Huntsville gazette., 1882-06-03

reminder of the session was passed in bush
whacking over the contested election case.
THE bill to reimburse the Creek orphan
fund came up in the Senate son the 18th
but went over without action. In the
House the question of consideration was
raised on the election contest, and a motion
to adjourn Immediately was lost-yeas,
none; nays, li3. Mr.. Curtin was refused leave
OF absence for week-l3 to l34. A vote 20
adjourn until the 9th resulted 10 l49. Biiis
passed appropriating $4,000 for 1ght-
house in Little Traverse Harbor, Lake
Michigan; to attach the County of Hardeman
TO the eastern division of the Western District
of Tennessee. Mr.. kenna moved for a recess
until 80. On this vote the. Republicans lost
their quorum, the result being-yeas, nays,
1885, and call OF the House was ordered. Roll Z
call followed roll call upon dilatory motions
until O'Clock, when the House 40
recess until s. The ~ President q trssss
State concerning the Wards made
against Venezuela by the mixed commission
under the convention of April 25, 1856, with
message saying: "In case neither House
takes action during the present Congress, L
shall feel it my duty to direct that this pro-
longed discussion be definitely terminated by
recognizing the absolute validity OF all
awards" Referred.
A MODIFICATION of the measure recently
reported by Mr. Bayard as a substitute for the
House bonded spirits bill came from the Sen
ate Finance Committee, May 26, and was or
dered printed. The bill providing for
the removal or ODStfuctlOnS the
free navigation of the navigable waters
of the United States, and requiring
bridge corporations to erect sheer booms,
etc, to aid boats in passing without striking
bridge piers, passed. Consideration of
the Japanese indemnity fund bill was re-
sumed, without action. Adjourned until the
29th. In the House, the usual dilatory
maneuvering was occasioned by calling up
the election contest. After some confu-
sion, Mr.. Blackburn moved for q committee
to investigate alleged irregularities in han
IN; Mr.
to submit a counter proposition. Mr.. Belford
proceeded to reprimand the minority for its
action in the pending case, and was com
manded to sit down. Mr. WaShburn demand
ed the regular order, objecting 10 any man
acting for the Republican side without con-
sultation or authority. The question then re-
q special order for the night session to CON
slider the pensions bill, ana as the Democrats
refused to allow that order to be rescinded.
The House, on motion OF Mr.. Calk1ns, ad-
iourned for one day.
In the House Of Representative, May 27,
Mr. Calkins submitted proposition that the
Mackey- Dibble case be discussed for six
hours, after which the question of recon-
initial should be voted on, and If decided in
the negative the House should then consider
the case till decided without filibustering.
The proposition was declared unsatisfactory
by Mr.. Randall. succession of .roll-calls
followed all resulting in nothing. Mr. Dunn
introduced joint resolution appropriating
100000 for the relief of persons rendered des-
titute by the recent overflow OF the Mississip-
pi and its tributaries. sG
A RESOLUTION instructing the Committee
on Military Affairs to inquire into the propri-
ETY. and necessity of making further provis-
| ion for sufferers by the Mississippi overflow
was adopted by the Senate, May 20 Bills
were reported favorably: Setting apart a
tract of land on the Colorado River OF the
West, in Arizona, as public park; to enlarge
the powers and dunes OF the Department
of Agriculture. the House Mr..
Reed called tTp for consideration ne -pro.
posed amendment to the rules prohibiting
dilatory motions on the contested election
case. Several motions were made by Demo
Gratis, and the point OF order was raised that
on motion to amend the rules dilatory mo-
tions can not be entertained. The point was
debated by Reed and Randall, Kasson, ,kenna
Carlisle. Blackburn and Robson. The Speak
er sustained Reeds point of order. Randall
appealed and on Reeds motion the appeal was
tabled Mr.. Cox On. Y) presented a protest.
signed by over 100 Democratic members,
against the ruling of the Speaker. The re-
port of the Committee on Rules was adopted
yeas $50, nays 2. At 6:45 the House deter
mined to proceed to the consideration of the
contested election case. Mr.. Miller Pa.) took
the floor to open the debate, whereupon q
motion to adjourn for one day was agreed to.