The New York herald., 1869-04-08
THE FORTY.FRsT CONGRESS-
First Session.
SENATE

WASHINGTON, April T. 1889.
The CHAPLAIN to-day prayed that the patriot
arms of Cuba might be strengthened and the Isles
Of the Sea delivered from their oppressors.
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS REPORTED.
Mr.. TRuMBuLL, trep) Of ILL.,, from the judiciary
Committee, reported bill to carry into effect the
treaty between the United States and the Emperor
OF oil the Russas The bill makes the counterfeit.
ing, altering or fraudulent use Of Russian trade
marks lodged In the Patent ONCE misdemeanor
punishable by imprisonment for not exceeding
three years and subjects the convicted party to an
action for damages.
Mr. SUMNER, Irep.) Of Mass, from the Committee
on Foreign Relations, reported the following bill to
prevent the counerfeitng OF foreign trade marks:-
whereas treaties have been concluded between the United
psrs. have mutually bound themselves to prevent their
he SUBJECTS or Citizens Of the other and other similar
proposed therefore, In order TO carry into effect the
he sosefamens Of the United States, W
ss'
m original quality and has taken the steps here described by
no person anywhere within United counterfeit
src That violates the provision Of the pre-
vous section or knowingly sell. or exposes for sac any
any court Of The United having iaisae
Mr.. WILSON, (rep) OF Mass, from the Committee
on Military Affairs, reported, without amendment,
the Joint IS 1sPa for e 81 U sUe aud
Nr WILSON gave %AnlS R aI pss1s q Would offer Joint
resolution authorizing the President 70 appoint q
commission TO examine INTO the practicabllity ana
the best means III establishing ship canal across
the isthmus Of Dauen,
AMESDxENr TO THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM.
Mr. TRuMBulL called up the bill TO amend the
judicial system Of the United States las returned
amended by the Holse) from the Committee
the Judiciary. lie reported an Amendments allow
ing the phraseoogy of the House amendment
providing that any Justice Of the supreme Court
nu al TO oar rQ-
tire shall thereafter receive his salary during the
mander OF his natural life. lie explained the object
Of the amendment. Fears have been expressed, he
said. that under the House proposition the provI-
sion for the payment Of retired Judges mi xht at any
time be repealed by Congress and the Judges who
had retired relying on this promise. would be de-
privcd OF their salaries. lie did not believe there
any danger that Congress would ever repeal the
provision, but the Committee on the Judiciary had
tnought wise TO obyiae the dilcuty far as pos
sible by this amendment
Several other amendments or detail, reported by
the judiciary Committee, were made to the bill,
which now goes back TO the House for concurrence.
OREGON BRANCH OF rHE PACIFIC RAILROAD.
Mr.. WILLIAMS, trep.l OF oregon. called no the bill
to ad In the construction Of branch OF the Pacific
Railroad TO Portland, oregon, which was amended
and passed.
ON motion of Mr.. FEssENDEN, rep) OF Me- all
prior orders we're postponed and the senate took
up
THE DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATION HILL
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diligence OF the Senate to-day for the consideration
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