Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-06
FORTYTHIRD CONGRESS.
MONDAY, April 9.

SENATE Mr.. Johnston presented q memo
rial from the eldest son of q q late Mrs. r. X.
Lee &c. W. Gusts Lee), setting forth the de-
tecfs in the title of the United States 20 n.
Arlington estate, which WAS devised 70 him by
ms grandfather. Mr.. Johnston said that Mr.
Lee recognized the sacred use 20 which the Ar
hngton property had been pat, and hal
No WISH TO destroy it, AT that BE-
wished wss that the matter be referred
TO the Court OF Claims for such reasonable com
Peusation as WAS due him. Mr.. u introduced a
bill referring the matter TO the Court of Clsims
Judiciary Committee.
Mr.. Merrimon iptrofuced bill in references 20
the claim OF Robert VI. and stephen A. Doug
lass. Referred tO Committee on Claims.
Mr.. Sargent introduced bill 10 release the
governmei ofJapan from the payment of the
balance Of tue JspRnese indemnity fund
amounting TO SSI5 600. Referred 70 Committee
The Louisville and Portland canal bin was
taken up, the question being on toe motion o.
MT Conklng to refer i; to the Committee on the
Mr.. McCreery advocated the immediate pas
sage of the bill.
Mr.. Thurman Also favored immediate action.
but expressed his willingness 20 have IL referred.
but sad the Judiciary Committee WAS not the
proper committee.
The bill was then referred to the Committee
on Fir ance.
The bill 10 provide for the redemption AMI
reissue OF |. ). notes and for free banking was
taken up. the question being on the motion OF
the exception Of the fret and second sections a.
anne Dded.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
the call Of states for bills and joint resolutions.
the following, among others, were introduced
aid referred, viz:
by MIR. Myers, (Pa.): Bill to restore Passed
Assistant Surgeon Henry e. Eckstein 20 hi,
original position on the navy register
BY MIR. SPeer, Pa }: Bill requiring the At
torLey General and the Secretary OF the Inte-
nor TO report annually In relation TO the ex-
peDditure OF their contingent expenses respect
ively. Also, bill 10 amend the act ID revise
consolidate and amend the pension laws.
By Mr.. Le ach-(N C.)-BIli TO authorize the
National Gas company To supply the pabli,,
buildings and grounds in the District of Colum-
bia with Illuminating gas at greatly reduced
rates
BY Mr.. Vance IN. C.)-Bm to provide for
an increase in the number OF postal money or
der Offices.
By Mr.. Morey LA Bill to incorporate the
Washington City and Atlantic coast railroad
company.
By Mr.. Lowndes (Mdl-Bul granting q men,
sion to james MOrris, OF Baltimore.
By MIR. Poland (NtEBill to establish Poet
Roads throughout the United States
BY Mr.. Butler Mas bill for the improve
ment OF the mouth OF the Mississippi river.
BY Mr.. kBai y Ill.)-Resoluti0ns of the Hi
nOis legislature In relation 70 the rates for
freight and Passengers on the Union Pacific
railroad.
by MIR. Smith lVa.)-Bin to provide for the
adjudication OF certain claims under the inter
nal revenue laws.
By MIR. Ssyler COLLABORATION Of citizens OF
Ohio, OF Prot Joseph Henry and others asking
relief for the widow and children OF the late
Capt. q. F. Hall, OF the Polaris.
By MIR. Shsnks lind. Bill 20 make Iniiaus
witnesses in United States courts.