The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-01-15

The consular and diplomatic appropriation
bill was reported and placed on the calendar
1.-THE army appropriate IA bill was referred
to the committee on appropriations. =. Mr..
Conkling introduced by request a bill to
amend section f. us of the revised statutes, in
relation TO the payment OF accrued pension
money due at the time OF the death OF the
pensioner or q person having claim pending
therefor.
Senator Ferry introduced bill to authorize
thirty-fve additional lle-saving stations Oh
the coasts between Maine and Massachusetts,,
along the coasts OF New Jersey and Delaware
and in North Carolina Florida and Texas.
The bill authorizes the payment of one months
extra pay to members of crews tor gallant
services, and roTides for pensioning the
widows OF these who may lose their lives IN
the performance OF duty -. The consular and
diplomatic appropriation bill was passed.
Mr.. Logan introduced bill to authorize
the appointment of General q, S. Grant on
the retired list The bill was read at length
upon the request Of Mr.. Conkling. 1t pro-
vides that, in recognition OF the eminent pub
lie services of General U. S. Grant, late OF the
army and ex-president OF the United States,
the President is authorized to appoint him, by
and with the advice and consent OF the Sem
ate, to the retired list, with the rank and full
pay OF general OF the army. The second sec
ton authorizes the President when he shall
consider that an emergency has arisen reQuir
ing the services of General Grant on active
duty. to assign him to any command COM
mensurate with the rank OF general. Re
ferred to the committee on military affairs -.
Mr.. Pendleton introduced bill to regulate
and improve the civil service; also one to pre-
vent extortion from and by persons in the
public service The army appropriation bill
with amendments was reported.
Mr.. Cameron, from military committee, re.
ported adversely the bill to reorganize and
discipline the militia of the United States; and
| its further consideration was indefinitely post
poned. Mr.. Bayard, from the committee on
| finance, reported tavoraoly House bill to
| amend section of the revised statutes, so as
to authorize charge tor melting or refining
| bullion when at or above the standard.
House
The House began business after the holiday
| recess by the making OF reports by commit
tees, after which the bill authorizing change
| for melting or refining bullion when at OF
| above the standard was reported and passed
| 1.-THE army appropriation bill, which ap
| propriates S26, 1924 500, was passed :. Mr.
| Springer introduced bill for the apportion
ment OF representatives in Congress among
| the several States. Referred to the census
| committee.
| The Wood funding bill was discussed, the
speakers in opposition to it being Messrs.
Kelley, Weaver, McLane, Lounsbery, Mills
and Springer, and Mr.. Chittenden speaking
in its favor.
MIR. Springer offered resolution calling or
the secretary OF state for all information in the
| state department, not heretofore communi.
/ Gated, in reference to the Halifax fishery
| award OF S., 500 900 paid by this government,
to Great Britain. and especially that relating
to the alleged fictitious statistics and per]ured
testimony imposed on the arbitrators, and on
| which evidence the award was made; also
! whether the government has taken any steps
| to secure verifcation OF the recently pub
| lished statements OF Professor Goule Hind on
| the subject. Referred to the committee on
foreign Affairs.
Bills and resolutions were introdu ced
By Mr.. Carpenter-Io increase by fifty per cent
the duty on faxseed or linseed, and the man
| utacture thereof; also proposing constitu.
tional amendment providing that all civil
| officers OF the United States, except Judges of
the supreme and inferior courts, the heads OF
| departments, AMI officers whose duties are
| temporary, shall hold Office for term OF four
years; and that Congress may provide for the
election by the people OF postmasters and
other officers whose duties are to be performed
within the limits of any State; such officers
| to be subject to removal by the President on
! other than political or religious grounds ....
| BIZ Mr.. Whistle prevent extoruon from
| persons in the public service. and bribery and
| coercion by such persons By Mr.. Sherwin
| To regulate the importation OF articles made
in imitation of butter and cheese. By Mr..
| Price-Declaring silver certificates to possess
the same legal-tender quality as the coin Tor
which they were issued. -. By Mr.. Buckner-
| Requesting the President to open negotiation
with Mexico or the Central American States
for the purchase Or cession 10 the United States
of territory tor the voluntary colonization Of
the colored population OF the United States
| The joint resolution authorizing and request
ing the President to extend to the government
and people OF France an invitation to join the
| government and people OF the United States
IN the observance of the centennial anniver.
sary OF the surrender OF Lord CORVALLIS at
Yorktown, Va. Passed.
Mr.. Blackburn offered resolution calling
for a committee to inquire whether the laws
OF the United States have been violated by the
sending OF matter through the mails under the
franks OF the members of the House and
Senate, not authorized to be sent without the
payment OF postage. Agreed to, and Messrs.
Converse, PHILIPPE, Browne, House anu Rob-
iuson were appointed committee OF inquiry
The speaker laid before the House mes.
sage from the President transmitting copies o.
correspondence relating to the invitation
extended by the French republic TO this gov
eminent to send one or more delegates te
represent it at an international congress o.
electricians 10 be held at Paris on September
10, 1881 The President recommends that ar
appropriation 6c made tor that purpose. Re
terred to the committee on foreign affairs.