Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1873-01-03
WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. p, 1872.
GOAT ISLAND

uNes last spring, eedlng Goat lsiahd 10
the Central Pacific Railroad for terminal |
purposes. He stated that his object was
merely to have the subject referred to |
committee. and that it was not his desire |
TO discuss the question of what committee
it should be consigned to. Senator Cole,
who had moved, last spring, the refer |
ence OF this matter TO the Committee on |
Military affairs, objected to discussion
OF the subject for the present; he eX-
pected report from the Engineer De-
partment soon, in relation TO the matter,
and when that was before the Senate, II
would be the proper time to refer the
bill. Mr. Stewart, however, is evidently
bent on having the bill referred to the
Pacific Railroad COMMITTEE, of which he
is Chairman, and gave notice that he
would call the matter up whenever OPP
portunity presented. The next day,
sure enough. he called for H. r. 1858"
but another Senator interposed an OBJ
! lection, and his first attempt at sprluging
| the game is recorded as a failure. After
| the holidays are over, he may be more
successful. 1t is hard to beat an old
sport when he sets his traps to win.
Senator Stewart introduced a resolu-
ton last week, which passed the Senate
without opposition, directing the Judi
ciary Committee to inquire how far Con-
gress is authorized TO regulate the fare
and transportation upon railroads be-
tween the States, under that provision of
the Constitution which authorizes Con-
gress to regulate commerce between the
States, anleo report by bill or otherwise
Another resolution of his, passed at
the same time, directed inquiry by the
same Committee as to the power of Con-
gress to authorize the construction and
operation of railroads passing into or
through two or more States.
THE STATE OF COLORADO.
The House Committee on Territories
have considered and voted to report
favorably upon bill for the admission
of Colorado into the Union of the States
Jones. Delegate from Wyoming, argued
against the approval Of that clause in the
bill providing for extending the northern
boundary of Colorado so as to include
one and half degrees of the Territory
he represents. While the Committee is
in favor Of abolishing Wyoming, and
dividing her lands equally between Colo
RADIO and Dakota, it was deemed advisa.
! BILE to strike out the clause abovemen-
toned, lest it should prove so burden
some to the bill as to prevent its passage
An attempt, however, will be made to
accomplish this object by an amendment
to the bill when it comes before the
House
DANGEROUS ILLNESS OF ARCHBISHOP BAY.
LEY.
| sincerely regret to inform your Cath
Ole readers that the distinguished Arch
bishop Of Baltimore is in precariou
state of health He has been quite il
for some weeks past, and serious appre
e tensions are beginning to be felt by hi
. friends. He is now suffering from
Bright's disease of the kidneys, which s
S frequently proves fatal. 1t is to be hope
e that his life may be spared to the Churc
t of which he is valued teacher.
+. CONGRESSIONAL ITEMS.
{ The long pending French Spoilatior
bill has been before the Senate durln
the week, and Senator Cameron
4 made lengthy speech in favor of tn
{ measure. Senator Sherman of Ohio an
e swered with a powerful argument i,
opposition to the bill.
A special committee Of seven has bee
r appointed to consider and report upo
: the subject Of Internal Improvements.
The Louisiana troubles have prompt
; ed resolution Of inquiry in the House
and the official view OF the subject wi
! soon be given to Congress.
E.po.lo bo, r.ao,uo1 l.
h from Senator Edmunds, Chairman c
the Judicial Committee, who reporte
adversely on the subject
e The temperance men are making a
: earnest effort to induce Congress to pas
prohibitive or restrictive Temperate
> Law for the District Of Columbia an
the Territories. Senator Sherman ha
r introduced the "Ohio enactment O
K the subject, which makes dealers re!
responsible for all damages done by il
= to1icating drinks.
A postal telegraph bill has been report
t ed in both Houses of Congress.
] On the subject of Senator Sumner
r resolution to strike from the Army Res
+ lister and Regimental colors the name
5 OF battles in the late war, the House ha
: adopted a proposition to the effect this
= the unity of the nation will be strength
t ened by keeping fresh and green til
/ rememberances of the war ta
: There was q lively discussion in tn
. House on Tuesday on proposition
{ appropriate 500. 900 to aid in securing
: representation of American Industrii
: interests in the Vienna Exposition.
A committee is in contemplation I
y look into political affairs in Arkansas
but no action will be taken until aft,
the holidays.
a The death Of Hon. Garrett Davis, lat
, Senator from Kentucky, was announce
in the Senate and House on Wednesda,
and appropriate tributes were paid
. his memory, of which 5000 copies wi
:; be published and handsomely bound.
b.. The Two-per cent. Fund bill for Obi
Indiana and Illinois, passed the Hou.
this week.
S Senator Window, of Mimi, succeede
Friday in getting the Deficiency Apr
priation bill before the Senate, and aft
l, brief discussion it was passed. 5
d Both Houses have adjourned over Il
,s holidays, from December Doth to Jan,
:, airy 9Th, Many of the members ha'
III visited their homes to enjoy the festiv
N ties of the season. 1t is hoped that the
ID may all return with political asperiti
softened by the hallowed memories
Christmas. SAGEBBusH.