Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-01-16
EORTY-FIFTH CONG RESS.
WEDNESDAY, January 10.

WEDNESDAY, January 10.
SENATE.-Mr. Blaine presented a protest
Of the Cherokee nation against the passage of
bill in relation to Indian suffrage.
Mr.. Dorsey introduced a bill to incorporate
the territory of Oklahoma Referred.
Mr. Hamlin offered a resolution TO fill an eN-
isting vacancy in the board Of regents of the
smithsonian institution, and asked that il lie
on the table for the present.
Mr. Davis {Ill.) introduced bill to incorpo-
rate the Suburban railroad OF the District of
Mr.. Sargent, from the naval committee re
ported back the bill for the removal of the
Naval observatory: Placed on the calendar.
1he Matthews silver resolution came up as
diminished business, and there being no dis
position to discuss the bill further the Senate
proceeded to vote on the pending amend
Mr.. Morrill, moved to refer the bill to the iu-
dietary committee Reiected-yeas la, Nays
Dawes Eaton, Edmunds, Hamlin, Hoar; ,Ker
Rollins, Sargent and Wadleigh-l9.
Cameron, Na) Cameron: CWis.) Cockrell,
Coke. ConOver, Davis, 1Ll. Dorsey, Ferry,
GT9Esr GEr e:o Harris Hereford Howe, Johnston,
MaXey, MerrimOn, Morgan, Plumb, Ransom,
SSanIs0Iy Ssus saunders, Spencer Teller, Voor
question sprung up as to the order of bus
mess. and the declaration of Mr.. Matthews.
that he would ask a vote on Monday next,
ns which !, had perhaps had weight in causing Sen
explained that he had supposed Mr.. Merri-
mon desired to speak on the resolution.
MIR. MerrimOn said he desired to speak but
anticipating the announcement of Senator
Bogy's death would be made, he had not by
hlm certain papers which he desired for refer
ence.
At the suggestion of Mr. Eaton the order of
business was postponed until Friday. after the
morning hour. tomorrow having been as
signed for the announcement of the death of
senator MOrtOn.)
Mr.. Cockrell then announced the death of
his late colleague, Hon. l.. V. B0gy, of Mis-
souri,, and offered the customary resolutions:
after which he proceeded with eulOgy of the
late Senator.
Mr.. Maxey followed in brief eulogistical
speech.
Remarks were also made by Messrs. Chris
tiancy, Johnston Herman, Merrimon, Sargent,
and Armstrong and as mark of further re-
Spect to the deceased the Senate, att p. m,
ad iOurned.
HOtSE.-NIr. Lynde presented a cOmmuni-
cation from Mrs Elizabeth Thompson, of New
York, informing the House that she had pur-
chased Carpenters painting representing Pre-.
sident Lincoln and his Cabinet reading and
considering the original draft of the procla-
nation of emancipation: and Offering the
same as a free gift to the United States. and
asking Congress; if it accepts the gift, to fix a
day for its reception.
Mr.. Garfield moved that the communication
OF Mrs. Thompson be spread upon the journal: :
and offered Joint resolution accepting the
said painting on behalf of the people of the
United States, and returning the thanks of
Congress to Mrs Thompson for her public gift
and directing the joint committee on the libra
the picture on Tuesday, February 18th. and to
provide place for it in the Capitol. The Pre-
sident is requested to transmit 4 copy of the
resolution to Mrs. Thompson
Mr.. Stephens seconded the resolution. and
trusted that the gift would be accepted unani-
mOusly. At the proper time he would offer
some remarks upon the subject of the paint
ing.
Tile Joint resolution was adopted.