Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-24
XVI CoNsRess--sECoND SESSION
WAsuINGroN, February %.

Mr.. Butler addressed the Senate upon lis
proposed amendment TO the river and harbor
bill for the survey and examination of routes
| for the Blue Ridge canal in the interest OF
water transportation TO Charleston.
Mr.. Conkling. from the Judiciary commit
tee, reported favorably, with amendment, the
House bill concerning the settlement of
boundary lines between the states of New
York and Connecticut. which was put on the
calendar.
The bill concerning boundaries between
New York and Connecticut was passed.
The fertilization appropriation bill was
taken up.
Several hours OF the morning session were
occupied by the calendar, and the following
Senate bills were passed: To extend the
time for filing claims for horses and equip
ments lost by officers and soldiers of the
United States (amended by extending the
time for six years and thereafter barring all
such claims whether by civilians or soldiers
to regulate the price and disposal of
the residue of the Cherokee strip Of land in
Kansas.
The Notifications appropriation bill was
passed
Bill for new Congressional library was
also passed
During debate on the latter Vice President
Arthur appeared on the floor and was intro
duced to several Senators by Senator Conk-
ling. Meanwhile Senator Blaine made his
appearance after his protracfed absence on
account of Illness. and was congratulated by
democratic and republican Senators on his
convalescence. Later he was engaged in
conversation with Gen. Arthur.
Adjourned.
House..
The House met at 10 o'clock in continuance
of Tuesdays session. and went into COM
mttce of the whole on the sundry civil ap-
preparation.
Mr.. King moved to strike out the clause
prohibiting more than 81, 900 Of the balance
of appropriations previously made, to pre-
vent the spread of yellow fever and other
epidem.cs, to be used for that purpose during
the coming fiscal year. Pending action on
the amendment the committee rose.
Mr.. Cobb, from appropriations, reported
back the District of Columbia appropriation,
with the Senate amendments, recommending
concurrence in some and non concurrence in
others Agreed to. and at ii the session Of
Tuesday was ended, and Wednesdays COM
menced.
MIR. Blackburn, from appropriations, re-
ported back the post-office appropriation with
the Senate amendments, and recommending
non concurrence in the others. The report
was agreed TO.
NJ. Cox called up as unfinished business
the apportionment bill.
Mr.. Conger raised the question in favor of
the sundry civil appropriation.
The republicans, with one or two eXcep-
tons refused to vote, the vote standing
yeas 1913, NAYS >, in favor of taking UP the
apportonment bill The point of no quorum
was raised
Mr. Frye stated the republicans were to
have had conference last night, but that it
had been necessasily postponed, therefore
they were not in condition to proceed with
the appropriation bill at present. If the re-
publicans met at 40 j: would then be deter
mined whether this business should go on or
not.
Mr.. Cox-''I suppose that afterwards no
diatory motions will be made:"
Mr.. Frye-''No, | do not say that
Mr.. Cox-''I will yield to the gentleman
from Maine in his suggestion, and will trust
to his honor to put the bill through"
Mr. Frye and Mr. Cnnger stated they had
not heard the last remark of the gentleman,
and would not, therefore, consider any agree
ment made.
MIR. Cox then gave notice that he would
call the bill up tomorrow, after the morning
hour.
The House again went into committee Of
the whole on the sundry civil appropriation
bill.
Pending the amendment offered by Mr..
King, (of La. the clause relative to tie
National board of health was rejected.
After spirited debate and some show of
feeling between Mr.. Blackburn and Mr..
Bragg. the clause appropriating $50, 900 to
purchase private papers of the late con
fedcrate generals, Bragg and Polk, was
stricken out. and the House recessed until
evening when the District of Columbia bust
ness will be discussed.
The evening session was devoted to the
District of Columbia matter. Additional
police for the inauguration period was pro-
vided for.
4 resolution prohibiting the sale of intox-
icating liquors on March gave rise to con
siderable debate. 4 point of mo quorum"
was raised and the House adjourned.
WASHINGTON.