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and State of Massachusetts, in the place of John E. Mole, whose com- mission expired December 20, 1885. 

Charles C. Cressy, to be postmaster at Gloucester, in the county of 

Essex and State of Massachusetts, in the place of David W. Low, 

whose commission expired December 20, 1885. · John H. Hamlin, to be postmaster at Eaton Rapids, in the county of 

Eaton and State of Michigan, in the place of H. M. Hamilton, whose 

commission expired December 20, 1885. 

Joseph L. Richards, to be postmaster at Buchanan, in the county of 

Berrien and State of Michigan, in the place of L. P. Alexander, whose 

commission expired December 20, 1885. 

Francis Baasen, to be postmaster at New Ulm, in the county of Brown 

and State of Minnesota, in the place of Joseph Bobleter, whose com- mission expired December 15, 1885. 

George L. Phillips, to be postmaster at Bethany, in the county of 

Harrison and State of :Missouri, in the place of James M. Simms, re- signed. 

William A. Wight, to be postmaster at Moberly, in the county of 

nan dol ph and State of Missouri, in the pla-ce of William Firth, resigned. 

W. T. M:{;Qinnis, to be postmaster at Minden, in the county of Kearney and State of Nebraska, in the place of John W. Gordyn, resigned. 

John F. Walsh, to be postmaster at Humboldt, in the county of 

Richardson and State of Nebraska, in the place of Edgar S. Norton, re- signed. 

Arthur W. Bronson, to be postmaster at Clinton, in the county of 

Oneida and State of New York, in the place of Benjamin F. Libbey, 

whose commission expired December 20, 1885. 

Millen T. Hill, to be postmaster at Gowanda, in the county of Cattaraugus and State of New York, in the place of B. G. Hill, resigned. 

Calvin S. S~well, to be postmaster at Olean, in the conuty of Cattaraugus and State of New York, in the pla-ce of Wilson R. Page, whose 

commission expired December 20, 1885. 

Julius Wasserman, to be postmaster at Amsterdam, in the county of 

Montgomery and State of New York, in the place of William J. Kline, 

whose commission expired December 20, 1885. 

D. C. Hill, to .be postmaster at Painesville, in the county of Lake and 

State of Ohio, in the pla-ce of Jonathan F. Scofield, resigned. 

T. W. Long, to be postmaster at Cardington, in the county of Morrow 

and State of Ohio, in the place of George W. Bell, resigned. ·william R. Dawson, to be postmaster at Tidioute, in the county of 

Warren and State of Pennsylvania, in the place of James C. Long, whose 

commission expired December 20, 1885. 

A. J. Greenfield, to be postmaster at Oil City, in the county of Venango and State of Pennsylvania, in the place of Fid Bishop, whose 

commission expired December 20, 1885. 

Julian Field, to be postmaster at Fort Worth, in the county of Tarrant and State of Texas, in the place of Belle :M. Burchill, whose com- mission expired October 19, 1885. 

R. L. J emmings, to be postmaster at Marshall, in the county of Harrison and St.ate of Texas, in the place of William C. Pierce, whose com- mission expired October 24, 1885. 

Mrs. L. S. McPherson, to be postmaster at Sherman, in the county 

of Grayson and State of Texas, in the place of John Donaldson, whose 

commission expired December 20, 1885. 

James E. Shepard, tp be postmaster at Brenham, in the county of 

Washington and State of Texas, in the place of John W. Hacksworth, 

whose commission expired December 20, 1885. 

William C. Browe, to be postmaster at Salt Lake City, in the county 

of Salt Lake and Territory of Utah, in the place of John T. Lynch, 

whose commission expired December 20, 1885. 

Frederick W. Childs, to be postmaster at Brattleborough, in the 

county of Windham and State of Vermont, in the place of Charles H. 

Mansur, whose commission expired December 20, 1885. 

Harvey M. Brown, to be postmaster at Columbus, in the county of 

Columbia and State of Wisconsin, in place of John Swarthout, whose 

commission expired December 16, 1885. 

Joseph Osthelder, to be postmaster at Sheboygan Falls, in the county 

of Sheboygan and State of Wisconsin, in the place of Cha.rles A. Spencer, resigned. 

A. W. Weisbrod, to be postmaster at Oshkosh, in the county of Winnebago and State of Wisconsin, in the place of Henry B. Harshaw, whose 

commission expired December 15, 1885. 

NOMINATION WITHDRAWN. 

John G. Lee, to be secretary of the legation of the United States at 

Constantinople. . 

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. 

TUESDAY, January 5, 1886. 

TheHousemetat12o'clockm. PrayerbytheChaplain, Rev. W. H. 

MILBURN, D. D. 

The Clerk proceeded to read the Journal of .M:onday, December 21, 

1885. . 

:Mr. LORE. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to dispense with 

the reading of so much of the J onrnal as relates to the introduction and 

reference of bills and joint resolutions. 

There was no objection, and it was so ordered. 

The Clerk then resumed and concluded the reading of the remainder 

of the Journal, which was approved .. Mr. NICHOLAS MULLER, a Representative-elect from the State of 

New York, appeared, qualified, and took his seat. 

JOSEPH RA WICZ. 

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

State, transmitting letters of Joseph Rawicz, United States consul at 

Warsaw, Poland, and recommending the passage of a bill granting him 

permission to accept certain decorations conferred by the Russian Government; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and . 

ordered to be printed. 

ADDITIONAL MAIL-ROUTES, ETC. 

The SPEAKER also laid before the Honse a letter from the Postmaster-General, transmitting reports of mails established, of additional 

allowances made to contractors, of curtailments in the service, of pay 

of contractors, and of all contracts for mail equipments for the fiscal year 

ending June 30, 1885; which was referred to the Committee on Expenditures in the Post-Office Department, and ordered to be printed. 

REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS. 

The SPEAKER also, in accordance with the rules, laid before the 

House bills of the Senate of the following titles for reference, namely: 

A. bill (S. 126) to change the name of the National Bank of Winona; 

which was referred to the Committee on Banking and Currency; . A. bill (S. 471) to provide for the performance of the duties of the 

office of the President, in case of the removal, death, resignation, or inability of both the President and Vice-President; which was referred to 

the Select Committee on the Election of President and Vice-President; 

A. bill (S. 335) to provide for protecting the interests of the United 

States in the Potomac River Flats, in the District of Columbia; which was referred to the Committee on the District of Columbia; and 

A bill (S. 382) to authorize the Merchants' National Bank of Little 

Rock, Ark., to change its name to the First National Bank of Little 

Rock, A.rk.; which was referred to the Committee on Banking and Currency. 

JOINT RULES. 

The SPEAKER also laid before the House Senate resolution adopting joint rules of the two Houses; which was referred to the Committee on Rules, and ordered to be printed. 

LEAVE OF ABSENCE. 

By unanimous consent, leave of absence was granted to Mr. KING 

for six days and to Mr. OATES for four days, on account of important 

business. 

WITHDRAWAL OF P APE:RS. 

On motion of Mr. WHITE, of Pennsylvania,, by unanimous consent, 

leave was granted to withdraw from the files of the House the petition 

and all papers of Mrs. James H. Reynolds, widow of James H. Reynolds, a sutler in the Seventy-eighth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, no adverse report having been made thereon; and also to withdraw from the files of the Honse the petition and all papers in the 

claim of Dr. W. S. Hancock, late of the Seventy-eighth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, there being no adverse report. 

ORDER OF BUSINESS. 

The SPEAKER. Under the order of the Honse, made by unanimous consent, the Chair will now proceed to call the States and Territories for the introduction and reference of bills and resolutions. 

LUCIE...~ GOYAUX. 

Mr. GAY (by request) introduced a bill (H. R. 990) for the relief of 

the es-t.1.te of Lucien Goyaux; whic~ was read a first and second time, 

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

ABOLITION OF CERTAIN SHIPPING FEES, ETC. 

:Mr. DINGLEY (hy Mr. REED, of :Maine)introduced a bill (H. R. 991) 

to abolish certain fees for offici.a,l services to American vessels and to 

amend the laws relating to shipping commissioners, seamen, and own- ers of ve els; which was read a :fir t and second time, refen·ed to the 

Select Committee on American Ship-building and Ship-owning Interests, and ordered to be printed. 

AMOS L. ALLEN. 

Mr. DINGLEY (by Mr. REED, of Maine) also introduced a bill (H. 

R. 992) for the relief of Amos L. Allen; which was read a first and second 

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

HOMESTEAD SE'ITLID.IENTS. 

Mr. DINGLEY (by Mr. REED, of Maine) also-introduced a bill (H. 

R. 993) to reserve the public lands of the United States for bona fule settlers under the homestead laws; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on the Public Lands. and ordered to 

be printed. 

DRAWBACKS. 

1\Ir. DINGLEY (by 1\fr. REED, of Maine) also introduced a bill (H. 
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R. 994) to allow drawbacks on articles manufactured wholly or partly 

of materials imported equal in amount to the duties paid on such materials when such articles are exported; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and ordered 

to be printed. 

PRIV .A.TE LIGHTS AND BUOYS. 

1\Ir. DINGLEY (by l'lfr. REED, of Maine) also introduced a. bill (H. 

R. 995) prohibiting the establishment of private lights and private 

buoys, and for other purpo es; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Commm:ce, and ordered to be printed. 

EIGHT·HOUR LAW. 

Mr. DINGLEY (by Mr. REED, of Maine) also introduced a bill (H. 

R. 9!>6) providing for the adjustment of accounts of laborers, workmen, 

and mechanics arising under the eight-hour law; which was reada:fi.rst 

and second time, refe:r:red to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to 

be printed. 

1\IRS. l\IA.ltY BENTO_T, 

Mr. DINGLEY (by lli. REED,- of Mainel also introduced a bill (H. 

R. 997) granting n. pension to Mrs. Mary Benton, widow of a. soldier o1 

thewarof1812; which was read n. first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

EBENEEZER HAGGETT. 

Mr. DINGLEY (by Mr. REED, of Maine) also introduced a hill (H. · 

R. 998) for the relief of Ebeneezer Haggett; which was read a first and 

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

be printed. 

PILOTAGE. 

lli. DINGLEY (by Mr. REED, of l'l1aine) also introduced a bill (H. 

R. 999) relating to pilotage; which was read a first and second time, referred to the elect Committee on American Ship-building and Shipowning Interests) and ordered to be printed. 

ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR TRAFFIC. 

Mr. DINGLEY (by Mr. REED, of Maine) also introduced a bill (H. 

· R. 1000) providing for a commi.ssion on the subject of the alcoholic 

liquor traffic; which was read a fi.rst and second time, referred to the 

Select Committee on the Alcoholic Liquor Traffic, and ordered to be 

printed. 

FREDERICK W. RUGGLES. 

1.1r. DINGLEY (by Mr. REED, of f.aine) also introduced a bill (H. R. 1001) for tberelief ofFrederick W. Ruggles; which was read a :first 

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

to be _printed. 

SAMUEL D. BAILEY AND OTHERS. 

M.r. DINGLEY (by Mr. REED, of Maine) also introduced a bill (H. 

R. 1002) for the relief of Samuel D. Bailey and others; which was read 

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

ordered to be printed. 

SALE OF Ili!PORTED LIQUORS. 

· l'llr. DINGLEY (by Mr. REED, of Maine) also introduced a bill (H. 

R. 1003) granting the consent of Congress that State laws may apply 

to the sale of imported distilled and fermented liquors in the same 

manner as to liquors of domestic manufacture; which was read a first 

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

ordered to be printed. 

COh-rv!CT LABOR. 

Mr. DINGLEY (by Mr. REED, of Maine) also introduceda bill (H. 

R. 1004) to prohibit the letting of Government work to contractors 

emp oying convict labor; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Labor, and ordered to. be printed. 

UNITED ST.A.TES NOTES OF Slii.A.LL DENOMIN .A.TIONS. 

Mr. DINGLEY (by l'l1r. REED, of Maine) also introduced a joint 

resolution (H. Res. 31) requiring the printing, preparing, and issuing 

of United States notes in small denominations insufficient amounts to 

supply the public demand; which was read a first and second time, re- ferr d t:> the Committee on Banking and Currency, and ordered to be 

printed. · 

GEORGES. HUNT & CO. 

Mr. REED, of Maine, introduced a bill (H. R. 1005) for the relief 

of George S. Hunt & Co.; which was read n. first and second time, referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and ordered to be printed. 

PIIINNEY & JACKSOX. 

Mr. REED, ofl\Iaine, also introduced a bill(H. R.1006) for therelief 

of Phinney & Jackson; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

DUDLEY HALL & CO. 

:Mr. REED, of Maine, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1007) for the mlief of Dudley Hall & Co.; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

of Victor Beauboucher; which was read a :first and second time, referred 

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

JOHN A.· DAnLING. 

Mr. REED,ofMaine, alsointtoducedabill (H. R.1009) fortberelief 

of John A.. Darling; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

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

JAPA....~ESE INDEMNITY Fm~. 

Mr. REED, of Maine, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1010) to amend 

an act entitled ".An act in relation to the J n.panese indemnity fund," 

approved February 22, 1883; which was read a first and second time, 

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

GRAND TRUNK R.AILWA.Y COMPANY, CANADA. . 

l\1r. REED, ofl\Iaine, alsointroducedabill (H. R.lOll)fortherclief 

of the Grand Trunk Railway Company of Canada; whlch was read a 

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

to be printed. 

REPORT OF POLA.R EXPEDmo.~ TO LADY FRANKLIN BAY. 

Mr. REED, of Maine, also introduced a r olutiou for printing 4,000 

copies, with the necessary illustrations, of the report of the international 

polar expedition to Lady Franklin Bay, Grinnell Land, by First Lieut. 

A. W. Greely, Fifth Cavalry, United States Army, acting signal officer; 

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

Printing, and ordered to be printed.. 

PENSIONS. 

.Mr. BOUTELLE introduced a bill (H. R. 1012) relating to pensions; 

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

Inv, lid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

PUBLIC BUILDING AT HOULTON, ME. 

l'llr. BOUTELLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 1013) to provide for 

the erection of n. public building n.t the town of Houlton, Me.; which 

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

Buildings and Grounds, and ordered to be p.rlnted. 

FORT SULLIVAN MILITARY :R.ESERVATION1 EAS~ORT1 !IE. 

Mr. BOUTELLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 1014) grnnting the 

Fort Sullivan military reservation to the town of Eastport, 1\fe., 1or a public park; which was _read a first and econd time, referred to the 

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

BRIG OLIVE FRANCES. 

Mr. BOUTELLE n.lso introduced a bill (H. R. 1015) for the relief of 

the owners and officers of the brig Olive Fmnces, and others on board said 

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

on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

BRIDGES ACROSS THE ST. JOHN A.ND ST. FRANCIS RIVERS. 

Mr. BOUTELLE also introduced n. bill (H. R. 10!6) for the construction of bridges across the St. John and St. Francis Rivers; which was 

read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations, n.nd ordered to be printed. 

RELIEF OF MEN OF THE"NAVY1 ETC., CHARGED WITH DESERTIO-·. 

Mr. BOUTELLE also introduced a bill (H . R. 1017) to relieve certain 

appointed or enlisted men of theN n.vy and :Marine Corps from the charge 

of desertion; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Nn.val Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

LIGHTS ON ISLAl.~DS IN 11100 EHEAD LAKE. 

1r. BOUTELLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 1018) for the erection 

of beacon lights on the islands in l'lioosehea.d Lake; which was read a 

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

ordered to be printed. 

CAPT. RODXEY C. BARKER. 

Mr. BOUTELLE n.lso introduced a bill (H. R. 1019) for the relief of 

Capt. Rodney C. Barker; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

WAR CLA.IliiS. 

Mr. BOUTELLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 1020) to settle and 

adjust the claims of any State for expenses incurred by it in defense 

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

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

E. I. SMALLS. 

l'lfr. BOUTELLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 1021) granting a pension to E. I. Smalls; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

1\IA.RY E. BAKER. 

Mr. BOUTELLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 1022) granting a pension to Mary E. Baker; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

THOMAS J. KNOWLES. 

Mr. BOUTELLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 1023) granting a penVICTOR BEA.UBOUCHER. sion to Thomas J. Knowles; which was read a first and second time, 

:Mr. REED, of Maine, also introduced a bill (H. R. 100"8) for the relief referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 
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AtJRELIA F. ROBBINS. State of Maine in favor of arbitration and peace; which were referred 

111r. BOUTELLE also introduced a. bill (H. R.1024) granting a pen- to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. 

sion to Aureiia F. Robbins; which was read a first and second time, re- INDIANS. 

ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. Mr. MILLIKEN also presented resolutions of the Legislature of the 

GEORGE w. STEVEXS. State of Maine relating to United States appropriations for Indians; 

Mr. BOUTE:f:.LE also introduced a bill (H. R. 1025) granting arrears which were referred to the Committee on .Indian Affairs. 

of pension to George W. St-evens; which was read a fi.mt and second 1\IA..RYLA ND AND VIRGINIA FREE SHIP-CANAL. 

time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be Mr. FINDLAY introduced a b111 (H. R. 1041) to prov1de for the conprinted. struction of the Maryland and Virginia Free Ship-canal as a means of 

PORT OF ENTRY AT MOUNT DES.E.'RT FERRY, ME. military and naval defense ::.nd for commercial pm-poses; which was 

Mr. MILLIKEN introduced a bill (H. R. 1026) providing for thees- read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Ra~ways 

tablishment of a port of entry at Mount Desert Ferry, in the town of and Canals, and ordered to be printed. 

Hancock, State of Maine; which was read a first and second time, re- STEA.JI.ISHIP CA ROLINE l"liiLLER. 

ferred to the Committee on Commerce, and ordered to be printed. .l\b-. FINDLAy also introduced a bill (H. R. 1042) to provide for an 

EXTENSION AND REPAIR OF PUBLIC BUILDING, BELFAST: ME. 

l\Ir. MILLIKEN also jntrodnced a bill (H. R. 1027) for the extension and repair of the public building at Belfast, Me.; which was read a first and second time, refened t~ the Committee on Public Buildings 

and Grounds, and ordered to be printed. · 

EMERY S. W .A.RDWELL. 

Mr. MILLIKEN also introduced a bill (H. R. 1028) for the relief of 

Emery S. Wardwell; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on 111ilitary Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

JEFFERSON SAVAGE. 

Mr. MILLIKEN also introduced a bill (H. R. 1029) for the relief of 

Jefferson Savage; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

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

Mr. 111ILLIKEN also introduced a bill (H. R. 1030) for the relief of 

William Collins ; which was read a :first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

~LIE F. WARD. 

Jill'. MILLIKEN also introduced a bill (H. R. 1031) gra.llting a pension to Willie F. Ward; which was .read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

American register for the steamship Caroline 1\Iiller, of Baltimore, Md.; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Select Committee on American Ship-building and Ship-owning Interests, and ordered 

to be printed. 

ISAIAH DOWLING. 

Mr. FINDLAY also introduced a billlH. R. 1043) for the relief of 

Isaiah Dowling, retired assistaftt sur~eon, United States Navy; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Naval 

Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

JOHN 111. M'CLINTOCK. 

:&fr. FINDLAY also introduced a bill (H. R. 1044) for the relief of 

John l\1. McClintock; which was read a first and second time. 

The SPEAKER. The indorsement on this bill indicates a reference 

to the Committee on Ways and Means; but under the newruleitmnst 

go t-o the Committee on Claims. For the guidance of members in indieating the reference of their bills the Chair w_ill cause the Clerk to read 

clause 7 of Rule XXI. 

The Clerk read as follows: 

No bill for the payment or adjudication of any private claim. against the Gov- ernment shall be referred, except by unanimous consent, to any other tha.n tbe following-named committees, viz: To the Committee on Invalid Pensions, to the Committee on Pensions, to the Committee on Claims, to the Committee on ·war Claims, to the Committee on Private Land Claims, and to the Committee on Accounts. 

JOSIAH D. SNELL. The bill was referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be 

Mr. MILLIKEN also introduced a bill (H. R. 1032) granting a pen- printed. 

sion to Josiah B. Snell ; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

HEIRS OF WILLIAM PITCHER AND OTHERS. 

J\I.r. MILLIKEN also introduced a bill (R R. 1033) for the relief of 

the heirs of William Pitcher, Axel Hayford, Samuel Otis, and George 

B. Fergusson; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

. DA TGS, BROWNELL & co. 

EDMUND WOLF. 

Mr. FINDLAY also introduced a bill (H. R. 1045) for the relief of 

Edmund Wolf; whieh was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

MAJOR ]fiCHAEL P . S"!\1ALL . . 

Mr. FINDLAY also introduced a bill {H. R. 1046) for the relief of 

Maj. :Michael P. Small, commissary of subsistence, United States 

Army; which was read a first and second time, referred to the ComMr. MILLIKEN mittee on l\Hlitary Affairs, and ordered to be printed. also jntroduced a bill (H. R. 1034) for the relief of 

Bangs, Brownell & Co.; which was read a first and second time, referred MARY MORTIMER SEYMES. 

to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. Ir. FINDLAY also introduced a bill (H. R. 1047) granting a penCONDEMNED CAST-IRON CANNON. sion to Mary Mortimer Semmes, widow ~f Commodore Alexander A. 

Semmes, United States Navy; which was read a first and second time, .l\Ir. MILLIKEN also introduced a bill (H. R. 1035) to donate con- referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be 

demned cast-iron cannon to the citizens of Waterville, Me. ; which was printed. 

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

Affairs, and ordered to be printed. . Mr. FINDLAY also introduced a bill (H. R. 1048) for the relief of 

STURGIS, LOMBARD & co. Levi Hertzocr· which was read a first and second time referred to the 

Mr .. MILLIKEN also intr.oduced a bill (H. R. 1036) for .the relief of 1 Committee~~ War Claims, and ordered to be printed.' . 

StnrgLS, Lom~>ard & Co. j .which was read a first and .second trme, referred DECLINE OF ..UIERIC.A.N COOPERAGE INTERESTS. 

to the Conumttee on Clarms, and ordered to be prrnted. ,.1 FINDLAY 1 ub . ed h fi 11 · 1 t" - h" h JJ r. a so s m1tt t e o owrng reso u wn; w IC was JOHN W. KANE. . referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and ordered to be 

Mr. MILLIKEN.also introduced a bill (H. R. 10?'7) for the reliefof printed: 

John W. Kane; which was read a first and second trme, referred to the . Resolved That the Committee on Ways and Means be, and it is hereby,inCommittee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. [ structed ~d directed to inquire into the causes of the decline of American coop- ' · erage interests, and of ~ur timber an~ shipping interests connected therewith,~ 

PETER M C.A.BE. 1 heretofore dey eloped m the trade w1th the Island of Cuba, and to report by btU 

!lfr. MILLIKEN also introduced a bill (H. R. 1038) for the relief of or otherwise. FORECLOSURE IN THE DISTRICT. Peter McCabe; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on 1\Iilitary Affairs, and ordered to be printed. Mr. McCOMAS introduced a bill (H. R. 1049) to regulate the foreclosure of mortgages and deeds of trust in the District of Col urn bia; which DONATI~N OF CONDEl\~TED CANNON. . . . was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Dis- 1\lr. MILLIKEN also mtroduced a bill (H. R. 1039) to donate con- , triet of Columbia, and ordered to be printed. 

demned cast-iron ca~on i? Thomas H. Marshall Post, N?. 41, Grand JOHN JOSEPH BRADSHAW. 

Army of the Republic; wh1ch wasreadafirstand second time, referred . . _ . . to th e Committee on Military Affairs and ordered to be printed , Mr. McCOMAS also mtrodnced a bill (H. R. 10<>0) for the relief of ' T • ! John Joseph Bradshaw; which was read a first and second time, re- ~OM.A.S s. H~PKIN s. ' . ferred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

J\Ir. M.I~LIK~N also .mtroduced a bill (H. R. 1040) ~or the relief of CRDITN.A.L C'.ODE FOR DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.. · 

Thomas S. Hopkins; whiCh was read a first and second trme, referred to . . . . . 

the Comm.ittee on Invalid. p. ensions and ordered to be printed I Mr. McCOMAS alsomtroduceda bill(H. R.l051) toproVIdeacrum· ' · nal code forth.e District of Columbia; which was read a first and second _ ARBITRATION _AND PEACE. time, referred to the Committee on the District of Columbia, and orUr. MILLIKEN also presented resolutions of the Legislature of the dered to bo printed. 
416 CONGRESSIONAL-REOOR_D-HOUSE. JANUARY 5, 

INSURANCE IN THE DISTRICT. 

Mr. McCOMAS also introduced a bill (H. R. 1052) to provide for 

regulating the business of insurance in the District of ~lumbia; whi?h was read a first and second time, referred to the Comnnttee on the DIStrict of Columbia, and ordered t!) be printed. ~ 

WAR CLAIMS. 

Mr. McCOMAS also introduced a bill (H. R. 1053) to afford further 

relief t-o loyal citizens of States not in rebellion for property taken by 

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

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

ADULTERATION. 

Mr. McCO~IAS also introduced a bill (H. R. 1054) to prevent the 

adulteration of food and drugs; which was read a first and second time, 

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

POST-OFFICE SAVINGS-BANK. 

Mr. McCOMAS also introduced a bill (H. R. 1055) to establish a postoffice savings-bank as a branch of the Post-Office Department; which was rea.dafirstandsecond time, referred to the Committee on the PostOffice and Post-Roads, and ordered to be printed. 

POSTAL TELEGRAPH. 

Mr. McCOMAS also introduced a bill (H. R. 1056) to establish a postal telegraphic system in the United States; which was read a first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on the Post-Office and PostRoads, and ordered to be printed. 

REDEMPTION OF TRADE-DOLLARS. 

Mr. McCOMAs also introduced a bill (H. R. 1057) to authorize the 

:tedemption of trade-dollars of United States coinage; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Banking and Currency, and ordered to be printed. 

NOXIOUS AND DANGEROUS MEDIC.Th~. 

Mr. McCOMAS also introduced a bill (H. R. 1058) to prevent the use of United States mails to advertise noxious and dangerous medicines; 

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

JOSEPH ROMISER. • 

Mr. McCOMAS also introduced a bill (H. R. 1059) to grant a pension to Jose})h Romiser; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

JOHN T. WALSH. 

Mr. McCOMAS also introduced a bill (H. R. 1060lgranting a pension to John T. Walsh; which was readafirstandsecond time, referred 

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

SARAH M. SHEARER. 

Mr. McCOMAS also introduced a bill {H. R. 1061) for the relief of 

Sarah M. Shearer; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

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

ERNEST H. WARDWELL. 

Mr. McCOMAS ·also introduced a bill (H. R. 1062) for the relief of 

Ernest H. Wardwell; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

FRANCES M. LAMBERT. 

Mr. McCOMAS also introduced a bill (H. R. 1063) for the relief of 

Frances .M. Lambert; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be 'printed. 

WILLIAM H. KRANTZ. 

:Mr. :McCOllAS also introduced a bill (H. R. 1064) granting a pen- sion to William H. Krantz; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

AME.KDliE5T OF COYSTITUTION. 

Mr. McCOMAS also introduced a joint resolution (H. Res. 33) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States; which was rea.d a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered to b~ printed. 

MO~m.IENT TO FRANCIS SCOIT KEY. 

Mr. :McCOUASalsointroducedajointresolution(H. Res. 34) providino- for the erection of a monument at Frederick, Md., over the grave of 

F~ncis Scott Key, the author of the Star-Sp:mgle~ Banner; wiD:ch was read a first and second time, referred to the Comnnttee on the Library, 

and ordered to be printed. 

WAR CLAIMS OF MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA. 

:Mr. COMPTON introduced a bill (H. R. 1065) to provide for paying 

certain advances made to the United States by the States of Maryland 

and Vir!rinia· which was read a. first and second time, referred to the 

Committee o~ Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

POTOMAC AND CHESAPE.A.KE FREE SHIJ.>·C.A.NAL. 

· 11r. COMPTON a1so introduced a bill (H. R. 1066) to provide for 

t,i_, l'relim.inary surveys and location of the Potomac and Chesapeake 

Free Ship-canal; which was read a. first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on·Railways and Canals, and ordered to be printed. 

LABORERS AT NAVAL ACADEMY. 

Mr. COMPTON also introduced a bill (H. R. 1067) for the relief of 

certain laborers, workmen, and mechanics heretofore and at present em- ployed at the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md.; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, 

and ordered to be printed. 

. MRS. MARY MORTll!ER SEMMES. 

M.r. COMPTON also introduced a bill (H. R. 1068) granting a pen· 

sion to Mrs. Mary Mortimer Semmes, widow of the late Commodore 

Alexander A.. Semmes, United States Navy; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered t-o be printed. / 

ll EIBS OF HENRY LEEF, DECEASED. 

Mr. SHA. W introduced a hill (H. R. 1069) for the relief of the heirs 

of Henry Leef, deceased, owner of the bark 111~ia Theresa, illegap.y 

seized by Alexander H. Tyler, consul of the Umted States at Bah~, 

Brazil· which was read a first and second time, referred to the Com.lllttee on'Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

SOPHIA CHAMBERS. 

1\fr. COLE introduced a bill {H. R. 1070) granting a pension to Sophia Chambers; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committ-ee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

WILLIAM B. MUSE. 

Mr. COLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 1071) for the relief of the 

heirs of William B. Muse; which w~ read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Cla.ims, and ordered to be printed. 

WILLLW WEDDINGFIELD. 

Mr. COLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 1072) to amend the act approved February 26, 1885, granting a l?ension to William Wcd~ngtield; which was read a firSt and second time_, referred to the Comnnttee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be. printed. 

E)ITLY J. FARDY. 

Mr. COLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 1073) for the relief of Emily 

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

MERCHANTS AND MINERS' TRANSPORT.ATIOY COMPANY. 

Mr. COLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 1074) for the relief of the 

Merchants and Miners' Transportation Company of Baltimore, Md.; 

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

Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

LEWIS D. BROOKS. 

Mr. COLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 1075) for the relief of Le~ 

D. Brooks; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Com~ 

mittee on MilitKuy Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

ADDITIONAL LIFE-SAVING STATIONS. 

Mr. LO::NG introduced a bill (H. R. 1076) establishing additional 

life-savinO' stations on the sea and lake coasts of the United States; 

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

Commerce, and ordered to be print-ed. 

REPLACL'l"G UNSERVICEABLE ORDNANCE. 

Mr. LONG also introduced a bill (H. R. 1077) for replacing unserviceable ordnance issued for the militia. of the States and Territories; which was read n. first and second time, referred to the Committee on Uilitary 

Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

TENURE-OF-OFFICE ACT. 

IYir. LO:NG also introduced a bill (II. R. 1078) to repeal the tenure-ofoffice act· which was read a -first and second time, referred to the Select Commi~ on Reform in the Civil Service, and ordered to he printed. 

ANN J. EATON, ADIDNISTRATRIX. 

111r. LONG also introduced a bill (H. R. 1079) for the relief of Ann J. 

Eaton, administratrix; which was read ati.rst and secon~ time, referred 

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

NATIOYAL MONUl\IE...~T, PLYMOUTH, MASS. 

. Mr. LONG also introduced a bill (H. R. 1080) in aid of the national 

monument at Plymouth, Mass.; which was read a first and second time, 

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

ADMISSION TO FLOOR-HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS. 

Mr. LONG also introduced a bill (H R. 1081) to provide that the 

principal officer of each Departme?t may occupy a scat on the flo?r of 

the House of Representatives; which was rea~ a first ~n.d seco~d t1me, 

referred to the Select Committee on Reform m the Civil Service, and 

ordered to be printed. MA.RY A. BICKERDYKE. 

:M:r. LONG al o introduced a bill (H. R. 1082) gran. tin~ a pension to 

l\1ary A. Bickerdyke; which was read a first and second tlm~, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be pnnted. 
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FRANCIS H. KIRMAYER. sale of the naval hospital at Chelsea, Mass.; which was readafustand 

Mr. LONG also introduced a bill (H. R. 1083) granting a pension to second time, referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs, andordered to 

Francis H. Kirmayer; which was read a first and second time, referred be printed. 

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

ALICE s. HOLBROOK. 1\Ir. LOVERING also introduced a bill (H. R. 1100) granting a pen1\Ir. LONG also introduced a bill (H. R. 1084) grantin2:a pension to sion to Jane N. Devereux; which was read a first and second time, re- ~ ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. Alice S. Holbrook; which was read a :first an~ second time, referred to 

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

ALBION S. KEITII. 

Mr. LONG also introduced a bill (H. R.1085) forthereliefof Albion 

S. Keith, late a naval cadet in the Ullited States Navy; which was 

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

HORACE TRASK. 

Ur. LOVERING also introduced a bill (H. R. 1101) restoring the 

name of Horace Trask to the pension-roll; which was read a first and 

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

to be p:~;intcd. 

ELBRIDGE SMITH. and ordered to be printed. 

JOHN DOLAN. nir. LOVERING also introduced a bill (H. R. 1102) granting a penYr. LONG (by request) also introduced ·a bill (H. R. 1086) for the sion to Elbridge Smith; which was re:td a first and second time, rerelief of John Dolan; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

AGNES W. AND S.A.R.AH J. HILLS. 

1\ir. LONG (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 1087) for the 

relief of Agnes W. and Sarah J. Hills; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be 

printed. 

.ANGELIA M. MANNING. 

Mr. LONG (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 1088) granting a pension to Angelia M. Manning; which was read a first and second 

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

printed. ABBY L. BURBANK. 

Mr. LONG (by request). also introduced a bill (H. R. 1089) granting a pension to AbbyL. Burbank; which was read a first and second time, 

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

printed. 

C. R. SYKES AND JOHN CURREY. 

Mr. LONG (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 1090) to con- fum the title to certain lands in the Territory of Arizona to Charles P. 

Sykes and John Currey; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Private Land Claims, and ordered to be 

printed. 

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

MABELLE R. BULKLEY. 

Mr. LOVERING also introduced a bill (H. R. 1103) granting a pension to 1\Iabelle R. Bulkley; which was read a first and second time, 

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

ELIZABETH SULLIVAN. 

:Mr. LOVERING also introduced a bill (H. R. 1104) granting a pen· 

sion to Elizabeth Sullivan; which was read a first and second time, 

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

printed. 

JULIA CASSIDY. 

Mr. LOVERING also introduced a bill (H. R. 1105) granting a pen-· sion to Julia Cassidy; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

MARY B. CARLL. 

Mr. LOVERING also introduced a bill (H. R. 1106) for the relief of 

Mary B. Carll; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be pri..Ii.ted. 

A"LGUSTA M. RICHARDS. 

Mr. LOVERING also introduced a bill (H. R. 1107) granting a pension to Augusta M. Richards; which was read a first and second time, 

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

printed. • LAURA A. TURNER. MARGARET COFFEE. 

Mr. LONG (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 1091) for the Mr. LOVERING also introduced a bill (H. R. 1108) granting a penrelief of Laura A. Turner; which was read a first and second time,.re- sion to Mar~ret Coffee; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be prin_ted. ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed . 

. PUBLIC BUILDING AT WORCESTER, MASS. 

· Mr. RICE introduced a bill {H. R. 1092) for the erection of a public 

building at Worcester, Mass.; which was read a first and second time, 

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

BRITISH BARK CHANCE. . 

JOHN H. BARRY. 

Mr. LOVERING also introduced a bill (H. R. 1109) granting a pension to John H. Barry; 'which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

STEPHE..."i FLYNN. 

. Mr. LOVERING also introduced a bill (H. R.1110) granting a pension to Stephen Flynn; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

Mr. RICE (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R.1093) for therelief of owners, officers, and crewoftheBritish bark Chance; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and 

ordered to be printed. · CHARLES DOUGLAS. 

ELLA E. GffiSON. :M:r. LOVERING also introduced a bill (H. R. 1111) granting a penMr. RICE also introduced a bill (H. R. 1094) granting a pension to sion to Charles Douglas; which was read a first and second time, referred 

Ella E. Gibson; which was read a first and second time, referred to the to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and erdered to be printed. 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. JOHN PIERCE. 

CONGRESSIONAL LIBRARY. Mr. LOVERING also introduced a bill (H. R. 1112) granting a penMr. RICE also introduced a bill (H. R. 1095) authorizing the con- sion to John Pierce; which was read a fi.rstandsecond time, referred to 

struction of a building for the accommodation of the Congressional Li- the Committ:ee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

bra.ry~ which was read a first and second time, referred to the Commit- WALTER s. HAYNES. 

tee on the Library, and ordered to be print-ed. Mr. LOVERING also introduced a bill (H. R. 1113)• granting a penPENSIONS. sion to WalterS. Haynes; which was read a first and second time, reUr. LOVERING introduced a bill (H. R.1096) granting pensions for ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

services in the Army and Navy of the United States during the war of DANIEL B. JENNESS. 

the rebellion; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Mr. LOVERING also introduced a bill (H. R. 1114) granting a penCommittee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. sion to Dani.el B. Jenness; which was read a first and second time, reEIGHT-HOUR LAw. ferred. to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

Mr. LOVERING also introduced a bill (H. R. 1097) for the adjust- BETSY M. MURRAY. 

ment of accounts of laborers, workmen, and mechanics arising under Mr. LOVERING also introduced a bill (H. R. 1115) granting a penthe eighirhour law; which was read a first and second time, referred to sion to Betsy M. Murray; which was read a first and second time, re- the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

POST-OFFICE BUILDING AT LYNN, MASS • . 

Mr. LOVERING also introduced a bill (H. R. 1098) for the erection 

of a post-office building at Lynn, :Mass.; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and 

Grounds, and ordered to be printed. 

NAVAL HOSPITAL .AT CHELSE.1, MASS. 

Mr. LOVERING also introduced a bill (H. R. 1099) providing for 

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ORPHAN CHILDREN OF DENNIS OWENS. 

:Mr. LOVERING also introduced a bill (H. R. 1116) granting a pension to the orphan children of Dennis Owens; which was read a first 

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

ordered to be printed. 

JOHN OWENS. 

Mr. LOVERING also introduced a bill (H. R.1117) granting a pen-
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sion to John Owens; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

WAR SERVICES OF SOLDIERS NOW IN TilE ARl\'IY. 

Mr. LOVERING (by request) also introduced n. bill (H·. R. 1118) to 

recognize the war services of Union oldiers now serving in the· regular 

Army of the United States; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

A U.KIFORl\1 SYSTEM OF BANKRUPTCY. 

Ur. COLLINS introduced a bill (H. R. 1119) to establish a uniform 

system of bankruptcy throughout the United States; which was read a 

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

ordered to be printed. 

Du.&DENS O.Y Al\IERICAN MERCHANT MARINE. 

Mr. COLLINS also introduced a bill (H. R. 1120) to amend the tenth 

section of the act to remove certain burdens on the American merchant 

marine; which was read n. first and second time, referred to the Select 

Commit teo on American Ship-building and Ship-owning Interests, and 

ordered to be printed. 

_ SECTION 3013 REVISED STATUTES. 

Ur. COLLINS also introduced a bill (H. R. 1121) to amend section 

3013 ofth.e Revised Statutes; which was read a first and second time, 

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

COl\f.lliSSIONERS OF ALABAM4 CLADIS. 

Mr. COLLINS also introduced a bill (H. R. 1122) relating to the 

Court of Commissioners of Alabama Claims; which was read a first and 

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

to be printed. EVIDENCE TO QUIET TITLES. 

.Mr. COLLINS also introduced a bill (H: R. 1123) in relation to evidence to quiet titles; which was read a first and secon.d time, referred 

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

POSTAGE OY SECON'D-CLASS MAIL !-lATTER. 

Ur. COLLINS also introduced a bill (H. R.1124) regulating the rates 

of postage on second-class mail matter at letter-carrier offices; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on PostOffices and P.ost-Roads, and ordered to be printed. 

RELIEF OF THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF NEWTON, l\I.A.SS. 

Mr. COLLINS also introduced a bill (H. R. 1125) for the relief of the 

First National Bank of Newton, Mass.; which was read a first andsecond time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

JEANETTE GUINEY. 

Mr. COLLINS also introduced a bill (H. R. 1126) granting au increase of pension to Jeanette Guiney; which was read a first and sec- ond time, referred to the Committee on Pensions, ~nd ordered to be 

printed. · 

. WILLIAM R. BOAG. 

Mr. RANNEY introduced a bill (H. R. 1131) for the relief of William R. Boag; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

MARINE SIGNAL BOARD. 

Ur. RANNEY also introduced a. bill (H. R.1132) to establish a board 

by the name of" the Marine Signal Board of the United State , "with 

a view of having adopted a code and system of marine light and fog 

signals and regulating the same; which was read a first and second time, 

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

SARAH J. IIILLS. 

Mr. RANNEY also introduced 'a bill (H. R. 1133) for the relief of 

Sarah J. Hills; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

LIGHT AND FOG SrG~A.L AT CASTLE IIILL, R. I. 

'Air. DA. VIS introduced a bill (H. R 1134) to establish a. light and 

fog signal at Castle Hill, R.I.; which was read a :first and second time, 

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

PUBLIC DUILDL ~G AT NEW BEDFORD, 1\lASS. 

Mr. DAVIS also introduced a bill (H. R. 1135) providing for the 

erection of a public building at New Bedford, Mass.; which was read 

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

and Grounds, and ordered to be printed. 

CHARLES E. BOLLES. 

Mr. DAVIS also introduced a bill (H. R. 1136) granting a pension 

to Charles E. Bolles; which was read a firat aud second time, referred 

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

DILLS OF . LADING 

~Ir. DAVIS also introduced a bill (H. R. 1137) to make bills of 

lading conclusive evidence in certain ~'lses; which was read a first and 

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

to be printed. 

AMEND:UENT TO THE CONST1TUTIO.Y. 

Ur. DAVIS also introduced a joint resolution (H. Res. 37) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United State5; which was 

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

MARY E. FILLEBROWN. 

Mr. ELY introduced a bill (H. R. 113 ) to increase the pension of 

Mary E. Fillebrown; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

M. H. COLLINS. 

Mr. ELY ~ISo introduced n. bill (H. R. 1139) for the relief of M. H. Col~s; which was read n. first and second time, referred to the Committee on Patents, and ordered to be printed. 

JOHN R. FARREL. WILLIAM FIELD. 

Mr. COLLINS also introduced a bill (H. R.1127) for the relief of John Mr. ELY also introduced n. bill (H. R. 1140) granting a pension to 

R. Farrel; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Com- William Field; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

.....mittee on War Claims, and ordered to ·be printed. Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

C. W. 1\IERRILL. 

'Air. COLLINS also introduced a bill (H. R. 1128) for the relief of C. 

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

Committee on Naval Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

DANIEL J. BYRNES. 

Mr. COLLINS also introduced a bill (H. R. 1129) to increase the 

pension of Daniel J. Byrnes; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered .to be printed. 

STATUS OF CERTAIN MEDICAL OFFICERS, UNITED STATES AR!-IY. 

Mr. COLLINS also introduced a joint resolution (H. Res. 34) defining the status of certain medical officers in the Army; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on :Military Affairs, 

and ordered to be printed. 

AMENDMENT OF THE CONSTITUTION. 

Mr. COLLINS also introduced a joint resolution (H. Res. 35) proposing an amendment 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. 

CASTLE ISLAND, BOSTON HARBOR. 

'Air. COLLINS also introduced a joint resolution (H. Res. 36) authorizing the President of the United States to permit the occupancy of 

Castle Island, in Boston Harbor, by the municipal authorities of Boston; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee 

on Public Buildings and Gounds, and ordered to be printed. 

CTVIL SERVICE. 

Mr. ELY also introduced a bill (H. R.1141) to regulate and improve 

the civil semce of the United States; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Select Committee on Reform in the Civil Service, 

and ordered to be printed. 

LYDIA HADLOCK. 

Mr. HAYDEN introduced a bill (H. R. 1142) granting a pension to 

Lydia Hadlock; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

DONATION OF CO~-nE~ED GUN-CARRIAGES. 

Mr. HAYDEN also introduced a bill (H. R. 1143) authorizing the 

Secretary of War to deliver to Somerville Post, Grand Army of the Republic, of Somerville, Mass., four condemned gun-~rriages, to be used 

for monumental purposes; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

PRIVATE LIGHTS. 

.Mr. STONE introduced a bill (H. R.1144) prohibiting the establishment of private lights, &c.; which was read a first and second time, 

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

CLAIMS. 

Mr. STONE also introduced a bill (H. R. 1145) to authorize the ac· counting officers oftheTreasuryto pass upon certain claims; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and 

ordered to be printed. ELIZABETH CALLAGHAN. l\I.A.RIA N. PARKER. 

Mr. COLLINS (byrequest) also introduced a bill (H. R.1130) for the Mr. STO~ also introduced a bill (H. R. 1146) granting a pension 

relief of Elizabeth Callaghan; which was read n. first and second time, to :Maria N. Parker; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

Mr. STONE also introduced a bill (H. R. 1147) granting a pension to 

Samuel Brookings; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

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

!!ARIA E . .A. B. NOWELL. 

Mr: STONE also introduced a bill (H. R. 1148) granting a pension to 

Maria E. A. B: Now ell; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

.ANDRE THISSELL. 

Mr. STONE also introduced a bill (H. R. 1149) granting a pension 

to Andre 'l'hissell; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

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

CATHARINE E. COFFIN. 

Ur. STONE, of Massachusetts, also introduced .a bill (H. R. 1150) 

granting a pension to Catharine E. Coffin; which was read a first and 

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

to be printed. 

LIEUT. WILLIA!I P. RANDALL, UNITED STATES NAVY. 

M:r. ALLEN introduced a bill (H. R. 1151) authorizing the President of the United States to appoint Lieut. William P. Randall a lieutenant-commander on the retired-listof the Navy; which was read a first 

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

to be printed. · 

!fRS. ELLENS. TOLMAN. 

Mr. ALLEN also introduced a bill (H. R. 1152) for the relief of 1\I:J;'S. 

Elleu S. Tolman; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

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

SPRINGFIELD PORT OF DELIVERY. 

_ Mr. ROCKWELL introduced a bill (H. R. 1153) to establish a port 

of delivery at Springfield, in the State of Massachusetts; which was 

read a fu-st anti second time, referred to the Committee on Commerce, 

and ordered to be printed. 

PUBLIC BUILDING, SPRINGFIELD, MASS. 

Mr. ROCKWELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 1154) providing for 

the erection of a public building at Springfield, Mass.; which was read 

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

and Grounds, and ordered to be printed. 

LUMBER ON THE FREE-LIST~ 

Mr. ELDREDGE introduced a bill (H. R. 1155) to put alr kinds of 

lumber on tbe free-list; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and ordered to be printed. 

.A.L VIRA .A. RIGGS. 

:Mr. ELDREDGE also introduced a bill (H. R. 1156) granting back 

pay to Alvira A. Riggs; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

J. L. DIVINE. 

Mr. ELDREDGE (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 1157) 

granting a pension to J. L. Divine; which was read a first and second 

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

printed. 

LOCAL INSPECTORS, MICHIGAN DISTRICT. 

Mr. CUTCHEON introduced a bill (H. R. 1158) to amend section 

4414 of the Revised Statutes of the United States, fixing the compensation of local inspectors of hulls and boilers in the Michigan district; 

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

Commerce, and ordered'to be printed. 

.ADDITIONAL LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. 

Mr. CUTCJIEON also introduced a bill (H. R.1159) to authorize the 

creation of an additional light-house district; which was read a first a:nd 

s~cond time, referred to the Committee on Commerce, and ordered to 

be printed. 

EMERGENCY FUND, INDIAN TRffiES. 

Mr. CUTCHEON also introduced a. bill (H. R. 1160) to create an 

emergency fund for the benefit of Indian tribes; which was read a. first and second time, referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs, and 

ordered to be printed. 

INCREASE OF PENSION. • 

Mr. CUTCHEON also introduced a. bill (H. R. 1161) to increase the 

pensions of widows and orphans of soldiers and sailors, and for other 

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

, CIVIL SERVICE. 

Mr. CUTCHEON also introduced a bill (H."R. 1162) to reform the 

civil service and to preserve the constitutional distinction between legislative and executive duties by the organization of a bureau of civil 

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

Select Committee on Reform in the Civil Service, and orde:::ed to be 

printed. 

GRANT OF PENSIONS. 

1\Ir. CUTCHEON also introduced a bill (H. R. 1163) granting pen- · 

sions to certain soldiers and sailors of the United States in the late war 

who have attained theageofsixty-twoyears and whoaredisabledfrom 

gaining a livelihood or who are dependent; which was read a first and 

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

MILITARY RECORD OF ORLANDO B. WILCOX. 

Mr. ·cuTCHEON also introduced a bill (H. R. 1164) to complete 

the military record of Orlando B. Wilcox, late colonel of the First 

Michigan Volunteer Infantry and brigadier-general of volunteers, and 

to give him pay in accordance with his completed record; which was 

read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on ·war Claims, 

and ordered to be printed. 

INCREASE OF PENSION. 

Mr. CUTCHEON also introduced a bill (H. R. 1165) to increase the 

pensions of soldiers and sailors who have suffered amputation of an 

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

CLINTON SPENCER. 

Mr. CUTCHEON also introduced a bill (H. R. 1166) to increase the 

pension of Clinton Spencer, late captain First Michigan Infintry Volunteers, for loss of right leg and injury to left arm; which was rean a 

first and second time, referred to the Co mini ttee on In valid Pensions, 

and ordered to ~e printed. 

JAl\IES A. BATES. 

Mr. CUTCHEON ;u_so introduced a bill (H. R. 1167) for the relief 

of James A. Bates, captain and brevet lieutenant-colonel, United States 

Army, retired; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

WILLIAM B. ROWE. 

Mr. CUTCHEON also introduced a bill (H. R. 1168) for the relief of 

William B. Rowe, late a surgeon of Company A, Ninth Michigan Volunteer Cavalry; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

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

CORNEf.IUS 1\I. HADLEY. 

Mr. CUTCHEON also introduced a bill (H. R. 1169) for the relief of 

Cornelius M. Hadley, late a surgeon of Company F, Ninth Michigan 

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

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

PAYMENT OF BOUNTY. 

Mr. CUTCHEON also introduced. a bill (H. R. 1170) to p:rovide for 

the payment of a bounty of $100 to soldiers and enlisted men in the 

military service of the United States under the act of July 22, 1861 , and who were discharged by reason of snrgeon,s certificate of disability 

or for promotion before the expiration of two years, and who have not '"' 

received $100 bounty; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

MUSTER .AND PAY OF CERTAIN OFFICERS, ETC. 

Mr. CUTCHEON also introduced a bill (H. R. 1171) to amend anact 

entitled "An act to provide for the muster and pay of certain officers 

andenlistedmenofthevolunteerforces," approved June 3, 1884; which 

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

Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

FRANKLIN THOMPSON. 

:Mr. CUTCHEON also introduced a bill (H. R. 1172) to remove the 

charge of desertion from the record of Franklin Thompson, alias S. E. 

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

Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be p;l"inted. 

CAPT. EDMUND G. FECHET. 

Mr. CUTCHEON also introduced a bill (H. R. 1173) to correct the 

record of Capt. Edmund G. Fechet; which was read a first and·second 

time, 1·eferred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be 

printed. 

ELVIRA BLISS SI{:ELDON. 

Mr. CUTCHEON also introduced a bill (H. R. 1174) granting a pension to Elvira Bliss Sheldon; which was read a first and second time, 

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

printed. 

MRS. HARRIET CLIFFORD. 

Jl,fr. CUTCHEON also introduced a bill (H. R. 1175) to increase the 

pension of Mrs. Harriet Clifford; which was read a first and second 

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

printed. 

CALVIN H. FRENCH. 

Mr. CUTCHEON (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 1176) 

granting a pension to Calvin H. French; which was read a first and sec- ond time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered 

to be printed. 
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'VILLIAM J. B..A.RK.ER. 

1tfr. CUTCHEON {by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 1177) 

granting a pension to William J. Barker; which was was read a first and 

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

to be printed. 

CHARLES W. RODECKER. 

Mr. CUTCHEON (by request) also introduced a bill (B. R.1178) for 

thereliefofCharles W. Rodecker; which was read a first and second time, 

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

llEIRS OF CHARLES B. SMITII. 

Mr. CUTCllEON (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 1179) for 

the relief of the heirs of Charles B. Smith, geceased; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and 

SAMUEL W. HAMILTON. 

Mr. MAYBURY (by Mr. CARLETON) introduced a bill (H. R.1192) 

for the relief of Samuel W. Hamilton; :which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be 

printed. 

MRS. EUNICE TRIFLER. 

Ur. MAYBURY (by Ur. CARLETON) also introduced a bill (H. R. 

1193) for the relief of Mrs. Eunice Tripier, willow of Charles S. TripIer, surgeon Unitecl States Army; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on War ·claims, and ordered to be 

printed. · 

CLAIMS AGAINST GOVERNMENT. 

Mr. MAYBURY (by Mr. CARLETON~ also introduced a bill (H. R. 

1194) for the judicial finding of law and facts in cases of claims against ordered to be printed. JACOB STEED. the Government, and for other purposes; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered 

Mr. CUTCHEON (by request) also introduced a bill (H. ~ 1180) to be printed. · 

granting a pension to Jacob Steed, late a private in Company A, Third MARGARET KILROY. 

Regiment qf Ohio Volunteer Infantry; which was read a first and sec- Mr. ·MAYBURY (by Mr. CARLETON) also introduced a bill (H. ll., 

:~:n:~t~1'erred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered 1195) granting a pension to Margaret Kilroy; which was read a first 

p · ANDREW LAFFERTY. · and second time! referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and 

1\Ir. CUTCHEO~ (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 1181) for 

the relief of .Andrew La:tfer~y, of 1\fuskegon County, State of Michigan ; 

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

Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

MORGAN THO:u:FSON. 

Mr. CUTCHEON (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 1182) granting a pension to Morgan Thompson, bte of Company H, Nineteenth Wisconsin Volunteers; which was·read a first and second time, referred tO 

the Committee on Inv~d Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

ALANSOY 'WOODWORTH. 

Mr. CUTCHEON (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 1183) 

granting a pension to Alanson 'Yoodworth, late of Company G, Second 

Michigan Cavalry; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

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

STEPHEN GARDNER. 

Mr. CARLETON introduced a bill (H. R. 1184) granting a pension 

to Stephen Gardner; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

ordered to be prmted. 

FREE LUMBER. 

l\Ir. MAYBURY (by 1\Ir .. CARLETON) also introduced :'lo bill ( .. 1. R. 

1196) to admit lumber of all descriptions into the Territories of the 

United States free of customs duties; which was read a first and second 

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

printed. 

FREE SALT, LUMBER, ETC. 

Mr. MAYBURY (by Mr. CARLETO:N) also introduced a bill (H. R. 

1197) to provide for the entry of ores of iron, lead, copper, and zinc, 

also of bituminous coal, salt, and lumber at all ports of the United 

St.1.tes free of customs duties; which wa~ read a first ansi second time, 

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

printed. 

LEWIS ABEAR. 

Mr. MA.YBURY (by 1\ir. CARLETO:N) also introduced a bill (H. R. 

1198) granting a pension to Louis Abear, late a private in Comp:my H. 

Fifth Michigan Volunteer Cavalry; which was read a first and second 

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

printed. 

EID:IA H. FISH. MARGARET M1CRICKF.T.r. 

Mr. CARLETON also introduced a bill (H. R. 1185) for tl1e relief of Mr. MAYBURY (by M:r. CARLETON) also introduced a bill (H. R. 

Emma H. Fish; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 1199) granting a pension to Margaret McCrickett, widow of 1\IichaelJ. 

Committee on War Claims, and or.dered to be printed. 1\fcCrickett; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

.PUBLIC BUILDING, SAINT CLAIR, MICH. Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

Mr. CARLETON also introduced a bill (H. R 1186) to provide for EMPLOYME...~T OF ALmNS AS ENGINEERS, ETC. 

the erection of a public building for the use of the post-office and other 

Government offices at the city of Saint Clair, in t)le State of Michigan; Ur. :MAYBURY (by Mr. CARLETOY) also introduced a bill (IT. R. 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on 1200) to amend an act entitled "An act to authorize the employment 

Pnblic Buildings and Grounds, and ordered to be printed. of certain "'aliens as engineers and pilots,"·approved April 17, 18i4; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on PUBLIC BUII,DING, ROMEO, MICH. Commerce, and ordered to be printed. 

Mr. CARLETON also introduced a bill (H. R. 1187) to provide for 

the erection of a public building for the use of the post-office and other 

Go\"ernment offices at the city of Romeo, in the State of Michigan; 

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

Public Buildings-and Grounds, and ordered to be printed. 

PUBLIC BUILDING, MARINE CITY, MICH. 

Mr. CARLETON also introduced a bill (H. R. 1188) to provide for 

the erection of a public building for the use of the post-office and other 

Government offices at Marine City, in the State of Michigan; which was 

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

PUBLIC BUILDING, LAPEER, li:IICH. 

Mr. CARLETON also introduced a bill (H. R. 1189) to provide for 

the erection of a public building for the use of the post-office and other 

Government offices at the city of Lapeer, in the State of Michigan; 

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

Public Buildings and Grounds, and ordered to be printed. 

SECTION 4492 REVISED STATUTES. 

Mr. CARLETON also introduced a bill (H. R. 1190) to amend section 4492, title 52, of the Revised Statutes of the United States; which 

was re~d a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Commerce, and ordered to be printed. 

PUBLIC BUILDING AT MOUNT CLID:IE...~S, MICH. 

Mr. CARLETON also introduced a bill (H. R. 1191) to provide for 

the erection of a public building for the use of the post-oflice and other 

Government offices at the city of Mount Clemens, in the State of Michigan; whichwasreada:firstandsecond time, referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, and ordered to be printed. 

MARY HOW A.RD FARQUHAR. 

Mr. MAYBURY (by Mr. CARLETON) also introduced a bill (H. R. 

1201) for the relief of.Mary Howard Farquhar; which was read a first 

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

ordered to be printed. 

HEIRS OF W. A. BURT. 

Mr. MAYBURY (by Mr. CARLETON) also introduced a bill (H. R. 

1202) for the relief of the heirs of the late William A. Burt, inventor 

of the solar compass adopted and used by the United States Government in making the original survey of the public domain; which was 

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

ordered to be printed. 

RICHARD HAWLEY & SONS. 

Mr. MAYBURY (by Mr. CARLETON) also introduced a bill (H. R. 

1203) for the relief of Richard Hawley & Sons; which was read a first 

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

be printed. 

OVERFLOWED LA.NDS IN MICHIGAN. 

1\Ir. MAYBURY (by Mr. CARLETON) also introduced a bill (H. R. 

1204) setting apart the marsh and overflowed or shallow-water lands 

in and bordering upon Saint Clair, in the State of Michigan, for a national shooting and fishing resort or reservation; which was read a first 

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

ordered to be printed. 

BRIDGE ACROSS DETROIT RIVER. 

Mr. MAYBURY {by Mr. CARLETON) also introduced a bill {H. R. 

1205) for the construction of a bridge across the west channel of the 

Detroit River, to connect Bell Isle Park with the mainland; which was 
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read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Commerce, 

and ordered to be printed. 

LICENSE FEES. 

Ir. MAYBURY (by 1\Ir. CARLETON) also introduced ajoint resolution (H. Res. 38) requesting the Attorney-General of the United States 

to examine and report to Congress the license fees collected in the sev- eral Stn.tes aud Territories aud discriminating ~ainst non-residents; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, aud ordered to be printed. -

CO::'IIMERCIAL RELATIONS WITH CANADA . 

.1\Ir. MAYBURY (by Mr. CARLETO~) also int.roduced a joint resolution (H. Res. 39) requesting the Secretary of State to report to Congress the action of the Government under the provisions of the act 

approved June 19, 1878, relative to commercial relations with the Dominion of Canada; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

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

Mr. UAYBURY(by 1\Ir. CARLETO~) also introduced a jointresolution (H. Res. 40) for renewal of commercial relations with the British 

possessions in North America; which was read a firstand second time, 

referred to the Committee on Foreign Afiairs, an~ ordered to be printed. 

EDWAlm W. M'GI~""NIS. 

:Mr. MAYBURY (by Mr. CARLETO~) also introduced a bill (H. R. 

1206) for the relief of Edward W. McGinnis; which was read a first and 

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

be printed. 

EDWARD BYRNE. 

M'r. MAYBURY (by Mr. CARLETON) introduced a bill (H. R. 1207) 

for the relief of Edward Byrne; whicb was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on l\Iilitary Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

PRIVATE LA "D CLAIM, NEW MEXICO. 

l\Ir. MAYBURY (by Ur. CARLETON) also introduced a bill (H. R. 

1208) to confirm a certain private land claim in the Territory of New 

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

MAJ. WILLIAM 1\I. 1\lAYNADIER. 

Mr. UAYBURY (by Mr. CARLETON) also introduced -a bill (H. R. 

1209) for the relief of 1\Il-l.j. William M. 1\faynadier, a paymaster in the 

United States Army; which was re:tcl a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on ~laims, and ordered to be printed. 

WILLIAM H. CROO.G:. 

l\Ir . .MA.YBURY {by Mr. CARLETO~) also introduced a bill (H. R. 

1210) for the relief of William H. Crook; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Cla.im..'l, and ordered to be 

printed. · 

BASIL MORELAND. 

M:r. UAYBURY (by Mr. CARLETON) also introduced a bill (H. R. 

1211) for the relief of Basil Moreland; which was read a first and second 

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

EGBERT THOMPSON. 

l\Ir. :MAYBURY (by Mr. CARLETON) also introduced a bill (H. R. 

1212) for the relief of the legal representatives of Egbert Thompson; 

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

GEORGE A. IAEGER. 

Mr. l\fAYBURY (by Mr. CARLETON) also introduced a bill-(H. R. 

1213) for the relief of George A. Iaeger; which was read a first and sec- ond time, referred to the Committee on War C!::.::ns, and ordered to be 

printed. 

FRANCES DENMEAD. 

I•Ir. MAYBURY (by 1\I.r. CARLETON) also introduced a bill (H. H. 

1214) for the relief of Frances Denmea.d; which was read a first and 

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

printed. 

1\IARCUS A. RENO. 

Mr. MAYBURY (by Mr. CARLETON) also introduced a bill (H. R. 

1215) for the relief of Marcus A. Reno; which was read a first and sec- ond time, referred to the Committee on l\ffiitary Affairs, and ordered 

to be printed. 

:MRS. MARY M 1INTOSH. 

- 1\fr. MAYBURY (by Mr. CARLETON) also introduced a bill (H. R. 

1216) granting an increase of pension to Mrs. Mary Mcintosh, widow 

of Lieutenant Mcintosh, Seventh Cavalry, United States Army; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid 

Pensions, and ordered to be printed. · 

JAMES MILLINGER. 

Mr. MAYBURY (by Mr. CARLETON) also introduced a bill (H. R. 

1217) for the relief of James Millinger; which was read a first and sec- ond time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, :mel nrrlered to be 

printed. 

MARIA V. BROWN. 

Mr. MAYBURY (by Mr. CARLETON) also introduced a bill (H. R. 

1218) for the relief of Maria V. Brown, assignee; which was read a first .and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

MRS. ELIZA E. HEBERT. . 

Mr. l\IAYBURY (by Mr. CARLETON) also introduced a bill (H. R. 

1219) for the relief of Mrs. 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. 

BRIDGE ACROSS STATEN ISLAND SOUND. 

Mr. MAYBURY (by Mr. CARLETON) also introduced a bill (H. R. 

1220) to authorize the construction of a bridge across Staten Island 

Sound, known as Arthur Kill, and to establish the same as a post-road; 

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

Commerce, and ordered to be printed. 

UNITED STATES COURTS AT ' SAGINAW1 MICll. 

1\fr. TARSNEY (by 1\Ir. CARLETO~) introduced a bill (H. R. 1221) 

to provide for holding the terms of the circuit and district courts of 

the United States for the eastern district of Michigan at East Saginaw, 

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

Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. 

REPEAL OF SECTIO:N .4433 REVISED STATUTES. 

Mr. TARSNEY (by 1\fr. CARLETON) also introduced a bill (H. R. 

1222) to repeal section 4458 of the Revised Statutes of the United 

States; which was read a :firSt and second time, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and ordereq to be printed. 

RELIEF OF CAPTAL~S, PILOTS, AND 1\IATES ON STEAM-VESSELS . 

. Mr. TARSNEY (by 1\Ir. CARLETON) also introduced a bill (H. R. 

1223) for the relief of captains, pilots, and mates on steam-vessels; 

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

Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

PUBLIC BUILDING, EAST SAGINAW, 1\IICII. 

Mr. TARSNEY (by 1\Ir. CARLETON) also introduced a bill (H. R. 

1224) for the erection of a public building at East Saginaw, Mich.; 

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

EVIDENCE IN PEYSIO~ CASES. 

1\Ir. TARSNEY {by 1\Ir. CARLETO~) also introduced a bill (H. R. 

1225) to regulate evidence in certain cases in the Pension Office of the 

United States; which was read a first and second time, referred t.o the 

Committee on ln>alid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

CULTIV ATIO:N OF SUGAR. 

l\1r. O'DONNE"L introduced a bill (H. R. 1226) to repeal the duty on sugar and provide for the p:tyment of a bounty for the cultivation 

of sugar in the United States of America; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and ordered to b~ printed. 

PUBLIC BUILDH\G1 JACKSON, MICH. 

Mr. O'DONNELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 1227) to provide for 

the construction of a pnblic building at Jaekson, in the State of Michigan; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Public Bnildings and Grounds, and ordered to be printed. 

HARRY B. AND GRACE A. HARRINGTON. 

Mr. O'DONNELL also introdnceda bill (H. R.1228) granting a pension to Harry B. Harrington and Grace A. Harrington; which was read 

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

and ordered to be printed. - • 

FREIDIAN W. HOWE. 

Mr. O'DONNELL also introduced a bill (H. R.1229) granting a pension to Freeman W. Howe; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

ELIZA CAMPBELL. 

Mr. O'DONNELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 1230) granting a pen- - sion to Eliza Campbell; which was read a first ana second time, re- ferred to the Commi~tee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

ELIJ All BOTTOMLEY. 

- Mr. O'DONNELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 1231) granting a pension to EHjah Bottomley; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

GEORGE W. BOWKER. 

Mr. O'DONNELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 1232) granting a pen--

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

PUBLIC BUILDING AT 1\f.ABQUE'ITE, MICH. 

!Y!r. MOFFATT introduced a bill (H. R. 1233) to increase the appropriation for the erection of a public building at Marquette, Mich.; 
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which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on lief of Charles R. Blair; which was rea.d a first and second time, re. Public Buildings and Grounds, and ordered to be printed. ferred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

DELBERT DORlfAN. 

Mr. COMSTOCK introdnced a bill (H. R. 1234) for the relief of Delbert Dorman; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Com~ittee on Invalid Pensions, .and ordered to be printed. 

JAMES KE:NNEY. 

Mr. COMSTOCK also introduced a bill (H. R. 1235) for the :~:elief of 

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

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

FELIX :M1KITTRICK. 

Mr. COMSTOCK also introduced a bill (IT. R. 1236) providing for 

the payment of the claim of Felix McKittrick; which was read a first 

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

be pdnted. 

PUBLIC BUILDINGS AT GRAND HAVEN, MICH. 

Mr. COMSTOCK also introduced a bill (H. R. 1237) to provide for 

the erection of public buildings at Grand Haven, Mich.; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on Public Buildings 

and Grounds, and ordered to be printed. 

TIMBER-CULTURE. 

Mr. STRAIT introduced a bill (H. R. 1238) to run.end an act entitled 

".A.n act to encourage the growth of .timber on the Western prairies," 

approved June 14, 1878; which wasreadafustandsecond time, referred 

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

EDWARD PENDERGAST. 

Mr. WIDTE, of Minnesota, nl o introduced a bill (H. R.1251) granting an increase of pension to Edward Pendergast; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, 

and ordered to be printed. 

EUGENIA. A.. SMALLEY. 

1Ir. WHITE, of Minnesota, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1252) granting a pension to Eugenia A. Smalley and her children; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. -

NATIONAL Bil'X OF WINONA. 

Mr. WHITE, of Minnesota, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1253) to 

change the name of the National Bank of Winona; which was read a 

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

:MARY HOFF. 

Mr. WHITE, of Minnesota, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1254) granting a pension to Mary Hoff; which was read a firstandsecond time, re- ferred to the Committee on In-mlid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

ISAAC MOORE. 

. Mr. WIDTE, of Minnesota, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1255) grouting a pension to Isaa-c Moore; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on In valid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

SETTLERS O:Y RAILROAD LANDS. JA.li:!ES HEALY. 

· d d ( ) 1\ir. WIDTE, of Minnesota, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1256) for the 

!lir. STRAIT also mtro nee a bill H. R. 1239 for the relief of set- relief of James Healy; which was read a first and second time, referred 

tiers on railroad lands; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered to be printed. to the Committee on Claims,. and ordered to be printed. 

PUBLIC LANDS. 

Mr. STRAIT also introduced a bill (H. R. 1240) to reduce the price 

of public lands within railroad limits; which was read a first and sec- ond time, referred to the Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered to 

be printed. 

Mr. STRAIT also introduced a bill (H. R. 1241) relating to the public lands and to provide _for the classification and disposition of the pinetimber lands belonging to the public domain; which was read a first 

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

ordered to be printed. 

, SW lliP LANDS IN MINNESOTA.. 

lli. STRAIT also introduced a bill (H. R.1242) for the relief of cer- tain settlers on swamp lands in Minnesota; which was read a first and 

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

to be printed. 

1\IILITIA. 

Mr. STRAIT also introduced a bill (H. R. 1243) 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, referred 

to the Committee on the Militia, and ordered to be printed: 

MllS. ASL.A.NG 0. STUGO. 

Mr. WIDTE, of Minnesota, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1257) granting an increase of pension to 1\'Irs . .A.slang 0. Stngo; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on In-valid Pensions, and 

ordered to be printed. 

H. K. BELDING. 

Mr. WHIT"E, of 1\finnesota, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1258) for 

the relief of H. K. Belding; which was read a first and second ti_me, 

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

A.BIGA.IL WEYMOUTH. 

1tfr. WHITE, of llfinnesota, also introduced a bill (H. R.l259) granting a pension to.A.bigail Weymouth; which was read a :first and second 

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

printed. 

FIRST NATIONAL BANK, ITNNEAPOLIS, MINN • . 

Mr. GILFILLAN introduced a bill (H. R. 1260) to authorize the in- crease of the capital stock of the First National Bank of Minneapolis, 

Minn., not to exceed $2:000,000; which was read a :first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Banking and Currency, and ordered 

to be printed. 

GEORGE STORRS. HENRY A. PAUS. 

Mr. STRAIT also introduced a. bill (H. R. 1244) for the relief of 1\ir. GILFILLL~ also introd~ced a bill (H. R. 1261) for the relief 

George Storrs; which was read a first and second time, referred to the of Henry .A.. Pans; which was read a :first and second time, referred to 

Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. tlie Committee o:a War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

FIRST NATIONAL BilTK OF SHAKOPEE, MINN. 

lli. STRAIT also introduced a bill (H. R. 1245) to authorize the increase of the capital stock of the First N a tiona! Bank of Shakopee, Minn. ; 

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

SIOUX WAR, MINNESOTA. 

1\fr. STRAIT also introduced a bill (H. R. 1246) for the relief of citizens who were engaged in the suppression of the Sioux Indian war in 

Minnesota in 1862; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Pensions, and_ ordered to be printed. 

"ISABELLA H. SiLVEY. 

1\ir. STRAIT also introduced a bill (H. R, 1247) granting an increase 

of pension to Isabella H. Silvey; which was read a :first and second 

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

JOHN COOK.. 

1\ir. GILFILLAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 1262) for the relief of 

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

JARED D. WHEELOCK • 

.Mr. GILFILLAN (by request) also introduced :t bill (H. R. 126:3) 

granting a pension to Jared D. Wheelock; which was read a :first and 

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

to be printed. GEORGE F. ROBERTS. 

Mr. GILFILLAN also introduced a bill (H. R.1264) for the relief of 

George F. Roberts, administrator of the estate of William B. Thayer, 

deceased, surviving partner of Thayer Brothers, and others; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the CommitU.>e on Claims, and 

ordered to be printed. MARY :M. TA.YL0R. JAMES D. WOOD. 

Mr. STRAIT also introduced a bill (H. R.l:MS) forthereliefofMary 1\Ir. GILFILLAN also introduced a bill (H. R.l265) for the relief of 

:U. Tn.ylor; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the Com- James D. Wood; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

mittee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

l'IIA.RGARET T. RY A.N. 

Mr. STRAIT also introduced a bill (H. R. 1249) for the relief of Margaret T. Ryan; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

CHARLES R. BLAIR. 

Mr. WHITE, of Minnesota, introduced a bill (H. R. 1250) for there-

:MESSAGE FRD:\I THE PRESIDENT. 

Amessageinwritingwasreceivedfrom thePresident, by Mr. PRUDEN, one of his secretaries, announcing that the President had approved and 

signed, Decembe:r21, 1885, joint resolution (H. Res. 2) to pay the officers 

and employes of the Senate and House of Representatives their respectiv-e 

salaries for the month of December, 1885, on the 21st day of said mont.h, 
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and that he had approved and signed, December 26, 1885, joint resolu- second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered 

tion (H. Res. 1) authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to use a por- to be printed.. 

tion of the Interior fund to fit up rooms for the Commissioner of Patents. 

EXTENSION OF FREE LIST. 

Mr. NELSON introduced a bill (H. R. 1266) to place hemp, manila, 

sisal grass, and all thread, twine, rope, and cordage from the same on 

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

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

LIGHT-HOUSE, TWO H.A.B.BORS, MINN. 

Mr. NELSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 1267) relating to the construction of alight-house at Two Harbors, Minn.; which was read a :first 

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

to be printed. 

PUBLIC BUILDING, DULUTH, :MINN. 

l\fr. NELSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 1268) to provide for the 

construction of a public building in the city of Duluth, Minn. ; which 

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

Buildings and Grounds, and ordered to be printed. 

RED LAKE INDIAN RESERVATION. 

Mr. NELSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 1269) in relation to the 

Red Lake Indian reservation, Minnesota; which was read a first and 

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

to be printed. 

DAM ACRO S THE MISSISSIPPI. 

Mr. NELSON also inh:oduced a bill (H. R. 1270) to authorize the 

Mississippi Water Power and Boot;n Company, of Brainerd, Minn., to co_nstruct a dam across the Mississippi River; which was read a :first 

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

to be printed. 

NORTHERN JUDICIAL DISTRICT, MINNESOTA. 

Mr. NELSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 1271) to establish the 

northern judicial district of Minnesota; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered to 

be printed. BASIL H. BEAULEIU. 

Mr. NELSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 1272) to refer the claim 

of Basil H. Beauleiu and others to the Court of Claims for adjustment; 

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

Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

S.llfUEL J. BROWN. 

Mr. NELSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 1273) for the relief of 

Samuel J. Brown; which was read a :first and second ti~e, referred to 

the Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

JAMES L. KASSON. 

Mr. NELSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 1274) granting a pension 

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

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

WILLIAM TURv:ILLE. 

:M:r. NELSON also introduced a biU (H. R. 1275) granting a pension 

to William Turville; which was read a :first and second time, referred 

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

JOHN WADDAMS. 

Mr. WAKEFIELD introduced a bill (H. R. 1276) *for the relief of 

John W addams; which was read a first and second time, refen-ed to the 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

JOHANNA RABERLE. 

Mr. WAKEFIELD also introduced a bill (H. R. 1277) for the relief 

of Johanna Raberle; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

.ANN BIRD. 

Mr. WAKEFIELD also introduced a bill (H. R. 1278) granting a 

pension to Ann Bird for services as nurse during the late war; which 

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

Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

DARIUS M. SEAMAN. 

Mr. WAKEFIELD also introduced a bill (H. R. 1279) granting a 

pension to Darius M. Seaman; which was read a :first .and second time, 

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

printed. 

FERRY ACROSS THE MISSOURI RIVER. 

Mr. WAKEFIELD also introdnced a bill (H. R. 1280) to auiliurize 

FrankW. Hunt to erect and maintain a.ferryacrossthe Missouri River 

at the military reservation of Fort Buford, Dak.; which was read a first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on Military .A.ff.airs, and ordered to be printed. 

JOHANNA PAUL AND .ANNA KABERL.A.. 

Mr. WAKEFIELD also introduced a bill (H. R.1281) granting a pension to Johanna. Paul and .Anna Kaberla; which was read a first and 

WILLIAM L. SLOAN. 

l\fr. WAKEFIELD also introduced a bill (H. R. 1282) granting a pen· 

sion to William L. Sloan; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on In valid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

CHARLES D. HATCH. 

Mr. WAKEFIELD also introduced a bill (H. R. 1283) granting a pension to Charles D. Hatch; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and orde1·ed to be printed. 

OFFICERS' ACCOUNTS. 

l\fr. WAKEFIELDalsointroduceda bill (H. R. 1284) tocontiune the 

act to authorize the settlement of the accounts of officers of the Army 

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

ELI WEBB. 

l\fr. WAKEFIELD also introduced a bill (H. R. 1285) for the relief 

of Eli Webb; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

ANGELINE BRm1AGHIN. 

Mr. WAKEFIELD also introduced a bill (H. R. 1286) gmnting a 

pension to Angeline Bromaghin, of Janesville, .Minn. ; which was read 

a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invali-d Pensions, 

and ordered to be printed. 

GULF AND SHIP ISLAND RAILROAD. 

Mr. BARKSDALE introduced a bill (H. R. 1287) to extend the time 

for building the Gulf and Ship Island Railroad in the St:l.te of Mi55issippi, and continuing the land grant for t.he same; which was raa(l a 

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

ordered to be printed. 

COINAGE OF STANDARD SILVER DOLLARS. 

Mr. BARKSDALE also introduced a bill (H. R. 1288) to remove the 

restrictions on the coinage of the standard silver dollar imposed by 

the act of February 28, 1878, and to coin the same on the same conditions prescribed foi gold; whicli. was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee ou Coinage, Weights, and Measures, and ordered to be printed. UNPAID WAR TAXE'). 

Mr. BARKSDALE alsointroduceda bill (H. R. 1289) to prevent the 

unpaid war tn:es under the act of August 5, 1861, and acts amendatory thereof from being held as set-off.s against the States having claims 

against the General Government; which was read a first aud second 

time, referred to the Committee on the J ndiciary, and ordered to be 

printed. MEXICAN WAR PENSIONS. 

l\fr. BARKSDALE also introduced a bill (H. R. 1290) granting pensions to the soldiers and sailors Df the Mexican war; which :vas read 

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

C.L.AIMS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES. 

Mr. BARKSDALE also introduced a bill (H. R. 1291) to repeal section 4 of an act approved l\1arch 3, 1883, providing for and limiting 

the inveatigation of claims 3nowainst the United States by the Court of 

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

MRS. KATE MILLER. 

Mr. BARKSDALE also introduced a bill (H. R. 1292) granting a 

pension to :Mrs. Kate Miller, widow of Joseph H. Miller; which was 

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

JOHN CLEARY. 

1\{r. BARKSDALE also introduced a bill (H. R. 1293) for the relief of 

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

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

BENJAMIN F. JONES. 

ltfr. BARKSDALE also introduced a bill (H. R. 1294) for the relief 

of Benjamin F. Jones; which was read a :first and second time, referred 

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

WILLIAM EV .ANS. 

:Mr. BARKSDALE also introduced a bill (H. R. 1295) for the relief 

of William Evans; which was read a :first and second time, referred to 

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

JOHN L. LAKE, JR. 

Mr. BARKSDALE also introduced a bill (H. R. 1296) for the relief 

of John L. Lake, jr.; which was read a :first and second time, referred 

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

CORRESPONDENCE QF W. VAN MURRAY. 

Mr. BARKSDALE also submitted a resolution to inqnire into the 
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expediency of pnrcha,sing the diplomatic correspondence of William 

Van .Murray for the use of the Congressional Library; which was re- ferred to the Committee on the Library. _ 

CONGRESSIONAL LIBRARY. 

Mr. SINGLETO~ introduced a bill (H. R. 1297) authorizing the 

construction of a building for the accommodation of the Congressional 

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

Mr. SINGLETON. I want unanimous consent that the diagram ac- companying the bill and showing the proposed location be printed 

with it. 

There was no objection, and it was so ordered. 

EXPEXSE OF PUBLIC PRL~TING, ETC. 

Mr. SINGLETON also introduced a bill (H. R.1298) to reduce the ex- pense of the public binding and printing, and for other purposes; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Printing, and ordered to be printed. 

L. B. F. CHiliPION. 

Mr. SINGLETON also introduced a bill (H. R. 1313) for the relief of 

L. B. F. Champion; which was read a :firSt and second time, referred to 

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

W. H. WALLACE, ADMINISTRATOR. 

Mr. SINGLETON also introduced a bill (H. R.1314) for the relief of 

W. H. Walla-ce, administrator; which was read a first and second time, 

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

FR.Al\-rrrLIN SESSIOYS. 

Mr. SINGLETON also introdnced a bill (H. R.1315) for the relief of 

Franklin Sessions; which was read a first and secoud time, referred to -the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

RUTll SUIDIERS, ADMINISTRATRIX. 

Mr. SINGLETON also introduced a bill (H. R. 1316) for the relief of 

Ruth Summers, administmtrix; which was read a first and seeond time, 

referred to the 9ommitteeon War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

L. B. F. CHAMPION. GEORGE C. -HARPER. 

Mr. SINGLETON also introduced a bill (H. R. 1299) for the relief Mr. SINGLETO~ also introduced a bill (H. R. 1317) for the relief 

of L. B. F. Champion; which was read a first and second time, referred of George C. Harper; which was rea.d a first an:l second time, referred 

to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. to the Committee on War Claims, and. ordered to b3 printed. 

PASCHAL D. HAMMACK. 

Mr. SINGLETON also introduced a bill (H. R. 1300) for the relief 

of Paschal D. Hammack; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

llELEN LOGGINS. 

Mr. SINGLETON also introduced a bill (H. R. 1301) for the relief of 

Helen Loggins, administratrix; which was read a firstand second time, 

referred t'l the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

ALEXANDER P. STEWART. 

Mr. MORGAN introduced a bill (H. R. 1318) for the relief of Alexander P. Stewart from disabilities imposed by the fourteenth amend· 

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

ROBERT D. FORT. 

Mr. MORGAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 1319) to increl.Se the 

pension of Robert D. Fort; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Pensiom, and ordered to be printed. 

WILEY A. PULLL~. SARAH D. HERROD. 

Mr. SINGLETO~ also introduced a bill (H. R. 1302) for the relief Mr. MORGAN (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 1320) for 

of Wiley A. -Pullin; which was read a first and second time, refened to the relief of Sarah D. Herrod; which was :read a first and second time, 

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

SAMUEL HERD. 

Mr. SINGLETON also introduced·a bill (H. R.' 1303) for the relief 

of Samuel Herd; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

tl,le Committee on 'Vnr Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

CHARLES G. GILMER. 

Mr. SINGLETON also introduced a bill (H. R. 1304) for the relief 

of Charles G. Gilmer; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

WILLIAi! F. HARALSON. 

Ur; SINGLETON also intiOdnced a bill (H. R. 1305) for the relief 

of William F. Haralson; which w::t.S read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

MARGARET CHAMPION. 

Mr. SINGLETO~ also introduced a bill (H. R. 1306) for the relief 

of Margaret Champion; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on War C!aims, and ordered to be printed. 

JULIA A. THOMAS, AD~IINISTRATRIX. 

Mr. SINGLETON also introduced a bill (H. R. 1307) for the relief 

of Julia A. Thomas, administrnt;rix of Josh G. Greer, deceased; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War 

Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

TUR~R BABBITT. 

1\Ir. SINGLETON also introduced a bill (H. R. 1308) for the relief 

of Turner Babbitt; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

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

CHARLES H. JOHNSON. 

Mr. SINGLETON also introduced a bill(H.R.1309) for the reliefof 

Charles H. Johnson; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

T. J. DENSON, ADM1NISl?tATOR. 

Mr. SINGLETON also introduced a bill (H. R. 1310) for the relief of 

T. J. Denson, administrator of the estate of George W. McCabe; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War 

Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

ISAAC llARALSOY. 

Mr. SINGLETON also introdu~d a bill (H. R.1311) for the relief' of 

Isaac Haralson; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

FRANCES E. GIBSO.N. 

Mr. SFNGLETON also introduced a bill (H. R. 1312) for the relief of 

the legal representatives of Frances E. Gibson; which was read a first 

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

to be printed. 

AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATIONS. 

Mr. ALLEN (by Mr. MoRGAN) introduced a bill (H. R. 1321) to 

establish agricultural experiment stations in connection with the colleges established in the seveml States under the provisions of the act 

approved July 2, 1882, and of acts supplementary thereto; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on .Agriculture, 

and ordered to be printed. 

FRANCIS KILLEEN. 

Mr. :MORGAN (by request) introduced a bill (H. R. 1322) to :rhce 

the name of Francis Killeen on the pension-roll; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, 

and ordered to be printeJ. 

WILLIAM KILLEEN. , 

M:r. MORGAN (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 1323) to 

place the name of William Killeen on the pension-roll; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and or- dered to be printed. 

ESTATE OF JOIL~ C . . THO:YPSO.N1 DECEASED. 

Mr. MORGAN (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 1324) for 

the relief of the estate of John C. Thompson, deceased; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

THOMAS D. FRENCH. 

Mr. CATCHINGS introduced a bill (H. R. 1325) for the relief of 

Thomas D. French, of Vicksburg, Miss. ; which was read a first and 

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

printed. 

MRS. ROWENA CLARKE. 

Mr. CATCHINGS also introduced a bill (H. R. 1326) for the relief 

of Mrs. Rowena Clarke, of Mississippi; which was read a first and sec- ond time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be 

printed. 

LOUISA 0. LOVELL AND OTHERS. 

Mr. CATCHINGS also introduced a bill (H. R. 1327) for the relief of 

Louisa 0. Lovell and others; which was read a first and second time, 

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

PUBLIC BUILDING AT VICKSBURG, MISS. 

Mr. CATCHINGS also introduced a bill (H. R. 1328) to provide a building for-the use of the United States courts, post-office, customs 

offices, and internal-revenue office at Vicksburg, Miss.; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Public Bnildings 

and Grounds, and ordered to b~ printed. 

HEIRS OF HARPER P. HUNT, DECEASED. 

Mr. CATCHINGS also introduced a bill (II. R. 1329) for the reli~f of 

the heirs of Harper P. Hunt, deceased; which wns read a first and sec-
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ond time, referred to the Committee on War Claitns, and ordered to be second time, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be 

printed. printed. 

MARTIN TAYLOR. ALEXANDEr.. EVANS. 

Mr. CATC"HINGS also introduced a bill (H. R. 1330) granting a pen- Mr. DOCKERY also introduced n. bill (H. R. 1347) granting a pension to Martin Taylor; which wasreadafirst and second time, referred sion to Alexander Evans·; which was read a first and second time, re- to the Committee on Invalid Pensic-::s, and ordered to be printed. ferred· to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

MADELEINE VINTON DAHLGREN. 

Mr. VAN EATON introduced a bill (H. R. 1331) for the relief of 

Madeleine Vinton Dahlgren, widow of the late Rear-Admiral John A. 

Dahlgren, United States Navy, and administratrix of his estate; which 

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

and ordered to be printed. 

JULIA A. ;NUTT. 

Mr. VAN EATON also introduced a bill (H. R. 1332) for the relief 

of Julia A. Nntt, widow and executrix of Haller Nutt, deceased; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War 

Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

PERNETTA HENDLEY. 

Mr. DOCKERY also introduced a bill (H. R. 1348) for the relief of 

Pernetta Hendley; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

WILLIAM R. PRICE. 

Mr. DOCKERY also introduced a bill (H. R. 1349) for the relief of 

William R. Price; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

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

HEIRS OF J. J. GALTNEY1 DECEASED. 

Mr. DOCKERY also introduced a bill (H. R. 1350) for the relief of 

the heirs of J. J. Galtney, deceased; which was read a first and second 

MARY M. ST. JOHN. time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be 

Mr. VAN EATON also introduced a bill (H. R. 1333) for the relief of printed. 

MaryM . . St. John; which was re.o't<.l a first and second time, referred to ANDREW J. FULLER. 

the Committee on Invalid. Pensions, and ordered to be printed. Mr. DOCKERY also introduced a bill (H. R. 1351) to restore to the 

JANE JONES. pension-roll the name of Andrew J. Fuller; which was read a first and 

Mr. VAN EATON also introduced a bill (H. R. 1334) for the relief second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, ancl orof Jane Jones; which was read a first and second time, referred to the dered to be printed. 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. ISAAC CHENOWETIT. 

JACOB UASSIER. Mr. DOCKERY also introduced a bill (H. R. 1352) granting a penMr. vAN EATON also introduced a bill (H. R. 1335) for the relief of sion to Isaac Chenoweth; which was read a first and second time, reJacob ~1assier; which was read a first and second time, referred to the ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. COMIDTTEE CLERKS. 

BRIDGE OVE:& BAYOU BARNARD, MISS. 

Mr. VAN EATON also introdueed a bill (H. R. 133.6) to authorize the 

construction of a bridge over Bay~u Rtmard, in the State of Mississippi; 

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

Commerce, and ordered to be printed. 

PROTESTANT ORPIIA~ ASYLU)I, N.ATCITEZ, ·ruiSS. 

Mr. VAN EATON also introduced a bill (H. R. 1337) for the relief of 

the Protestant Orphan Asylum of Natchez, in lhe State of Mississippi; 

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

1\IILTO~ S. SITIRK. 

:Mr. DOCKERY also submitted the following resolution; which wa.s referred to the Conu~.ittee on Accounts: 

Resolved, That the Committ-ee on Accounts be, and it is hereby, authorized and 

di1·ected to designate the committees which, in the judgment of the said com- mit tee, should be allowed clerks for the present Congress under the legislative, judicial, and executive appropriation bill for the year ending June 3:>, 1886, and 

repm·t to the House without delay for its action thereon. . . 

JOITN HOW, INDIAN AGENT. 

Mr. DOCKERY also· introduced a bill (H. R. 1353) for the relief of 

the estate of John How, Indian agent, an<J his sureties; which was read a. first and second time, referre<;l to the Committee on Claims, and or- dered to be printed. 

}.!r. VAN EATON also introduced a bill (II. R. 133!?) for the relief of CLERK POST-OFFICE COIDIIITTEE. 

Milton S. Shirk; which was re~d a first and second time, relerred to the Mr. DOCKERY also submitted the following resolution; which was 

Committee on 'Var Claims, and ordered to be printed. referred to the Committee on Accotmts: 

Resolced, That the clerkship of the Committee on the Post-Office and Post- CAS!MER SUFFEZYNSKI. ·Roads be, and the same is hereby, declared a.n annual clerkship, with compen- Mr. VAN EATO~ also introcJuced n. bill (H. R. 1339) for the relief of sat ion of $2,000 per annum, and that the Clerk of the Honse is hereby authorized 

Casimer Suffezynski ,· which was read a first and second time, referred to to pay the clerk of said committee out of the contingentfund for the present ses- sio.:J. compensation at the above rute. the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

W. J . .POITEVENT. 

Mr. VAN EATON aJso introduced a. bill (H. R. 1340) for the relief of 

W. J. Poitevent; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

NATIO~AL Clrn:ETERY, NATCITEZ, MISS. 

Mr. VAN EATON also introduced a bill (H . .R. 1341) to construct a road to t~e national cemetery at Natchez, l\Iiss.; which was read a first 

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

ordered to be printed. 

BUCKNER BILL. 

Mr. DOCKERY also presented a concurrent resolution of the L€gislatnre of Missouri, relating to legislation to defeat the Buckner bill to 

suspend the further coinage of silver; which was referred to the Committee on Coinage, Weights, and Measures. 

FEDERAL RECEIVERS. 

Ur. DOCKERY also presented a concurrent resolution of the Legislature of Missouri, relating to legislai;ion authorizing receivers of railroad companies appointed by Federal courts to be sued in local State 

courts and preserve the rightoftrial by jury in such suits; which was 

wu~LIAl\I ·J. POITEVEN'T. referred to the Committee on the Judiciary . . 

Mr. VAN EATON also introduced a bill (H. R. 1342) for the relief PENSIO~S TO SOLDIERS OF MEXICAN WAR. 

of William J. Poitevent; which was read a first and second time, re- Mr. DOCKERY also presented a concurrent resolution of the Legislaferred to the Committee on Claims, and O!dered to be printed. ture of Missouri, favoring the passage of the bill giving pensions to the 

FREE LUMBER. surviving soldiers of the Mexican war; w.l;lich was referred to the ComMr. DOCKERY introduced a bill (H. R. 1343) to exempt from ens- mit tee on Pensions. 

toms duties all tiinber and lumber used in the construction of houses, MISSOURI wAR DEBT 

fences, ships, steam-ve....~els, barges, and other boats; which was read a b'Ir. DOCKERY also presented a concurrent resolution of the Legis- . first and second time, referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, lature of Missonrit requesting legislation for the auditing and adjusting 

and ordered to be printed. the war debt of Missouri and providing for the appointment of a com-

. WILLilli H. n. GILLESPIE. missioner for determining the sn.me; which was referred to the ComUr. DOCKERY also introduced a bill (H. R. 1344) granting a pen- mittee on War Clairp.s. ROD~EY D. WELLS. 

sion to William H. H. Gillespie; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be Mr. GLOVER (by Mr. DocKERY) introduced a -bill (H. R. 1354) for 

printed. . . the relief of Rodney D. Wells; which was read a first and second time, 

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

. Jt!r. DOC~E~Y also introduced. a bill (H. R. 1345) granting a pen- PETER KUMPF. 

awn to Nathaniel H. Blakely; which was read a first and second time, Mr. GLOVER (by M:r. DocKERY) also introduced a. bill (H. R.1355) 

referred to the Committee on Pensions, and ordefed to be printed. for the relief of Peter Kumpf; which was read a first and second time, 

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

11Ir. DOCKERY also introduced a liill (H. R. 1346) restoring to the I UNITED STATES CUST0:\1-HOUSE AT KANSA$ CITY, 1\IO. 

pension-roll the name of Robert A. Hewitt; which was read a first and Mr. WARNER, of Missouri, introduced a bill (II. R. 1356) making 
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an appropriation for the extension and enlargement of the UnitedStates 

custom-house at Kansas City, Mo.; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the CommitW8 on Public Buildings and Grounds and 

ordered to be printed. ' 

COURT OF CLAIMS. 

Mr. WARNER, of .Missouri, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1357) au- thorizing the Court of Claims to hear . and determine certain claims; 

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

.ASSIGNMENT OF RETIRED OFFICERS, UNITED STATES .ARMY. 

.Mr. WARNER, of Missouri, also introduced a bill (R. R. 1358) authorizing the assignment of retired officers, United States Army, to cer- min duties; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

HOl\IE'S FOR INDIANS, ETC. 

Mr. WARNER, of Missouri, also introduced a bill (H. R.1359) to 

provide homes for Indians and for the distribution of certain surplus 

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

BRIDGE .ACROSS THE MISSOURI RIVER. 

Mr. WARNER, of Missouri, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1360) to 

authorize the construction of a bridge across the Missouri River at some accessible point within ten miles below and five miles above ,the city 

of Kansas City, Mo.; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to th.e Committee on Commerce, and ordered to be printed. 

NIV .A D. GWYNNE. 

Mr. WARNER, of Missouri, also introduced a bill (H. R.1361) granting a pension to Niva D. Gwynne; which was read a first and second 

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

M. B. MOSELY. 

Mi. WARNER, of Missouri, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1362) for 

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

JOHN M. ROBESON. 

Mr. WARNER, of l\1isso11ri, also introdu.ced. a bill {H. R. 1363) for 

the :r:elief of the legal representatives of .John· M. Robeson, deceased; 

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

PENSIONS TO TELEGRAPH OPERATORS. · 

Mr. 'VARNER, of l\fissonri, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1364) for 

the relief of telegraph operators during the war; which was read a first 

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

ordered to be printed. 

purchasers and locators of swamp and overflowed lands, and for other 

purposes;" which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

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

INTEREST OY W .AR LOANS. 

Mr. HEARD also introduced a bill (H. R. 1373) to reimburse the 

several States for interest paid on war loans, and for other purposes; 

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

MISSOURI ITO.ME GUARD . 

Mr. HEARD also introduced a bill (H. R. 1374) to authorize the 

Secretary of War to furnish certificates of the discharge of certain mem- bers of the Missouri Home Guard; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on l\Iilitary Affairs, and ordered to be 

.printed. AGRICULTiJRAL EXPERIMENT STATIONS. 

:Mr. HEARD also introduced a bill (H. R. 1375) to establish agricu.ltural experiment stations in connection with the colleges established 

in the several Sta.tes and Territories under the provisions 9f an act approved .Jnly2, 1862, and an act supplementary thereto; which was read 

a first and second time, referred to the Committee on .Agriculture, and 

ordered to be printed. · 

PUBLIC BUILDING, SED.ALI.A1 1\IO. 

Mr. HEARD also' introduced a bill (H. R. 1376) to provide for the erection of a public building in the city of Sedalia, in the State of l\lissouri; 

which wasreadafirstandsecond time, referred totheCommitteeonPublic Buildings and Grounds, and ordered to be printed. 

MISSOURI W .AR CLAIMS. 

:Mr. HEARD also introduced a bill (H. R. 1377) to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to cause to be examined certain vou.ehers filed or 

to be filed bytheStateof.Missouri, orheragentoragents, forsumsclaimed 

to be due from the Government of the United States on accou.nt of payments made by said State since April22, 1882, to the officers and enlisted men of her militia forces for military services rendered to the United 

Statesjn the suppression of the 1·ebellion, as evidenced by the proper payrolls heretofore jp.ed with, examined and accepted by, the Government of 

the United States, and to report to Congress i._ which was read a first and 

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

be print~d. 

.AL.FRED HEAD. 

Mr. HEARD also introduced a bill (H. R. 1378) for the relief of Alfred 

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

EUGENE WELLS. 

1!1r. HEARD also introdu.ced a bill (H. R.1379) for the relief Eugene J .Al\IES BRICE. Wells; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee 

Mr. W Al?.NER, . of Missouri, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1365) for on Militarv Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

the relief of James Brice; which was read a first and second time, re- w. G. wEAR. 

ferred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. Mr. HEARD also introduced a bill (H. R. 13 o) for the relief of w. BOGGS & .ALLEN. G. Wear; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Coml\1r. WARNER, of Missouri, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1366) for mit-tee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

the relief of Boggs & Allen; which was read a first and second time, 

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

THOMAS G. NEWl\I.AN. 

JOSEPH J\1. PILKiNGTON. 

Mr. HEARD alsointrodu.ceda bill (H. R.l381) for the relief of .Joseph · M. Pilkington; which was xead a first and second time, referred to the 

Mr. WARNER, of Missouri, Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. also introduced a bill (H. R. 1367) to 

place the name of Thomas G. Newman upon the pension-roll; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid :rtl.ARIA E. W .ARFIE.LD. 

Pensions, and ordered to be printed. Mr. HEARD also introduced a bill (H. R. 1382) for the relief of 

• MARGARET BLAKE. Maria E. Warfield; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

Mr. wARNE!?., of Missouri, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1368) for the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

the relief of Margaret Blake; which was read a first and second time, · MISSOURI JUDICIAL DISTRICTS. 

referredtotheCommitteeonlnvalidPensions,andorderedtobeprinted. 1\Ir. STONE, of Missouri, intFoduced a bill (H. R. 1383) to amend 

GEORGE H. PERKINS. an act entitled ".An act to divide the western district of Missouri into 

Mr. WARNER, of :Missouri, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1369) grant- two divisions, and to prescribe the times and places of holding courts 

ing a pension to George H. Perkins ; which was read a first and second therein, and for other purposes,'' approved .Jan nary 21, 1879, so as to 

time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to divide the western district of Missouri into three divisions, and to pre- be printed. . scribe the times and places for holding courts therein, and for other 

LYDIA A. MAGILL. purposes; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Com1\Ir. W AR:h'ER, of Missouri, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1370) for the mittee on the Judiciary, and. ordered to be printed. 

relief of Lydia A. Magill, administratrix of the eetate of John C. Ma-. SUITS .AGAINST RECEIVERS, ETC. 

gill, deceased; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Mr. STONE, of 1\fissouri, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1384) to auCommittee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. thorize certain suits in the courts of a State against receivers or other 

JOHN .A. s. TUTT~ trustees appointed by the circuit courts of the United States in certain 

Mr. WARNER, of Missouri, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1371} for the cases, and for other pmposes; which was read a first and second time, 

relief of the heirs of .John A. s. Tutt, deceased; which was read a first referred to the Committee on the .Ju.diciary, and ordered to be printel;l. 

an_d second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to UNITED STATES cmcurr COURTS. 

be -printed. Mr. STONE, of !\fusouri, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1385) to de- SWAMP AND OVERFLOWED LANDS. termine the jurisdiction of the circuit courts of the United States; 

Mr. HEARD introdu.ced a bill (II. R. 1372) to extend the provisions which was read a :fiist and second time, referred to the Committee on the 

of an act approved 1\iarch 2, 1855, entitled, "An act for the relief of .Judiciary, and ordered to he printed. 
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THOllAS N. LOYD. 

lt!r. STONE, of Missouri (by request), also introduced a bill (H. R. 

1386) granting a pension to Thomas N. Loyd; which was read a first 

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

to be printed. 

SAMUEL CONES. 

Mr. STONE, of Missouri, a!so introduced a bill (H. R. 1387) for the 

relief of Samuel Cones; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

HARMON CO:l\i""LEY. 

Mr. STONE, of Missouri, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1388) forthe 

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

ACCOUNTS OF ARMY OFFICERS. 

:l!Ir. WADE mtroduced a bill (H. R. 1389) to provide for the settlement of the accounts of officers of the Army who served 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. 

J. J. GIDEON. 

Mr. WADE also introduced a bill (H. R. 1390) for the relief of .J . .J. 

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

PUBLIC BUILDING AT SPRINGFIELD, 1\IO. 

Mr. WADE also introduced a bill (H. ll. 1391) to provide for the 

erection of a public building in Springfield, Mo. ; which was read a first 

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

Grounds, and ordered to be printed. 

S. S. ROBINSON. 

Mr. WADE also introduced a bill (H. R. 1392) to restore the name 

of S. S. Robinson, late of the Sixteenth United States Infantry, to the 

Army, and place him on the retired-list; which was read a first and 

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

to be printed. 

LE~ KOONTZ. . 

Mr. WADE also introduced a bill (H. R. 1393) for the relief of Levi 

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

. W. B. ADCOCK. 

Mr. WADE also introduced a bill (H. R. 1394) for the relief of W.· 

B. Adcock; which wa.sreadafirst aJldsecond time, referred to theComl!littee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

V. L. WIGGINS. 

Mr. WADE also intr~,>duced a bill (H. R. ~395) to pension V. L. Wiggins, late private of Company F, Fourth illinois Cavalry Volunteers; 

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

Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

~IARTIN KIRK. 

Mr. W ~DE also introduced a bill (H. R. 139R) for the relief of Martin Kirk: late private in Company E, Eighth Regiment Uissouri Cavalry Volunteers; which wa.s rea-d a first and second time, referred to 

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

BENNmT D. BAILEY. 

Mr. WADE also introduced a bill (H. R. 1397) for the relief of Bennett D. Bailey, First Arkansas Cavalry Volunteers; which wa.s read a 

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

ordered to be printed. 

SiLAS S. WHITE. 

Mr. WEA. VER, of Nebraska, introduced a bill (H. R. 1398) to grnnt 

a :pension to Silas S. White; which was read a .first and second time, 

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

printed. 

PHEBE MARTIN. 

:Mr. WEAVER, of Nebraska, also introduced a bill (H. · R. 1399) 

granting a pension to Phebe Martin; which was read a first and second 

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

printed. 

ALBERT COTTO:N. 

Mr. WEA. VER, of Nebraska, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1400) to 

relieve Albert Cotton from the charge of desertion; which was read a 

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

and ordere~ to be printed. 

PUBLIC DUILDING AT BEATRICE, NEBR. 

1\fr. WEA. VER, of Nebraska, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1401) for 

the erection of a public building at the city of Beatrice, Nebr.; which 

was read a :first and second ti.rD.e, referred to the Committee on Public 

Buildings and Grounds, and ordered to be printed. 

UNITED ST.ATES COURTS AT NEBRASKA CITY. 

1\lr. WEA. VER, of Nebraska, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1402) to 

provide for the holding of the terms of the district and circuit courts 

of the United States at Nebraska City1 Nebr.; which was read a first 

and second time, r eferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. 

• JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN NEBRASKA. 

11r. WEAVER, of Nebraska, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1403} to 

divide the State of Nebraska into two judicial districts; .which was read 

a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the .Judiciary, and 

ordered to be printed. 

FILING OF TRANSCRIPTS OF JUDGME~S IN UNITED STATES COURTS. 

Mr. WEAVERJ of Nebrask..1., also introduced a bill (H. R. 1404) 

requiring transcripts of judgments obtained in the United States courts 

to be filed with county officers having charge of judgment records in 

certain cases; which was rea-d a first and second time, referred to tlle 

Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. 

ANDREW M. JORDON. 

1\Ir. WEAVER, of Nebraska, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1405) 

granting a pension to Andrew M. Jordon; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. SUIMONS W. HARDEN. 

1\Ir. WEA. VER, of Nebraska, also introduced- a bill (H. R. 1406) 

granting a pension to Simmons W. Harden; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, an~ ordered to be printed. 

EXTENSION OF PROVISIONS OF ACT OF JUNE 101 1880. 

Mr. WEA. VER, of Nebraska, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1407) to 

extend the provisions of the act of .J nne 10, 1880, entitled ''An act to 

amend the statutes in relation to the immediate transportation of dutiable goods, and for other purposes,'' to the port of Omaha, State of 

Nebraska; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Ways and 1\Ieans, and ordered to be printed.. 

WALTER NELSON. 

1\lr. WEAVER, of Nebraska, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1408) for 

the relief of Walter Nelson; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Private Land Claims, and or(lered t-o be 

printed. JEREMIAH BUFFINGTON. 

1\Ir. WEA. VER, of Nebraska, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1409) 

granting a pension to .Jeremiah Buffington; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Pensions, a!ld ordered t-o be 

printed. PACIFIC RAILROAD . . 

Mr. WEAVER, of Nebraska, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1410) declaring the time the costs of surveying, selecting, and conveying should 

have been paid by the railroad company under the Pacific railroad 

acts, and for other purposes; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Pacific Railroads, and ordered to be printed. 

BRIDGE ACROSS THE MISSOURI NEAR NEBRASKA CITY. 

Mr. WEAVER, of Nebraska, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1411) to 

amend an act authorizing the collStrnction of a bridge across the Missouri River opposite toorwithin the corporate limits of Nebraska City, 

Nebraska, approved .June 4,1872; which was read a first and second 

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

INSTRUCTIONS TO .JURIES IN UNITED STATES COunTS. 

Mr. WEAVER, of Nebraska, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1412) to 

provide tbat judges of the United States circuit and district courts shall 

reduce their instructions to juries to writing in all States wherein by 

the laws thereof State judges are required so to do; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the .Judiciary, and 

ordered to be_ printed. . 

RELIEF OF S:ETTLERS ON THE PUBLIC DOMAIN 1 NEBRASKA. 

Mr. LAIRD introduced a bill (H. R. 1413) for the relief of settlers 

and purchasers of lands on the pub lie domain in the States of Nebraska 

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

Committee on Claims, a;td ordered to be printed. 

FORFEITURE OF LANDS FOR RAILOAD AND TELEGRAPH LINES. 

:l!Ir. LAIRD also introduced a bill (H. R. 1414) forfeiting to the United 

States all lands heretofore granted by Congress in aid of the construction of railroad or telegraph lines upon which the cost of surveying, 

selecting, and conveying have not been paid, as required by law; which 

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

AOQUISITION OF PROPERTY BY ALIENS. 

. Mr. LAIRD introduced a bill (H. R. 1415) to prevent the acquisition 

of property by aliens, and for other purposes; which was-read a first 

and seconu time, referred to the Committee on the .Judiciary, and or- dered to be printed. GEORGE S. COl\ISTOCK. 

1\Ir. LAIRD also introduced a bill (H. R.1416) for the relief of George 
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S. Comstock;· which wa..<~ read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Indian Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

JAMES BAINTER. 

Mr. LAIRD also introduced a bill (H. R. 1417) for the relief of James 

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

HENRY MARTIN. 

Mr. LAIRD a1so introduced a bill (H. R.1418) for the relief of Henry 

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

1\IOSES FULLINGTON. 

l\Ir. LAIRD also introduced a bill (H. R. 1419) granting a pension 

to l\Ioses Fullington; which was read a firs~ and second time, referred 

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

WESLEY 1\IONTGOMERY. 

Mr. LA.IRDalsointroduced a bill (H. R. 1420) fortherelief ofWesley Montgomery; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

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

STEPJ:IEN C. JIIO).TROE. 

Mr. LAIRD also introduced a bill {H. R. 1421) to rerate the pension 

of Stephen C. Monroe; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

JUDG)IENTS IN UNITED STATEs COURTS. 

1\Ir. LAIRD also introduced a bill (H. R. 1422) requiring transcripts 

of judgments obtained in United States courts to be filed with county 

officers having charge of judgment records in certain cases; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. 

PROOF IN PENSION CASES. 

Mr. LAIRfi also introduced a bill (H . . R. 1423) regulating the proof 

required in certain pension cases, and for other purposes; which wns 

read a fir.:;t and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. · 

JOHN ll. WHITAKER. 

Mr. LAIRD also introduced a bill (H. R. 1424) for the relief of John 

n. Whitaker, guardian; which was read a first apd second time, re- ferred totbe Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

DELIA G. WEBBER. 

1\Ir. LAIRD also introduced a bill (H. R. 1425) granting a pension 

to Delia G. Webber; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

P ATSEY JACKSON. 

Mr. LAIRD also introduced a bill (H. R.1426) granting a pension to 

Patsey Jackson, widow ~f the late James S. J ~kson, brigadier-general, 

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

OFFICERS OF VOLUNTEER .ARMY. 

Mr. LAIRD also introduced a bill (H. R. 1427) for the relief of certain officers of the volunteer army, and for other purposes; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, 

and ordered to be printed. BENJAMIN F. POPE. 

Mr. LAIRD also introduced a bill (H. R. 1428) to confirm the title 

of Benjamin F. Pope to his office of assistant surgeon in the Army of 

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

the Committee on 1\filitary .Affairs, and ordered to be printea. 

UNITED STATES COURTS IN NEBRASKA. 

Mr. LAIRD also introduced a bill (H. R. 1429) to provide for the 

holding of a term of the district and circuit courts of the United States 

at Hastings, Nebr.; which was read a fu""St and flecond time, referred to 

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

PUBLIC BUILDING AT HASTINGS, NEDR. 

Mr. LAIRD also introduced a bill (H. R. 1434) for the erection of a 

public building at Hastings, Nebr.; which was read a first and second 

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

ordered to be printed. 

GEORGE S. FISHER. 

Mr. LAIRD also introduced 'a bill (H: R. 1435) to reimburse George 

S. Fisher for losses sustained by fire in Japan, November 26, 1866; 

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

IXFA..."\TTRY BRANCH OF TllE ARl\IY. 

Mr. LAIRD also introduced a bill (H. R. 1436) to increase the efficiency of the infantry brnnch of the Army; which was read a first and 

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

to he printed. 

BRANCH SOLDIE~' llO!\.IE. 

Mr. LAIRD aiso introduced a bill (H. R. 1437) to authorize the location of a branch home for Yoluntecr disabled soldiers in either of the 

States of Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska~ Colorado or Dakota Terri tory, 

and for other purposes; which was read a fir.:;t and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

LDIITATION OF .ARREARS OF PEXSIONS. 

Ur. LAIRD also introduced a bill (H. R. 1438) to remove the limitation in 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. · DANIEL III' ALPIN. 

Mr. LAIRD also introduced a bill (H. R. 1439) for the relief of Da.niel McAlpin ; which wns re..'l.d a first and second time, refer.red to the 

Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

JOHN BENSON. 

Mr. LAIRD also introduced a bill (H. R. 1440) granting a pension 

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

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

EDW .ARD IIlLL. 

Mr. LAIR~ also introduced a bill (H. R. 1441) granting increase of 

pension to Edward Hill, late of the Sixteenth Michig:m Volunteer Infantry; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid_ Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

TWO NEW CA. V ALRY REGIMENTS. 

Mr. LAIRD also introduced a joint resolution (II. Res. 41) authorizing the President of the United States to raise two regiments of volunteer cavalry in the Territories of New Mexico and Arizona to suppress Indian hostilities therein; which was read a first and second time, 

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

printed. AGRICULTURAL LANDS. 

1\lr. LAIRD also introduced a joint resolution (H. Res. 42) requeSting the Commissioner of the General Land Office to furnish certain information to Congress concerning the suspension of the issuance of patents to lands taken by settlers thereon pursuant to law, and requiring 

that officer to pass to patent all agricultural lands taken pursuant to 

law against which no contest is pending or agains~ which no specific 

charge is proved or pending; which was referred to the Committee on 

the Public Lands. LAND-GRANT RAILROADS. 

:Mr. LAIRD also introduced a joint resolution (H. Res. 43) directing 

the-Secretary of the Interior to require all land-grant railroads to file a 

release of lands covered by the terms of their grants before taking other 

1'lnds in lieu thereof, and for other purposes; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on the Pnblic Lands, and ordered to be printed. EDWARD W. M'GINNIS. DAVID STONECYPHER. 

Mr. LAIRD also introduced a. bill (H. R.1430) for the relief of David Mr. LAIRD (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 1442) for the 

Stonecypher; which was read a first and second time, referred to the relief of Edward 'N. McGinnis; which was read a first and second time, 

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

PAY OF HOSPITAL STEWARDS. 

1\'Ir. LAIRD also introduced a bill (H. R. 1431) to equalize the pay 

of hospital stewards of the Army with that of other officers of like rank; 

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

War Claims, and ordered to be printed. · 

WILLIAM H. TIBBITS. 

Mr. LAIRD also introduced a bill (H. R. 1432) for the relief of W. 

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

Committee on Private Land Claims, ~nd ordered to be printed. 

CHARLES H. HOLT. 

Mr. LAIRD also introduced a bill (H. R. 143:n for the relief of 

Charles H. HoU; which was read· a first and second time, referred to 

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

GEORGE A. IAEGER. 

Mr. LAIRD also introduced a bill (H. R.1443) for the relief of George 

A.. Iaeger; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

EDWARD BYRNE. 

Mr. LAIRD also introduced a bill (H. R. 1444) for the relief of Edward Byrne; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

MRS. MARY M 7INTOSH. 

~Ir. LAIRD also introduced a bill (H. R. 1445) granting an increase 

of pension to 1\lrs. 1\Iary Mcintosh; which was 1·ead. a first and second 

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

printed. 

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1886. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE. 429 

FRANCIS DENI\IEAD. 

Mr. LAIRD also introduced a bill (H. R. 1446) for the relief of Francis 

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

MARCUS A. RE}fO. 

:Ur. LArRD also introduced a bill (H. -R.1447) for the relief of Mar- cus A. Reno; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on MilitarY Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

ADDITIONAL LAND OFFICES. 

Mr. DORSEY introduced a bill (H. R. 1448) to establish two additional land offices in the State of Nebraska; which was read a :first and 

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

to l'e printed. 

HE~RY B. JAY. 

Mr. DORSEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 1449) to remove the charge 

of desertion from military record of Henry B. Jayi which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, 

and ordered to be printed. 

CllARLES B. SIGNOR. 

Mr. DORSEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 1450) !or the relief of 

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

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

OTTO SCHITTLER. 

Mr. DORSEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 1451) granting a pension 

to Otto Scbittler, late assistant surgeon One hundred and twenty-p.inth 

Pennsyhania Volunteer Infantry; which was read a :first and second 

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

printed. · 

D. 0. ADKINSON. 

Mr. WOODBURN introduced a bill (H. R. 1452) for the relief of D. 

0. Adkinson, postmaster of Virginia City, Nev.; which was re.ad a :first 

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

be printed. . - JOliN ll. KINKEAD Al-4"'D "OTHERS. 

1\fr. WOODBURN also introduced a bill (H. R. 1453) referring to 

the Court of Claims for adjudication the claims of John H. Kinkead, 

Samuel Sussman, and Charles 0. Wood; which was read a first and 

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

printed. 

ELECTION OF SEN A TORS. 

Mr. GALLINGER (by Mr. HAYNES) introduced .a. bill (H. R. 1454) 

to amend section 14 of the Revised Statutes of the United States con- cerning the election of Senators; which was read a :first and second time, 

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

LYSANDER II. CARROLL. 

Mr. GALLINGER (by Mr. HAYNES) also introduced a bill· (H. R. 

1455) for the relief of Lysander H. Carroll; which was read a first and 

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

printed. LYDIA A. N"ELSON. 

Mr. GALLINGER (by Mr. HAYNES) also introduced a bill (H. R. 

1456) granting a pension to Lydia. A.. Nelson; whichwasreada:firstand 

second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, a.nd ordered 

to be printed. 

EDWARD B. IIOLT. 

Mr. GALLINGER (by Mr. HAYNES) al~ introduced a bill (H. R. 

1457) granting an increase of pension to Edward B. Holt; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid 

Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

NATHANIEL W. DAVIS. 

:Mr. GALLINGER (by Mr. HAYNES) also introduced a bill (H. R. 

1458) granting a pension to Nathaniel W. Davis; which was read a :first 

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

ordered to be printed. 

M. LOUISE BUTLER. · 

1t!r. GALLINGER (by Mr. HAYNES) also introduced a bill (H. R. 

1459) granting an increase of pension to M. Louise Butler; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

CHARLES H. ORDWAY. 

:Mr. GALLINGER (by Mr. HAYNES) also introduced a bill (H. R. 

1460) granting an increaseofpension to Charles H. Ordway; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

LISETrA W. SPAULDING. 

Mr. GALLINGER (by Mr. HAYNES) 8Jso introduced a. bill (H. R. 

1461) granting a pension to Lisetta W. Spaulding; which was read· a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, 

and ordered to be printed. . 

ADDIE L. MACOllBER. 

Mr. GALLINGER (by Mr. HAYNES) also introduced a bill (H. R. 

1462) granting a pension to Addie L. Macomber; which was read a :first 

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

ordered to be printed. 

DANIEL MARCY. 

Mr. HAYNES introduced a bill (H. R.1463) directing the Secretary 

of the Treasury to refund moneywrongfullypaid for duties on imports 

by Daniel Marcy; which wa.s read a :first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

D.A. VID WEBSTER. 

Mr. HAYNES also introduced a bill (H. R. 1464) for the relief of 

David Webster; which wa.s read a :first and second time, referred totbe 

Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

TELBGRAPH OPERATORS DURING THE WAR. 

Mr. HAYNES also introduced a bill (H. R. 1465) for the relief of telegraph operators during the war; which was read a :first and second time, 

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

RICHARD WOOD. 

Mr. HAYNES also introduced a bill (H. R.1466) regulating theretired pay and allowances to Richard Wood, United States Marine Corps; 

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

PUBLIC BUILDING, DOVER, N. H. 

Mr. HAYNES also introduced a bill (H. R. 1467) to provide for the 

erection of a public building in the city of Dover, in the State of New 

Hampshire; which was read a :first and second time, referred totheCom- . mittee on Public Buildings and Grounds, and ordered to be printed. 

JOHN P. DAVIS. 

Mr. ~ YNES also introduced a bill (H. R. 1468) increasing the pension of John P. Davis; which wa.s read. a :first and second time, referred 

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

LOIS HOLT. 

Mr. HAYNES also introduced a bill (H. R.1469) granting a pension 

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

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

JOHN E. LITTLE. 

Mr. HAYNES also introduced a bill (H. :R. 1470) granting a pension 

to John E. Little; which was read a :first and second time, referred to 

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

.ANDREW J. HILL. 

Mr. HAYNES also introduced a bill (H. R.1471) increasing the pen· 

sion of Andrew J.· Hill; which was read a :first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

MARY MURPHY. 

Mr. HAYNES also introduced a bill (H. R. 1472) granting a pension 

tQ Mary Murphy; which was read a :first and second time, referred to 

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

MARY CARR. 

· Mr. HAYNES also introduced a bill (H. R. 1473) granting a pension 

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

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

MARY G. COLBY . 

Mr. HAYNES also introduced a bill (H. R. 1474) granting a pension 

to Mary G. Colby; which was read a :first and second time, referred to 

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

MARGARET FLAHERTY. 

. Mr. HAYNES also introduced a. bill (H. R.1475) granting a pension 

to Margaret Flaherty; which WW? read a :first _and second time, referred 

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

JOSEPH H. ADAMS. \ 

Mr. HAYNES also introduced a bill (H. R. 1478) granting a. pension 

to Joseph H. Adams; which was read a :first and second time, referred 

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

FRAUDULENT ENTRIES ON PUBLIC DO:HAIN. \ 

Mr • .McADOOintroduceda bill (H. R.1477) to prevent fraudulent en- tries on the public domain and to preserve the same for actual settlers 

in good faith; which was read a. :first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered to be printed. 

VOTEBS AND OFFICERS IN TERRITORIES. 

Mr. McADOO also introduced a bill (H. R. 1478) to prevent certain 

persons from voting at elections or holding office in the Territories of the 

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

Committee on the Territories, and ordered~ be printed. 

ALIENS ON PUBLIC LANDS. 

Mr. McADOO al~o introduced a bill (H. R. 1479) to pre,ent aliens 

other than lwna fide settlers from owning or leasing OI using for gra~ 
430 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE. JANUARY 5, ' 

ing purposes lands in the Territories of the United States; which was ·which was read a first and second -time, referred to the Committee on 

read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Public Ways and Means, and ordered to be printed. 

Lands, and ordered to be printed. CHARGES AGAINST PERSO:NS IN THE CIVIL SERVICE • 

.JOSEPH E. MOORE. Mr. BUCIIANA.N also introduced a bill (H. R. 1494) to afford per-

. Mr. McADOO also introduced a bill (H. R. 1480) for the relief of sons in the civil service of the United States an opportunity to inspect 

Joseph E. Moore; which was read a first and second time, referred to charges which may be filed against them and to reply thereto, and for 

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

ANN LOCKWOOD. 

Mr. McADOO also introduced a bill (H. R. 1481) for the relief of 

Ann Lockwood; 'Y hich was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and or<1ered to be printed. 

SURVIVORS OF THE CtnffiERLAND. 

Mr. McADOO also introduced a. bill (H. R. 1482) to provide suitable meda,ls for the survivors of the officers and crew of the United States 

sloop-of-war Cumberland; w.hich was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

ELECTION OF .PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT. 

Mr. McADOO also introduced a joint resolution (H. Res. 44) propo ing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States for uniformity as to the day for choosing Presidential electors, and forbidding 

the voting for any other officers s..we Representatives in Congress at 

said election of President and Vice-President; 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. 

PUBLIC BUILDING AT PATERSON, N. J. 

1Ir. PHELPS introduced a bill (H. R. 1483) for the erection of a 

public building in Paterson, N. J.; which was read a first and second 

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

ordered to be printed. 

HANNAH STEVENTON. 

1tfr. PHELPS also introduced a bill (H. R. 1484) to place on the pension-roll the name of Hannah Steven ton.; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered 

to be printed. 

MRS. A. B. ALEXANDER. 

1.Ir. PHELPS also introduced a bill (H. R. 1485) for the relief of 

Mrs. A. B. Alexander; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

BATTLEFIELDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 

Mr. PHELPS also introduced a bill (H. R. 1486) to encourage societies of the vicinage to erect monuments on the few important battlefields of the Revolution yet unmarked; which was I'ead a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Library, and ordered to be 

printed. 

WASHINGTON'S HEADQUARTERS AT MORRISTOWN, N • .J. 

Mr. PHELPS also introduced a joint resolution (H. Res. 45) to enlarge and improve Washington's headquarters, at Morristown, N. J.; 

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

the Library, and ordered to be printed. 

PROTECTION OF FISHERIES. 

Mr. HIRES introduced a bill (H. R. 1487) for the protection of fisheries on the Atlantic coast; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Commerce, and ordered to be printed. 

PUBLIC BUILDING, CAMDEN, N • .J. 

Mr. HIRES also introduced a bill (H. R. 1488)·for the erection of a 

public building at Camden, N. J.; which was read a first and second 

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

ordered to be printed. 

Select Committee on Reform in the Civil Service, -and ordered to be 

printed. · 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. 

1.Ir. BUCHANAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 149/i) creating a Department of Agriculture; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and ordered to be printed. 

AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATIONS. 

Mr. BUCHANAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 1496) 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 the acts supplementary thereto; which was read a first 

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

to be printed. 

RETIREMEl"'"""T AND RECOINAGE OF THE TRADE-DOLLAR . . 

1.Ir. BUCHAN AN also introduced a bill (H. R. 1497) for the r etirement and recoinage of the trade-dollar; which was read a first ::mdsecond time, referred totheCommitteeonCoinage, Weights, and Measures, 

and ordet·ed to be printed. 

RELlEF OF NAVAL RECRUITS FROM THE CHARGE OF DESERTION. 

Mr. BUCHANAN also introduced a bill (H. R.1498) extending.the 

provisions and benefi.tsoftheactapprovedAugust 7,1882, entitled 'An 

act to relieve certain soldiers of the late war from desertion," to certain naval recruits serving in the said war; which was read a first and 

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

to be printed. 

.AJIIENDMENT OF SECTION 4718 REVISED STATUTES. 

1.Ir. BUCHANAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 1499) to amend section 4718 of the Revised Statutes of the United States, and for other 

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

CHANGING NAME OF THE PORT OF LAMBERTON. 

Mr. BUCHANAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 1500) changing the 

name of the port of Lamberton, in the district of Bru·lington, N. J., 

to t~e port of Trenton, in said district; which was read a first and second timet referred to the Committee on Commerce, and ordered to be 

printed. 

WJLirAM DALTON. 

Mr. BUCHANAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 1501) referring the 

claim of William Dalton tothe Court of Claims; which was read a first 

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

to be printed. 

WILBUR F. COGSWELL. 

Mr. BUCHANAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 1502) for fue relief· 

of Wilbur F. ·cogswell, late assistant engineer, United States Navy; 

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

Naval Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

GEORGE T. DUDLEY. 

Mr. BUCHANAN also introduced a. bill· (H. R. 1503) for the relief 

of George T. Dudley; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

.JOHN W. ROSE. 

1\Ir. BUCHANAN also U+troduced a bill (H. R. 1504) granting a . pension to John W. Rose; which was read a first and second time, referred HENRY .R. PIERSON. to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

Mr. HIRES also introduced a bill (H. R. 14.89) granting a pension to WILLIAM DERMODY. 

Henry R. Pierson; which was read a first and second time, 1·eferred to Mr. BUCHANAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 1505) granting a penthe Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. sion to William Dermody; which was read a first and second time, re-

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

1\Ir. HIRES also introduced a bill (H. R. 1490) for the reliefof Amy .JAllfES M'Al\~-y. 

Stanton; :which was read a first and second time, referred to the Com- :Mr. BUCHANAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 1506) granting a penmittee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. . sionto James McAnny; which was read afi.rstandsecond time, referred 

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

Mr. HIRES also introduced a bill (H. R. 1491) for the relief of Joseph ADJUDICATION OF PENSION CLA IMS. 

Cnrriden; which was read a first alid second time, referred to the Com- M:r. BUCHANAN also submitted the following resolution; which 

mittee on War Claims. and ordered to be printed. was referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions: 

.JAMES BUTLER. 

Mr. HIRES also introduced a bill (H. R. 1492) granting a pension 

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

the Comm.ittee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

REPEAL OF INTERNAL-REVENUE TAXES ON TOBACCO. 

Mr. BUCHANAN introduced a bill (H. R. 1493) repealing the internal-revenue taxes upon tobacco and the· various manufactures thereof; 

Resolved, That the Committee on Inva lid Pensions be, and theya.rehereby, in- Ftructed to inq uire into the causes of the great d elay in the adjudication of claims 

for invalid p ensions ; that they h a ve power to send for persons and papers, and to r eport by bill or otherwise. 

DRA WB.ACKS ON SliGAR. 

?tlr. BUCHANAN also submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee ori Ways and Means: Be it resolved, That the Secr e tary of the Treas ury be, and is hereby, directed tG 
1886. CONGREBSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE. 431 

forward to this House a statement of the amount of raw sugars imported since 

July1, 1883, the total amount and average rate of duty paid thereon, and a. state- ment of the total amount of drawbacks refunded upon refined sugars exported 

since said date and the average rate per pound of such drawbacks, and a state- ment of the regulations adopted for determining the rate per pound of such 

drawbacks, and also a statement showing the average rate of such dra.wbaclts 

refunded prior to the date when the tariff revision act of 1883 went into effect, together with copies of all communications on file in his Department in relation to drawbacks on sugar and filed since July 1, 1883. 

OLIVER VAN BILLIARD. 

Mr. PIDCOCK introduced a bill (H. R. 1507) for the relief of Oliver 

Van Billiard; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

MARCUS A HAMILTON. 

M:.r. PIDCOCK also introduced a bill (H. R. 1508) for the relief of 

?!Iarcus A. Hamilton; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

WILLIAM P. VAN GORDEN. 

Mr. PIDCOCK also introduced a bill (H. R. 1509) for the relief of 

William P. VanGorden; which was read afirstandsecond time, referred 

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

PEARL BUTTONS. 

Mr. LEHLBACH introduced a bill (H. R. 1510) to amend the cos- toms-revenue laws relative to pearl buttons; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the· Committee on Ways and Means, and ordered to be printed. SIDNEY R. SMITH. 

1t'fr. LEHLBACH also introduced a bill (H. R. 1511) for the relief of 

Sidney R. Smith; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

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

SUSAN C. MANDEVILLE. 

Mr. LEHLBACH also introduced a bill (H. R. 1512) granting arrears of pension and pension to Susan C. Mandeville; which was read a first 

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

ordered to be printed. 

CO.ITENTION BETWEEN UNITED STATES .AND MEXICO. 

Mr. HEWITT introduced a bill (H. R. 1513) to carry into effect a convention between the United States of America. and Mexico signed 

on the 20th day of January, 1883; which was read a :first and second 

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

printed. UNIFORM STANDARD OF VALUE. 

~Ir. HEWITT also introduced a bill (H. R. 1514) to secure a uniform 

standard of value; which was read a :first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Banking and Cu.rrency, and ordered to be printed. 

PURCHASE OF FOREIGN-BUILT SHIPS. 

Mr. HEWITT also introduced a bill (H. R. 1515) amendatory of title 

48 of the Revised Statutes of the United States, so as to authorize the 

purchase of foreign-built ships by citizens of the United States for use 

in the foreign-carrying trade; which was read a :first and second time, 

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

WIDOW OF COIDIANDER T. A. M. CRAVEN. 

Mr. HEWITT also introduced a bill (H. R. 1516) to jncrease the pension of the widow of the late Commander T. A.M. Craven; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. · 

GIFTS TO THE FRENCH BE...""\TEVOLENT SOCIETY. 

Mr. HEWITT also introduced a bill (H. R. 1517) to admit free of 

duty gifts to the French Benevolent Society of New York; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Ways and 

Means, and ordered to be printed. · 

.A. A. LOW & BROTHERS. 

!11r. HEWITT a.lso introduced a bill (H. R. 151H) for the relief of A. 

A. Low & Brothers; which was read a first and second time. 

The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. SPRINGER). This bill will be referred to the Committee on Claims, not to the Committee on Ways and 

Means as.indicated by the indorsement. 

Mr. HEWITT. It is a bill relating to the national debt. It provides 

for the payment of a missing bond; anq under the practice of the House 

and the well settled rule (I do not think the new rule applies to the 

case) all questions relating to the national debt should go the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill has been twice favorably reported to the 

House from that committee. 

The SPEAKER p1·o tempore. The Chair is of opinion that it must go 

to the Committee on Claims, unless it be otherwise referred by unan- imous consent. 

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

printed. 

BOUNDARY BETWEEN NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY. 

Mr. HEWITT also introduced a bill (H. R. 1519) to approve and 

confirm the agreement entered into by the States of New York and 

New Jersey concerning the boundary line between said States extending from the Hudson River to the Delaware River; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and 

ordered to be printed. 

SALE OF ~EW YO'R.K POST-OFFICE SITE. 

Mr. HEWITT also introduced a joint resolution (H. Res. 46) conferring jurisdiction on the Court of Claims to consider and determine the 

equitable interest of the Chamber of Commerce of the State of New 

York in the money realized by the sale of the post-office site in the city 

of New York; which was read a first · and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

. MARY F. BLAKE. 

Mr. HEWITT also introduced a bill (H. R. 1520) granting an in~ 

crease of pension to Mary F. Blake; which was read a fust and second 

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

be printed. 

PURCHASE OF PROPERTY FOR ARMY PURPOSES. 

Mr. HEWITT also introduced a bill (H. R. 1521) making an appropriation for the purchase of the old Produce Exchange· building, and 

t-he site bounded by Whitehall, Pearl, Moore, and Water streets, New 

York city, and for other purposes; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Pu.blic Bu.ildings and Grounds, and 

ordered to be printed. 

RICHARD OULAHAN. 

Mr. HEWITT also. introdu.ced a bill (H. R. .1522) for the relief of 

Richard Oulahan, late first lieutenant of the One hundred and sixtyfourtli Regiment New York Volunteers; which was read afirst andsecond time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ord~red to be printed. 

OVERVALUATION OF AUSTRIAN FLORIN. 

Mr. HEWITT also introduced a bill (H. R. 1523) to refu.nd excessive 

duties caused by extra.ord:inary overvaluation of the Austrian florin in 

the year 1878; which was read a first and second time. 

The SPEAKER pro tempore. This bill under the new rules will go 

to the Committee on Claims. 

Mr. HEWITT. The Chair is of co ruse well informed1 but at the same time this matMr was submitted to the House by the State Department, 

and originally went to the Committee on Foreign .Affairs, and was then 

transferred to the Committee on Ways and Means on the ground that 

it affected the valuation of the Austrian florin,. which was a matter in 

which the Committee on Ways and Means was concerned and not the 

Committee on Foreign .Affairs. It will sound in the repayment of an amount of money if it is allowed. · The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will !ead the new rule 

under which the bill goes to the Committee on Claims. 

The Clerk read as follows: 

7. No bill for the payment or adjudica.ti n of any private claim againSt the 

Government shall be referred, except by unanimous consent, to any other than 

the following-named committees, viz: To the Committee on Invalid Pensions, to the Committee on Pensions, to the Committee on Claims, to the Committee on War Claims, to the Committee on Private Land Claims, and to the Commit- tee on Accounts. 

?!Ir. HEWITT. This is a bill to refund some $40,000--

The SPEAKER pro te'tnpore. Under the terms of the new rule it 

must go to the Committee on Claims. 

Mr. HEWITT. I think it should be a case of unanimous consent. 

The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there obje((tion to the reference of 

the bill to the Committee on Foreign .Affairs? - There was no objection, and the bill was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

. PORT CHARGES. 

Mr. HEWITT also introduced a bill (H. R.1524) making appropri~ 

tions for the purchase of the work entitled ''Port charges and 1·equirements on vessels in the various ports oftheworl4, with tables of moneys, 

weights, iJ.nd measures of all nations, and a telegraphic code for masters, 

owners, and ship-brokers, by Theodore Hunter and Jarvis Patten," 

for the use of United States consuls that are stationed at seaports, and, 

through said consuls, for consultation of American ship-masters Visiting 

those ports; which was read a first and second time. 

The SPEAKER pro tempQTe. That bill seems to appropriate money. _ Mr. HEWITT. It should go to the Committee on Commerce or the 

Committee on Appropriations. 

The SPEAKER pro tempQTe. The Chair is of the opinion _that it 

should go to the Committee on Appropriations. 

Mr. HEWITT. That is my own view. 

The bill was referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and ordered 

to be printed. 

:h""EW YORK, LAKE ERIE .AND WESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY. 

Mr. HEWITT also introduced a bill (H. R. 1525) for the relief of 

the New York, Lake E.rie and Western Railioad Company; which was read a first and second time. 

Mr. HEWITT. It arises out of post-office questions, but will involve 

the payment of money, and I suppose will have to go to the C«lmmittee on Claims under the new rules. 
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The SPEAKER pro tempore. · Yes·; and not to the Committee on the 

Post-Office and Post-Roads. 

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

printed. . 

THOMAS THACHEB •. 

Mr. HEWITT also introduced a bill (H. R. 1526) for the relief of 

Thomas Thacher; which was read ·a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

RETA.IJ, DEALERS IN FERMENTED LIQUORS. 

Mr. HEWITT also introduced a bill (H. R. 1527) to amend paragraph 5 of section 3244 of the Revised Statutes; which was read a first 

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

ordered to be printed. . 

WITHDRAWAL OF MERCHANDISE. 

Mr. HEWITT also introduced a bill (H. R. 15:>.8) to amend certain 

sections of the Revised Statutes relating to the assessment of duties on withdrawals of merchandise from warehouse; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and or- dered to be prfuted. · 

PUBLIC BUILDING, HUDSON, N. Y. 

Mr. KETCHAM introduced a bill (H. R. 1529) for the erection of a public building at Hudson, N. Y.; which was read a first and second 

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

ordered to be printed. · 

MERCHANTS' NATIO~AL D.J..NK, POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. 

Mr. KETCHAM also introduced a bill (H. R. 1530) for the relief of 

the Merchants' National Bank of Poughkeepsie, N. Y. 

The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair is of opinion that the proper 

reference of this bill is. to the Committee on Claims. 

Mr. WILKINS. This bill has been before the Committee on Banking and Currency heretofore, and that would seem to be the proper reference now. The SPEAKER pro tempore. · It appears to be a claim, and under the new rule must go to the Committee on Claims. . Mr. WILKINS. It is not a claim of such a nature as would require 

ita reference to that committee. I do not understand that the rule is 

changed in this particular. It is not a claim against the Government. 

The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair understands this, however, 

to be the issue of a claim. 

Mr. WILKINS. But it is not such a claim as the rule contemplates. 

The bill was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee 

on Banking and Currency, and ordered to be printed. 

W. II. GIFFORD. 

Mr. KETCHAM also introduced a bill (H. R. 1531) granting a pension toW. H. Gifford; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

NEWTON A. CALKINS. 

Mr. KETCHAM also introduced a bill (H. R. 1532) granting an in- crease ofpension to Newton A. Calkins; which wasread a firstandsecond time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered 

to be printed. 

. REOPENING DECISION COURT OF <mAIMS. 

Mr. KETCHAM also introduced a bill (H. R. 1533) to open and set 

aside an order of the Court of Claims canceling a portion of a judgment 

against the United States remitted through mistake as to the facts in 

regard to the same by claimant to the United States, and to refer the 

matter to the Court of Claims fOr such further action as said court shall 

find to be just and equitable; which was read a first and second time; 

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

WILLIAM REYNOLDS. 

Mr. KETCHAM also introduced a bill (H. R. 1534) for the relief of 

the heirs of William Reynol~; which was read a first and second time, 

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

COLUMBIA. RAILWAY COMPANY, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. 

Mr. KETCHAM also introduced a bill (H. R. 1535) amendatory of an act to incorporate the Columbia Railway Company of 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. 

ANDREW BRIDGEMAN. 

.Mr. KETCHAM also introduced a bill (H. R. 1536) for the relief of 

Andrew Bridgeman; which was read a first and second time; referred to 

the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

WASHINGTON CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY. 

Mr. KETCHAM (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 1537) to . incorporate the Washington Central Railroad Company; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the District 

of Columbia, and ordered to be printed. 

IMPROVEMENT MISSISSIPPI RIVER. 

Mr. KETCHAM (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 1538) to 

make the Lake Borgne outlet, to improve the low-water navigation of 

the Mississippi River from New Orleans, La., to Cairo, ill., and incidentally to reclaim and protect the valley lands of the Mississippi River 

and tributaries from overflow without levees; which was read a first ~d second time, referred to the Committee on the Levees ann Improvement of the Mississippi River, and ordered to be printed. 

SALE OF UNITED STATES I,ANDS, WALL ABOUT B.A. Y. 

.Mr. BLISS introduced a bill (H. R. 1539) providing for the sale of 

the navy-yard and Unit-ed States naval hospital land on and near 

Wallabout Bay, in the city of Brooklyn, N. Y.; also providing for the 

sale of a portion of said land to the city of Brooklyn for market purposes; which was read a first andsecoun time, referred to the Committee on Naval.Affahs, and ordered to be printed. 

APPOINTMENTS ..L~D PROMOTIONS, l\IARINE CORPS. 

_ !Ir. BLISS also introduced a bill (H. R. 1540) to regulate appointments and promotions in the staff of the Marine Corps; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Naval .Affairs, and 

ordered to be printed. 

DAVID L. BRAINARD AND OTHERS. 

Mr. BLISS also introduced a bill (H. R. 15U)for thereliefof David 

L. Brainard and others, non-commissioned officers and privates of the 

Greely Arctk expedition; which was rean a :firat and secmid time, re- ferred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be pr;inted. 

R~UND OF CERTAIN CLADIS OF PORT WARDENS. 

Mr. BLISS also introduced a bill (H. R. 1542) in relation tO refund~ ing certain sums claimed by port wardens; which was read a first and 

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

printed. 

MARGARET KEA.RNS. 

Mr. BLISS also introduced a bill. (H. R. 1543) grantb:tg a pension to 

Margaret Kearns; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

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

EXTENSION OF LETTERS PATENT. 

Mr. BLISS also introduced a bUl (IT. R. 1544) authorizing William 

Lewis and William H. Lewis to make application to the Commissioner 

of Patents for the extension of their patent for new and useful photographic plate-holders; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

EDWAim HA.RT. 

Mr. BLISS also introduced a bill (H .. R. 154~) to increase the pension of the widow of the late Naval Constructor Edward Hart; which · was read a first -and second time, 'referred to the Committee on· Invalid Pensio~, and ordered to be printed. · 

FRANCIS H. ELLISON. 

Mr. BLISS also introduced a bill (H. R. 1546) for the relief of Francis 

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

Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

EDWABD B • . LANSING. 

Mr. BLISS also introduced a bill (H. R. 1547) for the relief of Edward B. Lansing; which-was read a first and second time, refe:rred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, ap.d_ordered to be printed. . 

ELLEN CRYMBLE. 

Mr. BLISS also introduced a bill (H. R. 1548) for the relief of Ellen 

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

WILLIAM CLABAUGH. 

Mr. BLISS (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 1549) to provide for the issue to William Clabaugh of bonds of the District of Columbia on account of theM street bridge across Rock Creek, in the city 

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

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

GEORGE K. OTIS. 

Mr. BLISS (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 1550) for the 

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

Mr. BLISS (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 1551) for the 

relief of George K. Otis; which was read a first and second time, re-

·ferred to the Committee on Claiins, and ordered to be printed. 

JAMES O.ALER • 

1\Ir. BLISS also introduced a bill (H. R. 1552) for the relief of Ja~es 

Caler; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Commit:-

mittee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

SARAH CARTER. 

Mr. JOHNSON, of New York, introduced a bill (H. R. 1553) for the 

relief of Sarah Carter; which was read a :first and second time, referred 

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

JOHN N. TBOOK. 

Mr. JOHNSON, of New York, also introduced a bill (H. R. 15~4) 

for the relief of John N. Trook, administrator of William Hughes, de-
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ceased; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Com- Nathaniel Taylor; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

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

HARRIET P. BLAKE. 

Mr. JOHNSON, of New York, also introduced a -bill (H. R. 1555) 

for the relief of Harriet P. Blake; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee oninvalidPensions, and ordered to be 

printed. · · • 

JACOB MAYER. 

Mr. JOHNSON, of New York, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1556) 

granting a pension to Jacob Mayer; which was read a first and second 

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

printed. 

DA YID W. JONES. 

Mr. BURLEIGH (by :Mr. JOHNSON, of New York) introduced a bill 

(H. R. 1557) for the relief of David W. Jones; which was read a first 

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

be printed. 

FRANCIS DANIELS. 

Mr. BURLEIGH (by Mr. JoHNSON, of New York) also introduced 

a bill (H. R. 1558) for the relief of Francis Daniels; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, 

and ordered to be printed. 

FORDYCE FOSTER. 

Mr. BURLEIGH (by Mr. JOHNSON, of New York) i».troduced a bill 

(H.' R. 1559) for the relief of Fordyce Foster; which was read a first 

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

ordered to be printed. 

EVALINE A. WHITE. 

Mr. BURLEIGH {by Mr. JOHNSON, of New York) introduced a bill ·(H. R.1560) for the relief of Evaline A. White; which was read a first 

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

ordered to be printed . . 

REFUND OF DUTIES. 

Mr. BEACH introduced a bill (H. R.1561) to refund duties upon goods on shipboard when thetariifactofMarch 3,1883, went into effect; which was read a first and second time. 

Mr. BEACH. I ask that this bill be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. 

The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair thinks it should go to the 

Committee on Claims. 

Mr. BEACH. A similni bill went to the Committee on Ways and 

Means in the last Congress. 

The SPEAKER pro tempore. The rule has been changed since then, 

and the Chair, having examined this bill, finds that clearly it should go 

to the Committee on Claims. It is a bill for the payment of money-lor 

the refunding of taxes alleged to have been illegally paid. 

Mr. BEACH, If that is the proper reference I have no objection. 

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

printed. 

PREFERENCE FOR SOLDIERS AND SAILORS. 

Mr. BEACH also introduced a bill (H. R. 1562) to amend section 

1754 of the Revised Statutes so as to give honorably discharged soldiers 

and sailors a preference in public appointments; which was read a first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on Reform in the Civil Service, and ordered to be printed. 

NATIONAL BANKS. 

Mr. BEACH also introduced a bill (H. R. 1563) authorizing the Comptroller of the Currency to change the names or locations of national 

banks and to increase the capital stock thereof; w~ch was read a first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on Banking and Currency, 

and ordered to be printed. 

PU:ID..IC BUILDING, NEWBURG, N. Y. 

Mr. BEACH also introduced a bill (H. R. 1569) for the erection of a public building at Newburg, N. Y.; which was read a first and second 

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

ordered to be printed. 

SPECIAL LEGISLATIOY AND LEGISLATION 0~ APPROPRIATION BILI.S. 

Mr. BEACH also introduced a joint resolution (H. Res. 47) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States so as to l)revent special legislation and prohibit legislation on appropriation bills; 

which wa8 read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. 

CONSTITUTIOYAL LIMITATIO~ ON CLAIMS AGAINST TIIE UNITED 

STATES. 

Mr. BEACH also introduced a joint resolution (H. Res. 48) proposing 

an amendment to the Constitution of the United States so as to raise a statute of limitation upon claims agamst the Government; which was 

reaP. a first and second time, referred to th'e Committee on the Judiciary, 

and ordered to be printed. 

A VETO ON SEPARATE ITE)IS IN APPROPRIATION BILLS. 

Ur. BEACH also introduced a joint resolution {H. Res. 49) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States so as to give 

the President power to veto one or more items in appropriation bills; 

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

Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. 

UNIFORM MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE LAWS. 

· Mr. BEACH also introduced a joint resolution (H. Res. 50) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States so as to establish uniform laws on the subject of marriage and divorce; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 

nod ordered to be printed. 

AGAINST LOkNING THE PUBLIC CREDIT. 

Ur. BE4CH also introduced a joint resolution (H. Res. 51) proposing 

an amendment to the Constitution of the United States so as to prevent the giving or loaning of the public property or credit in aid of private or corporate enterp_rise; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. 

PUDLIC BUILDING, ROCHESTER, N. Y. 

Mr. BAKER introduced a bill (H. R. 1570) to increase the appropriation for the erection of a public building at Rochester, N. ~·; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Public 

Buildings and Grounds, and ordered to be printed. 

TITLE TO CERTAIN LANDS ON SAGINAW BAY, MICH. 

Mr. BAKER also introduced a bill (H. R. 1571) to quiet and confirm 

the title to certain lands on Saginaw Bay, in the State of Michigan; 

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

INTERSTATE-CO:\!MERCE C01\illiSSIOY. 

Mr. BAKER also introduced a bill (H. R. 1572) to create an interstate-commerce commission and to regulate its powers and duties; 

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

BUREAU OF PUBLIC DOCUMENTS. 

Mr. BAKER also introduced a bill (H. R. 1573) providing for the es- tablishment of a bureau of public documents; which was read a first 

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

to be printed. · PHEBE SAUNDERS. SARAH L. BRAGG. 

Mr. BEACH also introduced a bill (H. R. 1564) granting a pension ~Ir. BAKER also introcl~ced a bill (H. R. 1574) granting a pension 

to Phebe Saunders; which was read a first and second time, referred to Sarah L. Bragg; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

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

JOHN WALLER. 

Mr. BEACH also introduced a bill (H. R. 1565) to reimburse John 

Waller, late postmaster at Monticello, N. Y., for moneys expended in 

carrying the mails; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

EDGAR BRODHEAD. 

Mr. BEACH also introduced a bill {H. R. 1566) for the relief of .Edgar 

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

PHILIP JACOBS. 

Mr. REACH also· introduced a bill (H. R. 1567) granting a pension 

tl) Philip Jacobs; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

t.he Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

NATHANIEL TAYLOR. 

Mr. BEACTI also introduced a bill (H. R. 1568) granting a pension to 

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EJ ... IZA.BETII KAHLER. 

Mr. BAKER also introduced a bill (H. R. 1575) granting a pension 

to Elizabeth Kahler; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

THOMAS ALLCOCK. 

Mr. BAKER also introduced a bill (H. R. 1576) granting an increase 

of pension to Thomas Allcock; which was read a first and second time, 

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

printed. 

ERIE AND OSWEGO CA..."" ALS. 

Mr. WEBER (by Mr. BAKER) introduced a bill (H. R. 1577) for the 

permanent improvement of the Erie and Oswego Canals and to. secure the freedom of the same to the commerce of the United States; which was Tead a:firstandsecond time, referred to the Committee on Railways 

and Canals, and ordered to be printed. 
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PENSIONS TO DEPENDENT PARENTS. 

Mr. WEBER (by Mr. BAKER) also introduced a bill (H. R.1578) relating to claims for pensions by dependent parents; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid.Pensions, 

and ordered to be printed. 

AMY A. LEWIS. 

:Mr. WEBER (by l\Ir. BAKER) also introduced a bill (H. R. 1~79) 

for the relief of Amy A. Lewis; which was read a :first and second time, 

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

. E1ll1L Y :B. BAKER. 

Mr. WEBER (by l\Ir. BAKER) also introduced a bill (H. R. 1580) 

i<>r the relief of Emily B. Baker; which was read a first an:d second 

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

printed. · 

JANE PENLEY. 

Mr. WEBER (by l\1r. BAKER) also introduced a bill (H. R. 1581) 

for the relief of Jane Penley; which was read a first and second time, 

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

printed. · · 

ELEANOR C. B.A..N{}HAM. 

Mr. WEBER (by l\Ir. BAKER) also introduced a bill (H. R. 1582) 

for the relief of Eleanor C. Bangham; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered 

to be printed. NICHOLAS J. CAMPBELL. 

Mr. WEBER (by l\fr. BAKER) also introduced a bill (H. R. 1583) 

for the relief of Nicholas J. Campbell; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered 

to be printed. 

. MRS. AURELIA C. RICHARDSON. 

Mr. WEBER (byJ\.Ir. BAKER) also introduced a bill (H. R.1584) for 

the relief of Mrs. Aurelia C. Richardson; which was read a first and 

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

to be printed. 

1\IA.RGARET COLBATH. 

Mr. WEBER (by Mr. BAKER) also introduced a bill (H. R. 1585) for. 

the relief of Mrs. Margaret Colbath; which was read a first and second 

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

printed. WILLIA.1I KINNEY. 

Mr. WEBER (by Mr. BAKER) also introduced a bill (H. R.1586) for 

the relief of William Kinney; which was read a first and second time, 

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

!IRS. CHARLOTTE A. STEW ART • • 

l\II. WEBER (by Mr. BAKER) also introduced a bill (H. R. 1587) for 

the relief of Mrs. Charlotte A. Stewart; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered 

to be printed. · 

WILLIAM W. BUSH. 

Mr. WEBER (by Mr. BAKER) also introduced a bill (H. R. 1588) for 

the relief of William W. Bush; which was read a first and second time, 

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

NXWTO~ 0. BAKER. 

Mr. WEBER (by Mr. BAKER) also introduced a bill (H. R. 1589) for 

the relief of Newton 0. Baker; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and orclered to be printed. 

TD\IOTHY PAIGE. 

Mr. WEBER (by Mr. BAKER) also introduced a bill (H. R. 1590) 

fOT therelie(ofTimothyPaige; which was read a firstand second time, 

referred.totheCommitteeoninvalidPensions, and ordered to be printed. 

JAMES MURRAY. 

Mr. WEBER (by l\Ir. BAKER) also introduced a bill (H. R. 1591) 

for the relief of James Murray; which wasreadafirstandsecondtime, 

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

SARAH A. VAUGHN. 

l\Ir. WEBER (by Mr. BAKER) also introduced a bill (H. R. 1592) for 

the relief of Sarah A. Vaughn; which was read a first and second time, 

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

SARAH MANZ. 

~Ir. WEBER (by l\Ir. BAKER) also introduced a bill (H. R. 1593) 

for the relief of Sarah Manz; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committeeon:Lnvalid Pensions, audordered to be printed. 

PAYMENT OF DUTIES ON IMPORTS. 

l\Ir. ADAMS, of New York, introduced a bill (H. R. 1594) to allow 

all duties on imports to be paid by certified check on any national bank 

duly organized und~r the laws of the United States; which was read a first and second time. 

Mr. ADAMS, of New York. I am in some doubt whether this bill 

should go to the Committee on Ways and l\Ieans or to the Committee on the Judiciary. 

The SPEAKER pro tempore. It does not relate to the amount of 

duty to be paid, but only to the manner of payment-the currency in 

which payment shall be paid. The Chair thinks it should go to the 

Committee on Banking and Currency. 

Mr. ADAMS, of New York. I think it should properly go to the Judiciarv Committee. 

The SPEAKER pro tempore. The jurisdiction of the Judiciary Committeeis general, while that of the Committee on Banking and Currency 

is special. . 

The bill was referred to the Committee on Bank-ing and Currency, and 

ordered to be printed. 

REGISTRATIO~ OF STE.A.MSHIPS. 

Mr. ADAMS, of New York, also introduced a bill (H. R. 15!>5) to authorize the registration of certain steamships as vessels of the United 

States; which was read a first and seconcl time, referred to the Committee on Commerce, and orde1·ed to be printed. 

LIABILITY OF VESSEL-OWNERS. 

l\Ir. ADAl\I , of New York, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1596) to 

·amend section 42 9 of the Revised Statutes of the United States relative to the limitation of the liability of the owners of vessels; which 

vmsread a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Commerce, 

and ordered to ~e printed. 

ADXINISTRATION OF OATHS DY NOTARIES PUBLIC. 

Mr. ADAMS, of New York, ·also introduced a bill (H. R. 1597) to 

amend section 2805 of the Revised Statutes. of the United States, so as 

to allow oaths. to be administere(l by notaries public; which was read a 

first and econd time, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and 

ordered to be printed. 

DANIEL W. LEE & CO. 

l\Ir. ADAMS, of New York, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1598) for 

the relief of Daniel W. Lee & Co.; which was read a first and second 

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

BANKRUPTCY. 

1\Ir. ADAMS, of New York, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1599) to 

establish a uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the United States; 

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

1\IO~--uMEl'.""r TO GENERAL GRANT. 

Mr. DOWDNEY introduced a bill (H. R. 1600) for the erection and 

completion of a monument to the memory of the late General Ulysses S. 

Grant in the city of New York; which was read a first and second 

time. 

The SPEAKER pro tempore. This bill will be referr.ed to the .Com-, 

mittee on the Library. 

Mr. DOWDNEY. I prefer that it go to the Committee on Military 

.A..ffairs. I ask ~nanimous consent for that reference. 

There being no objection, the bill was referred to the Committee on 

Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

BRIDG"E ACROSS STATEN ISLAND SOUND. 

Mr. BELl\IONT introduced a bill (H. R.1601) to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Staten Island Sound, known as Arthur 

Kill, and to establish the same as a post-road; which was read a first 

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

to be printed. 

YACHTS. 

l\:Ir. BELMONT also introduced a bill (H. R. 1602) amending theRevised Statutes relating to yachts; which was read a first and secon.d 

time, referred to the Select Committee on American Ship-building and 

Ship-owning Interests, and ordered to be printed. 

DUTY 0~ WORKS OF ART. 

Mr. BELMONT' also introduced a bill (H. R. 1603) to abolish the discriminating duty on works of art the production of American and of 

foreign artists; which was read a first and second time, re1erred to the 

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

1\I.RS. L. 1\I. PHELPS. 

l\1r. BELMONT also introduced a bill (H. R. 1604) for the relief of 

Mrs. L. M. Phelps, widow ofHon. S. L. Phelps, late United States minister to Peru; which was rean a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

GEORGE BR.A.l'.'"DRETH. 

Mr. STAHLNJ~CKER (by request) introduced a bill (H. R. 1605) for 

the relief of George Brandreth, special administrator; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

PUBLIC BUILDING AT YONKERS, N. Y. 

l\Ir. STAHLNECKER also introduced a bill (H. R. 1606) for the 

erection of a public building at Yonkers, N.Y.; which was read a first 
1886. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- HOUSE. 435 

and second time; referred to the Committee on Public Buildings. and list, description, or other representation between residents of the sev· Grounds, and ordered to be printed. eral States and Territories; which was read ;l> first and second time, 

ELIZA.llETH FLEJIING ·AND OTHERS. referre:d to the Commi~ on Commerce, and· ordered to be printed. 

Mr. FELIX CA111PBELL introduced a bill (H. oR. 1607) for the relief PB.ISO~ LABOR. 

of Elizabeth Fleming, Frances E. Robinson, and Margaret Johnston; Mr. JAMES also introduced a bill (H. R. 1622) to prohibit :my offi.-

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on cer, agent, orservantoftheGoverilmentof the United States of America 

Claims, and ordered to be printed. · · from hiring or contracting out the labor of prisoners incarcerated for 

PUBLIC BUILDING AT BROOKLYN, N. Y. violating the laws of the Government of the United States of America; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Mr. FELIX CAMPBELLalsointroducedabill {H. R.1608)toamend Labor, and ordered to be printed. an act entitled "An act for the erection of a public building at Brooklyn, N.Y.," approved June12, 1882; which was read a first and second 

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

ordered to be printed. 

THOMAS SHANNON. 

l!fr. FELIX CAMPBELL also introduced a bill {H. R. 1690) granting a pension to Thomas Shannon; which was read a first and second 

time, 1·eferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be 

printed. 

FRANCIS L. DALLON. 

l!fr. FELIX CAl!IPBELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 1610) for 

the relief of Francis L. Dallon; which was read a first and second time, 

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

REVENUE TAXATION. 

l!Ir. FELU CA:l!IPBELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 1611) to 

amend section 4 of the act entitled ''An act to reduce· internal-revei:me 

taxation, and for other purposes," approved 11Iarch 3, 1883; which was 

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

Ueans, and ordered to be printed. · 

HEIRS OF AUGUSTINE DE YTURBIDE. 

Mr.· FELIX CA111PBELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 1612) to au- thorize the United St:'l.tes district court for the northen1 district of California to proceed in the case of the executors and heirs of Augustine 

de Yturbide, deceased, appellants, against the United States, appellees, 

and hear and determine the same on its merits; which was read a first 

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

be prin tefl. -

STEAM-BOILER L'\SPECTOR FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. 

Mr. FELIX CAMPBE:1.L also introduced a bill (H. R. 1613) to 

amend an act creating the office of steam-boiler inspector.for the District of Columbia; which was read a fu:st and second time, referred to 

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

BANKRUPT LAW. 

l!fr. FELIX Cil1PBELL also introduced a bill (H. R.1614) to repeal 

chapter 160 of the laws of 1878,, entitled • 'An act to repeal the bankrupt 

law," approved June 7, 1878; which was read a first and second time, 

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

COMMERCIAL TRAVELERS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUl\IBIA. · 

Mr. FELIX CAUPBELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 1615) to re· lieve 'commercial travelers from license tax in the District of Columbia; which was read~ first and second time, referred to the Committee on the District of Columbia, and ordered to be printed. 

JAMES A. WHALEN. 

Mr. FELIX CAMPBELL also introduced a bill.(H. R. 1616) for the 

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

GEORGE H. LAURENCE. 

Mr. FELIX CA11fPBELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 1617) forthe 

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

1·eferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be 

printed. 

1\IARINE HOSPITAL AT THE PORT OF NEW YORK. 

Mr. JAMES introduced a bill (H. R. 1618) to establish a marine 

hospital at the port of New York; which was read a first and se.cond 

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

ordered to be printed. · . BILLS OF LADING. 

Mr. JAMES also introduced~ bill (H. R.1619) to regulate the forms 

of bills of lading and the duties and liabilities of ship-owners and others; 

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

JEANNETTE EXPLORING EXPEDITION. 

Mr. JAUES also introduced a bill(H. R. 1620) to fix and determine 

the date of the decease of those who perished in the retreat from the 

wreck of the exploring steamer Jeannette, in the Arctic seas; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Naval 

Affair~, and ordered to be printed. 

REGULATION OF COMMERCIAL SALES BETWE.E..'i THE STATES. 

Mr. JAMES also introduced a bill (H. R. 1621) to regulate commer- cial sales of goods and merchandise by samples, catalogue, card, price· 

JESSE H. STRICKLAND. 

11Ir. JAMES also introduced a bill {H. R. 1623) to muster Jesse H. 

Strickland as colonel of cavalry into the service of the United States, 

and to pay him for his services from January 30, 1863, to March 31, 

1864, inclusive; which was reJid a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

CATHARINE BAUR. 

Mr. JA...\:IES also introduced a bill (H. R. 1624) for the extension of 

letters patent to Catharine Baur, widow of Julius Baur; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Patents, and 

ordered to be printed. · 

FRANCIS M1 NEIL ' POTTER. 

Mr. JAMES alsointroducedabill(H. R.1G25) forthereliefof Francis 

McNeil Potter; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

SOLm\IOY SPITZER. 

11fr. JAMES also introduced a bill (H. R. 1626) for the relief of the 

heirs of the late Solomon Spitzer; which was read a first and second 

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

ANNIE BAGLEY. 

Yr. JAUES also introduced a bill (H. R. 1627) granting a pension 

to Annie Bagley; which was read a. first and second time, referred to 

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

MESSAGE FROM THE SEl(ATE. 

A message from the Senate, by Mr. McCooK, its Secretary, announced thattheSehatehad passed a bill ofthefollowing title, in which concurrence of·the House of Representatives was requested, namely: 

A bill (S. 602) to legalize the election of the Territorial Legislative 

Assembly of Wyoming. . Also, that the Senate had passed a concurrent resolution tendering 

the thanks of Congress to the governor and the people of the State of 

Ohio for the statue of James A. Garfield and accepting the same; in 

which the concurrence of the House of Representatives was requested. 

CONTINENTAL FIRE INSURANCE AND OTHER COMPANIES. 

Mr. JAMES also introduced a bill (H. R. 1628) for the reliefofthe 

Continental Fire Insurance Company, the Eagle Fire Insurance Company, the City Fire Insurance Company, and the Commercial Mutual 

Fire Insurance Company, aU of New York city; the Western National 

Bank, the MercOO.nts' National Bank, and the Uaryland Fire Insur- ance Company, of Baltimore, Md.; which was read a first and second 

time. 

Mr. JAMES. This bill has for its object authority and directing 

the Commissioner of Internal Revenue to open np some refunding accounts where double taxes have been paid by these parties, and should 

go to the Committee on Ways and Means. · 

The SP~AKERpro tempore. But under the new rule all such sub- jects must be referred to the Committee on Claims. 

11fr. JAMES. It seems to me that as it <frrects the Internal Revenue 

Commissioner to open up these claims it should go to the Committee 

on Ways and l!Ieans. 

The SPEAKER pro tempore. It provides for the payment of a sum 

of money; it is a claim upon the Government, and under the new rules 

it must go to the Committee on Claims. 

The bill was so referr.ed, and ordered to be printed. 

JAMES CAIN. 

lli. MAHONEY introduced a bill (H. R. 1629) for th~ relief of 

James Cain, late a captain in One hundred :;tnd fifty-eighth New York 

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

Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

CAPT. DOMINICK L Y.NCII. 

lli. MAHONEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 1630) to increase the pension of the widowofthe lateCapt. Dominick Lynch, United States 

Navy; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Com- mittee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

MRS. JULIA S. FINNEY. 

l!Ir. MAHONEY also introduced a l11ll (H. R. 1631) to increase the 

pension of Urs. Julia S. Finney; w hlch was read a first and second 

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

printed. 
436 OONGRESSIONAL REOORD-HOUSE. JANUARY 5, 

JAMES M. WILLBUR. to Julia Stokes; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Mr. MAHONEY also 4ttroduced a bill (H. R. 1632) for.the relief of Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

James M. Willbur; which was read a first and second time, referred to . ELIZABETH AURAND. 

the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. Mr. SPRIGGS als<) introduced a bill (H. R. 1648) for the relief of 

THOMAS H. L~WRENCE. Elizabeth Aurand; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

Mr. MAHONEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 1633) for the relief of the Committee on ~valid P.ensions, and ordered to be printed. 

Thomas H. Lawrence; which was read a first and second time, referred PH<EBE H. MEECH. 

to the Committee on Commerce, and ordered to be printed. 1.1r. FARQUHAR introduced a bill (H. R. 1649) granting a pension 

MARGARET A. CASWELL. to Phoobe H. Meech; which was read a first and second time, referred 

Mr. SWINBURNE introduced a bill (H. R. 1634) for the relief of to the Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

Margaret A. Caswell; which was read a first and second time, referred SARAH M.ANZ. 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and orclered to be printed. SARAH B. JACKSON. Mr. FARQUHAR also introduced a bill (H. R. 1650) for the relief 

of Sarah Manz; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Mr. SWINBURNE also introduced a bill (H. R. 1635) for the relief Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. of Sarah B. Jackson; which was read a first and second time, referred • to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. ROSINA HEINEMAN. 

THOMAS o. ELLISON. Mr. FARQUHAR also introduced a bill (H. R. 1651) for the relief 

of Rosina Heineman; which was read a first and second time, referred 

Mr. SWINBURNE also introduced a bill (H. R. 1636) for the relief to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. of Thomas C. Ellison; which was read a :first and second time, referred 

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

:MEXICAN PENSIONS. 

Mr. VIELE introduced a bill (H. R. 1637) granting pensions to the 

soldiers and sailors of the Mexican war; which was read a first and 

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

printed. MRS. JULIA DENT GRANT. 

Mr. VIELE also introduced a bill (H. R. 1638) granting the franking 

privilege to Mrs. Julia Dent Grant; which was read a fu'St and second 

time, referred to the Committee on the Post-Office and Post-Roads, and 

ordered to be printed. 

FR~~CES H.ASENZ.AHL. 

.Mr. FARQUHAR also introduced a bill (H. R. 1652) for ~he relief 

of Frances Hasenzahl; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

CLAD!S OF POSTMASTERS. 

1t1r. PINDAR introduced a bill (H. R. 1653) for the payment of 

claims of postmasters and late postmasters, adjusted under the act approved March 3, 1883; which was read a first and second time,:referred 

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

FRAliTK G. MIX. 

~1r. PINDAR also introduced a bill (H. R. 1654) for the relief ol WILLIAM RUTHERFORD. Frank G. Mix; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

1\Ir. VIELE also introduced a bill (H. R. 1639) for the relief of Will- Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

iam Rutherford; which was read a first and second time, referred to the WILLIA..\1 w. WEBB. 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 1\Ir. PINDAR also introduced a bill (H. R. 1655) for the relief of 

GEORGE w. GETTY. William W. Webb; which was read a. first and second time, referred to 

lli. VIELE also introduced a bill (H. R. 1640) to place Col. George the·Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

W. Getty, retired, on theretired-listofthe Army with the rank and pay JOliN c. ELLSWORtH. 

of a brigadier-general; which was read a :first and second time, referred Mr. LINDSLEY introduced a bill (H. R. 1656) for the relief of John 

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

J. w. A. NICHOLSON. Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

Mr. VIELE also introduced a joint resolution (H. Res. 52) to author- PATRICK s. DOIG. 

ize J. W. A. Nicholson, a rear-admiral in the United States Navy, to Mr. LINDSLEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 1657) for the relief of 

accept certaindecorationsandpresentsfromforeigngovernments; which ·patrickS. Doig; which was read afirstandsecond time, referred to the was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Foreign Committee on Military Affa,irs, and ordered to be printed. Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

.AUGUSTUS BARNES. 

lli. TIMOTHY J. CAMPBELL introduced a bill (H. ·R. 1641) for 

the relief of Augustus Barnes; which was read a first and second time, 

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

ALLOTIIENT OF INDIAN LANDS, NEW YORK. 

Mr. SESSIONS introduced a bill (H. R. 1642) io allot the lands of 

the Seneca Nation of Indians in New York; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Indian A:fft~irs, and ordered 

to· be printed. 

INCREASE OF PAY FOR CERTAIN DISABILITIEs. 

:Mr. SESSIONS also introduced a bill (H. R. 1643) to allow certain 

soldiers and s:tilors in the United States service increased pay where 

they have lost both eyes, both arms, tloth leg.'l, or who are totally disabled; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

:A. BROOKS FLETCHER. 

Mr. SESSIONS also introduced a bill (H. R. 1644) to pay A. Brooks 

Fletcher for letter-boxes furnished the post-office afJamestown, N.Y.; 

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

Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

SALARIES OF UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGES: 

Mr. SPRIGGS introduced a bill (H. R. 1645) to make thesalariesof 

the several judges of the district courts of the United States $5,000 per 

annum;"which was re:1.d a fit'St and second time, referred to the Committee on Expenditures in the Department of Justice, and ordered to 

be printed. 

CHARLES W. LAMBERT. 

Mr. SPRIGGS also introduced a bill (H. R. 1646) to amend the military record of Charles \V. Lambert; which was read a. first aud second 

time, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, a.nd ordered to be 

printed. 

JULIA STOKES. 

Mr. SPRIGGS also introduced a bill (H. R. 1647) granting a r~nsion 

DANIEL E. M'LE.AN • 

1\Ir. LINDSLEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 1658) for the relief of 

D:miel E. McLean; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Im·alid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

EXPLORL"\G STEAMER JE.ANXETTE. 

Mr. LINDSLEY also introduced a bill (II. R. 1659) for the relief of 

the survivors of the exploring steamer Jeannette, and the wives and 

children of those who perished in the :J:etrea.t from the wreck of that 

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

E. HOFFMAN AND M . .A. PARLilUAN. 

Mr. LINDSLEY al o introduced a bill (H. R. 1660) granting pensions to Elizabeth Hoffmnn and Mary Ann Parliman; which was read 

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

and ordered to be printed. 

MARGARET A. JOHNSTON. 

Mr. LINDSLEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 1661) granting a. pension to Margaret A. John ton; which was Tead a first and second time, 

referred · to the Committee on Invalid Pen ions, and ordered to be 

printed. CATHARINE SCH09:Nl\1AKER. 

Mr. LINDSLEY. alc:;o introduced a bill (H. R. 1662) granting a pension to Catharine Schoonmaker; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, anclordered to be printed. 

MARY L. MYERS. 

Mr. LINDSLEY also introduced a bill .(H. R. 1663) granting a pension to Mary L.l\Iyers;which was read a first and second time, referrred 

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

P., J. , AND K. BJ.ACKWELL. 

Mr. LINDSLEY a.lso introduced a bill (H. R.16G4) granting a. pension 

to Peter Blackwell,J obn Black well, and Ka.te Blackwell; which was read 

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

and onlercd to be printed. 
1886. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD~HOUSE. 437 --- OLIVER P. CARPENTER. WILLIAM IDCKS. 

Mr. LINDSLEY introduced a bill (H. R. 1665) granting a pension to Mr. P .A.RKER also introduced a bill (H. R. 1681) for the relief of 

Oliver P. Carpenter; which was read a first and second time, referred to William Hicks; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

theCommitteeoninvaijdPension.s, and ordered to be printed. Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

GEORGE BABLOW, ORDER OF B1JSINESS. 

Mr. LINDSLEY Mr. Speaker, I move that the House do now ad- also introduced a bill (H. R. 1666) for the relief of Mr. HAMMOND. 

George Barlow; which was read a :first and second time, refened to the journ. 

Comm_ittee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. Several MEM13ERS. No! no! 

BONDS OF CIGAR MANUFACTURERS. 

Mr."11IERRIMAN introduced a bill (H. R. 1667) to amend section 

3387 of the Revised Statutes of the United States, relating to bonds of 

cigar manufacturers; which was read a first and second time, refened 

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

TRIAL OF CUSTOMS-BEVENUE CASES. 

1t1r. MERRIMAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 1668) to provide a better system for the trial of customs-revenue cases; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee-on the Judiciary, and 

ordered to be printed. 

BUREAU OF TRANSPORTATION. 

Mr. MERRIMAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 1669) to establish a bureau oftransportation in the Department of the Interior; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Commerce, 

and ordered to be printed. 

OBSTRUCTIONS IN NEW YORK HABBOR. 

;Mr. MERRIMAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 167(1) to prevent obstructive and injurious deposits within the harbor "andadjacentwaters 

of New York and to punish and prevent such offenses, and other provisions in conned ion therewith; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee o·n Commerce, and ordered to be printed. 

ISAAC P. TICE. 

Mr. MERRIMAN a,b.) introduced a bill (H. R. 1671) for the relief 

of the administrators of Isaac P. Tice, deceased; which was read a first 

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

be printed. 

ERIE CANAL. 

Mr. MERRIMAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 1672) to provide :fOr 

the permanent improvement of the Erie Canal arid for maintaining the 

same free to the commerce of the United States; which was read a :first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on Rail way.:r and Canals, 

and ordered to be printed. 

WILLIAM M. SHIMI\IINS AND G .. H. M 1PHERSON. 

l\lr. MERRIMAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 1673) for the relief of 

William M. Shi.mmins and George H. McPherson; which was read a first a~d second time, referred to• the Committee on Claims, and ordered 

to be printed . . 

WILLIAM WOLFF. 

Mr. MERRil\f.A.N also introduced a bill (H. R. 1674) for the relief 

of William \Volff; which was read a :first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on War Claims, ·and ordere~ to be printed. 

TAX ON· OLEOMARGARINE. 

Mr. PARKER introduced a bill (H. R. 1675) to tax the manufacture 

and sale of oleomargarine; which was read a first and second time, referred ~ the Committee on Ways and Means, and ordered to be llrinted. 

EXPORTATION OF IMITATED BUTTER AND CHEESE. 

Mr. PARKER also intro"duced a bill (H. R. 1676) to regulate the ex- portation of articles made in imitation of butter and cheese; which was 

read a :first and second time, referr.ed to the Committee on Agriculture, 

and ordered to be printed, 

COUNTING THE VOTE FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT. 

Mr. PARKER also introduced a bill (H. R. 1677) to :fix the day for 

the meeting of the electors of President and Vice-President, and to 

provide for and regulate the counting of the votes for President and 

Vice-President and the decision of questions arising thereon; which was read a first and second time. refeHed to the Select Committee on the Election of President and Vice~ President, and ordered to be printed. 

HENRY N. HUGGINS. 

Mr. PARKER also introduced a bill (H. R. 1678) for the relief of 

Henry N. Huggins; which was read a :first and second time, referred to 

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

WILLIA::J\1 JACKSON. 

1\ir. PARKER also introduced a bill (H. R. 1679) for the relief of 

William Jackson; which was read a first and second time, refened to 

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

ROBERT NELSON. 

Mr. PARKER also introduced a bill (H. R. 1680) for the relief of 

Robert ·Nelson; which was read a :first and second tinie, refened to the 

Committee on Invalid Pensions~ and ordered to be printed. 

LEAVE OF ABSENCE. 

By unanimous consent, leave of absence was granted Mr. WHEELER 

on account of sickness. 

By lmanimous consent, l\1r. MORROW obtained leave t{) withdraw 

from the :files of the House papers relating to the claim of E. L. Brown, 

presented May 3, 1884, by Mr. Rosecrans, of California, and referred to 

the Committee on Claims. 

COMMUNICATION FllQM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. 

The ·SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. SPRINGER) laid before the House 

the followinp:executivecommunication; which w:asreferredtotheCom~ 

mit.tee' on Indian Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

To the Senate and House of Representalil!e.s: 

I transmit herewith a communication of the 14th ultimo from the Secretary of 

the Interior, submittin~, with accompanying pa_Pers in relation ~hereto,, a draught of a bill to proVIde for allo~en~ of lands rn sever~ty f.? Indians re~tding upon the-Round Valley reservation, m the State of C..'l.liforma, the grantrng 

patents therefor, and for other purposes. The matter is presented for the early 

consideration and action of Congress. GROVER CLEVELAND. EXECUTIVE MANSION, January 5,1886. 

INTERNATIONAL FISHERIES COMMISSION. 

Mr: DAVIS. Mr. Speaker, Iaskunanimous consent to have printed 

in the RECORD t.lte remonstrance of Nathaniel Atwood and 654 others, 

citizens of Provmcetown, Mass., against the appointment of an international :fisheries commission. 

Several members objected. 

Mr. D.A. VIS. Then I will have it referred in the usual manner- through the box. 

The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on.. the motion to adjourn. 

The motion was not agreed to, there being-ayes 35, noes 120. 

PUBLIC BUILDING AT CHARLOTTE, N.C. 

Mr. BENNETT introduced a-bill (H. R. 1682) to make an appropria- tion for the erection of a United States court-house and·post-office in 

the city of Charlotte, N. C.; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, and ordered 

to be printed. 

INTERMARRIAGE OF WHITE AND NEGRO RACES. 

Mr. BENNETT also introduced a bill (H. R. 1683) to prevent the 

intermarriage of the white and negro races in the District of Columbia; 

which was.read a :first and second time, 1·eferred to the Committee on the District of Columbia1 and ordered to be printed. 

UNITED STATES COURTS IN NORTH CAROI.INA. 

Mr. BENNETT also introduced a bill (H. R.•1684) to authorize terms 

of the circuit court of the United States for the eastern judicial district 

of North Carolina at the city Of Wilmington, in said. district; which 

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

PUJ3LIC BUILDL~G AT WILMINGTON, N. C. 

Mr. BENNETT also introduced a bill (H. R. 1685) to provide for the 

erection of a building for the accommodation of the post-office, customhouse, court-rooms, and other Government offices in the city of Wilmington, in the State of North Carolina; which was read a :first and sec- ond time, referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grotmds, 

and ordered to be printed. 

PUBCHASE OF ARMS FOR STATES. 

1\Ir .. BENNETT also introduced a bill (H. R. 1686) to repeal certain 

provisions of the act approved 1\Iarch 3, 1875, relating to the purchase 

of arms for the use of the States; which was read a :first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Military .Affairs, and wdered to be 

printed. 

PUBLIC BUILDI -a AT NEW BERNE, N.C. 

Mr. O'HARA introduced a bill (H. R. 1687) to provide for the erec- tion of a public building in the city of New Berne, in the State of North 

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

COMMON SCHOOLS. 

Mr. O'HARA also introduced a bill (H. R. 1688) to aid in the establishment and temporary support of common schools; which was read a 

first and second time, refened to the Committee on Education, and ordered to be printed. 

DEPOSITORS rN FREEDMAN'S BANK. 

Mr. 0 2HAR.A. also introduced a bill (H. R. 1689) to reimburse the depositors of the Freedman's Savings and Trust Company for losses incurred 
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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. 

RESTAlJRA..."YTS, ETC., IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. 

Mr. O'HARAalsointroduceda bill(H. R.1690)regulatingrestaurants 

and other public places in the District of Columbia, and for .other purposes; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on the District of Columbia, and ordered to be printed. 

EDW A.&D H. BARt-.lJl\I AND l'tiARY A. RUSSELL 

:Mr. O'HARA also introduced a bill (H. R. 1691) for the relief of EdwardH. BarnumandMary A. Russell; which wasreada:fustandsecond 

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

FUJTh--rFOLD MERCER. 

:Mr. O'HARA also introduced a bill (H. R. 1692) .for the relief of 

Furnifold Mercer; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

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

WILLIAM L, PALMER. 

Mr. O'HARA also introduced a bill (H. R. 1693) for the relief of 

William L. Palmer; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

JOII..8" D. THO.&~TE. 

b. O'HARA also introduced a bill (H. R. 1G94) for the relief of John 

D. Thorne; which was read a,. first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

GARRETT C. 1\IOYE.-

Ur. O'HARA. also introduced a bill (H. R. 1695) granting a pension 

to Garrett C. Moye; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

REAPPRAISEMIDfT OF TRANSPORT BOAT PLANTER. 

Mr. O'HARA also introduced a bill (H. R. 1696) authorizing a re- appraisement of the steam transport boat Planter, captured by Robert 

Smalls, and for a distribution of proceeds thereof; which was read a first and second time. 

The SPEAKER pro tempore. The reference indicated on the back 

of this bill is the Committee pn Naval Affairs, and under the rules of 

the last House this bill was so referred. But by the new rules the bill 

properly goes to the Committee on War Claims, as it provides for are- appraisement with the view to the payment of a large amount claimed 

by the party. 

J\1r. O'HARA. I ask unanimous consent that the bill go to the Committee on Naval Affairs. 

There being no objection the bill was so referred, and was ordered to 

be printed. PUBLIC BUILDING AT ASHEVILLE, N.C. 

Mr. JOHNSTON, of North Carolina, introduced a bill (H. R. 1697) 

to provide for the erection of a public building at Asheville, N. C.; 

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

PENSIONS. 

Mr. JOHNSTON, of North Carolina, also introduced a bill (H. R. 

1698) granting pensions to oldiers of the Mexican war; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. SALT FREE OF DUTY. 

Mr. JOHNSTON, of North Carolina, also introduced a bill (H. R. 

1699) to admit salt free of duty; which was read a first and second 

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

be printed. REPEAL OF INTERNAL-REVENUE ACTS. 

Mr. JOHNSTON, of North Carolina, also introduced a bill (H. R. 

1700) to repeal the internal-revenue act and acts amendatory thereof; 

which was read a first and second t.ime1 referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and ordered to be printed. 

ANSON B. SAMS. 

~Ir. JOHNSTON, of North Carolina, also introduced a bill (H. R. 

1701) granting a pension to Anson B. Sams, of Madison County, North 

Carolina, and to place his name on the pension-roll; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, 

and ordered to be printed. · DANIEL LUCAS. 

Mr. JOHNSTON, of North Carolina, also introduced a bill {H. R. 

1702) granting arrears of pension and increase to Daniel Lucas; which 

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

JOSEPH WILLIAMS. 

Mr. JOHNSTON, of North Carolina, also introduced a bill (H. R. 

1703) granting a pension to Joseph Williams; which was read a first 

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

ordered t.o be printed. 

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WILSO:N RICE. 

Mr. JOHNSTON: of North Carolina, also introduced a bill (H. R. 

1704) for the relief ofWil on Rice; which was read a first and second 

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

printed. 

•w. P. PAYNE. 

Mr. JOHNSTON, of North Carolina, also introduced a bill (H. R. 

1705) for the relief of W. P. Payne; which wa read a first and second 

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

be printed. 

MARY TOWYS~""D. 

~Ir. JOHNSTON, of North Carolina, also introduced a bill (H. R. 

1706) to grant arrears ofpension to Mary Townsend; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, 

and ordered to be printed. 

ELIJAH P. HEX LEY. 

Mr. JOHNSTON, of North Carolina, also introduced a bill (H. R. 

1707) granting a pension to Elijah P. Hell ley; which was read a first 

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

ordered to be printed. . ' 

JO~ 1\.IIKGUS. 

lilr. JOHNSTON, of North Carolina, also introduced a bill (H. "R. 

1708) for the relief of John Mingus; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and order«:d to be printed. 

1\IRS. HETTY MARTIN. 

Mr. JOHNSTON, of North Carolina, also introduced a bill (H. R. 

1709) for the relief of Mrs. Hetty Martin, and to adjust the account of 

the late J. G. Martin, assistant quartermaster, United States Army; 

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

T. J. PAYNE. 

:l'tlr. JOHNSTON, of North Carolina, also introduced a bill (H. R. 

1710) for the relief ofT. J. Payne; which was read a first and second 

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

printed. . 

GEORGE C. HAYNIE. 

Mr. JOHNSTON, of North Carolina, also introduced a bill (H. R. 

1711) for the relief of George C. Haynie; which was read a first and sec- ond time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered 

to be printed. 

ABOLITION OF FEES, ETC. 

Mr. COWLF..S introduced a bill (H. R. 1712) to abolish fees and perquisites of United States district attorneys, marshals, clerks, commissi<»:lers, and deputy marshals, and provide salaries for the same; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Expenditures in the Department of Justice, and ordered to be printed. · 

BRANDY FRO:\! FRUIT. 

Mr. COWLES also introduced a bill (H. R. 1713) to allow the free 

distillation of brandy from fruit; which was read a fust and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Ways andMeans, and ordered to be ·printed. · 

ABOLmO:N OF INTERNAL-REVENUE SYSTE:\L 

Mr. COWLES also introduced a bill (H. R.l714) to abolish the internal-revenue system and repeal the tax on distilled spirits; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Ways and 

Means, and ordered to be printed. 

ABOLITION OF nrTERNAL-REVENUE FEES, ETC. 

1\Ir. COWLES also introduced a bill (H. R.1715) to provide salaries 

for collectors of internal revenue and repeal the laws allowing fees, 

commissions, and allowances to the same; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Expenditures in the Treasury Department, and ordered to be printed. 

JO EPH C. HOGAN. 

Mr. COX introduced a bill (H. R. 17HI) for the relief of Joseph C. 

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

MILITIA. 

Mr. COX also introduced a bill (H. R. 1117) for the special and uniform instruction of State militia; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on t.he Militia, and ordered to be printed. 

· COMPENSATION OF l't!ARSHALS AND DISTRICT ATTORNEYS. 

Mr. COX also introduced a bill (H. R. 1718) fixing the compensation 

of United States marshals and district attorneys; which was read a first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on Expenditures in the 

Department of Justice: and ordered to be printed. 

INTERNAL-REVENUE. TAX ON SPIRITS. 

Mr. COX also introduced a bill (H. R. 171fl) to change the tnethods 

of collecting the intern.'\1-revenue tax on spirits; which was read a first 
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and second time, referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and 

ordered to be printed. 

REPEAL OF INTERNAL-REVE~UE LAWS. 

l\1r. REID, of North Carolina, introduced a bill (H. R. 1720) to repeal 

the laws known as the internal-revenue laws; which was read a :first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and or- dered to be printed. 

TAX UPON TOBA,CCO, ETC. 

l\Ir. REID, of North Carolina, also introduced a bill (H. R.1721) to 

repeal the law imposing an internal-revenue tax upon tobacco and upon 

spirits distilled from fruits, and for other purposes; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 

and ordered to be printed. 

TAX 0~ FRUIT SPIRITS. 

l\Ir. REID, of Nort)J. Carolina, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1722) to 

abolish the internal-revenue tax upon spirits distilled from apples, 

peaches, or other fruits; which was read a first and second time, referred 

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

DESTR CTIO~ OF ILLICIT STILLS. 

l\Ir. REID, of North Carolina, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1723) to 

abolish the statute allowing seizing officers to destroy forfeited-stills and 

dist illing apparatus, and requiring such officers to remove the forfeited 

property to a place of safe storage; which was read a :first and second 

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

be printed. 

DISTILLERIES OF TEN GALLONS OR LESS. 

Mr. REID, of North Carolina, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1724) to 

allow whisky distilleries of ten gallons or less production per day to be 

operated as now provided by law 1or the operation of brandy distilleries; 

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

PUBLIC BUILDING, WIXSTO:Y ·SALEM, N. C. 

Mr. REID, of North Carolina, hlso introduced a bill (H. R. 1725) 

for the erection of a public building at Winston-Salem, N. C.; which 

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

Buildings and Grounds, and ordered to be printed. 

. .AID TO C<nniON SCHOOLS. 

1\fr. REID, of North Carolina, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1726) 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. 

J. ;J. PETREE .AND OTHERS. 

Mr. REID, of North Carolina, also introduced a bill (H. R.1727) for 

the relief of J. J. Petree and others from payment of special tax; which 

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

and ordered to be printed. 

KERNERSVILLE MANUFACTURING COMPANY. 

Mr. REID, of North Carolina, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1728) for 

the relief of the Kernersville Manufacturing Company; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and 

ordered to be printed. · · 

MEXICAN W .AR PENSIONS. 

1\Ir. REID, of North Carolina, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1729) 

granting pensions to soldiers engaged in the war with Mexico; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

.ANDREW ]f. HOLDERBY. 

Mr. REID, of North Carolina, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1730) 

granting a pension to Andrew M. Holderby; which was read a :first and 

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

to be printed. 

R. D. HAY. 

Mr. REID, of North Carolina, also introduced a bill (H. ·R. 1731) 

for the relief of the heirs of R. D. Hay; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, "and ordered to be printed. 

LIEUT. JOHN F. STEW .ART. 

Mr. REID, of North Carolina, aL<>ointroduced a bill (H. R.l732) for 

the relief of the heirs of Lieut. John F. Stewart; which was read a first 

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

to be printed. 

JAMES L. CARDWELL. 

Mr. REID, of North Carolina, also introduced a bill (H. R.l733) for 

thereliefof James L. Cardwell; which wasreada:firstandsecond time, 

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

DUTY ON SUGAR .AND MOLASSES. 

Mr. REID, of North Carolina, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1734) to 

repeal the duty on sugar and molasses; which was read a :first and sec- ond time, referred to the Committee on Ways and Mea.ils, and ordered 

to be printed. 

. DUTY ON SALT. 

Mr. REID, of North Carolina, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1735) to 

admit the importation of ·salt free of duty; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and or· dered to be printed. 

DUTY ON SI'EEL RAILS. 

Mr. REID, of North Carolina, also introduced a bill (H. R. 1736) to 

reduce tha import duty on steel rails; which wa.s read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and ordered 

to be printed . . ORDER OF BUSINESS. 

1\fr. DONHAM. Mr. Spe::tker, I desire to inquire whether it was not understood that the introduction of bills should go on to-day and 

from day to day hereafter until all the States and Territories shall 

have been called? 

The SPEAKER p1·o tempm·e (1\Ir. SPRINGER in the chair); The Chair 

is informed that such was the order. If there is doubt the Chair will 

cause the order to be read again. 

?tlr. DUNHAM. There being no doubt that under the order this 

business can go on to-morrow, and the clerks having now as much as they can possibly do to get up the record to-night, I move that the 

House adjourn. · 

The SPEAKE.R pro tempm·e. The Chair is informed that the order 

is a continuing one, and that the call of States will be proceeded with 

after a{)j ournment to-day when the House again meets. 

Mr. ANDERSON, of Kansas. I wish to make an inquiry ofthe Chair as to whether the order will be continued so as to allow gentlemen who 

were unavoidably .absent when their States were called to introduce 

bills for reference after the call of States shall have been concluded? 

The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair can only state that such has 

been the custom. .After the call of States is concluded it has always 

been the custom heretoforetopermitgentlemen, whowereabsentwhen 

their States were called to introduce bills for reference. 

Ur . .ANDERSON, of Kansas. I ask unanimous consent that that be 

made a part of the order. 

The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Kansas asks unanimous consent that at the conclusion of the call of States and Territories 

for the introduction of bills gentlemen who were absent when their 

States were called may then be pennitted to introduce .their bills. Is 

there objection? [After a pause.] The Chair hears none, and it isso 

ordered. The question is on the motion of the gentleman from illinois 

[Mr. Dmnr.AM] that the House do now adjourn. 

The motion was agreed to. 

And accordingly (at 4 o'clock and 15 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. BALLENTINE: Petition of .Asbury Parkes, for the refer- ence of his claim to the Court of Claims-to the Committee on War 

Claims. 

.Also, petition of Joseph C. Anthony, for reference of his claim to the 

Court of Claims-to the same committee. 

.Also, papers in the claim of .Asbury Parks and of Thomas S. Foggto the same committee. 

By Mr. BARBOUR: Petition of James E. Holmes, for the reference 

of his elaim to the Court of Claims'-to the same committee. 

Also, petition of J. E. Brissey, asking compensation for loss of his 

wife by reason of failure of United States Government to repair a bridge in the District of Columbia-to the Committee on the District of 

Columbia. 

Also, papers in the claim of John Q. Larmon, Joseph L. Harley, and 

Thomas P. Sparks, and in claim of Rose A. Cameron, administratrixto the Committee on Claims. 

Also, papers relating to the claims of 1\Iay A. Conard, widow of John 

W. Conard; of Absalom Kileyi of George Cooper; of George~- W~nner; of Oliver G. Butts; of E. J. Conard; of Samuel W. George, Jr., 

and of Francis 1\I. Brabham-to the Committee on War Claims. 

By Mr. BARKSDALE: Petition of Mrs. Kate M"Iller, widow of Joseph 

Miller, for a pension-to the Committee on Invalid Pensions.: 

Also, petition of Thomas B. M3o<YIUder, of Claiborne County, Mississippi, for compensation for property taken and used by the United 

States .Army during -the late war-to the Committee on War Claims. 

Also, paper relating to claim of Mrs. Nancy :Mitchell, for property 

taken-to the same committee. 

Also, paper relating to claim of Susan Flowers, widowof J. G. Flowers, asking reference of claim to Court of Claims-to the same com- mittee. 

.Also, papers relating to claim of Reuben Collins-to the same com- mittee. 

By 1tir. BAYNE: Paper relating to the claim of Capt. W. J. Kountz ·for relief-to the Committee on C~ims . .Also, paper relating to claim _of the sufferers by the explosion at 
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United States arsenal at Pittsburgh, Pa., September 17. 1862, for re- lief-to the same committee. ' 

By 11Ir. BINGHAM: Resolution of the se~ect and common councils 

of Philadelphia, Pa., relative to the establishment of a nautical school 

at the port of Philadelphia-to the Committee on Naval Affairs. 

Also, resolutions of the Grocers and Importers' Exchange of Philadelphia, Pa., asking an extension of the "United States Signal Service 

in the interests of commerce n,nd agriculture-to the Committee on .Agriculture. 

By Mr. BLANCHARD: Memorial of the .America.n Public _Hen,lth 

.Association and of the Board of Health of the United States for the 

appointment of a commission to investigate the declared discovery of 

inoculn,tion of yellow fever and the protection afforded against that 

disease-to the Committee on Commerce. 

By. Ur. BOUND: PetitionofWilHamH. Weaver, ofHarrisburg, Pa., 

]ate postmaster at J'!Iarysville, Pa., for the passage of a law granting 

him redress for the illegal sale of his property by office~ of the United 

States-to the Committee on Claims. 

.Also, petition of citizens of Lebanon, Pa., praying that a pension be 

granted to Elizabeth Light, widow of Elias R. Light, captain of Company B, One hundred and seventy-third Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers-to the Committee on Invalid Pensions. 

By 11Ir. BOUTELLE": Papers relating to the "claim of Ella J. Small, 

for a pension-to the same committee. 

By 1\Ir. BRADY: Copies of Senate and House reports of the Fortyfourth, Forty-fifth, and Forty-seventh Congresses in favor of L. Madison 

Day-to the Committee on Claims. 

By Mr. W. C. P. BRECKINIUDGE: Petit~on of H. 0. Maraman, for 

payment of stores and supplies furnished United States troops-to the 

Committee on War Claims. 

By 1\Ir. W. W. BROWN: Memorial of the Grocers and Importers' 

Exchange, of Philadelphia, praying for the extension of the United 

States Signal Service-to the Committee on Military Affairs. 

By Mr. CALDWELL: Papers relating to the claims of Joseph Rymarki~wisez; of John Bradley; of Sallie Burch, administratrix of .Ander- son Burch, ·deceased; of D. W. and Mina, H. Glassie and Joseph C. 

Nash; of .A. H. Buchanan; and of John L. McMillan, executor of Dr. 

B. N. Carter, deceased-severally to the Committee on War Claims. 

Also, papers relating to the claims of J. H . .Adams and of W . .A. 

and Adelicia Cheatham-severally to the CommHtee on Claims. 

By Mr. CATCHINGS: Papers relating to the claim of Celia A. Grove, 

for suppli:es-to the Committee on War Claims. . Also, papers relating to claim of Hester F. N eeley-to the same committee. 

Also, papers relating to claim of .Ann Worthington-tothesamecommittee. . Also, a bill to :infprove and preserve the harbor of Greenville, 1\Iiss.-

to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors. 

.Also, petitions of William D. Wilson, of Vicksburg; of Thomas S. 

Redd, of Washington County, and of A. Undetwood, of Bolivar County, 

Mississippi-to the Committee on War Claims. 

.Also, petition of R. S. and G. W. Woodbury, of Issaquena County, 

.Mississippi, for reference of their claim to the Court of Claims-to the 

same committee. 

By Mr. COLLINS: . Petition of the Metropolitan Steamship Company and 27 other steam..o;hip lines and marine ii:J.surance companies, 

1or an appropriation for the removal of the '' Upper Middle Shoal,'' in 

Boston (Mass.) Harbor-to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors. 

Also, petition of John Storer Cobb and 165 others, citizens of Massachusetts, for the repeal of the act of July 12, 1876, commonly known 

as the "Comstock act"-to the Committee on the Judiciary. 

.Also, petition of Jacob Weber and 185 others, seamen, sailing from 

ports in the United States, for the repeal of section 10 of the act approved June 26, 1884, known as the "Dingley shipping act"-to the 

Committee on American Ship-building and Ship-owning Interests. 

By 1\Ir. CURTIN: Petition of James Millinger, for relief-to the 

Committee on War Claims. 

Also, petition of Hiram J. Steinbarger, late private Compa,ny K, 

One hundred and thirty-first Pennsylvania Volunteers, that charge of 

desertion against him be removed-to the Committee on Uilitary .Affairs. 

By Mr. DAVIS: Remonstrances of fishermen, owners of fishing ves- sels, and others interested in the fishing business, of Chatham, of Orleans, of Wellfleet, of Truro, of Sandwich, and of Provincetown, Mass., 

against the appointment of an international fisheries commission-to 

the Committee .on Foreign Affairs. - .Also, petition of Charles G. Rodman, in favor of an amendment to the 

act granting arrears of pension-to the Committee onlnvalidPensions. 

Also, petition of citizen_s of Dukes County, Massachusetts, for the 

improvement of the harbor at Mennamsha-to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors. 

By Mr. DIBBLE: Memorial of the ChamberofCommerceofthe city of Charleston, S. C., asking the building of a new revenue cutter, to be 

stationed at Charleston, S. C., for South Atlantic service, in place of 

United States rev~nue cutter McCollough, now unseaworthy, and in 

£nor of Signal Service-to the Committee on Ways and Mea~. 

Also, a· bill making an appropriation for continuing work on thejetties in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina., to be immediately availableto the Committee on Rivers and Harbors. 

Also, a bill making an appropriation for the preservation and con- tinuation of certain public works on rivers and harbors, and for other 

purposes-to the same committee. . AJso,·petition of banks, bankers, merchants, and business men of 

Charleston, S. C., praying the immediate repeal of the law requiring 

the coinage of not less than two· millions of silver per month-to the 

Committee on Coinage, Weights, and Measures . .Also, concurrent resolution of the Legislature of South Carolina, 

favoring repeal of 10 per cent. tax on circulation of banks chartered 

under State laws-to the Committee on Ways and :Means. 

Also, petition of William R. Herron, of Charleston, S.C., for payment 

of services as superintendent of custom-house property in that cityto the Committee on Claims. 

By .Mr. DUNN: Papers in the claims for the relief of Mary E. Whitehead, Nannie C. Metzger, and Henry C. and 1\Iinnie E. Clements, heirs 

of .Alexander G. Clements, deceased; of Thom.as A. Moore, of Osceola; 

of Robert E. Hale, of Lee County; ofElis Diamond, of Phillips County; 

of Benjamin F. Wallace, of Poplar Grove; and of Elizabeth B. Higgins, 

Joel Higgins, and Brand Higgins, of Phi1lips County; of Jame.~ M. 

Barker, of .Arkansas County, .Arkansas-to the Committee on War 

Claims. 

By :Mr. ELDREDGE: .Application of Mrs. Aloisa A. Riggs for back 

pay on account of death of her son, William D. Riggs, of second com- pany of Twenty-se>enth Michigan Volunteers-to the Committee on Invalid Pensions. 

By Mr. E£Y: Petition of John L. Brown and others, for the relief of 

Chaplain Charles 11-1. Blake-to the Committee on Uilitary Affairs. 

By Mr. ERMENTROUT: Petition of Henry R. Anthony and 500 

others, soldiers of the late war, asking relief-to the Committee on P.ublic Lands. 

.Also, petition of citizens of Berks County, Pennsylvania, praying 

that a, pension be granted to Mahlon Weston and Mary Ann Westonto the Committee on Invalid Pensions. 

By Mr. EV .ANS: Petition of Mrs. Mary Kerr, for a pension-to the same committee. 

By Mr. EVERHART: Petition of Joseph G. Cummins, late postmaster at Media, Pa,., for relief--:to the Committee on the Post-Office and 

Post-Roads. 

By Mr. FINDLAY: Petition of Frederick C. 1\Iiller, owner of steamship Caroline Miller, for the passage of a law giving the said vessel an American register-to the Committee on Commerce. 

Also, petition of veterans of the late war, for the relief of the widow 

of Wesley Hartlove-to the Committee on War Claims. 

.Also, memorial of Isaac Dewling, retired, assistant surgeon of the 

United States Navy, for relief-to the Committee on Naval .Affairs . 

Also, resolutions of the Tobacco Board of Trade of Baltimore, concern- ing an increase of the duty on leaf-tobacco-to the Committee on Ways 

and Means . By ]\fr. FORNEY:- Papers relating to claim of Napoleon B. Leeth, 

of Broom town, Ala.-;-to the Committee on War Claims. 

.Also, papers relating to claim of George Wester, of Cherokee County, 

.Alabama.-to the same committee. 

Also, papers relating to claim of Clara, widow of James Pinkston, of 

Cherokee County, Alabama.-to the same committee. 

.Also, papers relating to claim of Francis .A. Harwell, of Cherokee 

County, Alabama.-to the same Committee. 

Also, papers relating to claim of Robert A. Clark, of .Alabama-to 

the same committee . . Also, papers relating to claim of John Rolater, of Alabama-to the 

same committee. • .Also, papers relating to claim of Rhoda Ewing, of .Alabama.-to the 

same committee. 

.Also, papers relating to claim of John Edwards, of Alabama-to the 

same committee. 

Also, petition of Susan E. Scroggins, of Cherokee County, .Alabama, 

for reference of the claim of Leaey Kirk, of .Alabama, to the Court of 

Claims-to the same committee. • · Also, petition of William Drew, of Cherokee County, Alabama, for 

reference of his claim to the Comt of Claims-to the same committee. 

Also, petition of Malinda Angle, of Cherokee County, Alabama, for 

reference of h~ claim to the Court of Claims-to the same committee. 

Also, papers relating to claim of John Helms, of Alabama.-to the 

same committee. · By Mr. GIFFORD: Petition of .A. H. Noyes, for an additional justice of the supreme comt of Dakpta, to be assigned to North Dakotato the Committee on the Judiciary. · Also, petition of the settlers on the Fort Randall military reservation, 

for relief-to the Committee on Military Affairs. 

By Jtlr. GILFILLAN: Petition and papers relating to the claim of 

George F. Roberts, for relief-to the Committee on Ways and Means. - By Mr. GLASS: A protest of citizens of Gates, Tenn., against further 

appropriations for the improvement of the South Fork of the_ Forked 

Deer River-to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors. 
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By Mr. D. B. HENDERSON: Petition from citizens of Dubuque, 

Iowa, for the rest9ration of Janet E. B. Smith to the pension-roll-to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions. . By 1\Ir. HEWITT: Petition of F. A. P. Barnard and others, in favor 

of changing the name of the United States Naval Observatory-to the 

Committee on Naval Affairs. 

By Mr. HERMAN: Petition of Louis Belfils, for relief on account of 

property destroyed on the Isthmus of Panalllar-'to the Committee on 

Foreign Affairs. 

Also, petition of Christine Edson, widow n.nd personal representative 

of John Geisel, deceased-to the Committee on Indian Affairs. . Also, petitions of John A. Dean and 130 others, of Coquille city, 

and of George Bennett and 26 others, of Coos County, Oregon, for additional appropria.tions to continuejetty now in colll'Se of construction 

at mouth of Coquille River, Oregon-to the Committee on Rivers and 

Harbors. 

. Also, petition of Board of Trade -of Portland city, Oreg., for appropriation to continue works of improvement now in progress on Columbia River-to same committee. 

Also, petition froin settlers on Slnslaw River, Oregon, in mas'> meeting assembled, for aid in improving Sluslaw Bay-to same committee. 

By Mr. HI'IT: Petition of80 citizens, tobacco-growers of Jo. Daviess 

County, Illinois, for legislation protecting tobacco-growers-to the 

Committee on Ways and Means. · . By Mr. HOLMAN: Papers in claim of Emanuel Mason-to the Committee on Claims. 

By Mr. IRION: Papers relating to the claim of Alfred Duplantierto the Committee on War Claims. 

By :Mr. J AllES: Memorial of Garrett Erkson, for the improvement 

of navigation on the Mississippi River-to the Committee on Rivers 

and Harbors. 

By Mr. LANHAM: Papers relating to claim of Daniel Murphy-to 

the Committee on Claims. 

Also, papers relating to claim of V. F. Gorvissen-to the same committee. 

By J.\.Ir. LEHLBACH: Petition of the pearl-button manufacturers 

of the United States, for an increase of duties on pearl buttons-to the 

Committee on Ways and :Means. 

By Mr. LIBBEY: Papers in claim of William H. Crook, for reliefto the Committee on Claims. 

By Mr. ST. MARTIN: Papers relating to the claim of G. Alexander 

Ramsay-to the same committee. 

By Mr. MAYBURY: Petition of Saral:\ D. Tomlinson, for a pensionto the Committee on Invalid Pensions. · 

By 1\fr. McCOMAS: Petition and resolutions of Tobacco Board of 

Trade of Baltimore-to the Committee on Ways and Means. 

By Mr. McKENNA: Resolution of BoardofTradeofSacramento, California, to extend to January 1, 1888, the time when shalll..'l.pse to the 

Government the unconfirmed portion of the land grant to the California 

and Oregon Railroad Company-to the Committee on the Public Lands. 

By Mr. McRAE: Petition of John B. Watson and 21 others, citizens 

of Bradley County, Arkansas, urging national aid to public schools-to 

the Committee on Education .. 

By l\Ir. MERRIMAN: Petition of cigar manufacturers of New York 

city, for the amendment of section 3387 of the United States Revised 

Statutes:relating to cigar manufacturers' bonds-to the Committee on 

Ways and Means. . By Mr. 1\'llLLER: Petition of E.-L. Lee, son and heir of Thoma·s H. 

Lee, asking reference of claim to Court of Claims-to Committee on War Claims. 

By Mr. MILLS: Paper relating to the claim of H. F. Durham-to 

the Committee on Claims. 

By Mr. MITCHELL: Petition of Charles Waterhouse, for relief-to 

the Committee on ·War Claims. 

Also, papers in claim of Thomas Butler-to the Committee on Invalid Pensions. 

By Mr. MOFFATT: A bill to provide for the construction of a new lock in Saint Mary's Falls Canal and the continuance of work in the 

Hay Lake Channel of Saint Mary's River-to the Committee on Rivers 

and Harbors. 

By Mr. MORGAN: Petition of H. L. Hawkins, for bounty-to the 

Committee on War Claims. 

Also, papers relating to claim of Allen E. Anderson, of Claiborne 

County, Mississippi-to the same committee. 

Also, papers relating to claim of Henry J. Byers, of Panola County, 

Mississippi-to the same committee. 

Also, papers relating to claim of J. W- Cansey, of Alcorn County, 

Missi..o;sippi-to the same committee. 

Also, petition of Mrs. R. C. A. Falconer, ofClark County, Mississippi, 

for compensation for cotton-to the same committee. 

Also, papers relating to claim of John A. Gwin, of Marshall County, 

Mississippi-1:<> the same committee. . 

Also, petition of William P. !vie, of Benton Connty, Mississippi, 

for compensation for stores taken-to the same committee. 

Also, papers relating to the claim of James H. Knox, of Marshall 

County, Mississippi-to the same committee. 

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Also, papers relating to claim of George ·W. Miffi.eton, of Monroe 

County, Mississippi-to the ·same committee. 

Also, petition of Edmond :Morrow, of Benton County, Mississippi, 

for compensation for property ·taken-to the same committee. 

Also, petition of Jeremiah H. Morgan, of Benton County, Mississippi, for compensation for stores taken-to the same committee. 

Also,· petition of Emmet Y. Parham, of Benton Coimty, Mississippi, 

for compensation for stores taken-to the same committee. 

Also, papers relating to claim of Willis J. Moran, of Benton County, 

Mississippi-to the same committee. 

Also, papers relating to claim of Joseph N. Moran, of Benton County, 

Mississippi-to the same committee. . Also, papers relating to claim of Daniel T. Saunders, of Benton 

County, Mississippi-to the same committee. 

Also, papers relating to claim of C. 0. Spencer, of Benton County, 

Mississippi-to the same committee. 

Also, papers relating to claim of FrancisWave-tothe same committee. 

Also, petition of E. Partee ~nd others, of Tate County, Mississippi, 

for national aid to education-to .the Committee on Education. 

By Mr. NELSON, a bill providing for an examination and survey of 

the Red River of the North, from Moorhead to Fergus Falls-to the 

Committee on Rivers and Harbors. · Also, a bill for the examination and survey of the Red Lake River, 

Minnesota, from Grand Forks to Red Lake Falls-to the same committee. 

Also, petition of Farmers' Alliance, of Grant County, Minnesota, 

asking that manila and sisal grass be placed on the free-list-to the 

Committee on Ways and Means. 

By Mr. CHARLES O'NEILL: Memorial of JohnA. Wagner, asking 

for relief-to the Committee on Military Affairs. 

Also, petition of Elizabeth J. Clampitt, for a pension-to the Committee on Invalid Pensions. 

Also, petition of Mrs. Rebecca Marchant, for a pension-to the same committee. · By Mr. PEEL: Petition of William Bryant, of Huntsville, Ark., to 

have his claim for property taken by the United States Army refened 

to the Court of Claims-to the Committee on War Claims. · By Mr. PHELPS: Joint resolution of the St.."tte ofNew Jersey, relative tO' penal colonization in Alaska-to the Committee on the Territories. -

By Mr. PETERS: Resolution of association of ex-soldiers who have 

lost a leg or an arm, asking for increase of pension to soldiers so d_isabled-to the Committee on Invalid Pensions. 

Also, affidavit of D. McArthur in support of claim-to the Committee on War Claims. 

Also, papers referring to claim of David McKinney-to the Committee on Pensions. 

Also, affidavit of Angust Weide, in support of his claim for arrears 

ofpension-to the Committee on Invalid Pensions. 

Also, resolutions of Prairie Grove Post, No. 124, G. A. R., Kansas 

Center, Kansas, in regard to pensions-to the same committee. 

Also, affidavit in support of increase of pension for Thomas G. Bar· 

ton-to the same committee. 

Also, affidavit in the claim of John Banks-to the Committee on War 

Claims. 

Also, petitionofHon. G. D. Thomas and600 others, citizens of South· ern Kansas, for a military post at Kiowa, Kans.-to the Committee on Military Affairs. · 

Also, letter of Hon. J. C. Black, Commissioner of Pensions, stating 

that a pension was granted to Rebecca Burch-to the Committee on Pensions. 

Also, papers relating to the claim of Henry Higmer-to the Commit--

tee on Claims. 

Also, petitions of Governor John A. Martin and other State officials 

of Kansas and of citizens-of Comanche County, Kansas, for military 

post on Kansas border near New Kiowa-to the Committee on Military 

Affairs. ·' 

By Mr. PETTIBONE: Petitions of Furney Jones; of Sallie A. Trngrate; of A. l\1. Cloud, administrator of Benjamin F. Cloud, and G. W. 

M:ugraves, administrator of Absalom Robinson, of Claiborne County, 

Tennessee, that their several claims be referred to the Court of Claimsto the Committee on War ClaiplS. 

By Mr. ROBERTSON: Petition of the trustees of the town of Bloomfield, and the trustees of the Bloomfield Lodge No. 57, A. Y. M., for 

relief--to the same committee. 

By Mr. ROGERS: Papers relating to public building atFortSmitb, 

Ark.-to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds. 

Also, papers relating to claim of Lucy A. Lee-to the Committee on War Claims~ 

Also, papers relating to claim of W. N. Burns-to same committee. 

Also, papers relating io the claims of James H. Hamil tori and of 

Pryor N. Lea-to the same ·committee. 

Also, papers relating to the claims of Zeb W.ard, of F. E. Folsom, 

and of James Clifford-to the Committee on Claims. 

Also, memorial of the merchants of Little Rock, Ark., touching the 
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fisheries along the Canadian border-to the Committee on Ways and 

Means. 

.Also, petition of John P. Holloway and others, praying that cer~in 

license fees paid by them to the United States Government be refunded . to them-to the same committee. 

.Also, papers in the claim of Bishop E. Fitzgerald, of Little Rock, 

.Ark.-to the Committee on War Claims. 

By ~Ir. SPRINGER: Paper relating to claim of Jacob Lucas-to the 

Committee on Claims. 

Also, papers relating to claim of Frederick Klor-to the Committee on War Claims. 

By Mr. E. F. STONE: Petition of citizens of Gloucester, :Mass., for a survey of their harbor-to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors. 

By ~Ir. W. J. STONE, of Missouri: Resolutions of 0. P. Morton Post, 

No. 14, Department of Missouri, G. A. R., of Joplin, Mo., for the passage of the amended Mexican pension bill which was pending in the 

Forty-eighth Congress-to the Committee on Pensions . 

.Also, petition of Harmon Conley, of Joplin, Mo., for relief-to the 

Committee on War Claims. 

By l\Ir. STORlvi: Memorial of the Grocers and Importers' Exchange, 

of Philadelphia, Pa., for the e..'l:tension of the Signal Service-to the 

Committee on :Military Affairs. 

By Mr. SWINBURNE: Petition of 1\Irs. lt!argaret Kempf, for in- crease of pension-to·the Committee on Invalid Pensions. 

By l\Ir. J.ltf. TAYLOR: PapersrelatingtotheclaimsofE. A. French; 

of A. Thompson, administTator of JohnN. Barnett; of John A. Barnes; 

of E. A. Collins, administrator of W. P. Collins; of John Deaton; of 

Alfred Gardner; of J. G. McFarlane; of Louisa Meriweather; of John 

B. Inman; of John Willett; of JerreR. Wright, administrator of Nancy 

Wright; of Isaiah Sweat; of .Archibald Thomas, and of William R. 

Collier-to the Committee on War Claims. 

By l\1r. Z.!.CH. TAYLOR: Petition of business men of Memphis, 

Tenn., praying for the suspension of coinage of silver-to the Committee on Coinage, Weights, and Measures. · 

Also, petition of merchants of Memphis, Tenu., for the abolition of 

duties on ::fish-to the Committee on Ways and Means. 

By lli. THROCKMORTON: Petition of citizens of Bowie, Tex., asking national aid for education-to the Committee on Education. 

By Mr. TOWNSHEND: Petition of G. I. Georgeand62 others, ex-soldiers, of Illinois, for the passage of a law allowing persons entitled to 

pen ions to draw arrears of pensions from date of discharge-to the 

Committee on Invalid Pensions. 

By Mr. TUCKER: Petition of 1\Irs. :Marion Twiggs ~eyers and co- heirs of D. E. Twiggs, for relief-to the Committee on War Claims. · 

By Mr. VAN EATON: Petition of Julia. A. Nutt, widow and execu- trix of Haller Nutt, deceased, for relief-to the same committee. 

.Also, petition of ltf. V. Dahlgren, widow of the late Rear-Admiral 

Dahlgren-to Committee on Claims. 

By l\Ir. T. B. WARD: Two petitions ofcitizensofTiptonand Hamilton Counties, Indiana, praying that a pension of $8 a month be gJ:a.nted 

to all soldiers ·and sailors who served a period of 3ixty days in the Army 

or Navy of the United States in the late war-to the Committee on Invnlid Pensions. 

Also, petition of Morton Post, No.1, G. A. R., for the enactment of a law granting pensions~to soldiers and sailors for service in the late 

war-to the same committee. 

By 111r. WILLIAM WARNER: A bill making ail appropriation to 

continue the improvement of the M:issouri River-to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors. 

Also, peti~ion of Lydia A. McGill, administmtrix of John C. 1\IcGill, 

decE-ased, for balance due on contract with Commissary Department 

for beef furnished the .Army in 1862-to the Committee on War Claims. 

By lli. A. J. WEAVER: Petition of Phebe Martin, for a pension-to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions. · 

AI o, petition for the relief of Albert Cotton from the charge of desertion-to the Committee on l\filitary Affairs. 

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 same being made alegal tender; that. one and two dollar legal-tender notes be i ued, and that the public 

debt be paid as rapidly as possible by applying for this purpose the idle 

surplus now in the Treasury, were presented and severally referred to 

the Committee on Coinage, Weights, anl'l Measures. 

By l'llr. BRUl\IM: Of citizens of Georgia. 

By Mr. COMSTOCK: Of citizens of Ionia County, ltfichigan. 

By 1\Ir. CONGER: Of citizens of Woodward, Iowa. 

By Mr. DOCKERY: Of citizens of Harrison County, Missouri. 

By Mr. ELDREDGE: Of citizens of Litchfield, Hillsdale County, 

.Michigan. 

By Mr. J. T. JOHNSON: Of citizens of Fountain County and of 

Montgomery County, Indiana. . By Mr. O'DONNELL· Of citizens of Quincy, Branch County, and of 

citizens of Battle Creek, :Michigan . . By Mr. PERKINS: Of citizens of Elk and Chautauqua Counties, of 

citizens of La bette County, and of Crawford County, Kansas. 

By Mr. PETERS: Of citizens of Galva and of citizens of Harper 

County, Kansas . 

By 1\Ir. LANHAM: Of citizens of Texas. 

By Mr. RYAN: Of citizens ofKansas . 

By l\1r. J. B. WEAVER: Of citizens of Washington Territory; of 

citizens of Pennsylvania; of Calhoun County, Texas; of citizens of 

Illinois; of citizens of Kansas; of citizens of Ohio; of citizens of Iowa; 

of citizens of Wisconsin; of citizens of Missouri; of citizens of Oregon; 

of citizens of l\Iassachusetts; of citizens of West Virginia; of citizens of 

New Jersey; of citizens of New York; of citizens of l\Iichig:m. 

B:y l\Ir. WILSON: Of citizens of Marion County, West V:uginia. 

SENATE. 

WEDNESDAY, January 6, 1886. 

Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. E. D. H~TLEY, D. D. 

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

EXECUTIVE COMMUXICATIO:NS. 

The PRESIDENT priJ tempore laid before g~e Senate a. communication 

from the Secretary of War, transmitting, in compliance with section 3663 

of the Revised Statutes, plans and estimates for the construction of a · permanent wharf at Fort Monroe, Va. 

The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The communication, with the accompanying papers, except the maps, will he printed. The question of 

the printing of maps has usually been referred to the Committee on Printing. That course will be taken if there be no objection. 

The PRESID&'IT' pro tempore laid before the Senate a communication 

from the Secretary of War, transmitting, in compliance with section · 3663 of the ReTI.sed Statutes, plans and estimates for the construction 

of a school building and bar~acks at Fort Leavenworth, Kans. 

The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Chair calls the attention of the 

Senate to the fact that this communication is accompanied by a number 

of maps, the printing of which probably would delay the printing of 

the communication a long time. Therefore the question of printing the 

maps will be referred to the Committee on Printing if there be no objection, and the communication wil.J, be referted to the Committee on l\Iilitarv Affairs. 

The PRESIDENT p1·o tempore laid before the Senate a communication 

from the Secretary of War, recommending provision for comfortable 

quarters for the keeper of the Yorktown Monument; which was referred 

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

S. S. BROWN'. 

The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Chair lays before the Senate a communication from the Postmaster-General in reply to a resolution of 

December 8, 1885, in regard to S. S. Brown, of Maine, procuring theremoval and appointment of postmasters in that State. What disposition 

shall be made of the communication? It will be read if it is desired. 

l\fr. HALE. I should like to have the communication of the Postmaster-General read. The list that accompanies it need not be read. · 

Then I wish to call the attention of the Sen.1.te for a few moments to the 

subject. 

The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The communication will be read. 

The- Chief Clerk read as follows: 

To the Senate of the United States: 

Po· T-OFFICE DEPARTME.IT, 

OFFICE OF THE Po T.MASTER-GENERAL, 

December 2 , 1835. 

I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt, on the 11th day of December instant, of an attested copy of the following resolution of the Senate, namely: 

"IN THE SENJ.TE OF THE UNITED STATES, 

"Decembe1· 9, 1885. 

"Whereas it is alleged that S. S. Brown, a citizen of the-State of Maine, has 

been largely instrumental in procuring the removal of certain postma ter in 

said State and the appointment of other persons to serve in their stead; and 

"Whereas it is further alleged that said Brown has written to parties whose 

appointment he has p1·ocured as aforesaid letters in form and sub ta.n.ce like the 

following, to wit: 

"'WASHINGTON, D. c.,--, 1885. 

"' DEAB Sm: I have secured your appointment as po tmaster at yom.· place. Your papers will be sent in a day or two. If you feel like sending o. small sum to help defray the expense of attending to our Mn.ine matters you IIlllY do so. " ' My mail comes to the above address. 

"'Respectfully, yours, 

"'S. S. BROWN.' 

"Therefore, . "Re.solved, That the Postmaster-General be, and is hereby, directed to furnish to the Senate a list of the po t-offi.ces in Maine and the names of the person re- moved and of those appointed po tmasters of the same where the said S. S. Brown has favorably recommended the ame or indor ed l>he applications therefor. 

"Attest: 

"Al\SON G. Me OOK, 

"Secretary." 

And in response thereto to state that the said Brown indorsed the several pe- titions of numerous citizens for the removal of the postmasters at East Vassalborough and North Vienna, in Kennebec County; at Naples, in Cumberland 

County, and at. Torth Shapleigh, in York County, in the State of 1\I&ine, and in no other case discoverable after careful examination or known to any officer of 

the J?epartment; but that all removals in that State during my incumbency of 

this office were ba ed upon special representations by citizens of the respective localities, including the fow· above named; and also that;, in point of fact, af-

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