The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-05-15

spec1dl electlOn 10 Delug helu In q state, any
part Of the army or navy, unless such EN-
the provisions OF the Constitution or over
come forcible obstruction to execution of
laws made in pursuance thereof, and max
ing any violation of this act a penal offense.
The substitute is entitled "a bill to further
protect the freedom of elections" Mr..
Robeson's substitute was d~efeated-yeas,
80; nays, III. Only one Greenback (Ford)
voted aye; eight De La Matyr, Jones, Ladd,
Lowe, March, Stevenson, Weaver and
Yokuni) voted no: Republicans fill.
clustered on the bill to prevent in.
but Chittenden, Kelly, Killinger and Nor.
ton declined voting, while there were NOT
enough Democrats present to constitute a
quorum. The reason for flibustering was
the refusal to allow Conger to otfer amend
ments. A second call was ordered. At 2 40
filibustering ceased, and a vote was taken on
the bill. The House passed the bil-yeas,
125; nays, Goa strictly party vote, all the
Greenbackers voting in the affirmative with
the Democrats.
MAY 7.-Senate-On motion of Ingalls,, a
resolution was adopted, calling on the Pres.
ident to communicate to the Senate what
measures had been taken to prevent occu-
patton of the Indian Territory by white set
tiers. House bill to prohibit military
interference in elections was read twice,
and by a vote of "a against 81,
the Senate disagreed to a motion
of Edmunds to refer it to the Committee
on Judiciary, and then laid it on the table,
TO be called up hereafter. Consideration
was then resumed of the resolution asking
for authority to take testimony in the con-
tested case Of Spofford against kellogg, and
Mr.. Carpenter supported Kellogg's right to
the seat.... Hotse-Mr. Chalmers called up,
as a question of privilege, the resolution
offered by him for an investigation into his
conduct at Fort Pillow. The subject oecu-
pied the attention of the House for a long
time, and at one period there were indica-
tions of trouble between Chalmers and Bur.
rows, in consequence OF an allusion made
by Chalmers to some canvass criticisms
against Burrows for his own conduct in the
war. Mr.. Chalmers, however, disclaimed
any personal knowledge on the subject, say
ing he had his information from'a WASH
ington newspaper. Mr.. Burrows branded
the allegation as utterly untrue. Finally the
whole subject was laid on the table. The
Eight Hour Law Bill went over on expiration
of the morning hour, and a bill relating to
coinage and coin and bullion was taken up,
and Clsfin spoke in opposition.
MAY Observation-Disclosures was re:
sumed of the House bill prohibiting
1 4 4hOCll II ab Nuls
Morgan advocated its passage, arguing that
the fras1ers of the Constitution, with a view
to the preservation Of public liberty, drew
a broad distinction between the regular
army and militia, and that the latter should
be employed to enforce the laws. Mr..
Morgan criticised the Presidents veto in Sc.
we're erms...... House--The bill to enforce the
Eight Hour Law was taken up as business
of the morning hour, and, after debate, was
laid upon tho tah1a-102 To 70 A rota uoe
then taken by yeas and nays on the motion
to reconsider the vote by which the bill was
laid on the table. The vote resulted 1877
ayes, 81 noes, thus effectually killing the
bill. The Silver Bill was taken up. Mr..
Kimmel offered an amendment, fixing the
weight of the silver dollar at 46o instead of
412X grains. Mr.. Fisher favored the amend
ment, and opposed the bill, arguing in favor
of a single standard. Other members spoke,
among whom was Mr.. Chittenden. who
severely denounced the measure.
MAY 9.-Sendte-House bill, providing for
the payment of money heretofore appro-
priated to James B. Eads and his associates,
for the construction of ~jetties and other
works, at the South Pass, Mississippi River,
was passed, with an amendment. Consider.
alton of the bill prohibiting military inter-
ference at elections was then resumed
Messrs. Edmunds, Blaine and Chandler
made speeches against the bill. A vote was
then taken, and the bill was passed in the
precise form in which it came from the
House yeas, 80 nays, 80. The following
pairs were announced: Carpenter with
Davis, of Illinois; Dawes with Hill, of
Georgia; Jones, of Nevada, with Farley
Ferry with Bailey, Paddock with Gordon,
Bell with Williams. Hamlin with GcPher-
son, Blaine with Wallace, and Kirkwood
with Whyte. Grover and Sharon were alb.
sent. On motion of Mr.. Beck the Senate
took up the House bill making appropria.
lions for the legislative, executive, and
judicial departments of the government,
and then adjourned until tomorrow.
$500 oWe-The bill reported from the Judi
ciary Committee to remove the D litical
disabilities of J.. c. Pemberton, of Phila'
delphia, gave rise to an amusing colfoquy
between CoDger and Cox, which Knott cut
short by moving the previous question, and
the bill passed. The Senate amendment to
the Eads' Jetties Bill vas concurred in,
The House then resumed consideration Of
the Weaver Silver Bill, and was addressed
by Mr.. Weaver in advocacy of the bill an6
in favor of a double standard.
MAY 10--Senate-Mr. Eaton introduced
by request, a bill relating to the telegraph
| communication between the United States
!, and foreign countries. The bill to prohibit
military interference at elections wal
I. signed by the Presidentp pro tenn. It will nov
. be taken to the President. Consideration
: as resumed of the bill making sppropri
: atoms for the l. gislative, Executive snt
y Judicial expen.es of the Government
,, for the fiscal year ending 1880, ant
i for other purposes. Mr.. Beck, OF
e the Committee on Appropriations
said the bill was substantially the sam a
v agreed to by the Committee on Conference
, at the former session of Congress. Mr.
Edmunds inquired whether what is called
9 POLITICAL legislation is the same as PROPOSED
last year, or did it differ by enlargement o.
diminution? Mr.. Beck replied that he wa
not prepared to answer, as he had not com
pared the two propositions. The amend
ments restoring the compensation OF Senat
. officers. clerks, ana other employees, whicl
e the House had reduced, were agreed to
Mr.. Beck moved that the reading of the bill
be dispensed with to afford Mr.. Hill an op
p%ortunity to address the Senate, as he in
tends leaving the city, and may not returl
before the end of the present session
Mr.. Hill then spoke with ~referenc
to that part of the bill proposing ne'
, legislation with regard to jurors, Super
visors of Elections, House
n A bill was reported from the Committee o
Revision of Laws, and passed, amendiD
the law relating to writs OF prohibition an
n mandamus; also a bill relating to the wit
,e ows of pensioners of the Wa of 1872 Is
y as to give pensions to women who are
" second time widows). Opposition VS.
d. made to the latter bill as IN entire chang
Of of the Pension Laws, and on motion of NJ
Garfield it was referred to the Pensio
Ut Committee. The bill prohibiting Il
presence of military at place
lie of election, was presented as enrolled, wa
l.: signed by the Speaker, and was set for Il
lie signature of the President pro tenn of Il
u. Senate. At the expiration of the mornir
ID hour consideration was resumed of ii
s, Warner Silver Bill.
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