The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-12-07
INSPECTOR APPOINTED.
OBITIARY.
Forty seventh Congress First Session
SENATE
w AcuINGTnN Dpcnmhnr q 1881


WASHINGTON, December 6, 1881.
Petitions were presented by Messrs.
Beck. Jonas, Sherman, and Plumb to re-
ouire railroads to conduct their business
on terms lust and equitable 10 the public.
By Mr.. Miller OF California: For Il terri
torial government for Southeastern Alaska.
Bills were introduced by Mr.. Cameron,
OF Pennsylvania, for public buildings for
courts and pOst-ofticc at Eric, Penn.
By Mr.. Saunders For the admission OF
Dakota as state.
At 1850 a report was made by the Senate
half Of the joint committee to wait on the
President and inform him OF the organiza-
ton OF Congress that they had been in
formed by the President that he would
communicate with the two houses in writing
forthwith.
At 1:06 =. VI. the doorkeepel of the SEN
ate announced the reception Of message
from the President OF the United States,
and the clerk n moment later began the
reading OF the annual message published
elsewhere).
Bllls were introduced-By Mr.. ingalls,
Granting the franking privilege TO Lucretia
R. Garfield. By Mr.. Pendleton: TO regil-
late and improve the civil service OF the
United States; also, to prevent eXtortion
from persons in public service, and bribery
and corruption by such persons.
Mr.. Beck offered resolution instructing
the Judiciary Committee 10 inquire whether
the existing laws cover every possible con-
tingency by which vacancy in the presl-
dency might occur.
4 resolution was adopted providing for
n committee OF six 10 act with the House
committee TO commemorate Garfield.
| Mr.. Edmunds's resolution continuing
the committees OF last session was adopted,
/ Mr. Pugh having withdrawn his amend
ment authorizing the President pro tenn. tc
I decide whether the committees be DIVIDED
equally or otherwise between the two par
/ ties-a party vote, except that President
Davis voted with the majority, and th'
support OF Mr.. Malone, who was absent
was made available on the Republican side
by a transfer TO him by Mr. Rollins OF
nair between him and Mr.. German. whC
was absent. Mr.. Rollins, who voted
stated that the pair when made carried
with il the power 10 transfer.
Adjourned.
Rev. Frederick ID. Power, chaplain
I opened the proceedings OF the nouse lIiI
morning. 1--WE thank Thee, o Lord,
he prayed, "for this gathering OF repre-
sentatiyes OF the people. We praise tn!
name for the favor Thou hast shown thi
nation and these Thy servants during day
passed. We give Thee thanks that though
a cloud Of sorrow has enveloped the heart
and homes OF Thy people, that Thy proyi
denee has preserved us-bringing Joy on
OF sorrow, light out OF darkness, and wis
dom out Of folly"
Messrs. Morse OF Massachusetts, anC
Scales OF North Carolina appeared ant
qualified.
The work Of selecting seats having beei
concluded. the Speaker laid before tn
House the Presidents message, and II wa
read by Clerk Mcpherson. The reading
occupied two hours aud half. At first
was listened to attentiyely, but during IN
last hour attention tagged, and member
entered into conversation with each other
or retired to the cloak-room 10 smoke AM
read. The Presidents views on the MOI
mon question elected some interest.