The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-06-25

The further consideration Of the bill was postponed.
i MExrNG.
On motion Of MIR. SHrsMAS resolved that ON ane
after Monday the Senate meet ut eleven O'Clock.
Tho Senate AZ hafpast niue O'Clock adjourned.
House Of Representatives.
WARRINGTON, June %, 1884
MB rrLx rHs HUDSON BAT AGRICULTURAL Eo0InY
Mr.. ORTIZ (rep.) OF Ind. from the Comuittoe 70
reign Affairs. reported bill. which passed. to carry
into effect the treaty between the United States aud her
Britannia Majesty for the nnA settlement OF the title
concerning the Hudson Bay aud Pugets sound Agri-
cultural Company.
nn ASSAY OFFICE TO MAKE rRox RETURNS FOR OPPOSITE or
BULLION.
Kr. KAssoS, (rsp) Of Iowa, from the Committee on
Weights audRMeAsures Coinage reported bill sna
bling the Assay Oce at New York to make more prompt
returns for deposits In bullion.
S Is. s s ss
made from time 70 time. and the deposors paid as early
as practicable
The bill was passed.
CONTESTED INJECTION cAsEs.
Mr. UPsoS. (rcp2 Ok Mich called up the contested
Congressional district Of Missouri Tho House passed
resolution confirming Mr.. Scott In bis seat
ported from the COMMITTEES on Election, declaring
that John Kline not entitled to seat as representa-
wants. that Leonard Myers entitled to retain his
seat.
The report which was read, says that there is
Of Peunsyvania severay expressed their dissent from
tho positions contained in the report.
The resolution was agreed to.
Mr. DAWES, (rep.) Of Mass, called up tho contested
election from the Fifth Congressional district Of
Pennsylvania. The resolution declares that Charles W.
Carrgan Is not entitled 10 the seat but that Mr. Russell
Thayor 10 entitled to retain the seat occupied by
him.
The resolution was passed.
THE PACIFIC RAILROAD BILL.
The House took up the Senate bill amendatory Of tho
Pacific Railroad act the object being TO facilitate tho
sruction OF the road by modification OF some Of the pro-
visions OF the original bill. Most OF the amendments
offered rejected and the bill ordered to be
Their action.
NAVY YARD NEAR CAIRO.
The House took up the Senate bill to establish navy
yard and depot at Cairo, Illinois Il authorizes
the President OF the United accept from the
porae authorities Of Cairo or from any other persons,
Mr.: wAsuRuRSE (repl Of H.. spoke Of the Importance
Of selecting the site at that point.
Mr. wilson, (rep.) Of Iowa. said good deal Of lobby
Mr. WAsHBURNs called for the names.
Mr.. WILSON did not propose to give any names
but failed 10 give the proof.
MIR. WILSON replied that he had only followed the exam
pie OF the gentleman.
Mr.. wAsHBURYE said he made no charges he was not
prepared to meet
Mr.; VIM j. ALLEN, Opp OF III, spoke Of Disadvantages
Mr.. DAvs (rep.) OF N. Y, and Mr. ASHLEY, (rep.) Of
Ohio, referred 10 the over1ows Of the river which
Mr.. spAyLD1No (rep) Of Ohio, said that he hoped the
House would either refer this bill to the Committee on
Naval Affairs. amend by substituting the report OF
that committee, proposing commission to proceed to
the western waters for the purpose OF examining proper
locations for navy yard.
resolution Of the Committee Naval Affairs to appoint
commission, indicated by Mr.. Spauldug, OF Ohio.
the 0 n Wa
point commission TO report at the Of Con-
to the most suitable location for naval depot
a. hall. psst four O'Clock the House adjourned,