The Osceola times., 1876-02-19
CONGRESSIONAL.
SENATE.

United states Tor LOUISIANA loT thcttfi oil SIX
years, beginning on March 4, 1874, the pend
ing question being on the amendment Of Mr.
Edmunds Ia insert the word "not, 50 that
il read "P. Il. :. Pinchback be not admitted"
Mr.. Morton spoke strongly in defence Of the
claimant, but no action was had. Mr.. Sher-
man moved to reconsider the vote by which
the District of Columbia bond bill was passed
yesterday, in order that the amendment, sub
mttcd by the senator from Connecticut
Eaton and agreed la, might he stricken
| out, which amendment provided that this
| resolution shall not in amy way re-lsaixc the
| liability Of the United States to paw either
| the principal or interest OF any such bonds
| rs may have been issued on or since the 9th
| day OF January, 1876. Agreed to. Mr.. Sher
man moved TO strike out the amendment of
Mr.. Eaton, but afterwards said il was evident
| the motion would lead to debate and he
therefore Withdrew it,. The resolution was
| again passed As on yesterday, and the senate
| adjourned till Monday.
In the senate, on the 7th, Mr.. Conk-
ling, from the judiciary committee, reported,
with the verbal amendments, house bill pro-
viding FOR the payment Of judgments rcn-
dered by the court of Albania claims.
Passed. The senate resuncd consideration
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= Pinchlmck rs senator from Louisiana. Mr..
Thurman spoke in opposition 10 his adms.
sion, claiming that Pinchback had no nrima
facle ease upon which he could he seated.
Mr. Christiancy also spoke against the ad-
mission Of Mr.. Pinchback, and Mr.. Howe in
favor. Pending discussion, the senate went
into executive session, and soon after ad-
iourned.
In the senate, on the Sth, the chair
laid before that bodya number OF house
bills which were referred. Mr.. Sherman,
from committee ON finance, reported a lverse-
ly on senate bill 10 secure depositors in the
Frecdmen's saving and trust company from
ultimate loss. Laid on the table. Mr.. Kcr-
nan, from committee on finance, reported
tayorahly on senate bill for the benefit of the
Louisville Baptist orphans home. Passed.
The senate bill fixing the time for holding
the circuit court of the United States in Cali
fornil Oregon asd Nevada, with amend
ments OF the house, was passed. Mr. Howe
presented n joint resolution of the Wisconsin
legislature in favor cf cxempting that state
from the operations of the bill TO restore
lands conditionally granted, the conditions
OF which have lapsed, TO public domain. Re-
icrrcd. Mr.. Morrill, said yesterday he gave
notice that he would call up the Centennial
bill at one o'clock to-day. lie now desired
that whatever WAS the pleasure of the senate
on the subject should be expressed ut the
present time. The bill was finally laid over
till tomorrow, aud after some unimportant
business the senate adjourned
In the senate, on the 9th, Mr.. Wallace
presented fifty petitions Of 5000 citizens Of
Pennsylvania in favor OF aid to the Texas
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reported favorably on the house bill donating
condemned cannon and cannon balls to the
Ladies' monument association, of Allegheny,
Pa. Passed. Mr. Edmunds submitted reso-
luton instructing the committee on public
buildings and grounds to inquire into the
cNpediency of making adequate provision
for the speedy completion Of the Washington
monument in Washington, and that they
have leave 10 report by bill or otherwise.
Agreed to. Mr. Merrmon North Carolina)
submitted a resolution requesting the 'ecrc-
tary OF war to lurni.h the senate with the
report and accompanying maps, diagrams
and estimates made in pursuance OF the act
OF March ), 1873, directing II survey of the
line OF the Nuesc river, to connect it with
Cape Fear river, aud to connect the waters
Of the harbor Of Norfolk, Va, with those of
Cape Fear river at or near Wilmington, \.
c. Agreed to. AT the expiration of the
morning hour the senate proceeded with the
consideration of the house centennial bill
appropriating Sl,0O0,O00. Sundry amend
ments were rejected, aud the bill went over
till tomorrow, when the senate adjourned.
In the senate, on the 10th, Mr.. Ed
munds presented memorial from the Wash
ington monument society, asking an appro-
priation to aid in completing the Washington
monument, buildings and grounds. Mr..
Frelinghuysen, from the committee ON ju-
dietary, reported bill to amend the ith
section of the act TO establish judicial courts
of the United States, approved September
"a, 1883, in regard Ia issue of wits of man
damus by the United States courts appoint
ment OF persons to serve them, and collecting
the tax for the payment thereof After some
discussion the bill WIS laid over until to-
morrow. The senate resumed the consider
alton of the bill for the extension of the time
in the construction aud completion OF the
Northern Pacific railroad. The bill was FUR
ther amended and passed-S5 TO Is. The
senate went into executive session, and the
nomination of +. &. Billings to he United
States district Judge for Louisiana, vice
Durell, resigned, came up. After an ami
mated debate the nomination was confirmed
by majority of four, Adjourned.
In the senate, on the llth, Mr. Ere
linghuysen, from the judiciary committee,
reported a bill relating to the transportation
Of animals. 1t is, with some amendments,
the measure introduced by that senator At
the beginning of the present session. The
only amendments OF importance are the fol-
lowing: That the length of time that animals
may he confined without unloading is limited
to twenty.iour hours instead OF twenty-eght
hours, and they must remain unloaded for
rest, water and feeding at least seven instead
Of five consecutive hours. The lth of July next
is inserted as the date when the bill, if en-
acted, is 10 take effect The bill contains
provisions that when animal, shall he carried
in ears or vessels, in which they can, and do
have proper food and water space, and op
portuniiv TO rest, the requirements ia regard
to their being unloaded shall notapply. Mr..
Iayard called up the concurrent resolution
submitted by him on the 10th of January last
in regard To amending the 22d Joint rule, pro-
viding for the counting Of the vote for presi-
dent aud vice-presdent Of the United States
The measure was discussed, but before the
final vote was reached the morning hour ex-
pired, and the chair laid before the senate
the unfinished business OF the centennial bill
After debate by Mcssrs. Jones, Caperton, Al
corn, FrciDghuysen, Ransom, Conover, Mcr-
rimon and salisbury. the bill passed with u
preamble by the following vote yeas, II I;
nays, IL. The question then recurr' d on
agreeing To the preamble, aud IL was agreed
to by rising vote Of 81 yeas to 10 nays, 81
the bill was passed rs il came from the house,
without amendment. The senate then adj.
journed until Monday.
HOUSE.
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