The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-03-05
CONGRESSIONAL.
SENATE.
WASHINGTON, March 4, 1878.

Mr.. Morrill,, in presenting the petition
in favor Of the appointment Of Com.
missioner on the subject OF alcoholic
liquors, gave notice that on Wednesday
next he would move 10 postpone the pend.
ing and all prior orders and proceed 10
the consideration Of that bill.
MIR. Thurman, from the Committee on
Judiciary, reported, with amendments,
the bill known as the Pacific Railroad
Sinking Fund bill, and 1t was placed on
the calendar. He gave notice that he
would call the bill up for consideration
on Tuesday.
Mr.. Ingalls,, from the Committee on
District Of Columbia, reported, with
amendment, the Senate bill to repeal the
charter OF the National Capital Life In-
surance Company. Placed on the calen-
dar.
Mr.. Sargent submitted a joint resolu.
ton relative to Chinese immigration and
at his request II was laid on the table
for the present. He gave notice that he
would submit some remarks on the sub
ject at the expiration OF the morning
hour.
Mr.. Bayard stated that the Senator in
charge Of the unfinished business (Wal-
lace), being the long bond bill, was una
yoidably absent. He therefore moved
that Il be passed over for the present with
the understanding that Il should not lose
It's place IS unfinished business. So or
dered.
A number OF bills on the calendar, not
objected to, were passed.
Mr.. Cockrell introduced bill 10 auth.
orize deposiLo Of silver bullion or bars,
and an issue OF certificates therefor, and it
was referred to the Committee on FL
nance. It authorizes the persons TO de-
posit such bullion or bars and the issue
Of certificates therefor, by the Secretary
Of the Treasury, in a sum not less than
twenty dollars in the same form rs the
certificates now issued for gold bullion.
Such certificates to be redeemable at par
for duties on imports and all public dues.
Mr.. Window presented resolutions OF
the Minuessota Legislature favoring the
appropriation for prompt and thorough
Improvements OF the Mississippi river
from the falls Of St. Anthany to New Or.
leans. Referred. Hegave notice that at
come convenient time he would ask tue
indulgence Of the Senate to submit some
remarks on the subject.
Mr.. Paddock submitted an amendment
TO the river aud hsrbor bill providing for
a continuation OF the survey and im.
proyement of the Missouri river at
i.laltsmouth, Nebraska City aud Browns.
Vile, Neb. Ordered printed.
By MIR. Bruce: To authorize the pay
ment OF bounties TO the heirs OF soldiers
enlisted as slaves. Referred.
BY Mr.. Ferry: To repeal certain pro:
visions OF the act Of Congress, approved
July l2, 1876, entitled "An act making
appropriations for the Pos,ottice Depart.
ment." Referred. II repeals 40 much
Of the 18th section of that act as provides
that railroad companies whose railroad
was constructed, in whole or part, by
lane. grant made by Congress on condi-
ton that the mails be transported over
their road at such price Us Congress
should by law direct, should receive only
so per cent Of the compensation anthor-
lied by the act, and provides that such
roads shall be paid at the rate fixed by
law for the compensation of such services
to railroads generally.
Mr.. Matthews submitted resolution
directing the Secretary Of the Interior 10
report 10 the Senate what proceedings
have been taken by the Department Oi
the Interior for the suppression OF the
timber depredations in the territory ot
Montana. Agreed TO.
Mr.. Paddock submitted an order that
the papers in relation 10 the establish
meut OF U. S. minls be taken from the
tiles OF the Senate sud referred 10 the
COMMITTEES OH Finance. Agreed to.
Mr.. Teller submitted resolution
directing the Secretary Of the Treasury
10 transmit to tle Senate All estimate OF
the amount required 10 enable the Gov
ernmenl to coia both gold and silver at
the mint ut Denver, and also what time
will be required to put said mint in u
condition TO coin gold and silver. Agreed
10.
Mr.. Cameron presented the resolutions
Of the Pittsburgh Chamber OF Com merce
demonstrating against any change in our
navigation laws that would interfere with
the protection they afford to American
ship building, and to prevent the snbsti-
tuition Of foreign ships for our trade aud
commerce. Referred.
MIR. Davis, Of Illinois, called up the
bill 10 prevent abuses in respect Of tue
mileage OF the District Attorneys ot the
United States. In explanation he said in
many places District Attorneys lived and
transacted business ut distance from the
place where the court waS-held. The
Judiciary committee thought they should
be allowed mileage but once for going To
and returning FROM the court. In some
cases they had drawn mileage Tor every
day, in other cases the District Attorneys
lived thirty or forty miles from the cities
where the courts were held, but had their
offices in the cities and transacted bust
ness there. The committee therefore
thought they should not be allowed any
mileage. ,
Mr.. Hereford called up the House Bill
changing the ,imes for holding the terms
Of the District Court lur the District Of
West. Virginia. Passed.
Mr.. Mcmillan called up the House bill
making an appropriation for the pay.
ment Of the claims reported 10 Congress
under section 2of the act approved June
10, 1874, by the Secretary Of the Treasury,
and considerable discussion took place
on the amendment Of the Committee on
Claims to strike ont OF the bill clause
appropriating S., 500 to pay the claim ot
Samuel G. Ludington, Of West Virginia.
When the debate ended the amendment
Of the committee 10 strike out the claim
OF Ludington wa, agreed to and the bill
passed,
EMr. Cockrell submitted resolution re.
ierring The claim OF Ludington to the
Committee on Claims: Agreed.
Mr.. Cockrell called up the House bill
TO authorize the construction Of bridge
across the Missouri river, at or near
Glasgow, Mo. Passed
Mr.. Dorsey called up the Senate bill
authorizing the Arkansas River rransier
Company TO construct bridge across the
Arkansas river. Passed.
After the Executive session the Senate
adjourned.
Under call Of the States lhs following
bills were introduced and referred:
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