The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1876-02-10
CONGRESSIONAL.
SENATE.

In the senate, on the oath; Mr. Eher=
man presented petitions of eitikehs 0fOhio,
asking government aid in the construction
Of the Texas and Pacific railroad. Similar
petitions were presented by Messrs. Cameron
of Pennsylvania and Wallace. All referred;
Mr. Goldwaite presented the report of the
committee of the Alabama legislature, and
the testimony taken by the committee in re-
gard TO the election of George Spencer, U.
S. senator. Referred. Mr.. Wright, from
the judiciary committee, reported without
amendment the bill declaring the true intent
and meaning of the UhiOh Pacific rail
road acts, Il provides that none of these
acts shall be construed to authorize any sub
sidy or land grants to the Hannibal and ST.
Joseph railroad company, or the central
branch of the Union Pacific company for
any extension of the road in excess Of one
hundred miles next to the Missouri river.
bill for the relief of the widow of
L. II. Rosseau, late brigadier-geRerul u. 81
a. was referred. Mr.. Morton said that GER
tain, papers, purpOrting to be the credentials
of Mr.. Eustis as senator of the United States
from Louisiana, were presented, the other
day and laid on the table. He moved they
now be referred to the committee on privi-
leges and elections. Agreed to. The chair
laid before the senate unfinished business,
being the resolution of Mr. Morton ia regard
to the recent Election in Mississippi. Mr..
Morton said his health was in such a cOndi-
ton that he would not be able to continue
his remarks. The senate resumed cOnsidera-
tion of the bill to provide for a commission on
the subject of the alcoholic liquor traffic.
Mr.. Bayard submitted an amendment in
structing the commission to inquire whether
the use of opium as a substitute for alcO-
holic drinks had not become more general in
consequence of legislation. The amend
ment of Mr.. Bayard was rejected. Mr.. Nor
rill then spoke for the bill. Pending dis
cussiOn the senate went into executive
session, and soon after adjourned.
In the senate, on the 25th, Senator
Sargent presented petitions signed by
large number of ladies, asking that gov
ernment be established in the District of
Columbia which would confer upon the
women the right to vote. Referred. The
senate resumed consideration of unfinished
business, being the bill to provide for the
appointment of a committee on the subject
of alcoholic and fermented liquor traffic and
manufacture. Mr.. Christiancy submitted an
amendment declaring that a commission
shall be appointed for the purpose of obtain
ing information which may serve as
guide to system of legislation best fitted
for the District of Columbia the several
territories of the United States, and other
| places subject to legislaGen of congress in
reference to the question of revenue from
fermented liquors, and effect of the use of
such liquors upon the morals or welfare of
the people of such district, territories and
places. The amendments were agreed to
yeas, 81; nays, 20. The senate then went
into executive session, and in a short time
adjourned.
In the senate, on the 26th, Mr.. West
presented memorial in reference to the
credentials of Mr.. Eustis, claiming seat as
United States senator from that state, and
asked that it be referred to the committee
on privileges and elections. Ordered. Mr.
Howe reported favorably on house bill to
amend the revised statutes of the United
| States relating to naturalization. Passed.
! The chair laid before the senate the unfin-
| ished business, being bill TO confirm pre-
emption and homestead entries of public
| lands within the limits of railroad grants, IN
| cases where such entries have been made
| under regulations of the land department.
| Mr. Howe submitted an amendment prOvid-
| ing that nothing IN the act shall be con-
/ strued to affect the title which the state of
| Wisconsin or its assigns may have to land
/ granted to that state TO aid in the construe-
| ton Of railroads in the state, by the act of
June 5, 1856, and the acts amendatory there
| Of. Pending discussion, the senate proceeded
/ to the consideration Of executive business.
/ The house bill relating to the Centennial eel
! ebratiOn of American independence was re-
| ferred to the committee on appropriations.
/ The senate then vvent into executive session,
| and soon after adjourned
In the senate, on the 9th, Mr.. Hamil-
ton presented memorial of delegations of
the Choctaw, Creek and Cherokee Indians,
now in Washington, asking the repeal OF
certain acts granting lands in Indian terri
tory TO railroads. Referred. Mr.. Sargent
| submitted a preamble aud resolution reeit-
| ing the provisions of the third section OF
/ the act of July 1, 1852, in regard to aid for
! the construction OF railroad from the Mis-
souri, river TO the Pacific ocean, to the effect
that the land granted said road not disposed
of within three years after the completion OF
| the road should be disposed of for settle
ment at the price therein named etc, and
directing the committee on public lands to
inquire at what date said road was com.
pleted if the time fixed for the sale of such
lands has expired, and what further legisla.
ton is Necessary to carry into effect the act OF
1862 above referred to. Agreed to- Mr.. Clayton
gave notice that on Tuesday next week he
would call MP the senate bill to amend sec
lion 1888 OF the revised statutes OF the United
States in regard to the restriction on the dis
: posai Of the public lands in Alabama, Mis-
| SissiPpi, Louisiana, Arkansas and Florida
Mr.. Davis submitted joint resolution of thC
: legislature OF his state relating to the sale o.
! leaf tobacco, asking appropriations to con