The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-06-15
XLVITn C0NGRESS-SECOND SEES.
SION,

SENArE-Mr. Beck reported that the COM
mittes on Senate amendments to the Sundry
Civil Appropriation bill had been unable to
agree. The principal point of difference be-.
ing the increased appropriation for the Ma
tional Board of Health.
MIR. Harris, chairman Of the committee on
epidemic diseases, stated that in his belief II
would be better to abolish the board rather
than cripple ii by Withholding this appropri-
alton, which was necessary to enable ii to per-
feet its functions.
On motion of Mr.. Beck the Senate insisted
on its amendments and asked for further con-
ference
- Mr.. Lamar, from the Committee on Rail-
roads, reported iavorably on the Senate bill TO
mid the Mississippi Valley & Ship Island COM
pany to construct u line of railroad in Missis-
sippi, Placed on calendar.
MIR. Jones, from the same committee, re-
ported iayorably on the Senate bill TO aid in
the construction of military, commercial
and postal railroad from the military head
quarters at San Antonio to the Rio Grande,
at or near Laredo, with an amendment In
tho nature of substitute The committee
adopted the bill introduced in the House
by Representative Epson. Placed or calcn-
dar.
On motion Of MIR. Garland tho House
amendments to the bill regulating the pry
and appointment Of Deputy Marsnas were
eoucurred in. The bill now goes to the
President.
The Senate proceeded to consider the cal
endsr.
On motion of Mr.. Beck, in view of the late
n nF nplN Ia q.
bly, reported on by tho Senate committee
were considered.
The House bill amending sectiCn 92ii of
the Revised Statutes was passed, 1t adds u
| provision that declares leaf tobacco, in an
am unt less than $4,000 pounds IN any one
special tax year, which they receive directly
from the planters, shall only be required to
pay special tax of So, instead of S25, Ms re.
CURED it, leaf tobacco generally.
The House bill confirming to John Hep.
ling and others title TO certain lands in Lou
isiana, was passed
At the expiration Of the morning hour the
Mexican Pension bill was informally laid
aside to allow Mr.. Window to speak on the
Exodus committees report
At the conclusion of his remarks the Sem
ale insist on its amendments to the general
deficiency bill, and committee OF conferenoe
was appointed thereon.
The bill removing the political disabilities
of John 5. Maury was passed.
Mr.. Lamar then spoke Mt considerable
length in reply to the speech of Mr.. Win
dom upon the report of the Exodus com.
mittee.
Mr.. Hampton, from the Committee on Ma
val fairs, reported favoraby the House bill
to loan tents to the Gate City Guards, of AT.
lsns. Placed on the calendar.
Adjourned.
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session tho Sneaker announced IN. nand;y,n
nnestion 10 be an sacona;ng tho danand 60.
the nrevio,,s an, shon on the Eloctorai oonu,
resolution. 1'he Rennhlicans resortod ~ Al;
hustor;n, tactics and af,ar several LII w ,an.
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