The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1878-05-08
CONGRESSIONAL SUMMARY.


| Mr.. Sargent, of California, submitted an
| amendment to the House bill now before the
committee on military affairs, authorizing the
President to appoint James Shields a brigadier
general on the retired list Of the United States
army, SO as to strike out all after the enacting
clause and insert in lieu thereof provision
authorizing the President to place on the re-
tired list Of the army large number of officers
named, with the full rank held by them when
mustered out of the service. Among these
named are the following Gems. U. s. Grant,
John A. Dix, George B. Mcclellan, N. p. Banks
B. f. Butler, A. Z. Burnside, John A. Logan,
Carl Schurz, A. Pleasonton, James Shields, J.
A. Garfield, Charles Devens, ]. ID. Cox, and
some Is or 18 other well-known officers in the
late war. Referred to the committee on mill
tary affairs. The bill to repeal the bankrupt
act was passed after some discussion by a vote
Of 81 to g.. The bill granting right of way for
a narrow gauge railroad from Bismarck to the
Black hills was passed. Adjourned.
The Vice-Presdent appointed Messrs. Nor
rill of Vermont, Sargent of California, Cameron
of Wisconsin, Matthews of Ohio, Davis of nli-
nois, Herman of New York, and Morgan Of
Alabama, as the special committee to consider
and report plan for taking the next national
census. MIR. Howe of Wisconsin, made per-
sonal explanation regarding the comments on
his recent speech on the policy Of the admin
istration and stated that he had never been
candidate for appointment to the supreme
bench and been disappointed, as inferentially
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bills to incorporate the Ma, lonal Pacific Railway
and Telegraph Company and to authorize the
construction of the Bismarck and Black hills
railroad were passed. Adjourned.
The bill prohibiting gambling in the army
was reported favorably :. The House bill to
repeal the resumption act was reported with
various amendments. Mr.. Burnside's bill to
| remove the restrictions on the enlistment of
colored soldiers was indefinitely postponed by
vote of S8 to IT "A concurrent resolution
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mously adopted. The bill authorizing a
commission to arrange treaty with the king
dom of Corea was called up and advocated by
Mr.. Sargent, and referred. Mr.. Voorhees,
resolution declaring that it is of the highest
Importance that the financial credit of the gov
ernment be maintained, and in order to do SO,
that the government itself, in all its depart
ments, should in good faith, keep all contracts
and obligations entered into with its own citi-
zens, was unanimously agreed to. Adjourned
after executive session.
Mr.. Herman, of New York, presented Joint
resolutions of the New York Legislature, REFER
ing to the late decision Of the supreme court
of the United States to the effect that the per
capita tax levied on immigrants by the State of
New York for the relief of sick and destitute
immigrants was unconstitutional and urging
the passage Of a law by congress to relieve the
states from the expense OF caring for destitute
immigrants Referred to the committee on
commerce The bill to prevent the introduc-
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States was passed. 1t prevents vessels coming
from countries or ports where infectious dis
ease exists, from entering any United States
port contrary to quarantine laws. Adjourned.
House.
Along and animated debate arose on the bill
to reimburse the College of William and Mary.
Virginia, for property destroyed during the
late war, but no action was reached. The
Senate amendments to the general deficiency
bill we're concuTed in, and the Senate amend
ments TO the diplomatic appropriation bill were
not concurred in. Adjourned.
Mr.. Cox, of New York, introduced bill, for
bidding any person to dishgure the national
flag by attaching thereto an advertisement.
Mr. Kimmill, OF Maryland, introduced bill to
provide a mode Of trying the validity Of the
title of the President and Yice-President TO the
offices they hold. The Maryland Legislature
resolution on this subject was submitted by
Mr.. Swami, and Mr.. Garfield raised the ques-
ton of consideration by objecting to its recep-
ton. A long discussion as to the correct mode
Of proce ding in this case under the rules en-
sued, and without action on the matter the
r6 gular order was called for, and the bill to
establish a government of the District Of Col
umbia was considered without final action.
Adjourned after an evening session for debate
on the tariff bill.
Mr.. Keifer of Ohio, introduced joint reso-
luton proposing an amendment to the Consti-
tuition prohibiting Congress from apprOpriat-
ing money for the payment OF any claim against
the United States not created or authorized by
law, international treaty or award. Referred
to the committee on war claims o. The post
office appropriation bill was considered and
amended further. Adjourned.
Mr.. Bell, Of Georgia, from the committee on
banking and currency, reported bill repeating
the act authorizing the coinage of the 20-cent
silver pieces. Passed. Mr.. Phillips Of Kan
fas, from the same committee, reported bill
providing for the deposit of savings in popular
loans, and for funding the national debt in
home bonds. 1t provides that any person may
| deposit money. IN any sum not less than TWEEN
ty-hye cents in any postal money order office,
and when such deposits shall reach the sum OF
$40 the postmaster shall issue 10 the depoEtoT