River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-02-14
CONGRESSIONAL.


SENATE, Feb. 5th,-A large number of
petitions were presented, among them seyaral
by MIR. Conkling from citizens of New York
for the reconciliation of silver, which he OK
planned were the result of organized effort,
and did not represent the sentiment OF the peo-
pic of the State. Several bills were reported
ana PLACED on the calendar. The silver bill
coming up, Mr.. Eaton offered an amendment
making the weight of the dollar to be coined
40 grains, and submitted some remaks. Mr..
Howe followed in favor of the bill. Mr.. Teller
submitted an amendment providing for silver
certificates. Adjourned,
House, Feb "a number of petitions
and memorials were presented, among them
one for the use of the balance OF the Chinese
indemnity fund, now in the treasury, in the
relief of sufferers from the present famine in
North China. The bill extending the time for
the completion of the Northern Pacific rail
road was reported and recommended. The
bill for the holding of special term OF court
for the trial of Florida timber land depredators
was passed The military academy appropria-
ton bill was taken up In committee OF the
whole and discussed.
SENATE, Feb. 6.-Mr. Davis presented
with some remarks, the resolutions adopted
by the Chicago mass meeting in favor of the
reconciliation of silver Several other petit
tions were presented. Speeches on the silver
bill were made by Thurman, Herman and
Christiancy. The latter offered resolutions
calling upon the secretaries of the war and
navy and instructing the committees on CON-
merce to consider the efficiency of the life
saving service, and means of inter State COM
munication on the Cape Hatteras coast, and
report. Agreed to.
House., Feb. 6.-Resolutions were in
troduced for inquiry into the Metropolis dis
aster; forbidding the coinage of the trade dol
lar and favoring an international monetary
commission A bill was introduced making
lttIra h4ern ivnI
ment. The Pacheco- Wiggington Cal. contest
ed election case was called up and discussed
without action.
SRNATE Feb 7th.-A resolution in
structing the appropriations committee to in
qCire into the condition of affairs in the PEN
sion office and adjutant generals office, was
adopted. Mr.. Davis bill to remit taxes on
insolvent savings banks was passed. Consid-
Grafton of the silver bill was resumed and
Blain and Johnson spoke thereon.
HOUSE Feb. 7th.-The house admitted
Wigginton, Democratic contestant from the
fourth California district, by sheight party
vote, and adjourned
SENATE, Feb. S.-The Reform school
received an airing in the senate yesterday ON
the bill prepared by the judiciary committee
to make this reformatory school q State in
stltution, instead of mere convenience to
which county commissioners can send their
Juvenile criminals or not, just as they happen
to feel in the mood. Mr.. Pillsbury introduced
an important BILL which proposes to make a
serious breach i'll our homestead exemption
law. Bills were also presented for settling
the trouble of the State with Seymour, Sabin
Il Co.; to authorize the city of Austin to issue
court house bonds: to aid the Southwestern
railway company; to amend the act incorpor-
ating the Hastings & Dakota railway conn
pany; for the protection of children, and
changing the time in which railway compan-
les must make return of their land sales The
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the Winona county treasurers clerk; to
abate tax penalties for grasshopper victims,
and to incorporate the village of Cokato. The
house bills amending the act which author
lies Stearns and other counties to aid in the
construction OF railroads, and to incorporate
the village of Excelsior, were also passed.
HOUSE, Feb. 8.--The business of the
house was all disposed of to date the session
lasting until after Z O'Clock in the evening.
The committe on State prison reported two
bills, one providing for the enlargement of
the present prison instead of building a new
one, and another appointing commission to
adjust the financial difficulties existing be-
tween the State and Seymour, Sabn " Co, the
prison contractors The bill authorizing the
city of st. Paul to build a bridge vt Fort
Smelling and appointing commissioners to
locate it was passed, as was also the IN memorial
to congress praying for prompt action in
improving the navigation of the Mississippi
river. Mr.. Hicks introduced bill amending
the constitution with view to cut off local
legislation. The house adiurned until Tues
day, the 18th inst, at O'clock p. IN.
SENATE, Feb. 11th.-A large number Of
petitions and memorials for and against the
passage of the Bland silver bill were presented
and laid on the table, or referred Bills were
introduced and referred. The senate voted to
meet with the house to day to receive the pic
ture presented by Mrs. Thompson. The bill
to provide that United States district courts
for the southern district OF Iowa shall be held
at Burlington was reported favorably. Mr..
Saunders presented a remonstrance of citizens
Of Omaha and Council Bluffs against the
Chaffee bill. The silver bill came upand Davis,
of West Virginia, spoke in favor of it. Sauls-
bury and Coke followed on the same side.
House, Feb. 1.-THE Alexandria mill
claim bill was disposed of by laying on the
table motion to reconsider. A large number
of bills were introduced. The house adopted
a resolution to meet in joint session with the
senate to-day to hear presentation and accep-
lance speeches on the gift of Carpenters pic
ture by Mrs. Thopson. Mr.. Clark offered
resolution thanking Gen. Miles for his gal
liant Indian campaign. The West Point APP
preparation bill was taken up and the motion
to strike out the amendment allowing addi-
tional pay to instructors defeated. After
further discussion of the bill and the rejection
of the amendment reducing pay of cadets,
the house adjourned.