The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1879-12-11
XXXVI CONGRESS-.

SENATE, Dec. Ex-senator Gordon in
troduccd resolution in favor Of an inter.
oceanic canal In Nicaragua. Referred. Senator
Burnside spoke on the proposed Darien canal,
advocating adherence to the Monroe Doc
trino," opposing the interference Of foreign n
resolution In reference to transportation
privileges at the port of Chicago. Referred.
Senator Davis OF West Virginia, introduced a
resolution calling for treasury statistics, and
Senator Eaton, to protect life and property on
railroads. After an executive session the SEN
ate adjourned.
HOUSE, Dec. 2.-Mr. Ellis introduced a
resolution in reference to the Nicaragua inter.
ocean canal. Referred. Mr.. Price offered q res
olution declaring resumption success. and
deprecating any legislation to disturb it-de-
Ryan introduced bill in reference to Kansas
school lands. Referred. Mr.. Young introduced
8 resolution in reference to fees Of officers Of
the u s. district courts Referred. Mr.. White
introduced joint resolution in favor of q con-
stitutional amendment prohibiting the intro
duction Of extrananeous legislation in ap-
preparation bills, and giving tho executive
others. Referred. Mr.. Fort introduced sreso-
luton in opposition to reopening the currency
question. Referred. Sundry bills we're intro
duced, and the House adjourned.
SENATE, Dec. 8. Henry P. Baldwin,
successor Of the late Senator Chandler of
Michigan, was sworn into Office. Senator
Beck introduced bill to authorize the pay
ment of customs dutiestin legal tender notes.
Referred. Senator Bayard introduced a joint
for our United States dues, except duties on
exports. Referred. Senator Ingalls, introduced
a resolution that the present value Of U. 8.
notes ought not to be reduced, and ought to
continue to be legal tender. Laid on the table,
No changes were made In standing commit
tees except that Ferry takes the place of
Chandler on naval affairs and Baldwin on
referred, and the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE, Dec. 3.-Fernando Wood in
troduced bill to modify the act referring to
gard to the Ponca Indians, another for the
relief of soldiers and sailors in the late war,
and one in reference to erecting monument
at Yorktown. By Mr.. Finley to transfer the
Indian burean to the war department. Mr..
Garfield introduced bill to facilitate the re-
funding Of the national debt. Referred. With
out transacting any important business the
House adjourned.
SENATE, Dec. 4.--Private bills were
introduced. Senator Morrill, introduced bill
% facilitate the funding Of the national debt.
Senator Carpenter introduced resolution de-
claring that revival Of business has followed
resumption, and that disturbing legislation du-
ring the present session would be inexpedicnt.
Several new bills were introduced and re-
ferred, and after attention to business mainly
of a routine character, the Senate held a short
executive session, and adjourned till Monday.
HOUSE, Dec. "A number OF bills
were introduced and referred. Mr.. Gillette
introduced bill declaring opposition to any
~1ou
and in favor Of substituting greenbacks for
national bank notes. Referred. After com.
paratively unimportant business the House
went into committee of the whole for the dis
tribution OF the Presidents message to CON-
mittees. When the committee arose the House
adjourned till Monday.
SENATE, Dec, 8.-A communication
was received from the Secretary of War in
reference to the Cherokee Indians. Referred.
Sundry new bills were introduced, among
them bills in reference to Indians, and Indian
ton Of the cOlored race in the States all Terri
tories. Senator Voorhees, introduced series
Of resolutions arraigning the President and
Secretary of the Treasury for the views pre-
scented by them in the annual message and
report, in reference to silver coinage and legal
tender notes. Ordered printed and laid on
the table. Senator Hoar introduced reso.
luton in reference to the Ponca Indians. A
message was received from the House an
nouncing its adjournment on account of the
death A. NJ. Lay Of Missouri. The Senate ap-
pointed committee to act jointly with a
committee OF the House to arrange for the
funeral and adjourned.
House, Dec 8.-After the reading Of
the journal, Mr.. Lay announced the death
of Representative Lory and offered resolu-
ton Of regret The speaker appointed a CON-
mittee to arrange for the funeral and the
House adjourned.