The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1882-01-21
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
THURSDAY, JANUARY II.

IN EIeSoENA1E the ireS1Qcnt pro teMG0Fe pre-
scented q communication from Isaac N. Arnold
presidents1f the Chicago Historical Society asking
the cooperation of Congress in the celebration
April 9, at New Orleans of the two hundredth al
nlversary G. the discovery OF the mouth OF the
Mississippi River by Robert Cavalier de Ia Sale.
Mr.. Vest reported favorably. with amendments
from the Committee on Commerce the Senate bill
10 authorize bridge across the Missouri River
81 the most accessible point within five miles above
the city Of st. Charles, Mo- Taken up and passed
20 amended on motion Of Mr.. Edmunds so as to
reserve to Congress, well as to the Secretary OF
war, the right net only to make changes in the
bridge structure foY the benefit of the river naviga
ton, bat to order its entire removal.
Mr. Morrill, made an Intellectual effort to have
taken up fhe bill fixing the term of Office of col
Iectors OF internal revenue Mr.. Edmundg, who said
ne favored tbe BILL desiring further time to prepare
an amendment adding many other officers OF the
United States
Mr.. ingalls, here rose and read from Mr.. Beck s
speech on the tariff as follows: 81 would promptly
repeal the arrears of pensions act Itwas conceived
II sla and brought forth in iniquity. 1t is fraud
upon the American people and standing monU-
ment 10 the ignorance selfshness, and cowardice
OF the American Congress" He said that, having
introduced the measure, and having been chairman
of the Committee on Pensions when it passed he
MI Ingalls, proposed to gave the senator an OPP
portunity to prove his allegations His own belief
that the bill was just in principle, but had been
misunderstood bythe country. He therefore offered
q resolution declaring that, IN the opinion of the
SENATE. the act ought Dot 70 DC repeated.
Mr.. Beck asked that the resolution lie over to
enable him TO present the proofs for his assertions
Mr.. Ingalls, agreed to this with the remark that
he would insist upon vote with as little delay
possible.
On motion of Mr. Hawley, the morning hour was
extended to dispose of routine business
On motion of Mr.. Teller, his resolution directing
the Secretary of the Interior to communicate the
decision Of the Commissioner Of the General Land
Office declaring the land grant made to the North
pr1o POI no
operation of the law granting the same and also
the decision, order, instructions of his prede
cessor Hon. Carl SchurZ, everything the Commits
sioner's decision and restoring the grant of lands
to the Northern Pacific Railroad without reference
OF the subject to Congress further, all memoranda
the subject and the number of acres for which
patents have been issued to said company or its
assigns since July 4, 1877, was taken up.
Mr.. Allison moved an amendment to include in
the call for information any opinion of the Attor
ney-General On the subject. Agreed to, and the
resolution was passed.
The Senate (at 125) resumed consideration of the
Sherman funding bill.
The debate was continued by Messrs. Allison,
Sherman, and Plumb.
The fact becoming apparent at 4.2o that as sew
eral Senators desiring to speah had not yet partci
psted in the discussion the bill Informally laid
aside until Monday.
A number Of bills were introduced and referred,
and the Senate lat 425) went into executive session
and lat 4.35) adjourned until Monday
hOUSE.-MT. mcOO0K introduced q Dill 70 reOr-
ganiZe the judicial system of the United States.
Nj Browne introduced bill for the issue and
Of fractional Treasury notes.
Mr. Bayne introduced bill to repeal the tax On
bank deposits and the stamp tax on bank checks,
and to reduce the tax on the circulation of national
banks.
Mr.. Prescott introduced an superintendent bill,
providing for 319 representatives.
Mr.. Hewitt, of New York, offered resolution call
ing on the Secretary Of the Navy for certain infor
nation in regard tn he condition Of the navy
The House then lat 1:10) went into Committe of
he Whole Mr.. Calkins in the chair on the
appropriation bill.
The general debate participated in by Mr. His
cock, and Messrs. Cox of New York Blount and
Atkins having ended, the bill was read for amend
ment.
The committee at three o'clock rose and reported
the bill to the House. when it was passed without
division. 1t approprates $4,000
Mr.. Browne offered resolution calling the |
Secretary of the Interior for the following nforma
ton If all the pensions arising from the of the
rebellion shall be adudcated within the seven years
terminating June 90 1888 and if at the end of that
period the survivors of the war with Mexico and |
their widows shall be pensioned at the rate of IS per
month what appropriation will be required annu- |
ally to pay pensions during the next twenty-five
years
The Speaker laid before the House a letter from
the Secretary Of the Treasury incosng estimate Of
deficiency in the census appropriation, amounting
to $500.
The House then lat 800 adjourned until Mon
day.
MONDAY
In the Accommodation from the Sec |
rotary of the Treasury submitted by the Pres
dent pro teBpore transmitting the annual report of
the Coast and Geodetic Survey, and also response
to the Senate resolution of inquiry respecting the
organization of separate court for the trial Of
toms cases.
Mr. VOORHEES, reported from the joint select COM
nittee on the subject, bill authorizing the con,
struction of building for the odation of the
Library.
MI Logan introduced and asked present consid-
Grafton of bill granting arrears of pension to the
widow of Abraham Lincoln He had read letter
from the surgeons attending the lady, showing her
TO be sufferer from spinal and other troubles and
from cataract on both eyes. He said he had state
ment from persons who knew the lady well that
her incomes insufficient to pay for the necessary
medical and nurse attendance, which her compare
lively helpless condition required. The arrearages
under the BILL would be at the rate of the pension
SO 900 per year for five years. or $4,000.
Mr.. ingalls, said his resolution offered before the
holidays directing an inquiry as to what further
allowances should be made to Mrs Lincoln was now
being considered by the Pension Committee to
which it was referred, and he suggested the refer
snce.of the bill to that committee.
Mr.. Blair, of the Pension Committee, explained
hat the cases of Mrs Garfield and Mrs. Lincoln
we're now under consideration in connection with a
Measure the subject, and it was hoped report
would be made at an early day. The bill was then
eferred to the Pension Committee.
The census deficiency bill making an appropria-
ion of $4,000 was then taken up and passed.
The Sherman funding bill was then taken up, and
fter statements by several Senators that their
lerstanding was that vote On the bill would not