The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-12-11
eFORTY-FIFTH CONGRESS-.

aEkATE, December 3..-A large num-
bcr softppOintments made during the recess
including the New YORK custom house ap-
pointnlents were submitted, Senator Pad
dock Introduced q resolution in reference TO
| the trade dollar. Senator Morrill, introduced
a resolution for tho issue Of small bonds to be
exchanged for Y. 8. notes or coin certificates.
Senator Beck introduced resolution calling
on thS Secretary Of the treasury for informa-
tiony1h reference to silver coin. Senator
Matthew'S called up the Pacific railroad bill
and spoke in favor of it.
H0fgsE, December BILLS were ill.,
troduced for recolning silver trade dollars into
standard silver dollars, for the repeal of the
resumption act, appointment OF committee
on theyellow fever epidemic. The military
academy and fertilization appropriation bills
were passed; the former apprOpriates $276,-
on, or SIG 600 below tie appropriation of the
current year. .. IT.
SENATE, December A.-Senator Sauls-
bury introduced a bill amendatory to the re-
sumption act. Senator Eustis introduced a
bill appropriating IS, 100000 for constructing,
levees. Senator Davis, OF West Va, introduce
ed resolutions on agriculture. Senator Harris
motion in regard to epidemics was agreed to.
The motion Of Senator Matthews to take up the
Texas Pacific railroad bill was rejected, 10
yeas. ~ nays. Senator Edmunds gave notice
that ne would call up his bill relating to Pres
identsal elections, and the counting Of votes
HOUSE, Deceber "A resolution was
introduced calling on the President for infor.
nation In regard to Mexican affairs. A reso-
luton was introduced to restore Hot Springs
appropriation omitted in the enrolment from
the civil sundry appropriation bill of last ses-
sion. Mr. Kelley offered resolution calling
on the|Secretary of the Treasury for informa-
ten in regard to the deposit OF government
money IN national, state or private banks. A
resolution was introduced in regard to the sily-
dollar, but its consideration was rejected.
SENATE, December 5-The Vice Presi-
dent announced the committee on the yellow
fever epidemic. Senator Morril submitted a
resolution OF inquiry in regard to the Freed
mans Saving and Trust Company. Senator
to the Claim of David T. Corbin of South Car.
DINA to q seat in the Senate. Senator Ferry
introduced q resolution calling on the Presi-
dent for information concerning postal and
commercial intercourse between the United
States and South American countries. Several
changes were made in standing committees
by unanimous consent.
HOUSE, December 5.--Mr. Singleton re
ported the consular and diplomatic appropri-
alton bill. Mr.: C]ymer reported the navy
appropriation bill. Mr.. Brenlaro asked for a
committee to Investigate q charge OF the
Washington Post, that he had taken $25 5000
tribe to in uence his Legislative action. Mr.;
Cox submitted a resolution Of enquiry relative
to the expulsion from tho German Empire OF
Julius Banner citizen Of Chicago. Mr.
Garfield reported a concurrent resolution fo1
the appointment of yellow fever com.
mission. Adopted. Adjourned till Monday.
SENATE, December Ex-senator Win.
dom introduced a resolution setting forth that
the patent Office had become an institution OF
oppression. Submitted q resolution request
| ing the President to produce correspondence
with us. Marshals, in reference to tie late
| electionss in South Carolina and Louisiana
A message was received from the House an
nollcifssthe passage of q bill to correct the
omission in the s1ndry civil appropriation
! bill regarding the Hot Springs appropriation
The bill to change the mode OF counting
votes in Presidential elections WAS taken uI
| and Senator Edmunds spoke in favor Of the
bill.
HOUSE. December, 9th.-Bills were in
troduced in refer .nce to the silver standard
| dollar, touching national banking associations
and to enforce the fourteenth and fifteenth
! amends to the constitution, having referenc.
to the late elections in South Carolina. Mr.
Sayler introduced resolution calling on thu
trcasurers department for certain information
in regard to gold and silver bullion. Objection
being made the resolution was not recuid
Mr. Burchard introduced resolution for
holiday recess from December 21st to Janusr..
6. Referred.