The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1877-12-19
CONGRESSIONAL SUMMARY.


A bill was introduced by Mr.. Dorsey, to Or
ganize the territory of Tishmingo, and for
other purposes.
Mr.. Matthews introduced resolution de-
caring that United States bonds may be paid
in silver coin and at his request it was ordered
to be laid on the table.
The resolution Of inquiry as TO what legal
impediments exist which prevent the President
from executing the laws in regard to the Union
Pacific railroad company was adopted.
The House bill for the relief of the sufferers
by the wreck of the Huron was passed with an
amendment providing for the payment to the
heirs of those lost on the Huron IL months
sea pay; to the heirs Of Capt. Guthrie, OF the
life-saving service, one years salary, and to
the heirs of those of the i. Il ]. Bakers crew,
who were lost in attempting to save life, 500
each.
Mr.. Mcdonald gave notice that upon the 18th
of January he would offer resolutions in re-
spect to the memory and public services OF his
late colleague, Mr. Morton.
A resolution was adopted instructing the
committee on the Dist let of Columbia to in
quire and report a proper form of government
for the District
The resolution from the committee on privi-
leges and elections declaring ]. b. Eustis en-
titled to a seat az Senator from Louisiana from
Jan. II, 1876, for the term ending March 3,
1879, was called up, and after brief discus
sion was adopted by vote of 40 yeas to 8nays.
Mr.. Eustis was then sworn in.
The resolution Of Mr. Matthews to pay the
| bonds in silver was iscussed.
Mr.. Conkling presented ten petitions signed
| bya large number of citizens of New York, of
| both sexes favoring the adoption of an amend
ment to the constitution prohibiting the States
| from DISTINGUISHING citizens on account of sex.
| He also presented nineteen petitions from per-
sons engaged in industrial pursuits in New
York State, praying that Congress will take nc
action concerning a revision Of tho tariff duties
until it shall be ascertained how any contcm-
plated tariff legislation will affect the business
prosperity of the country. He also presented
petitions of temperance organizations in New
York city favoring the appointment of com
missioner to inquire into the alcoholic hquol
traffic. Mr.. Conkling also submitted a resolu
ton providing for committee Of seven to in
quire and report what measures can be devised
to promote commercial intercourse with Mexico
aud establish Just and peaceful condition O
affairs on the border. Adopted.
The discussion of Mr.. Matthews resolution
declaring the right of the government to pa.
bonds in silver was resumed. Mr.. Kernar
spoke in opposition to tho resolution ant
Me,sr'. Beck and Wallace in its favor A mo
ton to lay the resolution aside and take up tn
Bland silver bill was defeated by Is to 43.
= House.
Two resolutions were offered making in
quiries in regard to the Cuban instruction, bu
were objected to.
Mr.. Harris, of Virginia, chairman of tn
election committee, submitted the majority re
! port in the Colorado contested election cas-
declaring +. N. Patterson (DemocraD elected
Mr.. Wait, of Connecticut submitted a minorit
report declaring J. b. Belford Republican
l elected and Mr.. Cox of Ohio, presented
/: third report declaring that no election in Co
! orado had taken place
The Senate amendments to the bill for th
relief of the sufferers by the loss of the Huro
!: were concurred in and the bill passed.
A bill was introduced by Mr.. Joyce, of We
=, mont, adjusting the salaries of postmaster o
= the basis Of the number of stamps cancelled il
i stead of on the nupNher of stamps sold also
resolution proposing an amendment to I'll
: constitution providing that the term of ofiiC
t of the President shall be six years.
i On the question Of the distribution of IL
Presidents message q discussion arose on
@ amendment offered by Mr.. Hewitt of Ne
Is York, specially directing the attention of Il
n committee on foreign affairs to the affairs {
the Rio Grande, and recommending the CO.
# sideration Of such means as will prevent Il
n possibility of war, and continue the mainte
ance of peace between the United States al
Mexico. All the speeches made upon the gu
"a ject, except that of Mr.. Mills, of Texas we
q pacific in tone.
The deficiency appropriation bill was repol
ed back from the committee, and most of q
a. Senate amendments were concdrred in.