Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-03-25
FORTE-FIFTR CONGRESS,
MONDAY. March p

SENATE.-The Chair laid before the Senate
a communication from the Secretary of State,
transmitting letter from Baron Blanc, the
Italian minister, expressing the thanks of the
Italian government for the courteSieS and eN-
preSSlonS of regret by the American govern
ment on the occasion of the death of the late
King, victor Emanuel. Referred 10 commit
tee on foreign relations.
Mr.Whyte presented resolutions of the lie -iS-
iature OF Maryland in favor OF pensions TO the
Survivors OF the Mexican war. In presenting
the resolutions MIR. Whyte said that whatever
was done for this most deserving class Should
oe done at once, Tor death was rapidly reduc-
ing their numbers.
MIR. Window, from the committee on appro-
pllatlonS, reported the consular and diplo-
matte appropriation bill, with sundry amend
ments. Placed on the calendar.
MIR: ingalls,, from the committee on the
District OF Columbia, reported bill TO incOr-
porate the National Security Life Insurance
Company of the District OF Columbia. with
sundIy notifications. Ordered printed and
Mr.. Barnum introduced a bill to authsrize
the commissioners of the District of Coum-
bla 10 audit certain claims, and for Other pur-
poses. Referred 10 District committee
Mr. Rollins asked that the Senate take up
Tor consideration the bill To amend the act
providing for the support OF the government
OF the District OF Columbia for the fiscal year
ending June 50 1878.
The bill, which relates to assessments. was
amended 10y extending the time from July 10
August. and passed
al u
priatlonS, reported a bill appropTialing $4,000
tor the miscellaneous expenses of the House
OF representatives, with an amendment ad-
ding 81 500 for the miscellaneous expenses of
the Senate, and it was amended and passed.
AT clock Mr.. HOwe'S resolution. calling
on The President for Information relative TO
Judge Whitaker, of Louisiana, and Mr.. Howe
proceeded to address the Senate.
HOUSE.-Under the regular Monday call
of states the following, among other bills
were introduced and appropriately referred:
By Mr. PhelpS-TO amend section l.3q2 of the
revised statutes, and to change the man
ner OF the appointment OF assistant engi-
neers in the United States navy. By
MIR. BacOn-Joint resolution declaring il
ineXpedient to revise the tariff at this time
II he resolution recites that the agitation of
the tariff is causing diSquietude and embar-
raSsment TO all the industries OF the country,
and that in order to relieve public anxiety on
the subject 1t Is declared to be in the iudg-
ment OF Congress- ineXpedient 10 change dI-
ties on imports al this time. By Mr.. Hewitt
Bill to convey TO the Chamber of Commerce of
New \ Ork the old post office site and building
in that Icity for the consideration of SlOOOG
BY MIR. kelIey-Providing for the free entry of
articles imported by societies established for
the encouragement of arts and societies, where
eS Sin at The late inter
resolution OF the Maryland legislature favor
ing the bill granting pensions TO the soldiers
OF the Mexican war. BY MIR. DOuglasS-Joint
resolution OF the Virginia legislature in
relation to the tax on bank circulation
By MIR. GOOde-FOr relief of Methodist churth
IN Norfolk county, Va. By Mr.. StephenS-To
authorize the issue of certain post Office bonds
bearing interest at 80 cents on each one hun
dred dollars every three months. Also, to re
wise tn duties of Justices OF the Supreme
Court of the Uniied States By Mr.. Banning
To amend section ,3J9 of the Revised Statutes.
and To authorize The Commissioner of Inter
nal Revenue 10 refund and pay back to distil-
lers certain taxes. Also, bill TO reorganize the
army of the United States. BY Mr.. Gunter-
To aid in the education and advancement of
the cOlOred people of the United States By
Mr.. Williams (Mich. TO create revenue in
the District OF Columbia by taxing dogs and
making them personal property. By Mr. Bur
dlch-I0 encourage the manufacture of whole
some vinegar. BY Mr.. Davis (CaL ITO re
quire the renewal of the tracks of the b. and
y. railroad from certain StaeetS in Washing
ton. By Mr.. Hart-To improve and protect
the governmentinth the Congressional Cemetery
REPRESENTATIVE LEoNARp,s DEATH.
The Speaker laid before the House a letter
from the Secretary of State, enclosing a letter
from the Consul General at Havana, giving an
OFFICIAL and detailed account of the sickness
and death of Hon. j. E. Leonard: The letter
states that Mr.. LeOnard'S visit to Cuba was
entirely of personal and private character; /;
he had letters to prominent people in Cuba,
and after transacting the business that had
taken him to Cuba, he was about to leave on
his return home. He was taken with a chill
While on his way TO the steamer, and fearing
he would be seriously i'll he returned to his
hotel and took to his bed, which he never left
until he was carried out dead.
Mr. Ellis offered resolution, which was
adopted, for the appointment OF SIX RepreSen-
tativeS and three Senators to meet the re-
mains of Mr.. Leonard upon their arrival at
New York. and to escort them to West CheS-
ter, Pa.
EQUALIZING GOLD AND SILVER
The House then resumed consideration of
the unfinished business of Monday last which
was the bill offered by Mr.. Springer providing
@ for coinage S1 of gold and silver on equal terms
for it-yeaS 40, nays 102.