Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-30
FORTY-FIFTH CONGRESS.

dpceda bin to retire the notes Of national
banks and adopt the currency to the wants |
OF trade. The vice-president submitted com
munlcatlons, among them recommendation
from Gems. Sherman. Sheridan and Terry,
concurred In by the secretary OF war; toi the
appropriation Of $125,000 to erect military |
headquarters at Fort Smelling. Mr.. Morgan
submitted the resolution agreed upon by the
democratic caucus as substitute 1or I'd
munds. The patent amendment bill was dis,
cussed and some .amendtIents adopted.
was then reported to the Senate, and laid
over, Mr.. Window gave motion OF the offer
OF an amendment. A bill was reported from
the Judiciary committee prescribing penalties
for the contraction of plural marriages In the
Territories, but providing that the president
may grant amnesty to such as nave hereto-
fore violated this law in this respect.
House, Jan. 2O-Bills were intro
daced, among them one to pay southern mail
cor tractors one to repeal all laws for the
appointment OF supervisors OF elections; by
Dunnell, repeating all acts relating to pre-
emption ofpublic lands, and by Strait, to re-
| duce the price of public lands within the limit
of railroads. Mr.. Potter attempted to intro
duce resolution for the investigation of the
Tilden ciphers but objection was made by
Butler. Mr.. Springer introduced bill to
establish minority representation In congress
after the next apportionment.
HOUSE, Jan. 21.-Mr. Potter called up
for action the resolution directing investiga-
ton of the cipher kilograms, and asking an
appropriation of $40, 600 to defray the expenses
of such inquiry. Mr.. Potter spoke at some
| length in favor of the resolution, and in per.
sonal explanation and eXculpation. Mr..
Butler opposed the resolution, on the ground
that congress had no jurisdiction over the
| correspondence of any body, and he (Tilden)
was private man, who held no public posi-
ton. Mr.. Hale and Mr.. Hewett spoke at
length in favor OF the resolution. The regol-
| ution was adopted without division. The
postoffice committee reported the post route
bill and 1t was passed. The committee of
ways and means reported bill to regulate
the duties on sugar. The bill was ordered to
be printed. Adjourned.
SENATE, Jan. 21st,--Senator Morrill,
from the finance committee reported without
amendment the House bill to facilitate re-
funding of the national debt. A Joint resolu-
ton directing the cancellation of one and two
dollar notes was introduced and laid on the
table. The bill to autoriZe the Secretary of
the Interior to deposit certain funds held in
trust for the Indians, led to a long discus
sion. Pending discussion, the blu Was laid
aside. The bill to amend the patent laws was
also laid aside. The naval appropriation bill
was considered. The amendments increasing
the appropriations $S6,500 over the bill as it
came from the House was agreed to without
debate Senator Blaine wishing TO submit
amendments and address the Senate on the
bill, it was laid over till tomorrow. After an
executive session the Senate adjourned.
SENATE, Jan. 22d.-House bill to facil-
itate refunding the national debt passed
unanimously Senator Davis, ILL.,, introduced
a bill to prevent counterfeiting, A bill de-
claring cetertain Pacific railroad lands subject
to taxation in states and territories where
situated. Senator Edmunds moved to take
up his resolutions declaring valid the thir-
teenth, fourteenth and fifteenth amendments
to the constitution. Several senators objected
as Senator Blaine had given notice that he
would speak on amendments proposed by
him to the naval appropriation bill. Senator
| Blaine then addressed the Senate at length
Senator Edmunds opposed the amendments,
and sharp cOllaqury occurred between him
and Senator Blaine. Senator Blaine did not
press his amendments farther, and the bill
was passed. Senator Edmunds then moved
the consideration of his resolution in regard
to constitutional amendments, but on motion
| of Senator Thurman the senate adjourned by
a vote of yeas d, nav 10.
HOUSE, Jan. 22-Bill passed appro-
pria,ing $4,000 for transportation of coin and
bullion, and 600 for miscellaneous ex
penses of the House. The Senate amend
ments to the Indian appropriation bill were
honoured in. Mr.. Stephens introduced 6
bill defining the duties of the secretary of the
treasury in certain cases. Referred.
stormy debate ensued on the Southern claim
: bill, mostly conducted by Democratic mem
1 bers, the Republicans failing to get the floor
: Great excitement prevailed, and before it sub
sided Mr.. Chalmers rose to question of priv
ilege, which the speaker declared was not
l question of privilege. The House then consid
e cred resolutions in honor of the late Beverl
B. Douglas, and adjourned.
SENATE, Jan. 23.-The II port of tn
conference committee on the consular AM
diplomatic appropriation bill was agreed t.
and the bill passed. The total amount appro
y ing the census was reported and placed o.
e the calander. A bill was introduced to gran
) an Ocean telegraph company certain right
= of way. Referred. A report was made favor
able to the House bill for the education fifth
:. blind. The bill to amend the patent law
! appropriating $4,000 to defray expenses {
transporting coin and bullion, and $40, 600 TO
U miscellaneous expenses of the House, wa
b taken up, amended and passed. After e1
e ecutive session adjourned
Il HOUSE, Jan. 23.-The conference repol
e on the consular and diplomatic appropriate
n bill was agreed to, and the post-office apprc
:. priation bill was reported. The bill to appl
y the proceeds of the sales of public lands t
i, the education OF the people was ns'dereC
e Amendments were offered, which with th
!. bill were discussed at great length Som
;, opposed the bill because of its alleged diG
a elimination in favor of the Southern States
> Without coming to vote the House pro
q ceeded to other business. A bill was intro
l. duced to regulate commerce between tn
United States and Canada Referred A hi
! was reported for taking the Federal census
Ordered printed. The Till for the classiicatio
= of mail matter was considered at length, bu
It before coming to any conclusion the Hous
e adjourned.
It SENATE, Jan. 24th.--Vice Presider
j. Wheeler presented the memorial of Elihabet
favor of female suffrage. Referred. A resC
luton of the Nevada legislature asking legi
If lation preventing the Central Pacific railroa
1t from making unjust determinations and pre-
10 venting extortion. Referred. Senator Saul
burg called up resolution calling on tt
70 Secretary of the Treasuary for information j
20 regard TO the commission paid bankers fl
h negotiating the sale of U. S. bonds. Senate
(. Morril submitted an amendment which ws
- accepted The disagreement of the tw
!, Houses on thexbanking privilege was di
D cussed and on motion of Senator Edmunds
VI special committee of five was appointed
st consider the subject and report. SenatS
r. Edmunds moved to take up his resolutio
declaring the validity of the thirteeth fou
u teeth and fifteeth amendments of the consi
T. tuition. Senator Thurman moved to adjourn
t, Lost yeas "a, nays %. Senntor Edmunds r
n newed his motion tn take up his resolution
Senator White moved to adjourn. Agreed
yeas Is, nays rs. Adjourned to Monday.
HOUSE, Jan. 24.-The Senate amend
ments to the bill appropriating 100000 4
transportation of coin and bullion and SAC, On
II for miscellaneous expenses of the House wei
l. concurred in. A resolution to. consider tt
!, feasibility OF equalizing internal revenue ia
among all the States was adopted. The pr
3 vate calendar was taken up. Almost all IL
lie war claims were objected to by Mr.. BragI