, 1879-02-16
THE RECORD.

SENATE.
| WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb I5.-A1r. Alliso1
| introduced bill to provide sinking funt
| for bonds issued in pursuance OF the act OF Con
| grcss OF June 20, 1874, known as 365 District o
| Columbia bonds. Referred to the District Com
mit:ee.
Mr.. AfePherson presented a petition Of the
New Jersey Historical Society in faynr Of crecL
ing a monument to Christopher Columbus BY
tile Republics 1T the Western Hemisphere, and
TINT tho United States take the initiative. Re,
ferrcd.
Mr.. Mcpherson gave notice that on Monday
he would call no the Senate bill to amend the
Revised Statutes relating to the transportation
Of animals. He said the bill must be acted
upon to revive the expectation Of cattle.
Mr.. Voorhees, gave notice that on Tuesday
next he would call up the resolution submitted
By him in April last, to place the names Of sur
vlvlng soldiers Of the Mexican war On the pen
sion rolls, to allow his friend, Senator Shcl ds,
to address the Senate on the subject.
Mr. Bayard moved to takc up the bill to
amend the Internal-kcycnue laws.
Mr.: Edmunds moved to 90 into executive
session. Kejectcd-ycas. 20; nays, a.
Mr.. Window hoped Mr. Bayard's motion
would not prevail, and urged consideration OF
the appropriation bills.
AlLEl f0llDAo Niltu NlNtOu54 all Ok NDicI
we're voted down by tho Democrats, aided BY
few Republicans, the Senate, by vote OF yeas
IL, nays 10, took I'D the bill to amend the In
ternai-Revenue laws.
Tic friends Of the bill insisted that the Sen
ate should remain in session and dispose of it
tonight, aud the reading OF the bill "a very long
one} was begun; bur, alter d lew pages had
been read, mauy Of tic Senators being out Of
their seats, Dir. Ed'nunds said there were not
more than ten Senators present, although it had
hHHF Y7efe efs.ttf f11,sf f},t- ~ e14
therefore moved to adjourn.
The Chair Cameron, Wis.) declared the mo-
tion agreed to, alld the Seuatc adjourned.
HOUSE.
Immediately after the reading of the journal
with AR. Blackburn iu the chair, on the Lceis-
lative, Judicial, aud Executive Appropriation
bill.
Mr.. Sparks, from the Committee on Appro~
sald bill would be reported in few
days to uay tl1e arrcarages of pensions, and it
would provide all the necessary increase Of
clerical force. Amendments relating to these
subjects were then Withdrawn.
Mr.. A1cAintlon submitted an amendment to
dispense with tie biennial examination Of pen
ordering special examinations when deemed
aetessary, and Of reducing or increasing the
pensions. After some discussion, the amend
nent WIS agreed to.
Mr.. Eanee submitted an amendment putting
he salaries OF the Chief Clerk and Examiners il
he Patent Office ut the figures appropriated for
ast year {thc present bill proposing reduc- !
ion). Adopted-ycas, o.; nays, G..
The paragraph for lthographing weekly issues !
It patcnt~drawngs was, on motion OF Mr. At
ssns amended by: striking ont the words re- |
luiriny thu work to be dOuc fn Washington, |
Mr. Lornc moved IN increase IN the several I
TENS Of The appropriation for the Bureau OF t
Education, that for contingent expenses from !
4, 900 to $4,000. Adopted.
After rejecting number OF amendments, the
Committee rose.
Mr.. Blount, from the Committee On Appro-
riations, reported the Deficiency bill Ordered
riuted untl rerommitted
This bill makes no provision for the pension
rrearages. 1t authorizes the Secretary Of the
reasury to make entries of credit to the Pacific
'ailroau Companies Of certain sums withheld
rom the companies.
Adjourned Until Monday.