The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-11-22
FORTY FIFTH CONGRESS

were introduced and referred. Mr.. Booth Of
tered resolution calling upon the. President
The army bill was read and referred. Mr..
Hamlin reported from the committee on
foreign relations resolution for the appoint
ment OF committee to inquire on what terms
reciprocity treaty could be negotiated with
Mexico, which was re-refcrred to the commit
tee on finance: Mr.. Chatfee addressed the
senate upon his resolution relative to the
management OF, the Pacific railroads.
HOUSE, Nov. 13.-Bills were introduced,
among them one by Banks to facilitate trans.
fortation of freight, and one by Townsend for
me winding up of national banks. The de-
ficicncy bill which makes appropriations for
the navy, ETC., was considered in committe of
the whole and passed. The House then pro-
ceeded to the consideration of the bill to re-
peal the resumption act and was addressed by
Messrs. Chittcnden, Monroe and others.
SENATE, Nov. 14.-Bills were reported
and referred. Mr.. Maxey called up his re-
solution to construct defensive works on the
Texas border and made some remarks upon
it. The army bill was reported from the com
mittee with amendments. The bill was taken
up and went over without action. Several
amendments were offered to the deficiency
bill, which were referred to the appropriations
committee. After an executive session ad-
journed.
HOUSE, Nov. II. Resolutions were of.
cred relating to the amendment of the na
tional banking law and instructing the ju.
dietary committee to Investigate the imprison-
ment OF Smalls, cOl0rcd member from South
Carolina. The latter was adopted Mr.. Wood,
from the ways and means committee, reported
resolution for final adjournment on the ed
instant: The house then resumed considera-
ton OF the bill for the repeal of the resump-
ton act, and was addressed by FELTON,, Chittcn-
den and others. Amendments were also Of
fered forbidding tue cancellation of legal
tenders redeemed on or after January LIST,
1879, and postponing the day of resumption
from Jan. l, 1919, to Jan. 1, 1850.
SENATE, Nov. 15.-Remonstrances were
presented by the Boston banks against the
passage of the silver bill. The navy deficiency
bill was passed. Mr.. Eaton presented a con.
stitutional amendment providing a tribunal
OF States for the decision of contests in presi-
dental elections. The army bill;was passed
as it came from the committee. The 25OOO
limit is restored, and the clause specifying the
number OF regiments to be stationed on the
Mexican frontier stricken out. Mr.. Bruce
presented petition from colored residents Of
mississippi, for aid in removing to Liberia.
HOUSE, Nov. 15.-Bills were introduced
for the payment Of duties in legal tender; for
the construction of railroad from New York
to Council Bluffs, Iowa. Mr.. Cobb from the
mileage committee, reported against allowing
members mileage for the extra session. The
!esuupuoA o!u coming up, II was stated that
Ewing would move the previous question
Saturday. The House was then addressed by
Messrs. Eames, Ballou, Hubbell and Kelley.
the latter at length. Several amendments and
substitutes were also offered.
SENATE, Nov. 16.-Mr. Jones offered a
resolution requesting the president to furnish
information relative to prosecution entered
and property seized on account of depreda-
tiOns upon public lands in the South. Amend
ed SO as to include all the States md adopted.
Mr.. Davis resolution for an investigation of
the alleged discrepancies in the bookkeeping
OF the treasury department came I'D and was
made the subject Of remarks by Davis and
others. Several amendments were offered
and Davis finally amended his resolution bv
limiting the number of clerks so as to reduce
the expense of the committee contemplated
Pending discussion, the senate adjourned.
HOUSE, Nov. 16.-Bills appropriating
money for the Paris exposition were reported
and referred. Mr.. Waddell reported a bill to
pay southern mail contractors Referred. A
resolution for an investigation into the de-
tense OF the Texas border was adopted. Mr..
Singleton reported the deficiency bill. The
bill for the repeal of the resumption act com
Ing up, theJH0use was addressed by Hoar, Gar
field and Others, Garfield speaking at length.
An evening session was held which was cx-
cl!Msycly devoted to debate on the resumption
bill. 49,
SENATE, Nov. 17.-senatc not in scs-
sion.