New-York tribune., 1884-01-09
HOUSE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.

WASHINGTON, Jan. S.-Ihe following reso-
lutions and bills introduced in the House to-day;
By Mr.. Hunt, OF Lousiana-A Joint resolution for the
immediate appropriation of s1OOOOOO In accordance
with the urgent request of the Mississippi River Com
mission.
BY MrMOney of Mississippi from the Committee on Post
OficesA resolution to call the POstmaster-General
for information as whether British spy named Brien
has been allowed to tamper with American malls in New
York. [Adoptedl
BY Mr.. Robinson, of New-York-A resolution calling on
the Secretary OF State for information to whether our
Ministers obey the law Of March 27, 1867 lThe law
forbids United States Ministers foreign countries from
appearing public in dress and requires them to
wear the ordinary apparel Of an American citizenl
BY Mr. Dorsheimer, Of New-YOrk-To make bills Of
ladng conclusive in certain also aboshng duties
Oh lumber, timber and other product OF the forest
by Mr.. Bsgley, Of New YorkTO protect applicants for
pension and 10 prevent fraud In the Pension Office Also
Tor the purchase of trade dollars by the fractional coins
BY Mr.. Black Of Ncw-York-Proposing the following
amendments 10 the Constitutions l-Uniform laws on the
subject of marriage and divorce 2-Gving the President
power to veto more items in an appropriation 6l
against the United States 4.-The credit
money and properly o Of the United estates states
tions. 3. Prohibiting the granting of exclusive pryi-
eges and forDdding legislation on approximation bills
ss bill will allow foreign vessels TO ascend rivers and
Unload Also bil 70 authorize the construction OF
Breakneck mountains ~ y. Mr. Beach states that his
bill has connection with al Albany
Senator Murphy.J
By Nr. Cox OF New York-A bill calling the Presi-
dent copies of the correspondence between the Gov
ernment Of Russia and the United states with respect TO
the condition and treatment OF Hebrews by Russia and
especially with reference To Hebrew citizens OF the United
States also, TO authorize the purchase OF ioreign-bu
ships by citizens Of the United states for use Ia the for
cign carrying trade and Tor free shpnaeria; Also 10
prohibit bc coinage the threecent piece also,
ieye commercial travellers from license tax; also. for the
relief OF etteTcaTers also 10 Societies OF the
Vicinagc to erect m0nuTpents on battle fields.
BY Mr. slocun, Of New-Iork-To improve tho condition
Of the Army.
By Mr. Miller OF New-Y0rR-TO enable corporations TO
become surctes on Official bonds
BY Mr. Rogers, OF w-York-Provtdlng for the sale
OF the Navy Yard and Hospital WaiaDout Bay Brook
lyn.
W. Melville Chief gincer Of the Navy, for mentOrOus
service.
BY Mr. Mutchlere, OF Pennsyvana-For tho appoint
ment OF Scientific Commission which may conduct the
National Conference OF Electricians TO be held Ii Phla
depbia in lsS4.
BY Mr.. Randall, Of MISUNDERSTANDING the
thanks of COngr, and COueTrng additional rank upon
CHIEF Engineer George W. Melville.
BY Mr.. Ecustcr, OF Visions n-PT0posng a COnstu-
uonal amendment prohibiting Congress or the state Leg
i>atures from cnactug any law prohibiting or ahdgng
the manufacture sale Of any article or merchandise
composed ia part or whole OF any product OF the soil
BY Nj sumner, OF Wl5cOn5iu-PTppOsiug COnstitu-
oual amendment limiting the veto power of tue Presl
dent, by providing that measure may be passed over his
veto 10y majority vote.
The total number Of bills introduced to-day GA.