The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-12-14
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FORTY-FIRsT TEKM-sEOOND sEssi ON.
Senate.

Sennfe.
wAsuINGToN, Dec. 14.-Mr. Thurman presented
the joint resolution Of the Legislature OF ONO, re-
jecting the proposed fifteenth amendment to the
Constitution OF the United States.
Mr. Kellogg Introduced bill making an appro-
praton for the removal of distractions In the Bayou
TeChe. Referred.
Also, a bill making an appropriation for certain
repairs to the Custom House in New Orleans
Mr.. Trumbull offered resolution, which was
agreed to, instructing the Committee on Public
Lands to inquire whether the land offices in the
States where there now 10 public lands for sale
public service. l4
Mr.. Drake introduced joint resolution extending
the time for the completion Of the Atlantic and Pa
ci6c Railroad for two years. Referred to the Com
mittee on the Pacific Railroad. r.
Mr.. Cole introduced a bill to increase mail steam
ship service between the United States and China
and Japan, which was referred to the Post once
Committee.
1t authorizes the Postmaster. General to increase
the ocean mail service between San Francisco and
the ports OF China and Japan to semi-monthy SER
vice, upon the best terms and conditions that can
be obtained, but not TO exceed the rate of compen-
satlon authorized by the act OF February II, 1885,
establishing monthly mail service. Also a bin to
fix the terminus OF the Pacific Railroad. Referred to
the Committee on the Pacific Railroad.
House.
The following resolutions were offered:-
BY Mr.. Gentry, instructlng the Committee OF Ways
and Means to inquire into the eXpediency Of abolish
ing the offices OF collectors, assessors, and other
agents of the Internal Revenue Department. and OF
apportiOnng the amount Of tax required to be raised
from domestic sources among the several States in
proportion to their population Referred to the Com
BY Mr.. Washburn wis.,, calling on the Secretary
OF the Navy for copies OF contracts made by the
Bureau OF Equipment and Recruiting with j.
Abeasss, of Lisbon Portugal, for coal, olive oil, or
other naval supplies and information as to the char
acter OF Abeassis, with such explanation as may
have been made by the officers entering into such
contracts. Adopted.
BY Mr.. Cox, declaring that the American people
learn with horror and Indignation OF the treatment
OF American citizens held political prisoners under
English authority that no language Is adequate TO
condemn such treatment, and urging on the national
executive the imperative duty OF immediate inter
vention in their behalf Referred to the Committee
on Foreign Affairs.
BY Mr.. Sheldon Q4a.) calling on the Secretary OF
War for information as to the progress made IN the
work of improving and deepening the channels OF the
passes OF the Mississippi to the Gulf OF Mexico.
Adopted.
BY Mr.. wilkinson, calling on the Secretary
State for copies of correspondence with the Rr 81,
Government as to the claim OF B. w. Per i ish a
Massachusetts. Adopted. "'
BY Mr. Archer calling on the Secret9 ,v ~ -,
Navy for copies of the record and proc' a1iy "a I'll
ali the papers on the subject OF the ne ss n AN an
rank In the navy. Adopted. gu"
Bills were introduced and referred as foI,ouo.
BY Mr. Prosser, to define and eX end the inr;od,
tion and duties OF United States ,SomInissi0ners
BY Mr. Paine, TO authorize the Secretary OF War +,
provide for taking meteorological obseryations n
the military stations in TIE inteTor of the continent
and for giving notice OF the Northern lights and m,
Atlantic seaboard of the approach and force O
storms.