Connecticut western news., 1878-04-18
OIp Weekly News Summary.
UNITED STATES CONGRESS.
SENATE.


 ing bill came up. A large lobby was at work against the bill and in favor of the Pacific Railroad. Several efforts were made to amend the bill, but all failed and the bill passed as originally intro duced, by vote of 40 yeas to 19 nays. Should the bill become law the Pacific Railroad will be required to create sinking fund to pay it's indebtedness to the United States.
 MT. Matthews Rep., Ohio) offered as a substitute to the present bankrupt law his own bill to establish uniform law on the subject of bankruptcy. He ad- mitted that the present law contained but little that was good, and that little So embarrassed by delays and vexations as to be hardly worth consideration. His bill came up to the constitutional re- quirements of being strictly in relation to bankruptcy, and uniform in it's opera tion. There never had been @ period when there was so much debt so much bankruptcy, present and prospective. Something should be done to afford re- relief to the unfortunate bankrupt, at the same time protecting the inteUsts of the creditors.
 MT. Conkling Rep., N. Y.), from the Committee on Commerce, reported the House bill to prevent the introduction of infectious or contagious diseases. Placed on the calendar. '.7..
 MT. Dennis Oem. Md. presented the joint resolution of the Maryland Legis- lature (the Blair resolution), in relation to the Presidential election of 1876, and moved it's reference to the Judiciary H1 4l,o4 IoI IoI 5,, structions on the subject from the Leg islature, and was opposed to the resolu- tion. He would act with good faith. He had voted for the appointment Of the Electoral Commission, and he would stand by its decision. He felt in honor bound to do so, and that if he were to do otherwise he would be unworthy of 8 seat in the Senate. He felt confident , that no attempt to reverse the decision of that commission would succeed. His people desired peace. No one could de- sire to see brothers weltering in broth ers' gore. In presenting the resolution, he had performed duty which respect for the Legislature demanded, but he gave notice that he would oppose any action in furtherance of the intent of the resolution. -..-.
 MT. Mitchell Rep., Oregon) presented 8 cable despatch from the United States Consul at Tein Tsin, China, stating that the famine was spreading that canni- balism exists that there had been nc rain, and that matters would be worse next year, and asking if the Chinese In demnity bill would pass. Referred.
 MT. Blaine (Rep., Me. called up the Deficiency Appropriation bill and it was passed.
 The House elected Charles W. Field ot Georgia, Doorkeeper by a vote of 12s Democrats to 101 for Gen. James Shields The Republicans and MT. Springer Dem., Ill) voted for Gen. Shields Eight votes were cast for John Fl. Trent During the election an exciting debate took place in the House, MT. Butler ot Mass, who nominated Gen. Shields vot ing and working for him. After the election MT. Clarke Oem., Mo- asked . unanimous consent to introduce fol present consideration bill authorizing the President to appoint James Shieldl of Missouri Brigadier- General of tht United States army on the retired list his pay to commence from the time O. the passage of the bill. Carried, 228 to
 MT. Wright (Dem., Pal offered { concurrent resolution proposing to issue S400, GOO, 900 of United States notes, tt be known as national money, to be lega tender for all debts, public or private and to be put in circulation at the earli est possible moment. Referred. = MT. Buckner Dem., Mo- reported bill to retire the circulating notes o national banks.
 70 Tt provides for the issuing of $322, ,79O, ,S1 of Treasury notes, which shall be used in tn retirement of national bank notes, and whic shall be legal tender for all debts, public an private, and for custom dues to the amount 0 one-third Of the whole amount; the remainde to be paid in coin. It repeals the law whic requires national banks to keep on deposit a the Treasury lawful money to the amount 0 fiveper cent. of their circulation1.
 Mir. Burchard (Rep., H. made tn point of order that the bill must go t the Committee of the Whole. Sustained and the bill so referred.
 MT. Fuller (Dem, Md) introduced bill authorizing the issuing of Treasur notes, the taking up of greenbacks an national bank notes, prohibiting the con traction of the currency, and repealin the internal revenue laws.
 MT. Potter (Dem., N. Y.) introduce joint resolution proposing constitu tional amendment providing that afte 1880 there shall be but one session ( Congress every two years, unless whe Congress shall be convened by the Pres ident. '- 's. z-"'@-1 .--" ..
 The Pension appropriation bill befor the House appropriates $29, ,286, ,574, an provides that after July 1, 1878, per sions shall be paid by the Treasury ( the United States, under direction of tn Secretary of the Treasury and of the Ir terior.
 The House went into Committee o the Whole on the Pension Appropriate bill, and it was passed. MT. Rice Dem. Ohio) offered an amendment that froI and after July, 1878, the office of Per sion Agent shall be filled by wounded ( disabled Union soldiers. Adopted ami enthusiastic applause and shouts laughter.
 The bill to restore George A. Arme s' to his rank in the army from which was dismissed nine years ago was passed 9 On motion of Mir. Foster (Rep., Ohit the Senate amendments to the Gener, Deficiency Appropriation bill were col cured in.
 On motion of MT. Singleton (Rep Miss. the Senate amendments to th Diplomatic Appropriation bill were no, concurred in, and the Speaker appointe Messrs. Singleton, Sparks (Dem., Ill. and Hale (Rep., Me- as conferees on th part of the House.
 An order has been issued from th ; War Department convening a board { examine, in connection with the recor of the trial by court-martial of Ger Fitz John Porter, such new evidence rt latinnr tn tha m a,.itr of roid ooao nn :a ,o.