Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-10-20
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Resolution.

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WASHINGTON, October 10. The Herald's spec-
ial from this city, says Representative Springer
will offer resolution creating a joint congress
sional committee of fourteen to consider consttu
tonal amendments to be submitted by him con-
corning election of President and Vice President
Sprngers plan is similar to that suggested by
Buckalew last spring.
Bankrupt Law.
The bankrupt law is likely to be repealed at an
eur ~ Jay, II the session continues.
The Session.
The action of the Senate yesterday in the opin-
ion ID both parties, set at rest all hope OF short
session.
The Contested Cases.
The Senate committee on elections this morn
ing unanimously agreed to take up the report on
the Louisiana contest without any unnecessary
delay. IL was accordingly ordered that Kellogg
and spoiford he notified that the committee will
formally commence examination of their creden-
tials, ETC., next Monday, at 1890 A. NJ.
Personal.
Congressman Haskell of Kansas Is dangerously
i'll in this city with Bright's disease of the kid
neys, complicated with an affection of the liver.
Report.
The commissioner Of internal revenue will soon
commence preparation for an annual report. No
recommendations whatever concerning any
change in the workings Of the present system OF
tAAAtlOn VIII De made.
Investigation.
The commission investigating affairs of the Sc
cfet service division OF the treasury, will complete
the work 10 a few DAYS.
Indian Matters.
The commissioner of Indian affairs to-day re-
celved telegram from General Crook, saving on
account of the rainy weather he had not vet TAX
steps for the removal Of the Souix to the Missouri
river. 10 addition to that obstacle, they were
awaiting the arrival of certain supplies, before
commencing the journey.
Gossip.
The Missouri Congressional delegation called
upon the President, yesterday, and informed hin
that they approve of great many features of his
policy, and that they should support him in all
measures which they consider right.
those who have taken the pains to ascertain the
private opinions of good many senators at Wash
lngton, on the subject of the confir nation of Gen
are OF the opinion that he will be confirmed with
out any serious opposition.
Michigan congressman say that Senator Christi
ancy was rendered the judgeship of the sixth judi
cai court anc declined 1t. His declination occa-
stoned some surprise in the Michigan delegation,
as Christiancy Is poor man, of judicial habits
and that he Is by no means on secure political
tenure.
Naval Matters.
The Spanish. Portuguese and Dutch navies have
signhed their intention to co operate with the
chief signal officer - extending his system of in
ternatonal reports. and the Portuguese minister
of war has directed these observations to be taken
during the government explorat ion Of Congo il
Central Africa.
Mileage.
The examination of statutes now in force on
the subject of compensation of members of Con-
gress shows that they are allowed mileage for two
sessions only in each Congress- and that it cannot
be paid TO them before the first day of each ses-
sion.
Naval Affairs.
The bureau of navigation will soon put on board
naval vessels the new night signal, invented by
Lieut. Very. The plan is based on the Roman
candle system, and colored stars are projected
from pistol, from 200 to 800 feet into the air.
PardOned.
The President ordered pardon to be issued to
James White of Cincinnati, now undergoing a
sentence in the Ohio Penitentiary, for completely
in the election frauds in Cincinnati, in the year
1876.
Cabinet Meeting.
The cabinet to-day was occupied with the con-
siderstlon of appointments. Nearly all the cabi
net officers have begun the consideration of sub
Jects to form the basis of annual reports, but the
actual preparations of them is in no instance COM
meIced.