Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-04-01
FORTT.FIFTR CONGRESS-.
MONDAY. April |.

SENATE.-Mr. Conkling presented petitions
from citizens representing the national export
convention, asking aid to national lines of
ocean steamers, and in reference to the tariff
bill. Referred.
Mr.. Dorsey presented memorial from citi-
Zens of the District of Columbia in favor of the
enfranchlSement OF women. Referred.
=, MI; Harrison presented resolutions of the
legislature of Tennessee i'm favor of aid TO the
Southern Pacific railroad. Referred.
Mr.. Wallace presented resolutions of the
legislature of Pennsylvania declaring the pro-
posed revision of the tariff ineXpedient at this
time. Referred.
Numerous petitions and memorials relative
to the tariff. woman suffrage, the transfer of
the LIE savings service were introduced and
referred to appropriate committees
MI Mitchell, from the committee on rail-
roads, reported bill to extend for eight
years the time for the completion of the North
ern Pacific Railroad. Placed on the calendar.
Mr.. Window diSsented from the report of
the committee
bill to incorporate the National Security Life
Insurance Company, of Washington, DC. Re
ferred TO committee on the District Of Column
bia.
Mr. Eaton, from the committee on appro-
priations, submitted a report from the sub
commlttee lnyestigating the Freedman's Hos
pltal in the District of Columbia. Ordered to
be printed and recOmmitted.
Mr. Window introduced bill extending the
time for the construction and completion of
the Northern Pacific railroad. Referred to
DISTRICT BILLS
MI ingalls, introduced a bill TO levy a tax Oh
SsplrltuouS and malt liquors in the District of
Columbia (by the introduction of the Moffett
bellpunch). Referred to judiciary committee
On motion of Mr.. Window, the bill appro-
prlating fifteen thousand dollars for filling up
the low grounds south of the Capitol was
taken up and passed as it came from the
House.
On motion of Mr.. Ferry, the bill to regulate
the advertising of mail lettings and for other
r. q mn nd flor thn n1n n,,+iA,
OF Sundry amendments was passed.
The Senate then resumed the consideration
OF the Pacifc railroad funding bill, and Mr..
Beck addressed the Senate.
HOUSE.-Under the regular Mondays call
of States for bills &C., for reference, the fol
lowing among others were introduced; BY MI
Banks-Granting increased rates of pensions
in certain cases. By Mr.. Ward-ReSOlution
OF pennsylvania Legislature protesting against
any revision Of The tariff laws at this time. BY
MI StephenS-Bill for the financial relief Of
the country, and to provide for the resump-
tlon OF specie payments without injuriOusfy
affecting the business interests of the country
By Mr. Chalmers-To amend the several acts
roads and to provide sinking fund. By Mr..
MOney-Regulating contracts for carrying the
mails and prohibiting sub letting. BY Mr..
Brlght-To prevent the fraudulent withdrawal
of legal tender notes from circulation By MI
Fuller-TO SO amend the Revised Statutes as
to regulate the fees of pension agents and at
torneys., By Mr.. .Williams-Giving iurisdic-
mine the claims in certain eases of officers and
soldiers of the late war. By Mr.. Luttrell-
Authorizing the Secretary of the Navy to pur-
chase in open market, and without advertis-
ing. material that enters into the construction
of steam boilers. By Mr. Martin-To eStab blish
and maintain communication with the neigh
boring republics and adjacent islands. BY
Mr.: Hanison-To provide for more efficient
civil service in the United States. By Mr. r Oh
binS-Reating TO the election of Representa-
tVes from from North Carolina in the Forty
sixth Congress. By Mr.. Walsh-Relating to
the national road in the State of Maryland.
and giving the assent of Congress to an act OF
the legislature of Maryland in relation to the
Revised Statutes in relation to cadet en-
eiuueerS