The Leavenworth weekly times., 1878-03-28
HOUSE.

| WASHINGTON, ID. c., March 25.-Un-
der a call of states number OF bills
were introduced and retired, including a
joint resolution authorizing the Secretary
OF the Treasury to convey to the chamber
OF commerce OF New York, tor two hundred
thousand dollars, the site OF the late city
post Office of that city; also a joint resolu-
tion declaring it inexpedient, at this time,
to change or modify the tariff
A communication from Consul General
Clarke, of Havana, detailing the circum-
stances of the illness and death from yellow
fever, OF Representative Leonard, of Louisi-
ana, was read.
The SPEAKER appointed Messrs Ellis,
Miller, Turner. Stewart, Calkins and Ward
a committee to receive the BODY at New
York and escort it to WestcLester, Pa.
Mr.. SPRINGER'S motion of Mondav
last to suspend the rules and pass the bill
to authorize the coinage of gold and silver
on the same terms, and to permit the de
posit thereof for some purposes, was reject
ed-yeas, 40; nays, 102-not a two-thirds
vote in the affirmative
| Mr.. GOODE moved to suspend the rules
and pass the bill TO suspend the operation
Of the sinking fund act for five years. Re
jected-yeas, 122: nays, l12-not a two
thirds vote in the affirmative.
The following bills We're introduced and
referred:
BY Mr.. STEPHENS, By request. Author
izing the issue of post-otice bonds bearing
interest at the rate OF 80 cents for every
three calendar months, and redeemable ON
demand at any of the postoflices having
funds on hand.
BY Mr.. BANNING. Authorizing the
Commissioner of Internal Revenue to re-
fund an! ply back certain taxes to distil-
lers ; also O., reorganize the army.
The 81 iikER laid before the ii use a
commun cation from the Secretary of State,
transmitting letters from the Italian govern
ment expressive OF gratitude of that govern
ment and people for the manifestations of
sympathy aad respect by the President,
Congress and the people Of the United
States on the occasion OF the death OF King
Emanuel. Ordered printed
Mr. BUTLER introduc a bill to en- |
force, by appropriate legislation, the will OF |
the people to disabled soldiers of the late |
war also bill to authorize bondholders |
and other creditors 10 elect receivers in |
suits in equity pending in L. S. court
Mr.. DUNHAM moved to suspend the |
IuICS IA flu, |
consideration OF the bill reported last Fri
day by Mr.. Stephens, to perfect a double |
metallic standard Of value, and to provide |
for issuing silver bullion certificates, etc /;
that the bill be made special order after
the morning hour, and continue from day
to day, subject only to appropriation bills;
that it be subject to amendment and debate
that no member shall speak longer than
IL. L., 81 L. |
ded equally between those fav1ring and |
those opposing the bill, and that at least
one legislative day shall be allowed for dis
cusson before vote is taken on the final
passage of the bill.
Mr.. ONElLL moved to adjourn. Re
jected.
A vote was taken, and Mr.. Durham's
motion was rejected-yeas, 142; nays, 90.
Mr.. GANSE introduced bill for more
and accurate surveys OF public
lands. Referred. Adjourned.
WASHINGTON, March 26.-Mr ATKINS,
Chairman of the Committee on Appropria-
lions, reported the legislative, executive and
judicial appropriation bill, and gave notice
that he would call it up for consideration
On Tuesday next.
Mr.. WOOD, from the Committee on
Ways and Means, reported the tariff bill,
and it was referred to the Committee of the
Whole.
Mr.. PATTERSON offered a resolution
,alling on the Secretary Of War for infor-
nation as to what steps have been taken to
,rotect the residents OF Colorado from an
outbreak of the Ute Indians. Adopted.
MIR. SINGLETON, Chairman of the
Committee on Printing, reported back the
solution for printing 800 900
opies of the report of the Commissioner Of |
agriculture. Passed. Also the concurrent
esolutlon for the printing Of five hundred
opies OF the report of the Foresting Com
Mission.
Mr.. AIKEN moved to increase the num-
'er to 100000. Agreed. and the resolution,
s amended, passed III
pecial order for Thursday, April 4th, and
rom day to day thereafter until disposed
I, the Republicans voted almost exclu-
lively in the negative, as did also the Pen
ylvania member.
The House then resumed the discussion
the Massachusetts, contested election case
Dean against Field
The discussion continued 10 FIVE o'clock, .
he most noticeable speech being made on
he Democratic side BY Mr.. Walsh. OF
laryland, against the majority report Of
ne Elections Committee 1t is understood
rat the debate is to be closed and a vote
ken tomorrow.
On motion Of Mr.. WILLIAMS, of Mich,
le senate amendment to the bill for the
,Pport OF the government Of the District
Columbia, and changing the time for
1VsIo If Q L. T,.r
August, was concurred in Adjourned.