Morris tribune., 1882-05-11
DOINGS OF CONGRESS.
MONDAY, MAY !.

MONDAY, MAY !.
SENATE.-After some routine business Mr.
Allison introduced 3 bill for the construction of
the Illinois 4 Mississippi canal and to cheapen
transportation. The Feature of the day was the
speech by Vice President David Davis fayoring
the bill for the establishment of court of ap-
psals, the details OF which have already been
published. The argument made was attentive.
ly hstened to, and he was supposed to be more
conversant with the needs OF the su-
preme court than any other men,
ber OF the senate. When he
had concluded, Senator Saunders took the floor
IN behalf Of the proposed amendment to the
constitution providing for the election of the
people of postmasters, marshals and district
attorneys Of the United States courts, co!lee-
tors OF customs, internal revenue anf other Off
GERS whose duties are to be performed within
the limits Of any state or part of state, except
judges of the supreme and inferior courts.
HoUsE.-The house suspended the rules
and adopted q resolution designating May 8 for
the consideration of the national bank charter
extension bill. The rules were suspended aud
bills passed for public buildings in various
parts of the country aggregating 81. 100000
oisl districts passed. The bill makes
the present Judge, Hon. Fl. NJ. Love, the judge
Of the southern district and the president is
authorized to appoint one for the northern dis
trict The other officers Of the court, district
attorney, marshal ana clerk, remain as officers
Of the southern district, and those OF the north
ern district are to be appointed The two dis.
tricts for the purpose of holding court are each
divided into four divisions, and courts are 10 be
held therein at places named twice each year.
without expense 10 the United Statet for build
ings additional to that now incurred.
TUESDAY, MAY2
SENATE.-The senate gladdened the hearts Of
number OF claimants in private cases by pass
ing their bills, which had successfully run the
gauntlet in the house. One of these was bill
providing for public building at Quincy, Ill. ,
which was hurried through the house this
morning, quickly transmitted to the senate and
pushed through without any dangerous ques-
tions being asked. Senator Miller of New York
animated by desire to do something in return
for his salary, passed off as the champion
for the woman suit fraglsts and introduced a
proposed amendment 10 the constitution, set
ting forth that the rights Of the citizens of the
United States to vote shall not be abridged or
denied on account Of sex. 4 few members OF
the local association were present during this
Interesting ceremony. The court OF appeals
bill was taken up and consumed the time OF the
senate till holiday WAS taken for executive
business.
HOUSE.-The senate amendments to the
Chinese bill was concurred in. The tariff COM
mission bill was debated.
WEDNESDAY, MAYS.
SENATE The usual monotony of the senate
proceedings was relieved to. day by the renewal
of sectional battle between representatives of
the North and South, growing out Of bill to
place an ex-rebel in the army with the rank Of
a surgeon after removing his political dIsabih
ties. In connection with the bill resolution
is pending for the repeal Of section 1918 Of
the revised statutes, which prohibits all who
were in the service Of the confederac7 from
being appointed in the United States army or
navy.
In the dispute over the question Senator But
Ter Of South Carolina neld JEFF Davis up as a
patriot worthy to rank with John Hampden and
George Washington, at the ssme time Urging
the repeal of the obnoxious statute on
the ground that it was the outcome of party
hate and passion, intiamed by war. Such
declaration caused decided sensation among
the republican senators, and Senator Ingalls, iE
short, inoisive speech emphatieally asserted
that the north would never consent to repeal
such statute on the ground that it was an un-
inst measure, for by 80 doing it would ac-
knowledge that secession was light and that
the Union men who fought to uphold the gov
ernment had been in the wrong. The debate
was continued by Senators Voorhees,, HaWley
and others, after which the amendment was re-
jected.
HoUsE-The tariff was promptly ON hand in
the house after short time had been allowed
for the presentations OF reports OF committees
The strongest speech perhaps was that by Con-
gresham Burrows OF Michigan. He at any
rate succeeded in securing attention, which re-
quires a very attractive effort at this stage Of
this debate.
Cox said he feltlike man talking at fun
eral, as the bill was feregone conclusion so
far as it's adoption was concerned No vote
was taken.
The committee on military affairs made a IA
vorable report upon the bill which had been
nv SS q ifrfa for
several bills referred to them relating to retire.
ment in the army. The bill provides that when
an officer has served thirty five years either as
an ofiicer or soldier in the regular or volunteer
service, he shall, if he makes application there
for to the president, be placed upon the retired
list; that when any officer has served forty years
or is sixty two years Of age he shall be placed
on the retired list; provided however, the pro.
visions of this bill shall not apply to the general
lieutenant general and present major general
Of the army.
THURSDAY MAY i.
SENATE. mir. Voorhees, resolution fer an in
7estigation OF the charges of corrupt influence
brought to bear upon the finance committee in
connect1o on with the house whisky hill, came
up, and Mr. Window offered an amendment
for an investigator ss to whether any money
has been raised by interes ed parties to secure
the passage or defeat of the bill 4 long dis
cussion ensued, senators eOnsoling each other
ioi tuoeo uuueseItou ihbluidHOus against Iil6lr
honor by certain newspapers. The resolution
was definitely postponed, MIR. Window having
Withdrawn his amendment and announcing his
intention to intI oduce 1t as 8 separate measure.
The political disabilities bin was sent to the ju-
dietary committee by party vote, the republi-
cans voting aye. The court of appeals bill was
discussed without final action
The military committee reported against
bill OF Mr.. Windom's for the relief of Minneso-
ia mounted rangers 81,
The president nOminsted Joseph J, Sewell,
collector OF customs OF Evansville, Ind. Con-
frmations: Alfred c. Coke, New York, dietrict
judge for the northern district Of New York;
John 8. Wise, Virginia, United States attorney
for the eastern district of Virginia
HOUSE The day was almost entirely de-
voted TO the tariff commission bill. The prin-
cipal speech wac made b7 Mr.. Morrison of IL
linois, who argued against the protectionist
doctrine.
FRIDAY, MAY 3.
SENATE Mr. Window introduced resolu-
ton for the appointment Of an Investigation
committee of five on the subject Of the alleged
whisky bill corruption fund, which was adopt.
ed The court OF appeals bill was discussed
and the senate adjourned till Monday.
HOUSE The day was consumed In the con-
sideration OF the tariff commission BILL the gen.
ersi debate on which wss closed by Mr.. Kelly of
Pennsylvania IN speech of two and half
hours. An evening session Was held at which
pension bills only we're considered. e
Train Robbers Escape from Iowa PeniteBt lary
The Keokuk Constitutions Special from Fort
Madison says bold escape took place at the Iowa
state OriRon at that citv M