Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-03-15
F0RTY-sEC CONGRESS
This Afternoons Proceedings.

"WEDNESDAY, March Is
sENATE.-Mr. Osborn, from Committee on
Naval AfAirs, reported bill % restore Corr
nAnder George A. Stevens % the active list OF
the navy; which vss passed.
Mr.. Wilson introduced bin 70 carry into effect
the decision OF the Supreme Court IN reference
army, enlisted between May and Juiy p, 1851,
vhich was passed tft gfvce sieo bounty to
hoporaely discharged soldiers enlisted between
Mr.. Buckingham introduced bin 70 establish
ocean steamship lines for transportation Of the
maih between the United States and foreign
countries Referred 20 the Committee on COM
Mr.. stevenson introduced bin 70 remove ths
disabilities OF certain citizens Of kentacky-
Referred 70 select committee on the removal OF
political disabilities.
Ar. West introduced bill directing the see-
Rotary OF War 20 detail an officer OF engineers
isisna- Referred to the select Commitese on
Leyees OF the Mississippi river.
MIR. Corbett introduced bill granting lands
to aid in the construction OF q railroad sni
Salt Lake. Referred te the Committee on Pub
lac Lands.
Mr.. Morrill, W. called up the biu 70 author
ile the issue OF duplicate checks OF discussing
oricers; which wa- passed.
The House Joint res0luton authorizing the
commissioners TO revise the statutes 20 PRINT
their report was passed.
The House bills 90 repeal the duty on coal
and on salt were called up by Mr TTamha,I
resd the second time, sud placed on the esleu-
der.
The Senate, at y. m. went into executive
session, and then adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRENENrATIyES.-
Wood y. y introduced a resolution instrns--
ing TIE Committee on Foreign AHsirs. who
appointed, 10 Inquire whether the TerrftOry
Lower California would be desirable aclli.
ton 10 the United States: and NJ 40 20 REM.
sach Recommendation as m It, Judgment NAV s..
necC sssry. Adopted.
Mr.. Kelley Pa introduced a bill 10 author
the Secretary OF the Treasury and the Con.
missioner OF internal Revenue 10 detern
the material, device, &c, for internal revenue
stamps. Passed.
Mr.. Eldridge WIS., asked az il would be in
order DOW 90 give notice that tomorrow D.
wonld Introduce bin 20 suppress the kuklaN
OF New Hampshire.
Mr.. Dawes Mas introduced joint re~Olu
ton, which was passed, 10 correct al error iu
the enrolment Of the naval appropriation bill
by which amendment agreed upon In commit
Of conference was omitted In the engrossnei
Mr.. Morgan (ohiol moved that the Hous.
Journ. Negstived-Yeas 81, nAys W.
The Speaker lald before the House the g.
lowing
EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIVE.
From the Postmaster General, in relation In
the discontinuance Of postal service between
mittee on Post once. and Poet Roads' WIN
from the Secretary OF War, relative 10 the
Territory Of Alaska Referred to Com ulttee ON
From the Secretary OF the Interior, relative
70 the claim Of George Maxwell. Referred 10
Committee on Claime.
From the Secretary of War, transmitting q
statement made By the Engineers Departments
Tor the year no. Referred 70 Committee ON
Appropriations.
From the Secretary Of the Interior, relative
TO the claim Of Lieut.. X. Pratt, L. s. A he
ferred TO Committee on Military Affairs.
From the Secretary OF the Interior, relative 20
the shawnee Indians. Referred to the Commit
tee on IBdian Affairs.
From the Secretary OF the War, in relation TO
the eDcroachmenfs Of the Mississippi river sc
NIcksburg. Committee on Commerce.
From the Secretary of the Interior, submitting
grafton. Referred to the Comm ttee on Foreign
Affairs.
Mr.. Beatty COhio) introduced joint resolu-
ton granting the right 10 erect statue 10 Prof.
ton at the intersection OF 9Th street and Penn
sNlyaDia avenue, in Washington. Passed.
Mr.. Kerr llndl introduced a resolution ex-
tending ioT four months the time for taking
from the ith South Carolina district. Referred
10 the Committee on Elections.
Mr.. Randall Pa moved that when the House
adjourn to-day ~ he 10 meet on Saturday. De
agreed to-yeas ~, nays l03.
MT. Cox tN.h moved that the House af-
journ. Dragged to-yeas ~, NAYS lOs.
Mr.. Randall moved that when the House q
jOurn IT lie to meet on Saturday. Disagreed
to-yess ~, Doys 1913.
MIR. Cox (N.N.) moved that the House al
jOurn. Disagreed to-yess -, nays i05.
Mr.. Butler Mass attempted 10 obtain leave
TO have bill printed, but objection was ma ie,
and he gave notice he would object TO every
thing out OF the regular order.
MIR. Randall moved that when the Horse ad-
Journ II be TO Friday; and the ayes and noes
were ordered.