Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-31
FORTY-sIITH CONGRESS.
MONDAY, January 81.

the state OF Michigan the credentials OF Sena-
tors-elect II. P. Baldwin and o. d. Conger OF
that state, the former Originally serving by
appointment) having been elected for the un-
expired term Of the late Senator Chandler, end.
ing March 4, 1851; and the latter for the term
read ad filed.
MI. Baldwin appeared before the Vice Presi-
dent and was qualified.
Mr ingalls,, In presenting remonstrance
against the 60 surgeon bill, purporting to be
signed by Kansas soldiers remarked that the
paper emanated from the pension and claim
agents OF Washington city. and, he was salts
fed, did not In any sense represent the convic-
tions OF the soldiers OF that state.
Mr.. Rollins, from the committee on the Dis
tr1ct OF Columo oia, reported, based upon peri-
ton, bill TO remit certain taxes, assessments.
and penalties upon parsonag property In the
District OF Columbia and for other purposes.
Placed On calendar.
Bills were introduced and referred as follows:
BY Mr. BurnSlde-To aid In the protection OF
the public records and property againS dam-
age or loss by fire: referred 20 committee on
public buildings By Mr.. Wallace-For the en-
tension OF the area or the mint at Philadelphia
and 1or the greater security OF the same: re-
ferred to the committee on finance. BY Mr..
McPherSon-For an appropriation to be applied,
under the direction OF the Secretary OF the
Navy, to the immediate preparation, equip
ment and supply OF vessel OF war; 60 be used
In search for the steamer jeanette Of the
Arctic Exploring Expedition.
HOU USE.-Under the call OF states the follow
ing bills, &C.. were introduced and referred:
By MIR. Hawley-For the prev ention OF the
adulteration of food or drugs. By MIR. Henkle-
To incorporate the |. s. Fidelity Guarantee Co.
OF the District of Columbia. BY Mr.. Morse
Granting an Increase or pension TO the widow OF
Capt. Ryan, late commander OF the u. = ship
Huron. BY Mr. Blake-AuthortZing the pay
ment OF prize money 70 the officers. seamen
and marines OF the Farragut fleet. BY Mr.. COX
Amending the statutes In reference to wrIts OF
error and appeals. BY MIR. Dwight-To com
pensate persons engaged IN the railway mail
service Tor Injuries received while in the dis
charge OF their duties BY Mr.. O'Reilly-To
protect the transmission OF Intelligence by
telegraph from the eXactiOnS Of mOnOpoie3.
lit provides that no telegraph company shall
charge more for the transmission and delivery
OF any message than was charged on the 1sJ
January. lss1. by the American Telegraph
Company for the same distance; imposes
fine OF $500 for every violation or this provision
and declares that this act shall be in fore.
nom and after its PASSAGE
By Mr.. CroWley-For tae construction and
naintalnance OF railway bridge across the
Niagara river. By Mr.. Young (0hio)-Grant-
1ng land warrants to soldiers and sailors or
their widows. By Mr. Observation-Disclosures L.
). commissioners to take Acknowledgements or
transfers or [. 5. bonds. Also. (by reQueSt-To
construe the meaning OF tAc act providing for
the settlement Of outstanding claims against
the District Of Columbia. By Mr. Weaver
Proposing constitutional amendment pro-
vldlng for the election Of Senators by the peo-
PIE. By Mr. TownSheDd-TO increase the rate
pensions OF those who have lost a limb and are
totally disabled. to $50 per month. BY Mr.
Frost 10y requeSt)-To reserve the public lands
from sale, and TO distribute them among the
people.
Mr. Stephens, chairman of the committee on
coinage. weights and measures. reported back
the resolution calling on the Secretary OF State
for any information 1n his possession as to the
disposition of forei9n governments towards In
ternational action for the restoration Of silver
to full use as money. Adopted,
Mr. Cox (N.1.l gave notice that he would to-
morrow morning call up for consideration the
apport1Onment bill, and would press IL against
every other business.
Mr. Field called up the contested election
cases from the Sth and 9th congressional dis
tricts OF Iowa, the resolutions or the committee,
on elections granting the contestants leave 10
withdraw their petitions.
The resolutions were adopted, and the sitting
membership and Carpenter-retain their
seats without further contest.
Mr.: Frye from the committee on rules re-
ported back the resolution providing that here
after the daily sessions Of the House shall be-
gin at II O'Clock a. m. Adopted.
Mr.. Springer {by reques) introduced bill
similar TO that introduced some days ago IN
the S. nate by Senator kirkwood) relative to a
postal Telegraph company. Referred.
Also bill 10 provide for the appraiSement OF
telegraph lines. property, and effects OF com
panies acting uDGer the provisions of the at of
July a. 1866, and TO procure Information con
cerning the postal telegraphs OF other ooun-
tries. Referred
Mr.. Blackburn. from committee on appropri
alloDs, reported OIL appropriat1ng S26.oo0 for
tioortug the National Museum In the District
OF Columbia. The bill was passed after brler
consideration I'm committee of whole.
The House then, at l:30, went into commit
tee OF the whole (Mr. Converse in the chair on
the District OF Columbia appropriation bill.
The appropriation recommended is s., ,272, ,994
beng 1852 900 less than the amount apprOpri-
ated last year, and Ss6. 900 less than the esti.
mates OF the District commissioners.
THE DISTRICT INTEREsT.-The amount Of In
terest due tomorrow on the District 3.65 bonds
is 50 AL 900. OF this amount 81 20, 900 is due on
registered bonds. checks representing which
and numbering 469 have been prepared by the
L. S. Treasurer.
SECRETARY SCHURz ATTACKED AND DEFENDED
In the Senate today Mr.. Dawes delivered set
speech on the Ponca Indian question, in which
he criticised with some severity the course
pursued by Secretary Schun In regard to those
Indians Senator Logan, with some warmth
defended Secretary Schun and his entire ad-
mtstratton OF the Interior department.
CHANGES AGAINST JUDGE BILLINGS-Mr. Far
rar, late city attorney OF New orleans, has
forwarded sworn charges against Judge Bill
ings. and the documents have been flied before
the Senate judiciary committee The charges
are in substance that Judge Billings has oeen
guilty OF InalfeaSanCe and corruption In passing
upon civil cases involving money and large in
teieSts. Upon these Charges determined fight
will be made to reject Ghe nomination How
far this fight is Influenced by the desire OF
Others 10 get the nomination which has been
given to Judge Billings remains to be seen.
The Judges friends claim that that is the sole
cause and basis OF the charges and thai the
latter Will be easily refuted. Among those who
are spoken OF for the nomination In The event OF
the rejection OF Billings are Judge Pardee OF
Louisiana. ex-Chief Justice Simrall and l. s.
district attorney Chandler. of Mississippi
Judge Smrall was chief justice OF the state su-
preme court under Governor Alcorn's admins
tration.