Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-03-02
Congressional.


In the Senate, on the 10Th, bill was
introduced and referred to repeal the iron-clad
oath. :. Bills were reportcd-House bills, to pre-
vent cruelty TO animals while In transit, etc pro-
yding for the recovery Of damages for the loss OF
the sloop-of war Oneida. "A bill was reported for
the relief of contractors for the construction OF
vessels Of war and steam machinery, with the veto
message Of the President returning the bill with
his objections, and the question being shall the
bill pass notwithstanding the objections of the
President, the ayes and noes were called and re-
suited in Q ayes and 81 noes The Legislative
Appropriation bill came up and was considered.
...,Adjourned.
In the House, on the 10th, the report of
the Military Committee on the West Point Acad-
envy troubles WAS considered, aud resolutions
were agreed to--directng Court Of Inquiry into
the conduct of the officers of the academy, direct.
Ing the restoration of Cadets Baird, Barnes aud
Flecknger and directing the dismissal Of the lead
nartialing the others. A bill was passed as a
substitute for the Senate bill relating to the same
subject, to provide for better security on board
tabIshing regulations to be observed by steamers
to guard against loss or danger from fire. leakage,
explosions, or other accidents. Adjourned.
In the Senate, on the nth, the creden-
tials Of Ell 8. Salisbury, as Senator from Della
ware for six years from March 9TH next, were pre-
sented, read and laid on the table. >. The House
Territorial Councils Of Wyoming and Colorado
were passed Bills we're reported--HOuse bill to
protect National Cemeteries, and for other pur-
poses to provide for the election OF cadets for the
military and naval academies. "A bill was intro
duoed and referred, providing for assistant treas
uren at Chicago and Cincinnati. The Legislative,
Executive and judicial Appropriation bill was fur
ther considered. Adjourned.
In the House, on the nth, q memorial
was presented from the Minnesota Legislature for
an appropriation for the Improvement OF Duluth
harbor. The report Of the Committee on the bill
creating territorial government In the District OF
Columbia was taken up and agreed 70. "A bill
pOrtation Of dhtilled spirits, regulating the forms
to DO observed Bills relating to the District Of
Columbia were considered. :. The River and Har-
Dor Appropriation bill was reported and made the
special order for the 20th. An evening session
for debate was held. Adjourned.
In the Senate, on the 18th, the House
bill authorizing the construction OF bridges over
the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers, by the L0uisi.
ana q Missouri Railroad Company, as amended
by the Senate Committee on Post Ofices, was
passe .. On motion the Judiciary Committee was
discharged from the further consideration OF yarous
petitions referred TO that COMMITTEES for female
suffrage. :. The Legislative, Executive and Judi
cial Appropriation bill was fug1her considered,
and various amendments were disposed or .Ex-
ecutive session and adjournment. Af'
In the House, on the 18th, the Army
Appropriation bill was considered In Committee Of
the Whole, reported to the House and passed -.
The bin reported by the Committee ON Foreign
Affairs authorizing the President to cooperate with
the Government OF Great Britain In the appoint.
ment Of Joint commission for Determining the
boundary line between the United States and
British Territories between the Lake Of the Woods