The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-12-18
FORTY-FIFTH CONGRESS-.

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FORTY-FIFrH CONGRESS-.
SENATE, December TO- Senator Wal
lace introduced bill to authorize the ex-
change OF subsidiary coin for trade dollars.
Referred. Aspecial bill was passed author.
1sng the appointment of DR.. James Powell,
ex-confederate, to be assistant surgeon in the
y. s. A., by vote Of 80 to 81. Senator Allison
from the committee to inquire into charges
against Stanley Matthews, submitted reso-
luton requesting the House to transmit to
the Senate the testimony of james e. Ander-
son, relating to Matthews. Agreed to. The
consideration of the bill relating to Presiden-
tlal elections was resumed.
HOUSE, December 1O.-The speaker an
nounced the committee on the yellow fever
epidemic. The consular appropriation bill
was taken up, considered and passed. The
naval appropriation bill was passed, reducing
the amount asked for by $1,33l ,342. The re-
quest of the Senate to furnish Anderson's tes-
tlmony was complied with. A resolution was
passed topay the widow of the late represen-
tative from Nebraska, Mr.. WEIGH, the pay of a
member to the end of the Congress.
SENATE, December 11.-SenatOr Win
dom reported the fertilization appropriation
bill. Senator Blaine reported House bill to
correct error in regard to the Hot Springs
appropriation. Senator Beck introduced
bill to repeal statutes prohibiting the appoint.
ment to the army of ex-cOnfederates. Senator
Merriman introduced a resolution calling on
the Secretary OF war for statement as to
arms and equipments issued for use by officers
OF the treasury and interior departments.
Senator Window reported with amendments
the House bill making appropriations for the
support OF the military academy. The Senate
took up Senator Blaine's resolution in regard
to inquiry as to whether the constitutional
rights of American citizens had been violated
at the recent elections. Mr.. Blaine spoke at
length in favor of the resolution. Mr..
resolution, and spoke at some length upon it.
lively coloquy ensued between Senators
Blaine and Thurman. Senators Lamar and
Edwards spoke on the resolution. The reso-
luton and amendments were laid aside to be
called up hereafter.
HOUSE, December 1.-THE pension ap-
preparation bill was reported and referred.
The bill to regulate Interstate commerce was
taken up and considered, several members
speaking upon the question. At the close of
the discussion the bill passed, yeas 1874, nays
ITO. @.r
SENATE, December, 12.-The fortifca-
ton bill was called up. The amendments of
the committee, including an appropriation
for armament of sea-coast Notifications from
$4,000 to $250,00O and for preservation and
repair of Notifications from 100000 to $780,
600 were agreed to, and the bill then passed.
Senator Burnside submitted a bin for the re-,
organization OF the army. It provides that the
general officers shall be reduced to six, name
ly, two major generals, and four brigadier
generals, for permanent organization, in
stead of eleven as at present; the reduction to
take place by casualties; that the permanent
organization shall consist of not more than
25,OO0 Unlisted men, exclusive of naval soldiers
Senator Window called up the House bill
making an appropriation for the support of
the West Point military academy, which was
amended in some unimportant particulars
and passed.
House, December 12.-Mr. Wood
offered resolution directing inquiries into
the conduct Of the chief supervisor Of elect
ions, Davenport, at the last election in New
York. A resolution was advocated ordering
recess from Dec. 20 to Jan. 6. The consid.
Grafton of the Geneva award bill was resumed.
Mr.. Banning submitted the report of the mil
itary commission. bill was submitted re-
pealing SO much of the civil sundry bill as ap-
propriates $39, 600 to the payment of claims of
Charles +. Bunkeik late Indian agent at
Ponca Indian Agency, The claim is
alleged to be fraudulent. Several amend
rejected. Mr.. Evans introduced a bill remov-
ing the political disabilities of Ex-senator
James Chestnut, of South Carolina. Passed.
SENATE, December 13.-Bill intro
duced to provide for a temporary increase of
the army in an emergency. A. bill to amend
the pension laws. Notice to take up the bill
for the relief of the Methodist publishing
house of Nashville. A bill to secure more
efficient collection of revenue from CIGARS
Consideration was resumed of the bill in re-
gard to counting the Presidential electoral
vote, and Senator Bayard spoke in favor.
several other Senators spoke in favor of, and
in opposition to the bill The bill was PASSED
by yeas IS; nays 26. Mr.. Blaine made an in
efectual ATTEMPT to call up his resolution on
Southern elections. Adjourned till Monday.
HOUSE, December ia resolution
was introduced in reference to an investiga
ton OF the Official conduct OF J. j. Davenport
United States supervisor of elections in New
York. A bill was reported to authorize the
Washington, Cincinnati in st. Louis railroad
to construct narrow gauge road from tide
water to st. Louis and Chicago. Mr.. Kenna
rose to personal explation in regard TO
sweeping newspaper charges of the drunken
ness OF members. Bills on the speakers able
were taken up and considered. A bill was
introduced making the trade dollar legal
tender.
SENATE, December 14.-Not in session.
HOUSE, December 14.-The senate bill
0uoAOA lAAuS tAC loeuC VI duplicates OI register.
ed bonds stolen from the Manhattan savings
bank of New York, was passed The Indian
appropriation bill was reported. The militia
~ academy appropriation bill was reported
with senate amendments, which were not
concurred in. A resolution in reference to
the late Indian raids in Kansas and Nebraska,
calling on the secretary of the interior for in
formation as to why he had not surrendered
the guilty parties of such Indian bands to the
authorities of Kansas and Nebraska, was
adopted. The Geneva award distribution bill
was considered. The senate bill to regulate
presidential elections was referred to the
committee on the subject. Adjourned.
SENATE, Dec. 16.-A number of bills
and resolutions were introduced during the
morning hour. A motion to substitute the
the Texas Pacific bill for the regular order
was rejected-yeas 26-nays 80. The Elaine
resolution was taken up, and Mr.. Thurman's
amendment, extending the investigation to
northern States, agreed to-. A motion by Mr..
Wallace to table the resolution was rejected
yeas 3, nays 80. The resolution was further
amended so as to have the investiga-
ton conducted by special committee of
nine, instead of the judiciary committee. An
amendment to conduct the inquiry with open
doors was rel sctcd by strict party vote. An
other, amendment, of similar character,
brought on long and animated debate, at
the termination of which the amendment was
rejected.
HOUSE, Dec. l6.-Silver bills were in
trOduce0 hearing IN the silver unestiOn-