The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-05-09
EOrfy.scyenfh Congress First Session.
" .euNrToN Muv = 1880

The President pro tenn. submitted the
resolution of the Illinois Legislature de-
claring It the duty OF the Government 20
demand speedy trial and unconditional re-
lease Of American citizens imprisoned in
ireland. Referred 10 the Committee on
Foreign Relations.
4 bin was introduced hy Mr.. Sewcll. OF
New Jersey. similar to one offered IN the
House. restoring Fitz John Porter TO the
army. The bill with a long memorial,
which accompanied il, was referred TO the
Military Committee.
Mr.. Morrill,. chairman Of Committee on
Public building, reported an original
bin appropriating 100000 10 erect an eX-
tension 81 the Executive Mansion on the
south side u the present structure OF equal
and similar exterior character, connected
Herewith by a corridor. The bill creates
a commission. consisting Of the President
and the Secretaries OF the Treasury and
Interior. under whose direction the eX-
penditurc i 10 lie made and the work con-
Quoted Calendar.
Messrs. Window. IIawley, Harrison,
Cockrell. and Pugh were constituted a
committee Of investigation concerning al-
legations Of corruption In connection with
The Observation-Disclosures bill.
BY Mr.. Morgan: TOeXpcdite the admin
istraiion OF justice i'm the supreme Court
OF the United States by requiring the Court
at each time 70 divide itself for the hearing
and decision Of causes into two or more
sections. four justices 10 constitute quo
rum Of the Court and OF each Of the sec
tons.
By Mr.. Butler. Prescribing the manner
OF insiiuiing criminal proceedings in
/ United States courts. II provides that all
criminal cases in United states courts, cX-
cept revenue and ease. OF admiralty and
maritime jurisdiction, shall De instituted
and prosecuted by indictment on the pre-
sentiment OF a grand Jury duty drawn and
regularly cmpaneled according 10 law.
Referred 10 the judiciary Committee.
The House tariiI-commission bin was
submitted. and after short discussion
went TO the calendar.
+ The Court-o:-Appoal bin came mp rs the
REGULAR order, and the pending question
F being on Mr. .Ionas's amendment in the M
ture of a substitute, SIR. Jonas accepted 2
modification offered by M Garland, and
then the whole amendment was voted
down-aycs, 81: noes. "a party vote,
with MIR. Davis Of Illinois voting with the
Republican,.
The cGrrent OF debate that followed was
more than usually sluggish, the point sug-
ge,tcd being a. to the standing and capacity
Of the District Court Judge, and tie pro-
priety OF making findings Of The appellate
court conclusive as 10 questions OF iact IN
stead Of allowing thc>etO remain appcanble
10 The Supreme Court. Mr.. MOrgan's mo-
ton was lOst-yea,. 20; nays, .. several
other motions 20 amend were negatlYcd by
light votes, and without final action on the
bill the senate went into executive session.
Adjourned.
HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES,.
MIR. Kasson. OF Iowa. offered resolution
granting leave 20 the Committee on Way
and Means % sit daring the recess 81 Con-
grcss at such times and places a. IL may de-
terInine, and instructing that committee to
assemble in Washington for the prepara-
ton OF revenue bills on the second Tues
day in November next. Referred.
Among the bills introduced under The
call Of States was one 10y Mr.. Calkin-, OF
Indiana. TO aid in making further Arctic
explorations. and detailing Master Lucien
Young rs commander OF the expedition.
II authorizes the Secretary OF the Navy Il
. purchase a vessel Of proper size and stfuc'
, ture for the expedition at cost not exceed
ing $4,000, and appropliates SlVO,cVO ioi
the expenses OF the expedition.
! By Mr.. Upson. OF Texas: Auih0rlZlnl
= the construction Of a bridge across the Hl'
Grande between III ras0, Texas. and Pas
Del Noite. Mexico.
By Mr. Bragg. OF Wisconsin: For relic
OF F'itZ John Porter. IL authorizes tn'
. President. Gin order that justice may bI
. done the said FitZ John Porter" 10 ap
= point Fitz John POrter late malor-gc nc
raj United States volunteers, Dreyet-bliga
dier-Qeneral and colonel OF army, to Ia
uosjtiou OF colonel in the army OF In
4 United States, OF same grade and rank helC
: by him At the time OF bis dismissal from tn
I army by sentence of court-martial, and II
his discretion TO place him on active list q
army as Of that grade.
BY Mr.. Gibson, OF Louisiana; 10 Pre-
c vent evasion OF existing custom duties
c sugar.
; Bv Mr.. Finley: TO authorize the sar
: ford and Indian River Railroad company
construct a bridge across the 81. John
" river, in Florida, and 10 establish II as
! post road.
+ By MIR. Scales: Providing that the hom
stead and personal-propefty exemption
provided for under the laws 81 ench sta
shall not DE liable 10 execution on lnd
n ment obtained onany claim due the Unite
ri States.
a. The House then took up the bill to e
!. large the duties and powers OF the Depar
ment OF Agriculture.
70 Mr.. Anderson, OF Kansas, explained N
n advocated the bin.
G. SIR. Aiken, d south Carolina, support