River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-01-16
FoRTY-FIFTH CONGRESS-.

FUh l II r / Il AOAG EAFA1Cs
SENATE, Jan. "A large number OF
petitions, bills and reports of committees
we're introduced; among the petitions, many
frum womea asking that effect be given 10
he anti Polygamy law of 1862. Senator Ed
lnunds said; In this glad morn
ng OF the New Year when there
was peace and joy and hope everywhere
he thought it best TO orlcr resolution tend
iag TO cement m0re perfectly the good viii
ana harmony now existing all over the couu
try He therefore subm tied d resolution de-
cIaring that in the Judgment 81 the Senate,
tho 18th, l4tn aI.d 18th amendments 10 the
constitution Of the United States have been
lcg8 Is ratified and are as valid as other parts
of fhe constitution; that it is the right and
dutv Of Co % ress to enforce such amendments
bV appropriate legislation, aud the duty Of
II, executive department of the government,
faithfully and with diligence, TO imparually
execute such laws, that it is the duty OF Con
gross TO appropriate money 10 that end, and
instFuctiug tie iu ticIary committee to report
g nI5i for TIE protection of the rights OF ciu
zr,s lad punishment Of infractious thereof
Laid on the table at the request Of Senator
Etmunds, 10 be called mp hereafter.
HOUSE. Jan 7-Mr Ackiin, of Louis
lana asked for an investigation of the scandal
cOnaegtc3 q lth his name. Refused on the
ground that il did not embodV a question Of
privilege Mr.. Harrison introduced a resOlu-
lion TO enquire into charges If gross miscon-
dnet and corruption against Henry ".
Budgett .. s. District Judge for the northern
ID .sirlct of Illinois. Referred to the Judiciary
committee. Brief consi deration was given to
the q neva apar5 hi}i. Mr.. Carlisle intro
dJted & bin 70 include ne Hspapers, periodicals
arc proof sEeejs in thiId class mail matter.
M kidder introduced bin fo~ the admission
at Dakota, ar a State. The deaths Of b, 3.
d 5cglas, If Virginia, and A 5. Williams, Of
Michigan we're announced, and the House in
/ respect to their memory adj burned.
SENATE. Jan h.-Mr Eimunds said
there we're no joint rules between the two
houses of congress and he therefore submitted
q c1u urrent resolution declaring that on the
last three DAYS Of this session no bill PASSED
D aJih.r house STALL be sent t0 the other for
Concurrence, and on the last day Of the SEES
SION no bill shall be sent TO the President for
his approval He said he hoped the resolution
v Culd be passed and congress devote the last
three DAYS OF the session to the consideration
Of bills pending between the two houses
Nj Thurman, from the committee on jadici-
srv. reported with an amendment the house
bl.i 10 divide the western district of Missouri
iiiIo two divisions, aud prescribing the times
and places for holding conventions therein.
Ou motion Of Mr.. Thurman George Bancroft
y as admitted to the privileges Of the floor.
senator Glover, rlsiag TO a personal eXplana-
ton regarding The recent publica ion that
the State funds of Oregon, amounting to abont
$1,000, had been expand, and not &C
{, unted for during his administration as
r0vetnSr, denied the charges and read
from the Jaws and records 10 show that
al the money had been properly expended
Consideration was resumed OF the bill to
amend he patent laws, and Senator Wad-
lulgh took The floor, but was interrupted by a
messenger tE1rn the house announcing the
q ath Of E. representative Harlridge. senators
Gordon, Booth and Beck were appointed a
committee 10 accompany the body 10 Georgia
HOUSE. Jan. S-Otficial notice of the
death - Representivc Hartridge was taken,
and MeSsrs Cook, Frye, Cox, Camoel
Stone, Davidson, and Hanna were APP
pointed committee to accompany
tne remains to Georgia Adjourned.
SENATE, Jan A large number Of
petitions we're presented, and manv bills
granting arrears Of pensions. Senator Bayard
~ o ed a recess tiI Monday. Rejected yeas
a. nays q 5, nttor Beck made speech Of
considerable length, crtticising sharply the
r,uly OF Tn. Secretary OF the Treasury to his
resolution Of the IN. Senator Window r.
gurted back with amt ndments the Indian
APPROXIMATION bill. After some other bust
ness the senate proceeded ia body to the
House, 10 attend the funeral of Representa-
tive Harjrijge Of Georgia, aud on returning
10 their chamber adjourned.
House, Jan 9th-No business was
transacted. The time was given to the fun
rras of the late Julian Hartridge whose desk
was drapes, ana upon 1t handsome basket OF
towers. Senator'S entered, preceded hy the
Vice President and -ecretary Of the Senate,
.t4d took seats in the body of the hall The
supreme court next entered. the Judges clad
iu their roaes of office, and took the seats
crowded for them in front Of the speakers
desk to the lift The President and cabinet
were next ushered in, takipg seats to the
right II the speakers desk The committee
Of arrangements proceeded slowly down the
main isle, all present standing, The body of
the la'e Il preventative, enc iosed in handsome
cssket adorned with wreat rs ard crosses
flowers, was then borne to the cHiafaque in
front of Of the Speakers desk After religi-|
Gus services the lid of the cafiin was removed
sind members approached snd took a last
Glance ut their colleague. The casket was
then horne ont of the hall, followed hv the
President and cabiuet, the supre me court
the Senate and Georgia delegation. The
Sueaker accompanied the funeral eortege TO
he depot, and on his return the House ad
journed
SENATE, Jan. 10 4 bill was in
troduced 70 provide for an additional bounty
to soldiers Of the rebellion The petition Of DR..
Mary f. Walker. was received and referred
\ bill for admitting Dakota as State was
introduced and referred The Indian appro-
priation bill was taken up, discussed, amended
anu l1ae>EU. tue lo4oNlbE amendments
ere agreed to, increasing the number Of
priv5tes for Indian police from 40 10 $50, and
The number Of officers from 50 70 loo and ap-
propriatng for that service from So, 900 to
100000
HoUsE. Jan 10-Mr Hatcher intro
duced a tin to declare forfeited lands granted
Missouri 20 aid IN the construG ion of the Iron
Nouut in railroad. The committee on war
claims reported back the bill in regard to
payments made by III ssonri to the militia Of
Z hat State for service performed in suppress
ing the rebellion. The committee on private
land c'aiFas reported bill Tor the relief Of
Myra Clark Gaines Tie bin making an ap-
pronfiation for William and Mary College. Of
Virginia, was taken nv, ana led TO sphited
debate. il was opposed on the ground that il
was an entering wejge to the payment OF
re el wsr claims. The bill was defeated,
yeas 81. nays l2T.
HOUSE, Jan. I1-After the reading Of
the Journal in the House the death of Repre-
sentative Schleieher was announced, and
Messrs Geddings Shelley, Mckenzie Muel-
Ter Loring. Bvenfano aud Townsend appoint |
ed q committee 10 accompany the remains TO
San Antonio. The House taen adjourned as
a further mark Of respect.
SESArR, jan 18th Mr.. Mcmillan IN
reduced bi to return to the pnblis domain /
the Fort Ripley reservation II Minnesota /
The senate then attended this fuaerd o Rep +
Sesentatige Sehielcher IN the hail % the house
Eorsa. Jan. IS The House did no
business exceps to take part IN the funeral Of
schleicher, and appropriate /
NE remainder Of his salary TO the use Of bis 1
'amlly.