Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-06-06

FRIDAY. June G.

FRIDAY, June 6.
SENATE.-The President pro tenn, laid before
the Senate House bill 1876, to correct verbal
errors In the text and title of an act making
appropriations for river and harbor improve
mentS. passed at the last session; which was
considered and passed.
Mr.. Rollins, from the committee on the Dis
trict OF Columbia, reported resolution author
the Senate, to investigate the best means of Sc
curing to the cities of washington and George
town an ample supply OF pure water; to ascer-
tain the cost OF the present waterworks; the
estimated expense of works that will give such
ample supply, &C.
Mr.. Edmunds moved to amend by extending
the inquiry to the amount Of the income earned
by the present waterworks, and their general
financial condition.
The resolution. as amended, was adopted.
Mr.. Lamar. from the select committee on the
tributaries, reported with amendment House
bill to provide for the appointment of a MiSsts-
s1ppi river commission. Placed on the calendar;
1t up for consideration at an early day.
Also. joint resolution accepting from Prof,
EDWARD Fountain, OF Louisiana, certain maps,
dition that they be printed Referred to the
committee on printing.
Mr. Burnside introduced bill for the relief of
Lieutenant Colonel Schuyler Hamilton late II
S. A, which, with an accompanying memorial,
was ordered to be printed and referred to the
committee On military affairs.
prevent
struction to pre- -emption and homestead set
tlement on public lands. Referred to the com.
mittee on public lands.
Mr.. Jones introduced bill relating to public
lands OF the United States Referred to the
same committee
Mr.. Call introduced bill to provide for the
building Of a marine hospital at the entrance to
Cedar Key harbor, Florida. Referred to the
committee on commerce.
Mr.. Coke said he had heard that the commit
tee on finance had agreed to postpone consider
next December. If this were true he wished to
offer resolution On the subject He asked
Mr.. Bayard, chairman OF the committee, what
action had been taken on the bill.
Mr.. Bayard did not feel arliberty to disclose
the action Of the committee without being in
structed by them to do SO.
Mr.. Coke then asked leave to offer resolu-
ton d1scharglng the committee from further
consideration OF the bill, and declaring the bill
before the Senate for action.
Several Senators On both sides objected, and
the resolution went over under the rules.
Mr.. Coke said he would call it up on Monday.
On motion OF Mr.. Maxey the Senate con-
CURED IN the House amendment to Senate bill
SIG, to extend the time Of special postal service
until service can be obtained by advertisement
said amount being to limit the extension to
one year.
The morning hour having expired, the un-
finished business, being the bill relating to
turies, and to repeal sections sol, S2O, and S21,
Revised Statutes, was taken up, and Mr.. Ed
munds continued his remarks thereon. Allud-
Fields language in a recent case, that these
laws are as invalid and unconstitutional as it
would be to quarter troops in dwelling in time
of peace. he (Mr. e. said this language wasi In a
mere dissenting opinion, and was not deci-
sion OF the Supreme Court. In further COM
ments on 1t, he characterized it as slip OF the
tongue In the great pressure of business crowd
ing upon the learned judge, and with all his re-
spect for Justice Field he did not regard it as
good law. Referring to the assertion that
there were no state laws discriminating against
rnn m oS inrN Mr. ndcr %l,o
law OF Maryland, where Jurors are drawn from
list Of .'white taxable male citizens"
Mr.: Why te said they were also drawn from a
citizens. O'''0A
HOUSE.-Senate bill creating the northern
judicial district of Texas, was taken up and
passed.
Mr.. Henry, chairman OF the committee on
accounts, reported resolution providing that
the pay OF Committee clerks and pages SHALL be
computed from the 18th OF March last; adopted.
Mr.. Clymer. from the appropriation commit
tee, reported tie army appropriation bill,
wi ich was ordered'to be printed and recommit
previously passed at this session, with the ev.
certion OF an appropriation for q store house at
Omaha, Nebraska, and the substitution of the
following as section g. In lieu Of that section liz
Section G. That no money appropriated in
this act, is appropriated or shall be paid for the
subsistence, equipment, transportation or com.
Ronsd.ioM vi any ,poTuon vi Cuc army vi tne
United States to be used as a police force to
keep the peace at the polls at any election
held within any state.
The morning hour having been dispensed
with, short debate ensued as to the order OF
business. Finally the House, Notwithstanding
the opposition of Mr.. O'Neill, who desired to
have the bill postponed until Tuesday, when
its friends would be present, decided to consider
the bill making additional appropriations for
the service OF the Post ONCE department.; and
the House accordingly. at two O'Clock went
into committee Of the whole (Mr. Reagan In the
chair) on that BILL