Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-03-10
46th Congress.

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nose taxes upon the capital of and deposits with
ranks and bankers and upon bank checks Sen.
Bayard stated that the substitute reported BY
The committee, provided simply for the repeal Of
he tax on bank deposits. The substitute WAS
agreed to and tie bill as amended was passed
sen. Wallace, from the finance committee, re-
ported adversely the bill to exchange issue and
proceed for redemption of fractional notes. In
| lefnetely postponed. The remainder of the
morning hour was occupied in discussion pecul-
arly appropriate TO the day and appreciated by
the galleries upon the house JOINT resolution for a
monument to mark the birth place of w Washington.
TUESDAY, Feb. % oGse-Mr. Rice reported
back the JOINT resolution providing for joint
committee of the senate and house to investigate
the alleged false and fraudulent proof used be-
fore the Halifax fisheries commission from the
| committee of the whole
| Mr.. Blount reported back the sundry civil ap-
propriation bill from the committee Of the whole
The house then went into committee of the
whole on the agricultural appropriation bill. The
committee and reported the bill to the house.
The amendment adopted in committee increasing
the appropriation for the reclamation of ari and
waste lands, was defeated in the house and the
bill passed.
WEDNESDAY,, Feb. 23.-Snate--Seu. Kirk
wood from the minority special committee on the
subject, reported bill for the relief of the Pom
Gas
Sen. Butler addressed the senate upon his pro-
posed amendment to the river and harbor bill for
The survey and examination of routes for the Blue
Ridge canal IN the interest OF water transporta-
ton to Charleston, South Carolina
The fortitioations Appropriation bill was taken
up and the amendments Of the senate committee
agreed to. and the bill was read third time and
passed.
Pending the consideration of the library bill
Vice Presdent-elect Arthur entered and made the
acquaintance of many senators on both sides of
the chamber who were introduced to him from
time to time by Sen. Conklng. He subsequently,
occupied the seat of Senator and ex-Vce Presi-
dent Hamlln, adjoining that of Sen. Conkhng.
Meanwhile Sen Blaine appeared after protract-
ed absence on account of illness and was con-
graduated by democratic and republican senator's
on his convalescence. Later he was engaged in
conversation with Gen. Arthur. Adjourned.
WEDNESDAY; Feb. % Rottse.-The house met
in continuance of Tuesdays session and immedi-
atey went into committee of the whole on the
Sundry civil service appropriation bill.
Pending action on the amendment the commit
tee rose
Mr. Cobb reported back the District of Colum-
bia appropriation bill with the senate amend
ment, recommending concurrence in the same and
non-cOncurrence in the others Report agreed to.
The session Of Tuesday ended and Wednes-
DAYS session commenced
Mr.. Cox called up, unfinished business the
appOrtionment bill
in favor of the sundry civil service bill.
The republicans, with one two exceptions.
refused to vote on this question. The vote stand
ing yeas. 1872 nays D, in favor Of taking up the
apportionment bill, the point of no quorum was
raised.
THURSDAY. Feb. 2i--Snate.--lm af-
Ter the reading of the Journal the senate received
in mournful silence the announcement by Sena-
tor Cameron, of w isconsin of the death of his
late colleague, Hon. Matthew II, Carpenter. Mr..
Cameron stated that at some convenient time
hereafter the senate would be asked to consider
resolutions commemorative of the life and public
services of the dead senator After the express
sion of his own sorrow for the loss of his colleague
and friend and an allusion to the profound sor-
row which the people of Wisconsin would feel in
the death of her most gifted and distinguished
representative, Mr.. Cameron offered the following
resolution
Resolrea, That the senate has heard. with pro-
found sorrow, of the death of Hon Matthew II.
Carpenter, late senator from Wisconsin.
That committee of five senators be appointed
by the vice president to take the order for super
intending the funeral of Mr.. Carpenter, and that
asa mark of respect by the senate for his memory
the remains be removed from Washington to Mil
waukee in charge of the sergeant at-arms, and
attended by said committee who shall have full
power to carry this resolution into effect.
That the secretary of the senate communica tt
the foregoing to the house of representatives
and that as an additional mark Of respect to the
memory of the deceased senator, the senate no"
adjourn.
Senator Pendleton in seconding the resolution
spoke of the deep sensibility with which he wa:
sure every member of the senate had received the
notice Just made and felt their full share in the
sentiments Of sorrow expressed in the resolution
adopted, and the senate adjourned.
The late senator's chair in the senate wa
dFaped in mourning.
figtSe.-Mr Baker reported back the tortlti-
cation appropriation bin with the senate amend
nen's recommending the concurrence Of the
same and the Inconvenience Of Others. Report
agreed to-
Mr. Cox demanded that the regular order bt
the consideration of the apportionment bill.
Mr.. Burroughs raised n question for the con
Sderation of it at first. The republicans refused
to vote; but upon a second call they did at Con
gers suggestion cast their votes in the neg
atiye.
The result was yeas | IA. nays 6S, so the house
determined to proceed with the consideration OF
the apporionment bill.
scene of confusion occurred over u demand
OF republicans tor unlimited debate on the APP
portlonment bill.
Mr. Conger and Robinson insisted that the re-
pubicanS had not had time with the democrats to
speak.
Mr. Cox offered the republicans his hour which
was refused and Cox then sad he would call the
previous question. Therepublicans said j! he did
50 they would fight the question which would de-
feat the bull.
Various suggestions Of compromise were offered
by members, half of the house being on the floor
calling the speaker.
Mr.. Cox demanded the previous question and
the republicans determined to hhbuster seVe' !
however, did vote when the vote was announc, q
l36 affirmative and 10 negatiye-a quorum. IN,
democrats appauded and there was considerable
excitement.
After a protracted debate the vote was taken
IN ordering the main question 1t resulted l3b e
IO-one less than quorum. The speaker voted