River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-01-30
FORTY-FIFTH CONGRESS-.

House, Jan. 21-Mr. Potter called up
for action the resolution directing investiga-
ton of the cipher kilograms, and asking an
appropriation of $4,000 to defray the expenses
of such inquiry. Mr.. Potter spoke at some
length in favor Of the resolution, and in per.
sonal explanation and eXculpation. Mr..
Butler opposed the resolution, on the ground
that congress had no jurisdiction over the
correspondence of any body, and he (Tilden)
was Il private man, who held no public posi-
ton. Mr.. Hale ard Mr.. Hewett spoke at
length in favor of the resolution. The resOl-
ution was adopted without division. The
poStOfhcc committee reported the post route
bill and IL was passed. The committee Of
ways and means reported a bill to regulate
the duties on sugar. The bill was ordered to
be printed. Adjourned
SENATE, Jan. 21st,-Senator Morrill,
from the finance committee reported without
amendment the House bill to facilitate re-
funding of the national debt. A Joint resolu-
ton directing the cancellation of one and two
dollar notes was introduced and laid on the
table. The bill to autorize the Secretary Of
the Interior To deposit certain funds held in
trust for the Indians, led to long discus
sion. Pending discussion, the bill Was laid
aside The bill TO amend the patent laws was
also laid aside. The naval appropriation bill
was considered. The amendments increasing
the appropriations SSG,5GJ over the bill as it
came from the House was agreed to without
debate. Senator Blaine wishing To submit
amendments and address the Senate on the
bill, it was laid over till tomorrow. After an
executive session the Senate adjourned.
SENATE, Jan. % blouse bilto facil-
itate refundng the national debt passed
unanimously. Senator Davis, Ill, introduced
bill to prevent counterfeting, A bill de
clariGg cetertain Pacific railroad lands subject
to taxation in states and territories where
situated. Senator Edmunds moved to take
up his resolutions declaring valid the thir-
teenth, fourteenth and fifteenth amendments
to the constitution. Several senators objected,
as Senator Blaine had given notice that he
would speak on amendments proposed by
him to the naval appropriation bill. Senator
Blain then addressed the Senate at length,
Senator Edmunds opposed the amendments,
and a sharp cOllaqury occurred between him
and Senator Blaine. Senator Blaine did not
press his amendments farther, and the bill
was passed. Senator Edmunds then moved
the Consideration of his resolution IN regard
to constitutional amendments, but on motion
of Senator Thurman the senate adjourned by
a vote of yeas q, nav 10.
HOUSE, Jan. 22.-Bill passed appro-
priaiing 10000 for transportation of coin and
bullion, and $4,000 Tor miscellaneous ex
penses of the House. The Senate amend
ments to the Indian appropriation bill were
honoured in. Mr.. Stephens introduced
bill defining the duties of the secretary of the
treasury in certain cases. Referred. A
stormy debate ensued on the Southern claim
bill, mostly conducted by Democratic men,
bers, tie Republicans failing to get the floor
Great excitement prevailed and before il sab
sided Mr.. Chalmers rose to question of priv
ilege, which the speaker declared was not a
question of privilege. The Hoxse then consid-
cred resolutions in honor of the late Beverly
B. Douglas, and adjourned.
SENATE, Jan. 23.-The rt port of the
init an ba nsTllo nd
diplomatic appropriation bill was agreed to
and the bill passed The total amount appro-
priated is $l,0S7,S35, A bill in regard to TAX
ing the census was reported and placed on
the calander. a bill was introduced to grant
au Ocean telegraph company certain rights
of way. Referred. report was made favor
able to the House bill for the education ofthe
blind. The bill TO amend the patent laws
was considered and passed. The House bill
$4,000 to defray expenses Of
Transporting coin and balliOn, and $40, 600 for |
expenses of the House, was
taken up, amended and passed. After ex-
ecutive session adjourned.
HOUSE, Jan. 23.-The conference report |
on the consular and diplomatic appropriation |
bill was agreed to, and the post-otce appro- |
priation bill was reported. The bill to apply |
the proceeds of the sales Of public lands 20
the education Of the people was considered |
were offered, which with the |
dill were discussed at great length. Some |
opposed the bill because of its alleged dis |
elimination in favor Of the Southern States |
Without coming to n vote the House pro- |
ceeded to other business. bill was intro |
iuced 10 regulate commerce between the |
United States and Canada. Referred A bill |
was reported for taking the Federal census |
Ordered printed The bill for the classification |
u mail matter was considered at length, but |
before coming to any conclusion the House /
adjourned.
SENATE, Jan. 24th.--Vice President |
presented the memorial of Elizabeth |
lady Stanton, Susan b. Anthony and Others in |
avor of female suffrage. Referred A reso- !
uti0n of the Nevada legislature asking legis- /
alton preventing the Central Pacific railroad /
rom making unjust determinations and pre-
venting extortion. Referred. Senator Sauls-
.1rg called up a resolution calling on the
Secretary of the Treasuary for Information in
egaTd 10 the commission paid bankers for !
negotiating the safe of L. S. bonds. Senator
Norril submitted an amendment which was /
accepted. The disagres Mt of the two
Houses on the banking privilege was dis
used and on motion OF Senator Edmunds a
pecial committee of five was appointed to
consider the subject and reoort. Senator
1dmunds novedto take up his resolution
declaring the validity Of the thirteeth four
eeth and hiteeth amendments Of the consti-
ution- senator Thurman moved to adjourn.
LOST, yeas p, nays .. Senntor Edmands re-
lewed his motion ~ take MP his resolution.
Senator White moved 10 adjourn. Agreed 70,
reas p, nays q. Adjourned to Monday.
House, jan 24-The Senate amend
nents TO the bill appropriating 100000 for
OF coin and bullion sud $40, CSC
or miscellaneous expenses Of the House were
,oneurred in. resolution To consider the
feasibility Of equahzing internsl reyeHue tax /
imong 81 Eae STATES was adopted Tbe pr.