The Leavenworth weekly times., 1876-01-27
CONGRESSIONAL.
A Bill to Allow "DoubIe-Back- Action -
Pensions introduced.
The House Puts q Quietus on the
Centennial Appropriation Bill,
BY Putting it Through on Vote Of
TAG to 1870.
SENATE.

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SENATE.
WAsHISGroS, ID. C., January l9.-Mr.
Thurman presented twenty-one petitions
of citizens OF Ohio, asking CONGRESSIONAL
aid for the construction Of the Southern
Pacific Railroad. Referred.
Mr.. Sherman submitted q resolution that
the President be requested to cause the
building and grounds situated in Column
bus, Ohio, known a. the Capital Cnlversi-
", proposed to be donated to the United |
States for the purpose OF mint, to be e1-
amined for the purpose Of ascertaining |
whether or not said building and grounds |
are suitable for such mint. Agreed TO.
The Senate then resumed confederation
OF the resolution submitted by Mr.. Davis,
to investigate the Treasury Department,
and Mr.. Sherman spoke in favor OF ap-
pointing the committee asked for, after
which the matter was laid over informally.
The Senate then took up the resolution
of Senator Morton, in regard to the Missis-
sippi election. and Mr. Morton spoke at
length.
Before concluding, Mr.. Morton yielded
the floor, and the Senate proceeded to con-
/ slider the executive business. After short
| time the doors were reopened, and the
Senate adjourned.
| WASHINGTON, ID. C., January 2O.-Fari-
Gus petitions were presented, asking the re-
peal of the law requiring twO-cent stamp
to he affixed to bank checks, and referred.
Mr.. Edmunds submitted a resolution di-
I H.. ~ hn tn
communicate to the Senate what action, If
any, has been taken by him under the act
of Congress entitled "an act providing for
the collection of monies due the United
States from the Pacific Railroad Compa-
nv" approved June %, 1874, and what is
the present condition Of matters therein
referred to. .-.
Mr.. Allison introduced bill to author
ize the construction of bridge across the
Missouri river at Sioux City. Referred.
Mr.. West introduced bill to amend the
Pacific Railroad act of July l and July 8,
1864. 1t provides that from and after its
enactment all Pacific Railroad companies
shall be liable to pay into the Treasury OF
the United States the whole amount OF in
terest heretofore paid by the government
on bonds loaned 10 them to aid in the con-
strucrion of their roads, together with in
terest upon the several sums paid by the
government in discharge OF the interest on
said bonds from date of payment, less the
!. amount retained by the government for
mail transportation, which shall be cred
!, tied on account every six months.
At the expiration Of the morning hour,
, the consideration of the resolution submit
, ted bv Mr.. Morton, in regard to the re-
, cent election in Mississippi, was received,
and Mr.. Morton continued his speech, be-
gun yesterday. -
After speaking awhile, Mr.. Morton said
, he had been suffering with sore throat,
and would not be able TO conclude his re-
, marks to-day, and therefore asked that his
!, resolution be allowed TO go over, which
was so ordered.
The Senate then took up the resolution
to continue in force the joint rules Tor the
:, government of the two houses OF Congress
. the question being on the motion Of Mr.
Morton, TO excep; the twenty-second joint
! rule in regard to counting the vote for Pres
= iden. and Nice-President, whicn wa:
\ agreed to, and the resolution continuing ii
\ force the ioint rule, as amended bv Nor
ton, was adopted.
e WASHINGTON, y. C., January cl.-ln the
e opening prayer this morning, Chaplain
Sunderland, after invoking the blessings o
II divine providence upon the nation, said
AS Thy servants, here assembled this day
10 remember him who so lately presided il
e this chamber, we beseech Thee to let TIL,
l. heavenly assurance fall upon them a. i
e did UDon him"
:, The Chair laid before the Senate me
: mortal Of Stanley and the committee OF tn
@ national railroad convention, recently bel,
5 in St. Louis, setting forth the advantage
:. of certain through fares, and asking al
{. for the Southern Pacific railroad. Refer
:, red.
20 Mr.. Sherman, from the committee on Fl
nance, reported substitute Tor the SENATE
e bill to provide for a commission on tn
A. subject OF the alcoholic liquor ira fiic
% Placed on the calendar.
Mr.. Frelinghuysen moved II at when th'
" Senate adjourn to-day, it be To meet OF
E. Monday next. Agreed 10.
it After the expiration OF the mOrnin
ID hour. Mr.. Boutwell, announced the dealt
re of Vice President Wilson, and delivered
: graceful eulogy, which he closed by oiier
Ne ing the usual resolutions Of respect.
m MIR. Hamlin followed Mr.. Boutwell,.
n Messrs. Cragin, Cameron, Morrill,, Stever
il. son, Morton, Ingalls,, Bogy, Anthony an
10 Dawes also made addresses, when the reso
m lutions were adopted, and the Senate az
ID journed.
Oh WAsHINGToN, D. c., January 2i-Sena
u tor Jones, OF Nevada, was in his seat to-da
for the first time this session.
ID The Chair laid before the Senate the n
port Of Commissioner of Patents for lS.'
$ Laid on the table and ordered printed.
II Mr.. Sherman presented ten petitions froI
if citizens of Ohio, asking government aid
the construction OF the Texas Pacific raj
il road Similar petitions were presented
n Messrs. Cameron and Wallace, of Pennsy
IN vania. All referred.
at Mr.. Goldthwaite presented the report I
or the committee of the Alabama legislatur
If and testimony taken by the committee
1g regard to the election Of Geo. Z. Spencer I
nj United States Senator from Alabama. r,
it ierred.
Id Mr.. Wright, from the Judiciary Commi
of tee, reported, without amendment, the bi
declaring the true intent and meaning
the Union Pacific railroad acts. 1t pr
q vides that none of these acts shall be cor
,d strued 10 authorize any subsidy or Ian
!, grants to the Hannibal 4 St. Joe or ii
or Central Branch Union Pacific Railroa
be Companies for any extension Of road
h. excess of one hundred miles next to Il
n Missouri river. Placed on tie calendar.
ur By Mr.. Morton. To establish mint ft
an the coinage of gold and silver at Indiana]
n oils, and appropriating certain GovemmeI
o. grounds and buildings to the use Of Il
at same, ard also money for the purchase I
h the necessary machinery.
40 Mr.. Kelly, from committee on railway
II repocnDA with amendments the Senate bi
I'M to ex1lni The time for the construction an
Va CONF ion Of the Northern Pacific railroa
;fe Mes Sherman called up the Senate bi
ON to protide for commission, on the subject
I'M alcoholic liquor traffic. During the di
es. cussion, the morning hour expired, an
m the Chair laid before the Senate the un6
he ished business, being resolution of N
he Morton's in regard to the recent election
Mississippi
Mr.. Morton said his health was in sue
condition that he would not be able
continue his remarks to-day.
a Mr.. Davis called up the resolution su
,se mitted BY him few days ago, in regard
the investigation Of the books and accoun
y" Of the Treasury Department, the pendir
ry question being on the motion OF Mr.. E
a munds, to amend the resolution 70 As
a have the investigation made by the. cor
- mittee on finance, instead Of BY . speci
gu committee, which was agreed to. Yes