The New York herald., 1879-03-05

a mood as il no stinging sarcasms passed be-
tween them. 1t was the with Mr.. Atkins and
Mr. Foster. with Mr.. Southard and Mr.. Garfield and
with all the other mutually hostile elements
On one occasion that Mr.. Springer tried to
get in some remarks out of order. Mr. But
Ter. of Massachusetts, planted himself squarely
in front of him and discharged volley
Of II objects." each louder and emphatic than
the before and he kept at it until he carried his
point, and he walked to his desk again he
gave a reason for his demonstration that he was
not going to listen to abuse Of friend OF his There
was less of tumult and uproar than at almost any
other last night Of Congress- and there not the
least sign OF that hilariousness which has sometimes
characterized such night session.
The attendance of members all through the
twenty-five hours Of the sitting quite large. and
when the vote indicated the absence Of quorum it
was generally because members refrained from vot-
ing. Some of the Oldest members--notably Mr.
Butler of Massachusetts. and Messrs Patterson and
Townsend. OF New York-were among those who
showed the least signs of fatigue, and after brief
of one hour and three-quarters they were
among the earliest in attendance. The Speaker was
seldom out of the chair and he steered the House
through the sudden storms and through the rocks
and quicksands of parliamentary navigation with
great skill. tact. moderation and impartiahty.
THE PRESIDENT 8 PROCLAMATION CALLING AN
EXTRA SESSION.
The following is the proclamation Of the Prest-
dent convenng Congress in extra session the
18th inst:-
By THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF
PROCLAMATION.
Whereas the final adjournment Of the Forty-flfth
Congress without making the usual and necessary ap
preparations for the Legislative executive and Judicial
expenses OF the government for the fiscal ending
necessary annronrat;ons for the snnort nf the
army, for the same fiscal year. presents an extra
ordinary occasion. requiring the President to exer
else the power vested in him by the constitution to
convene tho houses of Congress i'll anticipation of
the day fixed by law for their next meeting.
Now, therefore, l. RUTHERFORD 3. HAYES, President
of the United States, do. by virtue Of the power to
this end IN mo vested by the constitution.
convene v; posn ti houses o, 10 assemble
noon. Tuesday. tho 18th day of March
inst then and there to consider and determine such
measures as in their wisdom, their duty and the
welfare OF the people may seem to demand In wit
ness whereof l have hereunto act my hand and
caused the seal Of the United States to be affixed.
Done at the city Of Washington, this 4th day of
March, in the year of our Lord 1870. and Of the
Independence OF the United States of America
the l03d Il. b. HAYES.
BY the President,
WILLIAM NJ. EvAnTs. Secretary of State.
THE APPROPRIATION BILLS.
All the annual appropriation bills. except the Leg
islative, Executive and Judicial Bill and the Army
bll was signed by the President and have become
laws together with the bill making tho requisite
preparation to pay arrears of pensions. The last
named measure reached the President little before
twelve O'Clock and was promptly approved. It is
understood that Message vetoing the River and
Harbor Appropriation bill was prepared but under
the influence Of great pressure the Executive sigma
ture finally affixed to that bill.
PRINCIPAL LAWS ENACTED DURING THE LAST
SESSION OF THE FoBry-FIrrH CONGRESS-.
The principal measures which have become laws
during the last session. in addition to ten Of regular
annual appropriation bilis. are:-
The bill reducing the tax on tobacco and otherwise
amending the internal revenue laws.
The Census bill.
The bill to aid the refunding OF the national debt
by authorizing tho issue Of small Treasury certif
Gates
The bill to prevent the introduction OF infectious
or contagious Diseases and bills providing for the
payment of arrears Of pensions for service during
the war Of the rebellion.