Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-06
FORTY-FOURTH CONGRESS
MONDAY, March 6.

SENATE.-The Chair laid before the Sem
ate communication from the acting Secre-
tary Of War, enclosing copy OF q telegram
from General Howard, and OF letters from
the staff officers on the Pacific coast relative
TO the proposed telegraph line from Fort
Committee on Military Affairs.
Mr.. Window presented a memorial OF the
Minnesota legislature asking the construc-
ton Of a double track and for cheap trans
river. Referred TO the Committee OF Trans
portation.
Mr.. Conkling presented resolutions OF the
New York Chamber of Commerce relating
TO the defects OF the bankrupt law. Referred
10 the Judiciary Committed
Petitions in favor OF the repeal OF the bank
citizens of Louisisna; by Mr.. sherman from
citizens OF Ohio, and by Mr.. Withers from
citizens of Lynchburg, Va. Referred 10 the
Mr.. Wright presented joint resolutions of
the Iowa legislature asking certain amend
ments 10 the homestead law. Referred TO
the Committee ON Public Lands.
REPORT OF THE BELKNAP IMPEACHMENT
COMMITTEE.
Mr.. Edmunds, from the Select Committee
on the Impeachment OF W. W. Bel KNAPP, late
al resolution, which he said was according
TO the general course taken I'm such matters:
Whereas the House of Representatives did,
on the Sd day of March. 1876, by one OF its
and did impeach w. w. Belknap, late Secre-
tary OF War, of high crimes and misde-
meanors, and did inform the Senate that in
due time the House OF Representatives would
establish articles of Impeachment and make
good the same: Therefore,
RESOLVED, That the Senate will, according
to It's standing rules and orders in snch cases
provided, take due notice OF the presenta-
ton OF the articles OF Impeachment Adopted.
Mr.. Wright introduced bill In relation 20
The modification OF the homestead laws.
Public Lands.
STRAW BIDS
Mr.. Hamlin submitted a resolution calling
on the Postmaster General TO tran Imtt 20
the senate any Information or evidence In
his possession relative 10 straw bail for mail
contracts In the different states in October,
1873, and said be would call IL up hereafter.
Mr. West gave notice that on Wednesday
ne would ask 10 submit some remarks re
specting the relations OF the Pacific railroads
TO the government
Mr.. Boutwell, moved TO reconsider the vote
nance OF the work on the Gus ne tom house S az
81. Louis. Agreed TO. Mr.. Boutwell, then
moved an amendment providing that the
contracts IN the aggregate, as authorized by
the bill. shall not exceed the sum OF $4,000.
Adopted, and the bill again passed.
Mr.: sherman called mp the resolutions OF
The New York chamber of commerce con-
corning the finances. He stated that he
wished tNdiscuss that part relating TO the
proposed~repeal of the specie resumption
clause OF 1873, and wished TO do il in a nom
Senate at length.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Under the regular Monday morning hour
the states and territories were called for bills
and Joint resolutions for reference only. and
the following among othere were introduced
and referred:
ByMr Randall PA ITO secure indemnity
10 witnesses for the United States. The DILL
provides that witnesses testifying for the
United States shall not be liable TO arrest,
and shall not be arrested for disclosures
made, and making il penal offense TO in
tlmldate witnesses for the United States
BY Mr.. Hasker (Migs.D-To provide the
mode and manner OF taking proof and depo-
sitions before the Southern Claims Commits
sion.
By Mr.. Foster (Ohiol-For the relief OF
Mary f. Hall, widow OF David A. Han of the
District Of Columbia. Also a bill for the
relief OF VIM. II. Chase, OF Washington,
By Mr.. House Tenn. ITO amend the
Pacific railroad act of July 1, 1862, and the
acts amendatory and supplemental thereto.
By Mr.. Wells mo. ITO reduce the mum Der
and rank OF staff officers in the medical corps
of the army.
By Mr.. Rea mo )-Resolutions OF the legis-
lature OF Missouri favoring the payment OF
pensions TO the surviving soldiers OF the
Mexican war.
BY Mr.. Hunter Ind.)-Grauting pensions
TO all soldiers of the Mexican war who are
sixty years and upwards of age, and TO all
By Mr.. Morrison (Ill.)-To exempt from
criminal proceedings witnesses who testify
before Congress, or before committees OF
either House of Congress.
By Mr.. Buckner Mo)-For the relief OF the
trustees OF the John Wesley Zion Church OF
Washington. ID. G. Also, for the relief of
George II. johnson. OF Washington. For the
relief of Sarah Butler. of Washington, ID. G.
By Mr.. Stone, motto amend section
1,0s0 OF the revised statutes relative TO the
District OF Columbia.
By Mr.. Williams Wis. Joint resolution
proposing an amendment to the Constitu-
ton, providing that the House Of Represen-
tatives shall be composed OF representatives
elected one-third each year.
DISTRICT BILLS.
By Mr.. Henkle (Mo.)-T provide for a
commission to revise and adjust all out
standing claims against the District OF CO.
lumbia, and TO make report TO Congress.
By Mr.. Mitchell patio reduce the ex-
pense OF public printing in the District OF
Columbia.
BY Mr.. Rusk (wis.)-To extend the time
in which officers and soldiers OF the late war
may present to the Court of Claims their
claims for services.
By Mr.. Gunter (Ark. ITO incorporate the
Atlantic, Oklahoma and Pacific coast raIi-
road company, and providing for a coutinu-
Gus line OF railroad from Norfolk, Va, 10 the
Pacific coast.
At the conclusion of the morning hour, on
motion OF Mr.. Bright CTenn.l, the House
Hawaiian treaty, Mr.. Sayler 20 liol In the
chair.
Mr.. Wood IN. " resumed his speech upon
the bill. he having been interrupted on
Thursday last.