The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1879-07-03
CONGRESSIONAL.
SENATE.

In the senate, on the 10th, Mr.. Davis
(W. Va.) from the committee in appropria-
tions, stated that on consideration of the
present state OF business before the senate,
the committee were unable to concur in the
date of the joint resolution fixing toNmor-
row as the day of adjournment. They
hoped to be able to report a resolution soon
and fix an early day for adjournment. ...... The
supplemental judicial appropriation bill
was then taken up and passed-yeas q,
nays 10; strictly party vote. Adjourned.
In the senate, on the 18th, Mr.. Ack-
lin, from the committee on commerce, reN
ported joint resolution authorizing a sur.
vey of the Mississippi river near Lake Con-
eOrdia, La, in order to protect the harbOrs
of NatcheZ Vidalia. Passed ...... Mr.. Chand-
Ter, from the committee on commerce, re-
ported favorably on the house Joint resolu-
ton directing the secretary of war to ap4
point board of engineers to consider the
feasibility of erecting q bridge over or
piercing tunnel under Detroit river. The
army appropriation bill was then taken up,
and MIR. Withers explained its provisions.
Adjourned.
In the senate, on the 18th, the Mis-
sissippi river improvement commission bill
was taken up. The bill passed, with senate
amendments, providing that the commission
shall consist OF seven members, three from
the engineer corps of the army, one from
| the coast and geodetic survey, and three
from the civil life, two of whom shall be
| civil engineers. On the army apprOpris-
ton bill, long and animated debate took
place, in which MessTs. COnkling and La
mar called each other some hard names.
After an all nights session, lasting until
IL: 90 of the 18th, the senate adjourned,
In the senate, on the 10Th, after con-
| siderable debate on the army appropriation
| bill, without any action being taken, the
senate adjourned.
In the senate, on the 20th, Mr.. Davis
! CIV. Va,) from the committee on appropria~
| tiOns, stated that the committee had not
| been able, in view Of the state of business
| before the senate, to report q resolution
/ fixing the date of adjournment, but hoped
to be able to do so soon......MT. Rollins pre-
sented the credentials of Henry W. Blair,
of New Hampshire, and ne was sworn in.
MFR. Wallace lose to a privileged ques-
| ton, and presented the report of the COM
| ference committee on the judicial expense
| bill, and asked its present consideration.
Mr.. Blaine offered his amendment to pun
ish any person approaching the polls car
| rying deadly weapon, openly or concealed.
ReJected-yeas Is. nays 90. Bill passed
yeas 33, nays 10. Adjourned until IL
O'Clock Saturday.
In the house, on the 10th, Mr.. Cox
introduced a bill to protect certificates of
naturalization. 1t provides that no rights
dCCrulng unQSF any CefIlucab6 OF nat ufaAl-
Zation shall be questioned. nor shall any
such certificate be invalid by reason of any
defect through irregularity or iIlegality in
the act of naturalization, after two years
from the date thereof, unless occasioned by
actual or intentional fraud on the part OF
the holder of such certificate Mr.. Spring.
er, from the committee on elections, moved
to suspend the rules and pass bill which
he introduced prohibiting military inter
ference at elections. fMotion lOst...... Mr.
Young, of Tennessee, introduced a bill
granting pension of $50 per month to the
widow of Lieut.. Hiram Benner. Adjourned
In the house, on the 18th, Mr.. At.
kins reported back the Legislative appropri
alton bill and the senate amendments there
to, with report recommending concurrence
in Others The report was agreed to- The
house resumed consideration in the morning
hour of the bill prohibiting political assess
ments. The attempt to have action takeE
on the bill in relation to juries was agaiI
made and again resisted, and after abOu
two hours spent in the struggle, ii was aban
doned by some of the democrats and the
house adjourned.
In the house, on the 18th, considera
ton was resumed of the bill prohibiting
political assessments. The bill went ovel
/ without action......Mr. Atkins submitted the
conference report on the legislative apprO
priation bill, and explained that the house
, conferees had conceded most of the point,
OF difference. After short debate Eepor
agreed to. Adjourned,
In the house, on the 18th, Mr. Nc
Mahon submitted a conference report upor
the judicial expenses bill. Section two
prohibits the making of any contract or th'
incurring of any liability under the prOvi
l sions of the revised statutes authorizing the
appointment or payment of any general o.
special deputy marshals for services In con
3 nection with elections on election days
/ Adopted by ssrlctly party vote--yees 102
nays 79......The house took up the bilt I,
] provide for the exchange of trade dollar
, for legal tender silver dollars. Adjourned
! In the house, on the 10th, Mr., Clardy
: from the committee on commerce, reported
bill authorizing the construction of a rail
: road bridge across the Wabash river. Pass
2 ed.....,The house went into committee o
I the whole, Mr.. Bright in the chair, upon th'
private calendar. After about an hour IL
( committee, private bills were reported =
the committee and passed ...... The speakei
submitted the applications of a dozen mem
! bers for an indefinite leave of absence. 0n'
! pleaded sickness, the remainder impOItan
business. Mr.. COnger desired to know
: what more important business q representa-
tive can have than attending 70 his puOG
duties. 1t was ordered that leave of ah
senee be granted only in case Of sickness
Adjourned,