The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-02-14
FORTHWITH CONGRESS.

TUESDAY, Feb. 4-SENATE- Mr.. Cameron
Wis.,, from the Committee on Privileges and Elec-
tons, submitted a majority report, signed by the
Republican members declaring David T. Corbin duly
elected Senator from South Carolina, and duly en-
titled TO a seat. Mr. Hill, from the same commit
Democratic members. in favor of the Incumbent
NJ q. Butler. Both reports were ordered
Mr.. Coke spoke at length in favor of constructing
railroad in Texas TO the Rio Grande, after which
consideration was resumed of the resolutions of
Mr.. Edmunds, declaring the validity Of the thir-
teenth Fourteenth and Fifteenth amendments, and
speeches were made pro and con by Messrs. I'D
munds and Bayard.
HoUsE.-The House devoted the day, in commit
tee of the whole, upon the Army Appropriation BILL
Several propositions for q reduction of the army
were made and voted down >. An evening session.
for consideration of the Mississippi Levec hill, was
eld.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 5-SENATE Senate
after protracted debate lasting until nearly mid
night, adopted Mr.. Edmunds' resolutions affirm
ing the validity of the later constitution
al amendments. number of amendments
were offered by the Democrats and rejected The
Morgan substitute, adopted by the Democratic eau
Gus, also voted down--l8 yeas TO rs nays. The
Edmunds resolutions, originally introduced,
were then adopted by vote of % yeas TO II nays.
-. Nothing else of Importance transpired in the
Senate.
tons in the Florida contested case was submitted
in favor of Jesse J. Finlay, and adverse to the
claims of Horace Bsbee. The minority submitted
dissenting views, and both reports were recon
mitted. The House passed the Mississippi Levee
bill and spent the balance of the day on the Army
Appropriation bill.
THURSDAY, Feb 6-SENATE-Mr. Paddock
submitted a resolution instructing the Committee
Agriculture to inquire in regard TO the reports
concerning Infections diseases among horned cattle.
Agreed to- -. Mr.. Wallace submitted resolution
requesting the Committee on Commerce to report
the House bill. known as .'The Inter State Com
merce bill" at the earliest possible moment. Laid
on the table. He gave notice that he would call IL
up at early day The bin to provide for taking
the tenth and subsequent censuses was passed.
HousE.-Mr Hayes introduced bill, appro-
priating s50OO for the improvement of the Illinois
nver. and enlarying the linois and Michigan
ship canal. Mr.. Cummings introduced bill max
ing appropriations for the payment of
the arrears of pensions The Army APP
preparation bill was discussed at length. The
main features of the Burnside Army Reorganization
bill were incorporated into the bal 10y the commit
tee of the whole, and motion made 10 engraft
upon il also the proposition to transfer the Indian
Bureau from the Interior to the War Department,
pending which the House adjourned.
FRIDAY, Feb. 7.-SENATE Committee
Foreign Relations reported back the Senate bill
10 restrict the Immigration of Chinese. and also
the House bill for the same purpose. They were
placed on the calendar. .mr. darr1s, from the
select committee to inquire into the best
means OF preventing epidemic Diseases. re
ported bill to prevent the introduction
OF contagious diseases and 10 establish bureau OF
public health Mr.. Window called mp his reeolu-
tons In regard 10 the migration of colored people,
an spoke in favor thereof The Senate took mp
and passed-40 yeas to p nays-the bill allowing
women TO practice law In the United States Supreme
Court.
BoUsE.-The House devoted the day 10 dull
routiue business and the consideration of private
claims.
SATURDAY, Feb S-SENATE The Senate
passed the House bill providing for the payment to
officers and soldiers of the Mexican of three
months extra pay provided for by the act of July
10 IL 3. and devoted the remainder of tho day to
routine business Of trihing in crest
HoUsE.-lhe Army Appropriation bill was
passed, including the two important amendments
relative 10 the organization of the army and 10 the
railroad telegraph. and defeating the amendment |
which proposed TO transfer the indian Bureau 10 |
the war Department No other business was
transacted.
FEBRUARY DIN the Senate, the House bill
authorizing an issue Of certificates of deposit of
the denomination of SO. 10 aid In refunding the |
public debt was nded by increasing tho rate Of
irterest from to per cent. snd then passed.
Mr.. McCreery addressed tho Senate in. favor OF \
tho transfer Of the Indian Bureau u the War Do |
partmcDt. and MIR. Paddock made speech on Az, |
riculture. =. Mr.. Morrill, introduced two financial
Iucasur, s-oue authorizing the conversion OF ma /
tionL gid bon q. and the other amending |
the Revised Statutes relative ~ the |
deposit Of bonds by sssociations---I In the |
House, motions TO suspend the rulee and pass |
the bl rep aing the Law in regard ~ the teet oa'h
Of jurors. aud also the wv for the appointment |
and payment of Supervisors OF Election and their /
aids were rpiocted--yeas. l26; nays. IL DOT the
twothirds voting In tee Affirmative.
motion 20 suspend the rules md pas the bill to
postal savings banks defeated yeas.
~: nays. I'D . Mr.. Acklen introduced n bill 70 re
store the fr hiking privilege. The Geiserh Appro
pristion bill was discussed.