Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-06-09
WASHINGTON, D. G, MONDAY, JUNE g. 1879
MONDAY, June 9.

EORTY-SX1TH CONGRESS.
MONDAY, June9.
SENATE.-Mr. Ferry presented joint reso-
luton OF the legislature OF Michigan, praying
for legislation looking to the equalization Of
| oounties. Referred to the committee on pen.
| sions.
The Senate concurred In House resolution to
| instruct the committee on enrolled bills to
amend the title OF the act to amend an act
making appropriations for the construction,
&c, OF certain works on rivers and harbors, re-
Gently passed, by substituting the words zap
ISIS ""''n D. 1917 LUZ approved Marcn a.
Mr.. Herman. by request OF Mr.. Randolph, who
was absent, introduced q bill to amend an act
tor enrolling and licensing ships or vessels, to
De employed In the coastlng trade and fisheries,
| Sno @ 10 regulate the same, passed in February,
| l'gS; helerred TO the committee on commerce.
| follows: N 80
BY Mr. Kirkwood, for the relief OF the soldiers
| becoming totally disabled In the service OF the
| country. To the committee pensioners.
By Mr: SALISBURY, to amend class 2 OF the
general incorporation laws OF the OF Columbia
TO the committee on the judiciary
| BY Mr Garland, to provide Office room for the
National Board OF Health, and for the publica-
tlon OF reports and papers, and for other pur-
possSs aererrea 10 the select committee ont
| Mr.. Vest introduced, and asked present con.
| sideration OF bill TO continue the pension OF
L
10 her children during their minority.
Mr: Edmunds wished the bill TO take the
usual course, and on his objection It was placed
| on the calendar.
>, Mr.. Eaton, from the committe on appropria.
| .ions, reported back House Joint resoIutton
| NO. j, recently passed by the Senate ann
amended by the House, with Observation-Disclosures aou
that the Senate non-concur In the House amend
The amendments were accordingly non-con-
| CURED In.
The President pro tenn. in pursuance OF the
act OF 1872, appointed Mr.. Herman as one OF the
directors OF The Columbia Hospital In the Dis
trfct OF Columbia, fn place or Mr. Sargent, whose
term OF Office has expired.
The President pro tem. laid before the Senate
the resolution offered on Friday by Mr. Coke,
TO discharge the committee on finance from fur
ther consideration OF House bill 5Gf warner
silver bill) and to declare the bill before the
MIR. voorhees, and Cockrell hoped the resolu-
| ton might lie over Till to-morrow
MI. Conkling.-Won't the Senators make 1t
until December?
Mr.. VOOrhees.-No, sir.
Mr.. Coke consented TO the postponement
Consider alton OF the resolution was therefore
postponed until to morrow.
Mr Burnside moved to proceed to consider
executive business. LoSt-Yeas 19, nays 81
Mr.. Eaton moved to adjourn, but withdrew
his Notion at the request Of MI. Harris, at
whose motion the Senate took up the bill In.
troduced on May 22d by Mr.. McDonoid, to au.
thorize the employment OF the militia and the
land and naval forces OF the United States In
D.
Mr.. Harris delivered q written speech in sup
port OF the bill. He deprecated the line OF argu-
ment pursued by the other side In discussing
the questions now before the Senate, the newt.
able result OF which must be to revive sectional
bitterness though he believed the attitude OF
the people would not be diverted from the real
st1tutionality OF the federal election laws The
constitution gives the states exclusive control
over the quallfications OF voters. 1t gives Con-
gTess permission to make or alter the times,
places and manner OF holding elections. INIT n
Is conceded by all impartial Commentators thaf
this power was intended to be used only as a
means OF preservation tn case the states should
fail TO make such regulations.
Mr. Wallace from the committee on appro-
priations, reported with amendment the House
joint resolution fixing the time at which the
House for the session shall begin. Ordered to
be printed and placed on the calender.
Inc senate, at i:30 p. m, on motion OF Mr..
Wallace, adjourned.
HoUSE.-Under the call OF states, the follow
ng bills were introduced and referred:
BY Mr. Gunter-For the relief of the people or
Re Indian territory who lost property on ac-
2cuEt OF the war Of the rebellion. By Mr.. Sie-
u.ons-AmendIng the judiciary acts as TO suits
agatrSt col pOrauonS. BY Mr.. Newberry-Re.
.,tipg to bridge across the Detroit river. By
-rotection OF the Rio Grande frontier. By M.
ah,ttaker-To declare forfeited Gel tain lands
s,anted to aid In the construction OF a railroad
fIom Portland to Astoria and McMinyiile. o.
Ky Mr. MISREPRESENTATION calling on the Sec
tetary OF the Treasury for Information as to the
different trust funds In charge OF the Treasury
department: BY MI: Kidder.Memor1al Of Mon
lana legislature for the RESTRICTION Of Chinese
immigration. BY Mr.. Wait-For the improve
ment OF Harlem river, between Randall Island
ana the nq6sop 9s liver By nf
any correspondence between the q. s. govern
ment and the German government as to any
1amperinag, tai ~, WITH A. the & malls; BY MI: Lapnam-
certain cities. By Mr.. Henkle 10y request)-
Amending the laws relating to internal revenue
saua samPs Sa so OF 4 ss M
the several states BY Mr.. ManningSAutnor.
Eing the issue OF United States notes, and pro-
yiding for the redemption OF certain q. 8. bonds.
tractors. BY Mr.. Whitthorne- Providing that
all parties making contracts In violation Of law,
DC e out % ns S
lette-To regulate the letting OF mail contracts.
Mr.. Townsnend Cn) offered resolution to
equalize the salaries OF House and Senate en-
Mr.. Acklin offered resolution directing the
committee on Pacific railroads to make fun
inquiry as to whether the Union Pacific Rail-
road company has not violated its charter In
making investments contrary to the provisions
thereon, and as to whether the managers have
not purchased certain note OF s2 600, 600, given
10 the Credit Mobllier for so called construction
account: and whether they have not invested
much Of their funds In the purchase OF stocks or
bonds, or other evidences OF debt OF other ram
roads, and also whether two certain contracts
entered into between said Union Pacific Rail-
road Company and the Kansas Pacific Railroad
Company, on or about the Esd OF April, 1875, are
lot In cOntravention OF the acts under which
Goth roads were chartered, and of the special
laws under which they are conducted. Referred.
Mr.. Young offered resolution for the appoint
ment OF select committee to inquire into the
operation OF existing law In regard to the Hot
Springs reservation. Referred.
The resolution for an Investigation OF the con-
struction OF public buildings was defeated
Yeas rs, nays s2-not the necessary two-thirds
In the Affirmative.
THE LEGISLATIVE BILL PASSED.
Mr.. Atkins chairman OF committee on appro-
priatiOns, reported back substitute for the
legislative, executive and judicial appropr1a-
tfon bill which was reported and recommitted
last week. He stated that 1t was unanimous
report and the bill was passed under q sus-
pension OF the rules.
THE MARKET House CAsE-To-day, In the
Circuit Court, Judge Wylie, the case OF the Dis
trfct OF Columbia agt the Washington Market
Co.-action for rent nnder the charter, and a
verdict was found for the defendant.
= NEW BISHOP ELKCTED.-At Detroit, Mich,
In the Episcopal convention, last Friday AFTER
noon, the clergy made a nomination OF the Rev.
MI Tofv Torh cl,pv, vrytfn