Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-20
Forty.sixth Congress. Extra Session.

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FOrty.sixth Congress. Extra Session.
SENATE.-Monday, May 12th.-The
legislative appropriation bill was further
debated, Mr.. Window opposing and Mr.
Coke advocating it.
HoUsE.-In the House large number
OF bills were introduced, among them
one for giving the consent of the United
states to the prosecution of the suit OF
G. w. Custis Lee for the recovery OF
Arlington under certain circumstances
An effort to suspend the rules and pass
bill reviving the income tax failed fol
the want of a two-thirds vote, the vote
standing yeas 104, nays 81. The Presi
dents message vetoing the bill to pre-
vent the interference Of the military al
elections was read, and the House de
cided to consider it next day. A motion
to suspend the rules and pass the army
appropriation bill without the politica
amendments was rejected-yeas 1O1
nays 100, the democrats voting in th'
negative, and the greenbackers, witt
one exception, voting with the repub
licans in the affirmative.
SENATE.-Tuesday. May 13th.-Mr
Bayard, from the finance committee
reported House bill, with amendments
to provide for the exchange of subsidiary
coin of the United States for Lawful
money. The Senate by vote of 81 t.
25 refused to strike out clause in thu
legislative appropriation bill directing
Secretary of the Treasury to pay arrear-
ages of pensions with the ten million
dollars kept as a special fund for the re
demption of fractional currency.
HOUsE.-In the House personal ex
plantations were made by Messrs. Shell
ley, Russell and Kitchen, during which
the latter gentlemen INDUCED in some
rough reflections on each other. A mo
ton to pass the anti.military interfer
ence bill over the Presidents veto re
suited yeas 127, nays 81, not being thu
necessary constitutional two-thirds, 81
the bill failed. The bill relating to thu
coinage laws was further discussed.
SENATE.-Wednesday, May 14th.-A
resolution was adopted requesting thu
President to inform the Senate whether
the government acquired lands by pur
chase, under the treaty Of 1866, in thu
Indian Territory, and whether it is thu
intention to locate therein Indians OF
freedmen. The Senate further consld
cred the legislative appropriation bill
and Mr.. Herman spoke against test oath'
and the use of troops at the polls. Ar
amendment was adopted directing thu
Secretary of the Treasury to issue i'm
mediately, for the payment of arrears Q
pensions, that portion of the $40, COCOON
in legal currency now in the Treasury
HOUsE.-In the House Mr.. Warner,
free coinage silver bill was discussed by
Mr.. Ewing.
SENATE.-Thursday, May 15th.-Th'
legislative appropriation bill consumed
the entire session. Mr.. Thurman made
a lengthy speech in favor Oft the bill, ant
against the law providing test oath fol-
federal jurors and federal supervisors
and deputy marshals at elections.
HoUsE.-Mr. McLane spoke in favOl
of the bill to amend the Revised Statute
relating to the removal of cases from thu
United States courts. Mr.. Warmers
silver bill was further considered, ant
the first and second sections adopted.
SENATE.-Friday, May 18th.-Mr
Eaton made a lengthy speech on thu
legislative appropriation bill and in de-
Tense of the position of the democratic
party.
HoUsE.-In the House a resolution
was adopted providing for the appoint
ment of special committee of nine tt
consider all the petitions and memorials
which have been sent to Congress or
the subject of the alcoholic traffic. The
Warner silver bill was further debated
and several amendments presented, bu
not acted on.
Saturday, May 18th
Messrs. Salisbury, Conklipg and other.
discussed the employment of the fedora
troops at the Delaware elections in 1862
HOUSE.-Mr McLane concluded hi
speech in favor of the bill to amend tn
law relating to the transfer of cases from
State to United States courts, and Mr.
Urner commenced q speech against tn
same bill. The House, by the casting
vote of the Speaker, adopted an amend
ment offered by Mr.. Ewing to Mr.
Springer's amendment to the Warne
silver bill but the amendment as amend
ed was rejected by large majority, ant
adjourned until Tuesday.
THE CONTEST FOR COUNTY Treas
URER OF ALBEMARLE.-On Tuesda,
last, a public meeting was held in Char
lottesville which adopted resolution
condemning the course Of And. j. Far
ish, the present Treasurer. for having
"avowed his intention of paying, or ad
vancing sufficient number of capita
ton taxes to the voters of said count,
to secure his re- election to the office o
County Treasurer" and calling upol
w. Rice Burnley to re-announce him
self candidate for that Office, an
pledging him hearty support.
The Jefersonidsa says
Upon motion, the resolutions wer
unanimously adopted.
y Upon motion. Mr.. w. Rice Burnle
was waited upon to inform him of thu
action of the meeting. In short time
Mr.. Burnley's presence was announced
and receivedSwith enthusiastic cheers
Mr. Burnley, In few words, accepted
the call and announced himself read,
to go to work. He also denied the re
port which had been circulated that b.
was an enemy to the free schools, and
to show his good faith, pledged himself
if elected, to dedicate from his salar,
$4,000 to the public schools and $500 O
to the county roads, to be paid over t.
the proper authorities, provided that tn
fees of said office are not materially re
duced or effected by legislation during
his term. Mr.. Burnley's remarks wer
received with enthusiasm and applaus
to the echo"
To the Citizens Of Albenaarle county: