The Montana post., 1869-02-26
CONGRESSIONAL.

Washington, Feb. civilians
5ofr5ducai joint resolution granting the
5-bt Of way TO the Memphis, II Paso and
pfcihc Railroads
After some opposition the previous ques-
.--1 u1s ordered and the resolution passed
ys4s I22; Nays, 40.
S,.bapck called up his bill TO strengthen the
,,I3I- credit, relating TO contracts for pay
ETsut of coin and moved TO suspend the rules
- limit the debate 20 Two hours.
Srhofpld called attention TO the pressing
-sr.,.ity Of passing the appropriation bills,
.s,sral uf which were still pending.
me Speaker added there were seven privi-
eyed reports rom committees TO be made,
q1Ua Of which would give rise To debate
The House refused TO suspend the rules.
Scbgnck moved to limit the debate to one
Iae House again refused TO suspend the
-rIz-, and then went into committee of the
saals on the Post Office appropriation bill.
After some time passed In consideration
The committee rose and reported the bill TO
-5e House. Several amendments adopted in
committee we're rejected by the House.
An amendments reducing the appropria-
fieus we're agreed TO, amounting to a reduc-
Ion Of about one million dollars from the
original ball.
The bill then passed.
SENATE-Washington Feb 22.-On mo-
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1ra-ofiCe act was postponed.
The Currency bill as0mended by the House
vas taken up.
sherman moved 10 non concur and ask
committee Of conference, but finally allowed
ths bill TO pass until there was a larger at
l.uIauCs.
Anthony reported the House resolution for
bidding any further purchases of stationery
from Dempsey x O'Toole, which passed.
sherman renewed the motion concerning
4he currency bill. The Senate refused to con-
rur IN the House amendment and asked a COM
nIttee OF reference.
HOUSE-W Washington, Feb. 22.-Peters
moved an amendment to increase the salary
ai the President to $4,000. Rejected Only
10 Affirmative votes.
Adjourned.
SENATE - Washington, Fell. %. - The
constitutional amendment was taken up on
motion of Stewart, who moved to non con
cur With the House
Buckalew supported the motion.
Warren moved TO concur.
sherman, Morgan and Cameron were ap-
pointed COMMITTEES of conference on the
currency bill.
The constitutional amendment was freely
discussed and postponed.
The supplemental bill TO the act authori-
giug the construction or a lateral branch of
'be Baltimors and Potomac Railroad passed.
Adjourned.
SENATE-WaShingtOn, Feb 23.-The Con-
sututiOnal amendment was taken up.
Stewart moved to disagree with the HoDse
amendment and ask a committee of confer
sncs. The motion prevailed-32 to %.
The bin to supply deficiencies for filling
certain Indian treaty. stIpulatious passed.
The bill authorizing the Western Telegraph
Company 10 import cable free of duty passed.
The bill TO amend the Judicial system was
taken up and passed a. reported from the
COMMITTEES.
Wilson, from the military committee, re-
ported the bill continuing the educational
and collection department Of the freedmen's
bureau, and certain freedman's hospitals; also |
the bill 70 repeal the act fixing the headquar |
ters of the Gen of the army at washington, |
and requiring all military orders of the Presi- |
Jnnt 70 be issued through him, etc.
Morrill,, from the committee on appropria- |
tions, reported the army appropriation bill
with amendments.
rrumbuIl moved to take up the bill TO pun> |
Ish holding Office in violation of the l4th ar |
ticle 1T the Constitution After considerable |
discussion the bill was postponed
The bill 20 amend the civil rights act was /
fazseI.
bill passed TO authorize the construction i
1i a bridge at Portland, Oregon.
Also one to prevent the destruction of fur
bearing animals IN Alaska.
The bill TO allow the New York, New /
land their Cable on the shores of the states, 1
was amended so as TO give Congress the right
90 regulate by general rule, the taTlh for l
messages, passed the Senate.
On motion of Sherman who insisted on the /
amendment, the bill TO allow deputy collect
ors and assessors the pay OF principals, when
they performed the same duties, cOmnlttee /
ui conference was appointed
Washington, Feb. 23.-An effort Is making /
10 discharge the committee from further con-
sIderation of the Goat Island bill, and rush IL /
through under suspension of the rules
The committee was discharged by request,
lI0m the resolution withholding several mill
lions of bonds from the Pacific Railroads, to
secure proper construction, and the subject /
referred TO the House committee on Rail
roads. Senators Williams and Terry agree /
adversely To McGarTahan, and Kellogg and 1
Sawyer favorable. Bayard favors Mac, but i
declines to sign either report and wants the
case returned TO the courts for adjudication.
The Senate public lands committee reported
favorable 10 Coles bill, aiding the Oroyille
aud Virginia City Railroad.
HOUSE Washington, Feb. 23. Cook, |
from the committee on elections, made re-
port that j. 5. Easement Is not entitled to a
seat as delegate from Wyoming.
The Speaker presented the Presidents veto \
5t the copper tariff bill, which after discussion 4
rassed over the veto-Ieas lis, nays Sc
Lawrence presented a report from the cou |
mIttee on New York election frauds, with a /
5ill Withdrawing jurisdiction of EaturaliEa-
ZION from certain courts IN New York, which /
passed under n suspension of the rules.
The bill deprves the Supreme Court, Cir
-uit Courts, the Courts of Oyer aud Terminer, /
and the Superior Courts of the City of New |
oTk Of the power 20 naturalize citizens.
Kerr from the same committee presented a 4
minority report.
General News.
lueste, Feb. IA terrible disaster CO.
euuri yesterday on the frigate Radetsky, i
cruising In the Adfiatic, by the explosion of i
the magazine. completely wreckiug the ship /
and causir- great loss of life The most of i
The officers and crew were instantly killed or 1
blown into the water and drowned.
Warrington, Feb 2l.-A patent was issued i
yesterday TO James E Jay, for 1lS,47S acres