Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-16
FORTY-FIFTH CONGRESS.

SENATE, Jan. IA large number of
petitions, bills and reports of COMMITTEES were
introduced; among the petitions, many from
women asking that effect be given to the an
ti-polygamy law of 1862. Senator Edmunds
said: In this glad morning of the New Year
when there was peace and joy and hope every
where, he thought it best to offer resolution
tending to cement more perfectly the good
will and harmony now existing all over the
country. He therefore submitted a resolu-
ton declaring that in the judgment of the
Senate, the 18th, 18th and 18th amendments
to the constitution of the United States have
been legally ratified and are as valid as other
parts of the constitution; that it is The right
and duty of Congress to enforce such amend
ments by appropriate legislation, and the
duty of the executive department of the gov
eminent, faithfully and with diligence to i'm
partially execute such laws, that it is the
duty of Congress to appropriate money to
that end, and instructing the judiciary com.
mittee to report bill for the protection of the
rights of citizens and punishment of infrac-
tions thereof. Laid on the table at the re-
quest of Senator Edmunds to be called up
hereafter.
HOUSE Jan. 7.--Mr, Acklin, of Louis.
lana asked for an Investigation of the scandal
connected with mis- name. Refused on the
ground that it did not embody a question of
privilege. Mr. Harrison introduced a reso u
ton to.enquire into charges of gross misc n
duct and corruption agaist Henry w.
Blodgett q. s. District Judge for the northern
district of Illinois. Referred to the judiciary
committee. Brief consideration wss given to
the Geneva award bill. Mr.. Carlisle introduced
bill to include newspapers, periodicals and
proof sheets in third class mail matter. Mr..
Kidder introduced a bill for the admission of
Dakota as a State. The ceaths of B. B.
Douglas of Virginia, and A, s. Williams, of
Michigan, were announced and the House in
respect to their memory adjourned
SEN TIE, Jan. Srh.-Mr. E imunds said
there were no joint rules between the two
houses of congress and he therefore submit
ted concurrent resolution declaring that on
the last three DAYS of this session no bill
passed bv either house shall be sent to the
other for concurrence, and on the last day of
the session no bill shall be sent to the Presi-
hoped the resolution would be passed
and congress devote the last three
days of the session to the consideration
of bills pending between the two houses
Mr.. Thurman, from the committee on judic-
larry, reported with an amendment the house
bill to divide the western district of Missouri
into two divisions, and describing the times
and places for holding conventions therein.
On motion Of Mr.. Thurman George Bancroft
was admitted TO the privileges of the floor
Senator Glover, rising to personal explana-
ton regarding the recent publication that the
State funds of Oregon, amounting to about
97,O00, had been expanded and not accounted
for during his administration as gov
ernor denied the charges and read from
the laws and records to show that
all the money had been properly expended.
Consideration was resumed of the bill to
amend the patent laws, aud Senator Wad-
leigh took the floor, but was interrupted by a
messenger from the house announcing the
death of Representative Hartridge. Senators
Gordon, Booth and Beck were appointed q
committee to accompany the body to Georgia
HoUsE. Jan. Official notice of the
death Of Representative Hartridge was taken,
and Messis Cook. Frye, Cox, CabeIl,
appointed q committee to accom-
pany the remains to Geovgia. Adjourned
SENATE, Jan. GA large number Of
petitions were presented, land many bills