1886. OONG;RESSION AL RECORD-HOUSE. 463 

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. 

WEDNESDAY, Jan?fary 6, 1886. 

The Housemetat12o'clockm. Prayerbythe Chaplain, Rev. W.H. 

MILBURN, D. D. 

The Clerk proceeded to read the Journalofyesterday's proceedings. 

Mr. BEACH. I ask that by unanimous consent the reading of so 

mnch of the Journal as relates to the introduction and reference of 

bills and resolutions be dispensed with. 

There was no objection. 

The J onrnal was read, the portions indicated being omitted, and was approved. 

ESTATES OF KICKAPOO INDIA. ~g IN KkNSAS. 

The SPEAKER laid before the Honse the following message from 

the .President of the United St..1,tes; which was read, referred to the 

Committee on Indian Affairs, and ordered to be printed: 

To the Senate and H ouse of Representatives: 

I transmit h e rewith a communication of the 15th instant from the Secretary of the Interior, submitting, with a ccompanying papers upon the subject, a draught of a bill "to provide for the settleme nt of the esta~es of deceased Kickapoo In- dians in the State of Kansas, an·d for other purposes." 

The matter is presented for the favorn.ble COl)Sideai~v:Ek ccf£v~LAND. 

EXECUTIVE MANSION, Dece~el_" 21,1885. 

MISSIO~ INDIA •s IN CALIFORNIA. 

The SPEAKER also laid before the House the following message 

from the President of the United States; which was read, referred to 

the Committee on Indian Affairs, and ordered to be printed: 

To the Senate and House of F.epresentattves : . 

I transmit he'rewith a communication of the 15th instant from the Secretary of the Interior, submitting, with accompanying papers upon the subject, a dra~ght 

of a bill for the relief of the Mission Indians in Ualifornia. 

The subject is presented for. the action of Congres&ROVER CLEVELAND. 

ExECUTIVE l\IANSION, December 21,1885. 

TIMBER DEPREDATIONS. 

The SPEAKER also laid before the Honse the following message from 

the President of the United States, which was read: 

To the Senate and House of Rep-resentatives: 

I transmit herewith a communication of the 15th instant from the Secretary of the Interior, submitting, with accompanying papers on the subject, a draught of a bill t<> amend section 5388 of the Revised Statutes of the United States relating to timber depredations upon lands reserved or purchased for military, Indian, or other purposes, &c. This is an important subject, and is commended to the early attention of Con- gress. GROVER CLEVELAND. EXECUTIVE l\lANSION, December 21.1885. 

The SPEAKER. The message which has been jnst read relates to 

timber depredations on the public lands, on lands reserved for military 

purposes, and also Indian lands. The Chair thinks the proper reference 

will be to the Committee on the Public Lands. 

The message was referred to the Committee on the Public Lands, and 

ordered to be printed. 

YAK.AM.A. INf>IAN RESERVATION. 

The SPEAKER also laid before the Honse the following message 

from the President of the United States; which was read, 1·eferred to 

the Committee on lndian A..ffu.irs, and ordered to be printed: 

To the Senate and House of Rcpresentative3: 

I transmit herewith a communication of the 15th instant from the Secretary of the Interior, submitting, with the accompanyingpapers, a draught of a bill to ac- cept and ratify an agreement with the confederated tribes and bands of Indians occupying the Yakama reservation in "\V ashington Territory for the right of way of the Northern Pacific Railroad across the said reservation, &c. The matter is presented for the consideration and action of Congress. 

EXIX:UTIVE MANSION, December 21, 1885. GROVER CLEVELAND. 

WYOMING LEGISLATURE. 

The SPEAKER. The Chair also lays ~fore the Honse, in accord- ance with the Rule, the bill (S. 602) to legalize the election of the Territorial Legislative Assembly of Wyoming. 

The bill was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Territories, and ordered to be printed. 

STATUE OF .JAl\IES A. GARFIELD. 

The SPEAKER. The Chair also lays before the Honse a concurrent 

resolution pas;sed by the Senate, and in connection with it a letter from 

the governor of the State of Ohio, which will be read by the Clerk. 

The Clerk read as follows: 

lN THE SENATE OF THE UNI'l'ED STATES, January 5, 1886. 

Resolved by Ote Senate (the Houu of Representatives concurrinu), That the thanks of Congress be presented to the governor, and through him to the people, of Ohio for the statue of James A. Garfield, whose name is so honorably identified with the history of that State and of the United States. 

Resolved, That this work of art is accepted in the name of the nation, and as- signed a place in the old Hall of the Honse of Representatives; already set aside by act of Congress for statues of eminent citizens; and that a. copy of this reso- lution, signed by the President of t;he Senate and the Speaker of the Honse of Representatives, be transmitted to the governor of the State of Ohio, 

STATE OF OHIO, EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, 

OFFICE OF GOVERNOR, 

Columbus, December 10, 1885. 

sm: I have the honor to inform you that, in acceptan~ of the invitation con- tained in section 1814 of the Revised Statutes of the Umted States, the State of Ohio in pursuance of an act ofitB General Assembly, has caused to be made by the s~ulptor Carl H. Niehaus, and placed in the old Hall of the Honse of ~epre­ sentatives, in the Capitol of the Unite~ Stat~, in the custody of t.i;J~ Architect ?f the Capitol a marble statue of that illustriOus and lamented mt1zen of OhiO James A. ~rfield, late President of the United States. . This work is now presented to the Congress of the Uruted States as one of the statues contributed by the State of Ohio in pursuance of this invitation. I_t is hoped that it may be found worthy of acceptance and approval as a fit contnbu- tion from this State to the United States, in who e service President Garf:!eld passed so much of his life, and whose chief executive officer he was at the ttme 

of his death. 

Very respectfully, 

Hon. JoHN SHERMAN, 

GEO. HOADLY, Governor of Ohio. 

President of the Senate of the United Stn.tes, · Washington, D. 0. 

Mr. EZRA B. TAYLOR. Mr. Speaker, I ask un:mimons consent tha.t 

this resolution and the letter of the governor of Ohio be ordered printed 

and laid on the table for the present. 

There being no objection, it was so ordered. 

FEES .FOR RETURNING EVIDL~CE, ETC. 

The SPEAKER also laid before the Honse a letter from the AttorneyGeneral, transmitting a letter ftom the United Sta.tes d~trict a~tor~ey" 

for the northern district of New York, and recommendrng leg1sHttion 

providing for the payment of fees for returning to United States district attorneys evidence taken before United States commissioners where 

parties arrested are held to bail; which was referred to the Committee 

on Appropriations, and ordered to be printed. 

REAPPRAISEMENT OF CERTAIN IMPORTED MERCHANDISE. 

The SPEAKER also laid before the Honse a letter from the Secretary 

of the Treasury, transmitting, in response to a resolution of the House 

adopted December 21, 1885, copies of letters and documents relating 

to the application of L. Lehman for a reappraisement of certain imported merchandise; which was referred to the Committee on Ways 

and Means, and ordered to be printed. 

PROPOSED BUILDING AT WILLETS POINT, NEW YORK ITARBOR. 

The SPEAKER also laid before the Honse a letter from the Secretary 

of War, transmitting plans and estimates of proposed building a Willets Point, New Yo.rk Harbor1 for the nse of the engineer battalion; 

which was referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and ordered 

to be printed. PERM.ANIDiT WIIARF AT FORT MONROE. 

The SPEAKER also laid beforetheHouse aletterfrom the Secretary 

of War, transmitting plans and estimates for the construction of a permanent wharf at Fort Monroe, Va.; which was referred to the Committee on :Military .Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

QUARTERS FOR KEEPER OF MONUMENT AT YORKTOWN, VA. 

The SPEA.KERalso laid before the Honse a letter from the Secretary 

of War, transmitting reports and asking a.n appropriation to provide 

quarters for the keeper of the monnmentat Yorktown, Va.; which was referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, and or- dered to be printed. 

FUNDS OF Miilfi INDIANS. 

·I' he SPEAKER also laid before the House a. letter from the Secretary 

of the Interior, transmitting a. report from the Commissioner of Indian 

Affairs concernihg moneys alleged to have been improperly taken 

from the fnnds of the Miami Indians of Indiana and KanSa.s and paid 

to other Indians; which was referred to the Committee on Indian .Affairs, 

and ordered to be printed. • 

STATISTICAL ABSTRACT. 

The SPEAKER alBo laid before the Honse a letter from the Secretary 

of the Treasury, transmittiug the statistical abstract prepared by "the 

Bureau of Statistics; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and 

Means, and ordered to be printed. 

LEAVE OF ABSENCE. 

1tlr. CAMPBELL, of Ohio, by nnanimons consent, obtained leave 

of absence for three days, on account of important bnsi.Dess. 

CALL OF STATES .AND TERRITORIES. 

The call of States and Territories for the introduction of bills was then resumed, beginning with the State of North Carolina. 

T. W. LONG. 

lli. HENDERSON, of North Carolina, in trod need a bill (H. R. 1737) 

for the relief ofT. W. Long; which was read a first and second time, 

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

.JOICY RICHWINE. 

lli. HE~ERSON, of North Carolina, also introduced a bill (H. R. 

1738) granting a pension to Joicy Richwine; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Commi'.lee on Invalid Pensions, and or· dered to be printed. 
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464 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE. JANUARY 6, 

INTERXAL-REVENUE TAXES ON DISTILLED FRUIT SPIRITS. COL. WILLIAM 1\IUNGEN. 

Mr. SKINNER introduced a bill (H. R.1739) to abolish the internal- l\Ir. SENEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 1756) for the relief of revenue taxes on spirits distilled from apples, peaches, and other fruits; Col. William Uungen; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

Ways and 1\Ieans, and ordered to be printed. SOLON DAVIS. 

WILLJ..tLl\I K. HAMMOND. Ur. SENEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 1757) granting a pension to 

Mr. SKINNER also introduced a bill (H. R. 1740) for the relief of Solon Davis; which was rea.d a fil-st ancl second time, referred to the 

William K. Hammond; which was read a first and second time, referred Committee on Invalid Pensions, arid ordered to be printed. 

to. the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to b~ printed. HENRY r.unr. 

WILLIAl\I E. BOND. Ur. SENEY also introduced a bill (II. R. 1758) granting a pension 

Ur. SKINNER also introduced a bill (H. R 1741) for the relief of to Henry Ruth; which wasreadafirstandsecond time, referred to the 

Y/illiam E. Bond; which was read a first and second time, referred to Committee on InmJid Pension , and ordered to be printed. 

the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be I>rintcd. MATILDA SPANGLER. 

TIIO:lUS ASKEW. Mr. SENEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 17.59) granting .a pension 

:Mr. SKINNER also introduced a bill (H. R. 1742) fo1· the relief of to Matilda Spa;ngler;· which was read a first and second time, referred 

Thomas Askew; which was read a :fhst and second time, referred to the to the Committee on In valid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. ELIZA STARTSl\IAN. 

· II. w. STYRO~. · Mr. SENEY also introduced a bill (II. R. 1760) granting a pension 

1\Ir. SKINNER also introCluceq a bill (H. R. 1743) for the relief of to Eliza St~utsman; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. HENRY KELLER. 

o. F. ADAUS. 1\Ir. SENEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 1761) granting a pension 

Mr. SKINNER ·also introduced a bill (H. R. 1744) for the relief of to Henry Keller; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

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

Committee on War Clair'n.S,. and ordered to be printed. WILLIA3I FERGUSON. 

HEIRS OF ELIZA. H. HOWLAND. · 1\Ir. SE~EY also introduced a bill (H. R. 1762) granting a pension to 

JI.Ir. SKINNER also introduced a bill (H. R. 1745) for the n~lief of William F~rguson; which·was read a first and second time, referred to 

the heirs of Eliza H. Howland; which was read a first and second time, the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

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

MBS. AUGUSTA ELLISON. Mr. SENEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 1763) granting a pension to 

Mr. SKINNER also introduced a bill (H. R. 1746) for the relief of Wilson King; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

:Mrs . .A.ngnsta Ellison; which was read a. first and second time, referred Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

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

CIVIL SERVICE. 1\Ir. SENEY also introduced a bill (II. R. 1764) granting a pension to 

Mr. SENEY introduced a bill (H. R. 1747) to repeal an act to regu- Elizabeth A. Neibling; which was re.'ld a first and second time, referred 

late and improve the civil service of the United States, approved Jan- to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, arid ordered to be printed. 

uary 16, 1883; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Reform of the Civil Service, and ordered to be printed. 

AMENDMENT TO SECTION ·5151 REVISED STATUTES. 

JI.Jr. SENEY also introduced a bill.(H. R. 1748) to amend section 

5151 of the Revised Statutes of the United States making shareholders 

in national banks individually liable for the debts of the banks; which was read a first and second time, and referred to the Committee on Banking and Currency, and ordend to be printed. 

TRADE-DOLLAR COINAGE. 

JAIIIES L. BOOTII. 

Ur. SENEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 1765) granting a pension 

to James L. Booth; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Commi£tee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

1\IARY A. SHANNON. 

Mr. SENEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 1766) granting a pension 

to Mary .A.. Shannon; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

Ur. SENEY also introduced a bill (H. R.1749) to retire the trade-dol- ELIAS WENTLING. 

lar coinage; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Com- Mr. SENEY aJso introduced a bill (H. R. 1767) granting a. pension 

mittee on Ways and :rrreans, and .ordered to be printed. to Elias Wentling; _which was read a first andsecond time, referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ·oraered to be printed. LETTER-CARRIERS. 

Ur. SENEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 1750) to amend section 

3865 of the Revised Statutes of the United States respecting letter-carriers; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Post-Office and Post-Roads, and ordered to be printed. 

JURISDICTION OF CffiCUIT COURTS, ETC. 

:Mr. SENEY also introduced a bill (H. R.1751) to amend seCtions 2 

and 3 of an act entitled' 'An act to determine the jurisdiction of circuit 

courts of the United States, and to regulate the removal of causes from 

the 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. COMMEMORATIO~ OF-BATTLEFIELDS, ETC. 

1\Ir. SENEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 1752) to aid the Maumee 

Valley (Ohio) Monqmental .A.Sl)ociation to commemorate forts and battlefields of the war of 1812 in Ohio and Indiana; which was read a first 

and second time, referred to the Committee o~ the Library, and ordered to be printed. · MATHEW H. FULTON. 

Mr. SENEY also introduced a bill (H. R.1753) for the reliefofl\fathew 

H. Fulton; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Cla.ims, and ordered to be printed. 

OMAR P. NORRIS. 

:Mr. SENEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 1754) for the relief of 

Omar P. Norris; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

JOHN FREUND. 

:Mr. SENEY a1so introduced a bill (H. R. 1755) for the relief of 

John Freund; which was read~ first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on War Cla:Mns, and ordered to be printed. 

JAMES WOLFE. 

Mr. SE.!.'ffiY al~o introduced a. bill (H. R. 176A) granting a pen~ion 

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

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

FREDERICK SEIBOLD. 

Mr. SENEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 1769) granting a pension 

to Frederick Seibold; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

HELEN RA Yl\IOND. 

Mr. SENEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 1770) granting a pension 

to Helen Raymond; which was read a :first and second time, referred 

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

MARY C. S...~ODGRASS. 

l\fr. SENEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 1771) granting a pension 

to :M:ary C. Snodgrass; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

WILLIAM KNIGHT AND WILLIAM H. :REDDICK. 

Mr. SENEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 1772) granting pensions 

to William Knight and William H. Reddick; which was read a first 

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

ordered to be p~inted. 

MONUMENT .A.T WYANDOT MISSION, OHIO. 

Mr. SENEY also introduced a joint resolution (H. Res. 53) relating 

to the erection of a monument at the Wyandot Mission, Upper Sandusky, Ohio; which was .read a first and second time, referred to "the 

Committee on the Library, and ordered to be print~. 

JAMES J. JOHNSTON. 

l\Ir. THOMAS, of Illinois (by Mr. BUTTERWORTIP), introduced JJ. bill 
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(H. R. 1773) for the relief of James J. Johnston; which wo.s read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Patents, and or- dered to be printed. 

W .AUREN HALL. 

Mr. THO:UAS, of illinois (by Mr. BUTIERWORTH), also introduced a bill (H. R. 1774) for the relief of Warren Hall; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and 

ordered to be printed. 

LIGHT-HOUSE TE.J..~ER LILLY. 

Mr. THOMAS, of illinois (by Mr. BlfTTERWORTH), also introduced 

a bill (H. R. 1775) for the relief of the officers and crew of the lighthouse tender and the inspector of the fourteenth United States lighthouse district; w.hich was read a. first and second time, refern d t) the 

Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

F .AR.AN & M 1 LEA'N. 

Mr. BUTTERWORTH introduced n. bill (H. R. 1776) for the relief of 

Faran & McLean of Cincinnati, Ohio; which was read a. first and second time. 

The SPEAKER. That, being a private claim, under the new rules of 

the House should go to the Committee on Claims. 

1\fr. BUTTERWORTH. Such cases heretofore have gone to the Committee on Ways and Means, and I have so mn.rked this bill for that reference. The SPEAKER. Under the new rules the bill should go to the Committee on Claims, but the Chair understan~ the gentleman to ask unan- imous consent for its reference to the Committee on Ways and MP-ans. 

Mr. BUTTERWORTH. No, I am not particular about it. 

The bill was referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be 

printed. 

CORRECTION OF SOLDIERS' RECORDS. 

Mr. BUTTERWORTHalso introduced a bill (H. R. 1777) to authorize the Secretary of War to correct the record of certain meritorious soldiers of the war and secure to them an honorable discharge from the service and to provide for the payment of the salary and bounty withheld from such soldiers by reason of their alleged desertion; which was 

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

fairs, and ordered to be printed. 

.ALEXANDER SWIFT & CO., ETC. 

Mr. BUTTERWORTH also introduced a bill (H. R. 1778) for thei·elief of Alexander Swift& Co., partners, and Alexander Swift & Co. and 

the Niles Works; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

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

ELON .A. :MARSH .AND MIN .ARD LAFEVER. 

Mr. BUTTERWORTH a1sointroduced n. bill (H. R.1779) for therelief of Elon A. Marsh and Minard Lafever; which was read a first and 

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

printed. 

MARY .A. FITZP .A TRICK. 

Mr. BUTTERWORTH also introduced a bill (H. R. 1780) granting a pension to Mary A. Fitzpatrick, widow, and motper of the late Lieut. 

Patrick Fitzpatrick, United States Army, of Cincinnati, Ohio; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, 

and ordered to be printed. 

SAMUEL P.AXTO~. 

:Mr. BUTTERWORTH also introduced a bill (H. R. 1i8l) for therelief of Samuel Paxton, of Hamilton County, Ohio; which was read a 

first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, n.nd ordered 

to be printed. 

CORNELIA W. ELLIS. 

1\fr. BUTTERWORTH also introduced a bill (H. R. 1782) granting a pension to Cornelia. W. Ellis, widow of Edmund C. Ellis, late of the 

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

to the Committee o.n Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

ELIZABETH JOHNS. 

Mr. BUTTERWORTH also introduced a bill (H. R. 1783) granting a 

pension to Elizabeth Johns; which was read a ~t and second time, 

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

printed. 

CATHEI\INE GREYBING. 

Mr. BUTTERWORTHalsointroduced a bill (H. R. 1784) granting a pension to Catherine Grey bing; which was read a first and second time, 

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

printed. A. G. COLUNS. 

111r. BUTTERWORTH also introduced a bill (H. R. 1785) for . the 

relief of A. G. Collins; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

ROBERT CLARKE & CO. 

Mr. BUTTERWORTH also introduced a bill (H. R.17 6) for therelief of Robert Clarke & Co.; which was read n. first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

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ELIZABETH BAUER. 

Mr. BUTTERWORTH also introdueed. a bill (H. R. 1787) granting 

a pension to Elizabeth Bauer; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committ~ on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to ·be 

printed. 

FRANCIS DUFFY. 

Mr. BUTTERWORTH also introduced a bill (H. R. 1788) for the relief of Francis Duffy; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

BEACON LIGHTs, KANAWHA .AND OTHER RIVERS. 

1\fr. BUTTERWORTH also introduced a bill (H. R. 1789) to provide 

for protecting the navigation of the Big Kanawha, T~nnessee, a?-d <?urnberland Rivers, extending the system of beacon lights to sa1d nvers; 

which was read a first and second time, referred t-o the Committee on 

Commerce, and ordered to be printed. 

JACOB S. LOWERY AND GEORGE .A. GRAY. 

:r.u. BUTTERWORTH also introduced a bill (H. R. 1790) for the 

relief of Ja{!ob S. Lowery and (j-eorge A. Gray; which was read a first 

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

to be printed. 

JOHN REID. 

1\Ir. BUTTERWORTH also introduced a bill (H. R.179L) for therelief of John Reid; which was ra::td a first and second time, referred to 

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

WIJ .LIAM BEARD. 

1\Ir. BUTTERWORTH also introduced a bill (H. R. 1792) for therelief of William Beard, of Camp Dennison, Ohio; which was read a first 

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

to be printed. 

E. M. SHIELD. 

1\fr. BUTTERWORTH also introduced a bill (H. R. 1793) for the 

relief of Ed ward 1\I. Shield, of Hamil ton Conn ty, Ohio; which was read 

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

to be printed. 

ISAAC R. LANGLY. 

Mr. BUTTERWORTH also introduced a bill (H. R. 1794) granting 

a pension to Isaac R. Langly, late of Company B, Ninety-first Ohio 

Volunteer Infantry; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

PUBLIC GARDENS, WASHINGTON. 

Mr. LEFEVRE introduced a bill (H. R.1795) for the consolidation 

of the public gardens of Washington; whichwasread a first and second 

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

printed. 

SETTLERS 0~ PUBLIC LA...~DS. 

Mr. LEFEVRE also introduced a bill (H. R.1796 )for theprotection 

of settlers on the public lands of the United States; which was read a 

fil.'8t and second time, referred to the Committee on the Public Lands, 

and ordered to be printed. 

EQUALIZ.ATIO~ OF BOUNTIES. 

1\Ir. LEFEVRE also introduced a bili (H. R. 1797) to equalize the 

bounties of soldiers who served in the late war for the Union; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Military 

Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

DEPARTMENT OF .AGRICULTURE. 

1\Ir. LE FEVRE n.lso introduced a bill (H. R. 1798) to provide for the 

reorganization of the Department of Agriculture; which was read a :first 

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

to be printed. 

RANK OF RETIRED OFFICERS. 

Mr. LE FEVRE also introduced a bill (H. R. 1799) t-o fix the rank of 

officers of the Army hereafter retired by reason of wounds received in 

action; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered ~ be printed. 

D.A VID W. STOCKSTILL. 

1\lr. LE FEVRE also introduced a bill (H. R. 1800) for the relief of 

David W. Stockstill; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

JOSEPH W. BE~NETT. 

Mr. LEFEVRE also introduced a bill (H. R. 1801) for the relief of 

Joseph W. Bennett; which wa.'i read a first and second time, referred 

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

MOSES ll. W .ALKER. 

Mr. LE FEVRE also introduced n. bill (H. R. 1802) for the relief of 

l\I0ses R Walker; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Military Af[tirs, and ordered to be printed. 

PETER 1\IAITIIRE. 

Mr. BROWN, of Ohio, introduced a bill (H. R. 1803) granting n. pen-
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sion to Peter Maithre; which was read a first and second time, referred referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be 

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

WILLI.Al\1 G. HALPIN·. 

Ur. BROWN, of Ohio, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1804) for the 

relief of William G. Halpin; which was read a first and second time, 

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

DO:NATION OF LAND TO CERTAIN SOLDIERS A:to."'"D SAILORS. 

~Ir. BROWN, of Ohio, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1805) granting 

160 acres of land to certain soldiers and sailors and marines who served 

in the late war of the rebellion and to their survivors; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Public Lands, 

and ordered to be printed. 

JOEL F. KINNEY. . 

Mr. BROWN, ofOhio (by request), also introduced a bill (H. R.1806) 

for the relief of Joel F. Kinney, ofNewport, Ky.; which was read a first 

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

DANIEL KAIN. 

~Ir. CAMPBELL, of Ohio, also intmduced a bill (H. R. 1821) granting a_pension to Daniel Kain; which wa"' ..-on,d n.fi.rst and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Invalid Pe"l :ions, and ordered to be 

printed. 

MARY CALE. 

~Ir. CAMPBELL, of Ohio, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1822) gmut· 

ing a pension to Mary Cale; which was read a first and second time, 

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

printed. 

ANNA NATION. 

Mr. CAMPBELL, of Ohio, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1823) granting a pension to Anna Nation; which was read a first and second time, 

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

printed. LOUISA ~OLAND. be printed. . JOHN IU'CLARY. .?tlr. WARNER, of Ohio, introduced a bill (H. R 1824) granting a pen-

:Mr. WILKINS introduced a pill (H. R. 1807) granting a pension to sion to Mrs. Louisa. Noland; which was read a first and second time, re- J ohn McClary; which was read a first n.nd second time, referred to the ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

Committee on lnvalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. JOHN KALBFLEISH. 

SA..M.A.NTIIA wALKER. Mr. WARNER, of Ohio, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1825) granting a pension to John Kalbfl.eish; which was read a first and second time, :Mr. WILKINS.also introduced a bill (H. R. 1808) granting a pension referred · to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be 

to Samantha Walker; which was read a first and second time, referred printed. 

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

PUBLIC BUILDING AT ZANESVILLE, OHIO. Mr. w AR~TER, of Ohio, also introduced ~ bill" cEi R. 1826) for the 

.?tlr. WILKINS also introduced .a bill (H. R. 1809) to provide for the relief of Conrad Krigbaum; which was read a first and second time, 

erection of a public building in the city of Zanesville, Ohio; which referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Public JOHN LAPPERT. 

Buildings and Grounds, and ordered to be printed. CAROLINE 1\I.ARTIN. MI. WARNER, of Ohio, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1827) grnnting a pension to John Lappert; which was read a first and second time, re- Mr. WILKINS also introduced a bill (H. R. 1810) granting a pen- ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

sion to Caroline .?tfartin; which was read a first and second time, re- CHARLES L. CAMPBELL. 

ferred to tlle Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATION. 

Mr. WILKINS also introduced a bill (H. R. 1811) to provide for the 

issue of circulating notes to national b:mking associations; whi<!h. was 

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

and Currency, and ordered to be printed. 

PUBLIC BUILDING AT IIAMILTON, OIDO. 

.?tir. CAMPBELL, of Ohio, introduced a bill (H. R. 1812) for the erec- tion of a public building at Hamilton, Ohio; which was read a fi.rst 

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

Grounds, and ordered to be printed. 

PATTISO:U & CALDWELL. 

Mr. CAMPBELL, of Ohio, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1813) for the 

relief of Pattison & Caldwell; which was read a first and second time, 

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

A. C. MORGAN. 

.?t-1r. CAMPBELL, of Ohio: also introduced a bill (H. R. 1814) for the 

relief of A.. C. Morgan; which wasreada first and second time, referred 

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

ELLEN CORCORAN. 

Mr. C.A.~IPBELL, of Ohio, alsointroduceda bill (H. R.1815) granting 

a pension to Ellen Corcoran; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

1\IARY ANN IUILLER. 

Mr. CAl\IPBELL, of Ohio, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1816) granting 

a pension to Mary Ann Miller; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Inva.lid Pensions, and ordered to be 

printed. CALEB PARIS. 

Mr. CA~IPBELL, of Ohio, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1817) granting a pension to Caleb Paris; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

H. L. KYLER. 

Mr. CAMPBELL, of Ohio, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1818) granting a pension to H. L. Kyler; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

JACOB WITTENBACH. 

Mr. CAMPBELL, of Ohio, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1819) granting a pension to Jacob Wittenbach; which was read a first and seco~d 

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

printed. · 

ALFRED DENNY. 

Mr. CAMPBELL, of Ohio, also introduced a bill (H. R.1820) granting n. pension to Alfred Denny; which was read a first and second time, 

.?tfr. W .A.RNER, of Ohio, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1828) to amend 

the war record of Charles L. Campbell, late first lieutenant Company 

H, Thirty-sixth Ohio Infantry Voluntee.rs; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Commi~ on Military .Affairs, and ordered 

to be printed. 

JOHN H. SINES. 

Mr. W .A.R-NER, of Ohio, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1829) granting a pension to John H. Sines; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

CHARLES L. REEDER. 

Mr. WARNER, of Ohio, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1830) granting 

a pension to Charles L. Reeder; which was read a first and second time, 

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

printed. · 

PENSIONS TO WIDOWS AND MINOR CHILDREN. 

Mr. WARNER, ofOhio, alsointrodnceda bill(H. R. 1831) extending 

pensions to all widows and minor children of deceased pensioned soldiers; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Commitee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

ARREARS OF PENSIONS. 

.?tlr. McKINLEY introduced a bill (H. R. 1832) to repeal the proviso 

of section 2 of the act of March 3, 1879, making appropriations for the 

payment of arrears of pensions; which was read a first and second 

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

printed. 

PE~SION TO SOLDIERS WHO HAVE LOST AN ARM AND LEG. 

~Ir. McKINLEY also introduced a bill (H. R.1S33) granting a pension of$72 per month to soldiers who have lost an arm and leg by am- putation or paralysis in the line of duty; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and or- dered to be printed. 

SECTION 4.787 OF THE REVISED STATUTES. 

Mr . .?ticKINLEY also introduced a bill (II. R. 1834) to amend section 

4787 of the Revised Statutes; which was read a fust and second time, 

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

JOSEPH R. WHITE. 

.Mr. McKINLEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 1835) for the relief of 

Joseph R. White; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

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

GILES B. HARBER .AND WILLIAM H. SCIIEUTZE. 

Mr. McKINLEY also introduced a joint resolution (H. Res. 54) to 

credit Lieut. Giles B. Harber and William H. Scheutze with sea-duty 

and sea-pay while engaged in the search for Lieutenant Chipp and 

party, and also for the time employed in bringing home the remains ol 
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Lieutenant Commander De Long and party; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs, and ordered 

to be printed. 

GEORGE SLACK. 

Mr. ELLSB~RRY introduced a bill (H. R. 1836) granting a pension 

to George Slack; which was·read afi.rstandseeond time, 1·eferred tothe 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

WILLIAM T. AND ~~E SCALES. 

Mr. ELLSBERRY also introduced a bill (H. R. 1837) for the payment 

of William T. n.nd Anne Scales for mill property destroyed by order of 

General Lewis Wallace during the rebellion; which was read a :first and 

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

be printed. 

JACOB H. BROWN. 

:Mr. ELLSBERRY also introduced a bill (H. R. 1838) granting a pension toJacobH. Brown; which was read afirstandseco~d time, referred 

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

W. T. MOORE. 

Mr. ELLSBERRY also introduced a bill {H. R. 1839) to remove the 

charge of desertion against W. T. Moore, and~rant to him an honorable 

discharge; which was read a first andsecond tnne, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

SAMUEL ~ GARNETT. 

Mr. ELLSBERRY also introduced a bill (H. R. 1840) granting a pension to Samuel F. Garnett; which was read a first and second time, 

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

GEORGE W. STOUT. 

Mr. ELLSBERRYalso introduced a bilf(H. R. 1841) g:t:antingapension to George W. Stout; which was read a fust and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be .Printed. 

ALFRED URTON. 

1\Ir. ELLSBERRY also introduced a bill (H. R.1842) granting a pension to Alfred Urton; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

JOSEPH N. GRkE.."'IT.EE. 

Mr. ELLSBERRY also introduced a bill (H. R. 1843) granting a pension to .Joseph N. Greenlee; which was read a first and second time, 

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

HADASSAH H. JOHNSON. 

Mr. EZRA B. TAYLORintroduceda bill (H. R.1844) granting a pension to Hadassah H. Johnson; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

DUTY ON WOOL. 

Mr. EZRA B. TAYLOR also introduced a bill (H. R. 1845) to restore 

the rates of duty on imported wool; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and ordered to be 

printe?. 

CHARLES H. LIGHT. 

Mr. EZRA B. TAYLOR also introduced a bill (H. R.1846) granting 

a pension to Charles H. Light; which was read a first and second time, 

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

printed. · 

WILLIAM W. BURNS. 

l'tlr. EZRA B. TAYLOR also introduced a bill(H. R.1847) for therelief of 1Villiam W. Burns; which was read a first and second time, 

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

GEORGE L. RIKER. 

Mr. EZRA B. TAYLOR also introduced a bill (H. R. 1848) granting a pension to George L. Riker; which was read a first and second time, 

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

ALMON C. BROCKWAY. 

Mr. EZRA B. TAYLOR also introduced a bill(H. R.1849)fortherelief 

of Almon C. Brockway; which was read a first and .second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

CGLLINS MORSE AND HENRY C. GRAY. 

M"I·. EZRA. B. TAYLOR also introduced a bill (H. R. 1850) for the 

relief of Collins Morse and Henry C. Gray; which was read a first and 

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

printed. MRS. M. Z. GILMAN. • 

Mr. EZRA. B. TAYLOR also introduced a bill (H. R. 1851) granting a pension to Mrs. M. Z. Gilman; which was read a first and second 

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

printed. 

SEYl\10UR D. BURR. 

Mr. EZRA B. TAYLOR also introduced a bill (H. R. 1852) granting 

a pension to Seymour D. Burr; which was read a first and second time, 

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

printed. 

HEIRS OF JOHN BYRNES. 

Mr. EZRA B. TAYLOR also introduced a. bill (H. R. 1853) for the 

relief of the heirs of .John Byrnes; which was read a first and second 

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

PENSIO~S FOR SOLDIERS, ETC., CONFINED IN CONFEDERATE PRISONS. 

l'tlr. E.ZRA B. TAYLOR also introduced a bill (H. R.1854) gralll;ing 

a pension to soldiers and sailor<:~ confineu in confederate prisons; wliich 

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

Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

ORRIS 0. KING. 

Mr. EZRA B. TAYLOR also introduced a bill (H. R. 1855) granting 

a pension to Orris 0. King; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

ISAAC "WINANS. 

l'tfr. EZRA B. TAYLOR also introduced a bill (H. R. 1856) granting 

a pension to Isaac Winans, of the Ohio militia, in the war of 1812; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid 

Pen~ions, and ordered to be printed. 

'Z.EPILU.TI.AH CRUBAUGH. 

J\.Ir. EZRA B. TAYLOR also introduced a bill (H. R. 1857) fortherelief of Zephaniah Cru bangh; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

JAMES M1MULLIN. 

Mr. ANDERSON, of Ohio, introduced a bill (H. R. 1858) granting 

an increase of pension to .James McMullin; which was read a first aud 

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

to be printed. FREDOLIN WEINMAN. 

Mr. ANDERSON, of Ohio, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1859) granting an increase ofpension to FredolinWeinman; whichwasreadafirst 

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

ordered to be printed. 

FREDERICK ROBERTSON. 

Mr. ANDERSON, of Ohio, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1860) granting a pension to Frederick Robertson; which was read a first and second 

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

printed. PATRICK BLAKE. 

l'tlr. ANDERSON, of Ohio, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1861) granting a pension to Patrick Blake; which was read a first and second time, 

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

printed. 

FREDRICK RO::>.TIKE. 

l'tlr. ANDERSON, of Ohio, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1862) granting a pension to Fredrick Ron ike; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on In valid Pensions, and ordered to be 

printed. 

LEAKAGE ALLOWANCE ON DISTILLED SPIRITS, ETC. 

Mr. ANDERSON, of Ohio, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1863) to 

amend section 4 of an act authorizing an allowance for leakage or c..'\sualty to distilled spirits withdrawn nom exportation, &c., approved 

May 28, 1880; which was read a first u,nd second time, referred to the 

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

WILLIAl\I J. HOPPER. 

Mr. ANDERSON, of Ohio, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1864) granting a pension to William .J. Hopper; which was read a first and second 

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

he printed. 

ANDREW J. KONKLE. 

Mr. ANDERSON, of Ohio, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1865) granting an increaseofpension to AndrewJ. Konkle; which was read a first 

and second _time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and 

ordered to be printed. 

WILLIAM REED. 

Mr. ANDERSON,.of Ohio, u,lso introduced a bill (H. R. 186t1) granting a pension to William Reed; which was read a first and second time, 

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

MICHAEL SEX. 

1.1r. ANDERSON, of Ohio, also introduced a biil (H. R.l867) granting a pension to Michael Sex; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Commit tee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

JACOB ROESCH. 

Mr. ANDERSON, of Ohio, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1868) granting a pension to Jacob Roesch; which was read a first and second time, 

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

printed. 

WILLI.Al\f J. l\I 1PHERSON. 

l'lfr. ANDERSON, of Ohio, u,lso introduced a bill (H. R. 1869) granting a pension to William .J. McPherson; which was read a first and 
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second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and sio:n to Margaret Greathons; which was read a first and second time, 

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

1\llCH..A.EL F. MULLIN. 

Ur. ANDERSON, of Ohio, also introduced a bill {H. R. 1870) granting a pension to Michael F. Mullin; which wa.Head a :first and second 

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

be printed. 

J.A3fES ·w. COLVTI.LE. 

Mr. ANDERSON, of Ohio, also introduced a bill {H. R. 1871) granting a pension to James W. Colville; which was read a first and second 

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

be printed. 

FRANCIS II..A.MMOND. 

:ur. GROSVENOR {by request) introduced a bill (H. R.1886) for the 

relief of Francis Hammond; which was read a :first and second time, 

referred to the Committe~ on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

MRS. E. H. WILDES. 

Mr. GROSVENOR also intro~uced a bill {H. R. 1887) granting a pension to Mrs. E. H. Wildes, widow of Bvt. Brig. Gen. Tho~ F. 

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

PETER W.ALSH. EDWARD F. VANCE. 

Mr. ANDERSON, of Ohio, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1872) grant- Mr. GROSVENOR also introduced a bill (H. R. 1888) grunting a ing a pension to Peter Walsh; which was read a :first and second time, pension to Edward F. Vance; which was read .a :first and second time, 

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

GODFREY LODGE. 

:Mr. ANDERSON, of Ohio, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1873) granting a pension to Godfrey Lodge; which was read a first and second time, 

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

PUBLIC BUILDING, DAYTOY, OHIO. 

Mr. ANDERSON, of Ohio, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1874) for the 

erection of a public building in the city of Dayton, Ohio; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, and ordered to be printed. 

CIVIL SERVICE. 

Mr. ANDERSON, of Ohio (by request), also introduced a bill (H. ·R. 

1875) to amend section 7 of an act entitled ''An act to regulate and improve the civil service of the United States," approved January 16, 

1883; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Select· Committee on Reform in the Civil Service, and ordered to b~ printed. 

PENSIONS. 

Mr. ANDERSON, of Ohlo, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1876) to 

amend certain sections of the Revised Statutes of the United States re- lating to pensions and certain laws relating to pensions enacted since 

the revision of the statutes, and for other purposes; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, 

and ordered to b printed. 

JOHN M'N.AUGHTON. 

Mr. THOMPSO.N introduced a bill {H. R. 1877) for the relief of John 

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

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

J.AMES F. W.AIT. 

Mr. THOMPSON also introduced a bill {H. R. 187H) for the relief of 

James F. Wait; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

JOHN DARLING. 

Mr. THOMPSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 1879) granting a pension to John Darling; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

H. S. S.AYRE. 

IS.A..AC CARLETON. 

Mr. GROSVENOR also introduced a bill (H. R. 1889) granting a pension to Isaac Carleton, late of Company E, Fifteenth Regiment Ohio 

National Guards; which .was read a first and second time. referred to 

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

SA~IUEL D. STILES. 

Mr. GROSVENOR also introduced a bill (H. R. 1890} granting a pension to Samuel D. Stiles, late an employe of the United States; 

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

EQUALIZATIOY OF BOUNTIES. 

M:r. G ROSVE.NOR also introduced a bill (H. R. 1891) to equalize the 

bounties paid by the United States to the volunteer soldiers and. sailors 

of the late war of the rebellion; which wasreadafirstand second time, 

referred totheCommitteeoninvalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

PENSIONS. 

M:r. GROSVENOR also introduced a bill (H. R. 1892) to remove the 

limitations in pension cases, to increase certain pensions, and for other 

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

SALE OF PUBLIC LANDS • 

Mr. HILL introduced a bill {H. R. 1893) to provide for the sale and 

disposal of the public lands of the United States; which was read a :first 

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

ordered to be printed. POST-OFFICE BUILDINGS. 

Mr. fiLL also introduced· a bill (H. R.1 94) to provide for the con- struction of post-offices in the United States and to increlSe the efficiency of the postal service; which was read a :first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, and ordered 

to be printed. .ALEXANDER H. BROWN 1 DECE4.SED. 

Mr. HILL also introduced a bill (H. R. 1805) for the relief of the 

legal representatives of Alexander H. Brown, d'eceased; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and 

ordered to be printed. 

Ur. THO~iPSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 1880) granting a pen- IIOUSTO..: L. TAYLOR. 

sion to H. s. Sayre; which was read a first and second time, referred Mr. HILL also introduced a bill (II. R. 1896) for the relief of Housto the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. ton L. Taylor; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. JOSEPH FISHER. 

Mr. THOUPSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 1881) for the relief 

of Joseph Fisher; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

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

ROBERT 0. WILSO:N. 

Mr. THOMPSON also introduced a bill {H. R. 1882) granting a pension to Robert 0. Wilson, late of Company A, One hundred and second 

Pennsylvania Volunteers; which was read a :first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

HENRY KING. 

Ur. TH0:\1PSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 1883) to authorize 

the Secretary of War to remove the charge of desertion a(Yainst Henry 

King, late private in Company I, Thirty-second Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and to grant him an honorable discharge; which was read a first 

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

PUBLIC DOILDING, PORTS:UOUTII1 OHIO. 

Mr. THOUPSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 1884) providing for 

the erection of a public building at Portsmouth, Ohio; which wn.s read a first und second time, referred to the Committee on Public Building3 

and Grounds, and ordered to be printed. 

MARGARET QREATHOXS. 

Mr. THOMPSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 1885) granting a pen-

.ABRil! G. HOYT. 

Mr. HILL also introduced a bill (H. R. 1897) for the relief of Abram 

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

MARTIN WEBB. 

Mr. HILL also introduced a bill (H. R. 1.898) for the relief of Martin Webb, deceased; which was read a :first and second time, referred 

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

FRANCIS M. OLIVER. 

Mr. HILL also introduced a bill {H. R. 1899) granting a p:msion to 

Francis :M. Oliver; which was read a. first and second time, referred to 

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

JOHN S. CHISUM. 

Mr. HILL also introduced a bill (H. R. 1900) for the relief of JohnS. 

Chisum; which wru read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Inmlid P ensions, and ordered to be printed. 

ROBERT C. MURPHY. 

Mr. liiLL (hyrequest)alsointroduceda bill (H. R.190l) for the relief 

of Robert C. Murphy; which was read a first and second time, refened to 

the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be pri~ted. 

SIMON J. FOUGHT. 

Mr. OUTHWAITE introduced a bill (H. R. 1902) granting an increase 
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of pension to Simon J. Fought; which was read a first and second time, 

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

HENRY CANODE. 

:M:r. OUTHW .A.ITE also introduced a bill (H. R. 1903) granting a 

pension to Henry Canode; which was read a first and second time, re1erred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, ::mdordered to be printed. 

AGRICULTURAL. EXPERIMEXT STATIONS. 

l\Ir. OUTHW .A.ITE also introduced a bill (H. R. .1904) to establish 

agricultural experiment stations in connection with the colleges established in the several States under the provisions of an act approved 

July 2, 1862, and of un ad supplementary thereto; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and 

ordered to be printed. 

THEODORE W. TALL.."\I.ADGE. 

Mr. OUTHW .A.ITE also introduced a bill (H. R. 1905) for the relief 

of Theodore W. Tallmadge; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Private Land Claims, and ordered to be 

printed. 

THOMAS M'CL.ANN.A.H.A.N. 

Ur. OUTHWAITE (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 1906) 

granting a pension to Thomas McClannahan; which was read a first 

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

ordered to be printed. 

PUBLIC LAND, CLEVELAND, OHIO. 

Mr. FORAN introduced a bill (H. R. 1907) dona~ing to the city of 

Cleveland, Ohio, a certain tract~f land for street and park purposes. 

The SPEAKER. The Chair would inquire of the gentleman from 

Ohio whether it is improved or unimproved property? 

Mr. FORAN. It is improved ground. 

The bill was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, and ordered to be printed. 

TRIAL BY JURY. 

Mr. FORAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 1908) to amend section 566 

of the Revised Statutes; which was read a :first and second time, referred 

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

WILLIAM C. JONES. 

Mr. FORAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 1909) to remove the charge 

of desertion from the military record of William C. Jones; which was 

read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. · 

.A.LO:XZO S. GARD:NER. 

Mr. FORAN also introduced a bill (H. R.l910) granting a pension to 

Alonzo S. Gardner; which was read a :first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Invn,lid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

MABY E. HOPKINS. 

Mr. FORAN also introduced a bill (R R. 1911) for the relief of :rtlary 

E. Hopkins; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

EDW A.BD HERBERT. 

Mr. FORAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 1912) gr~ting a pension to Edwa~Q. Herbert; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

J. K. O'REILLY. 

Mr. FORAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 1913) granting a pension to 

Capt. J. K. O'Reilly; which was read a :first and second time, referred 

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

WAGES GOVERNMENT PRINTTXG OFFICE. 

Mr. FORAN also introduced a bill (H. R.1914) for the restoration of 

wages in the Government Printing Office; which was read a :first and 

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

printed. · MICHAEL CLANCY. 

Mr. FORAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 1915) to remove the charge 

of desertion from the military record of Michael Clancy; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the Com:mittee on Military Affairs, 

and ordered to be printed. 

OWEN M'CAFFREY. 

:M:r. FORAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 1916) to remove the charge 

of desertion from the naval record of Owen McCaffrey; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on N a v~ Affairs, and 

ordered to be printed. JOHN MURTUCK. 

Mr. FORAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 1917) to remove the 

charge of desertion from the naval record of John Murtuck; which was 

read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Naval .Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

. ELIAS BROWN. 

1\Ir. FORAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 1918) p-anting a pension 

to Elias Brown; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Invalid Pensiens, and ordered to be printed. 

ROBERT 0. KIRK. 

Mr. COOPER introduced a bill (H. ·n. 1919) for the relief of Robert 

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

COL. J. FRY. 

Mr. COOPER also introduced a bill (H. R. 1920) granting a pension 

to Col. J. Fry; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

DAVID H. PERRIN. 

~Ir. ROMEIS introduced a bill (H. R. 1921f granting a pension to 

Dayid H. Perrin; which was read a :first and second time, referred to 

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

C. H. EDDY. 

Mr. RG!tiEIS also introduced a bill (H. R. 1922) for the relief of C. 

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

OHIO JUDICIAL DISTRICTS. 

Mr. LITTLE introduced a bill (H. R. 1923) to transfer the county 

of Logan, Ohio, from the northern to the ·southern district; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary_, 

and ordered to be printed. ADAM L. EPLEY. 

Mr. LITTLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 1924) for the relief of 

Adam L. Epley; which was reada:firstandsecond time, referred tothe 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

MRS. M. E . .A.. FERGUSON. 

Mr. LITTLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 1925) for the relief of 

1\Irs, M. E . .A.. Ferg11SOn; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

FlTh-rxRAL EXPENSES OF LIEUT. J. G. KYLE. 

Mr. LITTLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 1926) for the payment of 

the funeral expenses of Lieut. John G. Kyle; which was read a :first and 

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

be printed. 

CONRAD SCHLEICHER. 

Mr. LITTLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 1927) granting a pension 

to Conrad Schleicher; which was read a .first and second time, referred 

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

THO~TON JO:NES. 

Mr. LITTLE (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 1928) granting a pension to Thornton Jones; which was read a :first and second 

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

printed. NATIOYAL BANKS. 

Mr. LITTLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 1929) requiring the na- tional banking associations to keep a certain proportion of their re- quired reserves in coin; which was read a :first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Banking and Currency, and ordered to be printed. 

MEDICAL HISTORY OF THE WAR. 

Mr. LITTLE also submitted a resolution requiring of the Public 

Printer certain information relative to the printing of a. new edition of 

the Medical and Surgical History of the war; which was read, and 

referred to the Committee on Printing. 

PENSIOY-.A.RRE.ARS ACT. 

Mr. GEDDES introduced a bill (H. R 1930) tO repeal a proviso con- tained in an act entitled "An act making appropriations for the payment of the arrears of pension granted by act of Congress approved 

January 25, 1879, and for other purposes," approved March 3, 1879, 

being the limitation clause thereof; which was read a :first and second 

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

printed; · 

PENSIO:NS TO DEPENDENT RELATIVES. 

· 1-tir. GEDDES also introduced a bill (H. R. 1931) to reguln.to the 

granting of pensions to dependent relatives; which was read a first and 

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

to be printed. · 

DISPUTED ll.A.NDWRITI:NG. 

Mr. GEDDES also introduced a bill (H. R. 1932) providing for evidence in cases involving disputed handwriting; which was reacl a first 

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

to be printed. 

E. J. PHILLIPS. 

1\Ir. GEDDES also introduced a bill (H. R. 1933) granting relief to 

E. J. Phillips, postmaster at Oberlin, Ohio; which was read a first and 

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

printed. 
470 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE. JANUARY 6, 

PUBLIC BUILDING AT 1\IANSFIELD, OIDO. 

llfr .. G~D~ also introduced a.. bill (H. R. 1934) for the erection of a pubhc buildrng at l\Iansfield, Ohio; which was read a first a.ndsecond 

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

ordered to be printed. · ' 

SETH H. KELLOGG. 

Louis Belfils for property destroyed by citizens and natives of New 

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

MICHAEL RILEY. 

~- HE~MAN a~o introduced a bill (H. R. 1952) for the relief of 

Michael Riley; which was read a fust and second time, referred to the 

Mr. GEDDES also introduced a bill (H. R.1935) for the relief of Seth Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

H. Kellogg; which was read a. first and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be p~ted. PUBLIC ~UILDING AT ROSEBURG, OREG. 

JOHN NELSO~. Mr. HERMAN also introduced a bill (H. R.1953) to provide for the constructio~ of a public building at the city of Roseburg, State of Ore1\Ir. GEDDES als? introduced a bill (H. R. 1936) granting a. pension gon, ror. UmU:d States land .office, post-office, signal service, and United 

to J ohu N elsou; w h1ch was read a. first ::md second time, referred to the States timber rnspector; wh1ch was read ::dirst and second time refefred 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grouuds, and orde~ed to be 

.A. SCHUYLER StiTTON. printed. · 

1.Ir. GEDDES also introduced a bill (H. R. 1937) for the increase of PUBLIC BUILDIXG AT OREGON CITY, OREG. 

pension to A. Schuyler Sutton; which was read a first and second time :Mr. IIERMA...~ also introduced a bill (H. R. 1954) to provide for the 

referred to the Committee on Inva.lid Pensions, and ordered to b'e printed: ·construction of a public building at Oregon City, Oreg.; which was read 

BENJAMIN R. PR.A.'rr. a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Public Buildin!ZS 

1.Ir. GEDDES also introduced a bill (H. R. 1938) for the increase of 

pension to Benjamin R. Pratt, late a lieutenant in the Third Ohio Volunteers, Mexican. war; which was read a first and second time referred 

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

R~ELIUS ALBERTSON. 

l\Ir. GE_DDES also introd~ced a bill (H. R. 1939) gmnting a pension 

to Cornelius Albertson; which was read a first and second time re- ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

LOUISA J. M'FARLAl\"'1). 

Mr. ~EDDES also introdu?ffi a bill (H. R.1940) granting a pension 

to LouiSa J. McFarland; which was read a first and second time referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be pri.n'ted. 

MRS. NANCY SMITH. 

Mr. GEDDES also introduced a bill (H. R. 1941) granting a pension 

to Mrs. Nancy Smith; which wa.s read a first and second time referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be pf~ted. 

JOHN :M7FARLAND. 

Mr. GEDDES also introduced a bill (H. R. 1942) to relieve John 

McFarland from the charge of desertion; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs and ordered 

~~~~d. ' 

JAMES L. :M7CLARRAN. 

Mr. GEDDES also introduced a bill (H. R. 1943) ·granting a pension 

to James L. McClarran; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

CHRISTIAN FRANSKI. . 

l\Ir. GEDDES also introduced a bill (H. R. 1944) rerating the pension of Christian Franski; which was read a first and second time re- ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be prrn'ted. 

JEREMIAH M. FITGER. 

Mr. GEDDES also introduced a bill (H. R. 1945) granting a pension 

to Jeremiah M. Fitger; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

HENRY F. RUTH. 

Mr. GEDDES also introduced a bill (H. R. 1946) granting a pension 

t) Henry F. Ruth; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

tJ.e Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

ABRAHAM OSTER. 

and Grounds, and ordered to be printed. o 

JOHN llAGE...'iS. 

~Ir. HER111AN also introduced a bill (H. R. 1955) for the relief of 

John ~agens; which w:as read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

ELIZABETH BATES. 

~Ir. HERUAN als~ introduced a bill (H. R. 1956) for the relief of 

Elizabeth Bates; which was read a ~t and second time referred to 

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

THOMAS J. MILLER. 

!IIr. HERMAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 1957) for the relief of 

Thomas J. l\Iiller; which was read a. first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

BRIG. GEN. RUFUS INGALLS. 

lli. HERMAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 1958) to provide for the 

retirem.ent of Brig. Gen. Ruf~ Ingalls (retired) as a major-general of 

the Uruted States Army; which was read a first and second time referred ~ the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be prm'ted. 

SUPPLIES TO OREGON VOLUNTEERS IN 1855-'56. 

Mr. HERMAN also intr0dnced a bill (H. R. 1959) to pay the citizens of Oregon for supplies furnished the Oregon volunteers in 1855-'56 

ordered by Philo Callender, war commissioner; which was read a first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims and or- dered to be printed. ' · 

AVERY D. BABCOCK AND WIFE. 

Mr. HERMAN ~lso introduced a b~ (H. R. 1960) for the relief of A very 

D. Babcock and wife, of Oregon; which was read a first and second time 

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

J. H. S:rtllTH. 

~Ir. ~RM:AN. al o introdU:ced a bill (H. R. 1961) for the relief of 

J. H. Smtth; which was read a first and second time referred to the 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be pru;_ted. 

HADLEY HOBSO "'. 

Mr. HERMAN also introduced a. bill (H. R. 1962) for the relief of 

Hadley Hobson; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on \Var Claims, and ordered to be printet\-

FRANCIS M. V il'"DERPOOL. 

l\Ir. HERMAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 1963) for the relief of 

Francis M:. Vanderpool; which was 1·ead a first and second time referred 

• to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. ' l\1r. GEDDES als~ introduced a bill (H. R. 1947) granting a pension 

to Abraham Oster; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

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

JONATHAN DORSEY. lli. HERMAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 1964) f:or the relief of 

1\Ir. GEDDES also introduced a bill (H. R. 1948) granting a pension George H. Washington; which was read a first and second time referred 

to Jonathan Dorsey; which was read a :first and second time, referred to to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be pru;ted. 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed: · TUNIS SWICK. 

RELIEF OF CITIZENS OF OREGO~ AND IDAHO. Mr. HERMAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 1965) for the relief of 

Ur. HERJI.IAN introduced a bill (H. R. 10!9) f<>r tha relief of citi- Tunis Swick; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

zens of the State of Oregon and of Idaho and Washington Territories 

who served with the United States troops in the wa.r with the Nez 

Perce and Bannock Indians, and for the relief of the heirs of such as were killed in such service; which was re..1.d a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to he printed. 

JOHN GEISEL. 

Mr. HERMAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 1950) for the relief of the 

personalrepresentativesof John Geisel, deceased; which was read a first 

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

be printed. 

Committee on Clainls, and ordered to be printed. 

JOHN ALEXANDER. 

Mr. HERMAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 1966) for the relief of 

John Alexander· which was read a first and second time referred to the 

Committee otJ. PriYate Land Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

JOHN B. OATl\1AN. 

M:r. HERl\lA.N also introduced a bill (H. R. 1967) for the relief of 

John B. Oatman; which was read a first and second time referred to 

the Committee ou Claims, and ordered to be printed. 7 

SALARIES OF DISTRICT JUDGES. 

LOUIS BELFILS. 1\fr. HERI\'IAN also introduced a bill (H . . R. 1968) fixing the salaries 

Mr. HERMAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 1951) for the relief of of the several judges of the United States district courts at $5,000 per 
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annum; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Expenditures in the Department of Justice, and ordered to 

be printed. n. JE...~GS. 

::Ur. HERMAN also introduced bill (H. R. 1969).for the relief of 

B. Jennings; which wa.s read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

P. C. DAVIS. 

Mr. HER!\IAN also introduced a -bill (H. R. 1970) for the relief of 

P. C. Davis; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

P'UBLIC DUILDING AT PORTL.A.l\'"1>1 OREG. 

1\Ir. HERMAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 1971) to :provide for the 

erection of a public building at Portland, Oreg.; which was read a first 

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

Grounds, and ordered to be printed. 

OREGON DO:SATION LAW. 

1\Ir.•IIERMA.N also introduced a bill (H. R. 1972) further defini:;Jg 

the class of persons included in the provisions of section 5 of the act of 

July 17, 1854, amendatory of the Oregon donation law of September 

27, 1850; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered to be printed. · 

CLAIMS OF STATES AND TERRITOJUES. 

Mr. HERUA.N also intr~uced a bill (H . .R. 1973) for the benefit of 

the States of Texas, Colorado, Oregon, Nebraska, California, Kansas, 

and Nevada, and the Territories of W ashlngton and Idaho, and Ne-vada 

when a Territory; which was read a fu:st and second time, referred to 

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

JOHN FITZHUGH. 

JOHX FRASER. 

Mr. KELLEY also ~troduced a bill (H. R. 1982) for the relief of 

John Fraser; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

PUJ3LIC BUILDING, READING, P A. 

Mr. ERMENTROUT introduced a bill (H. R. 1983) to increase the 

appropriation for the erection of the public building at Reading, Pa.; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Comm.i.tree on Public Buildings and Grounds, and ordered to be printed. 

SAFETY OF P .A.SSEXGERS. 

Mr. ERMENTROUT also introduced a bill (H. R. 1984) to amend 

article 3 of chapter 354 of the United States Statutes at Large, passed at 

the second session of the Forty-eighth Congress; which was :read a first 

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

to be printed. 

CIG.A..R ::iu.A.!I."""UF ACTURE. 

Mr. ERMENTROUT also introduced a bill (H. R. 1985) reducing the 

penal sum of the bond required to be given by persons engaging in the 

manufacture of cigars under the provisions of section 3387, chapter 7, 

title 35, Revised Statutes; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Ways and :1\Ieans, and ordered to be printed. 

JOHN F. DOX.ABOWER. 

Mr. ERMENTROUT also introduced a bill (H. R. 1986) granting a 

pension'to John F. Donabower; which was read a first and second time, 

referred' to the Committee on Invalid ;pensions, and ordered to be 

printed. Hru\"""RY LICHTY. 

Mr. ERMENTROUT also introduced a bill (H. R. 1987) granting a 

pension to Henry Lichty; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee onluvalidPensions,andordered to be printed . . Mr. HERMAN also intrQduced a bill (H. R. 1974) for the relief of 

John Fiizhugb., of Oregon; which was read a first and second time, re- PETER F • S.A..n!.A.N • 

ferred to the 'Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. Mr. ERMENTROUT also introduced a bill (H. R. 19 8) granting a s . .B. CRANSTON. , pension to Peter F. Sae;nan; which w~ read. a first and second time, 

, HE ,. .. A .,.T 1s . od ed b.:n (H R 1975) fo th . referred to the Comnnttee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be J.,Ir. Ru:.L.A.L'l a o mtr u.o a 'J..ll • • • ~ e relief of rinted. 

S. B. Cranston, of Oregon; which was read a :first and second time, re- p 

ferred to the Commi~ on Claims, and ordered to be :printed. JO.H.'\ C. FREES. 

Mr. ERMENTROUT also introdnced a bill (H. R. 1989) granting~ 

THOMAS GUINEAN. pension to John C. Frees; which was read a first and second time, reMr. HERMAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 1976.) for the relief of ferred to the Committee<ln Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

Thomas Guinean; which was read a first and second time, referred to JOHN HUNTER. 

the Committee on Claims, and 'Ordered to be :p-rinted. · 

COINAGE OF Sll.VER DOLLARS. 

Mr. KELLEY introduced a. bill (H. R. 1977) for the further limitation of the coinage of silver dollars; which was read a first and second 

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

and ordered to be printed. 

STAFF OFFICERS OF THE NAVY. 

M.r. KELLEY also introduced a bill {H. R.1978) to equalize the rank 

and pay of certain staff officers of the Navy; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the 'Committee on Na-val Affairs, and ordered 

to be printed. CLAIMS OF VESSEL-QWNERS1 ETC. 

Mr. KELLEY a1so introduced a bill (H. R. 1979) to permit the owners of certain vessels and the owners or underwriters of cargoes laden thereon 

to sue the United States; which was read a first and second time. 

The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. SPRINGER). In the opinion of the 

Chair this bill should go to the Committee on Claims. 

Mr. KELLEY. I thought it ought to go to the Committee on the 

. Judicia:cy, as it involves a modification of the law. 

The SPEAKER pro tempore. It confers jurisdiction upon the courts 

of the United States to hear and determine a particular case for thepurposeof assessing damages against the United States to be awarded to the 

owners of vessels. 

:M:r. KELLEY. I understood it to be a general rather tnan a particular provision. _ The SPEAKER pro tempore. If the gentleman so desires the Chair 

will ask unanimous consent that the bill be referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. 

:M:r. KELLEY. I am willing the .Cha.ir should decide as to the proper 

reference. 

The bill was referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be 

printed. 

RICH.A.lU> C. RIDGWAY AND OTHERS. 

Mr. KELLEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 1980) for the relief of 

Richard C. Ridgway and others; which was read a first and second time, 

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

GEORGE W. GILE. 

Mr. KELLEY also in trod need a bill (H. -R. 1981) to correct the record ana fix. the rank and pay of George W. Gile, a lieutenant-colonel in the 

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

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

Mr. ERM:ENTROUT also introduced a bill (H. R. 1990) granting a pension to Jphn Hunter; which was read a first and second time, re· ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and <lrdered to be printed. 

l'ILA.RY ANN WE NER. 

:Mr. ERMENTROUT also introduced a bill (H. R. 1991) granting a 

pension to ~ia;ry Ann Wesner; which was read a first and second time, 

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

A... H. HERR. 

Mr. ER~IENTROUT (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 1992) 

for the relief of A. H. Herr, of the District of Columbia; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and 

ordered to be printed. 

~T MARK'S PR~T.ESTANT EPISOO.P A.L CHURCH, D. C. 

:M:r. ERMENTROUT (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 1993) 

for the relief of Saint Mark's Protestant Episcopal church, in the District of Columbia; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on the District of Colnmbia, and ordered to be :printed. 

IN~.A.TIONAL NAVIGATION COMPANY. 

1\Ir. SCOTT introduced a. bill (H. R. 1994) for the relief of 1he International Navigation Company; which was read a fi.rstandsecond time, 

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

S:r.A.ND.AJID SIT.. VER DOLLAR. 

Mr. SOOTT also introduced a bill (H. R. 1995) to regulate the coinage 

of the standard silver dollar; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Coinage, Weights, arid Measures, and or- dered to be printed. 

RE-E:hTLLSTED SOLDIERS. 

Mr. SCOTT also introduced a bill (H. R. 1996) to provide for the payment of bounty to re-en.liSted volunteers; which was read a first and sec- ond time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered 

to be printed. NANCY R. BROWN. 

Mr. SCOTT also introduced a bill (H. R. 1997) granting a pension to 

Nancy R. Brown; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on In valid Peru:."'ions, and ordered to be printed. 

WILLIA..M MORAN. 

:M:r. SCOTT also introduced a bill (H. R.1998) for the relief of William Moran; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 
472 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE. J .ANU .A.RY 6, 

WILLIAM RICKARDS •. 

Mr. SCOTI also introduced a bill (H. R. 1999) for the relief of William Rickards; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

1\IRS. GARETTA H. PIERCE. 

1\Ir. SCOTT also introduced a bill (H. R.· 2000) granting a pension to 

!Irs. Garett a H. Pierce; which was read a firsb and second time, referred 

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

CLADI OF SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. 

1\!r. BRUl\UI introduced a bill (H. R. 2001) to authorizethe proper 

accounting officers of the Treasury to audit and pay the claim of the 

county of Schuylkill, in the State of Pennsylvania, for money advanced 

by it under allotments made by soldiers from said county during the 

late rebellion by virtue of section 12 of the act of Congress entitled ''An 

act to authorize the employment of volunteers to aid in enforcing the 

laws and protecting public property," appprovedJuly22,1861; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War 

Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

RETIREMEYT OF NATIO~AL-BANK NOTES. 

1\Ir. BRUl\HI also introduced a bill (H. R. 2002) to retire nationalbank notes and substitute therefor Treasury notes; which was read a a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Banking and Currency, and ordered to be printed. 

PUBLIC DEDT-UNIFORM PAPER CffiCULATION. 

Mr. BRUMM also introduced a bill (H. R. 2003) to facilitate the payment of the public debt and to provide a uniform paper circulation; 

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

.JAMES REILLY. 

Mr. BRUl\HI also introduced a resolution to pay the funeral·expenses 

o( James Reilly, late an employe of the House; which was referred to 

the Committee on Accounts. 

ELECTION OF CERTAIN UNITED STATES OFFICERS BY THE PEOPLE. 

Mr. BAYNE introduced a joint resolution (H. Res. 55) proposing an 

amendment to the Constitution providing for the election of certain 

United States officers by the people; which was read a first and second 

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

printed. 

INT.EBNAL-REVE.NUE TAX ON TOBACCO. 

Mr. BAYNE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2004) repealing all internalrevenue taxes on domestic tobacco·; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and ordered to be 

printed. 

MONO~GAHELA. NAVIGATION COMPANY, PENNSYLVANIA. 

Mr. BAYNE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2005) to provide for the 

purchase or condemnation of the works, locks, and dams and appurtenances of the Monongahela Navigation Company of Pennsylvania. 

The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the opinion of the Chair this bill 

· should be referred to the Committee on Railways and Canals. 

Mr BAYNE. No; to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors. This 

relates to a navigable river which is already improved by locks and 

dams, partly by the Government of the United States and partly by 

this private company. It is not a canal. . The SPEAKER pro tempore. If it is forthe improvement of a river 

or harbor, then it would go into the petition-box. · 

Mr. BAYNE. The Government has been already expending money 

in improving the navigation of this river above where these locks are, 

and the River and Harbor Committee has always reported such appropriations. · The SPEAKER pro tempore. ThEf jurisdiction of the Committee on Rivers and Harbors relates to the improvement of rivers and harbors. 

This appears to be a bill providing for the purchase of certain works, 

locks, and dams on a stream which has been made navigable by-a private corporation, and therefore it does not relate to, or is not an appropriation for, the improvement of a river or harbor. 

Mr. BAYNE. This is for the improvement of rivers and harbors. 

The Government has already expended money in the construction of the 

locks and dams above those belonging to this private corporation; and 

the object of this bill is to take away from a private corporation the 

control of a navigable stream of the United States, a stream which has 

been recognized as such, and place it in the bands of the Government 

of the United States, just as the Kanawha River improvements were 

taken possession of by the Government. 

The SPEAKER pro 'tempore. If this is in continuance of a work al-1 

ready in progress it might be sent to that committee; otherwise the 

Chair thinks not. 

Mr. BAYNE. Part of this river has been improved by the Government and part of it has not. 

The bill was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors, and ordered to be printed.. 

PUBLIC BUILDING, ALLEGHE..~, P A. 

Mr. BAYNE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2006) to provide for the 

construction of a public building for the accommodation of the postoffice and other Government offices in the city of .A.llegheny, Pa.; which was read a first fl.Dd second time, referred to the Committee on Public 

Buildings and Grounds, and ordered ip be printed. 

PROTECTIO~ OF PUBLIC WORKS AGAINST TRESPASS. 

Mr. BAYNE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2007) to provide for the 

protection of public works against trespass or injury. 

Mr. BAYNE. This,IMr. Speaker, is a long bill, prepared by the Engineer Department of the Government, and has for its object the protection of rivers and harbors upon which the Government has expended 

money. Its proper reference is, therefore, to the Committee on Rivers 

and Harbors. • The SPEAKER pro te1np01·e. It may properly go to the Committee on Commerce or to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors. If the gentleman desires it to go to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors, _the 

Chair thinks that reference will be proper. 

Mr. BAYNE. That is the committee to which I desire to 1iave it 

referred. 

The bill was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Ri':'ers and Harbors, and ordered to be printed. 

PE~SIONS FOR INDIGENT SOLDIERS. 

Mr. BAYNE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2008) providing pensions 

for Union soldiers of the war of the rebellion who are or shall become 

disabled or dependent on their own labor for support, and the dependent widows and minor children and parents of Union soldiers of the late 

war; which was read afirstand second time, referred to the Committee 

on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

INCREASE OF SALARIES OF UNITED STATES .JUDGES . 

Mr. BAYNE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2009) to increase the salaries of judges of the United States district and cir~uitcourts; which was 

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

in the Department of Justice, and ordered to be printed. 

1\Ir. BAYNE. That bill, I think, should be referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. · 

The SPEAKER pro tempore. It was decided on the first day of the 

session that bills fixing the salaries of judicial officers should go to the 

Committee on Expenditures in the Department of Justice. 

Mr. BAYNE. Heretofore these have been referred to the Judiciary 

Committee, and in the last Congress a bill was reported by that com- mittee on this subject. The Judiciary Committee of the Senate also 

reported a similar bill. 

The SPEAKER pro tempore. Bills of a similar character have gone 

uniformly at this session to the Committee on Expenditures in the De~ 

partment of Justice. . Mr. BAYNE. This bill changes existing law and regulates the sal· 

aries of judges. I can not see how the Committee on Expenditures in 

the Department has a right to formulate new law. 

-The SPEAKER pro tempore. The new rule makes a part of the 

iurisdiction of this committee, as the gentleman will find on examination, in the following words: 

The reduction or increase of the pay of officers. 

That is a subject pertaining to the jurisdiction of this committee 

under the rule, and the Chair-must adhere to the opinion thab proper 

reference has been given to the bill. 

MUSTER AND PAY OF CERTAIN OFFICERS. 

Mr. BAYNE also introduced a bill (H. R 2010) to provide for the 

muster and pay of certain officers and enlisted men; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, ·and ordered to be printed. 

.JOSEPH CHALFANT. 

Mr. BAYNE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2011) granting a pension to 

Joseph Chalfant; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

ALEXANDER CASKEY. 

Mr. BA. YNE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2012) granting a pension to 

Alexander Caskey; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Commi~tee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

MYRON E. DUNLAP. 

Mr. BAYNE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2013) for the relief of 

Myron E. Dunlap; which was read a first and second time, re:ferred to 

the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordere~ to be printed. 

ALFRED PLEASONTON. 

Mr. B.A. YNE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2014) authorizing the Pres· 

ident to appoint and retire Alfred Pleasanton, late a major-general in 

the United States Army; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

.JAMES 1\I. PAGE. 

Mr. BAYNE (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 2015) granting: 
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a pension to James l\I. Page; which was read a :first and second time, referred-to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

ISABELLA M1DOWELL. 

Mr. BAYNE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2016) granting a pension 

to Is.'l.bella McDowell, widow of James McDowell, deceased, late a pri· 

vate of Company I, Second Pennsylvania Artillery Volunteers; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid 

Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

RIGHT OF WAY TO SCHUYLKILL RIVER RAILROAD. 

Mr. BINGHlll introduced a bill (H. R. 2017) granting a right of 

way to the Schuylkill Riyer East Side Railroad Company through the 

arsenal and naval asylum grounds at Philadelphia, Pa.; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, 

and ordered to be printed. 

MARGARET S. MEADE. 

Mr. BINGH.A.l\1 also introduced a bill (H. R. 2018) granting a pension to Margaret S. Meade, widow of George G. Meade, late a majorgeneral in the United St~tes .A.rmy; which was read a :first and seconn time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be 

printed. UNITED STATES NAVAL. HOMES. 

Mr. BINGHili also introduced a bill (H. R. 2019) for the relief of 

sailors and marines in the United States naval homes; which was read 

a. fust and second time, referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs, and 

ordered to be printed. · · 

J. F. BAILEY & co. 

1\Ir. BINGHAM also introduced a bill (H. R. 2020) for the relief of 

Josiah F. Bailey and Samuel W. Groome, lately trading as J. F. Bailey 

& Co.; which was read a first and second time. 

The SPEAKER pro tempore. This bill will be referred to the Committee on Claims. 

Mr. BINGHAM. A bill similar in character, to refund what is as- sumed to have been illegally exacted as customs duty, was introduced 

yesterday by the gentleman from New York [Mr. HEWITT] and was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. This covers a question of the same character. I ask that, if not in aceordance with the 

rule, the reference, by unanimous consent, be made to the Committee 

on Ways and Means. 

The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair is of opinion that the bill 

referred to as having been introduced by the gentleman from New York was not similar to this. 

l\Ir. BINGH.A.l\I. It is similar in character. 

The S,PEAKER pro tempore. This bill by the terms of the rule 

should go to the Committee on Claims. The gentleman may ask unanimous consent for reference to the Committee on Ways and Means. 

Mr. BINGHAM. I ask unanimous consent. 

There being no objection, the bill was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and ordered to be printed. 

MARGARET .A. BLAKE. 

Mr. BINGHAM also introduced a bill (H. R: 2021) granting a pension to Margaret A. Blake, widow of Col. George A. H. Blake, United 

States .A.rmy; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

ELLEN 1\I. MITCHELL. 

Mr. BINGHAM also introduced a bill "(H. R. 2022) to increase the 

pension of Ellen l\I. :Mitchell, widow of William G. Mitchell, major and 

assistant adjutant-general, UnitedStates Army; which was read a :first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and or- dered to be printed. 

EDWARD G. PENDLETON. 

1\Ir. BINGHAM also introduced a bill (H. R. 2023) for the relief of 

Edward G. Pendleton; which was readafustandsecond time, referred 

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

COIDIODORE LOUIS 0. SARTORI. 

1\fr. BINGH.A.l\1 also introduced a bill (H. R. 2024) to promote Com- modore Louis C. Sartori, now on the retired-list of the Navy, to be a 

rear-admiral on said list, in accordance with his original position on the Naval Register; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Naval .Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

WILLIAM F. PRATT. 

Mr. BINGH.A.ltf also introduced a bill (H. R. 2025) authorizing the 

President of the United States to appoint William F. Pratt, late a sec- ond assistant engineer in the United States Navy, upon the retired-list 

of the Navy; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Naval Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

JABEZ BURCHARD. 

Mr. BINGHAM also introduced a bill (H. R. 2026) for the relief of 

Jabez Burchard; which was read a :firstand second time, referred to the 

Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

sion to Joshua Armstrong; which was read a first and ~econd time, re- ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

HENRY HER:M.AN. 

:Mr. BINGH.A.l\I also introduced a bill (H. R. 2028) for the relief ot 

Henry Herman; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

LE'I'TEB.-CARRIER .AND FREE-DELIVERY SERVICE. 

l\Ir. BINGHAl\1 also introduced a bill (H. R. 2029) extending the 

letter-carrier and free-delivery service to places containing a population 

of not less than 10,000 within the corporate limits, &c.; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the Committe on the Post-Office 

and Post-Roads, and ordered to be printed. 

LOTTERY .ADVERTISEMENTS IN MAILS. 

Mr. Bll~GHAM also introduced a. bill (H. R. 2030) to prohibit the 

mailing of newspapers and other publications containing lottery advertisements, and prescribing a penalty for violation of the same; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the PostOffice and Post-Roads, and ordered to be printed. 

. RATES OF POSTAGE. 

Mr. BINGHAM also introduced a bill (H. R. 2031) to regulate rates 

of postage on second-class and mail matter at letter-carrier offices; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the PostOffice and ~ost-Roads, and ordered to be printed. 

l'OST.AL TELEGRAPHIC SYSTEM. 

Mr. BINGHAU also introduced a pill (H. R. 2032) to provide for the 

establishment of a postal telegraphic system; which was read a :first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on· the Post-Office and PostRoads, and ordered to be printed. 

FRANKING PRIVILEGE TO JULIA D. GRANT. 

Mr. BINGHA1t1 also introduced a bill (H. R. 2033) granting a frankingprivilegeto Julia D. Grant; which was read a :first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on the Post-Office and Post-Roads, and ordered to be printed. 

RAILWAY POSTAL CL~KS. 

Mr. BINGHAU also introduced a bill (H. R. 20:l4) for the appointment of railway postal clerks, and for other purposes; which was read 

a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Post-Office 

and Post-Roads, and ordered to be printed. 

Hffi~.M J. STEINBERGER. 

Mr. CURTIN introduced a bill (H. R. 2035) to remove the charge of 

desertion against Hiram J. Steinberger, late private Company K, One 

hundred and thirty-first Pennsylvania Volunteers; which was read a 

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

and ordered to be printed. 

JAMES MILLENGER. 

Mr. CURTIN also introduced a bill (H. R. 2036) for the relief of 

James Millenger, of New Jersey; which was .read a :first and second 

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

printed. 

INCREASE OF PENSIONS. 

Mr. CURTIN also introduced a bill (H. R. 2037) to increase pensions 

in certain cases; which was read a :first and second time, referred to th~ 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to lie printed. 

PE.!."'\SIO.NS TO UTIERL Y HELPLESS SOLDIERS fiT]) S.AILOllS. 

Mr. CURTIN also introduced' a bill (H. R. 2038) to equalize the pensions of all "utterly helpless" pensioned soldiers and sailors; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the Committoo on Invalid 

Pen...<:ions, and ordered to be printed. 

AGRICULTURAL EXPERDrn.NT STATIONS. 

l\fr. CURTIN also introduced a bill (H. R. 2039) to establish agricultural experiment stations in connection with colleges established in the 

several States under the provisions of an ad approved July 2, 1862. and 

of acts supplementary thereto; which was read a first and second time, 

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

HEIRS OF JO~ S. FILLMORE. 

:Mr. CURTIN also introduced a bill (H. R. 2040) for the relief of the 

heirs of JohnS. Fillmore, deceased; which was read a:firstand second 

time, referred to the Committee on Private Land Claims, and orde1·ed 

to be printed. 

WILLIAM BRINDLE. 

Mr. CURTIN also introduced a bill (II. R. 2041) toempowerthecir· 

cuit courts ofthe eastern disti·ict of Pennsylvania to hear and determine the~elaims of William Brindle; which was read a firSt and second time, 

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

REFID.""DIKG Il\IPROPERL Y PAID FEES. 

Mr. CURTIN also introduced a bill (H. R. 2042) to require certain JOSHUA ARMSTRONG. fees improperly paid into tho Treasru·y of the United States to ·be re- Mr. BINGHAM also introduced a bill (H. R. 202i) 'grnnting a pen- funded, and to pay certain other moneys; which was read a first and 
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second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be 

printed. · 

MABY KASTATHE. 

11Ir. CURTIN also introduced a bill (H. R. 2043) to place Mary Ka.statte, widow of Jacob Kastathe1 on the pension-roll as the widow of a soldier; which was read a .first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

UNITED BRETHREN. 

J.Ir. CURTIN also introduced a bill (H. R. 2044) for the relief of the 

Society of the United Brethren in Christ, of Tyrone, Pa..; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, 

and ordered to be printed. 

· .A.l\IEND:llE~T TO SECTION 1661 REVISED STATUTES. 

Mr. CURTIN also introduced a bill (H. R. 2045) to amend section 

1661 of the Revised Statutes, making an annual appropriation to provide arms for the militia; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on the Militia, and ordered to be printed. 

HID.~Y :r.I. BOSSERT. 

Mr. CURTIN also introduced a bill (H. R. 2046) granting a pension 

to Henry M. Bossert; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

JOHN WIGHTMAN. 

Mr. CURTIN also introduced a bill (H. R. 2047) for the relief of 

John Wightman, a contractor for carrying the mail in Pennsylvania; 

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

PENSIONS. 

Mr. CURTIN also introduced a bill (H. R. 2048) for the relief of cer- tain pensioners; which was read afirstandsecond time, referred tothe 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

:rARIFF 'REVISION. 

Mr. O'NEILL, of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, before introducing a resolution against any revision of the tariff, I ask unanimous consent 

to be permitted to present some two or three hundred protests of man- ufacturers all over this country, these manufacturers employing some fifty thousand men. I wish to present these protests as a. part of the 

proceedings of the House, though of course not to be printed. 

The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Pennsylvania asks 

unauimous consent to present at this time remonstrances against any 

change in the tariff laws. If there be no objection they will be received 

for reference to the Committee on Ways and Means without printing. 

Isthereobjection? The Chair hears none, anditisorderedaccordingly. 

l\Ir. O'NEILL, of Pennsylvania, also introduced a resolution against 

the revision of the tariff; which was referred to the Committee on Ways 

and Means. · 

SHIP·CANAL BETWEEY DELAWARE RIVER .A.ND ATLANTIC OCEAN. 

Mr. O'NEILL, of Peruisylvania, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2049) 

for the construction of a ship-canal to connect the Delaware River with 

the Atlantic Ocean; which was read a first and second time. 

The SPEAKER pro tempore. This bill will be referred to the Committee on Railways and Canals. 

Mr. O'NEILL, of Pennsylvallia. I think the proper reference is to 

the Committee on Rivers and Harbors. It has relation to the same class 

of·worksas the Hennepin Canal and other works whichproposetoconnect the inland waters of this country. This bill simply proposes that we appropriate money after surveys ar~ made to connect the Delaware 

River somewhere in the vicinity of Camden with the Atlantic Ocean, at a point probably adjacent to Atlantic City. I call the attention of the 

Chair to the fact that when a similar bill to connect the waters of the 

Chesapeake and Delaware Bays was presented. it was referred to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors, and that committee recommended an appropriation to commence the work. 

The SPEAKER pro tempore. This bill provides only for surveys; and 

the Chair remembers that surveys have generally been included in the 

river and harbor bill. Therefore, unless objection is made, it will go to 

the Committee on Rivers and Harbors. 

Mr. WILLIS. I object to that reference. 

The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Kentucky [JI,Ir. 

WILLIS] having objected to tJ;le reference proposed, may move what- ever reference he prefers. The present question is on referrjng the bill 

to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors. What reference does the 

gentleman from Kentucky move? 

Mr. WILLIS. I ask for the reading of the bill. 

Mr. O'NEILL, of Pennsylvania. It embraces an appropriation. 

The Clerk read as follows: 

Be it enacwt., &c., Th1lt there be made by the Secretary of War an immed!ate survey for the construction of a. ship-canal to connect the Delaware River in the vicinity of the city of Camden with the Atlantic Ocean, so that the line of the said canal shall be a.s near ea. t and west as possible, and that the estimates of the United States engineers be prepared at an early day, so that the report can be made during the present session of Congress and an appropriation for the commencement of the work be recommended. 

Mr. WILLIS. Mr. Speaker, that question has already been presented 

in the present Congress and passed on by the Speaker in the case of the 

Michigan canal. The Speaker then examined and decided it. I submit, therefore, it is res adjtulicata as far as the Chair is concerned. 

The SPEAKER pro tempm·e. The present occupant oftheChairsta.ted 

be was of opinion the bill should go to the Committee on Railways and 

Cana.Is, but at the request of the gentleman from Pennsylvania [Mr. 

O'NEILL] the reference to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors was proposed. If objection be made, the question will be submitted to the 

House. 

1\Ir. O'NEILL, of Pennsylvania. ThegentlemanfromKentucky [Mr. 

WILI.IS] will rememberthatwearenowactingunderthe new rules-- . 1rlr. WILLIS. I am perfectly aware of that. 

Mr. O'NEILL, of Pennsylvania. .And those rules designate the appropriate reference of bills. - I presume, of course, the bill for the construction of the Hennepin 

Canal would go to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors, just as did the 

bill proposing to connect the Chesapeake and Delaware Bays. I insist, 

therefore,thatthisbill honldgototheCommitteeonRiversandllarbors. 

The SPEAKER pro tempore. Debate is not. in order at this time. Jl,fr. O'NEILL, of Pennsylvania. I supposed it was proceeding by 

unanimous consent. - · 

1\Ir. WILLIS. I understand it is the decision of the Chair that this 

bill properly belongs to the Committee on Railways and Canals. 

The SPEAKER pro tempore. That is the opinion of the Chair. 

Mr. O'NEILL, of Pennsylvania. .And I propo e that it shall be. re- ferred to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors. 

The SPEAKER pro tempore. The.Chair was about to refer it without objection to that committee, but objection having been made, the 

question must be submitted to the House. 

1rlr. WILLIS. 1 ask, as a parliamentary question, whether that does 

not require a two-thirds vote? 

The SPEAKER J!rO tempo-re. The Speaker ordinarily refers the bill 

under the rule, but the question of reference is one entirely under the 

j nrisdiction of the House and ca.n be controlled by the House by a vote 

to that effect. 

!.Ir. O'NEILL, of Pennsylvania. I desire it to be known that this 

bill proposes an appropriation, and comes before the House through the 

proper channels, just as every other case does which is referred to the 

Committee on Rivers and Harbors. 

Mr. WILLIS. ..Ai; the gentleman has been heard in behalf of his 

view of the question, I ask to be heard briefly in reply. 

The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection? 

Mr. WILL . At the suggestion of a number of gentlemen, and as the House seem.k'to unde~d the question, I will not occupy the time 

of the Honse. · The SPEAKER pt·o tempore. Objection having been made to the 

motion of the gentleman from Pennsylvania that the bill be referred to 

the Committee on Rivers and Harbors, the question will be submitted 

to the House. 

The House refused to refer the bill to the Committee on Rivers and 

Harbors. 

The bill was then referred to the Committee on Rail ways and· Canals, 

and ordered to be printed . 

DRY-DOCK AT THE LEAGUE ISLAND NAVY-YARD. 

111r. O'NEILL, of Pennsylvania, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2050) to 

authorize the construction of a dry-dock at the League Is~and navy-yard 

by contract and appropriating money for the same; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Naval .Affairs, and 

ordered to be printed. · 

UNITED STATES STEAMER ASHUELOT. 

Mr. O'NEILL, of Pennsylvania, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2051) for 

the relief of the sufferers by the w1·eck of the United States steamer 

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

PRIZE-MONEY TO FARRAGUT'S FLEET. 

Mr. O'NEILL, of Pennsylvania, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2052) 

appropriating prize-money due to the survivors of Farragut's fleet for 

captures mad-e in the .Mississippi River in April, 1862; which was read a. first and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and 

ordered to be printed. 

RACHAEL J. FLOYD. 

Mr. O'NEILL, of Pennsylvania, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2053) 

for the relief of Rachael J. Floyd; which was read a first and second 

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

printed. 

REBECCA 1\I.ARCH.ANT. 

Mr. O'NEILL, of Pennsylvania, also introduced a bill (IT. R. 2054) 

granting a pen ion to Rebecca l\Iarchant; which was rend a fi.t t and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pen ions, and or- dered to be printed. THEODORE ARTZ. 

Ur. O'NEILL, of Pennsylvania, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2055) 

granting a pension to Theodore .A.rtz; which was read a first and second 

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

be printed. 

CATHAB.INE BERNHART. 

~Ir. O'NEILL, of Pennsylvania, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2056) 

granting a pension to Catharine Bernhart; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on In valid Pensions, and ordered 

to be printed. 

TRADE· DOLLARS. 

1\Ir. EVANS (by Mr. O'NEILL, of Pennsylva"nia) introduced a bill 

(H. R. 2057) to authorize the redemption, exchange, and recoinage of 

trade-dollars; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Coinage, Weights, and Measures, and ordered to be 

printed. 

STANDARD SILVER DOLLAR. 

1\Ir. EVANS (by Mr. O'NEILL, of Pennsylvania) also introd,uced a bill (H. R. 2058) to suspend the coinage of the standard silver dollar; 

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

ESTABLISIDIENT OF AN Th~ERNATIO:YAL TRffiUNAL. 

Mr. EVANS (by Mr. O'NEILL, of Pennsylvania) also jntroduced a 

bill (H. R. 2059) to promote peace among the nations by the establishment of an international tribunal or some fixed principle of arbitration; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee 

on Foreign .A.ffairs, and ordered to be printed. 

MARGARET D. MARCHAND. 

:MI·. EV A....~S (by lli. O'NEILL, of Pennsylvania) also introduced a bill 

(H. R. 2060) granting a pension to Margaret D. Marchand; which was 

read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

CHRISTIAN A B. SCHIVELY. 

:M:r. EVANS (by Mr. O'NEILL, ofPennsylvania) also introduced a bill 

(H. R. 2061) for the relief of Christiana B. Schively; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, 

and ordered to be printed. · · 

MAGDELINA FO~ISH. 

Mr. EVANS (by Mr. O'NEILL, of Pennsylvania) also introduced a bill (H. R. 206~) for the relief of Magdelina Fonish; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, 

and ordered to be printed. 

\ 1\IARY KERR. . 

Mr. EVANS (by 1\Ir. O'NEILL, of Pennsylvania) also introduced a bill (H. R. 2063) granting a pension to Mary Kerr; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, 

and ordered to be printed. 

NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATIONS. 

1\Ir. STORM introduced a bill (H. R. 2064) to provide for the issue 

of circulation to national banking associations; which was read a first 

and second time, 1·eferred to the Committee on Banking and Currency, 

and ordered to be printed. 

CADETS AND CADET-ENGINEERS. 

Mr. STORU also introduced a bill (H. R. 20~5) for the relief of cadets 

and cadet-engineers who were in the naval service at Annapolis on 

the 5th day of August, 1882; which was read a first and second time 

referred to the CoJ;U.I;iittee on Naval Affairs, and ordered to be printed: 

ALFRED M1MURTRIE. 

Mr. STORM also introduced a bill (H. R. 2066) for the relief of Alfred McMurtrie; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

JAMES WEEKS. 

Mr. STORl\1 also introduced a bill (H. R. 2067) for the relief of James 

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

COMP.El\TDIUl\I TENTH CE::s-SUS. 

Mr. STORM also introduced a bill (H. R. 2068) authorizing the 

Secretary of the Interior to purchase 100,000 condensed statements of the 

Compendium of the Tenth Census as prepared byJohnC. Welsh·which was read a first and second time, referred "f!o the Committee on the Library, and ordered to be printed. 

TRADE-DOLLARS. 

Mr. STORM also introduced a bill (H. R. 2069) for the retirement 

of trade-dollars from circulation. 

The SPEAKER pro ternpore. This bill the Chair is of opinion should 

be referred to the Committee on Banking and Currency. 

Mr. BLAND. I ask to have the bill read. That question came up 

in the last Congress, and was referred by a direct vote of the House to 

the Committee on Coinage, Weights, and Measures. · 

The SPEAKER pro temp01·e. The Clerk will read the bill. 

The bill W::l.S read at length. 

Mr. BLAND. That is purely a matter o~coinage, and the last Con- gress, as I l1ave stated, when the question was raised, ~ook a similar 

measure from the Committee on Banking and Currency and referred it, 

by a vote of the House, to the Committee on Coinage, Weight..s, and 

Measures. I raise that question now. It properly belongs to coinage. 

The SPEAKER p1'0 tempo1·e. The Chair is informed that the Speakei 

sent a similar bill to the Committee on Banking and Currency. The 

present occupant of the Chair is of opinion, on examination, that this 

bill, owing to the provision which amends the coinage a-ct, should go to 

the Committee on Coinage, and it will be so referred. 

1\Ir. BLAND. I was not awarethat any bill relating to the trade-dollar had been referred to the Committee on Banking and Currency. Cer- tainly the House took jurisdiction of the subject from that committee 

during the last Congress. 

The bill was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee 

on Coinage, Weights, and Measures, and ordered to be printed. 

WILLIAM PAUGH. · 

Mr. STORM also introduced a bill (H. R. 2070) for the relief of William Paugh; which W::l.S read a first and second time, referred to the 

Commjttee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

CHARLES F. EILBER. 

Mr. STORM also introduced a bill (H. R. 2071) granting a pensi<1n to 

Charles F. Eilber; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

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

RACHEL T. ABBOIT. 

Mr. STOR~1 also introduced a bill (H. R. 2072) granting a pension to 

Rachel T. Abbott; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

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

LIABILITY OF SHIP-OWNERS. 

1\Ir. NEGLEY introduced a bill (H. R. 2073) to amend and re-enact 

section 4289of the Revised Statutes relative to the liability of the owners of vessels; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Select 

Committee on Ship-building and Ship-owning Interests, and ordered to 

be printed. , 1\IEXICAN AND OTHER P.El.~SIO:NS. 

1\Ir. NEGLEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 2074) granting a pension 

to soldiers and sailors of the Mexican war and other wars therein named, 

and for other purposes; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

BRA.NCH HO::UE FOR DISABLED SOLDIERS. 

Mr. NEGLEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 2075) to provide for the 

location and erection of a branch home for disabled volunteer soldiers 

west oftheRoch.~ Mountain ; which was read a first and second time, 

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

Il\IPROVEMENT OF THE 1\IOXONGAHELA AND OTHER RIVER.'!. 

Mr. NEGLEY also introduced bills for the permanent improvement 

of the Upper Ohio River, for the nayjgation of the Allegheny River near 

Pittsburgh, and the permanent improvement of the Monongahela River 

in the States of West Virginia and Pennsylvania. 

The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under the rule these propositions will 

be referred through the petition-box to the appr.opriate committees. Mr~ NEGLEY. A bill providing for the permanent improvement of 

the Monongahela River is now under the control of Congress. A bill of a similar purport has already been presented to-day by my colleague 

from Pennsylvania [l'tlr. BAYNE]. 

The SPEAKER pro tempore. That bill was for the purchase of certain works owned by a corporation on the river. 1\Ir. NEGLEY. That is contemplated also. 

The SPEAKER pro tempore. Bills for the improvement of the nav- . 

igable waters of the United States are, under the rules of the House, 

to be referred through the petition-box, and the Clerk will read clause 

5 of Rule XXI, relating to the subject. 

The Clerk read as follows: 

.All bills for the improvement of rivers and harbors, and for the establishment or change of post-routes, shall be delivered to the Clerk, as in the case of peti- tions and memorials-, for reference to appropriate committees. 

The SPEAKER pro tempore. The propositions submitted by the 

gentleman from Pennsylvania will therefore be referred through the 

petition-box to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors. 

"IDI."TrED STATES 1\IERCHANT MARINE. 

Mr. NEGLEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 2076) for the relief of the 

merchant marine of the United States engaged ·in the foreign trade; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Select Committee on Ship-building and Ship-owning Interests, and ordered to be 

printed. 

1\IANUF ACTURE OF STEEL FOR HEAVY ORDN ANCE1 ETC. 

Mr. NEGLEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 2077) to authorize the 

manufacture of steel sui tn' 'e lor hea. vy ordnance, armor, and other army 

llnd naval purposes, with tl1e necessary equipment adapted to the present improvement in modern warfare; which was read a firstandsecond 

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

printed. 

OFFICES OF PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT. 

lli. RANDALL introduced a bill (H. R. 2078) in relation to the man-
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ner of filling vacancies in the offices of President and Vice-President; ond time, referred to the Oommittee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to _ which was read a first and second time, referred to the Select Commit- be printed. 

tee on the Election of President and Vice-President, and ordered to be 

printed. · · 

CLAIMS A<;}AINST THE UNITED STATES. 

Mr. RANDALL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2079) limiting the time 

within which claims against the United States may· be filed and prosecuted; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

MARY MORTIMER S~ES. 

Mr. RANDALL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2080) granting a pension to Mary Mortimer Semmes, widow of Commodore Alexander A. 

Semmf:lS; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Com- mit~ee on Pensions, and·ordeted to be printed. 

REPRESE:NTATIVES OF PETER LYLE. 

Mr. RANDALL also introq.uced a bill (H. R. 2081) for the relief of ~he 

legal representativesofPeterLyle, deceased; which wasread afirstand 

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

to be printed. TRADE-DOLJ .. ARS. 

Mr. RANDALL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2082) to provide for the 

exchange of trade-dollars for standard silver dollars and other silver coin 

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

the Committee on Coinage, Weights, and Measures, and ordered to be 

printed. · · 

NATIONAL PHARMACOPCEIA. 

Mr. RANDALL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2083) to prepare and 

publish a nationalpharma.ccipreiaforthe United States; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 

and ordered' to be printed. · 

JOH:N W. DAVIDSON. 

1\Ir. RANDALL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2084) granting a pension to John W. Davidson; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committ.ee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

. VETO OF APPROPRIATION ITE:MS. 

Mr. RANDALL also introduced a joint resolut.ion (H. Res. 56) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the President to veto any item or items of an appropriation bill 

while approving of the other portion of the bill; which was read a first 

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

ADDITION TO R.EPORT O:N WAGES. 

M:r. RANDALL also introduced a joint resolution (H. Res. 57) to print an addition to a report on wages ordered printed January 17, 1884; 

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

Printing, ?-nd ordered to be printed. 

PRINTING OF N A V .A.L REPORT. 

11Ir. RANDALL also introduced a. joint resolution (H. Res. 58) authorizing the printing of n. naval report; which was read a first and second 

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

TESTS OF BUILDING MATERIALS. 

Mr. CAMPBELL, of Pennsylvania, introduced a bill (H. R. 2085) 

authorizing the President to appoint a commission of experts skilled in 

the investigation, production, and use of metallic substances and other . structural materials, to execure tests and experiments on iron, steel, and 

other materials used in the construction of bridges, buildings, and me- chanical strl;i.ctures, and deduce useful rnles therefrom; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Manufactures, and 

ordered to be printed. FRANCIS M. BELL. 

Ur. CAMPBELL, of Pennsylvania, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2086) 

for the relief of Francis M. Bell; which was read a first and second time, 

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

TERRENCE DELOZIER. 

1\'Ir. CAMPBELL, of Pennsylvania, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2087) 

for the relief of Terrence Delozier; which was read a first and second 

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

.ANDREW SHOENFELT. 

Mr. CAMPBELL, of Pennsylvania, a1sointroduceda bill (H. R. 2088) 

for the relief of Andrew Shoenfelt; which was read a first and second 

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

ABRA.H.A.1\I HOW .A.RD. 

1\Ir. CAMPBELL, of Pennsylvania, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2091) 

granting apensiontoAbrahamHoward; which was read afirstand sec- ond time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to 

be printed. 

. ISAIAH W. BUNKER. 

Mr. CAM? BELL, of Pennsylvania, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2092) 

to increase the pension of Isaiah W. Bunker; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and orde~ed 

to be printed. ADAM J. GRIER. 

Mr. CAMPBELL, of Pennsylvania, also introduced a bill (II. R. 2093) 

granting a pension to Adam J. Grier; which was read a first and second 

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

printed. WILLIAM R. WEIMER. 

Ur. CA:MPBELL, ofPennsylvmlia, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2094) 

granting a pension to William R. Weimer; which was read a first and 

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

to be printed. · 

ELIZABETH EVERHART. 

Mr. CAMPBELL, of Pennsylvania, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2095) 

granting an increase of pension to Elizabeth Everhart; which was read a first and second time, referre<l to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, 

and ordered to be printed. 

WILLIAM FLICK. 

Mr. CAMPBELL, of Pennsylvania, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2096) 

granting a pension to William Flick; which was read first and second 

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

prinred. . -

HARRISO:N DINGES. 

1\Ir. CAl\IPBELL;ofPennsylvania, alsointroduced a bill (H. R. 2097) 

granting a pension to Harrison Dinges; which was read a first and sec- ond time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered 

to be printed. B. F. TUCKER. 

Mr. CAMPBELL, of Pennsylvania, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2098) 

granting a pension to B. F. Tucker; which was read a first and second 

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

printed. SOPHIA GUMP. 

:Mr. CA:MPBELL, ofPennsylvania, also introduced a bill(H. R. 2099) 

granting a pension to S~phia Gump; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Commit~e on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be 

printed. HENRY :M. STIFFLER. 

Mr. CAMPBELL, of Pennsylvania, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2100) 

granting a pension to Henry l\I. Stiffler; which was read a first nrid sec- ond time, referred to the Commitree on Invalid Pensions, and ordered 

to be printed. CHRISTENI.A. SNYDER. 

Mr. CA?\IPBELL, of P~nnsylvania, also introduced-a bill (H. R. 2101) 

for the relief of Christenia Snyder; which was r•d a first and second 

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

be printed. • GEORGE KNOPSNYDER. 

1\fr. CA:MPBELL, of Pennsylvania, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2102) 

granting a pension to George Knopsnyder; which was read a first and 

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

to be printed. JOHN ELLE:NBERGER. 

1\Ir. CAUPBELL, of Pennsylvania, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2103) 

granting a pension to John Ellenberger; which was read a :first and sec- ond time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to 

be printed. ALBERT L. BURKET. 

Mr. CAMPBELL, of Pennsylvania, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2104) 

granting a pension to Albert L. Burket; which was read a first and sec· ond time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered 

to be printed. WILLIAM G EBL 'ER. 

Mr. HARUER introduced a bill (H. R. 2105) granting a pension to 

JOHN RICHARDS. William Gebler; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

Mr. CAMPBELL, of Pennsylvania, also introduced a bill (H. R.-2089) the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

for the relief of John Richards; which was read a. first and second time, ASSISTANT NAvAL coxsTRUCTORS. 

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

JACOB D. TETWILER. 

Mr. CAMPBELL, of Pennsylvania, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2090) 

granting a pension to Jacob D. Tetwiler; which was rea.d. a first and secMr. HARMER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2106) regulating the appointment of assistant naval constructors; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs, and ordered . 

to be printed. 

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RIGHT OF WAY THROUGH ARSENAL GROUNDS, BRIDESBURG, PA. 

Mr. HARMER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2107) granting the right 

of wa;y for railroad purposes through the United States arsenal grounds 

at Bndesbnrg, Pa., to connect the manufacturing establishments of 

Bridesbnrg with the Philadelphia and Trenton Railroad; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on l\filitary 

Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

THOMAS M'BRIDE. 

Ur. HAR~IER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2108) for the relief of 

Thomas l\fcBride; which was read a :first and second time referred to 

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

EFFICIENCY OF THE ARMY. 

Mr. HA.R~IER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2109) to promote the efficiency of the Army; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

SUFFERERS BY THE WRECK OF THE STEAMER ASHUELOT. 

1\fr. HARUERalsointroduced a blll(H. R. 2110)forthereliefofthe 

sufferers by the wreck of the United States steamer Ashuelot; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, 

nnd ordered to be printed. 

HENRY C. PARRY. 

1\Ir. HARMER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2111) for the relief of 

Henry C. Parry; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

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

OFFICERS AND CREW OF THE JEAN~ETTE. 

1\Ir. HARl\IER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2112) to reimburse the 

officers and crew of the United States arctic exploring steamer Jeanpette for loss of baggage and personal effects; which was read a. first 

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

be printed. 

GRATUITY TO EMPLOYEs I:N" POSTAL SERVICE. 

1\Ir. HARMER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2113) granting a gratuity 

to persons having served faithfully twenty-five continuous years in the 

postal service of the United States ·or who after ten years of faithful 

service shall become physically or mentally disabled; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Post-Office 

and Post-Roads, and ordered to be printed. 

JOHN DOLAN. 

1\Ir. EVERHART (by request) introduced a bill (H. R. 2141) granting a pension to John Dolan; which was read a first and second time 

referred to theCommitteeon Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed: 

MINOR HEmS OF ALFRED M. OWEN. 

1\lr. EVERHART also introdu"ced a bill (H. R. 2115) granting a pension to Alfred M. Owen, Christine Q. Owen, Kathleen D. Owen and 

Albert T. Owen, minor children of Alfred M. Owen, deceased; ,;hich was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid 

Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

OFFICE (Ill' PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDE:N"T UNITED STATES. 

:Mr. EVERHART also introduced a bill (H. R. 2116) to provide for a. vacancy in the office of both President and Vice-President of the 

United States; which was read a first and second time, referred to the . Select Committee on the Election of President and Vice-President and 

ordered to be printed. ' 

ASSIG~EF.S OF CHARLES W. JONES. 

1\Ir. EVERHART also introduced a bill (H. R. 2117) for the relief of 

the assignees of Charles W. ~ones by the extension of a patent; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Patents 

and ordered to be printed. ' 

PUBLIC BUILDING, WEST CHESTER, P A. 

Mr. EVERHART also introduced a .bill (H. R. 2118) to provide for a public building at West Chester, Pa. ; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Ppblic Buildings and Grounds and 

ordered to be printed. · · ' 

METRIC SYSTEM OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES. 

1\lr. EVERH RT also introduced a bill (H. R. 2119) to establish the metric system of weights and measures in the Departments of the Government; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Coinage, Weights, and Measures, and ordered to be printed. 

C.A TH.AR~E HALL. 

. Mr. EVE~ART also in~roduced a bill (H. R. 2120) gran ting a pen- swn to Catharme Hall; which was read a first and second time referred 

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

ELIZA l\1 CONNELI . 

pension of the widow and heirs of Lieut. Commander Henry Clay Nields; 

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

Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. . 

DE WITT CLINTO~ LEWIS. 

1\Ir. EVERHART also introduced a bill (H. R. 2123) granting a pension to De Witt Clinton Lewis; which was read a first and second time, 

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

UIDTED STATES COURTS IN PENNSYLVANIA. 

Mr. SCRANTON introduced a bill (H. R. 2124) amendatory of and 

supplementary to ''.A.nact to alter the judicial districts of Pennsylvania, 

and for other purposes," approved May 25, 1824, and providing an ad· 

ditional place for holding the several courts thereof; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and 

ordered to be printed. . FRANCIS J. CONLAN. 

Mr. SCRANTON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2l25) for the relief of 

Francis J. Conlan; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

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

SAMUEL E. BRYANT. 

Mr. SCRANTON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2126) granting a pen· 

sion to Samuel E. Bryant; which was read a :first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

JACoB DUNDORE. 

Mr. BOUND introduced a bill (H. R. 2127) for the relief of Jacob 

Dundore for the loss of a barge in the United States service; which was 

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

ordered to be printed. JOHN B. REED. 

1\Ir. BOUND also introduced a bill {H. R. 2128) for the relief of John 

B. Reed, late a lieutenant of the Seventh C~valry Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

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

ASSISTANT E~GINEER HOWARD D. POTTS. 

Mr. BOUND also introduced a bill (H. R. 2129) for the relief of .Assistant Engineer Howard D. Potts, United States Navy; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on N~val Affairs 

and ordered to be printed. · ' 

JAMES K. SHAY. 

1\Ir. BOUND also introduced a bill (H. R. 2130) granting a pensioh 

to James K. Shay, of Company I, Ninetieth Regiment Pennsylvania 

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

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ord_ered to be printed. 

JAMES D. LONGAN. 

Mr. BOUND also introduced a bill (H. R. 2131) for the relief of 

James D. Longan, of the regimental band of the Fifty-third Reo-iment• Pennsylvania Volunteers; which was read a ·first and second ti~e re- ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions. and ordered to be printed. 

ELIZABETH LIGHT. 

Mr. BOUND also introduced a bill (H. R. 2132) granting a pension 

to Elizabeth Light, widow of Capt. Elias R. Light, of Lebanon Pa. · which was read a first and second time, referred to the Commit~e o:d. 

Invalicl Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

SALARIES OF POSTMASTERS. 

Ur. BOUND also introduced a joint resolution (H. Res. 59) directing the Postmaster-General to pay the salaries of certarn postma.Sters 

out of the regular appropriation for compensation of postmasters· which 

wa3 read a :first and second time, refened to the Committee on Claims 

and ordered to be printed. ' 

S. DILLINGER & SONS. 

Mr. BOYLE introduced a bill (H. R. 2133) for the relief of S. Dillinger & Sons; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

DANIELL. WHITESELL. 

11Ir. ?OWDE~ introduced a bill (H. R: 2134) to increase the pension ofl~amel L. ~1ntesell, late a sergeant of Battery C, Fifth United States 

Artillery; wmch was read a first and second time, refelTed t-o the Committee on Invalid Pensicns, and ordered to be printed. 

P UBLIC BUILDING AT ALLE~TOWN, PA. 

~Ir. SOWDE~ also introduced a bill (H. R. 2135) to authorize the 

purchase of a site and erection of a suitable building for a post-office 

and other Government offices at the city of Allentown, Pa.; which was read a first and second time. referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, and ordered to be printed. 

. Mr. E~RHART also in~roduced a bill (H. R. 2121) granting a pen- ston to Eliza _McConnell; which was rea.d a first and second time, referred PUBL~C BUILDING ~ T LANCASTER, P A. · 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. . Mr. HIESTAND rntro~uced a bill (H. R. 2136) for a public build-

\\'IDOW AND HEmS OF LIEUT. CO::\IMAN~ER HENRY CLAY NIELDS mg at Lan~ter, Pa. i wht~h W~ ~ead a first and second time, referred . . . · to the Committee on Public Bmldings and Grounds, aud ordered to be 

Mr. EVERHART also mtrocluced·a bill (H. R. 2122) to mcrease the . printed. 
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DUTIES ON LEAF-TOBACCO. 

Ur. HIESTAND also introduced a bill (H. R. 2137) regulating the 

duties on leaf-tobacco; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

REDEMPTION OF THE TRADE-DOLLAR. 

:Mr. HIESTAND also introduced a bill (H. R. 2138) for the redemption of the trade-dollar; which was read ::1. first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Coinage, Weights, and Measures, and ordered to 

be printed. · 

NATIO:YAL BANK OF LINCOLN. 

:hlr. IDESTAND also introduced a bill (H. R. 2139).authorizingthe 

National Bank of Lincoln to change its location and name; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Banking and 

Currency, and ordered to be printed. 

COLUMBIA BANK, PENNSYLVANIA. 

Mr. HIESTAND also introduced a bill (H. R. 2140) for the relief of 

the Columbia Bank, of Pennsylvania; which was read a first and sec- ond time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be 

printed. 

HENRY MULLEN. 

Mr. HIESTAND also introduced a bill (H. R. 2141) for the relief of 

Henry Mullen; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

CAPT. THOMAS H. CARPENTER. 

Mr. HIESTAND also introduced a bill (H. R. 2142) authorizing the 

restoration of the name of ·Thomas H. Carpenter, late captain Sev, n- teenth United States Infantry, to the rolls of the Army, and providing 

that he be placed on the list of retired officers; which was read a first 

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

ordered to be printed. 

LIEUT. CHARLES MORROW. 

Mr. OSBORNE introduced a bill (H. R. 2143) for the relief of Charles 

Morrow, late second lieutenant Company L Fifty-sixth Regiment Pennsylvania. Volunteers; which was reada first and second time, referred to 

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

DANIEL S. GRAVES. 

Mr. BROWN, of Pennsylvania, also introduced a. bill (H. R. 2152) 

granting a pension to DanielS. Graves; which was rea.d a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered 

to be printed. 

SILVER CERTIFICATES. 

Ur. BROWN, of Pennsylvania, also introduced a bill (H. R. 21 ~) 

regulating the coinage of silver dollars and the issuing of silver certificates thereon and upon silver bullion; which was read a first and second 

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

ordered to be printed. 

WILLIAM D. PORTER. 

Mr. BROWN, of Pennsylv::~.nia, also introduced a. bill (H. R. 2154) 

for the relief of William D. Porter; which was read a first and second 

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

BERNH.A.RD STUEBER. 

Mr. BROWN, of Pennsylvania, -also introduced a bill {H. R. 2155) to 

1·emove the charge of desertion from the military record of Bernhard 

Stueber, late sergeant Company F, One hundred and seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

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

MARTIN MURPHY. 

:hfr. BROWN, of Pennsylvania, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2156) for 

the removal of the charge of desertion from the name of :hiartin Murphy, 

late a soldier in Company I, Ninety-first Regiment ew York Volunteers; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

JOEL SECHRIST. 

Ur. BROWN, of Pennsylvania, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2157) for· 

the removal of the charge of desertion from the name of Joel Sechrist, 

late a soldier in Company B, Seventh RegimentPennsylvania.Cavahy; 

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

PETER .J. HILL. 

Mr. BROWN, of Pennzylvania, also introduced a bill (H: R. 2158) for 

the relief of Peter J. Hill; which was read a fu'3t and second time, re- o. K. HUGHES. ferred to the Committee on Military Aft'a.irs, and ordered to be printed. 

Mr. OSBORNE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2144) granting a pension D. P. snrnoNs. 

to C. K. Hughes; which was read a firBt and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. Mr. BROWN, of Pennsylvania, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2159) for the relief of D. P. Simmons; which was read a first and second 

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

be printed. 

REBECCA ELDRIDGE. 

Mr. OSBORNE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2145) for the relief of 

Rebecca Eldridge, late of Company G, First Maine Heavy Artillery; 

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

Invalid. Pensions, and ~rdered to be printed. . AGNES IIARKNESS. 

M:r. OSBORNE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2146) granting a pension 

to Agnes Harkness; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

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

PUBLIC BUILDING, WILKES BARRE. 

Mr. OSBORNE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2147) to authorize the 

purchase of a site and the erection of a suitable building for a po~toffice and other Government offices in the city of Wilkes Barre, Pa. ; 

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

Public Buildings and GroundS, and ordered to be prii;lted. 

PUBLIC BUILDING, WILLIAl\ISPORT, PA. 

Mr. BROWN, of Pennsylvania, introduced a bill (H. R. 2148) to 

amend an act entitled ''An act to provide a building for the use of the 

United States circuit and district courts of the United States, the postoffice, and other Government offices at Williamsport, Pa., and making an additional appropriation therefor; which was read a first and second 

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

ordered to be printed. 

HENRIETTA LOEB. 

Mr. BROWN, of Pennsylvania, alSo introduced a bill (H. R. 2149) ~ranting a pension to Henrietta Loeb; which was read a first and sec- ond time, xeferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered 

to be printed. 

AMENDMENT OF PENSION LAWS. 

Mr. BROWN, of Pennsylvania, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2150) to 

amend the pension laws of the United States; which was read a first 

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

ordered to be printed. 

· 1\IAJ. WILLIAM KENDALL, DECEASED. 

Mr. BROWN, of Pennsyl vauia, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2151) for 

the reliefofthe legail representatives ofUaj. WilliamKendall; which wa~ read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War 

Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

D. S. GRA"VES. 

:hfr. BROWN, of Pennsylvania, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2160) 

for the relief of D. S. Graves; which was read a first and second time, 

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

printed. 

ANDREW J. PUTNAM. · 

Mr. BROWN, of Pennsylvania, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2161) 

granting a pension to Andrew J. Putnam; which was read a first and 

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

WILLIAM B. WEBSTER. 

:hir. BROWN, of Pennsylvania, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2162) 

granting a pension to William B. Webster; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Inva1id Pensions, and or- dered to be p~ted. 

SALE OF INTOXICATING LIQUORS IN THE TERRITORIES. 

Mr. BROWN, of Pennsylvania, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2163) 

to regulate the manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors in the Territories, with a provision to submit the same to the voters thereof for 

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

Committee on the Terr~tories, and ordered to be printed. 

LIN AS TOLES. 

Ur. BRO~, of Pennsylvania, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2164) 

for the relief of Linas Toles, a soldier in Companies L and E, Second 

Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers; which was read a first and second 

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

be printed. PHINEAS GOODWIN. 

lli. BROWN, of Pennsylvania, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2165) 

for the relief of Phineas Goodwin, dependent father; which wa.s read a 

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

and ordered to be printed. 

LOUIS F. ELLIS. 

Mr. BROWN, of Pennsylvania, also introduced a joint resolution 

(H. Res. 60) granting a medal to Lieut. Louis F. Ellis for heroic con· 

duct in joining the "forlorn hope storming party" at Port Hudson, 

June 15, 1863; which wa.s read a first and second time, referred to tho 

Committee on .M:ilitary Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 
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HIRilf PEDRICK. granting a pension to Ellen Decker; which was read a first and second 

Mr. BUNNELL introduced a bill (H. R. 2166) granting a pension to time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be 

Hiram Pedrick; which was read a first and second time, referred to the printed. SARAH BARR.. Committee on. Invalid Pensions, and ordered to. be printed. · 

NORTON L. NEWBERRY. 

1\Ir. BUNNELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2167) for the relief of 

Norton L. Newberry; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

LEWIS HOLMES. 

1\fr. BUNNELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2168) for the relief of 

Lewis Holmes; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Inmlid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

JOHN LORD. 

·ur. BUNNELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2169) granting a pension 

to John Lord; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be pr~ted. 

SETIIOUR. F. ARKOLD. 

1\Ir. BUNNELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2170) to remove the 

charge of desertion from the record of Seymour F. Arnold; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on 1\Iilitary 

Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

MRS, MARY A. TEEL. 

Mr. BUNNELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2171) for the relief of 

Mrs. Mary A. Teel; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

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

ESTHER A. REYNOLDS. 

Mr. WHITE, of Pennsylvania, introduced a bill (H. R. 2172) for the 

relief of Esther A. Reynolds, widow of Thomas H. Reynolds, who was 

a sutler in the Seventy-eighth Regiment Pennsylvania Yol.unteers; 

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

GEORGE W. COUSINS. 

1\lr. W_HITE, of Penn:sylvania, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2173) 

for the relief of George W. Cousins, late private Company K, One hundred and fourth Regiment Penruylvania Vohi:nteers; which was read a first and second time, refen:ed to the Committee on 1\Iilitary Affairs, 

and ordered to be printed. J. D. GOLDEN. 

Mr. WHITE, of Pennsyh-ap.ia, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2174) for 

the relief of J. D. Golden, late a lll'llsician Company B, Ninth Regiment 

Pennsylvania Volunteers (three months); which was readafirstandsecond time, referred to the Co~mittee on Military Affairs, and ordered to 

be printed. DR.. W. S. HOSACK. 

Mr. WHITE, of Pennsylvania, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2175) for 

the relief of Dr. W. -8. Hosack; which was read a first and second time 

referred to the Committee on_War Claims: and ordered to be printed.' 

Mr. WHITE, of .Pennsylvania, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2183) 

granting a pension to Sarah Barr, widow of Thomas Barr; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

SOLDIERS OF LATE W .AR.. 

Mr. WHITE, of Pennsylvania, a1so introduced a bill (H. R. 2184) for 

the relief of soldiers of the late war in r~o-ard to bounties; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Military 

Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

MISSOURI VOLU -TEERS. 

Mr. WHITE, of Pennsylvania, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2185) 

for the relief of soldiers of Company E, First Regiment Missouri Light 

Artillery, late Light Battalion Mississippi Marine Brigade; which was 

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

.and ordered to be printed. 

SOLDIERS OF THE W .A.R. OF 1861. 

Mr. WHITE, of Pennsylvania, also introduced a bill (H. R. 218fl) 

for the relief of soldiers of the war of 1861 and their dependent relatives; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

SAMUEL A. S.ANDER.SO:N. 

Mr. ATKINSON introduced a bill {H. R. 2187) for the relief of Sam4 

-uel A. SanderSon; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

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

PREFERENCE FOR. SOLDIERS · AND SAILORS. 

Mr. ATKINSON also introduced. a bill (H. R. 2188) to revise section 

1754 of the Revised Statutes relative to the employment of persons discharged from the military or naval service; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Reform in the Civil Service, 

and ordered to be printed. · · JESSE 1\IEADATH. 

Mr. ATKINSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2189) granting a pension to·Jesse Meadath; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

PENSIOKS. 

Mr. ATKINSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2190) granting a pension to the soldiers and sailors of the 1\Iexican war, soldiers and sailors 

who sen-ed in the United States Army and Navy during the war of the 

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

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

GEORGE N. ARNOLD. 

Mr. ATKINSON also introduced a })ill (H. R. 2191) granting a pen- ALEXANDER GOBLE. sion to George N. Arnold; which was read a first and second time, re1\Ir. WHITE, of Pennsylvania, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2176) for ferred to t_he Committee on Invalid P~nsions, and ordered to be printed. 

the relief of Alexander Goble; which was read a first and second time, CORNELIUS WETZLER. 

referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be· printed. Mr. ATKINSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2192) granting a pen· DANIEL BLACK. sion to Cornelius Wetzler; which was read a first and second time, reMr. WHITE, of Pennsylvania, also ir}.troduced a bill (H. R. 2177) for ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered !0 be printed. 

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

ELIZABETH llENDER.SON. 

Mr. WHITE, of Pennsylvania, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2178) 

for the relief of Elizabeth Henderson, mother of James F. Henderson· 

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

HENRY BARR.. 

lli. WHITE, of Pennsylvania, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2179) 

granting a pension to Henry Barr, father of Jacob Barr, of Company A 

One hundred and third Pennsylvania Volunteers; which was read ~ .first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions 

and ordered to be printed. ' LEN A KEELER.. 

~fr. WHITE, of Pennsylvania, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2180) 

granting a pension to Lena Kehler, widow of John Kehler; which was read a .first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

JOSEPH 'RICHARDS. 

1\Ir. WHITE, of Pennsylvania, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2181) 

granting a pension to Joseph Richards; which was read a first and second 

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

printed. 

ELLEN DECKER.. 

"lr. WHITE of Pennsylvania, also introduced a bill _(H. R. 2182) 

AMELIA M. GREEN • 

. Mr. ATKI~SON also intr~uced a bill (H. R. 2193) granting a pension to Amelia 1\f. Green; which was read a first and second time re- ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be pri.n'ted. 

YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIO:N', DISTRICT OF COLUl\IBIA. 

~fr. ATKINSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2194) to exempt the 

property of the Young Men's Christian Association of W ashinO'ton, District of Coluinbia, from taxation; which was read a first U:d second 

time, referred to the Committee on the District of Columbia, and ordered 

to be printed. . 

CHRISTOPHER. SCHAEFKOCKER. • 

Ur. JACKSON introduced a bill (H. R. 2195) for the relief of Christopher Schaefnocker; which was read a first and second time referred 

to the Committe on War Claims, and oTdered to be printed. ' 

SARAH A. GETTIS. , 

1\Ir. JACKSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2196) granting a pension 

to Sarah A. Gettis; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

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

FIDELIA A. CHENEY. 

Mr. J A.CKSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2197) granting a pension 

to Fidelia A. Cheney; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, an ordered to be priiited. 

R.. AND 1\I. SPENCE. 

Mr. JACKSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2198) for the relief of 
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Rebecca and Matilda Spence; which was read a first and second time, heirs of Thomas Black; which was read a first and second time, referred referre~ to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered)o be printed. to the Committee on War Claims, and o:r:dered to be printed. 

MARY THORN. 

Mr. JACKSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2199) granting a pension 

to Mary Thorn, mother of Surgeon James S. Thorn; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, 

and ordered to be print€d. 

WILLIAM GILLMORE. 

Mr. JACKSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2200) granting a pension 

to William Gillmore, a soldier of the Mexican war; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and or- dered to be printed. · 

GEORGE H. RIDER. 

Mr. JACKSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2201) granting~ pension 

to George H. Rider; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

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

SAMU:EL B. STEW ART. 

:t.Ir. FLEEGER introduced a bill (H. R. 2202) granting arrears of 

pension to Samuel B. Stewart; which wa.s read a first and second time, 

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

ZACHARIAH H. CONN. 

Mr. FLEEGER also introduced a bill {H. R. 2203) granting an in- crease of pension to Zachariah H. Conn, which was read a first and sec- ond time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered 

to be printed. · 

JOHN T. WICK. 

:hfr. FLEEGER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2204) granting a pension 

to John T. Wick; which was read a first and second time, referred io 

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

PATTERSON T. CAMPBELL. 

Mr. FLEEGER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2205) authorizing the 

payment of bounty to Patterson T. Campbell; which was read a first 

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

to be printed. 

HEIRS OF MATTHEW METTLER. 

Mr. FLEEGER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2206) for the relief of 

the heirs of Matthew Mettler, deceased; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be 

printed. ELIZA J. RAY. 

PETER F. SPARKMAN. 

lli. DIBBLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2215) granting a pension 

to Peter F. Sparkman; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Pensions, and order~d to be printed. 

ROBERT ADGER. 

l'lir. DIBBLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2216) to empower Robert 

Adger to bring suit in the Court of Claims for rent alleged to be due him; 

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

MITCHELL KING. 

Mr. DIBBLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2217) to empower 1\fitchell 

King, executor, to bring suit in the Court of Claims for rent alleged to 

be due him; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

JAMES MARSH. 

Mr. DIBBLE also introd11ced a bill {H. R. 2218) referring the claim 

of James Marsh to the Court of Claims; which was read a first and 

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

printed. 

WILLIAM R. HERRON. 

lli. DIBBLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2219) for the relief of 

William R. Herron; which was read a :first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Claims, and ordered tobe printed. 

F. W. CLAUSSEN. 

Mr. DIBBLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2220) authorizing the Court 

of Claims to grant a rehearing in the case of F. W. Claussen vs. The 

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

Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. 

.GEORGE W. WILLIAMS. 

Mr. DIBBLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2221) for the relief of 

George W. Williams and other persons therein named; which was read 

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

ordered to be. printed. 

SARAH WATTS. 

Ur. DIBBLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2222). for the relief of 

Sarah Watts; which was read a first and second time,-referred to the 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

Mr. FLEEGER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2207) for the relief of MRS. LOUISA H. HASELL. 

Eliza J. Ray; which wa.s read a first and second time, referred to the Mr. DIBBLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2223) fortherelief of :Mrs. 

Committee on Ways and Means, and ordered to be printed. Louisa. H. Hasell; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. . • BOXES DEPOSITED IN TREASURY BY SECRETARY OF WAR. 

l'lir. DIBBLE introduced a bill (H. R. 2208) authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to deliver to the rightful owners the contents of 

certain boxes deposited in the Treasury Department 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 . . 

REVENUE CUTTER FOR CHARLESTON, S.C. 

Ur. DIBBLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2209) for the construction 

of a revenue-cutter to be stationed at Charleston, S. C., and for other 

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

FREEDMAN'S SAVINGS AND TRUST COM.P ANY. 

Mr. DIBBLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2210) to reimburse the 

depositors of the Freedman's Savings and Trust Company for losses incmred by the failure of said company; which was read a first and second 

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

TAXATION OF NOTES OF STATE BANKS. 

Ur. DIBBLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2211) to repeal all ac:ts 

and parts of acts discriminating in taxation against the circulating notes 

of State banks and State banking associations; which was read a first 

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

ordered to be printed. 

"BOARD OF FIELD OFFICERS FOURTH BRIGADE, SOUTH CAROJJINA VOLUNTEERS. 

Mr. DIBBLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2212) for the relief of the 

board of :field officers of the Fourth Brigade of South Carolina Volunteer State troops; which was read a first and second time, and referred 

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

RENT, FOR THE CITADEL. ACADEMY, SOUTH CAROLINA. 

:r.Ir. DIBBLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2213) providing for the 

payment to the State of South Carolina of rent for the Citadel Academy, 

and for other purposes; which was read a :first and second time, referred 

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

HEIRS OF THOMAS BLACK. 

Mr. DIBBLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2214) for the relief of the 

AUGUSTUS FITCH, 1\I. D. 

lli. DIBBLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2224) for the relief of Augustus Fitch, M. D.; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

HEIRS OF GEORGE JACOB HUTHMACHER. 

Mr. DIBBLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 22:25) for the relief of the 

heirs of George Jacob Huthmacher; which was read a first and second 

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

printed. 

1\IARY O'CONNOR. 

Mr. DIBBLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2226) for the relief of Mary 

O'Connor; which was read a first aud second time, referred to the Com· 

mitteeon Claims, and ordered to beJlrinted. 

HEIRS OF BOSTOY FOWLER. 

:t.Ir. DIBBLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2227) for the relief of the 

heirs of Boston Fowler; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

JOHN R. READ. 

Mr. DIBBLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2228) for the relief of John 

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

RUDOLPH LOBSIGER. 

:t.Ir. DIBBLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2229) for the relief of Rudolph Lobsiger; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

IIEIRS OF ROBERT S. CHISOLM. 

Mr. DIBBLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2230) for the relief of the 

heirs of Robert·s. Chisolm; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

JOHN. H. BRUNING. 

Mr. DIBBLE alsoiritroducedabill{H. R. 2231) forthereliefofJohn 

H. Bruning; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 1\Ir. DIBBLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2232) for the relief of J oh:! 

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H. Bruning, assignee; which was read a first and second time, referred so far as said sections relate to the State of South Carolina; wl1ich was to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. read afirstandsecond time, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 

and ordered to be printed. HEIRS OF HAMILTON SLAWSON, JR. 

Mr. DIBBLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2233) for the relief of the 

heirs of Hamilton Slawson, jr.; which was read afirstandsecond time, 

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

ROBERT D. WffiTE. 

Mr. DIBBLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2234) for the relief of 

Robert D. White; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

SILVERWARE IN THE TREASURY. 

Mr. DIBBLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2235) to restore certain 

articles of silverware in the Treasury to the owners thereof; which was 

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

ordered to be printed. 

CO:YGRESSION AL CEMETERY. 

Mr. DIBBLE (by request) also· introduced a bill (H. R. 2236) granting parts of certain streets in Washington city to the vestry of Washington parish for the ·use of the Congressional Cemetery; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Public Buildings 

and Grounds, .and 01;dered to be printed. 

FRANK P. 1\IURPHY. 

1\Ir. DIBBLE (by request) also intrqduced a bill (H. R. 2237) for the 

relief of Frank P. Murphy; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. 

Mr. DIBBLE also introduced a joint resolution (H. Res. 61) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, creating 

and defining the office of Second Vice-President of the United States; 

which was read a first and second t~me, referred to the Select Committee on the Election of President and Vice-President, and ordered to be 

printed. 

WAR CLAIMS, 1812. 

Mr. HEMPHILL introduced a bill (H. R. 2238) directing the Secretary of the Treasury to examine and settle the accounts of certain 

States and the city of Baltimore growing out of moneys expended by 

said States and the city of Baltimore for military purposes during the war of 1812; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

. RESTORATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY. 

Mr. HEMPHILL also introduced a bill(H. R. 2239) authorizing the 

Secretary of the Treasury to deliver to the rightful owners the con- tents of certain boxes deposited in the Treasury Department by the 

Secretary of \Var; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

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

J. A. THOMAS. 

Mr. HEMPHILL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2240) restoring to the 

pension-roll the name of J. A. Thomas, of South Carolina; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Pensions, 

and ordered to be printed. . 

ZACHARIAH CANTEY .AND S. AMELIA CANTEY, HIS WIFE. 

Ur. HEMPIDLL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2241) to restore cer- t-ain articles of silverware to Zachariah Cantey and S. Amelia Cantey, 

his wife; which was read a first and second_ time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

K. G. BILLINGS. 

Mr. HEMPHILL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2242) restoring to the ~ pension-roll the name ofK. G. Billings, of South Carolina; which was 

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

and ordered to b_e printed. 

PUBLIC BUILDING .A:r GREENVILLE, S. C. 

J,fr. PERRY introduced a bill (H. R. 2243) for the erection of a public building at Greenville, S. C.; which was read a first and second time, 

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

ESTATE OF RICHARD FITZPATRICK, DECEASED. 

l\1r. PERRY also introduced a bill (H. R. 2244) for the relief of L. 

M. English, administrator of the estate of Richard Fitzpatrick, deceased; 

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

LACON R. TILLMAN. 

Mr. PERRY also introduced a bill (H. R. 2245) for the relit:£ of Lacon 

R. Tillman; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

SOUTH CAROLINA JUDICIAL DISTRICTS. 

1\fr. PERRY also introduced a bill (H. R. 224ft) to amend sections 546, 

5521 572, 767, and 776 of the Revised Statutes of the United States in 

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THEODORE DEHON. 

l\1r. PERRY also introduced a bill (H. R. 2247) for the relief ot 

Theodore Dehon; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

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

MAGISTRATES FOR TilE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. 

Mr. TILLUAN introduced a bill (H. R. 2248) to provide for eight 

magistrates for the District of Columbia, who shall have civil and criminal jurisdiction as herein provided; to define the jurisdiction, powers, 

and functions of said magistrates, and to abolish the police court and 

office of justice of the peace in and for said District, &c.; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committeee on the District 

of Columbia, and ordered to be printed. 

POSTAL S.A VINGS DEPOSITORY. 

1\Ir. TILLMAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 2249) to establish a postal 

savings depository as a branch of the Post-Office Department; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the PostOffice and.Post-Roads, and ordered to be printed. 

LANDS SOLD FOR DIRECT TAXES. 

1\Ir. TILLMAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 2250) for the relief of 

sufferers and purchasers of lauds sold for direct taxes in insurrectionary States; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

UNLIMITED COINAGE OF SILVER DOLLAR. 

Mr. TILLMAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 2251) to previde for the 

free and unlimited coinage of the silver dollar; which was read a first 

and second timtl, referred to the Committee on Coinage, Weights, and 

Measures, and ordered to be printed. 

SCHOOL F AR!\1 LANDS. 

Mr. TILLMAN also introduced a joint resolution (H. Res. 62) to provide for the redemption and sale of school farm l:tnds in South Carolina; which was read·a first and second time. 

Mr. TILLMAN. Let the bill be referred to the Committee on War 

Claims. 

The SPEAKER. The question is whether it should go to the Committee on Public Lands or the Committee on Education. 

1\Ir. TILLMAN. I have marked it on the back to be referred to the 

Committee on War Claims. It properly belongs to the Committee on 

War Claims. 

The SPEAKER. It does not seem to involve the adjudication or 

payment of any claim arising out of the war. It appears to be a bill 

to permit the redemption of certain school lands in South Carolina. 

Mr. TILLMAN. Occurring out of the direct taxes. It originated 

in that way. . The joint resolution was referred to the Committee on War Claims, 

and ordered to be printed. 

FARM LANDS, BEAUFORT COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA. 

Mr. SMALLS introduced a bill (H. R. 2252) to provide for the re- demption and sale of the school farm lands now held in Beaufort County, 

South Carolina, by the United States; which wasread afirstandsecond 

time. 

Mr. SMALLS. I move the bill be referred to the Committee on Education. This land was set apart for school purposes. 

The SPEAKER. The Chair supposes it to be a bill similar in nature 

to the one just referred by the gentleman's colleague to the Committee on War Claims. 

Mr. SMALLS. I do not know how that may be. These lands were set apart expressly for the purpose of education. I ask by unaninions 

consent it be referred to the Committee on Education. 

The SPEAKER. Does it have any connection with the taxes imposed on the States during the war? 

Mr. SMALLS. Only in this way: Under the ope?ation of that law 

these lands were set apart for school purposes, and this bill provides for 

their disposition. It is strictly a school matter, and everybody is in 

favor of making this disposition of these lands. 

The bill was referred to the Committe~ on Education, and ordered to 

be printed. 

PUBLIC BUILDING, BEAUFORT, S. C. 

Mr. SMALLS also introduced a bill (H. R. 225:-l) for the erection of a public building at Beaufort, S. C., for the nse of a post-office. customhouse, and other Government offices; which was read a first and second 

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

ordered to be printed. 

JANE M. L.ANGJ-EY. 

1\I.r. SMALLS also introduced a bill (H. R. 2~54) for the relief of Jane 

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

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 
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BEAUFORT MOUNTED GUARDS. 

lli. SMALLS also introduced a bill (H. R. 2255) for the relief of the 

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

PA.Y AND RETIREMENT OF MATES IN- THE NAVY. 

111r. BALLENTINE introduced a bill (H. R. 2256) relating to the pay 

and retirement of mates in the Navy; which was read a first and second 

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

printed. 

NAVAL APPROPRIATIONS, 1883. 

Mr. BALLENTINE also intrQdn~ed a bill (H. R. 2257) limiting a portion of an act entitled ".An act making appropriations for the naval 

service for the :fiscal year ending June30, 1883, and for other purposes;" 

which was read a first and second time, refe}Ted to tne Committee on Naval .Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

W.RECK OF THE TALLAPOOSA. 

Ur. BALLENTINE also introduced a bill (H. R. 225S) for the relief 

of the sufferers by the wreck of the United States steamer Tallapoosa; 

which was 1·ead a first and second time, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

MARY 1\11GRAW. 

Mr. BALLENTINE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2259) fortherelief 

of :Mary McGraw; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

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

ARREARS OF PENSION. 

Mr. BALLENTINE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2260) to allow arrears of pension to certain in valid pensioners whose names were dropped 

from the pension-roll and·by act of Congress subsequently restored; 

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

Pen ions, and ordered to be printed. · 

THOMAS FANE. 

Mr. PETTIBONE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2271) for the relief of 

Thomas Fane; which was read a fin,-1; and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed . 

l\11HENRY BRAY. 

1!1r. PETTIBO~ also introduced a bill (H. R. 2272) for the relief of 

McHenry Bray; which was read a firstaud second time, referred to the 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

DAVID F. MANLY. 

Mr. PETTIBONE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2273) for the relief of 

David F. Uanly; which was read a first and. second time, referred to the 

Committee on \Var Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

COL. S. K. N. PATTON. 

1!1r. PETTIBONE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2274) for the relief of 

Col. S. K. N. Patton; which was read a fir.:;t and second time, referred 

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

;r. H. PA.INTER. 

?!lr. PETTIBONE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2275) fQr the relief of 

J. H. Painter; which was re;:Ld a fir.st and econd time, referred to the 

Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

l\IADISO:Y TRENT. 

Mr. PETTIBONE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2276) for the relief of 

Madison Trent; which was read 3t first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

JAMES O'BRIEN. 

l\1r. PETTIBONE atso introduced a bill (H. R. 2277) for the relief of 

James O'Brien; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

WILLIAM M. HENRY. 

Mr. PETTIBONE ·also introduced a bill (H: R. 2278) for the re~ef of DAVID DICKSON AND OTHERS. William M. Henry; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

Mr. BALLENTINE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2261) for the relief · the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

of David Dickson and others; which was read a first and second time, ELIZABETH TIPTON. 

referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. Ur. PETTIBONE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2279) granting a penEGBERT THOl\IPSON. sion to Elizabeth Tipton; which was read a first and second time, reMr. BALLENTINE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2262) for the relief ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensil)ns, and ordered to be printed. 

of the legal representatives of Egbert Thompson,. deceased; which was .TEREMIAH n. HALE. 

read a first and second time, referred totheCommitteeonNavalA.ffairs, Mr. PETTIBONE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2280) granting a penand ordered to be printed. sion to Jeremiah B. Hale; which was reu.d a fir.:.t and second time, reBASIL 1\IORELAND. ferred t.o the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

1\fr. BALLENT-INE {by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 2263) CLEVLIN c. CREECH. 

for the relief of Basil Moreland; which was read a first and second 1t1r. PETfiBONE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2281) granting a pentime, referred to the Co~mittee on Indiail. .Affairs; and ordered to be sion. to Clevlin C. Creech; which was read a first and second time, reprinted. · ferred to ~he Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

;TAMEs 1\IILLINGER. ;TOHN R. SHULTZ. 

Mr. BALLENTINE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2264) for the relief 1!1r. PETTIBONE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2282) for the relief of . 

of James Millinger; which was read a first and second time, referred John R. Shultz; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

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

WILLIAM 1'11. MAYNA.DIER. 

lli. BALLENTINE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2265) for the relief 

of Maj. Willimn M. Maynadier; which was read a first and second time, 

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

MRS. ELIZA E . HEBERT. 

l\1r. BALLENTINE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2266) for the relief 

of ?!Irs. Eliza E. Hebert, widow of Jules J. Hebert, deceased; which 

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

Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

WILLIAM H. CROOK. 

Mr. BALLENTINE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2267) for the relief 

of William H. Crook; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATIONS. 

ltfr. PETTIBONE introduced a bill (H. R. 2268) to establish agricultural experiment stations in connection with the colleges established in 

the several States under the prs>visions of an act approved July 2, 1862, 

and an act supplementary thereto; which was read a first and· second 

time, referred to the Committee on .Agriculture, arid ordered to be 

printed. .JURORS UNITED STATES COURTS. 

1!1r. PETTIBONE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2269) prescribing the 

method of drawing jurors in the courts of the United States; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. 

SAMUEL P.· EVANS. 

Mr. PET'riBONE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2270) for the relief of 

Samuel P. Evans; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

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

THO:lf.A.S PEMBERTON. 

Mr. PETTIBONE also introduced a ·bill (H. R. 2283) for the relief of 

Thomas PeJUberton, late of Company D, Fourth Tennessee InHtntry; 

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

Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

LEWIS F. SELF. 

Mr~ PETTIBONE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2284) for the relief of 

Lewis F. Self; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Claims, and ordered to beprinted. 

;r.AMES WHITE AND OTHERS. 

1\f.r. PETTIBONE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2285) for the relief of 

James White and thelegal representatives of William White, deceased; 

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

THOMAS W. HUMES. 

1\f.r. PETTIBONE also intro.duced a bill (H. R. 2286) for the relief of 

Thomas W. Humes; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

ELN A THAN MEADE. 

lli. PETTIBONE also introduced -a bill (H. R. 2287) granting a pension to Elnathan 1\Ieade; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

ANDREW BURGESS AND OTHERS. 

:Mr. PETTIBONE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2"288) for the relief 

1>f .Andrew Burgess, John Hall, and William T. Roundtree, of the District of Columbia; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

TAX ON TOBACCO. 

?!Ir. GLASS introduced a bill (H. R. 2289) to enable tobacco-planters 

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to sell tobacco-raised by them free from any internal revenue-tax; which 

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

M:e::ms, and ordered to be printed. 

OFFICIAL RECO:ims OF THE W A.B. 

Mr. GLASS (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 2290) to provide for the publication of additional copies of the Official Records of the 

Warofthe Rebellion; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

REFUND OF . COTION TAX. 

llr. GLASS also introduced a bill (H. R. 2291) to refund to producers 

the taxes collected ·by the United States on raw cotton in the years 

1863 to 1868 inclusive, and for other purposes; which was read a first 

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

be printed. 

WILLIAl\I :u. HENRY. 

1\ir. GLASS also introduced a bill (H. R. 2292) for the relief of William M. Henry; which was read a first and second time. referred to the 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

PROMOTION OF AGRICULTURE. 

Mr. GLASS also introduced a bill (H. R. 2293) to promote agriculture, nnd for other purposes; which was read a 1irst and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Agri?ulture7 and ordered to be printed. 

LOTIERY TICKETS IN THE DISTRICT. 

l\1r. GLASS{by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 2294) to punish 

the selling and advertising .of lottery tickets in the District of Columbia; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee 

on the Dis~ict of Columbia, and ordered to be printed. 

REGISTERED LETTERS. 

Mr. GLASS (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 2295) to amend 

sections 3929 and 4041 of the Revised Statutes, authorizing the Postmaster-General to prohibit the delivery of registered letters and pro-

·riding for the retru-n of the same; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on the Post-Office and Post-Roads7 and 

ordered to be printed. · 

LOTIEBY 4-DVERTISEMENTS. 

Mr. GLASS (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 2296) to prohibit the mailing of newspapers and other publications containing lottery advertisements, and prescribing a penalty for the violation of the 

same ; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Po t-Office and Post-Roads; and ordered to be printed. 

R. H. CRIDER. 

Mr. JOHN 1\I. TAYLORintrodnceda bill (H. R. 2297)forthereliefof 

R. H. Crider, of Carroll County, Tennessee; which was read a _first and 

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

be printed. 

W. J. BARNES. 

Mr. JOHN M:. TAYLOR also introduced a bill (H. R. 2298) to reimburse W. J. Barnes for revenue illegally assessed and collected; which was read a :fin;t and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, 

and ordered to be printed. 

SURVIVING CHILDREN OF HERBERT H. DODD. 

1\fr. JOHN M. TAYLOR also introduced a bill (H. R. 2299) to pay 

the surviving children of Herbert H. Dodd the am<,>untdue their mother, 

his widow, at the time of her death; which was read a first and second 

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

printed. 

WILLIAM Sil\IPSON. 

l\1r. JOHN M. TAYLOR also introduced a bill (H. R. 2300) for the 

relief of William Simpson; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Invali~ Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

JAMES ARNOLD. 

Mr. JOHN M. TAYLOR also introduced a bill (H. R. 2301) for the 

relief of James Arnold, of Benton County, Tennessee, a soldier of the 

war of 1812; which was read a fu'St and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

1\I. V. B. VALENTINE. 

1\Ir. JOHN M. TAYLOR also introduced a bill (H. R. 2302) for the 

relief of 1\f. V. B. Valentine; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

SILAS A. BROOKS. 

Mr .. JOHN 1\I. TAYLOR also introduced a bill (H. R. 2303) for the 

relief of Silas A. Brooks, of Tennessee; which was read a first and sec- ond time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be 

printed. 

DAVID L. LITILE. 

¥r· JO~ M. TAYLOR .a1so introduced a bill (H. R. 2304) for the 

relief of Dand L. Little; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

J. 'C. 1\IARTIN AND OTHERS. 

1\fr. JOHN M. TAYLOR also introduced a bill (H. R. 2305) for the 

relief of J. C. l\fartin7 Mary E. Brice, Lelia A. Martin, and Florence 

A. Martin; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Com-. mit~e on War Claims,. and ordered to be printed. 

HIRAM JOHNSON. 

Mr. JOHN 1\f. TAYLOR also introduced a bill (H. R. 2306) for the 

relief of H.i..ci.m Johnson and others; which was read a first and second 

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

printed. 

ISSUE OF WARRANTS FOR ARREST. 

1\Ir. JOHN M. TAYLOR also introduced a bill (H. R. 2307) restricting the authority of United States commissioners in issuing warrants for 

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

JESSE A. :BROWN, OR R. P. COLE, ASSIGNEE. 

Mr. JOHN M. TAYLOR also introduced a bill (H. R. 2308) for the 

relief of Jesse A. Brown, or ofR. P. Cole, assignee; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and 

ordered to be printed. 

BRIDGE ACROSS THE TEN:h-r:ESSEE RIVER 

1\Ir. JOHN M. TAYLOR also introduced a bill (H. R. 2309) to give 

the assent of Congress to the constrn.ction of a briCge by the Nashville, 

Jackson and Memphis Railroad Company over the T~nessee River; 

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

ISAIAH SWEAT. 

Mr. JOHN M. TAYLOR also introduced a bill (H. R. 2310) for the 

relief of Isaiah Sweat; which was read a first and second time; referred 

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

JAMES B. GUTHRIE. 

1\ir. JOHN 1\I. TAYLOR also introduced a bill (H. R. 2311) for tho 

relief of James B. Guthrie, late postmaster at Paris, Tennessee; which 

was read a first and second time, referred to ~he Committee on Claims, 

and ordered to be printed. 

ISAAC M .• JOHNSON. 

Mr. JOHN M. TAYLOR also introduced a bill (H. R. 2312) granting a pension to Isaac M. Johnson; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to th~ Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

1\IICAJAH JAYNER. 

Mr. JOHN M. TAYLOR also introduced a bill (H. R. 2313) to pay 

the legal representatives of 1\ficajah Jayner, deceased, a pension; which 

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

and ordered to be printed. 

FRANCES M. KIRBY. 

Mr. JOHN 1\I. TAYLOR also introduced a bill (H. R. 2314) for tho 

relief of Frances M. Kirby, and to amend military record; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs,. and ordered to be printed. 

W. C. DILLAHU1<."7Y. 

Mr. JOHN M. TAYLOR also introduced a bill (H. R. 2315) to pay 

W. C. Dillahunty for cotton seized by the United States authorities in 

1863; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

MRS. SARAH G. BENNETT. 

Mr. JOHN M. TAYLOR also introduced a bill (H. R. 2316) granting 

a pension to Mrs. Sarah G. Bennett; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pension87 and ordered to be 

px.;inted. 

MARGARET A. 1\11GARY. 

lli. JOHN 1\I. TAYLOR also introduced a bill (H. R. 2317) for the 

reliefofl\IargaretA.l\IcGary7 former widow of John W. Roach, deceased, 

late of Company K, Seventh Tennessee Cavalry; which was read a first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and or- dered to be printed. 

SIGNAL SERVICE. 

Mr. CALDWELL 'introduced a bill (H. R. 2318) for the relief of the 

farmers of the United States, by extending to them the benefits of the 

Signal Service; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Agriculture, and ordered to be printed. 

AID TO COMMON SCHOOLS. 

M:r. CALDWELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2319) to appropriate 

aUJi set apart the proceeds of the sales of the public lands annually to 

the aid of common schools;. which was read a first and second time7 

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

NASHVILLE, TENN. 

1\fr. CALDWELLalsointroduceda bill (H. R. 2320) to add Nashville, 

Tenn., to the list of ''reserved cities 7 7 mentioned in sections 5191 and 
484 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD--HOUSE. JANUARY 6, 

5192 of the Revised Statutes of the United States; which was read a. of George W. Twidwell, of Smith County, Tennessee; which was read 

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

rency, and ordered to be printed. ordered to be printed. 

Ul\~TED STATES COURT .AT CLARKSVILLE, TENN. 

l\Ir. CALDWELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2321) to esi.;1.blish a district and circuit com~ at Clirksville, Tenn.; which was read a first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and 

ordered to be printed. 

WILLIAM .A. A..o.'D .ADELlCIA CHEAT,HA.l\I. 

Mr. CALDWELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2322) for the relief 

of William A. and..Adelicia Cheatham, for money illegally assessed and 

paid the Government under protest; which was read a first and second 

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

TRUSTEES OF STEWART COLLEGE, TENNESSEE. 

1\Ir. CALDWELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2323) for the relief of 

the trustees ofStewart College, Montgomery County, Tennessee; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War 

Claims,· and ordered to be printed. ' . 

IRS • .ANN B • .AR:USTRONG. 

1\Ir. CALDWELL alsointroduceda bill (H. R. 2324) for the reliefof 

?tfrs. Ann B. .Armstrong; which was read a; first and second time, referred 

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

• SAMUEL B. SEAT. 

Mr. CALDWELL also introduced a bi11 (H. It 232fi) for the relief of 

Samuel B. Seat, admini<;trator of Christian Kropp, deceased; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committye on Claims, :md 

ordered to be printed. 

A. H. BUCIIANAN. 

1\fr. CALDWELL a.lso introduced a bill (H. R. 2326) for the relief of 

A. H. Buchanan; which was read a first a.nd second time, referred to 

the Committee on War CJai.ms, and ordered to be printed. 

1\IRS. E. G. C. .ABBOTT. 

Mr. CALDWELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2338) for the relief 

of Mrs. E. G. C. Abbott; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

EST .ATE OF H. S. FRENCH. 

Mr. CALDWELL (by request) also introrluced a bill (H. R. 2339) for 

the relief of the estate of H .. S. French, of Nashville, bya~thorizjngsuit 

in Court of Claims for the recovery of the net proceeds of 230 bales of 

cotton; which was read a. first anu second time, referred to the Committee on War C~aims, and ordered to be printed. 

l\I1l\IINNVJLLE .AND MANCHESTER RAILROAD COl\IP.LVY. 

. :Mr. RICHARDSON llitroduced a bill (H. R. 2349) directing the 

Quartermaster-General to settle with the· M:cUinnville and Manchester 

Hailroad Company, and for· other purposes; which was read a first and 

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

printed. 

. SURVIVORS OF THE MEXICAN .AND INDIAN W .ARS. 

Mr. RICHARDSl)N alsointroduceda bill (H. R. 2341) granting pensions to the survivors of the 1\Iexicn.n and Indian wars; which was 

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

ordered to lJp, printed. ' 

MRS. N .A.J.VCY J. THOMAS. 

Mr. RICHARDSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2342) granting a pension to Mrs. Nancy J. Thomas; which was read a first and second 

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

printed. EDMUND COOPER. 

Mr. RICHARDSO~ a.lso introduced a bill (H. R. 2343) for the relief 

of Edmund Cooper; which was read a fil'st and second time, referred to JOSEPH RYM..ARKIEWISCZ. the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

Mr. CALDWELL also introduced a. bill (H. R. 2327) for the relief of 

Joseph Rymarkiewiscz; 'Yhich was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on War Cla.ims, and ordered to be printed. 

D. W • .AND MI~N.A H. GLASSIE .AND JOSEPH C. NASH. 

Mr. CALDWELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2328) for the relief of 

D. W. and .Minna H. Glassieand Joseph C. Nash; which was read a first 

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

to be printed. 

DUNCAN .M.ARR. 

Mr. CALDWELL also in~roduced a bill (H. R. 2329) for the relief of 

Duncan Marr; whiGI;l. Wll§ read a first .and second time, referred to the 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

CU!\'11\.IINGS, DOYLE & CO • .AND DOYLE & CO. 

:Mr. CALDWELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 233(}) for the relief of 

Cummings, Doyle & Co. and Doyle & Co.; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on WarClaims, and ordered t{) 

be printed. MARTHA A. STEVI<.:XS. 

1\Ir. CALDWELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2331) for the relief of 

1\Iartha A. Stevens; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

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

WILLIAM T. LEAGUE, 

Mr. RICHARDSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2344) for the relief 

of William T: League; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Claims, and ordere~ to be printed. • 

. B. B. T.A YLOR. 

l\Ir. RICHARDSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2345) for the relief 

of B. B. Taylor; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on War Claims, and ordere"d to be printed. 

f;TREET ACROSS UNITED STA.TES GROUNDS AT CH.ATT..i.NOOGA, TENN. 

Ur. NEAL introduced a bill (II. R. 2346) to grant for the ~e of the 

public a street across the Un~ted States grounds at Chattanooga, Tenn.; 

which was read a first and second time, referuJ to the Committee on Public Buildings and Groun~, and ordered to be printed . 

PUBLIC BUILDING, CHATTANOOGA, TENN: 

Mr. NEAL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2347) to amend chapter 147 

of the acts of the Forty-eighth Congress, it being an actforthe erection 

of a public building at Chattanooga, Tenn.; which was read a first and 

second tinie, referred to the CommitteeonPublicBuildiiigs and Grounds, 

and ordered to be printed. 

WILLIAM CLIFT. 

WILLIAM H. GORDON. 1\fr. NEA.L alsointroduceda bill (H. R. 2348) forthereliefofWilliam 

. Mr. CALDWELL a.lso introduced a bill (H. R. 2332) for the relief of Clift; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee 

William H. Gordon; which was read a first and seeond time, referred on War CJai~, and ordered to be printed. 

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

THO~.AS CHADWELL. 1\ir. NEAL also introdn ed a bill (H. R. 2349) to restore John Price 

Mr. CALDWELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2333) for the relief pf to the pension-roll; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

Thomas Chadwe11, administrator;· which was read a first and second the Committee on Pensions, _and ordered to be printed. 

time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to ·be LUTHER 1\I. BLACKMAN. 

printed. l\1r. NEAL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2J50) for the relief of Luther B. B. TAYLOR. 1\f. Blackman; which was read a fi.rst and second time, referred to the 

1'11r. CALDWELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 233!) for the relief of Committee on War Cl:rims, and ordered to be printed. B. B. Taylor; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

FREDERICK SlliTH. 

1'11r. CALDWELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2335) for the relief 

of Frederick Smith, to pay back $300 erroneously collected from him 

by the Government; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

JAMES W. EASTwOOD'S ESTATE. 

Mr. CALDWELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2336) for the relief 

of James W. Eastwood's estate, of Warren County, Tennessee; which was read a first and second time, refeiTed to the Committee on War 

Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

GEORGE W. TWIDWEJ,L. 

Mr. CALDWELL also introduced a. bill (H. ·R. 2337) for the relief 

D. C. TREWHITT. 

Mr. NEAL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2351) for the relief of D. C. 

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

WILSON PURDOM, DECEASED. 

l\Ir. NEAL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2352) for the relief of the 

heirs of Wilson Purdom, deceased; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to ihe Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be 

printed. JOHN B. l\I1

GHEE. 

M:r. NEAL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2353) for the relief of John 

B. McGhee, administrator of AnnE. McGhee, deceased; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and 

ordered to be printed. 
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ROBERT P. CROWDER. • 

Mr. NEAL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2354) to place Robert P. 

Crowder on the muster-roll as assistant surgeon of the Third Tennessee 

Mounted Infantry; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on l\iilitary Affairs, . and ordered to be printed. 

PH<EBE BAIN. 

Mr. NEAL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2355) to pay Phcebe Bain, 1V idow of William Bain, a pensioner, for services in the war of 1812, the 

pension due him from February 9, 1871, to his death; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and or- dered to be printed. 

HARTFORD MATHERLY. 

1\Ir. NEAL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2356) granting a pension to 

Hartford 1\fatherly, late a private in Company I, Third Kentucky Infantry; which was read afirstandsecond time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be pTinted. 

H. H. FAULKNER AND MARY WOODLEE. 

Mr. NEAL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2357) for the relief of H. H. 

Faulkner and Mary Woodlee; which was read a first and second tj.me, 

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

MARY RENFRO. 

1\fr. NEAL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2358) granting a pension to 

Mary Renfro; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

MEXICAN PENSIONS. 

1\Ir. NEAL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2359) to pension soldiers, 

sailors, and others engaged in the war with Mexico, and for other purposes; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

JAMES M. ALLISON. 

Mr. NEAL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2360) to restore James M. 

Allison, a soldier in the war with Mexico, to the pension-roll; which was read a first and secon(l time, referred to the Committee on Pensions, 

and ordered to be printed. 

PENSIONS FOR INDIAN WARS. 

Mr. NEAL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2361) granting pensions to 

soldiers engaged in any of the Indian wars prior to 1847; which was 

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

ordered to be printed. GREGORY JARRATT. 

· Mr. ZACH. TAYLOR introduced a bill (H. R. 2362) for the relief of 

the estate of Gregory Jarratt, deceased; which was read a first and 

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

be printed. LUCINDA M1

GUIRE. 

Mr. ZACH. TAYLOR also introduced a bill (H. R. 2363) for thereliefofLucindaMcGuire, of Memphis, Tenn.; which wasreadafirstand 

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

printed. C. B. BRYAN & CO. 

Mr. ZACH. TAYLOR also introduced a bill (H. R. 2364) for the relief 

of C._ B. Bryan & Co.; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

CLOCK FOR MEMPHIS CUSTOM-HOUSE. 

Mr. ZACH. TAYLOR also introduced a bill (H. R. 2365) t~autborize 

the purchase of a clock for the custom-house at :Memphis, Tenn.; which 

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

Buildings and Grounds, and ordered to be printed. 

H. B. WILSON. 

1\fr. ZACH. TAYLOR also intr9duced a bill (H. R. 2366) for therelief of H. B. Wilson, administrator of the estate of William Tinder, deceased; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

REPEAL OF INTERNAL TAXES. 

Mr. HOUK introduced a bill (H. R. 2367) to repeal the internal tax 

laws of the United States; which was read a first and second time, re- ferrred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and ordered to be printed. 

EQUALIZATION OF BOUNTIES. 

Mr. HOUK also introduced a bill (H. R. 2368) to equalize the bounties of soldiers who .served irr the late war for the Union; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on l\Iilitary 

Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

RELIEF OF CERTAL~ NON ·COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. 

Mr. HOUK also introduced a bill (H. R. 2369) for the relief of certain honorably discharged non-commissioned officers named therein; 

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

ELECTIVE FRANCHISE. 

Mr. HOUK also introduced a bill (H. R. 2370) to preserve the unity 

of the elective franchise, and to punish bribery and other offenses against a free ballot; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. 

MEXICAN WAR PENSIONS. 

Mr. HOUK also introduced a bill (H. R. 2371) granting a pension to 

the soldiers and sailors of the war with Mexico and to the -.:vidows of 

such as are deceased; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

AMENDMENT OF PENSION LAWS. 

Mr. HOUK also introduced a bill (H. R. 2372) to amend the pension 

laws and to prescribe certain rules of evidence in pension cases; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid 

PenSions, and ordered to be printed. 

RELIEF OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OR THE ARMY. 

Mr. HOUK also introduced a bill (H. R. 2373) for the relief of certain 

officers of the Army for services actually performed during the rebellion; 

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

War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

COLLECTION OF ABANDONED PROPERTY. 

Mr. HOUK also introduced a bill (H. R. 2374) to amend the act approved March 12, 1863, entitled "An act to proo-ide for the collection 

of abandoned property and for the prevention of frauds within insurrectionary districts within the United States and acts amendatory 

thereof, and to extend the provisions of the act of May 18, 1872; '' which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. 

PAY OF CERTAIN MILITARY ORGANIZATIONS. 

Mr. HOUK also introduced a bill (H. R. 2375) fu pay members of 

certain military organizations therein named; which was re.ad n. first 

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

to be printed. PAYMENT OF LOYAL CLAIMANTS. 

Mr. HOUK also introduced a bill (H. R. 2376) to provide for the payment of loyal claimants, and for other purposes; which was read a first 

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

to be printed. JEREMIAH FRITTS. 

Mr. HOUK also introduced a bill (H. R. 2377) for the relief of Jeremiah Fritts; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

GEORGE W. GRAHAM. 

Mr .. HOUK also introduced a bill (H. R. 2378) for the relief of George 

W. Graham;· which was read a first antl second time, referred to the 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

THOMAS J. PROSISE. 

.Mr. HOUKalsointroduceda bill (H. R. 2379) forthereliefofThomas 

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

ELEZABETH FR~~CH. 

Mr. HOUK also introduced a bill (H. R. 2380) rest~ringthe name of 

Elizabeth French to the pension-roll; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered t<1 be 

printed. TRUSTEES OF MOSSY CREEK COLLEGE. 

Mr. HOUK also introduced a bill (H. R. 2381) for the relief of the 

trustees of Mossy Creek College, located at Mossy Creek, Tenn.; which 

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

Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

EDWARD STERN. 

· Mr. HOUK also introduced a bill (H. R. 2382) for the relief of Ed ward 

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

ED. W~LACE. 

Mr. HOUK also introduced a .bill (H. R. 2383) for the relief of Ed. 

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

JAMES M'KAMEY. 

1\Ir. HOUK also introduced a bill (H. R. 2384) for the relief of James 

McKamey; which was read a first and seco.nd time, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered. to be printed. 

JOSEPH C. HODGES. 

Mr. HOUK also introduced a bill (H. R. 2385) for the relief of Joseph 

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

WA..RHAM EASLEY. 

1\Ir. HOUK also introduced a bill (H. R. 2386) for the relief of War-
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ham Easley; which was read a first and second tifne, referred to the 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

FREEMORTON YOUNG. 

Mr. HOUK also introduced a bill (H. R. 2387) granting an increase 

of pension to Freemorton Young; which was read a first and second 

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

printed. 

WIDOW AND HEIRS OF JOHN SHIRLEY. 

Mr. WELLBORN also introduced a bill (H. R. 2402) for the relief of 

the widow and children of John Shirley, deceased; which was read a 

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

ordered to be printed. 

WILLIAM H. WIDGHT. 

Mr. WELLBORN also introduced a bill (H. R. 2403) for the relief of 

JAl\IES r'KAMEY. William H. Wright; which was read :1 first and· second time, referred to 

Mr. iiOUK also ~troduced a bill (H. R. 2388) for the relief of James the Committee on War C13.im8, and ordered to be printed. 

1\IcKamey; which was read a first and second time, referred to the ULYSSES MERCHANT. · 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. Mr. WELLBORN also introduced a bill (H. R. 2404) for the relief 

LI'ITLETON o. GOOCH. of Ulysses Merchant; which was read a first and second time, referred 

"~~"" 0TT17' Is · tr d d bill (H R 2389) ,1; h 1. f f Li to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed . .1ur. H v.n.. a 0 m 0 nee .a · · or t ere te 0 t- Mr. WELLBORN also introduced a bill (H. R. 2405) for the relief tieton 0. Gooch; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. · of Ulysses Merchant; which was rea.d a first and second time, referred 

RELIEF OF CERTAIN CLA..IM.ANTS. 

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

GEORGE R. S1tiiTH. 

Mr. MILLS introduced a bill (H. R. 23911) for the relief of certain 1\Ir. WELLBORN also introduced a bill (H. R. 2406). for the relief 

persons therein named; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered. to be printed. of George R. Smith; which was read a first and second time, referred 

UNITED STATES 3 PER CE.l~T. BONDS. 

Mr. MILLS .also introduced a hill (H. R. 2391} directing the Secretary of the Treasury to call and pay fifty millions of the 3 per cent. 

bonds of the United States; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Ways and ]')leans, and ordered to be 

printed. 

WILLIAM H. WHITESIDE & CO. 

Mr. MILLS (by request) l;Llso introduced. a b.ill (H. R. 2392) for the 

relief of William.H. Whiteside & Co., of Camden, Ark., or their assignees; which was read a ;first and secondtime, referred to the Committee 

on Claims, and ordered to be printed. · 

HAWAIIAN TREATY. 

Mr. MILLS also introduced ajoint resolntion."(H. Res. fi3) as to giving 

notice to terminate ·the convention of June 3,1875, with his Majesty 

the King of the Hawaiian Islands; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and ordered to be 

printed. 

PUBLIC BUILDING AT SAN ANTONIO, TEX. 

Mr. SAYERS introduced.a bill (H. R. 2393) providing for the ere~­

tion of a. public building at San Antonio, Tex.; which was read a first 

and second time, ~:eferred to the Committee on Public Buildings and 

Grounds, and ordered to be printed. 

W. C. PHILLIPS. 

Mr. SAYERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 2394) for the relief of William C. Phillips; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

J. G. C. LEE. 

1.Ir. SAYERS also introduced a bill {H. R. 2395) to authorize J. G. C. 

Lee, major and quartermaster of the United States Army, to issue a 

duplicate check, and the Assistant Treasurer of the United States at 

New York to pay the same; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Military A:tfairs, and ordered to be printed. 

J. W. SNYDER. 

1tfr. SAYERS alSo introduced a bill (H. R. 2396) for the relief of J .. 

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

Committee on Claims; and ordered to be printed. 

THOMAS F. PURNELL. 

Mr. SAYERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 2397) for the relief of 

Thomas F. Purnell; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

SIDNEY P. GAMBIA. 

Mr. SAYERS also introduced a bill (H, ·R. 2398) for the relief of Sidney P. Gambia; which was read a first and second time, referred tothe 

Committee on Claiins, and ordered to be· printed. 

HEIRS OF HENRY VOLCKER. 

lrlr. SAYERS also introduced a bill (H. R. 2399) to confirm the title 

of the heirs or legal representatives of Henry Volcker, deceased, to a certain tract of land 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. 

GEORGE W."LITTLEFIELD. 

Mr. SAYERS also in trod need ~bill (H. R. 2400) for the relief of George 

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

Committee on Indian Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

ISAAC D. JOHKSON. 

Mr. WELLBORN introduced a bill.(H. R. 2401) for the relief of Isaac 

D. Johnson; which was read a first and secOnd time, refer!ed to the 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

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

RIGHT Oil' WAY THROUGH INDIAN TERRITORY. 

Mr. WELLBORN also introduced a bill (H. R. 2407) to grant to the 

Fort Worth and Denver City Rail way Company a right of way through 

the Indian Territory, and for other purposes; which was read a first and 

Second time, referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs, and ordered 

to be printed. 

JOSEPH HAMl\IONS. 

Mr. WELLBORN also introduced a bill (H. R. 2408) granting a pension to Joseph Hammons; ·which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

A. B. NORTON. 

Mr. WELLBORN also introduced a bill (H. R. 2409) for the relief of 

A. B. Norton ; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

PUBLIC BUILDlKG1 DALLAS, TEX. 

Mr. WELLBORN also introduced a bill (H. R. 2410) for the addi- .tion of a third story to the public building in Dallas, Tex.; which was 

read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, and ordered to be printed. 

ALLOTMENT OF LANDS TO INDIANS. 

Mr. WELLBORN also introduced a. bill (H. R. 2411) to provide for 

the allotment of lands in severalty to Indians on ·various reservations, 

and to extend the protection of the Jaws of th~ States and Territories 

over the Indians, and for other purposes; which was read a first a.nd second time, referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs, and ordered to 

be printed. 

PRINTIKG THE DIGEST. 

Mr. WELLBORN alSo offered the following resolution; which was re- ferred to the Committee on PI'inting: 

Resolved, Thot 200 additional copies of the Digest for the present session be printed and bound fortlistribntion to the committees and officers of the Honse and heads of Departments and bureaus. 

INTERSTATE COIDfERCE. 

lli. REAGAN introduced a. bill (H. R. 2412) to regulate interstate 

commerce and to prevent unjust discriminations by common carriers; 

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

REGISTER OF FOREIGN-BUILT SHIPS • . 

Mr. REAGAN also introduced a bill {H. R. 2413) to amend the Re· 

vised Statutes of the United States so as to allow the purchase and reg· 

ister of foreign-built ships by citizens of the United States; which· was 

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

and ordered to be printed. · 

ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC SHIP·RAILWAY COMPANY. 

Mr. REAGAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 2414) to incorporate the 

Atlantic and Pacific Ship-railway Company, and for other purposes; 

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

COINAGE OF TilE SILVER DOLLAR. 

Mr. REAGAN aL'lo introduced n. bill (H. R. 2415) to provide for the 

free and unlimited coinage of the silver dollar; which was read n. first. 

and second time, referred to the Committee on Coinage, Weight<:;, and 

Measures, and ordered to be printed. 

ISSUE OF SILVER CERTIFICATES. 

Mr. REAGAN also introrlnred n. bill {H. R. 2416) to provide for the. issue of silver certificates on the deposit of the standard silver dollar;' 

which was reacl a first and r;;c.cond time, referred to the Committee on Banking and Currency, and ordered to be printed. 
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Mr. REAGAN (by request) alsointroduceda bill (H. R. 2417)forthe 

relief of James S. Clark & Co.; which was read a. first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on War Clai.ms, and ordered to be printed. 

CERTAIN SOUTHERN MAIL CONTRACTORS. 

Mr. REAGAN also introduced a joint resolution (H. Res. 64) to reappropriate and apply the amount appropriated by the act of Congress_ 

approved March 3, 1877, to pay certain Southern mail contractors; which 

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

and ordered to be printed. 

AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION IN RELATION TO TAXATION. 

Mr. REAGAN aiso introduced a joint resolution (H. Res. 65) proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States; which 

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

INTRODUCTION OF DISEASED CATTLE INTO NEW 1\IEXICO. 

Mr. L~HAM introduced a. bill_ (H. R. 2418} to disapptove chapter 

49 of the a~ts of the Legisln.ti ve Assembly of the Territory of New Mexico, entitled ''An act to prevent the introduction of diseased cattle into 

the Territory of New Mexico," approved March 19, 1884; which was 

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

DEPOSITIONS IN UNITED STATES COURTS. 

])fr. LANHAM: also ·ilitroduced a bill (H. R. 2419) to provide for 

taking the depositions of witnesses in the circuit and district courts of 

the United States, so as to conform to the practice in the State courts; 

which was read a first and secol}d time, referred to the Committee on 

the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. 

PUBLIC BUILDING AT EL PASO, TEX. 

Mr .. LANHAM also introduced a bill (H. R. 2420) to provide for the 

purchase of the necessary land and erection thereon of a custom-house, 

post-office, and Federal court building in the city of El Paso, in the 

State of Texas; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Commi~e on Public Buildings and Grounds, and ordered to be printed. 

WILLIAM BEDDO AND OTHERS. 

Mr. LANHAM also introduced a. bill (H. R. 2421) for the relief of 

William Beddo and others; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs, an9- ordered to be printed. 

JMIES MARR. 

l'tfr. LANHAM also introduced a bill (H. R. 2422) for the relief of 

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

Committee on Indian Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

C. L. CARTER AND OTHERS. 

Mr. LANHAM: also introduced a bill (H. R. 2423) for the relief of 

C. L. Carter, James C. Loving, Spencer Bevers, and D. J. Murphy, citizens of Texas, on account of Indian depredations; which was read a 

first ~d second time, refe~ed to the Committee on Indian Affairs, and 

ordered to be printed. · 

CALVIN T. HAZLEWOOD. 

Mr. LANHAM also introduced a bill (H. R. 2424) for the ~:elief of 

Calvin T. Hazlewood; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Indian Affairs, and ordered to b~ printed. 

1\IRS. SUSAN M. ROACH. . 

Mr. LANHAM also introduced a bill (H. R. 2425) for the relief of 

:Mrs. Susan M. Roach; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

OSCAR l'l!. BROWN. 

Mr. LANHAM also introduced a bill (H. R. 2426) for the relief of 

Oscar M. Brown; which was read a. first and second time, referred to 

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

OVERTON LOVE AND WYATr GILSCHRIST. 

Mr. LANHAM {by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 2427) for 

the relief of Overton Love and Wyatt Gilschrist; which was read a first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs, and or- dered to be printed. -

V. F. GORRISEN. 

Mr. LANH.Al'ti also introduced a bill (H. R 2428) for the relief of V. 

F. Gorrisen; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed . 

DANIEL MURPHY. 

Mr. LANHAM also introduced a bill (H. R. 2429) for the relief of 

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

Committee on Claims, and o~dered to be printed. 

1llARY BURKETT. 

1\Ir. LANHAM alsu introduced a bill (H. R. 2430) for the relief of 

Mary Burkett; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

LETTING OF MAIL CONTRACTS. 

Mr. JON::ES, of Texas, introduced a. bill (H. R. 2431) ID-regulate the 

letting of mail contracts; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Post-Office and Post-Roads, and ordered 

to be printed. Al\IEND:llE~T OF REVISED STATUTES. 

Mr. JON::ES, of Texas, also introduced a bill (H. R. 243J) to amend 

section 914 of the Revised Statutes of the United States; which was 

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

and ordered to be printed. 

HORACE BOUGHTON. 

Mr. -CULBERSON introduced a. bill (H. R. 2433) for the relief of 

Horace Boughton; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

PAYMENT OF NATIO ""AL DEBT. 

Mr. CULBERSON also introduced a. bill (H. R. 2434) to compel the 

Secretary of the Treasury to pay out the surplus or unappropriated 

money ill the Treasury upon the matured obligations of the Government; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee 

on Ways and Means, and ordered to be printed. 

JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN TE.X;AS. 

Mr. CULBERSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2435) to change the 

eastern and northern judicial districts of the State of Texas, and for 

other purposes; which was read a fiwst and second time, referred to the 

Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. 

.CONTRACTION OF THE CURRENCY. 

l'tfr. CULBERSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2436) to prevent 

the contraction of the currency; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Banking and Currency, and ordered to 

to be printed. NATIONAL JUNKS. 

Mr. CULBERSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2437) to repeal the proviso to section 12 of an act entitled "An act to enable nati.onal ban king 

associations to extend their corporate existence, and for other purposes,'' 

approved July 12, 1882; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Banking and Currency, and ordered to be 

printed. RESTRICTION ON COINAGE OF SILVER DOLLAR. 

Mr. CULBERSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2438) to repeal the · 

restriction upon the coinage of the silver dollar; which was readafirst 

and second time, referred to the Committee on Coinage, Weights, and 

Measures, and ordered to be printed. 

LIENS OF JUDGMENTS IN UNITED STATES COURTS. 

l'tlr. CULBERSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2439) to regulate the 

liens of judgments in the courts of. the United States; which was read 

a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 

and ordered to be printed. 

REPEAL OF TENUBE-OF-OFFICE LAW. 

Mr. CULBERSON aJso introduced a bill (H. R. 2440) to repeal the 

tenure-of-office act; which was read a. first and second time, referred to 

the Select Committee on Reform in the Civil Service, and ordered to be 

printed. REMOVAL OF CAUSES, ETC. 

Mr. CULBERSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2441) to amend sections 1, 2, 3, and l 0 of 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, approved l'tlarch 3, 1875; 

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

the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. 

PUBLIC BUILDING, JEFFERSON, . TEX. 

Mr. CULBERSON also introduced a. bill (H. R. 2442) for the erection of a public building at .Jefferson, Tex.; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on J;>ublic Buildings and Grounds. 

and ordered to be printed. . · 

. PUBLIC BUILDING AT TEXARKANA. 

Mr. CULBERSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2443) providing for 

the erection of a public building at the city of Texarkana, situate on both sides of the boundary line between the States of Arkansas and 

Texas; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, and ordered to be printed. 

LIAniLITIES OF BA:t\!ITNG ASSOCIATIONS. 

Mr. MILLER -introduced a bill {H. R. 2444) to amend section 5200 

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

and second time, referred to the Committee on Banking and Currency, 

and ordered to be printed. • 

REDEMPTION OF THE CIRCULATION OF NATIONAL BANKS. 

Mr. MILLER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2#5) to provide for the 

redemption of the c~cnlation of national banks in liquidation; which was read a fu:st and second time, referred tothe·Committeeon Banking 

and Currency, and ordered to be printed. 
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llEIRS OF ESTHER M1l\IULLE:N AND JAMES M1GLOIN. 

¥r. MILLER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2446) for the relief of the 

heirs of Esther McMullen and James McGloin; which was read a first 

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

be printed. 

· EDWARD A. WEYlU.AN. 

Mr. MILLER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2447) referring the claim 

of Edward A. Weyman to the Court of Claims; which was read a first 

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

be printed. 

HARRIET J. CAMPBEL.L. 

Mr. MILLER also introduced a bill {H." R. 2448) granting a pension 

to Harriet J. Campbell; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Conuniltee on Invalid ·Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

taining thereto; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

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

PENSIONS, MEXICAN .AND OTHER WARS. 

:Mr. THROCKMORTON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2461} granting 

pensions to certain soldiers and sailors of the Mexican, Florida, and the 

Black Hawk wars, and to certain widows of deceased soldiers and sailors 

of the same; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

JUDICIAL DISTRICT, NORTHERN TEXAS. 

Mr. THROCKMORTON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2462) to creat6 

the judicial district of Northern Texas and Indian Territory; which was read a first and seconu time, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. 

JUJ.IUS L. DEWEY. H. J. T. MOSS. 

l\Ir. MILLER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2449) granting a pension Mr. THROCKMORTON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2463) for the 

to J u 1 ius L. Dewey; which was read a first and second tim~.1 referred relief of H. J. T. Moss; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

NATIONAL LIVE-STOCK HIGHWAY, ETC. 

Ur. !\fiLLER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2450) to establish ana- tional live-stock highway and to promote commerce in live-stock between the States; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

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

H. W. BRANCH. 

Mr. MILLER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2451) to authorize payment for certain mail service rendered by H. W. Branch; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and 

ordered to ~e printed. 

OO:NVEXTIO:N WITH MEXICO. 

Ur. STEW ART, of Texas, introduced a bill {H. R. 2452) to carry into 

operation a convention between the United States of America and the 

UnitedStatesofMexico, signedonthe20thdayof January, 1883; which 

"·as read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Ways 

aml Means, and ordered to be printed. 

NAMING OF POST-OFFICES. 

1\Ir. STEW ART, of Texas, also introduced ~ bill (H. R. 2453) regulating the naming of post-offices in cities, towns, and villages of the 

United States; which was read a first and second time, referr~d to the 

Committee on the Post-Office and Post-Roads, and ordered to be p1inted. 

CONVICT LABOR. 

1\lr. STEW ART, of Texas, ah;o introduced a bill (H. R. 2454) to prohibit the use or employment of convict labor by or underthe authority 

of the Government of the United States; which was-read a first and sec- oml time, referred to the Committee on Labor, and ordered to be printed. 

HOUSTON A PORT OF ENTRY. 

Mr. STEW ART, ofTexas, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2455) :making 

the city of Houston, Tex., a port of entry; which·was read a first and 

st>cond time, referred to the Committee on Commerce, and ordered to be 

printed. SIGNAL STATION, HOUSTON. 

Mr. STEWART, ofTexas, also introduced a bill(H. R. 2456) to establish a signal station at Houston, Tex.; which was read a first and sec- ond time, referred to the CommitteeonMilitary Affairs, andordered to 

be printed. PUBLIC BUILDING, HOUSTON, TEX. 

l\lr. STEW ART, of Texas, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2457) authorizing the construction of a public building for a post-office in the city 

of Houston, Tex.; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, and ordered to be 

p!inted. 

RETIRED-LIST FOR PRIVATES, ETC. 

1\Ir. STEW ART, of Texas. (by request), also introduced a. bill (H. R. 

24fl8) to amend an act entitled "An act to authorize a retired-list for 

privates and non-commissioned officers of the United States Army who 

Jun·e served for a period of thirty years; which wa..~ read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on 111ilitary Affairs, and ordered 

to be printed. MlSSOURI P .ACIFIC RAILROAD. 

1\lr. THROCKMORTON introduced a bill (H. R. 2459) 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," approvedJuly 1, 1862; also to amend an act approved July 

2, 1864, and also an act approved May 7, 1878, ·both in amendment of ~md first-mentioned act; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Pacific Railroads, and ordered to be printed. 

J"lffliSDICTIO:N, COURT OF CLAIMS. 

MRS. LA UR.A HKL~TIG. 

Mr. THROCKMORTON also introduced ;:L bill (H. R. 2464) to increase 

the pension of Mrs. Laura Hentig; which was read a first and second 

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

llE...~RY C. DE AHN .A. 

Mr. THROCKMORTON (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 

2465) for the relief of Henry C. De Ahna; which was read a first and 

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

printed. JOHN JACKSON. 

Mr. 'rHROCKM:ORTON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2466) for the 

relief of John Jackson; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

,_ z. W. RAINS. 

Mr. THROCKMORTON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2467) for-the 

relief of Z. W. Rains; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

W. A. WE TOVER. 

:Mr. THROCKMORTON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2468) for the 

relief of W. A. Westo'IOer, which was read a first and second time, 'referred to the Committee on Indian Affa~s, and ordered to be printed. 

JEROME M' .ALLISTER. 

ltfr. THROCKMORTON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2469) for the 

relief of Jerome McAllister; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on In~an Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

. WILLIAM MEDKll! F. 

11'lr. THROCKMORTON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2470) for the 

relief of William Medkiff; which was read a :first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Indian Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

HENRY A. WHALEY. 

Mr. THROCKMORTON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2471) for the 

relief of Henry A. Whaley, of Clay County, Texas; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs, and 

ordered to be printed. J. M. WAIDE. 

Mr. THROCKMORTON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2472) for the 

relief of J. M. Waide, of Denton Connty, Texas; which was read a first -and second time, .!'Cferred to the Committee on Indian Affairs, and or- dered to be printed. · 

VOLN~Y V. MILAR. 

Mr. THROCKMORTON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2473) for the 

relief of the legal representatives ofVolneyV. Milar; which was read a 

:first and second time, referred to the Committee on War (.,""J.aims, and 

ordered to be printed. · Mr. THROCKMORTON. l\fr. Speaker, several of the bills which 

have been introduced by me were for the payment of Indian depredations, and should have been referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs 

instead of the Committee on Claims. 

The SPEAKER. The Chair will state that in- accordance with his 

interpretation of the rule those bills which propose to pay the Indian 

depredations out of the Indian funds ha>e been referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs, whereas those that propose to pay for Indian 

depredations out of the Treasury of the United States go to the Committee on Claims. 

Mr. THROCKMORTON. !understand that; but all of these would 

seem to go to the Committee on Indian Affairs. 

The SPEAKER. Tpey have been referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs where they related to depredations. 

l\1r. THROCKMORTON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2460) to extend APPROPRIATION'S FOR RIVERS AND HARBORS. 

the jurisdiction of the Court of Claims to all claims growing out of Ur. THROCKMORTON also introducedajointresolution (H.Res. 66) 

treaties between the United States and Indian tribes and the laws per- proposing an amendment to the Constitution in relation to appropria-
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tions; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. 

EXAMINATION OF ARMY OFFICERS. 

Mr. CRAIN introduced a bill (H. R. 2474) to provide for examination 

of officers of the Army; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

PUBLIC BUILDING AT GALVESTON, TEX. 

:Mr. CRAIN also introduced a bill (H. R. 2475) to amend an act approved May 25, 1882, entitled "An a.ct for the construction of a public 

building at Galveston, Tex.;" which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Public Building;; and Grounds, and ordered to be printed. · 

JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN TEXAS. 

Mr. CRAIN also introduced a bjll (H. R. 2476) to amend sections 2, 

4, 5, and 9 of an act approved February 24, 1879, entitled ''An act to 

create the northern judicial district of Texas and to change the eastern 

and western judicial districts of said S!ic'\te, and to fix the times and 

places for holding courts in said districts,'' as amended by act approved 

June 3, 1884, and to provide for holding terms of the court of the western judicial district of Texas at the city of Laredo and for holding terms 

of the court of the eastern judicial district of Texas at the city of Brownsville, and for other purposes; which was J,"ead a first and second time, 

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

HEIRS OF G. W. BARNS. 

Mr. CR.AIN also introduced a bill (H: R. 2477) for the relief of the 

heirs of G. W. Barns; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

JOHN FRIERY. 

Mr. CRAIN also introduced a bill (H. R. 2478) for the relief of John 

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

HEIRS OF D.lVID G. BURKETT. 

:Mr. CRAIN also introduced a hill (H. R. 2479) for the relief of the 

heirs of David G. Burnett; whic!1 was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, n.ud ortlered to be priuted. 

SANTIAGO DE LEO~. 

:Mr. CRAIN also introduced a bill (H. R. 2180) for the r eHef of Santiago de Leon; which was read n. first and second time, 1·eferred to the 

Committee on 'Var Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

PUBLIC BUILDIXG AT BROW:XSVILLE1 TEX. 

llr. CRAIN also introduced a bill {ll. R. 2-181) to provide for the 

purchase of the necessary land and the erection thereon of a customhouse, post-office, and Federal court. building in the city of Brownsville, 

in the SLate of Texas; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, and ordered to be 

printed. 

REPRESENTATIVES OF CHARLES EICHLITZ. 

Mr. CRAIN also introduced a hill (H. R. 2482) for the relief of the 

legal representatives of Charles Eichlitz, deceased; which was read a 

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

ordered to be printed. 

STEAMER DE SOTO. 

Mr. CRAIN also introduced a bill (H. R. 2483) granting jurisdiction 

and authority to the Cmirt of Claims in the case of the steamer De 

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

J. D. MORRISON. 

Mr. TUCKER introduced a bill (H. R. 2484) for the relief of J. D. 

Morrison, surviving partner of C. M. & J.D. Morrison; which was read 

a first and second time. · 

Mr. TUCKER. Thll; bill ha.S been for seYeral sessions of Congress referred to the Committee on Ways and Mean , and has been reported upon 

by that committee. I ask unanimous consent that it may go to that 

committee again. · 

Mr. DRAGG. What is the object·ofthe bill? 

The SPEAKER. The Clerk will read the bill. 

The bill was read; and there being no objection, it was referred to the 

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

HENRY H. SIBLEY. 

Mr. TUCKER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2485) for the relief of 

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

the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

ALBE::IIARLE AND CHESAPEAKE CANAL COl\IPANY. 

ber of judges for the courts of the United States and prevent delay in 

the administration of justice in their courts; which was read a first and 

~econd time, referred tothe Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered to 

be printed. 

:l'!1r. TUCKER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2488) to increase the judicial 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, 

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

COURT OF APPEALS, ETC. 

Mr. TUCKER (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 2489) toestablish a court of appeals, to provide additional circuit judges, and to 

make certain changes in the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of the 

United St~tes; . which was re::td a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered to be pri1;1ted. 

REMOV .AL OF CA l_TSES FROM STATE COURTS, ETC. 

Mr. TUCKER (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 2490) to 

·amend an act of Congress of 1\Iarch 3, 1~75, 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,'' 

and to repeal sections 639 and 640 of the Revised Statutes t>f the United 

States; wl}ich was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. 

APPELLATE POWERS OF SUPREME COURT. 

Mr. TUCKER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2491) to extend the appellate powers of the Supreme Court of the United States in certain 

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

REGULATIO~ OF C.RlliJ~AL PROCEDURE. 

Mr. TUCKER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2492) to regulate criminal procedure in cases of crimes punishable by loss of life or liberty; 

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

the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. 

I:XTEr.._, ATIO~.AL COPYRIGHT. 

Mr. TUCKER (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 2493) to 

establish an interna tional copyright; which was read a first and second 

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

printed. · 

SI~E3S I~ SUPRE::\IE COU RT OF THE UNITED STATES. 

Ur. TUCKER (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 2194) to 

facilitate the transaction of business in the Supreme Court of the United 

States; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and ord~red to be printed. 

RI DICTIO~ OF CIRCUIT .AND DISTRICT COURTS, UNITED STATES. 

:Mr. TUCKER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2495) to define the jurisdiction of the circuit and district courts of the United States in certa-in 

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

LlillTATION OF TIME TO PRE E~T CL.Al]IS AGAINST UNITED STATES. 

Jl,.lr. TUCKER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2496) limiting the time 

ft)r the presentation and payment of claims against the United States· 

which was rtad a first and second time, referred to the. Committee o~ the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. 

EFFECT OF JUDG:\IENTS I~ UNITED STATES COURTS. 

Mr. TUCKER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2497) to regulate the 

effect of judgments and decrees of courts of the United States in the 

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

Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. 

ACCOl;WTS WITH CERTAIN STATES AND BALTI:M:ORE CITY. 

Mr. TUCKER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2498) directing the Secret..'ll'y of the Treasury to examine and settle the accounts of certain 

States and of the city of Baltimore, growing out of moneys expended 

by Raid States and the city of Baltimore for military purposes during 

the war of 1812; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

ADVANCES TO UNITED STATES BY MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA. 

Mr. TUCKER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2499) to provide for paying certain advances made to the United States by the States of Maryland and Virginia; which was read a fitst and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

L~TERNAL-REVENUE TAXES 0~ FRUIT BRANDIES. 

lli. TUCKER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2500) to repeal all laws 

imposing internal-revenue taxes upon brandy and wine manufactured 

from fruits; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

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

INTERNAL-REVEXUE TAXES ON TOBACCO. 

Mr. TUCKER {by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 2486) for the 

relief of the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal Company; which was 

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

ordered to be .printed. Mr. TUCKER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2501) to repeal all internal· 

ADMINISTRATION OF .JUSTICE. revenue taxes upon. tobacco in all forms and upon the dealers therein; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on 

l\1r TUCKERalsointroducedabill(H. R. 2487) to increase thenum- Ways and Means, and ordered to be printed. 
490 OONGRESSION AL RECORD-HOUSE. J .A.NU.A.RY 6, 

POTTA W ATO~IIE INDIANS. 

:Mr. TUCKER (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 2502) to provide for the final settlement with the Mexican Pottawatomie Indians of 

Kansas in accordance with certain treaty stipulations; which was read 

a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs, and 

ordered to be printed. 

THOMAS J. PATRICK. 

M:r. CABELL introduced a bill (H. R. 2503) for the relief of Thomas 

J. Patrick, of Danville, Va. , refunding t.'lxes improperly collected from 

him on manufactured tobacco; which was read a first and second time, 

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

. ADV .ANCES TO THE U ITTED STATES BY 1\IARYLAND AND VIRGINIA. 

Mr. CABELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2504) to provide for paying certain advances made to the United States by the States of .Maryland and Virginia; whkh was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Claims, and Qrdered to be printed. 

L~TERN AL-REVID'I""UE TAXES. 

Mr. CABELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2505) to repea.l the law 

imposing intemal-ravenue taxes upon tobacco and liquors distilled from 

fruits, and for other purposes; which was read a first arid second time, 

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

S+G~ AL SERVICE. 

Mr. CABELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2506) for extending the 

benefits of the Signal Service to the farmers of the United St.1.tes; which 

was read a first and second time-, referred . to the Committee on Agriculture, and ~rdered to be printed. 

JOHN R': PACE & CO. 

Mr. CABELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2507) to refund to J ohu 

R. Pace & Co.~ of Danville, Va., the sum of $236.20, improperly collectell of them by William L. Fernald, collector of internal revenue for 

the fourth district of Virginia; which was read a first and second time, 

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

ROBERT HUFF. 

Mr. CABELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2508) for the relief of 

Robert Huff; which was read a first and second time~ referred to the 

Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

REPEAL OF INTER~ AL-REVE....~ LAWS. 

1\lr. CABELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2509) to repeal the juternal-revenue laws of the United States and to abolish all taxes and 

all offices created by them; which was read a first and second tin:ie, referred to the Committee on Ways and 1\Iean.s, and ordered to be printed. 

NATIONAL CEMETERY, DAl\TVILLE1 VA. 

Mr. CABELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2510) to provide for grading and paving the approaches to the national cemetery at Danville, 

Va.; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee 

on Military Affairs. and ordered to be printed. 

IMPORTATION OF LICORICE A~-n LICORICE PASTE. 

:ltlr. CABELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2511) to permit manit~ 

facturers of tobacco to import licorice and licorice paste in bond and 

to exempt the same from duty; which was read a :first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and ordered· to be 

printed. 

GREEN PENN. 

1\lr. CABELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2512)·for the relief of 

Green Penn; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

COMMON SCHOOLS. 

Mr. CABELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2513) 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 ordered to be printed. 

Mr. WISE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2514) to aid in th establishment and temporary support of common schoo15; w4ich was read a fiTst 

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

be printed. 

OFFICERS, ETC., OF SLOOP-OF-WAR CUMBERLAND. 

Mr. WISE (by request) alsointrodnced a bill (H. R. 2515) for therelief of the officers and crew .of the United States sloop-of-war Cumberland; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be J?rlnted. . 

SUFFERERS BY WRECK OF STEAMER ASHUELOT. 

Mr. WISE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2516) for the relief of the 

sufferers by the wreck of the United States steamer .Ashuelot; which was re..'l.d a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, 

and ordered to be printed. 

ESTATE OF EDWIN T. PILKENTON. 

. 1\I.r. WISE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2517) for the relief of the 

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

1t1r. WISE subsequently said: I ask unanimous consent that the reference of the bill for the relief of the estate of Edwin T. Pilkenton, deceased, be changed from the Committee on Claims to the Committee on 

Ways and Means, to which it was referred in the last Congress. 

1t1r. MILLS. I must object to the reference of any claim to the Committee on Ways and 1\ieans. 

NATIONAL CEMETE RY NEAR RICHMOND, VA. 

Mr. WISE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2518) to construct s. road 

from the city of Richmond to the national cemetery in the county of 

Henrico, in the State of Virginia; which was read a first and second 

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

printed . 

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS. 

1\fr. WISE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2519) to amend and re-enact 

section 3709 of the Revised Statutes.and to regulate the making of contracts and purchases of supplies or services for the Government; which 

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

and ordered to he printed. 

LAND FOR GOSPORT NAVY-YARD. 

Mr. WISE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2520) authorizing and directing the Secretary of the Navy to contract for the purchase of a lot 

of land opposite to the Gosport navy-yard; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs, and ordered 

to be printed. 

TOBACCO FOR THE .ARMY. 

Mr. WISE .also in trod need a bill (H. R. 2521) to regulate the method 

of purchasing tobacco for the use of tlie Army; which was read a first 

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

ordered to be printed. 

EXPORTED TOBACCO. 

Mr. WISE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2522) to authorize the establishment of export tobacco manufactories and for drawback upon imported articles used in manufacturing exported ·tobacco; which was 

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

Means, and ordered _to be printed. 

COMMANDER IN THE NAVY. 

Mr. WISE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2523) touching the grade ~f commander in the Navy and to correct an error in relation to an appointment therein; 'Y"hich was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Naval Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

DR. W. LEIGH BURTON. 

])fr. WISE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2524) authorizing the Commissioner of Patents to grant an extension of letters patent upon the 

application of Dr. W. Leigh Burton; which was read a first and second 

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

HEIRS OF MARK DAVIS. 

Mr. \VISE (by request) also intr9duced a bill (H. R. 2525) for the 

relief of the heirs of .l\Iark Davis, deceased; which was read a first and 

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

be :printed. 

PRIZE-MONEY. 

1\i:r. WISE (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 2526) to extend 

the provisions of section 4631, Title LVI, Prize, of the Revised Statutes, 

and of the act of June 8, 187 4, in relation to prize-money to fleet officers; 

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

Naval A..ftairs, and ordered to be printed. 

WILLIAM B. ISAACS & CO. 

Mr. WISE also introd11ced a joint resolution (H. Res. 67) for the relief 

of William B. Isaacs & Co. ; which was read a first and second tirfie, re- ferred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

APPROPRIATION FOR PUllLIC SCHOOLS. 

Mr. WISE also presented a resolution of the Legislature of the State 

of Virginia, instructing Senators and requesting Representatives to vote 

for an appropriation for the benefit of· the public free-school system; 

which was r ead a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Education, and ordered to be priil.ted. . 

A. M. KElLEY. 

Mr. WISE also submitted the following. resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs: 

.Re.solved, T hat the P resident. be reque ted, if not incompatible with the public inter est, t o transmit to t.he House of Representatives the correspondence be- t ween the Government of the United States and the Governments of Italy and Austria -Hungary in relation to the appointment by this Government of A. ~L 

k eiley as e nvoy ex traordinary and minister plenipotentiary, first to the Govern- m ent of I taly and t he n to that of Austria-Hungary; also any other cqrre pond- ence or information w hich may be deemea· by the President of importance and pertine nt to the subj ect· matter of this resolution. 

Co:\BION SCHOOLS. 

Mr. O'FERR.A.LL introduced a bill (H. R. 2527) 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. 
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GRAVE OF GENERAL DANIEL 1\IORGAN. 

Mr. O'FERRALL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2528) to preserve the 

gmve of General Daniel Morgan and erect a monument over the same ; 

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

the Library, and ordered to be printed. 

DR. A. Sillh""EY TEBBS. 

1\Ir. O'FERRALL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2529) to make Dr. A. 

Sidney Tebbs surgeon in the United States Marine,.Hospital Service; 

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

Naval Affairs, and ordered_ to be printed. 

C. A. WORTHINGTON. 

:Mr. O'FERRA.LL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2530) for the relief of 

C. A. Worthington; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Gi>mmi ttee on :Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

JOH~ SOUTHERICK. 

Mr. O'FERRALL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2531) for the relief of 

John Southerick; which was read ~ first and second time, referred to 

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

WILLIAM H. WOODWARD. 

M:r. O'FERRALL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2532) for the relief of 

William H. Woodward for property taken during the war of the rebellion; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

ST. CLAIR D. KIRTLEY AND FRANCIS W. KIRTLEY. 

Mr. O'FERRALL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2533) for the relief of 

St. Clair D. Kirtley and Fra.ncis W. Kirtley for property taken during 

the war of the rebellion; w b ich was read a first and second time, referred 

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

Giaccheti; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

SAl\IUEL BRADFORD. 

1\Ir. LIBBEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 2545) granting a pension 

to Samuel Bradford; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

LIGHT-HOUSE AT NEWPORT NEWS POINT, VIRGINIA. 

Mr. LIBBEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 2546) to provide for a lighthouse at Newport News Point, Virginia; -which was read a first and 

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

printed. D~VID BOYD. 

· :M:r. LIBBEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 2547) granting an increase 

of pension to David Boyd; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on ln>alid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

JAMES ROBINSON. 

:Mr. LIBBEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 2548) granting a pension 

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

the Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

MILTON R. l\IUZZY. 

Mr. LIBBEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 2549) granting a pension 

to Milton R. Muzzy; which was read a first aud second time, referred 

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

JAMES B. MITCHELL. 

·1\fr. LIBBEY also introduced a bijl (H. R. 2550) for the relief of 

James B. Mitchell; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

- JA.l\IES A. VAN HORT. JOHN M. JOHNSON. 

Mr. O'FERRALL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2534) granting a pen- Mr. LIBBEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 2551) for the relief of John 

sion to James A. Van Hort; which was read a first and second time, M. Johnson; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

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

JOHN W. BRYARLY, ALIAS JOHN OR JOHN D. WILLIAl\IS. 

Mr~ O'FERRALL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2535) granting a pension to John W. Bryarly, alias John or John B. Williams; which was 

read a first and second time, referred to tbe Con:p:nittee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

CHARLES H. DAY. 

Mr. O'FERRALL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2536) granting increased pension to Charles H. Day; which was read a first and second 

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

printed. · 

. WTLLIAl\I E. LOG AN. 

1\Ir. O'FERRA.LL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2537) for the relief of 

William E. Logan, of Virginia, late mail contractor; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered 

to be printed. 

1\IRS. KITTY BERRY. 

:Mr. TRIGG introduced a bill (H. R. 2538) granting a pension to :Mrs. 

Kitty Berry; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

PUELIC BUILDING, ABINGDON, VA. 

?!Ir. TRIGG also introduced a bill (H. R. 2539) authorizing the Secretary of the Treasmy to exchange property purchased at Abingdon, 

Va., as site for public building for more suitable property; which was 

-read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, and ordered to be printed. 

HENRY SIMON. 

Mr. TRIGG also introduced a bill {H. R. 2540) for the relief of Henry 

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

PHILIP ROHR. 

1\Ir. TRIGG also introduced a bill (H. R. 2541) for the relief of Philip 

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

REPEAL OF TAX "oN TOBACCO AND FRUIT BRANDY. 

Mr. TRIGG also introduced a bill (H. R. 2542) repealing the law imposing t..ues upon tobacco a~d spirits distilled from fruit; which was 

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

l'tfeans, and ordered to be printed. . 

ffiON PIER AT FORTRESS MONROE, VA. 

Mr. LIBBEY introduced a bill (H. R. 2543) providing for the con- struction of an iron pier at Fortress Monroe, Va.; which was read a first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on Military Alfuirs, ::md ordered to be printed. . 

PETER GIACCHETI. 

Mr. LIBBEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 2544) for the relief of Peter 

JOHN BROWN AND OTHERS 

Mr. LIBBEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 2552) for the relief of John 

Brown, James Payne, and A. G. Lee; which was read a first and second 

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

ANNA :rtl. MIXSON. 

Mr. LIBBEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 2553) for the relief of Anna 

M. Mixson; which wasreadafustandsecond time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

JOSEPH P. AND EMILY J. TUTTLE • . 

Mr. LIBBEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 2554') for the relief of the 

heirs ofthe1ate Joseph P. and EmilyJ. Tuttle; which was read a first 

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

to be printed. CHARLES WINDSOR HipKMAN. 

Mr. LIBBEY also introduced a bill {H. R. 2555) for the relief of 

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

LUKE F. JOHNSON. 

Mr. LIBBEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 2556) for the relief of 

Luke F. Johnson; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

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

THREE :MONTHS' PAY TO 1\IEXICAN SOLDIERS. 

Mr. LIBBEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 2557) explanatory of an 

act entitled "An act for "the payment to the officers and soldiers of the 

Mexican war of the three months' extra, pay provided by the act of July 

19, 1848," and amendments thereto by act approved February 19, 1879, 

without any limitation or discrimination, to all concerned, officer or man or heirs thereof, which said amendment of Februa.ryl9, 1879, justifies, and which was the full intention of the act to secure to each and 

every one thereunto entitled by virtue of said amendment; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on.War Claims; 

and ordered to be printed. 

NANCY BROWN AND OTHERS. 

M:r. LIBBEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 2558) for the relief of 

N:ancy Brown and the heirs of William W. Brown, deceased; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, 

and ordered .to be printed. · · 

Si."'LVIA ROBL.';SON. 

Mr. LIBBEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 2559) for the r_elief of Sylvia Robinson; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on War Claims, an~ ordered to be printed. • 

PUELIC BUILDING, FORTRESS MONROE. 

Mr. LIBBEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 2560) for the erection of a 

public building at Fortress Monroe; 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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PUBLIC BUILDING, NEWPORT NEWS. 

Ur. LIBBEY alsointroducecla bill (H. R. 2561) for the erection ofa 

public building for the use of the custom-house and post-office at Newport News, in the district of Yorktown, Va., and making an appropriation therefor; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, and ordered to be printed. 

RECOGNITION OF 1\IEXICAN SOLDIERS. 

Mr. LIBBEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 2562) requesting the President to recognize' the soldiers of the Mexican war; which was read a 

first and second time, referred to the Select Committee on Reform in the 

Civil Service, and ordered to be printed. 

LAUNDRESSES IN THE ARMY. 

Mr. LIBBEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 2563) relating to laun ... 

dresses in the Army; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Military Affi1irs, and ordered to be printed. 

PAY OF DISCHARGED A.R1!Y OFFICERS. 

Mr. LIBBEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 2564) allowing discharged 

officers of the Army one year's pay and allowances; which was read a 

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

ordered to be printell.. 

WRECK OF UNITED STATES STE.AlfER TALLAPOOSA. 

Mr. LIBBEY a1so introduced a bill (H. R. 2565) for the relief of the 

survivors of the wreck of the United States steamer Tallapoosa; which 

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

:mel ordered to be printed. · 

J. H. AND CIIARLES II. ROWLAND. 

Mr. LIBBEY also .iutrocluced ~bill (H. R. 2566) for the relief of J. 

II. and Charles H. Rowland; which was read a first and second time, 

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

posing· internal-revenue taxes upon brandy ~nd wine manufactured fr~m 

fruits· which was read afirst and second time, referred to the Comnnttee od. Ways and Means, and ordered to be printed. 

TAX ON TOBACCO. 

Mr. BRADY also introdu~ed a bill (H. R. 2576) to repeal all laws imposing internal-revenue taxes upon smoking and manufactured tobacco, 

snuff, cigars, cheroots, and cigarettes; which was read a first and second 

time referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and ordered to be 

printed. · 

TAXES ON BREWERS AND DISTILLERS, ETC. 

Mr. BRADYalsointroduceda bill (H. R. 2577) to repeal allinternalrevenue laws imposing special taxes upon brewers: dealers in malt. 

liquors, dealers in leaf and manufactured tobacco, manufaeturers. of 

tobacco and ci()'ars, rectifiers, liquor dealers, and manufaeturers of stills 

and worms· which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on -\vays and Means, and ordered to be printed. 

J. R. JONES. 

1\ir. BRADY (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. ~578) for the 

relief of J. R. Jones, late postmaster at Boydton, Va.; wh1ch was read 

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

BRIDGE ACROSS POTO:\fAC. 

Mr. BARBOUR introduced a bill (H. R. 2579) to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Potomac River at the Three Sisters, near 

Georgetown, D. C.; which was read a first and second time, re!c r:ed to 

the Committee on the District of Columbia, and orJered to be pnnted. 

PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL SE::UINARY, VIRGINIA. 

Mr. BARBOUR also introduced a bill (H. R. 2580) for the relief of 

the Trustees of the Protestant Episcopal Seminary and High School in 

Virginia; which w_as read a first and second.time, referred to the ComCITIZE ~s OF NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, VIRGINIA. mittee on War Cl::nms, and ordered to bE: prmted. . 

Air. LIBBEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 2567) for the relief of cer- HEIRS OF R. B. 1\IASON. 

tain citizens of Northampton County, -Yirginia; which was read a first Mr. BARBOUR also iutroduced·a bill (H. R. 258 1) to provide for payand second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered ment of the outstanding claims of the heirs of Richard B. Mason, deto be printed. ceased lat e of Virginia, against the United States; which was r ead a .A. JOSEPH AXD P. J. JARAMILLO. i tlrst a~d second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered 

Mr. LIBBEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 2568) for the r~lief of An- to be printed. 

t bony Joseph and Pedro J. J ?'ramillo; ~ hich was read a first and s_econd E. c. KITTLE AND OTHERS. 

time, referred to the Committee orr Clauns, and ordered to be pnnted. Mr. BARBOUR :::.lso introduced a bill (H. R. 2582) for the relief of E. 

1\IECHANICS' LIENS IN THE DISTRICT. C. Kittle and others; which was read a first and second time, referred 

Mr. LIBBEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 2569) to amend the law to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

concerning mechanics' liens in the District of Columbia; which was 

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

of Columbia, and ordered to be printed. 

RICHARD L. I:.OTCHFORD. 

:Mr. BARBOUR also introduced a hill (H. R. 2583) for the relief of 

Richard L. Rotchford; which was read a first and second time, referred WAGO.~: -MASTERS. to the Committee .on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

Mr. LIBBEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 2570) providing for the BENWOOD HUNTER. 

retirement of wagon-masters; which was read a first and second time, :Mr. BARBOUR also introduced a bill (H. R. 2584) for the relief of 

referred to the Committeeon:M:ilitary Affairs, and ordered to be printed. Benwood Hunter; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

REl\IOVAL OF DISABILITIES. the Committee on Military Aftairs, and ordered to be printed. 

Mr. BRADY introduced a bill (H. R. 2571) for the removal of all M.ALITTY nosE . 

. disabilities imposed by the fourteenth amendment to the Constitution of Mr. BARBOUR (by request) also in trod need a bill (H. R. 2585) for the United States; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered to. be printed. the relief of the estate of Mali tty Rose; which was read a first and sec- ond time, referred to the Commt!-tee on Pensions, and ordered to be 

printed. SUPPORT OF CO::II:U:ON SCHO.OLS. 

Mr. BRADY o.lso introduced a bill (H. R. 2572) to aid in the establishment and temporary support of common schqols; which was read a 

first and second time, referred to the Committee on Education, and 

ordered to be printed. 

PUBLIC BUILDING AT PETERSBURG, VA. 

:Mr. BRADY also introduced a bill (H. R. 2573) for the improvement 

and enlargement of the public building at Petersburg, Va.; which was 

read a first and second time, referred to theCommitteeonPublicBuildings and Grounds, and ordered to be pdnted. 

INSPECTORS OF TOBACCO. 

Mr. BRADY also introduced a bill {H. R. 2574) to repeal section 3151 

Of the Revised Statutes of the United States concerning inspectors of 

tobacco and cigars; which was read a first and second time. 

The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. WELLBORN). The bill will be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. 

Mr. BRADY. It should be referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill does not affect the revenue, but repeals 1lhe law as to 

the u.ppointment of tobacco inspectors who are not paid by the Government. They are paid by fees. 

The SPEA!CER pro tempore. The Chair thinks t.he provisions of the 

bill affect the revenues of the Government. The proper reference is to 

the Committee on Ways and Ueans. 

The bill was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and 

crdered to be pr~ted. 

FRUIT BRANDIES .AND WINES. 

· :Ur. BRADY also introduced a bill (H. R. 2575) to repeal alllawsimCAPT. HOI!ATIO NELSON. 

Mr. BARBOUR (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 2586) for 

compensation, salvage, and medal of honor to Capt. Horatio Nelson; 

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

Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

C. W. ADAMS. 

Air. BARBOUR (by request) also introduced a bill (H . .R. 2587) to 

refer the claim of Charles W. Adams to the Court of Claims; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on.Claim31 and 

ordered to be printed. · 

RICHARD RIGGLES. 

Mr. BARBOUR (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 2588) grantin()' a pension to Richard Riggles; which was read a first and second 

ti~e, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be 

printed. 

NATIONAL SAFE DEPOSIT CO:\IPANY, WASHINGTON, D .. C. 

Mr. BARBOUR also introduced a bill (H. R. 2589) to amend an act 

entitled "An act to incorporate the National Sate Deposit Company of 

Washington, in the District of Colun;bia," approved January 2~, 1869.; 

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

the District of Columbia, and ordered to be printed. 

CLAill AGAINST THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. 

Mr. BARBOUR (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 2590) to 

pay for work done and labor perfor.med and materials furnished t~ the use of the District of Columbia; which was read a first and seconu time, 
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referred to the Committee on the District of Columbia, and ordered to 

be printed. · 

NORTH WASHINGTO~ C~BLE RA.ILWAY CO:MPANY. 

Mr. BARBOUR {by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 2591) to 

incorporate the North Washington Cable Railway Company; which was 

r ead a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the District 

of Columbia, and ordered to be printed. 

WILLIAl\I H. DEERY. 

Mr. BARBOUR (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 2592) for 

the relief of William H. Deery; which was _read a first and second time, 

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

printed. 

THOMAS N. 1\IALLOY. 

Mr. ll.lRBOUR (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 2593) for 

compen.c'lation and medal of honor to Thomas N. Malloy; which was read 

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

The State of Wisconsin was called. 

·Mr. MORRISON. Mr. Spe:tker, it is very evident that we ca,n not 

complete this order of business to-day, and, therefore, I move that the 

Honse do now adjourn. 

LEAVE OF ABSENCE. 

Pending the vote on the question of adjournment, 

Mr. OUTHWAITE, by unanimous consent, obtained le:~,ve of absence 

for four days, on account of important business. 

Mr. CAMPBELL, of Ohio, for a like re:J.Son, obtained leave of absence 

for the remainder of the current week. 

The motion of Mr. MoRRISO~ was agreed to; and accordingly (at 4 

o'clock and 45 minutes p. m.) the House adjourned. 

PETITIONS, ETC. 

The following petitions and papers were laid on the Clerk's desk, 

under the rule, and referred as follows: 

By Mr. BAKER: Petition of citizens of Rochester, N. Y., urging the 

pa~ge of the bill introduced by Mr. BAK..KR, .January 5, 1886, to in- crease the amount appropriated for a public building at Rochester-to 

the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds. 

By Mr. BAYNE: Resolutionofthecouncils ofthe cityof Allegheny, 

Pa., in favor of a national public building in that city-to the same 

committee. _ 

By :M:r. BEAN: Memorial of the Legislature of Arizona, asking for 

the appointmentofa fourth United States judge and an increaseofsalaries of judges-to the Committee on the .Judiciary. 

Also, memorial of same, in reference to certain lands in said Territory-to the Committee on the Public Lands. 

Also, memorial of the same, asking protection of the bor_der between 

the Territory and the States of Sonora and Chihuahua, in Mexico-to 

the Committee on Military Affairs. 

Also, petition for an appropriation of $100,000 for improvement of 

Colorado River oftheWest-to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors. 

By ~fr. BELMONT: Petition of Austin Corbin, representing the 

American Steamship Company~ asking the p:~,ssage of an act -auth(irizing the registering of the vessels of said company, mider certain regulations, whether built in the United States or elsewhere-to the Committee on American Ship-building and Ship-owning Interests. 

By Mr. W. W. BROWN: Memorial from the convention at Chicago 

of third-class postmasters, in which relief is urged-to the Committee 

on the Post-Office and Post-Roads. ' 

Also, memorial from the Civil Service Reform Association of Philadelphia, praying for the passage of a law making it a misdemeanor in 

office for a member of Congress to solicit the appointment of any one 

to office-to the Committee on the Judiciary. 

By Mr. BUCHANAN: Resolution of Aaron Wilkes Post, Grand Army 

of the Republic, of New Jersey, asking the erection of a, monument at . 

Washington to General U.S. Grant-to the Committee on the Library. 

Also, resolutions of the board of agriculture o(Burlington County, 

New .Jersey, relating to contagious diseases-to theCommitteeonAgricultnre. 

Also, 1·esolutions of the same, asking that the Commissioner of Agriculture be made a Cabinet officer-to the Committee oil the .Judiciary. 

Also, resolutions of the same, asking an investigation into the cause 

of the low price of pork-to the Committee on Ways and Means. 

By Mr. CATCHINGS: A bill to preserve and improve the harbor at 

Vicksburg, in the State of Mississippi-to the Committee on Rivers 

and Harbors. 

By Mr. CRISP: Petition of Moses Speer, Harrold Johnson & Co., and 

others, citizens of Americus, .Ga., asking the repeal of the act requiring 

the coinage of silver-to theCommittee on Coinage, Weights, and Ilfeasures. 

By J\.Ir. DAVIS: Petition of the citizens of Edgartown, for the establishment of a life-saving station at Cape Page-to the Committee on 

Commerce. 

Also, petition for legislation against the importation of mackerel 

caught between December an.d .June-to the Committee on Ways.and 

Means. 

By Mr. ERMENTROUT: Petition of Thomas Clyde, Henry Windsor, 

and others, owners and managers of vessels, for legislation to prevent 

collisions of vessels-to the Committee on Commerce. 

By 1\Ir. FORAN: .Joint resolution to authorize the application of 

money appropriated by act of J nly 5, 188-l, for continuing improvement of harbor at Cleveland, Ohio, to construction of an eastern arm 

to t he breakwater-to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors. 

By Mr. FORNEY: A bill making an appropriation to contin ue the 

work on the Coosa River in the States of Alabam:1 and Georgia,- to the 

same committee. 

Ey Mr. GA.LLrNGER: Petition of Charles :M. Smith .and 80 others, 

citizens of littleton, N. H. , for national aid to education-to the Committee on Ednc.1.tion. 

Also, petition of C. H. Wells, rear-admiral, and other naval officers, 

asking for increase of pension to Mrs. Butler, widow of Maj. George Butler, late of the United States Marine Corps-to the Committee on Invalid Pensions. 

By Mr. EUSTACE GIBSON: Petition for reference of claim of .John 

Waldron to the Court of Claims-to the Committee on War Claims. 

Also, petition of citizens of West Virginia, asking for the improvement 

of Little Kanawha Ri>er-tothe Committee on Rivers and Harbors. 

By Mr. T . .J. HENDERSON: Petition of Urs. Julia A. Robinson, 

widow of Alfred Robinson, forrelief-totheCommitteeonWarClaims. 

By Mr. HERMAN: Bills for making appropriations for the continued 

improvement of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers, in Oregon, below 

the city of Portland; for the commencement of construction of a harbor of refuge at Port Orford, on the Pacific Ocean, in Oregon; for the 

continued improvement of the entrance of Yaqnina Bay, in the State 

of Oregon; for continuing the improvement of the Upper Willamette 

and Yam Hill Rivers, between Portland and Eugene City, in Oregon, 

and for construction of a snag-boat; for the continued improvement of 

the mouth of the Columbia River, in the State of Oregon and Territory 

ofWashington; for the continued improvementofthe Upper Columbia 

and Snake Rivers, in Oregon and the Territory of Washington; forcontinuing the present improvement at the entrance of Coos_ Bay, in the 

State of Oregon; for continuing the construction of the canal ~nd locks ~t the cascades of the Columbia River, in Oregon; and for continuing 

thepresentimprovementatthe mouthoftheCoquilleRiver, in Oregonto the Committee on Rivers and Harbors. _ 

Also, memorials of the Legislature of Oregon, for the improvement of 

the Umpqua River and of the Columbia River at its month, continuing 

work in process of construction-to the same committee. 

Also, memorial of the 01·egou Legislature, asking pay for the spoliation of the Indians-to the Committee on Indian Affairs. 

By :Mr. HIIT: Petition of L. R. Hurlbert, late postmaster at Durand, Ill., for joint resolution requiring the P6stmaster-Gerieral to carry 

out act of March 3, 1883, adjusting claims-to Committee on the PostOffice and Post-Roads. 

By Mr. HOUK: Memorials of .JacobS. Fritts; of Theodore T. Coffin; 

of Nancy Morris, and of Michael A. Staples, asking reference of their 

several claims to the Court of Claims under act of March 3, 1883-to 

the Committee on War Claims. 

By Mr. LIBBEY: Petition for the relief of Domingo Lawrence-·to 

the Committee on Claims. 

By Mr. McCOMAS: Petition of A. T. Sneuffer, administrator of 

Richard Thomas, Frederick County, Maryland, asking reference of claim 

to Court of Claims-to the Committee on War Claims. ~ 

Also, paper relating to claim of lienry F. Newkuk, of Viashington 

County, 1\Iaryland-to the same committee. 

Also, paper relating to claim of Benjamin F. Middlekauff, administrator of Henry G. Lowman, of Washington County, Uaryland-to the 

same committee. 

- By Mr. UATSON: Petition of A. D. Ke11y and 89others, ex-Union 

soldiers, for the passage of a bill giving a pension of $8 per month to all 

honorably discharged Union soldiers-to the Committee on Invalid 

Pensions. . By Mr. MILLS: Petition of .J. W. McKee, for relief-to the Committee on the Post-Office and Post-Roads. 

By Mr. NEGLEY: Petition of Matt W. Goff, late a private in Company A, Eighteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry, for a pension-to the Committee on Invalid Pensions. 

. Also, bills for the improvement of the Alleghany River near Pittsburgh, for the improvement oftbe Upper Ohio River, and for the improvement of the Uonongahela River in the States of West Virginia and Pennsylvania, and maintaining the same free tothecommerceofthe United 

States-to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors. 

By l\Ir. CHARLES O'NEILL: Resolutions of the Grocers and Importers' Exchange of Philadelphia, urging an appropriation to maintain 

the United States Signal Service and to extend its usefulness-to the 

Committee on Military Affairs. 

By Mr. RANDALL: Petition of .Albert Hale, for relief-to the Committee on the Judiciary. 

By Mr. RICHARDSON: Petition of Nancy J. Thomas, of Marshall 

County, Tennessee, for a pension-to the Committee on Invalid Pensions. 
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Also, petition of Elizabeth A. Ridout, of Tennessee, for a rehearin()' 

of her claim-to the Committee on War Claims. 0 

By 1\Ir. ROGERS: Papers relating to the claims of Warren Drake, 

of Huth C. Wallace; of William Brents, of John W. Hopkins, and of 

Phillip R. Jones-to the same committee. 

By lr. SNYDER: Petition of citizens of Greenbrier, Nicholas, and 

Fayette. Conn ties, West Virginia, ·asking that an appropriation be made 

to improve Meadow River, in said State-to the Committee on Rivers 

and Harbors. 

Also, petition of Isaiah Martin, of Upshur County, West Virginia, 

for allowance of cbim-to the Committee on War Claims. 

Also, petition of JamesA.l\iilan, of Wyoming County, West Virginia, 

asking that his name be placed on the pension-roll-to the Committee on Invalid Pensiom. · 

By 1\ir. SPRINGER: Memorial of officers of the United States Army, 

praying the passage of a lJill to facilitate promotions throughout the 

Army by retiJ:ing from active service, upon their own application, offi- cers of the .Army who served in the late war-to the Committee on Military .Affairs. 

B.v Mr. STEELE: PetitionofH. H.'l\filler, relatingtopensionclaims 

of William Boone-to the Committee on Invalid Pensions. 

Also, petitionofWilliamA. Gableand312others~ of Blackford County, 

Ind., for the enactment of a Jaw gh'ing a service pension to the soldiers 

and sailors of the late war-to the same committee. 

Also, petition of Price Post, Grand Army of the Republic, of Indiana., 

pmyin12:for the relief of Alexander 1\lcCrary-to the Committee on Uilitary Affairs. 

By Mr. CHARLES STEWART: Bill appropriating $10,000 for re- moving obstructions to navigation at the mouth of Cedar Ba.you, in 

Rani County, Texas-to the Committee on RiYers and Harbors. 

Also, bill for iJnproving the navigation of Buffalo Bayou, Texas-to 

the same committee. 

Also, bill for harbor improvement at Sabine Pass, Texas-to the same 

committee. . By Ir. J. 1\I. TAYLOR: Petition of l\lary J. Bro·wn, of Te~essce, 

asking that papers in her application be referred to the Court ofCia.iJnsto the Committee on War Claims. 

Also, petition of Mary F. Bradford, widow of the late Lieut. Robert 

Y. Bradford, for relief-to the Coinmittee on Invalid Pensions. 

Also, petition of John Spellings, of the Seventh Tennessee Cavalry, 

for a pension-to the sa.me committee. · By 1\ir. TRIGG: Bill for the improvement of New River, in the 

counties of \Vythe and Grayson, Virginia, and to improve Louisa. Fork 

of Sandy River, in the St..1.tes of Virginia and Kentucky-to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors. 

By Mr. VAN EATON: Papers relating to the claim of Elijah Patrick, executrix of J. C. Patrick-to the Committee on War Claims. 

By Mr. VANSCHAICK: Petition of wholesale grocers of l\fil waukee, 

favoring appointment of commis ioners to settle the "fisheries question ''-to the 'Committee on Foreign Affairs. · 

By Mr. WADE: Papero relating to the claiJn of Joseph Diehl, for 

supplies-to the Committee on War ClaiJns. 

Also, papers relating to the claims of Reinhart Breinneirs, John H. 

Moas, Henry W. Kolkmeyer, Frank Breinneirs, and Louis Tompkinsto the. same committee. 

By 1r. WADSWORTH: Petition ofsundrycitizensofLewisCounty, 

Kentucky, in behalf of Milton Wallace Fondray-to the Committee on Invalid Pensions. 

By lli. WILKINS: Petition of John 1\lcClary, late private Company 

C, Ninth Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, •asking to be placed on the pensionroll-to t.he same committee. 

The following petitions, praying Congress to place the coinage of sil- ver upon an equality with gold; that there be issued coin certificates of 

one, two, and five dollars, the &'lme being made a legal tender; that one 

and .two dollar legal-tender notes be issued, and that the public debt be 

paid as rapidly as possible, by applying for this purpose tbe idle surplus now in the Treasury, were presented and severally referred to the Committee on Coinage, Weights, and Measures: · By Mr. BEAN: Of the Legislature of the Territory of Arizona. 

By 1\'Ir. COM TOCK: Of 163 citizens of Tyrone and Casnovia townships, 1\Iich.; of 92 citizens of Ionia County, Michigan. 

By Mr. EDEN: Of W. H. Hobson and 103 others, citizens of Montgomery County, Illinois. 

By :Mr. G::r;FFORD: Of John Andrews and others, of Grand Forks, 

Dak. 

B.v Ur. T. J. HEJ\TDERSON: Of W. G. Fisher and 86 others, citizens 

of Henry County, Illinois. 

By··Mr .. KLEINER: Of citizens of Pike County, Indiana. 

By :Mr. MATSON: Ofll.V. Kindle and 109others, of Johnson County; 

and of Levi Groseclose and 29 others, citizellS of Johnson County, Indiana. 

By 1\Ir. NEECE: Of citizens of Il1inois. 

Byl\fr. O'FERRALL: OfW. H . Baker, John I. Williams, and others, 

citizens of Winchester, Va. 

By Mr. PERRY: Of citizens of Union, S. C. · By 1\fr. J. B. WEAVER: Of citizens of all parties of Iowa. 

SENATE. 

TITIIRSDAY, Janua1'·y 7, 1~86. 

Prayer by the Chapbin, Rev. E. D. HUNTLEY~ D. D. 

The Journal of yesterday's proceedings was read and appro>ed. 

REPORTS ON ALA.SK.A.. 

The PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate a communication from the Chief Signal Officer, transmitting reports of L. l\L Turner 

a.nd E. W. Nelson, entitled "Contributions to the natural history of 

North America: Results of explorations in Alaska." 

The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Chair informs the Senate that 

this communication is accompanied by a large package of very volu- minous document<>, the printing of which would be very expensive. 

Therefore, if there be no objection, the question of printing these doc- uments will be referred to the Committee on Printing. The commu- nication from the Chief Signal Officer will be printed. 

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATION. 

The PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate a. communication from the Secretary of War, transmitting, in response to a resolution 

of December 16, 1885, certain information respecting the Se"Venth New 

York Cavalry, commonly called the "Second Black Horse Cavalq;" 

which, with the accompanying papers, was referred to the Committee . on l\Iilitary Affairs, and orclered to be printed. 

PETITIOXS AND 1\IE:\IORI.A.LS. 

The PRESIDENT pro iJ!mpore presented a. communication from the 

Secretary of War, transmitting a petition of West Point cadets of the 

class which will be grad u..'\ted in J nne, 1886, praying for legislation that 

will secure them appointments in the Arruy; which, with the accom- panying petition, was referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, 

and ordered to be printed. · 

1\ir. VANCE presented a petition of citizens ofNewBerne, N.C., praying for the erection of a public building in that city; which was referred 

to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds. 

Mr. SEWELL presented a resolution adopted by Wilkes Post, Grand 

.Army of the H.epublic, .of Trenton, N. J., favoring the erection of a natioWlol monument tQ the memory of General U. S. Grant; which was 

referred to the Committet on the Library .• 

Mr. WILSON, of Iowa, presented a petition of James Carroll and 24 

other citizens of Iowa., and a petition of Jonas R. Hedine and 21 other 

citizens of Iowa, praying for the ab olute forfeiture of the unearned 

lands within the grant to the Sioux City and Saint Paul Railroad Company; which was referred to the Committee on Pnbljc Lands. 

Mr. HARRISON Jlre ented a petition of James Shields Post, No. 

367, Grand .Army of the Republic, Department of Indiana, praying for 

the p:tSSage of a bill granting a. service pension to all soldiers and sailors of the late war and for other legislation favorable to ex-Union soldiers;. which was referred to the Committee on Pensions. 

Mr. SAWYER presented tbepetition of William C. Shimoneck, late a musician fu the Third Regiment United States Infantry, praying that 

he ma.y be retired from the service on pay; which was referred to the 

Committee on l\Iilitaq Afra.irs. 

Mr. BLAIR. I present a petition for the establishment of national 

homes for indigent maimed ex-confederate soldiers, which is sent to me, 

with the request that I present it, by Union soldiers. I present this petition, and as it is "Very short and is accompanied by a letter in which 

the petitioners are quite anxious that their views may be made known 

to the Senate and the country and say that other petitions of a like 

character may follow, I. will ask that the petition be printed in the 

RECORD. It ..is 'Vel'J short. 

The petition was ordered to be printed in the RECORD and referred 

to the Committee on Military Affairs, as follows: 

NATIONAL HOMES FOR INDIGE:s'T MADIED EX·CONFEDERATE SOLDIERS. 

To thi Senate and HOU86 of Representatives of the Un.ited States: 

The undersigned, ex-Union soldiers, pray the enactment of a law providing for the establishment and maintenance by the United States of homes for indi- gent maimed soldiers of the late armies of the so-called Confederate States whose wounds were received a.t the hands of nited Slates troops. We believe such a measure wise, patriotic, and huma~e; that its adoption would mark a distinct: advance of the line of civilization in the hist.ory of the world, promote tile welfare of the Union, and strengthen the cause of republican institutions among the nations of the earth, by demonstrating, as an example, that a people may wit.hin themselves posse thepowe1· of rising superior to pas- sion-the necessary qual ificalion of self-government. The men for whose relief these home are intended are g1.·owing old . . A n ew generation i« around them-a people to them and to the stormy t imes of the civil conflict stmnger , and necess:tri ly unappreciative of their acrifices and suffer- ings. With the flight of year;; their ph~· ic::tl <lh;abilities and tortures increase. ~nd with mental agony they p erceivt' the <l:u·kenin~ skies of their future. .A.t e\·ery step of their weary and d!· a1·y l:l"t>S they are confron ted by actual want. Each day removes them fLirt her fron1 tllat popu lat· approval which was the sup- port of the steadfast soldier in his hour of trial. The glory of their ncbie'\"ements is a thing of the past. The shouts of applause for brave deeds performed ha'\"e died out forever. The inevitable fate of the vanquished is tb eirs~by the busy world the unsuccessful are forgotten. or a 1·e regarded with an indifl"erence yet more painful to the sensitive soul than oblivion. It·might be saiu a moral oblig:1tiun rests on the Federal Government to care for these men. It was the unwritten l>~.w of the battlefield that the wounded 11risoner, until returned to the custody of his military authorities, should receive the attention accorded our injured ones-a l::l.w founded in the humane instincts of mankind. The United States Army destroyed Lhe defacLo government they 

served, and thus they were left on our hands. Does not the spirit of that law impose on us-even at this late day and in these peaceful times-the duty in-