New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1878-03-13
CONGRESSIONAL.

SENATE, March 4.-Petitions and reso-
buttons were presented, among them the reso-
luton Of the Minnesota Legislature, asking an
appropriation for the improvement of the
Mississippi. Mr.. Cockrell introduced a bill
authorizing the deposit of silver bullion in
the treasury, and the issue of certificates there
for, to be legal tender for all purposes as
money. Minor bills were introduced res
| olution was adopted, calling on the interior
department for information relating to tim
Der depredatiOns in Montana. Resolutions re-
lating to the establishment of new minis at
various places were offered. Bills were passed
among others, for the. payment of claims un-.
der the act Of Jan. 16, 1874, and to authorize
the construction Of a bridge over the Missouri
at or near GLASGOW, Missouri
HOUSE, March A large number of
bills were introduced, among them one by
Mr. Gibson, for the appointment Of a COM
missioner to superintend works for the i'm
was adopted inquiring of the secretary Of the
treasury whether he has authorized the sale
OF any bonds for outstanding legal tender
notes. The house then passed bills on the
Speakers table, among them being the bill to
place on the pension rolls the names of all
who had served Il days in the war of 1872 and
restoring all names stricken off for disloyalty
Adjourned.
SENATE, March 5.-Mr. Mcmillan call
ed up the senate bill to authorize the Worth
ington and Sioux Falls railroad company to
extend it's present line in the Territory of Da-
kota to the village Of Sioux Falls, which was
discussed at length and then laid aside. Mr.,
Beck called up the resolution submitted by
him on the 21st CT January, declaring it mex
pedient at this tim e to levy and collect taxes
for the maintenance of sinking fund.- snd
spoke at length in favor of the resolution
which was then referred to the committee on
finance.
HOUSE. March 5th.--Mr. Marsh offered
a resolution instructing farther investigation
of the Pacific railroads. The house bill MAX
ing appropriations for the payment of claims
allowed by the secretary of the treasury was
concurred in. The bill organizing the Terri
tory Of Pembna was reported adversely. The
bill to carry into effect the convention of 1858
with China was passed. The house went into
committee Of the whole on naturalization ap-
preparation bill, which was laid aside and
MIR. Kelly made speech in opposition to re-
! sumption.
SENATE, March 6.-Some committee
reports were made, the Worthngton & Sioux
Falls railroad extension bill passed. and the
Wallace long bond bill passed after long dis
cussion AMI several amendments.
HOUSE, March 6.-The fertilization APP
preparation bill and the bill for the erection
of public buildings at Kansas City were pass.
ed. A message from the President, vetolng
the bill for holding special session Of United
States courts i'll Mississippi, was received and
| referred The house went into committee of
the whole on the deficiency appropriation
bill, and was addressed by Garfield in reply
to Kelley's speech of the previous day. Ban
ming reported his army bill, which was order
ed printed and recommitted.
SENATE, March ga bill was intro
duced by Senator Cockrell for the improve
ment of the Mississippi The house bill for
the relief of Surgeon General Hammond was
discussed. The bill amending the revised
statutes relating to guano islands passed.
Mr.. Sargent then called up his resolution re-
lating to Chinese immigration and made
speech thereon,
HOUSE, March THE political disa-
bilities of Robert II. Chiffon, of Georgia, were
removed. There was sharp discussion on
the resolution to appoint experts for the in
yestigating committees. which was finally
passed. The deficiency appropriation bill
was considered in committee, and after some
discussion reported to the house and passed,
1t appropriates S55 500
HOUSE, March 8.-A communication
was received relating to the abolition of the
duty on type. The senate amendments to
guano islands bill were concurred in. The
long bond bill was referred to the committee
Oh ways and means. Private bills were then
c onsidered A resolution was agreed to call
ing. on the secretaries of war and the interior
for information in relation to geographical
and geological surveys ordered. The house
went into committee Of the whole on the bill
to pay Southern mail contractors, and aftera
lively discussion rose without action and ad-
journed.