New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-06-18
,, House agrees to the Senate amendment which hxes
,h Zoe Of Penson Agents at Is cents for preparing

he Pension
Mr. sPRAGUE (Rep., r. ~, from the Committee , on
tending the time for the completion OF railroad I'm IN
Louisiana from the Texas state line 10 pom, ou ho
Mississippi River opposite Vioksours' fia0eu on '"0
Mr. HOWE Rep WIS., from the Committee lite ss on the be
library reported favoraby the bill Tor the rele Oh
Mercy Ann Hail. widow of Capt C. Hall pa ,hs n ON
the He send p books to
the of Iceland. Placed on the caienuar Win
Mr. INGALLS, Rep.. Kan,. from the Committee on
Indian Affairs reported favOraby the bill for the
sale Of the Black Boo Indian lands In 'ne 9'''0 u
Mr. STEVENSON Dem. Ky.) introduced bin pro,
s ss,ns t on Ss TSteS saes
The amendments Of the House to the bill to authorize
OF its track and branch road In the DstrSt
OF Columbia, were, on motion OF MI DAVIS Deu w,
Val cOncurred in. and the bill was passed: Also inc
amendments OF the House to the bill approprla'ine
soa for the construction OF an IRON prdge 'n0
claims allowed by the southern Claims Commission was
Ss aa proposed by the Committee Claims
reduced the amount allowed by the House DILL sS1MV
out the appropriation of S56l for the payment Oh the
claim OF WIN. Bailey Of Louisiana. .ou, !, TIM
Mr. BoGf tDamc MO- moved 70 h'n'Vo"0"' 1" 'H'
Mr. MORRILL, rep, Mel submitted resolution that
until otherwise ordered the Senate meet daliy az
o'clock a M. and remain in continuous session VII p
Pending discussion on this notion the Senate. at $50
on motion of Mr.. CONKLING (Rep' NJ fJ' went in'o
Executive session. . 49,. ,,o huI nm
der DISCUSSION when the Senate went into Executive
session laid over Till tomorro"'
BUSINESS FROM THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE
Mr.. CHANDLER (Rep, Micb.i. from the Committee
on Commerce Called up the following bills, which were
passed:
The House bill to constitute Montgomery, Ala, port
Of delivery.
The House bill granting medal to John Horn. IT,
for his heroic exploits in rescuing men, women and
children from drowning In the Detrolt RIVER
The House bill to authorize the construction OF
bridge across the Mississippi River at or near the City
OF La Crosse Wis.
The Senate bill authorize the use OF gut letters for
the names OF vessels.
The Senate bill to provide for the establishment OF an
International Commission OF the maritime Powers 10
lay down vessels and otherwise
provide for the increased safety OF sea travel.
The House bill for the relief OF Charles j. SANDS or
Brooklyn. ux :, x,, -.
The House bin for the relief of J. & W. p. Wing OF
New-BedfOrd, Mass. . -.
'Tae Senate bill to authorize the construction OF d
bridge over Willamette River at Portland. oregon
Tae House bill to provide for the establishment OF
esavng stations and houses OF refuge upon the sea
and lake coasts of the United States and 70 promote the
The House bill TO extend the jurisdiction Oh the Light
He next moved to take up the Senate bill to regulate
commerce among the several States and with foreign
nations but objection made by Messrs. BOUTWELL,
Rep., Mass) and sPRAGUE Rep, X. IL, and 1t went
Mr. BOUTWELL, called up the House bill repeating all
revenue tax ON savings banks having no capital ana
where investments are made solely for the benefit VI
depostors, and the bill was passed.
Mr.. SPRAGUE entered motion to reconsider the vote
by which bill to provide for the establishment Of an
International Commission OF the maritime Powers 10
lay down ocean for vessels. and other
to provide the lncredseu saioly
passed.
The Senate then, at GAO p. m, adjourned.