Morris tribune., 1882-05-04
DOINGSOF CONGRESS.
MoNDAT, APRIL "a.


latioOs between North and South America. The
bill providing for the allotment OF land in sever.
atty to Indians and to bring them under the ju-
risdiction CT the state and territorial laws,
passed
The president nominatsi James 8. Rsnten
marshal OF ihs United States 10 the Washington
district of Pennsylvania, and Vim Warner at
torney OF the United States for the western dis
trict OF Missouri
Senator George offered resolution which
was adopted by the senate. which is Intended
to bring about legislation that will prevent
such excessive damages in cases where the
United States are Interested, as those rendered
In the Kilbourn case The resolution directs
the ludioiary committee to ascertain and re-
port what legislation is necessary TO secure u
Iair and impartial determination OF cases tria-
bic in the courts OF this district, where the
United States may be Interested on socsunt Of
liability 10 make good any recovery against the
defendent BIZ. George and other members of
congress consider the verdict in the Kilbourn
case as bsyond all reason Of right and propose
to legisate against another such case
HouRE.-A bill WAS introduced providing for
the appointment of a CO amission ant appro.
pristing ST 1000 for the improvement Of the
Mississippi, Missouri and Ohio rivers and trib-
utaries. The District o! Columbia police bill
was considered, q clause concerning the prefer
ence OF ex-union soldiers in the appoin: ment OF
sddi ional policemen giving rise to sharp dis
cussion 4 bill WAS introduced apprepristing
$500, 900 for the exp enses OF the Mississippi
river commission.
Mr.. Dezsndort OF Virginia intro iuced bill
In the house to-day appropristing s 900, 900
for the purchase Of plat OF ground contai lining
not mors than twen y-ti7e acres, and / Q erec-
ton upon itof proper bulldog with suitable
accommodations for the residence OF the pres
ident of the United States The present build
ing used as such residence ii to be set apart
for an executive Otiine for the use Of the presi-
dent
TUESDAY, ApKII. 20.
SENATF.-The bill approprishng 81, 600, 0OU
fer the improvement OF the Mississippi and $l,
OOO,O for le Missouri rivera passed The
house Chinese bill wae considered, and an
amendment OF the committee to strike out the
section prohibiting courts from naturalizing
Cinnamon was rejectec-26 to 80.
The senate passed Senster Windom's bill dl-
reotlDg the proper accoun ing officers OF the
treasury IN the settlement OF tila accounts Of e
P. Smith. late an Indian aSena, to adjust and
settle the same upon tbs princi pies of equity
and justics ana to award him credit for dis
bursements which appear to have been honest
ly made i'll good faith and have Injured to the
benefit Of the Indians Of ths United States
The president nominated John @. Montgom
cry, surveyor of cu toms a. Denver, Colo. !; Ben
jamiE, j. Morey, Louisiana, assistant apprais-
er OF New Orleans; Andrew j. Chapman, col
lector OF internal revenue Fifth district OF
OF Pennsylvania; John s Wise, attorney of the
United States for the eastern district of Vir-
einia; Rntledge P. Hughes, marshal for the
eastern dist ;,t Of Virginia.
President pro tenn. Davis OF the sensts Great
ed laugh at his expense 10 the senate. The
Japanese indemnity bill Wss up, and being OBJ
iected to, it was consented thst it go over with
cut prsjudice President Davis said "That
goes over without prejudice; call the next
gS m ant IA IN fhnJ, ~
himself upon The bench ODce more.
HOUSE, The election committee encounter
ed square knock down from the house which
refused-94 to 121--to consider the Lynoh-
CaslmeIs case tNissasippi). Fifteen repubii
uans voted with ths democrats IN the negative
The resolutions Of Mr Robinson of New York
regarding Americans confined IN prisons in Ire
land were debated and finsliy substitute Of
fered by Mr.. Cox OF New York, calling On the
presId ent for CORES p9ndenos III these cases
and requesting him TO urge the speedy trial and
prompt release Of such prisoners, was adopted.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 90
SENATE The Chinese bill Waa debated al
length without action. After Mr Slater of Or.
egon had finished his remaI hs !a7oriDg tbs pas
ssSe of the house bill on the subject, Mr.. Haw-
ley made reply, and in q lengthy argument
preceded to criticise the bill. Senator Farley
OF California repelled as best he could the at.
tach I1hUe ny tG6 COnHec'icut senator ana Was
making good hesdway whel hs be came involved
in dispute with Dawes of Massachusetts re,
gardlng the Treatment o. laborers in the east
MIR. Hoar came to the relief of his collessue
but the pair were being severely handled BY
the robust Californian, when Mr.. Edmunds
rescued them by motion TO go into eIecu i've
session.
The following nominations were sent to the
senate: Receiver Of public moneys, Robert
Lsmsey, Iowa, at Huron, D. T. Louis j. Souer,
l4ouisiana, appraiser, diet let Of Nsw Orleans !;
A Fortune Reard, assistant appraiser, district
OF New Orleans.
The senate confirmed Alphonso Taft of
Ohio, envoy extraordinary aud minister pleni-
potsntiary to Austria; William L. Dayton, New
jersey, minister resident to the Netherlands
Sergeant +. Sterns, New Jersey, consul general
at Montreal; Jas. Mcknight, Utah, consul al
St Helena; Geo b. armstrong, Illinois, regis
Ter OF theland office at Huron, D. =
HousE.-The Lynch Chalmers contested
Lection case was taken up by vote Of 8 to
%, aud scussion ensued, III which Mr..
Moore, republican member from Tennessee,
roundiy seolded the republican managers of the
house for their chilly shaily. milk sop" policy,
which lie prophesie1 would give the next con-
gress to the democrats. No action was taken
on the case
THURSDAY, APRIL ~.
SENATE Mr.. Sherman introduced q bill to
regulate the coinage Of silver dolars The bill
to remove the political disabilities of 81. con-
federates was considered and the most
animated political discussion Of the session en-
sued, in which Edmunds championed opposi-
ton to the measure, and opposed the
removal OF disabilities from eE-confeder-
ates, and Vest Garland, Maxey and
Hampton responded. No action was taken.
time till P. m. with personal explanations
relative to their respective sections, and it was
thought that when they had finished vote
would be pressed. Senator Vest of Missouri,
desired to put himself on record and in the
course of ten minutes made one of the most
by the friends Of the pending bill Mr.. Vest
moved down in front OF Mr.. Dawes while talk
ing, but the latter could not be induced to pick
up the gauntlet flung down by the Missourian,
but contented himself by remaining in his seat
looking appealingly up at the galleries. Nc
action was taken.
HousE-The Lynch Chalmers contested
case (Mississppl came up, and both the con.
testant and consestee spoke in their own behalf.
The matter was not disposed of. Lynch, the
eolored contestant was listened to with marked
attention by 10th parties. His opponent Chaml.
era, regarded him very attentively, although
nervousness was plainly apparent as he buised
himself with tearing up strips of paper while
Lynch was talking. The latter, by his moder
ate, even tempered remarks gained admirers
at the close Of every period, and his argument
was clear, lawyer-like exposition Of his case.
The gentlemen's gallery above him was
thronged with representatives of his race, who,
upon thiss0ccasi0n, we're kept wide awake with
the remarkable scene transpiring on the floor
Chalmers, the conteetee, followed. Referring
to the speech of Lynch. he asserted that 1t was
but repetition Of what had been said time and
time again by the contestant aud his Cocoon
spirators, who had through the public press oil
the country endeavored to destroy the reputa-
tion Of the white people of MISSISSIPPI Il
conclusion he said: "If reason and shame have
fled to british beasts, If asscrifce Of democrats
is to be made, and / am to be the 6rst victim,
then say to you go ahead"
FRIDAY, APRIL 2S.
SENATE. After somo routine business, the
anti Chinese bill was considered. Several
amendments were voted upon, when the bill
passed-32 to 15. The bill, It will be remem-
bered, prohibits the immigration Of Chinese
lab0rera for ten years
The fifteen senators who voted
nay on the bill were Allison,
Blair, Conger, Dawes, Edmunds,
Frye, Harrison, Hawley, Hoar, Ingalls,, Lap
hams Mcmillan. Morrill,, Platt and Sherman.
Messrs. Aldrich, Anthony, Perry, McDill, Be-
well, Logan, Window, Rollins and kellogg, op-
posed to the bill, were placed with Me.srs.
nn-,.,o-. Da,ard 4 .n;ob,,rr t .1,.o, H mt. L..