The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-23
Congressional Proceedings.


FRIDAY.-In the Senate, after the morning
our, the consideration of the silver bill was
resumed, and Mr.. Ingalls, spoke in favor of
the bill. He was followed by Mr.. Allison,
who had charge of the bill, and who closed
the regular debate. Mr.. Lamar presented
resolutions of the Mississippi Legislature in
structing their Senators to vote for the silver
bill, and declared that he could net violate
his convictions by obeying the Instructions.
A large number of amendments were offered,
most of which were voted down. The free
coinage clause, however, was stricken out,
and the Senate finance committees amend
ment, limiting the amount of coinage per
month and giving the government the profit
on the coinage, was adopted.
In the House, Mr.. Stephens, from the COM
mittee on coinage, reported back the bill
authorizing the President to invite an inter-
national monetary commission. The House
took up the bill which applies the appropria-
ton of 1915, 900, made by act of Congress
approved March 3, 1887 to pay certain South
ern mail contractort, and a lengthy debate
ensued, but without action the House ad
journed till Monday next.
SATURDAY.-The Senate continued its ses-
sion of Friday until five o clock on Saturday
morning, when the silver bill was passed by
vote of 48 in its favor to q in opposition.
The Senate then adjourned until Monday.
The House was not in session, having ad-
journed from Friday until Monday.
MoNDAY.-A number of bills were intro
duced, among them one to enable Indians to
to become citizens of the United States was
called up, and Mr.. Whyte spoke in opposition
to it. Mr.. Eustis introduced bill proposing
an appropriation of 100000, to be available
Immediately, for reoperating the mint and
assay Office at New Orleans.
In the House, the silver bill was received
back from the Senate with amendments.
Various bills were introduced under the call
of States and business relating to the Dis
trict of Columbia was considered. Mr.. Gar
field introduced bill to provide for the
more thorough investigation of Railroad ae-
cidents.
TUEsDAY.-In. the Senate Mr.. Sargent, of
California, introduced a bill to reorganize the
ife-saying and coast-guard service. The bill
to regulate the compensation of postmasters
was considered. The bill pensioning soldiers
of 1912 and their widows, including ex-Con-
federates, was psssed-yeas Al, nays, 8.
Adjourded.
In the House, the Louisiana contested
election case of Aiken VS.. Darrall was called
up by Mr. Harris, Chairman of the Election
Committee, it being the special order. Mr..
Stephens, of Georgia, gave notice that as
soon as this case was disposed OF he would
move to take the silver bill from the Speak
er's table and concur in the amendments.
Mr.. Hale then took the floor and announced
the prosecution of the Louisiana returning
board and charged that the prosecution had
its handspring elsewhere. He also claimed
that the President was learning now the les
son of misplaced confidence. Mr.. Garfield
smoke in the same strain, whilst Messrs. Glib
son, of La, and Clymer, of Pa, commended
that there had been no breach of good faith
ON the part of Gov Nichols or the demo-
Gratis of Louisiana, and denied that there had
been compact for immunity from crime
WEDNESDAY,. the Senate, q resolution
was adopted asking Commissioners OF Agricuis
ture to furnish such information as be may
have on the subject of hog cholera. Mr..
Sargent, of California, from the Naval Com
mitfee, reported the bill to organize the Life
saving and Coast-guard Service. A petition
was presented from E. Kirby Smith, of Tenn
nessee. for the removal of his political disa-
bilities. The bill relating to the compensation
of postmasters was passed with an amend
ment restoring the ranking privilege for
communications not exceeding two ounces IN
weight. .k
In The House, the Louisiana contested
case of Acklin Us. Darrall was discussed, and
the majority report declaring Acklln elected
was adopted Mr. Acklin then took the
iron clad oath. Adjourned.
THURSDAY. the Senate, Mr.. Whyte
presented a petition of manufacturers Of plate
iron of Baltimore, Nd, demonstrating against
reduction of the tariff duties, and also
agkinst the restoration of the tax on tea and
coffee, After q brief session, adjourned TIL
Monday.
In the House the Silver Bill passed "
more than two thirds vote, and now goes to
the President. Adjourned ill Monday.