The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-05-06
FORTY-SIXTE CONGRESS.

APRIL 27.-Sendte-The Naval Appropri-
alton bill was reported The House bill to
authorize and equip an expedition to the Arc
tic Seas. to establish a temporary station for
scientific observation, etc, passed. The In
dian Appropriation bin was further consid-
cred. ..House-The District of Co
lumbia Appropriation bill passed.
Mr. Thomas (R., nl.), from the Select Com
mittee on Pensions and Back pay, reported
back bill to equalize the bOunties of sol
diers of the war of the rebellion. The bill not
comply ing with the rule, which requires ev-
cry bill to be accompanied by written report,
was withdrawn. The House resumed consid-
Grafton of the bill to authorize the regiStra-
ton of trade marks, which was passed after
being shorn of its strictest provisions.
APRIL 2S.-SenGte-Mr. Davis, of West
Virginia, presented the report of the majority
of the select committee to investigate the ac-
counts in the Treasury Department, and sub
mitted some remarks thereon. Mr.. Ingalls,
presented the report of the minority
Messrs. ingalls, and Dawes. Both gem
tlemen spoke in support Of their views, and
other members took a hand in the discussion,
which grew to be quite lively. Pending debate
the morning hour expired, and the Indian
Appropriation bill was taken up. ..... House.
Mr. Cox ID N " from the Committee on
Foreign Affairs, reported "A bill for reciproc-
ity treaty between the United States and
the British Colonies. The bill amending
the Internal Revenue laws was considered
in Committee of the Whole and several sec
tions disposed of. Mr.. Thomas R., Ill. j. from
the Select Committee on Pensions and Back
Paw reported the bill to equalize bounties of
soldiers of the war OF the Rebellion. Placed
on the calendar A resolution was adopted
appropriating s., 600 to defray the expenses of
the Committee on MississippiLe vees.
APRIL 29.-Sendte-The Indian Appro-
priation bill passed. The clause abOlishing
the Indian Commission was stricken out, also
that requiring bids for supplies to be received
and contracts awarded in the Mississippi or
Missouri Valley. A Joint resolution passed,
authorizing the President to call an Interna-
Rouse-The Senate amendments to the Post
route bill were agreed to. also the conference
report on the Special Deficiency bill. The
Internal Revenue amendment bill was further
considered in Committee of the Whole.
APRIL 3d. Senate - Consideration was
resumed of the bill to establish retired list
for non commissioned officers, the pending
question being on Mr.. Allison's amendment
to direct the President to appoint two coloFed
cadets at large to West Point yearly. Pend
ing debate the morning hour expired, and
the Naval Appropriation bill was taken up
and passed without debate The Kellogg
Spohord resolutions were then taken up
and Mr. Vance spoke in favor of their
RotLSe-4HlOng the bills introduced were the
following: BY Mr. Chalmers ID, Miss )-Ex-
tending the letter carrier system to cities of
10, 600 iRb abitants by Mr.. Wells ID, Mo. ITO
establish an assay office in ST. Louis Mr..
Singleton FROM the Committee on ApprOpri-
ations reported back the Consular and Diplo-
matte bill, with Senate amendments. Several
amendments were disposed of. The House
then went into Committee of the Whole on
the private calendar.