Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-03-11
FORTT.EIFTH CONG REsS.
MONDAY. March IL.

| SENATE.-The Chair laid before the Senate
communication from the Secretary OF
Treasury transmitting copy of letter from
the director of the mint. Also, one from the
secretary OF War with report of Major Suter
IN relation TO the improvement of the bar in
the Arkansas river. Also, one from the Sec
retary OF the Interior covering report of the
directors OF the Union Pacific railroad in re-
which were referred.
1he usual number of petitions were pre-
Senied ior an alcoholic liquor commission,
against the transfer of the life saving stations
amendment of the pension laws and bankrupt
| laws. f'
Mr.. Paddock presented memorial of cfti-
mint at that place.
Mr.. Window for the passage of the bill pro-
vldlng for forestry commission
Mr.. Eaton. a petition for the restoration of
| the income tax.
Mr.. COnkling, resolutions of the New York
enamper a,ia S; OF commerce relative TO the auto
harbor, and asking an appropriation for the
extension of this system. Also. a petition of
citizens OF Brooklyn, against revival of the
u Messrs. Matthews Wallace, also presented
like petitions.
Mr.. Harris frsm the committee on the Dis
trict of Columbia, reported adversely the bill
to incorporate the Mutual Fire Insurance
company of the District of Columbia-indef-
nltely postponed.
Mr.. Conkling, from the judiciary committee
reported House bill making persons charged
with crime, competent witnesses i'm the u. S
Courts in certain cases.
MIR. ingalls,. from the committee on pensions,
reported bills granting pensions to Mrs. Mary
Wilkes, widow of Admiral ChaS. Wilkes, and
TO Rebecca and Augusta Miller.
Mr.. Rollins reported bill amendatory of the
act Tor the support of the government of the
District of Columbia, in relation TO assess
ments. and gave notice that he would call it
| up tomorrow.
Mr.. Window. from the committee on appro
prlatlons, reported the military academy APP
| preparation bill, with amendments, and gave
| noIlce mat he would cal il up tomorrow
MIR. Merriman, from the District committee.
reported adversely the bill TO authorize the
Commissioners of the District of Columbia 10
take appeals without giving bonds
Mr. Morrill, from the committee on public
buIldlngSand grounds, reported bill providing
for the erection of fire proof building for the
bureau OF engraving and printing and the me-
chanical branches of other departments
Placed on the calendar.
Mr.. Hamlin repOrteda joint resolution nam
ing Gen. VIM. L. Sherman, to fill the vacancy
III the board of regents of the Smithsonian in
sritution, in place of Hon. Geo Bancroft, who
has resigned, and it was adopted
Mr.. Blaine then called up his resolution call
ing Tor information In relation TO appoint
ment of Mr.. Delfosse as the third member of
the board of arbitration on the fisheries and
spoke al length on il.
COMMISSION ON THE LIQUOR TRAFFIC
Ihe 6lli to provide for commission on the
Slcoh0lic liquor traffic was, on motion of Mr.
Morrill,, taken up for consideration.
Mr.. COnkllng offered an amendment prOVid-
ing that one of the five commissioners Should
be engaged in the traffic, and the bill was then
passed-yeaS q. nays Il.
HOUSE.-Under the call of states. the fol-
lowing bills were introduced and referred:
By Mr. Hale-TO provide for the election of
member of the board of managers for the
national asylum for disabled volunteers. By
MIR. Lapham-Bill fixing the time for the elec-
ti0n of Congress from Colorado. By Mr.
Mackey-Joint resolution of the PennSylva-
p1In fnfFiS Satr
diers of the Mexican war. By Mr.. Bayne-To
fix the value OF the coins of the United States
By Mr. Erret-A bill to, aid and pro-
By Mr.. Hartridge-Bi for relief of Augustus
Bergdorf, of Washington, DC. BY Mr.. Eam-
Concurrent resolution in relation to the Da-
the Constitution OF the United States as to
provide for the issue of legal tender paper
money. BY Mr.. Blackburn-Bil relating to
sfket R M GRSimRany OF tne District
aud taxation on distilled spirits and tobacco
By MIR. House-Bill for relief of Philip A.
Buckley; of the District of Columbia. By Mr
lion with I. 5. TreaSurerS, and issue of GER
tificates therefor. BY Mr. Williams, (MicA.)-
MAI Making -, approximation for the protee
Mr.. Patterson-TO fix amount of damages
for timber cut oh public lands of the United
States States By MI: White pa ITO repeal act for
relief OF certain southern mail contractors.
By Mr.. Fort-To provide for issue of certifi-
Gates for bars of silver bullien deposited with
the Y. s. Treasurer or with U. S. depoSitarieS
By Mr. Cain-TO establish line of mail
steamers between the United States and Ii
IBERIA. Also, bill to establish an educational
fund and to apply the proceeds to the educa-
lion of the people. By Mr.. GOOde-To provide
for the establishment of a system of insurance
for officers of the army and marine corps.
The morning hour having expired the House
went into committee of the whole on the con-
sular and diplomatic appropriation bill, Mr..
Cox On. W in the chair.