Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-09
FORTY-SIYTH CONGRESS.
TUESDAY, December Q.


SENATE.-The Vice President laid before the
Senate communication from the Postmaster
General, transmitting letter from the Assist
ant Postmaster General, calling attention to the
1nsuffic1ency OF the appropriation for inland
mail TRANSPORTATION for the present fiscal year,
and recommending that $4,000, 900 be appropri-
ated out of the unexpended balances Of former
appropriations for that purpose during the last
four years, which have been covered into the
Treasury, and be made available to meet the
necessities of the service. Referred to commit
tee on appropriations. AlSo a communication
from the Secretary OF War, transmitting copy
OF the report Of Lieut.. Gen. Sheridan, as to sta
tions of troops in order to control the squatter
emigration threatening the Indian territory,
and stating his belief that the stations cannot
be safely abandoned, and that others may per-
hapS be required; and that unless some action
In the premises is taken by Congress the mill
tary occupation referred to may be regarded as
perpetual. Referred to the committee on mill
tary affairs. Also, communication from the
Secretary Of War, transmitting an estimate of
the superintendent OF the West Point Military
Academy OF s5,1s5.73. to pay cadets admitted to
the academy May l, 1876, from the date of ad-
mission to the date from which they have re-
ceived pay, and recommending an appropriation
OF that amount. Committee on appropriations.
Also, the petition of the General Assembly of
the Presbyterian Church of the United States,
representing 5000 churches and over half a
million of Communicates asking for a commits
sion OF inquiry concerning the alcoholic liquor
traffic. Referred to the committee on finance.
Mr.. ingalls, presented the memorial Of certain
eA-SOluleTS, VINO represent UnaJ Cley were paid
in depecfated currency, and asking Congress
to pay them the difference between the value of
greenbacks and gold at the time Of their pay
ment, with 6 per cent. interest compounded
Semi-annually, Referred to the committee on
military affairs.
MI. Maxey, from the committee on military
affairs, reported favOrably on Senate bill MAX
ing appropriation for the erection of suitable
posts for the protection Of the Rio Grande. Also
fayorably on Senate bill to amend article 1O3 of
the Rules and Articles of War. Also, with
amendments: Senate bill for the relic fof suffer
ers by the loss Of the government steamer j.
Don Cameron, all OF which were placed on the
calendar.
Mr. Cockrell, from the committee on military
from further consideration of the bill intro
duced in April, 1879, to appoint James Shields
br1gadier general on the retired list Gen. Shields
having died since that time. So ordered.
Mr.. Bayard, from the committee on finance.
reported back Lenate bill for the interchange OF
subsidiary silver coins of the United States, and
asked for its indefinite postponement; SO Or
dered. Also Senate bill to authorize the Secre-
tary of the Treasury to issue $4,000, 900 OF per
cent. bonds for payment Of arrears Of pensions,
and asked for its indefinite postponemeat. So
ordered
Mr. Cameron (Pa.), introduced bill to amend
section 1902, Revised Statutes relative to the
appointment Of assistant naval constructors
Referred to the committee on naval affairs.
MI. Ingalls, by request introduced bill to
increase the pensions of certain pensiOned SOL
diers and sailors who are utterly helpless from
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the United States service. Referred to the
commttteen on pensions.
On motion of Mr.. Davis (W. Va.), the resolu-
tion heretofore submitted by him, calling on
the Secretary of the Treasury for statement
by states OF the amount paid out Of the Treasury
since 1866 on claims growing out Of the late
war was taken up. Pending discussion, morn
Ing hour expired and the resolution went over.
On motion OF Mr.. Davis Qll.), at LOS the
Senate went into executive session.
At 1:3O the doors were reopened and Senate
adjourned.
HOSSE.-Mr. Pound introduced joint reso-
luton proposing an amendment to the Consti-
tuition, providing that arter 4th March, 1885, the
President and Vice President shall hold their
offices for six years. and shall be ineligible for
more than one term consecutively, and that
members Of Congress shall be elected for three
years.
Phe Speaker then proceeded to call the states
for bills as of Monday for bills for reference.
Tie following bills were Introduced and re-
ferred:
By Mr. Joyce-Amending the pension laws.
By Mr.. Crapo-Relalive to the pension laws. BY
national revenue. Also, in regard to the i'm
portation OF classical antiquities and ancient
coins and medals. Also, joint resolution relat-
ng 70 to
Also, in relation to bounties. By Mr.. Muller-To
establish a United States mint at New York
city. By Mr.. Dwighl-Amending the pension
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dry dry dock * at League island navy yard Philadel-
phia. BY Mr. Shallenberger the
time for filing claims for horses and equipments
lost in the service Of the gnitsa sSa!ss py OIL
courage and aid the education Of the colored
people by the appropriation for that purpose Of
the unpaid bounties and pay OF the colored sol.
diers By MI. ArmIleld.For the protection OF
Wan bark and all alkaloids and preparations Of
said bark free Of duty. Also, to protect inno-
cent people against criminal prosecution;
By Mr.. Shelley-To SO amend the census act as
to provide that the two supervisors IN each dis
trict shall be appointed from the two leading
political parties. Also, to regulate the appoint
ment of commissioners of circuit courts BY Mr..
Beltzhoover-To reimburse the state Of Penn.
sylvana for monies disburSed to citizens thereof
for losses sustained by them during the war OF
the rebellion, and also to pay the state the bal
ance OF such OF the claims Of its citizens for
losses as are on file in the Office of the auetor
general. By Mr.. SamfOrd-To require river and
harbor appropriations to be properly eXpend.
ed. By Mr.. Chalmers-For the erection of
post offices at Vicksburg and Natchez.
by Mr.. Money-Declaring certain kinds Of mat
ter unmailable, and defining the duties Of the
Postmaster General in connection Herewith
By Mr.. Ellis-To abrogate the powers of the ex-
ecutive officers in allowing indemnity scrip for
unsatisfied private land claims, and veSting that
power in MS. courts By Mr.. Blackburn-For
District of Columbia. By Mr.. McKinzie-Abol-
ishing duty on the importation of salts By Mr..
Taylor-For the relief OF honorably discharged
soldiers Of the US. army. By Mr.. HOuk-
Granting a pension to the widow OF
ative to the infringement of pateng.
By Mr.. Myers Qnd) ITO retire national bank
notes and to substitute therefor U. S. notes.
By Mr.. Morrison QlL)-To simplify the appraise
ment of merchandise imported into the United
States and subject to advalorem duty. Also,
relative to the tax on native wines. By Mr..
Wells (Mo.)-To prohibit the publication at pub
lie expense OF the debates of Compress. BY Mr..
Clark CMo.l-In regard to public advertising in
the District of Columbia. By Mr.. Frost {MO.)-
To facilitate the negotiation of bills of lading
Buckner MOTTO authorize the purchase OF
foreign built ships by U. s. citizens for use in
foreign trade. Also, amending the resumption
act.
New District Laws.
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