Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-03-04
FORTY.sx1TH CONGREss.
THURSDAY, March 4.

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THURSDAY, March 4.
SENATE.-Mr. Mcpherson presented a peti-
ton Of many shoe manufacturers OF New Jer-
sey against the extension Of the Mckay sewing
machine patent.
Mr.. Conkling presented a petition OF ship
owners representing several millions OF dollars
invested In the shipping interest, demonstrating
against the passage of any bill to Introduce for
efgn bought vessels and give them American
reg1stries, deeming such introduction unjust to
our own interests. Also, memorial OF 1,15s
the country residing abroad, asking amendment
OF statutes designed to remove the onerous bur-
dens imposed on American commerce by the
laws requiring payment Of three months wages
to seamen discharged abroad.
Mr.. Vest, from the committee on territories,
reported biH to establish United States court
In the Indian territory. Placed on the calen-
dar.
MIR. Hereford, from the committee on COM
merce, reported with amendment the bill Great
ing Tampa, Fla, port Of entry. Placed on the
Bills were introduced and referred as follows:
By Mr.. Terry (by request)-Authorizing the
postmaster general to adopt m Uniform M p5si canceI
provide for payment Of pensions to the widows
and minor children upon the death of pen
sones tetay sapeo IT rom m w w9qnds 3h SID ID tne ne
rape punishable with death. By Mr.. Morgan
The following joint resolution: Whereas, it is
declared In Jne l4tQ dIl6IQIQeQt OF Tue consul
tuition that all persons born or naturalized In
the United States and subject to the jurisdiction
thereof are citizens OF the United States and OF
the state wherein they reside, and that no state
shall make or enforce any law which shall
abridge the privilege or tmmunitieS OF citizens
of the United States, nor shall any state deprive
any person of life, liberty or property without
due process of the law, nor deny to any person
within its jurisdiction the equal protection of
law. Resolred By the Senate and House of
representative, &C., that Indians born in the
r. i1fSN,
thereof are persons within the meaning of the
Con stitution Of the United States, and such
persons are citizens Of the United States and of
the states wherein they reside, and are subject
to the jurisdiction Of the government OF the
United States.
Mr.. Morgan desired that the resolution be
placed on the calendar, and not referred to
committee. All the questions relating to our
treatment of the Indians hinged on the relation
they held toward the government. No commit
tee could throw light on the subject, and the
matter would have finally to be decided upon
the opinions of Senators and Representatives.
In view Of the present interest In the matter,
and in view of the propositions being reported
from committees on the subject he hoped action
would soon be taken to determine the relations
between the government and these tribes.
Mr.. Garland was in favor of the joint resolu-
tion, but thought it should be referred to COM
mittee
On motion Of Mr.. Edmunds, it was referred to
the judiciary committee.
By Mr.. Booth-To amend section 1850 OF the
Mr.. Davis wv va.), from the committee on
appropriations, reported, with amendments,
House joint resolution to amend the act making
appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the
government for the fiscal year ending June 80,
1880 Placed on the calendar.
On motion Of MI. Allison, the Senate took up
the House bill making additional appropriations
s1s5OOO) for the support of certain Indian tribes
for the year ending June 30, 1850; and it was
read the third time and passed.
Mr.. Jones (Fla-), from the committee on pub
liz hlli16iDpC grounds rpn0rtp6 faV0r0 hV
bills providing for construction OF public build
ings at Toledo and at Charleston, VIVA. Placed
on the calendar.
The Senate proceeded to consider the calen-
dar.
Several bills went over on objection. Three
bills donating condemned cannon were recon-
mitted, the Secretary Of Warhavtng informed
the Senate that no such cannon remain on hand
In the department..
The Joint resolution authorizing the Secretary
Of War to sell or lease to the Port Huron and
New. Ry. CO. part of the Fort Gratiot military
reserve, &C., was recommitted after discussion.
The morning hour having expired, the Senate
resumed the consideration Of the bill for the re-
lief of Fitz John Porter.
Mr.. Logan continued his remarks In opposl-
tion to the bill
HOUSE.-The Speaker announced the regular
order to be the consideration of the bill regu-
lating the removal Of causes from state to fed
eral courts.
The question was on the amendment offered
by Mr.. Culberson, and it was agreed to without
division. lit amends section of the act to de-
termine the Jurisdiction Of the U. s. circuit
court so as to read as follows:
Sec. 2. That any suit of civil nature at law
or in equity arising under the constitutional
laws OF the United States, or treaties under or
which shall be made under their authority, Of
which the circuit courts of the United States
are given original jurisdiction by the preceding
section, which may now be pending or may
hereafter be brought in any state court, may
be removed by the defendant or defendants
therein to the circuit court of United States for
the proper district, whenever 1t Is made to ap-
defendants that his or their defence depends in
whole or in part on the correct construction of
some provision Of the constitution and laws of
the United States, or treaty made by their au-
In which the circuit courts of the United States
are given Jurisdiction by the preceding section,
which are now pending or may hereafter be
brought in any state court, may be removed to
the circuit court OF the United States for the
proper district by the defendant or defendants
therein, provided such defendant or defendants
are non-reSidentS OF the state In which the suits
are pending.l
The amendment offered by the minority of
the committee on judiciary making the MIMI
mum amount involved in a suit $500, in order
that the U. s. circuit courts may have original
jurisdiction, instead Of s., 900, as proposed by
the bilt was rejected.
allowing the u s. circuit courts to take original
cogniZance of any suit of civil nature
arising under the patent and copyright laws
between corporation and a citizen of the state
In which the corporation was carrying on its
business was agreed to without discussion.
The minority amendment, striking out the
clause prohibiting the U. s. circuit courts from
taking original c0gniZance of any suit between
corporation and citizen OF state, except in
cases arising under the patent. and copyright
laws, and In like cases in which said courts are
authorized to take original cogniZance Of suits
between citizens Of the same state, was re-
jected-yeaS 6S, nays 161.
The minority amendment was adopted pro-
viding that this act shall not affect the juris-
dict1on over or disposition of any suit removed
from the court of any state, or suit commenced
In any U. S. court before the passage hereof
The bill was then passed. Yeas 1913; nays,
IS.
The Speaker then proceeded to call commit
tees for reports.
Wall Street To-Day.
NEW YORK, March 4.-The Post, In its financial
article to-day, says: The Stock Exchange mar
ketS are again strong. with some buOyant.