Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-01-16
FORTY-FIFTH CONGRESS-.


petitions, bills and reports of committees
were introduced; among the petitions, many
from women asking that effect be given to
the anti-Polygamy law Of 1882 Senator Ed
munds said: In this glad morn
ing OF the New Year when there
he thought it best to offer resolution tend
ing to cement more perfectly the good will
and harmony now existing all over the coun-
try. He therefore submitted resolution de-
claring that in the judgment OF the Senate,
the 18th, 18th and 18th amendments to the
constitution of the United States have been
legally ratified and are as valid as other parts
of the constitution; that it is the right and
duty of Congress to enforce such amendments
by appropriate legislation, and the duty OF
the executive department of the government,
faithfully and with diligence, to impartially
execute such laws, that it is the duty of Con-
instructing the Judiciary committee to report
bill for the protection of the rights of citi-
zens and punishment of attractions thereof.
Laid on the table at the request of Senator
Edmunds, to be called up hereafter.
House, Jan 7.-Mr. Acklin, of Louis
lana asked for an investigation of the scandal
connected with his name Refused on the
ground that it did not embody a question of
privilege, Mr.. Harrison introduced resolu-
ton to enquire into charges of gross miscon-
duct and corruption against Henry W.
Blodgett o: s. District Judge for the northern
District of Illinois. Referred to the judiciary
committee. Brief consideration was given to
the Geneva award bill. Mr.. Carlisle intro
duced bill to include newspapers, periodicals
and proof sheets in third class mail matter.
Mr.. Kidder introduced bill forthe admission
OF Dakota, as State. The deaths of B. B.
Douglas, of Virginia, and A. 8. Williams, of
Michigan were announced, and the House in
respect to their memory adjourned.
SENATE, Jan. 8th.-Mr. Edmunds said
there were no joint rules between the two
houses OF congress and he therefore submitted
conc urrent resolution declaring that on the
last three days of this session no bill PASSED
by either house shall be sent to the other for
concurrence, and on the last day of the ses-
sion no bill shall be sent to the President for
his approval. He said he hoped the resolution
would be passed and congress devote the last
three days of the session to the consideration
OF bills pending between the two houses
Mr.. Thurman, from the committee on iudici-
ary, reported with an amendment the house
bill to divide the western district of Missouri
into two divisions, and prescribing the times
and places for holding conventions therein.
On motion OF Mr.. Thurman George Bancroft
was admitted to the privileges of the floor.
Senator Glover, rising to personal explana-
the State funds of Oregon, amounting to about
$4,000, had been expanded and not &C.
counted for during his administration as
governor, denied the charges and read
from the laws and records TO show that
all the money had been properly expended
amend the patent laws, and Senator Wad-
leigh took the floor, but was interrupted by a
messenger from the house announcing the
death Of Representative Hartridge.-n Senators
Gordon, Booth and Beck were appointed a
committee to accompany the body to Georgia
House, jan. Official notice of the
death of Represeptive Hartridge was taken,
and Messrs. Cook, Frye, Cox, Camben
Stone, Davidson, and Hanna were ap-
the remains to Georgia Adjourned: -,
SENATE, Jan: "a large number Of
petitions were presented, and many bills
moved recess till Monday. Rejected, yeas
II, nays a. Senator Beck made a speech of
considerable length, criticising sharply the
reply Of the Secretary of the Treasury to his
resolution of the 18th. Senator Windom re-
ported back with amendments the Indian |
ness the Senate proceeded in 9 body to the
House, to attend the funeral Of Representa-
tive Hartridge of Georgia, and on returning
to their chamber adjourned. ;.,-.. w.
House, Jan. 9th.-No business was
transacted. The time was given to the fun |
eraa OF the late Julian Hartridge whose desk |
was draped, and upon 1t q handsome basket of |
flowers. Senators entered, preceded by the /
Vice President and secretary Of the Senate,
supreme court next entered, the judges clad |
in their robes of office, and took the seats |
provided for them in front of the speakers |
desk to the left. The President and cabinet |
were next ushered in, taking seats to the |
right of the speakers desk. The committee |
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