The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1880-02-26
FORTY.SlXTH CONGRESS.

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-
mittee on appropriations. A bill for the cele-
bration OF the one hundredth anniversity of
the American independence was placed on the
calendar. A report exonerating 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 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 in the inter-
nal and treasury departments, after dis
cussion and strong opposition passed.
HOUSE, Feb. 17,-The bill to prevent
the publication of lottery schemes in the dis
trict of Columbia was considered, but went
over without action. The bill for the removal
but went over without action. The House
went into committee of the whole on the
rules. The rule to prevent partisan legislation
on appropriation bills was considered and led
to 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 1esolu-
ton passed to send ship to carry supplies to
signed by citizens of Canada, against the erec-
ton OF bridge across the Detroit river
Senator Logan presented memorial of the
United Veteran Club numbering 1000 ex-sol-
ders against the passage of the Wear BILL
The bill extending the jurisdiction Of the
postponed. The military land warranty bill
was considered. The lnter-oceanic canal mat
ter came up. The five per cent bill was taken
up, but before reaching a conclusion on any
thing the Senate went into executive session
and adjourned.
HOUSE, Feb. 18.-Petitions, bills and
memorials were presented. Charges against
Acklen of louisiana, were taken up, and the
committee reported that Acklep not being a
presented on the 18th of January paper pur-
porting to be report OF that committee. A
long discussion followed, and the matter was
finally referred to the judiciary committee
to report. Mr.. Woods funding blll the duty
on sugars, and some matters Of mnch import
ance were considered and the House ad-
journed.
SENATE, Feb. 19.-The vote for ap
pointing special committee on the interoc-
d
26. resolution passed directing heads of de-
partments to report the number of their en-
plOyes, and whether any can be dispensed
with. The per cent bill was taken UP, Mr.
Morrill, opposed it. Mcmillan and Sanders
supported it. Senator Morgan did not believe
the enabling acts contemplated what was in
sisted on, in the bill, and argned at length
upon this view. Senator Logan obtained The
floor, but yielded to motion to 20 into ex-
ecutive session, and after the doors were
opened, the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE, Feb. ia bill was presented
to establish mint at st. Louis; ordered print.
ed. The revision of the rules was considered
Mr.. Stephens wished to speak on the 81 rule.
On motion leave was given, yeas III, nays ia.
Mr.. Conger eulogized Mr.. Stephens as the
only living representative Of old time Jackson
democracy. Mr.. Stephens then took the floor
and opposed rule II as undemocratic, speak,
ing at considerable length. The consideration
OF the rules was continued, many amendments
being offered, adopted or rejected. The CON-
mittee rose and the House adjourned.
SENATE, Feb. 20.-The committee on
territories recommend the extension of the
United States courts over the In 1ian 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 officers:
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 ner
cent. bill was taken up, and Senator Logan
spoke at length in favor of tho 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-
tiOns 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 Sem
ate for sending 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.
SENATE, Feb. Ex-senator Bayard
moved in respec:'to the memory of George
Wash ngton that 'he Senate adjourn. Sena-
tor Mcdonald announced he would tomorrow
ask final vote on the pending per cent. bill.
Senator Baily gave notice OF an amendment
admitting free Of duty clothing and other con.
tributiens from abroad for the relief of colored
emigrants. Adjourned.
House, Feb. 23.-Sundry new bills
were introduced, among them one appropri-
ating 100000 for deepening the mouth of the
Red River: At the expiration Of the morning
hour pubic business was suspended and me