The Penn's Grove record., 1888-03-31
5Oth CONGRESS- First Session,
SENATE

In the United States Senate on the
euce report on the Urgent Deficiency
bill. Bills were passed to prevent the
obstruction of navigable waters and
protect public works against trespass,
TO provide for a commission on the al
coholic liquor traffic, and to provide for
Il conference between the United
States and other American nations.
Mr. Sawyer, from the Post-oflce Com
mittee, reported a bill. which was
passed, reducing the postage on seeds,
bulbs, etc. After an executive session
the Senate adjourned.
In the U. S. Senate on the Goth, bills
we're reported to perfect the quaran-
tine system of the United States, and
for the admission of Montana into the
Union. Mr.. Cullom from the Com
mlttee on Territories, reported (unanl-
mously) resolutions declaring 1t the
sense of the Senate that the Territory
of Utah ought not to be admitted into
the Union as a State until the practice
of pOlygamy has been entirely aband-
oned by its inhabitants, and until it Is
likewise certain that the civil affairs
Of that Territory are not controlled by
the priesthood of the Mormon Church.
The resolutions were ordered to be
printed and laid over. The House bill
for the purchase of United States
bonds by the Secretary of Treasury
was discussed. An amendmet offered
by Mr.. Plumb, requiring the Secretary
of the Treasury, whenever national
bank circulation is surrendered, to
issue Treasury notes to an equal
amount, was adopted-yeas IS. nays
II. Mr.. Stewart offered an amend
ment allowing deposits Of gold or sill
yer bullion and the issuing of coin GER
tifieates therefor. Pending action the
Senate went into executive session and
when the doors were reopened ad-
journed.
In the U. S. Senate on the 9th, a
bill was reported TO aid State homes
for soldiers. The Bond Purchase bill
came up as unfinished business. the
pending question being on Mr.. Stew
dTt'samendinent authorizing the deposit
of gold or silver bullion and the issue
of coin certificates therefor. Notices
Of further amendments were given by
Messrs. Reagan and Beck, ana the hill
went over 1t was agreed that for the
remainder of the week bills on the cal
endar should be considered. After an
executive session the Senate ad-
lourned.
HOUSE.
In the House on the 22d, a number
of bills reported from the Judiciary
Committee were passed. The confer
ence report on the Deficiency bill was
presented and agreed to. Adjourned.
In the U. s. House of Representa-
tives, on the 24th, the bill providing
for the promotion of army officers,
liter 20 years. continuous service IN
n grade, was reported and referred
20 the Committee of the Whole. The
ill to define and regulate the iurisdic-
ion of United States Courts vas con-
,idered. Pending action the House
adjourned.
In the House on the Goth a bill from
the Senate was passed appropriating
$4,000 for the funeral expenses of the
ate Chief Justice Waite. A number
Of bills were introduced and referred
under the call of States. A bill was
reported for the organization of the
Territory of Alaska, and referred to the
Committee Of the Whole. Pending
consideration OF District of Columbia
business, the House adjourned.
In the House, on the 9th, the
report OF the Election Committee III
the case of Worthington VS.. Post, from
The Tenth Illionois District, was adop
ted. 1t confirms Posts right to his
seat. The bill to prevent the dumping
Of rubbish in New York harbor and
adjacent waters was reported and placed
on the calendar. Bills were also re.
ported for an additional l~ife-saving
station on Nantucket Island; to pro-
vide for ascertainiug the propriety and
feasibility Of a gulf ald lake water
way, for a public building at York,
Penna.; TO ADJUST the war claims of
States; for the election Of U. 5. Sena-
tors by popular vote, and to amend the
Civil Service act. The Union Pacific
Railroad Funding bill was discussed.
The Military Academy Appropriation
bill was passed. The General Public
Land bill was considered, pending
which the House adjourned.