Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-05
Congressional Proceedings.

SENATE-Monday, Jan. 18th.
In the United States Senate, Mr.. Hoar,
from the Judiciary committee, reported a
bill relating to the enforcement of the law
IN Utah.
HoUsE.-In both houses the death OF
Representative Mackey, of South Carolina,
was announced, and adjournment as mark
of respect followed.
SENATE.-Tuesday, Jan. Goth.
The United States Senate, after speeches
by Senators Sherman and Malone, passed
the resolution for an investigation of alleg-
ed election outrages in Virginia and Mis-
sissippi, the Democrats declining to debate
the resolution. The bill providing method
to. settling incomplete titlesto Mexican land
grants was further discussed.
HoUsE.-In the House large number of
bills were introduced. A resolution was
adopted for an investigation of the charge
made by Representative Keifer that during
the last Congress FL. V. Boynton, a news
paper correspondent holding seat in the
press gallery, had improperly attempted to
influence his action to secure the passage
of bill.
SENATE Wednesday, Jan. 30th.
In the United States Senate petitions
were presented in favor Of prohibition in
the District Of Columbia and the Terrific
ries.
HousE.-The funeral services over the
remains Of Representative Mackey took
place in the hall of the House of Represen-
tatives, members Of both houses attending.
SENATE-Thursday, Jan. 31st.
In the United States Senate the confer
ence report on the Greeley relief bill was
non-concurred in, and a new conference
was requested. A resolution was adopted
for the investigation as to how the cost of
| telegraphic correspondence is affected by
contracts between the Western Union and
other companies. The Senate adjourned
until Monday.
HousE.--In the House bills were adopt
| ed to forfeit certain lands granted to the
Texas Pacific Railroad Company and to
certain States. a bill was introduced from
the naval committee to equalize the rank
OF Graduates of the Naval Academy.
SENATE. Feb. LIST.
The United States Senate was not IN ses-
sion, having adjourned over from Thurs
day until Monday.
| HoUsE.-The session of the House was
devoted to debate on the Fitz-John Porter
Dill, which finally passed by vote of 1874
10 ~. The House then adjourned uutil
Monday.
DISTRESSING ACCIDENTs.-A distressing
accident occurred in Lafayette county, Mis-
souri,, on the 10Th inst, which resulted in the
death of Paul Mcneil, son of Andrew G.
and Kate v Mcneil. 1t seems that the
youth was riding a quiet horse, about a
quarter of mile from home, when the an,
lmal slipped on the ice and fell, throwing
the boy upon the frozen ground, and then
stepping upon his head, which bled profuse.
~. He was taken home unconscious and re-
NAMED in that state about four hours, when
death relieved him of his suferings. He
was bright and cheerful boy, about four
teen years of age, and will be sadly missed
oy bis parents, who have our heartfelt,
sympathy in their sad bereavement. Just
TWO weeks before this sad accident, Don
AID, an older son, was returning from
school, carrying gun, when his horse tool
fright and ran off, throwing him with grea
violence against fence, fracturing his skull
from pm which he is now slowly recovering.
Inc parents of these children will be re-
membered by our readers-the mother al
formerly Miss Kate V. Dunn, daughter G.
the late John w. Dunn of this county, ane
the father as the son of the late Paul Nc
Neli, Of Pocahontas county, reenbrie1
on. Vo.) Independent.