The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-03-05

r. B. HAYES.
Executive Mansion, March l, 1879.
FORTY-FIFTH CONGRESS-.
SENATE, Feb. 25th.-A telegram from
the constitutional convention of California was
presented by the Vice President.-Under the
rules, it not being properly authenticated,
Congress for passing the anti-C Chinese immi-
grafton bill. The Senate refused to take up
the resolution declaring David T. Corbin en-
titIed to a seat in the Senate from South Caro-
lima instead O. NJ. c. Burter, yeas 25, nays sc.
up, considered at length, and sundry amend
ments agreed to. Senator Paddock called up
House resolution announcing the death of
Representative Welsh, of Nebraska, and after
remarks on the life and character of the de
ceased, the Senate adjourned.
SENATE, Feb 2G.-The credentials of
Senator elect Hill of Colorado, were placed
on tile. Senator Edmunds reported a bill to
further protect the constitutional rights of
citizens. Placed on the calander. Sundry |
reports and bills having been introduced the |
deficiency appropriation bill was taken up |
of $65, 600 to supply deficiency in the depart |
ment of Justice for the payment Of deputy
marshals. Senator Beck moved to strike out
the amendment proposed by the committee,
and insert in lieu thereof one proposed by him
SELF. Notion rejected yeas "a, nays 80. The
bill having been consideredi in committee of
the whole was reported to the Senate, and the
amendments made in committee concurred
in, excepting that appropriating $24,13O for
detecting and Furnishing persons guilty OF
violating the internal revenue laws. This
amendment was stricken out. Senator Beck
called for a separate vote on striking out the
appropriation of $25O,O00 for the department
of Justice, but the Senate by a vote of yeas 81
| nays 80 reported to strike tout. The bill was
| then read the third time and passed. The
Senate held an evening session at which
| large number of pension bills were passed,
and other business transacted, when the
| Senate went into executive session, and 11:3O
P NJ. adjourned
HOUSE, Feb. 26-The House went into
! committee of the whole on the Senate census
| bill which had been so amended as to vest the
| appointment of supervisors in the President.
After the committee rose the bill passed the
| House with the amendment mentioned re-
tanned. The sugar bill was taken up, and Mr..
Robbins addressed the House adversely to
| the bill modifying the tariff on sugar. Mr..
! Garfield and others opposed the bill, and with
/ out reaching any conclusion the House ad-
journed.
SENATE, Feb. 27th.-Senator Teller,
from the special committee to investigate
Louisiana ELECTION POUNDS submitted report
| of the majority. An amendment to the
House bill making appropriations for arrears
of pensions was reported. Referred. The
House bill making appropriation for arrears
of pensions was taken up, but before dispos-
ing of the bill the Senate went into executive
session. When the doors we've opened, the
river and habor appropriation bill was report
ed with amendments. Placed on the calendar.
The census bill as amended by the House was
referred to the census committee. Consider
alton Of the arrears pension bill was resumed.
Various amendments were submitted, but
pending the discussion the bill was laid aside,
and the sundry civil appropriation bill was re-
ported with amendments and placed on the
calendar House resolutions Of respecttoc the
late Representative Beverly B. Douglas of Va,
J were taken up, enlogies produced and the
} Senate adjourned.
HOUSE, Feb. 27-Speaker Randall
made an explanation in regard to an alleg ed
= SANDER against him. By his request COM
mttee to Investigate was granted. The con-
ference report on amendments to the tobacco
, bill were agreed to, yeas 147, nays ia. The
case of George F. Seward, the alleged contu
macious witness was called up and at r con.
r siderable tine spent resolution was adopted
! to issue warrant to bring him before the bar o
:, the House, yeas los nays A. Atan evening ses
ion the House considered reports from thu
. committe on WAYS and means. Adjourned.
y contestant for seat in the Senate from SOut]
e Carolina, addressed communication to tn
Senate withdrawing from the contest. LII
70 further consideration of the census bill wa
" temporarily postponed. The arrears pensio
ID bill was taken up and discussed and laid owe
IS for further consideration at the evening ses
IT sion, when it was again resumed amended an
N passed, yeas 50, nays 90. The sundry civ
a. bill was taken UP, amended, but before reach
t, ing a vote the Senate, at 10, p. NJ. adjourne
a to Saturday morning.
IN HOUSE, Feb. est was stated tina
II only four of the twelve appropriation bills ha
al been passed. The post office bill was taken
~ and sundry Senate amendments including tn
~ Brazilian subsidy amendment were non-con
%, CURED in. The Senate amendment for the re
~ classification of mail matter was stricken OF
w. on the ground that it would give the pos
IN office department the power o+ Of cens SO
w. sy. bill George F. Seward, the alleged cont
~. macious witness, was brought by the Sc
&c geant-at-arms to the bar OF tt
he House. After considerable discussion al
confusion, the case was referred to the j.
Tho dietary committee and Mr. Seward was di
~. charged on his own recognisance. col
,,al mittee Of conference was ordered on the pc
A. office bill. An evening session was he
Nv which was confined to the consideration
~ pension bills, and to bills for the removal
-, political disabilities. Adjourned to 10 o'clo
no. Saturday morning. age. .
hi SENATE March 1st Reconsideration
AXE the sundry civil appropriation bill was
an sumed, Various amendments we're DrOpOS
ex- some agreed to, some rejected. The amer
ment allowing D. 7. Corbin contestant fo
ght scat from South Carolina, $l0,OOO.O0 at
sed a strong opposition was agreed
her yeas IS, nays rs. The post route bill was
lire ported and placed on the calendar. A cont
,ro- ence committee on the postoftice appropl
and ton bill was appointed By vote OF yeas
of nays 80 the Senate refused to take up the ri
on and harbor bill, and instead took up the Les
oro- lative executive and judicial appropriate
of others rejected. The credentials of W.
of Hampton of South Carolina were presen
ap. opd nlaced on file The sundrv civil hill