Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-07-12

departed from the city in the morning
cars. A resolution was adopted, d.
recting their airaignment at the bar OF
the House at the opening Of the next
session. Those Of the members who
left the hall from conscientious scruples
in regard to sitting on the Sabbath.
were, like the others, excused only on
payment of fees.
Among the important measures re-
cciving the final action Of both Houses.
which have not already been noticed IN
this paper, arc the following
THE NEW YORK FIRE-RELIEF BILL.
This bill, so important for the relief
Of the sufferers by the great cOnhagra-
ton Of 1895, was passed on Saturday
night, and received the signature ofthe
President forthwith. The amendments
require that in all cases where al in
diligence has been granted OH the bonds,
reduction shall be made equal TO the
interest on the bonds, which shall be
estimated at "a per cent; and also
where any portion has been received
from an insurance, the amount so re-
ceivcd shall DC deducted.
I|NoTEs OF THE BANK OF THE Z. STATES.
/ The bill which passed the Senate
month or two ago, to prohibit the re-
/ issue of notes Of the old Bank Of the
United States, was brought up in the
\ House Of Representatives on Friday
night, by an adroit manDuvrc Of MIR.
/ Thomas, Of Maryland, rode over the
mass of other important bills before the
House, finally passed by majority Of
eight votes, and is by this time law,
so far as the general government has
power to lcgalize so glaring an outrage.
upon state rights as il involves. The
| debate in the House was somewhat
stormy, and the passage Of the bill was
Il u high-handed act Of pary-tyranny,
which might have been prevented, had
the Wing members been in their seats.
II TIE SUPPLEMENTARY ARMY BILL
II Has become law, with an appro-
priation (S76O, 900, to defray cxpendi-
lures during the current year under the
new army bill.
II THE EXPRESS MAILS.
The post road bill passed both houscs.
i after striking out the section which d.
rccted the abolition ofthe express mails.
These mails will Of course continue for
another year, unless the postmaster
general himself shall order otherwise.
THE LIGHT HOUSE BILL,
II With more liberal appropriations than
have ever before been inserted in that
bill, has also been passed. A provision
was inserted limiting the amounts of
compensation to collectors, surveyors.
sc. ofthc customs. Another provision,
we believe, is also embodied in this bill,
for the benefit of those officers Of the
customs whose compensate fell short
by the operation Of the act OF Congress
of the year 1882.
II MILITARY ACADEMY.
Il The West Point appropriation bill
has also passcd-tO which, az usual,
were appended many appropriations for
other objects.
II THE MAINE BOUNDARY.
Il A provision has been made for indcm-
nifying the state of Maine for expenses
incurred in consequence Of the impris-
Onmcnt Of Mcssrs. Grecly and Baker by
the British authorities Of New Bruins
wick.
II THE roRTIrICATION BILL.
i The annual bill of appropriation to
wards completing Notifications passed
both Houses.
A%y
/ This great bill, involving appropria-
II tions to the amount Of two or three mil
lions Of dollars, finally passed both
Il Houses.
Il Provisions to the following effect have
also been made in several enactments,
h viz:
\ For the expense of outfit Of the new
mints for the coinage Of silver.
/ For the expenses incurred by the
erection Of the territory Of Iowa:
i For tho investment in state funds Of
the amount Of proceeds of the Smith
sonian legacy, until Congress shall
think proper to appropriate it to the
purposes for which it was devised.
For the expense Of standard balances
to be furnished for the use Of the Sc
veral states by Mr.. Hassler.
Il For carrying on the public buildings
in Washington for tho current year.
H For the expense Of carrying into ef-
feet Mr.. Scrgeant's resolution, calling
for information to be collected during
the recess, concerning steamboat-boiler
explosions.
Il To authorize the sale Of the lands
reserved from sale on the borders Of
the Erie and Wabash Canal.
Il For the settlement Of the claims Of
the state Of New York, for expenses
incurred for militia service during the
late disturbances on the northern from
tier Of that state.
/ For all the practical purposes Of leg
islation, the session was ended by the
H adjournment on Sunday morning, since,
although both Houses were to meet ON
Monday morning, according to the rules
no bill could then pass either. House,
nor could any bill or joint resolution
that may have passed both houses, be