New-York tribune., 1879-04-01
YLVITH CONGRESS- IST SESSION.
REGULAR REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS.

| REGULAR REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS.
| A BILL TO GIVE FURTHER TIME TO THE NORTHERN
| PACIFIC RAILROAD INTRODUCED-A DIsINFECT-
ING SHIP PROPOSED.
| SENATE. WASHINGTON, March 81. 1879.
Mr.. WALLACE Dem, PENN presented nine
petitions OF Philadelphia asking the pas
| nge OF the Interstate Commerce bill.
Mr.. BUTLER Dem., s. c. introduced a bill to pro-
vide for the erection of public building at GreehVle
sc.
Mr. PADDOCK (Rep., Neb) introduced Dill 70 estaD
lish land district In Montana.
Mr. GROVER (Dem. Ore) introduced bill extending
the time for the construction and equipment OF the
Northern Pacific Railroad.
thorize the National Board Of Health to investigate and
rerort On Infectious and contagious diseases or anlnais
Mr. PENDLETON Dem. OhO) Introduced bill for
the relief OF Colonel Thomas WOrthiDgtOn, OF OhlO Ior
Army supplies furnished in 1861. ,.,.,
Mr PENDLETON also introduced Joint resolution
reIaye 10 recurring Court O Inquiry into the case OF
Colonel WOrhngtOn. OF the 46tn onio Regiment OF VOL
Mr. WINDOW Rep., Minn.l introduced bill TO repeal
50 much OF the bill making appropriations Tor sunnry
nne 20 1S9O as authorizes the Secretary OF War to
lease the Molne Water Works at Rock Island; III:
BY Mr.. LOGAN (ReD., Ill.)-PrOvidng indemnify 10
Illinois for swamp lands in that state sold by the United
Mr. CAMERON Rep.. Peun) submitted resolution
instrucng the Committee the Library 10 inquire INTO
the expediency of purchasing the portrait o. CeGs
dyke, and the portrait of Washington painted by Peale
Mr.. BURNSIDE (IsCp.. L.. l.l introduced DlU 10 au
torze the ecreiary OF the Treasury 10 purchase Iahu
adjoining the Custom House at Providence, r. !.
BY Mr.. WHY1E Dem Mdl-LimltnG the removal of
causes from ate Courts TO Federal Courts
Mr.. SAUNDERS tHep Ncb) presented the resolutions
Of the State OF Nebraska against The payment OF souh
Mr. VANCE GDem N c. presented petition of citi--
OF Beaufort ". c.. asking for the improvement OF
Mr. HERMAN dem. N. " Introduced bill to
Army take command OF the expedition fitted ont by
hessrs. Morrison and Brown cat zrils OF NrW1oIk 10
oh, fort fIp d. of =
tion ana issue TO such officer army e. cquipments
All the above named bills were appropriately re.
On motion Of Mr WILLIAMS Dom.,Kyl the memorial
OF the exican veterans asking pensions the
footing sol0icrs aud sailors OF the war 0i IoIZ
was referred to the Commute on PtnsIoIs; . -
solved hat secretary Of the Treasury be directed To
furnish to the senate full information Gs to the manner
and bonded warehouses containing appraised mer
chandse secured to prevcht fraud on the revenue
Mr. BURNSIDE tR H. introduced Dll' which was
referred, authorizing the laying Ot Telegraph cdDie
from Rhode Is and TO Block I,,td
Mr. VOORHEES, Dem, Il d. moved that me bill to
provide for additional accommodations TOT the Library
OF Congress be referred back to the Committee ON the
Mr. MORRILL, Rcp. VIZ opposed the proposition for
additional wing to the Capitol lor that purpose IL
would be better, ne said, to erect separate building
east Of the Capitol which would be economical and con-
venient, ~ ,o ro,or,o, ,c,, ,o t,o co,on,itteo on
u" MIR USRRIs Dem TennJ called up the bill TO autho-
rz Secretary Of the Treasury to contract W. john
Gamgee for The construction OF refngeratlng SHIP TO
Mr. HARRis submitted letter from the
National Board OF Health saying that dslnfecOu by the
means proposed only an cEperincut, but when
should be tried and should 1t TAIL much valuable
information would be galucd.
Mr. PLUMB Rep.. han.) proposed that the name OF
Professor Gamgce be struck out 50 that other people
might cOmDttc.
After debate the further consideration OF The bill was
POSTPONED until tomorrow.
Mr.. ANTHONY (Etep, II. L. said IL the chairman OF
the Democratic caucus the chairman or the ELccliVe
Committee Of the Democratic caucUS, or the chairman
OF the subcommittee Of the Executive Committee Oi
Democratic caucus had hOthEs more to present ne
would move that the Senate proceed u the cOusld
erariOn OF executive business.
After furthur proceedings Mr.. HERMAN (Dcin y. ~
moved that the senate adjourn
MIR FERRY (Rep MIchJ moved that the Senate 20
into Executive Session.
Mr.. HERMAN dem, n " said 1t was not fair 10
go into Executive session wi such preamble as thaI
offered by the sCpatOr rom Rhode Island.
Mr. FERRY (Isep. MiehD said that thls did not apply
to tue motion which he (Mr Ferry had made for that
purpose.
Mi ANTHONY (Rep., II. ~ said he would withdraw
his preamble.
The Senate afreed 10 tho motion OF Mr.. Herman and
at 3 o'clock adjourned until tomorrow at II o'clock