The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-06-21

financial ruin on bis Government in order
10 secure pittanee OF SS month for his
comrades in arms. He had thought ten
DAYS ago that the bin would pass with a
two-thirds majority. Now he doubted
whether II would pass except loaded down
WIN ruinous provisions. The Republi-
cans proposing 10 amend the bin had
| proiessed 10 be It's friends. "God save
my old comrades in arms" said he,
Iron such friends as these" The
majority Of the Mexican pensioners, he
continued, happened 10 live on the wrong
side OF Mason and Dixon's line. He had
himself been a Confederate soldier. but
brave men bore each other no animosity.
We bad all come together now to advance
our common country in the career OF great
ness and glory 10 the end OF time. Finally,
Mr.. Williams implored the senators TO
withdraw the amendments, pass the Mex
lean bill, and then bring up the other
measures upon their merits. II the bill
was defeated il would he by the Repub-
licans, and not the Democrats. II the Re-
publicans were irving % engrait the de-
clsion OF the Chicago Convention on the
bin, Jet them say so.
Mr.. Voorhees, amendment 10 strike out
Mr.. lngalls's limitation was lost. A sug-
gestion Of adjournment was made. Mr..
CullOm attempted % secure an agreement
10 have vote on the bin and amendments
by ) O'Clock tomorrow, but Mr.. Morgan
obiec-ed, saving the dill must 20 through
on its merits or not at ali.
The Senate then went into executive
session. and when the doors were reopen
ed adjourn d until tomorrow.
House OF Representatives.
On motion OF Mr.. Msybury the bin was
passed reducing from 80 and - cents 10 10
cents the cearage fees levied upon vessels
engaged in domestic commerce.
Mr.. Tucker, OF Virginia. from the Com
mittee on the judiciary, submitted a report
upon the case OF Kiburn Us. Thompson,
and il was referred 10 the Committee on
Appropriations. The report says: "1our
committee, on fol- consideration. think it
better 10 let the judgment stand without
further litigation, and as the judgment
against defendant was for acts done by him
under orders Of the House Of Representa-
tiyes, The committee recommend that an
appropriation be made 10 pay the amount
thereof in relief OF the defendant"
Mr.. Townshend, Of Illinois, introduced
q joint resolution authorizing the Presi-
dent 10 extend an invitation 10 associated
officers and enlisted men Of the army and
navy 81 Mexico OF lS46-'4S 10 attend the
annual reunion at 81. Louis OF the surviv-
ing officers and men Of the United States
army and navy OF the same period. Re-
ferred.
Mr. Broadhead. OF Missouri, from the
Committee on Judiciary, reported bill TO
determine the jurisdiction OF United States
Circuit Courts. House calendar.
Mr.. King, Of Louisiana, introduced II
bin for the prevention and cure OF a dis
ease in animals known as charbon." Re
ierred
Mr.. Mutchler. Of PENNSYLVANIA, from the
Committee on Civil Service. reported bill
10 repeal the Tenure OF office act. Placed on
House calendar.
y resolution was reported from the
Committee on Elections declaring that j.
r. Chalmers was duly elected TO Congress
from the second Mississippi district. Laid
over for future action.
The House then resumed the considera-
ton Of the Campbell as. Morey contested
election case.
Mr. Miller. Of Pennsylvania. made the
principal speech in favor OF the claims OF
the cOntestee. and submitted strong le-
gal argument in refutaliop OF some OF
the principles laid down in the msiority
report.
The grounds on which the contestant
bases hls claim were ably presented by
Messrs. Jordan and Seney, Of Ohio, after
which Mr.. Morey. OF Ohio. the sitting
member, was heard in his own behalf.
Dir. Lowry, OF Indiana, closed the de-
bate with a clear analysis OF the facts and
law OF the case, and defended the Com.
mittee on Elections from some charges OF
unfairness which had been made against 1t.
A vote was then taken on the minority
resolution confirming the right OF the con-
testee 10 the seat, and ii was lost-yeas 60;
nays 139.
The majority resolution seating Campbell
was agreed TO. and that gentleman appeared
nj the bar Of the House and took the oath
Of office.
The House then, q. $40 7. NJ. took re-
cess until p. NJ, the evening session TO be
for the consideration Of pension bills.
EVENING SESSION.
At the House evening session there was
no quorum.
Adjourned.