New-York tribune., 1869-04-03
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

-. THE PREVENTION OF LAND LITIGATION
Mr.. FINKELNBURG Rcp Mo- introduced
bill to prevent voKatous land litigation, &c which was
referred TO the Judiciary Committee.
RESOLUTIONS FROM THE MICHIGAN LEGISLATURE.
Mr. FERRY cp, Eich) presented the joint resolution
Of the Michigan Legislature relating to Indian reserva-
tions and 10 navigation between the United States and
Canada. t.. .- ...
Mr.. LOGAN Qep. M. from the COMMITTEE on Military
Affairs, reported the joint resolution authorizing Tue sec
reary OF War contract for the purchase or lease % =
suitable building or buildings IN New-lork ior nc use o,
the several stah departments OF th0 army ~ oVeoH %
store-rOoms provided that he thereby effect saving
to The government; 10y which was passed ., oo,or,.
ment buildings at Fort Toten, Dakota Territory which
y RIVER AND HARBoR APPROPRIATIONS.
Mr. WAshBuIN CEep;,M M WIS from ne Comnlttee on
pfnton bln, which made the special order for To-
morrow. ... ...
Mr.. HOPKINS rep. Wis., introduced bill for improy-
ing the Washington Canal ..| .
TIE SOUTH CAROLINA CONTESTED SEAT.
Mr.. CESSNA rep. Pal, from the Committee on Eiec-
tions made report In The contested election case fom
Mr. g. L. Hoee is prinin fdee entitled TO the seat aud
gave notice that lie would ask for action by TIE House
Tms PExssYLvASiAS coNTEsrxD SEAT
The House then resumed the eo9sderaton Of the con
,Tet o. & ana d & e es s e ed ~ e .eo
that SSh GST0as o s {d 6nsn o,np the Who'll dav
session. but devoid OF feature or incident OF pub
Mr. PAINE Rep., wlsj moved to recommlt tho whole
subject with Instructions TO report on tho merits Of the
Mr. sCoFIELD G2ep. Pa said he was requested by his
friend Mr. COvOde that he not opposed 10 the
motion made Mr. Paine, ard desired 10 have the whole
subject investigated Is merits. What he opposed
10 was the giving the seat oratily 10 Mr. Foster
the mangled returns which the Governor had rejected.
The pTeyious question moved and seconded, and
the motion made By Mr. Pane agreed 10 without a
division 50 the whole subjcct was reeOmmitted.
EXTENSION or TIlE NORTHERN PACIFIC kAILEoAD.
Mr. WILSON (Dep.. MuuJ Introduced aud asked TO
have acted on Immediately n bill authorizing the
Northern Pacific Railroad Company 10 extend It's branch
liue from point near Portland, Oregon, 70 Pngers
Sound and . the saiDe with It's main line west OF
the Cascade Muuutau- the Company not 10 be entitled
To apy subsidy money bonds lands except such lands
may be inellded IA right OF way. lie explained
the objects ~ tho bill col
Mr.. WHEELER rep. " ~ Chairman OF the Pacific
Railroad Committee, moved an amendment requiring at
least extension TO be- conpleted by the lat
OF July, lS5l, and 10 miles per year thereafter:
The amendment was agreed 10 ana tho Dill passed
without "a division. -- I..
REsCISDIsG PRINTING ORDERS,
Mr. CAKE rep, Penu, from the Committee on Print
ing reported resolution resembling tho orders hereto
fore given the printing OF the accounts OF the Treas
urr and OF the evidence In the Busteed Impeachment
case Alaska aud the Overland Mail case the reports
only to be printed. ~,
Mr. JENCKES Hep.. r. ~ moved 70 lay the resolution
table On division the vote was Yeas o. Nays 10
No quorum voting. the House thereupon adjourned