Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-03-05
FORTY.sI1TH CONGRESS.

SENATE.-The Vice President laid before the
Senate communication from the Secretary Of
the Navy, transmitting, in response to Senate
resolution, information as to the present condf-
ton OF affairs in Alaska.
Also, communication from the Secretary of
the Treasury, transmitting, In response to a
Senate resolution, information as to amounts
paid for star postal service, etc.
Mr.. Maxey, from the committee on post offices
and post roads, reported with amendments Sen
ate bill to designate, classify and fix the sala-
reS of persons in the railway mail service.
Placed on the calendar.
Mr. Butler, from the committee on territories,
reported bill to establish territorial govern
ment for the territory of Alaska. Placed on the
Mr. Baldwin, from the committee on COM
merce, reported adversely on House bill to
amend the statutes relative to importation OF
neat cattle. Indefinitely postponed.
Mr. Davis (W.Va), from the committee on ap-
propriations, reported substitute for Senate
and m indefinite appropriations. Placed on the
calendar.
Mr. Harris presented the memorial Of the cot
ton exchange and so leading firms Of Memphis,
praying that the mail service may not be re-
duced, but maintained by proper appropria-
tons.
FMr Gordon, from the committee on COM
merce. reported bill appropriating S2S 900 for
continuance of the improvement in the Suslue-
hanna river near Havre-de-Grace. Placed On
the calendar.
MI Gordon stated that the object in bringing
In separate bill for this purpose was TO allow
Prof. Baird to increase his appliances for fish
culture in that river.
Mr. Garland introduced Joint resolution ex-
tending until April 18th the time allowed the
Secretary Of the Interior to instruct the U. S.
land officers at Little Rock, under section TO- OF
the act of March 3, 1877, in relation to the
Hot Springs reservation, (Which time would
expire March 15th.) The resolution was passed
The Senate proceeded to consider the calen-
dar.
The bill to promote the efficiency of the corps
of chaplains of the q. S. navy was laid aSide
after discussion.
The bill relieving Pay Director Charles W.
Abbott from liability for defalcation by his
subordinate was opposed by Mr.. Salisbury, who
thought the practice ef passing such r. bills IN IN,
public funds. The bill was passed-yeas 35,
nays IA.
The morning hour having expired, the Senate
resumed consideration Of the bill for the relief
of F1tz John Porter. Mr. Logan continued his
remarks in opposition to the bill, proposing to
confine himself to two propositions, viz: AS to
August 20, 1862, at or near Groveton; and as to
whether there was any force in front or Porter
during that day. He would try to show that,
nseea o. % were o 9ny Two
in front of him. The number of killed and
wounded In the engagement of the 29th was
from 5000 to 5000.
HOUSE.-Mr. O'Neill presented the following,
which was appropriately REFEREED Memorial of
merchants, manufacturers and consumers of
U Ill,
ing the removal of the proh1bitory duties on
those articles.
Mr.. Reagan, chairman Of committee on COM
merce, reported % resolution calling on the secre-
dit1on Of the harbor OF Grand Haven, Michigan.
Adopted.
MEANS reported bill amending the statutes In
regard to the immediate transpor tation Of dutl-
able goods. Printed and recommitted.
Mr.. Henderson, from committee on commerce,
limo N nj
War for information as to the Improvement Of
the Rock Island rapids OF the Mississippi river.
Adopted.
The following bills were introduced and re-
ferred: By Mr.. Dfbfen-Relative to the detail
ing. of retired officers Of the army to colleges
and universities. By Mr.. Ellis-To punish with
death the crime OF rape IN the District OF Co
lumbia. BY Mr.. Berry-Resolution OF Califor-
postal telegraph.
Mr.. Chittenden introduced bill, which was
referred, giving the New York Chamber of Com
merce permission to erect a suitable statue OF
group commemorative Of the Inauguration of
George Washington as first President of the
United States on the front OF the sub-treasury
in New York city.
Mr.. Carlisle introduced bill fixing the duties
on sugar as follows: On all sugars not above
No 10 DIS. in color, 2.4O10O cents per h.; above
No. 1s and not above No. 16, 2.75-1OO cents per
that nothing herein contained shall be con
strued to alter or amend the act of August 18th,
1876, to carry into effect a convention between
the United States and the King OF the Hawaiian
MI Cox IN. " introduced bill to increase
the efficiency Of the life-savtng service. Re
ferred
MI Butterworth offered resolution declaring
that the agitation by Congress of the question
OF reducing the internal revenue tax on distilled
spirits is not demanded by public exigency and
is inexpedient. Referred.
The Speaker then proceeced to call commit
tees for reports OF private nature