The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1881-01-29

ships and engage in the foreign carrying
trade, and providing for the regulation OF
such ships when ofiicered by Americans. He
said he would speak upon the subject on
Thursday. The Senate bill making an ap-
preparation for completing and publishing
the census returns was passed, With an
amendment striking out the section author
izng the printing of the reports by private
contract. Pending consideration of the In
dian Severalty bill, the Senate went into
executive session.
In the House, the Senate amendments 10
the West Poi It Appropriation bill were con-
CURED in. A bill was passed appropriating
Sl62, ,l6g for a deficiency in the appropria-
tlon for interest on the District Of Columbia
1856 loans. The Post. Office Appropriation
bill was passed. MIR. Speer, from the Elec-
tion Committee, presented a report in the
case of Yeates VS., Martin, of North Carolina,
declaring Yeates entitled to the seat The
report and that of the minority of the COM
mittee were ordered to be printed. Mr.. Bick-
nell, who had charge ofthe Senate joint rule
for counting the Electoral vote, rose but, be-
fore he could make any motion, Mr.. Robe
son, of New Jersey, moved to adjourn. The
motion was carried-lO4 to l02.
In the Senate, Wednesday, Mr.. ingalls,
submitted a resolution providing for joint
meeting of both Houses of Congress on the
9th of February, for the purpose of canvass
ing the Electoral vote. Mr.. Whyte object
ing,it was laid over and ordered TO be printed.
The joint resolution ratifyipg the settlement
of taxes made by the District Commissioners
with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany, was passed. The credentials of Chas.
W. Jones, Senator-elect from Florida, were
presented and filed. The Post-oflice Ap
preparation bill was received and referred.
The Indian Land Severalty bill was con-
sderod. The Pension Appropriation bill
was reported with amendments and placed
on the calendar. After an executive session
the Senate adjourned.
Iu the House, the bill authorizing the
President TO negotiate for lands for the
colonization of colored people was reported
adversely and laid on the table. The bill re-
lating to the retirement of army offices and
the District Appropriation bill were reported
and placed on the calendar. Mr.. Money,
from the Committee on Post Offices, reported
back the resolution directing the committee
10 inquire INTO Jne eXpeulency OF establish
ing Government postal telegraph system,
| and giving the Committee power TO send
for persons and papers. 1t was placed on
the calendar. Mr.. Speer gave notice that
he would call up the North Carolina con-
tested case of Yeates VS.. Martin after the
next morning hour. Mr.. Bicknell called
up the Electoral Count resolution and moved
the previous question. Mr.. Conger raised
the question of consideration" but the
House, by vote OF l39 to 124, decided 10
take up the resolution. Messrs. Stephens,
FELTON, and Speer, of Georgia, voted with the
Republicans in the negative. Two Of the
Greenbackers voted with the Democrats and
some with the Republicans. The previous
question being again demanded, Mr.. Congei
moved a call of the House. The Speaker
decided that the call was not in order, The
previous roll call showing that quorum
was present. Mr.. Conger appealed form the
decision, and Mr., Blount, Of Georgia, moved
to lay the appeal on the table. The Re
publIcans abstained from voting, thereby
leaving the House without quorum. Ate
repeated roll-calls, the Republicans continu
ing their flibustering tactics, a motion +
adjourn was carried at ten minutes past iv
o'clock.