The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-04
~FortY-Fourth Congress.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.
During the morning hour various bills OF
no public importance were presented and
referred.
On motion of Mr.. Wright, the bill de-
Glazing the true intent of the Union Pacific
railroad, acts Of July LAT, 1862, July p,
1864, and July 81, 1866, was taken up. It
refers to claims made by the Central branch
OF the Union Pacific railroad company for
! ,nds and bends for the construction Of lis
road in excess of 100 miles from the Mis-
souri, rive-.
The chair presented a communication
from the secretary of the treasury announc-
ing hat the appropriation for the transpor-
iation Of United States notes and securities
during the year was exhausted aud stating
$500 would be required for such traus-
portation during the remainder Of the fiscal
year; referred.
MIR. Wrighi's Central Pacific bill was
again taken up and during the discussion
Mr.. Edmnnds said the committee on the
judiciary had come to the conclusion that
the company was not entitled to receive
any bonds or subsidies further THAI i. had
already received. He argued that tic
claim would have no status in any court Of
the United States. The subject was ore
for legislative action.
Mr.. Conkling said the ill had been here
a good many years and he thought it best
to consider it and dispose of it now, other
wis3 the government might become
entangled in a further annoyance on account
of this road.
Pending the discussion tie senate adj
journed,
HOUSE.
Mr.. Wood of New York presented a
memorial from business men in New York,
expressing satisfaction at the action of con-
gress in appointing a i'iat committee for
counting the electoral vote, and praying
that all party consolidation may be thrown
aside. Referred.
NJ. Wilson Cf Iowa, offered 81 resolution
requesting the committee on railroads to
report whe.hcr it is wise TO provide By law
for the appointment Of Il rational board OF
engineers to supervise the condition Of in
ter-state railroads SO far as cafely to tray.
elers is concerned. Referred.
Mr.. Briglt Of Tennessee, asked leave &C
introduce a bill for free cottage OF Tie sil.
yer dollar, and making the sane Il ltga'
tender, aud 10 refer It to committee Oh
mines and mining. Tho ill provides ioi
the coinage of silver dollars containing
4l24 grains, ard that 10 charge shall be
made for converting standard silver bullion
into coin dollar.
Mr.. Hewitt of New York objected to the
reference.
SIR. Knott of Kentucky. chairman of the
judiciary committee, presented tie report
of the committee on the admission of Jane.
b. Bedford as representative from the Stat,
Of Colorado, with q resolution that Colo
RADIO is in the Union and tbst Beliord bC
admitted.
Mr.. Hurd Of Ohio presented a minority
report. which recommends the passage Of
an act of congress admitting Colorado as ,
state. Recommitted.
Mr. Durham reported q bill fixing Ii,
compensation of United Sta'cs marsnali
and deputies. 1t provides that the com
pensa:ion of marshals shall not exceed So,
600 per annum, and of deputies 50 per day
or $1,000 per aunum Mr.. ConRer o
Michigan offered an amCniment striking
out $1,000 No quorum appearing, Tx
til went over.
The speaker appointed Mr. McDl il G.
Iowa to ill the vacancy ia tae Commute,
on rights, duties and p!ivlieccl of tht
house in c 'uhtiDg the electoral vote, il
place Of Mr.. Monroe Of Ohio, excused
AiilurLel.