New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-19

the United States and ratfy aud confirm certain Ter
T To- suSGze he Secretary eta GV Of the Treasury con
tgte superintendent Of mnts or Asssye5 at ~
pay for clerical services and ext c 81 AIsS
1856. in the Pawnee land-district In kansss' -, A.,
Providing permanent form OF government LOT 'he
10 Change the tine for holding terms of the District
Court for the western District OF virginia at Danyo,
Fixing the time for holding the election Tor Repiesti
atives the XLVIh Congress oil the UhlIeu S'"'e9 III
and for the State OF California. ,o, -, po,rosopto
ves TO the XLVIth and succeeding Congresses from INC
fr for the support OF the Military
Academy the fiscal year ending June 80 1879 anu
| for other purposes A., I'll. ,.,, ,,,,or tho
TO iegaze certain patents issued to members OF the
10 amend an act entitled AN act to encourage the
growth Of timber the Western prairies," .,
Establishing tho salaries to be paid the collectors OF
customs Of Plymouth and Nantucket Mass.
To amend the charter OF the Mutual Fire Insurance
Company OF the District OF Columbia.
no provide for the appointment OF a District Judge
for toe Western District Of Tennessee and for other
Making appropriations for the payment OF invalid
and Oher pensions Of the United states for the year end
ing June 80, 1879.
10 authorize the Commissioners OF the District OF Col
umbia 10 make regulations relative TO the
sale of coal, and also building regulations. 80.
Authorizing the Solicitor OF the Treasury by and with
Tor 81 the sale Of lois Of land made at Harper
Ferry year 1869 by the United states 70 resell tho
same and sell lease all other real este and riparian
rghtsnOw owned by the United states ~ HarpeFs Ferry
West Virginia
Making appropriations to supply deficiencies in the
appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 80 1875
and prior and for those heretofore treated as per
mauent for appropriations, and for other purposes
Authorizing the publication for sale OF an edition OF
the Narrative OF the Pol9ris E , y, ,o
United States in relation to the Judicial powers ana
functions Of Consuls.
the homestead law, and for other purposes.
Making appropriations FOR the payment OF claims re-
ported allowed by the Commissioners OF Claims under
the act OF Congress Of March 3, 1871.
To regulate the practice OF pharmacy IN the District
To authorize the Barataria Ship Canal Company to
construct and operate shp-canal from NewOrledns 10
the Gulf OF Mexico through the lands ana waters OF th
United states and to grant to SAID company the rght OF
10 incorporate the National Fair Ground Association.
For the construction OF "a public building for use by
the United States Government III the CITY OF Newly ork
For the preservation Of game and protection OF birds
in the District OF Columbia.
Regulating t6e aPPot1mGnf OF cadet mldshipmen IN
Making appropriations for the service OF the Post Of
fee Department for the fiscal year ending June 30,
1879, and for other purposes
PRIVATE ACTS.
The political dsabliuesof nine persons removed,
and bills for the relief OF sixty persons, incud
Ing Vim. A. Hammond, late -surgeon-General OF the
Army, were passed. Among the numerous pension bills
acts granting pensions 10 the following persons:
Rebecca and Augusta Miller. daughters Of Brigadier-
General Miller. OF the war Of 1912 Mrs. Mary wilkes,
widow of late Admiral Charles wilkes United states
Navy Elizabeth J. Tolten, widow OF the late Comno-
dOre BENZ. J. TOtton, United states Navy.
JOINT RESOLUTIONS.
Authorizing Commander Edmund o. Matthews, OF the
United states Navy TO accept gilt teapot from the
In relation to the international Industrial Exposition
Relative to reservoirs to promote the navigation OF the
Mississippi River
Fixing the date which tho payment Of the twenty
one clerks committees OF the House Of Representa-
tives paid during the session only, shall begin.
Authorizing payment OF employees Of the House OF
Representatives their salaries for tme served by them
during the present session OF Congress without having
Eutborizing Rear-Admiral william Reynolds OF the
United States Navy TO accept certain presents rendered
Filling an existing vacancy in the Boar6of Regents Of
the Smithsonian Institution.
Accepting painting rendered to Congress by Mrs
Extending the thanks Of Congress TO Henry NJ Stanley
moral addresses on the life and character Of the late
Edward Young Parsons Representative from the State
Declaring that a reduction Of the tax distilled spir-
its Is inexpedient
the remains Of Paucoast Loose, deceased soldier.
To authorize the Secretary Of War 10 issue certain
TO the Washington 9Th Infantry OF Charleston
Providing for issuing arms ana ammunition the Ter
Titory Of Idaho, under the act approved July , 1875
Filling existing vacancy In the Board Of Regents OF
the Smithsonian Institution.
TO prescribe the time the payment Of the tax on
distilled spirits, and for other purposes.
Making an appropriation for filling up, draining, and
placing In good sanitary condition, the grounds south Of
the Capitol along the line Of the old canal and Tor other
Providing for place Of deposit FOR the records and
proceedings Of the commission appointed under the act
Ing Of votes Tor President President aud the de-
csion Of questions arising thereon, FOR the term com
meucng March a. a. ID. 1877" approved January 20
1877.
Grantins the use Of artillery. tents and 40 forth,
the national soldiers and sailors reunion TO be held at
| Marietta, Ohio
Navy 10 accept medal conferred by the king OF Italy
/ for eItinguishing fire on powdeT-ship ,
Providing for the distribution and sale OF the Revised
/ Statutes of the United States
Directing the Secretary OF tho Treasury 20 refund TO
Of the OF St. George established az Pha
delpha the Of 81 40 % in gold, being the amount
paid by said society upon colossal statue Of ST. George
! and the Dragon. 49,
Granting the use OF tents at the soldiers reunion TO be
/ held at Des NOiDes, Iowa.
To pay the abOrers known cloak-TOOm men, and TO
! place them the DOOrkecpcr's roll.
! Providing for issue OF arms 10 Territories.
Authorizing the Secretary OF War 10 turn over 10 Gov
ernOr Hubbard Of Texas, such tents poles and pins
may require for the OF the volunteers Of the state
/ al their Summer encampment
Granting the OF artillery, tents, etc, nj the sol
| diers' reunion, TO be held az Centreye, Iowa.
To allow the Secretary Of the Navy 10 purchase plate
iron and material used In the construction OF steam
! bOllers for the United states Navy
For the benefit Of the penny unchhouse OF the City OF
10 enable the Joint commission to carry into effect
the Of Congress providing for the completion OF the
/ Washington Monument.
Authorizing the Secretary OF War deliver 10 the City
Of Wiuterset Madison County, Iowa. four cannon ana
| carriages for the soldiers reunion IN said city.
Authorizing tho Secretary OF War 70 turn over to the
Governor North Carolina such tents, poles and pins
be- may require for the OF the militia and volunteer
organizations OF the State at their Summer and FAN en-
! campment.
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THE VANDERBILT WILL CASE.