The Magnolia gazette. [volume] (Magnolia, Miss.) 1872-current, 1880-02-27
xLyI CONGRESS-.


Fnp. 12.--Mr. Garland introduced bill TO
extend the time for the completion OF the
Texas and Pacific Railroad. Mr.. Here
ford, from the Committee on Commerce re-
ported, with amendment, the House bill for
the construction of marine hospital at
Memphis. Placed ON the calender. Con-
sideration was resumed of the bill fpr the
ascertainment OF the amount of land locat-
cd on military warrents, and for th9 pay
ment of per cent. of its value to the vari-
ous States named Without acting the SEN
ate went into executive session and then
adjourned.
Fra. depending debate on the bill CIV
ing pension to Netterfeld, scout, the
morning hour expired, and consideration
was resumed Of the 6-per cent military lai "a
warrant bill. Ar. Allison quoted authoi1-
| ties contemporary with the passage Of the
enabling acts of the State interested 40
prove that land warrants at that time were
| regarded as cash certificates. Mr.. Edmunds
| remarked that debates on the act named
showed that that was a successful begging
| operation, and not a legal construction Of
the enabling acts. Pending debates the
| Senate went into executive session, and
soon adjourned.
FEB. 1S.--A joint resolution was pa ssed,
authorizing the Secretary Of the Nav.r 70
employ q naval vessel for the purpOs Of
transporting food to Ireland. Mr.. Nc
MILAN presented a protest against the rec
ton Of a bridge across the Detroit River.
Mr.. Thurman, from the Judiciary Comm ait
tee, reported adversely on the Senate iill
extending the jurisdiction of the q. s. ar
cult Courts. The morning hour expir, h,
\ and the Senate resumed consideration OF
the military land warrant BILL Without
action, the Senate then went into executive
session and adjourned
HOUSE.
FEE. 12-The resolution authorizing the
Secretary Of the Treasury to furnish the
States for agricultural colleges, one get OF
standard weights and measures, passed,
The Speaker, on behalf of Mr.. Ladd asked
tie privileges Of the floor for Mr.. Wilson,
OF the Main Legislature Page Which
one2 Speaker-The Chair Is not informed
on the subject MIR. Fry-The right one.
There was no objection, and the House re-
suined consider alton of the Court removal
bill. The morning hour expiring, the
House went into Committee Of the Whole
on the revision Of the rules. After long
debate and after the adoption of several
.. rules the House adjourned.
Fer. 13.--On motion, the Senate amend
mants to the Military Academy appropria-
ton bill were non-concurred In. The
bill making an additional appropriation
of $135 900 for the support Of certain Indian
tribes was reported bask from the AppropIi.
alton Committee and passed The bill
for the relief of Fitz John Iorter being the
regular order, Mr.. Bright raised q question
Of consideration against the bill, and the
House refused. Mr.. johnson, from the
} Committee on Military fairs, reported
bill renewing the disabilities Of Sergeant
Powell, and authorizing his appointment
as officer Of the United States army y-passed.
Z Bill for relief of certain citizens OF
Lvnchburg, va. and refunding to them
taxes improperly oollected from them on
I manufactured tobacco passed. Adjourned.
Frs. 14.-The Hoaee met for debate only
and was addressed by Bright on funding tht
nrblic debt. Ne aftnckad tho money oil.
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