The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1881-12-15
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS.
Torty-sovcnth Congress.

Hampton appeared in his seat for the first
time this season.
A communication was received from the
Secretary of War transmitting reports rela
ting to the proposed new building for 9
pension office in Washington. Referred
to the Committee OH Appropriations,
WAsHINGToN, December l2.-A bill was
introduced by Senator Jonas, of Louisiana
which proposes an amendment of the re-
vised statutes, so that perique tobacco may
be sold by the manufacturer or producer
directly to legally qualified manufacturers
to be cut and granulated and used as ma
teral for the manufacture Of cigarettes ol
smoking tobacco without payment of tax.
Mr. Butler introduced u bill in the Senate
proposing an appropriation of $4,000 fol
continuing national improvements on the
ietties in Charleston harbor, South Carolina
Bills and petitions were introduced ano
referred to appropriate committees as
follows: ..
Messrs. Edmunds and Hampton-A peti
tions for the abolition of tax on bank
checks
Mr.. Miller of Colorado-A bill to ascertain
and report losses arising in Arizona from
Indian depredations.
Mr., Sawyer-A bill reestablishing the
Court of Commissioners on Alabama
Claims and the distribution of the unappro-
priatcd balance of the Geneva award:
Mr.. Cameron, of Pennsylvania-A bill toi
the relief of the officers and crew OF the
Montunk, who participated in the action
against the ram Merrimac in 1862.
Mr.. Harrison-A bill for the delivery to
the society of the Army of the Cumberland
condemned cannon to aid in the erection o1
a statue for the late President Garfield:
Mr.. Jones-A bill authorizing the Secre,
tary of War to grant the temporary use OF
the United States Barracks, at Baton
Rouge, to the State Institution for the
Blind.
Mr. Butler-A bill making an appro-
priation for the continuation OF the I'M
provements of Charleston harbor, also
appropriating portion of the proceeds OF
the sale of public lands to educational
purposes. en-
Mr. Morgan, by request-A bill granting the
and granting lands in said State in aid OF
the Gulf a. Chicago Air Line Railroad Com
Nj. Pugh submitted resolution on
which, he said, as it relates to matter OF
great national Importance, he would ask for
immediate action.
1t was requested that the President COM
municate to the Senate, if not incompatible
with public interest, the instructions sent
to our minister in London in regard
to the modification of the Clayton Bolivar
treaty. The resolution as modified at the
suggestion of Mr.. Edmunds, so as to read,
"ifi in his opinion not incompatible" ETC.,
was agreed to without discussion.
Mr.. Hill, of Georgia. from the committee
on privileges and elections, reported back
certain memorials from members of the
New York legislature affecting the
right of the present Senators from
that State to occupy seats in
this chamber, and asked that they be
tabled. and the committee be discharged
from their further consideration. He stated
briefly that the committee did not think
any one, nor all of the five reasons alleged
by the memorialists as invalidating the
election, were. sufficient to justify further
investigation, or did it, in fact, invalidate it.
Mr.. Garland asked that the report lie over
under rule. 1t was so ordered.
The Tariff Commission bill was then
taken up and Mr.. Garland proceeded to ad-
dress the Senate.
Mr.. Garland took ground against Morrill,
in favor of the tariff for revenue.
Mr. Beck. of Kentucky, followed Mr.. Gar
land taking the same line OF argument,
ami all bills on this subject were finally
referred to the Committee on Finance.
Mr.. Pendieon $ civil service reform bill
was hen taken up and laid over AS unlin-
ishcd business for 10 morrow.
day numbered over so. The Executive ses-
sion then adjourned.
WASHINGTON, d. c., December 13-Sena-
tors MaXey, Vest, Grooms and Ferry pre-
sentcd petitions for the prohibition of the
unjust discrimination in Railroad charges.
Mr.. Hoar, from the Committee on Rules,
reported back tht resolutions for a select
committee OF seien to be appointed by the
chair on the extension of suffrage to women
4 Af tas
He asked, with unanimous consent, for the
present consideration of he resolution. Mr..
Vest objected.
Mr.. Ransom submitted resolution con-
stituting a select committee of five TO en-
qure into and report as to the condition OF
the Potomac river in front of the city OF
Washington. The navigabiity OF said river,
effect Cf bridges across the same upon nav
igalion, floods and health of the city and
what action ought to be taken on the prem
ises, and with power to send for persons
and papers. exgmine witnesses and employ
clerk and stenographer, if necessary
Adopted, and Messrs. Ransom, Jones, of
Nevada, Kellogg and Vest were constituted
by the chair as the committee.
Mr.. Logan, from the committee on Mil
itary Affairs, reported with an amend
ment the bill to place General Grant on
the army retired list. The bill was placed
on the calendar
Mr.. Naxey, Of the committee. said the
report Just made was not unanimous, and
he would indicate his objection to 1t at the
proper time.
The report of the Committee on Privi-
leges and Elections on the case of the New
York Senators was laid on the table. Mr.
Garland saying that he saw nothing to dis
sent from. This is regarded as finally dis
posing Of the matter.
Mr.. Vorhees gave notice OF speech to-
morrow on The financial positions of the
Presidents message.
Al 1855 this afternoon the bill to regulate
and improve The Civil Service was taken up
and Mr.. Pcndleton addressed the Senate.
Messrs. Dawes and Hill. OF Georgia. spoke
on the same sabjecl. Mr.. Voorhees, said
he had no speech to make, but would ask
for the reading ofthe joiut resolution,
HOUSE.
Mr.. Taylor, Of Ohio, offered a resolution,
which was unanimously adopted, for the
OF a select committee Of seven
members to audit all claims for. services
and expenses growing out Of the illness and
burial Of President Garfield also. to con-
slider what allowance, pension OF privilege,
shall be granted the widow and family of
the late President.
Nr. Robinson, Of New Jersey, offered
resolution for the appointment OF The FOL
lowing select committees on census, on
civil service reform, and ON the law respect
ing fhe election Of president and vice
rrssideBi. OF epidemic diseases. on inter
ifsunic snip csuals. on tbc payment Oi
pensions. b0unfies and backJlay.
Mr. Knott, of Kentucky, objected 70 The
rr1r,ir ir-t1n I'd tie ground fliat lie majority
81 .fi-ssi committees were unnecessary
on igotfcn % NJ SEcrufn. 0. iliin0is,
The resolution was adopted ffr the appoint
rlent of q committee on GENIUS, under call
Of safea.
Tie following bills were introduced and
referred By Mr.. Hernd0n. q Alabama,
f0r the settlement Of the Eicaraugua
eleinS.
Hy Mr. Hewitt, of Alabama. to repeat
he internal revenue tax on matches. hank
checks. snu6. cigars. and sIdrits distilled
from apples, and sririfs distilled rom
5fher fruits also f0r the better protection
Of citizens acainst friTol01s r1osecutlQn-
II m. SfeIlcv. Of Alahamn-A bin 70
ft.e Homestead law also. . bill to