New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-26
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

In the House, to-day, under the call of the
States tho following bills, etc, were introduced and re-
ferred:
By Mr.. PHELPS Dem, Conn -Changins the manner
BY Mr. WILLIS Dem, N.Y)--A joint resolution Of the
LEGISLATURE Of NewYork. relative To the sale Of the Wa
b. Nr. BACON Glep., N.Y)--A joint resolution, de-
caTing incxpedicnt at this time 10 change or modify
by Dr. HEWITT Dem, YYl-A Joint resolution au-
thcrIng the Secretary Of The Treasury 10 convey to the
Chamber OF Commerce, OF NewYofk for a consideration
Of 100000 the land lately occupied as the site Of the
By Sir KELLEY rep. Penn9-A bill providing for
the free entry q articles imported or purchased ~ ART
or scientific associations at the late International TX
BY Mr.. DOUGLAS Dem. va.)-A resolution of tho
Virginia Legislature asking Tor the repeal OF the 10 per
tax bank circulation other than That OF National
banks also resolution skiing Congress 10 confirm the
award OF commission as 10 the boundary line between
Maryland and Virgins.
By Mr. STEPHENS Dem. Gs) Cby. reQuegt-A BIN
est at the rate OF 90 cents every three calendar
months, and rcdeemahle on demand at any OF tue post
Offices having the funds hand also (by requesO Ic
ysng the duties Of the United States supreme Court
by Mr.. FELTON, Dem, GAIA oill for branch mut
BY Mr. BANNING Dem, Ohio)-A bill to reorganze
BY Mr.. DIBRELL Dem, Tenn "A bill fixing tho pay
y enlisted men IN the Army 49,. -,
BY Mr.. FORT dsep, llJ-A bill 70 amend the interhai
BY Mr.. GUNrER Dem. Ark Cby requestl-,A bin to
By M scHLEIcnER Dem. Texl-A S 70 regulate
coin sha be legal tender for any amount not
SlO and that Whenever presented IN amounts OF 500
the Secretary Of tho Treasury shall issue therefor legal
tender money.
By Mr. sAfP rep. Iowa)-A bill for a branch mint at
Council Bluffs. Iowa
by Mr. DAVIS Csep, Gala BIN allowing the City Of
fan Francisco 10 use the Preside Reservation az
By Nr. KIDDER tRep. Dakota,--A bin for The CON
srtcuOD 81 a railroad from Bismarck 20 the Black Hills
BY Mr. WHITE REP Penn.)-A resolution against the
reduction ~ duties Oh imports.
BY Mr.. ATKINS dem, Tenn.)-A bin for the moro
economic sale OF the public lands
The SPEAKER laid before the House a commuDcs-
ton from the Secretary Of state transmitting to tAo
House two copies Of dispatch, dated the 18th inst
which he Just received from the ConsuGeneal ut
HAVANA containing the particulars OF the Illness and
death Of tie late Representative Leonard requesting
Of the copies be Transmitted 10 the father OF the
deceased. Tie communication stated that the visit OF
Mr. Leonard 20 Havana was made on account OF purely
personal MOTIVES; that ne was attacked with chill
while his way 70 the steamer on which be Was 70 re,
turn 10 the United States; and fearing that be would
become seriously H. he returned 10 the hotel where he
died
Tue communication from ConsulGenera CLARKE hav-
Ing been read the SPEAkER stated that he had for
warded copy OF 70 the father Of Mr. Leonard ~ West
Chester Peun. A resolution offered by ht. ELIiS
Dem La was adopted, for the appointment OF a COM
it'ee TO reeeye tns he! So9y . on s arrival q" Newfok
The SPEAKER laid before the House coInmunica-
from he Ishan Government expressive the gratitude
OF that Government and people Tor the manifestations OF
ope Of tue United States on The occasion Of the death
u Kirg Victor Emanuel. Ordered printed.
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by approyiate legislation the win OF the people in refer
enc. 10 disabled soldiers Of the late
Also a bin 10 authorize bOndhoiders and other cred
toss 10 elect receivers III suits IN equity pending In
United states Courts Referred.
NJ BANKS uSep., Mass) presented memorial OF the
Bosou Board Of Trade for an equitable rule Tor the cor
fcoa OF errors IN the assessment OI duties on imports.
Referred 10 the Committee OF Ways and Means
NJ HEWITT (I)em., y. " introduced joint res0lu.
ton 10 reference 10 the TsxasPacne Railway Company
Referred.
sPBIxGER's MOTION REJECTED.
The SPEAKER then stated that the business next in
orccr was the motion made last Monday by Mr..
Springer Dem. M. TO suspend the rules and pass
bin 20 authorize the coinage Of gold and silver on the
sane terms and 10 permit the deposit thereof in the
Treasury r the same purposes that occasion the
nays had ordered bur the vote interrupted
BY business OF the District ct Columbia.
Mr. SFfSINbER asked leave 10 withdraw the bill and
10 suJu a motion nxinE a day for tho consideration OF
TIE subject.
Nj GARFIELD rep, Ohio and Others objected.
The taken and the motion was rejected
yeas lao; nays. lV2, not the reqlsiie tw0rds III sIc
sihrusve
= VOTE CH TIE NATIONAL SINKING FUND.
aF. GOODE Dem, Val moved 70 suspend the rules
aad pass The BIZ susgendg for Eve years the operation
Of the'Esllonn Sinking Fund Act. which requires The
noDuai payment purchase Of por cent OF TIE debt
81 the Uuied States This vas nrgatived by yeas 1885,
Layo, liz, net twO-fLirts IN the affirmative
me ioiiofl1x memies voted In the Affirmative lRc-
papheAns 70 Homan Democrats IN Hai'e;1s