Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-02-27
FORTY.SIXTH CONGRESS-.

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
mitteo on appropriations. bill Ior tne cele g.
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 Fitx John For
ter Senator Logan introduced resolution
ship to carry supplies to Ireland. A memoir
ial from New Orleans was presented asking
the Senate to-unseat Senator Kellogg. The
bill authorizing additional clerks,in the inter-
nal and treasury departments, after dis.
cussion and strong opposition passed. i7&' j..
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
Of State cases to. federal courts was considered
went sinto committee Of the whole on the
rules The rule to prevent partisan Regulation
on Apr opriation bills was considered and led
to long and animated debate, reviying the
question and partisan feelings Of the extra
session. Amendments were offered and re-
cission, and detected, and the committee rose
without final action. }",-,.-,.,. 80
SENATE, Feb. 18.--The joint resolu-
Ireland. A remembrance was presented.
signed BY citizens of Canada, against tho ersc- !
ton of q bridge across the Detroit river.
Senator Logan presented memorial OF the
United Veteran Club, numbering 1000 ex.sol-
diers against the passage OF the Wear. bill.
Hh n s s.s lm the 1ss dente aT
postponed. The military land, warranty bill
was considered. The lnter-ocesnic canal mat
ter came up. The five per cent bill was taken
up, but before reaching conclusion on any
thing, the Senate went into executive session
and adjourned
House, Feb. 18.-Petitions, bills and
memorials were presented. Charges against
Ackiea OF louisiana, were taken up, ana ,1s,n the
member Of the committee on foreign affairs,
presented on the 18th of JanuaryIa paper 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
ance were considered and the House ad-
journed.
SENATE, Feb. 19.-The vote for ap-
pointing special committee on the inter. oc-
eanic canal was reconsidered by vote Of % to
Is. A resolution passed directing heads Of de.
partments to report the number Of their en-
ployes, and whether any can be dispensed
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 obta ined the
floor, but yielded to motion to 60 into ex-
opened, the Senate adjourned.
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to establish mint at st. Louis; ordered print.
Mr.. Stephens wished to speak on the q 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 81 as undemocratic, speak
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 han 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 second lieu
tenant was indefinitely postponed, on receipt
of intelligence that he had been killed in the
late battle with the Ute Indians. The per
cent. bill was taken up, and Senator Logan
spoke at length in favor Of tho bill. The bill
Tor 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-
tons 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 te
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 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 thu
rules After considering and discussing rules
he committee rose, and the House adjourned
SENATE, Feb. Ex-senator Bayarc
moved in respect to the memory of Georg,
| Washington that the Senate adjonrn. Sen
| ator Mcdonald announced he would to-mor
row ask final vote on the pending s per cen
bill. Senator Baily gave notice of an amend
ment admitting free of duty clothing and 9th
er contributions from abroad for the relief O
colored emigrants. Adjourned.
HOUSE, Feb. 23.-Sundry new bill'
were introduced, among them one appropri
ating 100000 for deepening the mouth of tn,
H River. At the expiration of the morning
mortal addresses were delivered on the late A
NJ. Lay, of Missouri. After speeches by Knot
and Phillips, Clark and Davis, adjourned.
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