The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-12-06
FORTHWITH CONGRESS.

0ENATE, NOV. SI.-lle senate remain
ed In continuous session from Monday night,
steadlle voting down motions to adjourn, and
the Republicans making dilatory motions
speeches, having documents read, etc, to pre-
vent vote on Thurman's motion to discharge
the election committee from the consideration
Of the case Of Butler Of South Caroline
There was much excited discussion,
troubles being gone over and much Of
the testimony taken by the committee read.
In this manner the whole night and forenoon
were consumed, the Republicans preventing
q vote on Thurman's resolution until after
noon, when vote was reached and the res
olution adopted, % to 81. The credentials of
lection of Edmunds, the senate adjourned.
HOUSE, Nov. 27.-Mr. Morrison made
ley offered resolution declaring that the loss
OF the Huron was owing to unseaworthiness
ana ordering the suspension Of repairs on the
old bulls. Several bills were introduced,
among them bills restoring the franking
privilege, for branch mint ut Cincinnati and
restoring rebels to the pension rolls. A re-
ton so as to give each territory member OF
congress. Under suspension Of the rules Mr..
Chittendcn's resolution calling on the Presi-
dent for information relative to tie Pacific
railroads was passed.
SENATE, Nov. 29th.-The Kellogg con-
tested election case was taken up under de-
cision ofthe president that 1t was question
OF the highest privileges. On appeal this de-.
eislon was sustained BY vote Of 20 to q,
Davis not voting. The Senate than voted to
proceed with the consideration Of the case %
to %, the Vice President voting In the atilrma
tive. Davis voted with the Democrats this
time, otherwise as before. A long discussion
followed, after which a motion BY Thurman
to substitute Butler 9 name for Kellogg was
lost by tie vote Thurman challenged the
right Of the Vice President to vote on a ques-
ton affecting the organization of the Senate,
and a long discussion ensued. Mr. salisbury
moved to re-refer the matter to the committee
on privileges and elections, with instructions
to take testimony on the charges made by
spofford touching the illegality Of the legisla-
discussion followed upon the motion, pendin Z
which Conkling moved to take recess till
8 O'Clock. Patterson moved to adjourn, which
was agreed to 20 to 81, Davis, Conoyer and
Patterson voting with the Democrats in the
affirmative.
SENATE Nov. 30.-Scveral resolutions
were submitted and referred as were also a
number of bills, after which the Kellogg
case was taken up and Mr.. Salisbury spoke
the committee on privileges and elections.
After long debate the question Of recommit-
ting to the committee was voted
upon and resulted ayes % nays 90.
After recess the debate was further continued
BY Messrs Bayard, Thurman, Conkling and
Patterson the latter Of whom made q fierce
attack upon president Hayes whom he accused
OF destroying the Republican party in the
South The vote was there taken upon the
Kellogg case and adopted yeas 80 nays %
Gen. Butler was then given his seat by vote
OF ~ ayes to % nays, after which both Kellogg
and Butler were sworn in and the Senate ad.
iourned.
SENATE, Dec. 1st.-A report was pre-
scented from the committee on elections de-
claring Eustis entitled to seat from Louisi-
ana, also minority report. Some minor and
private bills were passed. Conkling present
ed petition for the construction LOT trans
continental railway in Africa from Liberia
eastward. Other memorials and bills were
presented. The deficiency bill was called up,
the scnato amendments which add 31,O03, 542
to the amount, including $4,000 for star
mail service agreed to in committee, and the
bill PASSED. Mr.. Beck introduced bill for
the relief Of sufferes by the Huron wreck.
Adjourned. Senators Butler and Kellogg
we're in their seats.
House, Dec. bills were passed pro-
hibiting suits for damages for infringments
OF patents In certain cases; appropriating
81 ,0O0 to each officer, ard 500 to each sea
man surviving the Huron wreck; on motion
OF Dunnell, changing the name of the port OF
Brashear, to Morgan city: A joint resolution
rejected. Mr.. Miles moved to suspend the
rules, and pass resolution instructing the
ways and means committee to report bill pro.
viding tariff strictly for revinue. Pending
consideration the House adjourned,