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the Hon. Stanley Matthews to appear before til

tee of the House of Representatives now charged
with the investigation OF alleged frauds in the cleo
tora vote of the states of Louisiana and Florida for
the purpose of giving such evidence Of facts concern
ing the subject matter of said investigation as may
be in his knowledge or possession, and order the
Senate to notify the House of Representatives ac-
Mr. Dorsey-Let that lay over.
Mr.. Anthony said he did not understand that it
was necessary for the Senate to give permission to
one of its members to appear before the committee
of the other House.
On motion of Mr.. Hoar the whole subject was re-
ferred to the committee privileges aud elections
Mr.. Dorsey submitted a resolution directing the
committee on the District of Columbia to ascertain
the financial standing of the insurance companies
chartered by acts OF Congress or incorporated under
the provisions of the general law. Of the Revised
Statutes relating to the District of Columbia tor fine
transaction of business therein and report whether
such companies or any of them ATE unsafe or insoy-
ent and whether any further legislation is necessary
upon that subject said committee to have power ia
require statements under oath from such companies
to send for persons and papers, to continue in
yestigaton during the of Congress and employ
an experienced clerk actuary, and that the neces
sary expences of such investigation be paid out of
the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers
approved by the chairman OF said committee. Or
dered printed and to lie over.
House joint resolution to pay certain contestants
for seats in the 45th Congress was taken up, and
pending discussion the Senate went into executive
session and at $50 took a recess.
Evening Session.
Mr.. Spencer called up the resolution submitted by
him a few days ago authorizing the committee on
military affairs to sit during recess for the purpose
of considering the revision of army regulations and
to bring up records and other legislation now pend
ing in the committee. Agreed to, .
Mr. Harris by request presented memorial Of
Capt. Jno. Cowden in regard to the Improvement of
the Mississippi river, and without committing HIM
self to the provisions therein he introduced bill to
improve the navigation that river and for recla-
nation of lowlands thereon. Referred to the COM
mittee on commerce.
Mr. Mitchell from the conference committee on the
bill in relation to the West Virginia election and the
election of U. S. Senator from New Hampshire, re-
nnrta wa nOaha
Mr. Paddock called up the House bill for relief OF
settlers on public lands. Passed.
A message was received from the House ANNOUNCE
ing nom concurrence of that body in the Senate
amendments to the sundry civil service bill and re-
questing conference.
Window, Dorsey and Beck were appointed on the
part of the Senate.
The Senate then resumed the consideration of the
resolution to pay contestants for seats in the House
of Representatives. Passed.
Bills on the calendar were passed as follows;
House bill to aid vessels wrecked disabled in con-
tiguous waters to United States and Dominion of
S Gaaa ara a. Termo 6 for relief OF d.
Mr.. Wallace of Pennsylvania submitted petition
OF the subcommittee of the National Reform Asso-
citation warning Congress not to adjourn without is
suing thousand million dollars in legal tenders
and recommending various financial measures. Re-
ferred to the finance committee.
The House bill authorizing the settlement of
claims Of the estate of the late Rear Admired John
A. Dahlgren for use by the government of inven-
lions relating to ordinance made him was passed.
Adjourned.
House met at 10 o'clock this morning, few men,
bers being present.
MIR. 0anford, from the committee on naval affairs,
reported bill to promote the knowledge of steam
engineering and iron ship building among students
in scientific schools and COLLEGES. Bill provides that
application of any scientific school college the
President may detail an officer from the engineer
corps of the navy to act as professor at such nstu
| tons.
the Senate concurrent resolution declaring the treaty
| with China allowing unrestricted immigration to
this country should be modified, and call ing the
| attention of the President to the subject.
Bill granting site for a dry dock at Baltimore
| passed.
| reported a bill extending the jurisdiction of the
| court of claims to all claims growing out of the
be Rea the &c a. a9d
Also bill authorizing the appointment of the dele
gate to the House OF Representatives by council Of
whole nelefrso 10 Tue conmltlee Oh the
The House then proceeded to tho basi.sse- IL.
Senate amendments were concurred in to the bill
to carry into effect the provisions of the treaty Of
| 1856 between the United States and China and to
give the court of claims jurisdiction in certain
After concurring in the Senate amendments to
various district bills, the Senate substitute Tor the
| bill repeating the resumption act was reached.
Mr.. Fort moved to concur in the Senate amend
ments.
Ewng-I object to the present consideration for
want of consideration Of this Treasury Department
substitute for the bill (cries of order9
After much uproar and excitement the House pro-
ceeded to vote on the Senate amendment which was
to strike out the whole of the House bill and substi.
tute for it provision making United States notes
receivable for per cent. bonds and latter October
first next for customs duties. The vote was yeas
14O nays 105, so the two-thrds not voting in favor
thereof, the amendment was non-concurred in and
the bill therefore failed.
At II Is the legislative day of Tuesday commenced
MT. Potter moved to suspend the rules and pass
the bill providing for the Judicial aseertainment of
claims against the United States. 1t provides that
| any person who may have claim against the
jurisdiction. but founded eOuitV inst
and not barred by any statute of limitation, may
file his bill in the court of claims, setting out the
grounds of his claim and the relief desired. The
court after trying the case shall report its finding to
Congress, which body shall not consider or allow or
able under the existing law until the same mas been
heard and reported to Congress by the court of
claims 1t also provides that all claims against the
| limitation.
Bill passed, yeas 165, nays IA.
The Speaker said he should now recognize men,
bers on his private list to suspension1 of the
rules. He therefore recognized Mr.. Danford who
thorize and equip an expedition to the Arctic seas.
Defeated.
Mr.. Waddell moved to suspend the rules and
adopt resolution for the appointment of confer
ence committee on the post routes with power to
consider the Senate amendments though they have
been disagreed to by the House.
Conference report was then agreed to.
Mr.: Cannon then moved to suspend the rules and
reading of the bill and it was withdrawn.
Mr.. Butler submitted his views in regard to the
Kimmell bill. Ordered printed.
Mr.. Townsend moved to suspend the rules and
pass bill TO repeal that section of the resumption
act authorizing sales of United States bonds
poses of resumption and to provide that United
States notes shall be receivable for duties import
ed goods Rejected, yeas 13. nays 11S-not the nee
essary two thirds in the affirmative.
House at 4. Is took recess gill 8.
Evening Session.
Mr.. Stephens, from the committee on rules re-
ported a resolution for the general index of the
Journal of Congress from the beginning of The gov
eminent to be made under the direction of the COM
mittee rules, the compensation of indexes not to
exceed $3.50 per annum. Adopted.
On motion of Mr.. Atkins the Senate amendment
to the bill appropriating $40 for the expenses OF
the Presidential election investigating Committee
was concurred in. The amendment adds 500 900 for
Senate committee and $4,000 for tie investigation
of the department of justice.
At $40 message from the Senate announced the
passage Of the sundry civil appropriation bill with
amendments.
On motion of Mr.. Atkins the amendments were
non-concurred in and committee of conference was
ordered, Atkins, Hewitt and Hale being appointed
such committee on the part of the House.
Mr.. Pound moved to suspend the rules and pass
the Senate bill extending 10 years to the time to
complete the Northern Pacific Railroad. Defeated,
SO to 127.
Mr.. Wilson moved 50 suspend the rules and pass
the Senate bill to allow repayment of the tonnage
tax exacted in conformation Of treaty provisions
Agreed to.
M. Harris of Virginia reported that the confer
ence committee on West Virginia and New Hamp
shire election bill was unable to agree and new
Mr.. Mayhem announced the death of his late COL
league, Mr. QUINN at II O'Clock this morning. He
paid tribute to his memory and offered a resolu-
ton for the appointment of seven members to pro-
coed to Albany and attend the funeral Adopted.
AT 10 O'Clock the House adjourned.
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