Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-05-15
In the House.

regular order were made on both sides of the
house, and the speaker announced the regu-
lar erder. On seconding the demand for the
previous question on the resolution offered
Yesterday By Mr.. Potter the Republicans re-
Trained from voting, thus leaving the house
without a quorum, as there were but one
hundred and eleven Democrats present, one
hundred and forty-six being necessary to
make a quorum. A call of the house was
then ordered, the call disclosing the fact that
there were two hundred and forty-h mem
bers present. Further proceedings under the
call were dispensed with, and the question
required on secondlng the demand for the
previous question, when the Republicans
again resorted to filibustering tactics, and
the house was left without quorum, the
Democrats being able to muster only one
hundred and thirteen voters.
Mr.. Wocd-As the factious minority seem
determined to obstruct business, | move that
the house adjourn.
The motion was opposed by the Repub-
licans, but was carried by yeas 40, nays lO4.
Before announcing the result, the speaker
laid before the house communication IN
forming the house of the death of Prof.
Joseph Henry, and inviting the members to
be present at the funeral services next
Thursday.
On motion of Mr.. Clymer, the senate reso-
luton for the adjournment of the two houses
next Thursday, for the purpose of allowing
senators and members to attend the funeral
of the late Prof. Joseph Henry was taken up
and adopted.
The result of the vote was then announced,
after which the clerk gave notice of a Demo-
cratic caucus to take place Immediately after
adjournment. Laughter on the Republican
side.
In the senate.
Senator Mathews gave notice that on Tues
day next he would ask the senate to consider
the bill reported from the committee on rail-
roads on the nineteenth of March, known as
the Texas Pacific railroad bill.
Senator Wallace, from the committee on
foreign relations, reported with amendments
the senate bill in relation to the Japanese in
demnity fund. Placed on the calendar. 1t
authorizes the President to pay over that
sum to the Japanese government, with the
exception of one hundred and twenty-five
thousand dollars, to be paid to the officers
and crew of the United States vessels Wy
oming and jamestown, on account of the
destruction of piratieal vessels by the former
and the commandment of hostile forts at the
Straits Of Shimonoscki by the latter.
Senator Plumb, from the committee on
military affairs, reported favorably the senate
bill authorizing the secretary of war to have
headstones erected over the graves of soldiers
who served in the regular or volunteer army
of the United States during the war for the
Union, and who have been buried in private
cemeteries. He had received a letter from
the quartermaster- general to the effect that
there were seventeen thousand Union soldier
inferred in private cemeteries. The bill was
briefly discussed and laid aside.
Senator Thurman presented petition from
the hat manufacturers of Cincinnati, asking
that black silk plush imported into this coun-
try be placed on the free list. Referred
Senator Oglesby, from the committee on
IL Tod 70 10
ate bill to create an additional land district
in the Territory of Idaho. Placed ON the cal
endar.
The house amendments to the senate bill
were concurred In, authorizing the citizens of
Colorado, Nevada and the Territories to
fell and remove the timber on the public do
main Cor mining and domestic purposes, and
the bill passed.
communication was received from Chief
Justice Waite, of the board of regents of the
Smithsonian institute, announcing the death
of Prof. Henry, and the senate agreed to a
concurrent resolution adjourning both houses
Thursday at four o'clock.
A communication was also received from
James b. Eads suggesting certain modifca
tons in the act authorizing the construction
of jetties at the mouth of the Mississippi
river.
Senator Davis, from the committee on the
judiciary, reported a bill to provide for the
service of process In cases of interpleader IL
the courts of the United States. Placed or
the calendar.
Senator Christlancy, from the same COM
mittee, reported favorably on the senate bill
| to amend the revised statutes In regard tt
embezzlement by internal revenue officers
| Placed on the calender.
He also reported, from the same committee
| favorably on the senate bill to amend the re
vised statutes of the United States in regard
to assaulting or resisting customs or interna
revenue officers. Placed on the calendar.
He also reported, from the same committee
adversely on the senate bill to amend the re
vised statutes of the United States, and Il
enlarge the right of appeal in habeas cOrpn
cases. 1t was indefinitely postponed.
Consideration was resumed of the post
Office appropriation bill. the pending ques
| ton being on a point order, raised by Sena
tor Edmunds, that the amendment submit
ted by Senator Maxey in regard to the semi
monthly Brazilian mail steamship service
and to pay thirty dollars a mile therefor
could not be received, as it proposed new
legislation and was not germane to the sub
| ject. After brief discussion, IN which Sen
ator Hill said he would like to vote for tht
measure, but not in its present form, and 1
short and mild tilt between Senators Ed
munds and Blaine, the question was sub
/ mitted: as the amendment proposed by thu
l
| twenty-seventh ruler" The question wal
! decided in the negative-yeas, %; nays, 30
The bill having been considered in com
mittee of the whole, was reported to the sen
ate. The amendments were concurred In
and the bill passed.
Senator Davis Ill. !, from the committe
on the Judiciary, reported, with amendments
senate bill prescribing the times and place
of holding the United States circuit court il
Iowa, and the appointment of an additions
Judge. Placed on the calandar
Consideration was resumed of the bill b
repeal the specie resumption act, and Senate
Coke read long argument in favor of its re
peal.
Senator Harris spoke on the same side, ar
guing that return to specie payment woul,
still further contract the currency and furthe
reduce the value of labor and property
He favored the repeal not only of that par
of the act fixing the date of resumption, bu
also that part requiring the retirement Of tn
eighty per cent. IN legal-tenders as ma
tional bank notes were issued, especially tina
part authorizing the sale of interest bearin
bonds for coin. He also referred to the tariff
and opposed high protective tariff as lnJu
nous to the country
The president pro tenn. laid before the sen
ate message from the President OF tn
United States in answer TO a resolution {
April 29th, inclosing a report from the secre
tary of state In regard to the terms and cor
ditions Of the surrender of the Cuban insui
gents. Ordered printed and referred.
Senator Morgan gave notice that to-mol
row he would speak upon the resolution sui
mitted by him, touching the relations betwee
the United States and Mexico.
| Senator voorhees, gave notice that whe