Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-07-23
FORTlETM CONGRESS-.

AsuIS0TON, July sS.-dOUSK.
Mr. Brooks obtained leave OF absence
until September II.
Mr.. lirooinall asked leave to intrOduc,
a concurrent resolution relative to final al
journment. But Spalding objected.
Mr. Stevens. Of Pennsylvania remarked
that two or three weeks hence would b,
time enough for that.
Mr.. Sypher introduced q Joint resolution
TO aii in the repair OF the levees Of Missis
sppi river. and to provide for the pay mem
| OF citizens of Louisa ma for quartermaster' :.
stores furnished the United States.
The Missouri contested election WAS taken
up. tie committee having reported . reso-
luton that Pile. the sitting member, Is en-.
titled to the seat, with a minority rcsolu
luton by Mr.. Kerr In favor OF Hogan. The
consideration Was interrupted by the taking
up Of the business on the Speakers table
and disposing thereof, as follows:
The Senate amendment 10 postal law bill
was n0n-concurred in, Vnd . committee Of
conference asked.
The Senate bill In reference TO navy and
marine corps referred to the committee on
naval Affairs.
The Senate amendment TO House bIll re-
lating to pensions was non-concurred in,
and referred 10 committee Of conference.
Several amendments to the Alaska bill
were non ccncurred 10 and committee OF
conference asked.
The senate amendment TO House bill pro-
viding for the fale Of the arsenal grounds
at ST. Louis and Liberty, Missouri, were
concursed 10.
The Hsnate smendmenss 70 ths Houeo bill
for The relief Of OhocaaW oAd Chickanw
Indiana were conc1rred In.
The Senate amendnent 70 part Of Sen.
ate bill regulating the preoenoastoo Of bills
to the President, and the return OF the
sane. wus referred TO The Judiciary COM
mittee.
The Senate bill to incorporat. TIE IA
tionel Lille Insurance Company Of & e Cni-
ted States WAe then introduced. A aood
deal Of objection was made TO the bill.
IT. Wood declared he would Give I've
millions OF dollars for thie grant, and that
Il Was the biggest scheme ever before Con-
gress.
The bill passed. yeas u, nays So
NJ. Taffe offefed an amendment 70 the
Senate bill TO confirm tho titles 20 certain
lands in Nebraska. excepting certain de.
scribed tracts Of lands The amendment
was agreed toand the bill passed.
The Senate bill to create additional land
directors in Minnesota passed
The Senate bill TO provide for the fur.
ther issue OF temper ary loan certificates was
referred to the committee Of ways and
means.
The Senate bill to extend the time for the
construction Of the Southern Pscific Rail
Road In California passed.
The Senate bill to provide Temporary
government for the Territory Of Wyoming
was passed, Jog to so.
Mr.. Schenck moved for an evening ses.
sion 10 continue in dispoeal OF business on
the Speakers table. Negatived.
II was ordered that the House procsed 70
the business on the Hpeaker's table ct the
conclusion Of the Missouri and Utah con.
listed election eaooa Adjourned.
sRHArR.
Alter . lengthy discussion . motion 70
refer all papers In M. sawyef's case to the
Judiciary Committee. WAS rejected. II TO
e., and be vas sworn Ia - the second Sen.
ator from south Carolina.
Mr. Sherman called for the special order.
the motion relating to adjournment.
Mr. Howard moved . recess from i've
10 seven O'Clock.
Mr sherman opposed holding any even.
ing session until the day was fixed for 81.
to "a.
Inc question Of adjournment then cana
S Sp mr.. wilson offered Q substitute for Mr..
.nenmsn: motion. providing for 4 receea
ons'I the fourth Monday in 5eptemhs,.
~ -; sumner moved an oadiournment n
Monday. the 9th instant. "
m ~, howe advocated waiting for the ysto
o. ,he army bill. and . discusaion m,rrs
up between Linn and Mr.. Sherman. the lstsss |
ins's ing that adjournment should b. 49,
for Friday next. "o1'1 "Aeo
Aver Debate, vote Was taken On NJ.
amendmens for adjournnent ffon
so.dsy TIL the 9Th Of August. Asfesd "a |