Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-07-21
fORTYSEYEsTH CONGRESS.
SENATE.
WASHINGTON, July 20.

WASHINGTON, July 20.
A joint resolution to authorize the con-
etruction and maintenance Of bridge across
the ST. Lawrence river and the Senate bill
to authorize the public printer to purchase
inks, rollers, lubricating oils, tapes and press
blankets without previous advertisement, the
reason of the latter being the necessity of
having these articles of the best quality in
order to make good work, was referred and
passed.
Mr.. Coekrell called up the House bill to
relieve certain soldiers of the late war from
the charge of desertion.
When Mr.. Morrill, moved to proceed with
the tax bill, and Mr.. Hale to take up the
naval appropriation bill, protracted debate
followed upon the order of business.
Finally the tax bill was further discussed
The pending amendment was to strike GU
the provision repeating taxes on bank capita
and deposits, bank checks. and drafts.
Mr.. Voorhees, denounced the bill as an
Odious piece of favoritism in behalf of the
privileged classes.
The pending bill retained its place as I'M
finished business of the morning hour hear
after.
Mr. Morril's motion to lay aside all pend
ing orders and take up the tax bill prevailed
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naval appropriation bill.
Mr.. Morrill, said he would regard postpone
ment of the tax bill as virtual abandon
ment. Pending amendment rejected. The
committee amendment to the first section as
amended bv reduction of the tax On tobacco,
was then agreed to. an1 the question recurr-
ed on the remainder of the section. The
portion adopted fixes the tax on manufactured
tobacco, after January LIST, 1883, at II cents
per pound, and provides that the repeal of
taxes on the capital and deposits of banks
and bankers, shall not affect such taxes now
due and payable, and that the repeal of the
stamp tax on bank checks. drafts, orders and
vouchers shall not take effect until October
LIST next. Pending adjournment the bill went
over until tomorrow.
| Adjourned.
| HOUSE.
! Mr.. Calkins of Indiana, called up the
resolution offered by him yesterday. reciting
that it has been asserted by Mr.. Blackburn
of Kentucky, that a mistake made by the
| tally clerk in footing the roll call was falsi-
! ficatiOn of the record. and directing a special
committee of three members to inquire into
the matter.
Mr. Blackburn having denied that he made
anv charge, Mr.. Cakins amended the reso-
luton so as tn make it conform with that
statement. After debate the resolution was
Withdrawn.
Mr.. Page of California, submitted the con.
ference report upon the river and harbor APP
preparation BILL but as there were indications
that its consideration would consume large
portion of the day it was withdrawn.
! The House then resumed consideration OF
the Alabama contested election case, Smith
VS.. Kelley.
Mr.. Ranney presented the case for the ma
jority, and was followed by Mr.. Beltzhoover
in support OF the claims of the sitting men,
Der. After speech by Mr.. Oates in favor
of the sitting member. the previous question
was ordered, and MIR. Calkins closed the de-
bate. A resolution declaring the seat vacan,
was then adopted-yeas AS, nays |.
| Mr. Reed called up a resolution reported
March Sth, for amendment of rules.
Mr.. Blackburn raised a question of con-
sideration, and the democrats RETAINED from
voting. thus leaving the House without a
quorum.
Adjourned: