The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-17
FORTY-NINTH CONGRESS
Senate.

many years been 30 crowded on tho opening
day Of the session. every seat being occupied
except those in the diplomatic gallery. The
walls were draped in deep black out OF respect
to the memory of the late vice-president. Sem
ator John sherman OF o., was elected president
pro tom.
Mr.. Logan, reelected rs senator from
Illinois, and Mr., Blair reelected from New
Hampshire, were sworn in.
Mr.. Voorhees,, romarking that no was per.
forming the saddest duty OF his public life, CT
tered the following resolutions
Resolved, / hat the Senate has received with
profound sorrow tho intelligence OF tho death
Of Thomas A, Hendricks, late vice-president Of
tho United States, and Tor number OF years
distinguished member OF this body.
Resolved, That tho business OF the Senate DO
suspended in order that the eminent public
services and the representative virtues OF tho
deceased may be app optiately commemorated.
Resolved, That the secretary OF the Senate
be directed to communicate these resou,ions
to The House OF Representatives.
The resolutions by agreement were accord
ugly laid on the table
Tho Presidents message was delivered and
read.
The chair laid before the Senate memorial
from the Legislature OF New Hampshire set
ting forth that 90 600, 900 acres OF the public
anus are Uelu ny llou-Itslutiit Iiihci-
pally by the titled and governing class of Great
Britain, and requesting Congress 10 pass bill
to secure exclusively to the American people
the public lands of the United States and pre-
vent their sale to persons othan than those in
tending TO become citizens. The memorial
was referred to the committee on public lands.
bill was introduced by Mr.. Teller, and by
ais request laid on the table for tho present,
directing the cancellation OF the 81 and 81
United States notes.
Mr.. Cameron of Pa, offered resolution
against altering tariff regulations, which was
referred to the committee on finance.
Mr.. Frye introduced a resolution embodying
the code Of joint rules adopted by the Senate
At the last session.
Mr.. Plumb introduced a joint resolution pro.
posing an amendment to the constitution of
the United States in relation 10 the manufac-
lure and sale Of intoxicating liquors.
A number Of bills were introduced md ap.
propriately referred to committees.
Mr.. Hale, of Mane offered this resolution,
which was agreed TO:
Whereas, it is alleged that S. S. Brown, q
,i,zen of the state of Maine, has been insru-
mental in procuring the removal of certain
>ostmosters in said state and the appointment
Of other persons to serve in their stead and,
Whereas, it is further alleged that said
Brown has written 10 parties whose appoint
I nents he has procured, us aforesaid letters i'll
orm and substance like Tho following: To wit
WAsnINGroN, d. c., - 1885.
Dear Sir: have secured your appointment
rs postmaster at your place. Your papers will
SO sent in a day or two. IT you feel like send
ng a small sum to help delluy the expenses Of
| attending to our Malno matters, you may do
| 10. My mail comes to the above address.
Respectfully yours, s. s. Brown.
A resolution offered by Mr.. Morrill, of Vt.
Vas agreed to, requesting the president, if NOT
incompatible with the public interest, 10 trans
nit TO the Senate any information OF dccu-
nents received from our counsel general at
Paris, or from our special agent, sent TO tinan-
.iai centers OF Europe i'll respect 10 the es-
! adjustment Of such an international ratio OF
| sold and silver coinage as would permit OF the
! coinage of both metals ut the minis Of those
countries and our own.
BY Mr. Blair of N. H., proposing an amend.
nent TO the constitution Of the United States
| extending TIE right o! suffrage to women.
Also proposing an amendment to the consti-
mtion in relation TO alcoholic liquors and other
poisonous beverages This, ut Mr.. Blairs re-.
leust, was laid on tho taile for the present.
Mr. Dawes, of Massachusetts, introduced @
bill for the erection Of $4,000 publ build
ng ut Springfield, Mass.
Mr.. Hoar Of Massachusetts, introduced a
ill fur the erection of n $500 900 building at
Worcester
Mr. Edmunds introduced his postal telegraph
bill. IL the course of few remarks he said
hat aft cr studying the subject he has changed
MS opinions somewhat and that he might
conclude to favor the idea of purchasing tho
telegraph plant already established by private
enterprise, provided tribunal, with the public
confidence, can be found TO make fair APP
praisal OF such prepef;y. He added that he
proposed to press the bill 10 IN early vote ant
would a k the committee 10 report it to th'
,enatc AZ tho earliest day.
., resolution offered by Mr.. Morrill,, wa
.grced to, directing the payment from the con
tinsent fund OF the senate, upon the presen'a
lien and pro or audit Of the vouchers OF tht
actual and necessary expenses of tic senate
,cmmu tee appointed TO attend the funeral G
J meal Grant.
Mr.. Mcpherson presented Joint resolution
Of the Legislature of New Jersey, recommend
in! congressional inquiry into the fitness of
portion Of the Territory If Alaska for the pur
pose of a penal colony for long term Or lf
convicts. Referred to the committee on terri
tories.
A Joint resolution, introduced by Mr.. Morril
was read three times and passed, reappolntins
rs members Of the board of regents OF til
Smithsonian Institution, john MacLanc c
New Jersey, Asa Gmy of Massachusetts an
Henry Co pee Of Pennsylvania, and also ap
pointing on the same board General Meigs q
Washington in the Place of General Sherman
rendered ineligible by the removal OF his resi-
dencc from Washington.
Mr.. Dolph introduced a bill to repeal tn
law Ct last session providing for the settle
mcnt of claims Of officers and enlisted me
Of the army Tor loss Of private property de
nj IN, ,hn ,,,ilitary Of lh Unite
States. This i the law to which the Pres
dent calls attention in his message as "inde
finite in its terms, ;" and as to which he says
az il is to remain on the statute book, it need
qmendmcnt"I
Among other bills introduced wero the fol
lowing;
BY Mr. Plait-To relieve commercial tray
elers from license taxes.
} BY Mr.. Wilson. OF lowa-To promote peac
, among nations. 1t authorizes the President
enter into negotiations with other govern
mcnts, with view TO the formation OF an il
) tcrnational tribunal Tor the arbitration OF al
! difficulties that may occur among nations, an
REQUESTS him 10 invite other nations to sen
delegates to the proposed international pe0G
convention, 10 be held in Washington at sue
time as lie may tix, and appropriates $lj0, OF
for This purpose.
BY Mr.. Plumb-To open to homestead sc
clement certain portions OF the lndian 1eir
tory.
BY Mr.. Calllo repeal all laws and par
Of laws prohibiting pensions to wounded so
diers and officers without proof OF loyalt.
, also, to amend the articles OF war so that /
person can be tried by court martial for desc
ton whose offence was committed two yoa
before his apprehension; providing he Ii
been that length OF time IN the United Stat
since his dc,ertion; also, bill to amend Sc
) ton 400 of the revised statutes SO that We
sells under five tons burden, and used +
. private purposes, shall not be subject
: license
} BY Mr.. Plumb-An additional article Of W
] prohibiting gambling.
By Mr.. Voorhees-To repeal the statute
limitations on the allowances of pension 9
rehrs.
The house was called to order by j.
I Clark, its clerk, who proceeded TO call the II
of mcmbers-ecct The call disclosed Il
presence of 800 members the only absente
being Messrs. Miller OF n. Y, Henderson
n. c., Aiken of S. c. and Craig OF Tex.
, 1hos. B. Reed Of Ne. and j. G. Carlisle
Ky. were nominated fdf speakers, the latt
being elected; liz TO l5S. The oath of off
was then administered to Mr.. Carlisle.