The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1879-05-08
CONGRESSIONAL.

CONGRESSIONAL.
SENATE.-A bill was introduced and
referred. ON the 3D. for the relief of the desti-
tute colored persons now emigrating from the
Southern Slater. ... The Army bill was again
taken up. and Messrs. Garland and Davis
Oily made speeches in favor of the proposed
repeal of the Election laws, and Mr., Allison ar
gued against such repeal.
HoUsE.-The Subsidiary Silver Com
bill was amended and passed It provides that
silver coins of smaller denominations than one
dollar may be exchanReable into lawful money
makes lawful money exchanReable into sill
yer coins in like amount; makes subsidiary
and private, in sums mot exceeding twenty dol
Ian. and makes makes minor coins receivable
Ct Postcf6ces to the amount of three dollars. ::
and % 100 Iees.sve asRsien
%So Ss' further debated in COMMITTEES Of the
SENATE. the Esd, the morning
hour was principally occupied with the resolu-
ton relative to removals and appointments
without the Intervention of the presiding officer,
and several amendments were agreed 70. but no
ss Me %a%s. 0 and
(Fla.). after which Mr.. Blaine withdrew the
amendment formerly offered by him. and gave
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running and spirited debate ensued between Mr.
Blaine and MeMs. Butler, Saulsbury, Randolph,
etc.
HOUsE.-Resolutions were adopted
sppropeiating $500 to meet the expense of the
Labor Committee. and granting the committee
leave to sit during recess; requesting the Pre~i-
dent to consider the expediency of entering into
convention with France for the negotiation of
treaty which shall secure . more equal inter-
change OF the products and manufactures of the
two countries. Additional speeches were made,
Appropriation bill
SENArE.-Mr. Conkling made a
lengthy speech, on the 2lth. in opposition to the
repeal of the law providing for the use of the
motion to strike out the sixth section of the
Army bill was rejected-25 to 35-a strict party
vote. Mr.. Blaine then renewed his amendment,
son Who should appeal AZ arr aimed With any deadly
weapon. within mile OF any polling-p place,
where an election for Congressman was being
IS. Other amendments, similar in character,
we're offered and met With . like fate. After
discussion, il was agreed that vote on the sixth
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HOUsE.-The discussion on the
Legislative bill was continued in Committee of
the Whole, and the time for the termination of
the debate was fixed at five instead of two p. M.
on the 18th.
SENATE.-On the 25th, consideration
was resumed Of the resolution relating to ap-
pcintments BY the Secretary and Sereeant-at-
Arms of the Senate, and an amendment declar-
cept for cause: and that no Confederate
e3ldier shall take the place Of any dismissed
Union soldier. Was defeated bv . strict party
The Army bin was taken up. and an amend
istine law which forbids any part Of tie army
TROOPS may Be. 20 used in Nebraska, Colorado.
Oregon and other States and Territories and in
seS ind'sH a. county ss1sS.si was =. t on the
bill was then read, which prohibits the presence
ct troops or armed men, under charge Of any
Government IT.. officer, e The election polls
repel armed enemies # tho United States.
with ., provision that nothing herein
Contained should be deemed e ,6ridge the Con
United States 70 comply with Sec. Of Art
tIssi;lsssrTss Of E.sc1ti,s: Az s%.?dms?t Of
ton Of the bill should be held to abridgc the
power Of the President under Sec. 62s6 and 5299
ct the Rsyised seatrtes Feooepisine the validity
armed power Of The United States to repress VIC.
lence ct tho polle. whether q Federal Or State
slscts9cs "a. laid on the table,. ; 70 "a. Other
BILE. and the bin ~ Il came from the House VA
then passed-A to S0.... Adjourned 10 che 18Th.
HoUsE.-Several speeches were made,
In Committee Of the Whole, On the Legislative
Appropriation bill, the debate closing at five p
m, when the committee rose and the House i'd
journed.
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