National Republican., 1880-05-04
Tho National IepisIature

In the Senate yesterday Mr. Ingalls, from the
District Committee, made nn adverse report OIL Tho
bill granting certain lots in Washington for the
benefit of the public schools
Mr.. Morrill, introduced bill for a monument In
Washington to tho late Joseph Henry.
The bill to pay Ben lInlladay Sj26,73O In full for
his claims against the Government for spoliations
by hostile Indians while carrying the mails was
taken up by vote of 20 to 25 and discussed to tho
end OF the morning hour without action.
Mcssrs. Eaton, Davis (W. Va) and Window were
appointed rs confcrocs on the part Of the Senate on
the Consular and Diplomatic appropriation bill.
The SpofiOrd-KelOgg case came UP as the regular
order, and Mr.. Vance concluded his speech begun
OH Friday last.
Mr.. Vest wns recognized to follow on the same
subject but yielded TO Mr.. Saunders to call up the
Dill TO extend the northern boundary of tho State
OF Nebraska. This bill was amended in various
ways and finally recommitted.
Mr.. Withers, from the Committee on Appropria.
tions, reported the District appropriation bin with
sundry amendments. and gave notice that he
would call II up tomorrow.
Tho Senate then went into executive session and
soon after adjourned.
Afoer the reading Of the journal Mr. orh asked
ana obtained unanimous consent of the House to
make personal explanation after the reading of
the journal to-day in rcGGri to his connection with
the Venezuelan claims and the investigation made
by the Forty-fourth Congress He added that he
hoped Mr. Springer would be present, as he might
have something to say that would interest that
gentleman.
The regular Monday morning call of States and
Territories for bills and resolutions for reference
only was then proceeded with. rumor was cur
rent chat after the call of of States political reso-
luton had been prepared to be offered on the DEM
ocratic side, with motion to suspend the rules for
the purpose of passing II. To prevent this resoli-
ton from being introduced its opponents called
for the reading of every bill introduced as any
member has right to do. This made the progress
Of the call very slow, and when Nevada was
reached. and MIR. Daggett offered very long bill
to establish uniform system of bankruptcy Mr.
Springer, who was to offer the resolution gavo up
the effort and moved an adjournment which was
agreed to- and at 2l5 p, m. the House adjourned
Unanimous consent will, no doubt. be given to
complete the call to-day when there will he no
occasion TO call for the reading OF the bills at
length
Among the bills introduced were two important
ones to the District, which were introduced by Mr.
Hcnkle.
One is to reorganizo and incorporate anow the
Baltimore Il Potomac Railroad Company in the
event Of the sale of the franchises and effects of
said company under certain mortgages.
The other is for the purpose of incorporating
the Washington Improvement Company, for the
PURPOSE OF filling up the marshes the river front
of Washington.
Mr.. Ellis introduced bill to establish Govern
ment telegraph between Now York and Boston,
MI. King introduced resolution calling for in
formation In relation to the expulsion of Jews from
st. Petersburg.