Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-11
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WASHINGTON, D. e.. April II


WASHINGTON, D. e.. April II
SENATE
In the Senate, to. day. Mr.. Deucis, OF Md
presented the Blair resolutions. passed ny the
Maryland Legislature, looking to the ous''pg OF
Mr.. Hayes from the presidency. MIR. D. said
while presenting these resolutions OF his State
legislature, he himself was opposed to them.
The resolutions were referred.
The Burnside bill 10 reference to the enllstlng
of colored men in all branches of the United
States army, was discussed for some time, but
again went over.
Mr. Mitchell presented telegram from the
Consul General at Teio Tsien. Chloa' saylog
that the famine is spreading, no rain IS falling.
asking if the relief bill will pass. The dispatch
was referred.
Mr., Davis spoke 10 opposition to the repeal
of the Bankrupt law.
Mr.. Eaton called up the resolution 10 refer.
ence to the alleged kidnapping Of Benz. Noyes.
citizen of Connecticut, in Washington, and
spoke 10 favor of an investigation by the Judi
cary Committee into the case. Several Sena-
tors spoke on the question.
An estimate from the Secretary of the lute'
rior of $4,000 for repairing models Injured by
the fire 10 the Iuterlor building, was referred.
The House bill to prevent the introduction OF
contagious diseases into the United States, was
reported.
The bill to repair and put in operation again
the New Orleans mint was passed.
Mr.. Booth spoke briefly 90 the Chinese i'm
migration bill. pointing out the Injurious effects
upon the people of the Pacific coast resultlog
from the immigration.
The Deficiency Appropriation bill was taken
up, and
MIR. Blaine addressed the Senate.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The House of Representatives, after the
introduction of few bills, among them one to
make 40 appropriation of $27 900 for the pub.
lie schools 10 Washington, went ioto Committee
Of the Whole, and again had under consldera-
ton the Invalid Pension bill.
A resolution instruotiog the Judiciary Con
mitee to enquire into the alleged kidnapping
of Benz. Noyes, 10 Washington. was adopted.
A motion to take from the Speaker table
the Seuate's amendments to the Pacific Rail
roads act was not sustained.
Mr. Conger, of Michigan, charged MIR. Wood,
of New York, with emitting from the Record
a part of his speech on the Tariff bill.
During the debate on the Pension bill there
was livOly scene, caused by discussion of
personal character between Messrs. Hama,
Sparks and Chittenden. each denounciug the
other in round terms, and the House app laud-
ing.
NOMINATIONS.
The President sent the following nominations
to the Senate to-day: G. 9. Ford, OF Va, to
be U. S. Consul at LaUnion, Salvador !; Thos.
+. House, of Fla, to be Collector of Customs
of the district of St. Augustine. Fla; Edward
A. Bragdou. of Maine, to be Collector of Gus
toms at York. Maine John B. Miller, of
Iowa, Register of the Land Office OF Boise
City, Idaho; William Thompson, of Fla.
Register of the Land Office at GAINESVILLE, Fla;
} oho L. Lewis Of Va, U. S. Marshal West
cru District OF Virginia; First Lieutenant
Edgar w. Bass, Corps OF Engineers u. S.
army, to be Professor of Mathematics at the
Military Academy, West Point.
NOTES.
Should the rejection of the appointment OF
M. Reynolds as First Auditor of the Treasury,
which was reconsidered by the Senate be sus-
tanned, the friends of M. Lewis Mckenzie will
urge him for the place. One moro competent to
I'LL it could not be selected.