Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-03-06

.Sa house, announcing Its con-
'n psrence in the amendments to the
u 70 authorize the coinage of
pm p,n Standard silver dollar, and to re-
~ .ore It's legal tender character. An en-
Nv copy of the bill, signed by
sneaker Randall was delivered to the
nate for the signature OF the vice
sros;dent. The bill now goes to the
.os;dent. Mr.. Booth, of the commit
Eas on public lands, reported with
'msndment. senate bill to declare
tain lands granted in aid of the
.oonStrnction of the Pacific railroad
bv act of July 1, 1862, and July 2,
IA subject to taxation. The re-
no;nder of the session was devoted to a
i;scnssion of the Military Academy
MONDAY. Feb. 25.-House.-In the
bonse bills were introduced proposing
~ amendment to the constitution rela-
inc to the election of president and
Tice president; to enable the post
master general to further protect the
venues of his department; also to Or
ronize a life station and coast guard
7sryice: to gradually retire circulat-
Eug notes of national banking associa-
ions, and replace the same with U. 5.
rpasury bonds: for the free coinage Of
liver dollars; also to utilize the
product of gold and silver mines, and
. proy;de for issuing of certificates for
rold and silver bullion deposited in
hints: authorizing the South
nm Pacific railroad to extend its line
westward to Ell Paso; for appoint
ment of two additional railway commits
.;oners from each territory to the Paris
cynosition; to reduce the number of Of
tcers in line and staff; the committee
on education and labor submitted re-
mort in regard to the question of Chi
nese emigration. Printed and recon-
mitted
Mr.. Scales, chairman of committee
on Indian affairs. reported bill to
transfer the Indian bureau from the in
terror to the war department. Referred
10 committee of the whole. The house
vent into committee of the whole up
|on the general file and after considering
several bills adjourned.
TUESDAY. Feb. 26.-Senote.-The
Senate at the opening of the morning
kession chose Sen. Ferry president pro
em. of the Senate. The democrats
voted for Thurman; the vote was a
strictly party vote, Davis, of ILL.,, voting
with the democrats. The rest Of the
lay was devoted to the discussion of
lnmportant matters.
TUESDAY, Feb. 26.-House.
teading of the journal was not complet-
Id until shortly before one o'clock.
Mr.. Reagan, chairman Of the COM
nittee on commerce, reported back the
pill to regulate interstate commerce,
Ind to prohibit unjust determinations
" common carriers. Printed and re-
pmmitted. A petition 700 yards long,
nd signed by fifty thousand names,
the repeal of the law in relation to
e Transmission of matter through
he mails, was referred. The speaker
ben called for reports from all COM
hlttees having bills in their hands;
|iter which the house adjourned.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 27.-Senah.-In
ne senate Mr.. Allison introduced bill
% provide for the entry of lands by
indians under the homestead law.
Mr.. Maxey introduced bill to estab-
lsh the rank of senior Inspector general
ol the United States army. Mr..
Dawes, from the committee on
public buildings and grounds, reported
oil for continuing the work of i'm
proving the capitol grounds, and asked
Tor 1t present consideration. 1t led to
some discussion, during which Conk-
ing spoke of repeated changes made in
improving the capitol grounds, and said
II, the late board Of public works in
Washington, that stalking horse for
'tuperation which he had denounced
often, had done what it had done in the
ylcInlty of this building, his impression
was the country would not be big
enough TO hold the noise. After some
iurther discussion the billpassed. The
ong savings bond bill was then consider
Co' IL was finely laid aside without action.
GonSld!eratlon was then resumed OF
ne OH relative to the payment of pen
''ons IN New York city. The newly ap-
POINTED pension agent in that city, hay
t itS JAILED to give the required bond, the
Oil IN question provides for making the
stgular March payments through the
appointment of regular army officer,
- oe detailed for the purpose of filling
5ne duties of said Office. After lengthy
aeIate IN which Senator Conkling at
'acAea the president for allowing the
aPpIo.inted agent to take so much time
. ~ nllng bond, the bill passed and the
senate adjourned.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 27.-House .-The
r mate bill amending the act, pro-
o lung ior the publication of the new
luton OF the revised statutes was taken
W. yo'n the speakers table and passed.
vi tCrlttenden offered resolution
| 'hat the iudiciary cop,p,;ttoo ;,;.