Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-03-01
FORTY.SI1TH CONGRESS.
MONDAY. March /,


SENATE.-The Vice President laid before the
Senate communication from the Secretary Of
war, transmitting a letter from the Quarter
master General of the Army. showing the urgent
necessity for repair of the old public buildings
at Fortress Monroe, which repairs are estimated
to cost s22, ,45o The Secretary recommends the
appropriation Of that amount.
MT. Conkling presented resolutions of the leg
New York to endeavor to secure appropriations
for better fortit1cation Of New York harbor.
Mr.. ConklDg and others presented petitions
signed by railroad officials against reduction Of
duty on steel rails.
Mr.. Conkling also presented memorial of
John w. Griffith OF New York, asking legisla-
tion for revival of American shipping interests
Several petitions were presented for admission
free OF duty, of substances used in making
paper.
Mr.. Harris, from the District committee, re-
ported with amendments, House bill to provide
for settlement Of outstanding claims against the
District, and comforting Jurisdiction on the
CO..! court OF claims to hear the same. Placed on
Mr.. Allison. from the committee on appro-
priations, reported fayorably House bill making
appropriation for deficiency for the support OF
certain Indian tribes. and stated that he would
ask for its consideration tomorrow. Placed on
the calendar
Mr.. Morgan, from the committee on rules.
committee to inquire into the expediency of
altering Senate rules regarding reference and
consideration of the various estimates for annual
appropriations, and the committee was dis
charged from their further consideration.
Bills were introduced and referred as follows:
BY Mr.. Coke-To amend the census act. By Mr..
Withers (by request)-To incorporate the Poto-
mac Union Railroad Co. of Washington By
MIR. Gordon (by request)-To amend section 4257
of the revised statutes. By Mr.. Jonas-To pro-
vide for deepening the mouth and removing
obstructions to navigation Of the Red river, and
appropriating $1,000 for such purposes. BY
Mr.. Anthony-To provide for the relief of aged
and faithful employees of the United States.
Also to provide for the distribution of the regu-
lar editions OF the public documents. BY Mr..
Saunders-Authorizing the appointment of JUS
tices OF the peace and constables in Alaska. By
Mr.. Nlndom-To authorize national savings
banks. BY Mr.. Cameron, of Wis, [by request
To provide for greater economy In the public
expenditure for gas. By Mr.. Telltr-Joint reso-
luton regarding, the printing and distribution
OF Congressional Records to certain libraries.
Mr.. Beck submitted a resolution directing the
Secretary Of the Treasury to report to the
Senate the amount paid out of appropriations
for star postal service for the fiscal year ending
June 3O 1885, from July /, 1879, to March l, 1850.
stating amount paid On each route, and what
amount would be required to pay in full for all
contracts now existing for the remainder Of the
present fiscal year, stating the amount required
fer each route separately Adopted.
up Senate bill for the relief Of John j. Key and
w. g. NJ. Davis, paying them for certain cap
tured and abandoned property, and it was read
third time and passed.
Mr.. Edmunds introduced bill to increase the
police force of the District of Columbia Re
ferIed to the District committee.
On motion Of MI. Morrill,, the Senate took up
the Oil authorizing the purchase of additional
lots OF ground adjoining the new building for
the bureau OF engraving and printing, and ap-
propriating prop s15,7s2 therefor, and it was read
third time and passed.
The Senate proceeded to consider the calen-
dar.
Bill granting permission to Narcissa Gibson,
1nyxy of Ta,nf iIcNvn nn1n
rick Blanck, Milton Spar, and Peter Cloesgens
were passed.
The bill for relief of Robert Gorth and Calvin
Green, relieving, them from obligation ON
The bill legalizing health ordinances for the
District was laid aside on objection by Mr.. Tel
ler.
The morning hour having expired, the Senate
took up the bill for the relief Of Fttz John Por-
ter, but it was temporarily laid over to permit
MIR. Hoar to deliver a speech on the bill to re-
wye and continue the OF commissioners
At the conclusion Of Mr.. Hoar's remarks, Mr..
Garland gave notice that when this subject
comes up again he desires to speak upon it.
Mr.. Randolph then proceeded to speak in sup
port of his proposed substitute for the commit
tee bill for the relief Of Fftz John Porter.
THE substitute authorizes the President to
nominate Porter as colonel Of infantry, his
commission to date from January, 1864, and to
retire him according to law.l
HOUSE.-Under the call of states, the follow
ing bills were introduced and referred:-By Mr..
Russell Authorizing the Secretary of the
Treasury to change the names Of vessels under
certain circumstances. By Mr.. Lapham-Reso-
lutions Of the New York legislature asking for
an increase of the defences of the harbor of New
York City. By Mr.. Phelps-Extending the pro-
visions of sections 2.990 and 1897 of the Revised
Statutes with regard to the transportation and
entry of mechandtze in bond In the ports OF
New Haven and Middleton, Conn. By Mr. Cox
fN.H,l-RcSOIutfOl calling the Spcrpt4rV
the State for information as to what measures
may be taken for the more frequent publication
and circulation of commercial reports received
by the Department OF State from the diplomatic
and consular officers Of the United States. By
MI. Chittenden-To fix the maximum rate of
duty on carpettngs. lit provides that after the
1st OF July, 1850, duties on carpeting and carpet
rugs Of every description shall be limited to so
per cent. dd rdlo1e'a, and all cases where higher
duties are now imposed and colIected.] By Mr.
Aiken-To encourage the cultivation of the tea
plant. By Mr.. Muldrow-To repeal all acts
granting lands In the Indian territory to rail-
roads conditioned On the extinguishment Of
Indian titles.