Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-09
FORTYTHIRD CONGRESS
THURSDAY, April 9.

SENATE.-Mr. Wright, from Committee on
Finance, reported with amendments the House
bill to facilitate the expectation Of distilled
spirits.
Mr.. Pratt, from Committee on Claims, re-
ported bill for the relief of the Methods: Epis-
copal Church at Arlington heights.
Mr.. ingalls,, from Committee on Pensions,
reported back House bill 70 equaliZe pensions
in certain cases. Also, from same committee
House bill to increase pensions of soldiers and
sailors totally disabled, with certain amend
ments.
Mr.. Hseer presented memorial of citizens OF
California, asking sale of certain grazing lands
in the mineral section of that state. Referred 70
Com mittee on Public Lndds.
Mr.. Gordon, from Committee on Com nerce
reported favorably bill authorizing the use OF
gilt letters for the names or vessels.
Mr.. Dennis, from Committee on Commerce,
reported House bill TO change the nans of the
steamer Fannie Lehr TO Cockade City. Passed
Mr.. Conkling reported from same committee,
House bill TO change the name of the schooner
AlmTa to Minnie Davis.
The calendar of general orders was then pro-
ceeded with, and the following bills passed:
House bill TO provide for the inspection OF the
disbursements of appropriations made by Off
House bill TO relinquish title of the United
States in certain real estate near Columbia
Tenn, to Rose Hill Cemetery.
House bill 10 authorize and direct the Secre-
tary of War to change the name Of John Re zita
captain OF the 9TH regiment of infantry, u. s
army, on the register, rolls and records OF the
ing amended, on motion OF Mr.. Stockton, by
striking out the preamble.
Mr.. Crsgin, from the Committee on Naval
Affairs, reported bill to authorize the President
TO appoint Robert Ross as ensign on the active
list Of the navy.
Mr.. Hager presented joint resolution of Cali
fornis legislature In favor OF . law to reduce
charges for telegraphic messages so as only 70
pay fair pront on working expenses. Laid on
the table, the Committee on Post-Ofices hav-
ing already reported on this subject.
y ind wad m ka N m ana IA
the Russian Menonitee TO make Q permanent
settlement upon the public lands OF the United
States, but withdrew his motion until to- NOR
row, at the request OF Mr.. Edmunds. Mr.. w
said il was important that the bill be acted on
speedily.
Mr.. Sargent presented joint resolutions of the
California legislature asking the improvement
Of Oakland barbor, in San Francisco Bay. Re-
ferred TO Committee on Commerce.
reported unfavorably on resolutions OF the MIN
nesota legislature asking an INVESTIGATION into
the affairs Of the Pension Office
Mr.. Frelinghuysen introduced q bill autbor-
ling the librarian Of Congress to send books 10
tee On Library.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Swami (Md) presented memorial signed by
citizens Of Washington. ID. c., praying that the
duty on imported tin-plate may be changed
nom ad rdtorem to specific. Referred b Ways
Mr.. Z. II. Roberts On. ", from the Commit
tee Of Ways and Means, reported bill TO re-
peal all moieties, and for other purposes, apd
asked that IL be printed and rccommitfed.
Moed ~ sasa h - v W.a: .nd wsn
had never voted upon this bill. The only
authority Vas to hare Z printed and RECON-