The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-03-03
DOINGS OF CONGRESS.

Mr.. Dawes presented petition In the Sen
ate, on the 21st, in behalf OF the Indian tribes,
and called attention to the fact that 100, 900
citizens % influence had signed similar appeals.
Mr.. Plumb favored less sentimentality, and
hoped to see the relations Of the Government
to the Indians placed on practical basis.
The House Apportionment bill was
passed. Mr.. Mcmillan introduced an act
to set apart portion Of Montana for certain
Indian tribes, and to pay each s5o, 900 per an
mum for ten years. The resolution that the
Arrears of Pensions law should be repealed was
tabled by 26 TO %. The Senate, in executive
session, confirmed John O. Now as Assistant
Secretary of the Treasury, p. u. s. Pinchback as
Surveyor of Customs at New Orleans, and
W. q. Frye as Consul General at Halifax
The House OF Representatives adopted reso-
luton that the Secretary OF the Interior report
the gross and net earnings of the roads now
comprised in the Union and Central Pacific
lines since the commencement Of operations. In
committee Of the whole on the Postofiice Ap-
preparation, an amendment was agreed to that
mails shall be carried on the fastest trains
without extra charge, under penalty of n loss
OF half the compensation. MIR. Singleton was
defeated III an effort to secure steamboat mail
service throughout the season of navigation
between ST. Louis and st. Paul 1t was agreed
that not more than S25, 900 per year should be
paid to the st. Louis Bridge Company.
Senate Feb. %. Mr.. Bayard moved 10 amend
by providing for the payment Of a quarter sal
airy to each OK President for life, but it was re-
jected. 1t was agreed that the proposed re-
tIrement shall be additional to the number au-
thorized bv law. The bill then passed, by 80
to II, David Davis and four Southern Senators
voting for the measure. This will give Gen.
Grant S12, 500 per year for life. MIR. Harris
presented memorial from the cotton ex-
change Of Memphis, stating the danger TO the
river front from the encroachments OF the
Mississippi. Mr.. George introduced JOINT
resolution authorizing the Secretary of War to
issue rations for the relief OF the laboring
classes in the overfiowed region between Men,
phls and Vicksburg An appropriation OF
$780, 600 was quickly passed. In the House
Mr.. Chalmers introduced bill for the relief
OF sufferers by the overflow Of the Missls-
sippi, and an appropriation OF 100000
was railroaded through. In committee of the
whole the postoffice appropriation was taken
up. /. was resolved that no contractor shall DO
released until bond has been made by the
sub-contractor. proposition to increase to
$1,000, 900 the amount set aside for postal
clerks was rejected, was also an amendment
increasing by 100000 the appropriation for
route agents.
A resolution offered by Mr.. Davis was adopt
cd by the Seuate on the oath, to inquire into
the expediency of giving to States and Terri
tories more aid in organizing their militia. Mr.
Bayard introduced a resolution that the Com
mittee on Foreign Relations inquire into the
charge that persons officially connected with
the Government of the United States have
PROMISED Intervention in the controversies
i'm South America in connection with
gusno contracts. A lengthy discussion took
place on the bill to restore Mark Walker to an
army Lieutenancy from which he was dismissed
for drunkenness, 1t being finally recommitted.
Mr.. Van WICK spoke on the necessity for an
investigation OF alleged fruds IN the township
survey system. The Immediate Deficiency
Appropriation bill was passed. When the
nomination OF ex-senator Conkling as Associate
Justice Of the Supreme Court was read In
ecutive session, this afternoon, a motion was
made to take IL up for immediate confirmation.
Senator Hoar thereupon took the floor, and
warmly said that, while he CON oeded Conkling's
great abilities, and that no man since Webster
had surpassed him in intellectual force, he be-
leved Conking had used his powers for bad
purposes, and he did not believe him honest.
His elevation TO the Supreme bench" said