The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-05
FORTY.EIGHTH CONGRESS.
The Senate.

the morning the report OF the remaining
committee on the amendments to the River
and Hsrbor bill was agreed to.
Mr. Jones, L: Nevada said 1t was clear that
further ditcussion of this bill was the merest
waste OF time. He, therefore, moved to lay
il on the table. The motion was defeated
by yeas II, nays 81.
A message from the House announced an
agreement in the Postofice Appropriation
bill on every point of difference except that
relating to the postal ten-ceI stamps for let
ters requiring special expediters in delivery.
Mr.. Plumb moved the Senate recede en-
this. Agreed to.
Mr.. Cullom called up bis resolution to au-
Routes to the Seabosrd to SIT during the re
cess OF Congress. Agreed to.
The consideration of the River and HARDER
bill was resumed.
At o'clock Mr.. Hale submitted the 6rst
conference report on the Deficiency bill.
showing that all the differences had been ad-
justed, and the Senate went into executive
session.
When the doors were reopened a recess
was taken until $3.50 a. m
After informal recess had expired the ap.
pearsnce of the Senate Chamber was found
much changed. A number of nicely up
holstered chairs and sofas were ranged along
the margin of The semiciTcular space. 'front.'
ing the Clerks desk, while between the rows
OF Senators desks and in the sisles stood
rows OF plain oaken chairs alternating with
the CON Portable revolving chairs of the oeUa-
tors. and presenting natural contrasts of Inn
provisation. An elegant floral ladder orna-
mented the desk of Senator Garland. By 10
o'clock the galleries began to Ill mp with the
spectators fortunate enough to have secured
tickets for the occasion.
The Senators being for the time deprived
CT their customary places seated themselves
IN groupes irrespective OF political affilia
ton, and kept up an animated buzz of con-
versation, in which latter respect the occu-
pants OF the galleries diligently followed
their example. 1t was observed that Seua
tor.elect Teller and SenatoriLamar sat q long
while teteatete on one of the sofas near the
Clerks desk, engaged in what seemed to be
cordial interchange OF condolences.
Mr. Hale submitted the conference report
on the Naval Appropriation bill, and an
nourcing the adjustment OF the differences
between the two Houses, the House having
receded on all substantial points. The re-
port was agreed TO.
The Chair mr. Edmupds) announced his
signature to the Pestoffice Appropriation
bill, and Legislative, Executive and Judi
cial bill, both of which had during recess
been reported from the conference, all diff
ferences having been adjusted by the House
receding. but with minor amendments which
had been acceded to by the Senate.
After q short delay Mr.. Conger called up
the River and Harbor bill.
Mr.. Plum moved to lay the bill on the ia
bic. Agreed to by yeas %, nays 20.
Mr.. Allison presented the conference re-
port on the Sundry Civil bill, showing an ad-
justment OF all differences between the two
houses by mutual concession. Made d
IN not
On motion OF Mr.. Morrell the Chair ap-
pointed committee of two Senators to act
with such committee as the House may ap-
point, to notify the President of the United
States that Congress having finished its bust
ness was now ready to adjourn. The Ssns.
tors appointed were Messrs. MorreIl and
Harris.
At 1870 q message from the House an
DouDced the passage of the bill authorizing
the President to place one person on the re
tired list OF the army. Applause.
The bill was then read at length.
Mr.. Ingalls, then said: Mr.. President, the
nation knows who that one person is. ass
unanimous consent that the reference of this
bill to the committee be waived and that il
be now considered by the Senate.
The presiding officer (Garland) stated the
bill was Senate bill, aud nothing further
was necessary to make it q law except the
proper sign atures. Applause.
Mr.. Edmunds, resuming the Chair, stated
he had received a communication which
would now be read. He handed il to Chief
Clerk Johnson, who read it as follows:
To Hon. George F. Edmunds. President pro tenn.
of the United states senate:
The accompanying communication. although
sion. CHESTER A. ARTHUR
The President pro tenn. of the Ssnate-sucl
manifestations OF applause are not in order
The Clerk read as follows:
To the Senate OF the United States
/ nominate Ulysses S Grant. formerly General
commanding the armies OF the United States. TO be
General the retired list of the army, with full
ray OF such rank.
(signed) CHESTER A. ARTHUR.
Executive Mansion. March g. 1885.
The President pro tenn. OF the Senate then
announced that the nomination would pe
considered in open session. The question Is
will the Senate advise and consent to this
appointment? All Senators IN favor will
say aye "a storm OF ayes.) All opposed no
dead silence.l They ayes have Ii unani-
mously.
This announcement was received with
thundeis of applause, both on the floor and
in the galleries.
The President OF the United States having
been announced, President Arthur was es
corted by Messrs. Sherman and Ransom
chairs placed in readiness for them in iron
OF the desk. His appearance was greeted
with applause. In few minutes Captain
Basset. the veteran Doorkeepsr OF the SEN
ate. announced The Presidentelect OF the
United States" As the President elect
stepped into vie " and paused for an instant
to survey the distinguished scene OF which
be himself became the leading figure, the
great gathering rose to its feet. The gallerie:
sent up shouts OF applause which were soon
caught up on The floor and for several min
utes the grand hall rang with reclamation
Senators Sherman aud Ransom escorted
Cleveland to the chair on the left OF Presi
dent Arthur. where he took his seat. The
audience then became seated. Meanwhile
Vice President elect Hendricks escorted by
Senators Edmunds and Hawley, had entered
the Chamber, and had been received witt
applause. When quiet prevailed Presidlnl
drnn do sal ha al h