The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-23
Congressional Proceedings.

FRDAY.-In the Senate. after the morning
h our, the consideration OF the silver bill was
resumed, aud Mr. Ingalls, spoke in favor of
the bill. He was followed by Mr.. Allison.
who had charge Of the bill, and who closed
the regular debate Mr.. Lamar presented
resolutions of the Mississippi Legislature in
structing their Senators to vote for the silver
bill, and declared that he could not violate
his convictions by obeying the instructions.
A large number OF amendments were offered.
most of which were voted down. The free
coinage clause, however, was stricken out,
and the Senate finance committees amend
ment, limiting the amount of coinage per
month and giving the government the profit
or the coinage, was adopted.
In the House, Mr.. Stephens, from the com
mittee on coinage, reported back the bill
authorizing the President 10 invite an inter
national monetary commission. The House
took up the bill which applies the appropria-
ton Of 1876, 900, made By act Of Congress
approved March 3, 1887, to pay certain South
ern mail CONTRACTOR, and lengthy debate
ensued, but without action the House ad-
journed till Monday next.
SATURDAY.-The Senate continued It's SEES.
sion of Friday until five o clock on Saturday
morning, when the silver bill was passed by
a vote of - in its favor to p in opposition.
The Senate then adjourned until Monday.
The House was not in session, having ad-
iourned from Friday until Monday.
MoXDAY.-A number of bills were intro.
duced, among them one to enable Indians TO
to become citizens of the United States was
called up, and Mr. Whyte spoke in opposition
TO it. Mr.. Eustis introduced bill proposing
an appropriation OF 500, 900, to be available
Immediately, for reoperating the mint and
assay office at New Orleans.
In the House, the silver bin was received
back from the Senate with amendments.
Various bills were introduced under the call
If States, and business relating to the Dis
tIict of Columbia was considered. Mr.. Gar
field introduced q bill to provide for the
more thorough investigation oil Railroad ac-
cidents.
TUEsDAY-In the Senate Mr. Sargent, of
California, introduced bill to rcorganize the
life-saviug and coast-guard service. The bill
TO regulate the compensation of pOstmasters
was considered The bin pensioning soldiers
of 1872 and their widows, including ex-Con-
federates, was passed-yeas II, uays, $
Adiourded.
In the House. the Louisiana contested
election ease Of Aiken vs. Darrall was called
up by Mr. Harris, Chairman OF the Election
Committee. it being the special order. Mr.
Stephens. Of Georgia, gave notice that rs
soon rs this case was disposed OF he would
move to take the silver bill from the Speak
er's table and CONCUR in the amendments
Mr.. Hale then took the floor and announced
the prosecution of the Louisiana returning
board. and charged that the prosecution had
its handspring elsewhere. He also claimed
that the President was learning now the les.
son of misplaced confidence. Mr. Garfield
spoke in the same STRAIN. whilst Mcssrs. Glib
son, of La. and Clymer, of Pa. coutendcd
that there had been no breach Of good iaith
on the part of Gov. Nichols or the demo
Gratis of Louisiana. and denied that there had
been compact for immunity trom crime.
WEBXEspAY.-In the Senate, resolution
was adopted asking Commissioner of Agricul-
tqre 70 furnish such information rs he may
have on the subject of hog cholera. Mr..
Sargent, Of California. from the Naval Com
miitee, reported the bill 10 organize the Life
saving aud Coast guard Service. 4 petition
was presented from +. Kirby Smith, of Tenn.
nessee. for the removal of his political disa-
bli,ies. The bill rclailngt 10 the compensation
of postmasters was passed with IN amend
ment restoring the ranking privilege for
communications not exceeding two ounces in
weight.
10 Jt,- House, the Louisiana contested
case of Ackliu e.. Earrel was discussed. and
the majority report declaring Alkliu elected
was adopted. Mr.. Acklin then took tae
iron-clad oath. Adjourned.
TUuEsnAY.-Iu the Senate, Mr.. WHITE
presented q petition Of manufactures OF plate
iron Of Baltimore. Nd ,remoustratingagains
4 reduction Of the tariff duties, aud also
against the restoration of the tax On taa and
coffee. After brief session, adjourned I'LL
Monday.
In the House the Silver Bill passed hy
more than two-thirds vote, and now goes 10
the President Adjourned til Monday.