The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1876-01-20
CONGRESSIONAL.

JAN. ll--SENATE--Mr. Cooper announced
the death OF Andrew johnson, and Merton iol-
lowed with a eulogy in which he declared
that Dir: johnson was brave and honest man
and said his services should always be remem-
bered: Eulogies were also delivered by Sen
Bayard and Key, at the conclusion OF whicn
the usual resolutions of respect were passed
and the Senate adjourned.
dousE-Bills were introduced for the re-
sumption OF specie payments, and for certain
appropriations. COMMITTEES clerks pay were
fixed at 81 and $5 per day. The amnesty bill
was next taken up, and Mr. Hill, OF Georgia,
replied to Mr. Blaine's remarks Of yesterday.
At the conclusion Of his speech the action OF
the Senate in memory of johnson, was an
nounced, and the House adjourned.
JAN. 12-SESArE.-Mr. Davis submitted a
resolution calling tor q committee to examine
the treasury records frsm 1860 to 1872, with
reference TO alleged discrepancies and alter
ations of amounts. The Senate then took up
the resolutions of the committee on elections.
relating to the tenure Of Office Of the president
pro tem., and on motion to postpone the Sd
clause, declaring the Office is held at pleasure
Of the Senate. the vote stood "a to IA. The
resolutions were tnen adopted nus declaring
MIR. Ferry president pro tenn. Adjourned
HoUsE.-After the Introduction of numerous
bills OF merely local interest, the House re.
sumed consideration of the amnesty bin. and
Mr. Wood said nearly = thousand bills had
been introduced aud he thought the debate
should close and business be taken mn. Mr..
Garfield spoke on the bill at length. after
which the House adjourned.
JAN. Ex-senator Window presented a
petition from q, $50 citizens OF Minnesota.
Iowa, Wisconsin and Missouri for the impfoye.'
ment Of the Upper Missouri. Senator Chris
tiaucy moved that the judiciary committee in
vestigate the laws concerning contingencies
arising frem the death or removal OF the Pres
ident. Senator Da7is called MP his treasury
resolution, and Senator Boutwell, explained Al
length the cause OF apparent DISCREPANCIES on
the treasury books. The Senate then went
into executive session, alter which, adjourned
HoUsE.-A resolution was adopted provid-
ing Tor an investigation of the affairs Of the
government printing office, also for ascertain.
ing the details Of expenditures in the navy 70,
testing inventions. The House then resumed
consideration Of the amnesty bill, which re.
suited In its necommltmentt to the finance com.
mittee, to be amended: MIR. Blaine spoke q,
length in reply to Randall, Cox and Hill. Thil
debate has been the most interesting in the
congressional history Of years, and it Is to bt
regretted that space will not perpit its record
here in full. A synopsis alone would be un.
satisfactory. ....;s~z.:l >: .
JAN. l4-HousE.-A bill was referred
to the committee on appropriation, reducing
salaries Of 81 800 and over, G per cent.
resolution was adopted directing the several
committees to make thorough investigation in
to the administration and execution OF exist
ing laws to discover errors and abuses. Mr.
Knott reported back the amnesty bill amend.