The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-02-25
"FORTY-SIXTH CONGRESS-.

and the continent.
FORTY-SIXTH CONGRESS-.
SENATE, Feb. 17.-Many petitions
were presented from railroad companies
against the reduction of duties on steel rails.
A memorial from the chamber of commerce,
OF st. Paul, Minnesota, asking an appropria-
ton for Irish relief was referred to the com
mittee on appropriations. A bill for the cele-
bration Of the one hundredth university of
the American independence was placed on the
calendar. A report generating Senator In
gals charged with bribery was ordered prin-
ted. Senator Randolph introduced an amend
ment to the bill for the relief of Fitz John Por-
ter Senator Logan introduced a resolution
to authorize the government to furnish a
ship to carry supplies to Ireland. A memoir
ial from New Orleans was presented asking
the Senato to unseat Senator Kellogg. The
bill authorizing additional clerks insthe inter
nal and treasury departments, after dis
cussion and strong opposition passed.
HOUSE, Feb. 17,-The bilIt to prevent
trict of Columbia was considered, but went
over without action. The bill for the removal
of State cases to federal courts was considered
but went over without action. The House
went into committee of the whole on the
rules. The rule to prevent partisan legislation
Ou dppTOpTldtlOH UlllS Was COuSlucItu duu leu
to a long and animated debate, reviving the
question and partisan feelings Of the extra
session. Amendments were offered and re-
jected. Appeals made from the Speakers de-
~cission, and detected, and the committee rose
without final action.
SENATE, Feb. 1S.-The Joint resolu-
ton passed to send a ship to carry supplies to
Ireland. A remonstrance was presented.
signed by citizens Of Canada, against the cree
ton of a bridge across the Detroit river.
Senator Logan presented a memorial dad Of the
diers against the passage Of the Wear bill.
The bill extending the jurisdiction OF the
United States circuit courts was indefinitely
postponed. The military Lane. warranty bill
was considered. The mter-oceanic canal mat
ter came up. The five per cert pm S.fas taken
up, but before reaching a conclusion on any
thing, the Senate went into executive session
and adjourned.
HOUSE, Feb. 1S.-Petitions, bills and
memorials were presented. Charges against
Acklen of louisiana, were taken UP, and the
committee reported that Ackler not being a
member of the committee on foreign affairs,
presented on the 18th of January apaper pur-
porting to be a report Of that committee. A
long discussion followed, and the matter was
finally referred to the judiciary committee
to report. Mr.. Woods funding bill, the duty
on sugars, and some matters of mnch import
ance were considered and the House adj
journed. .
SENATE, Feb. 19.-The vote for ap
pointing a special committee on the inter.oc-
eanic canal was reconsidered by a vote of 30 to
%. A resolution passed directing heads of de-
partments to report the number of their en-
ployes, and whether any can be dispensed
with. The 5 per cent bill was taken up, Mr..
Morrill, opposed it. Mcmillan and Sanders
Summarized If Sapator NJ ,rrop did not ho];ava
the enabling acts contemplated what was in
sisted on, in the bill, and argned at length
upon this view. Senator Logan Obta ined The
floor, but yielded to a motion to go into ex-
ecutive session, and after the doors were
opened, the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE, Feb. ia bill was presented
to establish q mint at st. Louis; ordered print
ed. The revision of the rules was considered
Mr.. Stephens wished to speak on the 81 rule.
Mr.. Conger eulogized Mr.. Stephens as the
only living representative of old time Jackson
democracy. Mr.. Stephens then took the floor
and opposed rule 81 as undemocratic, speak
ING at considerable length. The consideration
of the rules was continued, many amendments
being offered, adopted or rejected. The COM
mittee rose and the House adjourned.
SENATE, Feb. 2O.-The committee on
territories recommend the extension of the
OnlLeo StaLes courts over Lne In nan Territory.
Private bills were considered. The following
bills passed: In reference to dutiable articles;
to repeal the revised statues in reference to
the advancement of navy and marine officer;
to appoint sergeant John Dolan a second lieu.
tenant, was Indefinitely postponed, on receipt
of intelligence that he had been killed in the
late battle with the Ute Indians. The 8 per
cent. bill was taken up, and Senator Logan
spoke at length in favor of the bill. The bill
for the relief of Fitz John Porter was laid over.
Mr.. Morrill, moved to take up and pass the
bill amending free of duty certain contribu-
lions from abroad in aid of colored refugees
in Kansas. Senator Pendleton objected. After
objections and remarks by several Senators,
the bill was referred to be taken up, and the
Senate adjourned to Monday.
HOUSE, Feb. 20.-A resolution was
adopted calling for information in regard to
lands granted to the st. Joseph and Denver
railroad. The speaker called for reports of a
private natue. The joint resolution OF the Sen
ate for sending a United States vessel to Ire
land with supplies passed. At the expiration
of the morning hour the House went into
committee Of the whole on the revision OF the
rules. After considering and discussing rules,
he committee rose, and the House adjourned.