Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-16
From WASHINGTON.
SPECIAL 70 THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE.
WASHINGTON, D. c., May lG.
SENATE.


WASHINGTON, D. c.. May t.
SIS SENATE. af..EEs1
Ia the Senate, to-day, petition from one OF
tho labor societies Of Washington, praying that
Congress compel coal dealers 10 Washington to
give good weight, was referred.
The bill for the establishment off mail steam.
ship liue between the United States and Brazil
was reported, and notice given that it would
be called up at an early day. = e
Mr.. Withers presented bill to compensate
Nathaniel woodward, Of Virginia, for losses
sustained during the war, which was referred.
A resolution calling uponth Secretary OF the
Treasury for information in reference to certain
disputed claims of Thomas Worthington was
adopted.
A resolution for The appointment of com.
mtiee Of seven, two members OF the House,
two of the Senate, and three officers OF the
army, to report upon reform and the reor-
ganiZ sticn Of the army WAS referred.
A bill to refund certain erroneous collections
from the Cumberland Valley Railroad was re.
ferred.
The resolution for the printiog of 300 900
copies of the report of the Commissioner or Az
rial charters, caused q prolraoted debate.
Mr.. Sargent said that Congress did more for
agriculture than for manufacturing and mining
industries
MIR. Withers and others replied, and defend
ed the agricultural interest, oontending that
the agricultural interest paid two thirds OF the
revenues OF the country, and that everything
should DO done to preserve aud encourage the
sgricutuIists.
MIR. Withers said that upon the article of to
bacoo alone the States Of Virginia and Kentucky
paid sums into the Treasury sufficient to entitle
them to great consideration.
The resolution was 6ualy adopted.
The bill to repeal the resumption act was
taken up, and
Mr.. Matthews, of Ohio, addressed the Sen.
ate in favor of repeal in modified form. He
favored the reissue of the legal tenders. no re-
duction 10 the amount out, and their receipt
for customs dues lie made long speech, at
tue conclusion of which the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Iu the House Of Representatives as soon as
The journal had been read.
The question was put by the Speaker upon
second TO the previous question upon the pas:
sage Of the Potter resolution OF enquiry, aud
rose, whcreupon teilers were ordered and dem
ocIats passed through, Mr.. Hale voting alone
On the republican side in the negative. No
quorum.
MIR. Potter then demanded oslI Of the
House.
Mr.. Couger rose to ask if it was 10 order to
raise at this juacture question OF consideration.
Tie Speaker replied that if the gentleman
would vote a1d help to make O quorum the
question would then be o proper one tor con-
slderation.
Mr.. Sayar said the gentleman from Miohi
gan, Mr. Conger, knew as well as anybody tba!
when ne quorum was present, two motions only
were 10 order, first for call Of the House and
then fur adjournment.
Mr.. Copger said he addressed bis enquiry to
the Speaker and not to the gentleman from
Oaio.
Mr.. Sayer said be made his remark to the
Speaker as he bad right to do and as he
should DO whenever be pleased.
The Speaker said be had answered Mr.. Con.
gers question aud ordered the call to proceed.
The call Of the roll showed PAT members
present. Further proceedings under the call
were dispensed with.
Mr.. Fort (rep) asked Mr. Potter to let the
regular order be suspended SO that the pension
bills, public and private, might be acted on.
Mr.. Potter replied that owing to the wlltul
refusal Of the republicans to make quorum
30 business could be transacted.
hlr. Fort said quorum was present and
ready to proceed with the consideration OF the
pension bills.
Mr.. Potter replied that he was glad to hear
there was 4 quorum present and consequently
demanded the regular order.
- . hokk ri hn nof
for second to the demand for the previous
question, upon which tellers were ordered who
reported-Aycs 1913. no, Mr.. Hale No quo.
rum. :,
MIR. Potter then demanded another call OF
the House, when 263 members answered to
their names
Further proceedings under the call Were
dispensed with on motion of MIR. Potter, who
Immediately asked vote Oh seoondlng bis de-
maud Tor the previous question.
The Chair appointed Mr.. Potter aud MIR.
Hale tellers, and they reported that l26 mem.
bers had voted 10 the affirmative and one mem
Der, Mr. Hale, 10 The negative. No quorum
Mr.. Banks, republican, made proposition
to Mr.. Potter, that the regular order be post
poncd until Saturday so as to let the House
consider the appropriation bills.
MIR. Potter expressed his willingness to agree
to tho proposition. whenever he was assured
that enough republicans would vote next Sat
urdsy to let bis Investigation resolution be then
disposed of by vote of the House.
Mr.. Banks said the proposition was his own
suggestion, and therefore be was not authorized
| to speak for others.
Mr.. Stephens, of Ca, here tried TO obtain
tho ear of the Speaker but the democrats fear.
| Jog he would try to make compromise called
30 loudly for the regular order that he could not
| be heard.
Mr.. Potter then moved that the House nd
iouro. ard the ayes and noes were called
| resulting-l4l ayes, ll6 noes.
The Speaker, before ANNOUNCING the result.
| asked leaves Of absence on account OF sickness
for two republicans.
Mr.. Hooker, democrat, objected it their ao'
sence would prevent the House from having a
quorum.
The Speaker said that was equivalent to 40
ohieotiop. 80 the leaves were not granted, and
at 5 minutes of l o'clock the House adj ouroed
| till to morrow.