Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1882-06-03
FORTY.sEvENTH CONGRESS-.
SENATE,

crANhAEs
| In the United StatesSenate bill was passec
appropriating s16 0OO, 900 to supply defcien
cy in the appropriations for ar nv pensions
By vote of "a to 20 bill was passed appro.
priating not over 5000, 900 for the relief of the
officers and crew of the United States steamer
Monitor, who participated in the action with
the iron-clad Merrimao in March, 1862. The
Washington city water supply bill, which ap-
proprlates between s3OO,000 and 81, 100000,
was passed.
In the United States Senate, Mr.. Davis in
troduced bill authorizing terms of the United
States District Court at Martinsburg, W. Va.
The Japanese indemnity bill was advocated
by Mr. Morgan and opposed by Mr.. Jones, of
Florida. Pending an executive session the
bill was laid over without action Mr.. Cor
man introduced joint resolution granting
the use of tents. &C., for the national encamp-
ment of the G. A. R. in Baltimore next June.
In the United States Senate q substitute for
the bonded spirit bill was ordered printed.
The bill for the removal of distractions to
navigation was passed. Other subjects con-
sldered were the Japanese indemnity and
Creek Orphan Fund bills.
HOUSE.
In the House, the filibustering tactics on the
part OF the Democrats against taking up the
contested election case Of Mackey VS. Dibble
were continued. Motions for adjournment,
leaves OF absence, DC, came in rapid success
sion, and at one time the Republicans secured
quorum, but this was soon lost, and at
O'Clock, in accordance with resolution adopted
some days ago, the House took recess until
O'Clock. Pending the announcing of the
recess the Speaker laid before the House a
message from the President transmitting
letter from the Secretary of State concerning
the awards made against Venezuela by the
mixed commission under the convention of
April 25, 1866. The President says 81 earn
estly invite the attention of Congress to this
communication and the accompanying inclos-
ures In case neither House takes action on
1t during the present Congress, I shall feel it
my duty to direct that this prolonged Discus
sion be definitely terminated by recognizing
the absolute validity of all the awards. AT
the evening session the Republicans found
themselves without a quofum, and the Demo-
Gratis refusing to vote, an adjournment took
place at 10 O'Clock.
In the House of Representatives the Demo.
Gratis renewed their flibustering tactics on the
motion to call up the Mackey- Dibble contested
election case. The proceedings were enlivened
by several controversies between members.
giving rise to scenes of great confusion. Mr.
Bedford moved the appointment of commit
tee to investigate the testimony alleged to have
been mutilated, but no action was taken. A
Republican caucus was announced to take
In the House of Representatives Mr.. Reed,
Rep, made privileged report from the COM
mittee on rules which amended rule 16 80 as
to make it read that not more than two dilatory
motions can be made on aquestion of privilege
such as the question now pending in the
House, and which gave rise to the present
contest. Mr.. Randall objected, and under the
rule the report was laid over for one day.
After three or four dilatory motions had been
made, Mr.. Calkins made n DroDosition tn tba
Democrats that the House proceed to the con-
sideration of the Mackey- Dibble case, and that
after six hours consideration the House shall
vote on the question of recommittal, and if it
be decided in the negative, that the House
shall consider the case until finished without
flibustering. This was rejected by the Demo-
Gratis, and dila'ory motions were made A call
OF the House was ordered at O'Clock, and tor
three hours afterwards the members did moth
ing, when further proceedings under the call
were discontinued and the House adjourned.
The Senate was not in session.