New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-01-25

Reycnue among all the states. Adopted
session ordered for Wednesday night Tor reports
from the Committee on Commerce.
Mr.. ROBBINS Dem. ". c. asked TO have wednesday
next fixed the consideration OF the Sugar BILL
Mr.. BANKS rep, Mass.l objected
On motion OF Mr.. BRIGHT Dem, Tenn, Friday ana
Saturday evenings OF week set apart for the
consideration Of the private calendar
The Senate amendment the House bill relative 10
the National Road In tho State OF Maryland was con-
On motion OF Mr.. cox Dem, v. " tho Censts bill
was made special order for the second Tuesday IN
Mr.. ROBINSON rep. Tnd). from the Committee on
war Claims, reported bill declaring the intent OF the
penses incurred by them In defence Of the UDiOD Re-
ferred to>tbe committee OF The Whole
On motion OF Mr. HALE rep, Me- the Senate amend.
mens TO the hill apprOpriatng 10000 for the trans
p0rtatOn Of coin and bullion ana 10000 for the mis-
celaDeOus expenses Of the House, eOncnrred In.
The SPEAKER proc eeded TO call committees for re.
ports or a private nature aud stated the pending bill
10 be the correcting the boundaries OF certain lands
situated in san MsteO County, Cal.
Mr.. DAVIS (sep, CALI submitted an amendment pro-
vding question heretofore settled by adudica-
ton snail be again opened TO consideration under the
provisions this bill lie stated that tae passage OF
the bill would shake to the foundation all titles TO real
estate the Pacific coast.
Mr. GAMBLER Dem Ga.), opposed tbe blu
The morning hour having expired, the bill went over
without action.
the House then at o'clock went into Committee Of
the Whole, with Mr.. BELL Dem, Cal, IA the chair on
the private calendar ,.,. .,,,. o,,,oo,oe % Nv
Mr.. BRAGG Dem, NisJ one Of the bills created much
amusement 1t was for the relief OF private colder
who had lost his trousers and blanket by n bre az
Aiken. :. c. The report made by Mr. MeCoOk rep,
New-YorkI was OF burlesque character IL
s a5sin1a Hines tnaI tine sodIer WAS lying down in
his tent enjoying needed repose after days labor in
asserting ANA 'Ig Tue e apr o. eo Ont
that those who seek hold him responsible refer TO the
S WEAR warriors, and others have attempted to
account FOR the catastrophe by calling attention
in their troufor pockets. Both OF these theories:
although plausible, are rejected by your committee ana
after paticn investigation they OF the opinion that
the nre originated In some unaccountable manner
The report to that gratntous Issue OF tlou-
a fatal mistake His commanding officer, un-
willing that Hines should appear before the
R Sstpc TO reha6litae him, and that gratnitou-,
unauthorized issue of clothing had gwen rise 10 the
difculty-lhe matter having been finally referred 10
Congress by the secretary OF War Tue report closes
with ironical COMMUNICATION 81 the War Departmcnt
tnOughtless" 1t may call red tape or crcum-
locution, but without 10 Hines would be IN undspued
he EOnd have no legal title" After reading Of such
a report all objection TO the passage OF the bill was
TIC committee rose and twelve private bills reported
by it were assed by the House.
Sir BANNING (Dem., OhiOl presented Institute FOR
the Army Organization bill ana asked to have 1t printed
Mr sAYi.ER Dem. Oho) introduced a hi for the
of the privileges Of Cincinnati as port entry
The House then at O'Clock took recess till half pass
z the evening session 10 be for business o the Judiciary
Committee.
AT the evening session OF tue HOUSE. MI BI LIN
Rep Mass from the judiciary Committee, reported
th Senate bill create additional Associate Justice
OF the Supreme Court Of the District OF Columbia.
On point OF order made by Mr. EDEN Dem, Ill the
bill was referred 20 the Committee OF The Whole,
Mr. BUTLER thereupon moved TO go into Committee
of the Whole Rejected by a vote OF - TO 20.
Mr. BUTLER made the point or order tAat there was
no QUORUM voting.
Mr. EDEN moved TO adjourn. Defeated by a vote OF
33 to So. 49, .,,,,
showed tho presence OF 1Jt members-nOTe than -
quOmm-and further proceedings under the call were
dispensed with. - ,.rr ,.,,,, 49, ~,
In into Committee OF the Whole, aud rejected.
The following bills were passed:
Authorizing tile sale II the HarTodsbArg, hy springs
To change term Of tho District Court in Pennington
County, Dakota, fIom May TO AprI
10 amend section 6ss OF the Revised STATUTES I'm re-
gard 10 the supreme COurl by striking ou the words,
in the District Courts While proceeding as Courts OF
Admiralty and Maritime Jurisdiction"
To provide a penalty tor enlightenment on the part
OF officers IN the Internal Revenue service. go
The senate bill making the 22d of February public
holiday in the District or Columbia
TO extend the jurisdiction OF the District ana circuit
Courts in the SOuthern!Dstrict OF Florida.
TO establish a District and Circuit Court at Chatta-
For the holding of terms of the District and Circuit
Courts at Fort Scott, Mo. ANN, ~
For tie relief Of the official surctes OF William Ii.
Waterman.
For taking of testimony 90 be used before Congress
in Of private claims against the United states
The Senate bill dsapproyng and annullng me act
of the Assembly of The Territory or New-Mexc0 IN
cooperating the Society Of tue jesuit Fathers OF New
on motion Of Mr.. CULBERsON Dem, Tex.l, the Sen.
amendments were concurrcd IN To he b restoring
the records files district and circuit for tho
Western district OF Texas lately destroyed by fire. The
House adjourned at 1920 p. IN.