Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-04
The measure known as the Mellow

Mckenzie and few other members
on the Democratic side, who loudly
protested against the measure as one
that would rob the people. For few
moments there was horrible uproar.
and the widest gesticulation could be
seen, but not word uttered could be
heard. The yeas and nays were Or
dered and the motion to suspend the
rules and pass the bill was agreed to
yeas, 253; nays, 6l.
Mr.. Atkins Cat ll:lO) reported that
the conference committee on the
Legislative bill had not been able to
agree, and he moved that the house
adhere to the parliamentary rules.
Finally agreed to.
Mr. Garfield (Mr. Carlisle being in
the chair offered resolution of
thanks to Speaker Randall, and it was
unanimously adopted. The thanks of
the house were also unanimously ten.
dcred to reading clerks Thomas S.
Petit aud Neil S. Brown.
Mr. Atkins began to address the
house, but was interrupted by several
messages and by resolution to admit
the ladies Of members families to the
floor. The privileges were accorded
and generally availed Of
After stormy and exciting scene
and the delivery of strong political
shots on both sides, the speaker de-
livered his farewell address and the
house was adjourned without delay.
SENATE = Another committee Of
conference on the legislative appropri-
alton bill was asked of the house, and
a motion was made that the senate
still further insists on its amendments
to the army bill.
The customary thanks of the senate
were tcndered Vice President Wheel.
er. A recess was taken till 10 o clock,
Upon reasscmbling a note was read
from the Vice President, saying that
he would not preside again during tn,
present session, that a president pre-
tenn. might be elected.
Mr.. Anthony submitted a resolution
declaring that Thomas w. Ferry be
elected president pro TEN.
Mr.. Bayard moved to substitute the
name of Allen G. Thurman. Rejected
yeas, 26; nays, %.
Mr.. Ferry was then declared elected
and he was escorted to the chair by
Mr.. Thurman.
A number of private bills were
passed
Before taking the chair Mr.. Ferry
returned thanks for this renewal OF
generous confidence. A number OF
bills on the calendar and pension bills
passed, including a pension of $50 per
month to the widow of General r. c.
Buchan.
Mr.. Harris called up the house bill
to prevent the introduction of inlec-
tious and contagious diseases in the
United States, and to establish ma
tional board of health. Passed.
About twenty private bills were
passed, and then after II o'clock an
executive session, lasting half an hour
was held, when the doors were re-
opened.
Mr.. Window submitted a rosolu-
tion continuing the appropriations fol
the army, and for the legislative, judi
cial and executive expenses of the
government for six months from July
lst, so as to avoid an extra session Of
congress.
Mr.. salisbury objected to its pres
ent consideration and it went over
At noon Mr.. Ferry, president pro
tenn, said that the time fixed for the
final adjournment of congress having
arrived the chair declared the Forty
fifth congress adjourned without day.
The closing hours of the session
were characterized with more than
usual confusion and disorder. The
senate chamber was dcnscly crowded,
both floors and in the galleries, and
sometimes with eight or ten senators
addressing the chair at the same time.
1t was with great difficulty anything
could be understood.
All the annual appropriation bills
except the legislative, executive and
judicial bill and army bill were signed
by the President, and have become
laws, together with the bill making
the requisite appropriation to pay the
arrears of pensions. 1t is understood
that the message vetoing the river and
harbor appropriation bill wasprepared,
but under the great pressure the ex-
ocutive signature was not affixed. The
President will issue proclamation
convcning the 18th congress in extra
session on the 18th instant.