced a bill (H. R. 643) to establish agricultural experiment stations in connection with the colleges established 

in the several StateS under the provisions of the act approved July 2, 

1862, and the ads supplementary thereto; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and ordered to 

be printed. liiATHIAS PEDERSEN. 

Mr. HOLMES also. introduced a bill (H. R. 644) for the relief of 

Mathias Pedersen; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

LEWIS l\I. LINN. 

Mr. HOLMES also introduced a bill (H. R. 645) granting a pension 

to Lewis,l\f. Linn; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

THOJ.\IAS M. COMMUCK. 

1\Ir. CONGER introduced a bill ( H. R. 646) granting a pension to 

Thomas M. Commuck; which was read a :first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. · 

INCREASE OF PENSIONS. 

:M:I. CONGER also introduced a bill (H. R. 647) to increase thepensions of soldiers and sailors who have been permanently and totallydis- a~led; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

W. H. SOLLADA. 

Mr. CONGER also introduced a bill (H. R. 648) granting a pen-

&on toW. H. Sollada; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

ELIZABETH M'LAREN. 

M:r. CONGER also introduced a bill (H. R. 649) granting an increase 

of pension to Elizabeth McLaren; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to 

be printed. . 

CIIARLOTTE D. CROCKER. • 

!lir. CONGER also introduced a bill (H. R. 650) granting an increase 

of pension to Charlotte D. Crocker; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to 

be printed. 

FOURTH REGIMENT IOWA VOLUNTEERS. 

Mr. CONGER also introduced a bill (H. R. 651) for the relief of. the 

volunteers of the Fourth Regiment of Iowa Infantry; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War CJaims, and 

ordered to be printed . . 

ARREARS OF PID"SION. 

1\ir. FULLER introduced a bill (H. R. 652) to amend an act making 

appropriations for the payment of the arrears of pensions granted by 

act of Congress approved January 25, 1879, and for other purpos~; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. . 

FORFEITING RAILROAD LAND GRANTS. 

Mr. STRUBLE introduced a bill (H. R. 653) forfeiting a part of certain lands granted to the State of Iowa to aid in the construction of 

railroads in that St.ate, and for other purposes; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered 

to be printed. 

PUBLIC BUII;DING, SIOUX CITY, lOW A. 

:r,rr. STRUBLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 654) for the erection of 

a public building at Sioux: City, Iowa; which was read a first and sec- ond time, referred to the Committee on Public BuHdings and Grounds, 

and ordered to be printed. 

.JAMES l\I1CALLEN. 

Mr. STRUBLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 655) amending an act 

entitled "An act granting a pension to James McCallen;" which wai 

read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

P AYME:!'.'T OF ARREARS OF PENSIONS. 

:r,1r. LYMAN introduced a bill (H. R. 656) to amend section 2 of an act entitled "An act making appropriations for the payment of the 

arrears of pensions granted by act of Congress approved January 25, 

1879, and for other purpose:~," approved March 3, 1879, and for other 

purposes; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

WILLIAM R~~ALL. 

1\ir. L Yl'liAN also introduced a bill (H" R. 657) granting an increase 

of pension to Wi •n Randall; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on lnmli.d Pensions, and ordered to be 

printed. FRANCIS W. IIALDEMAN. 

Mr. LYMAN also introduced n. bill (H. R. 658) for the relief of 

Francis W. Haldeman; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

GRANT TO COUNCIL BLUFFS. 

Mr. LYMAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 659) to grant to the cor- porate authorities of the city of Council Bluffs, in the State of Iowa, 

for public uses, a certain lake known as Honey Creek Lake; which was 

read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Public 

Lands, and ordered to be printed. 

SOUTHERN KANSAS RAILWAY COMPANY. 

1\Ir. RYAN introduced a bill (H. R. 660) to grant the right of way 

through the Indian Territory to the Southern Kansas Railway Company, and for other purposes; which was read a fuost and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

FORT SELDEN llfiLITARY RESERVATION. 

Mr. RYAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 661) granting the right of 

way through the Fort SeJden military reservation in New Mexico to 

the Rio Grande, Mexico and Pacific Railroad Company; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

INDIAN DEPREDATIONS. 

Mr. RYAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 662) to provide for the appointment of commissioners to ascertain and report losses sustained by 

citizens of the United States by reason of Indian depredations; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Indian 

Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

ARREARS OF PENSIONS. 

1\ir. RYAN also introduced a bill (II. R. 663) to amend section 2 of an act making appropriations for the payment of the arrears of pensions 
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granted by act of Congress approved January 25, 1879, and for other Rebecca J. Lowry, guardian; which was read a first and second .time, 

purposes, approved· .1\Iarch 3, 1879; which was read a first and second referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be 

time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

printed. JOHN B. CHILDS. 

CLAIMS OF CERTAIN CITIZENS OF KANSAS. 

:Mr. RYAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 664) to authorize the appointment of a commissioner and the settlement of the claims of certain 

citizens of Kansas named therein; which was read a first and second 

time, ~ferred to the Committee oil Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

EQUALIZATION OF BOUNTIES. 

Mr. RYAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 665) to equalize the bounties of soldiers and others who served in the late war for the Union; 

which wa8 read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

CLAIMS FOR HORSES1 ETC. 

1\Ir. RYAN also introduced-a bill (H. R. 666) to extend the time for 

the filing of claims for horses and equipments lost by officers and en- listed men in the service of the United States, and for other purposes; 

whi<:h was read· a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

RANK OF CERTAIN RETIRED OFFICERS. 

Mr. RYA~ also introduced a bill (H. R. 667) to fix the rank of cer- t.ain retired officers of the Army; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be 

printed. 

Mr. RYAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 681) granting a pension to 

John B. Childs; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

JOHN T. RYMAN. 

Mr. RYAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 682) for the relief of John 

T. Ryman; which was read a first and second time, -referred to the 

Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

Jl.OBERT R. HUGHES. 

Mr. RYAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 683) for the relief of Robert 

R. Hughes; which was read a first and second tim~, referred to the 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to .be prmted. 

JAMES DYE. 

Mr. RYAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 684) to grant a pension to 

James Dye; which was rea~ a first and second tim~, referred to the 

Committee on Invalid PeDSions, and ordered to be prmted. 

ELI W. CAMPBELL. 

Mr. RYAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 685) to grant a pension to 

Eli W. Campbell; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

JOHN G. SH.A.WBELL. 

JOHN GA.RAHTY. Mr. RYAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 686) to grant a pension to 

Mr. RYAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 668) for the relief of John John G. Shawbell; which was read a first ~nd second time, referred to 

Garahty; which was Fead a first and second time, referred to the Com- the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

mittee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. PHILIP HOFELD. 

BERNARD CARLIN. :Mr. RYAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 687) to rerate the pension of 

Mr. RYAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 669) granting a pension to Philip Hofeld; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Bernard Carlin; which was read a first and· second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

Committee on Invalid ~ensions, and ordered to oe printed. JACOB SNOVELY. 

RIO GRANDE, MEXICO, AND PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY. Mr. RYAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 688) for the relief of Jacob 

Mr. RYAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 670) to authorize the Rio Snovely; which was read a first and second time, referred to the ComGrande, Mexico and Pacific Railroad Company to purchase certain mittee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

lands, and for other purposes; which was read a first and second time, SECTION 2139, REVISED STATUTES. 

referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. Mr. RYAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 689) to amend section 2139 

THOMAS H. sow .ARD. of the Revised Statutes in regard to the sale of intoxicating liquors to 

.1\Ir. RYAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 671) for the relief of Thomas Indians; which was read a first and second time, referred to the ComH. Soward; which was read a first and second time, referred to the mittee on Indian Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

pommittee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

ELIJAH CRUDGINGTON. 

Mr. RYAN also int1·oduced a bill (H. R. 672) for the relief of Elijah 

Crndgington; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee· on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

EDWARD FENLON. 

, Mr. RYAN al$o introduced a bill (H. R. 690) for the relief of Edward Fenlon; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

DR. LEWELLEN AND A. G. DAVIS. 

WILLIAM H. nroRGAN. Mr. RYAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 691) for the relief of Dr. 

Mr. RYAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 673) for the relief ·of Will- Lewellen and Anthony G. Davis; which was read a first and second 

iam H. Morgan; which was read a first and second time, referred to time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to. be printed. DR. LEWELLEN. 

MRS. P. E. BROADDUS. Mr. RYAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 692) for the relief of Dr. 

Mr. RYAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 674) granting a pension to Lewellen; -which was read a firstand second time, referred to the ComMrs. P. E. Broaddus; which was read a first and second time, referred mittee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. WILLIAM B. KEITH. 

SAMUEL HE.t."'iRY. Mr. RYAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 693) granting a pension to 

Mr. RYAN also introduced a bill {H. R. 675) for the relief of Samuel William B. Keith; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

Henry; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Com- the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

mittee on In,aJid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. · s. N. wooD. 

T. N. M'CLURE. Mr. RYAN also introduced a bill (H: R. 694) for the relief of S. N. 

Mr. RYAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 676) granting a pension to Wood; which was read a first and second time, referred to the CommitT. N. :McClure; wl,).ich was read a first and second time, referred to the tee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. POTI'AWATOMIE INDIANS . 

.A.XNIE M. BRODERICK. Mr. MORRILL introduced a bill (H. R. 695) to provide for the sale 

iir. RYAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 677) granting a pension to of the lands belonging to the Prairie Band ofPottawatomie Indians in 

.Annie M. Broderick; which was read a first and second time, referred Kansas; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Comto the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. mittee on Indian Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

DAVID W. DOUTWELL. 

Mr. RYAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 678) granting a pension to 

David W. Boutwell; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

EXTENSION TERRITORIAL LAWS. 

Mr. RYAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 679) to extend the laws of 

the United States over ceriaih unorganized territory south of the State 

of Kansas; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered to be p-rinted. 

REBECCA J. LOWRY. . 

Air. RYAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 680) granting a pension to 

CLAIMS OF KANSAS CITIZENS. 

Mr. MORRILL also introduced a bill (H. R. 696) authorizing the · settlement of claims of certain citizens of Kansas therein named; which· 

was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims,. 

and ordered to be printed. 

ISAAC A. MEYER. 

Mr. MORRILL also introduced a bill (H. R. 697) for the relief of 

Isaac A.. Meyer; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Claims, and ordered -to be-printed. 

PHILIP D. CAMPBELL. 

Mr. MORRILL also introduced a bill (H. R. 698) granting a pension 
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388 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE. DECEMBER 21, 

to Philip D. Campbell; which was read a first and second time, re- Cornelius W. Keifer; which was read a first and second time, referred 

ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

K ICK.APOO RESERV .ATION IN KANSAS • TUNIS J. ROOSA. 

.Mr. MORRILL also introduced a bill (H. R. 715) granting a pension 

to Tunis J. Roosa.; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

. M:r. MORRILL also introduced a bill (H. R. 699) for the sale of the 

Kickapoo diminished reservation in Kansas; which was read a first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on Indian A.fihirs, and ordered to be printed. . . ISAAC WELCH. 

M. A'. BICKERDYK.E. :Mr. MORRILL also introduced a bill (H. R. 716) granting a~ension Mr. MORRILL a1 ointroduced a bill (H. R. 700) granting a pension to I~c Welch; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

to M.A. Bickerdyke; which was read a first and second time, referred Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. !Al the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

l\IRS. :MARY B. KEN.YEY . 

Mr. MORRILL also introduced a bill (H. R. 701) granting a pension 

to Mrs. Mary B. Kenney; which was l'ead a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on. Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

ORDER OF BUSINESS. 

Mr. CULBERSON. I move that the House do now adjourn. 

The motion was not ~greed to; there being ayes 33, noes not counted. 

JOHN F. BRUNER. 

Mr. MORRILLalsointroduceda bill (H. R. 702) granting a pension 

to John F. Bruner; which was re..'ld a first and second time, reterred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

RATING OF INVALID PENSIONS'. 

Mr. MORRILL also introduced a bill (H." R. 703) to establish a uniform grade of rating for invalid pensions ·and to abolish all distinctions on account of rank iri pensions hereafter granted; which was read a fil'st and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, 

and ordered to be printed. 

BE...~J.A.UIN DUBACH. 

Mr. MORRILL also introduced a bill (H. R. 704) granting a pension 

to Benjamin Dubach, dependent fath.er of .Adolph Dubach, late of Captain Fleming's·company, Tenth Kansas Volunteers; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, 

and ordered to be printed. 

INCREASE OF PENSIOXS TO WIDOWS •. 

:Mr. MORRILL also intl'oduced a bill (H. R. 705) to provide for an increase of pension to widows of soldiers in the war of the rebellion; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. ' 

S.A3IUEL W. ROBINSON. 

Mr. MORRILL also introduced a bill (H. R. 706) granting a pension 

to Samuel W. Robinson; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committ~e on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

J. R. MARTIN. 

Mr. MORRILL also introduced a bill (H. R. 707) for the relief of J. 

R. M:artlin, late postmaster at Perry, Kans.; which was read a firstand 

second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to ue 

printed. · J.A'MES M.'DON.ALD. 

Mr. MORRILL also introduced a bill.(H. R. 708) granting a pension 

to James McDonald; which was read a fust and second time, referred 

to the C9mmittee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

WILLIAM D. M.AITHEWS. 

Mr. MORRILL also introduced a bill (H. R. 709) for the relief of 

William D. Matthews; which was read a first· and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

KICK.APOO ESTATES. 

Mr. MORRILL also introduced a bill (H. R. 710) to provideforthe 

settlement of the estates of the Kickapoo Indians in the State of 

Kansas, and for other purposes; which was read n. first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Indian .Affuirs, and ordered to be printed. 

. FRANCIS 0 1LE.ARY. 

Mr. MORRILL also introduced a bill (H. R. 711) granting a pension 

to Francis O'Leary; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

PUBLIC BUILDING, .ATCHISON, KANS. 

Mr. MORRILL also introduced a bill (H. R. 712) for-the erection of 

a P?-blic building at Atchison, ~ans; whic~ was.r~d a first -and sec- • ond time, referred to the Com.nnttee on Public Bnildmgs and Grounds, 

and ordered to be printed. 

WILLIAM S. THATCHER. 

Mr. MORRILL also introduced a bill (H. R. 713) for the relief of 

"William S. Thatcher; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Co~ttee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

COR:YELIUS W. KEIFER. 

Mr. MORRILL also introduced a bill (H. R. 714) for the relief of 

CAPT. W. D. 1\.IORRISO:N. 

Mr. MORRILL also introduced a bill (H. R. 717) increasing the pension of Capt. W. D. Morrison; which was read a. first and second time, 

re1erred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be 

printed. 

, PE:YSIO:NS .ACCORDIXG TO DISABILITY. 

l'lir. FUNSTO~ introduced a bill (II. R. 71 ) to pension all honorably discharged persons of the Army or Navy according to disa.bility; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

INCREASING THE EFFICIENCY OF THE .ARMY. 

:ur. FUNSTON also introduced a bill (H. R. 719) to increase the 

eftlciency of the Army~ which was read a nrst and second time, referred 

ta the Committee on :Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

L. J. WORDEN. 

Mr. FUNSTON (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 720) for 

the relief of L. J. Worden; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

JOHN PREWITT. 

:M:r. FUNSTON also introduced a bill (H. R. 721) to place t]le name of John Prewitt on the pension-roll; which was read a first and sec- ond time, referred to the Commitee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered 

to be printed. PORTER B. HEWIIT. 

Mr. FUNSTON a.lso introduced a bill (H. R. 72'2) granting a pension 

to Porter B. Hewitt; which was r&'ld a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

I~DI :N CAPTIVES. 

Mr. FUNSTON also introduced a. bill (H. R. 723) for the relief of women and children who were captured by hostile Indians; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Pensions, 

and ordered to be printed. • 

JOHN B. RO S. 

Mr. FUNSTON also introduced a bill (H. R. 724) to place the name of John B. Ross on the pension-roll; which was read a first and second 

time, referl,'ed to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be 

printed. M.A.RY ANN PERKINS. 

Mr. FUNSTON also introduced a bill (H. R. 725) to pen ion Mary 

Ann Perkins; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

GEORGE BARRETT. 

Mr. FUNSTON also introduced a bill (H. R. 726) to place thename 

of George Barrett on the pension-roll; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be 

printed. N .ANCY E. MORRL.c:;, 

Mr. FUNSTON also introduced a bill (H. R. 727) to place the name of Nancy E. Morris on the pension-rolls; which was read a :first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and or- dered to be printed. .ABB.AH.AM WESTF .ALL. 

Ur. FUNSTON also introduced a bill (H. R. 728) to place the name of Abraham Westfall on the pension-rolls; which was read a :first and 

second timeJ referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and or- dered to be printed. FREDERICK MARSH ALL. 

Mr. FUNSTON also introduced ri. bill (H. R. 729) to place the name of Frederick Marshall on the pension-roll; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

NEW YORK Il\DIAN L ANDS IN KANSAS. 

Mr.· PERKINS introduced a bill (H. R. 1730) to provide for the sale 

of certain New York Indian lands in Kansasi which was read a first 

and second time, referred to the Commi~tee on Indian Affairs, and or- dered to be printed. WILLIAlii H. HEISTER, 

:Ur. PERK~S also introduced a bill (H. R. 731) granting a pensio• 
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to William H. Heister; which was :read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee. on In valid' Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

JOHN H. ATCHISON. 

Ur. PERKINS also introduced a bill (H. R. 732) granting a pen~ 

sion to John H. Atchison; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

1\IRS. LAURA M. CHEEK. 

1\Ir. PERKINS also introduced a bill (H. R. 733) granting a pension to Mrs. Laura M. Cheek; which was read a first and second time, 

HO:MESTEAD SE"l".l'LLDDENTS, L.~DI.AN TERRITORY. 

Mr. PERKINS also introduced a bill (H. R. 749) to·open to homestead settlement certain portions of the Indian Territory, and for other 

purposes; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Com· 

mittee on Indian Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

JOSI A.H MOOSA. 

Mr. PERKINS also introduced a bill (H. R. 750) granting a pension 

to Josiah Moosa; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

- referred to the Committe on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. liiRS. REBECCA ADAMS. 

OXLEY JOHNSON. Mr. PERKINS also introduced a bill (H. R. 751) for the relief of 

Ur. PEL~KINS also introduced a bill (H. R. 734) granting a pension Mrs. Rebecca Adams; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to Oxley Johnson; which was read a first and second time, referred to to the Commitiee on Indian Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. JAMES SIDTHPETER. 

NICHOLAS W. BARNETT. Mr. PERKINS also introduced a bill (H. R. 752) granting a pension 

:Mr. PERKINS also introduced a bill {H. R. 735) for the relief of to James Smithpeter; which was read a first and second time, referred 

Nicholas w. Barnett; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. CHADSEY BROTIIEBS. 

DA vm M. LOGAN. 1\Ir. PERKINS also introduced a bill (H. R. 753) for the relief of 

1\Ir. PERKINS also introduced a bill (H. R. 736) for the relief of Chadsey Brothers; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

David 1\I. Logan; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

the Committee on Military Affairs, and orde:r.ed to be printed. JURISDICTIO~ UNITED STATES COURTS. 

N. M. 1\IILLER. . Mr. PERKINS also introduced a bill (H. R. 754) to limit thejurisMr. PERKINS also introduced a bill (H. R. -737) granting a pension diction ot the circuit and district courts of the United States; which 

toN. l\1. Miller; which was read a first and second time, referred to was read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Ju· 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. . . diciary, and ordered to be printed. 

SAINT LOUIS, BAXTER SPRINGS AND MEXICAN RAILWAY. 

1\Ir. PERKINS also introduced a bill (H. R. 738) granting the right 

of way through the Indian Territory to the Saint Louis, Baxter Springs 

and Mexican Railway Company, and for other purposes; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

LANDS TO INDI.t,\.NS IN SEVERALTY. 

Mr. PERKINS also introduced a bill (H. R. 739) to provide for the 

allotment of lands in severalty to the United PeQrias and :Miamis of 

the Indian Territory, and for other purposes; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Indlan Affairs, and ordered 

to be printed. 

II. L. NEWMAN. 

1\Ir. PERKINS alsointro<luced a bill (H. R. 740) for the relief of H. L. 

Newman; which was read a firstand second time, referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

GEORGE W. CUSHMAN. 

Mr. PERKINS also introduced a bill (H. R. 741) for the relief of 

George W. Cushman; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

EASTERN AND WESTERN BAl\TDS OF CHEROKEE INDIA.NS. 

Mr. PERKINS also introduced a bill (H. R. 755) to refer claims of 

the Eastern and Western Bands of the Cherokee Indians to the Court 

of Claims; which was read a first and second time, referred totheCom· 

mittee on Indian Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

ALLOTMENT OF LANDS IN SEVERALTY. 

-1\Ir. P~RKINS also introduced a bill (H. R. 756) to authorize the 

Secretary of the Interior to allot lands in severalty to Indians; which 

was read a first and second time, referred to th~ Committee on Indian 

AffaU:S, and ordered to be printed. 

KANSAS CITY, FORT SOOT.r AND GULF RAILROAD COMPANY. 

Mr. PERKINS (by request) also introduced a joint resolution . (H. 

Re.s. 26) for the relief of the Kansas City, Fort Scott and Gulf Railroad 

Company; which wasreada:firstandsecond time, referred to the Com· 

mittee on Rail ways and Canals, and ordered to be printed. 

JANE CAPTAIN. 

Mr. PERKINS also introduced a bill (H. R. 757) for the relief of 

Jane Captain; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Indian ~airs, and_ ordered~ be printed. 

ALEXANDER HARPER. 

GEORGE MAXWELL. M:r. PERKINS also introduced a bill (H. R. 758) granting a pension 

Mr. PERKINS also introduced a bill (H. R. 742) for the relief of to Alexander Harper; which was read a first and second time, referred 

George :Maxwell; which was read a first and second time, referred to to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

the Committee on Indian Affairs, and ordered to be printed. HIATT & co. 

A. L. DICKERMAN AND OTHERS. M:r. PERKINS also introdueed a bill (H. R. 759) for the relief of 

Mr. PERKINS also introduced a bill (H. R. 743) for the relief of A. Hiatt & Co.; which was read a first and second time, referred to the . 

L. Dickerman and others, which was read a first and second time, re~ Committee on Indian Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

ferred to the Committee on Indian Affairs, and ordered to be printed. AMENDMENT OF PENSIO~ LAws. 

HOLDEN COOK. Mr. HANBACK introduced a bill (H. R. 760) to remove the limita,. 

Mr. PERKINS also introduced a bill (H. R. 744) granting a pension tion of payment of arrears of pension, and for other purposes; which 

to Holden Cook; which was read a first and second time, referred to the was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

F. C. BULKLEY. DAVID F. HOOD. 

:Ur. PERKINS also introduced a bill (H. R. 745) for the relief of F. Mr. HANBACK also introduced a bill (H. R. 761) for the relief of 

C. Bulkley; which was read. a first and second time, referred to the Com- David F. Hood; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

mittee on Indian Affairs, and ordered to be printed. the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed . 

J. W. BENNETT. HENRY A. HUDSON. 

Mr. PERKINS also introduced a bill (H. R. 746) granting a pension Mr. HANBACK also introduced a bill (H. R. 762) for the relief of 

to J. W. Bennett; which was read a first and second time, referred to Henry A. Hudson; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

ISSUE OF I>UPLICATE LAND-WARRANTS. 

Mr. PERKINS also introduced a bill (H. R. 747) authorizing the 

Commissioner of"the General Land Office to issue land-warrants for 120 acres ofland to the holder of warrant No. 51456, with certain provisions and upon certain conditions; which wasreadafirstandsecond time, 

referred to the Committee on Private Land Claims, and ordered to be 

printed. · 

UNITED STATES COURT, INDIAN TERRITORY. 

Mr. PERKINS also introduced a bill (H. R. 748) to establish a United States court in the Indian Territory, and fo'r other purposes; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. 

1\IISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD. 

Mr. HANBACK also introduced a bill (H. R. 763) to amend an aet 

entitled "An act to aid in the construction of a railroad and telegraph 

line from the Missouri River to the Pacific-Ocean, and to secure to the 

Government the use of the same for postal, military, and other purposes," approved July 1, 1862, also to amend an act approved July 2, 

1864, and also an act approved May 7, 1878, both in amendment of 

said first amended act, to provide for a settlement of the claims grow· 

ing out of the issue of bonds to aid in the construction of said railroads, 

and to secure to the United States all indebtedness of the companies 

therein mentioned; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Pacific Railroads, and ordered to be printed. 
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RELIEF OF SAILORS FROM CHARGE OF DESERTION. JOHN C. CLARK. 

Mr. PETERS introduced a bill (H. R. 764) to relieve certain sailors Mr. PETERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 780) for the relief of John 

from the charge of desertion; which was read a first and second time, C. Clark; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Comreferred to the Committee on Naval Affairs, and ordered to be printed. mittee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

INCREASE OF PENSION. 

Mr. PETERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 765) giving to honorably 

discharged soldiers and sailors of the rebellion under disability from 

gunshot wounds equal to loss of an arm or leg increased pension; 

which was read a. first and second time, referred to the Committee on 

Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. · Mr. PETERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 766) giving to the honorably discharged soldiers and sailors of the rebellion increased pension 

for loss of limbs; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

DISABLED SOLDIERS. 

Mr. PETERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 767) granting a pension 

to all disabled soldiers and sailors serving more than three montbs in 

the war of the rebellion; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

INCREASE OF PENSION. 

Mr. PETERS also inttoduced a bill (H. R. 768) to increase the pensions of all widows and minor children of soldiers and sailors of the 

wvr of the rebellion; which was read a first and second time, referred 

t<, the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

WICHITA AND ARKANSAS VALLEY RAILROAD COMPANY. 

Mr. PETERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 769) to grant the right of 

way through the Indian Territory to the Wichita and Arkansas Valley 

Railroad Company, and for other purposes; which was reada first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs, and ordered 

to be printed. 

NATIONAL ARBITRATION. 

Mr. PETERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 770) to regulate interstate commerce through a national court of arbitration; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Commerce, and 

ordered to be printed. 

TERRITORY SOUTH OF KANS.4.S. 

Mr. PETERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 771) to extend the laws of 

the United States over certain unorganized territory southofthe State 

of Kansas; which read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered to be printed. 

PERSONS KILLED BY RAILWAY ACCIDEN"TS. 

Mr. PETERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 772) to pay dependent 

relations of persons killed by accident engaged in the railway mail serv- ice, and to compensate for injuries received; which was read a first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on Claim.s, and ordered to 

be printed. 

PENSIONS AT FIFTY-FIVE YEARS. 

Mr. PETERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 773) granting pensions to 

all hont~L-ably discharged soldiers and sailors of the war of the rebellion 

who are now or may hereafter become fifty-five years of age; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid 

Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

1\IILITARY POSTS, KANSAS. 

Mr. PETERS also introduced a b~ (H. R. 774) making an appro- . priation for the p~chase of two sites and for the erection thereon of 

two military posts on the southwestern frontier of Kansas; which was 

read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on Military 

Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

JOHN BANKS. 

Mr. PETERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 775) for the relief of John 

Banks; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Wru; Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

B. J. DREESEN. 

Mr. PETERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 781) granting a pension 

to B. J. Dreesen; which wasreadafirstand second time, referred to the 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

ROBERT 1\L FO:BSYTHE. 

Mr. PETERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 782) to increase the pension of Robert M. Forsythe; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

HENRY FONES. 

Mr. PETERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 783) for the relief of Henry 

Fones; whi~h was read a first and second time, 1·eferred·to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

HENRY D. GREWELL. 

Mr. PETERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 784) granting a pension 

to Henry D. Grewell; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

WILLIAM S. ·HALL. 

Mr. PETERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 785) for the relief of Will· 

iam S. Hall; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

HENRY HEGWER. 

Mr. PETERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 786) for the relief of He~y 

Hegwer; which W3.'3 read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

ELKANAH HUDDLESTON. 

Mr. PETERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 787) for the relief of Elkanah Huddleston; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed:" 

JEPTHA HORNBECK. 

Mr. PETERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 788) granting a -pension 

to Jeptha Hornbeck; which was read a first aud second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

ORREN D. LEl\IEBT. 

Mr. PETERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 789) for the relief of Or- ren D. Lemert; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

· AUSTIN B. LYNCH. 

Mr. PETERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 790) granting a pension 

to Austin B. Lynch; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

JOHN F. LEWIS. 

Mr. PETERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 791) to restore John F. 

Lewis to the rank of first lieutenant, Twenty-first United States In- . fantry, and place him on the retired-list; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered 

to be printed. 

DAVID M' KINNEY. 

Mr. PETERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 792) granting a pension 

to David McKinney; which_ was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

ALBERT E. 1\:IA.GOFFIN. 

Mr. PETERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 793) granting a pen .. •uon 

to Albert E. Magoffi.n; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

D. M7.ARTHUR • 

Mr. PETERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 794) for the relief of D. 

THOMAS G. BARTON. · McArthur; which was read afirstandsecondtime, referredtotheComMr. PETERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 776) to increase the pen- mittee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

sion of Thomas G. Barton; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. DAVID MORROW. 

Mr. PETERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 795) for the relief of 

FREDERICK BOTTJER. David Morrow; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

1\Ir. PETERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 777) granting a pension Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

to Frederick Bottjer; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

REBECCA BURCH. 

Mr. PETERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 778) fo:i the relief of Rebecca Burch, widow of a soldier of the Revolution; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on P ensions, and ordered to be printed. ELIZA J. CAMPBELL. 

Mr. PETERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 779)forthe.reliefof Eliza 

J. Campbell; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. , 

LEVI H. NARON. 

1\Ir. PETERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 796) granting a pension 

to Levi H. Naron; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Inv-alid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

WILLIAM H. NELSON. 

1\Ir. PETERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 797) granting a pension 

to William H. Nelson; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

STEPHEN O'CONNOR. 

Mr. PETEH.S also introduced a bill (H. R. 798) for the relief of 
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Stephen O'Connor; which was read a first and second time, referred to HEIRS OF MICHAEL o'BRIEN. 

the Committee on Mllit:uy Affairs, and ordered to be printed. Ur. WOLFORD also introduced a bill (H. R. 808) for the relief of 

J. w. PATTERSO:Y. the heirs of Michael O'Brien; which was read a first and second time, 

Mr. PETERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 799) for the relief of J. referred to the Committee on Private Land Claims, and ordered to be 

W. Patterson; which was read a first and second time, referred to the printed. 

Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. W. N. BOTTS. 

JO EPII A. PORTER. Mr. McCREARY (by request) introduced a bill (H. R. 899) for the 

relief of W. N. Botts; which was read a first and second time, referred. Ur. PETERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 800) granting a pension to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. to Joseph A. Porter; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

WILLIAM L. ROSE. 

Mr. PETERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 801) forthereliefofWilliam L. Rose; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

DEPARTI\IENT OF AGl:UVULTURE. 

Mr. McCREARY also introduced a bill {H. R. 810) for the establishment of a Department of Agriculture and to authorize the appointment of Secretary of .Agriculture; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and ordered to be 

printed. AUGUST SCHINDLER. BAPTIST CHURCH AT CRAB ORCHARD. 

Mr. PETERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 802) granting a pension Mr. McCREARY also introduced a bill (H. R. 811) for the relief of 

to August Scrundler; which was read a first and second time, referred the trustees of the Baptist church at Crab Orchard, Ky.; which was to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

ADAlll J. SH.Al\TER. 

Mr. PETERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 803) granting a pension 

to Adam J. Shaner; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

JAMES D. VERNAY. 

JOHN S. BOSWELL. 

Mr. UcCREARY also introduced a bill (H. R. 812) for the relief of 

JohnS. Boswell, of Anders~m County, Kentucky; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and 

ordered to be printed. A. W. GILBERT. Mr. PETERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 804) granting an increase ' 

of pension to James D. Yernay; which was read a first and second 

time, referred ·to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be 

Mr. McCREARY also introduced a bill (H. R. 813) for the relief of 

A. W. Gilbert; which was read a first and se ond time, referred to the 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. printed. JiliES A. Ul\TDERWOOD. CHARLES ALLEN. 

Mr. PETERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 805) toincreasethepension Mr. McCREARY also introduced a bill (H. R. 814) for the relief of 

of James A. Underwood; which was read a first and second time, re- Charles Allen; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

AUGUST WEIDE. 

Mr. PETERSalsointroduceda bill (H. R. 806)toprovideforthepayment of arrears of pension to August Weide, of Elle,nwood, Kans., late a private in Company B, Ninth Wisconsin Infantry Volunteers; which was 

read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. · 

ORDER OF BUSINESS. 

Mr. Y AN EATON. Mr. Spe-aker, being satisfied that my State can not be reached under this call to-day, I move that the House do now 

adjourn. (Cries of" No!" ''No!" "Divide!"] 

The SPEAKER proceeded to put the question; but before the vote was taken the demand for a division was withdrawn. 

Mr. REED, of Maine. Mr. Speaker, it seems to me that we ought 

to have an understanding about this matter. Ifit is proposed that we shall go through with the presentation of bills without the necessity 

of members remaining, it may as well be so announced. If we do not 

purpose to go through with the ca.U, it is not quite fair to members 

whose States are far down on the list, some of whom would like to go 

away, but who desire to stay if the ca.U is to go on. Perhaps the best 

way would be to have an understanding that the bills can all be presented, but that no other motion will be in order except a motion to 

adjourn when we get through. 

Several MEMBERS. That is right. 

Mr. REED, of Maine. If that is the understanding, there will be no difficulty in getting on. 

Mr. TUCKER. I would suggest, Mr. Speaker, in connection with 

what has been said bythe gentleman from Maine [Mr. REm>], that at 

5 o'clock a recess may be taken until7. It is desirable, I think, that 

there should be some intermission in the arduous labor of calling out 

the titles of the bills. 

Several MEMBERS. No! no! Go on! 

Mr. TUCKER. I have no objection to going on, so far as I am con- cerned personally. 

Mr .. McCREARY. Ur. Speaker, I am sure that we who have re- mained here up to this time are all very anxious to introduce our bills, 

and I therefore move that each member be allowed to hand his bills to 

the Clerk. 

The SPEAKER. That can only be done by unanimous consent. 

Mr. REED, of Maine. I think, Mr. Speaker, we ought to proceed as 

we have been proceeding, with the understanding that no business shall 

be in order except the introduction of bills. I am informed by the 

gentlemen at the Clerk's desk that they would prefer to go on without 

a recess. 

The call of States was then resumed and bills were introduced as 

follows: 

MEXICAN WAR PENSIONS. 

Mr. WOLFORD introduced a ·bill (H. 4R 807) granting a pension to 

soldiers and sailors of the Mexican war; which was read a first and sec- ond time, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be 

printed. -

HEIBS OF JOHN PATTON. 

Mr. McCREARY also introduced a bill (H. R. 815) for the relief of 

the heirs at law of John Patton, dece..<tSed; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to 

be printed. JAMES C. MA'IHERLY. 

Mr. McCREARY also introduced a bill (H. R. 816) for the relief of 

James C. Matherly, assignor of JohnPierce; which wasreadafirst and 

second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to 

be printed. W. F. SCOTT. 

Mr. McCREARY also introduced a bill (H. R. 817) for the relief of 

W. F. Scott; which Wl:'S read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

JOHN S. KENDRICK. 

Mr. UcCREARY also introduced a bill (H. R. 818) for the relief of 

JohnS. Kendrick, executorofAmandaEgan, deceased; which wasread a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and 

ordered to be printed. ALDERSON T. KEENE. 

:Mr. McCREARY also introduced a. bill (H. R. 819) for the relief of 

Alderson T. Keene; which was read a first and second time, refeJ;r~ 

to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

1\IRS. THEODORA 1\1. PIATT. 

Mr. l\IcCREARY (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 820) to 

pension Mrs. Theodora M. Piatt, widow of Capt. Benjamin M. Piatt, 

assistant adjutant of volunteers; which wa.s read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

SAJIIUEL M. GAINES. 

Mr. HALSELL introduced a. bill (H. R. 821)for thereliefofSamuel 

:M. Gaines; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee. on Patents, and ordered to be printed. 

WILLI..Al\1 H. WHEELER. 

Mr. HALSELL also introduced a bill (H .. R. 822) for the benefit of 

William H. Wheeler; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

CHARLES W. BIVENS. 

Mr. HALSELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 823) for the benefit of 

Charles W. Bivens; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

JOHN H. MASSEY. 

:Mr. HALSELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 824) for the relief of 

John H. Massey; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on War. Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

SILAS H. CLARK. 

Mr. HALSELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 825) for the relief of 
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Silas H. Clark; which was read a first and second time, referred to the DANIEL T. FERGUSON. 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. Mr. HALSELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 844) granting a pension 

N. G • .ALEXANDER. to Daniel T. Ferguson; which was read a first and second time, referred 

Mr. HALSELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 826) for the benefit of to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

N. G. Alexander; which was read a first and second time, referred to SUMPTER & CHRISTIAN. 

the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. Mr. HALSELL -also introduced a bill {H. R. 845) for the relief of 

JOliN E. RENO. Sumpter & Christian; which was read a first and second time, referred 

?tfr. HALSELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 827) for the benefit of to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

John E. Reno; which was read a first and second time, referred to the SAMUEL v. BALLARD. 

Committee_ on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. Mr. HALSELL also inkodnced a bill (H. R. 846) granting~ pension 

WILLIS E." ARNOLD. to Samuel V. Ballard; which was read a first and second time, referred 

Mr. HALSELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 828) for the benefit of to the Committ-ee on Invalid Pensions and ordered to be printed. 

Willis E. Arnold; which was read a first and second time, referred to FRANKLIN couNTY SEMINARY. 

the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. Mr. HALSELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 847) for the relief of the 

SAMUEL E. CARPENTER. Franklin County Seminary; which was read a first and second time, 

Mr. HALSELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 829) for the benefit of referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to b-e printed. 

Samuel E. Carpenter; which was read a -first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

J. W. EWING. 

Mr. HALSELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 830) to provide for ex- tension ofletterspatentformedicalcompound to J. W. Ewing, assignee 

of M. R. Garsam, administrator of C. H. Mitchell, deceased; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Patents, 

and ordered to be printed. 

THOMAS B. GOSSOM. 

Mr. HALSELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 831) for the relief of 

Thomas B. Gossom, administrator; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be 

printed. 

D. E. DOWNING. 

Mr. HALSELL also introduced a bill (H . .R. 832) for the benefit of 

D. E. Downing; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

JAMES BOREN. 

Mr. HALSELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 833) for the relief of 

James Boren; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on War Claims, and.ordered to be printed. 

JOHN. A. LANDON. 

Mr. HALSELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 834) for the relief of 

John A. Landon; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. · 

S. J. READ. 

JAMES W. HERNDON, . ADMINISTRATOR. 

Mr. HALSELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 848) for the relief of 

James W. Herndon, a-dministrator; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be 

printed. 

J. H.SHORT. 

Mr. HALSELL. also introduced a bill (H. R. 849) granting a pension 

to J. H. Short; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

NANCY ANN PROFFITT. 

Mr. HALSELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 850) for the relief of 

Nancy Ann Proffitt; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. · 

CALVIN MEANS. 

1tfr. HALSELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 851) for the relief of 

Calvin Means; which was read a first and seeond time, referred to the 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be p:?inted. 

~· A. M1ELWAIN. 

?tfr. HALSELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 85~) for the relief of 

W. A. McElwain; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

JOSHUA E. ~OG.AN. 

Mr. HALSELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 853) for the relief of 

Joshua E. Logan; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on War Cl.ai.n!s, and ordered to be printed. 

Mr. HALSELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 835) for the benefit of W. P. HENDRICKS. 

S. J. Read; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Mr. HALSELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 854) for the relief of 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. W. P. Hendricks; which was read_ a first and second time, referred to 

DANIEL STOVAL. the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to b~ print-ed. 

Mr. HALSELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 836) for the relief of WILLIAM L. HUDSPETH. 

Daniel Stoval; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Mr. HALSELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 855) for the relief of 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. William L. Hudspeth; which was read a first and second time, referred 

EDGAR PAINE. to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

:M:r. HALSELL also introduced a bill {H. R. 837) for the relief of MRS. WILLIMAN THURMAN. 

Edgar Paine; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Mr. HALsELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 856) for the relief of 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. :Mrs. Williman Thurman; which was read a first and second time, reHENRY A. SEBELL AND OTHERS. ferretl to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

Mr. HALSELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 838) for the benefit of CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, RUSSELLVILLE, KY. 

Henry A. Sebell and others; which was read a first and second time, Mr. HALSELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 857) for the relief of the 

referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. CumberlandPresbyterianchurch, of Rnesellville, Ky.; which wasread 

JAMES F. EWING. a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and 

Mr. HALSELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 839) for the relief of ordered to be printed. 

James F. Ewing; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Commi~e on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. LUCY J. MITCHELL. 

Mr. HALSELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 858) granting a pension ALGERNON s. WALKER. to Lucy J. Mitchell; which was read a first and second time, referred 

Mr. HALSELL alao introduced a bill (H. R. 840) for the relief of to the Committee on Invalid P~nsions, and ordered to be printed. 

Algernon S. Walker; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

JAMES FOSTER. 

Mr. HALSELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 841) for the relief of 

James Foster; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

SEBASTIAN HEETER. 

· Mr. HALSELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 842) for the relief of 

Sebastian Heeter; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

he Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

ALLEN COUNTY COURT-HOUSE, KENTUCKY. 

Mr. HALSELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 859) for the relief of the 

Allen County court-house, Kentucky; which was read a. first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be 

printed. . . 

RUSSELLVILLE AND LOGAN COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION. 

Mr. HALSELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 860) for the relief of the 

Russell ville and Logan County Agricultural and Mechanical Association; 

which was read a firs~ and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

PHILIP HACK. JPEMIAH CLINE. 

Mr. HALSELL al·o introduced a bill (H. R. 843) granting a pension Mr. HALSELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 861) granting a pension 

to Philip Hack; which was read a first and second time, referred to to Jeremiah Cline; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to b-e printed. ~ the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

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BENJAMIN H. COURSY. Masons, of Cynthiana, Ky.; whichwas_readafirstandsecond time, reMr. HALSELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 862) for the relief of ferred to the Committee on War Claims, and Oidered to be printed. 

Benjamin H. Coursy; which was read a. first and second time, referred WILLI.A1rl H. GRAY. 

to the Committee <in War Claims, and ordered to be printed. Mr. BRECKINRIDGE, of Kentucky, also introduced a bill (H. R. M. B. w. CAMP. 879)forthereliefofWilliamH. Gray; whichwasreadafirstandsecMr. HALSELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 863) for the relief of ond time, referred to the Committ~e on War Claims, and ordered to be 

M. B. W. Camp; which was read a :first and second time, referred to printed. 

the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

.A.. DRAIN. 

Mr. HALSELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 864) for the relief of A. 

Drain; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

MRS. ANNIE B. LEWIS. 

Mr. BRECKINRIDGE, of Kentucky, also introduced a bill (H. R • 880) for the relief of Mrs. Annie B. Lewis; which was read a :first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, an~ ordered to be printed. 

ASBURY D.A.WSO:N. GEORGE TAYLOR. 

1tfr. HALSELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 865) for the relief of Mr. BRECKINRIDGE, of Kentucky, also introduced a bill (H. R. 

Asbury Dawson; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the 881) for the relief of George Taylor; which was read a first and second 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

PUBLIC BUILDI)iG1 BOWLING GREE:N1 KY • . 

Mr. HALSELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 866) for the purchase of a site and the erection of a public building thereon in the city of Bowling Green, in the State of Kentucky; which was -read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, 

and ordered to be printed. 

FRANCIS SC.A.L.A.. 

Mr. HALSELL (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 867) for 

the relief of Francis Scala; which was read a :first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Military .A..ffa,irs, and ordered to be printed. 

PUBLIC BUILDING, FRANKFORT, KY. 

. Mr. BRECKINRIDGE, of Kentucky, introduced a bill (H. R. 868) 

appropriating money for the completion of the public building at Frankfort, Ky.; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grolinds, and ordered to be printed. 

EASTERN JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF KENTUCKY. 

:M:r. BRECKINRIDGE, of Kentucky, also introduced a bill (H. R. 

869) to establish the eastern judicial district of Kentucky; which was read a first and second time, referred to t.he Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. 

JURISDICTION OF UNITED STATES COURTS IN KENTUCKY. 

:M:r. BRECKINRIDGE, of Kentucky, also introduced a bill (H. R. 

870) to regulate civil, criminal, and penal jurisdiction of circuit and 

district cou~ts of the United States in the district of Kentucky; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. 

NANCY ANN PROFFITT. 

Mr. BRECKINRIDGE, ofKentucky, also introduced a bill (H. R. 871) 

for the relief of Nancy Ann Proffitt; which was·read a :first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to. 

be printed. • T. J. HARDIN. 

1r!r. BRECKINRIDGE, of Kentucky, also introduced a bill (H. R. 

872) for the relief ofT. J. Hardin; which was read a :first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be 

printed. 

JOHN M. VILEY. 

Mr. BRECKINRIDGE, of Kentucky, also introduced a bill (H. R. 

873) for the relief of John M. Viley; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

. HARRY J. TODD. 

. Mr. BRECKINRIDGE, of Kentucky, also introduced a bill (H. R. 

874) for the relief of Harry J. Todd, late keeper of the Kentucky penitentiary; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

D. W. PRICE. 

Jt'Ir. BRECKINRIDGE, of Kentucky, also tntrodnced a bill (H. R. 

875) for the relief of D. W. Price; which was read a. first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

FR.A.N~OIS FOURNIER. 

Mr. BRECKINRIDGE, of Kentucky, also introduced a bill (H. R. 

876) for the relief of the legal representatives of Francois Fournier; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Private L:md Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

SIGMUND LUSCHER. 

:M:r. BRECKINRIDGE, of Kentucky, also introduced a bill (H. R. 

877) for the relief of Sigmund Luscher; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be 

printed. 

ST. ANDREW'S LODGE, CYNTHIANA, KY. 

Mr. BRECKINRIDGE, . of Kentucky, also introduced a bill (H. R. 

878) for the relief of St. Andrew's Lodge, No. 18, of Free and Accepted 

c. W. KING. 

~· BRECKINRIDGE, of Kentucky, also introduced a bill (H. R. 

882) granting a pension to C. W. King; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions) and ordered to be printed. · . JAMES 1r11

GONNELL. 

?r!r. BRECKINRIDGE. of Kentucky, also introduced a bill (H. R. 

883) granting a pension to James :M:cGonnell; which was read a first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and 

ordered to be printed. .T. H. R. CALDWELL. 

Mr. BRECKINRIDGE, of Kent\.1cky, also introduced a bill (H. R • 884) granting a pension to J. H. R. Caldwell; which was read a :first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and 

ordered to be printed. 

LEWIS D. TERRY. 

Mr. BRECKINRIDGE, of Kentucky, also introduced a bill (H. R. • 88~) granting a pension to Lewis D. Terry ; which was read a :first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and or- dered to be· printed. 

NANCY COONS. 

:Mr. BRECKINRIDGE, of Kentucky, also introduced a bill (H. R. 

886) for the relief of Nancy Coons; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be 

printed. · 

TIIOM.A.S S. DUVALL. 

Mr. BRECKINRIDGE, of Kentucky, also introduced a bill (li. R. 

887) granting a pension to Thomas S. Duvall ; which was read a :first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and 

ordered to be printed. 

THOl\I.A.S C. ISGRIG. 

Mr. BRECKINRIDGE, of Kentucky, also introduced a bill (H. R. 

888) for the relief of Thomas C. Isgrig; which was read a :first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to 

be printed. J. W. SOUTH. 

Mr. BRECKINRIDGE, of Kentuck--y, also introduced a bill (H. R. 

889) for the relief of J. W. South; which was read a :first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be 

printed. 

WlLLI.AM .A.SHMUT. 

1\Ir. BRECKINRIDGE. of Kentucky, also introduced a bill (H. R • 890) for• the relief of William Ashmut; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered 

t9 be printed. 

NEAL S.A.R"Y: 

Mr. BRECKINRIDGE, of K(mtucky, also introduced a bill (H. R. 

891) for the relief of Neal Sary; which was read afirstandsecond times referred~? the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

JOHN H. CHILES. 

•Mr. BRECKIN}UDGE, of Kentucky, also introduced a bill (H. R. 

892) for the relief of John H. Chiles; which was read a D.rst and second 

time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be 

printed. 

LA.F.A.YE'ITE .A.DERY. 

Mr. BRECKINRIDGE, of Kentucky, also introduced a bill (H. R. 

893) for the relief of Lafayette Adery; which was read a first and sec- ond time, referred to the Committee on War. Claims, and ordered to be 

printed. • 

ELIZABETH CARSON. 

Mr. BRECKINRIDGE, of Kentucky, also introduced a bill (H. R. 

894) for the relief of Elizabeth Carson; which was read a first and sec- ond time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be 

printed: 
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WILLIAM N. ROBB. 

Mr. BRECKINRIDGE, of Kentucky, also introduced a bill (H. R 

895) for the relief of William N. Robb; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be 

printed. 

JOHN JONES. 

M:r. BRECKINRIDGE, of Kentucky, also introduced a bill (H. R. 

896) for the relief of John Jones; whichwasreadafirstand second time, 

referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

HEIRS OF il""DREW F. 1\171\IILLIN. 

Mr. BRECKINRIDGE, of Kentucky, also introduced a bill (H. R. 

897) for the relief of the heirs at law of Andrew F. McMillin, deceased; 

whieh was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on 

War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

ESTATE QF JOEL C. FRAZIER. 

Mr. BRECKINRIDGE, of Kentucky, also introduced a bill (H. R. 

898) for the relief of the estate of Joel C. Frazier, deceased; which was 

· read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, 

ELIZABETH GEOSTESPHAN. 

Mr. WILLIS also introduced a bill (H. R. 912) granting a pension to 

Elizabeth Geostespban; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Inmlid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

D. Q. ROUSSEAU. 

Mr. WILLIS also introduced a bill (H. R. 913) for the relief of D. 

Q. Rousseau; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

1\IRS. F.il.~~ S. CONWAY. 

Mr. WILLIS also introduced a bill (H. R. 914) for the relief of Mrs. 

Fanny S. Conway; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Claims, and ord8Ped to be printed. 

JOHN FINZER & BROTHERS. 

Mr. WILLIS also introduced a bill (H. R. 915) for the relief of John 

Finzer & Brothers; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

' THEODORE SCHWARTZ. 

:Ur. WILLIS al o introduced a bill (H. R. 916) for the relief ofTheoA. s. BLOOM. dore Schwartz; which was read a first and second tin1e, referred to the 

Mr. BRECKINRIDGE, ofKentucky,alsointroducedabill(H. R. 899) Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

and ordered to be printed. 

for the relief of A. S. Bloom; whicb. was read a first and second time, HID."'RY s. COHN. 

referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. M:r. WILLIS also introduced a bill(H. R. 917) forthereliefofHenry 

SUPPORT OF COMMON SCHOOLS. S. Cohn; which was read a first and second time, referred to the ComMr. WILLIS introduced a bill (H. R. 900) to aid temporarily in the mittee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

support of common schools; which was read a first and second time, GILDERT A. PHILIPS. 

referred to the Committee on Educn.tion, and ordered to be printed. Mr. WILLIS also introduced a bill (H. R. 918) granting a pension 

WITHDRAWAL FROM DISTILLERY WAREHOUSE. to Gilbert A Philips; which was read a first and second time, referred 

Mr. WILLIS alsointroduceda bill (H. R. 901)toauthorizethewith- to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

dravml from distillery warehouse without tax of alcohol and other KATE WILHARLITZ. 

spirits to be used in industrial pursuits; which was read afirstandsec- Mr. WILLIS also introduced a bill (H. R. 919) granting a pension 

ond time, referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, mid ordered to Kate Wilharlitz; which was readafirstand second time, referred to 

to be printed. the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

SUBTREASURY, LOUISVILLE, . KY. 

Mr. WILLIS also introduced a bill (H. R. 902) to establish a subtreasury at Louisville, Ky.; which was read a fil1?t and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Coinage, Weights, and Jlr!easures, and 

ordered .to be printed. 

PENSIONS FOR SURVIVORS . OF 1\IEXICAN AND INDIAN WARS. 

Mr. WILLIS also introduced a bill (H. R. _903) granting pensions 

to survivors of the Mexican and Indian wars; which was read a first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on Pensions; and ordered 

to be t>rinted. 

COl\Il\IERCE .AMONG THE STATES. 

Mr. WILLIS also introduced a bill (H. R. 904) to regulate commerce among the States; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Commerce, and ordered to be printed. 

RESTRICTIONS ON TERM 9F OFFICE. 

Mr. WILLIS also introduced a bill (H. R. 905) to repeal the sections 

of the Revised Statutes restricting the term of certain officers to four 

years, and for other purposes; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Reform in the Civil Service, and ordered 

to be printed. 

P ARTmON OF LANDS. 

Mr. WILLIS also introduced a bill (H. R. 906) authorizing.the partition of certain lands in Louisville, Ky., belonging jointly to John 

Echols and the Government of the United States; which was read a 

first and second time, referred to the Committee on Public Buildings 

and Grounds, and ordered to be printed. • 

W. J. TAPP & CO. • 

Mr. WILLIS also introduced a bill (H. R. 907) for the relief ofW. 

J. Tapp & Co.; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on War Claiins, and ordered to be printed. 

M. E. COCHRAN. 

HEIRS OF K. A. 1\IILLER. 

Mr. WILLIS also introduced a bill (H. R. 920) granting relief to 

the heirs of K. A. Miller, deceased; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be 

printed. 

CLARA L. PREUSS. 

Mr. WILLIS also introduced a bill (H. R. 921) granting a pension 

to Clara L. Preuss; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

JUDICIARY DISTRICTS IN KENTUCY. 

Jlt!r. TAULBEE introduced a bill (H. R. 922) to divide the State of 

Kentucky into two judicial districts; which was read a :first arid second 

time, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered to be 

printed. 

• CUDDERTH STONE. 

Mr. TAULBEE also introduced a bill (H. R. 923) for the relief of Cudberth Stone; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

JAMES STONE. 

Jlt!r. TAULBEE also introduced a bill (H. R. 924) for the relief of 

James Stone; which was read a first and second time, eferred to the 

Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

RACHA.EL NICKELL. 

Mr. TAULBEE also introduced a bill (H. R. 925) to amend an act 

entitled' 'An actgrantinga pension to Rachael Nickell;" which was read 

a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, 

and ordered to be printed. 

JAMES STONE. 

M:r. TAULBEE also introduced a bill (H. R. 926) granting a pension 

to James Stone; which .was read afirstandsecond time, referred to the 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. Mr. WILLIS also introduced a bill (H. R. 908) granting a pension to 

Margaret E. Cochran; which was read a first and second tiine, referred CUDBERTH STONE. 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. Mr. TAULBEE also introduced a bill (H. R. 927) granting a pension 

HENRY s. coHN. to Cndberth Stone; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

Jt!r. WILLIS also introduced a· bill (H. R. 909) granting a pension the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

to HenryS. Cohn; which was read a first and second timP-, referred to LEWJS A. THORNBERRY. 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. Mr. TAULBEE also introduced a bill (H. R. 928) granting a pension 

KATE WILHARLITZ. to Lewis A. Thornberry; which was read a :first and second time, reMr. WILLIS also introduced a bill (H. R. 910) granting a pension ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

to Kate Wilharlitz; which was read a first and second time, referred to G. W. FRALEY. 

the CoiDI!li.ttee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. Mr. TAULBEE aJso·introduced a bill (H. R. 929) granting a pension 

MRS. ANN SHEFFIELD. to G. W. Fraley; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

. Mr. WILLIS also introduced a bill (H. R. 911) granting a pension to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

:Mrs. Ann Sheffield; which was read a first and second time, referred to LEWIS c. DILS. 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed'. Mr. TAULBEE also introduced a bill (H. R. 930) for the relief of 
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Lewis C. Dils; which was read a ii.rst and second time, referred _to the P. o. COLLINS. 

Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. Mr. W ADSWORTI;r also introduced a bill (H. R. 948) for the relief 

Al\'"DREW HOWARD, SR. of P. 0. Collins; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

Mr. TAULBEE also introduced a bill (H. R. 931) for the benefit of the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

Andrew Howard, sr.; which was read a first and second time, referred PUBLIC J3UILDING AT li.IA YSVILLE, KY. 

to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. ' Mr. W .A,DSWORTH also introduced a bill (H. R. 949) for the erecT. J. PITZER. tion of a public building in the city of Uaysville, Ky.; which was read 

Mr. TAULBEE also introduced a bill (H. R. 932) for the relief ofT. a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Public Buildings 

J. Pitzer; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Com- and Grounds, and ordered to be printed. 

mittee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. ORDER OF BUSINESS. 

ALEXANDER FRANCESCO. 1\fr. VAN EATON. I move that the House do now adjourn. 

Mr. TAULBEE also introduced a bill (H. R. 933) giving a military The motion was not agreed to, only 10 voting therefor. 

record to Alexander Francesco-; which was read a :first and second time, Mr. BAYNE. It is evident that we can not get through the call of 

referredtotheCommitteeonMilitaryA.ffuirs,andorderedtobeprinted. States to-night. I move, therefore, that we take a recess until to- morrow morning at 10 o'clock. [Cries of" Oh, no!"] At that time CHARLES W. MINNIX. 

1\Ir. TAULBEE also introduceda bill(H. R. 934)granting a pension 

to Charles W. Minnix; which was read a first. and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

J .A.li1ES T. CASKEY. 

Mr. TAULBEE also introduced a hill (H. R. 935) giving a military 

record to .James T. Caskey; which was read a fln)t and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

Mr. TAULBEE also introduced a bill (H. R. 936) granting a pension 

to .James T. Caskey; which was r"ead a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

SECTION ill4 REVISED STATUTES. 

:l\Ir. STONE, of Kentucky, introduced a bill (H. R. 937) to amend 

section 4414 ofthe Revised Statutes; which was read. a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Commerce, and ordered to be printed. 

MARINE HOSPITAL AT PADUCAH. 

Mr. STONE, of Kentucky, also introduced a bill (H. R. 938) authoring the construction of a marine hospital at Paducah, Ky.; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, and ordered to be printed. 

SECTION 3360 REVISED STATUTES. 

Mr. STONE, of Kentucky, also introduced a bill (H. R. 939) torepeal section 3360 of the Revised Statutes; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and or- dered to be printed. -

JOHN l\L HIGGINS. 

Mr. STONE, of Kentucky, also introduced a bill (H. R. 940) for the 

relief of .John M. Hig,ooi.ns, of Caldwell County, Kentucky; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, 

and ordered to be printed. 

HESTER V. BLACKBURN. 

Mr. STONE, of Kentucky, also introduced a bill (H. R. 941) granting a pension to Hester V. Blackburn; which was read a first and sec- ond time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered 

to be printed. LIEUT. J.A.llfES· MORTON. 

Mr. WADSWORTH. introduced a bill (H. R. 942) granting a pension to Lient . .James lorton, of Greenup County, Kentucky; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid 

Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

SARAH T. DUKE. 

Mr. WADSWORTH also introduced a bill (H. R. 943) for the relief 

of Sarah T. Duke, widow of Capt . .John M. Dnke, deceased; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid 

Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

lli.A.RY JANE CONRAD. 

Mr. WADSWORTH also introduced a bill (H. R. 944) for the relief 

of Mary .Jane Conrad, widow of .James-Conrad, deceased; which was read a first '3Jld second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

JOHN FREW STEW ART. 

Mr. WADSWORTH also introduced a bill (H. R. 945) for the relief 

of .John Frew Stewart, guardian ofthe minorchildrenof .James Lewis; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

AMANDA JACOBS • 

.l\h. WADSWORTH also introduced a bill (H. R. 946) for the relief 

of Alll1lnda Jacobs, widow of Thomas Sexton; which was read a :first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and ordered 

to be printed. · / 

LILBURN E. TABER. 

Jltlr. WADSWORTH also introduced a bill (H. R. 947) for the relief 

of Lilburn E. Taber; which was rea.d a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed: 

we can continue the introduction of bills. 

The motion was not agreed to. 

HEIRS OF li.IAURICE GRIVOT. 

Mr. ST. MARTIN introduced a bill (H. R. 950) for the relief of the 

heirs of Maurice Grivot; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

SARAH E. RAllfSAY. 

Mr. ST. MARTIN also introduced a bill (H. R. 951) for the relief of 

Sarah E. Ramsay, widow in community, and Anna E. Wagner, sole 

heir of G. Alexander Ramsay; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be pTinted. 

CONGRESSIONAL TERllfS. 

Mr. BLANCHARD introduced a bill (H. R. 952) establishing the 

time when the terms of Congress shall begin and end and when Congress shall meetj which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on the .Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. 

RED RrvER CO~ION. 

Mr. BLANCHARD also introduced a bill (H. R. 953) to provide for 

the creation of the Red River Commission, and for other purposes; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on 

Rivers and Harbors, and ordered to be printed. 

NATIONAL CEMETERY, PINEVILLE, L.A.. 

Mr. BLANCHARD also introduced a bill (H. R. 954) making an appropriation to construct a road and approaches from Pineville, La., for 

the national military cemetery near that town; which was read a fin)t 

and second time, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and 

ordered to be printed. 

COJ.\IMERCE OF RED RIVER VALLEY. 

Mr. BLANCHARD also introduced a bill (H. R. 955) to promote the 

commerce of the Red River Valley, in Louisiana; which was read a first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors, and 

ordered to be printed. 

BAYOU PIERRE, IN NORTHWESTERN LOUISIANA. 

Mr. BLANCHARD also introduced a bill (H. R. 956) to remove the 

raft from Bayou Pierre, in Northwestern Louisiana; which was read a first and second time, referred to th(}Committee on Rivers and Harbors, 

and ordered to be printed. 

EQUIPMENT OF PASSENGER AND FREIGHT STEAliiERS. 

Mr. BLANCHARD also introduced a bill (H. R. 957) to amend sec--

tion 4480 ofthe Revised Statutes for the better equipment of steamers 

carrying passengers and freight; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Commerce, and ordered to be printed. 

MRS. LIZZIE D. CLARKE. 

Mr. BLANCHARD (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 958) 

for the relief of Mrs. Lizzie D. Clarke, of New Orlean~; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committ.ee on the .Judiciary, 

and ordered to be printed. 

GEORGE W._ MORSE. 

Mr. BLANCHARD also introduced a bill (H. R. 959) for the relief 

of George W. Morse; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Patents, and ordered to be printed. 

J. R. M1GOLDRICK.. 

Mr. BLANCHARD also introduced a bill (.H. R. 960) for the relief 

of J. R. McGoldrick; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Claims, and drdered to be printed. 

FANNIE M. WELLS AND IDA F. WELLS. 

Mr: BLANCHARD also introduced a bill (H. R. 961) for the relief 

of Fannie M. Wells and Ida F. Wells; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on War Claim.g, and ordered to be 

printed. 

1\I.A.RY T. IDCKM.A.N .A.ll.'"D OTHl!:RS. 

Mr. BLANCHARD also introduced a bill (H. R. 962) for the relief 

of Mary T. Hiekman and others; which was read a :first and second 
396 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE. DECEMBER . 21, 

time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be 

printed. · 

MRS. EREZll. GUNNEY. 

Mr. BLANCHARD also introduced a. bill (H. R. 963) for the relief 

of Mrs. Erezia Gunney; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

MARY J. CLOUD. 

Mr. BLANCHARD also introduced a bill (H. R. 964) for the relief 

of Mary J. Cloud; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

LA UR.A. P. 1\I..A.DDOX, DECEASED. 

Mr. BLA.NCHA.RD also introduced a bill (H. R. 965) for the relief 

ofthe heirs of Laura P. Maddox, deceased; which was read a first and 

second ~ime, referred to t.he Committee on War Claims, and ordered to 

be printed. 

THOMAS L. TERRY. 

Mr. BLA.NCHA.RD also introduced a bill (H. R. 966) for the relief 

of Thomas L. Terry; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on War Claims, and Qrdered to be printed. 

T. · ALO.YZO WALKER AND AUGUSTA C. TODD. 

Mr. BLA.NCHA.RD also introduced a bill (H. R. 967) referring the 

claim ofT . .Alonzo Walker and .Augusta C. Todd for proceeds of cotton 

to the Court of Claims for adjudication; which was read a first and 

second tiRe, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to 

be printed. 

STATE NATIONAL BANK OF NEW ORLEANS. 

Mr. BLANCHARD also introduced a bill (H. R. 968) for the relief 

of the State National Bank of New Orleans, formerly Louisiana State 

Bank; which was read a first and _second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

MARY SHANNON, ADMINISTRATRIX, ETC. 

Mr. BLA.NCHA.RD {by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 969) 

for relief of Mary Shannon, administratrix, &c. ; which was read a first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered 

to be printed. " 

AMENDMENT TO CONSTITUTI8N. 

Mr. BLA.NCHA.RD also introduced a joint resolution (H. Res. 27) 

proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States in re- lation to reciprocity treaties affecting the revenues; which was read a 

:first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and 

ordered to be printed. 

PREVENTION OF YELLOW Fl!.""VER. 

Mr. BLA.NCHA.RD also introduced a joint resolution (H. Res. 28) 

providing for the investigation of the discovery claimed to have been 

made in Brazil and Mexico of a prophylactic· against yellow fever by 

the inoculation of attenuated virns, the methods pursued; !!>nd their 

effectiveness in protecting the unacclimated against yellow fever infection; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Commerce, and ordered to be printed. 

RECORDS OF LOUISIANA. 

Mr. BLANCHARD also introduced a joint resolution (H. Res. 29) 

asking for the return by the Federal Government of all papers, books, 

or records relating to the military history of the State of Louisiana during her existence as a French colony, a Spanish colony, and an American Territory; also all papers and records relating to the war of 1812, 

the Florida war, the war with Mexico, and the war with the Statesall or most of these papers, the property of the State of Louisiana, having been removed to Washington by the Federal authorities when the 

capitol at Baton Rouge, La., was burned by the Federal forces December 28, 1862; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on ~tary .Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

HEIRS OF MYRA CLARK GAINES. 

Mr. HA.HN introduced a bill (H. R. 970) for the relief of the heirs 

of Myra Clark Gaines; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Private Land Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

SUITS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES. 

Mr. HAHN also introduc-ed a bill (H. R. 971) to authorize suits against 

the United States, to rescind contracts for the sale of land, and to in- . demnify purchasers when the titles have fulled, and to restore certain 

lands to their original oWners; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. 

MRS. MARY SHANNO.Y. 

Mr. HAHN also introduced a bill (H. R. 972) for the relief of Mrs. 

Mary Shannon, widow and administratrix of the estate of Joseph R. 

Shannon, deceased, and to provide for the payment of the loss of the 

steamboat A. W. Quarrier; which was read a first and second time, re- erred to theCommittee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

J.ACOB W .AKEM.A.N. 

Mr. HA.HN also introduced a bill (H. R. 973) granting a pen&ion to 

Jacob Wakeman; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

PUBLIC BUILDL~G, MONROE, L.A.. 

Mr. KING introduced a bill (H. R. 974) for a public building at .Monroe, La. ; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, and ordered to be printed. 

MEETING OF ELECTORAL COLLEGE. 

Mr. KING also introduced a bill (H. R. 975) to fix the day for the 

meeting of the electors for President and Vice-President and to provide 

for and regulate the counting of the votes for President and Vice-President, and the decision of questions arising thereon; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Law Respecting 

Election of President and Vice-President, and ordered to ~e printed. 

JUDICIAL SYSTEM U!HTED STATES. 

Mr. KING also introduced a bj.ll (H. R. 976) toincreasethejudicial 

force of the United States and to prevent delays in the administration 

of justice in their courts; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the ~mmittee on th e Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. 

NAVY-YARD .AT .ALGIERS. 

Mr. KING also introduced a bill {H. R. 977) to establish a navyyard and depot of supplies on the Mississippi River at A.lgier3 or at 

some point betweenA.lgiers and Port Eads; whiCh was read a' .first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Naval .A:tra.irs, and ordered 

to be printed. 

MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMMISSION. 

Mr. KING also introduced a bill (H. R. 978) to amend an act enti· 

tied "An act to provide for the appointment of a Mississippi River 

Commission for the improvement of said river from the head of the 

passes near its mouth to its headwaters," approved June 28, 1879; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Levees and Improvement of the Mississippi River, and ordered to 

be printed. 

TK\IPOR.A.RY SUPPORT OF COMMON SCHOOLS. 

Mr. KING also. introduced a. bill (H. R. 979) to aid in the temporary 

support of common schools; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Education, and ordered to be printed. 

ROBERT CARTER. 

Mr. KING also introduced a bill (H. R: 980) for the relief of Robert 

Carter; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

LEWIS D. ALLEN. 

~{r. KING {by request) also introduced a. bill (H. R. 981) for there- . lief of Lewis :Q. Allen; which was readafirstandsecond time, referred 

to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

TOBIAS G. RICH.A.RDSO:N .AND . OTHERS. 

Mr. KING also introduced a bill (H. R. 982) for the relief of Tobias 

G. Richardson and .Albert Baldwin, testamentary executors of the suc- cession of Cora A. Slocomb, Ida A.. Richardson, and Caroline A. Urquhart; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

LEVEES OF THE MISSISSIPPI-RIVER. 

Mr. KING also introduced a joint resolution (H. Res. 30) calling for a report upon the conditions of levees of the Mississippi River, and for 

other purposes; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Levees and Improvement of the Mississippi River, and 

ordered to be printed. 

ORDER OF BUSINESS. . 

Mr. CURTIN. Mr. Speaker, it is very evident that we can not con- clude the call of States to-night. A recess might accommodate many 

members, bnt it is not likely that a recess could be arranged now. I 

desire, therefore, to suggest t~t by unanimous consent it shall be un- derstood when we again meet on the 5th of January we will commence the call of States where we leave off to-night. · It wonld take ten hours 

to get through now. Mr. TUCKER. If it is agreed by unanimous consent that we hall 

continue the call of States where it is left off here, there can be no difficulty in the world in the way. · But if we adjourn J:\PW, u nder the 

resolution which has been adopted by both Houses, the day when the 

House will again assemble is not that fixed by the rules for the caU of 

States, and precedence is accordingly given to those bills which ha,ve been already introduced. · · 

Mr. CURTIN. By unanimous consent it can be done in ihe way I 

suggest; that is o say, when the House assembles after the recess on 

Tuesday, January 5, the call of States shall be continued from this 

point. 

Mr. SPRINGER. .And continue from day to day until all of the 

States are called. 

Mr. GIBSON~ of West Virginia. We have been already five hours 

in the call of States, and hav~ not gotten one-third of the way through 

the list. 

Mr. CURTIN. It cannot be completed to-night. 
1885 . . CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE. 397 

The SPEAKER. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman 

from Pennsylvania? 

Mr. BOUTELLE and others objected. 

Mr. WILSON, of West Virginia. I move that the House take are- cess until 8 o'clock. 'We have occupied already five hours in the call 

of States and Territories, and I believe it will be impossible in less than 

ten hours more to get through the call. . · 

The question being taken on the motion for a recess, it was not 

agreed to. 

ENDOWMENT OF LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY, ETC. 

Mr. IRION also introduced a bill (H. R. 983) to increase the endowment of the Louisiana State University and Agricultural College; which was read a first and second time, referred to the _Committee on Education, and ordered to be printed. ' 

PUBLIC BUILDING .A.T OPELOUSAS, LA. 

Mr. IRION also introduced a bill (H. R. 984) to provide for the con- struction of a public .building at Opelousas, State of Louisiana; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Public 

Buildings and Grounds, and ordered to be printed. 

LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY. 

Mr. IRION also introduced a bill {H. R. 985) authorizing the Secretary of War to transfer the United States barracks at Baton Rouge, 

La., to the Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College at said place for educational purposes; which was read a 

first and second time, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, 

and ordered to be printed. 

FOG-SIGN ALB AT MOUTH OF MISSISSIPPI. 

Mr. GAY introduced a bill (H. R. 986) providing for the establishment of fog-signal light-ship and lights off the mouth of the Mississippi 

River, and for other purposes; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Commerce, and ordered to be print-ed. 

EDWARD G. W. BUTLER. 

:Ur. GAY also introduced a bill (H. R. 987) for the relief of Edward 

G. W. Butler from political disabilities; which was read a fustand sec- ond time, referred to the Committee OIJ. the Judiciary, and ordered to 

be printed. 

. ORDER OF BUSINESS. 

Jtlr. GIBSON, ofWestVirginia. I make the point oforderthatbusi- ness can not proceed, a quorum not being present. 

The SPEAKER. The Chair has no knowledge of the absence of a quorum. No vote has been taken to develop such a fact. 

LEHMAN, HAYEM & TAYLOR. , 

Mr. GAY (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 988) for therelief of Lehman, Hayem & Taylor; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Private Land Claims, and ordered 

to be printed. 

ORDER OF BUSINESS. 

Mr. CURTIN. I think the propOsition which I made a short time 

ago will now be acceded to. If we adjourn now and resume the work 

of introducing bills on the 5th of January we can then finish it in order 

and gentle~en who have bills to introduce and whose States have not 

yet been called will have the same opportunity of introducing their bills as they have now. ·It is evident there is nota quorum present. I again 

submit my proposition and will restate it. Itisthatwhen we adjourn 

to-night it shall be understood, by unanimous consent, that when this 

House meets again on the 5th of January the call of States for bills 

shall commence where it closes at the close of this sitting. 

The SPE.AKER. The Chair understood the gentleman from Penn.:. 

sylvania to include also in his request the proposition that the call of 

States, when resumed on th~ 5th of January, shall continue from day 

to day until completed. 

1t1r. CURTIN. Yes, sir; that is part of my proposition. 

cept and ratify an agreement made by the Sisseton and Wahpeton Indians, and to jUantarightof way for the Chicago,MilwaukeeandlSaintPaulRa.ilwaythrough 

the Lake Traverse reservation, in Dakota. 

The subject is presented for the consideration ani~gv~U81T-viitAND. 

EXECUTIVE MANSION, December 21, 1~. 

NEW ORLEANS EXPOSITION. 

The SPEAKER also laid before the House the following message from 

the President of the United States; which, with the aecompanying documents, was laid on the table. and ordered to be printed: 

To the Senate and House of .Representatives: . 

I transmit herewith a report, together with accompanying documents, made to me by the board of management of the World's Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exposition, held at New Orleans from Dece 4~r.~W~IfNb~· 

ExECUTIVE MANSION, 

Washi11gton, December 21, 1885. 

AGRE~T WITH PAH-UTE INDIANS, ETC. 

The SPEAKER also laid before the House the following message from 

the President ofthe United States;which, with the accompanying documents, was referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs, nnd ordered 

to be printed: 

To the Senate and House of .Representatives: 

I transmitherewithacommmiication of the 17th instant from the Secretary of 

theinterior,submitting, withaccompanyingpapers,adraughtofabill toaooept 

and ratify an agreement made by the Pah-Ute Indiahs, and granting a right of way to the Carson and Colorado Railroad Company through the Walker .River 

reservation, in Nevada. 

The matter is presented for the consideration and action of Congress. 

GROVER CLEVELAND. EXECGTIVE M.u.-siON, December 21, 1885. 

J.A.l\IESTOWN AND NORTHERN RAILROAD. 

The SPEAKER also laid before the House the following messa-ge; 

which, with the accompanying documents, was referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs, and ordered to be printed: 

To the Sena~ and House of RepresentatW:Ju: 

I transmit herewith a communication of the 17th instant from the Secretary of 

the Interior, submitting, with accompanying papers, a draught of a. bill granting 

the right of way to the Jamestown and Northern Railroad Company through 

the Devil's Lake Indian reservation, in the Territory of Dakota. 

The matter is presented for the consideration and GO.:JvE~ ~LE'vELAND • 

EXECUTIVE MANSION, December 21,1885. 

UTAH AND NORTHERN RAILROAD COMPANY. 

The SPEAKER also laid before the House the following message 

from the President of the United States; which, with the accompanying documents, was referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs, and 

ordered to be printed: 

To the Senate and House of Representatives: 

I transmit herewith a communication of the 17th instant from the Secretary of 

the Interior, submitting, with accompanying papers, a report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs concerning the failure of the U tab and Northern Railroad 

Company to compensate the Indians upon the Fort Hall reservation, in Idaho, 

for lands taken and nsed in the construction of their line of road crossing the 

reservation from north to south. 

'!'he subject is recommeqded to the early attention and action of Congre..,~. 

GROVER CLEVELAND. EXECUTIVE MANSION, December 21,1885. 

TRESPASSES UPON INDIAN LA~DS. 

The SPEAKER aJso laid before the House the following message 

from the President of the United States; which, with the accompanying 

documents, was referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs, and ordered 

to be printed: 

To the Senate and House of .Representatives: 

I transmit herewith a communication of 15th instant from the Secretary of 

the Interior, submitting, with -accompanying J?apers upon the subjcd. a draught 

of a bill to amend section 2H8 of the Revised Statutes of the United States, re- lating to trespasses upon Indian lands. 

The subject is one of great importance, and is commended to the early and 

favorable action of Congress. 

GROVER CLEVELAND. EXECUTIVE MANSION, Decemher 21, 1885. 

ADJUSTMENT OF FISHERY QUESTION. 

The SPEAKER. The gentleman from Pennsylvania renews his re- quest for u.nanimous consent that when the House reassembles on the 

5th of Jan nary next the call of States and Territories sh~ll be resumed 

where it is left off to-day, and that it be continued from day . to day 

until completed. Is there objection? The Chair hears none, and it is Mr. REED, of 1\Iaine, by unanimous consent, presented the following memorial; which was referred U. the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 

I move that the House do now ad- . and ordered to be printed in the RECORD: so ordered. - Mr. GIBSON, of West Virginia. 

jour~. 

The SPEAKER. Pending the motion to adjourn, the Chair desires 

to lay before the House certain messages from the President of the 

United States. 

There was no objection. 

CHIC.A.GO li~WAUKEE AND SAINT PAUL RAILROAD. 

The SPEAKER laid before the Honse the following message from the 

President of the United States; which was read, referred to the CommitiRe on Indian A.ffa.irs, when appointed, and ordered to be printed: 

To fJI,e Senate and House of Representatives: 

I transmit herewith a communication of the 17th instant from the Secretary of 

the Interior, submitting, with the accompanying papers, a draught of a biU to acResolutions of the Portland Fishing Exchange on the appointment of conunissioners to adjust differences in regard to the fisheries with Great Britain. 

To !he Senate and House of Represenlatit•es in CongresS assembled: 

Whereas we who are interested ·in the fishing industry of the United States 

look with alarm upon the opening of the fishery question with the Government 

of Great Britain with regard to the admission of fish caught by British subjects free from duties into the United States, nnd being satisfied to have the present situation of the fishing interest remain where it is; and 

Whereas we believe that the appointment of any commi sioners or any legis· 

Jntion to adjust differences would be disastrous to our fishing inter~~ .. as Great 

Britain has no privileges she can grant as an offset to the great aavantages which would be derived through the free access to our markets with the pro- ductions of their fisheries; and 

Whereas we are willing to forego any advantages which Great Britain may offer us as an offset for our free market for her fuh: Therefore, 
398 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-· HOUSE. DECEl\IBER 21, 

Resolved, That we respectfully request our Representatives to Congress from 

the State of Maine to do all in their power to prevent the appointment of com- missioners to treat with Great Britain in the matter of fisheries, and we hereby 

appeal to the Congress of the United States to protect our fishing interest and 

place us upon the sru:ne footing as other industries of the country. 

0. B. WillTTEN. 

Secretary Po1·Uand Fishing Exchange. 

COMMITTEE ON PRINTING. 

The SPEAKER announced the appointment of the following members of the Joint Committee on Printing upon the part of the House: 

Mr. BARKSDALE of Mississippi, 1\Ir. REID of North Carolina, and 

Mr. FARQUHAR of New York. 

WITHDRAWAL OF PAPERS. 

Mr. LEHLBACH, by unanimous consent, obtained leave to withdraw from the files of the House ·the petition for increasing duties on 

pearl but.tons, presented January 12, 1885, by Mr. Fiedler, of New Jersey, · and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. 

CLAIMS. 

Mr. 1\fc~IILLIN. With the consent of the gentleman from West 

Virginia who has made the motion to a~journ, I desire to introduce a bill which relates to claims already passed upon at the Treasury Department and should receive early consideration. 

There being no objection, 

Mr. McMILLIN introduced a bill (H. R. 989) for the allowance of 

cert.'tin claims reported thy the accounting officers of the United States 

Treasury Department; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

The motion of Mr. GIBSON, of West Virginia, that the House adjourn, was then agreed to; and accordingly (at 5 o'clock and 10 minutes 

p. m.) the House, in pursuance of concurrent resolg.tion, adjourned 

until Tuesday, January 5, 1886. 

PE'ITTIONS, ETC. 

The following petitions and pape!S were laid on the Clerk's desk, 

under the ru1e, and referred as follows: 

By Mr. BARBOUR: Petition of Henry McWilliams, praying the ref- erence of his claim to the Court of Claims under act of March 3, 1883-

to the Committee on War ClaiiLs. 

Also, papers in the claim of Peter Veitz-to the same committee. 

By Mr. BEACH: Memorial of Alexander Finlay, surviving partner 

of Shaw & Finlay, for the payment of 11,156.98, with interest from 

December 26, 186'2, from themoneye of the Geneva award-to the Committee on Claims. 

By :Mr. BLANCHARD: Memorial of Louisiana Educational Society, 

asking for the passage of what is known as the Blair educational billto the Committee on Education. 

By Mr. BOUTELLE: PetitionofBerthaM. Timoney, forapensionto the Committee on Invalid Pensions. 

By Mr. C. R. BRECKJ:NhiDGE: Pape1·s in the claims of Rachel 

Hudgens, widowofBasil B. Hudgens; ofThomasWatkins; ofWilliam 

McCrosby; of Sarah Case, administratrix of George Case; of John ,A. 

Wallis-to the Committee on War Claims. 

By Mr. BURROWS: Petition of David Shoemaker, of the District of 

Columbia, for20a~resoftimber takenfor army use, stated at $2,240-

to the same committee. 

By 1t1r. BYNUM: Petition of J. W. Conner and others, for reliefto the Committee on Invalid Pensions. 

By Mr. CALDWELL: A. bill for continuing the improvement of Cumberland River, in Tennessee and Kentucky-to the Committee on Rivers 

and Harbors. 

Also, papers in the claim of Frederick Smith-to the Committee on 

Claims. 

.Also, petition of heirs of James W. Eastwood, asking to be reimbursed for money taken from him by United States forces-to the Committee on War Claims. 

AI o, petitions of Martha A. Stevens; of B. B. Taylor; of Samuel Ceas; 

ofThomas Chadwell, administrator of E. H. Childress; ofCnmmings, 

Doyle & Co. and Doyle & Co., and of George W. Twidwell, for reliefto the same committee. · By Ur. CLEMENTS: Petitions of Hester A.. Weitinger, widow of 

John Weitinger; of John A. Mosteller and Elizabeth A . Mosely, administrators of Andrew Mosteller, deceased; of David Murdoch; of 

Floyd S. Hudgins, asking compensation for property taken and used 

by United States Army during the war-to the same committee. 

Also, a bill making an appropriation for continuing improvement of 

the Coosa River, in Georgia and Alabama---to the Committee on Rivers 

and Harbors. · 

By Mr. COMPTON: Petition of the citizens of the District of Columbia, asking that the price of gas be 50 cents per 1, 000 feet to consumers, 

and that former petitions to Congress be transferred from files of former 

committees of the House to the present Congress-to the Committee on the District of Columbia.. 

Also, memorial of Mrs. Mary :Mortimer Semmes, widow of Commodore .Alexander Semmes, for a pension-to the Committee on Pensions. 

By Mr. COMSTOCK: Petition of C. R. Robinson and 61 others, foz 

silvercoinageandotherpurposes-totheCommitteeonCoinage,Weights, 

and Measures. 

By Mr. CURl'IN: Petition ofcitizensof.Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, for relief-to the Committee on War Claims. 

By Mr. ERMENTROUT: Petition of Augusttls Bowman and others, 

for reduction of cigar manufacturers' bonds-to the Committee on W. ys 

and Means. 

Also, petition of cigar-makers of eighth Congressional district, Berks 

County, Pennsylvania, for abolition of internal-revenue and x·eduction 

of manufacturers' bonds-to the same committee. 

Also, petition of Henry Blitler and others, citizens of Berks County, 

Pennsylvania, asking for modification of internal-revenue laws-to the 

same committee. 

Also, petition of R. Anthony and 500 others, soldiers of the late war, 

asking for the passage of an act granting each honorably discharged 

soldier, sailor, and marine lGO acres of land-to the Committee on Invalid Pensions. 

By !tlr. EVERHART: Petition of Louisian:l. Educational Society, 

praying for national aid to education-to the Committee on Education. 

By Mr. FIND LA. Y: Uemorial of sugar-dealers and others, of Baltimore, Md.-to the Committee on Ways and Means. 

By !tlr. FREDERICK: Petition in behalf of Andrew J. Elliott, a soldier of the Mexican war of 1847 and 1848-to the Committee on Pensions. · 

By Mr. C. H. GIBSON: Petition of Cornelia Jones, of Montgomery 

County, Maryland, for 800 bushels of wheat and straw of same, taken 

for army use, and stated at $2,000-to the Committee 011 War Claims. 

Also, petition of First Reformed church of Sharpsburg, Washington 

County, Maryland, for rent of church for hospital during the war of 

1861, and for other property taken, stated at 806. 22-to the same com- mittee. · 

By Mr. EUSTACE GIBSON: Petition of Samuel K. lticClurg, administrator of Samuel McClurg, late of Greenbrier, W. Va., for payment for stores and supplies taken for army use, and stated at$7,700-

to the same committee. 

By Mr. HALSELL: Papers accompanying bill for benefit of W. H. 

Wheeler-to the Committee on War Claims. 

Also, papers relating to claim of D. E. Downing, of Monroe County, 

Kentucky-to the same committee. 

By Mr. HAMMOND: Petition of the Chamber of Commerce of Atlanta, Ga., for opening the Tennessee River from the Ohio to Chattanooga, Tenn.-to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors. 

By Mr. HATCH: Joint and concurrent resolution of the Thirtythird General Assembly of the State of Missouri, memorializing C-ongress for an appropriation for the protection of the bottom lands in the 

southeastern part of the State of Missouri from annual inundations from 

the Mississippi River and other sources-to the Committee on the Levees 

and Improvement of the Uississippi River. 

Also, joint and concurrent resolution of •he Thirty-third General Asembly of Missouri, memorializing Congress for an appropriation for 

the building of a levee on the west side of the Mississippi Ri v~r from 

the city of Clarksville, Mo., to the mouth of the Missouri River-to the 

same committee. 

Also, joint and concurrent resolution of the Thirty-third General.Ai3-

sembly of Missouri, instructing the Senators and requesting the Representatives in Congress from said State to procure legislation authorizing receivers of railroad companies appointed by Federal courts to be 

suedh local State courts and preserve the right oftrial by jury in 

such snits-to the Committee on the Judiciary. 

Also, joint and concurrentresolutionoftheThirty-thirdGeneral Assembly of Missouri, asking Congress to provide for the auditing and 

adjusting the war debt of Uissouri-to the Committee on War Claims . 

Also, joint and concurrent resolution instructing the SenatorS andrequesting the Representatives of said State to favor the passage of an act 

giving pensions to the surviving soldiers of the Mexican war-to the 

Committee on Pensions. 

Also, joint and concurrent resolution of the Thirty-third General Assembly of Missouri, instructing the Senators and requesting the Representatives in Congress from said State to vote against and us all 

honorable means to defeat the passage of the Buckner bill to suspend 

the-further coinage of silver-to the Committee on Coinage, Weights, · 

and 1\feasnres. 

By 1t1r. T. J. HENDERSON: Petition of George Sneider, for a pension-to the Committee on Invalid Pensions. 

Also, petition of Emma Sanger and others, citizens of Am boy, ill., praying that a pension be granted to Louis H. Sanger-to the same committee. · By Mr. HEARD: Petition of citizens of Arrow R~k, Mo., relating 

to the improvement of the Missouri River-to the Committee on Rivers 

and Harbors. 

By Mr. MIT.LER: Petition of Ebenezer L. Lee, son and heir of 

Thomas H. Lee, !?raying the reference of hiS ·claim to the Court of 

Claims under act of March 3,1883-to the Committee on War Claims. 
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By :ltfu HOUR: Petition of the Tennessee State Teachers' Association,. asking national nid to education-to the Committee on Education. 

By Mr. KING: Bill to approprinte$25,000 to examine into the methods 

proposed for the prevention and cure of yellow fever-to the Select 

Committee on the Public Health. . Also, bill appropriating $4,000,000 for.the improvement of the :ltlississippi River-to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors. 

Also, bill appropriating $150,000 for the improvementofthe Ouachita 

River, Louisiana-to the same committee. 

Also, bill appropriating $25,000 for the impf<?vement of the Bayou 

d' Arbonne, Lonlsia,na-to the same committee. _ Also, bill appropriating$30,000 for the improvement of Bayou Bartholomew, Louisiana-to the &'lme committee. 

Also, bill appropriating $30,000 for the improvement of the Tell8as 

and 111acon Rivers, Louisiana--to the.same committee. 

Also, bill appropriating $25,000 for improvement of Breuff River, 

Louisiana-to the same committee. 

By Mr. KLEINER: Papers relating to the bill for the relief of Ergenmon & Budenkopf-to the Committee on Ways and Means. 

Also, papers relating to the claim of Charles Spencer-to the same 

committee. 

By Mr. LANHAM: Petition of citizens of Coalville, Tex., in regard 

to silver coinage, the issuance of coin certificates, &c. -to the Committee on Coinage, Weights, and Measures. 

By .M:r. LYMAN: Bill authorizing the construction of a bridge across 

t~te Missouri RJ.·er at or near Council Bluffs, Iowa, and to make the same a post-route-to the Committee on the Post-Office and Post-Roads. 

Also, bill authorizing the construction of a bridge .across the :ltfississippi River at or near Kiethsburg, Ill, and to establish the same as a post-route-to the same committee. . . Also, bill to authorize the construction of bridges across the lllinois 

River in the State of Illinois, and the Des Moines River in the State 

of Iowa, and to establish the same as post-routes-to the same committee. 

By Mr. McCOMAS: Petitions of George Thomas of Hy;·ofEzra 111. 

Thomas; of George E. Stonebraker; of Geor~e E. Stonebraker, administrator of Christian Stonebraker, praying that their claims be sent to 

the Court of Claims-to the Committee on War Claims. 

By Mr. McCREARY: Petition of Eugenia D. Potts, for pay for cotton sold and destroyed-to the same committee. 

By Ur. McMILLIN: Bill appropriating $4DO,OOO to continue the improvement of the Cumberland River by locks and dams~to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors. 

By Mr. McRAE: Memorial of Alexander Davis, of Arkansas, for 

relief-to the Committee on War Claims. 

By Mr. MILLIKEN: Petition of Abner M. Ward, guardian of Willie 

F. 'Vard, for a pension-to the Committe on Invalid Pensions. 

Also, petition of Josiah B. Snell, for pension-to the same committee. 

Also, petition of Josiah ·wardwell, for the removal of mark of desertion againstHiram F. Wardwell from United States steamship Shenandoah-to the Committee on Naval Affairs. 

By Mr. MORGAN: Petition ofl\f. A. Whitaker, widow of Eli Whitaker, deceased, and of Wily E. Blount, praying the reference of her 

claim to the Court of Claims under act of March 3, 1883-to the Committee on War Claims. 

By Mr.- MORGAN: Papers in claim of M. W. Young-to the same committee. · 

By Mr. MORROW: Resolutions of the Chamber of Commerce of San 

Francisco, Cal., relati>e to the California. and Oregon Railroad-to the 

Committee on the Public Lands. 

Also, resolutions of the Sacramento (Cal.) Board of Trade for the same purpose-to the same committee. 

Also, resolution of the Board of Trade of San Francisco, Cal., asking 

attention to the restoring navigability to ·the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers and their tributaries-to the Committee on Rivers and 

Harbors. 

Also, petition of A. J. Barnes, formerly Indian agent in the State of 

Nevada, for relief-to the Committee on Claims. 

Also, petition for Congress to grant to the city and county of San 

Francisco certain land adjoining the Pueblo land of said city-to the 

Committee on the Public Lands. 

By Mr. NEAL: Memorial of Robert B. Crowder, late assistant sur- geon Third Tennessee Mounted Infantry, for· relief-to the Committee on Military Affairs. · 

Also, memorial of J ohu B. McGhee, administrator of Ann E. McGhee, for relief-to the Committee on War Claims. 

Also, petition of James W. Roulston, praying the reference of his 

claim to the Court of Claims-to the same committee. -'' 

Also, memorial of Hartford Motherly, for a pension-to the Committee on Invalid Pensions. 

Also, papers in the claim of William Clift-to the Committee on War 

Claims. 

Also, petition of Elizabeth M. Johnston, for payment for supplies fur· 

nished United States Army-to the same committee. 

By Mr. NEECE: Petitions of Thomas Marsh and others; of 0. E. 

Wold and others, and of J. B. Danforth and others, citizens of illinois, 

relatP1g to coinage of silver, &c. -to the Committee on Coinage, Weights, 

and Measures. 

By Mr. O'HARA: Petition of Edward H. Barnum and Mary A. Russell, heirs of Charles H. Barnum, for reference of their claim to the Court 

of Claims under act of March 3, 1883-to the ~mmittee on War 

Claim& · 

By Mr. PARKER: Resolutions of the Legislature of the State of 

New York, asking for the settlement and payment of claims on account 

of the soldiers of 1812-to the Committee on Claims. 

By Mr. PEEL: Petition of 200 citizens of Benton and Washington 

Counties, Arkansas, for right of way through the Indian Territory to 

the Kansas City, Arkansas and Fort Smith Railway Company-to the 

Committee on Indian Affairs. 

By Mr. RANDALL: Memorial of Mary Mortimer Semmes, widow of 

Commodore Alexander A. Semmes, praying fora pension-to the ~mmittee on Invalid Pensions. · By Mr. REAGAN: Petition of E. K. Bearden and 20 others, citizens 

of Texas, for the continued coinage of silver, and other purposes-to 

the Committee on Coinage, Weights, and 1\feasures. 

By 1\ir. T. B. REED: Petition of Mrs. Hannah B. Hutchins, for a pe~sion-to the Committee on Invalid Pensions. 

Also, :five petitions of citizens and businessmenofMaine, namely: C. W. 

Belknap & Son and 25 others, of James B. Jones and 35 others, of 

Hanson B. Joyce and 53 others, of Sidney Watson and 24. others, of 

Charles A. Dyer and 57 othel1), against the admission by treaty or }('gislation of Canadian fish free of duty-to the Committee on Ways anu 

Means. 

By Mr. RIGGS: Petition of the Louisiana Educational Society, for 

Federal aid to common schools-to the Committee on Ed.ucation. 

By Mr. ROGERS: Petition of the heirs of Mrs. MariaA. Reinhardt, 

for compensation for property taken and used by United States Army 

during the war-to the Committee on W-ar Claims. 

Also, papers relating to the claim of Peter Nolan-to the same com- mittee. 

By Mr. SKINNER: Petition ofW. E. Alexander, guardian of John 

A. Shaw, minor heir of Joseph B. Shaw, deceased, praying the refer- ence of his claim to the Court of Claims under act of March 3, 1883-

to the Committee on War Claims. 

By Mr. SPOONER: Petition of Jeremiah McCarty, for arrears of pension-to the Committee on Pensions. 

By Ur. STAHLNECKER: Petition for relief of George C. Ellison, 

asking for reimbursement of costs and expenses in certain judicial proceedings-to the Committee on Claims. • 

By Mr. STEELE: Petition of John Wolf and 100 others, of Gra 

County, Indiana, asking an amendment to the general pension laws 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions. 

By Mr. SYl\IES: Concurrent resolution of the Legislature of Colorado, asking that Congress pass a bill creating a public park at Pagosa 

Springs-to the Committee on the Public Lands. 

By Mr. TAULBEE! Petition of James C. Rudd, for rent of building 

in Owensburg, Ky., for post-office in thatplace, statedat$3,500--tothe 

"Committee on Claims. 

ByM'r. J. M. TAYLOR: Papersinthecl'limofRobertBrown-tothe 

Committee on War Claims. 

Also, memorial of the Tennessee State Teachers' Association, asking 

national aid to education-to the Committee on Education. 

By Mr. THOMPSON: Petitions of William Rogers, of John Q. Belville, and of Lusetta Spicer, for special-act pensions-to the Committee 

on Invalid PeJli?ions. • By Mr. VAN EATON: Petition of Daniel Singleton, asking com pen· 

sation for property taken and used by the United States Army during 

the war-to the Committee on War Claims. 

Also, papers in the claim of A. H. Gardner-to the same committee. 

By Mr. VOORHEES: Petition of Clallam County, Washington Territory, for an appropriation of $75,000 for constructing a military road 

from Dungenness to Neah Bay-to the Committee on Military Affairs. 

Also, petition of Henry R. Crosbie, asking for reimbursement of his 

expenditures in the matter of the disputed claim between Great Britain 

and the United States with regard to the island of San Juan-to the 

Committee on Claims. 

Also, petition of 211 citizens of Washington Territory, for an appropriation for Gray's Harbor, in said Territory-to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors. 

By Mr. WAIT: Petition of Alexander Mack, late captain of main· 

top, United States Navy, for restoration of pension-to the Committee on Invalid Pensions. 

By 111r. WHEELER: Petition ·of George C. Arrington, for pay for 

cotton seized by.United States Government-to the Committee on War 

Claims. 

Also1 petition of Mrs. C. L. Robinson, for relief-to same Committee. 

By Mr. WISE: Letter of AppomattoxAssemblyofKnightsofLabor, 

Virginia, asking that some steps be taken to m,itigate the evils and 

unnecessary hardships in the present meth6d of conducting cottonmills-to the Committee on. Labor.