Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-11
WRTY-NINTH CONGRESS-.
First Session,
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.
resolution offered by Mr.. Manderson was
agreed to, directing the printing of 1000 copies
OF the Presidents Message and of the accom-.
panying reports of the heads of the various
departments.
Mr.. Edmunds introduced bill to provide
Tor the establishment OF a postal telegraph
nelerred TO the committee on postofices and
postroads.
In introducing the bill, Mr.. Edmunds said
1t was the same bill he had introduced at the
last session Of Congress, which was reported
upon by the committee so late in the session
| that the subject could not be considered by
the Senate before the expiration of the session.
lie hoped the committee would now take the
earliest opportunity to report on it. He
wished to press it to vote after reasonable
discussion and examination. s'It NAV be, >
he added. THAT differing from his former DO.
sltlon on the subject, he should now be will.
! ing to purchase at their actual value, the
plants of any telegraph company that NAV
wish to sell them to the United States moi
the value of the stock watered but the actual
value OF the materials, substance or things
lines, implements, etc., as such value may be
appraised by some tribunal in which we have
confidence
The resolution offered by Mr. Morrill, wa:
agreed to, directing the payment from the
contingent fund of the Senate, upon the pre-
sentation and proper audit of vouchers, OF the
actual and necessary expenses of the Senate
committee appointed to attend the funeral OF
Gen. Grant.
Mr.. Mcpherson presented the joint resolu
ton of the legislature of New jersey recon-
mending Congressional inquiry into the fitness
OF portion of the territory of Alaska for tie
purpose Of penal colony for long-term OF
life-term convicts. Referred to the commit
tee on territories.
Mr. Dolph introduced bill to repeal the
law OF the last session providing for the set
tlement of claims of officers and enlisted
men of the army for the loss of private prop
erty destroyed iu the military service of the
United States. This is the law to which the
President calls attention in his message as
indefinite in its terms" and to which he
says "lf it is to remain on the statute book il
| needs amendment"
lowing:
BY Mr.. Platt-To relieve commercial trav-
ellers from taxes in a State of which he or
the merchant he represents is not a citizen
| BY Mr.. Wilson of Iowa-To promote
peace among nations.
| By Mr.. Plumb-To open to homestead set
| tlement certain portions of Indian Territory.
| (This is the Oklahama bill of the last Con.
gress,)
| By Mr.. Call-To repeal all laws and parts
| of laws prohibiting pensions to wounded SOL
diers and officers without proof of their 10y
atty; also to amend the articles of war SO
that no person can be tried by court martial
tor desertion, whose offence was committed
two years before his apprehension, provided
he has been that length of time in the United
States since his desertion; also a bill to
amend section 400 ofsthe revised statutes SO
that vessels under five tons burden and used
for private purposes shall not be subject to
| license.
BY Mr.. Plumb-An additional article of
war; It provides that any officer, serving
with troops, or any soldier not on furlough
who CANDLES, or any officer of the army,
whether or not serving with troops, who
by gambling shall win money
from an inferior officer shall be court mar
tailed, and that any post trader who permits
gambling in his establishment shall have his
appointment revoked and makes it the duty
of every commanding officer to enforce the
provision of the act
By Mr.. Voorhees-To repeal the statute of
limitations on allowances of pension arrears.
At 2.07 the Senate went into executive ses-
sion, having first resolved that when it ad-
jourDed today it shall be to Monday next.
When the doors were reopened the Senate
adjourned until Monday next