The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-01-23


importnn Of articles for exhibition at the Cincin-
natl Millers Exhibition. Bills and communica-
tons introduced: by Mr.. McCoid. 20 establish
Board of Commissioners Of Interstate Commences;
metals: from the Secretary OF the treasury rela-
tive 90 tobacco dealers: from the Secretary OF the
Navy. asking for COCO To complete Winnie heam's
statue of Farragut-
Another batch of suffrage PETITIONS was pre-
sented TO the sena:e on the 10Th inst. by Messrs.
Mcpherson and Baldwin. Mr.. Allison, from the
Committee on Finance. announced that he was di-
rected by that committee TO report adversely ON
Joint resolution for the with drawal of the compul
sorry legal tender power of the United States treas
ury notes. Mr.. Bayard from the same committee.
presented the views of the minority. III FAVOR
of the resolution, which were signed by Messrs
Herman and Bayard, while Messrs. Wallace and
Morrill, reserved the right of amendment. Mr.
Morgan presented the credentials of Luke Pryor,
appointed Senator from Alabama. Mr.. Pryor took
the modified oath. Mr.. Morrill, called up for
consideration his resolution instructing
the practicablity of refundng the public debt
Mt less rate of interest than per
cent. and made speech thereon. The bill Tor tne
removal of all of the distractions in Delaware
3reakwater harbor was passed. The bill 70 estab-
lish new land district in Dakota was passed. Ad-
journed to Monday In the House, after
was resumed of the bill requiring one-half
of the reserves of the national banks to be kept in
Price, of Iowa, spoke in support of the bill.
He declared himself opposed to any tinkering with
the currency, either TO the quantity or quality
or paper which was circulating. He was also OPP
posed TO the taking away of the legaltender quality
of the greenbacks. All prudent men
spoke in thunder tones and said: LET
well enough alone.t Mr.. Lewis also
spoke in favor of the bill, which went over.
The House thu went into committee OF the whole
upon the rules and consumed nearly the whole
day without reaching a decision. Mr.. Converse
I'M n
the Hot Springs reservation.
Mr.. Sparks, Chairman of the Committee on
Military Affairs in the House, on the morning of
the 18TH report d a resolution calling on the Sec
rotary of War for information to the number,
rank names and annual pay of every officer on
tho retired LIST of the army. Adopted.
The whole day was occupied upon the
private calendar. Mr.. Sanford. from the Commit
Ice on Claims, reported a bill refundng to the
state of Georgia $50, OOO expended Tor common DC
tense in 1I17. Mr. Bright, Chairman OF the Com
mittee Claims, reported a resolution calling on
ho Secretary of the Treasury for statement OF
tho sums of money covered into the treasury from
the proceeds of the sale of lands for direct taxes in
South Carolina. Adopted. bill passed donating
condo mned bronze cannon to the Morton Monument
Association of Indiana.
Joint resolution was introduced in the Sen
ate on the 10Th inst, by Mr.. Ferry for an amend
ment that suffrage shall not be restricted on &C
count of sex; and Mr. Pratt present. n resolution
inviting other Governments to co operate in the
Panama canal. A number of private bills were
passed Bills introduced: BY Mr.. Sanders, grant
ing an increase of pension to the widow of Ma
Thornburgh by Mr.. Mcdonald, to allow rebate
duty paid on imported salt used for curing fish
or in packing: by Mr. Wallace, resolution, which
was adopted calling on the Secretary OF state for
full information concerning the labors of the
Spanish American commission on claims
growing out of the Cuban outrages.
The special order-the bill to prevent cruelty to
animals in transportation-was then called up and
debated at length. The Chair appointed Senator
Pryor to replace the late Senator Houston on the
Committee of Privileges and Elections
claims Postofces and Post-R Roads. Appointments
William j. Phillips, United States Mar
shall Eastern District Texas; John Mcneil, United
States Marshal Eastern District Missouri; Augustus
Ash. United States Marshal District OF Nevada
DeForest Porter Associate Justice of the Supreme
Court of Arizona Jacob b. Blair, Associate Justice
Supreme Court of Wyoming: Melville &. Browne
United States Attorney for Wyoming William Cal
lon. Receiver of Public Moneys, Warsaw. Wis
Under the call of States for bills in the House. the
following important measures were pre- sented: BY
Mr.. Bailey relating to the inter oceanic canal. aud
requesting the President TO invite the cooperation
of the Governments of the principal mari
time nations of Europe in the selection Of
the route of the isthmus ship transit
! by Mr.. Vance. to repeal the duty on salt; by
Mr.. Cobb, for the distribution of the unappropri
| ated moneys of tue Geneva award: by Mr. Towns
bend. proposing a constitutional amendment in
regard TO the election of President and Vice
President, providing for their election by
majority of the votes of the people. and foi
! the abolition of the Electoral G llege
by Mr. Bland repeating the law ricting tho sale
! OF tobacco by Mr.. Young, for the retirement OF
| officers of the army of certain grade: by Mr.
Wells, incorporating the j. g. Eads Inter Oceanic
Transit Company. and appropriating $500 coo foi
surveys for a Panama canal survey. The Hal
| of the House rendered to Mr.. Par
nell for an address. on the pa of Febru
airy. A resolution of Mr. Kelley in regard to the
4 passed.
Element of all outstanding claims against the Dis
trict of Columbia: appropratng Sli5,OU0 for the
construction of bridge across the Potomac river
at or near Georgetown. ID. G.