Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-10
FORTY-FOURTH CONGRESS.
MONDAY, January 10.


mortal OF California \ grIcultural society in
reference TO tax on California wines and
brandies. Referred 10 Committee on FL
Mr.. Sargent presented petition OF % 900
women ofUtah, as king the repeal OF the anti
| poly gamy laws and OF ali laws interfering
win their religious belief Mr.. $. said ne
ulo n9t concur with the prayer OF the me-
noralistS, but presented their paper as a
! recognition OF The sacred right OF petition
referred 70 the Committee on the Judiciary
!nf. Edmonds, from the Commi tee on the
! judiciary, reported bill TO remove political
disabilities of George s. Hsw kins, OF r Orida
Mr.. Hamlin, from the Committee on Rules
! reported concurrent resolution continuing
/ IN force the joint rules of tue two Houses in
iorce al the close OF the last session.
Mr. Hamlin. in reply TO n question OF Mr.
Sonkiihg; said the committee had not con-
thlnk 1t came within the scope OF their in
| quiTy.
Mr.. Morton moved to amend the resolution
/ by excluding the odd joint rule
! The matter was laid over
Mr. COnkling introduced resolution 70 plarp
| on the pension rolls the name ofthe widow Of
captain David Richie. Referred TO Commit
| tee on Pensions.
! Nh. Hamilton introduced bill to complete
the Iexas Pacihc railroad. Referred to Com
| mittee on Railroads.
| MI Sargent introduced bill supplemental
| 10 the bill for the Alabama claims award
distribution Referred to Committee ON
Mr.. Sherman introduced bill in relation
| To the receivers OF national banks Re.
| fefred TO Committee on Finance.
Mr.. Dorsey introduced bill to create the
territory OF Ohlahama. Referred 20 Com
mittee on Territories.
MI. Spencer, by request, introduced. bill
10 restore an eX officer of the army OF the
| United States. Referred to Committee on
Military Affairs.
Mr.. Christiancy introduced bill in relation
10 the Northern Pacific railroad. Referred
TO Committee on Railroads.
CUBA.
Mr.. Conover submitted a resolution con-
corning the condition ofaffairS In Cuba, and
lustructing the President 10 maintain the
StrlcteSt neutrality, and TO adopt the same
regulations as issued by Spain concerning
the late confederate states. Ordered 10 he
printed and laid on the table.
Mr.. Anthony submitted a resolution di-
recting the Committee on Public Buildings
ana Grounds 10 inquire whether the reZula-
lions OF the Sena Re have been complied with
directing uniform headstoneS 10 be put up
over the graves of Senators who died in
office. Adopted.
Mr.. Morton submitted the resolutions
recommended by the Committee on PrivI-
legeS aid Elections in reference to the tenure
oil oince OF the President pro tenn, and with
an additional resolution declaring the Hon
Thomas w. Ferry the President pro tenn OF
the Senate by virtue of his election last
spring.
Without action, the Senate went into ex-
ecutive session.
IN ten minutes the doors were opened.
Mr.. ingalls, submitted a resolution calling
on the Secretary OF the Interior for a detailed
report OF the expenditure of the 5000 APP
proprion for 5000 captive Arrapahoe and
other Indians, and whether the Indians have
received any benefit therefrom. Adopted
Nj. Morton then called up the resolutions
submitted concerning
THE PRESIDENT PRO TEN. OF THE SENATE,
and declaring Mr.. Ferry the present presi-
dent pro TEN. of the Senate by virtue of bis
ELECTION at the last session OF the Senate.
Mr.. Merrimon explained the post ton as
sumed by him in opposition TO the majority
OF the Committee on Privileges and Elec-
lions. He said that of course the Senate
aad the physical power to remove the Presi-
dent i5p TEN. at any time. bat he al gu al that
u bad no lawful authority 10 remove him
without cause.
HOUSE Of REPRESENTATIVES.
Under the regular Mondays call OF states
FOR bills and joint resolutions for reference
only, the following, among large number
OF others, were introduced and referred:
By Mr.. Eye (Me.l-Bill 10 provide for a
commission on the alcoholic liquor traffic
Judiciary.
By Mr.. Hale lMeD-Bul TO authorize the
settlement by the Board of Audit Of the Dis
trict of Columbia of the bill of DIR. T. s. Yer
81, special commissioner TO Europe. District
OF Columbia.
BY Mr.. Hendee (Ntl-Bin authorizing tbe
Commissioners OF the District of Columbia
TO erect market on square siG, in the city
OF Washington. District OF Columbi Also,
Dill 10 reimburse the postmaster at Shell
ourne, VT. for money stolen. Also, q bill TO
reimburse Horace Glover for property seized
by the United States. Government Claims
By Nj. Crapo (Mass.-Bnl TO amend the
act creating the Court Of Alabama Claims.
Judiciary.
By Mr.. Warren Mass. Bill to adjust the
losses occasioned by the wreck of me bark
Alferetten. OF Boston. Claims.
By Mr.. Evans r. I)-Bill to amend Chap
Ter i, Title 81, OF revised statutes. Ways aud
By Mr.. Phelps (COnn.)--Biu TO continue
improvem0 Is at the mouth of the Connects
cut river. Commerce.
By Mr.. Barnum Conn bill 10 continue
The Improvement OF Bridgeport harbor, Con-
necticuf. Commerce. Also, q bill to con-
tinue the improvement and complete the
repairs OF the harbor OF Southport, Connec-
ucut. Commerce.
By Mr.. Sanders-Bill to continue work on
The custom house and post office at Hartford
ConDeeucut. Public Buildings and Grounds
By Mr. Wood IN. G.)-Bill TO repeal in part
the specie resumption act of January 10Th
1919, and provide for resumpti ion of specie
payment without contraction. WAYS ard
Means. Also, bin to incorporate the Me-
tropolitan Protective Fire Insurance Com
pany Of the District OF Columbia. District
OF Columbia.
BY Mr.. Davy n. Y.)-Bin TO protect the
revenues of the Patent Office. Patents
BY Mr.. Cox N. G.l-Eill TO provide for the
purchase of site and the construction of a
building for Girls Reform school in the
District of Columbia. Appropri ations
Fly Mr.. Lord N. Y.)-Biil to regulate the
salaries of the Judges of the circuit and dis
trict courts of the United states. Judiciary.
of commissioners to take affidavits 10 be
used before the courts of the United States
judiciary. Also, a bill directing the same
ayment OF bounty to drafted men as was
paid to volunteers under the act OF 1866
Military Affairs.
By Mr.. Gutter IN. ] )-Bill providing for
The equalization of taxes. Ways and Means.
Also, bill declaring the Department OF Ag-
riculture one OF the executive depart .nents. |
A griculture.
By Mr.. Townsend (Pa.)-Biu relative to
dividends on loans and deposits in national |
banking associations. Banking and Cur
rehcy.
By Mr.. Stowell fNa)-Bill to amend Sec |
ton 123 of the revised statute co.e. Post |
Office and Post Roads. |
By Mr.. Hunton (Va.l-Biu to incorporate |
the Union Railroad OF Washington, George |
town and Northern Virginia. District OF |
Columbia.
By Mr.. Walker (Va.)-Bill to apply the /
proceeds of the sales of the public lands to |
the education OF the people. Education and |
Labor. Also, bill making an appropria- |
ton to continue the improvement OF the /
James river. Commerce.
By Mr.. Goode (Na.i-Bill To reimburseWil- |
liam and Mary's college for property de- /
stroyed during the war. Education and La /
Dor.
Ry Mr.. Bradford fAla.l-Rill To ALLOW nun-