Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-06-05
32ls, Ge, 700
~. A0 IA
Total. -. 49,. .............
Showing 4 difference In favor OF the
fiscal year OF 1877. OF.
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.

o,
Showing difference In favor Of the
fiscal year OF 1877. of.............. 81, 40, 164
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.
Immediately after the adjournment
of the house the democratic members
held 4 caucus for the purpose of con.
sidering the adjournment sine die of the
present session of congress. The
senate concurrent resolution fixing the
10th of June, having heretofore been
postponed until the Goth INST. some
members expressed a desire for the
early adjournment, and thought this
could be effected by the Goth of June,
while others were opposed to naming
u time owing to the large amount Of
public business now pending; and be-
sides the question of adjournment
should for the present remain where it
is, namely with the house. The eau
Gus, on motion of Mr.. Clymer, resolved
to move in the house tomorrow a
further postponement of the senate
resolution until the 9Th of June.
CANADA RECOGNIZES OUR CURRENCY.
The treasury department is advised
that the Canadian commissioner for
customs has given notice thai in conse-
9uence Of the near approximation of
Lhe value of gold and silver and paper
currency no discounts will hereafter be
made on American invoices until
further notice. '
WINNIE REAM's WEDDING.
The marriage of Lieut.. r. L. HOxie
to Miss Winnie Ream took place this
evening 1.-THE Ascension Church. The
BRIDE was given away by Gen. Sher.
man.
THE ELECTORAL INVESTIGATION.
Advices from Washington under date
OF May 2Sth say that at the meeting of
inc Potter investigation committee to-
day no formal proposition was submitted
from either side in regard to the scope
that should be given to the committees
inquiries. The Republicans claimed,
however, that they ought to be informed
oy the majority at the outset what are
to be the limits of the investiga-
tonn, in order that they may
make preparations accordingly. Sew
eral members Of the majority
expressed themselves in favor Of
conhning the investigation to Louisiana
and Florida, but there was no general
expression of views on that point, and.
with view to considering the question
among themselves, the majority sug-
gested an adjournment until Wednes-
Jay next, which was agreed to, and an
answer to the minority will probably be
gwen at that time.
THE GREENBACKERs.
A paper was circulated to-day in the
mouse requesting all members who
were IN favor of the greenback currency,
ana IN favor Of retiring National Bank
notes, to meet tonight in the room of
lhe judiciary committee for caucus and
consultation. The meeting was held,
vas quite well attended, and, after a
spirited contest, it was decided to take
up and press the Fort bill. This vote
was carried by only two majority.
FINAL ADJOURNMENT.
Inc democrats ofthe house will hold
q caucus tomorrow night on the sub
I N OF the adjournment resolution.
t;aany OF them say they intend to vote
1os 'he senate resolution to adjourn
oene ~, without regard to the decision
VI we caucus. Among such are Bridges
alia Ciymer. of Pennsylvania, Willis. of
I've YORK, Bell, of Georgia, and Frank
I'm, of Missouri.
THE BANKRUPT ACT.
of A Mce from Washington under date
~ NAY 9TH say the bill to repeal the
ui-aArupt law, with the senate amend.
t ,,tls is now lying on the speakers
faole IN the house. The registers Of
,al;Aiuptcy throughout the country are
IN Eng great deal of interest in this bill
'''iu some of them are now irving