The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-03-28
DOINGS OF CONGRESS.

The Forty-sixth Congress assembled in
special session at Washington on Tuesday, March
IS. The Senate was called to order by the Vice
President After prayer, the Presidents procla-
nation was read, and then the roll
was called, aud the new Senators and
those who were reelected were sworn H.
Clerk Adams called the House TO order, and read
the proclamation Of the President convening Con
gress in extra session. The roll was called after
which the election of officers was proceeded with.
All the nominees of the Democratic caucus were
The vote for Speaker Ks.S hands
House transacted any business beyond organizing.
The Senate, on the second day Of the session,
10Th, went to work If It meant business Nu-
merous bills were introduced: One, by Mr.. Eaton,
to revive the Court of Commissioners of the Ala
bama Claims: by Mr. Burnside. TO reorganize the
army, and by Mr.. Beck TO all political disa
bilities imposed by the Fourteenth article of the
constitution also, bill to repeal the act of July.
1862, requiring the test oath. Mr.. Edmunds offered
preamble and resolution, with a view to combining
the business of the extra session to the objects
for which il called. The Presidents mes
was received, read and referred. 1t il fol-
lows:
Fellotc- Cnizens Of The Senate and House or Repre-
senldtires. The failure of the last Congress to
make the requisite appropriations for legislative
and judicial purposes. for the expenses of the
eral executive departments of the Government.
and for the support of the army. has made
il necessary to call a session of the Ferty- sixth
Congress-. The estimates of the appropria-
tons needed, which were sent TO Congress
by the Secretary of the Treasury at the opening
OF last session, are renewed. and herewith
transmitted TO both the Senate and House of Rep
resentatives. Regretting the emer,t ncy which re-
quires special session of Congress at time when
it IL the general judgment of the country that the
public welfare will be best promoted by perma-
nency in our legislation, and by peace and rest 1
commend these few necessary measures to your
oonsiderate attention.
Sgnedl RUTHERFORD Il. HAYES.
WARRINGTON. March ~. 1879
The Vice President laid before the Senate memo
rial signed by number of members of the Legis-
lature in Kansas asserting that the election Of
Senator ingalls, was secured by bribery and cor
ruption, and asking the Senate to give them full
opportunity to offer proof of these assertions. Re
ferred to the Committee on Privileges and Elections.
The House occupied the day in discussing the
disputed case from the Second Congressional Dis
trict OF Florida Bisbee vs. Hull, which decided
in favor of Hull, the Democratic claimant.
Very little business was transacted by either
house on the Goth. The Senate was in session but
. few minutes, and did nothing. After adjourn
ment the Democratic Senators met in caucus.
John G. Burch, of Tennessee, was nominated for
Secretary; Richard J. Bright, of Indiana, for Ser
geant alarms; ex Congressman Schroeder. of North
Carolina. for Chief Clerk: Col. Sexton, of
Virginia, for Executive Clerk, and Rev. J. q. Bull
lock. of Virginia, for Chaplain.-In the House,
MIR. Mcmahon called up the petition of citizens of
Cincinnati in relation to the election OF Messrs.
Bu,terworth and Young, and the whole matter was
referred to q select committee, with leave TO sit
during the recess. The committee also
directed TO inquire into the operation Of the
Supervisors law in Cincinnati at the last election
A caucus OF Democratic members of the House
was held Immediately after adournme en- I, for the
purpose of considering the order of business, and
measures to be taken during the present extra
sion OF Congress- After considerable discussion IL
was decided to refer the whole matter ~ o Joint
committee of the Senate and House.
A large number of bills were introduced in
the senate on the 21st Mr.. Beck introduced a bill
to repeal that section of the Revised Statutes which
provides that no person who cid any position in
the Confederate service shall ever be appointed to
any position in the army or navy of the United
States. Mr.. Beck also introduced a bill to call In
shs rsdedSlla and recon them into
duced bill to extend the time for the
completion of the Northern Pacific railroad
Mr.. Edmunds called up his resolution providing
that all bills and resolutions other than appropria
ton bills should be referred to appropriate com
mittees, and not be acted on until the meeting of
Congress in regular session. On motion of Mr..
Wallace II was laid the table by strict party
vote. Mr.. Hoa- introduced resolution that the |
action of one branch of Congress. In refusing |
to pass the necessary Appropriation bills, is
danger the national life. Mr. Wallace objected. and
the resolution went over. There was a sharp de- |
bate over Mr. wallaces resolution directing Secretary
Sherman to inform the Senate TO the amount of |
salary paid to Deputy Marshals employed in the |
states of Ohio. Pennsylvania. New York and Merry,
and. in oc,ober and November, 1876. Mr.. Conk-
lug moved 10 amend the resolution so az 10 |
include Deputy Marshals In all the States in
stead Of ia the four named, which was rejected
Mr.. Conking then offered his amendment ~ an
additional rc-olution. but providing that the in
called for be distinct from that called
or In MIR. Wallaces resolution which was agreed
%. Mr.. Mcmillan submitted o joint resolution
proposing an amendment TO the constitution
If the United states giving the President power
o except, in his approval Of bills. other
TENS OF Appropriation or special Legislation, |
living his reasons to Congress, the item disap-
'roved 10 be treated In the Gaze OF veto. Mr. |
,ogan introduced q bill TO equaize the bountes Of
oldierp sailors and marines Of the late for the
)Dion; also bill for the relief of the Chicago Sol
iers' and ctizens' Colony. Referred. The s. nate
hen adjourned until the 25th.--The House was
session but short tims. and transacted no bust
ess. Adjourned till the 25th.
Neither house of Congress was In session on
he 22d, but the committees Of the House and
enste Democratic caucus to make rscommsnda-
Ions concerning the order of business for the ex-
70 session held joint meeting. The first ques-
lon discussed was whether the political legis,A- !