Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1874-04-30

CoyeIEss.- L. S. Senate was not in
session on Saturday. In the House, Mr.. Hurl-
but, from the Committee on Railways and Can
ais, reported bill in aid Of the Portland, Dallas
and Salt Lake Railroad, and for the performance
of the Government service on the road free Of
charge. The Legislative Appropriation bill was
considered, and. on motion OF MIR. Nesmith, OF
Oregon, the appropriation Of 5000 for keep Of
horses and repair OF carriages for the Depart
ment OF Justice was stricken out. Several
other amendments were adopted, and the bill,
being flushed In Committee Of the Whole, was
reported to the House. The main question on
it, passage was ordered, and the House adjourn
ed.
CoN6REss.-No business was done in the
Senate Of the United States Oh Monday, 1t be-
ing the day appointed for the delivery Of eulo-
gies ON the late Senator Summer. Song before
the time of meeting, the galleries were crowded.
A bust Of Sumner, draped in mourning, eccu-
pied q conspicuous position. After prayer BY
the chaplain, Mr.. Boutwell, submitted resolu-
tious, which were adopted, suspending business
in order that the friends and associates Of the
| deceased might pay a fitting tribute TO his pub
| lie and private virtues. Enlogies Of the dead
| Senator were then delivered by Mr.. Boutwell,, Of
Massachusetts Mr.. Sherman, Of Ohio Mr.
Morrill,, Of VT; Mr.. Anthony, OF Rhode Island
Mr.. Thurman, of Ohio; Mr.. Spencer, Of Ala
bsna: MIR. Frat. Of Indiana; Mr.. Sersent, Of
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| shire. The Senate then adjourned.
| In the House. bills We're introduced by Mr.
| Mac Dougal, of New York, repeating all sta
tutes which forfeit widows pensions on a sec
ond marriage; by Mr.. Lansing, Of New York ,te
| permit parties to testify on their own behalf In
United State. Courts !; by Mr.. Poland, Of Yer
mont, TO provide for free banking and specie re-
sumption; by Mr.. Lawrence, OF Ohio, TO facil
itate resum ption aud prevent fluctuations in til,
value of Uuited States notes; by Mr.. Grassland
| of Kentucky, 10 repeal the tax on State banks
| by Mr.. Fort, imposing tax OF per c-ut. on al
| incomes of individuals and corporations ex
| ceeding 5000; and by Mr.. Bright, Of Tennessee
| providing iol the Issue OF an additional tft,
millions Of legal tenders. Air. Hale Of Maine
| introduced bill, which was passed, amending
| the Shipping Commissioners act, So that it vii
not apply to sail OF steam vessel. ia the coast
| wise OF lake trade touching at foreign ports o
| otherwise, VI ~ the trade " it'll British Nortl
| America, VI in any case where, by custom .
| agreement, selinen are entitled 10 share Tia
profits of 4 voyage. a message was receive,
from the Senate announcing the action Of tina
| body in reference to the death of Senator sum
ner. Mr.. l.. K. X. IIoar there-upon offered
| resolution suspending business, which wa
adopted, and lie u en- paid tribute to the men
DRY of Sumner. Speeches in eul)gy Of the dc
ceased Senator were also made by Messls. Ii
mar, IF Mississippi Eth, Ct Indiana; Riine,
OF South Carolina Dawes, Of Massachuseil,
Nesmith, Of Oregon; 5. F. Hoar, Of Massachu
sets ; Conger, of Michigan, and Phillips, {
Kansas Adjourned, The remarks Of Mr.. La
mon attracted great attention. He spoke higl
| " Of Sir. summers mental aud moral qualities
and appealed to the people Of both sections
forget all traces Of the late conflict, take eac
other by the hand, let the heart go with 4
grasp, and join in advancing the greatness al
glory Of this great country.