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NAMES ·AND POST-OFFICE ADDRESSES

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SENATORS IN THE

SECOND SESSION OF -THE FOR.TY-SEVENTH CONGRESS.

1 D.A. vrn D.A. VIS, President pro tempore of the Senate, Bloomington, Illinois. 2 GEORGE F. EDJ\:I:UNDS, Presidentp1·o tempore ofthe Senate, Burlington, Vermont.

Name. Post-office address. II Name. • Poet-office address.

A-ld-n-.c-h-.,-N-.-W-_-_-_-__ -_-_-_-_-_-__ -_-_-_-_-_-__ -1-P_r_o_Vl ___ de_n_c_e_,_R_h_o_d_e_I_s_la--n-d-.--- ~ Jonas, Benjamin Franklin--- ~ --- New Orleans, Louisiana.

Allison, William B _______________ Dubuque, Iowa. I Jones, Charles w ________________ Pensacola, Florida . .Anthony, Henry B --------------- Providence, Rhode Island. Jones, John P ------------------- Gold Hill, Nevada. Barrow, Pope 3 -----------·-------- Athens, Georgia. Kellogg, William Pitt----------- New Orleans, Louisiana. Bayard, Thomas F --------------- Wilmington, Delaware. Lamar, L. Q. C -------------· --- Oxford, Mississippi. Beck, James B ------------------- Lexington, Kentucky. Lapham, Elbridge G------------- Cananda.igua, New York. Blair, Henry W ------------------ Plymouth, New Hampshire. Logan, John A---------------~-- Chicago, Illinois . .Brown, Joseph E----------------- Atlanta, Georgia. McDill, JamesW ________________ Afton, Iowa. Butler, l\L C--------------------- Edgefield, South Carolina. McMillan, Samuel J. R ---------- Saint Paul, Minnesota. Call, Wilkinson------------------ Jacksonville, Florida. :McPherson, John R ______________ Jersey City, New Jersey. Camden, Johnson N -------------- Parkersburgh, West Virginia. Mahone, William ________________ Petersburgh, Virginia. Cameron, Angus __________________ La Crosse, Wisconsin. Maxey, Samuel B --------------- Paris, Texas. Cameron, James Donald ___________ Harrisburgh, Pennsylvania. Miller, John F ________________ _,__ San Francisco, California. ·Chilcott, George]\{_ ______________ Pueblo, Colorado. Miller, Warner __________________ Herkimer, New York. Cockrell, Francis M: ______ -------- Warrenburgh, Missouri. Mitchell, John !_ _______________ Wellsborough, Pennsylvania. Coke, Richard------------------- Waco, Texas. Morgan, John T _________________ Washington, D. C. Conger, Omar D __________________ Port Huron, Michigan. Morrill, Justin s _________ _______ Strafford, Vermont. Davis, Henry G _____ _____________ Piedmont, West Virginia. Pendleton, George H.------------ Cincinnati, Ohio. Dawes, Henry L ----------------- Pittsfield, Massachusetts. , Platt, Orville H _________________ Meriden, Connecticut. Fair, James G ------------------- Virginia City, Nevada. Plumb, Preston B-.,------------- Emporia, Kansas. Farley, James T __________________ Jackson, California. Pugh, James L __________________ Eufaula, Alabama: .Ferry, Thomas W ---------------- Grand Haven, Michigan. Hansom, Matt W ________________ Weldon, North Carolina. .Frye, William P -------- ~- ------- Lewiston, Maine. Rollins, Edward H ______________ Concord, New Hampshire. Garland, Augustus H _____________ Lit!le Rock, Arkansas. Saulsbury, Eli __________________ Dover, Delaware. George, James Z ---------- --- ---- Jackson, 1\Iississippi. Saunders, Alvin ___________ .._ _____ Omaha., Nebraska. GoriD.c'Ul, Arthur P ---------------- Laurel, Maryland. Sawyer, Philetus. --------------- Oshkosh, Wisconsin. ~roome, James B ---------------- El1.-ton, Maryland. Sewell, William J _______________ Camden, New Jersey. Grover, La.Fayette ________________ Salem, Oregon. Shennan, John ____ ______________ Mansfield, Ohlo . .Hale, Eugene-------------------- Ellsworth, Maine. Slater, James H---------------- ·· La Grande, Oregon. Hampton, Wade __________________ Columbia, South Carolina. Talior, Horace A. W 4 •. ____________ Arapahoe, Colorado. Harris, IshamQ __________________ Memphis, Tennessee. j Vance, Zebulon B.-------------- Charlotte, North Carolina. Harrison, Benjamin-------------- Indianapolis, Indiana. Van W:vck, Charles H ____________ Nebraska City, Nebra-ska . .Hawley, Joseph R ________________ Hartford, Connecticut. j Vest, George B------------------ Kansas City, Missouri. Hill, Nathaniel P ---------------- Denver, Colorado. Voorhees, Daniel W -------------- Terre Haute, Indiana.. Hoar, George F------------------ Worcester, Massachtlsett8. . I Walker, JamesD ________________ Fayetteville, Arkansas. Ingalls. John. James ______________ Atchison, Kansas. Williams, JohnS ________________ l\fount Sterling, Kentucky • . Jackson, Howell E--------------- Jackson, Tennessee. .

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Windom, William _______________ Winona, Minnesota . ..Joht18ron, John W ---------------- Abingdon, Virginia.

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1 Resigned March 3, 1883. 2 Elected March 3, 1883. a Elected in place of Benjamin H. Hill, deceased. 4 Elected in place of George M. Chilcott.

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NAMES AND -posT-OFFIOE ADDRESSES

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REPRESENTATIVES AND DELEGATES IN THE

SECOND SESSION OF THE FORTY-SEVENTH CONGRESS.

J. WARREN KEIFER, Speaker, Springfield, Ohio.

Name. Post-office address.

Aiken, D. Wyatt ________ _________ Cokesbury, South Carol.ina.. Aldrich, William_________ ______ __ Chicago, illinois. Anderson, JohnA------------ ---- Manhattan, Kansas. .A..rmf!eld, R.. F ------------------- Statesville, North Carolina. Atherton, G1bson ---------------- Newark, Ohio. Atkins, J. D. C _________ _ -- ----- - Paris. Tennessee. Barbour, JohnS_:_ _______ _____ ~-- Alexandria, Virginia. Ban·, Samuel F -----~----- ------- Harrisburgh, Pennsylvania. Bayne, Thomas }.f_ _______________ Robella, Pennsylvania. Beach, Lewis-------------------- Cornwall, New York. Belford, James n _________________ Central City, Colorado. Belmont,\Perry -- ----- -- - -------- New York, New York. Beltzhoover, FrankE ___ -- ------ -- Carlisle, Pennsylvania.. Berry, Campbell P -----··- -------- Wheatland, California. Bingham, Henry H ____ ___________ Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His bee, Homtio, jr _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ J acksonville, Florida. Black, George R ----- ------ ------ Sylvania, Georgia. .Blackburn, Joseph C. s ___________ Versailles, Kentucky. Blanchard, N. C--- - ------- --- ---- Shreveport, Louisi;ma. Bland, Richard P _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Lebanon, Missouri. Blis, Archibald 1L ______________ Brooklyn, NewYork. Blount, James H ____ _____________ Macon, Georgia. .Bowman, Selwyn Z _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Somerville, Massachusetts. Bragg, EdwardS·- ----··---------- Fond duLac, Wisconsin. Brewer, J. Hart ____ ___ ___________ Trenton, New Jersey. Briggs, James F.----------------- Manchester, New Hampshire. Bro·wne, Thomas M _____________ - Winchester, Indiana. Brnmm, C. N _______________ .: ____ l\finersville, Pennsylvania. Buchanan, Hugh _________________ Newman, Georgia. Buck, John R. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Hartford, Connecticut. Buckner, Aylett H _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Mexico, Missouri. Bur1·ows, Julius C _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Kalamazoo, Miclllgan. Burrows, J. H ---- --- -- ---------- Cainsville, .1\Iissouri. Butterworth, Benjamin _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Cincinnati, Ohio. Cabell, George C _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Danville, Virginia. Caldwell, John W ------- - -- ------ Russellville, Kentuck"Y. Calkins, William H ____ ---------- La Porte, Indiana. Camp, John !_!

7 ______ ___________ Lyons, New York.

Campbell, J . .Jn ------------------ Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Candler, John W _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Boston, Massachusetts. Cannon, Joseph G . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Danville, illinois. Carlisle, John G _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Covington, Kentucky. Carpenter, Cyrus c _______________ Fort Dodge, Iowa. Cassidy, George W. _______________ Eureka, Nevada. Caswell, Lucien B ________________ Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. Chace, Jonathan _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Providence, Rhode Island. Chapman, A. G ------------------ La Plata, Maryland. Cla.rdy, Martin L _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Farmington, Missouri. Clark, John B., jr----~-- --------- Fayette, Missouri. Clements, Judson C _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ La Fayette, Georgia. Cobb, Thomas R _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Vincennes, Indiana. Colerick, Walpole G- ------------- Fort Wayne, Indiana. Converse, George L---------~----- Columbus, Ohio. Cook, John C1 ___________________ ---, Iowa. Cook, Philip ____ ______ -------____ Americus, Georgia.

l Successfully contested the election of Madison E. Cutts. 'Election successfully contested by John U. Cook.

Name. P-ost-office address.

Cornell, Thomas---------------- Rondout, New York. Covington, G. W -· -------------- Snow Hill, 1\1aryland. Cox, Samuel 8------------------ New York, New York. Cox, William R------------------ Raleigh, North Carolina . Crapo, William W ------------- -- New Bedford, Massachusetts. Cravens, Jordan E _______________ Clarksville, Arkansas. Crowley, Richard- ------ -------- Loc1.-port, New York. Culberson, David B ___ ______ .:. __ _ Jefferson, Texas. Cullen, William __________ · ______ _ Ottawa, illinois. Curtin, Andrew G--------------- Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. Cutts, MadisonE 2

- ------------- - Oskaloosa, Iowa .. Darrall, C. B------ - ------------- Morgan City, Louisiana. Davidson, Robert M. H ______ ____ QuincY,, Florida .. Davis, George R __________ __ ____ _ Chicago, illinois. Davis, Lowndes H _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Jackson, Missouri. Dawes, Rufus R _________________ Marietta, Ohio. Deering, Nathaniel C------------ Osage, Iowa. De Motte, Mark L _______________ Valparaiso, Indiana . Deuster, Peter V - ------ --------- Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dezendorf, John F -------------- Norfolk, Virginia. Dibrell, George G ------- -------- Sparta, Tennessee. Dingley, N., jr _____ _____________ Lewiston, Maine. Dowd, Clement-- ----------- - --- Charlotte, North Carolina . Doxey, Charles T 3

--------------- Anderson, Indiana. Dugro, P. Henry ________________ New York, New York. Dunn, Poindexter ___ __ _____ _____ Forest City, Arkansas. Dunnell, Mark H --------------- Owatonna, :Minnesota. Dwight, Jeremiah W ____________ Dryden, New York. Ellis, E. John ___________________ New Orleans, Louisiana. Ermentrout, Daniel_____________ Reading, Pennsylvania. Errett, RusselL _________________ Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.. Evins, John H __ ________________ Sparta.nburgb, South Carolina... Farwell, Charles B _________ _____ Chicago, Illinois. Farwell, Sewell S _______________ Monticello, Iowa. Fisher, Horatio G - -------- ------ Huntingdon, Pennsylvania.. Flower, R. P ----------------- --- New York, New York. Ford, Nicholas ____________ ______ Rochester, Missomi. Forney, William H..,-------- - ---- Jacksonville, Alabama. Frost, R. Graham~---------- ---- Saint Louis, Missouri. Fulkerson, Abram _______________ Bristol, Tennessee. Garrison, George T ______________ Accomac, Virginia. Geddes, George W --------------- Mansfield, Ohio. George, M. c ______________ ----- Portland, Oregon. Gibson, Randall Lee _____________ New Orleans, Louisiana. Godsllalk, "William----- --------- New Britain, Pennsylvania_ Grout, William W ------------ ___ Barton, Vermont. Guenther, Richard ______________ Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Gunter, Thomas 1\L________ __ ___ Fayettevj).le, Arkansas. Hall, Joshua G --------- -------- Dover, New Hampshire. Hammond, .John ___________ ___ __ Crown Point, New York. Hammond, N. J ____ _________ ____ Atla~ta., Georgia. Hardenbergh, .A,. A ________ _____ _ Jersey City, New Jersey. Hardy, John ____ ____ ___ ______ ___ New York, New York. H~ert... ~ed .C-- _ __ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ Germantown, Pennsylvania. Harris, lSenJamm W _____________ East Bridgewater, Massachru;etts.

a Elected in place of Godlove S .. Orlh deceased. 4 Election successfully contested by Gustavus Sessiughau.~.

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8 LIST OF MEl\1BERS.

Names and pol5HJjfice addresses of lJfembers and Delegates of the House of .Representatives-~ntinued.


Harris, HenryS------------------ Belvidere, New Jersey. Haseltine, Ira S------------------ Dorchester City, :Missouri. Haskell, Dudley C --------------- Lawrence, Kansas. Hatch, William H ________________ Hannibal, Missouri. Hazelton, George C--------------- Boscobel, Wisconsin. Heilman, William ________________ Evansville, Indiana. Henderson, Thomas J ------------- Princeton, illinois. Hepburn, W. P ---------- ________ Clarinda, Iowa. Herbert, Hilary A---------------- Montgomery, Alabama. Herndon, Thomas H ______________ Mobile, Alabama. Hewitt, Abrams ______________ :_ __ New York, New York. Hewitt, Goldsmith W ------------- Birmingham, Alabama. Hill, John __ .: ____________________ Boonton, New Jersey. Hiscock, Frank------------------ Syracuse, New York. Hitt, R. R 1 ______________________ Mount Morris, illinois. Hoblitzell, Fetter s ____ ---------- Baltimore, Maryland. Hoge, John Blair---------------- 1\Iartinsburgh, West Virginia. Holman, WilliamS--------------- Aurora, Indiana. Hooker, Charles E---------------- Jackson, Mississippi. Horr, Roswell G ___________ ------ East Saginaw, Michigan. Houk, L. C---------------------- Knoxville, Tennessee. House, John F ------------------- Clarksville, Tennessee. Hubbell, Jay A------------------ Houghton, Michigan. Hubbs. Orlando------------------ New Berne, North Carolina. Humphrey, Herman L ____________ H1:1dson, Wisconsin. Hutchins, Waldo _________________ New York, New York. Jacobs; Ferris, jr_ ________________ Delhi, New York. .Jadwin, C. C------------~-------- Honesdale, Pennsylvania. Jones, George W ----------------- Bastrop, Texas. Jones, James K ------------------ Washington, Arkansas. Jones, Phineas ___________________ Newark, New Jersey. .Jorgensen, Joseph________________ Petersburgh, Virginia. Joyce, Charles H _________________ Rutland, Vermont. Kas on, John A------------------ Des Moines, Iowa. Kelley, William D --------------- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Kenna, John E ___________________ Kanawha C. H., W.Va. Ketcham, John H---------------- Dover Plains, New York. King, J. Floyd ______ ------------ Vidalia, Louisiana. Klotz, Robert ____________________ Mauch Chunk, Pennsylvania. Knott, J. Proctor ________ -------- Lebanon, Kentucky. Lacey, Edward s _________________ Charlotte, :Michigan. Lad<l, George W __________________ Bangor, Maine. Latham, L. C-------------------- Greenville, North Carolina. Leedom, John P ------------------ West Union, Ohio. LeFevre, Benjamin-------------- Sidney, Ohio. Lewis, J. H ______________________ Knoxville, illinois. Lindsey, Stephen D _______________ Norridgewock, Maine. Lord, Henry W ______ ._ ___________ Detroit, Michigan. Lynch, John R ---------- -------- Natchez, Mississippi. Mackey, E. W. !\'[ ________________ Charleston, South Carolina-. Manning, Van H----------------- Holly Springs, Mississippi. :Ma1'Sh, Denjamin F --------------- Warsaw, Illinois. Martin, Edward L ________________ Seaford, Delaware. Mason, Joseph-------~------------ Hamilton, New York. Matson, C. C -------------------- Green Castle, Indiana. McClure, A. S------------------- Wooster, Ohio. l\IcCoid, Moses A----------------- Fairfield, Iowa. McCook, Anson G------ ---------- New York, New York. McKenzie, James A _______ .:. ______ Longview, Kentucky. McKinley, William, jr ____________ Canton, Ohio. McLane, Robert l\1 _______________ Baltimore, Maryland. McLean, James H 2

--------------- Saint Louis, 1\lissouri. Mcl\1illin, Benton______ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Carthage, Tennessee. .Miles, Frederick__________________ Chapin ville, Connecticut. ~filler, Samuel H ---------- ··----- ~:Iercer, Pennsylvania. Mills, Roger Q------------------- Corsicana, Texas. Money, Hernando D-------------- Winona, Mississippi. Moore, William R---------------- Memphis, Tennessee. Uorey, Henry L_. ________________ Hamilton, Ohio. Uorrison, William R-----· -------- Waterloo, Illinois. .Morse, Leopold------------------ Boston, Massachusetts. 1\Io grove, James _________________ Kittanning, Pennsylvania. 1\:Ioul ton, Samuel W _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Shelbyville, Illinois. Muldl·ow, Henry Lowndes-------- Starkville, Mississippi. :Murch, Thompson H ______________ Rockland, Maine. Mutchler, William--------------- Easton, Pennsylvania. Neal, HenryS.------------------- Ironton, Ohio.

I Elected in place of Robert 1\I. A. Hawk, deceased. 2 Elected in place of Thomas .Allen, deceased. a Died December 16, 1882. 4 Elected in place of Alexander H. Stephens, resigned.

N arne. Post-office address.

Nolan, l\1. N ------ - ------------- Albany, New York. Norcross, Amasa.--______________ Fitch burgh, Massachusetts. Oates, William c ________________ Abbeville, Alabama. O'Neill, Charles_________________ Philadelphill, Pennsylvania. Orth, Godlove S 3

---------------- La Fayette, Indiana. Pacheco, Romualdo ______________ San Luis Obispo, California. Page, Horace F __ ---------------- Placerville, California. Parker, A. X------------------- Potsdam, New York. Paul, John _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Harrison burgh, Virgi.aia. Payson, Lewis E _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Pontiac, illinois. Peelle, Stanton J _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Indianapolis, Indiana. Peirce, R. B. F ------------------ Crawfordsville, Indiana. Pettibone, A. H _________________ Greeneville, Tennessee. Phelps, James------------------ Essex, Connecticut. Phister, Elijah c ________________ Maysville, Kentuck-y. Pound, Thaddeusc ______________ Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Prescott, Cyrus D --------------- Rome, New York. Randall, Samuel J _ __ __ __ _ __ __ _ __ Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ranney, A. A._________ _____ ____ Boston, 1\.:lassachusetts. Ray, Ossian __________________ _: __ Lancaster, New Hampshire. Reagan, John H _________________ Pillestine, Texas. Reed, Thomas B _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Portland, l\Iaine. Reese, Seaborn 4 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Sparta, Georgia. Rice, JohnB ____________________ Fremont, Ohio. Rice, T. 1\L _____________________ Boonville, Missouri .. Rice, William W ________________ Worcester, Massachusetts. Rich. John T _ ___ _ _ _____ _ ___ __ _ _ Elba, Michigan . Richardson, Johns ___________ ___ Sumter, South Carolina. Richardson, David P _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Angelica., New York. Ritchie, James 1\1 --------------- Toledo, Ohio. Robertson, Edward White ________ B::tton Rouge, Louisiana . Robeson, George l\L _____________ Camden, New Jersey. Robinson, George D ------------- Chicopee, Massachusetts. Robinson, James S _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Kenton, Ohio. Robinson, William E ------------ Brooklyn, New York. Rosecrans, W. S----------------- San Francisco, California. Ross, 1\Iiles _____________________ New Brunswick, New Jersey. Russell, William A______________ Lawrence, 1\Ias achusetts. Ryan, Thomas------------------ Topeka, Kansa . Scales, Alfred l\1 ________________ Greensborough, North Carolina. Scoville, J o11athan. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Buffalo, New York. Scranton, Joseph A ______________ Scranton, Pennsylvania. Sessinghaus, Gustavus 5 ---------- Saint Louis, Missouri. Shackelford, J. W 6 ______________ Jacksonville, North Carolina. Shallenberger, WilliamS-------- Rochester, Pennsylvania. Shelley, Charles l\1 ______________ Selma, Alabama. Sherwin, John C ---------------- Aurora, Indiana. Shultz, EmanueL _______________ Dayton, Ohio. Simonton, Charles B _____________ Covington, Tennessee. Singleton, Otho R _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Canton, 1\Iississippi. Singleton, James W ------------- Quincy, Illinois. Skinner, Charles R -------------- 'Vatertown, New York. ·Smalls, Robert __________________ Beaufort, South Carolina. Smith, A. Herr----------------- Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Smith, D. C -------------------- Pekin, Illinois. Smith, J. Hyatt _________________ Brooklyn, New York. Sparks, William A. J ------------ Carlyle, Illinois. Spaulding, 0. L----------------- Saint John's, Michigan. Speer, Emory------------------- Athens, Georgia. Spooner, Henry J ____ . ___ .:. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Providence, Hhode Island. Springer, William M _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Springfield, Illinois. Steele, George W _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Marion, Indiana. Stockslager, S. M ________________ Corydon, Indiana. Stone, Eben F ------------------ Newburyport, 1t.:Iassachusett&. Strait, Hora~e B _________________ Shakopee, l\Iinnesota. Talbott, J. Frederick c __________ Towsontown, .Maryland. Taylor, Ezra B __________________ Warren, Ohio. Taylor, Joseph D 7 ______ , ________ Cambridge, Ohio. Thomas, John R --------------- - Metropolis, Illinois. Thompson, Philip B.,jr __________ Harrodsburgh, Kentucky. Thompson, William G ----------- Marion, Iowa . Townsend, Amos._______________ Cleveland, Ohio. Townshend, Richard W ---------- Shawneet.own, IJ.linois. Tucker, J. Randolph------------ Lexington, Vi.rgi:filii.-Turner, Oscar_ __________________ Woodville, Kentuclcy. Turner, Henry G ________________ Quitman, Georgia Tyler, James l\L _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Brattleborough, Vermont. ·

5 Successfully contested the election of R. Graham. Ft'Ost. o Died January 18, 1883. 7Elected in place of Jonathan T. Updegraff, deoease<'b.

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LIST OF MEMBERS.

Names and post-office addresses of l'Jfembers and Delegates "f the House of .Representatives-Continued.

N::u:ne. Post-office address.

Updegraff, Thomas____________ __ _ McGregor, Iowa. Upson, Columhus ---------------- San Antonio, Texas. Urncr, Milton G --·--------------- Frederick City, Maryland. Valentine, Edward K _______ ______ 'Vest Point, Nebraska. Van Aernam, Henry _____________ - ~ Franklin nile, New York. Vance, Robert 13. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Asheville North Carolina. Van Horn, R. T._ --------.-------- Kansas City, Missouri. Van Voorhis, John ________________ Rochester~ New York. Watlsworth, J . W. ______________ _) New York, New York. Wait, John T. ------------------- Norwich, Connecticut. Walker, R. J. C- -- -------- ... ------ Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

' Ward, William-------- -~------ Chester, Pennsylvania. ·warner, Richard________ ____ __ ___ Louisburgh, Tennessee. ··wash burn, William D. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 1\Iinnea.polis, Minnesota.. ·watson, Lewis F. --------------- - ~ Warren, Pennsylvania. ':Webber, George W. -------------- Ionia, Michigan.


Wellborn, Olin_______ ___________ Dallas, Texas. West, George-------- ----- ------ Ballston, New York. Wheeler, Joseph 1

---·----------- _ Wheeler, Alabama. White, John D.----------------- Lexington, Kentucky. Whitthorne, W. C.-------------- Columbia, Tennessee. Williams, Charles G. ------------ Janesville, Wisconsin. Williams, Thomas------------- .. Wetumpka, Alabama.

I Willis,. AlbertS.------ -·--------- Louisville, Kentucky. Willits, Edwin----------------- ~ Monroe, 1\fichigan.

Wise, George D. ______________ : _ Richmond, Virginia. ·j Wilson, Benjamin ____________ ___ Wilsonburgh, West Virginia.

Wise, :Iorg:m R. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Waynesbuigh, Pennsylvania.

I Wood, Benjamin _______ _____ ____ New York, New York. Wood, Walter A. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Hoosick Falls, New York.

j Young, Thomas L. ---------- -- -- Cincinnati, Ohio.

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DELEGATES .

..Ainslie, George. _________________ _I Idaho City, Idaho. ~rents, Thomas H. _______________ Walla. Walla, Washington. ·1Caine, John T. --------- ---------- Salt Lake City, Utah. :.Luna, Trang_uilino ___ ------------ Los Lunas, New Mexico.

111\Iaginnis, l\Iartin ---- ---- __ - _ _ _ _ Helena, Montana.

I Oury, Granville H. ______________ Florence, Arizona.. Pettigrew, R. F. -- ---------- - --- Sio1Lx Falls, Dakou.

II Post, M. E .------------------- -- Cheyenne, "'Wyoming. II

1 Elected in pla.ce of William M. Lowe, deceased.

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INDEX TO THE PROCEEDINGS.

Abbott, Harriet N. Bill to pemion (see bill H. R. 5906).

Abbett, John Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 6979).

Absence Resolution of H. R. to fine members absent without leave dur

ing the Christmas holidays, pa.ssed 406, 408, 409.

.A:ccounts Bill to continue in force act of1870 for settlement of accounts of

officers of Army and Navy during war of rebellion (see bill s. 2241).

Acuff, Nathaniel F. ~ill to pension (see bill H. R. 7028).

Adams, C<Jllin Report of Senate committee on petition of 1041.

Adams, Ju.d.ay Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7366).

papers referred in H. R. 1471.

Adamson, George .

Agricultural Reports Joint resolution to print annual reports for 1881 and 1882 in one

. volume (see H. R. Res. 292). Joint resolutions to print 300,000 copies of report for 1883 (see .

H. R. Res. 331, 332). Concurrent resolution of Senate to procure illustrations for ad

. ditional copies of report for ~880, referred 907.

Aiken, D. Wyatt, (a&presentativefrorn South Carolina.) Attended 161 . Leave of absence granted to 583.

Petitions and papers presented by, from South Carolina Legislature: for aid to education 2887. --- relative to repeal of ta..~ on State banks 3318. Wisconsin, citizens of: to regulate interstate commerce, to ele-

-vate Department of Agriculture, and to protect innocent purchasers of patented articles 1693.

---citizens of Neenah: for passage of interstate commerce-bill2412.

Remarks by, on Tariff: cotton-ties 2449. -- phosphates 1828. --- pig-iron 2466.

Votes of. See YEA .AND NAY VoTES Resolution of H. R. to authorize his employment as page, re-

ferred 184. Ainslie, George, (a Delegate from, Idaho.) reported back adversely (H. R. REPORT 2041) 3774. Attended 87.

Adjournment. See RECESS

Admission to Floor of Senate Order of Senate that no person be admitted . to floor as private

secretary unless certified by Senator in writing, referred 2718.

Adulteration Bills to. prevent importation of adulterated teas (see bills S. 2376;

H. R. 7085, 7486). ·

Advertising . Bill to regulate advertising by Executive Departments in Dis

trict of Columbia (see bill H. R. 6800).

Aerial Night Signals Resolution that Secretary of Navy report to H. R. relative to,

referred 2467.

Afton, Nc1o York Hill to donate cannon for soldiers' monument at (see bill H. R.

6818).

Agricultural Colleges Bills to amend law relative to investment of endowment funds

of (see bills S. 1829; H. R. 7078).

Agricultural Commission Bill to create (see bill H. R. 6920).

Agricultural Department Bill to make it an Executive Department (see bill H. R. 4429). Bill making annual appropriations for (see bill H. R. 7052). Resolution to amend rules of Senate to provide that appropn

tion bills be referred to Committee on Agriculture, referred 1600.

Petition to establish an experimental station in each State 2019. Petitions to make it an Executive Department, from

.Arkansas: Grange in 2889. • Missouri: Granges in 1041, 1373, 1695, 1874, 2020, 2063, 24.1.3, 2679, 2834.,

2888, 3031, 3149, 3213, 3366. New Hampshire: State Grange 710, 1570. Tennessee : Legislature of 1598. Texas: Grange in 3320. Virginia: State Grange 816. WisconBifl: citizens of 1693, 24.72.

Petitions and papers presented by. from Idaho Legislature: for construction of lililitary wagon-road 2515 .. _ --- for payment of volunteers in Indian war 2942. Idaho Territory, citizens of: for post-road 3318.

Akin, James 11I. Bill to pe~ion (see bill H. R. 5384).

Alabama Bill to regulate sale of mineral lands in (see bill H. R. 4757). :Memorial Of Legislature for aid to GulfandChicagoAir-Line ~·

R. 3263. l\Iemorial of Le6islature for improvement of Mobile Harbor2332, _

2412, 2544. Resolution of Legislature in favor of Saint Louis, Montgomery·

and Florida R. R. 2332, 2412, 2544. Alabama Claims

Bill to increase number of judges of court of (see billS. 2179). Bills to amend act establishing court of (see bills S. 2217, 2361 ; .-.

H. R. 6994). pttition for passage of bill 2138.

Bill to E>xtend time for filing (see bill H. R. 6993). Petition of citizens of Saint Louis relative to 2138, 2262.

Alaska , Bill to provide civil government for (see bill H. R. 5900). Joint resolution to print reports of L. l\I. Turner and E. W.

Nelson on (seeS. Res. 134). Joint resolution to pay expenses of M. D. BMI in claiming seat

as Delegate from (H. R Res. 366). Motion in House to make special order of report on seating M.

D. Ball as Delegate from, rejected 2954. Report of Secretary of Treasury relative to alleged shelling of ·

two villages in (H. R. Ex. Doc. 9) 21, 55, 531, 1063. Report of Secretary ofNavj on afthlrs in (II. R. Ex. Doc. 17)

117, 264. Report of Secretary of Treasury on violations of internal-revenue

laws in (H. R. Ex. Doc. 75) 2444. Report of revenue-<.-ntter Corwin cruise in (H. R. Ex. Doc. 105)

3743. Resolutions of board of trade of Portland, Oregon, reJative to ~

affairs in 1852.

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.Albro, A1!4rew Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7234).

.Alcoho l Report of Secretary of Treasury on methylated (S. Ex. Doc.

24) 547.

.Alcoholic Liquor Traffic Bill to prohibit manufacture, importation, and sale of liquor in

D. C. (see bill S. 2341). j Petitions on the subject of, from

Colorado: Grand Lodge of Good Templars 1041. Connecticut: Good Templars 751. Connecticut: Templars of Honor and Temperance 751, 1041. Georgia: Good Lodge of Good Templars 816. Illinois: citizens of 230. Indiana: Grand Lodge of Good Templars 944. Iowa: Woman's Christian Temperance Union 868. Kansas: Grand Lodge of Good Templars 2062. Long Island: Woman's Temperance Union of Westbury 905. Maine: Woman's Christian Temperance Union 751,1212. 1\Iaryland: citizens ofl126. --State Temperance Alliance 869. Massachusetts: Grand Temple of Honor 997. --Temperance Alliance 1041. ---Woman's Christian Temperance Union '/i>O. .Michigan: Grand Division, Sons of Temperance 816. Minne ota: citizens of 410, Missouri: citiz-ens of1040. --Good Templars 997,1175. National Temperance Society 162. New Hampshire: Sons of Temperance 751. New Jersey: Grand Division Sons of Temperance 869. --Grand Temple of Honor and Temperance !l05, 1040. --Temperance Alliance 1040. New York: cit.,izens of1041. --Chureh of Strangers 943. --Friends' Temperance Union 905. --Grand Division Sons of Temperance 751. --Grand Lodge of Good Templars 751,1874. -- Reforme4 Church of Nyack 1522. Ohio: citiz-ens ofl041. _ --Independent Order of Good Templars 816. --Sons of Temperance 1041. --Woman's Christian Temperance Union 750. Oregon : Grand Lodge of Good Templars 751. --Independent Order of Good Templars 905, 1041, 1942. Pennsylvania: Grand Temple of Honor 1873. Rhode Island: Grand Division Sons ofTemperance 1151. United States: Natioaal Division ofSons of 'I'emperance 943. Vermont: Woman's Christian Temperance Union 1041, 2760. Wiscon in: Independent Order of Good Templars 905. -- 'Voman's Temperance Union of Madison 997.

..Aldrich, Kelson TJT., (a Senator front Rhode Island.) Attended 1. Appointed conferee on tariff bill (bill H. R. 5538) 3334.

Amendments offered by, to Tariff and internal revenue bill: card clothing 2207, 2990. ---copperas 1232. --- cotton damask 29 9. -- dress goods 2154. --- emery ore 2271. --- gloves 2217. --- glycerine 1103. -- hats and bonnets: braided 2347, 2349. - - -iron: sheet and plate 1653. --jute 2785. -- lead 2363. -- putty _1191. --pyrites 1492, 1535. -- salt cake 2363. -- soda 2935. -- steel1544. -- sugar 1786, 1842. --- suspenders and braces 2202, 2218. -- tacks 1659. --wire 2935, 2936. --wool 2346. --woolen goods 2153.

~Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Arizona: to settle private land claim in (see billS. 2247) 352. .Munroe, Emily: to pension (see billS. 2509) 3367. Navy sea service: to amend laws relative to (see billS. 2267) 456. Providence, R. I: to convey land in (see billS. 2398) 1374. Sugars: to amend law relative ro duties on (see billS. 2265) 456. Sweeney, John: to pension (see billS. 2397) 1374. Thames River: to allow bridge• cross (see bill S. 2274) 457.

-Petitions and papers presented by, from United States, citizens of: to reduce duty on sugar 1830.

. ..Remarks by, on Tariff and internal revenue 2710-2712. -- bichromate ofpotash 1193, 1194, 1229. -- cotton cloth 2031. -- cotton knit goods 1956, 1957, 1962, 2032.

Aldrich-Continued. Remarks by, on

Tariff and internal rc•enue: cotton manufactures 1953-1957, 1962-1964.

·--- cotton spool thread 2078, 2079. --- cottonyarns1948, 1953-1955,1963,1965,1972,2022,2027-

2029, 2070, 2071. --dress goods 2156, 2157, 219&-2201. --- earthern-ware 12 3, 12 6. --files 1662-1665. --- glass-ware 1390. -- glycerine 1103. -- gunpowder 2217. -- hats and bonnets : braided 2348, 2349. -- india-rubber fabrics 2219. --iron: bar 1605-:-1607. ---iron: plate and ~heet 1617, 1624, 1653 . . --jute 2780, 2781. ---machinery 1773, 1774. --metal manufactures (unenumerated) 1779. ---non-enumerated articles 2482. -- putty 1191. -- pyrites 1495, 1535, 1536. --- screws 1670, 1671. -- soap 1105. -- starch 1185. -- steel1544, 1545. -- sugar1795-1799, 1841-1844, 1849,1882,1883,1889, 2u07,

2510, 2552-2555. --wire 1671, 1672, 1699, 1702, 2503, 2936. --- wire rope 1652. · -- woodacids 1107. -- wool 2972, 2973. • -- woolen goods 2149.

Reports made by, from Committee on Finance

Louisville, Ky., German National Bank (bill H. R. 2911) 351. Thomas, William W: (bill H. R. 604) 390.

Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VOTES

Aldrich, Willian~, (a Rep1·estrntative fron~ fllinois.)

Attended 13 . .Appointed on committee to investigate charges against John

Bailey 10 Appointed to attend inauguration of Henry statue 3436. Leave of absence granted to 583, 2250.·

Amendments offered by, to Englewood, Ill: donating condemned cannon for soldiers' ceme-

tery at 2407. -River and harbor appropria,tion bill 3432.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Calumet River: to improve (see bill H. R. 7647) 3302. Distilled spirits: to facilitate export.1.tion of (see bill H. R. 7236)

1061. Lynch, Tholllils: for relief \see bill H. R. 71 2) 8. ·

Petitions and papers presented by, from Chicago Board of Trade: against transfer of revenue marine 2883,

2 7. -- for bankrupt law 455. Chicago Commercial Exchange: in fa•or of bankrupt law 2863. illinois, citizens of: against reduction of tax on tobacco and

whisky 162. - - - for rebate on tobacco 162, 307. --- relative to distilled spirits 1089. -- relative to tariff 2959. --to reduce..duty on sugar 1213, 1307. ---citizens of Chicago: against reduction of duty on cru<le

glycerine 1522. ---for rebate on tobacco 455. ---for fire-proof building for Army Medical Museum 307 . --- for reduction of duty on sugar 904. ---to continue immigrant-inspection service 2958. - --workingmen of: in favor of report of Tariff Commission

1597. Illinois Legislature: for sheer-booms at bridges on Mississippi

River 3304. --- to increase pension for loss of limb 3304. Seipp, Conrad: relative to tax on beer 455. United States, ship-owners of: for passage of bill relati>e to

American shipping 1039. Remarks by, on

River and harbor appropriation bill 3432. Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VOTES

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INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. 13 Alexandria, Virginia

Bill to increase compenrotion of collector of port (see bill S. 1863).

Alexandria Canal Cocpany Let ter of ecretary of Treasury mlative to 2316.

Allcock, Thomas 1

Bill to pension ( ee bill H. R. 1188).

Alleghanian ( shijJ) Papers withdrawn in Senate 711.

kllegheny County, PenitS?Jlvania Bill to donate cannon to Ionumental Association of (see bill

H. R. 6821).

Allen, D. C. Bill for relief (see bill :8:. R. 965).

Allen County, Kan.sas Resolutions of Legislature relative to title to certain lands in

17G9, 2062, 2137. Allison. JT-;tliwn n., (a Scnato1· jrorn Iowa.)

Attended 1. Appointed conferee on deficiency appropriation bill (bill H. R.

7637) 3675. . Appointed conferee on legislative, executive, and judicial appro

priation bill (8ill H. R. 7482) 3268. Appointed conferee on Post-Office appropriation bill (bill H. R.

70-19) 1831, 3054, 3288, 3556. Appointed conferee on sundry civil appropriation bill (bill H. R.

75!)3) 3367, 3681. Amendments offered by, to

Civil se1·vice: bill to regulate and improve 497, 505, 603, 615, 65G, G57, 658.

Ta,riff and internal-revenue bill: coal-tar 1234. -- marble 2220. -- salt 2352, 2360, 2432. ---seines 2097, 2098. -- steel 1710, ~6, 2903. -- wire 2503.

Allison-Continued. Remarks by, on

Tariff and internal revenue: bichromate of potash 1230, 1231. -- brime 2270. -- cotton yarns 2030. --- customs officers 2373. -- dress goods 2195, 2201, 2196. ---iron: bar 1606, 1608. --- iron ore 2691, 2692. ---iron and steel: pig and scrap 1542, 1543. ---iron and steel: wire-rods 1667, 1670. --jute 2091-2093, 2275. --salt 2358, 2361. -- steel1711, 2856, 2898, 2900, 2906, 2907. --- stone 2224. ---sugar 1801, 1844, 2552-2554 -- tobacco 1898, 1901, 1902, 2422, 2423. --vinegar 2428-2430, 2441. --wire 1698, 1700, 2501. --wool 2972. Texas military posts 3462. . Tobacco tax rebate 551. Western Cherokee Indian claim 3473.

Reports made by, from Cmmnittee of conference

Consular and diplomatic appropriation bill (bill H. R. 6957} 3170.

Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill (bill H. R. 7482) 3570.

SlJD.dry civil appropriation bill (bill H. R. 7595) "3G76, 3G99. Committee on Appropriations

Consular and diplomatic appropriation bill (H. R. G957) 390r Employes' pay (S. Res. 116) 489. Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill (bill H.

R. 7482) 3170. Salary deficiencies (H. Res. 324) 2021. Sundry civil appropriation bill (bill H. R. 7595) 3397.

Committee on Finance National Bank ofWinterset (H. Res. 308) 1090.

Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VoTES Bills and joint resolutions introduced by

Altmann, JJiarzel Dubuque Veteran Corps: donating condemned cannon to (see

billS. 2321) 871. - BiU for relief (see bill H. R. 832). Mississippi River: to amend act to allow bridge across, at Du

buque (see billS. 2358) 1151. Thirty-seventh Iowa Volunteer Infantry: to pension (see billS.

2453) 2063. Tuttle, Emma A: to pension (see billS. 2371) 1215.

!/lotions made by Bowen, William: to reconsider bill (H. R. 17C8) for reliefl153. Executive session: for 786, 1240. Recess: for G.

Petitions and papers presented by, from · Burlington Board of Trade and otheTs: ior passage of Lowell

bankruptcy billl759. Council Bluffs Board of Trade: against bridge across Missouri

River 1373. GallaheT, J. H: for relief of Robert C. Gallaher 1373. Iowa, citizens of Dubuque: for pier to connect Des Ioines Rapids

Canal1759. --- cWzens of Marengo: to place lumber on free-list 868. ---citizens of: for inc,ease of pension for loss of limb B68. --- tobacco dealers of Des Moines: for rebate on tobacco 868. ---Women's Temperance Union: for prohibitory legislation

868. Remarks by, on

Appropriations: alleged extravagance in 209. Civil-service reform 248, 322, 353, 556, 557, 603-605, 615, 624,

625, 656. Consular and diplomatic appropriation bill 458-460. Dakota. post-routes 999-1001. Distilled spirits: extending bonded period for 432, 833, 834. Employes' pay 3491-3493, 3495. Holiday recess 494. Indian appropriation bill 392, 393. Legislation on appropriation bills 1380. Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill3214-3238. --- conference report on 3570, 3571. Political assessments 107, 108. Postmasters' salaries 1130. , Post-office appropriation bill1315, 1379, 1380. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3458-3473, 348Q-3509.

. --- conference report on 3676, 3681.

Alton, Illinois Bill to donate cannon for soldiers' monument at (see bill H. Rr

. 7546). Alvord, Benjamtn

Bill for relief (see billS. 2191).

American Shipping. See COMMERCE AND NAVIGATION

Ammonia :Memorial relative to C. F. Schambeins' discovery of formation.

of265.

Amsterdam Exposition . Joint resolution to provide for participation of U. S. in (seeS.

Res. 52).

Andem, Jame.s L. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7134).

Anderson, Allen L. Bill to appoint on Army retired list (see bill H. R. 4935).

Anderson, Elizabeth A. Petition for compensation 1330.

Anderson, James Petition for pension 22

papers referred in H. R. 2834.

Anderson, John .A., (a Representative from Kansaa.) Attended 13. Appointed conferee on printing education report and excused

3769, 3771. Appointed teller 2056, 2170, 2457, 2521, 3363, 3435, 3444, 3519,

3540, 3549. Amendments offered by, to

American shipping: bill to encourage 993. . Army appropriation bill 582, 842, 856. Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill 25391 2754_ Navy appropriation bill1466, 1t>16, 1555. Post-Office appropriation bill 4.85.

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Anderson-Continued. Amendments offered by, to

Ri Yer and harbor appropriation bill3430, 34:>5, 3440, 3441, 3444-3446, 3450, 3519, 3531, 3539, 3545.

Sundry civil appropriation bill 3085, 3130. Tariff bill: bottles 2016, 2169. ---cotton-ties 2457. --- earthen-ware and glass-ware 2169. ~-lumber 2661, 2662, 2664, 2668, 2669. -- metals 2227, 2229. --. pens 2594. --- phosphates 1827. -- tin-plate 2391, 2394. --- trace-chains 2521. ---window-glass 2056.

Bills aRd joint resolutions introduced by Agricultural commission: to create (see bill H. R. 69'20) 16. Fink, Alon on: to pension (see bill H. R. 698'2) 181. Knox, Donald: for relief (see bill H. R. 7498) 2103. Missouri River: to allow bridge across (see bill H. R. 7200) 966. Pacific Railroads: to compel them to pay cost of surveying and

. conveying land grants (see bill H. R. 6983) 181. Pendleburg, Isaac: for relief (see bill H. R. 7497) 2103. · Postal telegraph: to create (see bill H. R. 7199) 966. Revenue: to reduce on imports (see bill H. R. '7599) 2939.

lt1oti_ons and resolutions offered by AdjourB: to 2834. Army appropriation bill: to recommit 858. Leavenworth, Pawnee and Western R. R. Co: that Secretary of

Interior furnish information relative to land grant 441. 1tiili tary telegraph lines: that Secretary of War furnish informa-

tion relative to 1196. River and harbor appropriation bill: to recommit 3M8. Thomas, Alexander B: to retain as laborer 2829. Whims, Newton: to withdraw his papers 230.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Kansas, citizens of: relative to tariff 2262. --- to place lumber on fTee-list 409, 664, 1261, 2137, 3148,

3552. --- to reduce duty on sugar 994, 126f, 2137. --- citizens ofRHey County: for equalization of bounties 1261. --- Cigar-makers' Union of Atchison: against reducing duty

on imported cigars 1261. ---Post No. 63, of Abilene, G. A. R: against reduction of

internal-revenue taxation 409. · Kansas Legislature: for pension to prisoners of war 3126. --- for pension to soldiers of Mexica.n war 2514. --- relative to certain railroad L.'l!ldS 2513. ---relative to interstat-e commerce 2161, 233~. · ___ relative to soldiers' home at Fort Riley 2103. --- rel.<ttiYe to spread of pleuro-pneumonia 233'2. --- to place lumber on free-list 23:32.

Remarks by, on Agricultural appropriation bill253, 254, 2.">7. District of Columbi..1. appropriation bill 900. Geological survey: appropriation for 30 r:, 3130. · Indian appropriation bill (Appendix 92). Legisl:ltiYe, executi>e, and judi<:ial appropriation bill2539 2755. . Massachusetts coast-defense claim 1260. Navy appropriation ])ill 1466, 1467, 1516, 1553, 1555. Pacific railroads: army transportation by 843-845, 853 856. Postage on letters: reduction of 339. Post-Office appropriation bill 293-295, 451, 4 5, 4 6. --·- conference report ou 3290: 3292, 3293. Pound's rule 31 . Railroad charges: power of a State to regulate (Appendix 5). River and harbor appropriation bill·3425, 3426, 3430, 3431, 3435,

3440,3441,3444-3446,3449,3450,3514,3515,3519, 3539,3540, 3545.

Soldiers' Home at Washington 3299. Tariff: bottles 2016. -- chemicals 1996. ---iron: charcoal2305. -- lead 192Q, 1925. --lumber 2654,2667. --metals 2227-2229. --nails 2460. --- pens 2594. --phosphates 18'27, 2236. --- quicksilver 2586. - · -- steel 2258, 2525, 2580. --- sugar 2746. -- tin-p1'1te 2391. 'Tariff bill conference report 3737.

Anderson-continued. Reports made by, from

OJmmittee on Post-Office and PoskRoads Military telegraph lines: resolution of inquiry relative to,

adopted 1324. Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VOTES

Anderson, JValia1n TF. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 3300).

Anderton, William Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7683).

Angerer, Fra.nk E. Petition for relief 943.

Animals Annual report of Treasury Cattle Commission on pleuro-pneu

monia (H. R. Ex. Doc. 35) 889. · Petitions to suppress and prevent diseases of, from

illinois: citizens of1212, 14TI. Kansas Legislature 2262, 2263, 22V2, 2332, 2414. 1\Iiehigan : Breeders' Association 2138 . 1\Iontana Legislature 3319, 3335. New York: Dairymen's Association 1150. Wisconsin Legislature 3262, 3301, 3318.

Anthony, Henry B., (a Senator front Rhode Is{and.) Attended 1. Appointed on committee to notify President l, 3704.

Amendments offered by, to District of Columbia: bill to suppress gaming in u::n. Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill 2938. Navy a-ppropriation bill 3154. River and harbor appropriation bill3557. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3288, 3324, 34 !>, 350-t.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Alaska: to print reports on (seeS. Res. 134) 2063. Block Island: relative to harbor of refuge at (see billS. 2499)

2961. Capitol: to prohibit its use for other than legitimate purposes

(see billS. 2200) 35. Census report maps: authorizing Public Printer to accept private

proposals for printing (seeS. Res. 143) 3376. Government Printing Office: to allow Public Printer to remove

certain property from (seeS. Res. 132) 1960. Kellen, Charles H: to pension (see billS. 21 1) 2. Laws of U. S: to increase number of copies for Trea ury Depart

ment (see billS. 2433) 1695. Libraries and Executive Departments: to amend law relative to

binding ·for (see bill S. 2482) 2547. Lithographing and engraving: to amend law regulating contracts

for (see billS. 2370) 1215. I Navy: to require oaths from recruits for (see bill . 2486) 2681. Treasury accounts: to repeal law relative to (!;ee billS. 229:J) 665.

Motions and resolutions offered by AdJourn: to 293 . Committee: to notify President 1, 3704. Committee on Printing: lea>e to sit during rece s 3660. Committees: to continue those of last session 22 . Duplicate bills and resolutions: to bind 3088, 3152. Edmunds, George F: to elect as President pro tempore 3656. Executive session: for 961. Fisheries report 1882: to print 3087. Freedman's Savings and Trust Company: to print 500 copies of

report of commissioner 315. P1·esident pro tempon: to elect 3560. --to notify election of 3657.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Kellen, Charles H: for pension 193. Uhode Island, citizens of: relative to harbor of refuge at Block

Island 2959. ---tobacco manufacturers of Newport: for rebate on tobacco

163. Rhode Island Sons of Temperance: for prohibitory legislatiOB

1151. Sheridan, Robert: for pension 163.

Remarks by, on Agricultural report 3323, 3324. Agricultural reports: printing those for 1881 and 1 2 28. Census Compendium 2469, 2548. Industrial education report 2769 . . Legislation on appropriation bills 1375, 1382. Legislati>e, executive, and judicial appropriation bill32W, 3217.

3225, 3232.

INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL REOORD. 15 -Anthony-Continued.

Remarks by, on Littlepage, H. B: payment of 366G. Navy appropriation bill 3154, 3155. Presidential succession 1008, 1010, 1011, 1012. Public Printer's salary 3216, 3217. Sund-ry ci vii appropriation bill 3489, 3490, 3504, 3505. Tariff and internal revenue: cotton manufactures 1963, 2028. --wire 2979.

lleports made by, from ClJmmittee on Naval, .Affairs

Jeannette (steamer) 3658. Tebbs, A. Sidney (billS. 2471) 3087.

.committee on Printing Agricultural report 1880 907. Agricultural report 1883 (H. Res. 331) 3323. Agricultural reports 1881,1882: (H. Res. 292) 70. Army register 3671. Binding for Departments 3367. Census Compendium {H. Res. 335) 2547. oCensus report maps 3553. Coast Survey report 1308. Director of Mint report 3553 . .Fisheries report 3367. Forestry report 3701. Freedman's Bank report 351. Hawk, Robert M. A. (H. Res. 349) 3031. Hill, Benjamin H: eulogies on 2966. lndustrial education report 2769. Laws of U. S: {bill S. 2433)2138. Librarian of Congress report 1760. Lithographing and engraving contracts: (billS. 2370) 1308. Lowe, William M: eulogies on 2966. Mississippi River Commission report 907. Navy Register 3871. Orth, Godlove S. (H. Res. 347) 3031. Rebellion records 3553. Senate l\1anual3553. Shackelford, John W. (H. Res. 358) 3367. Smithsonian report 3553. Tariff bill {bill H. R. 7313) 1271, 1308. Tariff Commission report 70, 308, 1649. Treasury accounts 665. Updegraff, Jonathan T: eulogies on 2966..


Apalachicola Harbor Bill to improve, offered by l\Ir. Da"ili.dson 1039.

Apalachicola River Bill to improve, offered by 1\Ir. Davidson 1039.

App, Mathias Papers withdrawn in H. R. 1357.

Apprentices Bills to encourage employment of apprentices in merchant ships

(see bills S. 2194; H. R. 6904, 6911). Appropriation Bills

President recommends an amendment to Constitution to allow veto of separate items in (annual message) 6.

Joint resolutions to propose amendment to Constitution to authorize veto of separate items in (seeS. Res. 110, 130).

Joint resolution to propose amendment to Constitution to authorize veto of separate items in river and harbor appropriation bill (seeS. Res. 112).

Concurrent resolution of Senate for a joint rule to regulate amendments to, referred 1525.

Debate in Senate on rules governing 1374-1382, 1601. Resolution to amend Rule 29 of Senate re1'\tive to amendments

to, referred 1525. Resolution to amend rules of Senate to provide that Agricult

ural Department bill be referred toCommittee onAgriculture, referred 1600.

Resolution of Senate to limit debate on 3152. Resolution of H. R. that during remainder of session majority

may suspend rules to consider, referred 2377. Resolution ofH. R. that during remainder of session majority

may suspend rules to consider revenue or appropriation bills, refened 3121.

Ceneral. .AgricltU·u?·al Department: annual bill (see bill H. R. 7052). .Army: annual bill (see bill H. R. 7077). Oen.sus: joint resolution making appropriation for (see H. R.

Res. 323).

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Appropriation Bills-Continued. General

Omsular and diplomatic service: annu~ bill (see bill H. R. 6957). Deficiency: annual bill (see bill H. R. 7637). --joint resolutien for deficiency in pay of H. R. employes

(see H. R. Res. 324). District of Colurnbia: annual bill (see bill H. R. 7181). Fortifications: annual bill (see bill H. R. 7191).

. Indian: annual bill (see bill H. R. 6900). Legislative, executive, and judicial expenses: annual bill (see bill

H. R. 748"2). Military Academy: annual bill (see bill H. R. 7050) . Navy: annual bill (see bill H. R. 7314). Pensions: annual bill (see bill H. R. 7193) . Post-Offi~e De:partment: annual bill (see bill H. R. 7049) . Rivers and harbors: annual bill (see bill H. R. 7631).

I Sundry civil expenses: annual bill (8ee bill H. R. 7595.)

Appropriations Estimate of deficiencies for year ending June 30, 1883 (H. R.

Ex. Doc. 60) 1648.

Arbitration See INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION

Arizona • Bill to regulate compensation of district attorney in (see billS.

2307). :Memorial of Legislature relative to Indian affairs 1734. Memorial of Legislature relative to Papago reserration 3320, 3433.

3552.

Arizona Narrow GaugeR. R. Co. Bill granting right of way through White ~fountain Indian res

ervation (see bill H. R. 7042).

Arkansas Report of Secretary of War on payments to Fourth Arka.nsa.s

Volunteers (S. Ex. Doc. 59) 1308, 2062. Resolution of Legislature in favor ofGovernment aid to commou

schools 2414, 2471, 2513.

Arkansas, New Mexico and Pacific R. R. Co. Bills to incorporate (see bills S. 2353; H. R. 7235).

Arlington Cemetery Senate Committee on J udic:iary instructed to consider securing

title to, 35. Amendment to appropriation bill to prodde for purchase of 2680.

Armfield, Jolin Bill for relief of estate (see billS. 2213).

Armfield, Robert Franklin, (a Representative from North Cm:olba.) Attended 13. Leave of absence granted to 454.

Armstx:ong, Henry .A. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7146).

Armstrong, John Petition for relief 1213.

Army .Appointments in: bill to authorize appointment of R. W. Nelson · as assistant surgeon (see bill H. R. 6968). -- bills to authorize appointment of A. P. Fink as assistant

surgeon (seeS. Res. 111; H. R. 7025). .Appropriationsfor: annual bill (see bill H. R. 7077). Brevets: bill to authorize brevets for service in Indian campaigns

(see bill H. R. 4788). -- petition for bill 411. . Certificates of merit: letter of Secretary of 'Var recommending

amendment of laws relative to (S. Ex. Doc. 2) 38, 89. Chaplains: bill to increase pay (see billS. 2256). Disbursi11g officers: annual report of inspection of money areounm

. of33. General of: joint resolution to suspend law relatiYe to vacancy

in office of (see H. R. Res. 325) 1499. Inspector-General's Depa1tment: bill to increase efficiency of (see

bill II. R. 7140). Officers: bill to correct record of officers who served in volunteers

(see billS. 1888). . --bill relative to muster of volunteer officers · m war of

rebellion (see bill H. R. 4676). . -- bill for additional pay to supernumerary officers dis

charged underact of July 15,1870 (see bill H. R. 7035) . -- petition to regulate pay of line officers who have served fif

teen years in one grade 1471.

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Army-Continued. . . Ashby, Mary Organization of: bill to amend laws for (see billS. 2269) . Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7663). Pay Department: debate relative to abolishing 580-582, 787-790,

3043-305G. Assay Offices ---bill to allow e},..'ira compe~ation to paymasters for dis- Bill to establish assay office at Deadwood (see bill H . R. 1887) . .

bur:::eme:1ts to vol 1 'tecrs during war of rebellion (see I bill . U. c:J:'-1). Assistant Journal Clerk in H, R.

--- bill relating to Londs iu (:see bi:l H. n. 7370). Resolution passed to authorize appointment of 2S4. --- bill to regulate pay of paym::tsteTs' clerks ( :;:ce billS. 432). Private property lost in: bill to pay Capt~in W. J. Lyster for (see Assistant Secretary of Navy

billS. 1254). Bill to abolish office (see bill H. R. 6931). -- bill to pay Capt. Guy V. Henry (see billS. 1483). ---bill to pay Lieut. F. U. H. Kc.:1drick ior (see bill H. R. Assistant Secretary of War

7378). Bill to abolish office (see bill H. R. 6931). Be torations to: billS to restore Lieut. W. W. Armstrong (see

bills R. 2273; H. R. 7137). --- bill to restore Tenedore Ten Eyck (see bill S. 1745). ---petition of Justice M. Brown to be restored 664. ---petition of Alpheus T. Palmer to be restored 1874. Retired officers: bills to allow them to hold civil office in Terri

to::ies (see bills S. 1704; H. R. 1926). ---debate relative to rank-and pay of 532-535, 576-578, 5 O,

799-805. --- tabulated list of officers retired on rank abov-e that held

when disabled 799. Retiring in: bill providing for voluntary retirement (see bill H.

R. 7252). --- petitions of army officers in favor.of compulsory 943, 9~5,

1174, 1212. , Sioux Indians in: bill to restore money and annuities to (see bill

s. 2207). Supernumerary o,{ficers: bill for additional pay to those mustered

out unuer act of July 15, 1870 (see billS. 2314). Surgeons in: petition of citizens of New York relative to appoint

ment of265. · · Tcl('graph lines: report of Secretary of War on (H. R. Ex. Doc.

67) 1989.

Army and Navy Officers Bill to continue in force act of 1870 for settlement of accounts of

(see billS. 2241). Resolution that Secretary ofWarand SecretaryofNavyreportto

II. R. relative to detail of officers to accompany representatives of foreign monarchs traveling in this country, referred 738.

Reports of Secretary of War and Secretary of Navy with list of those on duty in Washington (S. Ex. Doc. 83) 3278, 3467.

Army Medical Museum Bill to erect building for (see bill H. R. 7681). Petitions for pas age of bill, from

.Alnbama State 1\Iedical .Association 1~. Illinois: physicians and surgeons of Chicago 307. Indiana: physici!tns of Indianapolis 664. 1\Iaxylan<l: physicians and suTgeons of 410. :Massachusetts: physicians of Boston 633. New Hampshire: Central Medical Society 1151. --Centre District Medical Society 22. New Jer ey: citizensof1522. --Hudson County 1\Iedical Society 307. -- physicinns nnd surgeons of 307, 1472. New York: Kings County l\ledical Society 1088. --physicians and surgeons of 34. Pennsylvania: -ortbampton County 1\Iedical Society 22. --Chester County Medical Society 411. --Philadelphia. County Medical Society 90S. --physicians and surgeons of23, 1471. South Carolina: harleston Medical College 488. Rhode Island: citizens of 164 . Virginia: citizens of 69,162.

Army of the Tennessee Bill to donate cannon to Society of ( ee bill H. R.. 6590).

Army Register Resolution of Senate to print 1,000 copies, passed 3671.

- Armstrong, Willian~ W. Bills to restore to Army (see bills S. 2273; H. R. 7137).

Arnold, Joseph C.

Petition in favor of pension 159 .

Aroostook War

Art Petition of soldiocs for pension 1658, 1830.

Bill to repeal duties on works of (see bill H. R. 7417). Petitions for bill 265, 815, 996, 3777.

Artesian Wells Memorial of Montana Legislature for 2760, 3304. Memorial of Nevada Legislature for 3366, 3453.

Astoria, Oregon

Bill to sell lots belonging to U. S. in (see bills S. 2219; II. R .. 7020.)

Astoria and Winnemucca R. R. Co. Bill to allow them to bridge rivers in Oregon (see bill II. R. 4739).

Atherton, Gibson, (a Rept·esentatil:e from Oldo.) Attended 13. Appointed on committee on funeral of li,Ir. Updegraff, of Ohio 13.. .Appointed teller 3755. Le::t.\e of absence granted to 33, 583, 904.

Bills and jo!nt resolutions introduced by Swisher, Edward W: for relief (see bill H. R. 7019) 182.

Motions made by Adjourn over: to 664.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Ohio, citizens of: to reduce duty on sugar 1150, 1597. ---citizens of Newark: against increase of duty on tin-plates

547. ---cig:J.r-makers' union of Newark: against reduction of duty

on imported cigars 1150. --- workingmen of: relative to tariff 2544, 2888. Swisher, E. W: for amount paid for stamps destroyed 192.

Remarks-by, on Lee -vs. Richardson: contested-election case of 3747. Updegraff, Jonathan T: death of 2172.

Reports made by, from Committee on Elections

Contested-election expenses (REPORT 1974) 2994. Jones 1:s. Shelley (REPORT 1886) 1499, 1580.

Votes of. See YEA AND N.AY VOTES

Atkins, John D. C., (a Representative from Tennessee.) Attelided 13. Appointed c.onferee on legislative, executive, and judicial appro

priation bill (bill H. R. 7482) 3289. Appornted conferee on Navy appropriation bill {bill H. R. 7314)

3310. .Appointed on committee to notify President 14, 3773. Appointed teller 155~1 2129.

Amendments offered by, to Army appropriation bill 790. Legislativ-e, executive, and judicial aiJpropriation bill2535r 2676,.

2805. Sundry civil appropriation bill3209.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Gooch, L. 0: for relief (see bill H. R. 7294) 1197.

Motions made by Adjourn: to 1521.

Remarks by, on Army appropriation bill 808-812. Civil-service reform 862. Deceased members' pay 3204. Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill 2130, 2317,.

2324, 2325, 2535, 2536, 2673, 2677, 2804-2806. --- conference report on 3632. Navy appropriation bill1503, 1504,1516-1521, 1549-1551, 1556,.

1563-1565. Oxford, :Miss., public building 2998. Pension appropriation bill1161, 1162. Postc1.ge on letters: reduction of 334. Poat-Office appropriation bill 334, 335, 346, 347. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3074, 3075, 3189, 3190, 3245.

Votes of. See YEA A)..'n NAY VOTES

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INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. 17 Atlantic and Pacific R. R. Co. Bangor, Maine

Resolution in Senate that committee investigate land grant of 3224.

Bill to donate cannon for oldia-s' monument at (see bill H. Jt.. 7323).

Atlantic Telegraph Cables. See TELEGRAPns

Attorney General. See also DEPARTMENT OF Ju TICE

Annual report (H. R. Ex. Doc. 8) 12. Letter transmitting estimates for new buildings at Reform School

(S. Ex. Doc. 14; H. R. Ex. Doc. 19) 192, 212. Letter relative to question of jurisdiction between New York

and New Jersey over waters of New York BayJ &c. (H. R. Ex. Doc. 58) 1582.

Report on payment of double pension to Ward B. Burnett (S. . Ex. Doc. 64) 2468. Directed to report to Senate relative to employment of deputy

marshals in.Congressional election in Delaware 3671.

Atwill, James W. Bill for relief ( ee billS. 1790). Bil.l for relief (see bill H. R. 7003).

Atwood, Anson Bill for relief (see billS. 2'2-27).

Auction Sales Letter of Secretary of Treasury relative to saJ.es of old material

(H. R. Ex. Doc. 43) 1108.

Aurand, Elizabeth Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7356).

Austin, Clisbee Papers withdrawn in H. R. 1471. Papers referred in H. R. 1597.

Austin, Sterling T. Bill for relief of heirs (see billS. 719).

Axt, Ferdinand Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7672).

l3ackof, Prank Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7657).

Bagging Bill to pay balances due on illegal assessment of taxes on (see

. bill H. R. 7658). "Bagly, S. P.

Petition for contest expenses 351.

:Bailey, Annie E. Bill to pension (see l>ill H. R. 7584).

petition 2595.

"Bailey, John (Chief Clerk of H. R.) Resolution to investigate his connection with Washington Gas

light Co., passed 924, 967, 1088, 1165. Report of committee of investigation (H. R. REPonT 2003) '3i59,

3773.

:Baird, Francis A. Resolution of II. R. to pay for services 29401 3187.

.Baird, Riclwrdson K. Petition for increase of pension 815.

.Baker, Samu.el Papers withdrawn in H. R. 3019.

.Ball, Jolm A. Petition for payment of claim 265.

"Ball, ]L .J).

Joint resolution for relief (see H. R. Res. 366). Ballot Boxes

Bill t.o provide for use of Carey voting machine (see bills S. 2360; H. R. 7270).

Petition of Boston Ballot Box Co. to exhibit their patent 1523 1570. I

"'Baltimore, Maryland

Bill to pay supervisors of election in (see bill H. R. 6991) petition 193.

Bancroft, Caroline T. Bill for relief (see billS. 2270). Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7038).

XIV-2

petition for bill101.

Bank of Louisiana Report of committee on petition relatiYe to (II. R. REPORT 2044j

3774. Bankruptcy

President recommends enactment of law for (annual message) G Bill to establish a uniform system of (see bill S. 1382). Bill to compel prosecution of proceedings under act of 1867 te

a final decree (see bill S. 2234). Petitions on the subject of, from

Illinois: citizens of 686, lMO, 1472. --Chicago Board ofTrade192, 265,455. --Chicago Commercial Ex:change 259!, 2863, 2889. Indiana: citizens of ll75, 12ll, 1212. Iowa: citizens of 1759. --Burlington Board of Trado 1i5V. Michigan : citizens of 3086. National Board of Trade 1332, 1357. New York; citizens of 664, 1089, 1126, ll51, 1522, 3649. --Board of Trade and Transportation 1(}1(). Ohio: citizens of 870, 9!4, 1089. --Cincinnati Commercial Club 905. --Toledo Produce Exchange 2889, 2959. Pennsylvania: Philadelphia Board of Trade 1597, 1599. --Pittsburgh Grain and Flour Exchange 1471, 1522.

Bannister, John

Bill for relief (see bill II. R. 7273).

Barber, George N.

Bill for relief of widow and children (see bill H. R. 7459).

Barbour, JohnS., (a Rep1·esentatit·ejr01n Virginia.) Attended 13.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Fitzhugh, Anna. :M: for relief of heirs (see bill II. R. 6936) 17. Fortress Monroe, Va: to lease ground·for hotel at (see bill H. R.

7039) 183. Tebbs, A. Sidney: to appoint as assistant surgeon (see bill H. R.

7574) 2515. Motions made by

Fant, A. and li. T: to withdraw their papers 3G33. Petitions and papers presented by, from

District of Columbia, citizens of: t.o improve grounds of ObserTatory 2887.

Votes of. See YE.\. AND NAY VOTES

Barbour, W. H. Resolution of H. R. to pay for services 184, 2718.

Barclay, James Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7G07).

Barnes, Myron

Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7666).

Barney, Samuel Chase Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 660).

Barr, SamuelS., (a RepresentativejrontPenn$1Jlvania.) Attended 13. Appointed conferee on bill (H. R. 2871) to extend Capitol, Nortlt

0 Street and South Washington R. R. 994 . Bills and joint resolutions introduced by

Potts, Howard D: for relief (see bill H. R. G932) 17 . Petitions and papers presented by, from

District of Columbia, citizens of Washington: to incorporate -.ew gas company 2262.

Pennsylvania, citizens of: relative to distilled spirits 1150. --- workingmen of: for passage of tariff bill 1522, 1873, 1943.

Reports made by, from Contmittre on DifJtrlct of Columbia

United States Gas and Fuel Co. (bill H. R. 7487: REPORT 1928) 2040.

R~solutions offered by District police force: that commissioners of District furnish in

formation relative to 1198.


Barrett, Richard S. (administrator) Petition for war claim 1597.

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Barron, S. Petition for removal of politicaJ. disabilities 1597, 2063.

Barrow, Pope, (a Senator from Georgia.) Attended 22. Appointed on standing committees: Privileges and Elections;

Revolutionary Claims; Pensions; Claims 34, 410. Amendments offered by, to

Army appropriation bill 1601. Navy appropriation bill1764. Sundry civil appropriation bill2547. Tariff bill: cotton-ties 1654.

Remarks by, on Civil-service reform 465. Hill, Benjamin H: death of 1578. -- funeral expenses ~f 399. Post-Office appropriation bill1315, 1316. Tariff: cotton laces 2983. -- cotton-ties 1654, 1657, i658. -- rice 2712.

Reports made by, from O<nnmittee on Claims

Conor, B. B. (REPORT 923) 1041. Dahler, Charles L. (REPORT 924) 1041. Murphy, Charles (REPORT 922) 1041. Woodruff, G. M. (REPORT 937) 1524.

Oommtittee on Pensions Akin, James M:. (REPORT 958) 2138. Clarke, James T. {REPORT 919) 998. Graves, Anthony It {REPORT 943) 1760. Lamphier, Edgar B. (REPORT 1020) 3321. Nightengale, Margery (REPORT 1021) 3321. Smith, Minerva (REPORT 987) 2547. Somers, Frank 8. (REPORT 986) 2547.

<Jnnmittee on Revolutionary Claims Georgia Revolutioruuy war claims (REPORT 914) 905.

Resolutions offered by Cowles, Loyal: to pay heirs of 2064.


Baton Rouge, Louisiana Bill to sell arsenal at (see billS. 2278).

Baum, Jane Bill for relief (see billS. 2426)

Baughman, Catherine Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7018).

Bauman, John E. Papers referred in H. R. 388.

Bausman, George W. Bill to increase pension (see billS. 1546).

Bayard, Susan Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 5558}.

Bayard, Thomas F., (a Senator ji-ont Dclatoarc.)

Attended 1. Appointed conferee on tariff bill (bill H. R. 5538) and excused

3334, 3458. .Appoi.p.ted on committee to notify President 1, 3704.

Amendments offered by, to Tariff and internal revenue bill: :mi.maJ.s 1907. -- beef and pork 1908. --· books 2204, 2597, 2633, 2859, 2989. --gunpowder 2217. -- iron : hoop 1652. -- iron: plate and sheet 1624, 2500, 2702, 2977. --iron: sheet 2974, 2978. -- iron and steel mils 1611, 1614. -- matches 2215. --metal manufactures (unenumerated) 1729. -- mineral waters 2291, 2335. -- nickel 1718. -- oil-cloths 2988. --- ship-building materials 2426. --steel 1666, 1710. -- sugar 2550, 2988. -- wool2144, 2337, 2340.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Norton, T. H., and James McLean: for relief(see billS. 2430)

1649. .

Bayard-Continued. Motions and resolutions offered by

.Adjourn: to 1720. Davis, David (President pro tempare): tendering thanks of Sen

ate to 3654. D~ware ~ngressi~nal election: that .Attorney-General furnish

information relative to employment of deputy marshals at adopted 3671. '

Tariff bill: that House be requested to return 32G4.

Petitions and papers presented by, from

DelAware, citizens of: against railway discriminations 1423. -- citizens of Wilmington: for increase of duties 1524.

Remarks by, on American shipping 3689-3691. Army appropriation bill 3042, 3047. B~ptcy system 82-85, 111, 167, 168. Cap1tol, North 0 Street and South Washington R. R: extension

of270. Civil-service reform 322-326, 370, 590--593 605 652. · Deficiency appropriation bill 3669. ' ' ~ed spi.I~ts~ extending bonded period for 424, 425. Evemng sess1on 1424. French spoliation claims 312. Holiday recess 491, 492. Hour of meeting 25. Japanese indemnity fund 2761, 2762. Navy appropriation bill3111-3113. New Hampshire Senators: election of 2840. Pensioners: publishing list of 24, 25. Political assessments 105, 106, 108. Sundiy-civil appropriation bill3467, 3468. -- conference report on 3679. Tariff and internal revenue 14.24. -- a.Jli.mc'lls 1906, 1907. -. -- beef and pork 1908. -- books 2204, 2596, 2859. -- bottles 2962. -- cotton knit goods 2024, 2032. -- cotton manufh.ctures 1963, 2023, 2028, 2069. --cotton-ties 1657. -- cotton yarns 2069-2071. -- files 1664, 1665. --garden seed 2265. -- gunpowder 2629. --iron: hoop 1650, 1652. -- iron: pig and scrap 2489. --iron: plate and sheet 1620, 1624, 2702-2705, 2847. -- iron: sheet 2847, 2974-2978. --iron ore 149'2-1495. -- iron and steel: railway wheels 2nd tires 1666. -- iron and steel mils 1611, 1612, 1614. --jute 2778. --lumber 1439, 1440. --machinery 1779, 1780. --matches 2215, 2626. --mineral waters 2291, 2335. -- nickel 1714. --non-enumerated articles 2481, 248'2. --. salt 2352. -- ship-building materials 2426. -- starch 1945, 1946 . -- steel 1710, 1711. -- sugn.r 1E43, 2509, 2550, 2551. -- tobacco 2423. -- vinegar 2474. --wire 1709. --wire rope 1673. --wool 2100-210'2, 2145, 2337, 2969. -- yellow metall725. -- zinc 1721. Tariffbill conference 3368, 3369, 3454-3406. Tariff bill conference report 3582. Tobacco tax rebate 548-550. Wyld, Robert Stodart: relief of 54.

Reports made by, from (;Qmmittee of conference

.Tapane.Se indemnity fund (bill H. R. 1052) 2f61. Committee on Finance

Electrical exhibition (H. R~. 337) 2803. Montell, E. S. (REPORT 1012) 3321. Tobacco tax rebate: resolution relative to 488. Unland, Ernest F. (REPORT 970) ·2414.

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INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. 19 Bayard-Continued.

Reports made by, from Committee mt Judiciary

Dillon, David R. (REPORT 980) 2472. Waddell, James I: (bill H. R. 6689) 600.

Votes of. See YE.A. .AND NAY VOTES

Baylor, T. G. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 3834)

Bayne, Thomas JJf., (a Representative from Penn.sylvani4.) Attended 87. Appointed teller 2259, 2543, 2588. Leave of absence granted to 546.

Amendments offered by, to Civil service: bill to r~o-ula.te 229. District of Columbia appropriation bill 902. Navy appropriation bill1567. River and harbor appropriation bill 3531, 3546. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3073, 3078. Tariff bill: bottles 2019. --· - sugar 2826. -- tin-plate 2388, 2392, 2394.

B.ills and joint resolutions introduced by Courts of U. S: relative to liens of judgment in (see bill H. R.

7593) 2829. Patent laws: to amend (see bill H. R. 7367) 1450.

Petitions and papers presented by, fl·om Cluss, Thomas: in fav(jr of duty on quinine 1829. Pennsylvania, citizens of: against extension of Roberts patent

2332. -- relative to distilled spirits 1150. -- relative to duty on tin-plates 1039. -- to reduce duty on sugar 994, 1150, 2137. - ·-workingmen of: in favor of report of Tariff Commission

1471,1522,1570,1597,1830,2182,2332. -- relative to tariff 2595, 2678, 2834, 2959, 3030. Pennsylvania Legislature: relative to League Island navy-yard

3364. Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce: against reduction of duty on

coal1088. -- for additional appropriation for public building 307. Pittsburgh Grain and Flour Exchange: against PaBSao<Te of Lowell

bankrupt bill 1522. Pittsburgh Oil Exchange: against extension of Roberts torpeio

patent 2544. Sportsmen's Association: relative to National Park 2678. West Virginia, citizens of: relative to duty on tin-plates 1039.

Remarks by, on American shipping 1081. Army appropriation bill 578. Bailey, John: alleged charges against 970. Erie, Pa: establishing soldiers' home at 97-99. Internal-revenue districts: reducing 2542, 2671. Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill (bill H. R.

7 482) conference report on 3633. Monitor (U. S. S.): relief of officers and crew 133, 134. Navy appropriation billl552, 1557. Signal service 3073, 307 4. Tariff (Appendix 36). -- bottles 2012, 2013. -- caustic 1930. --iron: boiler, plate, and sheet 2309, 2382. -- iron: pig and scrap 2253~ --iron: sheet 2387. -- nails 2460. --non-enumerated articles 1746. --quicksilver 2587. -- steel 2258, 2525. -- sugar 2724, 2734, 2735, 289...6. -- tin-plate 2388-2390. Tariff bill conference report 3735.

Resolutions offered by Allegheny River, Pa: for examination of DuBois system for im

provement of navigation of 145Q, 1451. Votes of. See YEA AND N.A.Y VOTES

Bayou Barnard, Mis$issippi Bill to allow bridge across (see billS. 2438).

Bayou La Fourche Bill making appropriation to complete improvement of (see bill

s. 2320).

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Bayou Pierre Resolutions of citizens of Louisiana .fuvoring appropriation for re

moval of raft in 163, 192. Bay River ·

Resolutions of North Carolina Leooislature for improvement of 3087.

Beacons and Buoys Letter of Secretary of Treasury relative to lighting with gas (H.

R. Ex. Doc. 83) 1734, 2379, 2943, 3125. Petitions in favor of lighting with gas 265, 307, 943, 944, 1422,

1423, 1599, 1693, 1942.

Beach, Lewis, (a Representative front New York.) Attended 29. Appointed teller 2821. Leave of absence granted to 2572.

Amendments offered by, to Army appropriation bill806. Tari.ffbill: potash 1928, 1929. --watches 1740.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Hunter, Alpheus S: to pension (see bill H. R. 7165) 738. Perry, Sherman C: for relief (see bill H. R. 7337) 1421. Purvis, Philemon B: to pension (see bill H. R. 7100) 442.

Petitions and papers presented by, from New York, citizens of: against increase of duty on tin-plate,

1372. · -- to reduce duty on sugar 994, 1126, 1213.

Remarks by, 011

Army appropriation bill 806, 807. Holiday recess 403, 404. · Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill 2820. Military Academy appropriation bill 261, 262. Tariff: potash 1928, 1929. --trade-mark 1740. Teas: importation .of adulterated 3241.

Resolutions offered by Naval vessels: that Secretary of Navy furnish information relao

tive to damages to 2940. Votes of. See YEA AND N.A.Y VOTES

Beal, James H. Petition for war claim 547.

Bean, George W. Bill to pension (see billS. 2456). Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7575).

Bean, Theodore W. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7022).

papers referred in H. R. 4l)5. papers withdrawn in H. R. 994.

Beard, Bedant

Bill for relief (see ~?ill H. R. 7279). papers referred 1471.

Beasley, !Jiary.

Papers withdl11wn in H. R. 1357.

Beaumont, FannieS. Bill to pension (see bill S. 2367). Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7328).

Bebee, WilliamM. Bill for relief (see billS. 717).

Beck, James B., (a Senator from, KentucT.:y.) Attended 1. Appointed conferee on Post-Office appropriation bill (bill H. R.

7049) 1831,3054,3288,3556. Appointed conferee on sundry civil appropriation bill (bill H.

R. 7595) 3567,3681. Appointed conferee on tariff bill (bill H. R. 5538) and excused

3334,3458. Amendmenta offered by, to

Indian appropriation bill 419. Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill3032.. Political assessments: bill relative to 666. Tariff and internal revenue bill: bichromate of potash 1222. -- bristles 2207. --bunting 2154. -- cigars 1896.


Beck-Continued. Amendments offered by, to

Tariff and internal revenue bill: eotton knit goods 203:1, 2072. --- cotton laees 2073. --- cotton manufaetures 2073. -- cotton spool thread 2073. -- cotton yarns 2030, 2031. --- customs officers 2367, 2371. -- drawbacks 2021. --- dress goods 2155, 2183. --- earthen-ware 1274, 1283, 1285, 1318. --- glass-ware 1390. --- hollow-ware 172;1. --iron: bar 1602, 1611. --- iron: hoop 1651. --iron: plate and sheet 1617, 1618, 1619. ---iron and steel: pig and scrap 1537, 1539. --- non-enumerated articles 2480. -- packing 2426, 2635, 2681. -- paper pulp 2206. --pens 1728. --- rice fl.om and meal 1913. -- saw-plates 1666. --- sugar 2556. -- tobaceo 2375. -- wire 1671. --wire cloths 1674. -- wool 2099, 2100. -- woolen goods 2148.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Finzer, John~ Brothers: for .relief (see billS. 2372) 121G. Louisville (Ky.) exposition: relative to (see billS. 2501) 3031. Political assessments: to prohibit (see billS. 2232) 193.

. Motions and resolutions offered by .Adjourn: to 1625, 2938. Pensioners: that Commissioner of Pensions furnish list of,

amended and adopted 35, 37, 102. -- to print list of 3700. Political assessments: that Committee. on Juiliciary inYestigate

23, 3.7, 232. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Kentucky, iron workmen of: relative to tru:iff 1649. --- workmen of LouisTIJJ.e: for adion on tobacco tax 265. Kentucky UniYersity: for national aid to education 997.

.Remarks by, on .Adjourning over 887. .Army appropriation bill 3038, 3039. Brooklyn, N.Y., post-office: appropriation for 3500. Capitol grounds: improvement of 3493, 3404. Census 1762, 1763. Census Compendium 2548. Civil-service reform 245-247, 561, 624-627, 635-638. Consular and diplomatic appropriation bill 459, 460. Distilled spirits: extending bonded period for 425, 428, 431-433,

827,828. Evening sessions 1427, 1428. Hour of meeting 26. Indian appropriation bill 393, 397, 398, 419-421. Legislation on appropriation bills 138(}. Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill3'216, 3'222,

3223, 3225, 3226, 3230, 3236, 3238, 3239. Pensions 24, 25, 102, 103. Political assessments 72, 103-108, 142-144, 232, S?A-627, 635-

638, 666. Post-Office appropriation bill1267, 1268, 1317. Pre-emption laws: repeal of 3471. Presidential succession 953. Public lands: survey of3471. ;Signal Corps: extra-duty pay of 3506. -Sundry civil appropriation bill3467-3471. .Supreme Court U.S: salary of clerk 3496-3499. Tariff and internal revenue ~052-:-1056, 1098-1101, 1428, 1529,

1732, 1974, 2065, 2347, 2483. --- ad valorem duties 1222, 1227. -- alcoholic preparations 1238, 1271. --- bank taxes 2438, 2439. ---bark extracts 1189. -- beef and pork 1908-1911. -. -- bunting 2154.

·-- castor-oil1107. --- chains 1660, 1661. --- coal 2615. --- coal-tar colors 1237. ---cotton knit goods 1952, 2032, 2065.

Beck-Continued. Remarks by, on

Tariff and internal revenue: cotton laces 2982. --cotton manufactures 1948-1952, 1961, 1973, 2065. ---cotton-ties 16G7. -- cotton yarns 1965, 1972, 2022, 2023, 2027-2030. ---. customs officers 236 , 2371, 2373. --distilled spirits 2617, 2618. -- dress goods 2067, 2154-2156, 2183, 2194-2196, 2200. -- earthen-ware 1273, 1279, 1280, 1285, 1286, 13181 1320. --glass bottles 1321, 1~0, 2485, 2700, 2961-2965. -- glass-ware 1356, 1390. --iron: bar 1602-1605, 161Q-1612. -- iron: hoop 1625, 1651. ---iron: pig and scrap 1539, 2488, 2489, 2491, 2498. --iron: plate and sheet 1617, 1618, 1624. --- iron: sheet 2976, 2977. --iron ore 1476-1478, 2684, 2693. --- iron and steel 1481. ---iron and steel: wire rods 1667. --- iron and steel rails 1477, 1478, 1548. --jute 2273, 2274, 2277, 2562, 2778. -- lead 1712. ---machinery 1774-1776, 1784. --- manila 20 2, 2083. --metal manufactures (nnenumerated) 1729. --- mineral waters 1272. -- nickel1713. --packing 2635-2637. --pens 1728. -- plate glass 1355, 13 -, 1386. -- putty 2932. -- pyrites 1535. -- salt 2362 . --- soap 1105 . --- steel 1544, 1545, 1665, 2802, 2803, 2855-2858, 2891, 2892,

2896, 2 97, 2901, 2904-2908. -- sugar 1 37, 1849, 1875, 1887, 1888, 1896, 2G06--25oe,

2552, 2555-2557. -- tobacco 1899, 1900, 2423-2425, 2565, 2792, 2793. --- Yinegar 2441,2474, 2475. --wire 1671, 1672, 1697, 1698, 1700, 1705-1707, 2G02, 2916. --- wire rope 1673. · --- wool 2067, 2099, 2100, 2146, 2147, 2342, 2343, 2569, 2979. -- woolen goods 2148-2153. -- zinc 1718 . Tariff bill conference 3334, 3456 . Tariff bill conference report 3575 . Tariff table: printing 817. Texas military posts 3461, 3463. Tobacco tax rebate 551. Wichita, Kans: holding term of district court at 503. Yellowstone National Park 3269, 3487.

Reports made by, from · Committee on .Finance

Tobaeco exportation (REPORT 910) 870. Votes of. S ee YEA AND NAY VOTES

Beckwith, Comeli:a Bill for relief ( ee bill H. R. 7051).

Bedell, James Bill for relief (see bill S. 2'289).

Bee be, Harl'ey Petition for pension 117 4.

Beeler, Sophia Bill to increa e pension (see bill H. R. 71.47).

Beer. See FER~!E....';'TED LIQUORS

Belford, James B., (a RepresentaJ.it•efrom, Colorado.) Leave of absence granted to 583.

Amendments offered by, to

River and harbor appropriation bill 3429. Bills and joint resolutions introduced by

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Central and South America : to promote commercial relations• · with (see bill H. R. 7529) 2104.

Colorado mining and industrial exposition: to admit fre,e of duty articles for (see bill H. R. 7597) 2939.

District attorney fees: to amend law regulating (see bill H. R. 7256) 1196.

Grand Army Republic: to loan tents to (see bill H. R. 7255) 1196.

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Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Judd, Charles P: to pension (see bill H. R. 7550) 2513. Thompson, General ·william: for relief of heirs (see bill H. R.

7551) 2513. Western Colorado: to establish military post in (see bill H. R.


Director of 1.1int: to print testimony of 3244. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Colorado Legislature: relative to agricultural lands 1733. ---relative to Pagosa. Springs reservation 2513. --- reL1.tive to school lands 2513. Helper, Hinton Rowan: relative torailroad communication with

Central and South America 1287. Remarks by, on

Central and South America: commereiaJ relations with (Appen-dix 46).

Executive Departments: hours of labor in 2813. Geological survey: appropriation for 3086. Lee '!;8. Richardson: contested-election case of 3748. Navy appropriation bill1555. River and harbor appropriation bill3429, 3444. Silver coinage 3012, 3013. Star-route witnesses 965, 966. Tariff 1818, 2235. -- lead 1917, 19~0. --- sugar 272!:1.

Reports made by, from Committee on Coinage, Weights, and Measures

Silver coinage: resolutions relative to 2376. Committee on Public Lands

Louisiana swamp lands (REPORT 1953) 2572. Votes of. See YEA .AND NAY VOTES

Belknap, Captain Geo1'ge E. ( U. S . ...Vary.) Joint resolution allowing him to accept foreign decoration (see

S. Res. 117) petition 1758. Bell, David II.

Bill for relief (see bin H. R. 7676). Bell, Louis

Petition of citizens of Florida to confirm land title to 869.

Bell, Lucy A. Petition for pension 1330.

Bellefonte, Pennsylvania Bill to donate cannon for oldiers' monument at (see bill H. R.

6334).

Bellows, Edward Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 5674).

Belmont, Perry, (a Representative from. Xl}w York.) Attended 13.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Foster, William·n: for relief (see bill H. R. 7284) 1197. Hawkins, George M: to pension (see bills H. R. 7283, 7416) 1197,

1733. Works of art: to admit free of duty (see bill H. R. 7417) 1733.

Petitions and papers presented by, from .Albert Finch Company and •thers: relative to percussion caps

1307. Frost, Lenette M: for extension of patent 3552. Long Island, citizens of Bay Shore: Roaainst transfer of revenue

marine service 1570. Massachusetts, citizens of Worcester: for reduction of duty on

tin-pla.tes 868. New York, citizens of: againstincreaseofdutyon tin-plates1088. --- against transferofrevenue-marineservice 1830, 1943, 2413. --- for fire-proof building for Surgeon-General's Office and

completion of index catalogue 34. --- in favor of ga-s-lighted buoys 1942. --- relative to tariff 2888, 3319. -- to reduce duty on sugar 162, 1126, 1213, 1307. --- citizens of Riverhead: for rebate on toba{X!() 547. -- citizens of Syracuse: for reduction of duty on tin-plates

808. --- oyster dealers of Richmond Co: claim of 2468.

Remaf'k3 by, on American shipping 1113. Nicaragua canal 2132. Works of art: importation of (Appendix 133).

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Committee on Foreign A.Uairs Hawaiian treaty (REPORT 1860) 1736. Nicaragua Canal (REPORT 1698) 180. Sandwich Island sugar: resolution relative to, adopted 3244.

Resolutions offered by

American industries: that Committee on Ways and Ueans report relative to protection of 1197.

Sandwich Island sugar: that Secretary of the Treasury furnish information relative to 2939.

Votes of. See YEA .A.....·'m NAY VoTES

Beltzhoover, Frank E., (a Representative from Pennsylvania.) Attended 29.

Amendments offered by, to Sundry civil appropria.tion bill3067, 3074.

Bills and joint f'esol.utions introduced by Kempton, Sidney: to pension (see bill H. R. 7609) 2940. Knight, Matilda: to pension (see bill H. R. 7114) 530. Kunkel, JoJm: for relief (see bill H. R. 7610) 2940. Matthews, Sarah T: to increase pension (see bill H. R. 7188) 923.

heads, Elias: to pension (see bill H. R. 7189) 923. Signal Service: to define duties of (see bill H. R. 7190) 9'>.A. Stoner, Sarah: to pension (see bill H. R. 7113) 530.

Petitions and papers presented by, from _<\Jnerican Seamen's Friend Society, and others: relative to Amer

ican merchant marine 3318. Dundore, James W: to remo-ve charge of desertion 868. Farquhar, ..!.. B: against admitting free of duty steam plows and

engines 2412. Matthews, Sarah T: for increase of pensi<!ln 868. National Typographical Union: ~aainst reduction of duty on

books 86 . Pennsylvania, citizens of: for rebate on tobaeco 994, 1039. --- for reduction of duty on tin-plates 815. --relative to distilled spirits 1150. ---relative to tariff 2468. --- to reduce duty on sugar 994, 1039, 1150. ---citizens of Hanover: for repeal of tax on tobacco 547. --- citizens of York County: for increase of duty on imported

toba<lCO 943, 1039. ---workingmen of: in favor of report of Tariff Commission

1570, 16-18, 1 30. Pennsylvania Legislature: relative to Indian policy 3318. -- relati-ve to League Island navy-yard 3318. --- to increase pension for loss of limb 3318. --- relative to tariff 3319. Stone, Sarah: for pension 307. Watson, .A.: for transfer of Signal Service Bureau to Interior De

partment 1307. Remarks by, on

Orth, Godlove S: death of 1860. Signal Service 3067-3072, 3074 {Appendix 52).

Reports made by, from Committee o-n Election~

Contested-election cases: resolution to print digest of2993. Cook 'CS. Cutts (REPORT 1961) 2939.

Resolutions offered by Hazen, Gen. William B: that Secretary of War furnish corres-

pondence with 2940. Howgate, H. W: that Secreta.ryofWar furnish information rel

ative to arrest and trial of530. Votes of. See YEA AN"D NAY VOTES

Bender, Margaretta

Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7185). papers referred 1261. .

Benjamin, Henry R.


Bennett, Willia1n H. Bill to pension (see billS. 2292).

papers withdrawn in Senate 3367.

Benton County Soldiers' Association, Iowa Bill to loan tents (see bill H. R. 7223).

Berlin, Wiscons-in Bill to donate cannon for soldiers' monument at (see bill H. It.

6368).


Berry, Campbell P., (a Bqrrcsentativefrom California.)

Attended 55. Leave of absence granted to 307.

Amendments offered by, to Navy appropriation bill1517, 1555, 1557. Oregon: bill to reimburse expenditures in Modoc war 705. River and harbor appropriation bill 3441. Tariff bill: essential oils 1936.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by McDougall, Charlotte: for relief (see bill H. R. 7078) 441. Tuttle, John F: to pension (see bill H. R. 7598) 2939. White, Cuthbert: for relief (see bill H. R. 7624) 2941.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Adjutant-General's Office, messengers and watchmen in: to

amend act abolishing the general service 192. California, citizens of San Francisco: for postal telegraph system

749. ---for rebate on tobacco 192. California Legislature: relative to Chinese restriction law 2941. --relative torailroad land grants 2941. ---relative to Southern Paeific R. R. land patents 2941. --- to improve Napa River 2019. California State University: relative toinv~tment of funds 192,

350. San Francisco Board of Trade: relative to new postoffice buil.1i

ing 307. San Francisco Chamber of Commerce: against transfer of revenue

marine 2958. Remarks by, on

Nary appropriation bill1517, 1555-1558. Pre-emption laws: repeal of 3541. River and harbor appropriation bill 3441. Sundry civil appropriation bill3064. Tariff (Appendix 64). -- borax 1861, 1862. -- bottles 2014. -- essential oils 1936, 1937. --- quicksilver 2586.

B.esDiutions offered by Corte de Madera del Presidio: relative to private land claim

3302. Humboldt Bay, Cal: that Secretary of War transmit Mendel's

report on improvement of, adopted 2227. Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VOTES

"Berry, James R. Bill to refund taxes (see bill H. R. 6969).

Best, John T. Letter of Secretarr of Treasury relative to defalcation of (H. R.

Ex. Doc. 87) 3125.

Bethel, Benjamin F. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7423).

Betts, Loomis . Petition for pension 904.

Bigamy. See POLYGAMY

Biggs, He:rman Bill for relief (see bill S. 163).

Bigley, Nicholas J.

Bills Bill for relief (see bill Jii. R. 7685).

Resolution of Senate to bind duplicate sets of bills of Forty-second to Forty-seventh Congresses, passed 3088, 3152.

Resolution of Senate to prepare and print statement of status of Senate bills of Forty-seventh Co11:gress, passed 3266.

Binding Bill to amend lawrelati\e to binding for Executive Departments

(see bill S. 2482.)

Bingham, Henry H., (a .&presentative from Pennsylvania .. ) Attended 13. Appointed teller 3611.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Gettysburgh encampment: to loan tents for (see H. Res. 336)

2402. . Ludlow, Major William: to allow him to accept civil position

(see H. Res. 355) 2994. McNamara, .Mary: granting arrears of pension (see bill H. R.

7170) 738.

Bingham-Continued. Bills and joint resol11tions introduced by

Mail contrad.s: to require readvertising for faster service under (see bill H. R. 7063) 332.

·Pilot fees: to relieve vessels from compulsory (see bill H. R. 7541) 2254. .

Postal contracts: to validate certain (see H. Res. 333) 2057. Postmasters: to adjust salaries of (see bill H. R. 7611) 2940. Post-offices: to prohibit fraudulent (see bill H. R. 7612) 2940. Railway postal clerks: to appoint (see bill H. R. 7101) 442. .Robinson, Heney P: to pension (see bill H. R. 7064) 332. Telegraph service: for commission to examine into (see pill H.

R. 7542) 2255. Petitions and papers presented by, from

McNamara, Mary: for arrears ofpensiori 488. Pennsylvania, citizens of: against increase of duty on tin-plates

1039. --relative to distilled spirits 1174. ---citizens of Philadelphia: for passage of resolution rela-

tive to enforcement of contracts 2678. --- wardens for Philadelphia: for additional aids to na~oa-

tion 1597. Pennsylvania Legislature: relative to Indian policy 3318. --- relative to League Island navy-yard 3318. -- relative to tariff legislation 3318. --- to increase pension for loss of limb 3318. Philadelphia Commercial Exchange and others: against transfer

of revenue-marine service 1648. Philadelphia .Maritime Exchange: against transfer of Signal

Service 1830. Randall, H. K: for relief .of trustees of estate 162. Vessel Owners' and Captains' Association of Philadelphia and

others: against transfer of revenue-marine service 1830, 1943, 2262. .

Remarks by, on American shipping 1145. Ludlow, Major William: allowing him to accept civil position

2995. Postage on letters: reduction of 295-301, 386. Postmasters' salaries 3607-3611. Post-Office appropriation bill 288, 295-301, 374, 386. Tariff: quinine 1856.

Reports made hy, from Cmmnittee on Post-Office and Post-P.,oads

Land-grant railroad telegraph lines: resolution of inquilf" relati-ve to 1135.

Mail contracts (REPORTS 1871, 1931) 1357, 2255. Mail contract failures: resolution relative to 476. Postage reduction: (REPORT 1816) 135. Postmasters' salaries {REPORT 1989) 3436. Post-route bills (bills H. R. 7327, 7679) 1358, 3354. Tel8o"TaPh commission (REPORT 2004) 3773.

Resolutions offered by Land-grant railroads: that Secretary of Interior furnish informa.

tion relative to telegraph lines of 183. Postmasters' salaries: to correct error in enrollment of bill (H.

R. 7611) relative to 3771. Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VOTES

Birchett, Da.nwl A. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7033).

Bird, James S. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7548) .

Bisbee, Horatiojr. , (a Representative from Florida.) Attended 12. Appointed on sicc'l.nding committee on Education .and Labo: 190 . . Appointed on Select Committee on Law respecting Election o-t

President and Vice-President 190. ApJ)9inted on committee to investiga~ charges against John

Bailey 1088.

Amendments offered by, to River and harbor appropriation bill 3448. Sundry civil approprjation bill 30101 3078, 3 79, 3208 . .

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by \ Pensacola and Perdido Canal Co: to incorporate (see bill H. R.


s~,:~~ to recommit bill (H. R. 3123) forrem9\f c:mses

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Bisbee-Continued. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Purman, William J: for contest expenses 192. United States, citizens of: for light-ship n.t Cape Hatter-dB 1570.

Remarks by, on American shipping 1016. Mosquito Inlet light-house 3010. River n.nd harbor approprilltion bill 3427, 3448. State courts: removal of causes from 1252, 1253. Sundi-y civil appropriation bill3078, 3079; 3208.

Reports made by Bailey, John (REPORT 2003) 3759.


Bishop~ Epltraim B. Petition for compensation 19'2.

Bishop, William 0. llill for relief (see bill H. R. 7508).

Black, George R., (a r .. qn-esentativefrom Ge()rgia.) Leave of absence granted to 19. ·

Blackbeard's Island Petition to continue quarantine station at 1174.

· Blackburn, Joseph C. S., (a Representative from Kentuclcy.) Attended 13. Appointed conferee on Military Academy appropriation bill (H.

R 7050) 1039. Appointed conferee on sundry civil appropriation bill (biJ.J. H. R.

7595) 3591, 3751. Appointed on commission to adjust salaries of Congressional em

ployes 3774. Appointed teller 3002, 3318, 3764. Leave of--absence granted to 631.

Amendments offered by, to Navy appropriation bill1511. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3001, 3083, 3130.


Remarks by, on Army appropriation bill839-841. Botanic Garden: appropriation for Zt.W, 2330, 2822, 3196. Columbialnstitutionfor Deaf and Dumb: appropriationfor3130. Distilled spirits 1755, 1756. Executive Departments: hours of labor in 2812. -Geological survey: appropriation for 3083, 3084, 3126-3129. Hall of House: seats in 2723, 3060-3062. Internal-revenue bill 2957. Legisln.ti ve, executiTe, and judicial appropriation bill2130, 2758. Military Academy appropriation bill 261-263. Oxford, Miss., public building 2999. Paducah, Ky., public building 3001. Pension adjudications 1168. Pension appropriation bill1160, 1161. Post-Office appropriation bill 288, 289. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3012, 3207. -- conference report on 3762. Tariff c;E'/7, 2878, 2881. Tariff bill: constitutionality of Senate ~tion on 3343, 3344, 3347. Tariff bill conference report 3710-3712. · Tariff bill rule 3307-3309, 3316.

Reports made by, from . Oom.mittee of conferen.ce

Military Academy appropriation bill (bill H. R. 7050) 2378. Committee on Appropriations

Military Academy appropriation bill (bill H. R. 7050; REPORT 1818) 211, 1020.

C()mmittee on Rules Seats in Hall of House 2722.

Votes of. See Ya n.nd NAY VoTES

Black Hawk War Bill granting pensions to surviTors of (see bill H. R. 7136).

Blackistone, Ricltard P. Bill for relief (se.e bill II. R. 7655) .

Blackwater River Bill to improve, offered by Mr. Davidson 1039.

Bl.'l.des, James JJ[. Bill to increase pension (see bill H. R. 7229).

Blades, W. H. Petition for compensation 192.

Blair, Henry TV., (a Senator from New Hampshit·e.) Attended 1. Appointed conferee on printing education report 3682.

Amendments offered by, to Civil service: bill to regulate and improve 630, 645. Internal revenue and tariff: bill to reduce 2986, 2988. Navy appropriation bill2139. Pensions: bill to increase for loss of limb 1330, 3286, 3392, 3400,

3402. Polygamy: bill to amend law relative to 3059. President ofU. S: bill to provide for vaeancy in office of 886. Tariff and internal-revenue bill -- drawbacks 2432, 2986. -- scythes 2988.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced bJ Bean, G. W: to pension (see billS. 2456) 2139. Convicts: to prohibit employment of (see billS. 2484) 2595. Dahler, Charles L: for relief (see billS. 2206) 102. District of Columbia: to prohibit sale of liquor in (see bill S.

2341) 1041. Fifield, Albert G: to increase pension (see billS. 2399) 1374. Lewis, Henrietta A: to pension (see billS. 2395) 1374. Mardin, Ebenezlll" K: to pension (see billS. 2468) 2333. National trades union: to legalize incorporation of (see bill S.

2474) 2472. Naylor, James G., and W. B. :Moses: for relief (see billS. 2452)

2063. Pension Bureau: to prevent false personation of officers of (see

bill, s. 250L6) 39..39. Motions and resolutions offered by

Bills and joint resolutiolli3 : to compile list of, adopted 3266. Common schools : to make special order for Tuesday, Jan nary

9, of bills (8. 151 9.36) for support of, adopted 29. Industrial educatfOii:tilat Secretary of Interior urmsn infonna-

tion relative to, adopted 315 Industrial education report: to print 1374. Jones, M. P: to recommit bill (8. 52) for relief 1875. Labor and capital: that Commi~e on Education and Labor oon

tinue investigation relative to, adopted 3266. New Hampshire Senators: that Committee on Judiciary con

sider relative to election of 2681, 2837. Pensions: to reconsider vote on resolution for information rel&

tive to 71. Petitions and papers presented by, from

American Social Science Associa-tion : for aid to education 750. Clergymen: for national aid to education 266. Hampton Institute: for appropriation for education 1760. Idaho Legislature: for aid to education 2470. Maryland Good Templars: for prohibitory legislation 997. Michigan Teachers' As."ociation : for national aid to common

schools 1373. Missouri Good Templars: for prohibitory legislation 997. Morrison, David : for increase of pension to prisoners of war

2020. National Educational Association : for national aid to education

351. New Hampshire, citizens of: against transfer of revenue marino

3031. New Hampshire Medical Society: for erection of medical museUDl

1151. New Hampshire Sons of Temperance: for prohibitory legisla

tion 751. New Jersey Grand Temple of Honor: for prohibitory legislation

905. Normal andAgriculturallnstitute of Hampton, Va: for national

aid to common schools 1372. Ohio Wesleyan University: for national aid to common schools

1373. Oregon Good Templars: for prohibitory legislation 1041. Tennessee, citizens of Knoxville: for national aid to commOB

schools 1373. United States, citizens of: for appropriation for education 1874.

2470. Virginia and North Carolina) citizens of: for national aid to com·

mon schools 1373. Remarks 6y, on

Beaumont, FannieS: to pension 3274-3277. Civil-service reform 619, 645-648, 653. Commissioner of Education report 3567. Educational fund 1014, 1015.

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Blair-Continued. RemarRs by, on

Industrial Education rep >rt 2769, 27i0. Meredith, William M: r< lief of 3273, 327 4. Mexican war pensions 3402. New Hampshire Senators: election of 2837-2840. Pension rates for lo~s of limb 3381-3394, 3402. Polygamy 3058. Presidential succession 957. Quilligan, Kate: to pension 3279, 3280. Slater, John F: thanks of Congress to 1832, 1833. Tariff and internal revenue 1976-1980. -- drawbaeks 2986. -- lumber 1446. --machinery 1777. -- starch 1184, 1947. -- stone 2267, 2268. -- sugar 1884-1887.

Reports madeby, from anmnittee on Education and LaJ>or

Centennialmcord (REPORT 1025) 3553. Slater, John F. (REPORT 935) 1423.

()qmmitlee on Pensions Abbott, Harriet N. (REPORT 977) 2414. Beaumont, FannieS. (REPORT 954) 1874. Meacham, Orpha (REPoRT 976) 2414. Meredith, William M. (REPORT 953) 1874. Mower, Betsey A. (REPORT 978) 2414. Pension laws (billS. 2420; REPORT 940) 1500. Quilligan, Kate (REPORT 982) 2547. Robb, Sarah (REPORT 972) 2414. Smith, John R. (REPORT 1014) 332'2. Stimers, Julia A. (REPORT 948) 1760. Thayer, Helen M. (REPORT 1016) 3322.

Votes of. See YEA .AND NAY VoTES

Blake, Charles M. Papers withdrawn in Senate 1649.

Blanchard, Newto~~ C., (a Representatir>efrom Louisiana.) Attended 55. Leave of absence granted to 455.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Congress: to fix time of meeting (see 'hill H. R. 7376) 1451. Davidson, Elizabeth: to pay compensation due her la.te husband

(see bill H. R. 7654) 3302. Gambetta, Leon: expressing sympathy on death of (see H. Res.

.313) 1062. Petitions and papers presented 6y, from

Davidson, Mrs. (executrix): for contested-election expenses of husband 192.

King, Augusta: for contested-election expenses of huSband 192. Louisiana, citizens of: for removal of mft from Bayou Pierre

192. --· for revision of tariff 307. New Orleans Auxpiary Sanitary Association: relative to Na

tional Board of Health 1212. New Orleans Exchange: againsttransferofrevenue marine 2595. New Orleans Medical and Surgical Associations: relative to Na

tional Board of Health 547. Shreveport Cotton Exchange: against increase of duty on cotton

ties 1733, 1758. Smith, J. Nelson: for relief 1174.

Remarks by, on Common schools: support of {Appendix 109). District of Columbia appropriation bill 002, 893. Post-Office appropriation bill 346. Tariff: cotton-ties 2447, 2448. -- quinine 1855, 1856. -- sugar 2740.


Bland, Richard Pm·ks, (a llepresentativefron~ .M't&ouri.) Attended 13. Appointed teller 58, 2056.

Amendments offered by, to . Sundry civil appropriation bill 3012, 3015. Tariff bill: window-glass 2051.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by District of Columbia: for protection of life against :fire in hotels

(see bill H. R. 7353) 1450.

Bland-Continued. Petitions and papers presented by, from

:Missouri, citizens of Fulton: for prompt action on tobacco tax 409. Remarks by, on

McLean, James H: admitting to seat 329-331. Post:-Office appropriation bill 340, 376, 481. President's message: distributing to committees 58. Tariff 1676, 1921-1923, 2013, 2236. --window-glass 2051.


Blazer, Joseph H. Bill for relief (see billS. 2229).

Blind Joint resolution to allow free importation of books for use of (see

H. R. Res. 298}.

Bliss, Archibald M., (a Representative from New York.) Attended 13.

Petitions and papers presented by. from Cigar-makers' Benevolent Society: for repeal of tax on tobacco· 5~.

Cigar-makers' Progressive Union of Brooklyn: for repeal of tax on tobacco 584.

Floor Oil-Cloth Association: relative to duty on oil-cloth 2182. New York, citizens of: for passage of Bliss pension bill2182~ --citizens of Brooklyn: for rebate on tobacco 265.

Remarks bY., on Brooklyn navy-yard land: sale of 3080.


Block Island Bill for government and control of harbor of refugo at (see bill

s. 2499). petition 2959. •

Bloom, A. S. Bill for relief (see billS. 1052).

Blount, Ja1n.es H ., (a Rf!J}1·esentativejrom Ge{»·gia.) Attended 13. Appointed teller 1515, 1561, 2134. Leave of absence granted to 437.

Amendments offered by, to DiStrict of Columbia. appropriation bill900. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3204.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Brunswick, Ga: to erect public building at (see bill H. R. 7196)

966. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Boards of health and others: for continuance of quarantine station at Bla~kbeard's Island 1174.

Georgia, citize:QS of Savannah: for rebate on tobacco 488. GeorgiaLegislature: for custom-house at Brunswick, Ga. 994. New York, citizens of: to reduce duty on sugar 1372.

Remarks by, on Army appropriation bill 535, 536, 797, 798, 808-810. Bailey, John: a.lleged charges against 969, 970. Congressional Library building 213, 214, 217, 218, 221, 2948,

2949. Deceased members' pay 3203. District of Columbia appropriation bill 889-901. Executive Departments: hours of labor in 2812, 2813. Georgia. Revolutionary war claims 59, .63, 66. Indian appropriation bill 90, 91. Japanese indemnity fund 2721. Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill 2326,.

2327,2538-2541,2756,2757,2807,2808. Navy appropriation bill1453-1456, 1459, 1467, 1505, 1513-1517,

1549-1551,1558-1561. Nicara::,uua Canal Company 2133. North Dakota: establishing Territory of 2108. · Post-Office appropriation bill286, 287, 288,291,298, 299,342,343,-

348. ' President's message: distributing to committees 57. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3000,3024, 3195. Tariff: cotton-ties 2401. Venezuela awards 1296,1297,1306 . Washington Gas Company 895, 898.


Boag, Henry R. Petition to remove charge of desertion 1471.

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Boas, Tltomas Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7458).

Bobo, Cltarles G. (executor) Report on petition {H. R. REPORT 1880) 1358.

Boddy, .Lmtisa Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 5131).

Boice, W. R. (administrator) Papers withdrawn in H. R. 2041. Report of committee on petition of (H. R. REPORT 2009) 3774.

Boles, Harman W. Petition of citizens of Indiana to increase pension of 230.

Bolwerk, William Bill to pension (see bill H. R. ~).

Bonds of United States Bill to regulate transfer of (see bill H. R. 4997).

Bone, James H. Papers withdrawn .in H. R. 3777.

Books Bill to empower postmasters to administer oaths to importers of

(see bill H. R. 6842). Joint resolution to admit free of duty books printed for use of

blind (see H. R. Res. 298). Petitions against reduction of duty on 868, 2679, 2834, 2959,

3087,3149,3453.

Boone, A. G. Bill for relief (see billS. 2296).

Booth, David S. Bill for relie! (see bill H. R. 151).

Boston, Massachusetts Bills to regulate duties and salary of inspecror of drugs at (see

bills S. 2340; H. R. 7245). BQtanic Garden

Debate in H(j)use relative to 2327-2331, 2821, 2822, 3195, 3196.

Bounties (War of the RebeUion) Bills to pay bounties to heirs of colored soldiers (see bills H. R.

7002, 7385). Bills to equalize (see bills H. R. 7192, 7357).

petitions in favor of bill lllinois: citizens of 22, 389. Indiana.: citizens of 455, 603, 1307, 2595. Kstnsas: citizens of 1261. Kentucky: citizens of2959.

-l\tichiW<\n: citizens of 307. New York: citizensof410. Ohio: citizens of6&t, 904. Oregon: citizens of 3262. Pennsylv11.nia : citizens of904. South Carolina: citizens of ll74. West Virginia: citizens of ll74, 2958.

Bill to pay re-enlisted non-commissioned officers mustered out as supernumerary (see bill H. R. 7291).

Bills granting to prisoners of war (see bills H. R. 7420, 7475). Resolution of H. R. for an amendment to pension appropriation

bill relative to bounties for colored soldiel'S, referred 487. Amendment to sundry civil bill relative to claims of heirs of

colored soldiers for 2547.

Bounty Lands. See MILITARY BOUNTY LANDS

Boush's Bluff Resolutions of Norfolk and Portsmouth Cotton Exchange in

favor of light-house on 2888.

Boven, John V. Bill to pension (see billS. 1304).

Bowen, Sayles J. Bill for relief (see bill S. 2476). Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7465).

Bowen, TVilliatn


Bowles, Martha A. (admini-Stratrix) Petition for war claim 488.

Bowling, J. W. Bill fo:r relief (see bill S. 751).

Bowman, Lydia, A. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7205).

Bowman, Selwyn Z., (a Representatit•efront Mas8MlH£86tt8.) .Appointed teller 1260. Leave of absence granted to 546.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by District of Columbia: to refund photographers' license-tax in (see

bill H. R. 7485) 2040. Motions made by

Cary, John B: to withdraw his papers 455. Petitions and papers presented by, frtJm

Ball, John .A: claim of265. Massachusetts, shoe manufacturers of Lynn: relative to duty on.

India-tanned skins 2378. Remarks by, on

Massachusetts coast--defense claim 1256, 1259. Tariff: bark extracts 1991.

Reports made by, from Committee o-n Claims

Clarke and Bowen (bill H. R. 7465; REPORT 1908) 1737. Mackey and Hyde (REPORT 1924) 2040.


Boyd, rv:. s. . Resolution of H. R. to employ as messenger, 1-eferred 307.

reported back (H. R. REPORT 2039) 3774.

Bradford, George S. P. Bill for relief (see billS. 2211). Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 6543).

petition 2137.

Braendle, R-()se A. Bill for relief (see billS. 2285).

Bragg, EdwardS., (a P..epresentativefront TJIUJconsin.)

Appointed conf~ree on bill (S. 1821) 1-elative to Soldiers' Home-3354.

.Appointed teller 1173, 1260, 3519. Amendments offered by, to

River and harbor appropriation bill 3515, 3518. Motions made by

Loy, Mrs . .A. P: to withdraw her papers 2535. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Cheek, jr. Philip: tor passage of bill H. R. 410, 749. District of Columbia, citizens of Washington: to incorporate

new gas company 2544. Hess, George N: against increase of duty 9n tin-plate 749. Wisconsin, citizens of: against increase of duty on tin-plate1261. -- against transfer of revenue-marine 2544. -- to reduce duty on sugar 1039, 1126, 1261. Wisconsin Legislature: for appropriation to improve harbor at

Port Washington 2137. Remarks by, on

.Anny appropriation bill 803-805, 840-842. ---- conference report on 3638. Isaacs, William B. & Co: relief of 1209. Massachusetts coast-defense claim 1256, 1257, 1200. Navy appropriation bill 1504, 1507. Ontonagon Railroad grants 2111. Pension agents' fees 2946. Pension applications 1173. Pension laws: amendment of 1170, 1171. Porter, Fitz-John: relief of (Appendix 223). River and harbor appropriation bill 3515, 3516, 3518. War cL'tims 2832-2834.

Reports made by, from · Committee on Military Affairs

Read, John B. (H. Res. 338) 2467. Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VOTES

Brandon, G. R. Report of committee on petition of (H. R:REPOBT 2011) 3774.

Branson, Otlw Petition for relief 2760.

Brattleborough, Vermont Bill to donate cannon for soldiers' monu.'llent ~t (see bill H. n.

6590)

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26 INDEX TO THE _CONGRESSIONAL RECORD.

'Brawner, T/wmas E. Bill to pension (see billS. 274).

-Breed, Daniel Bill for relief (see billS. 2316). Bill to confirm deed to (see bill H. R. 7287).

..Brents, Thomas H., (a Dclegatejrmn Washington.) Attended 13. Appointed teller 3133. . Excused from service on Committee on Post-Offi-ce and Post

RoadS 1758. Amendment offered by, to

Sundry civil appropriation bill 313'2. Bills and joint resolutions introduced by

Chirouse, E. C: for relief (see bill H. R. 7179) 738. Murrin, Patrick: to pension (see bill H. R. 7178) TJ8.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Astoria Chamber of Commerce: to improve Columbia River 815. Chisom, JohnS: chUm of 1758. Idaho Legislature: relative to services rendered by certain vol

unteers in Nez Perce Indian war, also relative to construc-tion of military road 3030. ·

Washington Territory, citizens of: 3.ooninst transfer of revenue marine 2760.

Webb, Martin: war claim 162. Remcrks by, on

Army retired officers holding civil office in Territories 31, 3'2, 473 . .

Public lands: appropria-tion for survey 3132, 3135.

:Brevard, Mary K. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 2847).

Bl'evets. See ARMY

.Brewer, J. Hart, (a Represcntativejronl X ew Jersey.) Attended 13.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced bY Customs revenue: to prevent frauds on (see bill H. R. 7094) 442.

Petitions and papers presented by, from District of Columbia," citizens of "W;ashington: to incorporate

new gas company 2468. Life-saving stations, keepers and surfmen of: against transfer of · revenue-marine service 1693. Maryland, citizens of Baltimore: for law relative to commercial

tJ:avelers 488, 943. New Jersey, citizens of: against reduction of duty on clay prod-

ucts 183~. --against transfer of revenue-marine service 2379. -- 1br pensions to prisoners of war 1212. --to reduce duty on sugar 1150, 1174. New Jersey Legisbture: ~aainst transfer of reveane marine

2413. . New York, citizens of: for passage of bill relative to commercial

travelers 1125. · Ohio, citizecs of Cincinnati: for passage of bill relative to com

mercial travelers 1758. Princeton College, faculty of: relative to National Observatory

1125. Remarks by, on

Tariff: earthen-ware 2005-2008. Resolutions offered by

Mallory, William: to pay for services in document-room 1450. Votes of. See YE:\ AND NAY YoTES

l3rewer, RiclLard D. Bill to remove charge of <lesertio~ (see bill H. R. 7517),

Brewer, Richard P. Papers withdrawn in H. R. 265.

Bridewell Dock, Chicago Letter of Secretary of Treasury relative to selling (H. R. Ex.

Doc. 14) 456. Report of committee on selling (H. R. REPORT 1898) 1737.

Bridges See also under titles of respective rivers over which proposed to be built

and \Ulder titles of respective railroads asking authority to build. Bill to prevent obstruction of navigable waters by (see bill S.

1392). -

Bridges, John D. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7472).

Briggs, J. A. (adn;r,inistrator) Papers withdrawn in H. R. 2041.

Briggs, James F., (a Ileprc.sentati-,;ejron~ New Hampshire.)

Attended 13. Appointed teller 3452, 3453. Called to the chair 254 . Chairman Committee of Whole 2162, 2403. Leave of absence granted to 488.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Bowman, Lydia A: to pension (see bill H. R. 7205) 967. New Hampshire Veteran Association: to donate cannon to (8oo

bill H. R. 7005) 182. Senators: to amend law relative to election of (see bill H. R.

7006) 182. Petitions and papers presented by, from

New Hampshire, citizens of: for reduction of duty on sugar 1108, 1126.

Thornton, Ellen W: to increase pension 2760. Remarks by, on

Tariff (Appendix 107). --·steel 2526, 2527.

Reports made by, from Ccmmittee on Expenditures in War Dcpartme:nt

Claims investigation {REPORT 2002) 3743. Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VOTES

Briscoe, Jackson Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 2978).

Broglin, E. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7619).

Brokers' Tax Joint resolution to adjudicate claims for refund of ~ee H. Res.

190). •

Bronson, Samuel P. Bill to pension (see bill S. 275).

Brooklyn Navy Yard Amendment to sundry civil bill to sell land belonging to 2939. Debate in Honse relative to selling part of 3079-3081.

Brooks, Ann Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7280).

petition 1212.

Brooks, T. S. Petition of citizens of Indiana for arrears of pension to 2138.

Brott, George F. · Bill to adjudicate claim (see billS. 2446).

petition 1943. · Bill to adjudicate claim (see bill H. R. 7441). Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 3341).

Brown, Alexander H. Bill for relief of heirs (see bill H. R. 7604) .

Brown, E. C. and Sophia H. Petition for pension 995.

Brown, John G. Petition for war claim. 868.

Brown, Joseph E., (a Senator from Georgia.) Attended 1. EKcused from service on Committee on Education and Labor

3682. Presented credentials of Alfred H. Colquitt 3649. Presented credentials of Pope Barrow 22.

Amendments offered by, to Civil service: \:lill to regulate and improve 558, GG2, 566, GOO, 6101

615, 617, 620, 645, 650, G58, 661. Claims: bill to give Court of Claims jurisdiction of 946. Post-route bill 3684. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3500, 3502. Tari.ffand internal revenue bill: beer 2797. -- carpets 2981. -- clk'lmpagne 2985. --· - cotton laces 2981, 2982, 2983. -- distilled spirits 2797.

· -- gunpowder 2629. --iron: bar 1605, 1607. -- iron ore 1496, 1497, 1498.

INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. 27

llrown--Continued. Amendments offered by, to

Tariff and internal-revenue bill: iron and steel, pig and scrap 1539, 1540, 1542.

---jewelry 2983. ---jute 2561. --- repealing internnl-revenue law 2787. --- rice flour 270 . ---salt 2917, 2921. --- silk 29 1. --- steel 154-l, 1545, 1548. ---tobacco 27 .... 9. --- watches 298-1, 2990. --- woolen cloths 2980. --- wines 29 :5.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Rill, Benjamin H: to print eulogies on (see S. Res. 137) 259:5. Internal-rc\enue taxes: to repeal ( eo bill S. 2205) 71. Polanu, C. 'V: for relief (see bill . 2208) 135.

ltfotions and resolutions offered by Adjourn: to 2511, 2931. B!!.nkruptc-y system: to indefinitely postpone bill (S. 1382) to

establish 150. Georgia Indian claims: to withdrnw papers in case of 3704.. Hill, llenjamin H: on death of 12, 1570. Hivers aml harbors: that Secretary of War furnish information

rela.ti veto improvement in Georgia of, amended and o.doptod 489. Utah comm~ ioners' report: to print, adopted 3239.

Petitions and papers presented by, from llendheim Tiro~. & Co: for rebate on tobacco 34.. Cherokee Iron Company, employes of: relative to tariff 3376. Georgia, citizens of Saint Mary's: for improvement of Cumber-

land ound 3376. Georgia Go01l Templan;: for prohibitory legislntion 816. Gcorgi.'l. Legllilature: for national aid to education 997. J>oland, Charles W: for relief 135.

.Remarks by, on Atl::mt.'l. military post 3461, 3·162. Rwkruptey system 149, 150. Civil-. emce reform 173, 276-281, 562, 563, 565, 566, 570, 597-

602, 610, 615-618, 620, 621, 650, w1, 658, 660. Claims: giring Court of Claims jurisdiction of 9-16. Di talell spirits: extending bonded period for 826, 836. Hill, Benjumin II: death of 1570. --- funeral e..xpenses of 399. Poly!!amy 3177. Port~r, Fitz-Jobn: reli~ of 7&1-786. Po:t-Office appropriation bill: conference report on 3553. • :undry civil appropriation bill 3500.

arift' and internal re>enue: coal 2611, 2612. --- cotton laecs 29 1, 298'2. -- distilleu spirits 2616, 2618. ---iron: bar 1605-1609. --- iron: charcoal 2777. --- iron and steel: pig and scrap 1538, 1539, 2492-2496. ---jute 2561. --- rice 2708, 2709, 2715, 2716. -- salt 2!)17, 2918, 2921. -- ste 1148i, 1468, 1544-1546.


l3rown, .Justi<·e JI. Petition to b restored to Army 661.

Brown, llh . JJI. T. Paper referred in H. n.. 1830.

Brown, )[ary E. :Dill to pension (see bill H. n. 6996).

Browne, ThomaJJ M., (a Representatit•ejrom Indiat!a.) ~\.ttcndod 13. .Appo~tcd teller 126, 4371 476,. 582, 790, 889, 3206. Appomted to attend inauguration of Henry sta.tuo 3436.

Amendments offered by, to Army appropriation l)ill546, 5~...0, 788. Sundry citil appropriation bill 3076. Tariff bill: sugar 2731.

:Jills and joint resolutions introduced by ( \rlh~ Goillo\e S: to print eulogies on (see II. Res. 347) 2594. Pen•uons: te re-enact old laws relative to (see billq II. n. 7398,

7400) 1733.

Browne-Continued. Bills and joint resolutions introduced by

Pensions: to restore army pensions reduced under geneml law (see bill H. R. 7399) 1733. '

Smith, Clinton D: for relief (see bill H. R. 6946) 69. Motions and resolutions offered by

Army retired officers: to reconsider bill {H. R. 1926) to allow them to bold civil office in Territories 32.

Evening session: to rescind order for 328. Orth, GOOlove S: on death of 409, 1864.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Indiana, citizens of: for pensions to soldiers of Mexican war 2062. --- for repeal of limib.tion clause in arrears-of-pension act

1330. ---relative to arrears of pension 2061. --- relative to medical appointments in civil service 584. --to reduce duty on sugar 994, 1089, 1174, 1307. --- citizens of Rushville: relative to physicians in civil and

military service of U. S. 350. Remark~ by, on

American shipping 1117. Army appropriation bill 533, 534, 580-582, 802. Armyretiredofficersholdingeiviloffic~ Territories472, 473,475. Burbank, Jacob E: relief of 120. Deceased members' pay 3201. Fenscke, John C: to pension 1368. Holiday recess 437. Huson, Edgar: relief of 121, 122, 126. Mexican and Indian war pensions 1206, 1207. Morrison, Andrew .J: granting arrearagcs of pension 1359, 1300. Orth, Godlove S: death of 409, 1864. Pension agents' fees 2945, 2946. Rawls, Morgan: relief of 1371. River and harbor appropriation bill3520, 3:521. Severance, John F: relief of 1360, 1361. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3076, 3078. --- conference report on 3762 . Tariff: iron, boiler, plnte and sheet 2231, 2309. ---trace-chains 2517. --- sugar 2728, 2732. Tariff bill: constitutionality of Senate action on 3348.

Reports made by, from Committee on Invalid Penswns

Ramsdell, Isabella T. (REPORT 1875) 1358. Smith, Clinton D. (REPORT 1000) 1737.

Votes of. Sec YEA AND NAY VoTES

Browne, Willicnn Ross Bill for relief (sec bill II. R. 7096) .

Brownlee, George Petition fDl" pension 1150.

Brumm, Charles N., (a Representatit•efrom, Pennsyltan·ia.)

Attended 29. Leave of absence granted to 4.37, 1471.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Transatlantic n. R. Co: to incorporate (see bill H. R. 7024) 183. ·weston, Louis: for relief (see bill H. R. 7632) 3019.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Commercial Travelers' .A.J ociation: for pru sage of bill relative

to2412. . Pennsylvani'l, citizens of: in favor of report of Tariff Commis-

sion 1873. --- relative to limiting amount of public lands sold to one

person 1330. · ---to reduce duty on sngar 994, 1174.

Remarks by, on American shipping 1070, 1119. Erie, Penn: establishing soldiers' home at 100, 101. Tariff 1925 . --- cotton-tic 2449. --- lumber 2662. Tariff bill: constitutionality of Senn.te action on 3347.

Resolutions offered by Riley, Mrs. James: to pay 332.

Votes of. &e YEA AND NAY VOTES

Brunswick, Georgia Bill to erect public building at (see billll. R. 7:WG). Memorial of Legislature for public building at 994.


Bryant, Morn"ll


Bryarly, Richard H. Bill for relief of estate (see bill II. R 7445).

Buchanan, IIugh, (a Ilept·esentatioofrom. Georgia.) Attended 13. Appointed teller 1933.

Amendmenta offered by, to Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill 2324. Tarill' bill: dyes 1930.

Bills and jor"nt resolutions introduced (;y

Chattahoochee River: to improve 2062. Hendricks, Martha S: for relief (see bill H. R. 7195) 000.

Remarks by, on Navy appropriation bill1521. Tariff: dyes 1930. ---iron: charcoal 2305.

Votas of. See YEA AYD l:fAY VOTES

Duck, John R., (a llepresentatit•e from Connecticut.) Attended 12. • Leave of ab ence grunted to 700.

Amendment offered by, to Tariff bill: bar iron 229G.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Lescbot, Rudolph: for extension of letters patent to heirs (sec

bill II. R. 7194) bGG. Letter-carriers: relative to appointment of (sec bill H. R. 7382)

1451. Petitions and papers •presented by, from

Connecticut, citizens of: for increase of duty on tobacco 69, 102, 307, 441, 488, 584, 749, 815, 904.

--- for increase of duty on garli& 547. ---for repeal of tax on tobacco 547 815, 995. New Englund tobacco-growers: for abolition of wbacco tax 837.

nemarks by, on Tariff: bar iron 22!JG-22!J". --- licorice 182-1. -- pens 2593. --- screws 2331, 2333.

Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VOTEl:i

Buclmer, . L!Jlatt Hawes, \ l£ Representatit·e from .Jfilisouri.) Attended 170.

Amendment offered by, to

American shipping: bill to encourage 1139, 1141. Bills and joint resolutions introrluced by

Missouri: for post-road 1212. Missouri River: w allow bridge across (see billll. R. 73'29) 13!>9.

Petitions and papers presented by, from lli<;SOuri1 citizens of: to reduce duty on sugar 995, 108!). --- Cltizens of Pike County: for repeal of tax on tobacco 2G5.

Remarks by, on American shipping 1130-1141. Civil-service reform 8G-1. Postage on letters: reduction of 3i9. Silver coinage 3013. Tariff: copper 2387-2300. --- licorice 1824. --- nails: horseshoe. --- llyritcs. --- quicksilver 2587. --- zinc 2500.

Votes of. Sec YEA A!-.l) NAY VoTE"

Buckner, Willian~ Bill for relief (sec bill H. R. 7449).

Budlong, William G. Bill for relief (see billS. 375).

Buffalo Commercial Advertiser Joint resolution to furnish duplicates in Librnry of Congre to

(seeS. Res 141). ,

Buffalo Creek Treaty of 1838 BiLLs to provide for settlement with Indian under (sec bills S.

2466; H. R. 7550).

Buler, Charles Bill to increru o peruion (sec hill H. n. 7275).

Bullard, Catltarinc Bill to pension ( ee billS. 2388)." Bill to pension (seo bill H. R. 7335) paperd referred 1471.

Bullion. See CoiNS .\ND Cor.YAGF.

Bunton, Thomas IT. Bill for relief (seo billll. R 7492).

Buoys. See BE.Acoxs ANn BuoYs

Burbank, Isabella Bill for relief ( eo billS. 23G8). Bill to pension (see bill IT. n. 7401).

Burbank, Jacob E. Bill for relief (see hill R. 156). Bill for relief (see bill II. R. 260).

Burchard, J. L. Bill for relief (see bill II. H. 13-t).

Bureau of Animal Industrv Bill toe tablish (sec bill II. R 89G)

Bureau of Ethnology, See SMITHSOXIAN INSTITUTION

Bureau of Mercantile Marine Bill to est..'lbli. h :1 bureau in Navy Department (see bill II. R.

7158). petitions against bill 815, 12·13, 1261, 164A, 2183, 2889.

Burke, Zeriah Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 76i0).

Burke County, .~..Yortlt Carolina

Joint resolution for relief of school committee of (see H. R. Res. 363).

Burkholder, Abrallan~ H. Papers withdrawn in II. R 3354, 3G:W.

Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern R.R. Co. Bill to pay for mail scnicc (see bill R. 2G5).

Burnett, Warcl B. Report of Attorney-General on payment of double pension to.

(R. Ex. Doc. 64) 218:l, 2·tG8.

Burns and Benner Bill for relief of sureties (sec billS. ~·!iG). Bill for relief of suretic: (sec bill H. R 7·16,J).

Burnside, Joltn

Report of Secretary of Interior on pri mtc lantl claim of 2103~

Burrows, Joseph H., (a Ileprcscntatil:cfrom .JliiJsouri.) Attended 152.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Gillispie, \V. H. H: to pension (sec bill !I. K 7~7-1) 1197~ Hamilton, AnnE: f9r relief (sec bill JI. n. 7410) 1733. Johnson John W: ior relief (see bill ll. n. 7160) 737.

.Pendleton, George: to pension (see bill II. R. 7161) 737. Poynter, John H: for relief (see bill II. H. 7603) 2!)40. Reid, Thomas J: to pension (see bill H. R. 716~) 737.

Motions made by Buckholder, .Abraham: to withdmw his papers 3354, 3626. Dickson, John: to withdraw his papers 3354, 3626.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Missouri, citizens of: to reduce duty on sugar 005. --- to repeal duty on lumber 1125. --citizens of Chariton County: for speedyaction on tobacco

taxation 58-1. Remarks; by, on

Lowe, \Villiam :M: death of 20Gl. Reports made by, from

Commillce on Pensions Lewis, Elizabeth :M. (REPORT 1!)13) 1738. Nelson, Ruhanna (REPORT 1912) 1~38.

Votes of. See YEA .A....'m NAY VOTES

Burrows, Julius C., (a Rep1·escntatlvejronL Michigan.') Attended 13. Appointed conferee on .Army appropriation bill (billH. R. 7077)

318!).

WDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD._ 29 Burrows-Continued.

Appointed teller 21, 2019, 3452. Chairm..'ID Committee of Whole 1582, 16'27, 1676, 1738, 1805,

18.32, 1915, 191:!9, 2041, 2227, 2293, 2380, 2516, 2~73, 2638, 2724, 2825, 2865.

Amendments offered by, to River and harbor appropriation bill 3433, 3434, 3.JU), 332J.

. Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Bannister, John: for relief (see bill H. R. 7273) 1197. Underwood, Richard: to pension (see bill H. R. 7590) 2670.

.A1otion"s and resolutions offered by Adjourn: to 454, G47, 2019, 3452, 3551. Committee on Impro•ementofMississippiRiver: grantingleave

to sit during session 1676. --- to pay expenses of 1399. Mississippi River improvements: to print testimony relative to,

adopted 22. . Petitions and papers presented by, from

Michigan, citizens of: against transfer of revenue marine 3086. --- for rebate on tobacco 69. --- relative to duty on lumber 2412. -- relative to tariff 2544. ---to reduce duty on sugar 10 9, 1126, 1150, 1174, 1307. --- citizens of Kalamazoo: for extension of bonded period on

alcoholic spirits 6D. . Remarks by, on

Consular and diplomatic appropriation bill 159, :WO. Mississippi River improvements 3527, 3532. North Da.kota.: establishing Territory of 2109. River and harbor appropriation bill 3414-3416, 3433-3435.

.Reports made by, from C<>mmittee of c011jerencc

Consular and diplomatic appropriation bill (bill H. R. 6957) 3125.

Committee on Appropriations Consular and diplomatic appropriation bill (H. R. 6957; RE

PORT 1814) 117. Committee on ImJYrovement of JJfississippi River

Investigation (REPORT 1985) 3244. Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VOTES

:Bush, John Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7406).

. Business. Sec HOUSE OF REPRESEXT.ATIVESj SENATE

.Butler, John Bill for relief ( ee bill II. R. 7513).

. Butler, M. C., (a Senator fron~ S01tth Carolina.) Attended 69. · Appointed conferee on tariff bill (bill H. R. 5538) and excused

3-166. Credentials presented 944.

Amendments offered by, to Army appropriation bill1841. District of Columbia appropriation bill 3168. Holladay, Ben: bill for relief 1182. Nary- appropriation bill 2139, 3155. Post-route bill 2183. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3214. Ta.riff a.nd internal revenue bill --- obseene matter 1056. --- nee 2712.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced 6y Ca.pitol police: to give one month's extra pay to certain members

of (seeS. Res. 128) 1473. Charleston Harbor: to continue work on jettie (see bill S. 2366)

1176. Cl::msen, Gen. J. C. C: to loan battery to (see billS. 2470) 2414. Hunt, Col. Henry J: to place on army retired list (see billS.

2384) 130 . . Motions and resolutions offered by

Adjourn: to 1240, 1498. Charleston Harbor: that ecreta.ry of War furni.sh information

relative to improvement of, adopted 231, 3324. Executive session: for 1056.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Bailey, Lieut-enant: relati•e to jetties in Charleston llarbor 2761.1 Charleston Boa.rd of He..<t.lth: for equipm&nt of Sapelo station 308. Claflin University, £.'1culty of: for national aid toeducation1040. Manigault, G. E: for free importation of work of art 996.

Butler-Continued. Petitions and papers presented by, from

South Carolina-, citizens of Charleston: 3.oo-ainst increase of duty on tin and sheet-iron ware 1089.

---pilots in Charle ton Harbor against a.bolishing compulsory p:Hotage 2959.

South Carolina boa1·d of health: for quarantine station at Sapelo 1 30 .

'outh Carolina. Legislature: for aid to education 2834. --- to repeal tax on State banks 3262. Tarbox and Legare (cadets): relative to discharge of naval cadets

from service 2063. Washington Church Orphanage: for relief 1151.

Remarks by, on CharlestQn Harbor: appropriation for jetties in 2761. Civil-service reform 604, 605, 612-614, G29. Pension rates for loss of limb 3388. Post-Office appropriation bill, 1267-1270, 1310-1312, 1316 . Tariff and internal revenue: cotton-ties 1658. ---obscene matter 1056. -- pyrites 1535. ---rice 2712, 2717.

Reports maae by, from C<>mmittee on Dist-1·ict of Columbia

Church orphanage: amendment relative to 2333. Taxation: amendment relative to 1089 . Taxes: amendment relati•e to 1(949. Washington Ionument laborers: amendment relative to 2333.

Cmnrrdttee on Territor-ies Woman Suffrage Association: petition of2263.

Votes of. Se-e YEA. .A~"'n NAY VOTES

Butler, W. R. (administrator) Bill for relief (H. R. 1632) withdrawn.

Butterworth, E enjamiu, (a Repre.sentafit•efrom, Ohio.) Attended 179. Appointedconferec onArmyappropria.tion bill (bill H. R. 7077)

3189. . Appointed conferee on Military Academy appropriation bill (H.

R 7050) 1039. Appointed conferee on sundry civil appr6priation bill (bill H.

R. 7595) 3591, 3751. Appointed teller 575, 1202, 2259, 2670, 3204, 3638. Called to the chair 1208 . Leave of absence granted to 488.

Amendments offered by, to Army appropriation bill573, 578, 806, 813, 814, 838, 847. Tariff bill: steel 2259 .

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Railroad transportation: for commission to investigate (see bill

H. R. 7387) 1498. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Army, officers of: for reth·ement from service at 62 years 995, 1212.

Cincinnati Board of Trade and others: relative to tariff 3319. Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce: for extension of bonded period

on spirit · 836. Cincinnati Underwriters' A...~iation: relati"Ve to distilled spirits

1212. Ohio, citizens of Cincinnati: for rebate on tobacco 584, 995. Ohio Legislature: reL.'lti"Ve to increase of pensions 2940.

Remarks by, on Army appropriation bill532-543, 54G, 575-58"2, 787-815, 838--849,

856-858. --- Senate amendments to 3188, 3189. Deceased members' pay 3202, 3203. Distilled ririts 1753-1755. Mi~ issippi River improvement 3529, 3530. Navy appropriation bill1462, 1463, 1500. Paoi.fic raihoad consolidation 3612-3615.

• Pacific milmads 1199-1202. --- army transportation by 537-541. Revenue bills: power of House to originate (Appendex 1~. Ri•er and harbor appropriation bill3422, 3430, 3442, 3443.

ignal Sernce 3071. 'undry civil appropriation bill 3246.

Tarilf: distilled spirits 1754, 1755. --- earthen-ware 2001. --- steel2256, 2257, 225!>. -- sugar 2730. Updegraff, Jon:1.than T: death of2176.


Butterworth-Continued. California-Continued. Reports made by, from

Committee of conference Army appropriation bill (bill H. R. 7077) 3637.

Onnmittee on Appropriations Army appropriation bill (bill H. R. 7077; REPORT 1832) 436,

3185. ~ommiftee on Pacific Railroads

Committee business: resolution to make special order of 1199. Kansas Pacific R. R. lands (bill H. R. 7243; REPORT 1857)

1134. &mthem R. R. Co. (bill H. R. 7242; REPORT 1856) 1134.

Resolutions offered by Tobareo tax: relative to rebate of 402.

Votes of. See YEA ~TD NAY VOTES

Button, Charles W. Bill to pay for advertising (see billS. 2402). Bill to pay for advertising (see bill H. R. 3842).

Buxton, James H. Bill for relief ( ee bill H. R. 7566).

Cabell, George C., (a r-epresentative f1"ont Virgi':tia.) Attended 13. Appointed teller 1825. Leave of absence granted to 546, 2534, 2748, 3019, 3212.

Amendment offered by, to Tariff bill: licorice 1823.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced bJ Tobacco and spirits: to repeal tax~ on (see bill H. R. 6938) 19.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Odendhal, Jean: for relief 584. Virginia, citizens of: relative to duty on tin-plates 868. -- citizens of Carroll County: to reduce duty on ~aar 995. -- citizens of Danville: for rebate on tobacco 69. -- citizens of Grayson and Carroll Counties: for improvement

of New River 547. -- citizens of Halifax County: for rebate on tobacco 192.

Remarks by, on Tariff: licerice 1823, 1825.

Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VoTES

Cables. See TELEGRAI'HS

Cafron, Nelson Petition of citizens of Indiana for pension 2544.

Cage, D. S. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7600.)

Caine, John T., (a Delegate from Utah.) Attended 1299. Appointed on Committee on Post-Office and Post-Roads 1785. Petition for c.!ompensation 3777. Petition to be admitted as Delegate from Utah, referred 14. Report of committee on his right to seat as Delegate from Utah

(REPORT 1865) 1298. Sills and joint resolutions introduced by

Bean, George W: to pension (see bill H. R. 7575) 2515. Utah: to provide for election of certain officers in (see bill H. R.

7678) 3304.

Caine, T. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 4982).

Caldwell, John William, (a Representative front Kentucky.) Attended 13.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Caldwell, J. R. H: to pension (see bill H. R. 7156) 737. Fowler, Henry: for relief (see bill H. R. 7384) 1451. Ritter, Alexander: fo~ relief (see bill H. R. 7266) 1196. Smith, Calvin n: to pension (see bill H. R. 7402) 1733.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Wheeler, W. H: war claim 3148.


California Bills to pay certain Indian war bonds of State (see bills S. 2230;

H. R. 7241). Bill to regulate fees of U. S. jurors and witnesses in (see billS.

2307). Bill ior relief of settlers on Moquelamos Rancho in (see billS.

2483).

Legislature: resolution relative to improvement of Napa River · 1803, 1830, 2019.

--memorial relative to endowment fund of State University 2513.

-- resolutions relati\e to Chinese imm4,orntion 2941. -- resolutions in fasor of forfeiture of unearned railroad land

grants 2941. -- resolutions in favor of setting aaide certain land patents.

to Southern Pacific R. R. 2941. --memorial relative to New Zealand and Austral.ia. mails.

3453, 3533. Resolution of inquiry in H. R. relative to Corte de Madera del

Presidio land grant in, referred 3302. Senate committee directed to investigate Corte de Madera del

Presidio land grant in 3266, 3395, 3556. ·

California State University Memorial of rege~ts relative to investment of endowment fund.

192.

Calkins, WiUiam H., (a Representative fmm I1ldiana.) Attended 13. Appointed on committee on funeral of Mr. Orth 455. Appointed on Select Committee on Reform in Civil Service 709 Appointed teller 21, 1515, 2954, 3616, 3745. Called to the chair 2316, 3019. Chairman Committee of Whole 285,333, 372, 443. Excused from service on Committee on ~fines and Mining 1758.. Leave of absence granted to 663.

Amendments offered by, to Army appropriation bill 803. Navy appropriation bill1467, J500, 1501, 1502, 1512, 1515. Tariff bill: steel 2253.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Contested-election cases: to pay expenses in (see bill H. R. 7478)·

1942. • Cummins, John W: to pension (see bill H. R. 6955) 117. District of Columbia: to sell certain real estate in (see bill H ..

R. 7633) 3019. Durant, Oliver N: to pension (see bill H. R. 7062) 332. Frost and Sessinghaus: for relief (see bill H. R. 7470) 1803. Trapp, Philip: to pension (see bill H. R. 6956) 117. United States Gas and 'Fuel Co: to incorporate (see bill H. R ..

7259) 1196. Motions and resolutions offered by

Adjourn: to 749, 3649. Collier, Lewis: to withdraw his papers 455. Committee on Elections: granting leave to sit during session 1358L House employes: to pay 436, 440. · Recess: for 3624. Shelley, Charles M: to refer his credentials 14.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Indiana, citizens of: against transfer of revenue marine 2062. --to reduce tax on sugar 995, 1174, 1213. --- citi7.ens of Indianapolis: relative to pending banlaupt

bills 1212. -- citizens of Elkhart: to place forest prod nets on free-list

135. -- citizens of Michigan City: for repeal of duty on forest

products 307. --citizens of Warsaw: relative to various schools of medi

cine in Government service 1522. -- common council of Michigano City: relative to river and

harbor improvements 1307. Indiana Legislature: relative to pensions for soldiers of late war-

2958. Smith, J. A: relative to harbor improvements at MichiganCity,

Ind. 1522. Remarks by, on · Army appropriation bill 797, 798, 811, 839, 840.

Buchanan vs . . Manning: contested-election case of 3590, 3591, 3606, 3607.

Civil service (Appendix 107). Cook vs. Cutts: contested-election case of 3639, 3644, 3645. Holiday recess 404. Huson, Edgar: relief of 121. Lee vs. Richardson: contested-election case of 3748, 3749, 3751,.

3752. Legislation on appropriation bills 20. • McLean, James H: admitting to seat 331. Navy appropriation bill1400-1404, 1459, 146'7, 1468, 1502, 1503~

1512-1514. ' Orth, Godlove S: death of 1866.

_INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. 31 Calkins-Continued.

Remarks by, on Point of order: consideration of spooial order in Committee of

Whole 926. Rawles, Morgan: relief of 1369-1311. Revenue bills: power of House to originate (Appendix 142). Sessinghaus vs. Frost: contested-election case of 3606, 3616. Signal Service 3069. Tariff 1926. -- irono: boiler, plate and sheet 2311. -- plate-glass 2049. -- steel 5253. -- sugar 2740. Tariffbill: constitutionalityofSenateaction on 3336,3339,3348

(.Appendix 142). Van Voorhis, Mr: resolution to censure 3543.


Alaska Del~aate: resolution to ma.kespeciaJ. order of case295;4. Buchanan vs. Manning (REPORT 1891) 1736.


Call, Will..inson, '(a Senator from Florid{],.)

Attended 1. Appointed on Committee on Education and Labor 368'2. Appointed on Committee on Foreign Relations 24. Excused from service on Committee on Rules 34.

Amendments offered by, to Deficiency appropriation bill3288, 3467, 3666. District of Columbia: bill to suppress gaming in 1131. Indian appropriation bill 421, 422. ~oi.slative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill2890, 3238. Littlepage, H. B: payment of3666. Pensions: bill granting to survivors of Mexican and Indian wars

3399. --bill to increase for loss of limb 3335. Post-route bill126'2, 1944. River and harbor appropriation bill3087, 3557. Sundry civil appropriation bill2890, 3032, 3120, 3214, 3376, 3505. Tariff bill: bottles 2974.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Consulate charges: to authorize retaliatory in Spanish dominions

(see bill S. 2472) 2415. Crickton, Amelia: to pension (see billS. 2458} 2183. Florida Railroad Company: for relief of settlers on larid grant of

(see bill S. 2414) 14TJ. Hubbell, William Wheeler: to adjudicate claim (see bill S. 2322)

871. . Saint John's River, Fla.: to improve (see billS. 2429) 1600. Stanly, Eliza: to confirm land title to (see bill S. 2407) 1423. W~, Perry G., and others: for relief (see billS. 2349) 1097.

Motions and resolutions offered by Adjourn: to 3182. Cuba: that President be requested to institute negotiations for

return of money taken from cattle-shippers to 3088. Florida contested homestead entries: that Secretary of Interior

furnish information relative to, a-dopted 634. Florida Tropical R. R. Co: relative to homestead entries on lands

of2836. Littlepage, H. B: to pay as messenger 3557. Rivers and harbors: that Secretary of War furnish information

relative to improvement in Florida of, adopted 711. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Florida., bar of Jacksonville: for erection of public building 944. --citizens of: relative to railroad land grant 710. -- to continue work on jetties of Cumberland Sound 3650. --to improve mouth of Saint John's River 2960. -- citizens of Cedar Keys: relative to vessel fees 869. --citizens of Jacksonville: for light-ship at Cape Hatteras

!144. -- citizens of Tampa: relative to Fort Brooke military reser

vation 710. -- to confirm land title to Louis Bell 869. FloridaMedicalAssociation: relativetoNational.Boa.rdofHealth

1472. Utah constitutional convention: relative to Utah legislation3149.

314!:>. Wall, Perry G: for release from judgment 1151.

Remarks by, on Civil-service reform 470, 497, 596, 655. Florida contested homestead entries 634. French spoliation clainu! 314.

Call-Continued. Remarks by, on

Indian appropriation bill 421, 3151. Legislation on appropriation bills 1381. Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill3229, ~·Littlepage, H. B: payment of 3651, 3666, 3668. Mexican and Indian war pensions 3399. Palmer, Isaac E: relief of28. Pension-rates for loss of llinb 3399. Polygamy 3171, 3174. ' Post-Office appropriation bill1316. Presidential succession 1014. Saint John's River: improvementof2960. Sundry civil appropriation bill3464. Tariff and internal revenue 2847. -- beef and pork 1911. -- cotton yarns 2026. -- non-enumerated articles 1101. -- obscene matter 1057. -- silk 2290. -- sugar 1844. -- tobacco 1902, 2568. Volusia bar light-house: appropriation for 3503.

Votes of. . See YEA AND NAY VOTES

Call of Senate Proceedings in and decisions on points of order raised during:

3179-3187.

Calumet River Bill to preserve channel (see bill H. R. 7647). Report on survey of (S. Ex. Doc. 9) 144.

Calvin, Seth Bill for relief (see billS. 2"225)

Camden. New Jersey

Bill to donate cannon for soldiers' monument at (see bill H. R.... 6359). .

Camden, J. N., (a Senatm· frorn West Virginia.) Attended 1. Appointed visitor to Annapolis 34Q7.

Amendments offered by, to Deficiency appropriation bill 3324. River and harbor appropriation bill 3557. Tariff and internal-revenue bill: iron ore 1497.

Petitions and papers presented by, from McLean and Norton: for relief 1472. · West Virginia State board of health: relativetoNationalBoa..-d

of Health 1330. Remarks by, on

Tariff and internal revenue: coal 2608. -- iron ore 1530. -- salt 2357. -- wool 2340.

Reports made by, from Committee on Pensions

Bayard, Susan (REPORT 1022) 3321. White, James B. (REPORT 956) 2021.


Cameron, .Angus, (a &nator from Wisconsin.)

Attended 1. Appointed on commission to adjust salaries of Congressional em•

ployes 3706. · Appointed on Sioux Indian commission 3574. Appointed Visitor to West Point 3467.

Amendment offered by, to Post-route bill 3266.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Bennett1 William H: to pension (see billS. 2292) 665. Clarlt and Bowen: for relief (see billS. 2476) 2472. Falls, William: for relief (see billS. 2249) 352. Germany: for relief of sufferers by floods in (seeS. Res. 135)2063;

. Ha~, William: to pension (see billS. 2216) 163. Pension fees: to regulate (see billS. 2475) 2472.

Motions made by Bennett, William H: to withdraw his p:tpers 3367. Cameron, James a:Jd Emma S: to withdraw theirpapers-998-: Grant, WilliamS: to refer his papers 411. :Lea.ncrue, Thomas J: to withdraw his papers 3684. Nutt, Julia A: to transmit her papers to H. R. 1176..

. 32 INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD .

..Cameron-Continued.. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Henshaw, Foster: for relief1214. Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce: to repeal article 11 of amend-

ments of Constitution 3320. . Robert Chivas Post, G. A. R: for pension for loss of limb 1175. Wisconsin, citizens of: against placing lumber on free-list 2414. --- for increase of pension for loss of limb 69. ---relative to Natiora,l Board of Health 2471. ---relative to spread of pleuro-pneumonia 3262. Wisconsin Good Templars: for prohibitory legislation 905. Wisconsin State Grange: to amend patent laws 1759. Wisconsin Women's Temperance Union: for prohibitory legisla

tion 997. Remarks by, on

Bowen, William: relief ~f 1132. Claims: giving Court of Claims jurisdiction of 875, 908, 909, 911,

912, 3673. Holladay, Ben: relief Of 1180-118-2, 1216, 1220. Tariff and internal re>enue 2082. War claim appropriation 3270, 3271. Western Cherokee Indian claim 3474.

Reports made by, from Committee on Claims

Bowling and Golladay (REPORT 882) 231. Button, Charles W. (REPORT 1023) 3553. Claims investigation (REPORT 888) 456. DiQkinson, Perez (REPORT 907) 751. Goyaux, Lucien (REPORT 1Q10) 3265. Hopkins, Arvah (REPORT 892) 634. Kramer, Ludwig (billS. 2261) 1041. Nater, Savilla (REPORT 881) 231. Robinson, Fmncis A. {REPORT 889) 456. Snyder, Alonzo (REPORT 895) 634. Stone, Louisa F. (REPORT 1011) 3265. War claims (REPORT 1005) 3031, 3087.

Committee on Indian Affai1·s Blazer, Joseph .H. (REPORT 928) 121ti.

Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VOTF..S

Cameron, Jamr_s and FJmma S. Bill to pay war claim (see billS. 2312). Papers withdrawn in Senate 998.

•Cameron, James Donald, (a Senatm·j1·om Pennsylt-ania.)

Attended1. Amendments offered by, to

Indian appropriation bill172. . Bi/lfJ and joint resolutions introduced by

Frick, A. P: to appoint in Army (seeS. Res. 111) 23. Pennsylvania: to establish northern judicial district in (see bill

s. 2344) 1090. Reno, Marcus A: for relief (see bill S. 2190) 23. Selfridge, James S: for relief (see billS. 2251) ~2. United States Gas and Fuel Company: to incorporate (see bill

S. 2423) 1GOO. . Motions made by

Adjourn: to 434, 12 6. Executive session: for 55, 211, 321, 547. Tariff and internal revenue bill: to recommit 29'"29.

.. Petitions and papers presented by, from Allegheny County Medical Society: relativE? to National Board

of Health 944. C. G. Ja{!kson Post, G. A. R: for increase of pension for loss o~

limb 1330. Chester County Medical Society: against consolidation· of Medi-

cal Museum and Congressional Library 411. Franklin Institute: noaainst transfer of Coast Survey 1423. lllinois, citizens of: for increase of pension for loss of limb 308. Iowa, citizens of Davenport: for increase of pension for loss of

limb G64. . Lincoln Institution of :Philadelphia, officers of: relati>e to edu

cation of Indian girls 163. · Ohio, citizens of: for increase of pension for loss of limb 308. Pennsylvania, citizens of: for appointment of Dr. A. P. Frick

inArmy944. ·---against increase of duty on tin-plate 1127. ---for increase of duty on Sumatra tobacco 944, 997, 1089. --- for increJtse of pension for loss of limb 193, 308, 3 9, 664

997, 1423, 1599. --- for rebate on tobacco 389. ---citizens of Reading: to place cotton-bands on free-list

45G..

Cameron--Continued . Petitions and papers presented by, from

Pennsylvania, merchants of Philadelphia: against J>aSSaoooe of sec-tion 13 of shipping bill 14 73.

--- for light-ship at Cape Hatteras 945. ---in favor of gas-lighted buoys 1423. ---physicians of Northampton COunty: for erection of fire-

proof building for Surgeon-General's office 23. ---tobacco dealers of Philadelphia: for abolition of tax ot:

tobacco 102, 231, 265. --- workingmen of: relative to duty on iron and steel 1422,

1472, 1523, 1598, 1695. Philadelphia Board of Trade: in bvor of gas-lighted buoys 944. Philadelphia Board of Wardens: in favor of gas-lighted buoys

1599. Philadelphia Commercial Exchange: norrainst transfer of revenue

marine service 1599. Philadelphia Maritime Exchange: against abolition of shipping

commissioner 1523. ~--against transfer of Coast Survey 1523, 1599, 1695. --- relative to duty on molasses 1695. -- relative to gas-lighted buoys 265. Philadelphia Tow-Boat Owners' Asssociation against transfer of

revenne-marine service 1695. Philadelphia Vessel Owners' and Captains' Association ~o-ainst

transfer of re>enue-marine service 1695. Pittsburgh board of healt.b: relative to National Board of Health

944. Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce: against reduction of duty on

coal1089. · -- for completion of public building in Pittsburgh 351. Pittsburgh Homeopathic Medical Society: relati>e to medical

schools 997. Remarks by, on

Porter, Fitz-John: relief of 1091. Tariff and internal revenue 2928.

Reports made by, from Committe~ on Military Affairs

Cavalry Post 35, G. A. R: memorial of 1472. Chambliss, William P. (bill H. R. 1612) 1472.


Camp, John. H., (a Representatit'efrom Keto York.) Attended 1015. Leave of absence granted to 54 7.

Petitions and papers presented by, from New York, citizens of: to increase duty on imported tobacco 1039. -- to reduce duty on sugar 103!) .

Votes of. &e YEA Al.~D NAY VOTES

Campbell, Jacob M., (a Representative from Pennsylvan.ia.) Attended 13.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Crouch, JGsiah T: for relief (see bill II. R. 7433) 1734.. Grove, James A: for relief (see bill H. R. 7518) 2104. :Millburn, William: to pension (see bill H. R. 7434) 1734 .

Petitions and papers presented by, from Pennsylvania, citizens of: to reduce tax on sugar 995, 1039, 1089,

1150, 1174. --- citizens of Altoona: for rebate on tobacco 230 . -- citizens of Blair County: relati>e to duty on tin-plates

749. ---workingmen of: in favor of report of TariffCommission

1522, 1570, 1597, 1648, 1693, 1759, 1830, 2062, 2760. Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VOTES

Canadian Grain Bill to allow it to be brought over border to be ground (see bill

s. 1()')...6).

Canals See also under titles-

ILLINoiS AND MICHIGAN C!iliAL ILLINOIS AND MississiPPI CANAL :MARITIME CANAL COMPANY OF NICARAGUA PENSACOLA u-n PERDIDO CANAL COMPANY STURGEON BAY Alc.'D LAKE M.ICHIGA.N CANAL

Bill to survey for canal between Missouri and Columbia Rivers (see bill S. 337).

Candler, John W., (a R.epreiMmtative front Massachusetts.) Attended 29. Appointed to attend inauguration of Henry statue 3436. Leave ofa.bsence granted to 583.

INDEX TO THE .CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. ~

33 Candler-Continued.

Amendme.nts offered by, to American shipping: bill to encourage 981, 1037, 1065, 1083,

1122. Tariff bill: dyes 193·1. --- sugn.r 2730, 2744, 2747, 280...5.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Boston Marine Society: a.:,rramst transfer of re>enue-marine sel'V-

ice 1830. . Ma8sachusett.s, citizens of: for reduction of duty on sugn.r 1108,

1126. --- for relief of settlers on Ontonagon land ~t 1039. -- to establish light-ship at Cape Hatteras Shoals 1150. ---relative to tariff3212. --- citizens of Boston: for passage of shipping bill 218'J. New York, citizens of: relative to tariff2834. White, James S. & Co: for repeal of sections 2907 and 2908 of

Revised Statutes 3552. Remarks by, on

American shipping 979-982, 1037, 1038, 1083, 1064, 1083, 1084 1139, 1140. • '

River and harbor appropriation bill 351 . Tariff: bark extracts 194e, 1991. ---sugar 2730, 2737-2739, 2741, 2874.

Votes of. &e Y'EA AND NAY VOTES

!Cannon, Joseph G., (a Representative fron~ Dlinoid.)

Attended 13. Appointed conferee on legislative, executiYe, andjudicial appro

priation bill (bill H. R. 7482) 3289. Appointed conferee on Post-Office appropriatiE>n bill (bill H. R.

7049) 1989, 3060. Appointed teller 2129, 253G, 2543, 267'2, 2673, 2752, 2757 2804 ~1, 28'22, 2824. ' '

Chainnan Committee of Whole 3356, 3512. Leave of absence granted to 455.

Amendments offered by, to American shipping: bill to encourage 1071. Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill 2325-2327

2676, 2753, 2754, 2804, 2807, 2809, 2823. ' Sundry civil apvropriation bill 3208.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by EXecutive Departments: fixing hours of bbor in (see billll~ R.

7578) 2515. Hall, Irn.: for relief (see bill H. R. 7264) 1196. · Roughton, Hannah E: for relief (sec bill H. R. 72&5) 1196.

/,?otions made by Adjourn: to 2332.

Petitions and papers presented by, from lllinois, citizeus of: for continuance of immigrant-inspection

service 1212. --- for rebate on tobacco 1125. - .-- to reduce duty on sugar 1213. --- citizens of Champaign County: to place forest products on

free-list G9, 815. .Remarks by, on .

Agricultural appropriation bill 250-258. American shipping 98.1, 1070, 1071, 1114, 1145. Columbia In titution for Deaf and Dumb: appropriation for

3131. Congressional Library building 217. Deceased members' pay 3206. E.."{.ecutive Departments: hours of labo1· in 2 ·H. Holida.y recess 404, 439. Internal-revenue districts: reducing 2541-2543 2671. Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriati~n bill2129-2131,

2317-2319,2324-2327,2329,2331,2536-2544,2672-267 2750-2759,2804-2814, 2820-28'34. '

--- conference report on 3632, 3633. Navy appropriation bill1504, 1508, 1514. Post-O:fficeappropriation bill287, 290-294,347-349 373 374 381-

384, 483. . ' ' , --- conference report on 3290, 3291, 3295~ 3296.

· Public lands: appropriation for surrey 313C. Silver coinage 3015. Sundry civil appropriation bill3000, 3027, 3130. Supreme Court clerk: oompen8ation of 3201.

.Reports made by, from Committee of conference

Leg'..slative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill (bill H. R. ?482) 3632.

lXIV-3

Cannon-Continued. Reports made by, from

Committee on Appropriations Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriaaon bill (bill H.

R. 7482; REPORT 1923) 2016. Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VOTES

Cape Elizabeth, Maine Remonstrance of Legislature of Maine against chan.R"in(J' lights at

1500. . .... 0

Cape Hatteras Shoals Petitions for a light-ship on, from

Alabama; citizens of 90.>. Connecticut; citizens of 94A, 998. Florida: citizens of 944, 2019, ID20. Louisiana; cit.izens of 1175, 1421 . .Maine: citizens of 1807. .Maryland: citizens of 997. Massachusetts: citizens of 905, 996, 1127, 1150, 1175, 1212. New York: JHaritime Association 868, 904. Pennsylvania: citizens of 945. --Philadelphia Board of Underwmters 995. South Cnrolino.: citizens of 905. United States: citizens ot' 710, 816, 995,1088, 135i, 1570.

Cape San Bias, Florid4 Bill to erect light-house at(. ce bill II. R 6972).

Capitol Bill~ to prohibit its use for other than legitilnn.te purposes (see

bills S. 2200; H. R. 6992). .

Capitol, North 0 Street and South Washington R. R . Bill to allbw e..-rt.ension of (see bill H. R. 2871).

Capitol Police Joint resolution to allow one month's extra pny to d:ischa:r.ged

(seeS. Res. 128). Joint resolution to grant one month's extra pay (see H. R. Res.

281). Joint resolution to b-rant one month's extra pay (see H. R. Res.

364).

Capron, Nelro-n, llill to perision (s~ bill H. R. 7556).

Cardwell, J. R. H. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7156).

Carey, Archtbald A. Petition in favor of pension to 1598.

Carey, Esther M. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 2095).

Carey, W. L. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 2003).

Carlisle, John G-ri,tfin, (a Representative from Kentucky.) Attended 13. Appointed conferee on tariff bill (bill H. R. 5538} 3356. Appointed teller 1745, 1853, 18G3, 1930,2010,2580,2585.

Amendments offered by, to Tariff bill: acid. t.::1rtaric 1814. --- alum 1852. --- bark extracts 1942. -- bottles 2019, 2042. --- cement 1 62. --collodion 1938. --- copper 2584. --- copperas 1Dli:i. --- earthen-ware 2000, 2010. -- fire-brick 2011. -- glycerine 1809. ---iron: bar and rod 2299, 2303, 2530. ---iron: boiler, plate, and sheet 2307, 2381, 2394. -- iron: hoop 2396, 2398. --- iron ore 2242. ---iron and steel2-l61, 2574. ---iron and steel: f01·gings 2463. --- iron and ste-el manufuctures 2580. -- nickel2584.

. --non-enumerated articles 1744 1752. -- paint 1964. I

--pyrites 2243, 2'347 . --- screws 2530. -- shotguns 2591. --- spices 1937. --- steel 2261, 2580.


Carlisle-Continued. Amendments offered by, to

Tariff bill: whiting 1863 . ...,. ---zinc: oxide 1936.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Burbank, Isabella: to pension ( ee bill H. R. 7401) ·1733.

Remarks by, on Internal-revenue taxes: reduction of 2957. :McLean, James A.: admitting to seat 328, 329. Perique tobacco: amending law relative to tax on ~:~ales 742. Tariff 1628, 2135, 2227, 2876, 2877 (Appendix 11). --alum 1852. -- bark extracts 1991. -- castor-oil 1819. -- collodion 1938. --- copper 2584. -- dyes 1931. ---earthen-ware -000, 2005, 2008. --essential oils 1937. --iron: bar and rod 2299-2301, 2305. ---iron: charcoal 2249. ---iron: boiler, plate and sheet 2307, 2314, 238~ 2387. --iron: hoop 2396-2399. --- iron: pig and scrap 2249, 2252. -- iron: sheet 2384-2387. --- iron ore 2232, 2"242. -- iron· and teel 2460. ---·iron and steel: annor 2306. -- iron and steel: forgings 2463. --- iron and steel manufactures 2580. --lead 1916, 1922. -- nails 2457, 2458. -- nickle 2585. ---non-enumerated articles 1744, 1746, 1748, 17491 1752. -- plate-glass 2050. ---pyrites 2243, 2244, 2247, 2248. -- quinine 1857. --- screws 2531. ---shotguns 2591, 2592. --- steel 2253, 2257, 2261, 2522-2624, 2529, 23i5, 2577. -- tin-plate 2393. --- trace-chains 251 . ---varnishes 1994. --wire 2573, 2574. Tariff bill: constitutionality of Senate action on 3341-3843. Tariff bill conference report 3724-372 Tariff-bill rule 3311-3313.

Reports made by, from Cmmnittee on Ways and .Jleans

Books for the blind (H. Res. ~0 .., ; REPORT 1836) 573. Vincennes, Ind., Cathedl'al (REPORT 1837) 573.

Resolutions offered by Tariff-bill rule: to recommit to Committee on Rules 3312.

Votes of. See YEA A..~m :X.A.Y VoTES

Carlton Island, .;..Yew rork Bill to erect light-house on (see bill II. R. 'i'-184).

Carmody, Oarneliu.s Papers referred in H. R. 101.

Carpenter, Cyrus Clay, (a Representatit•efront Iowa.)

Attended 13. .Appointed ccruferee on agricultural appropriation bill (H. R.

7052) 110 . .Appointed teller 2752.


Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill 2750. Sundry ci vii appropria.tion bill 3066.

Dills and joint resolutions introduced I># Agricultural report. to print (see II. Res. 332) 1915. Fort Dodge, Iowa: to erect public building at (see bill H. R.

7153) 737. Frahn, John J: for relief (see bill H. R. 734 ) 1450. Land titles: to regnL'l.te manner of settling disputed (see .bill IT.

R. 7653) 3302. Partridge, E. D: to pension (see bill H. R. 7152) 737. Reber, Abram J: to pension (see bill H. R. 6980) 181. Sioux Cit.y, Iowa: to erect public building at (see bill H. R.

69 1) 181.

Carpenter-Continued. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Iowa., ci#nsof: toreducetax onsugar995, 1039, 1126,1150,1307~ --- c1tizens ofCxawford County: for pension to E. D. Part

ridge 904. ---citizens of :Pomeroy: against reduction of internal-r >c

nue taxation 995. Remarks by, on

Des l\Ioines River lands 2113. Hawk, Robert M. A: death of 2181. L~lative, executive and judicial appropriation bill2i50, 2751. . -:fariff: sugar 27 41. .

Reports made by, from Contm-ittee of conference

Agricultural appropriation bill (H. R. 7052) 1243. Committee on A!Jriculture.

Agricultural appxopriation bill (H. R. 7052): Senate amendments to 1062.

Hambmg international exposition (H. Res. 311; REPORT 1843) 971.

Votes of. See YEA AND ~A..Y VOTES

Carpenter, Matthew H. Committee on Library instructed to considerpurchasing upreme

Conrt records belonging to libra-ry of 998. Amendment to appropriation bill to purchase 3491.

Carr, WilUmn S. Papers withdrawn in enate 1308.

Carrigan, Margaret Paper referred in H. R. 3261.

Carrington, Juliu,s lJI.

Papers withdrawn in H. R. 1421.

Carroll, Ann C. Bill to adjudicate claim ( ee bill H. R. 6405).

Carroll, A nna E. Bill fox relief ( ee billS. 2186).

Carroll, Sallie ( e.ucutri:c) Bill fox relief (see bill . ~487}.

Carruthers, William Papers withdrawn in IT. R. 36'>..-6.

Carson, Cltristoplter Bill to pension children ( ee bill H. R. 7377).

Carson and Colorado R. R. Co.

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Bill ratiJYing grant of right of way to (see bill S. 2336). Letter of Secretary of Interior on agreement of Pah-Ute Indian&

to grn,nt rightofway to (S. Ex. Doc. 7) 109, 135.

Carter, Robert Bill for relief ( ee bill . 2351).

Cary, John B. Papers withdrawn in H. R. 455.

Casey, Stephen Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 76~).

Cassidy, George W., (a ReJJrcsenta.ti-cefrom Ne1:ada.) Attended 179.

Amendments offered by, to Ri>er and harbor appropriation bill 3543. Sundry ci\il appropriation bill 3133 .

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Polygamy: to amend act of 1882 relative to (see bill H. R 710"2)

442. Utah: to repeal woman suffrage in (see bill H. R. 7127) 530.

Petitions and papers presented by, from • Nemda Legislature: for construction of artesian wells 3453. --- forincre.."ll ed appropriation for survey of public lands 2514 --- relative to nullification of Chinese restriction act 3212. ---relative to exchange of silver bullion for stan.da:rd silYer

dollai 3364. --- to impro>e Colorado River 3364.

Remarks by, on Public lauds: appropriation for survey 3133. River and harbor appropriation bill 3543.· Silver coinage 3014. Southern Pacific Railroad (Appendix .159).

Votes of. ce YEA AXD _TAY VoTES

INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. 35 Caswell, Bucien B., (a Representatit'C front 1fiscontsilt.)

Attended 13. Appointed conferee on Indian appropriation.b~l (IT .. R. 6!~00) 10 0. Appointed conferee on Po t-Office appropn.abon bill {bill H. R.

7049) 1989, 3060, 3297. Appointed teller 484. Leave of absence granted to 546.


Sundry civil appropriation bill 30 2. Bills and joint resolutions introduced by

Gray Mrs. Robert E: to pension ( ee billll. R. 752'2) 2104. Weatherbee, Jo. eph: to remove charge of desertion (see bill H.

R. 7521) 2104. Motions and resolutions offered by

Adjourn: to 387. Postage: to add to Post-Office appropr~ation bill claufi reducing,

on letters, adopted 5.3. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Wisconsin, citizens of: to reduce duty on ugar 1039, 10 9, 1830. ---citizens of Madison: to continue immigrant-inspection

service 1830. Remarks by, on

Pension laws: amendment of llil. Post-Office appropriation bill 28.>--202, 343, 345, 346, 37~. ~';8-

387, 444-449, 452-454, 477, 479. --- conference report on 3289-3296, 3592. --- Senate amendments to 180·!. River and harbor appropriation bill 3422. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3082.

Reports made by, from

Committee of conference Post-Office appropriation bill (bill H. R. 7049) 3060, 3289, 3591.

CmmntUee on Appropriations Censusappropriation (H. Res. 323) 1451. Post-Office appropriation bill (bill IT. R. 7049; REPORT 1817)

211,1804. Votes of. &e YJU. ..1.XD ~.AY VOTES

Cattle. See .Al..LJLU.S

Cecil, Kinsey B. Bills to confirm land title (sec bills H. R. 7454, 7538).

Census . Joint resolution relative to pro,iding maps and illistmtions for

reports of (seeS. Res. 143). Joint resolution making appropriation for (see H. R. Re . 323). Joint resolution to supply members with 500 unbound copies of

Compendium (see H. R. Res. 330). Joint resolution to bind Compendium in two>olumes (.'ce H. n.

Res. 335). Letter of Secretary of Interior recommending additional appro

priations for (S. Ex. Doc. 31) 887,923.

Centennial Exposition Letter of Secretary of Smithsonian Institution relative to print

ing reports of U. S. Executive Departments on (H. R. llisc. Doc. 20) 2748.

Joint resolution to print 5, 000 copies of reports of Executive Departments on (see H. R. Res. 359).

Petition of stockholders for relief 1212, 1693.

Centennial History of United States Bill to provide for preparation of ( ee bill S. 1281).

Centreville, Ohio

Bill to donate cannon for soldiers' monum ntat (see bill H. R. 6821).

Central America Bills to promote commercial relations with (see bills S. 24G7; H.

R. 7529). .

<Chace, Jonathan, (a Rt>pre entaiitefrom Rhode Itslaml.) Attended 13. Leave of absence granted to 546.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by

Thames "River: to allow bridge across (see bill H. n. 7115) 530. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Rhode Island, citizens of: against transfer of revenue-marine service 1759.

--- relative to French t=p<>liation claim 995.

Chace-Continue<l. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Rhode Island, citizens of: to reduce duty on sugar 1:U3. ---keepers of life-saving station: against transfer of re•enue

mru.ine ~83-1.

Remarks by, on

Tariff 1924, 2310. ---cotton-ties 2453. -- screws 2531.

Resolutions offered by Metropolitan Industrial League: to print testimony relati>e to-

889. Votes of. See YE.!. .!.SD XAY VOTES

Chalmers, James R.

Resolution that _\.ttorney-Genemll'eport to H. R. relative to hisappointment as a istant district attorney, referred 706.

Chambliss, William, P. Bill for relief (see billll. R. 1612).

Chapman, .A. G., (n Repre.scnfatit•eft·om Maryland.) Attended 29. Leave of abscu<:e grant~d to 547.


Blackistone, Richard P: for relief (see bill H. R. 7655) 3302. Goudy, Jane: to pension ( ee bill H. R. 7326) 135 . Key, John H: for relief (see bill IT. R. 7408) 1733. :Maryland: for relief of certaiu citizens (see bill II. R. 7055)

265. , mith, George \Y. and others: for relief ( ee bill II. R. 7-±07)

li33. Motions and resolutions offered by

Mullan, Charles X: to pay funeral e:l!..!lenses ofl358. --- to withdra\Y his papers 377-1.


Anderson, Elizabeth..:\..: for compensation 1330. · l\Iaryland, citizens of: against transfer of Signal Sen-ice 1648 .. Mudd, Samuel A: claim of 69. l>indle, Thomas X: for compellSation ~:!.

Votes of. , 'ce YE~ A.XD ~T.!.Y VOTES

Charleston, ; outh Carolina

Bill making ::~ppropriation for harbor improvement (see bill S. 2366).

Report of Secretary of 'War on hru.·bor improvements ( . Ex. Docs. ~9, 81) 231, 16, 3324, 3557.

Letter of Lieut. Bailey relative to harbor improvements 2761. Memorial of New York Chamber of Commerce to continue har

bor improvements 3320.

Chase, Kathaniel D. Bill to pension ( ee bill IT. R. 710 ).

Chattahoochee River Bill to allow Savannah Padfi.c Short Linen. ll.

bill H. R. 6683) Bill to improve, offered by ~Ir. Buchanan 2062. Bill to improve, offered by Mr. Turner 2182.

Chaves, Ignacio and others

to bridge (

Bills to confirm private land claim in ~cw :Uexico (see bills s_ 2304; H. R. 5671; 7079).

Chelsea, Massaclw ctts Joint resolution to sell naval and marine hoL·pital at ( Qe IT. R ..

Res. 344). petition for passage of bill2595 .

..-.\.mendment for sale of naval hospital at 3080. Letter of Secretary of Treasur-y relative to hospital at (II. R_

Ex. Doc. 101) ~H67, 3~37, 3453.

Chenoworth, John Petition for relief 2.344.

Chesapeake and Ohio R. R. Co. Bills to allow right of way over public grounlls at Fortrc..., Mon

roe (see bills S. 2203; H. R. 6947, 7627).

Chicago, Illinois

Bill to donate c:mnon for soldiers' monument at (aee bill H. H. 6368). .

Bill to fix salary of collector of customs at (sec bill H. n. GG 2)-


Chicago--:....Continued. Letter of Secretary of Treasury relative to sale of Bridewell

dock property at (II. R. Ex. Doc. 14) 456. Report of committee on selling Bridewell dock property in (H.

R. REPORT 189 ) 1737. .

Chilcott, George M., (a Senator fnnn Colorado.) Attended 1.

Amendment offered by, to Internal-revenue taxes; bill to reduce 1090.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Hicks, A. 'V: for relief (see billS. 2416) 1524. Jaramillo, A. J. and P. J: for relief (see billS. 2383) 1308. Kramer, Ludwig: for relief (see billS. 2261) 411. Mining claim : to amend law relative to work on (see bill S.

2297) 687. New :Mexico: to con:finn private land claim No. 61 in (see bill

s. 2235) 231. Pueblo, Col: to erect public building at (see billS. 2201) 35. Taylor, DanielE: to ettle· with (see billS. 2298) 687. Walnut Grove Gold Mining @o: for relief (see billS. 2236) 231.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Colorado, citizen of: for increase of pension for lossoflimb 69,

162. . Colorado Good Templars: for prohibitory legislation 1041. Pueblo Board of Trade: against reduction of duty on lead 1214.

Reports made by, from Cmnmiitce on Claims

Des :Moine Rapid:; employes (REPORT 891) 547. Cmmnitlee on lle:nsio11s ·

Henne, Robert (R:E."PORT 905) 711. Stover, ~fary J. (TIEPORT 912) 870.

Resolutions offered by Departments: re!<'l>ti>e to closing dnring holiday week, objected

to505. Votes of. See YEA ~D NAY VOTES

Childs, John B. Bill to pension (see billS,. 2492).

Chili and Peru Resolution of Senate requesting information of Pie.sident rela

tive to intervention in affairs of, passed 3032, 3267.

Chillicothe and Kansas City R, R. Co. Bills to allow them to bridge Missouri River (see bills S .. 2485;

H. R. 758!>, 7682). China

Bill to provide for repression of opium traffic in accordance with treaty with (se.e bill S. 2473).

<Chi.rouse, E. C. Bill for relief ( se bill S. 2287). Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7179).

'Chisum, John S. Bill for relief ( ee bill H. R. 7220).

papers referred 1758.

<Choctawhatchee River Bill to improve, offered by Mr. Davidson 1039. Petition for improvement of~174.

Christian, Albert Petition for compensation 633.

Chumly, Mary E. Bill for relief ( ee bill H. R. 7457).

Church Orphanage, Washington, D. C. Petition for appropriation in aid of 1151.

reported on by Senate committee 2333.

Cigars. See also TOBACCO Bill to prevent reuse of stamped cigar-boxes (see billS. 2245).

Cincinnati, Ohio Petition of city ouncil to make ~t of court of appeals 686.

Circuit Courts. 'ce CounTs OF UNITED STATES

City Fire Insurance Company Bill for relief (see billS. 2182). Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7089).

Civil Expenses innuaJ. appropriation bill for sundry (see bill II. R. 7595).

Civ Service Appointments and rem vals in: President recommends 1\\:,<risl.a

tion to regulate (annual:Jne....~ge) G • . --bill to regulate (see billS". 133).

· petitions in favor of llill3 9, 411, 749, 838, 68{ 2062. --bills to regulate (see bills H. R. 6919, 6962, 6998J. --bill to regulate in ·ca e of 1'3:ilwu.y pootal clerk (see bill

H. R. 7101}. ~ --bill that po tma.ste.rs be appoint('u by Pre ident (see bill

H. R. 7267). --joint resolution to propose am ndment to Con titution to

create a house of -electors to elect or confirm civil officers (see H. R. Res. 294).

-- r olution of H. R. that bills for r gulating, be made special order for Tuesday Docember 12, debated and passed 19-22.

Offic('_rs in: bill to pu.ni!h personating (see hill '. 2507). -- bill to prevent them from interfering with freedom of

elections ( ee bill H. R. 7084). Political asse men in: bills toprohillit (. hills . 2"214, 2232,

~2=1 . ; n. R. 6901). -- re....;olntion of Senate to in,·estigate, debateu and referred

23 37, 72 103 139, 194, 232. -- r~olution of II. R to in>estigat , referred G5.

Claims Bill to allow Congre · and Executive Departments to refer all

claim to Court of Claim (see bill ll. H. ' 1). Bill to limit time within which claim can lle presented to Ex:

ecuti>e Departments (see bill H. R. 7150). Bill to punish pres ntation of false >ouchers for (see bill H. R.

719 ). Bill to prevent persons prosecuting claims under fictitiou names

(see bill H. H.. 7560). Resolution of H. R. to continue preparation of alphabetical list

of private claims, passed 15, 332. Resolution of H. R. to further continue preparation of alphabet

ical list of priYate claims, referred 3304. Annual report of 'ecret.ary of Treasury on claims allowed under

act of July 4, 1 64 (H. R. Ex. Doc. 41) 1016. R~port of Secretary of Treasury on claims allowed in Indian serv

ice (H. R. Ex. Doc. 42} 1063. Report of Secretary of Treasury on claims allowed under ex

haUBted appropriations (H. R. Ex. Doc. 4.5) 1125.

Clanton, Dat:id F. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7'231) .

Clardy, Martin Linn, (a Representative from Missouri.) Attended· 87. Appointed teller 3616.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Barc!ay, James: for relief (see bill H. R. 7507) 2103. Smith, Isaac: to pension (see bill H. R. 7004) 182.

Petitions and papers presented by, from . Missouri, citizens of Saint Louis: for rebate on tobacco 192. Missouri, workingmen of: in favor of report of Tariff Co~

sion 1759. ifema,•irs ;;y, ;;,;

McLean, James H: admitting to seat 329, 330. Sessinghaus vs. Frost: contested-election case of 3619. Tariff: plate-glass 2162. '

Votes of. See YEA .!...:..'ill N.AY VoTES

Clark, James S. & Co. Bill for relief ( ee bill II. R. 4.286).

'clark, John B., Jr., (a Representative from Mis8ourl..) Attended 13. Appointed conferee on bill (H. R. 2013) to adjudicate claim of

Gallus Kirchner 702. Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VOTES

Clark, JleubenB. Bill for relief ( ee bill S. 24.76). Bill for relief (see bill II. R. 7465).

Citizenship Bill to restore right of citizenship to citizens who have become Clarke, James T.

naturalized subjects of Gre..1.t Britain (see bill H. R. 3832). ·Bill to pension (see bill S. 1988).

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Bill to loan him light l.~:tttcry for use of national guard (sec bill . :. 2470).

Cleers, Robert H. Report of H. H. oommittcc on petition of (REPORT 1849) 1108.

Clements, Judson C., (a r.cprcscntativc from Georgia.) .l.ttcndcd 13.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Coosa lli>er: to impro>o 1212. · • furietta, Ga: to build road to lllitional cemetery at (see bill H.

r. 7253) 1196. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Georgb, workingmen of: in favor of report of Tariff Com.m.ission 1W3.

Georgia lfigi!Jaturc: for ahl to education OOG. Sumner, J05hun.: wur claim l:H2.

Remarks by, on Common ·hool~>: support of (Appendix 172).

Votes of. Sec YF-\ AXD NAY VoTEd

Clerk of Bouse of Representatives Annual report (IT. R. 1\lrsc. Doc. 11) 15. Lettcrrelativeto providing accommodations for additional mem• hers in Forty~igbth Congress, referred 1174.

Cleveland, Ohio .Eill to donnte to city part of marin~hospit..'ll grounds (see bill

H. I!. 741 ). memorial of city council for hill. 633.

Clinoh River Petition for impro>ement of 3030.

Clyde Steamer Line Bill for relief (seo billS. 2379).

Coasting Trade. .. ,. Cme.mncE ~\ND NAVIGATION

Coast Survey Annual report (S. Ex. Doc. 77) 45.">, 531. Annual report of expenditures til. R. Ex. Doc. 23) 372, 351. ConcruTent r ~lutiou of , enato to print annual report, passed

130 ·• 1500, 2:Ji5. Petitions a~in t trnnsfcring to .._'avy 14.23, 1471, 1500, 1648,

2834, C3U-t Cobb, Tlwmaslt., (a l:{'jJI't'tsenlatit•cj't'om Indiana..)

.... utcnued 13 .

.Appointed teller 2944 . Amendments offerer./ by, to

Army appropriation biH - 15. District of Columuiu. appropriation bill 003. Ri>e.r and harbor appropriation bill 3520.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by R:tilrood l:md grants: to prohibit issue of patents for (see H.

noo. 334.) 210:J. Saint Francis Xavier's CatlH..··dral: to allow free import..<tt4on of

paintings tor (see bill H. R G941) 55. Shacklett, John C: to pension (sco bill II. R 75.'>7) 2513.

Petitions and papers presented by, from ChiCUo""" .Eoard of Trade: relative to distilled spirits 12(31. Ind..i..ana, citizens of: to roouoo uuty on sugar 1261. Indiana Legi.elature: for repro]. of arrears-of-pension act 3318.

Remarks by, on Congrt::: ional Libmry building 214. Patterson, Eliza W: 1·elief of 2952, 2953. Pension appropriation bill1163. River and h..'U'bor appropriation bill 3520, 3521. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3193. Tariff: stcel2'254.

Yates of. &e YEA A..'\D NAY VoTES

Cochran, CltarTcs C. nill for relief (sec bill II. R. 60'33).

Cockrell, .Francis Marion, (a Senator from, Mi.88ouri.) Attended 1. Appointed conferee on dcliciency appropriation biD (bill H. R.

ia37) 3G75. Appointed conferee on District of Columbia appropriation bill

(lJillli. R. 7181) 3268.

Cockrell-Continued. Appointed conferee on iorilllca.tion appropriation bill (bill IT. R.

7191) 3158 . Appointed conferee on legislative, executive, and judicial appro

priation bill (bill II. H. 7482) 3268. Ap:J?ointed conferee on Military Acauemy appropriation bill (H.

H. 7050) 1005. Appointed on commission to a<.ljust s..'ll..'lrics of Congressional em

ployes 3706. Amendments offered by, to

IIolladay, Ben: bill for relief 1222 . Post-Office appropriation bill 1382. Post-route bill1473, 1525, 1707, 19-1·1, 3G83.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Centmi and South Americn.: to promote commercial relations

with (see billS. 2467) 2263. Missouri: to establish post-roads in (see bills S. 2302, 2315) 711,

819. !.1otions and resolutions offered by

.Adjourn: to 368. Condemned cannon: that Secretary of War furnish information

relative to, adopted 819. Condemned cannon-balls: that Secretary or-War report number

of, adopted 2139. Executive session: for 370, 701, 736. Memphis and Little Rock R. R. Co: to indefinitely po3tpone

bill ( S. 114 7) for relief 179. Mississippi River Commission: to print report of 887 . Naval advisory board: that Secretary of Navy furnish informa

tion relative to, adopted 2.:5:18. Tariff table: to print 10,000 copies of 817.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Helper, Ilinton Rowan: relative to milroad between Central,

North, and South Americn. 456. 1\Iissouri, citizens of: for increase of pension for loss of limb -111. --- for prohibitory legislntion 1040. -- citizens of Chillicothe: for increase of pension for los.~ of

limb 23. ---citizens of Saint Jo~cph: for rebate on tobacco 2G5. --- iron workmen of: rcl:.ttive to tariff 1695. ---wholesale grocers of Saint Louis: for reduction of tariff

on sugar 710. :Missouri granges: in favor of n secretary of agriculture 1373,

1695, 2020, 2413, 2679, 2888, 3213. Missouri Legislature: relative to improvement of 1\lissi.ssippi

River 3453. Mis<>ouri University and others: relative to Nn>al Observatory

2679 . Saint Louis Merchants' Exchllllge: for passage of bill to extend

bonded period on liquors 750. Remarks by on

Adjournments during first session of Forty-seventh Congress :368-370. .

Agricultural Report 3323. Civil-service refonn 505--527. Claims: referring to Court of Claims 3673. Court of Claims: salary of chief clerk 3·195, 349C Evening sessions 1429, 14.30. Kirchner, Gallus: claim of 23-1-239. Little and Willia.ms: relief of 3674, 3675. liemphis and Little Rock R. R. Co: reliefof175-17V. Navy chaplains' pay 201. Palmer, Isaac E: relief of 28. Post-Office appropriation l)ill 1267, 1268, 1316, 1317, 13837 1384. Quilligan, Kate: to pension 3279. Sunfu--y civil appropriation bill 34G5. Tariff and internal revenue 1626, 2·1327 2919, 2920. -- diamonds 2222. --jute 2779,2785. --matches 2216. --- rice 2709. Tariff Commission: printing report of 70. Underwood, Maria. G: relief of 3702-3705. Wyld, Robert Stodart: relief of 52-54.

Reports mado by, from CommiUcc on ]filitary .Affairs

Army officem' r.mk (REPORT 920) 998. Condemned cannon (REPORTS 1007, 100 , 1009) 3213, 3214. Condemned cannon (bills S. 2460; H. ll. 5735, 6189) 3322. Columbus (Ohio) Soldiers' A ociation (H. Hcs. 357) 3322.. Donahoe, William H. (REPORT 944) 1760. Dubuque Veternu Corps (REPORT 939) 1521.

l~DJ{X 'fO 'fHE CONGI{E~-:RIO.L .... A.L ItECORD.

Cockrell-Con tin uNl. Reports made by, from

CommiliN' on JJ!ilita111 .A_t}(tir.~ Ea ·tmond nml Atwell {HEPORT u:JG) 141~. Fort, 'mith reHcrvation (RF.PORT !JlG) 99 . IIastingl'l. ~'"cb., ...,oldien;' reunion(~. H s. HO) 33'22. My tic, Conn., ,oldiers' monument (REPORT H38) 1524. Ten~ (llEPORr.l 94G, 947) 17GO.

Votes of. &c YEA AXD -'".\.Y YOTE

Coddington, ~1raliclla Petition for pem;ion ~L2.

Coffey, J. J.

Bill for relid' (sec bill H. R. ~638).

Coffey, James

Papers witlulmwn in • cnate 3w0.

Coffi:1, Winijn·d n. Dill for relief (:-;cc bill R. R. 740:~).

Coins and Coinage Rills to limit coinage offliln·rdollars (~ec bills II. R. 6!171, 7~1:1;

S. I:cs. 131). nill to e:-;tabl ish sy:st~m of (see bill H. R 7214). Bill to regulate denominatiom; of eoin ecrtifica.tcs (sec bill II. R.

737:~). Report of II. H. committe • on continuing coinage of silvrr dol

lars 237G. TeRtimony of Director of :\lint rclat i veto Lullion certi1icatcs (H.

R. ML.;; '.Doc. 22) 3~-14. Memorial of New York Chamber of Commerce relati-ve to coin

nge ofstru1dard ;ilver dollar HH:J, 19~7. llesolutions of _Tew York :Mercantile }:xchn.nge to make traik'

dollar legril tendl"r 2()~0, 2B:l-L Lett r of :-:erretary of Trea.·ury relative to toruge of silver

coin (H. H. E.-. boc. 64) 1G!>2.

Coke, Richm·cl, (a dena lor frorn Te.xa11.) Attendcu 1. Credentials pr t>ntecl 2020.

Amendments offered by, to Civil sen·ice: hill to regulate and improve 24.1. Tariff n.nd internal-revenue bill. --- coal-tar tolors 1234. ---glazier·' diamonds 2~71. --- e;lnc 1102. ---horseshoe nails lGGO. ---non-enumerated arti(·k 1101. --- sa.w. 1GCi2. --- ultnunurine 1237.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Stcnm-l:mnch<'S: to prc,n·ide for pur('hase of (~ S. Ties. 1~6)

1262. Texas: to flx tNm. of D. ~- C'ourts in (~ec hill ~·. 2'.299) .687.

,Motions made by Adjourn: to 101, :.ns:L Executive sc:dou: for ~:~:!5, ~~2G.

·Petitions and papers presented by, from Tc_·aR, citizens of: again t increase of tm· on iron tics 3320, 33GG. Texas Grange: li•t· Department of Agriculture 3320.

Remarks by, on American ::;hipping :16" , :1GDO. Civil-service reform G22, 623, 660. Galn-ston and :\Iobile: st.eam-ln.unchcs at 1331, 1332. Tariff an<l internal-revenue 2624. --- l'Oal-tar colors 1235, 1237. --- cotton manufactures 1!.>66-1972. ---cotton-tics 1655. --- carthE>n-"·urc 127G. ---jute 2785. --- non-enumerated articles 2480. --- su~ar 1 1G. --- tin-plate 1G21. --- ultnunarinc 1237. --- wire 2!)10-2913. --- wool 2:J 1~. T~·a. military po ts 3460, 3461.

Reports made by, from CommifiN' on Cmnmcrcll ·

St<'am-Jaunchc.c:; (S. Res. 12G) 130 Votes of. Su! Yr..\ ANn NAY VoTES

Cole, llcnrictta H.

Dill for relief(~ • hill S. ~!.t.ii)

Cole, .JJanJ

Dill to pension (Rec billl £. U. 73G~) papers referred 2.>9.i.

Coleman, Elizabctl! L. Petition for rcncr :J7i7.

Coleman, TV. H. IL . Bill to pen..-;ion .(sec bill H. H. 7:JG8)

Colerick, Walpole 0., ((' Rcpresentatit•cfrom /ndiaM.) Attended 101..i. Leave of absence t:,rr:.mtcd to 4 7, 160:1.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Dethel, Tienjamin F: to pell3ion (sec hill H. R i-12:J) 1731. Doughe1ty, CrPct II: to pension (t->ee hill II. H. 7-12~) 173-t .Jolm~ton, Silas B: for rrlief (sec bill H. H. 74'13) 17:J1. ·ward, William A: to increase pmsion (~·chill H. R 7 :H) 1734. Williallli·on, J. D: to pension (. cc 1Ji11 11. H. 74~) 17:J1.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Indiana, citizenR of: to make an physician~ equal in (ri)l'crnmcnt

serviee !.J!J.>, 10:JV. ---to reduce dnty on tin-plate 1~12. ---citizens of L<'~onia: to reduec duty on .u~ar DOG, 1039,

1213, 1-171' 1758. --- citizen.q of Lima: for rebate on touncro 0!.>·';,

Remarks by, on Courts of r. 8: removal of cau.'\C!'I to (.\ppcndi.· :1.>) .

Votes of. Sec YJ:A A. ·n T A y Vol'E'i

Colgate, Olintm' G. Joint rc.·olution to adjudicate claim ( ee ··. ne.s. 13G).

Collectors. &c Cr:-:TO:\lH OFFICF:UR

Collier, Lcwi.~ Papers -,vithdmwn in U. K 435.

Collins, Emma H. Papet. witlulr.1wn in H. n. 37G7.

Collins, .r. W. antl ofll(:r.';

rcti tion for reli<>f 4.:J;).

Collins, Jolm C. Papers refciTcd in H. R 10 ~

Color-blindness Joint resolution for intcma.tional con\·ention on ( <'e H. n. Res.

13.)).

Colorado Billil to gmnt swamp lands to (~ bilh; S. 2331; II. H. 7277). mu to provide seal for office of • urveyor-Gcncral (I:IC' bills.

2·151). Bill to establish an c. ·pcrimental forestry farm in (gee bill S.

2-WG). RillH to establish n. military l)O:;t in c~cc bill s. ~l07; H. R.

7G49). Memorial of LE>gislnture relatiYe to land.-; 173:1. --- relath·e to mining laws 20G3. --- relative to scl10ollantls 2513. --- l'elative to military r~·n·ntion at P~go.<:k'l Sprin~ 2.313.

Colorado River J.\.f(•moriul of Nevada Lcgisb.tn.r for improvement of 3..~l, 3XG.

Colored People. Set: Fnm:miE. T

Colored Soldiers. See noexTI~

Columbia Institution for Deaf and Dumb Bills to codiiy and nmcnd laws rcln.ting to (HCC Lill~ R. 2~10; II.

R 7037). '

Columbia River Bill to sun·cy prncticahility of uniting hood,vuters of Mi. ouri

Hiver with (sec bill R. 337). Bill to eoru;truct jetty o.t mouth of (sec bill.:. 2~77). Report of (•nginccrs on improving mouth of {S. E.·. Doc. 1:3) 308,

631. . Petitions for improvement of8151 !JOt, 903, 9l4, 1•1:H, ~-Gl.

Columbus, Oldo

· Joint re.-;olntion to Joan tent.r; for Roldiers' reunion n.t (s ·c II. R. Res. ::157).

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INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. 39 -columbus and Eastern R. R. Co.

Bill to grant right of way through Columbus barrack grounds (see bill H. R. 70~6).

·Commerce anu Navigation. ) 'ee also SniP-BUILDING Bill to remove burdens on American shipping (see bill H. R.

7061). petition fo-r passage of bill, from

American Seamen's Friend Society 331 . Co.lifornia: citirens of 22. Delaware: ship-owners of1039. Maine: cilizensof314S. l\Iaryland: ship-owners of 1039. l\1assachu etts: citizens of1039, 2182, 2332. New Ym·k: ship-owners of1039, 3?~2, 321 . Pennsylvania: citizens of 1039, 1472, 1873.

Bills to amend laws relative to (see bills S. 2193, 2194; H. R. 6903, 6904, 6909, 6911).

Bills to establish department of (see bills S. 2197; H. R. G907, 6913).

Bill to pay bounty to vessels built for foreign trade ( ee bill S. 2313).

Bill to remove burdens on (see bill H. R. 6921). Bill to authorize purchase and registry of foreign vessels by Amer-

ican citizens (see bill H. R. 6937). · · Bill to require passenger steamers and vessels to be protided

with life-saving dresses (see bill H. R. 7561). Resolution to appoiDt--e6m.Inission to investigate modes of pro

moting ocean, lake, and river navigation, referred 2514. Debate in Senate rehttive to danger signals 1525. Report of Secretary of Treasury on .Stc'1te charges and taxation

on vessels (S. ~· Doc. 22) 455. Report of Secretary of Treasury on provisions for snnng life on

steam-\essels (H. R. Ex. Doc. 84) 2514, 2994. Tabulated statement of tonnage of foreign and American steam

vessels entered from 1856 to 1882 in ports of U. S. 985. Tabulated statement of nationality of vessels entered from 185G

to 1882 in ports of U. S. 985. Tabulated statement of New York steamship lines in 1851 and

1864 9 7. Tabulated comparative statement from 1 07 to 188'2 of steam

vessels in U. S. and Great Britain 988.

Commercial Treaties Bill to provide against violation of ( ce bill S. 2350).

Commercial Mutual Insurance Company mu for relief (see bill s. 218'2). Bill for relief(see bill H. R. 7089).

Commercial Travelers Petitions relative to license taxes on 488, 943, 1088, 1125, 1758,

2412, 2760, 2889.

Commissioner of Agriculture. See also AGRICULTURAL DEP.ARTl\IE1' T

Letter transmitting report on sorghum sugar 1126.

Commissioner of Education. See EDUCATIOK .

Commissioners of District of Columbia. See also DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Annual estimate of appropriations (H. R. Misc. Doc. 9) 264. Report on taxation of street ra.ilways (S. MISC. Doc. 14) 137,

164, 633.

Committee on Accounts (Hou~) Reports by

Adamson George (REPORT IDU) 3774. Barbour, \v. H: resolution to pay 2718. Boyd, W. S. (REPORT 2009) 3774. Cook, L. D: resolution to pay 2718. De Knight, Clarence ,V. (REPORT 2040) 3774. Funeral expenses (REPORT 2035) 3774. House post-office 332. Ken·, R. W. (REPORII' 2036) 3774. Lee, Buford (REPORT 2M2) 3774. Neal. Henry H: resolution to pay28~. Phillips, Everett L. (Rn:PORT 2037) 3774. Willin.ms, Alfred W. (REPORT 2038) 3774.

Committee on Agriculture (Senate) Reports by

Agricultural Depa.rtmentnppropriation bills : resolution to amend rules relative to 1600.

CottDn exposition (billS. 2412).

Committee on Agriculture (House) · Mr. Smalls appointed on 190.

Reports oy . Agricultural commission (REPORT 1888) 1500. Annual appropriation bill (H. R. REPORT 1819) 211. llamburg mternational expositi• n (REPoRT 184.3) 971.

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Committee on Alcoholic Liquor Traffic (House) Reports by

Liquor saloon in District of Columbia (RF-l'ORT 1909) 1737.

Committee on Appropriations (1 cnatc) Reports by

Agricultm-al approp1·iation bill (bill H. R. 7052). Army appropriation bill (H. R. 7077) 1707. Census appropriation (REPORT 9-11) 1599. Consular and diplomatic appropriation bill (bill H. R. 6957). Deficiency appropriation for H. R. employes (H. R. Rea. 324) 2021. Deficiency appropriation bill (bill H. R. 7637) 3582. District of Columbia appropriation bill (bill 'H. R. 7181). Fortification appropriation bill (bill H. R. 7191). Indian appropriation bill (bill H. R. 6900). Legislative, executive, and judicial appropt;ation bill (bill H. R. 7482). filitary Academy appropriation bill (bill H. R. 7000). •

Navy appropriation bill (REPORT 968) 2.333. Pension appropriation bill (bill II. R. 7193) 2020. Post-Office appropriation bill (hill H. R. 7049) 1214. Sundry cinl appropriation bill (bill H. R. 759;:>) 3397.

Committee on Appropriations (House) Reports by

Army appropriation bill (REPORT 1832). Census: joint resolution making appropriation for ( ee H. R. Res. 323}. Consular and diplomatic appropriation bill (REPORT1814) 117. Deficiency appropriation bill (REPORT 1986) 3297. District of Columbia appropriation bill (REPORT 1840) 815. Fortification appropriation bill (REPORT 1Sil) 943. Indian appropriation bills (REPORT 1812) 15. Legislative, executive, and judicial ap:J?ropriation bill (REPORT 1923) 2016. Military Academy appropriation bill (REPORT 1818) 211. Navy appropriation bill (REPORT 1862) 1.255. Pension appropriation bill (REPORT 1842) 943. Post~Offi.ce appropriation bill (REPORT 1817) 211, 1804. Sundry civil appropriation bill (REPORT 1960) 2938.

Committee on Banking and Currency (House) Reports by

First National Bank of West Gre<'nville (REPORT 1968) ~.

Committee on Census (HO"use) Mr. Roose appointed on 191.

Committee on Civil Service and Retrenchment (Senate) Reports by

1\Iedical schools (S. Res. 96) 1423. Political assessments (bill S. 2214) 163.

Committee on Civil Service Reform (House) Instructed to report bill 19. l\1r. Calkins appointed on 709.

Reports by Civil-service reform (P..EPORT 1826) 226. Civil service: to regulate and improve (billS. 133) 860. Political assessments (REPORT 2006) 3775.

Committee on Claims (Senate) Mr: George excused from 3

' Mr. Barrow appointed on 410. :Mr. Tabor appointed on 2080.

Reports by Adams, Collin (petition) 1041. Adjudication of claims (REPORT 888) 456. Bowling and Golladay (REPORT 882) 231. Button, Charles W. (REPOitT 1023) 3553. Connor, n. B. (REPORT 923) 1041. Dahler, Charles L. (REPORT 924) 100. Des l\Ioines Rnpids employes (REPO:CT 891) 547. Dickinson, Perez (REPORT 907) 751. Franklin, J. W. (REPORT 894) 634. Goyaux, Lucien (REPORT 1010) 326.3. Hart, Henry C. (REPORT 964) 2263. Hopkins, Arvah (REPORT 892) 634. Kramer, Ludwig (billS. 2261) 100. :Murphy, Charles (REPORT 922) 100. Nater, Savilla (REPORT881) 231. Powers, Eliza II. (REPORT 893) 634. Robinson, Frances A. (REPORT 889) 456. Snyder, Alonzo (REPORT 895) 634. Stone, Louisa F. (REPORT 1011) 3265. Stratton, Thomas T. (REPORT 925) 115L War cl:l.im appropriation bill (REPORT 1005) 3031, 308i. ·westcott, Joseph and Son (REPORT 932) 1261,3553. 'Voodruff, G. M. (REPORT !>37) 1;:>21.

Committee on Clai:::ns (House) Reports by ('

Clark and Bowen (REPORT 1908) 1737. Culver, 1\Irs. C. P. (REPORT 1876) 1358. Harrison. David N. (REPORT 19 1) 3148. Long and Brevard ~REPORT 1958) 2864.. l\lackey and Hyde REPORT 1924) 2{)4{). Parish, Joseph W. REPORT1956) 2748. Perkins, Daniel W. (REPORT 1996) 3136. Sener, Jaeob and Elizabeth (REPORT 1844) 1108. Stratton, Thomas D. {REPORT 1918) 1988. Swift, Alexander & Co., (REPORT 1999) 3625. Thacher, Thomas (REPoRT 1975) 2995 . Town, Hiram S. (REPORT1921) 1989. Waldo, Mollie B. (REPORT 1922) 1989. Wilson, II. B. (REPORT 2024) 3774.


Committee on Coinage, Weights, and Measures (House) llr. Reeee appointed on 190.

f!eports by · Silver coinage: resolutions relative to discontinuing 2376.

Committee on Commerpe (Senate)

Reports by American shipping (bill H. R. 7001) 3150. Brid..a-e: Savannah Pacific R. R. (bill H. R. 6683} 3031. --Missouri River (billS. 2485) 3031. Bzoidges: Lake Champlain (bill S. 2264} 1175. -- Ohio River (bill H. R. 5-380} 1089. Newport News, Va. (billS. 24.59} 3553. Pilot fees (billS. 2178) 2333. River and harbor appropriation bill (REPORT 1027) 8658. S:l.int Vincent, lUinn. (bill H. R. 814) 3-322. Steam-launches (S. Res. 12~ 1308.

. OCMDmittee on Commerce (House) AutJ?.o~ to sit during sessions of House 1358.

Reports by American shipping (REPORT 1831) 402. Bridge: Coosa. River (REPORT 1829) 332. --Illinois River (REPORT 1970} 2943. --Lewis, Clarke, and Young Rivers (REPORT 2023) lr774. --Missouri River (REPoRT 1971) 2943. --Thames River (REPORT 1969} 2943. --Willamette River (REPORT1869) 1357. Bridges: Lake Champlain (REPORT 1b'92) 1737. Lights: Cape San Blas (REPORT 1973} 2993. --Dog Island (REPoRT 1972) 2993. --Sa.konnet Point (REPORT 1944) 2515. --resolution for information relative to using gas for beacons and

buoys2379. Immigration commission {REPORT 1948) 2515. River and harbor appropriation bill (REPORT 1977) 3018. Rivers and harbors: resolution asking President for information ll08.

Committee on Contingent Expenses (Senate) Reports by

Oowles, Loyal~

Committee en District of Columbia (Senate) Directed to inquire whether "The Portland" building encroach~ on public reservation 3088. •

Reports by .Appropriation.bill: amendments to 2138, 2333. Breed, Daniel (bill S. 2316} 2769. Ohu.rch trustees (REPORT955} 2020. Extradition of cnminals (bill H. R. 7289} 2263. Falck, Louisa (bill S. 2029) 1089. Larceny (bill H. R. 7226) 1308. Licenses (REPORT 979) 2472. Police (bill H. R. 3575) 1089. Railroads (bill S. 2.505) 3150. Street railways (billS. 2-141) 1875. Taxes: amendment to bills for assessing and collecting 1089. Washington and Atlantic R. R. (bill H. R. 6625} 3214. • Washington Monument laborers: amendment to sundry civil bill to pay

2333.

Committee on District of Columbia (House) Reports by

Oasey, Stephen (REPoRT 2007) 3i74. Chattel mortgages ~REPORT 1907) 1737. Oommercial agents license tax (bill H. R. 5461) 1452. Connolly, John (REPORT 1993) 3t36. Cook, Patrick (REPORT 1992) 3436. Detootives (REPORT 2043) 3774. Dougherty, Rebecca. (REPORT 1885) 1453. Enradition of criminrus (bill H. R. 7289) 1452. Hay Scales (REPORT 2034) 3774 . . Larceny (bill H. R. 7226) 971. National Trust Company (bill H. R. n86) 29-!3. Polar, Melissa. G. (REPORT 1904) 1737. Redmond, Sarah A. (REPORT 1905~ 1737: SWeet railways: regulatingcarrymgof passengers by (REPoRT1884) 1452. United States Gas and Fuel Company (REPORT 1928) 2MO. Webb and Elliott (REPORT 1906) 1737.

Committee on Education and Labor (Senate) Direc'"~ to continue investigation of relations between labor and

capital 3266. Yr. Brown excused and ~fr. Call appointed on 3682. Mr. Fair excused and Mr. Pugh appointed on 3705.

Reports by Centennial History of U. S. (REPoRT 1025) 3553. Sla~r, John F. (REPORT 935) 1423.

Committee on Education and Labor (.IIottSe) Mr. Bisbee and Mr. Lynch appointed on 190. llr. Page excnsed and ltlr. J.D. Taylor appointed om 1758.

Repori:J by Freedman's Bank depositors (RJ;:PORT 1991) 3436,3742.

ColiiiJU"'ttee on Election of President of U. S. (Home)· Mr. Bisbee appointed on 190.

Comm!ttee on Elections (House) .A.tt1ihorized to sit during sessions of House 1358.

Committee on Elections-Continued. Reports by

Alaska. delegate (REPORT 1988) ·3409. Appropriation for expenses (REPORT Hl74) 2994. Buchanan vs. Manning (REPORTS 1890, 1891) 1736. Claims for expenses in former Congresses 3261. Cook vs. Cutts (REPORT 1961} 29."!0, 3126. Digest: resolut.IOn to prepare 2993. Jones vs. Shelley (REPORT 1886) 1499. Lee vs. Richardson (REPORT 1983) 3244. Sessinghans vs. Frost (REPORT 1959) 2365. Utah delegate (REPORT 1865) 1298.

Committee on Enrolled Bills (House) Two extra members appointed on 3309.

Committee on Epidemic Diseases (&nate} M:r. Tabor appointed on 2080.

Reports 6y Amendment to sun th-y civil bill 3322. National Board of Health (REPORT 942} 1599. New Orleans hospital ward (billS. 2318} 3553.

Committee on Expenditures in Post-Office Department (H~use) J.Ir. Shelley appointed on 190.

Committee <;>n Expenditures in War Department (HO'IL...<~e) Reports 6y

Investigation of war claims (REPORT 2002) 3743.

Committee on Finance (Senate) Leave given to sit during sessions of SeiDte 231. Authorized to print testimony 1308. • Authorized to prepare a compilation and index ofta.rifflaws 3702.

Reports 6y · Bond transfers (REPORT 951} 1830. Chicago collector (bill II. n.. 6682) 3703. Discriminating duties (bill H. R. 6187) 351. Distilled spirits bonded period (bill H. R. 5656) 389. First National Bank of Grand Rapids (billS. 2377) 137-l Freedman Bank claims (bill S. 2305) 1308.. German National Bank (bill H. R. 2911) 351: Hawaiian treaty (REPORT 1013) 3322. Kot-tzenborn, Charles (REPORT 1015) 3322. Uartirr, William D. (REPORT 1030) 3688. Maryland and Virginia claims for a-dvances (bill S. 1632) 1423. l'l1iller, C. H. (bill H. R. 6308) 3321. Montell E. S. (bill H. R. 4999) 3321. National Bank of Winterset (H. R. Res. 308) 1000. Perth A.mboy (bill S. 2228) 1760. Philadelphia. electrical exhibition (H. R. Res. 337) 2803. Planter-steamboat (bill H. R. 7626) 3670. San Francisco mint: duplicate checks (bill H. R. sz:lO} 1760. Second National Bank of Xenia (billS. 2356) 1270. Thomas, W. W. (bill H. R. 604). Toba<Jc9 exports (REPORT 910) 870. Unland, Ernest F. (REPORT 970) 2414. Washington Monument (R. R. Res.109} 2546.

Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) Mr. Hitt appointed on 583.

Reports by German treaty (REPORT 1893) 17:r7. Hawaiian treaty (REPORT 1860) 1242. Tunis consular courts (H. R. Res 303).

Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) Mr. Call appointed on 34. Resolution that they continue investigation of protection to shore

fisheries, passed 3556. Reports by

Belknap, George E. (S. Res. ll7) 870. Coffey, J. J. and Rebecca. S. Lewis (REPORT 913) 870. Deficiency appropriation bill: amendment<:> to 1760, i.s:n. Ecuador: resolution to print Church's report on 3321. Fishery treaty with Great Britain (S. Res. 123, 125) 2333. · Hawaiian tren.ty (billS. 742; S. Res. 20) 1831. · :Maritime Canal Company of.Dticaragua (REPORT 952) 1830. Opium traffic (billS. 2473) 2472. Reynolds, L. K. (R. Res. 1.20) 870. Stream, Albert T. (S. Res. l21) 870. Tan~Per: salary of consul-general at 711. TuniS consular court (H. R. Res. 303) no. Venezuelan claims (~illS. 1991; H. R. Res. zr1) 1760.

Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) Reports by

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Blazer, J. H. (REPORT 928) 1215. Carson and Colorado It. R.. (bill S. 2336) 9'J81 1215. Cherokee claims: amendment to sundry ctvil bni 2-114. Chi rouse, E. C. (REPORT 929) 1215. India"n appropriation bill : amendment to 231.. Indian civiliza.tion fund: resolution to print. statement of998. Little al).d Williams (REPORT 965) 2263. · Ottowa Indian lands (bill S. 2369) 1214. Seneca lndia.n lands (bill H. R. 1078) 3150. Sharp, Abbi J (bill II. R. 300) 3322. Six Natio-.B lands in Kansas 2769. Swango<' .·, Drusilla II. (bill H. R. 2"...!1l) ~ , ~=- ...ss (bill s. 2450) 2414.. VF.an, J. G. (bill S. 147) 456 •

, ·.:aJnut Grove Gold lUining Co. (billS. 2200) Zl86.

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I INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. 41 Committee on Indian Affairs (House)

Reports by · .Allotment of lands: resolution to print memori::U of Creek Indians rel-

ative to 1737. Boddy, Louisa (REPORT 18'J6) 1737. lloifalo Creek treaty (REPORT 2001) 3626. Menomonee reservation timber (REPORT 1895) 1737. :Mississippi. Albuquerque and Interocean R. R.. (REPORT 1933) 2379. Muskogee Indian lands 14.51. Stockbridge and 1\lunsee Indians (REPORT 1950) 2516. Tatum, Laurie (REPORT 1932) 2379.

Committee 0n Invalid Pen£ions (House) Reports by

Doxsie. Phrebe C. (REPOnT 1990) 3436. Glenn, John (REPORT 1873) 1358. Hawk, 1\Iary G. ~REPORT 1901) 1737. 1\lo.tthews, J. P. REPORT 1882) 14.21. Ramsdell, Isabel a J. (REPORT 1875) 13.'58. Saltsman, Maria (bill 11. R. 5039) 1737. Sellers, Joseph B. (REPORT 1872) 1358. Slevin, John (REPORT 1874) 1358. Smith, Clinton D. (REPORT 1900) 1737. Tha.y .r, Helen M. (REPORT 186i) 1287. Tucker, Jolm ll. (REPORT 1937) 24.03. Wible, Clara. (REPORT 191G) 1852.

Committee on Judiciary (Senate) Instructed to consider ~cnring title to Arlington Cemetery 35.

Reports by Alabama claims: extending time for filing (bill H. R. 6993) 998. Alabama. claims court (bill S. 23Gl) 1175. Arlington cemetery (REPORT 993) 2680. B.'l.nkrupt<:y (bill S . 1382) 399. Oitizensll.ip (bill II. R. 3832) 3367. Courts in Texas (bill S. 2299) 870. Dillon, David R. (REPORT 980) 24.72. Hooper James (REPORT 1006) 3214. Kansas Pacific R. R. land grant (bill S. 1~ 273. Political assessments (bill S. 2288) 600. Polygamy (bill S. 2238) 1089. Railroad land grant forfeitures (REPORT 906) 710. Smith, F. H. sr. (bill H. H,. 7330) 1423. ~tar-route witnesses (billS. 2200) 818. State National Bank of Boston (bill H. R. 700) 945. '.fele.,araph companies (billS. 2262) 14.23. Vi:;count Canning-vessel (billS. 2362) 1175. Waddell, James I. (bill H. R.. 6689) 600. WbiUng, W. H. (billS. 1308) ll75.

Committee on Judiciary (House) Repo1'fs by

Alabama claims (billll. R. 6993) 3-19, 388. Counterfeiting foreign bonds (REPoRT 1835) 476. Dakota supreme court (REPORT 1957) 2829. Evans, Samuel P. (REPORT J-920) 1989. Nebraska representation (REPORT 1863) 1260. 1-tawlins, J. 0. (REPORT 1828) 331. Smith, E. P. (REPORT 1925) 2040. foltar-route witnesses (billS. 2290) 1135. Theirman and Frost (REPoRT 1815) 118.

Committee on Library (Senate) Report;; by

CUrpenwr papers: amendment to purcll.ase 1695. Rochu.mbeau papers: amendment to purchase 1695.

Committee on Library Accommodations (Senate) Reports by

Amendment to sundry ci'4l bill 3322. Library building (bill S. 8!2) 351, 3130.

Committee on Library Accommodations (Ho-use) Reports by

Library building (REPORT 164) 1244, 1737.

Committee on r.~anufactures (House) Mr. Mackey appointed on 190_.

Committee on lVIilitary Affairs (Senate) Reports by

Army officers in volunteer service (REPORT 920) 998. Army organization (billS. 2269) 1707. Baton Rouge arsenal (bill S. 2:!78) 1215. Bloom, A.. S. (bill S. 1052) 2133. Bradford, GeorgeS. P. (REPORT ~) 1215. Cavalry Post 35, G. A. R. 1472. Chambliss, yv. P. (bill H. R. 1612) 1472. Chesapeake and Obio R. R. (REPORT 94.9) 1760. Colored soldiers' bounty claims 2547. Coudemned cannon: Dubuque Veteran Corps (REPORT 939) 1524. --Mystic, Conn. (REPORT 938) 1G24. · Condemned cannon donations (REPORTS 1007, 1008, 1009) 32l3j 8214. Conpemned cannon donations (bills S. 2460; ll. R. 5735, 51~) 8322. Donohoe, William H. (REPORT 944) 1760. Do·wning~ W. R. (billS. 134.0) 1215. Eastmona s,nd A twill (REPORT 93G} 1472. Florida expenditures in Indian wars (REPORT 995} 27G9. Grubb, James S. (billS. 1495) 998. Hunley, Archibald (II. R. 4657) 1472. Ivory, William W. (REPORT 002) 2183. Ludlow, William (H. R. Iles. 355) 3032. Military road in Idaho (bill S. liD) 1215. Noyes, Kirl~ W. (REPORT 931) 1215. Plattsburgh reservation (REPORT lO?.A) 8553.

Committee on Military Affairs-Co::ttinued. Repo,•ts by

Reno, Marcus A. (REPORT 926) 1214. Retired army officers: holding civil office (bill IL R. 1926) 998. Rodrick, Lewis (bill H. R. 3668) 1473. &int Louis and San Francisco R R. (Rl:PORT 916) 998. Soldiers' h ome, D. C. (bill S. 1821} 33"...3. Soldiers' home in Kansas (billS. 2233) 1330. Norton, C. C. (billS. 1296} 4.11. O'Connor, Stephen (bill S. 1298) 4.11. Schaumberg, James W. (bill S. 224.2) 1760. Segar and Willard (REPonT 966) 2333. Stokes, William B. (billS. 1670) 998. 'I'ent loans (S. Res. 14.0; H. R. Res. 357) 3322. Tents: loaning to Nashville (REPORTS 946, 94.7) 1700. 'Var Department contracts (REPORT 9-15) 1760. Washburn, Hiram S. (billS. 2102) 998.

Committee on Military Affairs (House) Directed to investigateR.ffairs of soldiers' home at Hampton 1357. Mr. Wheeler appointed ou 17.58.

Reports by Anderson, .Allen L. (REPORT 1934) 2379. Bradford, GeorgeS. P. (REPORT 1949) 2515. Condemned cannon donations (REPORTS 1868, 1936) 1357, 23;9. Cook, Henry (REPORT 1979) 3019. Dewey, Harrison (REPORT 1980) 3019. Fort l\!onroe: land to J. A. Watkin (REPORT 1966) 2943. --land to Chesapeake and Ohio R. R. (REPORT 1967) 29-!3. FTaneesco,A.lexander (REPORT1987)~. Henry, Guy Y. (REPORT 1951) 2516. Hill, Rupert G. (REPoRT 1952) 2516. Inspector-General's Department W.EPORT 1839) 663. Lofinck, Bernhard (REPORT 1978) 3019. LytJe, Gen. W. H: cannon for statue of (REPORT 1 21) 212. 1\filitary Academy: resolution for information relat.ive to 2993. Moore, Samuel (REPORT 1935) 2379. Read, John B. (REPoRT 1938) 24G7. Saint Louis and San Francisco R. R. (REPORT 1889) 1626. Signo.l Service: correspondence between Secretary of 'Var and Genemi1

IIazen 2994. Soldiers' home (REPORT ] 984) 32-!4. Soldiers' home at Hampton (REPORT 18Gi) 1351. Soldiers' home property at rtarrodsqurgh, Ky. (REPORT 1820) 212. Tents: Grand.A.rmy meeting at Denver (REPORT 1866) 1324.. --Gettysburgh (REPORT 1998) 3551.

Committee on Militia (House) 1\fr. Lynch and .Mr. Smalls appointed on 190.

Committee on Mines and Mining (House) Mr. Calkins excused and :Mr. Doxey appointed on 1758.

Committee on Mississippi River (Sena.te) Mr. Mitchell excused as chainnan 265. ~1r. VanWyck appointed chairman 273.

Committee on Mississippi River Improvements (&nate) Resolution to appoint select committee of five SenatoTS to ex-

amine impro...-ements, passed 3032, 3088. Committee appointed 3467, 355:2.

Committee on Mississippi River Improvements (House) Resolution passed to print testimony taken by 22. Resolution passed to pay expenses of 1399, 1676. Authorized to sit during sessions of House 1676.

Reports by Investigation {REPORT 1985) 32-!4..

Committee on ~aval Aflairs (Senate) Reports by

Bellows, Edw;ard (REPORT 1004) 3031. Booth, DavidS. (REPORT 1029) 3659. Navo.l cadets (billS. 2504) 3150. Navy appropriation bill ; .. amendments to 24.14. Navy appropriation bill: amendment to (8.1\IISC. Doc.34.) 2546.. Recruits' oath (bill S. 2!86) 3031. Tebbs, A. Sidney (bill S. 2-171) 3087.

Committee on Naval Affairs (House) fleports by

Brooklyn navy-yard: amendment to sundry civil appropriation bill t.e sell land belonging to 2939.

Gillis, J. II. (REPORT 1963) 294.2. Gregson, John P. (REPORT 2000) 3G2.3. Life-saving: resolution for information relative to provisions on vessels-

for 2748. · Potts, Howard D. (REPORT 1976) 2995. Seeley, Henry B. (REPORT 1911) 1137. Smalls, Robert (REPORTS 1887, 1962) 14.99, 291!!. T::Ubert, William (Rfi'PORT 1810) 1357.

Committee on North Carolina Revenue Collections (Benak) Reports by

1 Invest.iga.tion (REPoRT 981) 2-!72.

Committee on 0:-dnance (Senate) Reports by

Heavy ordnance (REPORT 969) 2333.

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\ 42 INDEX TO THE CONGR-ESSIONAL ltECOltD. I

Committee on Pacific Railroads (Hou~c) Reports by

Kansas Pacific land grant (REPORT 185i) ll:U. Southern Pacific R. R. con olidnlion (RF-PORT 1&3Q) 113<L

Committee on Patents (Senate) Reports by

Cook, Daniel M:. (RF.PORT 967) ~333. Leschot, Rudolph (REPORT 909) 813. Pat-ent infringements (bill H. R 6018) ~~G3. Sawyer's canister-shot 3150. Union Metallic Cartridge Company (RF.PORT 933) 1308.

Committee on Patents (II01~sc) Mr. Shelley appointed on 100.

Reports by Foreign patents (bill H. R. 7394) 2SW. Leschot, r.udolph (REPORT 1915) 1 ro, 24G7. Union l\letallic Cartl'idge Company (REPORT 19&1) 294::!.

Committee on Payment of Pensions, Bounty, and Back Pay (House)

:Mr. Hitt appointed on 190. l\fr. McLean appointed on 5 3.

Reports by Attorney fees (REPORT 1910) li37. Colored soldiers' bounty (REPORT 1883) 14Jl.

Committee on Pensions ( cnate) Mr. Groome excu ed and Mr. Barrow appointed 34. Nil. Platt excu etl from service as chairman 231. Mr. Mitchell appointed chairman 240. Mr. Tabm· appointed on 20 0. Directed to inve tigate claim agents ~13

Reports by Abbott, Harriet X. (REPORT 9i7) 2414. Akin, Jamesl\I. (P.EPOr.T958) 2138. Allcock, Thomas (REPORT 959) 2138. Attorney fees (bill S. 22f>3) 355-1. nausman, George \ V. {REPORT 983) ~7. Bayard, Susan (REPORT 1022) 0321. Beaumont, Fannie . (REPORT 954) 1874. Bronson, S. J:>. (REPOR'l' 8i9) 193. Brawner, Thomas JT:. (REPORT 890) 4.36. Carey, Esther I. (REPORT 991) 2595. Clarke, James T. (REPORT 919) 99 . Conken, l\Iary A. (REPOCT 984) 2547. Dietrich. C. A. (HEPORT 918) 998. Doull, Elizabeth I. (REPORT 88-'5) 411. Droney. Patrick (REPORT 898) 710. Edward:s, D. D. (REPORT 960) 21~. Ford, Ralph P. (REPORT 974) 2414. Glenn, John (REPORT 10'>..8) 3696. Graves, Anthony B. (REPORT 9-13) 1760. Hawk, William (REPORT 902) 711. IIenne, Robert (REPORT !JO:>) m. Heusted, Wellington V. (REPORT 896) 710. Horan, Patrick (HEPORT 1017) 3322. Ingersoll, N.J. (RePORT 003) 711. Jobes, Richard (REPOI:T 999) 283-!. Joyce, l\lary (REPOI:T 99) 710. Kelley, Honora (REPOI:!T 917) 998. Lamphier, Edgar n. (REPORT 1020) 3321. Lewis, Sarah (REPORT ) -111. 1\IcCoy, William T. (REPORT 985) ~7. l\IcNutt, Jame H. (REPORT 901) 711. Marquardt, Barbara (REPORT 000) m . :Meacham, Orpha (REPORT !JiG) 2114. Merchant, Sarah L. (REPORT 900) 2769. 1\leredith, W. :\I. (REPORT !AAJ) 18i-1. Miller, Knnigunda. A: (REPORT 1000) 283i. Miller, Willia.m R (UEPOr.T 884) 411. l\lorley, Daniell\!. (REPOll'l' 1019) 3321. 1\lowet·, Betsey A. (Rill'ORT 97 ) 2-114. Nightengnle, l\lm·gcry (REPOI:.T 1021) 3:}21. Nixon, Alban H. (REPORT~) ~11. Onl~t, Jorial (R:CPORT 004) 711. Quillig-au, Kate (REPORT ~182) 23-17. Rates ior lo · of limb (REPORT 9-10) 1599. Robb, arab (REPORT 972) 2-11-1. Ru t, George U. (REPOI!T 971) 2414. Sanders, :Mary A. (REPORT 1001) !?83!. Shearer. Susan (REPORT 997) 233!. Smith, Clinton D. (REPORT 1026) 3&52. Smith, 1\Iinen·a (REPORT 98i) 2:347. Smith, John n. (REPORT 1014) 3322. Sowers, Frank . (REPORT 986) 2547. Stimers, Julia A. (REPORT 948) 1760. Stokes, Amanda (REPORT 101 ) 33'21. Stover, l\lary J. (REPOI:T 912) 8i0. Sutton, A. Schuyler (REPORT 994) 2769. Thayer, Helen l\I. (REPORT 1016) 332'2. Toby, James P. F. (REPORT 9 9) 2.347. Tryon, Spencer W. (RI:PORT 99 ) 283!. Vom·hee..", Anne R. (REPORT 957) 2138. \Valker, 1\Iary L. and Ella (REPORT 963). Warren, G. K. (REPORT 1002) 2890. Wehe. Annal\I. (REPORT 887) 411. Weinstein, Elizabeth (REPORT 961) 2138. Whit-e, James B. (REPORT 956) 2021. Wible, Clara (REPORT 1031) 3696. Widows' pensions (bills S. 2"...50, 2258) 411. Williams, l\Iajor D. (REPORT 973) 2414. Wilson, A. 1\1. (REPORT 897) 710. Worthington, 1\Iaria. (REPORT 975) 2414.. Zeilin, Virginia (REPORTW2) 2595.

Committee on Pencions (House) Reporfu by .

Connor, Elizabe th (REl'ORT 1926) 20-!0. Darby. Sarah U. (REPORT 1947) 2515. Oroy, Hobert E. (bill II. H. 7522) 2:>1:>. Jefferson's grandchild (REPORT 1~11) 2.'\15. Lewis, Eli7-abcth l\1. (REPORT 1913) 1738. McDougal, Caroline M. (REPORT 1943) 251G. l\[exican and Indian war penl'!ions (REPORT 1838) 574. .lliller, Ellen (REPORT1902) 1737. Xelson, Ruhanna (REPORT 1912) 1738. Ruggles, olomon K. (R-EPORT 1!J65) 294.2. !:'lawson, Charles (REPOr:T 19-15) 2.J15. Viarren, G. K. (REPORT 1830) 3~7. \Yatson, Theresa C. (REPORT 10-16) ~15.

Committee on Post-Offices and Post-Road3 (Senate) ..l.uthori7..ed to sit during ession: of .::en.1.te 3~12.

Reports by In pectors (bill H. R. 4958) 308. Lettem for ft-audulent purposes (bill H. R. 4961) 308. McConnaughey, Robert L. (bill H. R. 421 ) 3670. Mail contracts (H. R. Hes. 333) 332~. l\Ioney orders (REPOr:T 930) 1215. --forging of (bill II. R. 4962) 30 . Po tal cars: heatmg of (S. Res. 51) 2333. Post-routes (bill U. r.. 7327) 1599, 1827.

Committee on Post-Office and Post-Roads (House) Mr. Brents cxcu. ed and Ur. Caine appointed on 1758.

Reports by ~!.ail conh·act (REPORT 1871) 1357. --validating certain (REPORT 1931) 22.55. Military telegraph lines: resolution for information rcln.tivc to 1324. Po tage on letters (REPOr..T 1816) 13.3. Pm;tmasters' salaries (REPORT 1989) 3346. PriYate post-offices (REPORT 1982) 3212. Tdegrnph commi.s10n (REPORT 2,904) 3i73. . Telegraph lines of land grant railroads: resolution for in~ormn.tion rel

ative to 1135.

Committee on Printing ( cnatc) _\.uthorized to sit during recc ~ 3660. Directed to inve tigate subject of public printing 3671.

Reports by Agricultural Reports (H. RPs. 292) 70. Army Register: resolution to print 3671. Binding for Executive Departments (billS. 2!~) 33G7. Census maps (S. Res. 143) 3003. Centennial exposition reports (H. R. Ues. 359) 3554. Coast SuJTey report: resolution to print 1308. Congressional Library report: resolution to pl'int 1760. Eulogies: on n. II. Hill (S. Res. 137) 2000. --on W. l\I. Lowe ~H . R. Res. 3-16) 2960. --on J. T. Updegraff (II. R. Res. 3-18) 2900. --on Gorlloye S. Orth (H. R. Res. 34i) 3031. -- on n. 1\I. A. lla.wk (II. R. Res. 349) 3031. --on J. W. 'hackclford (H. n. lks. 3.3 ) 3667. Fish and fisheries report: resolution to print 3367. Forestry report: resolution to print 3701. Freedman's Bank report 351. French spoliation claims bill: order to reprint 58.3. Gold and silver report: r olution to print 35.33. Health report of D. C. (S. Re . 139) 3671. Industrial education: resolution to print report on 2769. Jeannette court of inquiry· resolution to print 3689. Laws of V. : extra copie to Treasury Department (bill '. 2433) 2138. Lithographing and engraving contructs (bill S. 2370) 1308. Missis. ippi Rh·cr Commission report: resolution to print 007. Navy Register; rc o~ ution to print 3t)71. Records of the Rebel! ion (II. R Res. 365) 3553. Senate Manual : r esolution to print 3.:153. Hmith onian report: resolution to print 3553. Sorghum sugar report: resolution to print 3-:>M. Tariff: resolution to print extra copies of bill H. R 73131271. Tariff and internal-revenue tax bill: pl'inting xlra, copies 832. 'l'ariff Commission report 70, 3 , 1649. Tariff law: re olution to print 3689. Tariff tables: resolution to print 907. Trea w·cr's accliunts with First Comptroller (uill S. Z293) 005.

Committee on Printing (House) Reports by

Agricultural Report (REPORT ~) 3i7-l Agricultw-al Report for 1883: joint resolution to print ~ R. Res. 831)

2993. Census maps: joint. resolution relntiYe to (S. Res. 143) 374!. Centennial Exposition report (H. R. Res. 3.'5!l) 3301. Compendium of Census: joint resolution to bind in two volumes 2402. --(REPORT 2008) 371·1. Coast $urvey report: resolution to print 237 . Congressional Directory and Record (S. Ues. 64) 3i·J3. Congressional Globe: concurrent resolution to cxc!.t.angc duplicate vol

urn 2994. Congres ional Globe nnd Record: concurrent. resolution for distribution

of2993. Creek Indian memorial: resolution to print 2041. Digest and rules 530. Digest and rule (REPOI:T 2008) 3i74.. Documents for Forty-seventh CongTess (REPOI:.T 2008) 3774.. Education report for 1881: r eso lution to print 374·l Ethnology bulletins: 1·esolution to print 3i4J. Fish and fisheries report for 1882: resolution to print 3745. Forestry conYention report, (REPORT 2008) 3ii4. Forestry repor : resolution to print3i60. Gold and silver report: resolution to l)rint 3301.

l.r~DEX TO TilE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. 43 Committee on Printing-Contimtt'<l

Reports by Tlrolth n·port of Di,.:trid of l'olumJ.ia (:-1. Ht·~. 13tl) G7·~. Intt·rior Vcpurtmcnt: (•opie,. of Hevi,.ed Stntute.s for (:-1. Re .. !~i) 374ii. Jntt·ro<."<.·unic <.-nnnl": t•oucurrc>nt r<.•J"olution to print Sullivn.n':; r<>port on

231\1. l.:nv!l for Tre.a<~ury Dl'JI!l.rlliWUt (IL R Tiel". !l.i2l 3121. Litho•rruphing auol cng-r·avin~ (bill H. 2370) 2:JiS . • ·u,·nlhb'to~· of war ofrt•b ·Ilion {Hl:PORT ~n, . :r;;l, Pre: i<lent'..; mc"'-;a~<' (ltEPOI:T ~01 ) :J'i'i4. Printing Office suvpli(•>i (hill!-'. 21:-~1) 5:!. ..... Puulil· oiO<~umc>ntH: sale of (H. I~. Ut' •. :Hl) 2!l'JL H<·eonl.· of the ltebcllion (HE:PORT 21J(lRJ 377-1. !;iguul ~·rdee report (UBI'OIIT 2(Kl ') 3714. ~ruith;.;ouiuu ln>'titution report: C'Oilt'Url'<'nt r<'$olution to print :!'tlfl.'}. ~rghum l-llg'Ur report: n•"olutlon to print :r.u. ::Oua Cilnnl: l'<'l'olution to print rep<1rt of J>rof. Nou!"<e on 374». TllrilfComrui,..-.ion report 1:-11. Turilflaw: re:,;olntiou to print 31tlfl. Tren~ury D •partrucnt: co11i~.; of luwK for (bill~. 24:l:J) :nw. Yorktown Centcuniulrcport: resolution to print 3141

Ccmmittee on Private Land Claims (JI()Jt-1')

)fr. J.D. Tayl6r nppointed on 17:l··t Reports by

Q'<lil, Kin~ ~·H. (REPOlll' Hr2\l) 2lr.tl Chav , l.h~lli.Cio (ltJ::POHT 183;J) 4-Jl.

Committee on Privileges and Elections (•'icnalc) Mr. Banow apr10inte<1 on Dl.

Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds (._"'<•nate) Reports by

Am mlmt·nt. to l'nndry C'i\·il uill 3:!1;.), ( apitol: u .. e of (bill H. !!-200). Po t-Oill\X~ Dc>purtmcut: tu purchal'e Luihling- for u.st> of (bill "'· 2:2~)

';11, ~nu Fruueisco (RL'PORT !1'.!1) !.J<J,.>;,

Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds (llou c) Reports by

Armv Medi•·ul Mu ... cum (flEPORT l!Y.l:l) 3i:hl. l!ridc~Jl do<'k property CREPOUT 1898) 1137. .FillmoJ"c und Ker~lww (REPORT 1~97) 1737. Linoolu, Abraham: }JUrchu"'c of hOU>il! in wlai<•h died (RF.l'ORT 1S9!l)

1737. . lcngil!, 1\Iorris ('. (RRPOUT l!l'.H) !l..l.'lG . • • w Bedford, '!\lu ... t-~. (REPORT 1!~>-iJ 2'i·H. ::'prin:.,-ftC'ld, Ill. (HJo:P(>RT 1~1) 2tj()!l,

Committee on Public Health (llm.!.~e} )[r. Mackey appointed on 190.

Committee on Public Lands (Smatc) In:trnt:ted to consider depo:;it Rystem of land urveys G69. Directed to inYesti~tc Corte de Un.dl·rn. del Prf'sidio land want

:J:!Gfi, ;jj;)(j.

.Reports by Aluh-.una miuernlluncb (hill H. R. -17:)7) 16:l. Altmann, l\Iarzel (hill II. R. i',12) 2LY20. ,\>-'toria. properly (hill H. 22lfl) 3Uil. •<.'he-roli:cc r.e:-;ervation tbill 1:-l. 621) 686. Claerokt'C ra rvation (RF.POI!T !108) I '. ]}a.kot.Alaud distri1•t (hill H. R. 7-!G:!) 3:!6!). De"' l\loine RivE"r l:mrl>i (hill JI. R. (;.>!.17) 31 !P. Fort HO<lge re,.eor\·ation (bill H. 2:!.'H) &fl. I~'ll.;:c Crt ,·e Cn ur (bill H. 21>-r.') 11~!.1. :.'\Iuut~omt:ry, Wf'_~l y (hill K 2013) 3.">.13. Ontonus:on un•l ~tate LineR. H. grant 3(10, Hailrouu lanti-!,"Ttt.nt tnx~~ (hili 1-'. 1301.>) :>.!~. ]! ilrond luud-~nnt tnxe (Hr·:ror:T !100) 2.i47. t:.omc und D<•t•tlur R. R. (uill H. 22."i7) W>. Saint. Louis. •:!\ Iontg-omery nn<l Florida. H. R (Hr:roaT 880) 193. Simmon_, "'illinru H. (hill H. 21U1) ~-»3. Title di~TJllt< ' ( HEPOl:T !ll!l) !).!,), Tn't!p . (bill f'. 21lf>) J t?:l. Yloomu.o ... and lA·:eh (hill II. H. Gill) 3!:!~"•>.

<Committee on Public Lands (IIow•e) Reports by

C:olumbu.- harnH:ks ground!! (lllll'OilT 20'.!.'>) 3'i7i. I>uk:otn lun<l tli'l'ltrict.i {REI'ORT 11-l J) 1737. Knn tH n~:Ti<'ultural c<•ll•·g•~ landR (nEPORT UH2) Z>Hi. I..oui inuu. wamp Ja.n<l (UEl'OJtTlU.i.'JJ 2.172. 1\'orlht-rn Knn ... u."! H. H. lll.1Hl=' (Hri'OUT l!).'l:l) ::.il:l. OtL I George r. (HEPOnT ]!J:l()) :l'.!.i."i. }>ro-<'nlption (REf'OI!T 1831) 4H. Randolph County, Illinois (Ur.;J•on-r l!HO) 2515. t:nlnwful occup Ltiou (ltEPOI:l'li).'J.~) 113:1.

Committee 0:::1 RailroaC:.s (. ~cnatc) Reports by

Soulhcm l'll<.-ific ll. H. (P..EJ'OI:T !00) 1700.

Committee on Railways and Canals (llousc) :Mr. Bitt appointed on 190.

Committee on Revision of Laws (Scnat(.!) Repom by

C'olumhiu Jn..,Utut.ion for l>t.'fl.fanll Dumb (!Jill~. 2210} £!Yr.

Committee on Revolutionary Claims (Senate) Mr. Barrow appointed on 3-1.

Reports by Georgia Rt',·o1utionary-wur chtim (REPORT 914) 905.

Committee on Rules (Senate) 1\Ir. Call excused from 34.. )lr. Harris appointed on 410. Dircc:11'll to reYi~c rule:; :1.336.

Committee on Rules (llouse) Reports by

nc ... ks for Hall of liou;;c 272'2. Pound'~:~ rul<> 3J.ll'i. Uuh· on tarifi' hill :J:!.i\1.

Committee on Shipping Interests (Joint) Debate on powers and dutk of 17. Order pru sed h.Y ~{'nate to print testimony taken by 2. vraUtl:'d further time to report 1;1:),

Reports by Amcrit•an ~hippinJ.:' (.,, HEPOliT ~OS:l; H. I:. REPORT 1 'l27) 3M, 3Jl, 38!l.

Committee on Sioux Indians (SI'II((f<·)

He~olution of SPnnte to appoint . cll'ct committee to inYestigate condition ofSioux Indian:-;, pass<·d :3:>.>6.

<'OmmittC'c appointed :;.)7 L

Committee on Territories (.·mate) InstTndrtl to ('On.,ider l<.'~i.-~lation fur Ycllow8tone ~ 'ational Pari·

19:l. Reports by

1\Ionlnnn: juror" au<l witnf',.,.c ... in 3l.::ill. \\·omnn Rtdfrag-e pPtition 2263. • Yankton County debt, Dakott\ (nl,PORT 9:H) l!l-10. Yellow'ltoun Nutiounl Park (ltEPOR'l' !HI) !!!70, 23:~.

Committee on War Claims (Jlout<c) Reports by

AllPn, ]), (.'. {UET'OUT JH.);l) llOR. Ancl<'r:-;on, \\. \V. tHEPOHT ll:ii">."i) llOR.

pproprintion to pny claims nudit<'d un!lt'r net of July 4, 1864 (RgponT Hll7) 1:!.)7, 1~11. •

Bank of Loui>iionn (HF.T'ORT 2011) :m1. Bigley, Nil'holn .. '! J. (Hm>Ol:T !!!>:30)ai'7·1. Hobo. Chot·l<''! G. (Rr:r>OR'P lAAO) 13:>~. Boi<'e, \V. R !Hr. PORT 200!1) :~'i'i I. · Brandon. 0. H. (HEPORT 20ll) :1'i'ii. Hris(•ot•, Jackson (REPORT 2llli) :Jill. llrott, Ot·or:..e F. (REPOitT 21llS) :3'i'i1. ('ulifornio. Judiun wnr bonds (HEl'OltT liH7) 1106. Carey, \V. T,. (REPORT 18.">-1) ll1~q. Ch\rk, Jnm<'~ :-\. &: ('o. (UEPOJ:T 20.11) 3771. Clt>t>r,.., Hobert H. (REPORT 1M I \I) 110..~. Corbett, Scwellll. (HEPORT 203:3) 3771. l>onohop, 'William II. (Hti:l'OHT 1SJG) 11()-i, Furrow, Juscpl1 J. (RI·:I'ORT 2tr.!2) G774. Flt•nnckin, ,Tolm <.:. (UI::l'OnT ll-i23) 21:.!. Flt·tehcr, \\'illinm (U.r:ponT :!O'.!h) :1771. Gnllop, A.~t\ 0. (RJ·:POUT l!Jl4) 173K. •Hlb<•nH, Frnnc•is (HEPORT 20: . .'7) 3i7J. llumnwnd, .l. II. (HEI'ORT 20'-~) 3771. Jlnvc>;~, Cllarl"s I•'. (flEPOUT 20:26) 3i7t Hi~ius, Elizah<>th B., Jof'1. nnd llruud (HF.l'ORT 13-!8) llOB. Jndiuna :\letiHHli~t Cllurch (l'~;t•onT 201:3) 317·!. Kanl' . .lohn tHJ:r>orn 1S'i7) I:~i'l. , IcUridt•, Thomas (Hm•ot:T 1\ll!l) HlSU. 1\Icmphii-l, Tt•nu. (REPORT biO) lJ(k-{. :\lobil<} :\l,lt·inc l>r)' J>oc•k ('ompan)· (RF:PORT 1822) 212. Natf'ltl'z Or]>llnu A. yhnn (Hr:I'OltT 100:~) 17371 19 ill. ~ewlin, IIclt•n A. (HEPOil'l' 2016) 377t

utt, Julia A. (HEI'ORT 2010) :li7J. Patter:-;on, Eliznh<'th 1\I. (Hl:POI~T 2020) 3771. c.CmC>l, June E. (l:EPOnT lHIKl1:~3k. ~inglc·lon, I>o.vi<l (HEPOHT lb.>:!) 110~. ~mith, Alfred (l:F.POT:T 20!!1) :liil. ~rnith, Edward B. (nm•ouT 20Hl) :l'j'j4. Thompson, Pl<'af'nnt II. (HEPOI:T 2012) ~7i. Townslt';\', t4nrah (REPORT l 'j'!)) 1:.:.1~. •rurley, W. H. (HEPOnT lt~'!!j) 212. Venzie1 :Mtlry J. {UEPOnT 18-1.5) 11M. Wul"h, Xorah (HI-:ronTs 21)11, 201ri) :r.'il. 1\-·nrfidd, :.unria E. (REPORT li:!Ml) 13.) . .;. Wbil<'hcad, l\Iary K (RcPoi:T ll-l51) 11();. 'Villiums, James G. (REPOHT 18:!-1) 212.

Committee on Ways and Means (Ilousc) In8trnctcd to inYcstignte allcgc<l irrcgularitie of cnstoms officers

on 11orthern frontier 3!9. Reports by

Andc·m, .Tumcs L. (bill H. R. 'i13i) 57:1. Books for blind (RF:PORT 1&16) 573. Denver ('Xpo.ition {bill II. ll. 709i) 32-t:i. Discriminating duties {bill I I. R. 6187) 3~. Drug examiner nt. Bo~ton (REPORT 18.3~) 114!>. :Frecdrnnn's Honk {bill ll.lt. G204) 1731.i. Howe, Silns Q. (UF.POllT 2000) 377·1. Low, A. A. & DroR. (flEPORT 2032) 37i4. Miller, C. II. (bill H. R. fJ.10H) 2:i71. Suint Frunci.; Xo:ricr'::~ ('utht:'drnl (R.r::PoRT 1Sl7) 573. Southern cxpo!'lition (billll. R. iG23) :em.

44 INDEX TO THE CO~GRESSIONAL RECORD.

Cocoit'-...oc en Ways and 1\!cacs.--Continucd. Reporfu by

'l'ari.!f (REPORT 18Gl) 12::>.1. 'l\•1l ndultemtion (HJ<:ronT 192'i) 2010.

'l'olJ<~i~t\~~·~~ti~~J>t~5~: Cor:u:::tittee on Woman Suffrage (lloww)

Reports by Amen•lm nt to Conetitution (lli:J"'RT IW.) 3551.

Committeea of Senate Ht'-'5/Jlution pas..:; ·d continuing those of last ~don 23. List of 410.

Common Schocls. ,"<'(' ED"GCATIOX

Compass lli..""'lution that N.•cretary of ;;su.vy examine Moore's instrument

for determining errors of, rcJerrcd 2771.

Comptro!ler of the Currency Annur~l I'<'port (H. REx. Doc. :.l) 2"21 30.

Conant, Ja'Til<'S J[.

Bill for relief (sf'c bill H. R. 72.'31 ). . paptlr rcferrW. in H. n. 1212.

Condemned Cannon Report of. e~retar.v of Wur on (::3. Ex. Doc. 41) 819, 1183. Bill to <lonate cannon .tor statue to Gen. Lytle (soo bill II. R. 6408').

Biils to donate for soldiers' monument3 and cemeteries Afton, 4 'ew York (r: ~ bill II. R. G818). A1l~;gheny County, Pa. (HC'fl billll. U. 68:!1). Altou, Ill. (!<~•e uill H. H. 7!>16). Army of the Tcnue~,..ec ~ocicty (S<'e uill II. R. G.'JOO). Bangor, • lain (>-ee hill H. H.. 7:)'.!:!). Hclldoule, Pu. ( ·e uillll. H.. 6:~1). J~lin, Wi:<. (~ e hill H. R. (;:~;..;), Hrottlcborough, Vt. (l"ee Lilli I. H.. G:"Y.lO). C:Wldcn, ::-r. J. (!' ·e b1ll II. R. U:~)\l). Contrcviill', Ohio (,.;ce l.Jillll. 1}. Gb:!l). Chicago, Ill. (. ce uill II. H.. U:31JO). Uornwull, N.Y. (>'en Lillll. H. G!SOG). I>n.nville, l'a. ('<ec H. n. }{ ,q, 22~). Ikl:l\mrc, Ohio ( t>c uilllL R.5!JG1): l>clhl,;.. •. Y. (sec hill H. H. 6&18). • l~rby, Yt. (,ee bill H. R. G.'l.>(•). Dover, ~. H. {t; ol.Jill II. U. 5016). DubuqueVch'ran Corps (see hillS. Z.tJl). F:uo ... t 'I'oleuo, Oliio (.eo uills II. H. 7"vtil, 75-W). Englewood. Ill. (.co bill II. R. 6.':100). l-'tLll River, ~Ia;; . (fi~t~ bill H. R. <>t:r.!). 1-'rnn.ldinville, .N. Y. ('<f'O uill H. R 73::!.1). <f. D. Huiley Pol!t, <r. A. R, ofl'O. Y. (~bills II. R. 7184. 7323). (; ncralReyuold.; Po. t, 0. A. H., Indiana (see t..ills lL 11. 740i 7:>46). Gilhcrtsvillc, .. •. Y. ( eo bill H. R G81H). ' Orovdund, :IIn~A. (-.,·o hill II. n. G"l."l:J). l1one:<;dal~. PtL. (occ I till H. H. 7:J~). Ironton, Ohio (1-'t·c bill II. H. 6.L33). Jamestown. Ohio (t5co hill ll.'R. 7trn). • Ju.m~ville, Wi . (sn • hill II. n.. U.'l71). Kokomo, Incl. (seo bill~ 11. n.. G'tJ.:l, lfl~). Lincoln Post, G. A .. R, K.un •. s (sec t..ills ll. R 7·1W, Tv16). Lynn, 1\Ia!'s. (;.ec lull H. R. :;;:1.}). .MoOn•gor P<>::t, G. A. R. (sec bills H. R. 7138, ~). lfuUih<m, Ind. (~;cc hill H. R. 75-ili). Malden, Mru . ("' bill H. H. 6:"~). llnrbldJcnd, ~[IUl:!. (-..ec bill H. R fi';-1). llu.qon, lHich. (: c l>IlL'I ll. R. 7'27'2, 1:t!:l). :M('()ina, Ohio(" e I till II. H. G<J03). lfiddl<-port, Ohio ( cc Llll H. JL ~::::1). llount Vemon, Ohio (o;cc uill II. R. t;:J~). lfusJ;;in~m County, Ohio (~ee bill H. It. G:".OO). ~yl"tl<•, t:onn. (ht·o bill H. R. GS"26). Nnsln:ille1 Ohio (. ee bill H. R. 701-"i) ~10. New lkdtord,l\lu ..... (~;cc hill H. H. (l.i:H). New Brighton, Pu.. (~co llillll. n. G77u). New llump. hire Vctcro.u Association ( bill II. n. 7323). Newport, Vt. (. eo bill H. U. U3.'>9). Nil~, Ohio (sec bill H. H. 7323). Omro, 'Vi". (sco bill H. H. U::MI'I). Otmwtl, Ill. (sec bill H. It. 5009). Peru, Ind. {~-'ee bill H. R &13:1). l'i<:kuwny County, Ohio (s c bill II. R. &l:.."'J). Pi<tnn, Ohio ( c bill H. 1'. <i5.3.). Port mouth, Ohio (seo bill H. R ~"::!1). Port...;mouth, Vn. (;;ce hill H. R. Gr..:-~'>). Rich M:ountuin Post, G. A. R, ofJnJ.i.ann (sc bills II. R. 74W, 7546). Hoclw,;;ter, N.Y. ("'e hill H. H. 1>3.~). Haint Jobnr.bury, Vt. (see bill II. R G.'l.38). &llcm, Ohio(. ·oo Lill H. R 73-"il). Shingle Ilo•. , l'u.. (,.. c l>ill H. R. G77U). Sla.tcrville, ~. Y. ( hill II. it G8li). Stou brun, 1\I~. (flCobillli. lt5{j()(JJ. StromsuurJ;h, Nch. ( o hill H. 2-IGO). • Tocum~h. Mieh. (>' bill;i H.R.G!l51, 7:.:z:J}. Utiro, N.Y. (;reo bill II. n. G.':'l::i). Wa....Wn~ton Court Honse, Ohio (se bills ll. n. 71U1, 'r.l:n). Wo.t.ervtllc, Me. (MCC hill H.lt.G30'.:). Wcil"fl, N.H. (:;ec u!ll II. U. 70G.J). "\\"bite Ila vcn. Pn. ( · e Lillll. R. Gl8{1).

Condemned Cannon-balls ,~,, Ucport of Beer tary of Wn.r on (S. Ex. Doc. 63) 2139, 2408.

Coney Pork River Petition to improv 19'2.

Conger, Om,ar D., (a Senator front Michigan.)

Attended 1. Amendments offered by, to

Army appropriation l)ill.3048, 30G3. River and harbor appropriation bill 3557. Sundry ci>il appropriat-ion bill 3~04. Ta.riff o.nd intcmal rev~ nne bill: books 2033. --- copper cement ~~O:J3. --- customs officers 2372. --- immigrants' wagons 2269. ---iron: charcoul1U15, 2717, 2771, 2771. --- iron oro HD7, 2GU3. --- &llt ~·t:~:J. --- scint:"S 2363. --- ship-plunking 2279.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Baum, .Tunc: for relief (see hillS. 2420) 1600. Fi:rst National llnnk of Grand IW.pids: to amend articles of :lfso

ciation of (see bill S. 2377) 121G. Immigr.mt:-;: for sa,nitary inspection of (&XJ hillS. 2'J84) 048. James UiYcr ~ raYigationand Improvement Co: to eot.1.Lli.sh ri~hts

of (gee bills. 2:m:~) .117u. Ileal Estate Title Insnnmcc Co: to nuthorizc them to uct a.c:; t'Ubt

company (sec bill S. ~15) 1473. St. Bernanl, Alexanuer: to pension (sec bill B. ~~3:~~) 871.

Motions and resolutions offered by Americ::m Rhipping interests: to print tc.itiruony l'('la_tivc to,

auoptcd 2. Executive ses..;;ion: for :J.toa.

Petitions and papers presented by, from fukota, citizens of: rcl:..:Hvc to prc-t•mption ~Ultl homP ·tmd bws

326-:!. Ddroit Board of Tr~ule: fur improvement of Detroit Tih·cr 1271. Detroit Cigar :\Tanuf:1<:turers' .Associ:l.tion: for uct·io:1 on toooet.o

ta..-x 389. Uichig::m, citizen~ of: ~tg-..1inst pa~sagc of bill r~·l:.lth(: to land

grant8 308. --- for increase of peru ion for loR--. of limb 70. ---to reduce duty on su!!":lr 17GO. ---liquor dealers of Detroit: tor cxtcn.:.;ion llf tiru ·on liquor

in bond 2:31. ---tohaccomnnufaeturcrsofDctroit: torn•baf.con tCJha<~lX>~n. ---tobacco dealers of Kn.lamnzoo: f01· rob:tto on tobacco ~0~. Michigan Carl>on Works: rdnti'e to duty ou hone-hlac1.: G34. ~Iichigan • ou.s of Tt~mpc~noo: for prohibitor.\•lc:.,.;H!:ttion 1'31G.

Remarks by, on

American shipping 3G88, 3G&>. Army appropriation bill 304-1, 3().18, 304fl, ~~~ . Chil-scrvice reform GG:l, G5!:l. Dakota: petition of citi7.cns 3:!.U3. Distilled spirits: c.J"tcnding bondcu period for 4~, 1~0, ~1. Government Printing Office 3~19. Holid..'ly receK~ 4!13. Marine signals 15$, 152G. Militnry reservations: sale of 39J. ~I.issi iiJ!pi Hivcr improvement 1~~. Porw.r, Fitz-Jolm: relief of7d, 7RB, l:i!1, 1091. Sundry civil appropriat-ion bill: oontcrcD<.:c report on 3G81. Tariff n.nd internal revenue 112U, 13!>3. --bark c.xtruds 1188. ---beef and pork lDll, 1912. --- books 2GO:J, 2ml3. --- grindstones 2~2:1. -- glm:;s bottl~ 13~2. ---iron: clurrcoal1G1G, lGlG, 2717, 2771, m7. --- iron ore 26 3, 2G D-2694. ---lumber l:J!JG-13!J , l.f'J1, 1436. --- matches 2~1G. ---neat cattle 10!38, 1050. ---pyrites 2487, 2G00-2G99. ---Halt 2:J:)3-2355, 2362, 2701. --- seines 2:JG2, 25G3. --- sug:u 2;"i.'iG. --- wool 2312, 20GB. ---zinc 171D, 172:t · Western Cherokee llHlian claims 3G6'~. Yellow >tone .. Tn.Honnl l'urk 34.84.

ReportJ mado by, from Oominitt('<J on Cmn·11U're'C

Alexandria, Va.., customs <listri(,>t {bill ... 18G3) 2GG. OoiJrmit[(:(l on Hhippi11(J Inlcdd.:l

Ameri<:::.m shipping (l>ill S. 2'>....44; II. R. Rm>on.T SS:J) 308. Votes of. . Sa YEA ,\.:"D N.A y VOTES

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INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIChl~AL RECOltD. 45 Congres5. l";('f also JiocsE Ol" H.:CPHESEXTATIYES; MX."MBERS OF

Co~Gr.E~; ~c:..~ATE

lkailuJ of c mplu,lf{'X: n'l'Olntion of H. H. to pay funeml expenses of C . .._ ·. Mullnn, rcft?rrl'<l 13.>8 ..

---resolution of H. H. to pay v;idow of Jameti Ueilly his squry for three months and funeral expense , passed :J32, 1~.

---resolution of Senate to pay heir:; of I.oyal Cowles his saln.ry for Rix months, pa.....;&eu 2064, 3.->33.

Dt·alhli of mcmbcrt--scc. IlA WK1 1 fiLL, Lo"·:c, Onnr, HIIACKEL-1-'0RD, UPDEGllAFP

--- bill to n•gulato funeral cxpen~s of deceased mcrubc11:1 ( ·"e bill7G5G).

}.;'mplu~Jt · of: joint n·solution to pay ~aluric.-; 1ur December on 2'2d (sec S. Res llG).

---joint resolution malting deficiency appropriation for pay of cmploy(s (see H. H. I-:.es. ~24).

--- re:olution of II. I~. to pay officer:; and {·mploy(s fur De<·ember on 20th, pn. d 43G, ,HO.

---joint committee nppGintcd to cousiut·r num her a::ul salaries of 3i06, 3i74.

-,.'llt'<'fi7tg of: bill to convene Porty-<:ighth Congre~,; un March 5, 1 -.3 (sec hill II. n. 7~68).

--- bill to establish terms and ml'cting of Congn·,·s (.'ec hill II. R. i376).

Congressional Directory joint re;olutiou proviiling for sale 6ff (:::.ec ~. 1\c.-;. G-1).

Congressional Globe Joint. resolution provilling f8r distribution of (see H. n. Hcs.

310). c~:meurrent rc.-.olution of Senate authorizing: exchange of dupli

cate >olumea (pa&<4Cd 't7zatc lc.·t &'l'•":ion), pu&;cd House 748, ~99-!.

Concurrent resolution of H. r... to authorize exc:hange of duplicate volumes, referred !l"]J.

Concurrent rCbOlution of H. R for diHtrihution of eopies on hand, pa, sed H. U. not aeted on in Senate ~UO:J, 31$, ~:1:>8.

Con6re sional Library. Sec LmnARY oF Co~GRE.'H

Congressional Record Joint resolution proviuin~ for ale of (:'ee •. R('S. G-l). Joint r{'solution providing fur d.i!;tribution of (sec H. H. llcs.

~40). Concurrent re:-olution of H. r... for distribution of, passed II. R.

not ucted on in Senate 2!>93, 3138, 3158.

Conken, Nary A. llill to peru;ion (sec bill II. R. 1iJS1).

Connolly, John Bill for r('lief (:·ec bill H. R J.!O'J).

Connor, J>ani'El Bills for relit.'f (. cc hi& II. R 7345, 7415).

Connor, Elizabeth Dill to JX'll."'ion (:,ec bill H. R 6075).

Conor, E. lJ. llill for rdicf (t~t.-e hill S. 12'J5).

Constitution of the United States Joint resolutions to propose amendments to

Appropriation hills: to allow veto of separate items in (see S. Hcs. 110, 130; II. R. Re.:-:. ~67).

--- to nuthorizo nto of ep::u-nte items in river and harbor appropriation bill ( ec S. He . 112).

fJi -iliK'Tricc: to create a. house of electms to elect or eonfirm appointments in (R<:c H. R He". 2!>-J.).

JI!cmlxn of 6cm[Jrl' R: to amend pro\bions for elct1.ion of (&.-elL H. Res. 2!>!>).

Pre idcnt of U. S: to amend provisions for <'lrctiou of(. ee H. R 1:(\S. 2!>9).

lVoman SuJ!ro[Je.: to pro\-hle for (see H. H. 1~~- 2;);;). States: to 1-,>ive Congrl"8.'1J)()W"t'r to cn1orec contmcts made by (sec

II. r... Res. 321). --- p<!titi<>n for pa._ tge of bill 2fii .... , 2S~·l, 2.~2i, 31'-1 , :3:~12,

~'2G1, 3318, 33:?0, 3.>""21. • .

ConBUlar and Diplomatic Service llilL to a.boli.o;;h consular ft><', ('-'t-C bill .S. 21 !);;, ~:J·H; H. H. (i005,

L'H(i:<, 7001). Bill to authori7.t> rctuliutm·y C'onsn!n.r eharge!'! in • ·pani~h domin

ion;; ( ee bill ~. ~·t72). Bill milking nnnuul npproprintions for (se<: till H. U. G9G7).

Consular and Diplomatic Service-Continued. Joint resolution authorizing rr id<'nt. to renounce jurooiction

of corumlnr court in Tunjs (sec II. Ue::~. :am). Report of Se<:rctary of State on <·o~nlar fer:> (ll. lL ~\':. Doc. . 18) 2G·1. Report by " e<·rcta.~· of, 'tate of nanH.::-~ of ('Onsular otU('en~ not

citizens of U. B. (B. E.-. Doc. 38) 112G. Annual report by 8ecrctary of Htate nfft.>t_·s <·ollt-'('tt'd by (H. R

Ex. Doc. 5G) H53.

Contagious and Epidemic Diseases. OF' HE..\.LTH

Bill to 'umend ad of 1 ·;u lin· pren·nting introdut"titm of (. ···hill s. 2~09).

:Bills to continue immigrant-inspection l'<:rvire (..:t•M hill; :4. ~2 1; H. H.. 7121). ..

petitions in favorr,f l•ill 101, 3':'f-', Hi, ll'i:l, 1~1~, l'~Hl.J:',(J7, 1372, 1-111, 1.)22, J:>-;o, 10D7, 175~, 17."•!>, L·~o, ~;;!r;;, ~.?D:~, :3777.

Letter of Xntional Bour<1 of Health on rontinuing immi:.:,rant-in-spcct.ion ·enh:e (S. Ml..;c. ])oc. !l) 27:~, 307. ~ '

Minute. of t~aint J.ouis lloard. of Health rt•lntivc to s..'lnitary in-spection !>~3. •

Contested Elections in House Bill to regulate alltlWll!lt'O of U.'\{ICU~t.~-l ill (t-.l'C hill 11. ]L 7:~,..;;~). Bill to pn~v (' . pt·Q~{':; of t':tl4f·:> in Forty-!"eYcnth Cougn. c~~ lJill

H. H. 7•li~). Bill 1n pa;.· e.:qwn:-; '"' in eu::t•::! }'rior to Forty-:-ot>\'l'llth Con~rn-. · ·

(SCtl hill H. H. 7'1::::~). HE>:-;nlntit\11 tu llrOYi<le ti}r prC'paration of d.igP:-;t or C:l '('8, rt'ferrt'd

2!J!J3. Heporl til' t'Orumittlc on elaim.s fi,r c:ql{·ru t•:.. iu lurmt'r Cnn

grl'!";.;c,.; :3:!61. Buelwnail I'·"· ;,l[tunH.u!f: report· of (.'OJumi1h- · ( Htl'<Jln. 1-<!!U,

] , !H) li:~G. --- delmti:<l antl n·.--olntion pas.,.t•d allO,\Ulg ('tlllft•,.,taut to

wjthdr::HY :J.)!IO, ;{,')U:J-:WO!l. ('ook t·.~. Gull.~: repnrt of ('ommitteoon (HEl'OHT 1!lG1) ~~f~~~!l, Jl~G. ---debated anll T<'~olutiou:- pas ed that Cook <"ntitled tOM'at

3G3B-3G·ifl, 370"1. Junfx l'.'i. Slldh.'!: n·port or t'lllllJnitt('t' on (l{l~l'OHT 1:- .ti) 149H,

lG 0. --- 'fe-,tiruouy rdi.·rrctl (ll. H. ~lr:;c. J>oc. ~1) 2W.::. uc· r.~. Jlicllatd.qou: report of torumittec on (REPORT lU8:j) :t.H·1. --- dcuatcll 37-1~37.30, 3751, 3753, 3758, 375!>, 3763, 3771. • 'cssinrtll(lu~ n~. Froi4: rcportofcommittee.on (REPORT1959) 2005. --- deuatellaml resolutions pu. ~ed that Sessinghaus cntiti(·d

to sent 3GO(i, 3u16-362·1, 3627-:3631. --bill to ray expenses (:-;co bill II. H. 7·170).

Continental Fire Insurance Company Bill for relief(. <'Chill •'· 2182). Hill tor relief ("See bill II. n. 70-9).

Contingent Expenditures Annual rC'pol't on\Tar Dcpartm('nt (II. R .Ex. Doc. 11) l1S. Annual report of State Department (H. R. Ex. Doc. 16) 264. Annual rt•port of Interior Department (H. R. Ex. Doc. 47) 1173. Annuul rcr)()rt of Tn·asury Department (H. H. E.·. Doc. 00}

3:Ht. Contracts

nill to nmentllaw relatiw to <:ontmct., und.er 'Vur I> ·partmcnt (Hce bill H. H. 5300).

Joint r ~olution to amrnd. Constitution to give C'<>ngre. 8 power to enforre ohligations of contract made by States (~ H. R. Hcs. 3:H).

.\.nnnul re;port of contracts made by '\Ynr Depurtmcnt.l:!l-1. Lf'ttcr of Ht•cretary of Treasury recommending 1egi,'\L.'l.tion rch-

tivc to ::u~.'j. · Converse, Oc.urgc L., (a Rt1trCIJl't1falirefrom Ohio.)

Attend.eu 1:t Appoint.c(l teller 120S. Lt>ave or ttbsence granktl to ;;.ss, 345i.

DiNs and joint resolutions introduced by 'olnmbus. Ohio: to loan tent:.; for soltiicr:-.' reunion at (M.>e H. He~. ~t.J7) 30~!1.

Colnmhu.· nml E:.t~ll·rn R H: grnntinv; ri~ht of way through Colwnhu.:; h.trrack grouud~ ( ec l)ill ll. I:. 7056) ~1.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Ohjo, citizenH of: to rerltwe duty on ~ugar 11 i 1, ~.u ']. --- relative to tn.rifr 27GO. ---citizens of J:o'airfi<'ld <..'ountv: for duilv Hlail 2-i·H. --- workingmt>n of: in favor of report or' Tn.ritr Coromk!sion

1570.

46 INDEX TO THE OONGRESSION.L\.L l~ECORD.

Con verse-Continued. Remarks by. on

Des )loine..., Hiver lands 2123. Ontonagon railroau grants 2110, ~!111 . Pacific railroads 1201. . Public lands: appropriation ior snrny :..n 3'. Signal Service 3070. Tariil' (A ppcndix 29). Tarift' bill c~nferencc report 3'i3U.

Reports made by, from Committee on Judiciary

llitwlin.·, John Q. (UEPORT 18:! ) ~:H.

Votes of. , Cl? YEA A~D NAY YuTE.'

Convict Labor Bill to prohibit employment by C.~·· . of ( <:c billS. 24&1). Senn.te committee in..,truct.cd to con<::ider prohibiting on public

works 1875.

Cook, Daniel J[. Bill for relief ( ee billS. 47).

Cook, Henry Joint r ·olution to change his name on army-rolL: to Henry P.

Jones (see H. H. Res. 345).

Cook, John C., (a Rcprescntalito.e from Ion·a.) Attended 3708.

Cook, L. B. Resolution of II. R. to pay for service.: 2 , 2118.

Cook, Patrick Bill for relief (see bill IL R 7680).

Cook, Philip, (a Rep1·esentatir'ejrom. Geo1·!Jia.) Attended 13. Le.we of absence 1-,rrantcd to ·187, l.:i.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Cook, Phillip: tor post-road 1D4:t Georgia, citizens of: relative to tariff ~~59.

Votes of. Sec YE.\. A. ·o ... T.\. Y VoTES

Cooper, Ednwn Bill for relief (~>ee bill R. 2.}09). Bill for relief (seo bill H. R 7062).

Coosa River

Bill to allow East and West R R. to bridge (t.ee bill H. H. 6629). Bill to improve, oftered by Mr. Fomiy 230. Bill to improve, offered by Mr. Clemenb 1212.

Copyright Bill giving copyrights to journ.ali..,ticartiele (see bill II. R. 7311).

Coquille River ::\Iemm·ial of Oregon Legislature for iruprov ment of 20!..15, z.:·

petition.· 17581 3262.

Corbett, Suc({l B.

H.eport. of c.:ommittec on petition of (H. R HEPORT 2033) 3774.

Cornell, Thomas, (a Reprcse11iatirojrom, J:{eiO rork.) Lca>e of a.b encc granted to 2531.

Petitions and papers presented by, from ~ew York, citizens of: for banbupt law 36-19.

l'otes of. ·'*c YE.\. AXD ~AY VoTE:~

Corning, Etltcanl Papers withdrawn in Senate 3334:

Corn wall, Xno York Bill to donate cannon for soldiers' monument at (se bill H. 1:.

u50G).

Coronna, Taussig & Co. Bill for relief (sec billS. 233·1).

Corrigan, Jiar!Jarct Pap r referred in H. R. 33w.

Corte de Madera del Presidio Senate committee directed to invc.tigate l:md gi'a.Ilt of 32GG,

3395, 3556.

Cotton Exposition Bill to encourage 1wh1inp; (sl'C hillS. 2412).

Cotton Tax Bill to rcft~nct (~ec hill JI. R 7639)

Cotton-Ties

Pt'titions against increasing uuty on .J.5G, 1733, 17:xl, 2137, :n38, ~~!)~, 33~0, 3366.

Counterfeiting Bill to punish counterfeiting foreign securities (see bill:'. 1000).

Courtenay, William ..1. Bill for relief (&ee hillS. 2379).

Court of Appeals Petitions in fa.\'or of establishing 004, 1212, 1421, 27GO.

Court of Claims Bill providing for reference of private claims to (:ce bill H. H.

684). llill to amend lu.w relative to interest on judgments by (see bill

H. R. •1437) . . \.nnual report ofjudgments (H. R. Mr c. Doc..,. G, 2S) 10, 3-!.:i3,

3626.

Courts of Territories. Sec TERRITORms

Courts of United States .1rkansas: petition of citizens of Batesville to eshliJlish tlbtrirt

court at 23. Dakota: bill for two aduitional justice'! in l'Hprf'me eourt of ( ->ee

bill II. R. 7126). .Judg1nent.~: bills relating to liens of (Rce hills If. H. 7.il!l, 7.>fl:J). ~ Jurisdiction of: bill re~lating, in railroad cnscs (see bill ~. ~3184 ). ~ --- bill tbat shall not hase jurisdiction to t·nfon·c eolkcti1m j

of State taxc::; (sec hillS. 2279). , --- lJilh; to amend laws relative to rcmoYul of t•au'5<-:s frolll I

State courts (see bills S. 2188; H. H. :n2:~, 7:1:il) . .Jurors: hill to rc~nlate f<'eH in California, Oregon, ~ omda, and

Territories (see lJill ~- 2307). , --- memorials of Montana. and ·wyomin~ Lchrisl:lturc-; ~o ia. 1~

crease per diem and milenge of !}.J 70, ~6i;). ]\~ansa,'<: bill for holding term of district court at ·wichita ('>t·o

lJiUif. H. ·1:2!)) . L&ui.-sial!u: bill to attach Baint :Mary and Iberia rarishc to we5t;...

ern judicial district (see bill S. 1DG3). Missouri: bill to amend act dividing State into two judicial ub;.. · tricts (see bill II. R 6999). Ohio: petition of city council of Cincinnati to locate circuit coun

at 750. rcnnsylmnia: bills to e.'itn.hlish northern jmlicial dL:.rt:rict in (~ee

· bills S. 2314; II. H. 7120). petitions for passage ofbil17491 816, 8G8, DO.>, 9-H, Vf>G, '

1126, 1150, 1174, 1212, 1330, 1G93, 206:]. Regulations for: bill that all sales of property be made hy mnr'>hald

(see billS. 2437). Tennessee: bill to h'ansfer Grundy County to micl(Ue judieb'l dis

trict (see bill H. R. 7109). Jl:xa.'i: bill to regulate terms (see billS. 2299). Utah: bills for additional justice in supreme c~urt of (see bills

tL 2237; II. R 6095). . Wc.-it rirginia: petition for court at 1\Iartinsburgh 2760. Witnesses: bill to allow witnesses m the "star-route tTial 11 ex·

tm compensation ( ee hill . 2290). ---bill to regulate fee in California, Or gou, X evadn, anll

Territories ( .. ee bill S. 2307).

Covington, G. JJ.: (a Repro;ntfatircfront Maryland.) Attended 13. · Leave of ab!3cnce granted to 5~17.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Capitol: to prohibit its u. e for other than legitimate purposes

(see hillll. U. GU92) 1 2. TerJtoath: to repeal (see bill H. R. 7381) 1451.

Pfditions and papers presented by, from Iowa, dtizeus of: to reduce duty on sugar 1471. ~fury land, citizens of: relative to tariff 2468. --- to <·<mtinu~ improvement of Lower Through tare 3113. --- to improve Wieomico River 2182. ---to n<lure duty on. ngar 1039, 1213.

Resolution of inquiry in H. R. relative to, r£-feiT£-tl 330'~.

~orwln (rcz·elwc-ctl'!l'r) Report of crui..-:c (II. n. Ex. Doc. 105) 3713. I

Votes of. , '((' YE.\ \. ·n XAY VOTES

Cowles, J/r.~. 1:. C Bill for rl'lil'1. (!-<I'C hill II. It 7640).

' ~.

INDEX TO THE CONGl{ESSIOl_;AL RECORD. 47 Cowles Loyal

Resolution of , enate to pu,r heir hi:; ~lary illr l->ix month. as employe, pa...~ :?Ou-1 , 3iJ53.

Cox, Samuel Sullivan , (a Rcprc.'entct ire from _Yell' l'ork. ) Attended 13. Appointed conferee on deficicney approprin.tion bill (bill H. R

7637) 3744. .\.ppointed to attend inaugnratiou of Henry tatue 3436. .Appointed teller 1742, 1 17, 1924, :?000, ~W-t , 3353, 3311. Leave of ab ence granted to 436.

Amendments offered by, to .\merican shipping: bill to encomge t-.-,fl 10G6, 1067, 11:3:!, 11:?-t. Tarift'bill: castor-oil1 15, 1 17. --- drugs ~16 . --- earthen-ware 19DG. -- lead 1921. - -- lumber 2665. -· -- metals 2227. --- ship-building material 23o"'3. --- shotguns 2591, 259:!. --- soap 1 11. --- >essels 1 05, 23~3, 2649.


Cushing, Kate L: for relief (see bill H. H. 7:}59) 1-150. Foreign-built hip : to authorize pmcha ·e of ( e lJillli. H. 1393i)

17. Gn.llagher, Sarah: for r lief (see bill H. n. iOll) 1 2. Gleason, John II: to pension (see bill H. R 46G2) 3303. Guano islands: to suspend law l'elatiYe to t:ec hill H. n. 7-lU)

1733. . Hudson River: to allow bridge aero. (~ e H. J{c:;. 300) 1 2. Letters: to provide for deli>ery of un:pa.ill (see bill H. R. 7010)

18:1. ---to pronde for forwarding unpaid aucl to n •duc:e postage

on local (see bill H. R. 7057) 307. Xorth German Confederation: to terminate treaty v~ith (set> JI.

Res. 296) 18. Postage: to reduce local letter ( ce bill H. K 70Gi) 301. .'ickles, Genl. DanielE: to allow him to ae<'ept foreign decora

tion (Ree H. Res. 297) 19. SmithSonian In titution: ae~pting iotitatiuu t o attend jn:.mgu

ration of Henry statue ( ee H. R . ~~6) 299.::>. Tariff: to interpret effectofReYi d, tatnt<.>. on (:-ec II. H ·:-~. :10·~ )

306. . Young, Jane: to pension (see bill H. H. 7.)11 ) 210 ·L

~fotions and resolutions offered by Adjourn: to 3363. .American slipping: to recommit bill (ll. H. 7061) to cut.'OUI':.lge

114 . Jews in Russia: that President be xequeskd to f urn:i:5hinforma

tion relative to treatment of 2939 . .X a val' ~eb;; that Secretary of Navy fmuish information rela

tive to wrecks and seizme- of 1197. Revenue-cutters: that Secretaxy ofTrea ury furn~hinforruation

relative to reports upon cruises of :2939. Ri>ers and harbors : that Jecretary of\\ ar furnish information

rebti>e to work on 19. Rules: to amend relative to river and harbor appropriation bill"


Anderson, Jame;- : for pension 22, 2 34. Gleason, John A: for pension 3261. Hei.king Heru-y: fo1· arrears of pension 1125. Horner, :Mary P: for pension 6 . New York, citiz n of: against increase of ~uty on tin-plates

1125. ---against transfer of revenue-marin enice 1830. --- for rebate on tobacco 409. --- relati>e to Harlem River impro>ement 1125. --- relative to tariff 2 &:;, 3212. --- relati>e to tobacco tax 815. ~ew York Cotton Exchange: in favor of report of Ta1ilf Com

mission 19-!3. ~ew York .Maritime Association: relative to hmeau ofmercau

tile marine and re>enue-l'utter sernce 1243. Xew York Mercantile Ex:c:hange: relative to trade dollar 2834.

Remarks by, on Agricultural appropriation bill255. .American shipping 9:-9, 1065-1069, 10i4-1077, 10 6 1140. Army appropriation hill 12. Civil-service reform 20. Consular and diplomatic appropriation bill159, 160.

\

Cox-Continued. Remarks by, on

Foreign-built ship : reference of bill relati>e to purchase of 17 ~ Hall of House: seats in 3061. Hill, Benjamin H: death of 1595. Holiday recess 406. Japanese indemnity fund 2721~ Legislati>e, executive, and judicial appropriation bill 2131. Letters: forwarding unpaid, and reducing postage on local380, .

31. 3lilitary Academy appropriation bill 262, 263. Personal explanation 3409. Pot-Office approptiation bill 380, 381. Hiver and harbor appropriation bill 3355, 33G3, 3-U9, 3-143,...

3444, 3522. Rh·er and harbor appropriations 153-156-. Sundry ciru appropriation bill 2998, 300 , 3009. Ta1Uf 1751, 1 1 , 1926, 2049, 2643, 2879, 29 0. --- ca tor-oil1 ·15-18li. ---earthen-ware 1996. --- glas -ware 2043, 204G. ---imports in foreign vessels 1744. - -- iron ore 2170, 2234. - -- lead 1921, 2586. ---lumber 2659, 2660. - -- non-enumerated articles 1750. --- pyrites 2245. - -- shotguns 2591. - - - soap 1811, 2047. - - tarch 1821. --- sugar .2725. ---vessels 1 05, 2648, 2649. - - watches 17 42. - --window-glass 2054. Tariff bill con terence report 3711, 3737. Tari1f bill rule 3316. Yenezuela awards 1299.

Re,1orts made by, from rom-mittee on Shipping l111ercsls · American hipping (REPORT 1 :!7) 331.

Votes of; Sec YEA .A.XD NAY VOTES

Cox, Trilliant R., (a Rcpresentatire jrOJn Sorth Carolina.) ..lttended 13. . .-\ppointed on committee to investigate charges ag<~inst John_

&iley 1088. _\_ppointed teller 742, 2822. Lea>e of absence gran. ted to 583.

Amendment offered by, to Tariff bill: cotton-ties 2-!SG.


Contested elections: to regulate expense in t3ee billll. n. 7~_) . 1197.

Hogan, Joseph C: for l'elicf (see bill H. R. 7512) 2104. Internal-re>enue tax:es: to repeal (see bill H. R. G927) 1 i.

Motions made by Recess: for 2.JD4.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Korth Carolina, citizens of: tor post-road 3318, 3453. ---for rebate on tobaeco li330. --- citizeru of Durham: for speedy action on tobacco bxn.tion.

4 . Xortll Carolinn, Legisbturc: for improvement of Lumber RiYer·

164 . --- relati>e to taritT :.;ot3 ,.

Remarks by, on Botanic Garden: appropri .. tion for 3195, 3196. Internali'e>enue: reduction of (Appendix 45).

Reports made by

Bailey, John (REPORT 2003) 3759. Votes of. cc YE.t A~D XAY YOTES

Crapo William, 1/allacc, (a Representatirejrom JiassaclmsettiJ.) Attended 13.


.American hipping: bill to encourage 1036, 1070, 1071, Ji.!:!. undry chil appropriation bill 3005.


Alabama. claims : to extend time for filing (see bill U. 1:. CW3)· 1 C)

offin, "TI'"inifred B: tor relief ( cc bill II. R. 7403) 1'73:>.

48 I .,.DEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD.

Crapo-Continued. Bills and joint r:y:;alution;; introduced by

Denni<>, 1\l:ls : to make port of entry (see bill H. R. 753'2} 2104. Freedman's Sanngs and Trust Co: to authorize dividend on

claims barred by limitation (see biU H. R. 7159) 737. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Grand .Army of Republic, Post No. 1: in favor of passage of bill for relief of GeorgeS. P. )3radford 2137.

Massachusett , citizens of: to establish light-ship at Cape lla~ teras Shoals 1150.

---against transfer of re\enue-marine service 1759, 19·13, 2019.

--- keepers and surfmen of stations: against transfer of revenue-marine serVice 1597, 1693.

National Woman's Suffrage Association: for woman suffrage 1107, 1125.

Society of Friends of New Englaml: for international system of arbitration 2942.

Thompson, John G. and others: against transfer of revenue-marine er ice and against e:;:tablishment of lltercantile-marine bureau 1261.

Remarks by, on American shipping 103.J, 1037, 1070, 1071, 1081, 1142. Legislative c~ecutive and judicial appropriation bill 2676. River and harbor appropriation bill 34j6. Seamen: shipment and discharge of 33. Sundry chil appropriation bill 300U. Tari:fl": glass-ware 2042.

flevolution ... offered by Telegraphy: that Commitke on Judiciary consider legislation

to regulate 1061. Votes of. See YEA AND X.A.Y Yon:.~

Cravens, Jordan E., (a Repre cntatirc from _ir~.:.an as.)

Attended 12. Bills and joint resolutions introduced by

Edmonson, Manley B: for relief (see bill H. R. 7338) 1~0. Grisham, Richard: for relief ( ee bill H. R. 7339} 1449. Supple, Jamc : for relief (see bill H. R. 695-1) 89.

ft7otions made by Grayson, 'Vatt: to withdntw his papers 333.

Votes of. See YEA AND NAY Vo'.rES

Crawford, Jame IJI. Petition for relief 1942.

Creek War Bill granting pension to surn\ors of (see bill H. R. 7135).

Creney, Ma171 F. Petition for pension 175D.

·Cresson, Charles C. r~•pers ,yithdrawn in Senate 3408.

Crichton, Amelia Bill to pension ( ee billS. 2-hl ) .

Croan, Warren Bill to pension ( ee billS. 2-125).

Crouch, Josiah T. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7433).

Crowley, .Ri{!hard, (a Representatirefrom New York.) Attended 13. Appointed on committee to in\e :ti.gate charges ~o-ain.st John Bai

ley 1088. Bills and joint resolutions introduced by

District of Columbia bon&: to make ecurity for circulation of national bankS (see bili H. R. 7012) 182.

New York city: to purchase real e tate for customs purposes at (see bill H. R. 6963) 15 .

Niagam River: to allow bridge across ( e bill.s II. R. 7227 72"3 ) 994.

. Petitions and papers presented by, from Buffalo Board of Trade and others: against transfer of revenue

marine service 1759, 2413. Hosmer, Lauro: fQr pension 1212. New York, citizens of: to reduce duty on sugar 095, 1213, 1261.

Votes of. See YE.\. AND X3.Y VOTES

Crump, William H. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7293).

Cuba. TI-esolution of Senate requesting President to negotiate with

Spain for restitution of money to cattle shippers to, referred 3088.

Culberson, David B., (a .Represe11tatN:ejrdm 1'cxa8.)

Attended 179. Amendment offered by, to

Tariff bill: cotton-ti~ 2--156. Motions made by

Adjourn: to 2137. Courts of U. S: to consider .bill (II. 1~. 3123) relatiYe to 004.,

924. Remarks by, on

Pacific railroad consolidation 3Gl4. State courts: removal of causes from 1241, 1245.

Votes of. See YEA A~p :NAY YoTES

Cullen, Williant, (a Bepresentativefrom fllinois.) Attended 2D.

Amendments offered by, to Ottawa, Til: donating conde1ont..'il :umon to G. A .. R. Post at

2405. Tariff bill: zinc 25 !>.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Illinois, citizens of: againoiireduction of duty on imported ~.liS

10 . --- to place lumber on free-list 1 30. --- to reduce duty on sugar 1039, 1213, 1307. --- citizens of 0 :wego: to place forest product~ on freo-l.Wt

192. --- Cigar-makers' Union of Ottawa: r ]n.tive to duty on im-

ported cigars 1212. ·

Remarks by, on Tariff: zinc ~l8!) 2590.

Reports made by, from Committee on I1walid Pensions

llawk, ~Iary G. (TIEPORT 1901) 1737. Tucker, John B. (REPORT 1937) 2-!03.

Votes of . •. .-/e · YE.l..A.XD _T.J..Y VoTES

Culver Jfrs. C. P. Bill for relief ( · c bill H. R. 73'>....5).

Cu:nberland Sound Bill to continue improwment of entrance io (se billS. 2429}

petition for bill 3650. Reports of ecretary of War on improvement of (.'. Ex. Docs.

47, 4D) 1090, 1332.

Cumming, armtel Petition for relief 15.

Cummins, Juhn W. Bill to pension ( ·ee bill II. R. 6955).

Curtin, Andre1o G-, (a R-epresentative from Pennsylvania.) Attended 87. · A-ppointed to attend inauguration of Henry statuo 3436. Appointed teller 1510, 1993, 29..51. Lea-ve of absence granted to 583.

Amendments offered by, to Navy appropriation bill1509. Tariff bill: bark extracts 1940. --- iron: bar 2297, 2298. --- iron: charcoal 2248, 2'297, 2298.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Davis, Elizabeth: to pension (see bill II. R. 7473) 1 05. Fillmore, John Norman, and others: to transfer land in Colorado

to (see bill H. R. 6958) 117. Pul~ ·ki, Count Casimer: for 1·eliefofheirs (see bill H. 1!. 7~

4-12. heller .. Ufr d S: for relief (see bill H. n. 7477) 1915 .

Petitions and papers presented by, from Centennial exhibition, stockholders of: for relief 121::!, 1GV3. Davis. Elizabeth E: to pension 1830. J:>ell08ylvania, citizen of: against transfer of rc>enue-marinc

semce 1 73. ---to reduce duty on sugar 9!>5, 1213, 16-i" . --- relative to tariff 2544. --- citizen-s of Bellefonte: for pension to prL"''ners of war 995.

/

INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. 49 Curtin-Continued.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Pennsylvania, citizens of Lewistown: for pension. to William

Printz 661, 664. -- workingmen of: in fuvor of report of Tariff Commission

1471, 1570, 1648, 1759, 2412. Pennsylvania. Legislature: relative to tariff legislation 3303. --relative to Indian ~olicy 3303. --relative to League Island navy-yard 3303. -- to increase pension for loss of limb 3303. Sheller, Alfred S: ior relief 1942. Sitler, Freeman: for relief 3318.

Remarks by, on Hawk, Robert ?II. A: death of {Appendix 45). Internal-revenue taxes: reduction of2956. Massaehusetts coast-defense claim 1259. ~ avy appropriation billl509, 1510, 1568. Tariff: bark extraets 1940, 1991. -- iron: charcoal 2248, 2249, 2297 (Appendix 165). --steel 2528.

Resolutions offered by Cook, L. B: to pay difference in salary 888.


Curtis, Kelsey Paper referred in H. R. 3318.

Cushing, Kate L. Bill for relief (see billS. 24Z7). Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7359).

Customs Districts Bills to amend boundaries of Sandusky district, Ohio (see bills

S. 2445; H. R. 7336). Re~rt of Secretary of Treasury on employes recommended for

(H. R. Ex. Doc. 73) 2255.

Customs.Duties. See IMPoRT DUTIE9

Customs Omcers

Dakota-continued. Memorial of citizens relative to debt of Yanl..-ton County 87,271. Petition of citizens to admit as a State 870. Memorial of Legislature for an increase of membership 210'l. Memorial of Legislatmeagainst repeal of pre-emption laws ~68fl

Dall, Mrs. M. A. Papers referred in Senate 231.

Dalzell, James M. Petition for pension 1472.

Dameran, Willian1. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7534).

Danger Signals Debate in Senate relative to 1525.

Danville, Pennsylvania Joint resolution to donate cannon for soldiers' cemetery ·at (SE'JEI

H. R. Res. 228).

Darby, Sarah R. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7582).

Darrall, 0. B., (a Representative from LouisU-tna. ) Attended 179.

Amendments offered by, to Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill 2'151), 2804.

Petitions and papers presented by, from LOuisi..wa, citizens of: for removal of raft in Bayou Pierre 192. -- for repeal of grant to Vicksburgh, Monroe and Shreve

port R. R. 455. Remarks by, on

Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill2759, 2804. Tariff: sugar 2869.


Daughenbaugh, Bam'Udl A.

Bill to increase compensation of collector at Alexandria., (see bill S. 1863).

Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 71~). Va.. Davenport, Jane B.

Bill to regulate duties and salary of special examiner of drugs at Boston (see billS. 2340).

Bill to fix salary of collector at Chicago (see bill H. R. 6682). Annual report of fees of (H. R. Ex. Doc. 89) 3087. Committee on Ways and Means instructed to investigate alleged

irregularities on northern frontier 349. Petition of inspectors at New York for relief 455.

Cutts, Madison E., (aBepresentatitu:from Iowa.) Attended 179. Debate on contested election of, and resolution passed that not

entitled to seat 3638-3649, 3708. Report of committee on contested election of (H. R. REPORT

1961) 2939, 3126. Leave of absence granted to 2467.


Dacey, Ellen, Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7202).

Dahler, Charles L. Bill for relief (see billS. 2206). ~pers withdrawn in Senate 1875.

Dakota Bill to create an additional land district in (see billS. 1Z72). Bills to create three additional land districts in (seebillsS. 2265;

H. R. 7043, 7462). Bill to abolish certain post-routes in (see billS. 2333). Bill authorizing Yankton County to issue bonds (see bill S.

2387). Bills to provide additional justice for supreme court of (see bills

S. 2469; H. R. 6502). Bill for two additional justices in supreme court of (see bill H.

R. 7126). Bill to grant lands for a school of forestry in (see bill H. R. ~40~ .

.llill to establish the Territory of North Dakota (see bill H. R. 4672).

petition against bil11874. Remarks in Senate relative to admission of 870. Resolution of Senate directing Postmaster-General suspend mak

ing contracts on certain post-routes in, passed 945, 999. Report of Postmaster-General on additional mail service in (S.

Ex. Doc. 2 ) 489, 633.

XIV-4


Davidson, Edward 0. ·Bill to pay widow his salary (see bill H. R. 7654).

petition 192. ·

Davidson, Peyton Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 757/).

petition in fuvor of2544.

Davidson, Robert H. M., (a Representative from Florida.) Attended 12. Leave of absence granted to 436, 2402, 3261.

Amendment offered by, to River and harbor appropriation bill 3428.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Appalaehicola Harbor, Fla: to improve 1039. Appalachicola River: to improve 1039. Benjami.n, Henry R: for relief (see bill H. R. 7342) 1449. Blackwater River: to improve 1039. Cape San Bias, Fla.: to erect light-house at (see bill H. R. 6972)

180. Choctawhatchee River: to improve 1039. East Bay, Fla.: to improve 1039. Escambia River: to improve 1039. · Key 'Vest: to improve harbor of 1261. Manatee River: to improve 1261. Pensacola Harbor, Fla: to improve 1039. Tampa Bay: to improve 1261. Wall, Perry G: for relief (see bill H. R. 7343) 1449. Wi~hee River: to improve 1261. ·

Petitions and papers presented by, from Florida, citizens of: reJative to tariff 2595. --citizens of Key West: for light-ship at Cape Hatteras 2019. -- citizens of Tampa: relative to tract of land known as

Fort Brooks reservation 409 • Woodlee, D. H: war claim 1174.

Remarks by, on River arid harbor appropriation bill3428, 3429.

Votes of. 'See YEA AND NAY VoTES

Davidson, Barauel Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 74.99).

---


D a vis, David, (a Senator from IUinois.) See also PlmsiDE..'qT OF SEN-ATE pro tempore

Attended 1. Resolution of thanks to 3654. Resigns as President pro tempore 3656.

Davis; Elizabeth Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7473) petition 1830.

Davis, George R., (a .Representative from Illinois.) Attended 13. Appointed on committee on funeral of Mr. Orth 4.55. Appointed teller 2529, 3432. Called to the chair 2403. Chairman Committee of Whole 1166.

Amendments offered by, to Chicago, ill: donatingcondemned cannon toG. A. R. Post at2408. River and harbor appropriation bill 3422. Tariff bill : steel 2526.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Claims: to adjudicate certam (see_ bill H. R. 7467) 1737. Germer, A. H: to pension (see bill H. R. 7344) 1449. I Sprandell, Mary M: to pension (see bill H. R. 7395) 1580. Stills and worms: to amend taxes on manufacture of (see bill

H. R. 7648) 3302. - Taylor, Mary A: for relief (see bill H. R. 7554) 2513. ~

Petitions and papers presented by, from ' Amalga:ma.ted Association of Chicag-o: relative to duty on steel I

rails 1942. I Army, officers of: making retirement compulsory at age of 62 943. I Chicago Board of Trade: ~aaihst transfer of revenue marine 2544. l -- for national bankrupt law 265. I -- for repeal of article 11 of amendments to Constitution 3212. --relative to bonded period on distilled spirits 1421. Chicago Commercial Exchange: for passage ofbankrupt law 2594. l Chicago Law Institute: for passage of bill to establish court of .

appeals 1212. Chicago Shoe and Leat~er Association: relative to tariff 3319. Chicago Stock Exchange: for repeal of article 11 of amendments

to Constitution 3318. Chicago Trade and Labor Assembly: for prompt aetion on to-

bacco tax 815. Germer, A. H: for pension 1421. illinois, citizens of: against increase of duty on tin-plates 1039. -- against transfer of revenue-marine, Life-Saving, and Ma-

rine-Hospital services 3030. · -- for relief of settlers on Ontonagon land grant 1039. -- citizens of Chicago: against increase of duty on tin-pla.te

1212. -- against increase of duty on blast tagger-iron 943. -- against reduction of duty on cloaks 943. -- for rebate on tobacco 307. -- relative to disease of cattle 1212. -- citizens of Du Page County: to prevent pleuro-pneumonia ·

1471. -- Cigar-makers' Union of Chicago: against reduction of

duty on imported cigars 1261. --Grand Army of Republic: condemning efforts made to

• restore Fitz-John Porter 3148. . --tobacco manufacturers of: for action on tobacco tax 179. illinois Legislature: for sheer-booms at bridges crossing Missis-

sippi River 3364. --relative to Hennepin Canal and Yellowstone Park 1942. -- to increase pension for loss of limb 3364. New York, Grand Army of Republic: relativetoimputationcast

upon George H. Thomas 2678. Remarks by, on

Holiday recess 407. Orth, Godlove S: death of 1871. Post-Office appropriation bill 376. River and harbor appropriation bill3432, 3546. Sundry civil appropriation bill3029. Tariff 1926, 1927. -- steel 2526.

Reports made by, from Co-mmittee of CO'Tijererwe

Fremont, Elk Horn and Mis.....c:ouri River- R. R. (bill H. R. 2997) 2864. •

Co-mmittee on Mt"litary Affairs Chesapeake and Ohio R. R. Co. (bill H. R. 7627; REPORT

1967) 2943. Saint Louis and San Francisco R. R. (REPORT 1889) 1626. Watkins, James A. (REPORT 1966) 2943.

Yotes of. See YEA AND NAY VOTES

Davis, Henry G., (a Senator j"rom West Virgi"'ia.) Attended 1. Appointed conferee on agricultural appropriation bill (H. R.

7052) 1048. Appointed conferee on Navy appropriation bill (bill H. R. 7314)

3322. Appointed conferee on tariff bill {bill H. R. 5538) and excused

3466. Presented credentials of John E. Kenna 2468.

Amendment offered by, to Tariff and internal-revenue bill: coal 22(17.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Great Kanawha River: to allow bridges across (see billS. 2479)

2547. Horton, V. B., jr: for relief (see billS. 2189) 23. Parker, William C: granting arrears of pension (see billS. 2422)

1600. fetitions and papers presented by, from

West Virginia., citizens of: to .hold a term of U. S. court at Martins burgh 2760.

-- citizens of Wheeling: for repeal of tax on tobacco 488. Remarks by, .on

Agricultural appropriation bill 497, 499-502. Agricultural Department 1176. Capitol police: extra pay to 3700. Civil-service reform 368. Holiday recess 494. Holladay, Ben: relief of 1182. Indian appropriation bill 391-393, 412. Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill 3215, 3216:

3220, 3223, 3224. Littlepage, H. B: payment of 3666, 3667. Political assessments 141, 232. Post-Office appropriation bill1262, 1264, 1266-1270, 1310, 1311. -- conference report on 3555. Tariff and internal revenue 1767-1769. -- coal 2207-2210, 2605-2608.

Reports made by, from C'<nnmittet: of CO'Tifererwe .

Agricultural appropriation bill (H. R. 7052) 1262. Co-mmittee on Appropriatim18

Agricultural appropriation bill {bill H. R. 7052) 461. Resolutions offered by

Great Kanawha River: that Secretary of War furnish inforrna· tion relative to bridges across, adopted 2548.

Votes of. See YEA AND N.&.Y VOTES

Davis, Loumdes H., (a .Representative from .M"u8owi.) Attended 13. Leave of absence granted to 547.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Missouri: to amend act dividing into two judicial districts {see

bill H. R. 6999) 182. Remarks by, on

Sessinghaus vs. Frost: contested-election case of 3629. Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VOTES

Davis, JohnB. Bill for relief (see billS. 620).

Davis, Samuel

Bill to increase pension (see bill H. R. 7058).

Davis, W.H. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 3222).

Da:wes, Hrnry L., (a Senator from Massachusett8.) Attended 1. Appointed conferee on District of Columbia appropriation bill

{bill H. R. 7181) 3268. Appointed conferee on fortification appropriation bill (bill H. R.

7191) 3158. Appointed conferee on Indian appropriation bill (H. R. 6900)

1047. Appointed conferee on legislative, executive, and judicial appro

priation bill (bill H. R. 7 482) 3268. Appointed on Sioux Indian Commission 3574.

Amendments offered by, to Indian appropriation bill 394, 399, 412, 419. Sundry civil appropriation bill 1650, 2021, 2063. Tariff and internal-revenue bill: aniline salts 2266.

INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. 51 Dawes-Continued.

Amendments offered by to Tariff and internal revenue bill: asbestos 1191. -- bunting 2153. -- chocolate 1913. -- pistols 2980. -- salt cake 2786. -- yellow metal1724.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Columbia Deaf and Dumb Institution: to amend laws relative

to (see bill S. 2210) 135. Indian lands: to amend law relative to trespassers on (see bill

s. 2450) 2021. Sundry civil appropriation bill: amendment to 352.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Amherst College, faeulty of: for national aid to education 997. Arkwright Club of Boston: relative to tariff 1649. :Massaehusetts, citizens of: against transfer of revenue-marine,

Life-Saving, and Marine-Hospital serv.ices 2889. -- for passage of shipping bill 2332. -- to reduce duty on sugar 1830. -- soldiers of: to increase pension for loss of limb 23. Massachusetts Temperance Alli.ance: for prohibitory legislation

1041. ~-lassachusetts Temple of Honor: for prohibitory legislation 997. New York Indians: relative to Kansas lands 1649. Ottawa. Indians: for title to lands in severalty 869. Rotch, William I. and others: for light-ship at Cape Hatteras ~hoaJs 1175 . .

Remarks by, on Civil-service reform 466, 467. Columbia. Deaf and Dumb Institution: revision of laws relative

to 135. DefiCiency appropriation bill 3662. Duck Valley Indian reservation: relief of settlers on 29. Fortification appropriation bill 3054, 3055. Indian appropriation bill391-401, 412, 415-417, 419-,-.422. -- conference report on 3150, 3151. Littlepage, H. B: payment of 3666. Ottawa Indian lands 869. Presidential succession 954, 959. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3480, 3481, 3488. · -- conference report on 3677, 3678. Tariff and internal revenue 1345. -- asbe$os 1191. -- bark extracts 1188. -- bunting 2153. . -- cotton spool thread 2075. -- dress goods 2196. -- earthem-ware 1285. -- glass bottles 1323. -- glue 2787. -- hats and bonnets: braided 2384. --iron: charcoal 2776. -- iron ore 1530, 1533. --iron and steel: pig and scrap 1541. --jute 2559. --machinery 1772. -- plate glass 1387. -- saltpeter 1233. --soap 1105. -- sugar 1845. -- wire 1703-1707, 2911. --woolen goods 2150, 2151. -- yellow metal 1724. Yellowstone National Park 2836, 3269, 3485.

Reports made by, from Committee of conference

Fortification appropriation bill (bill H. R. 7191) 3464. Indian appropriation bill (bill H. R. 6900) 3150.

Committee mt Appropriations . Fortification appropriation bill (bill H. R. 7191) 2769. Indian appropriation bill (H. R. 6900) 321.

Committee on Indian Affai:rs Carson and Colorado R. R. eo.· {bills. 2336) 998, 1215. Cherokee Nation: amendment relative to 2414. Indian appropriation bill: amendment to 231. Indian civilization fund: to print statement relative to 998. New York Indians: petition of 2769. Ottawa Indian lands (billS. 2369) 1214. Seneca Indians (bill H. R. 1078) 3150. Sharp, Abbie (bill H. R. 306) 3322. Swanger, Drusilla. H. {bill H. R. 2324) 3322. Trespa.ssen; (bill , •. 2450) 2414. V~ Joseph G. {billS. 147) 456.

Dawes-Continued. Resolutions offered by

Yellowstone National Park: that Secreta.1-y of Interior furnish information relative to oecupa.ncy of, withdrawn 137.

Votes of. See YEA .AND NAY VOTES

Dawes, Rufus R., (a Representativefrom .Ohw.) Attended 13. Appointed on committee on funeral of Mr. Updegraff, of Ohio 13. Appointed teller 3078. Leave of absence granted to 455.

Amendments offered by, to Middleport, Ohio: donating condemned cannon to G. A. R. post

at 2-105. · River and harbor appropriation bill 3430, 3513. Sundry civil appropriation bill3077, 3078.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Dutton, l\felvin J: to increase pension (see bill H. R. 7570) 2515. Hammond, Francis: for relief (see bill H. R. 6967) 158.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Brown, E. C. and S. H: for pension 995. Hammond, Francis: to refund income tax 162. Kirby, George W: for pension 192. Ohio, citizens of: for land grant for service in late war 1693. -- to reduce duty on sugar 1261. -- citizens of Morgan County: to reduce duty on sugar 995. -- workingmen of: in favor of report of Tariff Commission

1943. Ohio Legislature: for improvement of l\fuskingum River 1988. Soldiers oflate war: for equalization of bounties 904.

Remarks by, on Alaska: civil government for 2126. Fenscke~ John C: to pension 1369. Lytle, General: statue to 2409, 2410. Porter, Fitz-John: relief of (Appendix 136). River and harbor appropriation bill 3430. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3001, 3Q76, 3078. Tariff: bark extracts 1990. -- lumber 2659. -- sugar 2826.

Reports made by, from Committee on Invalid Pensi<YnB

Saltsman, Maria. (bill H. R. 5039) 1737. Thayer, Helen M. (REPORT 1864) 1287.


Deadwood, Dakota Bill to establish an assay office at (see bill H. R. 1887).

Deaver, Henry N. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7276).

Deering, Nathaniel C., (a Represe:ntativef1"()111, Io-wa.)

Attended 13. Appointed teller 1368.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Daughenbaugh, Samuel A: for relief (see bill H. R. 7124) 530. Jay, Henry B: to remove charge of desertion (see bill H. R.

7143) 736. Pederson, :Matthias: for relief (see bill H. R. 7145) 736. Pension oaths: to amenqlaw relative to (see bill H. R. 7142) 736. Pierce, David: for relief of widow and children (see bill H. R.


Iowa, citizens of: for reduction of tax on spirita and tobacco 455. -- to plaee lumber on free-list 1830. --to reduce dutyonsugar995, 1089,1174,1213,1307,1830. --citizens of Lawn Hill: to place forest products on fre&-

list 192: Muskogee Nation of Indians: for compensation for ~rtain lands

407. Ottawa tribe of' Indians: to allot lands in severalty 815.

Remarks by, on Tariff 2532. Yeo mans and Leach: relief of 1364-1368.

· Reports made by, from Committee on Indian Affairs

Boddy, Louisa {REPORT 1896) 1737. Menomonee reservation timber (REPORT 1895) 1737. Mississippi, Albuquerque and Interocean R. R. Co. (REPORT

1933) 2379. Tatum, Lawrie (REPoRT 1932) 2379.

-


Deering-Continued. . Resolutions offered by

Smithsonian Institution report: to print 1548.


Deficiency Appropriations Annual bill (see bill H. R. 7637).

Deflective Armor Recommendation of naval advisory board for appropriation to

test (H. R. Ex. Doc. 40) 905, 923.

De Kalb, General Bills to erect monument to (see bills S. 325; H. R. 7540. )

De Knight, Clarence W. Resolution of H. R. to pay for services, referred 1324. Report of committee on petition of (H. R. REPORT 2040) 3774.

Delaware

Department of Commerce and Navigation Bills to establish (see bills S. 2197; H. R. 6907, 6913).

Department of J'ustice. See also ATTORNEY-GENERAL Report of Secretary of Treasury on special attorneys employed

by (S. Ex. Doc. 82) 2596, 33"26, 3567.

Departments. See ExECUTIVE DEP ARTMENTB

Derby, Vermont Bill to donate cannon for soldiem' monument at (see bill H. R.

6359).

Desertion Bills to amend act of 1882 for relieving volunteers from charges

of {see bills S. 2443; H. R. 7489). Debate relative to amending act of 1882 for relieving volunteers

from charges of 838-841. Report ofSecretary of War on executionofacl for relieving vol

unteem from charges of (H. R. Ex. Doc. 20) 181,211, 372.

Attorney-General directed to report to Senate relative to em- Des Moines Navigation Co. ployment of deputy marshals in Congressional election 3671. Petition for additional land grant 749.

Delaware, Olt:io Bill to donate cannon for soldiers' monument at (see bill H. R.

5961). -

Delay, .Anna Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7075).

Delhi, New York Bill to donate cannon for soldiers' monument at (see bill H. H.

6818).

Della Terre, Peter Bill for relief of heirs (see bill S. 2428).

DeLong, Emma Bill to pension (see bill S. 2390). Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7412).

Democratic Campaign Fund Resolution in H. R. that committee inquire amount collected

from Cobden Club and Free Trade League for, referred 68. I De Motte, Mark L., (a Representative from I1ulianut..)

Appointed on committee on funeral of Mr. Shackelford 1330. Leave of absence granted to 583.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Capron, Nelson: to pension (see bill H. R. ?'556) 2513. Davidson, Peyton: to pension (see bill H. R. 7577) 2515. McLaughlin, Jonathan: to pension (see bill H. R. 7260) 1196. ,

Petitions and papers presented by, from Indiana, citizens of: againMt repeal of duty on lumber 2062. -- to reduce duty on sugar 995, 1037, 1174, 1213, 1261, 1307. --citizens of Pulaski County: for pension to Nelson Cafron

2544. . --Grand Army of Republic of Francisville: for pen ion to

Peyton Davidson 2544. Indiana Legislature: relative to pension legislation 2959. United States, citizens of: to allow bounty lands for service in

late war 2595. Remarks by, on

Orth, Godlove S: death of 1872. Tariff {Appendix 155).

Reports made by, from Committee on Public Buildings a¢ Grou'IUls

Bridewell dock property (REPORT 1898) 1737. FillmQre and Kershaw (REPORT 1897) 1737. Springfield, ill. public building (REPORT 1954) 2669.


Dennis, Massachusetts Bill to make port of entry (see bill H. R. 7532).

Dennis, Joseph M. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7456).

Denver, OoloradQ Bill to provide for coinage at branch mint (see billS. 2180). Bills to loan tents for Grand Army meeting at (see bill H. R.

7255; H. R. Res. 357).

Denver Exposition Bill to remit duties on arlicles for (see billiL R. 75!17). Joint resolution for participatioll ol Governmept in (seeS, Res.

U2).

Des Moines Rapids Canal Bill for relief of employes on (see billS. 193). Petitions relative to construction of pier at Keokuk 488, 1599,

1759, 1830, 2468, 2760.

Des Moines River Lands Bill to quiet title of settlers on (see bill H. R. 6597).

petitions against bill 2679, 3262. . ·

Detroit River Letter of Secretary of War relative to improvement at Linie

Kiln Crossing (H. R. Ex. Doc. 80) 2943. Resolutions of Detroit Board of Trade in favor of completion

of improvement at Lime Kiln Crossing 1271, 1307, 2182.

Deuster, Peter V"tetor, (a Representative from, Wi8oon&in.)

.Appointed teller 189. Amendment offered by, to

Smidry civil appropriation bill 3<>79. Bills and joint resolutions introduced by

Floods,in Germany: for relief of sufferers by (see H. Res. 327) 1734.

Hinkley, Huldah: for relief (see bill H. R. 7177) 738. Milwaukee, Wis: to erect soldiers' memorial stone at Forest

Home Cemetery (see bill H. R. 7041) 183. Naturalization: to amend law relative to (see bill H. R. 7618)

2941. Reagan, Mathew 0: to increase pension (~ bill H. R. 7040)

183. Sheehan, James: for relief (see bill H. R. 7375) 1451. Soldiers' homes: restoring :fines collected from inmates (see bill

H. R. 7176) 738. · Stockbridge and Munsee Indians: for relief (see bill H. R. 7175)

738. • Yellowstone Park: to amend law relative to (see bill H. R. 7439)


Cigar-makers' Union, No. 25: against any change of tariff on imported cigars 995. ·

Dlinois, lumber dealers of Chicago: relative to duty on pine lumber 2656.

Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce: against transfer of revenue marine 2137.

National Tariff Reform League a.Iid mannfactnrers: against in-creasing duty on Bessemer steel-wire rods 400.

O'Regrut, Mathew: for increase ofpension1212. Schug, Maria B: for pension 69. So~er, Leonhard: for pension 547. Whiting, William B: for relief 22. Wisconsin, citizens of Milwaukee: against increase of duty on

tin-plates 904. --relative to amendment to Constitution 2887. ---. to reduce duty on sugar 1039. Wisconsin Legislature: relative to sheer-booms on Mississippi

River 2515. --to improve harbor at Port Washington 2137.

Remarks by, on Congressional Library building 224. Orth, GOOlove S: death of 1868. Sundry civil appropriation bill3077, Tariff: bottles 2012. ~hunbe:r~S.

INDEX -TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. 53 Deuster-Continued.

Reports made by, from Committee on Foreip_n Affairs

German treaty (H. Res. 329; REPORT 1893) 1737. Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VOTES

Devan, Caroline Papers -referred in H. R. :rrn.

Dewey, Harrisoo Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7217}.

Dexter, Riley 8. Bill for relief (see bill H. R.. 7436).

Dezendor( John F., (a RepresentatiV6jrom Virginia.) .Attended 13. .Appointed teller 3756. Leave of absence granted to 583.

Amendments offered by, to Navy appropriation bill1557. Portsmouth, Va: donating condemned cannon to G. A. R. PO!:t

at 2408. River and harbor appropriation bill3544.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Civil service: to reform (see bill H. R. 7084) 441. Heath, Thomas: to pay bounty (see bill H. R. 7614) 2940. --to pension (see bill H. R. 7543) 2255. Watkins, James .A: to grant useoflsnd at Fortress :Monroe (see

bill H. R. 7173) 738. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Cumming, Samuel: war claims 813. Juenemann, George: for relief 3318. Lynchburgh Tobacco Association: relative to repeal of internal-

. revenue taxes 230. -- relative to tariff 2595. Virginia, citizens of: against transfer ofrevenue marine 19i3. -- to reduce duty on sugar 1942. -- citizens of Norfolk: for fire-proofbuilding for Army Medi-

cal Museum 162. Virginia school superintendents: relative to education 3.=>52. Virginia State Grange: for repeal of tax on tobacco and to re!ffi

late interstate commerce 943. · Remarks by, on

Navy appropriation bill141~, 1420, 1555. River and harbor appropriation bill 3544. Smalls, Robert: relief of 3437, 3438, 3439.


Committee on District of Columbia Dougherty, Rebecca (bill H. R. 7386; REPORT 1885) 145.3.

Committee on Naval .Affairs Gillis, Capt. J. H. (REPORT 1963) 2942. Smalls, Robert (REPORTS 1887, 1962) 1499, 2942. Talbert, William (bill H. R. 7324; REPORT 1870) 13.57.

Votes of. See YEA .A.l.TD NAY VoTES

Dibrell, George G., (a Representative from Tenne~.) Attended 13. Leave of absence granted to 437, 3626.

Amendment offered by, to Sundry civil appropriation bill 3074.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Grundy County, Tenn: to attach to middle d.istrictofTenn ee

(see bill H. R. 7109) 442. Internal-revenue taxes: to abolish (see bill H. R. 7031) 183. Treasury: to reduce amount of specie in (see bill H. R. 7032) 1 3.

Motions and resolutions offered by Moyers, Jasper L: to withdraw his papers 1212. Supreme Court U.S: to give Government tmits precedenc in

(see H. Res. 316) 1198. Petitions and papers prese!fted by, from

Dibrell, George G: for post-roads 162. --for survey of Tellico River 192. -- to improve Coney Fork River 192. --to improve Hiwassee River 192. -- to improve Tenn~ River at Muscle Shoals 192. Tennessee, workingmen of: in favor of report of tariff commis

sion 1648, 1759. Remarks by, on

Sundry civil appropriation bill 3074. Vote& of. See YEA .lliD N .A.Y VOTES

Dickinson, Perez Bill for relief (see billS. 4).

Dickson, John. Papers withdrawn in H. R. 3626.

Dietrich, 0. A. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 609).

Digest and Rules of House Resolution to print 2,000 copies, rejected 30. Resolution to print 1,000 copies, passed 157, 530. Resolution to print 250 copies, passed 3510.

Digest of Land Cases Resolution that Secretary of Interior report cause of delay in pub

lishing, referred 181 .

Dillon, Dam R . Bill to adjudicate claim (see billS. 299).

Dingley, NelMm, Jr., (a BepresentatiJJejrom. .MaiM.) .Attended 13.

Amendments offered by, to American shipping: bill toencomage 993,1035, 1037, 1067, 1071,

1142, 1143. . Navy appropriation bill1568. Tariff bill: iron and steel forgings 2462.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by American merchant marine: for relief (see bill H. R. 6921) 16. American ship-building: for relief (see bill H. R. 6922) 16. Chase, Nathaniel D: to pension (see bill H. R. 7108) 442. Drop-letters: for uniform rate of postage on (see bill H. R. 7107}

442. Thayer, Helen M: to pension (see· bill H. R. 6923) 16.

Petitions and papers presented by, from American Temperance Uni~n: against extension of bonded period

for distilled spirits 1942. Aroostook war, soldiers of: for pension 1830. Church of Strangers of New York city: relative to alcoholic

liquor traffic 943. Friends' Temperance Union: against pas.c;a.ge Of bill to extend

bonded period for distilled spirits 2760. In,dependent Order of Good TempJars: 3oaainst passage of bonded

whisky bill 2412. Maine, citizens of: against increase of duty on tin-plates 924, 943. --relative to tariff2544. -- citizens of Lewiston: to reduce duty on sugar 1039. Maine ~latnre: for abolition of compulsory pilotage 2514. --relative to French spoliation claims 3777. Maine Woman's Christian Temperance Union: relative to liquor

traffic 1212. National Division of Sons of Temperance: relative to alcoholic

liquor traffic 943. National Temperance Society: for commission on alcoholic liquor

traflic 162. Reformed Church of Nyack: relative to alcoholic liquor traffic

1522. • Woman's Christian Temperance Union: against passage ofbonded

whisky extension bill2332. Remarks by, on

American shipping 936-942, 1036, 1066-1071, 1082, 1113, 1139-1143.

President's message: distribution of 68. Silver eoinage 3013. Tariff: iron and steel armor 2306. -- lumber 2653, 2654. --soda 1930. -- sugar 2742.

Reports made by, from Committee on American Shipping.

American shipping (bill H. R. 7061 j REPORT 1827) 331.


Diplomatic Service. See CoNSULAR AND DIPLOMATIC SERVICE

J)irect Taxes . Secretary of Treasury to report to Senate sales in Virginia for

871. Report of Secretary of Treasury on sales in Southern States

for (S. Ex. Doc. 85) 2681, 2961, 3262. Discriminating Duties

. Bill to amend act of 1882 repealing (see bill H. R. 6187).

Diseases. See CoNTAGIOUS AND EPIDEMIC DISEASES

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54 INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONA.L RECORD.

Distilled Spirits. See also lNTERNAJ,;REVENUE TAXES Bill to extend bonded period for (see bill H. R. 5656). Bill to repeal taxes on (see bill H. R. 6938). Bill to further facilitate exportation of (see bill H. R. 7236). Resolution that Commissioner of Internal Revenue report to H.

R. informat ion relative to bonding of, referred 923. Resolution in H. R. that Secretary of Treasury report reh1.tive to

effect ofbill to extend bonded period for, reterred 1196. Report of Secretary of Treasury on amount required for rebate

if taxes repealed 750. ' . Letter of Secretary of Treasury on amending law relative to un

stamped paekages (H. R. Ex. Doc. 74) 2316. Letter" of Commissioner of Internal Revenue relative to exporta

tion in bond (H. R. Ex. Doc. 78) 2516. Petitions on the subject of, from

American Temperance Union 1942. California: citizens of 2760. Colorado: citizens of 193. Illinois: Chicago Board of Trade 1261, 1421. -- citizens of 69, 162, "230, 1039. --Peoria Boa rd of Trade 750. Indiana : citizens of 1212 Iowa : citizens of 455, 1421. Kansas: citizens of 488. 1150, 2889. Kentucky : citizens of2332, 2544. --Louisville Board of Trade 905. Louisiana: cit izens of 7ul. Maine: citizens of2137. Mary land : State Temperance Alliance 2019. Michigan: citizens of 69, 162, 231, 905. -- Legisla ture of 2062, 2063. Minnesota : citizens of 22. Missouri: citizens of 1212. --Saint Louis Merchants' Exchange 750, m . National Temperance Society ll95. National Woman's Christian Union 2544. New Jersey: Woman's Christian Temperance Union2332. New York : citizens of 943. --Friends' Temperance Union 2760. --Keystone Lodge of Good Templars 2412. Ohio: Cinctnnati Boa rd of Tra.de and Transportation 710, 750. --Cincinnati Chamber of Comrperce 710, 750, 838. --Cincinnati Underwriters' Association 1212. -- citizens of 69, 101, 488, 905. Pennsylvania: citizens of 1150, 1174, 1212, 1213. --Philadelphia Commercial Exchange 2678. Tennessee: citizens of 69.

District Attorneys. See also CoURTS OF UNITED STATES Bill to regulate compensation in New Mexico and Arizona (see

bill s. 2307). Bill to amend law regulating fees of (see bill H.-R. 7256).

District Courts. See CoURTS OF UNITED STATES

District of Columbia. Se also PUBLIC BUILDINGS Ai~D GROUNDS Approp1'iations for: annual estimate (H. R. Misc . Doc. 9) 264. -- annual bill (see bill H. R. 7181). Bonds: bill to allow national banks to deposit them as security

for circulation (see bill H. R. 7012). . Bridge: bill to provide for bridge across Potomac River at George

town (see bill H. R. 6939). Chattet mcmgages in: bill to provide for (see bill H. R. 7183). Church trustees: bill to amend laws relative to (see bills S. 1899 ;

H. R. 6236). Oity Hall: petition of citizens relative to a site for 2'262. Claims against: bill to amendactof JUJ1e 16,1880, for settlement

of (see bill H. R. 6940). petitions 351, 388.

Courts: bill relating to praetice in supreme comt (see bill H. R. 7048).

Detecti1JeS: bill to punish private detectives not complying with law requiring bond (see bill H. R. 7480).

Fires in: bill to provide for protection of life against fires in hotels and lodging-houses (see bill H. R. 7353).

Fisheries: bill to protect (see bill H. R. 7553). petition against bill 2669.

Fugitivesjrmnjustice in: bills concerning extradition of (see bills S. 2382; H. R. 7289).

Gamhling in: bill to suppress (see bill H. R. 1294) . Gas in-see UNITED STATES GAS AND FUELCo.; WASHINGTON

GASLIGHT Co. Hay-scales: bill to provide for management and control of (see

bill H. R. 7502). Health Report: joint resolutions to print (see S. Res. 139; H. R.

Res. 293). Land titles: bill for relief of occupying claimants (see bill H. R.

6156). . Larceny in: bills to punish larceny from the person (see bills S.

2276; H . R. 7139, 7226). · Licenses in: bills to regulate (See billa S. 2431; H.· R. 6928}.

petition for bill 2595. · Liquor sal()(m8 in: bill to limit number of (see bill H. R. 7073). Liqum traffic in: bill to prohibit manufacture, importation and

:We (see bill S. 2341). .

District of Columbia-Continued. Police: bill to increase (see bill H. R. 3575). --- resolution that commissioners of D. C. rept>rt to H. R.

informat ion relative to, referred 1196. Post-ojfice in: letter of Postmaster-General recommending pay

men~ of rent for branch office 889. -- Purchase of property i n: bill to purchase lot 1, square 406 (see

bill s. 2243) .. --bill to purchase south half of lot 14, square 347 (see bill

H. R. 7463). · Railroads in: bills to regulate travel on (see bills S. 2411; H. R.

7444). --bill to define routes-of {see billS. 2505). · Real estate belonging to: bill to authorize sale of certain {see bill

H. R. 7633). Reform Sclwol: estimate for new buildings (S. Ex. Doc. 14; H.

R. Ex. Doc. 19) 192, 212. . Street railways: bill to regulate (see billS. 2441). --bill to regulate carrying of passengers (see bill H. R.

7110). . --bill to allow extension of Capitol, North 0 street, and

South WashingtOn R. R. (see bill H. R. 2871). -- report of Commissioners of D. C. on taxation of (S. Misc.

Doc. 14) 164, 633. -- annual report of Washington and Georgetown R. R. (H.

R. MISC. Doc. 23) 3335. Taxes in: bill repealing license tax on commercial agents {see

bill H . R. 5461). --bill to provide for collection of (see bill H. R. 6929). --bill to levy assessment on real estate for (see bill H. R.

6930). -/ -- bill to refund photographers' lice~tax (see bill H. R.

7485). -- bill to extend time of payment of special ~ents

(see bill H. R. 7564). petition for bill 388.

The Pcmland: Senate ' cOmmittee directed to inquire whether building encroaches on public reservation 3088.

Water BUpplyof: resolution that Secretary of .WarreporttoSenate relative to 1695, 1944.

Washington turnpike: bill to purchase part of (see bill H. R. 6627). Worklurusti: petitio1r0f citizen8relative to confinement of boys

and girls in 69. '- .__ · Divine, J. L. · ·

Bill to pe;nsion (see bill H. R. 6950).

Dixon, John Papers withdrawn in H. R. 3354.

Dobbs, Elijah W. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7097}.

papers 2160.

Dodge, Henry L. Bill to ratify issue of certain duplicate checks by (see bill H. R.

3220).

Dog Island, Florida Bill to erect light-bouse on (see bill H. R. 6247).

Dolan, John Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7053).

Dollars. See COINS AND COINAGE

Donnelly, William Petition of citizens of Ohio for pension to 1648.

Donohoe, Wiaiam H. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7240).

Doorkeeper of House Annual report (H. R. MISc. Doc. 7) 69. Letter on sale of waste paper 55.

Dore, Robert M. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7154).

Doren, John G.

Resolution of H. R. to pay for services, referred 1421. Dougherty, ·Creet H.

Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7422). Dougherty, Rebecca


Douglass, David Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7016).

INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. 55 Doull, Elizaheth Maria

Bill to pension (see _billS. 917).

Douthett, Mary W. Bill to reimburse for lost bonds (see bill H. R. 7212).


Dover, New Ha.m:pshire Bill to donate cannon for soldiers' monument at (see bill H. R.

5616).

Dowd, Clement, (a Rep,·esentativefrom North Carolina.)


Bills and )oint resolutions introduced by Clanton, David: for relief (see bill H. R. 7231) 994.

Petitions and papers presented by, from North Carolina, citizens of: for post-roads 1039, 2959.

Remarks by, on Tariff (Appendix 223).

Downing, William R. Bill for relief of estate (see bill S. 1340).

Doxey, Charles T., (a Representative from Indiana). Attended 1287. Appointed on Committee on Mines and Mining 1758.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Davidson, Samuel: for relief (see bill H. R. 7499) 2103. Desertion: to amend law relative to charge of (see bill H. R.

7489) 2103. General Reynolds Post, G. A. R: donating condemned cannon to . (see bill H. R. 7491) 2103.

Rich Mountain Post, G. A. R: donating condemned cannon to (see bill H. R. 7490) 2103.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Indiana, citizens of: relative to physicians in Government serv

ice 2182. -- Grand Army of Republic of Middletown: to pension sol

diers of Mexican war 2137. Indiana Legislature: relative to arrears-of-pension act 3261.

Remarks by, on Orth, Godlove S: death of1873.


Doxsie, Plwebe G. Bill to pension (see billS. 43).

Doyle, T7wmas J. Papers referred in H. R. 2019.

Drake, Eliza I. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7481).

petition 2019.

Drawbacks. Bee al8o IMPORT DUTIES

Bill tQ allow drawbacks on ~terial in exported manufa.~Jtures ofpartly foreign material (see bill H. R. 7065).

Dresser, Charles Papers withdraw.a in Senate 3150.

Droney, Patrick . Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 718).

DuBois Report jor Merrill on system of navigation of (H. R. Ex.

Doc. 99) 1450 1451, 2444, 3353'. ·

Dubuque, Iowa Bill to donate cannon to Veteran Corps at (see billS. 2321). Bills to allow bridge across Mississippi River at (see bills S.

~358; H. R. 7317).

Duck Valley Reservation, Nevada Bill to pay settlers for improvements on (se:e billS. 1725).

Dudley, Charles H. , Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7269).

Dugro, P. Henry, (a Representative from New York.) Attended 55

Petitions and papers presented by, from New York, citizens of: to repeal tax on toba()OO 1088.


Duluth, Minnesota Memorial of Legislature for improvement of harbor 1733. Resolutions of chamber of commerce in favor of consolidated

customs port at 3149.

Duly, W. J. Papers referred in H. R. :n77.

Duncan, James H. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7349).

Du.ndore, James W. Petition to remove charge of desertion 868.

Dunlap, Myron E. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 5542).

Dunn, Pomde.ttm·, (a Representative from .Arkamu.) Attended 12. Appointed teller 3531. Leave of absence granted to 1063.

Amendments offered by, to Army appropriation bill 582, 845, 848.

· Post-Office appropriation bill 478. River and harbor appropriation bill 3531. Tariffbill: machinery 2581.


Arkansas, New Mexico and Pacific R. R. to incorporate (s~ bill H. R. 7235) 1039. .

Railroad transportation: to provide for investigation of (see H. Res. 317) 1198. ·

Motions and resolutions offered by Adjourn: to 943. Rules: to amend 702.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Arkansas, citizens of: relative to tariff 2544. Arkansas Legislature: relative to Government aid to common

schools 2513. Cotton-planters: against increase of tax on cotton-ties 2292.

Remarks by, on Geological survey appropriation 3127, 3128. National Board of Health 3018. Pacific railroad consolidation 3613. Pacific railroads 1200, 1201. -- army transportation by 843, 845-847, 850, 851. Post-Office appropriation bill 287, 346, 348, 382-387, 478, 484,

485. -- conference report on 3293. River and harbor appropriation bill 3422. Silver coinage 3014. Tariff: machinery 2581, ~2.

Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VoT~

Dunne, Eliza Joint resolution to pay her part of Virginius fund (see S. Res.

44).

Dunnell Mark H., (a Re.p1·esentative frortt Minnesota.) Attended 13. · Chairman Committee of Whole 97. Leave of absence granted to 455.

Amendments offered by, to Forestry report: resolution to print 3744. Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill2678, 2757. River and harbor appropriation bill 3539. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3081. Tariff bill: nails 2457, 2464. --trace-chains 2521.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Commissioner of Pensions: to regulate office of (see bill H. R.

7565) 2514. i17otions and resolutions offered by

Brott, George F: to recommit bill (H. R. 3341) for relief 184. Collectors of customs: that Commit.tee on Ways and Means in

vestigate those on northern frontier, adopted 349. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Curtis, Kelsey: for pension 3318. Minnesota, citizens of: for post-road 2887. Minnesota Legislature: for adjustment of land grants 3212.. -- to make Saint_Yincent a port of entry 2941.


Dunnell-Continued. Remarks by, on

Agricultural appropriation bill251, 252, 258, 259. Army retired officers holding civil office in Territories 475. Congressional Library building 220. Internal-revenue taX reduction 2956. Japanese indemnity fund 2721. Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill 2536,2750,

2751, 2757, 2758. Postage on letters: reduction of 341. Sorghum sugar: appropriation for experiments in manufacture

of258, 259. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3026, 30287 3029, 3065. Tariff 2875. -- nails 2457, 2464. Tariff bill conference report 3734.


Dunscomb, Edward Papers referred in H. R. 547.

Durant, Oliver N. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7062).

Duties. See IMPORT DUTIES

Dutton, Melvin J. Bill to increase pension (see bill H. R. 7570).

·Dwight, Jeremiah W., (a Representative from New York.) Amendments offered by, to

River and harbor appropriation bill 3521. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3137.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Root, Mary Jane: to pension (see bill H. R. 7224) 967. Timber lands: to regulate sale of (see bill H. R. 7509) 2104.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Cigar-makers' Uniol\ of Binghamton: relative to duty on cigars

1830. . Iowa, citizens of: relative to duty on lumber 2182. New York, citizens of: relative to duty on tin-plate 1471. --to reduce duty on sugar 995, 1150, 1213, 1471.

Remarks by, on Des Moines River lands 2114. Huson, Edgar: relief of 125, 126. Pre-emption laws: repeal of 3145. Public lands: appropriation for survey 3137-3139. River and harbor appropriation bill (Appendix 176).


Eagle Fire Insurance Company Bill for relief (see billS. 2182). Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7089).

East and West R. R. Co. Bill to allow them to bridge Coosa River (see bill H. R. 6629).

East Bay Bill to improve, offered by Mr. Davidson 1039.

East Dubuque, Illinois Bill to improve harbor (see bill H. R. 7334) peiition for bill

1174.

Eastmond, Oscar Bill for relief (see billS. 1790). Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7003).

East River, New York Letter of Secretary of War recommending appropriation for re-

moval of Flood Rock in 2516. · ·

East Toledo, Ohio Bills to donate cannon for soldiers' monument at (see bills H.

R. 7361, 7546).

Eaton, Henry Z. Papers withdrawn in H. R. 2535.

Ecuador Report of G. E. Church on 390, 2760.

Eddy, 0. H. Bill for relief (see bill _S. 2338). Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7211).

Edmonson, Manley B. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7338).

Edmonson, Margaret Petition for war claim 750.

Edmonson, Samuel Petition for compensation 3319.

lldmunds. George F., (a Senator jronl Vermont.) Attended 1. . Appointed Regent of Smithsonian Institution 1339. Elected President pro tempore 3657. Resignation as Regent of Smithsonian Institution 3261.

Amendments offered by, to Civil service: bill to regulate and improve 646.

· Distilled spirits: bill extending bonded period for-835. District of Columbia appropriation bill 3168. Freedman's Bank: bill to audit claims against 1332. Indian appropriation bill 396, 400, 401. l£gislative, executive, andjudicial appropriation bill3230, 3233. New York stockbrokers: bill to adjudicate tax claim of 1044. Ohio River: bill to allow bridges across 1601. · Post-Office appropriation bill 1378. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3503. Tariff and internal-revenue bill -- customs officers 2374. --peltries 2367. --works of art 2989.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Beaumont, FannieS: to pension (see billS. 2367) 1176. Interstate commerce: to appoint commission on (see billS. 2380)

1261. . Lake Champlain: to allow bridges across (see bill S. 2264) 456. Polygamy: to amend act relative to (see billS. 2238) 240. Spear, HoiaCe S: to pension (see billS. 2394) 1374.

Motions and resolutions offered by Ad.ionrn: to 661, 3059, 3187, 3586. Admission to floor: to restrict 2718. Arlington Cemetery: that Committee on Judiciary report rela

tive to title of U. S. to, adopted 35. Call of Honse 1731. Carpenter records: that Committee on Library inquire relative

to purchase of, adopted 998. Executive session: for 151, 179, 837, 922,2064,2183,2413,2890,

3239, 3335, 3510. House of Representatives: to inform them that quorum of Senate

is assembled 1. President of U.S: to recommit bill to provide for vacancy in

office of 880. Recess: for 3570. Sergeant-at-Arms: that he request attendance of absent Senators

3179, 3180. Petitions and papers presented by, from

:Morton, Gilbert: for advance of grade in Navy 135. Soldiers: for increase of pension for loss of limb 231. Vermont, tobacco dealers of: for rebate on tobacco 135. Woman's Temperance Christian Union: relative to liquortraffic


Adjournment 3707. Alabama mineral lands 3572. Army appropriation bill 3050-3053. Bankruptcy system 42, 86, 114. Beaumont, Fanny S: to pension 3276. Beebe, William M., jr: relief of 4, 5. Call of Honse 1979-1987. Capitol, North 0 Street and South Washington R. R: extension

of74, 270. Census Compendium 2469. Civil-service reform 325, 326, 327, 563, 565, 571, 572, 603-605,

608, 609, 644, 646--650, 656. Courts of U. S: salaries of clerks 3497. Distilled spirits: extending bonded period for 432-435,553,554,

831, 832, 834-837. District of Columbia appropriation bill 3165-3169. -- police force 1309, 1310. Fisheries treaty 3056. Florida claims 3267. Freedman's Bank claims 1331, 1332. Hill, Benjamin H: death of 1577. Hour of meeting 26, 27. Indian appropriation bill 25, 26, 396, 398, 399, 400-402. Jackson (steamer): relief of owners 712-714. Kerchner, Ga~os: claim of232-234, 239,240. Legislation on appropriation bills 1377, 1378, 1380.

iNDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORDe 57 Edmunds-Continued.

Remarks by, on Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill3227-3231,

3233-3239. --- conference report on 3570, 3571. Littlepage, H. B: payment of 3651. Ludlow ,Major William: allowing him to accept civil position 3326. Navy appropriation bill3156. New York stook-brokers' tax.1044, 1045. Pension ratffi for loss of limb 3404, 3405. Petitions: presentation of 231. Political assessmentB 106, 107, 143, 666-668, 671. Polygamy 3056-3058. Postal telegraph 1378. Presidential succession 690, 880, 961-964, 1005. Public lands: survey of 3470. River and harbor appropriation bill3558. Star-route witnesses 872. State National Bank of Boston: relief of 49, 50. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3489, 3506, 3509. Tariff and internal revenue 1965, 2435, 2931. -- books 2601. --customs officers 2370-2374. -- salt 2701. -- ship-building ma.teri.als 2366. --wire 2936. Tariff-bill conference 3330, 3371, 3373. War-claim appropriation 3271. Western Cherokee Indian claim 3472, 3476. Wyld, Robert Stodart: relief of 53, 54. Yellowstone National Park 2836.

Reports made by, from Oom.mittee on Foreign Relations

Fisheries treaty (S. Res. 123, 125) 2333. Hawaiian treaty (billS. 742; S. Res. 20) 1831.

Committee on Judiciary Arlington Cemetery (REPORT 993) 2680. Citizenship (bill H. R. 3832) 3367. Political assessmentB (bill S. 2288) 690. Polygamy (billS. 2238) 1089. Star-route witnesses (billS. 2290) 818.


Education Bills to aid in support of common schools (see bills S. 151; H.

R. 6158). . . Bills to amend Jaw relative to investment of aooricultnral college

funds (see bills S. 1829; H. R. 7068). Bill to provide for appointment of superintendentB of education

in Territories (see bill H. R. 7621). Joint resolution to distribute surplus in Treasury among the

States for (see H. R. Res. 351). Report of Coi;Umissioner of Education on industrial education (S. . Ex. Doc. 25) 315, 633. Concurrent resolution of Senate to print 8, 000 copies of report on

industrial education, paBSed Senate, amended in House, and amendments not acted on in Senate 1374, 2770, 37u6, 3774.

Concurrent resolution to print annual report of Commissioner of Education for 1881, passed 3631, 3567, 3681, 3702, 3743,3769, 3771, 3773.

Petitions for Government aid to support common schools, from American Social Science Association 750, m. Ak.ansas: Legislatureof2-114, 24.71. Colorado: State Teachers' Association 1089. Connecticut: citizens of 1423. C'...eorgia: Legislature of966, 9!11. ldabo: Legislature of 247'0. I owa: citizens of749. --State Teachers' .Association 900. Kentucky: Lexington University 9!11. Louisiana: citizens of 22. --.--Straight University 9()1, 1599 •. Maryland: citizens of869. --Johns Hopkins University 869. :MaBSa.Chusetts Agricultural College 7150. --Amherst College 997. --Boston College of Liberal Arts 750. l\Iichigan : Teachers' State .Al<sociation 1373. Mississippi: University of997. National Education Assembly 260. National Educational Association 351. North Carolina: citizens ofl373. South Carolina: citizens of 1472. --Claflin University 1040. --Legislature of2834, 2887,2940. T ennessee: citizens of 1373, 1693. -- Fisk University 997. --Nashville Institute 997. United States: citizens of 1874, 2470. Virgin in : citizens of 13i2, 1373, 1874. --Hampton Inst.ltute 1372,1373, 1'160. ·--superintendents ot schoola 3562. --Unlversity of 14!12..

Edwards, D. D. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 1291).

Elections Bill to punish bribery and intimidation in (see bill H. R. 6935). Bill to pay supervisors in Baltimore (see bill H. R. 6991).

petition for bill193. Bill to prevent Federal office-holders from interfering with ire&-.

dom of (see bill H. R. 7084). Bills to provide for use of Carey voting-machine in (see bills S.

2360; H. R. 7270). ' Joint resolution proposing amendment to Constitution in refer-

ence to election of President and members of Congress (see H. R. Res. 299).

Petition of Boston Ballot-Box Co. for examination of their patent 1523. 1570.

Electrical Exhibition Joint resolution to remit duty on articles for exhibition at Phila

delphia (see H. R. Res. 337).

.Ellevators Bill to provide against accidents in Executive Department build-in~ from (see bill H. R. 7372)/ .

ElJ.i'ott, Grorge F. Bill for relief of sureties (see bill S. 1023). Letter of Secretary of Treasury relative to 531.

mi1s, E. John, (a Representative from Louisiana.) Attended 13. Appointed conferee on Army appropriation bill (bill H. R. 7077)

3189. . Appointed conferee on Post-Office appropriation bill (bill H. R.

7049) 1989, 3060, 3297. Appointed teller 1936, 2464, 2536, 2804, 2947, 3130, 3531. Leave of absence granted to 454. .

Amendments offered by, to American shipping: bill to encourage 943. Navy appropriation bill1521, 1567. Tariff bill: bone-black 1936. -- carbolic aeid 1915. -- sugar 2742.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced /w Cage, B. S: for relief (see bill H. R. 7600) 2939. Fry, Agnes: to pay from Virginins indemnity fund (see H. Res.

343) 2514. Life-preservers: to amend law relative to vessels carrying (see

bill H. R. 7561) 2514. Marine hospital: to establish floating ward at New Orleans (see

bill H. R. 6985) 181. Quarantine stations: to establish in Louisiana (see bill H. R.

6984) 181. Tice Manufacturing Company: to adjudicate claim of (see bill H.

R. 6986) 181. Motions and resolutions offered by .

Tice Manufacluring Company: to print papers relative to claim of184.

Twiggs, General: to withdraw papers in case of heirs 1039. Vir~ us indemnity fund: that Secretary of State furnish infor

mation relative to 96. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Evans, M. P: war claim 1088. Louisiana, citizens of New Orleans: for light-ship at Cape Hat-

teras 1421. - · · Perkins, Julieth: war claim 1088. Straight University: for appropriation for education 904. United Statffi, steamboatmen of: relative to lights on Western

rivers 2678. Remarks by, on

American shipping 1146. ~~!iv~, e~ecu~ive, andjudicia.la.ppropria.tion bill2759, 2804. MissiSSippi R1ver rmprovement 3532. · National Board of Health 3016-3021. River and harbor appropriation bill 3424, 3425. Tariff: carbolic acid 1915. -- cotton-ties 2454. --dyes 1931, 1933. -- sugar 2728, 2743, 2870.


Ellis, Edwa.rd Papers withdrawn in H. R. 3'77(.


Ellis, John Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 6876).

Ellis, Nancy Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7141).

Ell Paso, Texas Bills to establish title of U. S. to site of military post at (see

biJ.lg S. 2198; H. R. 6953). .

Emigrants. B_ee b.tMIGR.ATION

England. See GREAT BRITAIN

Englewood, minds

Errett-Continued. Remarks by, on

Tariff: bottles 2011, 2012, 2042. Reports mad_e by, from

Cummittee on Ways and Means Miller, C. H: (bill H. R. 6308) 2571.

Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VOTES .

Escambia River Bill to improve, offered by Mr. Davidson 1039.

Escanaba, Michigan Bill to erect light-house near (see bill S. 2454).

Bill to donate cannon for soldiers' cemetery at (see bill H. R. 6590). Ethnology. See SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION

English, (;Twrles 8. Bill for relief of his sureties (see bill S. 2220).

Eno, Edward E. Bill to increase pension (see bill S. 2359).

Enrolling Clerks in House Resolution to employ two additional, passed 1134.

Epidemics. See CoNTAGIOUS AND EPIDEMIC DISEASES

Erben, Captain Henry (U.S. Nai;y) Bill to restore relative rank (see bill H. R. 7569).

Erie, Pennsylvania Bill to establish soldiers' home at (see bill H. R. 1440). Letter of Secretary ofWarrelative to title to Presque Isle at (S.

Ex. Doc. 4) 3889.

Ermentrout, Daniel, (a Representat-ive from Pennsylvania.) Attended 13. . Leave of absence granted to 546, 663, 1260.

Amendment offered by, to Tariff bill: iron, pig and scrap 2649.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Pennsylvania, citizens of: favoring report of Tariff Commission

1471, 1522, 1570. --relative to distilled spirits 1212. --relative to tariff legislation 2137, 2376, 2544, 2834. -- to reduce duty on sugar 995, 1089, 1126. --hatters of Bucks County: relative to tariff legislation

2376. --workingmen of: relative to tariff 2468.

Remarks .by, on Tariff: iron, pig and scrap 2649.

Reports made by, from Cmnmittee on, B anking and Currency

First National Bank of West Greenville (REPORT 1968) 2943. Votes~f. See YEA AND NAY VOTE'3

Errett, Ruasell, (a Representativefrmn Pennsylvania.) Attended 13.

Amendments offered by, to River and harbor appropriation bill 3513. Tariff bill: bottles 2042.

Petitions and papers presented by, from MedicaJ. Society of Allegheny County, Pa., for appropriation for

National Board of Health 749. Lehane, James: relative to appointment of quartermaster 101. Ohio River Commission: report for increased appropriation to

improve Ohio River 815 . . Pennsylvania, citizens of: 3-oo-ai.nst any reduction of duties pro-

posed by Tariff Commission 1471. -- relative to duty on tin 108 . --relative to tariff2678, 2888, 2959, 3030, 3087, 3212. --citizens of Pittsburgh: to repeal tax on cigars 1830. -- workmen of: in favor of report of Tariff Commission 1522,

1570, 1648, 1693, 1759, 2019, 2062. Pittsburgh board of health: for appropriation for National Board

ofHealth 749, 815. Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce: against reduction of duty on

coal1088. . --for additional appropriation for public building 307. Pittsburgh Grain and Flour Exchange: against passage of Lowell

bankrupt bill1471. · Pittsburgh Oil Exchange: against extension of Roberts torpedo

patent 2544. Sportsmen's Association: relative to National Park 2544.

Eulogies Joint resolution to print euloW,es on Benjamin H. Hill (see S.

Res. 137). Joint resolution to print eulogies on W. M. Lowe (see H. R

Res. 346). . Joint resolution to print eulogies on Godlove S. Orth (8ee H. R.

Res. 347). Joint resolution to print eulogies on J. T. Updegraff (see H. R.

Res. 348). • Joint resolution to print eulogies on R. M. A. Hawk (see H. R. '

Res. 349). Joint resolution to print eulogies on 'J. W. Shackelford (see H.

R. Res. 358).

Eureka Springs, Arkan8a8

Petition for soldiers' home at 389.

Eurele, William Bill to pension (see bill H. R 7067).

Evans, M.P. Petition for war claim 1088.

Evans, Matilda Bill to pay bounty money (see bill H. R. 7132).

Evans, Samuel P. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7479).

Evarts, Margaret Papers withdrawn in H. R. 749.

Evening Sessions Order of H. R. of last session for evening sessions on Tuesdays

and Thursdays rescinded 226. Resolution ot Senate to hold, after Jan. 22, debated 1356, 1423-

1430. Resolution of H. R. to hold on and after Feb. 7, passed 2162,

2226.

Evins, John H., (a Representative from South Carolina.) Attended 13. Leave of absence granted to 488.

Petitions and papers presented-by, from

Charleston board of health, for continuance of National Board of Health 307.

Charleston Medical College: for fire-proof building for Army Medical Museum 488.

South Carolina Legislature: for aid to education 2887. -- for repeal of tax on State banks 3318.

Remarks by, on River and harbor appropriation bill3428.

Votes of. ~ee YEA .AND NAY VOTES

Evoy, William Petition relative to loss of bounty and back pay 1088.

Executive Departments Bill to amend law relative to binding for libraries of (see billS.

2482). . Bills to establish department of commerce and navigation (see

bills H. R. 6907, 6913 )" Bill to provide against accidents from steam machinery and ele

vators in (see bill H. R. 7372). Bill fixing hours of labor in (see bill H. R. 7578). Joint resolution to print 5,000 copies of their report on centen

nial exposition (see H. R. Res. · 359). Resolution of Senate to request President to close them at 12 m.

during Christmas week 585. Debate relative to honrs oflabor in_ 2807-2814, 2824.


Export Duties Report of Secretary of State on export duties of foreign countries

(H. R. Ex. Doc. 76) 1499, 1587, 2468. -

Exports Bill to encourage m.a.nufacture for (see bill H. R. 7066).

Fahey, Jeremiah Papers withdrawn in H. R. 1088.

Pair, James G., (a Senator from. Nevada~) Attended 3212. Excused from servi~ on Committee on Education and Labor

3705. Amendment offered by, to

Sundry civil appropriation bill 3288. Petitions and papers presented by, from

~ evada Legislature: for improvement of Colorado River 3366. -- for mail-route 3467. -- for pos~roads 3365. --relative to artesian wells 3366. --relative to silver bullion3365.


Fairbanks, Otis

Farwell-cOntinued. Bills and joint resolutions introduced by

Fall, George W: for relief (see bill H. ~- 7495) 2103. Lathrop, C. H: for relief (see bill H. R. 6976) 181. Zancla, Charles: for relief (see bill H. R. 7180) 738.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Carriere, Joseph M. and others: war claims 3086. Iowa, citizens of: for improvement of Mississippi River at Des

Moines Rapids 1570. --relative_ to duty on lumber 3552. --relative to tariff226'2, 2679, 3319. -- to reduce duty on sugar 1330, 1372, 2412. -- citizens of Davenport: to continue immigrant inspection

1522. -- citizens of Durant: to reduce duty on sugar 995, 1126. -- citizens of Muscatine County: against reduction of in-

ternal-revenue taxation 943. Reports made by, from

Co-mmittee on Patents Leschot, Rudolph (REPORT 1915) 2467.


Fassett, A. C. Papers withdrawn in H. R. 3775.

Bill for relief of sureties (see billS. 2349). Bill for relief of sureties (see bill H. R. 7343). Faught, James J.

Fairfield, Iowa Bill for relief (see.bill S. 336).

Joint resolution to donate telescope to Parsons College at (see Fell, Hoopes, and Burnham (b·ustees) H. R. Res. 309). Bill for relief (see billS. 2236).

Falck, Louisa Bill for relief (see bill H. R 7081).

Bill for relief (see bill S. 2029). Penscke, John c. Pall, Geo-rge W. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 3701).

Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7495). Resolution of Minnesota Legislature in favor of pension to 2959, 3302.

Pall River, Massachusetts Bill to donate cannon for soldiers' cemetery at (see bill H. R.

6432). •

Palls, William Bill for relief (see bill S. 2249).

Fant, JJirs. A .. and Henry T. Papers withdrawn in H. R. 3533.

Faris, l!Jmily

Petition for pension 870. . _

Farley, James T., (a Senator front California.) Bills and joint resolutions introduced by

California.: for relief of homestead settlers in (see billS. 2483) :2595.

• ·npreme Court: to amend law relative to disposition of cases in ( ·ee billS. 2343) 1090.

Petittions and papers presented by, from . \.rizona Legislature: relative to Papago reservation 3320. California, tobacco-dealers of San Francisco: for rebate on tobacco

998. Trinidad and San Jose Silver Mining Co: for amendment of

Mexican treaty 1214. . Remarks by, on

Tariff and internal revenue -- coal 2605. --jute 2277, 2708, 2784, 2785.


Farrell, Andrew Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7069).

Parrow, Joseph J. Report of committee on petition of (H. R. REPORT 2022) 3774.

Farwell, Charles B., (a Representative from nlinois.) Attended 55.

Petitions and papers pres.ented by, from illinois, citizens of: for rebate on tobacco 307. -- citizens of Chicago: to repeal article 11 of amendments

to Constitution 3148. Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VoTES

Farwell, Smoell S., (a Representative from. Iowa:) Attended 13.

. Leave of absence granted to 63L

Fermented Liquors. See also INTERNAL REVENUE TAXES Bill to abolish taxes on (see bill H. R. 7071). Bill to amend laws regulating manufacture of (see bill H. R.

7397).

Perry, Thomas W., (a Senator from. Michigan.) Attended 162.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Calvin, Seth: for relief (see billS. 2225) 193. Escanaba, Mich: to erect light-house at (see billS. 2454) 2063. Herbert, S_tewart: to pension (see billS. 2223) 193. Pensions: to increase for loss of limb (see billS. 2215) 163. Revere, Julia E: to pension (see billS. 2224) 193. Utah: to allow additional judge of supreme court in (see billS.

2237) 240. Wotring, John F: to pension (see billS. 2226) 196 .

Petitions and papers presented by, from Association of Breeders of Cattle: relative to contagious diseases

2138 . Colorado, citizens of: for passage of bill to issue small money

orders 2063. Detroit Cigar Manufacturers' Association: for repeal of tax on

tobacco 351. Michigan, Legislature of: against removal of tax on tobacco and

liquors 2063. Reports made by, from

Ormmittee on Post-Office and Post-Roads Gyles car-stove (S. Res. 51) 2333. · Postal law amendments (bills H. R. 4958, 4961, 4962) 308.

Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VOTES.

Fiedler, Helen M . Concurrent resolution of Senate to ask attention of Brazil to

claim of, referred in H. R. 7 48.

Fifield, Albert G. Bill to increase pension (see billS. 2399).

Pile Holders Letter of Secretary of Treasury relative to an appropriation for

(H. R. Ex. Doc. 37) 923.

Fillmore, John S. Bill for relief of heirs (see bill H, R. 6958).

Financial Clerk of Senate Annual report (S. :M:Isc. Doc. 1) 1.

/


Fink, .Alonson Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 6982}.

Finzer, John and Brothers Bill for relief (see bill S. 2372).

Firat National Bank of Grand Rapids, M"tehigan Bill to authorize increase of capital stock (see bill S. 2377).

Firat National Bank of West Greenville Bills to change name (see bills S. 2490; H. R. 7587).

Fish and Fisheries Bill to protect in District of Columbia (see bill H. R. 7553).

petition against bill 2669. l

Joint resolutions to terminate treaty articles with Great Brita.in relative to (seeS. Res. 123, 125).

petitions for bill 192, 1261, 1758, 2679. Concurrent resolution of Senate to print 10,000 extra copies of

annual report for 1882, passed 3087, 3367, 3436, 3745. Resolution of Senate to print annual report for 1882, passed (S.

Mrsc. Doc. 46) 3087. Resolution of Senate that Committee on Foreign Relations con

tinue investigation of protection for shore fisheries, passed 3556.

Resolutions of New Jersey Legislature relative to menhaden fishing 3030, 3031, 3087, 3125.

Pe1;ition of citizens of New Jersey re~tive to menhaden :fishing 2680, 2760, 2834, 3086.

.Plaher, Hrrratio G., (a Bepr68e11,tatl»ejrom Pe7U18YlNnia.) Attended 13. Leave of absence granted to 437, 2595.

Amendments offered by, to Sundry civil appropriation bill3015. Tari.ff bill: iron, charcoal 2304. -- steel 2527.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Coin certificates: to regulate denominations of (see bill H. R.

7572) 2515. Gold and silver coinage: to establish system of (see bill H. R.

7214) 967. Silver dollars: to limit coinage of (see bill H. R. 7213) 967.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Pennsylvania, citizens of: in favor of report of Tariff Comm.:is-

sion 1570, 1759, 2262. · -- citizens of Quincy: to reduce duty on sugar 995. -- workingmen of: relative _to tariff 2468.

Remarks by, on Silver coinage 3010. Tariff: iron, charcoal 2250, 2304. --steel 2527. Tariff bill conference report 3737.


Pisk and Billings Petition against extension of their patent 711.

Fitch, .Ethe/JJert D. Petition for equalization of salary 1522.

Fitzhugh, .AnnaM. Bill for relief of heirs (see bill. H. R. 6936).

Fitzhugh, Maria 0. . Bill to adjudicate claim (see bill H. R. 6405).

Plennekin, John 0. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 1551).

Fletchall, George - Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7204).

Fletcher, WUliam Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 6539.)

Flinn, George Bill to pension (see bill H . R. 7104).

Flint River Bill to allow Savannah Pacific Short LineR. R. to bridge (see

bill H. R. 6683}. Bill to improve, offered by Mr. Turner 2182.

Flood Rock, East River, N. Y. J..£tter of Secretary of War r-ecommending appropriation for re

moval of 2516.

Floods Bills for relief of sufferers by overflow of Ohio and Mississippi

Rivers (see bill H. R. 7592; H. R. Re . 350).

Florence, .Alabama Bill for relief of masonic lodge at (see bill H. R. 7247).

Florida Bill to reimburse expenditures in suppressing Indian hostilities

(see billS. 2098). Report of Secretary of Interior on contested homestead entries

in (S. Ex. Doc. 39) 634, 1151. Florida· Claims

Resolution of Senate requesting information of President reJa.tive to, referred 634, 3266.

Florida Railroad Company Bill for relief of settlers on land grant of (see billS. 2414).

Plorida Tropical R. R. Co. Resolution of Senn.te that Committee on Appropriations consider

homestead entries on land grant of, referred 2836. Report of Secretary of Interior on land reservations for (S. Ex.

Doc. 39) 634, 1151. Petition against allowing them to locate public lands 710.

Plortda War ' Bill granting pensions to survivors of (see bill H. R. 7135).

Plower, Rostoell P., (a Representative from New York.) Attended 13. Appointed teller 2578, 3611. Leave of absence granted to 33, 546, 2534, 2669.

Amendments -offered by, to Post-Office appropriation bill 383. Tariff bill: sheet iron 2383, 2578.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Internal-revenue taxes: to repeal certain (see bill H. R. 7636)

3259. Nicholson, J. W. A: to allow him to accept decoration (see H. ~- 322) 1357. 0

Traynor, Frank: to increase pension (see bill H. R. 7187) 923. Petitions and papers presented by. from ·

Cigar-makers' unions: against reduction of duty on imported cigars 1125.

Kramer, John W: relative to duty on quinine 1212. New York, citizens of: for National Observatory 1261. --for passage of resolution relative to enforcement of con-

tracts 2678. --for repeal of article 11 of amendments to Constitution

2887, 3261. -- for repeal of tax on tobacco 868. -- relative to duty on tin-plate 1150. New York Board of Trade and Transportation Co: relative to in

ternal-revenue taxation 3086. New York Maritime Association: against transfer of revenue

marine service 3086. Walker, Alvin, for pension 943.

Remarks by, on Appropriation bills: giving President power to veto separate

items in 302. Common-school appropriation 1203. Deceased members' pay 3205. Monitor (U.S. S.): relief of officers and crew 128 • River and harbor appropriation bill3522, 3546. Tariff 2319. -- bark· extracts 1990. -- iron: sheet 2383, 2385, 2578. -- quinine 1853. -- tin-plate 2392. Tariff bill conference report (Appendix 146).

Resolutions offered by Navy officers: that Secretary of Treasury furnish info~ation

relative to smuggling by 2940. Votes of. Gee YEA Al'H> NAY VOTES

Ford, N"wholas, (a Representatiu from .M"wouri.) Attended 13.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Armstrong, William W: to restore in Army (see bill H. R. 7137)

574. Bell, David H: for relief (see bill H. R. 7676) 3304. Buler, Charles: to increase pension (see bill H. R. 7275) 1197.

INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD.

Ford-Continued. Bills and joint resolutions introduced by

Cecil, Kinsey B: to confirm land titles to (see bill H. R. 7454) 1736.

Colored soldiers: for relief of heirs (see bill H. R. 7002) 182. Delay, Anna: to pension (see bill H. R. 7075) 436. Eastmond, Oscar, and James W. Atwill: for relief (see bill H .

R. 7003) 182. Fletchall, George: to pension (see bill H. R. 7204) 967. Giddings, N. B: toadjudicatehisclaim (see billH. R. 7001) 1 :!. Smith, John N: to pension (see bill H. R. 7076) 436. Thom.a.s, Lloyd: to pension (see bill H. R. 7453) 1736. Witten, James D: to pension (see bill H. R. 7455) 1736.

Petitions ·and papers presented by, from Missouri, citizens of: against increase of duty on tin-plates 1174. -- for rebate on toba<>oo 307. -- to reduce duty on sugar 1039, 1126. --citizens of St . Joseph: for pension to soldiers of Florida

war69. - - relative to duty on cotton hosiery 3364. - -relative to proposed change in internal-revenue laws 749. - - workingmen of: in favor of report of Tariff Commission


Lowe, William M: death of 2060. Orth, Godlove S: death of 1872. Personal explanation 887.

Reports made 6y, from Oommittee on Private Land Claims

Cecil, Kinsey B. (bill H. R. 7538; REPoRT 1929) 2160. Resolutions offered 6y •

Barbour, W. H: to pay him difference of salary 184. Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VOTES

Forciil, Ralph P. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 984).

Foredice, James Bill to remove charge of desertion (see bill H. R. 7615).

Foreign Bonds Bill to punish counterfeiting (see billS. 1000).

Foreign Navies Tabulated statements of vessels of 1411-1416.

Foreign Postal Services Tabular statistics relative to 298, 337.

Foreign Tariffs Report of Secretary of State on export duties of foreign countries

(H. R. Ex. Doc. 76) 1499, 1587, 2468.

Foreign Vessels. See CoMMERCE AND NAVIGATION

Forepaugh, John_A. Petition relative to license for cigars by traveling companies 135.

Forest Home Cemetery, Milwauk~ Bill to erect monument over grave of nineteen unknown soldiers

in (see bill H. R. 7041).

Pores try

Bill to protect and extend forests ofU. S. (see billS. 2496) . . Bill to grant lands to Dakota for a school of (see bill H. R. 7 440). Joint resolution for printing third annual report on (seeS. Res.

129). -Concurrent resolution of H. R. to print 8,000 copies of third an

nual report on, passed 3701, 3769. Concu:iTent resolution of Senate to print proceedings of forestry

convention (passed Senate last Be88ion), reported adversely in Honse (H. R. REPORT 2008) 3774.

-.:>orney, William Henry, (a .Representative from A1abama.}

/ Attended 12. Appointed conferee on District of Columbia appropriation bill

(bill H. R. 7181) 3289. Appointed conferee on fortification appropriation bill (bill H. R.

7191) 3189. . Appointed on commission to adjust sa.laries of Congressional em

ployes 377 4.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Coosa River: to improve 230. Ellis, Nancy: to pension (see bill H. R. 7141) 708. Tennessee River: to improve 230.

Forney-Continued. Petitions and papers presented by, fr.om

Alabama, citizens of Mobile: against transfer of revenue-marine service 1471. ·

--workingmen of: relative to tariff legislation 2137. Alabama Legislature: for passage of bill granting certain fran

chise to Saint Louis, Montgomery and Florida R. R. 2412.

- - to continue work on harbor of Mobile 2412. Remarks fJy, on

Fortification appropriation bill 1166. -- conference report on 3511.

Reports made by, from · Omnmittee of conference

Fortification appropriation bill {bill H. R. 7191) 3510. Oommittee on Appropriations

Fortification appropriation bill (bill R. R. 7191; REPORT 1841) 943, 3189.


Forster, Peter Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7501) .

Fort Benton, Montana Memorial of Legislature for -custom-house at 2760, 3304.

Port Bliss Letter of Secretary of War relative to title to site (S. Ex. Doc.

3) 38, 89.

Fort Brooks Reservation Petition of citizens of Florida relative to 409, 710.

Fort Cameron Reservation 11fessage of President transmitting recommendation for sale of

(S. Ex. Doc. 45) 1399, 1421.

Port D. A. Russell Plans and estimates for building at (H. R. Ex. Doc. 65) 1805.

Fort Dodge, Iowa Bill to erect public buil<!fug at (see bill H. R. 7153).

Fort Dodge Reservation Bill to amend act of 1880 for disposing of part of (see bill S.

2254).

Fort Keogh Reservation Memorial of Montana Legislature relative to 3776.

Fort Lowell Reservation Bills to reduce (see bills S. 2417; H . R. 7219).

Fort Monroe Bills to allow Chesapeake and Ohio R. R. right of way at (see

bills S. 2203; H. R. 6947, 7627). Bills approving agreements conceding p:dvilege to Joseph Segar

and C. C. Willard to build hotel at (see bills S. 2204; H. R. 7039).

Bill to grant J. A. Watkins use of land at (see bill H. R. 7173).

Fort Niobrara Reservation Bill granting Fremont, Elk Horn and Missouri River R. R. right

of way a-cross (see bill H. R. 2997). Report of secretary of War on (S. Ex. Doc. 40) 164, 1183.

Fort Riley, Resolutions of Kansas Legislature in favor of establishing soldiers'

home at 1694.

Fort Smith Reservation Bills to grant Saint Lol'l.isand San Francisco R. R. right of way

through (see bills S. 2239; H. R. 7060).

Fortifications Annual appropriation bill for (see bill H. R. 7191). Report of select committee of Senate on heavy ordnance for (8.

REPORT 969) 2333.

Foster, George Bill to pension (see billS. 2080).

Foster, John F. Petition for continuance of pension 749.

Poster, WiUiam B. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7284).


Fowler, Henry

I Bill for relief (see bill H. R·. 7384.)

Pox and Wisconsin Rivers · Bill to pay commissioners for arwarding damages caused by im

provement of (see billS. 2488).

Francesco, Alexander Bill to correct military record (see billS. 1278).

Francesco, Eliza Bill for relief (see billS. 1717).

Franklin, John W. ( execuwr) Bill for relief (see billS. 2213).

Franklinville, New Yorrk

Bill to donate cannon for soldiers' monument at (see bill H. R. . 7323).

F ranski, Cl;r~tian Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7017}.

Frazier, H en ry G. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7098).

Free Delivery. See LETTER CARRIERS

Freedman's Savings and Trust Company

Bills to dividends on claims barred by limitation (see bills S. 2305; H. R. 7159).

Bill to reimburse deposito1-s (see bill H. R. 6204). Annual report on affairs of (S. Ursc. Doc. 10) 273, 315, 351.

Freedmen Petition of Charles P. King for colonization in Texas of 230. Petition of freedmen of Chickasaw Nation 3212.

Preemont, Elk Horn and Missouri Valley R. R. Co. Bill granting right of way across Niobrara reservation (see bill

H. R. 2997).

F rench Cable Company Report ofSecretary of State on (H. R. Ex. Doc. 46) 1173,3212.

French Spoliation Claims Bill for ascertainruen.t of (see bill S. 14G5.) Resolutions of Maine Legislature relative to 3777. Petitions 388, 944, 995. ·

Prick, A. P. Bills authorizing his appointment a assistant surgeon in Army

(see bill H. R. 7025; S. Res. 111). peti.tion:s in favor of 816, 944.

Pritts, Jeremia-h


Frost, Lenette M. · Petition for extension of patent 3552.

• Prost, Richa.Td Graha·m, (a Representative j'r01n Mbssouri.)

Bill to pay expenses i~ contested election (see bill H. R. 7470) 1803. . -

Debate on contested election of, and resolution passed that not entitled to seat 3606, 3616-3625, 3627-3631.

Leave of absence granted to 663. Report of committee on contested election of (H. R. REPORT

1959) 2865. Amendment offered by, to

Pension appropriation bill 1164. Bills and joint resolutions introduced by

Davenport, Jane B: for relief (see bill H. R. 7537) 2104. Petitions and papers presented by, from -

Missouri, citizensofSaintLouis: forrepealofarti.cle 11 ofamendments to Constitution 3261.

Remarks by, on Sessinghausvs. Frost: contested-election case of 3622, 3624, 3627. Tariff: plate-glass 2164.


Prost, White Report on petition of (H. R. REPORT 1815) 118.

Fry, Agnes Joint resolution to pay portion of Virginius indemnity fund to

(see H. R. Res. 343).

Prye, William P., (a Senatm· jr011~ Maine.) Attended!. Appointed conferee on bill (H. R. 2013) to adjudicate claim of

Gallus Kirchner 497. Credentials presented 1330.

Amendments offered by, to Post-route bill1374. Tariff and internal-revenue bill -- cotton cloths 2365. -- sugar 1495, 1845, 1846, 1881.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Carroll, Sallie: for relief (see bill S. 2487) 2681. Fisheries treaty: to terminate certain articles of (seeS: Res. 123)

10!1. . \Yescott, Joseph & Son: for relief (see billS. 2308) 711.

Petitions and papers presented by, from I\.f:1ine, citizens of: against transfer of revenue-marine, Life-

Saving, and Marine-Hospital services 2183, 288 . --- against placing lumber on free-list 2333, 2471. --- for increase of pension for loss of limb 135, 710. Maine Legislature: -for increase of pension for loss of limb 14~. -- relative to compulsory pilotage 2183. :Maine. Woman's Christian Temperance Union: for prohibitory

legislation 751. Maine and Mass:whusetts, citizens of: relative to arbitration be

tween nations 2679. Remarks by, on

American shipping 3691, 3694. Fisheries treaty 1041. French spoliation claims 271-273. Holladay, Ben: relief of 1182. Kerchner, Gallus: claim of 237~240. Ueade, Richard W: relief of heirs 635. Mississippi River improvement 139. Orth, Godlove S: death of 1851. Tariff and internal revenue --. bichromate·ofpotash 1194. ---- bunting 2154. -- cotton cloths 2365. ---customs officers 2371. -- glas...;; bottles 1340. - ---lumber 1445. - - machinery 1769, 1770. -- salt 2358. -- starch 1186, 1946. --sugar 1800, 1801, 1846-1848, 1881, 1893, 2551. -- >inegar 2431.

Reports made bJ. from Cornntittee of conjer(}nCe

Kirchner, Gallus (bill H. R. 2013) 3152. (;ommittee on Claims

Powers, Eliza H. (REPORT 893) 634. Westcott, Joseph & Son (REPORT 932) 1261, 3553.

Resolutions offered by Fisheries treaty: to terminate certain articlesof (see billS. Res .

125) 1183. Kirchner, Gallus: to appoint cohference committee on bi1J (H.

R. 2013) to adjudicate claim of 497. Senate :Manual: to prepare new edition of 2890, 3556.

Votes of. See YEA-.AND NAY VoTES

Fuel Resolutions of H. R. directing Clerk to purchase, passed 1399,

14-00.

Fulkerson. Abra.m, (a Repreaentative from Virginia.) Attended 13. Leave of absence granted to 547, 2669.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Axt, Ferdinand: for relief (see bill H. R. 7672) 3304.

Petitions and papers presented by, from ' Lynchbnrgh Tobacco Association: relative to tariff 2679. Reports made by, from ·

ComTaitlee on Pensions Miller, Ellen (REPORT 1902)•1737. Ruggles, Solomon K. (REPORT 1965) 2942 . .


Funeral Expenses Bill to regulate use of contingent fund of H. R. to pay ( s~t} bill

H. R. 7656). . .

INDEX T-0 THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD.

G. D. Bailey Post, Grand Army of the Republic Bills to donate cimnon to (see bills H. R. 7184, 7323).

Gallagher, Peter Bill for relief of heirs (see H. R. 1698).

Gallagher, Sarah Bill for relief (see bill H. R." 7011).

Gallaher, Rabert 0. Petition for relief of 1373.

Gallup, Asa 0. Bill for relief of heirs (see bill H. R. 7469).

Galveston, Texas Joint resolution to allow purchase of steam-launch for

harbor of (seeS. Res. 126).

Gambetta, Leon Joint resolution on death of (see H. R. Res. 313).

Grune 1

Petition of Michigan Sportsmen's Association for law to pre- 1

serve 1212. I Ganz, Sebastian

Petition for pension 1648.

Garden Seeds Petition of citizens of New York to regulate sale of 868.

Gardner, William G. and others Petition for bounty and pay for services during late war 27tiil.

Garfield, James A. (late President of U. S.) Report of board of audit on expenses of sickness and death of (H.

R. MISC. Doc. 14) 442, 815.

Garland, Augustu.s·H., (a Senator from A1·kamas.)

Attended 1. Credentials presented 1694.

Amendments offered by, to Carroll, Daniel: bill for relief of estate 3657. Deficiency _appropriation bill 3503. Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill 21 3,

2835. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3239, 3495. Tariff and internal-revenue bill: cotton-seed oil 1191.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Fort Smith reservation: granting Saint Louis and San Fmnci, ·o

R. R. right of way through (see billS. 2239) 240. Freedman's Savings and Trust Co: to authorize dividend on ,

claims barred by limitation (see billS. 2305) 711. I Industrial exposition: to hold in 1884 (see billS. 2412) 147:3. I

Motions and resolutions offered by I Adjourn: to 569, 3328. Fourth Arkansas Infantry: that Secretary of War furnish in-

formation relative to payment of, adopted 1308. 1 Mississippi River improvement: to appoint commission to ex-

amine 3032, 3088. l Recess: for 3700. Tariff bill: . to reconsider vote agreeing to committee of confer

ence on 3367. Tariff bill conference: that Senate conferees withdraw from 3456.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Arkansas, citizens of Batesville: for district court 23. --citizens of Fort Smith: against establishihg U.S. court

in Indian Territory 1759. --to grant right of way to SaintLouisandSanFrancisco R.

R. across reservation 2263. · Arkansaa Legislature: for appropriation for education 2414. Little Rock Oil and Compress Co: against reduction of duty on

cotton-seed oil1175. Lyon Post, 137, G. A. R: for increase of pension for loss of limb

751. McGregor& Thompson: against increase of duty on tin-plates 710. Martin, J. R: for mail-route 23. Mound Grove Grange: to create office ofSecretary of Agricult

ure 2889. Remarks by, on

Army retired officel'S holding civil office in Territories 29. Bankruptcy system 42, 77-81, 109-114, 150, 164, 165. Civil-service reform 563, 587-590,.. 627, 628. Claims: giving Court of Claims jurisdiction of 908, 909, 910,

3673. Des Moines River lands 2140, 2141.

Garland-continued. Remarks by, on

French spoliation claims 314. Holiday recess 490, 491. Hour of meeting 25. Industrial exposition 1831, 1832. Jackson (steamer): relief of owners 195, 199, 200. Memphis and Little Rock R. R. Co: reliefof176-178. Mississippi River improvement: appointing commission on 3032,

3088. New Hampshire Senators: election of2837, 2840, 2841. New York stockbrokers' tax 1045. Presidential succession 690, 691, 877-879, 1008-1010. State National Bank of Boston: relief of 49. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3490. -- conference report on 3679. Supreme Court of U. S: salary of clerk 3496, 3499. Tariff-bill oonference 3367-3376, 3456, 3457. Wichita, Kans: holding term of district court at 503.

Reports made by, from C.mnmittee on Judicia'T"JJ

Alabama claims (bill S. 23U1) 1175. Govemment officem: false personation of (bill S. 2507) 3263. Political assessments: resolution of inquiry relative to 690. Railroad land-grantforfeiture.s (billS. 2301 ; REPORT906) 710. Smith, Francis H. sr. (bill H. R. 7330) 1423. State National Bank of Boston (bill H. R. 700) 945. Texas courts (bill S. 2299) 870. Viscount Caruring (bark) (billS. 236'2) 1175.

Votes of. See YEA AND N AY VOTES

Garrison, George, (a llepresentaUve from Virginia..) Attended 13. Leave of absence granted to 663.


Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Bancroft, Caroline T: lor relief (see bill H. R. 7038) 183. Executive De~rtments: to proVIde agamst acc:Ldents in (see bill

H. R. 7372) 1450. P otoma.c River: to provide free bridge across (see bill H. R.


Barron 1 CommanderS: to remove political disabilities 1597. Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia, citizens of: against transfer

of revenue marine 2887. District of Colmri bia, citizens of: relative to special assessments

388. • McLaughlin, James, for relief 1261 :ucKenzie, Lewis: for contest expenses 230.

nderwood, John: claim of 388. Reports madeby, from

(J()mmi ttee on District of (J()lumhia Connolly, John (REPORT 1993) 3436. Cook, Patrick (bill H. R. 7680; REPORT 1992) 3436. Real-estate assessments (bill H. R. 6930) 187.


Gatling Guns Report of Secretary of Navy on trials of (S. Ex. Doc. 53) 1525,

1830. Report of Secretary of War on trial of (S. Ex. Doc. 52) 1525,

1649.

Gaugers. See INTERNAL REVENUE OFFICERS

Gearhart, Es~ Bill to adjudicate claim (see bill H. R. 7263).

Gecks, A ttgust Papers referred in H. R. 101.

Geddes, George W., (a Repre~entq.tivefrom. Ohio.) Attended 13. Leave of absence granted to 583.

IIi/Is and joint resolutions introduced by Baughman, Catharine: to pension (see bill H. R. 7018) 182. Brewer, Richard D: to remove charge of desertion (see bill H.

R. 7517} 2104. Douglas, David: for relief (see bill H. R. 7016) 182. Frauski, Christian: to rerate pension (see bill H. R. 7017) 182. Hayden, James: to inerease pension (see bill H. R. 7571) 2515. Nashville, 0: donating condemned cannon to G. A. R.. Post at

(see bill H. R. 7606) 2940.


Geddes-Continued. Bills and joint resolutions introduced by

Postage on newspaperd: to abolish (see bill H. R. 7292) 1197. Ranck, Lewis C: to pension (see bill H. R. 7427) 1734. Stelts, George W: to remove charge of desertion (see bill H. R.

7516) 2104. Dtongh, Elenor: to pension (see bill H. R. 7364) 1450. -yosbinder, David C: to increa.se pension (see bill H. R. 7605)

2940. Warehaln, John E: to pension (see bill H. R. 7600') 2940.

Motions made by Brewer, Richard D: to withdraw his papers 265.

Petitions and papers presented by; from Indiana, Grand Army of Republic: for pension to widow of Ma-

jor George W. Stough 3212. Narcham, John E: for pension 2959. Ohio, citizens of: for pension to L. A. Gromley 3212. --for speedy action on tobacco taxation 633. --to reduce duty on sugar 995, 1213. Toledo Produce Exchange: relative to sale of futures 2959.

Remarks by, on Congressional library building 213, 216.

Reports made by, from Committee on War Claims

Allen, D. C. (REPORT 1853) 1108. Anderson, William W. (REPORT 1855) 1108. California Indian war claims (bill H. R. 7241; REPOR~ 1847)

1108. . Carey, W. L. (REPORT 1854) 1108.

Cleers, Robert H. (REPORT 1849} 1108. Donohoe, William H. (bill H. R. 7240; REPORT 1846} 1108. Hi~<Yin.s, E. B. and others (REPORT 1848) 1108. Memphis, Tenn. (REPORT 1850) 1108. . Singleton, David (REPORT 1852) 1108. Whitehead, Mary E. (REPORT 1851) 1108.


Geho, Jacob D. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7616).

General Land Oftlce Bill to pay certain clerks in (see bill H. R. 6964).

General Reynolds Post, G. A. E., Iniliana Bills to donate cannon (see b~ H. R. 7491, 7546).

Geneva Award. See ALABAMA CLAIMs

Geological Survey • Debate in Honse relative to 3083-3086, 3126--3130.

List of persons employed in (S. Ex. Doc.-) 3266, 3467.

George, Daniel G. Bill to increase pension (see bill H. R. 1011.)

George, James Z., (a Senator from Mis8i8Bippi.) Attended 1. ' Excused from service on Committee-on Claims 388.

Amendments offered by, to Bankruptcy system: bill to establish 171. Civil service: bill to regulate and improve 642, 644, 650. Common schools: bill for support of 1115. Pensions: granting to survivors of Mexican war 3404. Railroad land grants: bill relative to forfeiture of 1097. Tariff and internal-revenue bill. -- bank checks 2796, 2847. -- beef and pork 1908. --machinery 1730, 1764, 1784, 2364. --matches .2847. -- sugar 1890, 1895.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Bayou Barnard, Miss: to a.llow bridge across (see billS. 2438)

1760. Constitution U. S: for amendment relative toappropriation bills

(see S. Res. 110) 23. Motions made by

Adjourn.: to 1731. ~Ieagher, Thomas F: to withdraw his draft 1875.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Ranis, Edward: for arrears of pension 1175. Missi&."ippi and Louisiana, citizens of: for erection of public _ building in Vicksburgh 351.

George-Continued. Remarks by, on

UniversityofM:ississippi: for aid to education 997. Agricultural appropriation bill 501, 502. AgricnltllThl Department 1157, 1158. Bankruptcy system 112. Civil service reform 278, 280, 281, 319, 628, 641-644, 650. Claims: giving Court of Claims jurisdiction of 911, 912. Hawk, Robert M:. A: death of 2160. · Mexican war pensions 3404, 3406. Political assessments 628, 641-643. Presidential succession 1008, 1009. Tariff and internal revenue - -jute 2088-2093, 2783. --machinery 1765, 1773, 1774, 1780, 1781; 2364. -- silk 2289, 2290. -- sugar 1895. --wire 2915.


George, M. C., (a .Repreaentative from Oregon.) Attended 13. Appointed teller 3136.


Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Astoria, Oregon: to sell Government property at (see bHl H. R.

. 7020) 183. Glass, Henry: to carry into eifect; recommend.:'l.tion of nn.val boMd

relative to (see bill H. R. 7297) 1198. Pacific Coast: to improve certain rivers and hn.rbors on 995. Sands, James H: to C..'UTJ into effect recommendation of naval

board relative to (see bill H. R. 7296) lHl . Sigsbee, Charles D: to carry into effect recommendation of naval

board relative to (see bill H. R. 7295) 1197.

Motions and resolutions offered by Documents: for distribution of 2515. Schwatka, Frederick, jr: to withdraw memorial in case of 1174.

Petitions and papers presented by, from A t.oria Chamber of Commerce: for improvement of month of

Columbia River 904. -- for forfeiture of land grant to Oregon Centml R. l . 350. Beeson, John: relative to Indian Affairs 2412. Independent Order of Good Templars: relative to liquor tl'afiic

1942. Oregon, citizens of: to improve Coquille River 1758. -- to improve Sixes River 1942. --- to reduce duty on tin-plates 1372, -062. -- citizens of' P-ortland: against increase of duty on tin-

plate 2182. -- for rebate on tobacco 584.

·Oregon Legislature: for aid to construct certain milroads 2595. -- for ha1·bor of refuge at Port Orfo:rd 2595. -- for light-house at month of. Umpqua River 2595. --for payment of awards of Indian war, and to extend

bounty laws to that war 2595. -- for survey of harbors of N estncka and Tillamook 2595. -- in favor of Nicaragua Canal Company 161, 2942. --relative to land grant of Oregon Central R. R. 2595. --· relative to soldiers of Rogne River war 2595. -- to repair Rogne River wagon road 2595. -- to restore price of surveying land 2595. -- to improve Coquille River 2595. -- t.o nrvey Sinslaw Harbor and Ri er 2595. Portland Board of Trade: in favor of .Nicaraguan CanallO'l. -- to improve month of Columbia River 1421.

Remarks ·by, on Alaska: civil government for 2128. Nicaragua Canal (Appendix 33). Public lands: appropriation for survey 3132.


Georgetown. See DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Georgia Bill to pay revolution..'l.ry war claim of (see bill H. R. 110). Papers in claim forexpenditures inlndian hostilities withdrawn

P"om :tiles of Senate 3704. Report ofSecreta.ryofWaron river and harbor improvement in

(S. Ex. Doc. 51) 489, 1372. · Resolution of Legislature in .fuvorofrepeal of tax on State~

circulation 838. ·

INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. 65 Georgia-Continued.

Resolution of Legislature in favor of amending law governing actions in State courts ~ua.inst U. S. revenue officers 838.

Resolution of Legislature in favor of an appropriation for common schools 966, 997.

Resolution. of Legislature in favor of erecting public building a.t Brunswick 994.

German National Bank of Louisville Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 2911).

Germany Joint resolution to terminate treaty with North German Confed

eration (see H. R. Res. 296). Joint resolution for treaty with (see H. R. Res. 329). Joint resolutions for relief of sufferers by floods in valley of the

Rhine (see S. Res. 135; H. R. Res. 327). Joint resolution to prohibit importation of wines from (see H.

R. Res. 360). .

Germer, .A. H. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7344).


Getty, Ocl. George W. Bill to retire as major-general (see bill H. R. 7645). Petition to be retired with rank of major-general (S. Ex. Doc.

54) 2020, 2057, 2595.

Gettysburgh, Pennsylvania Joint resolution to loan tents for encampment of G: A. R. at

(see H. R. Res. 336 ).

Gibbs, Mar-y A. Papers referred in H. R. 3777.

Gibson, Randall Lee, (a Representative from Louisiana.) Attended 13. Appointed to attend inauguration of Henry statue 3436.

Amendment offered by, to Tariff bill: sugar 2731.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Civil service: to reform (see bill H. R. 7267) 1196. Forty-eighth Congress: to convene on first Monooy in Mareh1

1883 (see bill H. R. 7268) 1196. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Louisiana, citizens of: for removal of raft in. Bayou Pierre 192. -- citizens of New Orleans: for rebate on tobacco 22.

Remarks by, on Congressional library building 224. Mississippi River: improvement of 3524 (Appendix 191). Pacific railroad consolidation 3614. · Tariff: sugar 2731-2733 (Appendix 124).

Reports made by, from Committee on Commerce

Cape San Blas light-house (REPORT 1973) 2993. Dog Island light-house {REPORT 1972) 2993.

Resolutions offered by Rules: to amend Rule II 16.


Giddings, N. B. Bill to adjudicate claim (see bill H. R. 7001).

Gilbeau, Prancis Bill for relief (see bill S. 783). Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 1696).

Gilbert, Henr-y P. Bill for relief (see bill S. 2220).

Gilbertsville, Ne:w York Bill to donate cannon for soldiers' monument at (see bill H. R.

6818). ' .

Gillespie, W. H. H. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 727 4).

Gillette, Orinel Papers referred in H. R. 3087.

Gillis, Captain J. H. ( U. S. Navy)" Joint resolution of thanks to (see H. R. Res. 12 _t

Gilmore, Besme S. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7237).

XIV-6

Girard, Pierre Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7505).

Glass, Henr-y ( U. S. Nat-y) Bill to restore relative mnk (see bill H. R. 7297).

Gleason, John H. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7662).

petition 3261.

Glenn, John Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 2294).

Glucose Bill to regulate sale of (see bill S. 2500).

Godshalk, William, (a Representativ8from Pennsylvania.) Attended 29. Leave of absence granted to 546, 1372.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Bean, Theodore W: to pension (see bill H. R. 7022) 183.

Motions made by Bean, Theodore W : to withdraw his papers 994..

Petitions and papers presented by, from Bean, Theodore W: for pension 455. Pennsylvania, citizens of: against extension of ~oberts patent

2544. -- to reduce duty on sugar 995, 1089, 1213. -- to repeal tax on tobacco 1088. -- citizens of 11Iontgomery County: for pension to RobertS.

Millan 2760. · -- workingmen of: in favor of report of Tariff Commission

1597, 1759, 2019, 3262. Remarks by, on

Agricultural appropriation bill 253, 258. Tariff: cotton-ties 2447.


Gold and Silver Annual report of production 3082. Concurrent resolution to print 9,000 copies of annual report on

production of, passed 3301, 3319, 3553.

Gold Coins. See CoiNS AND COINAGE

Golladay, J. S. Bill for relief (see billS. 751).

Gooch, L. 0. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7294).

Goodman, Henry Petition for increase of pension 1942.

Goodrich, Jolln R. Papers referred in H. R. 1648.

Gorden, William H. (assignee) Papers referred in H. R. 388.

Gorman, Arthur P., (a Senator from Maryla1 S .. )

Attended 1. Appointed conferee on printing edn\:ation report 3682. Appointed conferee on tariff bill (bill H. R. 5538) and excused

3463, 3466. Amendments offered by, to

Deficiency appropriation bill 3668. Post-Office appropriation bill 1383, 1384. Post-route bill 3684.

undry-civil appropriation bill3288, 3458. Tariff and internal-revenue bill -- bichromate of potash 1192. -- marble 2220. --matches 2789. -- tin-plate 1621. . -- toba~ 2789, 2796, 2797, 2988.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by . Bancroft, Caroline T: for relief (see billS. 2270) 457. Carroll, Anna E: for relief (see billS. 2186) 23. District of Columbia: to regulate travel on steam-railroads in

(see billS. 2411) 1473. District of Columbia health officers report: to print extra copies

(see S. Res. 139) 3265. :Maddox, Joseph H., and others: for relief (see billS. 2185) 23. Mutual Fire Insurance Company: to amend act to incorporate

(see billS. 2444) 1875.

I


Gorman-Continued. Motions and resolutions offered by

Adjourn: to 3185. Dresser, Charles: to withdraw his papers 3150. Public Printing: that Committee on Printing investigate subject

of, adopted 3671. · Washington and AtlanticR. R. Co: to reconsider bill (H. R. 6625)

to extend 1215. Petitions anti papers presented by, from

Baltimore election supervisors: for additional compensation 193. Dall, !firs. M. A: claim of 231. Johns Hopkins University: relative to Naval Observatory 1874. Maryland, citizens of: for aid to education 869. -- relative to liquor tax 1126. -- citizens of Baltimore: for light-ship at Cape Hatteras 997. -- for removal of tax on commercial travelers in the District

ofColumbia 2889. -- to continue office of shipping commissio:p.er 1760. --ship-owners of Baltimore: relative to shipping commis-

sioner 1524. -- toba.cco dealers of Baltimore: for reduction of tax on to

bacco 997. --workingmen of Baltimore: relative to tariff 1472, 1760. Maryland Temperance Alliance: for prohibitory legislation 869.

Remarks by. on District turnpike road 1047. Post-Office app!Opriation bill 1311-1313. -- conference report on 3556. Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill3223, 3225, . 3232.

Sandy Point light-house: appropriation for 3668. Tariff and internal-revenue -- bichromate of potash 1192, 1193, 1229, 1231. -- cigars 2789. -- coal2213, 2214, 2608-2611. -- marble 2220. --pyrites 1536. -- tin-plate 1621-1623. -- tobacco 2789, 2790.

Reports made by, from Oommiteee on District of Columbia

Washington and Atlantic R. R. Co. (bill H. R. 6625) 3214. OommiUee on Printing

French spoliation claims: resolution to print bill relative to, adopted 585.

Health officer's report (S. Res. 139) 3671. Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VOTES

Gorthy, Robert Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 804).

Gosport Navy Yard Letter of Secretary ~f Navy relat.ive to purchase of land ad

jacent to 583, 584.

Goudy, Jane Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7326}.

Government OfJicers Bill to punish false personation of (see bill S. 2507).

Government Printing Office Bill to regulate pay for extra work in (see bill S. 2150). Joint resolution to remove material from (S. Res. 132)

2017. Amendment to sundry civil bill relative to work in 3489.

memorials against amendment 3320, 3352.

Government Sales

1961,

Grand A.rmy of the Republic--continued. Joint resolution to loan tents for encampment at Gettysburgp

(see H. R. Res. 336). . J.femorial of Cavalry Post 35, of Philadelphia, for donation of

equipments, committee discharged 1472. Grand Marais

Memorial of 1\finnesota Legislature for light-house at 3650, 3777. Petition to continue improvement of harbor of refuge at 2412.

Grand Rapids, Michigan Bill to authorize increase of ca.pitD.l stock of First National Bank

at (see bill S. 2377). Grand Trunk R. R. Co.


Grant, Albert Bill for relief (see bill. S. 486).

Grant, W"Uliam S. Petition for relief 102.

papers referred in Senate 411. Grape Sugar

Bill to regulate sale of (see bill 8. 2500).

Graves, Anthony B. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 4387).

Gray, Mrs. Robert E. Bill to pension 1see bill H. R. 7522).

Gray, Sallie Petition for relief 2019.

Grayson, Gem·ge H. Petition for balance of salary due 1307.

Grayson, Watt. Papers withdrawn in H. R. 333.

Great Britain Joint resolutions to terminate fishery articles in treaty of 1871

with (see S. Res. 123, 125). . petitions for passage of bill192, 1261, 1758, 2679.

Tobin's report on naval engineering in (H. R. Ex. Doc. 48) 1016.

Great Kanawha River Bills to authorize construction of bridges across (see bills 8. 2479,

2494; H. R. 7608). Letter of Secretary of War relative to building bridges across (S.

Ex. Doc. 73) 2548, 2888.

Green, Calrin Bill_ for relief (see bill H. R. 804).

Greene, Henry A. Papers withdrawn in H. R. ~·

Greer, I. S. 0. G. Bill for relief of estate (see bill H. R. 7000).

Gregson, Joh;~ P. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 153).

Grice, WilB<nt -......_ Resolution of H. R. to retain on laborers' roll 3707

Griffiths, WiUiam 8. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7171).

Grisham, Richard . Bill for relief (~ee bill H. R. 7339).

Letter of Secretary of Treasury relative to sales of old material (H. R. Ex. Doc. 43) 1108. Gromley, L. A.

Governor's ~sland, New York Report of M~or Gillespie on sea-wall at (S. Ex. Doc. 76) 3053,

3086.

Goyaux, liucien Bill for relief of estate (see billS. 1252).

Graham, George Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7316).

Grand Army of the Republic Note.-For bills making donations of condemned cannon to Grand Arn:l,y

of Republic posts, see under titles of respective towns and cities in whlch locared.

Bills to loan tents for meeting at Denver (see bills H. R. 7255:; H. R. Res. 357). '

Petition of citizens of Ohio for pension to 3212.

Groome, James B., (a Senator from Maryland.) Attended 1. Excused from service on Committee on Pensions 34.

Amendments offered by, to Barney, Samuel Chase: bill for relief 3658. Deficiency appropriation bill 3334. Navy appropriation bill1831. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3506.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Della Terre, Frank, and Susan F: for relief (see bill S. 2428)

1600. Na-yy engineer officers: to adjust rank of (see bill S. 2202) 35.

INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. 67 Groome-Continued.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Maryland, workingmenofBaltimore: againstreductionofduties

1524, 1599. Mary land Academy of Science: against transfer of Signal Service

3149. . YaJ"nell, Eliza J: to pension 3320.

Remarks by, on Barney, Samuel Chase: relief of 3658, 3695, 3696. De Kalb, Baron: erecting monument to 687, 688. Lanman, Ann C: to increase pension 3562. Political assessments 670. Tariff and internal revenue --bichromate·of potash 1193, 1230. -- tin-plates 1622, 1623. --wire 2503.


Grout, William W., (a Jlepres(Jil.tativefrom Vernwnt.) Leave of absence granted to 583.

Amendments offered by, to · Brattleborough, Vt: donating condemned cannon to G. A. R.

Post at 2412. Derby, Vt: donating condemned cannon for soldiers' monument

at 2406. Bills and joint resolutions introduced by

-Burke, Zeriah: to pension (see bill H. R. 7670) 3304. . Homesteads: granting to soldiers and sailors (see bill H. R. 7172)

na · Lake Champlain: to allow railroad bridges across (see bill H. R.

7322) 1357. 'Vheeler, John A: for relief (see bill H. R. 7671) 3304. White, Abel W: for relief (see bill H. R. 7585) 2572.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Cigar Manufaduring Union of Brattleborough: relative to tax o~

cigars 1830. Remarks by, on ·

American shipping 1072. French spoliation claims (Appendix 166). North Dakota: establishing ~erritory of2106-2108.


Grove, James A. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7518).

Groveland, Massachusetts Bill to donate cannon for soldiers' monument at (see bill H. R.

6433).

Grover, La Fayette, (a Senat<rr fr<rm Oregon.)

Attended 1. Presented credentials of Joseph N. Dolph 3261.

Amendment offered by, to Post-route bill 751.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Puget Sound and Canadian R. R. Co: granting right of way

(see billS. 2346) 1090. Motions made by

Russell and Rector: to withdraw their papers 1262. Petitions and papers presente_d by, from

Astoria Chamber of Commerce: for improvement of Columbia River 944.

-- to declare forfeited unearned land grant of Oregon Cen-tral R. R. Co. 231.

California and Oregon: in favor of Nicaragua Canal 231. Oregon Good Templars: for prohibitory legislation. 751. Oregon Legislature: for appropriation to pay additional expense

of Indian war of 1855-6 2680. -- for survey and buoying of Tillamook and N estucka Bays

2545. . -- to aid construction of certain railroads 2546. -- to incorporate Maritime Canal Company of ~icaragua

2680. Portland Board of Trade: to improve bar of Columbia River 3262

Reports made 6y, from Committee on Mtlitary Affairs

Army officers hohling civil office (bill H. R 1926) 998. . Chesap~ke and Ohio R. R. Co. (REPORT 949) 1760. Grubb, James S. {billS. 1495) 998. Idaho military roads {billS. 1711) 1215. Ivory, William W. (REPORT 962) 2183.

Grover-Continued. Reports made by, from

Committee on. liitlitary Affai1'S O'Connor, Stephen (bill S. 1298) 411. Norton, Lieut. C. C. (billS. 1296) 411. Stokes, William-B. (billS. 1670) 998. Washburn, Hiram S. (billS. 2102) 998.

Committee on Public Lands Upper Astoria (Oregon) land (billS. 2219) 3W.

VOtes of. See YEA AND NAY VOTES

Grubb, James S. Bill to pay (see billS. 1495).

Grundy County, Tennessee Bill to transfer to middle judicial district (see bill H. R. 7109).

Guano Islands Bills to further suspend law relative to (see bills S. 2491; H. R.

7414).

Guenther, Richard, (a .Repres(Jil.tative from W'-utOO?I.Bin.) Attended 29. Appointed on committee on funeral of Mr. Updegraff, of Ohio 30. Appointed teller 2018, 3519.

Amendments offered by, to Omro, Wis: donating condemned cannon toG. A. R. Postat24Q8. Tariff bill: bottles 2011.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Immigration: for commission on (see H. Res. 326) 1734. --to amend law to regulate (see bill H. R. 7438) 1734. Town, Hiram S: for relief (see bill H. R. 7305) 1198. Turney, Ira J. J: to pensio~ (see bill H. R. 7617) 2941. ·wisconsin: to sell timber on Menomonee Indian lands in (see bill

H. R. 7136) 574. Wood, Priscilla: to pension (see bill H. R. 7673) 3304.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce: for repeal of article 11 of

amendments to Constitution 3318. Wisconsin, citiz-ens of: to reduce duty on sugar 995, 1089, lli4,

. 1213, 1307, 1471. -- workingmen of: -in favor of report of TID'iff Commission

1759. Wisconsin Legislature: for completion of harbor at Port Wash-

ington 2104. -- for post-road 330·1. -- relative to diseases of cattle 3304. -- to improve harbor at Superior 2544. Wisconsin board of health: relative to National Board of Health

2595. Wisconsin State Grange: to amend patent laws 1942.

Remarks by, on American shipping 983. River and harbor appropriation bill 3358, 3435J 3440, 3517. Tariff: bottles 2011, 2013, 2014. -- lumber 2661. -- na.· s: horseshoe 2524.

Reports made ')',from Committee on Commerce

Immigation commission (REPORT 1948) 2515. Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VoTES '

Guill, Ja.spe?· Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7396).

Gulf and Chicago Air-Lin:e Railroad Memorial of Alabama Legislature to aid conetruotion of 32M.

Gunter. Th.QIIUUJ M. , (a Representative from .Arkan~as.) Attended 87.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Berry, James R: to refund tax (see bill H. R. 6969) 180. Fort Smith reservation: granting right of way for railroad and

telegraph purposes through (see bill H. R. 7060) 328. Petilions and papers presented by, from

Grayson, George W: for relief 1307. Remarks by, on

Internal-revenue taxes: reduction of (Appendix 134) . Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VoTES

Gupton Stephen M. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7225).

68 INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORDo

Gyles Car Stove Fire Extinguisher Joint resolution to adopt on postal cars (seeS. Res. 51).

Hale, Eugene, (a Sena~01·jrom Mai1t6. )

Attended 1. Appointed conferee on agricultural appropriation bill (H. R.

7052) 1048. Appointed conferee on deficiency appropriation bill (bill H. R.

7637) 3675. Appointed conferee on Navy appropriation bill (bill H. R. 7314)

3322. Appointed conferee on sundry civil appropriation bill (bill H. R.

7595) 3567, 3681.

Amendments offered by. to Civil service: bill to regulate and improve 211. Deficiency appropriation bill 3669. Distilled spirits: bill to extend bonded period for 82SI, 829, 834. Navy appropriation bill 3153. Rules: relative to order of business 1430. Sundry civil appropriation bill3494, 3495. Tariff and internal-revenue bill -- ship-building materials 2366. -- starch 1184, 1945, 2786. -- stone 2223, 2268, 2988. -- wire-rope 2366.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by · Alabama claims: to increase number of judges of court of (see

bill s. 2179) 2. Pilot fees: to abolish compulsory (see billS. 2178) 2. Wardwell, Emery S: for relief (see billS. 2418) 1524.

Motions and resolutions offered by Adjourn: to 830. Appropriation bills: to limit debate on 3116,3152. Executive session: for 1693, 1696. Geological Survey: that Secretary of Interior furnish list of em

ployes in, adopted 3266. Jackman, John J: that Committee on Public Lands consider

land claim of 3554. Nesmith & Son and Abner Stetson: to withdraw their papers

711. Political assessments; that Committee on Judiciary furnish in-

formation relative to 72, 73. Porter, Fitz-John: to indefinitely postpone bill for relief780. Tariff and internal revenue: to limit debate on bill 2022. Tariff table: to print 817.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Illinois, tobacco manufacturers of: for rebate on tobacco 163. :diaine, citizens of: against increase of duty on tin-plates 710. -- against reduction of duty on lumber 2595, 2888. -- against reduction of duty on sardines 1422. -- against transfer of revenue-marine and Life-Saving Serv-

ice 187 4, 2888. -- tobacco dealers of: for rebate on tobacco 102, 135. Maine Leooislature: against reduction of duty on lumber 1649. Maine Temple of Honor: for prohibitory legislation 816. Palmer, Alpheus T: to be restored to Army 18l4.

Remarks by, on Army appropriation bill 3039, 3050, 3051. Call of House 1985. Capitol grounds: improvement of 3495. Census 1761-1763. Oourt of Claims: salary of chief clerk 3495-3497. Oourts of U. S: salaries of clerks 3497. Dakota: admission of 870. Deficiency appropriation bill 3662-3669. Distilled spirits: extending bonded period for 431; 553, 554,

82'2--824, 826, 829, 830, 834. French spoliation claims 315. Government Printing Office 3216, 3217. Holiday recess 490, 494-496. Legislation on appropriation bills 138L Navy appropriation bill 3089-3101, 3105-3120, 3153-315S. Politica1 assessments 104, 105, 141-143, 232. Ta.r.iff and internal revenue 1910, 1911. -- animals 1907. -- cotton cloths 2365. -- lumber 1395. -- soap 1105. -- starch 1184-1186, 1913, 1945-1947. -~ stone 2223, 2-264, 2266-2268. -- vinegar 2440. YeJlowstone National Park 3485.

Hale-Continued. Reports made by, from

Committee of conference Deficiency appropriation bill (bill H. R. 7637) 3693. Navy appropriatiou bill (bill H. R. 7314) 3573.

Committee on Appropriations Census deficieRcy (REPORT 941) 1599. Deficiency appropriation bill (bill H. R. 7637) 3582. Holiday recess 456. · Navy appropriation bill (REPORT 968) 2333.


Hale, J.D. Papers Withdrawn in H. R. 3775.

Ball, 0. W. Petition for claim 3030.

Hall, Ira Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7264).

Hall, Joshua G., (a Representative from. New Hampshire.) Attended 13. Leave of absence granted to 631, 2828.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Lane, Fanny: to pension (see bill H. R. 7206) 967.

Petitions and papers presented by, from New Hampshire, citizens of: against transfer of revenue marine

3261. Pommouth Board of Trade and others: against transfer of rev

enue-marine service .2019. Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VoTES

Hall, Sm·alt C. Bill to pension (see billS. 2455).

Hall, Susannah Bill to pension (see bill H . .' R. 7 426).

Hall of Records Plans and estimates for erecting (H. R. Ex. Doc. 51) 1326.

Hallett's Point, New York Letter of Secretary of Treasury relative to electric-light tower at

(H. R. Ex. Doc. 88) 3126.

Hamburg Internat~onal Exposition Joint resolution making appropriation for participation of U. S.

in (see H. R. Res. 311) 971.

Hamilton, .AnnE: Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7 410).

Hamilton, Mary C. Papers withdrawn in H.R. 2535.

Hammond, Francis Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 6967).

petition 162.

Hammond, J. H. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 2589).

Hammond, John, (a Represent.ative frorit New Yor·k.) Attended 13.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Boas, Thomas: for relief (see bill H. R. 7458) 1736. · Stoughton, Eli~bethandHattieF:forrelief(see billH. R. 7163) ' 737.

· Petitions and papers presented by, from New York, citizens of: to reduce duty on sugar 995, 1150. --·relative to duty on tin-plate 1150. -- ci~ns of Essex County: to increase pension for loss of

limb 307. -- workingmen of: in favor of report of Tariff Commission

1693, 1759, 1943, 2062. V ennont, citizens of: relative to duty on tin-plate 1150.


Hammond, N. J., (a Repreaentatk-e from Georgia~) Attended 13. Appointed teller 230, 573, 1829, 2005.

Ame{1dments offered by, to Tariff bill: alum 1829. -- mineral waters 1859. --watches 1741.

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Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Holbrook, Priscilla: for relief (see bill H. R. 6948) 87.

Motions and resolutions offered by Adjourn: to 135. . Congressional Library building: to recommit bill (H. R. 3843) to

construct 226. Hill, Benjamin H: on death of33, 1587. Tariff bill: to lay on table 3336. Tariff Commission report: requesting Senate to return House res

olution for printing, adopted 158. -- te index, adopted 157.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Georgia, citizens of: relative to duty on tin-plate 2412. -- relative to tariff 2544, 2595, 3030. Georgia Legislature: for repeal of tax on State bank circulation

838. -- relative to internal-revenue laws 838.

Remarks by. on American shipping 1024, 1025, 1110. Georgia Revolution..'try war claim 64, 65. Hill, Benjamin H: death of1587. lnte1-est on judgments 3242. Nebraska representation 3251. Pacific railroad consolidation 3613. Tariff2135, 2231, 2646, 2865-2867, . .2878, 2879 (Appendix 155). -- earthen-ware 2003. -- tin-plate 2392. -- vessels 1806. --watches 1740, 1741, 1743. Tariff bill: constutionality of Senate action on 3036-3039, 3041,

3042, 3045. Tariff bill rule 3314. Tariff Commission report: printing 157.

Reports made by, from Comrnittee on Judiciary

Nebraska Representative: (REPORT 1863) 1260. Votes of. See YEA Al\""D NAY VOTES

Hammond, 8a1nuel

Joint resolution for relief (see H. Res. 314).

Hampton, Wade, (a Senator from South Carolina.) Attended 710. Appointed conferee on bill (S. 1821) rebtive to Soldiers' Home

3323. Presented credentials of M. C. Butler 944.


Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Tebbs, A. Sidney: to appoint him assistant surgeon (see billS.


South Carolin..'l, citizens of: for national aid to common schools 1472 . .

--merchants of Charleston for light-ship at Cape Hatteras Shoals 905.

Remarks by, on Hawk, Robert :M . .A.: death of 2159. Lyster, W. J: reliefof874.

Reports made by, from Committee on Military .Affairs

Bloom, .A.. S: (billS. 1052) 2138. Florida Indian claims (REPORT 995) 2769. Rodrick, Lewis {bill H. R 3668) 1473.


Hampton Soldiers' Home House committee_ directed to investigate affairs of 1357.

Hansell, Willian~ S. and Sons Bill for relief (see bill S. 532). ·

Hardeman County, Tennessee

· Bill to attach to eastern division of western judicial district (see bills. 1860).

Hardenbergh, Augustus .A., (a Bepresentatit:sjrom New Jersey.) Attended 13. Leave of absence granted to 436.

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Land warrants: granting to soldiers and sailors (see bill H. R. 6924) 16.

Prisoners of war: to pension (see bill H. R. 7475) 1914. Teas: to prevent importation of adulterated (see bill H. R. 7085)

441. Waterhouse, Nelson: to pension (see bill H. R. 7207) 967.

Petitions and papers presented hy, from Arkwright Club: in favor of report of Tariff Commission 1759. Bonker, John A: relative to certain surveys 1758. Hudson County Veterans' Union: for amendments to Revised

Statutes 307. New Jersey Legislature: relative to fisheries 3086. Irish National League: relative to threatened famine in Ireland

1942. New Jersey, citizens of: against reduction of duty on cigars

1758. -- for fire-proof building for Army :Medical Museum 307. --relative to importation of tea 815. -- to reduce duty on sugar 1150. -- citizens of Jersey City: for passage of bill giving pensions

and land-warrants to certain soldiers 22. -- for rebate on tobacco 162. -- workingmen of: in favor of report of Tariff Commission

1597, 1759. New Jersey Legislature: against transfer of revenue marine 2468. New York, citizens of: to regulate sale of garden seeds 868. Rutgers College, faculty of: relative to National Observatory

1471. United States, citizens of: relative to merchant marine 815.

Remarks by, on River and harbor appropriation bill 3442. Teas: importation of adulterated 3241.


Hardy, John, (a Repre.sentative front New York.) Attended 13. Appointed on Committee on Enrolled Bills 3309. Leave of absence granted to 547.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Barber, George N: for relief (see bill H. R. 74o9) 1736. McGarregle, John: to pension (see bill H. R. 7233) 994. Tariff: to impose (see bill H. R. 7355) 1450.

Petitions and papers presented by, from New York, citizens, of: against increase of duty on tin-plate

1212. Reports made by, from

Committee on .Accmtnts Barbour, W. H: resolution to pa.y 2718. Private claims: resolution to continue prepan.tion of aJpha

beticallist of, adopted 332. Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VOTES

Hardy, W. E. Petition in favor of pension to 2959.

Hargrave, John C. Bill to pension (see .bill S. 276).

Harlem River Petitions of citizens of New York relative to improvement of

410, 455, 1125.

Harmer, .Alfred C., .(a Representati?Jefrom Pennsylvani.a.) Attended 13. Appointed visitor to Annapolis 3533.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Kaiser, Julius A: for relief (see bill H. R. 7021) 183.

Motions made by Simmons, Robert W: to withdraw his papers 3533.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Arkwright Club: in favor of report of Tariff Commission 1830. Crew of u. s. s.- Jamestown: claiming share in Japanese indem

nity fund 192. New York, citizens of: relative to tariff2760. Pennsylvani.a, workingmen of: in favor of report of Tariff Com-

misSion 2019. Pennsylvania Legislature: relative to Indian policy 3318. -- relative to League Island navy-yard 3318. -- relative to tariff legislation 3318. -- to increase pension for loss of limb 3318.

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Philadelphia. Commercial Exchange: against transfer of LifeSaving Service and revenue marine 1597, 1.693.

Philadelphia Maritime Exchange: against section 13 of shipping bill1597.

-- against transfer of Signal Service 1873. United States, citizens of: to reduce duty on aniline dyes 265. V esse! Owners and Captains' Association of Philadelphia and

others: against transfer of revenue-marine service 1830, 1873, 2019, 2332.


Harrington, A. JJf. Petition for relief 162.

Harris, Benjamin W., (a .Representative from Ma88achusett8.) Attended 13. Appointed teller 1552. Called to the chair 133. Leave of absence granted to 488.

Amendments offered by, to Navy appropriation bill1461, 1510, 1518, 1519 1550, 1561, 1568. Sundry civil appropriation bill 2939, 3079.

Bills. and joint resolutions introduced by Brown, William Ross: for relief (see bill H. R. 7096) 442. Civil service: substitute for bill to regulate 350. Mercantile marine: to establish bureau in Navy Department

(see bill H. R. 7158) 737. Navy: to require oath from recruits for (see bill H. R. 7547)

2379. Revenue-cutter service: to transfer to Navy Department (see

bill H. R. 7157) 737. Rodgers (U. S. S. ) : for relief of officers and crew (see bill H. R.


Boston Board of Trade and others: against transfer of revenue marine 1943. ·

Boston Marine Society and others: against transfer of Coast Sur-vey 3364. .

Boston Marine Underwriters and others: against transfer of revenue marine 3364.

New York navy-yard: communications ·relative to sale of 3006. Remarks by, on

Brooklyn navy-yard land: sale of 3079, 30 0. Color blindness in Navy 3300. . Monitor (U. S. S.): relief of officers and crew 130, 133. Navy appropriation bill1458, 1464, 1518-1521, 1550-1552, 1562-

1566, 1568 (Appendix 70). -- conference report on 3635, 3636. Tariff: nails 2457, 2458, 2464.

Reports made by, f('Om Committee o-n Naval Affairs

Alaska: resolution of inquiry relative to instructions to naval officers in, adopted 117.

Navy-yards: resolution of inquiry relative to work at, adopted 118.


Harris, Edward Petition for arrears of pension 1175.

Harris, Henry 8., (a .Representati-oe from New Jersey. ) Attended 55. Appointed teller 3444. Leave of absence granted to 455.

Petitions and papers presented by, from New Jersey, citizens of: to reduce duty on sugar 1693. --workingmen of: against reduction of duty on iron 3365. -- in favor of report of Tariff Commission 1693, 2412. New Jersey Lec,oislature: relative to fisheries 3086. New York Chamber of Commerce a.nd others: relative to ship

ping bill 3212. Remarks by, on

River and harbor appropriation bill (Appendix 302). Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VOTEs

Harris, I shant G., (a Senator f1·ont Tennessee.) Attended 1 .

. Appointed on Committee on Rules 410. · Appointed Visitor to West Point 3467. Credentials preiented 2~.

Harris-Continued. Amendments offered by, to

Army appropriation bill 1831. Deficiency appropriation bill 3409. District of Columbia: bill for collection of taxes in 390. Post-route bill1524, 2961, 3684. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3214, 3458, 3507, 35i9. Tariff and internal revenue bill: cigars 1906. -- cotton yarns 1964, 2027, 2031. -- duties 2991.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by District of Columbia: to regulate licenses in (~ bill S. 2431)

1695. Franklin, John W: for relief (see billS. 2213) 136. Miller, Nancy: for relief (see billS. 2240) 267. l\Ioss, C. S: for relief (see billS. 2493) 2890. . National Board of Health: to repeal part of law relative to (see

bills. 2259) 411. Washington Monument: to pay laborers on (see S. Res. 113) 71.

lfotions made by Adjourn: .to 1732, 1987, 3120. Executive session: for 3396. Pensions: to indefinitely postpone bill (H. R. 1410) to increase

for loss of limb 3381. ·

Petitions and papers presented by, from District of Columbia, citizens of : for pa ge of bill (S. 2431) to

regulate license taxes 2595. Memphisboardofhealth: in favor ofNationalBoardofHealth 2. Tennessee, citizens of: against increase of duty on cotton-ties

2138. --in favor of report of Tariff Commission 1759. -- workingmen of: in favor of report of Tariff Commission

2545. --workingmen of Chattanooga: relative to tariff 1649. Tennessee house of representatives: in favor of Department of

Agriculture 1598. Remarks by, on

District water supply 1944: Memphis and Little Rock R. R. Co: reliefof178, 179. Mississippi River improvement 138, 139. National Board of Health: appropriation for 3507, 3508. Pension rates for loss of limb 3388. Sundr.Y civil appropriation bill 3465, 3492. Tariff-bill conference 3334.

Reports made by, from CQmmittee on Epidentic Diseases Contagio~diseases (REPORT 942) 1599. Sundry Clvil appropriation bill: amendment to 3322.


Harris, John, W: Petition for war claim 1597.

H~, Merlin 0. Bill to increase pension (see billS. 2295).

Harris, Simpson Bill to increase pension (see bill H . R. 7149).

Harrison, Benjamin, (a Senator front Indiana. ) Attended 1. Appointed on committee on funetal of Mr. Orth 402.

Amendments offered by, to Civil service: bill to regulate and improve 621. Tariff and internal-revenue bill: plate-glass 1353.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Bedell, James, sr: for relief (see billS. 2289) 634. Bullard, Catharine: to pension (see billS. 2388) 1330. Civil service: amendment to bill (S. 133) to regulate 211.

Motions and resolutions offered by Adjourn: to 402. Amendments to appropriation bills: relative to 1525. McNutt, James H: to reconsider bill to increase pension 998.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Harp, Georgi etta: for increase of pension 3376. Indiana, citizens of: against discriminations in .Army medical

department 944. -- against passage of bankrupt law 1175. --for arrears of pension toT. S. Brooks 2138. -- for increase of pension for loss of limb 162, 683, 664.

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PetHions and papers_presented by, from ' Indiana, citizens of Indianapolis: relative to schools of medical

practice 162. -- citizens of Lima: for rebate on tobacco 265. -- citizens of Tipton County: for land-warrantsand pensions

to soldiers 633. Indiana GQ_od Templars: for prohibitory legislation 944. Porter, David G: for pension 2183. Purdue University: for publication of report on industrial edu

cation 944. Schnull & Krag: for rebate on tobacco 135.

Remarks by, on Army appropriation bill3034, 3036-3038, 3047. Bankruptcy system 109, 110. Civil-service reform 589, 594, 639, 649, 655. French spoliation claims 314. . Memphis and Little Rock R. R. Co: reliefof178, 179. Meredith: William M: relief of 3'273, 3274. Mississippi River Commission 3088. Orth, GQdloye S: death of 402, 1850. Patent infringements 3684-3686. Political assessments 639. Tariff and internal revenue: jute 2562. -- plate-glass 1353, 1354, 1385, 1388. -- window-glass 1344, 1345, 1388. Yellowstone National Park 3484.

Reports made by, from Committee on JJiilitary Affairs

Noyes, Kirk W. (REPORT 931) 1215. Reno, Marcus A. (REPORT 926) 1214.

Committee on Territories Jurors and witnesses' pay 3150. Yankton County, Dakota (billS. 2387; REPORT 934) 1330. West Point Board of Visitors for 1882 3553.


Harrison, David N. Bills for relief (see bills H. R. 7301, 7634).

petition 1212.

Harrodsburgh, Kenl:ucJ.:y Bills to sell property belonging to soldiers' home at (see bills S.

506; H. R. 6112).

Harrold, JesseS. Bill to increase pension (see billS. 2396).

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Hart, Henry C. Bill for relief (see billS. 523).

Hart, 0. B. Bills for relief of estate (see bills S. 2349; H. R. 7343).

Hartwell, Lel~Y_is . Papers referred in H. R. 1307.

Harvey, Jarnes W. Bill for relief (see bill 8. 2222).

Haseltine, Ira S., (a Representative frtmt Missouri.) Attended 13.

Amendment offered by, to Legislative, executi>e, and judicial appropriation bill 2816.


Buxton, James H: ·for relief (see bill H. R. 7566} 2514. Martin, William: for relief (see bill H. R. 7354} 1450. :Morris, Elizabeth E: for relief (see bill H. R. 7133} 531. Newport, Thomas J: for relief (see bill H. R. 7506) 2103. West, Rolly: for relief (see bill H. R. 7409) 1733.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Missouri, citizens of: for repeal of tax on tobacco 547. Smith, William: relative to compensation ofpostmasters 3148.

Remarks by, on American shipping 1038. Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill 2S1t5. Standard silver dollars 2816.

Votes of. See YEA .u..--n NAY VOTEil

Haskell. Dudley C., (a Representative from Kansas.) Attended 13. ApPointed conferee on tariff bill (bill H. R. 5538) 3356. Appointed teller 1742, 1743, 1745, 1747, 1752, 1756, 1757, 1758,

1817, 1820, 1825, 1829, 1853, 1863, 1919, 1924, 1930, 1933, 1935, 1936, 1993, 1995, 2005, 2010, 2018, 2046, 2056, 2169, 2170, 2243, 2251, 2253, 2259, 2296, 2300, 2309, 2383, 2395, 2386, 2399, 2456, 2460, 2464, 2467, 2521, 2529, 2530, 2534, 2578, 2585, 2731, 2741.

Amendments offered by, to Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill 2814. Tariff bill: bottles 2018, 2012. -- iron: bar and rod 2303, 2305, 2306. -- iron: boiler, plate, and sheet 2307, 2382, 2383, ~ --non-enumerated articles 1749. -- potash 1929. -- steel 2259. -- wire 2573.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Buffalo Creek treaty: to provide for settlement under (see bill

H. R. 7559) 2514. Hollyfield, L. V: to pension (see bill H. R. 7118} 530. Indian lands: to prevent trespass on (see bill H. R. 7539) 2161. Kansas City, Fort Scott and Gulf R. R. Co: for relief (see H. Res.

319) 1242. . . Kennedy, :M. L: to pension (see bill H. R. 7119) 530. Ottawa Indians: to allot lands in severalty to (see bill H. R. 7380)

1451. Shuckers, John A: to pension (see bill H. R. 7201) 966. Theye, John: for relief (see bill H. R. 7312) 1242. Tibbetts, John B: to pension (see bill H. R. 7558) 2514.

Motions and resolutions offered by Call of House 2255. Evening sessions: for 2162. Rules: to allow suspension of on revenue and appropriation bills

3121. Tariff bill: relati>e to duty of House conferees on, adopted 3349. Tobacco tax: to reprint report on 184.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Kansas, citizens of: ~o-ainst repeal of tax on whisky and tobacco

1150. -- for reduction of internal-revenue taxes 749. -- relative to duty on tin-plate 1261. -- to reduce duty on sugar 1089, 1126, 1261, 1330, 1471, -- citizens of Ottawa: to remove duty on lumber 815. Kansas Legislature: in favor of soWiers' home on Fort Riley

reservation 1733. Six Nations of New York Indians: relative to Kansa8 lands

1579, 1693. Utah, non-Mormon people of: relative to government of Terri

tory 89. Remarks by, on

Army retired officers holding civil office·in Territories 474, 475. Congressional· Library building 217. Enacting clause: effect of motion to strike out 61. Executive Departments: hours of labor in 2814. Indian appropriation bill 91, 93. . Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill2326, 2327,

2815, 2816. Tariff 1686, 2135, 2169, 2312, 2582, 2583, 2883. -- ooids 1813. --bark extracts 1992. -- borax 1861.

·--· bottles 2014, 2018. --castor beans 1816. -- cotton-ties 2401. -- distilled spirits 1753. -- dyes 1930, 1933: -- essential oils 1936, 1937. --files 2521. -- iron: bar and rod 2298, 229~, 2306, !530. -- iron: boiler, plate, and sheet 2308. --iron: charcoal2298 .

. --iron: hoop 2396, 2399. -- iron: sheet 2384-2386. -- iron and steel 2461. -- iron and steel forging! 2463. --lead 1916, 1920. -- licorice 1823. --metal manufacturee 2639. -- nails 2458, 2464. --non-enumerated arti.clee 1747, 17U. --ph0iphatelilli2i. -

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Haskins, Laura C. P. Bill to pension (see bill S. 771).

Hastings, Nebraska ... Joint. resolutions to loan tents for soldiers' reunion at (seeS.

Res. 140; H. R. Res. 361).

Hatch, Stillman A. Petition for relief 584.

Hatch, William Henry, (a .Representative front M'Ysouri.) Attend~d 55. Appointed conferee on agricultural appropriation bill (H. R.

7052) 1108. Appointed teller 739,924. Leave of absence granted to 19.

Amendment offered by, to Perique tobacco: bill to amend law relative to tax on sales 743.

Motions and resolutions offered by Adjourn: to 546, 663. Phillips, Everett L: to appoint him page 307.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Missouri, citizens of: to reduce duty on sugar 995, 1126, 1307. --citizens of Hannibal: for pier at Des Moines Rapids Canal

1648, --citizens of Shelby County: to place forest products on

free-list 868. Saint Louis Cotton Exchange: against transfer of Signal Service

Bureau 1307. Saint Louis Merchants' Exchange: for passage of bill relative to

bonded period for distilled spirits 787 . . -- relative to improvement of Mississippi River 2834.

Remarks by, on Agricultural appropriation bill257. Internal-revenue taxes: reduction of 2956. McLean, James H: admitting to seat 329. Mississippi River improvement 3525. Tariff 2135, 2311. --bottles 2015. -- sugar 2736.


Hawaiian Islands Bills to terminate trea1y with (see bill S. 742; S. Res. 20, 122;

H. R. Res. 318). petition for passage of bill 710.

Secretary of Treasury ordered tQ report to H. R. on execution of treaty with 2939, 3244.

Hawk, Mary G. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7066).

Hawk, R. M.A. (late Representative from Ill·inois) Resolutions passed on death of, and eulogies delivered in Senate

on 2159. Resolutions passed on death of, and eulogie~ delivered in House

on 2178 (Appendix 44, 45). Resolution to print eulogies on (see H. R. Re . 349).

Hawk, WilUant Bill tA:Jpension (see billS. 2216).

Hawkins, George JI. Bills to pension (see bills H. R. 7283, 7416).

Hawley, Joseph R., (a Senator front Connecticut.) Attended 1. Appointed conferee on printing education report 3682.

Amendments offered by, to · Civil-service: bill to regulate and improve 621, 644, 653.

Navy appropriation bill1831.

Hawley-Continued. Amendments offered by, to

Sundry civil appropriation bill3214, 3505. Tariff and internal revenue bill: calf skins 2219. -- garden seeds 2219, 2265. --hats and bonnets: braided 2348. -- leather 2219. --tobacco 1897, 1898, 1901.

Bills and joint resolutions mtroduced by Alvord, Benjamin: for relief (see billS. 2191) 23. Bounty lands: to amend law relative to (see billS. 2461) 2263. Henderson, Mrs. M. C: to adjudicate her claim (see billS. 2328)

945. Hinman, John F: to increase pension (see billS. 2329) 945. Ingalls, General Rufus: to place on Army retired list (see billS.

2440) 1831. Jueneman, George: to adjudicate his claim (see bill S. 2326)

945. Luchs, Max: to adjudicate his claim (see bill S. 2327) 945. Pensions: to re-enact old laws relative to (see billsS. 2462, 2464)

2263. --bill to amend laws regulating attorney fees in (see billS.

2463) 2263. --to restore Army pensions reduced under general law (see

bill s. 2465) 2263. Political assessments: to prohibit (see billS. 2214) 151. Washburn, George A: to increase pension ( ee billS. 2330) 945.

Motions and resolutions offered by Adjourn: to 372. Adjourn over: to 701. Civil service: to print bill (S. 133) to regulate 49. Executive session: for 327. · Gatling machine gun.S: that Secretaries of War and Navy report

relative to trials of, adopted 1525. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Connecticut, citizens of: for abolition of tax on manufactured tobacco 710.

-- for increase of duty on Sumatra tobacco 584, 585. -- for increase of pension for loss of limb 710. --citizens of New London: for light-ship at Cape Hattera

998. -- tobacco-growers of: relative to duty on Sumatra tobacco

945. Connecticut Good Templars: for prohibitory legislation 751. Connecticut Temple of Honor: for prohibitory legislation 1041. Goodwin, Henry L: for extension of letter-delivery system 945.

Remarks by, on Alabama mineral lands 356S. Army appropriation bill 3041, 3042. Army retired officers holding civil office in Territories 29. Beebe, William M., jr : relief of 5. Civil-service reform 210, 241, 248, 322, 353, 355, 370, 371, 527,

559, 593, 605, 615, 616, 620, 621, 622, 626-628, 636-638, 643 644, 647, 650, 652, 653, 658, 659.

Claims : giving Court of Claims jurisdiction of 76. Fortification appropriation bill 3054, 3055. Government Printing Office 3218, 3219. Ludlow, l\fajor William: allowing him to accept civil position

3032, 3326. 3327. Lytle, General William H : erecting mqnument to ZS!l8. Navy appropriation bill 3117. Political asSessments 107, 621, 622, 625-627, 636-638. Porter, Fitz-John: relief of780. Post-Office appropriation bill 1336. Quilligan, Kate: to pension 3280. Signal Corps: extra-duty pay of 3505, 3506. Slater, John F: thanks of Congress to 1834. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3469, 3492, 3493. Supreme Court U. S : salary of clerk 3498. Tariff and internal revenue 1352, 1429. -- bichromate of potash 1231. --· - cabinet woods 1448. --cotton spool thread 2073, 2074, 2079. -- cotton yarns 2026. --cutlery 1727. -- dress goods 2155, 2156. -- garden seeds 2219, 2266. -- gunpowder 2218. --hats and bonnets, braided 2206, 2347, 2349. --iron: charcoal2773, 2775, 2776. --jute 2559, 2562, 2785. --nickel1715, 1716. -- saltpeter 1233.

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Remarks by, on Tariff and internal revenue: screws 1670. -- silk 2288. -- steel 2859, 2896. -- stone 2224, 2267. -- tobacco 1897, 1898, 1901, 1902, 2567. -- vinegar2439, 2441. --window-gla.ss 1385. -- wire 1701. --wool 2147, 2967.

Reports made by, from (}Qmmittee on Oiml Service and Retrenclvm.ent

Medical schools (S. Res. 96) 1423. Political assessments (billS. 2214) 163.

Committee on Military Affairs Hunley, Archibald (bill H. R. 4667) 1472. Ludlow, Major William (H. Res. 355) 3032. Newburgh Centennial (S. Res. 138) 3031. Plattsburgh, N.Y., military reservation (REPORT 1024) 3553.

Committee on Printing Centennial report (H. Res. 359) 3554. Sorghum sugar report 3554. Tariff and internal-revenue bill 832, 833. Tariff tables 907. Yorktown centennial report 3554.


Hawthorn, WiUiam E. Petition for pension 664.

Hay, R. D. Bill tor relief (see bill H. R. 7106).

Hayden, Janws Bill to increase pension (see bill H. R. 7571).

Hayes, Charles F. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 4426).

Haynes, W. Petition for relief 2332.

Haywood, James W. Petition for compensation 2019.

Hazelton, George C., (a Represent.ativefrom Wi~COMin.) Amendment offered by, to

Tariff bill: oil of rum 1826. Bills and joint resolutions introduced by

District of Columbia: relative to practice in supreme couxt of (see bill H. R. 7048) 184.

Monahan, Robert; to pension (see bill H. R. 7374) 1450. Putnam, Oliver S: to pension (see bill H. R. 7583) 2516.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Wisconsin, citizens of: to reduce duty on sugar 1472.

Remarks by, en Bailey, John: alleged charges against 970. Cook vs. Cutts: contested-election case of 3648, 3649. Public lands: appropriation for survey 3140, 3141. River and harbor appropriation bill 3516.

Reports made by, from (}Qm1nittee on Private Land Claims

Chaves, Ignacio {bill H. R. 7079; REPORT 1833) 441. Votes of. Bee YEA AND NAY VOTES

Heath, ThtJmas Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7543). Bill to pay bounty (see bill H. R. 7614).

Heiking, Henry Petition for arrears of pension 1125.

Heilman, Willian&, (a Representative ft·om Indiana.) Attended 29. Leave of absence granted to 350.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Bunton, Thomas H: for relief (see bill H. R. 7492) 2103. Holmes, Mena: to pension (see bill H. R. 7493)2103.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Brownlee, George: for pension 1150. Cigar-makers' Union of Evansville: against reduction of duty on

imported cigars 1174. '

Heilman -Continued. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Indiana, citizens of: to reduce duty on sugar 1522. Indiana Legislature: for extension of arrears of pension~act 2959, . 3030.

lkports madeby, from Committee on District of (JQlumlJia

United States Gas and Fuel Co. (REPORT 1928) 2255. Votes of. Bee YEA AND NAY VOTES

Heineman, Rosina Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7661).

Hell Gate, New York Letter of Secretary of Treasury relative to electric light at (H.

R. Ex. Doc. 88) 3126. Memorial ofHenryF. Knapp relative to appropriations for im

provement of 2414.

Helper, Hinton Rowan Memorial on railway communication with South America 1287.

Henderson, Mrs. M. C. Bill to adjudicate claim (see bill S. 2328) . ..--

Henderson, Thomas J., (a :Reff,.csentativefr<tm Illinois.)_ Attended 13. Appointed conferee on bill (S. 1821) relative to Soldiers' Home

3354. Leave of absence granted to 583, 904, 2669, 2748:---

Amendments offered by, to Sundry civil appropriation bill 3023. Tariffbill: steel 2521.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Army paymasters: to allow extra compensation for disburse

ments to volunteers (see bill H. R. 6974) 180. Motions and resolutions offered by

Adjourn: to 2412. Hamilton, Mary C: to withdraw her papers 2535. Military Academy: that Secretary of War furnish information

relative to vacancies in, adopted 2993. Signal Service: to make special order of bill (H. R. 2253) to in. crease efficiency of, objected to 158.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Army officers: relative to compulsory retirement 1174. Brown, Justice :M:: for restoration to U. S. Army 664. Carmody, Cornelius: relative to claim of heirs 101. Gecks, August: relative to claim of heirs 101. Tilinois, citizens of: to place forest product.s on free-list 22, 410,

547. --to reduce duty on sugar 1330. --citizens of Dixon: against increase of duty on tin-plate

1174. --citizens of Rock Island: for extension of bonded period

on whisky 69. Quartermaster's Department, clerks in: relative to paymaster's

clerks 117 4. . Raymond, Alfred: for relief 162. West Virginia, citizens of: to continue immigrant-inspection

service 14 71. Remarks by, on

Army appropriation bill 578. Hawk, Robert M. A: death of2181. Internal-revenue districts: reducing 2542. Navy appropriation bill1501. Soldiers' Home at Washington 3298, 3299. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3023, 3065, 3131. Tariff: steel 2521, 2522.

Reports made by, from Committee of ccmjm·ence

Washington Soldiers' Home (billS. 1821) 3637. Committee on Milita1'!J A.jfai1·s

Cook, Henry (REPORT 1979) 3019. Dewey, Harrison (REPORT 1980) 3019. Desertion: resolution of inquiry relative to charges of, adopted

2ll. • Hampton soldiers' home (REPORT 1867) 1357. Lopinck, Bernhard (REPORT 1978).3019. Soldiers' home (REPORT 1984) 3244.

Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VOTES Hendrick, Martha s.



Hendrickson, Elizabeth A. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 3258).

Hennaman, Jolm T. Bill for relief (see billS. 241).

Henne, Robert Bill to increase pension (see bill H. R. 6425).

Hennepin Canal. See ILLINOIS AND MISSISSIPPI CANAL.

Henry, Guy v. . Bill for relief (see billS. 1483) .

Henry, John Bill to adjudicate claim of estate (see bill H. R. 7488).

Henry, Joseph Invitation to Congress to attend unveiling of statue 2041. Joint resolution for a joint E~telectcommittee to attend inaugura

tion of statue (see H. R. Res. 356). Joint committee appointed to attend inauguration of statue 3436,

3706.

Henshaw, Foster Petition for adjudication of claim 1214.

Hepburn, William P., (a Representative from Icnca.) At.tended 13. Appointed teller 1502.

Amendments offered by, to Centerville, Iowa: donating condemned cannon to G. A. R. Post

at 2409. Navy appropriation bill1468, 1502.

Bills and jo/nt reso:Jutions introduced by Carriere, Joseph M. and others: for relief (see bill H. R. 7650)

3302. Johnson, Jennie E: for relief (see bill H. R. 6952) 88. Levois, Joseph and others: for relief (see bill H. R. 7651) 3302. Wilberding, John H. and others: forrelief{see bill H. R. 7652)


Bondr~u, Syphovier and others: war claims 3365. Harrington, A. M: for pension 162. Iowa, citizens of: rela,tive to duty on tin-plates 3261. -- relative to tariff 3030. -- to place forest products on free-list 388, 410, 995. -- to reduce duty on cigars 1150. -- to reduce duty on sugar 995, 1089, 1213, 1942. Johnson, Jennie E: for pension 101. National Woman's Christian Temperance Union: against exten

sion of bonded period of distilled spirits 2544. Remarks by, on

Post-Office appropriation bill 484. Navy appropriation bill1468. River and harbor appropriation bill 3477. Tariff: lumber 2661.

Reports made by, from C<rmmittee on Public Lands.

Northern Kansas R. R. lands (bill H. R. 7579; REPORT 1939) 2515. /

Randolph County, ill., lands (bill H . R. 7580; REPORT 1940) 2515.


Herbert, HilanJ A., (a Representative from Alabanta.)

. Attended 12. Leave of absence granted to 631.

Amendments offered by, to Navy appropriation bill1460. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3066. Tariff bill: iron, pig and crap 2253. --sumac 1812. --watches 1742. --window-glass 2051.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Circuit courts: to amend law regulating jurisdiction of (see bill

H. R. 7251) 1195. Compendium of Census: that Public Printer furnish (see H. Res.

330) 1852. Cowles, Mrs. E. C: for relief (see bill H. R. 7640) 3302. Judkins, James H: for relief (see bill H. R. 7644) 3302. Judkins, John C: for relief (see bill H. R. 7643) 3302. Judkins, William T: for relief (see bill H. R. 7642) 3302.

Herbert-Continued. Bills anf} joint resolutions introduced by

Political assessments: to protect Government employb3 from'( see bill H. R. 6901) 15.

Ware, James A (estate of): for relief (see bill H. R. 7641) 3302. Well & Moore: for relief (see bill H. R. 7340) 1449.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Alabama Legislature: relative to granting certain franchise to

Saint Louis, Montgomery, and Florida R. R. 2544. -- to improve harbor at Mobile 2544. Gaines,E.P: forfire-proofbnildingforArmyMedica1Museum192.

Remarks by, on Agricultural appropriation bill 254. American shipping 1020-1023, 1112, 1144. Civil-service reform 862, 863. · Lowe, William :M: death of 222, 2059. McLean, James _H: admitting to seat 330, 331. Navy appropriation bill1460, 1461. Post-Office appropriation bill 290, 382, 383. San Antonio, Tex: public building 3587, 3588. Tariff1683-1686,2303,230~ --glass-ware 2043. -- iron: bar 2301. -- lead 1918. --phosphates 1827. -- starch 1820. -- steel 2577. --sumac 1812. --watches 1741, 1742. -- window-glass 2051, 2169. Van Voorhis, ltlr: resolution to censure 3542, 3M3.

Resolutions offered by Van Voorhis, Mr: to censure 3543.


Herbert, Stewart Bill to perunon (see bills. 2223).

Herndon, Tlu:muu H., (a Representative from ..4labama.) Attended 12.


Heusted, Wellington V. · Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 361).

Hewitt, Abram Steoons, (a .Representative/rom New Y~rk.) Attended 13. Leave of absence granted to 553, 971, 1149.

Amendments offered by, to Army appropriation bill 582, 790. Congressional Library building bill 222, 226. Post-Office appropriation bill 449, 482.

//ills and joint resolutions introduced by National Trust Company of Washington: to incorporate (see bfll


New York, citizens of: for marine telegraph between Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard 69.

--for repeal of tax on tobacco 162, 307, 547. -- in favor of extending time for payment of taxes on bonded

whisky 943. -- relative to Harlem River improvement 410. New York merchants: for light-ship at Cape Hatteras Shoals 1357.

Remarks by, on American shipping 1085, 1086. Army appropriation bill579, 807, 808, 813, 814. Congressional Library building 2~. Consular fees 159. Erie, Pa: establishing soldiers' home at 97-101. Georgia Revolutionary war claim 63, 64. Military Academy appropriation bill 262. . Monitor (U. S. S.): 1-elief of officers and crew 128-130. Pacific rnilroadB: Army transportation by 537-039, 844-848. Post-Office appropriation bill 377, 383-386, 447-450, 484, 485. Seamen: shipment and discharge of 33.

Resolutions offered by Adamson, George; to appoint him as P8.1?e 184. Al8aka.: that Secretary of Treasury furmsh information relativ~

to alleged shelling of villages in, adopted 21. Navy-yards: that Secretary of Nary furnish information relative

to work at 17. Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VoTES

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Amendments offered by, to Tariffbill: neat-cattle 1738, 1739. -- soap 1812. -- starch 1820.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Alabama, citizens of Birmingham: relative to tariff 2875. -- citizens of Sumter County: against increase of duty on

cotton-ties 2137. -- iron manufacturers of: relative to tariff bill 2464. -- workingmen of: in favor of report of Tariff Commission

2332. .Remarb by, on

Mexican and Indian war pensions 1207, 1208. Pension appropriation bill 1163, 1164. Tariff: glycerine 1810. -- pig-iron 2466. -- soap 1812. -- whiting 1864.

- Yotes of. See YEA AND NAY VOTES

Hickey, Mary A. Petition in fuvor of pension to 3261.

Hicks, A. W. Bill for relief (see billS. 2416).

Hicks, Jacob Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7299).

Higbee, R. B. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7442).

Higgins, ElizalJeth B. , Joel, an(l Bmnd Report of II. R. committee on petition of (REPORT 1 48) 1108.

Highland .Junction R. R. Co. Joint resolution to allow them to bridge Hudson River (see H.

R. Res. 300 ).

Hill, Benjamin H., (late Senator from Georgia. ) Death announced 12. 33. Funeral expenses of 399. Resolutions passed on death of, and eulogies delivered in Senate

on 1570. Resolutions passed on death of, and eulogies deliYered in House

on 1587. Joint resolution to print eulogies on (see S. Res. 137).

Hill, George A. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7525).

Bill, John, (a .Representative from Netc Jersey.) Attended 13.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Double postal card: to issue (see bill H. R. 7660) 3302. Morristown, N. J: to retain Washington's Headquarters at (see

II. Res. 315) 1197. Obscene matter: to prohibit transmission through mails (see bill

H. R. 7586) 2572. Postage: to reduce (see H. Res. 295) 16. Prepared mail-matter: to amend law relative to (see bill H. R.


New Jersey, citizens of: relative to tariff 2760 2888. -- to reduce duty on sugar 1213. --citizens of Paterson: for building for !I:Iedical Museum

1522. -- workingmen of: in favor of report of Tariff Commission

1693, 1739, 1943, 2137. . New Jersey Legislature: against transfer of revenue-marine

service 2379. -- for protection against team-yacht menhaden fishing 3125.

Remarks by, on Postage on lette1-s: reduction of 335. Tariff: iron ore 2240.


Hill, Natllani.el P., (a Senatorj1-ont Colo-racro.) Attended 1.

Amendments offered by, to Post-route bill3683. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3504. Tariff and internal revenue bill:. wool 2146, 214!.

.Bill-Continued. Bills and joint resolutions introduced by

Boone, .A.. G: for relief (see billS. 2296) 687. Colorado: to provide seal for office of surveyor-general of (see

bill s. 2451) 2063. Denver, Colo: to allow coinage at mint in (see billS. 2180) 2. . Mail Contracts: to validate certain (seeS. Res. 133) 2063. New Mexico: to confirm private land claim in (see billS. 2304)

711. . Witnesses: to increase compensation of star-route (see bill S.


Committee on Post-Office and Post-Roads: granting leave to-sit during sessions 3212.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Colorado, liquor dealers of Denver: for extension of· bonded

period on liquors 193. Colorado Legislature: relative to mines and mining 2063. Colorado 3tate Teachers' Association: for national aid to educa

tion.10 l9. Remarks by, o \

Tariff and internal revenue 2416. --pyrites 2699. -- vinegar 2475, 2476. --wool 2145.

Reports made by, from Committee on Post-Office and Post-Roads

l\Iail contracts (H. Res. 333) 3322. Posta.! money-orders ( REPORT 930) 1215. Post-route bill (bill H. R. 7679) 3503. Post-route bill {bill H. R. 7327) 1599, 1875.

Com1nittee em Pliblic Land.s . Lake Creve Coour, Mo: (bill S. 2187) 1089.


Hill. Jiary E. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7460).


Hill, R-upert G. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 5341).

Hills, Agnes W. and Sarah J. . Bill for relief (see billS. 1931) 905.

Hinckley, H'lildah Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7177).

Hinman, John F. Bill to increase pension (see bip. S. 23'29).

Hippen, H. W. Papers withdrawn in H. R. 3775.

Hiscock, Frank, (a Representatit•e jrO'Tili New York.) Attended 13. Appointed conferee on deficiency appropriation bill {bill H. R.

7637) 3744. . Appointed conferee on District of Columbia appropriation bill

(bill H. R. 7181) 3289. · Appointed conferee on legislative~ executive, and judicial ap

propriation bill {bill H. R. 7482J 3542. Appointed conferee on sundry civil appropriation bill {bill H.

R. 7595) 3591,3751. . Appointed on commission to consider salaries of Congressional

employes 3774. Appointed-on committee to notify President 3773. Appointed teller 901, 1463, 1464,2670,2999, 3000, 3002, 3023

3078, 3130, 3137, 3148, 3764. Amendments offered by, to

Army appropriation bill 814. District of Columbia appropriation bill 898. Navy appropriation bill1555. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3010, 3024, 3025, 3073, 3074,

3083, 3133, 3201, !3206, 3210. Bills and joint resolutions introduced by

Internal-revenue dies: for alteration of (see H. Res. 367) 3763. Motions and resolutions offered by

Adjourn: to 101, 264, 546, 583, 1173, 2759, 3029, 3212, 35.>2. Appropriation bills: to print 191. Civil-service reform: that Committee on Reform in Civil Senice

be discha.rged from further consideration of bills relative to, withdrawn 19.


Hiscock-Continued. Mot1ons and resolutions offered by

Committee: to notify President 3773. Daily sessions: :fixing length of 1499. Deficiency appropriation bill (bill H. R. 7637): to suspend rules

and pass 3535. Holiday recess: that Congress adjourn from Friday, December

22, 1882, to Wednesday, January 3, 1883, 338. Hour of meeting: fixing at 11 o'clock a.. m. 573. -- fixing at 12 o'clock m. 19. Senate: to inform them that House is organized 14.

Petitions and papers presented by,. from New York, citizens of: against transfer of revenue-marine serv

ice 1759. -- in favor of report of Tariff Commission 1693. -- to reduce duty on sugar 1693.

Remarks by, on Appropriations for 1883-'84 3762.

·Army appropriation bill 805-812. Deceased members' pay 3201. Deficiency appropriation bill 3535, 3538. District of Columbia appropriation bill 890-900. Georgia Revolutionary war claim 63, 64, 67. Holiday recess 404. Indian appropriation bill 91-95. Internal-revenue districts: reducing 2671. Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill2131, 2537-

2539, 2751-2753. -- conference report on 3633. Mississippi River improvement 3525. National Board of Health 3022. Navy appropriation bill1463, 1465, 1469, 1507,1508, 1515, 1551-

1553, 1556, 1557' 1565, 1566. -- conference report on 3635. Paci:fic"railroads: army transportation by 539-542. Pension appropriation bill1162. Post-Office appropriation bill348, 349,373,376,453,480,485,486. -- conference report on 3295. Signal Service 3072-307 4. Sundry civil appropriation bill2833, 2997-3029, 3063-3085, 3190-

3212, 3245, 3246. --conference report on 3751, 3760-3762. Tariff: window-glass 2052, 2053. Van Voorhis, Mr: resolution to expel3540, 3541. Washington Gas Company 894-898.

Reports made by, from OJmmittee of CO'lljerence

Sundry civil appropriation bill (bil.'l H. R. 7595) 3751, 3760.· Committee on Appropriations

Deficiency appropriation bill {bill H. R. 7637; REPORT 1986) 3297, 3352.

House employes' pay (H. Res. 324) 1499._ Sundry civil appropriation bill (bill H. R. 7 595 j REPORT 1960)

2938. Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VOTES

Historical Manuscripts Letter of Secretary of State on procuring copies of manuscripts

in British Government offices (S. Mrsc. Doc. 29) 1943.

Hitt, Robert R., (a Representative from Illinois.) Attended 14. Appointed on standing committees on Railways and Canals and

Foreign Affairs 190, 583. Appointed on Select Committee on Payment of Pensions, Bounty,

and Back Pay 190. Excused from service on Select Committee on Payment of Pen

sions, Bounty, and Back Pay 583. Leave of absence granted to 2534.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Beeler, Sophia: to increase pension (see bill H. R. 7147) 737. East Dubuque, ill: to improve harbor of (see bill H. R. 7334)

1421. Hawk, Mary G: for relief (see bill H. R. 7066) 333. Hawk, R. M. A: to print eulogies on (see H. Res. 349) 2748. Mississippi River: to allow bridge across (see bill H. R. 7317)


Belknap, George E: to authorize to accept donation 1758. illinois, citizens of: to place forest products on free-list 101, 135. - . -to reduce duty on sugar 995, 1039, 1126, 1174, 1472. --citizens of East Dubuque: to improve harbor at 1174. -- citizens of Rockford: to continue immigrant-inspection

service 1372.

Bitt-Continued. Petitions and papers presented by, from

illinois, citizens of Stephenson County: for rebate on tobacco 7 49. -- city council of Galena: to continue immigrant-inspection

service 1570. Remarks by, on

Hawk, Robert M. A: death of 2178. Resolutions. offered by

Hawk, Robert M. A: on death of 1174, 2178. Votes of. See YEA AND N.AY VoTES

Hiwassee River Petition to improve 192.

Hoar, Grorge F., (a Senator from Massachusetts.) Attended 1. Credentials presented 1522. Resignation as regent of Smithsonian Institution 1339.

Amendments offered by, to Bankruptcy: · bill to establish uniform system of 43, 169. Civil service bill 211, 245. Pensions: bill to increase for loss of limb 3404. Sundry civil appropriation bill 2961, 3266. Tariff and internal revenue bill: bark extracts 1190. -- books 2989. --iron: plate and sheet 1619, 2936. -- iron and steel: pig and scrap 1540. -- packing 2636. -- statuary 2279. --wire 2910.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Boston~ Mass: to increase salary of drug examiner at (see billS.

2340) 998. . Bradford, GeorgeS. P: for relief (see billS. 2211) 136. Federal elections: relative to (see billS. 2360) 1151. International arbitration: to provide for (seeS. Res. 115) 547. Prince, Sarah J: to pension (see billS. 2393) 1374.

Motions and resolutions offered by Bankruptcy: to print bill (S. 1382) relative to 922. -- to print substitute for bill relative to 352. Convict labor on public works: that Committee on Education

and Labor consider prohibiting, adopted 1875. Executive session: for 3032, 3286, 3288. . Geneva award: to recommit bill (H. R. 6993) relative to 2889. Hour of meeting: fixing, amended and adopted 3, 25, 27. Marine signals: that Committee on Commerce be discharged

from further consideration of bill (H. R. 707) relative to 1525. Merritt, Turner: to refer his papers 102. Morse, George W: to withdraw his papers 271. New York custom-house: that Secretary of Treasury transmit

Graves' report on administration of, adopted and reconsidered 193, 232.

New York post-office: that Postmaster-General furnish report on administration of, adopted 193.

Ocean mail service: that Postmaster-General furnish information relative to, adopted 634.

Porter, Fitz-John: to postpone consideration of bill for relief 780, 821.

River and harbor bill: to print House report on 3266. State National Bank of Boston: to reconsider bill (H. R. 700) for

relief 1042. Petitions and papers presented by; from

Boston Ballot-box Company: relative to ballot-box 1523. Boston College of Liberal Arts, fa<:ulty of: for aid to education

750. Bubier, Emma C: against passage of bill (H. R. 6897) to quiet

title of settlers on Des Moines River lands 2679. · Devens, Charles, and others:- to retire General George W. Getty

with rank of major-general 2595. Harvard University, officers of, and others: relative to Naval Ob

servatory 1943. ~lassachusetts, citizens of: for light-ship at Cape Hatteras shoals

905, 1127. - .--citizens of Springfield: for rebate on tobacco 308. ---citizens of Worcester: against increase of duty on tagger-

iron 1423. -- soldiers of Boston: for increase of pension for loss of limb

664. -- sn.rfm.en of: against transfer of revenue marine 1943. --tobacco dealers of: for rebate on tobacco 102. ~Iassachusetta Agricultural College, faculty of: for aid to edu-

cation 750. ',-Massachusetts Legislature: relative to :fi.sheriea 2679.

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INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. 77 Hoar-Continued.

Petitions and papers presented by, from National Board of Trade: for passage of Lowell bankruptcy bill

1332. Pennsylvania Woman Suffrage AssoCiation: relative to woman

suffrage 2679. • Spencer, Enoch: for pension 3262. Tennessee, citizens of: relative to international arbitration 1151. Washington Fire and Mutual Insurance Co: for light-ship at

Cape Hatteras shoals 1175. · Woman's Christian Temperance Union: for prohibitory legisla·


Agricultural appropriation bill 500. Bankruptcy system 4o-42, 48, 49, 77-87, 11Q-117,144-151, 164,

165, 169, 170, 171, 456. Call of House 1985. Carroll, Daniel: relief of estate 3656, 3657, 3671, 3672. Chelsea (Mass.) Hospital: sale of 3468, 3469. Census-Compendium 2469, 2548. Civil-service reform 245, 247, 273, 353, 354, 463, 46 , 469 556,

557, 563, 565, 568, 570, 607, 611, 615, 622, 625, 629. Claims: giving Court of Claims jurisdiction of 909-912. Consular and diplomatic appropriation bill 458, 459. Evening sessions 1425, 1430. French spoliation claims 309, 312--314. Geneva award fund 1090. Hawaiian treaty: reference of resolution relative to 1004. Henry statue inaugural 3706. Hills, Agnes W. and Sarah J: relief of 905-907. Holiday recess 490, 495, 496. Hour of meeting 25, 27. Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill 3232. M:arine signals 1525, 1526. Mexican war pensions 3399-3402. New Hampshire Senators: election of 2841. Patent infringements 3685. Political assessments 108. Polygamy 3056, 3058, 3170. Pqrter, Fitz-John: relief of 780, 781, 783, 784, 1093-1096. Presidential succession 688, 691, 876, 879-881, 964, 965, 1007,

1008, 1011, 1012. . River and harbor appropriation bill 355 . Rules 1379, 1380. State National Bank of Boston: relief of 49, 50. Tariff and internal revenue 1425, 1426, 1895, 1971. -- bark extracts 1188. -- books 2600, 2860. -- card-clothing 2622. --- earthen-ware 1275, 1276. -- iron: plate and sheet 1619, 1620. -- iron: sheet 2936, 2937, 2975-2978. - --iron and steel: pig and scrap 1541, 1542. --- iron and steel wire rods 1668. --machinery 1781. ---sugar 2549, 2550. -- wire 1671, 1672, 1696, 1700, 1702, 2501, 2502, 2910, 2913-

2915. --wool 2102. Tariff bill conference 3329; 3330. Underwood, Maria G: relief of 3703-3705.

Reports made by, from Oom1nittee on Judiciary

Alabama claims (bill H. R. 6993) 998, 2960. Bankruptcy system (bill S. 1382) 399. Hooper James (REPORT 1006) 3214.

Oomnnittee on Patents Sawyer, Addison M. 3150.


S:oblitzell, Fetter 8., (a ReprMe:ntativefron~ Maryland.) Attended i3. . Leave of absence granted to 388, 3753.

Bills and j,pint resolutions introduced by District of Columbia: to extend time for payment of special as

sessments in (see bill H. R. 7564) 2514.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Baltimore, canned goods dealers of: against increase of dut~ on

tin-plates 888. . Baltimore Chamber of Commerce: against transfer of revenue

marine service to Navy Department 888 Goodman, Henry: for increase of pension 1942.

Hoblitzell-Continued. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Maryland, citizens of: against transfer ofl·evenue marine 1943. --- workingmen of: in favor of report of Tariff Commission

1522, 1648. United States, citizens of: for light-ship off Cape Hatteras 995.

Remarks by, on Enacting clause: effect of motion to strike out 62. Tariff: tin-plate 2393.

Votes of. 8ee YEA AND NAY VOTES

Hodge, Jeremiah Petition of citizens of West Virginia in favor of pension to 2959.

Hogan, James F. Papers withdrawn in H. R. 1307.

Hogan, John Bill to peru;ion (see bill H. R. 7526).

Hogan, Joseph C. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7512) .

age, John Blair, (a Representative frorn West Virgi1tia.) Attended 87.

Amendments offered by, to River and harbor appropriat ion bill 3545.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Bryarly, Richard H: for relief (see bill H . R. 7445) 173.'l. Payne, Nathan D: for relief (see bill H. R. 7447) 173:5. Seibert, David: for 1·elief (seeoill H. R. 7446) 1735. Shear, Francis M: to pension (see bill H. R. 7174) 738.

Motions made by Ludington, Samuel C: to withdra w his papers 1260.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Spear, Francis M: for pension 815. West Virginia, citizens of: to continue immigrant inspection

service 1471, 1522. -- to reduce duty on sugar 1039, 1150, 1372. West Virginia board of he...Yth: relative to National Board of

Health 152-2. Remarks by, on

Sundry civil appropriation bill 3075. Reports made by, from

Committee on District of Columbia Extradition (bill H. R. 7289) 1452.


Holbrook, Priscilla Bill for relief (see bill H. R 6948).

Holidays. See REcES: ·

Holladay, Ben Bill for relief (see billS. 1683).

Holloway, John G. Papers withdrawn in H. R. 1522.

Hollyfield, L. V. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7118).

Holman, D. W. Petitions for war claim 750, 944.

Holman, Ja1nes l-V. Petition for war claim 750.

Holman, William 8., (a Representative from, Indiana., Attended 13. Appointed teller 30, 215, 332, 484, 1368, 1567, 1627, 2380, 2661, 2664,2672,2757,2824,2948,3136; 3137,3204,3515, 3520,3531~ 3546, 3611, 3638-, 3756.

Amendments offered by, · to American shipping: btn to encourage 1073, 1108. Army appropriation bill 796, 798, 850. Army retired officers: bill allowing them to hold civil office in

Territories 473. Congressional Library building: bill to construct 216. Internal-revenue gaugers: bill relative to compensation of 740. Land-grant railroads: relative to mail service by 387. Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill 2758. Navy appropriation billl567. Post-Office appropriation bill306, 444, 482.


Holman-Continued. Amendments offered by, to

River and harbor appropriation bill 3519, 3531, 3546, 3547. Sundry civil appropriation bill3136. Tariff bill: lumber 2663, 2664, 2668. - ·- steel 2256.

811Js and joint resolutions introduced by Claims: relative to fraudulent (see bill H. R. 7198) 966. --to limi-t time for presentation (see bill H. R. 7150) 737. Jelley, James S: for relief (see bill H. R. 7125) 530. Madison, Ind: donating cannon for soldiers' monument at (see

bill H. R. 7346) 1449. Railroad L.'lnds : to suspend issue of patents for (see H. Res. 342)

2513. Motions and resolutions offered by

Adjourn: to 192, 265, 349, 3550, 3551. Desertion: that Secretary of War furnish information relative

to action taken to relieve soldim-s charged With 181. Female nurse : to withdraw papers relative to payment of 3743. Land-grant railroads: that Secretary of Interior fumish infor

mation relative to patentB issued to 181. Railroad land gra-nts: that Secretary of Interior furnish infor

mation relative to 1449. ' tar-route witnesses: to recommit bill {S. 2290) to increa~Se fees

of1135. . Petitions and papers presented by, from

Hartwell, Lewis: war claim 1307. Indiana, citizens of: to reduce duty on sugar 1307, 14i2.

Remarks by, on I Agricultural appropriation bill 254, 255. American shipping 1029, 1108, 1144. Army appropriation bill797 . . Anny retired officers holding civil office in the Territories 31,

473. Burbank, JacobE: relief of120: Congressional Library building 214-217, 2949. Counterfeiting foreign securities 1242.

. Davis, John B: relief of 707,708. Deceased members' pay 3204.

. French claims commission: appropriation for 160. Georgia Revolutionary war claim 59, 64, 65. Horse claims 702. · Internal-revenue districts: reducing 2543. Isaacs, William B. & Co: relief of 1209, 1210. Lake, William: relief of 1361, 1362. Legislation on appropriation bills 1508, 1509. Legislative, executive, andjudicialappropriation bill2325, 2326

2676,2677,2752,2755-2759,2804,2805,2822. ~Iassachusetts coast-defense claim 1257. ~avy appropriation bill1565, 1566. Orth, Godlove S: death of 1868. Pacific railroad consolidation 1201, 3614. Pacific railroads: army transportation by 543, 845, 847, 849, 850. Pension appropriation bill1164. Postmasters' salaries 3610, 3611. i"'ost-Office appropriation bill 341, 342, 377, 386, 387, 449, 450,

452, 453, 483, 484. -- conference report on 3293. Pre-emption laws: repeal of 3146. President's message: distributing to committees 56, 57. Public lands: appropriation for survey 3137. River and harbor appropriation bill3513, 3514, 3517, 3518. Sundry civil appropriation bill2998, 3005, 3007, 3024, 3190, 3197,

3198, 3201-3203, 3207, 3210. Tariff: bark extracts 1990. --lumber 2663. -- steel 2256. Wescott, Joseph & Son: relief of 1363. Yeomans and Leach: relief of 1367.

Reports made by, from Committee on War Glairns

Bobo, Charles G. (REPORT 1880) 1358. Briscoe, Jackson (REPORT 2017} 3774. Brott, George F. (REPORT 2018) 3774. Kane, John (REPORT 1877) 1358. ~ewlin. Helen A. (REPORT 2016) 3774. Patterson, Elizabeth M. (REPORT 2020) 3774. Simes, Jane E. (REPORT 1878) 1358. Smith, Alfred (REPORT 2021) 3774. Smith, Edward B. {REPORT 2019) 3774. Townsley, Sarah {REPORT 1879) 1358. Warfield, :Maria E. {REPORT 1881) 1358.

Votes of. 8e YEA AND NAY VOTES

Holmes, Mena Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7493).

petition 351.

Homesteads. See PuBLIC LANDS

Honesdale, Pen:1"1.iylvania Bill to donate cannon for soldiers' monument at (see bill H. R.

7323). . .

Hood, El:izaheth Petition for pension 1471.

Hooker, Charles E., (a Representativefront Mississippi.) Attended 29. Leave of absence granted to 663.

Amendments offered by, to Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill2540, 2811.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Lake, John L ., jr: for relief ( ce bill H. R. 7527) 2104...

Motions made by Adjoum: to 96 18'2~.

Remarks by, on Enacting clause: eftect of motion to ·trike out o2. Executi\e Depa1tments: l1on'rs of labor in 2811 2t!l~. Hill, Benjamin H: death of 159-! . Intemal-revenoe districts: Teducing 2543. Legislative, exec~tive, and jndicia.l a.ppropriation bill ~540, 2543,

2673, 2674 280 ' '> 10-2 12 2822. Mississippi Uiver improvement 3531, 3532. Pacific railroads: army transportation by .f>4U. Post-Office appropriation bill 4i U. Sessinghaus vs. Frost: contested-election case of 3630. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3001. Tariff 22-16. -- lumber 266-!.

Reports made by, from Committee o-n Indian .djj'air.~

Lands in seYeralty : resolution relative to 1737 . Votes of. j 'ee YEA. A..."\'"D NAY VoTE"'

Hooker, H. C. Bill for relief ( ee lJill H. R. 7097).

pa.pers 2160.

Hooper, Jam~s Bill for relief (s chill -·. 199 ).

Hoover, Josiah Bill for relief (see Lill H. R. 7383).

Hopkins, .Alf.,.ed Bill for relief (see bill'"'. 228'2.)

petition 456. Bill for relief ( e billll. R. 711~) .

Hopkins, Armlt Bill to pay claim (see billS. 1527).

Horan, Patri.ck Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 6501).

Horgan, Ellen Bill for relief ( ee bill H. R. 7602).

Horner, Jfary P. Petition for pension 868.

Horr, RoBtoell G., (a Representatit·ejrom Michigm1.j

Attended 13. Appointed teller 1205 Leave of absence granted to 583.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Michigan, citizens of: for rebate on tobacco 584. -- relative to tariff 2760. -- to reduce duty on sugar 1213. Michigan Sportsmen's Association: for law for preservation of

game 1212. Remarks by, on

Ontanagon railroad grants 2110-2112. River and harbor appropriation bill3357, 3427, 3434, 3545. Tariff 204 , 2231, 2302, 2303. -- bark extracts 1990. --barytes 1860. -- iron: charcoal 2251. --lead 1916, 1917.


Horr--continued. Remarks by, on

Tariff: lumber 2651-2653, 2667. -- sugar 2827. --trace-chains 2517. -- zinc 2589. Van Voorhis, Mr: resolution to expel3541.

Votes of. See YEA. AND NAY VOTES

Horses Bill to extend time for filing claims for horses l06t in militarY

service (see bill S. 335).

Horton, V. B. Bill for relief (see billS. 2189).

Hosmer, Laura PetitiQn for relief and pension 1212.

Houk, Leonidas C., (a Representative from Tennessee. ) .Attended 13. Chairman Committee of Whole 889. Leave of absence granted to 663, 1125.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by A.cuff. Nathaniel F: to pension (see bill H. R. 7028) 183. Bird 'James S: for relief (see bill H. R. 7548) 2402. Broglin, E: for.relief (see bill H. ~· 7619) 294~. . _ _ Elective franchise: to preserve puntyof (see bill H. R. 6930) 11. Fritts, Jeremiah: for relief (see bill H. R. 7302) 119 . Gri:ffits, WilliamS: for relief (see bill H. R. 7171) 738. Keys, William: for 1·elief (see bill H. ~· 7027) 183. . Loudon, Tenn: for relief of Presbytenan church at (see bill H.

R. 7029) 183. Robinson, William: to pension (see bill H. R. 7030) 183. Thomas, J. M: for relief ( ee bill H. R. 7026) 183.

Motions made by .Austin, C: to withdraw his papers 1471. Ellis Edward: to withdraw his papers 3774. Hale: J. D: to withdraw his papers 3775. Hisenden, Isaac: to withdraw his papers 3626.

Petitions and papers presented by, from .\nstin, Clisbee: war claim 1597. Christian, Albert: for compensation 633. Hall, C. W: claim of 3030. Shelton, W. C: for relief 1212. Stennett, Isaac: for relief 1212. · Tennessee, citizens of: to improve Clinch River 3030. -- citizens of Knoxville: for extension of bonded period on

alcoholic spirits 69. Remarks by, or.

Horse claims 702. War claims 2377, 2378, 2829-2834.

Reports made by, from C<Jmmittee on War Claim

Nutt, Julia A. 1421. War claims (REPORT 1917) 1357, 1914.


Hour of Meeting - Resolution of Senate that hour of daily meeting be 12m., de-

bated and passed 3, 25. . Hesoiution of Senate to meet at 11 a. m. on and after Jan. 15,

passed 1000, 1130. -. . Resolution of Senate to meet at 10 a.m. durmg remamder of

session, passed 2837, 2890. ResolutionofH. R thathourofdailymeetingbe12m.,passed19. Resolution of H. R. to meet on and after Jan. 3 at 11 o'clock a.

m., passed 573.

House, John F., · (a. Representatit-efrom-Tennessee.) Attended 87. Leave of absence granted to 455.

Amendments offered by, to River and harbor appropriation bill 3450. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3207.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Birchett Daniel A: to pension (see bill H. R. 7033) 183. Nashvru.'e, Tenn: loaning tents for competitive drill at (see H.

Res. 320) 1255. Nashville, Chicago and Saint Louis R. R: for relief (see bill H.

R. 7221) 967. Young, Mary Elizabeth: for relief (see bill H. R. 7222) 967.

House-Continued. Motions made by

Adjourn: to 1569. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Gorden, William H (assignee): war claim 388. · Tennessee, citizens of Clarksville: for rebate on tobacco 307. Vanderbilt University, professors of: relative to National 01>-

ervatory 1471. Remarks by, on

Hill, Benjamin H: death ofl590. Internal-revenue taxes: reduction of 2956. Tariff-bill rule 3316.

Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VOTEs

House of Electors Jointresol.ution to propose amendment to Co~titution to create

(see H. R. Res. 294).

House of Representatives. &e also CoKGRESS Bill to regulate use of contingent fund in paying funeral ex

penses of deceased members (see bill H. R. 7656). Joint resolution making deficiency appropriation for pay of em-

ployes (see H. R. Res. 324). Annual report of Clerk (H. R. Mrsc. Doc. 11) 15. A.nnual report of Doorkeeper (H. R. Mrsc. Doc. 7) 69. Letter of Doorkeeper on saJ.e of waste paper 55. Resolution passed that daily hour of meeting be 12 m. 19. Order of last session .for evening sessions on Tuesday and Thurs-

days, rescinded 226. Resolution to meet on and after Jan. 3 at 11 o'clock a. m. ,

passed 573. Resolution that House shall sit daily until G p. m. 1499, 1852. Resolution fo'r evening sessions on and after Feb. 7, passed 2162,

2226. Letter of Clerk relative to providing for accommodation of addi-

tional members in Forty-eighth Congress, referred 1174. Resolution to substitute benches for desks, referred 1197 . Resolution to substitute chairs for desks, referred 1735. Resolutions providing additional desks for increased membership

in, passed 2772, 3060. . . . Resolution to allow one day each for collBlderation of bill to be

presented by certain committees, referred 1324. Resolution that during remainder of session majority may sus

pend rules to consider regular appropriation or revenue bills, referred 2377.

Resolution for call of States each day during remainder of sesion for motions to discharge cOmmittees and pass bills, re

ferred 2572. Resolution that during remainder of session majority may sus

pend nues to consider revenue and appropriation bills, re-ferred 3121. .

Resolution that during remainder of session committees shall be called daily to propose matters for consideration, passed 1243 1324, 3148, 3187.

Resolutions directing Clerk to purchase fuel, passed 1399 1400. Resolution allowing assistant journal clerk, pa ed 264. Resolution to authorize additional employes in post-office, passed

15, 332. Hesolution to employ two additional enrolling c1erks, passed

1134. Resolution to authorize employment of W. F. Kellogg as mes

senger, referred 30. Resolution to authorize employment of \ . S. Boyd as messen

ger, referred 307. Resolution to authorize employment of George Adamson as page

referred 184. Resolution to authorize employment of E. L. Phillips a-s page,

referred 307. Resolution authorizing Clerk to employ three additional laborers,

passed 3707. Resolution to retain A. :{3. Thomas and W. Grice on laboren;'

roll, passed 3707. Resolution to pay officers and employes for December 20, passed

436, 440. Resolution to pay employes for March on, adjournment, passed

3769. Resolution providing for pay of J . P. Maloney as messenger,

passed 22, 332, 3769. Resolution to pay W. F. Kellogg a.s messenger, referred 1016. Resolution to pay funeral expenses of C. N. Mullan 1358,3062. Resolution to pay widow of James Reilly his salary for three

months and funeral expenses, passed 332, 325. Howe, Silas Q.

Bill for relief (see bill S. 565).


Howgate, H. W. Letter of Secretary of War relative to (H. R. Ex. Doc. 81) 530,

1243, 2748. Hubbell, Jay A., (a Rep1·esentatit·efrmn Michigan.)

Attended 211. Appointed teller 2247. Leave of absence granted to 488.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Cleveland Transportation Co. and others: to continue improve

ment at Grand Marais 2412. De~roit Board of Trade: for appropriation to complete Lime Kiln

Crossing 2182. ' Detroit Cigar :Uanufactmers' Association : for prompt action on

toba<!CO tax 410. Michigan, citizens of: against transfer of revenue marine 2262,

2544. -- for improvement of harbor at Grand Marais 218"2. -- relati>e to pre-emption and homestead laws 307. -- relative to tariff 2544, 2595. --citizens of l\fenominee: for 1·ebate on tobaeco 488. -- workingmen of: in favor of report of Tariff Commission


Tariff : copper 2584, 25 -- iron ore 2234. -- pyrites 2243, 2244, 2246, 224 7' 2248. Tariff bill conference 1·eport 3729.

Resolutions offered by Portage Lake, l'lfich: that Secret.ary of War furnish information

relative to deposits of silt and sand in 2379. Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VOTES

Hubbell, Wuliam Wheeler Bill to adjudicate claims of (see billS. 2322).

Hubbs, Orlando, (a Representative from North Carolina.) Attended 13. Appointed on committee on funeral of Mr. Shackelford 1330. · Leave of absence granted to 488.

Amendment offered by, to Ri>er and harbo1· appropriation bill3447.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Palmer, William L: for relief (see bill H. R. 7514) 2104. Roberts, Nelly: to pension (see bill H. R. 7286) 1197. Sumner, William E: to pension (see bill H. R. 7013) 1 2. Twines, Ceney: to pension (see bill H. R. 7166) 738. West, Sophia: to pension (see bill H. R. 7014) 182.

Petitions and papers presented by, from North Carolina, citizens of: against transfer of revenue marine

3649. . Palmer, W. L: for relief 2137. Wilmington Chamber of Commerce and others: ~o-ainst transfer

ofrevenue marine 2760. Votes of. See YEA .AND NAY VoTES

Hudson River Joint resolution to allow Highland Junction R. R. to bridge (see

H. R. Res. 300).

Huls, William H. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7363).

Humboldt Bay, California Report of Secretary of War on improvement of (H. R. Ex. Doc. . 102) 2227, 2535. .

Humphrey, Herman L., (a Representative front W'tscoMi-R.)

Attended 87. Appointed teller 3515.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Hurlburt, John R: to pension (see bill H. R. 7304) 1198. Parkhill, Eli T: for relief (see bill H. R. 7629) 2958. Saint Croix River: to allow bridge across (see bill H. R. 7218)


National Board ofTrade: for passage of Lowell bankruptcy bill 1357.

Wisconsin, citizens of: relati>e to tariff 3087. - - to continue immigrant-inspection service 1758. --to reduce duty on sugar 1039, 1174, 1307, 1372. -- citizens of La Crosse: for construction of pier to <•.onnect

'vith Keokuk and Hamilton bridge 1597 . .

Humphrey-Continued. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Wisconsin Legislature: for post-road 2544. -- relative to booms at piers on l\Iississippi River 2332. -- to improve harbor at Superior 2544.

Remarks by, on Ameriean shipping 1143. Congressional Library building 215, 2949. Deceased members' pay 3'202. Holiday recess 404. Huson, Edgar: relief of 122, 123. Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill 2810. River and harbor appropriation bill 3514. State courts: removal of causes from 1248-1250. Tariff: bark extracts 1993. -- lumber 2663. -- trace-chains 2518. Wescott, Joseph & Son: relief of 1364.

Votes of. See YEA .L'iD NAY VOTES

Hunley, Archibald Bill for -relief (see bill H. R. 4657).

Hunt, GeorgeS. and Co. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 6987).

Hunt, Colonel Henry J. Bills to retire with rank of brigadier-general (see bills S. 2384;

H. R. 7092).

Hunt, Penina. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7253).

Hunter, Alpheus S. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7165).

Hurlburt, John R. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7304).

Huron, Ohio Petition of citizens for improvement of harbor 3453.

Hurst, A. T. Petition for relief 1307.

Huse, Ivins Bill for relief ( ee bill II. R. 7390).

Huson, Edgar Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 2416).

Huston, J. M. Papers referred in H. R. 3777.

Hutcherson, Valina Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7 429).

Hutchins, Waldo, (aRepresentativef1'0'nt Kew York.) Attended 372. Appointed teller 3546.

Amendments offered by, to River and harbor appropriation bill 3545. Tariff bill: sheet-iron 2385. ·

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by New York city: for relief of insurance companies in (see bill

H. R. 7089) 442. -Petitions and papers presented by, from

New York, citizens of: relative to Harlem River inlproYement 455. --to make all qualified physicians equal in Government

service 455. -- to reduce duty on sugar 1570. -- to repeal article 11 of amendments to Constitution 3030. --citizens of Westchester County: to reduce duty on sugar


River and harbor appropriation bill 3361, 3545. Tariff: sheet-iron 2381, 2382, 2385.


Sener, Jacob and Elizabeth (REPORT 1844) 1108. Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VoTES

Hyde, Wt?liam A. Bill for relief of heirs (see bill H. R. 3309).


~daho

Bill making appropriation for military roads in ( ee bill S. 1711). Bill to extenujurisdiction of justices of pence in (see bill H. R

'3.306). :Nlemorinl of Legislature for Go>ernment aiel to common schools

2470. :Memorial of Legislature for a military roacl from Fort Lapwai

to Fort ::m.5souln. 2515. Memorial of Legislature for payment of •olunteers in war of

F77-~78, 294~, 30BO.

Illinois Bill to grant lands to Randolph County in (see bill II. R. 7.380). Memorial of Legislature relati>e to appropriation for immigrant

in.<q>ection sernce 2515. ' nesolution of Legislature in fn•or of Hennepin Canal1871, 1042,

19~U. Uesolution of Legh>luture re1.'1.tive to Yellow tone Park 1873,

1!):!2, 1989. Re~olution of Legislature in favor of increase of pension for loss

of limb 3G02, 3304, 3\319, 3364, 3365. Uesolution of Legislature relative to protection of britlge~· on

Mississippi River-330~, '330=1, 3319, 3U64, 3365.

:Illinois and Michigan Canal Memorial of Iroquois Club relatiYe to 28 , 3123.

'Illinois and Mississippi Canal Letter of ~ecretary of War relati'e to survey of (S. E.x. Doc. 7

3376. Memorial of Cbicngo Doard of Trade relati'e to 1041. Resolutions of lllinoi Legislature relative to 1 74, 194·~, Hr 9. :Memorial of Iroquois Club relative to 3123.

Illinois River Dill to allow Litchfield, Carrollton and Western R. R. to bridge

(see 1Jill H. R. 714 ).

Immigration Bills to amend ad of 1 "2 regulating (see bills S. 2B91; II. R.

7•41') ). Bills to continue sanitary inspection of immigrants (see bills S.

2284; H. R 7121). petitions in favor of Lill, from

lllinois: citizens of 1212, 1312, liil, luiO, li:>9, 2:>9.'5, 2958. --Le-gislature of 2.31:>. · Iowa: citizeHS of 1~12, 1:>2:2. --State boo.rd of health 101. Kentucky: citizen of 1261. Michigan: citizens of 13117. --y:::ltale boo.rd of health 1212. Ohio: citizens of 31i7. --Dayton boo.rd of health 1173. Pennsylvania: Pitt burgh board of health 81!5. United tate": 'lute and local boards of health 388. "'est Virginia: citizt!n of 1471,1522. '\'isoon in: citizens of 15!Ji, 1i:>8, 1830.

Joint resolution for n. commission on (see II. R. Res. 326). Letter of _Tational Board of Health on continuing inspection of

immigrant· (:'. ~li:·c. Doc. 9) 273, 307.

.:Import Duties Collection of

Dill to pro,ide for (f-lee billS. 22 G). Bill to repeal part of act of 1 0 and to regulate the immediate

transportation of clutia.Lle goods (see bill '. 2u06). Dill to empower po ·tmasters to administer oaths to importers of

books (see hill H. R. G 42). Bill to prevent fmud. in ( ee bill H. n. 7094). lJill to am~nd act Of 1 0 I'elative to immediate transportation

of dutiable goods ( ee bill II. R 7232). Petition of citizens of Cincinnati relative to custom-house oaths

1694. Discriminating

Dill to amend act of 1 · 2 repealing discriminating duties (see bill II. R. 6187).

Drawbacks of Dill to a.llow dr.1wback on exported manufuc,urc of partly

for~ign material ( ee bill H. R 7065).

·Refunding of ', Annual report of amounts refunded (II. R. Ex. Doc. 13) 15 ·

Remission of Bills to remit unties on exhibits for Louisrulc expo . .ition (see

bills S. 2501; H. R. 7G2B). Dill to r~mit duties to St. Francis Xavier Cathedral (see bill H.

R. f-941).

XIV-G

Import Duties-Continued. Remission of

Dill to remit unties on e:~hibits for DenYer expositio!l (sec bill II. R 7597).

Joint resolution to remit duties on exhibits for Phila.dclphia. electrical exhibition (see H. H. He . 337).

Tariff of Bill that duties on sugar be assessed on qu~'l.tity <l<.'liYcred from

warehouse (see bill S. 2266). Bill to allow reduction on imports in doc.1estit' Ye sels from

foreign countries that "\iolate commercial treatie· (sec billS. 2350). f

Bill to reduce 15 per cent. (see bill H. R. 7399). Bill to impo e (see bill H. lt 7335). Bill to repeal duties on works of art (see bill !':I. n. 7 117). Joint re olution to admit books for blind free of duty (see II. I~.

Res. 298). Joint re olution to interpret effect of He>ised Statute~ on (~e

H. R. Res. 302). Joint resolution to simplify and reduce tariff on sugar ( ee H.

H. Re . ·32 ). Re olution in H. R. tlmt Committee on Ways and Means report

on industries requiring protection, referred 1197. Tiill to impo e (see bill H. R. 7313) debated in IIouse as follows:

Acids 1813-1815, Ull5, 1940. Alum 1829, 185:l. Anvils 2462. nark extracts 1940-1942, 1989-1993. Baryta 1860. Beeswax 180.'l, 1ROO. Bone-black 1\1.'3.3, 1936. Rornx lll60--1862. Brass 2.'384. Bronze powfler 2.500. Camphor 1813. Unstor bl'nns nnd oil1815-1820. Cement 1862. Chloroform 1U3 • Colcothar l!>:'i-3. Collodion 193~. Copper ~1. 231!8. Copperas 1915, 1916. Cotton-tics 2395, 2300, 21()()-2402, 2444-2457. ('rt>am of tartar 1820. Cutlery 2592. Dextrine 1820, 1~1. Distilled spirits 17:>2-1758. !>yes 1930, Hl34. Dye-wood extracts 1937. Earthen-ware 19<.16-2011. Essential oils 1826,U>36, 1937. Ether 19:39. l•'ilcs 2r>21. Fire-brick 2011. Fuscl-oil 103!l, 1940. Glass: plate 2047-2051, 2057,2162-2167. --window 2051-2057. Glass bottles 2011-20Hl, 2042, 2046. Gluss-wure 2042-2046, 2167. Glucose 1821. Glue 11:l07, 180R, 1810, 1811. Glycf'rine IRon, 1810. Gold-leaf .259'J. Hollow-ware: couteu 2391. Indigo 1 :n. Iodine 1!>:!2. Iron: bar and rod 2296-23();3, 2304-2.306, 2530. --charcoal 22-!s-22.31, 230-i, 2305 . --boiler, plate, and sheet 2307-2315,2380-2387, 2394. -- forged 2462, 24G3, 24&!. --hoop, hand ot· scroll 2.195-2·i00. --pig nml scrap 22!8-2253, 2640, 26.'30. Iron !lll<.l steel: armor 2306. -- railM 2261, 2262, 22CJ3-2296, 2303, 2304. -- rnilway 11Mb-plates 2460. -- rnilwuy wheeiR nnd tires 2526-2530. Iron or' 2170, 222i-2248. Jl:jingln. s U!IO, 1~11. Lead 1916-l!l2i, 2:>liG. Licorice 1R!l3-1X'26. Lumber 2651-266!!. Magnesia Ur27, 1928. Metal mnnufacturc1l articleR 2580, 2.'594, 2638-2648. l\Iinernl waters 1>;:)9. Nails and spikes 2!57-2l60,2464-2467. Neat cattle li38. N ecdles 23\12. Nickel 2.38<1, 2;;&>. Non-enumerated articles 1714-1752. Paints 1934, l!J3.3. -Pens 2.3\!2-2.3\J..t. Pho phate of lime 1827,1828. Phosphorus lllll. Potash IU28-1930. Proprietary prepu.mtions 1ffi7. Putty 1863, 1864. Pyrites 22-hl-2248. Quicksilver 2.5&5-2588. Quinine 1853-1859. Hails 2261, 2262, 2293-2200, 2303, '2304. Halt-cake Hl30. Hcrews 2530-2534. Shotguns 2591, 2592. Soap 1811, 1812. So<la 1930

82 INDEX TO rrHE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD.

Import Dutieo-Continucd. Tariff of

Bill to impo c C ee bill H. R. 7313) uebnteu in Hou.-;c a follow~: Spices 1937. Sponges 1hl2. • teel23.}.'3, 22:», 2'.!2~2262. 2293-2296, z-m, 2.'533, :.->1.:-r~. Stryelmino 1~6, 1827. Sugu.r 21.>4-2747, ~. 282S, 286S-2876. Sumac ltil2, 1813. Tin-plu.tes 2SS'i--3:ID-i. Tra<:e-cbains 251~2.320. Ultramarine 193-1. Varnish l!J9.i, 19'.15. 'Vatches 1i3u-1i·13. Wire 253-1, 2.3';3, 2.37-!. Zinc 25HB-2390. Zinc oxide 1936.

Bill to impose, enacteu ( ·ee bill II. r... 5538) uebat<>u in cnat.e as follows: Sec al.<;o YEA A.."D .NAY VOTE:3

Acids, pyroli~ncous 1107. Agricu1tura1Jmplement.s1184. Alcoholic preparations 1..23&-12-10. Animal::! 100U. Asbestos 1191. Asphnltmu and bitumen 1234, ~Ga. Argcntiferous ore 2-!:n. Bags and bugging 2096, 2.3G1 (see al.so Juic'.) Hnrk cxtmct 11 7-1100. Beef nnd pork 1008-1913. Hells 29lS5. lliehromu.to of potash ll!J'.!-1194, ~.12:j2. Bone-black 1237. Books 2201, 2269, 22'i0, 2596-2004, 2632-~4. 2s;}9-2~1, ZSCJI. ZQ8!!. Bornx 2\!!!G. Brime 22'i0. Bronze powtler 1i2:J. Bunting 215.'3. llurlnp MG .• 2561, 2'J88. Buttons 2207. Cabinet woods 144 . Calf-skins 22HJ. 1

~JI~o2ii1.7. Card clothing 220:', 2622, 262:}, 2iW, 2!Y.r.>. Carpet yarns 20'.).'5, 25GL Carpet::! 2:.!03, 2336. Castor beans and oilll07. Cba.in 1000. Cigar 18\!6, 1004-1006. Clothing 2:...>()'2. Coal 2:..'07-2'..!15, 200.1-~. 293-J, !!ro.'J. Cocon.11H:J. Copper 1ill, 2933. Copperas l:!a2. Cotton cloth 2031, 231». Cotton uumu ·k 29 \1. Cotton knit goods 20.'32-2037, 20&!-2072. Cotton lace ~73, 201'1, 2<J81-~. · Cotton-seed oilll91. Cotton spool-thread 20'i3-!?00J. Cotton thread nnd yaru'1Uii-Hl87, ~..:!1-:.'031. Cotton-ties 16.".>3-1tj.-)lo!, Cutlery 172.3, 1i26, li:!i. Dextrine llH-1-111:!7, :!1 · ;, Din.mon<l::l und prccimL-; ntoncs 22'12, 2'271, 2631. Dre good;, 215-!-21~7. ::!1:)3-:.!:.!0'.!, !!J::O. Dyes 123-1-12:!7. Earthcn-wure !::;:rt::SG, JZl!r-13:..'0. Emery 2215, 22'il. Files 1002-l(j(j;3. Fire-crackers 221!). Garden secus 221\!, 2~, 2:.!'~, 2~0, 2a31. Ula : t>late 13;).1, l!:l."')!). --window 1:~:H:hG, 1~->o'J, 1354, 1384-1300. Gla. s bottle. 13'11-132.'3, 13:!1)-1342, 2185, 2700, 2938, 2001-296.J. Glnss-wnrc 13-12, lCJ:i;;, l:ltl'tl. Glaziers' diamond!! Z'.!il, 2<i3i. Gloves!!217. Glue 110'.!, 2268, 27 ;, :!it:!7, :msJ. Glycerine 110.1. Grind~:~tonP 2223. Gunny cloth 20'.J6. Gunpowder 2'117, 221S, ~. 2G!!9. Guts 2'171. Hat and bonnets, braided ~. 2.3-ti-2349. Hntter11' plu!'!h 22H!. Hemp WMl-2084. Hollow-wnrc, contcu 172.-:i. liot'b ,.;ho nnils 1660. llorse:;hoe 1w9. Immigrants' wagon 2269. India ruhher fuhrics 2'2UL Iodine lltJO. Iron: lmr und 1·ocl1aa!-1010, 1010, uro. --l1oill'l', plate, unci "hcct161~1G20,162!, ~.2'j02-27'00,2930-2938. -- ch:m:o<ll WJ:i, 2';17, ~'i'i1-2iii. -- ~-,rnh·n•li~e<l ,;hcct 2';02-2i00, 2974-29';1>. -- hoo;1, hund, or scroll 16:13, 16iJ0-16i.l3. --mnll<'uhlc (•ustingR 1wU. -- t'i:. an <I l<(•mp l!'.:Ji-J~u. 23-!G, 2·1lfi-2409, 2708. Iron nucl "tn•l: urruor IGIG. --dwi;•lGiiO. --cotton-tiC's null baling hoop 16.""'3-1658. --}Jilllll.ll'l'''• R1 Cdl,"C~, CfOWUill'l', &c. 1()6(}, -- JlOii h d HiW. -- ruiltt l:H.Ii, 1!'.147,1611-1015, 1616. --1uilwav whet'l>i nud tirt'.!; 1G6G 29il0. -- ri\·et , holt!', nnd hin~c 1r,:;o, ' --rod. lti<>7-1GIO. ·--wire lG71-lfii4,1CllG-lilO, 2.301-2.j(:J. --wire cloth Hii-1.

Import DuticG-Continu u. Tariff of

Bill to impose, <'nactcd (:;ce bill H. R. w38) <l(!b::tt.cd in Hcn:1t<!' as follows: .

Iron nntl steel: wrougbtiron nndstecl spike , nutl'l,nn<lllorsC$ll<><'81w:1_ Iron ore 1471-11\Jfl, 15~~15.'17, 2GH3-26~1. JHinglnss 2i86, 2il51. Jewelry 2\J 1,29)).'J,2!JS.t • .Jute 2~20'JI:I, 2~71-2'279, 2.).>8-2562.-25G3, 2ti3-1, 2i(J('r.2i'O.q, 271:<-Z'i'i:::.. Lc!!.flli12. Lead paints 2362, Z3G3. Lcath<r 2219. Linen 209:J, 25.39, 2100. Looking-glass plat s 1:];.>.), L1m1ller l:r.J.J.-13!.1H, U:31-1HO, 2:"J();3, ~H, 2<..100. J\Iaehinery 176-1-1';86, :t.'364, 2634. 1\la.niln 2081-208·1 . .::\In.rl>le 2220. )lllt<:hcs 2215, 2216, 2G23-2028. .Icat extracts 2'Ji1. ::uetul mnnufactured articles, unenumcrat~:d 1729. :\lincrnl waters 1271-1273, 22!!1, 2:n1, 2.33U, 26.,"2, Xa.ils, wrou~ht. 1GGO. Neat cattle lo.J7. Nickel1TI2-1718, 250-.1. ~on-euumernted articles 109S-1102, 2i60-2482. ObScene matter lQrJO, 2-1';9. Oil cloths 2096, 2001, 2'.JSS. Opium 123n, 23G:l. Paper 220.5, 2200.

~~~~~iar;~~2~1{i Peus l'j28, 25oo. · Pipes 2221, 2681. Pistols 2U80. Potm;h 1232. Putty ll!Jl, 293'2, 20~1. Pyrite Hi4-14\!., 1r.:J.l-1G3'i, 24l:!'i, WS3-~r. Quicksilver 1720. 2\JIS<J. Hails 154.~151H, 1611-1Gl5, 1016. Rice nnd ri(•e-menl 2i0!).-2il7. Snit. 23-19-23ll2, 2!l74-, 24.3'..:!-2-13:1, 2701, 2917, 2921. Halt-cnkc 2363, 27/lG. Saltpeter 1233. ~a.ws 1662. 1-lcrcwH 1670. !;t•vlbcs 29 · Heines 2007, 2:>62. Hh<'uthing metal li:! I. Ship-building mn.t(:l'ial 23GG, 2426. Ship plunking 2Zitl. Shotguns 1126. Silicates ~r~1. 1-lilk !!'.lU:J, 2'270-2:.'Y1, :.>o 1. Hlatc·pcncil 1321. Soap 110::1-1106, 2183. Starch Hl·.lf'.>-19-17. HleclJGIG, 2001, 2002, 2006, 2008. Ht cl1if!-1-1;').16, lW>, 1il0, ZiUH-2~, ~7, ~2850, Z801-2!1C'.S.. ~tone •>'2:!3 ,,.,., t 2'1(>1 "'1<i~""68 ·~

Hu~u~Ii~isiia: Iii3~ii.im, :iii;:;.:£;3•JO.'z.1o5-:!:m, 2."'141>-~:17. 26R2, 2<J;'!l_ Huma.~ 110(), 21»:3. HuspenderH !!:!0'1, 2'.?C3. Tin-plute 16:!0-JG:!I. :f~~~c~~J~'tli-lWO, 2!'>-'>i, 2.)54-Z:.)():',

l•ltrnnmri.Jw12.~. Vegetahks 2'JI l. vc~ el ft.·e~ 2.1'il-23i3. \Va.tches 1009, 29':14, 2!}8.), 2900. Window gin .. 1!3-1!J-134ti,l:t.i.11 13&!, 13&1-1~. \Vines 19U, 2700, 2\117, 2\i'iJ, 2<.ki.3. Wire 1671-1674, 1G!)(}-1710, 2;301-2rJ03, 2009-2916, 2'J:~, 2'J36. \Vood nn<.l wooden ware 1394.-1393, 1431-14-1\J. Wool2Q<Jl:l-2102, !!Hl-2118, 23.17-2316, 2:->68, 2569, 2705, 200.'}-29'74. \Voolcn good::l214 -211}3, 2017, 2UBO, 2981. Yellow mt·tnl li24. Zinc 1';1!;.-1';:!1, !Wti9.

('oncurrcnt resolution of Senate to print 10:000 copies of hill (H •. H. G.i3 ) and tariff table.'!, Jl~~cd Senate t.nd referred to H. R •. t'Ommittce 17, 32, 8G8.

l'oncnrrent r solution of H. R. to print G,OOO copies of bill (lf. R 7:l13) pa~"ed 1222, 12r.H, 1271, l30A.

Order of, en ate to print 200 copic·.· of tnriff tables, p:u· c<l 2·10. Order of, 'enatc to print 500 copies of tariff tahlc~, }lll~sc<l GG L Hesolution of Senate to print u,:JOO cxtru. copie.<1 of hill If. R

553 and tariff tables, })a s d , :~2. Hesolution of ~enn.te to print 1,000 copies of taritrtable ~o. :!G,

pa .. ed 871, !>07. He. olution of f;cmtte to print l,.SOO copie~ of law, p:lS ~:cl :~G84,

3G 0. l4ena.tc Committee on Finance uuthorizeu to prcpan· u c:ompiJn.-.

tion and index of tn.rifi' laws 3702. Hesolntion of H. R to print J ,000 eopic.., or t:~ri!i' . chcclul~,

pa. ~C'cl 1-!iO. Hc:olntion of H. H. to print :?, 000 ('opics of tahulatcu statement.

of taritr changes as propo eel by hill U. H. 7:lt:l, p~t.-s d 1521. Hesolution of H. R to print l.''i,OOO copies ofluw, pav cl :J7GO. l'etitions on the gcnrral Rubjcct ofthc tariff, from

Alubamo.: citizen of :!00.1, 2l:r7, 2!.lu~. Arkan~;a : citizC'ntl of :!!'144, !!\!;'it~. 'fo'lorido.: citizen~ of:.!;)\).). Ge01·gin.: citi Z£'11, of I !J4:J, 2;)44, 2.r.:.3, :!9;"1\!, 30.30. Dlinoi : ('itizcn,. of 11')\!7, liGH, HWl, 24';2, 29()~1, 3319.

INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL l{ECORD. 83 Import Dntic&-Continued.

Tariff of Petitions on the gent.:ra.l subjc<1, of the tariif, from

Indinna, citizen of roi', 2::!62. -- lndi.anapoli!i Uoartl of Trade 3319. Iowa.: citizens of :.!:.!ti2, 2·168, 2679,2\.160,3030,3319, KIU\M.S: citizen · of 2262. Kentucky: citizen: of lo19, li5!l, 2544, 2.'595. Louisiana: citizen. of 307. Ma.ine : citizen of 2-ill. Maryland: citizen~ of 147::!, li.~,l524,1G99,1&18, 1700, 1 43,2019,2468, 3212. l\Ia..ssachusctts: citizens of 2&1-1, 3'212. --Arkwright Club of lloston FiYS, 1649,1693,1759,1830. M!chignn: cit.i~cns of 1~t.:,2:~· ~f!.S· ZT,I!>• 2U59, 3212, 3.365. Mtnne.iOta.: ctttzcn. of _to_, -4G.~, -H-1, ~•00. M' . ippi: citizens of 24.GH, 2~\J, 3030, 33HI. Missouri: citizen~ of 16\~~. 175\1. Nebrn ka.: citizen of 3.1H>. New Jersey: citizens of 1374, 1597, 16!>3, 1695,1759,1830, 1943, 2137, 2-1l2,

N~Y~,:~};iz:~~·of 1-172, 1523, 160.1, 1695,19-!-'l, 2062, 206.'3, 2468, 2G80, 2700, 2S3-t, 2. . • 2'.159, 3::!12, 331\1.

North Carolina.: citizens of 25-14, ~. --Legislature of30.'!7.

Ohio: citizens of 10·10, 14.72~ 1::>24, 1570, 159S. 1648, 16?3, 16~4, 1';59, 1880, 1874, 1943, 20H>, 20G:.., 226:.!, :..!~4, 2679, 2760, 2t'SB, 2'J59, 3031, 3319, 3453.

--Cincinnati Roard of Trade 3319. Pennsylvania: citizens of 1213, 1422 1171, H72, 1522, 1523, 1570, 15~,

1598, 1599, 1648,1693,1695, 175!1, l830,1873, 1943,2019, 2062,2137,2138, 2182, 2262, 2332, 2376, 2412, 2468,2472, 2.'}41, 2::>95, 2078, 2079,2680, 2760, 2834, 20&!, 2<J59, 3030, 30!f7, !3212, 3.'3Hl.

--Legislature of 3J03~..,3318, 3.119, 3366. -- Reading Board of 'J.'rnde 2376. Tcnne ee: citizens of 164 , 1&19, 1694, 1759, 2471, 2544, 25-15.

• United States: citizen of 1151. United States: Amalgamated .As oclation of Iron and Steel Workers

of3212. Virginia: citizens of 2333, 254.4, 2545, 3087. -- Lynch burgh '£obacco A.-.sociation 2595, 2679, 2760. We Virginia: citizens of2959. 'Vbcoll5in: citizens ofli59, 2020, 2760, 3087.

Petitions relative to tariff on !,1pecifi.ed articles, viz: Anchovic 1422. Bone-lJlnck 634. Borax 1213. Chicory 230, 1213. Clay 750. 1830. Clonks 943, 1471. Coal1088, 1089. Copper 1372. Ootton-!'eed oil117l5. ('Qtlon-ti~ 4.'56, 1733, 1758, 2137, 2138, 2292, 33:!0, 3366. Crockery 1175, 1213. Dyes~. Fruits 944, 1089. Ga.rlic547. Glycerine 1522. Goat-skins 3261. Hatters' lWlterials 2370. JI iery 3:}64, 3649. lron and steel400, 547, OO.J, 00!•, 943, nx, 1522, 1423, .19-12, 3149 • .Junk 995. Lead 633, 1126, 1214, 137'2. Licorice 2333, 2413, :.!079. Lumber-

Dnkotu.: citizen of 1:330. Illinois: citizen!'! of 22, 34, 00, 101, 135, UJ2, Z30, 3:>1, 410, 4M, 547, 749,

815, 816, 1830, 2760. Indiana: citizens ofl3.'5, 1G2, 3n'T, 2062. Iowa: citizen of Hl2, 3: · , 410, !16.~. 1830, 2182, 2i60. KanMs: citizens of 409,~ 604, 815, 12G1, 2137, 2760, 2889, 3148, 3552. Kansas: Lecislature 01 ~. 229'1, 2332, 2414. Maine: citizens of 2333, 2·171. Z'>95, 2760, 2888. )Iaino: Le islature of Hi-!9, 1G93, 1733. Maryland: citizen of 2l.lt!. :Michigan: citizens of 1\J-12, 21£2, 2412, 2413. Missouri: citizens of 868, 1125. Nebraska: dtizens of 2'i00. Nebrnsk.o.: Lesislature of 2.".>45. New York: citizens of z.t'i!!. Ohio: citizens of 2332. Ohio Btate For try A!'IS<>cintiou 1598. Pennsylvania: citizens of 2182. '\Vi6C<>nsin: citizen of 2182, 2412, 2414.

lio es 1G!J.3, 17il8. Musicnl instruments 21:>8. Oil-cloth 816, 2182. Pt·rcussion·cnp l.'JOi. Portland cement 1040. PropriC't.ary articll.'s 1472. Quinine 1212, 1&.'9. SalrtiiJJPS 142'2. Acrcw 2137. Sheep-skins 2104. Hpring-st<"el142!!. !-'team-plows 241!!, 3148. ::!ugnr-

C'onn~ticut, citizC'ns of 11211. llnkota.: citi?..cn of 1100, lli4, 142:!. I>clo.' ·nrc: citizen oflO.~J. 112G, 1174. lllinoiii: dtizcns of 6ft4, !XH, 9til), 996, 10.'39, lQ.ID, 1089. 1126, 1150, 1174,

llT.>, 121:J, 1:!61, 1307. 13.10, 1:172,1472, 2137. ' IndiunrJ.: citizens of ftiH, !1.~1. ~. 9'J6, 10.'>9, 1(}W, 10..~, 1174,1213, 1261,

13117, 1·tll, 1472, l!'i22, 159~. r;:>.~. l!-i7:3. Iowa.: cit!zeu. of 1.~. W6, 103'.1, 1~9, 1126, 11GO,l174, 1175,1213,1307,

13::l0, 1:>7:.!, 1 1.:!:!, 1471. l.J7~. 1C4~. h':JO, lfr.:J. 194!!, 2412. Mllf'llfl: citizcllf! uf 9'.14, \1!10, lC!--9, 112Ci. 12m, 1307, 1:'1:':.0, 1471, 1759,

2l:Ji. Kentut'l...-v: citizen~ of ;::.o. Maine: citizen. of 1o::l!l. 12til. llnrylantl: ciliLC'n of l<~'.W, l fJ, 121:1, 1~17, l3('1:j,

Import Duticc-Continueu. Tariff of

Petitions relative to tariff on Hpccificd article.", ,·iz: Sugar-

1\Ia~sn.chusetts: citizens of 1108, 1126, 1213, 1830. :Michignn: citizens of 868, 9<J5, 996, 1039, 1(}10, 1089, 1126, 1150, 1174.

1213, 1307, 1330, 1472, 17GO. Minnesota; citizens of 996, 1040. Mi ouri: citizens of710, !)<J;), lo:J9, 1089, 1126, 13t17. Nebru~ko.; citizens of 1472. New Hampshire; citizens of 1108, 1126, 1213. New Jersey: citizens of ll:!G, 1150, 117·1, 1213, 1G93. New York: citizens of 162, S9-!, 995, 996, 1039, 1040, 1089, 1126, 11GO.

117-i, 1175, 1213, 12Gl, 1307, 1372, 1471, 1570, 1597, 15\IS, lli!l3, 1750. 1760, 1873, 3649.

Ohio: citizens of 995, 996, 1040,.1089, 1150, 1174, 1213, 1201, 1:.7.:!, 1471. 1472. 1597, 164H, 19·12, 23:32, 2H2.

Pennsylvania; citizen!! of W-1, 095, 996, 1039, 1040, l089i 1l20, 1150, 117-1, 1213, 1261, 1307, 1372, 1048, 169-1, 1759, 1830, 2137,2 38.

Pennsylvania: Philadelphin. Board of Trade 944. Rhode Is1untl : citizens of 1213. United Htu.te~: citizens of 18.10. Vermont: citizeus of 943, 1150. Virginio.: citizens of 995, 10R9, 1213. 1942. ·west Virginia: citizens of 1039,1150,1175,1213,1372. WiF~eonRin: citizens of 995, 996, 1039, 104.0, 1089, 1126, 1174,1213,1261.

1307, 1372,1422,1-171,1472, 1830. Talc2020. Tin-pln.tes-

Alabaruo.: citizens of1127, 1150,1372. Arkamsas: citizens of 710. Connecticut: citizens of 1213. Delaware: citizens of 1372, 1521. Georgia: citizens of2412. Illinois: citizens of 888l9.U,l039, 1174.1212,121-1,2137. Indiana: citizens of 94- , 1040,1174, 12i2. Iowa: citizens of 1040. Kansas: citizens of 10.10. Kentucky: citizens of584,1126,13i2. l\laine : citizens of 710, 924, !H.'J. 1\Iarylan<l: citizens of 888, 10.!0. l\la.s!lachu:setts: citizens of 664,868,1039,1088. Michigan: citizens of 1039. Minnesota: citizens of 1261 1307. 1\iiRsouri, citizens of6331 1126, 1174. Nebraska: citizens of 1471. New Jersey: c-itizens of1039. New York: citizens of 7:Jl, &38, 905,996, 1088,ll25, 1100, 1151,121:?,.

1213, 1372, 1471. Ohio: citizens of 547i. i49, 816, 10·10, 1126, 1150, 117j, 1212, HZ!!, 1759. Oregon : citizens of 372, 2UG2, 2182. Pennsylvania: citizens of 00.1, 749, 1.>0, 815, 9-13, 09!l, 900, 1039, lc-10,.

10&1, 11.26 1127, 1213,1:m7,1758. South Carohna.; citizens of 1089. Tennessee: citizens of 1~10. Texas: citizens of 1330, 1422. Vermont: citizens of 1150. Virgin in.: citizens of 868. Wisconsin: citizens of 749, 870, 904, 12Gl.

Tobacco-see TOBACCO \VoolllOO, 1330,1421, 1!).12, 2063,21 2, 32G1, 3649. ZincG33.

Imports and Exports Report ot'Bureau of. tatil:ltics on ocean 1~'t'ights on (H. H. Ex ..

Doc. 10·1) 3708.

Indexes Resolution of H. n. to continue prcpnmtion of index of private

claim~, passed 15, 332. Resolution to further continue preparation of in<lc. · of pri mtc

claims iu H. R., referred 3.'304.

Indian Commiasioners Annual report (H. R. Ex. Doc. 77) 2467, 2545.

Indian Depredation Claims Annual report on (II. R. Ex. Doc. 10) !>6.

Indian Reservationa Note.-ThiR title is limited to general matter. See nloo re. pc<:livo tribe.

under title l!\DIANS.

Bill to amend law relative to trespassers on (see bill R. ~2450). Bill to prevent treRpass on (see bill H. R. 7530).

Indian Service Annual appropriation bill for (see bill H. R. 6900). Annual report on subsistence fund (II. R. Ex. Doc. 25) GG:t Report of Secretary of Treasury on cluims allowed 1or r•crvice-

and supJllies (H. n.. R~. Doc. 42) 1063.

Indian Territory

Lill granting ~Iissis~ippi, _\Jbuquerquc and Intcr-Oeum H. H. right of ·wny through (. cc hill H. JL 4235).

)Je sa~e of Prcsillcnt tmnsmittin~ letter of Secretary of Interior relative to paying Cherokee Indians for lamh; ceded in (II. H. Ex. Dor. 54) 1421, 1422.

Letter of Hccretary of War TelutiYc to inYcsion of(':~. Ex. Doc. 08) 20 0, 21GO.

Petition againnt cr..tabli. hiug U. H. court in l';,:)f).

84 L_~DEX TO THE CONGRESSIOK1\_L RECORD.

Indian Treaties Dills to provide for settlement with Indian included in Buffalo

Creek treaty of 1 38 ( ee bill . 2466; H. R 7559).

Indian Wars Bill to reimburse Oregon for expcnditur in Modoc war (see

bills. 143). . Bill to reimburse Florida. for expeniliture ·in (see billS. 209 ). Bill to restore money and annuities to Sioux Indi:.m." who erved

in army clurin" ioux war of 1· 63 (.ee bill . 2207). Bill to reimbun-;e Ka.ruas for expenditures in (see billS. 234 ). Bill to authorize brevets to army officers for en·ice in Inilian

campaign (tiee bill H. R. 47 ). petition tor bill 411

Bill to allow peru ions for tho ·e prior to 181~ (see bill H. R 7083). Bill granting pensions to ur...-ivors of (see bill H. R 7133). Bill to indemnify California. for bonds issued to pay expem>es of

(see bill H. R. 7:l-11). ?tltlmorial of Oregon Legkilaturc relative to ·war of1 63-' 1>6, ::!393,

26 0. Memorial of Idaho Legi.sbturc for payment of volunteers in war

of 1 77-'7 , ~9 1:2, 3U:JO.

Indiana Re.<~olutions of Legislature in f•n·or of extcuding time for filing

claims for arrears of pen. ion 2 · 9, ~!939, 2!.>3r:l, ~2!J.)!J, 30:30, :32<.il, 3:318.

Indiana Methodist Church, Xorfolk County, T'a. "' Report of Cl)mmittee on petition of (H. R. HEPORT 201:2) :377-1.

Indians Report of ~:ecrctary of Interior on the Indian ciYilization fund

( '. E~-. Do·. 33) 71, DV • Letter of ecretary of Interior relative to Indianti employing at

torneY' to collect money due them by Gowrnment (S. Ex. Doc. 71) ') B, 2994..

Resolution that 'ccretary of Interior report to H. R relath·c to investment' in Tenne · ee bonds of trust funds of~ referred 3534.

Memorial of Lincoln Institution of Philatlc·lphla relative to Indian chool' 163.

Resolutions of Penru·ylmnia Leghlature relative to treatment of 3303, 331 , 33H>.

Petitions rclath·e to treatment of7-W, 2112, 2. , 32Gl, 3Gl!J.

Tribes of

Cherokee: bill to Ht!ll re ·erva.tion in Arkansas ( .. e bill ... 6:~1). ---debate in cna.terelativctopaying '' Oltl ettlcr" dairus

347~-3·1 2, 3.307, 366:2. ---report of ecretary of Interior on inve tigation of di~pute

relative to treaty stipulation.;;; with (8. E~·. Do<'. 17) 2G7, :.;o., :n.>.

---letter of, ecretary of Interior relative to paying 1iJr l:mili; ceded by (H. H. Ex. Doc. 5!) 14·~1, 142:2.

---report of ~ccretary of Interior on a1Iaim of ( •. Ex. Doc. . GO) ~26:2, 2:315, 2335.

---further report of 'ecretary of Interior onail'airs of (II. R Ex. Doc. 7U) 2533, 23.J.5.

Cltickasau•: petitions of freedmen to be entitled to right:; and prhilege~ of citizen 3212, 3.333.

Creek: resolution of H. R to print memorial relnth e to allotment of lands, passed 1737, 2041.

Flathead: letter of ,_ecretary of Interior relative to agreement to ell N. P. n. H. portion of r ·ervation (".Ex. Doc. 4·1)

1339, 14:21. . lJlenomoncc: bill to authorize Rale of timber on re~ervation of

( ·ce bill II. H. 7136). . Jiiami: bill to ell lands of ( e b1ll H. R. 401). lJiw.kogee: p tition to be paid for lands ·109, 1131. Nez Perce: letter of ecret.'ll'Y of Interior on allotment of lands

to (H. R. Ex. Doc. 24) 49G, 546. 0 age: bill tor relief of ·ettler:; on lanus in Kan 'U> (see bill

233-1). Ottcnca: bill to allot lan<hl in cveralty (:c bill::; S. 237!); H. R

73 0). petition. ior hill 1.3, G!>.

PalL- Ute: bill torah(y agr •ment for railroad right of way throu"h r ervation ( bill '. 2336).

--- letter of, cretary of Int rior on their agreement to gmnt ri;;ht of way to Can;on nncl Colorado H. H. Co. (S. E~~. Doc. 7) lOD, 13.3.

Papa go: memorial of Arizon:1 Le~i. latur for inve.<ttigation of affairs at re ·ciTation of :-tl:20, :l-1.):}, 355:2.

--- r olution~ of Crookston Chamber of Commerce relathe to re:-- n-ation of 2760.

Indians-Continued. Tribes of

Seneca: bill .to authorize them to convey lnnus to Wildwood Cemetery A ociation (, ee bill JI. n. 107 ).

Sioux: bill to restore money and annuities to ~ioux scout and soldiers in Army (see billS. 2207).

--- re~olutiou of Senate to appoint Relect committee to investigate their condition, pa. :eu :J.>.J6.

committee appointed 3.}7!. --- letter of~. ecretary of Interior on <lcfieiency appropriation

for fulfilling treaties \\·ith (R. E~·. Do<'. 53) ~0:~0, 2160. --- report of comrui.·sion appointe< I to ne~J;otiatP modWcation

of treatic!'! with (H. H. Ex. Do<". G ) 2037, 2062. --- letter of Secretary of Interior rccontml'mling appropria

tion to fulfill trl'aty of 1 6 with U'. Ex. Doc. G8) '))!).) <>j·>·)

--- l;tter ~f .... ;~retary of Interior rl'commcnd.in~ appropria-tion to pnrchasc eattlo ior (B. Ex. Do·. 70) :2 , ~U!J4.

Si:c 1Yation .... : petition relative to Kansa~ land~ 137!..1, 1649, 1693. --- report on petitjon (• . 1\IJRC. Doc. :3ti) ~~7Ci!). · Stocl.:bridfJt' omllJitn!lwc:' hill for rdief ( ·ce bill H. R 717.3). JVliitc 11Iouutnin: bill {-.rrtmting Arizona Nan-ow Gange R R.

right. of way through l'Cl:lervatiou of c~ec bill H. R. 701:1).

Willa melle. Jetter of Hecretarv of Interior on allotment of bnds to (H. H. Ex. Doc:2.J.) 'Wu, 51G.

Industrial .Education. ;·.,·ee Em;c.\.TIOX

Informers. Eilli·elativc to informers in cu;o;tum: cu:es (. ce bill H. R. 7094).

Ingalls, John Jamc,~, (aS nalol'j1·om Kanaas.) Attended 1. Appointed conferee on tariff bill (hill II. H. .).1:~, ) and excused

34GG. Amendments offered by, to

Common school::;; bill for support of 101G. Dakota. post-routes: resolution of inquiry relative to 1001. Ddkiency appropriation bill 3Wil. Di tilleu !'pirits: hill to cxten<l bondCll periou for 4~.H. District of Colnm bin approprintion bill 31GO, ;}] 6!J. Navy appropriation hill :nol. Poln~amy: bill to amen<llaw rl'lativc to 317'7. President of U. ,•: bill to provide tor vacam-y in office of 1010. Tariffaml internal revenue bill: bichromate ofpot.'l !11194. -~- books ~:~li!). --- customs olJiecrs ~:171, 2:n:2. -- lumber H·11. --- neat cattle 103 . --- \iCC 2710.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Dankruptcy: to compel prosecution to final uecree in ( ·ee billS.

223·1) 2:>1. Interta.te commeree: t.o appoint commi · ion to inve;o;tigate ( .ee

bill '. ~337) 11.>1. ~ Tew Mexico: to ameucl organic act of (Ree bill '. ::!41!)) 1324. Pre.~ident of U. S: to determine dimbility of (see hillS. ~35~)

1127. Prince, George: to 1•em:~iou (sec hill . ~~GO) ·111.

Motions and resolutions offered by Adjourn: to 117, Uf>.). Executive · · ion: for 3G71, 3GV:2. Hour of meetin~: iixing nt 10 o'clock 2 :.>0. Littlepage, H. B: to lay on table resolution to pay 3651. Ly ter, W. J: to indefinitely po 'tponc bill for relief 875 . Presidential disal>ility: that Committe· on .J udid:uy inti uiro

relatiYe to, adopted 10·12, 10!J7. Tariff bill confer nee: relative to action of"' cnatc tonferee:; 3374. Tryon, Spencer ·w: toreconsiderhill (H. R :·~u) topeusion137.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Dakota, citizens of: ngaimt division of Territory 1 74. ---citizens of Brown Countv: for admis:-;ion or Dakota. 870. District of Columbia, eitizeus ot': fJr certiticatl· l~)r amou:1t of

allowed damage. :l.>l. Kansas, citizen. of: fi>r increa. e of pension 1i>r lo:,.. of li:uh 23,

:3·1, liD, HS:3, ~2:n, ::o~. 3.)1, ~Hi, '69, 1:21·1, 16!.11. --- for pen ·ion to Emily Faris '70. Kansas Le~:,rifllature: tor soldier:;' home on Fort Riley rescnutior:.

1U!J4. ---relative to lanili; in dispute 17.>U, 2171. --- relath·e to spread of pleuro-pneumonia ~:~63. --- to }>lace lumber on the fre -list 2263. New York, citizens of: T lath·e to ruanuiitcturc of viuega r ~67!). Stone-cuttel.':'! on "·ru·hi..ngton Monument: forcompensn.tion. l04L

INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. 85 In galls-Continued.

RemQJ·irs by, on Dankn1ptcy SJ' tern 3S--1~, 49, 77, 82-bi, 112-11-!. Call of Howe 19 ~.3 . Cupitol ground. : improYement of 3493. Capitol,-·orth 0 Street aml outh Wa...,hington R R. 2G9-2il. --- conference report on 3152. Carroll, Daniel: relief of estate JG.37. Uemu: ntn, 1762. Civil-senice rciom1 35-!, :1.39. Claim : bri.Ying Court of Claims juri diction of 910, 911. Dakota: aumi:sion of 870. Dakota po-t-route: 999-1001. Di:~tilled gpirit ·: extending honded period for 424-4:27, 434, 435. District of Columbia appropliation bill 31G2, 31GG, 3167. ---police fore 1~U~, :3~09. · Employ(..' pay :3-Wl, 3t!l:!, 3.302. Hill, Benjamin 11: death of 1573. llour of meeting 2o, ~no. .Jackson (. teamer) : relief of owncn; 1931 19G, 199. Littlepag-e, H. ll: payment of ~liGi. Ly.rter, W. J: relief of 874. Memphis and Little Hock H. R Co: relief of 177, 178. ... ·avy appropriation bill 3100, 3101, 3106, 3157. Navy chaplains 2G8, 2G9. .Tew Hamp~hire, enatom: election of 283-.., 28~9. Pen~·ion rates for lo: of limb 3:~84, 33UG. Po.rtmaster~' salari 1130, 1131. Pre;,;identiul ._ ucce. ion 9GO, 9G1, 1009, 1010. , undry cinl appropriation bill 3463. Tarift' and internal reYenue: acids 1107. --- bichromate of potash 1230. --- book 220-1, 2.j!J , 2603. --- cotton 8pool-thread 2079 --- customs ofliccrs 2J73. --iron ore 14.97, 149'. ---jute 20 '6, 20 '7, 2273. -- lumber 14-10. --- mineral waters 1272. ---neat cattle 103"' . --- nickel1716, 1717. ---rice 2i1G, 2717. --- ~ilk ~:~ .. G. --- sugar 1 79!), 1 00, 1 U4, 1 "9G, 2553. -- tin-plate 1622. --- tolJa<:CO 2-122. --- '-incgar 2-!39, 2-!75. --- wire 1697, HiDH, 2010, ~913, 2914. --- wool 2967. Taritr bill conference 3329, 3330, 337 4. Unuerwoou. ~Iaria. G: relief of :noG. W~tern Ch. rokee Inuiau claim 3--173--3475. Yellowstone. Tational Park 3-f' .

Reports r:~ade by, from Omunittce M Di.J<fi'ici of (.'ulumMn

Di..trict of Columbia. appropriation bill: amendment to 2138. Extmdition offugiti,·e.· (bill H. H. 72E9) 2263. Poliee force (bill H. R :~75) 10 9. \Yashington stca.ru railroads (bill.·. 2503) 3150.

Coumtitice on Indian Affain'~ \Valnnt Grove )lining Co. (bill • ·. 2236) 1215.

Committee on Judiciar,IJ Karu as Pacific H. U. .. urvey (bill f3. 1634) 273.

Votes of. l • YEA .A.:XD • ~A Y Yon:.

Ingalls, Rufus Bill to retire ~ith rank of major-gt'neral ( ee billS. 2440). Bill to retire v.ith rank of major-general (see bill H. R. 7388).

Ingersoll, X. J. Bill to increa c -pension (see bill;·. 1429).

Inspector-General's Department of Army Bill to increa...--e efficiency of ( ee bill H. R. 7140). Annual report on account of disbursing ofli.cP.rs 33.

Interior Department. Sec all$0 SECRET.A.RY OF IXTERIOR

.Joint re~olution to fnrni. h additional copic ·of Rcvi.J.ed Statutes to ("'ee ~.Ties. 93).

RPport of. ecrct...'ll'Y on libmrie. of (R. Ex. Doc. 37; JI. R. Ex. l>oc. 55) 1047, 10"' .

Annual report on expenditure of contingent fund (H. n. Ex. Do·. 41) 117:3.

Annual invent01y of property in (S. Ex. Doc. G7) 2545.

Internal Revenue Officers Bill to regulnte compensation ~f gaugers (::;ee bill H. R ,j642). Re olution that Secretary of Trea..•mry report inionnation rela

tive to appointments made from Augu t to ~ ·ovcmlJer, 1 2, refciTecl 1 3.

Letter of , ecret...'l.ry of Treasury relative to (:Ompcnsation of gauger (H. R. Ex. Doc. :J ) !J:23.

Hesolution of Legislature of Gcorgiu. in faYor of amending law governing actions in State court'3 against ~ .

Internal Revenue Stamps Joint resolution making appropriation to alter (·eo ll. R. Re .

367). • .

Internal Revenue Taxes Pre ident recommend.s abolishing (annual mc.sage) G. Bill to regulate tax on perique tobacco (see bill '. 390). Bills to abolish (see bills S. 2205; H. n. G926, 6927, 7031). Bill to prevent reuse of stamped cigar-boxes (see bill . 2245). Bill to refund taxes illegally a essed on rope and l>agging ( ee

l>ill s. 2334). Bill to allow drawback on exports of stills an<l worms (see bill

H. R. 500 ). Bill to ~bolish taxes on tobacco (see bill H. R. G.JG3) .

order passed to reprint report of committee on billl •1. Bill to abolish all except taxes on liquors and tobacco (see bill

II. R. G915). Bills to abolish taxes on fermented liquors anu tobacco (see bills

H. H. G916, G93 ). Bills to abolish tax on fermented liquors (see hills H. R. 7071,

7397). Bill to reduce (see bill II. R. 733.3). Bill for repeal of certain (see bill II. R. 7G3G). Bill to amend tax on manufacture of stills and. worms (see bill

II. R. 7G48). Bill to pay balances due on illegal a ment of taxes on bag-

ging and rope (see l>ill H. R. 7G58). Bill to reduce, motion in II. R to suspend rules and pass bill,

rejertetl 2934. Joint resolution to adjudicate claim of Xew York brokers for

1·efunu of taxes (sec II. R. Res. 190) 10--13. Dill to reduce, enacted ( ee bill H. R .)33 · ) debated in , enate

as follows: Bank taxes 21:30-2-t!J.Il, 2793-2707. DiHtilled ~pirits 27M7, 2797, 27U8, 29'..!2-2929, 2932. Dividend~ 2934.. Tobu.cco, cigars, and cigarettes 23i:>, 2120-2125, 2438. 27 27~3, 2197, 20 · . Vinegur factories 2127-~4.31, 2-13'J-2H2, 2-172-2478.

Hesol uti on of Senate dccla'ratory that in event of repea 1 or reduction of ta..--..: on tobacco rebate should be allowed., J>a ·cd --1.:22. 4 8, 550.

Resolution of H. R. declaratory that in case of reduction or repeal of taxGS on tobacco rebate hould be allowed 402, .3'2U.

Resolution of H. H.. to in truct Committee on "\\ay and l\Ieans to consider repealing tax on fruit brandy, reducing tax on whisky, and abolishing mode of collecting taxes, referred 44~.

Debate on reducing number of ilistricts for collection of 2340-2544, 2G70-2G72, 2 23.

Report of enate committee of investigation on collection in ixth North Carolina district (S. REPORT 981) 2472.

Report of Secretary of Treasury on co t of collecting ( . Ex. Doc. 2G) 13G, GOO.

Report of Secretary of Treasury on amount required for rebate if taxes on tobacco, distilled spirits, and matches be repealed 54. , 750.

Petitions on the subject of. J ee al·o DISTILLED 'sPmiTS; ToBAcco Georgia: Legislature of 838. Illinois: citizens of 455, 90-t India.no. : citizens of 1307. Iowa: citizens of 868, 9-!3, roo, 1126. Ko.mms: citizens of 409, 7-!9. 1\Iichigan: <>itizens of 101, 868. l\Iis.~uri: citizens of 749. New York: citizens of 1471. --Board of Trade and Transpo1·tation 3086, 3262. Ohio: citizens of 410, 4.''i5. Vermont: citizens of410. Virginia: citizens of 22.

International Arbitration Joint resolutions rclati>e to (seeS. R n. 115; H. R. Re:-;. '307).

petition in favor of hill 1150, 1151, 2G79, 2942 .

International Conventions Pre ident recommends tlmt ExecutiYc be inn•:4e<1 witlt pow<·r to

Aend delegates to (annual me. sage) (i.

International Peace Congress Petition of citizens of PennRylvania for cstabli.Bhmcnt of 3777.

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86 Th~EX' TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD.

Interoceanic Canals. Sec also 1\[ARITDm CANAL CmiPANY OF NICARAGUA

Concurrent resolution of Senate to print Sullivan'::~ report on, passed H. R. 2379.

Interstate Commerce Bills to appoint commi&;ion to inv~tigato subject of railroad

trnn ;p01:tation (see billsS. 2357, 2380; H. R. 7387; H. R. Res. 317).

Bill to reguillte commerce by railroads (see bill H. R. G9G6). Petitions on the subject of 816, 943, 905, 1423, 1693, 1942, 2161,

2292, 2332, 24.12, 2413, 2472.

Interstate Jurisdiction Letter of Attorney-General relative to question of jurisdiction

between New York and New Jersey over waters of New York Bay, &c. (H. R. Ex. Doc. 58) 1582.

Inventions. See PATENTS

Iowa Bill to pension survivors of Thirty-seventh Iowa Volunteers (see

bill s. 2453). Petition of citizens relative to certain land grants in 99 .

Ireland

Joint r olution to ne?.otiate with Grea,t Britain for annexation to United States of ~see H. R Res. 362).

Resolutions of Irish National League relative to famine in 1942.

Iron and Steel. See aLso lliiPORT DUTIES

Report of te ts made during year ending June 30, 1882 (S. Ex. Doc. 1) 28.

Iron Clad Oath Bill to repeal (E:ee bill H. U. 7381).

Ironton, Oldo Bill to donate cannon for soldiers' monument at (see bill II. R.

6453).

Irwin, Jo eph C. Bill for relief (see bill S. 964).

Irwin, Jo eplt C. and Co. Bill to adjudicate claim (see bill H. n. 7467).

Isaacs, William B. c:f: Co. Joint resolution for relief (see H. U. Ues. 238).

Isherwood Estate, Wasltingto.n, D. C. Bill to allow change of plat of (see billS. 1342).

petition 2412.

Islais Creek, Califomia Petition for improvement of" 9.

Ivory, Willia1n W. Report of committee on petition of ( 2. UEJ>ORT 962) 2183.

Jackman, JolLn J. ll olution in Senate that committee investigate land claim of

3554.

.J'ackson (Hieamcr) Bill ior relief of owners ( ee bill II. R 215G).

.Jackson, Ho1cell Ednwnd8, (a Senator from, Tennessee.) Attemlcd 1. · . Appoint d on committee on funernl of 1\t:r. Shackelford 1323.

Amendments offered by, to Claim : bill referring to Court of Claims 3673. Po t-route bill 2139, 2472.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Armsh·ong, William W: to restore to rank in Army (see billS.

2273) 457. Cooper, Edmon: for relief (see billS. 2309) 751. 1\Iruon, Emanuel: for relief ( cc bill '. 2448) 1943. Nashville, Tenn; to loan tents for military drill at (seeS. Res. . 124) 1151. ' Nashville, Chattanooga and Saint Louis R. R: for relief (see

l>ill '. 234.3) 1090. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Fisk "Uni>ersity: for nid to education 997. Memphis Cotton Exchange: relati.-c t{) cotton-belt observations

I 3263, Memphis Typographirol Union: against pas.•mge of act to pre~

vent employment of members oftypogmplrical union 3320 .

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Jackson-Continued. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Nashville Merchants' Exchange: for continun.tion of cotten-belt weather reports 32 8.

Tenne · e, iron workmen of: relative to tariil' 16!>4, 2471. --tobacco dealers of: for rebate on tobacco :}88.

Remarks by, on Beaumont, FannieS: to pension 32'74, 32i61 3'277. Claims: referring to Court of Cla.imB 3672. L:mman, Ann C: to increase pen ion 35110-356'2. Meredith, William 1\I: relief of 3272-3'27·1. New York stockbrokers' tux 1044. Pension rates for loss of limb 3387, 3-100. Sutton, A. Schuyler: to pension 3288.


Franklin, John".,.· (REPORT 89-1) 634. Stratton, Thomas T. (bill S. 2335; REPORT 925) 1151.

Committee on Pension. Branner, Thomas E. (REPORT 890) 456. Beaumont, FannieS. (REPORT 954) 1875. Dietrich, C. A. {REPORT 91 ) 008. Doull, Elizabeth ?11. (REPORT 885) 411. Hawk, William (REPORT 902~711. Kelley, Honora (HEPORT 917 09 . McNutt, James (REPORT 901 711. Marquardt, :Barbaro (HEPORT 900) 711. Merchant,. arab L. (REPORT 99G) 2769. Meredith, 'Villiam 1\I. (REPORT 953) 1874. 1\filler, William R. (REPORT 884) 411. Nixon, Alban H. (REPORT 9 ) 2517. Rust, George C. (HEPOR'l' 971) 2414. Sanders, Mary A. (REPORT 1001) 2834. Sutton, A. Schuyler (REPORT 091) 276tl. Tryon, Spencer ,Y. (UEPORT 908) 283..J. Voorhce 1 Anne ll. (REPORT 057) 2138. Wehe, Anna M:. (I~EPORT 887) 411. Worthington, 1\Iaria (REPORT 975) 2114.


Jacksonville, Florida Petitions of cit,izens for puLlic building at 941.

J'acobs, FC17'i8, Jr., (a Re:prcsentati1~e jron~ New York.) Attended 13.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Supreme Court U.S: to fa.cilitate disposition of case: in (see bill


New York, citizens of: rel:lth-·e to internal-revenue ta.xation 1471. --- relative to tariff 2950. ---to reduce duty on , ug11r 1089, 1126, 1150, 15771 1830,

3649. Remarks by. on

Cook 118. Cutts: contested-election case of 36471~36·18. Lee 1'8. Richardson: contested-election case of 3746.

Resolutions offered by Private claims: to prepare alphabetical list of 330·1. Safety oflife at sea: that Sccretllrle$ of Navy and Treasury fur..

nish information re1'ltiv-o to mcnns employed for 2514 . Votes of. l:ke YEA AND NAY VOT~

Jadwin, Co1'11elius C., (a Representative from P1-'1ln8ylt•ania.) Attended 13. Lea.ve of absence granted to 583, 2595, 28~.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Barne$1 Myron: for relief (see bill H. U. 7GGG) 3303. J_.obb, William T: for relief (see bill H. R 712~) GUO. Yat , Benjamin: for relief (see bil1 II. R. 74'19) 1734.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Betts, Loomis: for pension 90·1. Pennsyl>ania, citizens of: against increw e of duty on tin-plates

905, 175 . ---against reduction of duty on tohncco and whisky 1758. --- relative to distilled spirits 1150. --- to reduce duty on sugar 995. --- citizens of Sru quehanna County: for peru ion to Daniel n.

1\Iott 004. · Pennsylv-nnin. Legislature: rclntive to Indin.n policy 3318. -- relative to Lca~e Island nn vy-ynrd 3Jl8. --- rcb.tive to tariff 3310. --- to incren c llcn!'lion for loss of limb 3318.

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ll\l)EX TO TilE OONGI\ESHIONAL l{ECOI\D. 87 Jadwin-Continued.

Roport:; made by,· from Committc.e on War Claim ...

.McBride, Thomas (HEPUHT 191fl) 1Ll89. Votos of. Sec YE~\. AND 'N .\ Y YOTE:-4

.. James, Henry L. Bill for relief (~ee bill H. n. G93).

James River Navigation a::1d Improvement Co_ , Dal..9ln

Bill to define prh-ilege8 of (see bill S. 2363). ·

Jamestown, Ohio Dill to donate C.'Umon for ·oldicr~' monument at l ·ee bill H. R.

7GG3).

Janesville, TVi~cont;in

nm to doll.'lte cannon for soldien;' monument at (st•e bill H. R 6371).

Japanese Indemnity Fund Dill to return to Japan (see bill H. R. 1052). Ucsolution of cna.te declaratory of title of U. '"'·· to U:~:!. Memorial of crew of U. S. S. Jame. town cL'liming share iu any

award out of 19'~, 1471.

Jaramillo, Pedro J.

Bill for relief ( ce bill..:. 2383). llill for relief (~e>e bill H. R 730 ).

Jarrett, "''ally Bill (H. R :!1)-:10) tor relief. withdrawn 9·~. 12U.

Jay, Ile11ry JJ. Dill to remon3 charge of desertion(, ee bill H. H. 71·1:3).

Jeannette (.teamer) Report of navy boanl on Arctic cruis~. anlllo~ of( .. K·. Doc.

72) 28 ' 299·1, 3570, 3626. C ncurrent r olution of Senate to print 5,500 copie. of proceed

ings of court of inquiry on loss of, pa.-.; ed Henate, not acted on in House 36. 9, 3-;55.

Jefferson, Thoma. Dill to pension grandchild ( ee bill H. R 72 .}). ~lotion in H. R. to snspend rules and pas a bill to pension gnmd

('hild of 21.

.Jeffemon City, ..:_lfi-wuri

Bill to <'feet public building at ( ee bill S. 889).

Jeffries, ... ·amwl Pap ·r · "ithdmwn in II. R. 2958.

Jelley, Jam(' • ·. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7125).

Jennings, Thomas r... Letter of Secretary of Interior relative to private lund cL<tim of

heirs of 89.

Jewell, Albert G.

Jews

Bill for relief (st-e bill H. R. 751).

Pr<'~ idcnt requested to furnish H. R with info:rmation relative to tre!ltment in Russia 2939, 3189.

Jobes, Richard Bill to increase pension ( ·ee billli. R. 6181).

.Johnson, Jennie E. Bill for relief (;·ee bill H. R 6952).


Johnston, John Tr. Bill f.1r relief (:-;cc bill H. H. 7160).

J:Jhnsto!l, Joh1 W., (a Senator from Vitginia..}

... \ttendcd 22. Amendments offered by, to

Dcfidcncy appropriation bill 3557. P~1:-route bill 3:~GG. HiYcr a11d harbor appropriation bill 3557. Humlry civil appropriation bill 3120.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Bntton, Charle · W: fOT relief(. ee btu S. 2402) 1374. Ch<'Sapeakc and Ohio R. n. Co: to gmnt right of way at Fort

Monroe (~co bill R. 2:!03} 71.

J ohnsto!l-Cou tiz; ucd. Bills and joint resolutions introduced by

Courtenay, William A: for relief (see billS. 2379) 1215. Fortrt>ss Monroe, Ya: to grant use of ground for hotel at (aee

bill 2:~0 1) 71. • La Fayette, General: to erect statue to (see billS. 2389) 1330 . 11brtin, William D: for r lief (, ee billS. 2404) 1374. Morrison, .J. D: fbr relief (. oc bill . 2403) 1374. Newport Xew ·, Ya: to nuikc port of entry for goods to be trnns-

port<'<l in hond (see bill B. 2459) 2263. Rives, Henry: for I'elicf c~ce bill.·. 2~'252) 352. Ro~L', Harah E: for relief (see hillS. 2378) 1215. 'chanmlmrg, .Tames W: for relief (see billS. 2242) 6j.

Petitions and ps.pers presented by, from Barron, f': to remove political disabilitie 2063. Lyn<:hlmrgh Tohaceo AHsoeiation: relative to tax on toba~co 34. --- to plac·e moss licorice on fre -list 2679. ~orfolk nna Portsmouth otton Exchange: for light-house on

noush's Bluff 2, 'cl. Yirgiuin, manu1i.tctnrefl{ of Danville: for rebate on tobacco 34. Yirginia Htatc Gran~e: relative to tobacco tax and interstate

commerce lG. Reports made by, from

Yorktown c·entcnnial commission (REPORT 1003) 2H60. Resolutions offered by

Dir<'rt tax sales: that .'ecrctary of Trea urv furnish info:rma.ti.on rl'lativc to, adopted ~W~l, ~~!)Ill. ~

Littlepage, H. n: to reinstate ns messenger 2681. Yorktown l'en tennin.l Com mi. ~ion: to print report of 2&.

Votes of. , 'tc YEA A~D X.\Y YOTE.

Johnston, Silm~ B. nm for relief (~c bill 1 [. H. 7·1~>).

Joint Rules Concurrent r&;olution of .~ nat for a. joint rule to regulate

nnwmlmcnts to general appropriation bills, referrt>d 1525.

Jonas, BenjrtmiiL F., (a Scnaim· .fron~ Louisiana.) A ttl'mled 1. Appointed conferee o~ tariff hill (hill H. R w38) and excused

34(){i. .Appointed on Mi. sissippi lliYer Commllision 3467.

· Amendments offered by, to Bankrupt<·y: bill to c tnhlish uniform l'ystem of 8:J . l>eticiency appropriation hill :l37G, :3,")57. Tariff and internal ren'nue bill: machinery 176-1, 1783, 1785.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Baton Hou~e m'Senul: to sell (. ee billS. 2'278) 4 9. Comis of lJ. S: to 1·cpenl act of March 2, 1867, relative to re

moval of m"<' · from Stat CO\Irts to (. ec bill S. 2188) 23. Shinn, Hiley A. and Henry P. Gilbert: for relief as sureties (see

hill ,_·. 22:20) 1G3. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Louisiana, citizens of Xcw Orl an:,;: :1gain:st increa of duty on crockery 1175.

--- for rebut· on tobacco 10:!. --- planters of: for rcmoYal of raft in Bayou Pierre 1G3. --- underwriter::> of: 1or light-ship nt Cape Hatteras shoo.ls

117.). ~ ew Orleans, merchants of: for pa,sage of bill to extend bonded

period on liquor 731. New Orlean Cotton Exchange: relative to cotton belt obF.erva

tionR ~1263. Nutt, Julia A. (exeeutrix): for relief 2iGO .

Remarks by, on Bankruptcy sy:,;tcm 3. Civil-Hcrvic(' reform w!). Courts of U. , ': rcmontl of eau.·c;;; from , 'tate courts to 457. 1 Iawaihm treaty: reference of re olutiou relative to 1004. Memphis and Little Hock R H. Co: relief of 175, 177, 179. l\Iis issippi Hiwr improvements 13 . Taritr aml internal rewnue: jute 2278, 2782, 2783. --- mnehinrrv liRa, 17 5. --- sngar17!li. 18-t:J, 1 77, 1 n:l, 2.)06, 2508, 2552, 2682,2979.

Reports made li.Y, from Committee on Epitkmic Di.~ca.~ct;

1; ew OrleauR floating w1 rd (hill ~. 2:l. 1) 3553. Resolutions offered by

Mi :issippi Hivcr Conuni.!sion: thn.t ~ecretnry of Wa.r furnish c timat for improvcmrnt of 71.

Votes of:. St·e YEA AND NAY VOTE~

88 INDEX TO THE OONGR.E SIONAL RECORD.

Jones, Cltarlcs 7V., (a "'enator from Florida.) Attendecl1.


B:mkrup_tcy: bill to establish uniform ·y~tem of 113. Civil ~ervi<:e: bill to regulate and improve 622. Defkiency appropriation bill 3·) , :JUG-!. N~wy appropriation bill 2139.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by , Po.·tal Telc~aph Comp:my: to allow to lny Atlantic cable (se

bill ,_'. 2~12) 13G. Petitions and papers presented by, from

United Rtate.-3, citizens of: for light-shlp at Cape Hattera. 2020. Remarks by, on

Bankruptcy Hystcm G, 111-113. Capitol grounds: improvement of 349:5. Civil-. ervicc reform 246, 247, 322, 326, 360, 361, 57(}-572

1 586, 61 -

620,622,623,639,640,644. Claims: giving Court of Claims juri ·diction of 873, 76, 910. Commlnr and diplomatic appropriation bill 459, 460. Distilled pirit : extending bonded period for 830. Florid~t claims 3:WU, 3267. Florida Indian war claim 3G64, 3G6.3. French spoliation daims 313, 314. Hill, Benjamin H: death of 1578. Holiday rece::-;. ·192. Hour of meeting 27. Japan e indemnity funu 276 . Kirchner, Gallu : claim of 238. Legislation on appropriation bills 1381. Lyster, ,V. J: · reliefof '74. Navy appropriation bill3093-309~, 3098-3100, 3157. Peru acola. navy-yanl 460. Political a e ·sments 623, G3D, G-!4, G70. Polygamy 3177, 3178. Presidential ucccssion 8 0, 881, 959, 9GO, 100G, 1012. Supreme Court U. S: salary of clerk 3-108. Tariff and internal revenue 1910, 2290. -- coal 2G21. --- iron ore 2693, 2694. --- jewelry 29 4. ---jute 2.361. ---. · It 2U22. ---silk •>283-'l•)B.j 'N89 --- ~n~ 1 9.3~- ' -- . --- tolJacco 1900, 1903, 2565-2567. --- watchc 29 -!.

Resolutions offered by

Cumberland. ound: that Secretary of War furnish c~timate tor improvement of~ adopted 1090. •

Florida, claims: that President be requested to furnish information relative to 634.

Pen ·acola navy-yard: that Secretary of ... "avy furnish information relative to condition of, adopted 460.

Votes of. See YEA .A~D ... "AY YOTES

Jones, Eliza A. Bill to pension (.ee bill H. R. 7209).

petition 99G.

Zones, George W., (a r.cpresentatirefrom Texas.) Attended 13. Leave of ab ence granted to 709.

Amendments oHered by, to River anu harbor appropriation bill 34.30.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Texas, citizens of: against transfer of revenue marine 2468.

Remarks by, on

Lee ts. Richaruson: contested-election case of 3747. Lowe, William l\I: death of 2060. River and hnrbor appropriation bill 3450. Se singhan t'.'l. Fro ·t: contested-election c~e of 362 , 3629.

Votes of. ' YEA .L·n .-..,.AY VoTE"

Jones, James K., (a Representative/rom Arka11.~as.) Attenued 12. Leave of ab enc granted to 15.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by •Troth, ,Tacob ::\[: to, cttle his account~ (·ee bill H. R. 6970) 1 0.

Votes of. , cr. YEA ,\SD ~AY VoTES

Jones, Julm r., (a Senator fron~ ... Ycrada.) Attended 58-.1:. Appointed on ~Ii"issippi Rin'r Conuuic.:sion 34G7.


Tariff and internal revenue uill: l~<:ir:Lx ~:J G. Petitions and papers presented by, from

• .,. evada, Lebrislature: r1•latiYe to pensions to ~nrvivors of ~Iexican war 2G7!l.

-. -- relative to po t-roads 2G79. ---relative to surveys ofpnh1ic lands 2G79.

Remarks by, on Hollnclay, Ben: relief of 115:t Taritl' and internal revenue (Appendix 37). --- lJora..x 298G.

fleports made by, from

Cuiillflittcc an C'ommcrC'e Pilot iee (bill , . 217 ) 233:3.

Committee 01~ Contingent 1.3:pcnses of Be~wtc Cowle.'l, Loyal: resolution to pay heirs, adopted 3553.

Votes of. Sec YEA A--D NAY YOTES

Jones, JI. r. Bill for relief (see bHl S. 5:2).

Jones, rhincas, (a Reprcsentati?:ejrorn Ke'I.CJersey.) Attended 13. Appointed teller 3444. Le..'we of ab ence granted to 2GGO.


River and harbor appropriation bill 3441, 3546. Bills and joint resolutions introduced by

Cook, Henry: to change name of (see H. Res. 345) 2514. Lanter, Judith: far relief (see bill H. R 7230) 994.

Petitions and papers preseRted by, from Harrison Wire Company: relative to patent. 2137. New Jersey, citizens of: relative to duty on tin-plates 1039. ~ ew J er ey Legislature: against tran fer of rcYenne marine 2413.

Remarks by, on RiYer and harbor appropriation bill 3441, ~;.u:~, 35-16. Tariff: screw 2531.

Votes of. See YEA A.·n ~AY VOTES

Jorgensen, Joscpl1 1 (a F.ep1·csentaticejrorn Virginia.) Attended 13. Leave of absence granted to 631. Petition tor contest expenses 1693.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Chesapeake and Ohio R. R: to grant right of way at Fort ::\[on

roe (sec bill H. R 6947) GD. Virginia indemnity fund: to pay Varona, Rizo, and~ lola out of

(see H. Res. 30·1, 305, 30G) 530.

Votes of. See YEA A~D ~AY VOTE.~

Joseph, A..ntlwny Bill for relief (see uill S. 2383). Bill for relief (~ee bill H. n. 730 ).

Joyce, Charles II., (a RcpreBe?liativefront T"'ermont.) Attended 13. Appointed teller 1173. Leave of absence granted to 3437, 3G2G.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Bounty land. : to amenu law relative to (. ee bill H. H. 7437}

1734. District of Col urn bia: to limit number of licensed liquor saloons

in (see bill H. R. 7073) 435. . Parker, Eli B: to pension ( ee bill H. R. 7G13) 2940. Pensions: to amend law relative to attorney ' fees (Hec bills H.

R 7099, 7111) 442, 476. --- to amend law relative to widows (~ec lJill H. R 7072)

43,j, Telegraph and Cable Companies: to regul:ttc (~ec lJill H. R.

7074) 435. PEtitions and papers presented by, from

Hnt<:h, Stillman A: for relief u84. Lind~y, John: for pension 13.3. Lorn bard, B. 'f. and others: for incrca. e of Jlension of George

E. Wood l!J~.

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INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIO~AL RECORD. 89·

Joyce-Continued. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Parker, Eli B: for pension 2959. Vermont, citizens of: for rebate on tobacco 230. --- relative to internal-revenue taxation 410. --- to reduce duty on ugar 9'13, 113o, 1150.

Remarks by, on · l\Iorri. on, .Andrew J: granting arrearagcs ot pension 1339. Pen,;ion adjudications llG , 11G9. Pem;ion agents' fees 29=17. Pem;ion applications 1172. Pension laws: runendment of 11G9-1172.

Reports made by, from CouTmittcc on Alcoholic Liquor Traffic

Liquor licenses in D. C. (REPORT 1909) 1737. Cuu mittce on l'aymeut of Pcn8ions, Bounty, and Back Pa.11

Colored soldiers' bounty (bill H. R. 7385; REPORT 18 3) 1451. Resolutions offered by

Kellogg, \\>.,.illiam S: to allow difference of pay 1016. --- to appoint as me · nger 30.

Votes of. 1 ce YEA .A...·'m NAY VoTE

Joyce, ;.1Iary Bill to pension (see bill II. R. 1303).

Judd, Charles P. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7550).

Judgments Bill to amend law relative to interet on judgment' by Court of

laims ( .. ee bill H. R 4437). Dills relating to liens of ( ee bills H. R. 7319, 7593).

Judicial Districts. 1 ce COURT ~ OF UXITED TATE

Judkins, James H. Bill for relief of estate (see billll. R. 7G44).

Judkins, John C. Dill for relief of estate ( ee bill H. R. 7643).

Judkins, 1Villiaut T. Bill for relief of estate ( ee bill H. R. 7642).

Jueneman, George Dill to adjudicate claim ( ee bill . 2326).

petition 331 .

Jurors Bill to r~gulate fees in California, Oregon, ...... eYada and Territories

(. ee billS. 2307). }.femorials of Montana and Wyoming Legislatures to increase

compensation of 2470, 2G7:5.

Justices of Peace Bill to extend jurisdiction in certain Territorie:o (see bill H. R.

~>OG) . Kaiser, Ju'li111~ .1.

Dill for relief (see bill II. R. i021).

Kane, .JuluL Bill for relief (see bill II. R. :5238).

Kanode, Jeremiah Bill for relief ( ee bill H. R. 7407).

Kansas Bill· to establish soldiers' home in (. ee bills . 2233, 2439). Bill:- to grant swamp land to (. ee billS. 2331; II. R 7277). Bill to reim.bllll'e State for expenditures in defense against In-

<Uans (see bill S. 2348). llill for holding term of di trict court at Wichita (see bill H. R.

'!129) . . Joint re.-.;o1ution to complete grant of Uo<TI'icultural college lands

to (see H. H. n~. 25). Re::;olutions of Legislature asking establishment of, oldiers' home

in ~ tate 1694, li3:3, 2103. H olutions of Legi. lature relatiYe to title to eertain lands in

Allen County 1759, 2062, 2137. He .olutions of Legi~lature relatiYe to railroad freight charges

•)161 C')o')!)•J O)'l3'> 9113 He-. luti~~s -~liegh;i'afu;e rclatiYe to supprcs ing pleuro-pneu

monia in eattle 2~63, 2292, 2332, 2414. He;olution of Legislature in favor of repe.'lli11g duties on lumber

:F2G3, 2292, 2332, 2414. R('$()lutionofLegi latur infavorof ·Mexican Warpensions 2471,

:1=>14.

Kansas-Continued. Resolution of Legisb.ture rclati>e to ettlers on land-grant of'

Saint Joseph and Denver Cit.y R. R. 2471, 2.313. Hesolution of Legislature 1or pension to prisoners of war 29:59,

3126. He·olutions of Legislature in favor of rcsurYey of lands in certain

cases 326:3.

Kansas City, Fort Scott and Gulf R. R. Co. Joint resolution for relief (see II. R HeR. 319).

Kansas Pacific R. R. Co. Bills to compel them to pay co t of surveying and conveying

land-grant (see billR 8. 1G34; H. R. 7243). Resolution of H. R. to compel them to pay co ts of surveying

land grant 2747.

Kasson, Joltn .A., (a Represcntatirejrom Iowa.) Attended 13. Appointed teller 2134. Appointed to attend inauguration of Henry statue 3436. Chairman Committee of ·wbole 2996, 3063, 31261 3189.

Amendments offered by, to River and harlior appropriation bill 3547. Tariff bill: barytes 1 GO. -- dyes 1934. ---iron: bar 2296. --- iron and steel manufactures 2381. --- lumber 2662. ---non-enumerated article. 17·14, 1745. --- teel 23:21, 2325. --- sugar 2 2G. ---tin-plate 23 7. -- whiting 1863.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Civil en·ice: to regulate (see bill II. R. G919) 1G. Madison, ,V. 0: to increa c pension (see bill H. R. 7347) 1449. ~ational Bank of Winter. et, Io a: t<> change name of (see H.

Res. 30 ) 706. Sulsgrove, Emanuel: for relief(. ee bill H. R. 7531) 2104.

Motions and resolutions offered by Call of Horu e 1 29. Civil- en'ice reform: that Committee on Reform in Civil Service

be instructed to report bill relative to 19-21. --- to print and refer bills relative to 701. Lee 1:s. Richardson: to reconsider vote in contested-election ease ·

of3756. Nicaragua Canal: to print bill (H. R. 6799) to incorporate 2.>34. Rule : to amend relative to committee busine s 1324. --- to amend relative to order of business 2377. Tariff bill: for committee of conference on bill (II. H. 5:5:~) 3338.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Iowa, citizens of: for appropriation to continue immigrant in-

spection . enice 1212. ---to reduce duty on sugar 1174, 1422. --- citizens of Des Moine : for amendment ofpatent1'l.ws 749. --- relative to distilled spirits 1421. --- relatiYe to tax on tobacco 230. ---relative to fisheries 12Gl. Io,va college: for reform in chil service 868.

Remarks by, on American hipping 1077. Canadian grain: permitting grinding iu U. S. 708. Civil-senicc reform 'G1, 62, G6, G7. Erie, Pa: establi.<Jhing oldiers' home at 98, 99. Hill, Benjamin H: death of 159:t Holiday recess 403, 407. Internal-revenue taxes: reduction of 29:57. Japanese indemnity fund 2720, 2721. Nicaragua Canal Company 2133, 2134. Patterson, Eliza '\V: relief of 2951-2953. Personal explanation 1149. River and harbor appropriations 152-157. , eats in Hall of Rouse 2723. 'Vas.c;on, I\Iajor James R: allowing him to accept position under

Japanese Government GG3. Tariff 1636, 1 62, 1916. --- glru -ware 20-15. --- incligo 1 21. ---lead 191i. --- neat cattle 17:1 , 1 i39. ---non-enumerated articles 1745, 1746, 174 ---sugar 272-t, 2746, 2 .26, 28i5, 2 7G.


Kasson-Continued. Remarks by, on

Tariff: tin-pl:lte 2387, 2391. -- vc~els 1A06. -- watche, 1740. Tariff bill: constitutionality of Senate action on 3338--3340. Tariff bill conference report 3738. Tariff bill rule 3316. Yan Voorhis, .Mr: resolution to cen. ure ~1J.

Reports made by, from Committee on Forei(Jll .Affair,~

Hawaiian treaty (H. He . ::n i HEPORT 1860) 1242. Committee on Reform 1'n Ciril f:icrt..•ice

Civil servic : bill H. n. G962; HF.PORT 18'26) 1!">8, 2'26. Chil en·ice (bill S. 133) 859, 8GO. Political a, ·e ments (REPORT 2006) 3773.

Committee on JVay and ~Jean.~ Dilscriminating duties (bill H. n. G1. 7) 321-3. Tobacco tax (HEronT 1813) 60. --- resolution relative to 5·2u.

Votes of. ~-.'ee YEA A!\-n NAY 'VOTES

Xeifer, Ju.~cph Warren, (a Reprc. C11fatit'l' from Oltio.) S,ee SPEAKER Keating, Nicltacl

Petition for pem~ion 997.

Kellen, Charles IL Bill to pension ( ee bill S. 2181).

papers referred in enate Hl3. Bill1br relief ( ee bill H. R. 6034).

papeTS referred in II. R. 1D2. Kelley, Jlunora

Dill to pension ( ·ce bill H. R. 6002).

Kelley, William D., (a Representative from Pennsylvania.) Attended 13. Appointed conferee on tariff bill (bill H. R, 5538) 3356. Appointed teller 58, 573, 739, 742. Lea,,·e of ab ·cnce granted to 2'255.

Amendments offered by, to Tariff bill: cau. tic 1930. --dy 193-1. --- gluco e 1!:!"21. --- iron: bar and rod 2530. --iron: pig and scrap 2'>...48. --- iron castings 2457. ---iron ore 2170, 22-27. ---lead 1921, 1925, 1927. --- logwood 1937. --- mineral wntcTS 1859. --- paint<; 1035. -- phosphate of lime 1827. --- hotguns 2.J!Jl. --- steel 2326. --- watche 17 40. --- "\\ire 2334.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by O'Neill, Cbarlt· · C: to incren. e pension ( e bill H. R 71:190)

442. Taylor, T. Chalkey: for relief (see bill II. n. 71GD) 738 . .

Motions and resolutions offered by

Ad9ourn: to 701, 1648, 1692, 175 , 1 29, 10-12, 24G8, 239!. Internnl-reYenue taxes: to suRpend rule. and pas.q bill to reduce

295-t Pre ·ident'' message: to print, adopted 21. ---to print extra copies of21. Tariff bill: for committee of conference on :m.->0. --- to limit debate on 2134. ---to print 6,000 copies of; adopted 123~. --- to print amendment to 2394, 3301. Tarift' changes: to print tabulated statement ot: auopted 1321. Tariff Commi sion report: to refer and print H. Tariff schedules: to print, adopted 1470.


Kew York, citizens of: against reduction of duty on cignnl1507. O'Neil, Chari C: for increase of pension 453. Penn~ylvania, citizens of: against reuuction of dnty on cigars

1597. ---against section 13 of hipping bill1 t3. ---workingmen of: against r duction of tariff 1m·2. ---in favor of report ofTaritrCommi sion 1597, 1759, 1873. Penm;ylmnia Legi<;lature: relative to tariff 3310.

Kelley-Continued Petitions and papers presented by, from

Philadclphiallo:ud of Underwriters: .fi1r lightrshi]l off Cape liattera. hoals 905.

Philadelphia, Marine Engineers' A .. ociation: against tmMfer of revenue marine 2-113.

Remarks by, Otl

Holiday rccc · 402, 403, 40.J. Internal-revenue gaugers: compensation of 740, 7·~ 1. Internal-revenue taxc.."l: reduction of 2955. President's me. sage: distributing to committ{!es 56. m. Tariff 1585, 1627-1635, 2056, 2134, 2642, 2878-2882. --- ca.rbolic acid 1915. --- copperas 1015. -- dyes 1931. --- earthen-ware 2008. --- fusel-oil 1939. -- glar. -ware 2043. --. glycerine 1810. ---iron: bar 2301. --- iron: sheet 2384, 2385. --- iron ore 2233. ---iron and steel: armor 2306. -- lend 1910. --- lemon and lime juice 1822. --- nails 2459. ' --- nickel 2585. ---non-enumerated articles 1744, 1745, 1746. --paints 1934, 1935. --- phosphate 1 27, 1828. ---quicksilver 25 6. --- quinine 1853, 1856. ---rails 2261,2295. --- steel2253, 2257, 2261, 2295, 2525,2527,2528,2577,2578. --- Sllgar 2728, 2745. --- tin-plate 2.187. --- VCSSC L:! 1 03. -- watches 1740-1742. Tariff-bill conference report 3708, 3709, 3723-3724.

Reports made by, from Committee of ron.ft-rC11cc

Tariff bill (bill H. R 5538) 3708. Committee on Way.~ and liiean.'l

Anden, James L. (bill H. R. 713-!) 573. Bo ton drug inspector (bill H. R. 7245; HErORT 1859) 1149. Denver expo ition (bill H. R. 7597) 3:H3. Exports from foreign countries: resolution of inquiry relative

to, adopted 1587. Holiday recess: re olutions for 402, 572, 574. Loui ville expo ition (bill H. n.. 7623) 3245. l'resid nt'H me .. · age: rc olution to distribute to c·ommitte ,

am<.'nded and adopted 55-57. Special order to con iller bills, adopted . Tariff (bill II. H. 7313; REPORT 1861) 1253. Tariff Commi .. sion report: concurrent re, olution to print,

adoptecl . Tobacco tax (HEPORT 1813) 30. --- resolution relative to rebate of 5~!l.

Votes of. &c YEA A.TD N'AY YOTF.S

Kellogg, William P.

Resolution of H. H. to authorize his employment as messenger, referred 30. ·

ncsolution to pay for services ns employe of House, reft-rred 1016. Kellogg, William Pitt, (a Senator frou~ Louisiana.)

Attended 1. Amendments offered by, to

Rundry civil appropriation bill 3505. Tariff and internal-revenue bill: sugar 1431, 1891,1803,2079.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Dayou La Fourche, La: to complete improvements of (see hillS.

2320) 871. Carter, Dr. Tiobert: for relief ( ec hill S. 2351) 1127. Louisiana: to extend law l'clative to swamp land:; to (~-lee hill~.

2302) 30 7. Marshals: that sal~ of property be made l)y (. c hill R. 24~7) 1760. Mississippi llh'er: to improve (see bills S. 24 0, 2181) 25·17. Navy timber lands: to provide for sale of tho o not needed in

Louiqiuna (.co billS. 2436) 17GO. . NewOrlcans, La: toe tablishquarnntincn.t(scebill S. 231D) 871. New Orleans marine ho. pi tal: to estabJiJ;h floating ward of (s ..

hill s. 2:318) 871. Potomac flab: for improvement of (see billS. 24 1l) 2770.

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Kellogg-Continued. ,otions and resolutions offered by

.Adjourn: to 1392. Executive session: for 2021, 3087. Potomac ilats: thn.t Secretar:v of War furni.~h e timates for im

provement of, adopted 193. .:ca.mcn: that ecret:rry of State furnish infonnn.tion relative to

hipment and clischurgo ot~ adopted 71. Petitions anipapers presented by, from

Loui~a, citizen · of New Orleans: for pa, ·~age of quarantine bill 2138.

Straight University: for uutional aid to education 15!>9.

RIJmarks by, on Tariff und internal ren•nue: SUb"33 1838-1843. 1 83-1886, 1889-

18!>4, 251&-2551, 2079 (Appendix 143). Votes of. Sec YEA AKD NAY YoTES

Kelso, !Icnr;l/ P etition for war claim 944.

Kempf, 'Jlargarcf Petition for pension 69.

Kempton, SidiU'y

Bill to pension (see bill H. It 7609).

Kendrick, F. JI. H. Bill for relief (see bill H. R 7378).

Kenna, Jolin E., (a Rcpm;entatire from West rir{fini.a.) Attended 13. Appointed teller 3·135. Leave of absence granted to 5 "3, 943, 225.'l, 2-H.rJ, 2.334.

Amendments offered by, to Ri'\"er and harbor appropriation bill 34:.!6, 3.3!7.

Rills and joint resolutions introduced by 1

Rutroff, Elizabeth: to pen ion (.ee bill H. n. 7:524) 2104. ·waldron, John: for relief(. ce bill TI. R. 75'23) 2104.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Miller, Cathn.rine: for pe~ion 410.

Remarks by, on Common school appropriation 3256. Geological survey: appropriation for 3128. Hi,er and harbor appropriation bill 3447.

Votes of. .. cc YE~ AXD }\AY Y'OTES

Kennard, George lV. Papers referred in II. R 3777.

Kennedy, George Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7625).

Kennedy, John S. Petition for alary and experu in Thirty-ninth Congress 3261.

Kennedy, M. L. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7110) .

Kenney, Jaml'8 Bill for relief ( ee bill II. R. }'350).

Kent, Horace L. Papers referred in H. H. 351.

Kentucky Bill to a~i ust claim for t..-lxes paid by keeper of penit.Cnt~1.ry (see

bill '-'• 690).

Keohler, Frcdah·k TV. Pu pcrs referred in H. It 2468.

Keokuk, Iowa Bill to erect public building at (~ee Lillll. R. 6918).

Keokuk and Hamilton Bridge · Petition to con · truct. pier to connect with 1597.

KE:rr, 11.. Jr. Petition for rl!lief 2137. Report of committee on petition (H. R. llEPORT 20J6) 3774.

Kershaw, Jere Bm for relief of heirs (.;;;ee bill H. R. 695 ).

Ketcham, John H., (a Rcprescntatioofrorn:New York.) Attended 13. Appointed conferee on District of Columbia appropriation bill

(bill H. R. 7181) 3289. Appointed conferee on fortification appropriation bill (bill H. R.

7191) 3189. Appointed conferee on Navy appropriation bill (bill U. R. 7314)

3310. Appointed teller 9.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Erhcn, Henry: to carry into effect recommendation concerning

(Ree bill H. R. 756!)) 2515. Lauffer, Caroline: to pension (see bill II. R. 7000) 182. Minor, Sarah: to pension (see bill H. R 7008) 1 2. \Yarren, Gen. G. K: to erect monument to (see bill H. R. 7164) n.

Petitions and papers presented by, from New York, citizen.s of: for rebate on tobacco 2262. ---to reduce dnty on sugar 995, 1039, 1150, 1213, 1598. ---citizens of Poughkeep ie: for rebate on tobacco 69, 307. ~-- citizens of Stockport: for amendment of SC'Ction 4887 of

Revised Statutes relative to patents 584. Utter, Francis A. (executor): Indian claim 1522.

Remarks by, on District of Columbia, appropriation bill 889.


District of Columbia appropriation Lill (bill II. R 7181) 3591. Committee on A.ppropriatio1UJ

District of Columbia appropriation bill (bill H. ll. 7181; REPORT 1840) 815, 32 9.

Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VOTF~

Key, John ll. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7408).

Key West, Florida Bill to improve harbor, offered by l\Ir. Davidson 1261.

Keys, TV'illiam Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 70:n).

Kilgore, Alc;randcr

Petition of citizens of Michigan for increase of peru ion to 101.

King, Augtt..'~fa Petition for conte t e2..'J>eru es of husband 19'2.

King. J. Floyd, (a Rep1·estmtatit•e front Louimana.) Leave of absence granted to 1453.

Amendments offered by, to Sundry civil appropriation bill 30'>....3. Tariff bill: cotton-ties 2456, 2437.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Moroney, Eliza J: for relief ( ee bill H. R. 7544) 2·~n2.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Hazen, Gen. \V. B: relative to floods in 'Mississippi River 2748. Saint Louis MerchantA' Exchange: for improvement of Missis

sippi Hiver 2942. Remarks by, on

Geological Survey: appropriation for 3127. National Board of Health 30:21. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3194. Tariff: sugar 2730.

Votes of. Sec YEA AND NAY 'VOTES

King, Jcjfcr:lon (administrator) Petition for relief 1759.

King, Joltn E. Bill to pay widow (see bill H. R. 7562).

Kirby, George TV. Papers referred in H. R. 102.

Kirchner, Gallus Bill to adjudicate claim (sec bill II. R. 2013} .

Kirk, Jamc lJI. Bill to pension (see bill II. n. 7249).

Kirk, William T. Papers withdrawn in H. R. 1372.

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Klotz, Robert, (a Reprcscntatit:e from Pennsylt•ania.) Attended 87. Appointed conferee on bill (H. R. 2 71) to extend Capitol, ~orth

0 Street and 'outh Washington R. R. 994. Leave of nb ence granted to 2GG!).

Amendments offered by, to District of Columbia appropriation bill 94. Sundry ci'il appropriation bill 320 .

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by District of Columbia: tore~ate carriage oi'Jius:· ngcn;by 'trect

railwny cars in (see bill II. H. 7110) 443. Wood, Hemy II: for relief (see bill H. H. 70-17) 1 3.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Pennsylvania, citizens of: for rebate on tobacco 943. ---to reduce duty on sugar 1126, 1174. ---citizens of Chamberslmrgh: relative to duty on tin 1126. --- workingmen of: in 1:n·or of report of Tariff CommLsion

1570, 16i . Remarks by, on

Bailey, John: alleged ch..'lrg;es again t 9GB. --- report in case of 3ii 3. Mexican war pensions (A.ppendi.'\: 112). , undry chil appropriation bill 3:20 . Tariff (Appendh 170). Washington Gas Company 94 97.

Reports made by, from Committee 011. Di.<;trict of Columbia

Commercial agents' ta..~ (bill H. R 54G1) 14.32. Pa, engcrs on street railway.· (bill H. n. 7110; REPORT 1 8·1)

1452. Votes of. Sec YE.\. .L~D XAY YoTES

Knight, Jfatilda Bill to pen ion (~ce bill H. R. 7114).

Knott, J. Proctor, (a Representatitefrom Kentucky.) Attended 5.3. Appointed teller 1463, HG4, 1;:)02. Appointed to attend inan"untion of Henry tatue 3436. Leave of ab!'ence granted to 2-W~, 2.>:1-t.

Amendments offered by, to American hipping: bill to encourage llJG. • avy appropriation bill 14.)7 146~, Hu3, Hu7, 1501, 1.31l,l.JlG.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Storm, Daniel B: to :pension ( cc bill H. R. 731U) 1324.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Smith, R. C: claim of 2:5-!4.

Remarks by, on Ala. ka: chil government for :H:l.), 21:W, :~1:2 ...... ~:ravy appropriation billl4u2-HU9 (.App ndix 2:3). Ruler: reference of amendment 1:~:!.). Tariff: tin-plate 2:l93. Tariff bill: con titutionality of ...:enate action on :334.3.

Votes of. "ce YE.\. ~L ·n X.\. Y VOTE.';

Knox, Dom1lcl Bill for relief ( .. ee l>ill H. R. 7-W ).

Kokomo, l11dimw Bill to donate two mortar-bed.· for oldiers' cemetery at( .. e bill

II. R. 6-134). Bill to donate cannon for . oldiers' cemetery at (see bill H. R.

G.J26).

Kortzenborn, Clwrlt... Bill for relief ( e bill H. R. 492G).

Kramer, Ludu:ig Bill for relief ( ee billS. 22G1).

Kreis, Jiieltacl Bill for relief ( e hill H. n. 7430).

Kress, .Adam Bill to pen. ion (see hill H. R. 7168).

Kunkel, John Bill for relief ( .. e bill H. H. 7610).

Labor and Capital ,_enate committee directed to continu investigation of '"uhjcct

3'266.

Lacey, Edu·ard, ., (a Reprcsent.atircjrorn .Jlicltiga~t.) Attended 13. Leave of absence granted to 2402.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Nichols, Adelbert L: for relief (see bill H. R. 7105) 442.

Petitions and papers presented by, from :Michigan, citizens of: for relief to cttlcrs on Ontonagon land

grant 1040. --- to reduce duty on ugar 995, 1039, 1150. ---citizens of Detroit: relative to tobacco tax ·HiS. ---citizens of Jackson: relative to duty on tin-plates 1039. ---citizens of Nashville: against reduction of internal-rev-

enue taxation 8G8. ---citizens of Union City: to repeal bank tax 101. l\Iichigan Legislature: against removal of ta.· on li<JUOrs and

tobacco 206:2. United tatcs, citizens of: relative to tobacco tax 405. \

Reports made by, from Cummittce on Post-Office and Post-Roads

Private po t-offi.ces (bill H. R. 7635; REPORT 19 :2) 3212. Votes of. Sec YEA .LTD NAY VOTES

Lachs, Jo< eplt F. Petition for pension 26.3.

Ladd, George TV., (a Representatiz:e from .Maine.) Attended 55. Leave of ab ence granted to 4.35.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Dudley, Charles II: to pension (see lJillll. R. 72G9) 1196. Flinn, George: to pension (see bill II. H. 7101) ·142.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Aroo. took war, oldiers of: for pension 17.3 . )I.nine, citizen of: ngain t transfer of revenue marine 3030. --- to reduce duty on sugar 12Gl. ---citizens of Bangor: for rebate on tObacco 1174. --- citizeru of herman: against reduction of tax on whll:lky

and tohacco 21:17. ---Grand Army of the Repuhlic of Bangor: for four con

demned cannon 101. )Iaine Legi~Slature: for rolieffrom compuL'5ory pilotage 2942.

Remarks by, on American hipping 10:27 . Tariff: 1 umber 2G•i5.

Votes of. See YE.\. AND SAY VOTE'

La Fayette, General llill to erect monument to (.· e billS. 23 9).

Lake, Jolin L. jr. Bill for relief (se bill H. n. 7527).

Lake, William Bill for relief (:-;ce bill H. n. 792).

Lake Champlain Dills to allow railroad bridges acro~s (s e hills S. 2264; H. R~

732'2, 74Gl).

Lake Creve Cceur Bill to donate to ::\IL.-ouri (.·c bill, . 21 -'7).

Lamar, Lucius Q. C., (a enator front .Jlir.sissippi.) Attended 1.


Remarks by, on Tariff an<l inte:rnal re'\"' nue 21 4.

Votes of. See YE.\. A-·n ~.,.A1: \oTES

Lamoille Valley Extension R. R. Co. Dills to allow them to bridge Lake Champlain (see billS. 2264;

H. R 73:2:~, 7461).

Lamphear, Dll'igltt Bill for relief (.·ee lJill II. R. 7501).

Lamphier, l.flgar IJ. Bill to pension (sec hill H. H. lH3).

Land Districts Bill to create an additional in Dakota (sec bill H. 1272). llills to create thre additional in Dakota (sec bills S. 2!:!G5; II.

H. 70-1:~, 74G2).

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Land Grants. Sec n/.•o ED'C'CATIOXj PUITATE LA:XD CLADlSj RAILROAD:-!

Bill to J:..rrant land..s for a , chool of forestry in Dakota (Rec hill H. R 7440).

Petition rclatiYe to lanu granL in Iowa 9D • .

Land Office. .. ce GEXEitAL LAXD OFFICE

Land Offices. See REGISTER~ ~\.XD llECEIYERS

Landess, .Jolw Petition for war claim 730.

Lane, Fa11ny Bill to pension (see bill H. R. i~OG).

Lanigan, Catharine Bill to pension (see bill •. ~:}._.G).

La!lman, .1ua Cornelia Bill to increase pension (see l)ill S. 2133).

Lanter, Juditlt Bill for relief (see bill H. H. 7230).

Lapham, Elbridoe G., (a Senatol' from Sew York.) Attended 1. Appointetl on committee on funeral of Ur Orth 40~. ~\ppointed Yisitor to .Annapolis 31Gi.

Amendment:; offered by, to Deficiency appropriation bill :~337. Pre ·iuent of U .• ': hill to pro,·ide for ·vacancy in office of 1008. • T m-y appropriation hill :n;;.t, 3L>.>. Po"'t-Ofiit-e appropriation hill 133~. , untlry ciYil appropriation hill 3.)00. Tarifi anu internal revenue Lill: book · :2632. --- mineral watern ~:33.>.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Army chapL'rins: to increase pay (see hill H. 223u) ::no. Buffalo Creek Indian treaty: to pro\itle for ettlemeut under

( .ce bill s. ~4oG) ~~G:l. ole, Henriett.'l. H: for relief (:-;e hill •·. 24.>7) ::ns:;.

Col~"llte, Clinton G: to adju<lieate his claim (seeS. He~. 1Jil) :~1 :1. • Tew York: to reimburse :uhance:' m::ule in w~tr of 1-tl:.! ( . .-\:e hill

~. 2-110) Hi::. Sprong, H -ter: to peru ion (. ee billS. 2300) G '7. Walker, Mary L. and Ella: to pension (see hill H. :~:H ) 1G:l. ·warren, Gen. G. K: to pen.ion widow (~ee bill R. 2100) 13U.

Petitions and papers presented by, from American Seamen's Friend .. ociety: against abolition of ship

ping commi. sionm 1GU4. Bnftalo Chil, en-ice Hefonu A.·:-ociation: for pa::sage of Pendle

ton civil-. crrice bill !1~V. Gmnu Lodge of Good Tcmplars: rclati>e to alcoholic lic1uor traf

fic lbi-l. Knapp, Henry F: n.~inliit further appropriation for improYement

of Hell Gat 2·114. Tewbuq~h Civil .::en·ice Ref,>rm Association: for passage of ci,il

. :en·icc reiorm bill 411. New York, citizell8 of: against change of duty on books 314V. --- 1or incrca~e of pcn~ion for Io~ of limb :2:n, 2G.>, 33J, 411,

731, 1040. --- in f:wor of report of Tari1T Comrui. sion 206:3. --- relatiYe to hankruptcy hill Gll4, 1040, lO.SH, 1131, 1.>2:2. ---relative to D · Moin • · HiYer lands 3:W:~. ---to reduce duty on u~r 17.JV. --- iron dealers of: 1or 1·cduction of duty on :-heet-iron 6fl. ---physician. of Utica: relati\e to physicians in GoYern-

ment . en-ice 1323. --- tobacco manufacturcrn of Roche'tcr: for rebate on tobacco

26.). 1:·cw York noard of Trade and Tra.n.~portation: relatiYeto bank

ruptcy hill1040. --- relatiYe to intcmal-rcwnue taxe 32G:l . ... Tew York l\Iercantile Exchange: to make all money i-.;sued a

le-,..,"lll tender and to r tore trade-dollan:; 2() _ U. Walker, ~Iary L. and Ella: for peruion 16:J. 'Vestern 'Sew York fruit-growers: rl'l:.ttiYe to manufacture of

Yinegur 1422. Western .~ew York ..,on· of Temperance: forprohibitoryle~la

tion 731. .Remarks by, on

Bankruptc;.· y. tern 160. Brooklyn, X. Y., post-office: appropriation for 3300, 3301. D . Moine:-- Tiinr lantL :21:~!1, 2140. L0'\"1!, William ~~: death of ~038.

Lapham-Continued. Remarks by, on

NaYy appropriation hill 31.)4, 3133. New York 'tockbrokers' tux 1013, 10H. Political a essmen~ G.tO. Porter, Fitz-J obn: relief of 109~. Presidential succession 916-9:20, 1009. Seeds: reduction of postage on 1338. Tarift' and internal revenue: garden seeds 2630. ---iron ore 1491, 2G93. ---mineral waters 12il, 12i2, 2333, ~336. --- salt 2357. Underwood, Maria G: relief of 3701, 3i05, 3706.

Reports made by, from Committee on Foreign Relation ·

Venezuela claims (billS. lU!H; H. Res. 27i) liGO. Committee on l'atent::;

Union 'Metallic Cartridge Company (REPORT 933) 1308. Votes of. , ee YEA AXD ... TAY VOTES

Latham, Cornelius IT. Bill for relief (:ee bill H. H. i301).

Latham, LouiB C., (a Repre!ientatil•efrom rtorth Carolina.) Attemle(l 1:t • Appointed on committee on funeral of Mr. Slluckelforu 1330. Leave of ab~ence granteu to 631, 3019.

Petitions and papers presentee/ by, from .. T orth Carolina, citi:t.CDR of: agaln."'t tr:m;;fer of rc\·enue-murine

. en·ice 19-1:3, 267~. Remarks by, on ·

Internnl-rennue tn.·es: red~1ction of (Appendix G!>). Rhackelfonl, .John W: den:th of28 1.

Votes of. Sr1•YEA xxn .~.\i·V·o'tEs Lathrop, C'. II.

Bill for relief (s~ · Lillli. ~R: (i!>iG).

Lauffer, C'arolinc Bill to P.ension (see bill 'n. n. iOO::>).

Lawler, Eli:zabrfll Rill to pension (:see bill H. H. G!>i3). Petition of citizen of Illinoi for pension to 488.

Lawler, .Tame.'{ E. Bill for relief (~e hill H. R. i2.tG).

Laws of United States Dills to inc.Ten. e number of copies to he furnished Treasury De

partment (see hillS. ~433; H. R Res. 352). Joint resolution to furnish additional copies of Revised Statutes

to Interioi Department (.-e • . Hes. 95). Joint re olfi:tiou to provide for preparation and distribution of

(see H. R He·. 3:JU).

League, 1'/wmo.~ .J . Paper withdmwn in Senate 3G 4.

League !slana Navy-Yard Hesolutions of Pennsylvani:t Legislature relative to 3303, 3318,

3:310, 33G-t, 3366.

Leavenworth Bridge Company Tiills to allow them to bridge Mi ·ouri River ( ee bill· . 24V8;

H. R i200). Leavenworth, Pawnee and Western R. R. Co.

Report of ecretary of Interior relati>e to (H. n.. Ex. Doc. 95) 4-11, 19 !), 3333.

Lee, JJcrwjort ('. Bill for relief ( ee hill H. n. 7103).

Lee, .Vm·.IJ .1. Bill for relief ( ee bill H. R. 333:>).

Lee, Samuel (of So11th Carolina) Remaf'ks by, on

Lee 1·11. Richarchson: conte'ted-election case of 3749 (Appendix 1 "0.)

Lee, Thomas Petition for pcn..;;ion 19:~, 2· 34.

Lee:::h, Andreu· Bill for relief (.,ee bill H . R. 301).

94 INDEX TO THE CONGRESSION1\L l{ECORD.

Lec~o:c, .John P. 1 (a .Representatire from Ohio.) AppointEd on committee on funeral of ~1r. Shackelford. 1330.

Bills ahd joint resolutions introduced by Kress, Aclam: to pension (see bill H. R. 7168) 738. Shriver, Daniel R: to increase pension (see bill II. R. 7392) 1500.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Ohio, citizens of: relative to duty on lumber 233'2. ---to reduce duty on sugar 1174. ShriYer, Daniel R: for pension 1522.

Remarks by, on Sha-ckelford, John W: death of 2886.

Votes of. See YEA .A~D ~A.Y VOTES

LeFevre, Benjamin, (a Representative from Ohio.) Appointed conferee on Indian appropriation hill (H. R. 6000)

10 0. Petitions and papers presented by, from

District of Columbia, citizens of Washington: gelS company 2468.

to incorporate new

Fleischmann, Charles L: relative to C. F. Schoenbein's discovery of formation of ammonia 265.

Ohio, citizens of: for equalization of bountie.~ GG4. a --- reln.tive to tariff 2959. ---to reduce duty on sugar 147'2. --- citizens of Leipsic: for rebate on tobacco 664.

Remarks by, on Botanic Garden 2327,2821, 282"2.

Resolutions offered by Doren, John G: to pay him expenses incurred nsindexclerk1421. Union Pacific R. R Co: that Secretary of Interior furnish in.

formation relative to 17. Votes of. & e YEA. .AXD NAY VOTES

Legislative, Executive, and .Judicial Expenses Annual appropriation bill for (see bill H. R. 748'2).

Lehane, James Petition relathe to appointment of quartermaster 101.

Lennon, Peter Bill to increase pension (see bill H. R. 7351).


Lentz, Werner Bill to pension (see bill II. R. 7309).

Leschot, RudoljJh Bill to extend patent (see billS. 2311). Bill to extend patent (see bill H. R. 7194).

Letter Carriers Bills to extencl system of (see bills S. 2408, 2413; H. R. 738'2).

petition in favor of bill 945. Resolution that Po tma ter-Genernl report to H. R. relative to

alleged order prohibiting wearing of overcoats by, referred 436. Petition ior increased pay to 749.

Letters. &c MAIL 1\l.ATTER j POSTA-GE .

Levison, Abraltam Petition relative to pension claim of 69.

Levois, Joseph Bill to adjudica.te claim (see bill H. R. 7651).

Lewis, Grneral And rcw Petition for appropriation to erect monument over grave of 749.

Lewis, Eurge Rau:le Bill for relief of mother (see bill H. R. ?.638).

Lewis, Elizabeth JI Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 4822).

Lewis, Hettrictta Ann Bill to pension ( ee bill S. 2395).

Lewis, John E. Bill to pension (sec bill II. It 6959).

Lewis7 Jolm II. (a Rcprc&cntatit·cfrom Jni11ois.) Attended 13.

Petitions and papers presented by, from illinois, citizens of: to place forest product~ on free-list 2'2, 19'2. ---to reduce duty on ugar 995, 10 9. --- citizen of Peoria : for redu<.'tion of tax on ugar G64.

Lewis-Continuro. Petitions and papers presented by, from

lllinois Legislature : relative to Hennepin Canal1942. ---relative to bridges aero s Mississippi River 3319. ---relative to Yellowstone National. Park 1942. --- to increase pension for loss of limb 3319.

Reports made by, from Cmnmittce on PulJlic Buildings and Grounds

New Bedford, Mass: public building (REPORT 1955) 2748. Votes of. Sec YEA AYD NAY VOTES

Lewis. Mary Bill to pension (see bill II. R. 7435).

Lewis, F..ebecca S. Bill for relief (sec bill H. R. 2638). ·

Lewis, Sarah Bill to pension (see bill II. R. 4406).

Lewis and Clarke Rivers Bill to allow Astoria and Winnemucca R. R. to bridge (see bill

rr. R. 4739).

Lewiston and Ontario Bridge Co. Bills to allow them to bridge Niagara River (see bills S. 2374; H.

R. 7227).

Libraries Bill to amend law relative to binding books tor libraries of Exec

utive Departments (see billS. 248'2}. Report of Secretary ou libraries of ·war Department (S. Ex.

Doc. 36) 1040, 1088. Report of Secretary on libraries of Interior Department. (S. Ex.

Doc. 37; H. R Ex. Doc. 55} 1047, 10 . Report of Secretary on libraries of Treasury Department (H. R.

Ex. Doc. 50) 1260. Heport of Secretary on libraries of State Department (H. R Ex.

Doc. 63} lGOO, 1648. Report of • ecretnry on libraries of ~avyDepartment (S. Ex. Doc.

79) 3376, 3467. Library of Congress

Bill to erect building for (see bill . 842). Bill to erect building for (sec bill H. R 3843). Annual report of Librarian (S. MISc. Doc. 28) 1694, 1760.

Liens. See JUDGMENTS

Life-Preservers Bill to amend law relative to life.prescrvers on v e1B (see bill

s. 2508). Bill to require passenger vessels to bo provided with life-saving

dresses ( ec bill H. R. 7561). Report of Secretary of Treasury on provisions on merchant steam·

vessels for (II. It Ex. Doc. 84) 2514, 2748, 2994.

Life-Saving Service Report of ecrct.'lry of Navy relu.tivc to transferring to Navy (S.

E:x. Doc. 19) 352, 422. Petitions against transferring to Navy, from

California: So.n Fmncisco Cho.ml>er of Commerce 283-.l. :Maine : citizens of 187-i, 2183, 2888.

Lights

1\Inryland: Baltimore Board of Trade 1372. Massa.chuf'ctts: citizens of 2889. --Newburyport Marine Society 1212. New Jersey: citizens of 10 · . --Legil'llnture ofz:r77, 2H3, 25-J5. Pennsylvania: citizens of l<H8. --1\Iarine Engineers' AAA<>cintion 2.332. -- Philadelpllia. Board ofTrodo 1988. --Philadelphia. Commercial Exchange 11S99, 1648, 1693, 1943. -- Philadelplli.n. 1\Iu.ritime Exchange 1523. --Towboat Owner ' A .. ociation 16-lB, 1695. • --Vessel-Owner nnd Vnptains' Association 1G9-1, 1G95.

Note.-ThJs title inclu<lcs light-houses, light-ship~, beaconR, buoys, (ogsignals, and all tWngs under control of Light-llouso Board.

Bill to rebuild light-house at Southwest Pass (see billS. 1943}. Bill to erect light-house on Dog Island, Florida (see billll. H.

6247). Bill to erect light-house on Cape San Bins, Florida (sec bill U.

R. 6972). Bill to erect light-house on Carlton Island, N.Y. (sP.c bill H. R.

7484). ' Dill making ndllitional appropriation for light-home nt Sakonnct

Point, It I. ( ee bill H. R. 7581). Petitiou for a light on Romer, hoal, New York Bay (H. H. Ex.

Doc. 2). . Petition fora ligllt- hipatCnpo Hatteras-Rce CArE HATTERAS.

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~DEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. 95 Ligh td-continued.

Petition relative to li6ht-> on Western riYers 2G7 l{emonstrance of Legislature of Maine against changing lights

at Cape Elizabeth and IUantinicus Rock 1500. Resolutions of Norfolk Cotton Exchange in favor of a light-home

on Boush's Bluff 2888. Memorial of Minnesota Legislatnre for light-house at Grand :Ma-

rn.i.s 3650, 3777. . Letter of Secretary of Treasury relative to lighting lJeacons and

buoys with bras (H. R. Ex. Doc. 83) 1734, 2379, 29·13, 3125. Letter of Secretary of Treasury relative to electric-light tower at

Hallett's Point, N. Y. (H. n. Ex. Doc. 88) 3126. Letter of Secretary of Treasury relative to a light on Volnsia

Bnr, Saint George River, Florida (H. R. Ex. Doc. 103) 3708. LeM.er of Light-House Board relative to light-hou e at Sakonnet

Point, R I. 709.

Lincoln, _{braham Bill to purchase house in which he died (see bill H. R 7463).

Lincoln Post, G. A. Jl., Kat~~as Bills to donate cannon (see bills H. R. 'i49u, 7546).

Lindsay, John Petition for pension 135.

Lindsey, Stephen D., (a. Represcntati!Jejrom .Maiue.) Attended 13. Appointed teller 2944.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Foster, Peter: for relief ( ee bill II. R. 7501) 2103.

Remarks by, on Pension agents' fees 2944-2947.

Reports made by, from Committee em Pensions, Bottnfy, atul Back Pay

Pension attorney fees (REPORT 1910) 1737. Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VoTES

Link, Philip Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7533).

Liquors. Sec ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR TRAFFIC i DISTILLED PIRITS i WINES

Litchfield, Carrollton and Western R. R. Co. Bill to allow them to bridge Illinois River (see bill H. H. 7148).

Lithographing and Engraving Hill to amend law regulating contracts for (see billS. 2370).

Little, Ann Dill to pension (see bill H. R. 7404).

Little and Williams Bill for relief ( ee bill . 1327).

Littlepage, H. B. Resolution in Senate to reinstate as messenger, laid on table

2G 1, 3650. Appropriation to pay for servi<:es 36GG.

Lobb, William T. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7122).

Lockett, Samuel H. Bill to remove political dis:l.bilitie (see bill II. R. 2816).

Lofinck, Bernhard Bill for relief (see bill H. R 6251).

Logan, John .A., (a Senator from Illinois.) Attended 1. Appointed conferee on Army appropriation bill (bill H. R. 7077)

3170. Appointed conferee on fortification appropriation bill (bill H.

R 7191) 3158. Appointed conferee on Military Academy appropriation bill (H.

R. 7050) 1005. Appointed conferee on NaYy appropriation bill (bill H. R. 7314)

3J'H Ap~i;tOO. conferee on l.Jill' (S. 1821) relative to Soldiers' Home

3323. . Appointed on .Mississippi River Commission 3467. Appointed on Sioux Indian Commission 3574.

Amendments offered by, to Army appropriation bill1431, 3038, 3044, 3050, 3052. Civil nice: bill ~ regulate aml improve 211, 246, 590, 615,

()5().

Logan-Continued. Amendments offered by, to

Indian appropriation bill 421. ~avy appropriation bill3117. 8undry civil appropriation bill 2021, 3507. 8wamp lands: bill to indemnify Arkansas for 548. Tariff and internal-revenue bill · -- fish sounds 2789. --- glue 2788. --zinc 1720, 2989.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Army: to increase efficiency of (see billS. 2269) 456. Lanigan, Catherine: to pension (see bill S. 2286) 548. Lynch1 Thomas: for relief (see billS. 2291) 634. SignalService: to fix and define duties of (see billS. 2281) 489 .. Telegraph and cable companies: to regulate (see bill H. 22G2) 411.

Motions and resolutions offered by Adjourn over: to 58G. Army and Na\y officers: tha.t Secretaries of'\Var and ~avy fur-

nish names of those on duty in Washington, adopted :l278. Hawk, Hobert M. A: on death of 2159. Heavy ordnance: to print documents relative to, adopte<l 11 iG .. Horan, Patrick: to reconsider bill (H. R. 6.:>01) to pension 365.5. ~avy officers' reports: that Secretary of Navy furnish inJorma-

tion relative to authority for, adopted 352. Sioux Indians: 10I'(,'Oplmission to investigate condition of, n.cloptcdo


Arkansas, citizens of Eurekn, Rprings: for erection of :-;oldiers' home 3 V.

California, citizens of Sacramento: for increase of pension for lc .. ,. of limb 1041.

Capitol police: for one month's extra pay 32 8. Chicago Board of Trade: in favor of Hennepin Canal1041. Chicago Commercial Exchange: in favor of a bankrupt hill2&'3D .. Chicago Law Institute: to create court of appea.lt> 27GO. Chicago Stock Exchange: for repeal of article 11 of amendment .

to Constitution 3321. Chicago Trade and Labor Assembly: relative to tol.Jacco tax 1041. Illinois, citizens of: for incre.'l."ie of pension for lo. of limb 101,,

389, 456, 664, 1Q41, 1759. --- for reduction of tariff on Rugar 1786. --- citizens of Chicago: against increase of duty on taggers-

iron 664. ---ex-soldiers of Hancock County: tor passage of equal.i.zur-.

tion-of-bounty bill 389. ---labor organizations of Chicago: for action on tobacco·

tax 389. · ---manufacturers of: against increase of duty 'on tin-plate

1214. ---tobacco manufacturers of Chicago: for action on toba.cco.

tax 101, 389. ---workingmen of: in favor of report of Tariff Commission

1759, 2472. illinois 'Vesleyan Univen:-ity: relative to ~ational Observatory

3320. :\Iaryln.nd depl1l'tment, G. A. R: for passage of bill (H. R. 3856)

1598. National ~Iaimed Soldiers and Sailors' League: for incrcaRc of

pension for loss of limb 389. Ohio, citizens of Ripley County: for increase of pension for loss.

of limb 389. Olney Post, G. A. R: for increase of pen ion for loss of limb 1041. Searles, ,V. II: concerning salaries of postmasters 101. Secretary of War: relative to Signal Service 2760.

Remarks by, on Army appropriation bill 30:33-3053. Civil-service reform 2-16, 247, 326, 327, 558, 562-569, 588-590,.

609, 610, Gll, 64.0, 64!J-G.12, 657. Distilled spirits: extending bonded period for 432. Educational fund 1015. Fortifica.tion appropriation bill 3054, 3055. Hawk, Robert M. A: death of215D. Indian appropriation bill-116-419. Littlepage, H. B: pa.ymcnt of 3667. 1\Ieredith, William M: relief of 3273. l\Iilitary Academy appropriation bill 820. Navy appropriation bill 3102 . Navy chaplains' pay 268, 269. Pewion n,ppropriation bill 2416, 2416. Pension rates for loss of limb 3385, 3403 . Pensions 3.5-37. Political assessments 640. Po1ygamy 3171-317G.

96 1 "'"DEX TO THE CONGRE 1 'IO TAL RECORD.

Log:m-Continued. Remarks by, on

Porter, Fitz-John: relicfof173, 171, G!>2-701,71G, i -1-i G, 1092-lO!JG.

Pre~identinl succ • ion 1013. Sundry civil appropriation bill :J 1 "D-3-182. ---conference report on 3677. Tariil'and internal re>enuc: distilled .pirit · 2927-2930. --- glru bottle. 1323, 24 6, 2062. ---gluc27 . --- iron: sheet and plate 2702, 2703. ---jute 2~72, 2273, ~7 , 2779-27 1. --- salt 24:J3, 2434. --- tin-plate 1621. --- tobacco 27 9. --- vincg.tr 242 , 2420, 2139, 2473, 247-l, 2477. --- watches 2!J 4. -- wimlow-glru ~ 1391. --- wool 2DtL. --- zinc 17:20, 17:11.

.Report made by, from . Committee of confrrrnce

Army appropriation l>ill (hill H. R 7077) 3367. :Military Ac:ulcmy appropriation bill (bill II. R 7030) ~333. ~ riobrara military rc~ervation (hill II. R 2997} 2961. 'Yashin~rton Soldiers' Home (hill i-· 1 :H) 3584.

Committee 011 Appropriation . .; Army appropriation hill (hill H. H. 7077) 1707. Military Academy appropriation hill (hill H. Jl. 7030) 31 Pension appropriation hill (hill H. 1'. 71D3) 2020.

Committee 011 llmi',IJ Ordnal!l'l' Ordnnnc • {HEl'ORT !.>GO) 2:1:1:~.

CQmmittcc on Judiciary Telegraph compani . (hill.'. 2:~1)·~) 1.t~J.

Committee 011 .i.1Iilitary .A.ffair.~ Army efficiency (bill , . ~:}()!)) 1 70i. Baton Rouge arsenal (bill , ·. :}:1i -) 1215. Colored oldicrs'peru ions: amendment relative to 2547. Downing, William R (heirs) (billS. 1340) 1'215. ,_'cbaumbnrg, J. W. (hill.·. ::?·~-t~) 1760. Western Cherokee Inuian claim :~47·~-3473, 31i7-3ta2. Ycllow~:>tone .._ ""ational Park 31 u. ·

Votes of. 'ce YEA .AXn ... "".A Y VOTES

:Lonergan, P. F. Bill for relief(. ce bill H. R. 4iO:l).

Lo:::1g, Ellen Call Bill for relief (sec bill H. n. 2 -!7}.

Loomia, George W. Bill for relief ( ·cc bill H. n. 7373).

Loomis, William H. Bill for relief ( e bill H. U. i3:.W).

Locd, liem·y Tr., (a Eeprc~>cntatit·cfrom Michigan.) Attended 1:.3.

Amendments offered by, to American shipping: bill to cncoum..,c Di.J. Sundry chil appropria.tion bill 3010. Tariff bill: bottles 201-1.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by T man, Jo ·eph: for relief (.·ec hill H. R. 7336) 2101.

.Petitions and papers presented by, from Detroit Board of Trauc: against transfer of revenue marine 3640. ---for completion of impron~ments at Lime Kiln Cro · ing,

D troit Hivrr 1307. Uichigan, citizen of: again.'!t tran. t'eor of revenue marine 3319. --- for amendment of patent law. l.:>Vi. --- 1or bankrupt ln. w 30~6. --- for rc:-;cinding clc>enth article of Constitution 2- 3!. ---relative to duty on lumb r 21 :2. --- relative to fi. ·beri 17.> . Citizem· of Detroit: tor amendment of patent lawN!)-!;}. --- to continue immigrant in. p ·ction 1:Wi. --- to r <luce ta. on uh"lll' -6 , ---to rcduc t:L~ on tobacco G . Tobacco manuthdurers of Detroit: for early action on tobacco

ta.' ~ ·1, 3._ "'· Michigan hoard of health: for appropriation for • ""ntional Board

of IIealth 2:332. --- for inrpection of immigrants 1~12.

Lord-Continued. Remark::; by, 011

American shipping 10· 0. Detroit Rin•r light-bon e 3010. Tari1l': bottles 2014. --·-iron: charcoal 2251.

Votes of. See YEA AXD .?AY VoTES

Lorimer, JJfrH. Jlf. J. Papers referred in H. R. 66!.

Lotteries Bill to prohibit transrui. ·ion through mail." of advertisement~ for

(see bill II. R. 7363).

Loudon, Tcnncs~rc Dill for relief of Presbyterian church at (sec bill H. R. 70:~!}).

Louisiana Bill to atta.ch , aint Mary and Iberia Pari.-;he to western j utlicLtl

district (see hillS. 1963). Dills to authorize State to establi::;b quarantine (.·cc hill:· :-5. ~:nn;

H. R. fiD -1). petition tor hill 213 .

Dill to sell resen·eu lands not needed for naml purpo:K';o; (:e·~ hill H. 2-1:36).

Bills to extend to Lonil:>iann proYi.."!ions of act of 1 ,';.i rd:.tt:nl to swamp lands (sec hills S. ~302; H. R. 2 on).

Bill to adjudka.tc war claim~ of p cifie<l citizC'-!1:-1 of (sl';.! hill._; H. R 7(i.JO, 7631, 7652).

l>cti tions for hill: :m~6, :3:W.').

Louisville, KcntuckJJ Bill tor relief of Uerman Xational Dank at(.· hill II. H. ~:.Jll).

Louisville Ex~osi tion Bills to remit dutie.'i on article:~ for exhibition ai {nee hill., l;.

23tll; II. R 7&':!3).

Low, A . .A. nnd ]),·o,.;. Dill for relief (;;c bill H. R. 6301).

Low, John .J. Dill to pension (s e l>ill II. R. 7303).

Lowe, William J[., (lt Rrprc .. ~enfatit'cfmm Alnbama.) Death announced 22, 20. Ucsolution pa: ell on death ot~ anti eulogies tlclivcr~u in How c

on 2037. ne olutions p cd on uea.th of, nnd eulogir dcliwrcd iu •. cnate

on :...037. Joint resolution to print eulogie on (see H. ll. Re...;;. 3~G).

Lowell, Jo.~r]Jlt _;_1[.

Petition for relief 730.

Lower Thoroughfare, lJiaryland Petition for improvement of 3148.

Lowry, John E. Bill for relief (Hee bill S. 2332).

Loy, lJirs. A. P. Papers withurawn in H. R. 2335.

Lucas, Daniel Bill granting pen. ion arrears ( ee bill II. n. 6949).

Luchs, lJia.r

Dill to a<ljuilicate claim ( · e billS. 2327) .

Ludington, ..:wnucl C.

Papers '"ithdmwn in II. R. 1260.

Ludlow, Jlujor William (U.S. Army) Joint rc~olution authorizinoo him to accept a. civil po.~itinn (:t•c

H. H. He . 3.33).

Luke, Cl!arlc A. Bill for relief (. _ee bill H. n. 54).

Lumber. , cc J)IPOUT DUTIES

Lumber River R ·olutions of Legislature of North O..uolina in f~vor <)f i:::1r,ro'

ing 16!~.

Luna, Trauquilinc. (a Delegate from Kcw Mexico.) Bi!J.s and joint resolutions introduced by

Carson, Christopher: ior relief of chiltlren nu<l heirs (sec uill I.!. R. 7377) 1451.

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INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECOitD. 97 Luna-Continued.

llills c:nd joint resolutions introduced by

ChLc;um, JohnS: for relief (Ree billll. R. 7220) 96'7. Higbie, R. ll: for relief (see bill H. R. 7442) 1735. Jurramillo, A. J. and P: for relief (sec bill II. R. 7308) 1198. ~ ,.ew Mexico: to amend organic act of (.ee bill H. n. 7443)

1735. ... Tcw Mexico Legis1'lturc: to 11....: time of meeting (see II. lles.

301) 183.


New ~Iexico, citizens of: against reduction of duty on lead and copper 1372. · •

Lutman, IJ. F. Papers withdr-J.wn in li. H. 3G33.

Lyles, Alfred

PapcrR withdrawn in H. R ~:317.

Lyles, JJ.Iariha J. Petition for relief 33G.3.

~ynch, Aw;tin B. Bill to pension (. ce bill H. R. 7'2G1).

Lynch,Hendl'1' on Petition for relief 1758.

Lynch, John R., (a Representative from Mi&i~llippi). Appointed on standing committee'!: Education a.ncl Labor; Mili

ti.:J.190.


Common schools: bill for support of 3-.261. Pension appropriation billl1G3. l~iver and harbor appropriation bill 3.Hu.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Contested elections: to pay expenses of (see bill H. H. 748'J)

2019. Sevier, Daniel and Louisa.: for relief (see Lill H. H. 7'.203) 967.

./11tnions and resolutions offered by

Freedman's &wings Bank: to reconsidt'r vote to reft:r bill {H. R. 6204) relative to 173-., 20·10.

Pensions: to grant to heirs of colored ~oldiers 487. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Pinchback, P. B. S: forconte. t expenses 3030 . Se"ier, D. and L. (administmtors): for pellilion 99.J.

Remarks by, on Common chool appropriation 1205. Freedman's Dank 2570. River a.nd harbor appropriation LiB (Appentl.ix 158). Tariff: cotton 2312. --- lumber 26GO. --- ngar 2870, 2871.


Committee on Education and LalnJr Freedmn.n's Dank (REPORT 1991) 3436.

Votes of. &c YEA AND NAY VOTES

Lynoh, Thomas

Bill for relief(see Lill . 2::!91). Bill for relief ( ee bill H. R. 718'2). Papers referred in H. R. 1307.

'Lynn, Massachusetts

Dill to donate cannon for soldiers' monument at (see bill H. R. 5735).

iJyster, W. J. Bill for relief (see billS. 1254).

. Lytle, Gen. William H. Dill to donate cannon for statue to (see bill ll. R. 6408).

McBdde, TMmas Dill for relief (see bill H. R. 1391).

·McClure, Addi on S., (a Repre. entatil'ejrom 0/tlo.) Attended 13. Appointed to attend inauguration of Tienry tatne 3136.


Drown, Alexander H: for relief of heirs (ee bill H. R. 7G04) 2940.

XIV--7

McClure-Continued. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Ohio, citizens of Burbank: to reduce duty on sugar 104Q. Remarks (Jy, on

RiYer and haruor appropria-tion bill (Appendix 288). Tari:tr: wool (Appendi-x: 106).

Votes of. See YEA. AKD NAY VOTES

McCoid, 1J01ws A., (a R('j1reunlatirejl·om Iou·a.) Attended 10.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Bridges, J. B: for relief (see bill H. R. 7472) 180G. International arbitration: relative to (see ll. r..es. 3tr7) 53L Interstate commerce: to regulate ( ee bill II. R. 6966) 158. Keokuk, Iowa: to erect public building at (see bill H. R. 001.8)

16. Parsons College, Iowa: donating tele<;eope to (see H. Res. 30g)

737. Pension money: to exempt f~om execution (see bill H. R. 713())

531. Wells, George H: for relief (see Lill II. U. 7239) 1107.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Hawthorn, William E: for pension GG4. Iowa, citizens of: against reduction of int~rnal-revenne taxa

tion SG . --- for pier connecting Des l\Ioines Rapids Canal with Keokuk

· and 1r.Iamilton Bridge 1597. --- relative to interna.tionai arbitrntion 1150. --- relative to ta.riif 2760. --- to reduce duty on sugar 1·172. Lorimer, 1\frs. U. J: claim of 6G4. Platt, A. R: re1ativo to consular agency at Chefoo, China 160. Putnam, James: relative to cmplo.),nent of special agents in

Qunrtermaqter's Department 6.>4. Remarks by, on

Consular and diplomatic appropriation Lill160, 161. Cook t'.'?. Cutts: t'Onte~ted-election en~ of 3646.

Votes of. See YEA A ·n NAY VOTE

McConnaughey, Robert L Dill for relief (Ree bill H. R 4218).

McCook, A.nsrm G., (a RepreJJcntatit•efront New York.) Attended 13. Appointed conferee 01~ bill (S. 1821) relative to Soldiers' Home

3354. Called to tho chair 5-!6. Chairman Commit-tee of '\1101e 2Gl. Leave of absence granted to 4G5.

Amendments offered by, to Sundry civil approprin.tion bill3026, 3190.

Motions and resolutions offered by 1\Iilitary Ac.'ldemy cadets: that Secretary of War furnish infor

mation relative to 2940. O'Brien, James: to withdraw hil:) papers 2D58.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Coddington, Arabella.: for pension 218'2. Maritime Association of New York: for light-ship at Cape l.Ia~

teras shoals 904. New York, citizens of: for home for aged and indigent nurses of

late war 488. --- relative to tobacco tax 351. --- to establish light-ship at Cape Hatterd.S shoals 868. New York Chamber of Commerce: relntiYe to coinage of silver

dollar 1987. ---to probiuit importation of ndultertited teas 2137.

Remarks hy, on Army appropriation Lill 532, 533, 802, 804. Dota.nic garden 2330. Fortification appropriation Lill1166 . L<'gisla.tive, executive, and judicial appropriation bill 2753. Meigs, Gen. M. C: p1'1cina on Army retired-li<1t 1144. ~Jonitor (U. S. S.): relief of officers and crew 131, 133. New York old po t-office sito: sale of 3007 3008 . • 'nndry civil appropriation bill 3020-3029, ~06.3, 3193. Tariff: quinine 1858. Ytm Voorhis, 1't1r: resolution to expel 3.)40.

Reports made by, from Committee on lJiilitary .A.O'airs

IIarrodsburgh, Ky: soldiers' Lome (UEPORT 1820) 212. Lytle, Gen. W. H: statue to (HEPORT 1821) 212.

Votes of. See YEA AKD NAY VOTE'

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• 98 INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD.

McCoy, TVillia1n T. Bill to pension (see bill H. U. 4783).

McCraw, ~Ym·y Petition tor pension 1873.

McDill, Jauu·s n~, (a Senator from Iowa.) Attended 1. .Appointed conferee on bill for extension of Capitol, ,.orth 0

. treet nnd &>uth 'Vn.shington R. R. 887. Appointed conferee on taritl' bill (bill II. R. 5538) 3467.

Amendments offered by, to District of Columbia: bill to regulate licenses in 2139. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3~0. Tariff nnd internal-revenue bill: lumber 1439.

Bills and joint resolut/ona introduced by Public document~: to provide for distribution of (sec billS. 2381)

12G2. --- to provide for sale of ( ee bill , . 127) 1262. Swamp lnnds: to grant certain States (see billS. 2331) 945.

Petitions and papers presented by, from District of Columbia, citizens of: relative to claims ag-.llnst the

District 3 H. Iowa, citi7..cns of: for increa.;;e of pension for loss of limb G9,

1:l:>, :!li;), 388. --- to reduce duty on sugar 1830. ---citizens of Des ~Ioines: for amendment to patent laws

1G!J4. United tate..;, citizens of: to place lumber on free-list 27GO.

Remarks by, on Des Moinel Uiwr lands 2140. North Carolina internal-revenue districts 2924-2927. Tariff and internal revenue: distilled spirits 2924, 2927. --- iron and steel: wire rods 1GG9. ---jute 2273. -- lumber 1437.

Reports made by, from Committee on Di.Btrict of Columhia

Church trustees (REPORT 955) 20'>....0. Falck, Louisa (billS. 2029) 1089. License law (REPORT 979) 2472.

OommiU.cc on Public Lands Altmann, ~Iarzel: (hill H. R. 832) 2020. Dakota land. distriets (bill II. R. 74G2) 3265. Des Moines niver lands (bill II. R G597) 3149. Land titles (billS. 2324; REPOltT 915) 9·15. Yeomans and Leech (bill H. R 301) 3265.

CommiUt"c to int'C~>iigatc affairs in b'ixlh colk'ctivn dwtrict of Nvrth Carolina.

Collection of internal revenue in BL~th di'3trict of North Carolina: (REPORT 9B1) 2472.

Yotes of. See YE.\. A:XD X.AY VOTES

McDonald, R. A. Petition for war claim 9·H.

McDougal, Caroline J[. Bill to pension (. ee hill S. 21!>9). Bill to pension (.ce bill H. H. 7093).

papers refcned in H. H. 4, .

McDougal, ClLarlotte Bill for relief (sec bill H. R 7078).

McEvoy, William Petition rclatiYe to loss of bounty and back pay 1088.

McGarregle, John Bill to pension (s ·c bill H. H. 7:.!3:1).

McGregor Post, Grantl Army of R<'public Bills donating condemned cannon to (see billd II. R. 7138, 7323).

McGonnell, JaiiU'.$ Bill to pension (. ee bill H. R 74G ).

McKay, Jamc-8 UC80lntion ofSenatercquc ting Prc.'lidenttonegotiate with pain

for r · ·titution to, rciened :{0~8.

McKee, &:mucl Papers referred in H. R. 307.

McKenzie, .James A., (a Rt'prc cntaticnfron~ Kentucky.) Attended 13. .Appointed on committee on funeral of Mr. Shackelford 1330. Lea'\"c of a b. nee granted to 231G.

McKenzie-Continued. Motiona made bJ

Holloway, John G: to withdraw papers 15:!~.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Pope, llarriet E: 1or pension 410.

Remarks by, on

Tariff: quinine 1853-1855 . Votes of. See YEA A~D NAY VOTE

McKenzie, .Lewis Petition for expenses of contest 230.

Mackey, Edmund TV. .!Jf., (a P.,eprc~cnta.tit'!C from South Carolina.)

A ttendcd 13. Appointed on Committee on Mnnufnctures 190. Appointed on Select Committee on Public Health 190. Appointed teller 3428. Leave of absence granted to 455, 583.

Amendments offered by, to Legislative, executive, nmljudicial appropriation bill ~3i, 2.>38-River and harbor appropriation bill 342B. Tariff bill: cotton-ties 2400.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by South Carolina, citizens of: war claims (sec hill II. H. 7GG8) :3~04 .. Smalls, Robert: to place on Navy retirod-list (see hill H. H~

7059) 307 . . Motions made by

Hogan, James F: to withdraw his paper:> l:l07. Fetitions and papers presented by, from

Carolina Art Association: to exempt work of art from duty 815. Charleston Chamber of Commerce: against tran~fcr of re~·cnuo

marine 3777. Haywood, James W: for compensation 2019. , South Carolina, citizens of: against transfer of rcn:auc marino

3649. ---pilots of Charleston: against pa! <;nge of act <tholishing

compulsory pilotage 2U39. United Sta.tes, citizens of: tor light-ship at ape lla.tteras Shoals

1088. White, Thomas G. and others: war claims 33G.3.

Remarks by, on Legislative, executive, andjudieial appropriation bill ~.3:J7, 2338~

2540. River and harbor appropriation bill 3127; :HZB. Tariff: cotton-ties 2400. --- sugar 2873.

Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VOTE.

Mackey, Tll.omas G. Bill for relief (sec bill H. R 3309).

McKinley, William, Jr., (a Ecprcscntatircjront Ollio.) Attended 29. Appointed conferee on ta.ritf bill {bill H. R 553.':1) :tli>(). Appointed on committee on funeral of Mr. UpdegratT, of Ohio 13.

Amendments offered by, to Tariff : pens 2592.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Pontius, Albert C: for relief ( ee bill II. H. 7333) J.lOO.

. Petitions and papers presented by, from Irish-American Republican Club of Louisville, Ky: r ·lativc to

tariff 1922. Ohio, citizens of: rebtive to duty on tin-plate 1212. --- tor dnce duty on sugar 1213, 137~. --- workingmen of: in fuvor of report of Tariff Commission

. 1648,2019. Youngstown Association of Iron and Steel Workew: relative t()

tariff 3153. Remarks by, on

Internul-rovcnuc taxes: reduction of 2956. Tariff 2136 (Appendix 25). --- cotton-ties 2450. --- earthen-ware 2001. --- gln.ss-wnre 2045. ---iron: hoop 2397, 239!). --- iron: boiler, plate, nncl sheet 2381. ---iron: pig nnd scrap 2253. --- iron n.nd steel mnnufactures 2.:181. --- metal manufactures 2G3 . ---non-enumerated articles 1747.

ll~DEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL l{ECORD. 99

MoKinley-C.ontinued. Remarks by, on

Ta.riil': pens 27>92. --- ste 2'.1>!), 2261, 2.YH, :t.J76, ~I!J. --- . u~r •:!743. Updegm:tr, Jonathan T: death of:!17:l.

Vote~ of. ;·c YE.\ AXD NAY Von.:s McL.mc, J:oT,crt M., (a R.t>prcllcntatit•c from illm·yland.)

Attended 1l3. A ppointedconferec on bill (S. 2:~6 ·1) relu.tivc to bridge: nero.· Lake

Champlain 23 0. Leave of ab:ence granted to 26.J, ~:.;:J~, 2fiG!J, :t7·1

Amendments offered by, to Army appropriation bill 849. . :·undry ci>il appropriation bill :~:!Oi.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Ihltimorc electionsupcrvi ors: to pay (Rce bill H. H. ()991) 1 1. Do Kalb

1 General: to erect monumt·nt to (see bill H. H. 7.>40)

22:!6. Mvtions and resolutions offered by

Adjourn: to 744. Van Voorhees, Nir: to expel, withurawn :~)10.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Baltimore Board of Trade: against tran ·fer of Life-Saving ~erv-

ice W72. Maryland, citizens of: ap;ain:t incrca.·cof duty on tin-platc:s 10·10. --- 1or .fire-proof building for Army ~ledicall\lu t>um ·110. --- citizens of Baltimore: for rebate on tobac('O 13.:5. --- reb.ti>o to commercial travelers 10 --- relative to ignn.l .'ervicc 3261. ---ministers of llaltimore: relati"'e to treatment of Indians

3:!61. ---workingmen of: fa.voriugreportofTari:ffComm.i.'!:!ion l.i22,

164.8. .Mn..ryland Academy of • cience: against transfer of , ignal , erv

iee 30. •. Perot, 'Villiam H. and othen;: for damag on ;u:count of unlaw

ful -;eizure of su~U' 1-121. Remarks by, on

American shipping 97:l-977, 111 . 0ongrer,.ional Library building 219. Fordgn-built hip : referenc of bill relatiYe to purcha ·e of 18. Georgia. Revolutionary war claim 6G, 67. Uarine-Ho~pital ervice G24:t Nicaragua Canal Company 2133. North ·Dakota: ta:blishing Territory of-:!108. Pacitic railroads: army trnn.'qlortation by t:M!>, 850. Patterson, Eliza. W: relief of 2!>52. Po +Office appropriation bill 452, 477, 4.79. Rec ~: point of order relative to 43 . Hiver and harbor appropriation hill 31363, 3411-31H3, 3.J15-3G17. Rh-er and harbor appropriations 1.:H-13G. ~undry chil appropriation bill 3207. Tariff 1644. Tariff bill: constitutionality of, 'enateaction on 3318. Van Voorhi , Ur: r olution to expel35-10, 3541.

Votes of. Sec YE.\ . ..L"\D NAY VOTE

McLaughlin, Jonathan Bill to pen ion (see bill H. R 7260).

petition 1261.

McLean, James Rill tor relief (see hill S. 24.30).

petition t::n2, 1472, 1G-1!J.

McLean, James H., ((t ReprC8cniafirefr01n Mi~'1ouri.) Attended 3Gl. D ,bate on admitting to 'eat 328-3:31. Appointed on lectComm.itteeonPaymentof Pension:::, Bounty,

and Dack Pay 583. Leave of absence gmntetl io 516.

Amendments offered by, to Alt.on Ill: donating condemned cannon for.soldien;' ce-metery at

2411. Amcri<:an. hipping: bill to encourage £193, 106.3, 1066. • 'aint. Louil , 31o: dona tin~ condemned cannon to .'ociety of Army

of Tenn _ee at 2106, 2407. Bills and joint resolutions introduced by

Rnckof, Frank: for relief (see bill H. It. 7657) :330:?. Dender, .Margaretta: for relief (see bill II. H. 7185) 9~:}. Seamen: for relief of (f-ee bill II. n. 7\318) 1307.

McLean-Continued.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Bender, )'largaTet: claim of 1261. Cole, J. H. aud other : for appropriation for Des :b'loines Itapids

Cru1al 27GO. 'onra<l, George A. and. others: for pier to connect Des ~Ioincs lbpids Canal 18:}0.

~lisson.ri, citizens of S:llnt Louis: relative to distilled spirits 1~1~.

----rcln.ti ve to Geneva. a·ward ~2G~. --- workingmen of: relative to t..trifr' 2~00. ~aint Louis Board of Nealth: relative to sanitary insp<:ction V23.

Remarks by, on Ameriean shipping 10G5, 1066. Freedmen iu lnclifrll TexTitory (Appendix 222). Internal-revenue district : reducing 25-12. Sundry civil appropriation bill31D8. TUTifi': bottles :!Ol::t ---lnmbcr 2G62. --- <1uinine 18.35. Washin~:,rton Gas Company 896.

Resolutions offered by : 1aYiga.tion: that Secretary of Navy appoint tommis~on on 2514.

Votes of. • 'ec YEA A~D NAY VoTES

McLelland, Jennette Petition tor pension J..12~.

McMilla::l, Srtltttu·l J. R., (a mator from .Mitlll{;ljOta.)

Attended. :22. Appointed conferee on bill (S. 22G4) relative to bridges across

Lake Uhamplain 21 2. Appointed on ~Iissi ippi River Commi: sion 3-4G7. Excused from service on Mississippi River Commission 3552.

Amendments offered by, to Deficiency appropriation bill 3367 . Po t-routc bill 3.j.37. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3:26G.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Army and ~avy officers' accounts: to continue i::l force :u.:t for

ttlement of ( ec bill S. 2:2,11) 267. Brott, Georore F: to inve. tiga.tc claim of(. ec hillS. 24-l'l) llH:l. Dakota: for additional a.'sociatc jnsti<:c in (see hillS. 24ti:J) 2·114. --- to create additional land districts in ( :-:ec bill S. 2~(;;)) 45<.l. Minnesota: t.o "tahli h post-route in (see bill H. ~303) ill. Hioux :-;contR: to restore eonflscn.ted money and annuitic;' to (s<'G

hill H. :2207) 10:2. Motions and resolut/ons offered by

Corning, Edward: to withdmw hiti pa:pers 3:}34. Di.'trict water upply: tha:.t Secretary of War appoint hoard to

con ·ider 1695. Riwr and harbor appropriation bill (bill H. R 7G:31) to refer

3.332, 3.:554, 3558. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Brott, George F: for compensa.tion 1943. Howard Univen;ity, iltculty of: relative to X'aYal Obscn~tory

1695. ~Iinncsotu, citizens of Anoka: for increa~c of pt•nsiou for loss of

limb 710. ---citizens of aint Paul: rela.tiYc to tariff 12Gl. :\1innesot..1. Legislature: for adjustment of land grant:-; to railroads.

3148. --- for bridge aero. Saint Croix Ri ,·cr 3650. --- for improvement of Duluth Harbor 1G49. --- for light-horu e at Grand Marais 3650. --- tor pension to John Fenske 29.>!>. ---relative to improving ~liuncsota and Hcd Wvcr oi the

~orth 2760. --- to make aint Vincent a. port of entry 2909. Minne ob Templars: for prohibitory legislation 117.:5.

Remarks 6y, on Capitol, North 0 Street and South Washiugt.on R H: c.·tcnsion

of75. Di trict water supply 1944. Memphis and Little Rock R. }{.Co: relief of 175-177. Presidential uccession 1011. River ttnd harbor appropriation bill 3558. Tariff :mel internal revenue: lumber 14:39, 1-!45.

Reports made by, from C'ommWce nf conference

Lake Champlain railroad bridge (bill S. 2264) 2846.

\

100 INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIO.eAL I~ECOI~D.

Me Millnn-Continucd. • Report:; made by, from

CcrnmiUce on Com7n<'ree River and h..'ll'bornppropriation bill (bill H. n. 7631; HEPORT

1027) 3638. Saint Vincent port of entry (hill ll. R. 14) 3~2. Sandus1."Y collection district (billS. 2445) 3149. Transportation in bond (bill B. 2439) 3.5.33. Vermont railroad brid~es (billS. 226-l) Hi£).

Votes of. &c YEA .L'iD ..l~.AY Von~

McMAlin, JJcn/(}n, (a Rcprescntalit"f! from Tennex8ec.) Attended 13. Appointed teller 1ffi0.

Amendments offered by, to Navy appropriation bill1521. River and h:ubor appropri..1.tion bill 3<!50. Sundry civil appropriation bill3015. Tariff bill: castor oil1817. ---non-enumerated articles 1747.

Petitions and papers presented by, from StOkes, W. ll: for pension 2887.

Remc.rks by. on American shipping 11"42. Army appropriation bill 580, 789. Common-school appropriation 325:">-3257. Fenscke, John C: to pen ion 1369. Internal-revenue districts: reducing 2542. Legislative, e..xecuti"ve, nnd judicial appropriation bill 2540, 2542. Lytle, General: statue to 2·110. Navy appropriation bill14.J8, 1i>02, 15().1. Postmasters' salarie 3G09. Post-Office appropriation bill 289. Tari1I: castor oil 1817. ---non-enumerated articlffi 1747. --- window-gl:l!·s 20.33.

Reports made by, from Committee on Inmlirl Pnzsiou

Dox.sie, Phrube C: (REPORT lWO) 3-136. 'Yotes of. St·e YEA AND NAY 'VoTE:-<

McNamara, Mary Bill to grant pension arrears (see bill H. R 7170).

petition 488.

McNeff, Jamc.q Bill for relief (seo bill II. H. 7450).

McNutt, .lame H. Bill to increa.<:e pelli!io~ (. e bill H. R 2"285).

McPherson, Jolin Rhocleric, (a Senator from New Jer·seg.) Attended l. Appointed eonferec on tariff bill {bill H. n. 5538) and excuseu

34.38. Credentials presented 25-16.


Navy appropriation bill 3094, 3100, 3101, 3157. Tari1I and internal revenue bill: bottles 2632. --- bronze powder 1 T.>..5. --- <.'mery ore 2"11G. -- gut 2"271. --- iron ore 268'2. --- iron rods 2501. --jute 2091't 2706. -- pencils 2221. -- te 12897. -- ugar 1786. -- wire 1709, 2501, 2847, 2909.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by CoDBtitution U. S: for amendment to allow Pre8ident to veto

separate item in appropriation bills (seeS. Re:. 130) 1875. Hall, · rnh C: to pension (see bill S. 2455) 243!). Naval Observatory: to promote efficiency of (see bill . 2449) 19Gl. Patent : to amend laws relative to (see bill . 2275) 4 !>. Perth Amboy, N. J: to make port of entry for ~oons to b trans

ported in bond ( ce bills . 2228, 2435) 19~, 1760. Zou.nve: to change name of stenm-tug ( billS. 2503) 3087.

1otions and resolutions offered by Executives ion: for 686, 2263. Marino Corps: to recommit hill (• . 12) relative to 390. Tobacco tax: declaratory of nee ity for rebate of 422. Yon lloffman and Newman: to "'ithd.r-J.\ their papers 3671.

Me Phorson-Continued. Petitions and papers presented by, from

New Jersey, citizens of: for increa.se of J>ension 1or lo&~ of limb 456.

--- for rebate on tobacco 456. ---relative to fisheries 2834. --- workingmen of: in favor of report of Tariff Commission

1830. New Jersey Legislature: af,rainst tr::m fer ofro"enue ma.rineand

Life-Sa ring Service 2545. ---relative to fisheries 3031. N'ew York city, tobacco workmen of: relative to tax on cign.rs

1151.

Remarks by, on Army appropriation hill 3040, 3041. Cidl-scrYice reform 318, 3'22, 323, 3Gl, 362, 365, 366. • Tavy appropriation bill 3092-3106, 3111, 3112, 3114, 3153--3158. ~ ·avy chaplains' pay 201. Porter, Fitz-.John: relief of 173, 174, 779, 7s:l, 821. Hlater, John F: thanks of Congress to 1833. Tarin· aml internal revenue: hottles 248.3, 2004. --- bronze powder 1725. --- coal 260 . --- copper ore 2G90. --- cotton-knit goods 1955, 19Gl, 1962, 2065. --- <'Otton manufactures 2071. --cotton pool-thread 1062, 1963,2005, 2073, 207G. -- earthcrn-warc 1319, 1320. --- glns."! bottle'! 1321, 1323, 2!>64. --- iron ore 26 --2685, 2688-2694. ---jute 2085-20fl1, 2096, 2097, 2271-2'274, 2558-2562, 2706,

2707, 2778-2780, 2783. --- manila 20 3. -- nickel1714. ---penciL'! 2220, 2~1"21. --- p_yrite. 2Gf)fl. --- silk ~203. . --- stecl1711, 2893, 2900, 200".2, 2904. --- sugar 1787. --- vine~r 2476. ---wire 1G97, 170"2, 1703, 1705, 1109, 2501, 2V09, 2910, 2!>16. Tariil:" bill coufer<.'nce 3158.

Reports made by, from Committee on Firwm·e

Perth Amboy, N. J. {bill S. 2"228) 1760.


Maddox, Ju:<.eplt II. llill for r lief (f-lee bill S. 218.j).

Madison, Indiana Dill::; donating cannon for ·oldiers' cemetery at (see bills II. R.

7316, 734fi).

Madison, W. 0. Dill to increu:'le pension (sec bill H. H. 7347).

Maginnis, Martin, (aDeleoatejront Montana.) A ttcndcd 572. Leave of abscnc grnnte<I to 190.

Amendment offered by, to , 'undry dvil appropriation bill 308J.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Montana Collegiut Institute: gmnting certain hmds to (see bill

H. R 7535) 210·1.

Afotions made by Fahey, Jeremiah: to withru:aw his papers 1088.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Montana Legislature: for custom-house at Fort Denton 330-l. ---for increase of mile::tAe for jurors and witncs:'es 2515. --- relative to additional justice of supreme court 3:;o..t. -- relati ,-e to expense of governor's oflice 3304. --- to con.strnct two artesian wells 330.1.

RDmarks by, on Public lands: appropriation for survey 3134, 3136. "nndry civil appropriation bill 3211. Tariff: pyrites 2'245.

J:i[aher, Gcor!JC JJ': Bill for relief ( ·ec billS. 422).

INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECOR.D. 101 Mahone, William (a Senator jr01n Virginia.)

Attended 192. Appointed conferee on tarift' bill (bill H. R .J.J~ "' ) 3406. Presented credentials of H. H. Riddlebergcr 187:>.

Amendments offered by, to River and harbor appropriation bill 3-551. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3239. Tariff and internal re,-enue bill: iron ore 1491. --- sumac 1107. -- tobacco 2421.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Waddy, J. R: to remove his political disabilities (see billS. 2442)


Direct tax sales: to print document relative to 3671. Virginia tax sales: that Secretary of Treasury furnish informa

tion relative to, adopted 871. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Mexican war veterans: for pension 870. Virginia, citizens of: for appropriation for education 1874. ---workingmen of: against lower rate of duty on any foreign

article 2333. Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College: .for additional

land scrip 870. Virginia and North Carolina, manufacturers of: to abolish duty

on licorice-paste 2333. Remarks by, on

Civil-service re.form 560, 561. Tariff and internal revenue: iron ore 1490. --- sumac 1106.

ReporVI made by, from Committee on Agriculture

Industrial exposition (billS. 2412) 1600. Rules: resolution to amend 16.00.

Oommitte.e on Naval A.(fairs . Sundry ci vii appropriation bill: amendments to 3120.


Mail Contracts. See POSTAL SERVICE

Mail Matter

Bill to amend law puni~Shin~ sending letters with intent to defraud (see bill H. R. 4961).

Bills to forward unpaid letters (see bills H. R. 7010, 7057). Bill to prohibit transmission through mails of lottery advertise-

ments (see bill H. R. 7563). Bill to construe law relative to ob cene (see bill H. R. 7586). Bill to forward partly prepaid postage (see bill H. R. 7659). Debate on forwarding unpaid letters 379-382. Tabular comparative statement of number of letters mailed in

1880 in each State 297.

Maine RemonstranceofLegislatureagainstchangingligbt·atCapeEliza

beth and l\Iantinicus Rock 1500. Resolution of Legislature agailistchangingtariff on lumber 1649,

1693, 1733. Resolution of Legislature in fav8r qf abolishing compulsory pilot

fees 2183, 2514, 2942. Resolution of Legislature relatiYe to French poliation claims

3777.

Majors, Thomas J. Report of committee on his claim to seat as additional member

from Nebraska (H. R. REPORT 1863) 1260. Re!'lolution of H. R. declaratory of fraqd in claim of, passed

3247.

Malden, Massachusetts

Bill to donate cannon for soldiers' monument at (see bill H. R. 6386).

Mallory, William

Resolution of H. R. to pay for services, refocred 1450. Maloney;, John P.

RE'solution of H. R. to pay, passed 22, 332, 3769.

Manatee River

Bill to improve, offered by Mr. Davidson 1261.

Manning, Van H., (a Rep1·esentativejr011~ Missi8sippi.) Attended 13. Appointed teller 2999.

l Manning-Continued. Debate on contested election of, and resolution passed allowing

contestant to withdraw 3590, 3593-3606. Report of committee ou contested election of (H. R. REPORTS

1890, 1891) 1736. Amendments offered by, to

Legislative, executi>e, and judicial appropriation bill 2674. River and harbor approprtation bill 3449. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3016.

Motions and resolutions offered by App, Matthias: to withdraw his papers 1357. Beasley, :Mary: to withdraw her papers 1357. Chalmers, James R: that Attorney-General furnish information

relative to alleged appointment of706. Taylor, Enoch: to withdraw his papers 1357. Wimberly, A. T., and E. A... West: that Commissioner of Inter

nal Revenue furnish information relative to alleged employment of706.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Bowles, l\fartha A. (administratrix): war claim 488. ~fississippi, citizens of: for confirmation of title to lands 1758. ---for post-road 2182. --- rcla.tive to tariff 3319. --- relative to tariff 2468.

Remarks by, on National Board of Health 3016, 3020. North Dakota: e.'3tablishing Territory·of2108. OxfOl'd, l\1iss., public building 2997. Smith, E. P: relief of 27 49.


Smith, E. P: (REPORT 1925) 2040. Votes of. See YEA AXD ~.AY VOTES

Mans, Casper Petition for relief 1150.

Manufactures Bill to encourage manufaeturing for export (see bill H. R. 7065).

Manz, Sarah Bill for relief (see bill II. R. 7528).

Marblehead, Massachusetts Bill to donate cannon for soldiers' monument at (seEl billll. R.

6434).

Marden, Ebenezer K. Bill to pension (see billS. 2468).

Marietta, Georgia Bill for road to national cemetery at (see bill H. R. 7258).

Marine Corps Bill to regulate appointments and promotions in (see bill S.12).

Marine Hospitals Bill to donate to city of Cleveland part of marine-hospital

grounds (see bill H. R. 7418). Bills to establish :floating ward at New Orleans (see bills S. 2318;

H. R. 6985). , Bill to increase efficiency of (see bill H. R. 657). Relative to sale of Chelsea Hospital---see CHELSEA. Report of Secretary of Navy relative to transfer of service to

Navy (S. Ex. Doc. 19) 352, 4~2. · Petitions against transfer of service to Navy, from

California: Sau Francisco Chamber of Commerce 2834. Maine: citizens of 1874, 2183. Massachusetts: citizens of 2889. Pennsylvania: citizens of1648, 1695. --Marine En~ineers' Association 2332. -- Pbiladelpbm Commercial Exchange 13!J9, Hi-lS, 1943. --Philadelphia Maritime Exchange 15::!3. --Towboat Owners' Association 1648. --Vessel Owners and Captains' Association 1694, 1695..

Maritime Canal Company of Nicaragua Bill to incorporate (see bill S. 550). Bill to incorporate (see bill H. H. 6799). Resolutions of Oregon Legislature in faY or of incorporating 2942. Petitions in favor of incorporating 161, 163, 231, 2680.

Marquardt, Barbara Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 4357).

Marsh, Benjantin l.i'., (a Representativef1'011~ Illinois~ Attended 13. Leave of absence granted to 1149.

102 INDEX TO THE OONGR:F.JSSIONAL RECORD.

Marsh-Continued. Petitions and papers presented by, from

illinois, citizens of: to reduce duty on sugar 1089. --- citizens of Ferris: for equalization of bounties 2"2. --- citizens of Rushville: to place forest products on free-list

69. Remarks by, on

American shipping 1115. Horse claims 70"2.

Votas of. See YEA AND NAY VOTES

Marshals Dill that sales of property by order of courts be l:Iillde by (see

bill s. 2437).

Mnmton, S. W. Bill to settle clmms (see billS. 1035).

. Martln, Edward Lit•ingston, (a .Representative from Delaware.) Attended 12. A}lpointed on committee to investigate charges against John

H:1ilcy 1088. Leave of absence granted to 454, 1174.

Billa and joint recolutions introduced by Mn.nufhcturing for export: to encourage (see bill H. R. 7065) 333.

Potitions and papers presented by, from Deb ware, citizens of: against increase of duty on tin-plates 1372. ---to reduce dnty on sugar 10 9, 1126, 1174.

Rom::trka by, on Americ:1n shipping 1119.

Rs.ports made by, from Committee on Accounts

Cook, L. ll: resolution to pay 2718. Resolutions offered by

Assistant Journal Clerk: to appoint, adopted 264. Enrolling clerks: to employ additional, adopted 1134. House post-office: to authorize employment of additional force

in 15. Maloney, John P: to pay 3769. Pnva~ claims: to continue preparation of alphabetical list of 15.


Martin, .. William


.Martin, WiUiam, D. Bill for relief (see bill S. 2404). Bill tor relief (see bill H. R. 3837).

.Martinsburgh, West Virginia Petition of citizens to hold a term of U. S. court at 2760.

1'/I;:u-yland Bill to settle accounts of State for advances made for public

buildings in Washington ( ee billS. 1632). Bill to authorize Quartermaster-General to r('open claims of cer-

tain citizens of (see bill H. R. 7055). ' ·

!'.!t1:.mn, JJiichigan Bill to donate cannon for soldiers' monument at (see bills H. R.

7272, 7323).

1 con, Emanuel Dill for relief (see bill S. 2448).

·:.1.w on, George T. and others Papers referred in H. 11. roG.

"~ 'T"l--C!:l, Joseph, (a Rcprcsentatke ft·om New Ym·k.) Lea vc of absence granted to 488.

' ,·~:'on::; end papers presented by, from lLrr ' t, RichardS. (administrator): :war claim 1597.

':of. s~e YEA AND NAY VOTES

:1 c· t y Balt Company dill for relief (see bill H. R. 7238).

Jhm:ettn ;m to reimburse expenditures for coast defense ( ee bill H. R.

C3J) . :s.>lution of Legisbtur~ relative to fishery treaty 2679.

Matson, Court'and C., (a Bepresentativefrom Indiana.) Attended 13. Appointed on committee on funeral of :Mr. Orth 4:hl. Appointed telJer 2944. Lea>e of absence granted to 3309.

Amendments offered by, to Grice, Wilson : to retain on laborers' roll 3707. Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill 2678.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Harri , Simpson: to increase pension (see bill H. R. 714~) 737. Sellers, Joseph B : to increase pension ( ee bill H. R. 6917) 16. Sherlock, Bridget: to pension (see bill H. R. 7151) 737.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Hunter, Morton C. and others : for pension to George Straiu 192. Indiana, citizens of: to r educe duty on sugar 1213. ---citizens of La. Fayette: relative to duty on tin-plates 664. ---citizens of Martinsville: to extend the right to draw

arrears io all pensioners 1597 . --- citizens of Momoe County: for equalization of bounties

455. Wainwright, William :md others: for pension toW. E. Hardy


Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill 2678. Pension adjudications 1169. Pension agents' fees 2945, 2946. Pension laws: amendment of 1170.

Reports made by, from Committee on Invalid Pensions

Glenn, John (REPORT 1873) 1358. Sellers, Joseph B. (REPORT 1872) 1358. Slevin, John (REPORT 1874) 1358. Wible, Clara (REPORT 1916) 1852.

Votes of. See YEA A~D NAY VOTES

Matthews, Joseph P. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 6383).

Matthews, Sarah T. Bill to increase pension (see bill H. R. 7188).

petition 868.

Maxey, Samu~l Bell, (a Senator from, Texas.) .Attended 1 . .A.ppointed conferee on tariff bill (bill H. R. 5S38) and excused

3466 . Amendments offered by, to

Army approprjation bill 2139. Civil service: bill to regulate and improve 643. Tariff and internal-revenue bill: cotton-ties 1653 . --- customs officers 2371, 2372. --- iron: hoop 1650. --- iron ore 1534, 1535. ---iron and steel rails 1616. --- opium 1239.

Bills and joint resolutions intro~uced by El Paso military po t: to establish title of U. S. to site of (see

bill s. 219 ) 23. Motions made by

Adjourn: to 87, 435, 1061, 3176. Cr on, Charles C: to withdraw his papers 3408.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Galveston Cotton Exchange: relative to cotton-belt observations.


Army appropriation bill 3034, 3036. Civil-service reform 359. Courts of U. S. in Kansas and Indian Territory 585, 586. Distilled spirits: extending bonded period for 830. Mexican war pensions 3406. Political assessments 642-645. Po tage on letters: reduction of 1333, 1333. Po tmasters' salaries 1047, 1130, 1131. Post-Office appropriation bill1266-1268, 1313. Presidential succession 912 . .. nndry civil appropriation bill 34 0, 3481. --- conference report on 36 0. Tariff and internal revenue: animals 1909, 2610. --- books 2269 22 10, 2600, 2633. --- bunting 2153. 1 ---cabinet woods 1448. j

t

INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. 103 Maxey-Continued .

.Remarks by, on Tari1l' and internal revenue: cigars 1905, 1906. --- coal-ta.r colors 1236. - · - cotton-ties 1625, 1650, 1653-165i. -- cotton yarns 2024, 2026. --- earthen-ware 1278, 1286. --- iron ore 1534, ~686. --- iron and steel 1482-1486, 2486. --- iron and steel rails 1477, 1616. ---jute 2092. --- machinery 1966. -- manila 2081. --- non-enumerated articles 1101 .

• -- pyrites 1i35. --saltpeter 1233, 1234. -- soap 1106. ---sugar 1894. -- tobMCO 2375, 2791. --wire 1696, 1697,1703-1705,2502. -- wool 2099, 2100, 2338, 2345, 2969. Texas military posts 3460-3463.

Jllerorts made by, from ' Commiticc on Military Affairs

Bradford, G. S. P. (REPORT 927) 1215. El Paso, Tex: military post (billS. 2198) 102. Segar and Willard (REPORT 966) 2333.

Committee on Post-Ojfices and Post-Roods McConnaughey, Robert L. (bill H. R. 4218) 3670.

·votes of. See YEA AND NAY VOTES

.Maynard, Sarah Bill to pension (see bill H. R. .7448).

Meacham, Orpha . Bill to pension ( ee bill H. R. 6400 ).

:Meade, Richard W. Reply of Mr. Frye to minority report on claim of heirs of 635.

Meagher, Thmnas F. Papers withdrawn in Senate 1875.

.'Medical Service Joint resolution to prohibit discrimination Uoooainst different

schools of medical practice in appointments to (see S. Res. 96). Petitions for passage of bill, from

Indiana: citizens of 162,350,410,584, 664,944,995,1039,1175,1522,2182. New York: citizens of231,4;;5,4881 1523, 1597. Pennsylvania: Homrepathic Medical Society of Pittsburgh 995,997.

:Medina, Oltio Bill to donate cannon for soldiers' monument at (see bill H. R.

5963).

.Meigs, General M. C. Bill to give him rank of major-general on re~-list (see bill S.

1117).

l\[eikleham, Septimia Randolph Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7282).

Mellifont, John Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 3124).

.Melville, Chief Engineer G. W. ( U. S. Naty) Joint resolution of th.."l.nks and conferring additional rank on (see

H. Res. 354).

Members of Congress Bill to amend law regulating election of Senators (see bill H. R.

7006). Joint resolution proposing amendment to Constitution relative

to election of (see H. R. Res. 299). Debate in House relative to pn.ying salaries of deceased members

3201-3206, 3245, 3246. D cC!2·s of-see HA WKj HILLj LoWEj 0RTHj SHACKELFORD;

UPDEGRAFF.

Memphis, Tennessee Bill to cede lot for public library in (see billS. 1703). Bill for n. road to national cemetery at (see bill H. R. 7G69). Report of H. R. committee on claim of city (REPORT 1850) 1108.

Memphis and Little Rock R. R. Co. Bill to releas*t from conditions of land grant (see bill S. 1147).

Memphis, Atlanta and Savannah R. R. Co. Bill to grant right of way ( ee bill H. R. 7638).

Mengis,•.Dtorris 0. . Bill granting him right of way at Sandy Hook, N. J. (see bill

H. R. 6883). .

Menhaden. See FISH AND FISHERIES

Merchant, Anderson

Bill to remove political disabilities (see bill H. R. 3552).

Merchant, Sarah L. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 1435).

Merchant, Ulysses Petition for war claim 750, 1126.

Merchant Marine. See COMMERCE AND NAVIGATION

Meredith, Willia1n lfL Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 2877).

Merrill, John H. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7034).

papers withdrawn in H. R. 2467.

Merritt, Leroy

Papers referred in H. R. 307.

Merritt, Turner Papers referred in Senate 102.

Methylated Alcohol Report of Secretary of Treasury on (S. Ex. Doc. 24) 547.

Metropolitan Industrial League Concurrent resolution to prmt 5,000 copies of testimony before

Tariff Commission by, referred 871, 889.

Mexican War Bill granting pensions to survivors of (see bill H. R. 7135).

petitions for bill 2062, 2137, 2679. /

Mexico Concurrent resolution of Senate in favor of negotiating commer

cial treaty with, referred in H. R. 748, 749. Petition for certain amendment of treaty with 1214.

Michigan Bill to quiet title to lands located on Ontonagon land grn.nt (see

bill II. R. 6235). Resolutions of Legislature· against repeal of taxes on tobacco and

spirits 2062, 2063. •

Michigan City, India·na Petition to improve harbor 1307, 152'2.

Middleport, Ohio Bill to donate cannon for soldiers' monument at (see bill H. :R.

5.->'>21) •

Milam, William A. Bill for relief (see bill_H. R. 7248).

Miles, Frederick, (a .Repre8entative from Conneotic}l.t.) Attended 12. • Leave o' absence granted to 583.

Bills anljoint resolutions introduced by Union Metallic Cartridge Co: forrelief (see bill H. R. 7257) 1196.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Connecticut, citizens of: for increase of dnty on Sumatra tobacce

192,547,584,995,1088,1330,1597. ---citizens of Ne,i Milford: for rep~ of tax on toOOece

547,868.


Military Academy Annual n.ppropriation bi1l for (see bill H. R. 7050). Report of Secretary of War on vacanci.es in (H. R. Ex. Doc. 92)

2940, 2993, 3305. Report of Congressional B<>ardof Visitors for 1882 (H. R. Misc..

Doc. 24) 3533, 3553. Board of Visitors for 1883 appointed 3467, 3533.

Military Bounty Lands Bills to amend laws rehtive to (see bills S. 2461; H. R. 7437}. Bill to grant land-warrants for s&vice in war of rebellion (see

bill H. R. 6924). Bill relative t.o patents in Virginia military district of Ohio (see

bill H. R. 7015; H. R. MISC. Doc. 10).

-

104 INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL REOORDo

Military Posts • Bills to establish one in Western Colorado ( ee bills S. 2497; H.

R. 7549). Debate in Senate relative to 3460-3464. Letter of Secretary of War relative to buildings and improve

ments at certain (H. R. Ex. Doc. 61) 1648.

Military Reservations Debate relative~ selling useless (see bill H. R. 7595) 3026-3029,

3063-3067. . Letter of Secretary of War relative to disposing of abandoned

(S. Ex. Doc. 20) 422, 455. Fort Brooks: petition of citizens of Florida relative to 409, 710. Fort Cameron: message of President transmitting recommenda.. tion for sale of (S. Ex. Doc. 45) 1399, 1421. Fort Dodge: bill to amend act of 1 0 for disposing of part of

(see billS. 2254). · • Fort Keogh: memorial of Montana Legislature relative to 3776. Fort Lowell: bills to reduce (see bills S. 2417; H. R. 7219). Fort Niobrara: bill granting Fremont, Elk Horn and Missouri

R. R. right of way across (see bill H. R. 2997). --report of Secretary of War on (S. Ex. Doc. 40) 164,1183. Fort Smith: bill to .grant Saint Louis and San Francisco R. R.

right of way through (see bills S. 2239; H. H.. 7060). Pagosa. Springs: memorial of Colorado Legislature relative to

2513. Plattsburgh, N. Y: bill to cede ( ee bill S. 1843).

Military School Petition of citizen of Saint Louis relatiYe to ~tablislring colored

3148.

Military Telegraphs Report of Secretary of War on (II. R. Ex. Do . 67) 13'24, 1989.

Militia Annual return of (II. R. Ex. Doc. 69) 2020, 2057.

Millan, &be-rt S. Petition of citizens of Pennsylvania for pension to 2760.

Millbun, William Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7434).

Miller, C. H. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 6308).

Millez-, Catharine Petition for pension 410.

Miller, Ellen

Report of commiltee on petition of (H. R. REPORT 1902) 1737.

Miller, John F., (a Senator from California.) Attended 1. Appointed confe1·ee on tariff bill (bill H. R. 5538) and excUsed

3467. Amendments offered by, to ·

Civllservice: bill to regulate and improve.241, 619. Consular and 'diplomatic appropriation bill 315. Deficiency appropriation bill 3367, 3557, 3665. Internal revenue and tariff: bill to reduce 2989. Navy appropriation bill1650, 3155. River and harbor appropriation bill 3557. Sundry civil appropriation bill 665. Tariff and internal revenue: opium 1239, 2363. --- quicksilver 1729, 2989. '

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by · American shipping: to promote (see bills S. 2192, 2193, 2194,

2195, 2196, 2197) 23. - . California: to pay Indian war bonds of (see billS. 2230) 193. Chmeron, James and Emma S: for relief (see billS. 2312) 818. Jurors and witnesses: to regulate fees in certain States and Ter-

ritories (see billS. 2307) 711. McDougal, Caroline: to pension (see billS. 2199) 34. Patten, Mrs. G. W: to increase pension (see billS. 2495) 2961. Rosenbaum, A. S. & Co: for relief (see billS. 2231) 193. San Francisco, Cal: to erect public building in (see bill S. 2246)


Blake, Charles l\1: to withdraw his papers 1649. Corte de .Madero del Presidio grant; that Committee on Public

Lands consider relative to 3266. Nicaragua Ca.nal Co: to re~mmit bill (S. 550) to incorporate

1696.

Miller-Continued. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Calitornia, citizens of: 3-orrainst carrying mails on the &lbbnth 664, 1373.

---for rebate on tobacco 163. --- citizens of San Francisco: for erection of public building

456, 664, 816. --- for improvement of Islais Creek 389. California Legislature: for improvement of Napa Ri...-cr 1830. San Francisco Chamber of Commerce: against tmnsfer of reve-

nue marine 2834. San Francisco Chamber of Commerce and Produce Exchange:

for erection of post-office building 456. San Francisco Merchants' Exchange: for erection of post-office

building 1523. Remarks by, on

Deficiency appropriation bill 3665. Hawaiian treaty 1004. Navy appropriation bill 3095, 3155. Pn~lic lands: survey of 3470.

'

Tariff and internal revenue: coal 2210, 2607, 2608. --- customs officers 2369. --- iron ore 2683, 2684. --jute 2087. -- opium 1239, 1240, 2363. --quicksilver 1729.

Reports made by, from Committee on Foreign Relations

Nicaffiooua Canal Co. (REPORT 952) 1830. Tangier con ul-general's salary 711.

Committee ~Jn Naval .Affairs Bellows, Edwin (REPORT 1004) 3031. Booth, David . (REPORT 1029) ·3659. Navy recruits' oaths (billS. 2486) 3031.

Committee on .P..evision of the Laws Columbia Institution for Deaf a.nd Dumb (bill S. 2210) 49V _

Votes of. See YEA AKD NAY VOTES

Miller, Juliet Bill to pension (see bill II. R. 7365).

papern referred 1471.

Miller, Kunigunda A. Bill for relief of heirs ( ee bill II. R. 2912).

Miller, Nancy Bill for relief (see billS. 2240).

Miller, Samut;lH., (a flep1·esentativejrom Pennsylvania.) Attended 13. Appointed teller 3206.

Billa and joint resolutions introduced by Douthett, Mary W: for relief (see bill H. R. 7212) 967. First National Bank of West Green ville to change name (see bili

H. R. 75 7) 2572. l\1orrison, Jarues A: to rerate pension (see bill H. R. 7573) 2515. Schutt, Henry T: to pension ( ee bill H. R. 7393) 1500.


Petitions and papers presented uy, from Augerer, Frank E: for relief 943. . Butler Oil Exchange: against renewal of Roberts torpedo patents

2137. Douthett, Mary W: claim of 1049. Gibson, William: relative to pension claim of Abraham Levison

69. Pennsylvania., citizens of: against extension of Roberts torpedo

patent 2182, 2262, 2412. --- for equalization of bounties 904. ---in favor of reportof Tariff Commission 1397, 1693. --- for passage of House tariff bill 1522.

· -- to reduce duty on sugar 1150. -- citizens of Butler County: relative to Christian religion

in Constitution 2887. --- citizens of Wheatland: for increase of duty on tin

plates 1040. --- citizensofZelinople: for pension to HenryT. Schutt 1522. --- workingmen of: in favor of report of Tariff Commission

1943. ---Cigar-makers' Union of Greenville: J'>brainst reducing duty

on imported cigars 1150. / William. , A. W: for relief 1212.

INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL REOOH,D. 105 Miller-Continued.

Remarks by, on Alaska: civil government for 2128. Decensecl members' pay 3206. Sessinghaus vs. Frost: contested-election case of 36t.G, 3629, 3630. Tarifi": iron, pig and scrap 2252. --sugar 2733.

noporfu -nade by, from C1ntmittee on Elections

Contested-election expenses 3261. Cook vs. Cutts (REPORT 1061) 293!). Lee vs. Richardson (REPORT 1983) 3244. Sessinghaus vs. Frost (REPORT 1959) 2865.


MIDer, Warner, (a &nator jr01n Naw York.) Attended 1. Appointed conferee on bill (8. 2'>....64) rela,tivc to bridges across

Lake Champlain 2182. Amendments offered by, to

Post-Office appropriation bill 1222, 13&2. Tru:iff and internal revenue bill: bark extracts 1187. -- dgars 1896, 1904. --- cool-tar colors 1235. -- glass bottles 1321, 1341. ---iron, plate and sheet 1619,1620. --- iron ore 1491. --- manila 2081. -- pyrites 1474. --- vjnegar 2427.

~ills and joint resolutions introduced by Army officer& to proTide additional pay for ilischarged supernu

merary (see bill S. 2314) 818. Buffa,lo Commercial Advertiser: relative to duplicate files of (see

S. lles. 141) 3367. Cushing, Kate L: for relief (see billS. 24:27) 1600. Forestry report: to print (see bill S. 12D) 147:3. Immigmtion: to amend act to regulate ( se~ bill A. 23!.H) 137 4. National Board of Health: to print reports of (seeS. Res. 119)

81D. . Newburgh, N. Y: to ere8t monument at Washington's hc.-.dquar

ters (seeS. Res. 138) 2770. New .Mexico: to ::unend oct to confirm private land claim in (see

bill S. 2310) 751. New York city: for relief of insurance companies in (see billS.

2182) 2. Niagara Uivcr: to allow bridges across (see bills S. 2373, 2374,

2375) 1215. Teas: to prevent importation of adulterated (sec b1ll S. 237G)

1215. Tice :Manufacturing Company: to adjudicate claim (see billS.

23D2) 1374. Vinegar factories: to repen,llnwrelative to (see billS. 2477) 2478. \Varr.:m, Gouverneur K: to erect monument to (see billS. 232:>)

045. ltlotions and resolutions offered by

Executive session: for 3701. .1\hnjtlllrdt, Barb~:r::t: to reconsider hill (H. n. 4.35i) to pcDlSion

1271. Metropolitan Industrial Lcatille: to print, testimony of 871.

Petitions and papers presented by, from E. A. Slocum Post, G. A. ll: relative to pemdons 1151. Garnsey, Dr. W. S., and E. H. Eisenberg: relative to Govern

ment mcdicaJ service 488. New York, citizens of: against discrimination in medical service

231. --- against placing lumber on free-li~;t Z-172. --- against traveler's license in District of Columbia 27GO. --- for abolition of duty on tin-pla~s 1151. --- for increase of pension for loss of limb 69, 133, 2.'J1, 488,

710. --- for rebate on tobacco and cig:1rs GO, 135, 193. ---relative to ~cs :Moines River landfl32G2. --- relative to ta1·iff 2G80. --- citizens of Delu.ware County: for prohibitory legi&ation

1041. --- tobacco dealers of: for abolition of t::tx: on t{)hacco 8GD. --- 'vorklligmen of: relative to tarifr 1523, 1G95, l!H3. Now York Chamber of Commerce: relative to coinage of silver

dollar 1043. ---relative to importation oft.e.as 20G3. --- relntive to :;;hipping bill 2063. --- fh1· imp]'(m:>mcnt of ('harleston Harbor 33·~0.

Miller--continued. Petitions and papers presented by, from •

New York Good Templurs: for prohibitory legislation 751. New York Maritime Association: relative to merca.ntile marine

and revenue-cutter service 1261. New York State Chamber of Commerce: relative to revenue-

cutter serTice and mercruatile marine 1373. Rome Iron 'Vorks, workmen of: against reduction of duties 14.72. Sullivan, Ambrose: for increase of pen~;ion 193. Trade unions: against passage of act to prevent employment o!

members of Typographical Union 3320. Underwriters a.nd merchants: for light-ship at Cape Hatteras 710_

Remarks by, on American shipping 36Dl, 3G93. Ci.Nil-service reform 282, 316. Newburgh centennial2770. Postage: reduction of 1375-1377. Tariff and internal revenue: b:uk extracts 1187, 1188 1190. --cigars 1896, 1897, 1904-1906. --- coa.l-tar colors 1235, 1236. --cutlery 1727. --glass bottles 1321, 1340, 2486, 2700. ---iron ore 1474-1476, 1495-1407, 1526-1529, 2687. --jute 2089, 2706, 2707, 2781. --- ma.nilu. 2081, 2083. --pens17~. --- salt 2355, 2356. --- ultramarine 1237. ---vinegar 2427-2430, 2439-2441, 2472, 2475, 247G. --window-glass 1391, 1392.


Tea adulteration (bill H. R. 7486) 3264. Thames River bridge (billS. 2274) 3264. Yachts (bill H. R. 1226) 36D7.

Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VOTER

Miller, ·william R. Bill for relief (see bill H. R 34).

Mills, RogC'r Q., (a Rep1'CRcntaUvcfrom Texa8.) A ttendcd 13. Appointed visitor to ~<\.nnnpolis 3533. Appointed teller ll:J7.

Amendments offered by, to American shipping: bill to encourage 1137. Distdct of Colnmbia, appropria,tion bill896, 898, 900. Post-Offi.C'e appropriation bill 485. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3011. Tariff bill: acids 1940. ---cotton-ties 2456. --- epsom salts 1928.

' --- iron: hoop 2398. --- iron: sheet 2386, 2387. --- steel 2259, 2293.

!Jotions and resolutions offered by Adjourn: to 487, 1470 . Foreign tariff.": that Secretary of State furmsn m.formation rela

tive to 14DD. Lctter-cn.niers: th..'l.t Postmaster-Geneml report relative to alleged

order prohibiting them from wearing overcoats 436. Star-route cases: that Attlorney-Geneml furnish information rel

ati-ve to persons em}:Jioyed in prosecution of 1061.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Luchs, J os~ph F: for pension 265. Texas, citizens of: to l'educe tax on tobacco 1597.

Remarks by, on .Agricultural appropriation bill 256. Correction of remarks 284. Georgia Revolutionary war daim G5, GG. Holiday recess 405. Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill2.'318, 232.3. McLean, James H: oomitting to seat 330. Pa-cific :railroads: army transportation by 843, 857. Point of order: consideration of specia,l order ju Committee of

Whole 927. Postage on letters: reduction of 344. Post-Office appropriation bill 3-14, 375, 48J, 48:5. Silver coinage 3015. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3012. Turiff 1639. ---hark extracts 1941.

106 l}..iJ)EX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. ----------------------------------------------------------~--------------------------------------------------------- ---

.Mills-Continued. Remarks by, on

Tunff: cotton-ties 24;>2. - ·-- earthen-ware 2009. --· fusd-oil lD:m, H>40. --- gla. s-ware 204-4. --- iron: pig and scrap 2'252. --- iron: sheet 238G. --- iron and steel: armor T.>OG. --- nails 24-59. ---pyrites 224-7. ---rails 1923, 2~~93, 229G 2304. ---rice 1923. --- steel 2~2<>0. --- tin-plates 2:J!:IO. Tariff bill conference report 3738-3741. Washington Gas Company 893, 896, 898-900.


Milsoc, Spendelow and Watson Bill for relief (sec billS. 1057). Bill for relief (8ee uill H. R. :3885).

.Milwaukee, Wisconsin Bill to erect monument over grave of nineteen Wlknown soldiers

in cemetery at (see uill H. R. 7041).

Mineral Lands Bill to regulate dL ... po."<ll of mineral lands in Alabama (~;ee bill

H. R 4757).

Mines and Mining Bill to amend law relating to annual expenditure on mining

claims (see bill S. 22!!7). ncsolution of Colorado L~rislatme relative to bws r('gulnting

20G3.

Miniztcr3. Sec Co.-svL.Alt .AXD DIPLO)IATIC SERVICE

Minnesota Bill to establish post-route in (see billS. 2:103). .Memorial of Legislature for improvement of Duluth Harbor 1G4D,

1733, 1759. :Memorial of Legislature relative to improvement of Minnesota

Hivcr anu Red River of the North 27GO. Memorial of Leg\slature for provisions to make :Minnesota Tii ver

JUtvigable 293D, 3030. Memorial of Legislature to make Saint Vincent a port. of entry

2D-H, 2059. l\1~,t~1_?2'i.al of Legislature for light-house at Granu Marais 3G50,

viii.

RcHolution of Legislature in favor of bridge a-cross Saint Croix Hiver 3u5U, 3777.

Resolution of Legisbture asking p nsion to John Fenske 29.3!.1 330:~.

P..esolntion of Legislature asking adjustment of land gr::mt:-~ to milroads in 3148, 3212, 3261, 3:102.

Minor, Sarah

Mint

Bill to pension (.:ee bill H. H. 7008).

Dill to provide tor coinage at Denver branch (see billS. 2180). Bill to ratify issue of duplicate checks by superintendent of mint

n.t San Pnmcisco (see bill H. R 32"20).

Mississippi, Albuquerque, and Inter-Ocean R. R. Co. Bill giving th ·m right of wn,y through Indian Territory (Rc~ hill

H. R 4:!3;)).

Mississippi River Bridges: bill to amenrl. net allowing pontou wagon-bridge at

Dubuque (see hillS. 2358). --- uillH to allow britlge at Dubuque (.,ce bills S. 23.-:>8; H.

n. 7317). ---bill to allow bridge at Saint Louis ( ce billS. 2335). ---memorial of Wi<>consin Legislature relative to sheer-

booms at 2137, 22~G, 233:~. ---resolutions of Illinolli Legishttnre relative to protection

of:1:J02, 330-1, 3319, 33G4, 33G5. Improtolu'lll nf: bills to make approprbtion for (see lJills . 2480,

~~4 Fl l ). ---report of select committee of H. It on (H. R REPOUT

lDcl.>) :124-l. --- report. of Commis.~ion (S. Ex. Doc. 32) 710, 887, DOi. ---estimates of appropriations 1or 71, 1:37, 2:n. ---report of o..::OCrctary of War on muintcnnnce of channel at

f'outh Puss (S. Ex. Doc. 5G) 2137.

Mississippi River-Continued . Imprm·cmffit of: reportH of C(:ret?-I{ of "\\r ar on damage.'! by floods

to (II. R. Ex. Doc .. 86, 91) '> 29, 2&H, 306J, 3'2Gl, 3310. --- resolution of Senate to appoint special committee to ex

amine, passed 303:2, 3088. eommittee appointed 34G7, 3.:i32.

--- petition to improve at Des Moines H.~pids 1570. --- r~olutions of S..1.int LouiR Merch:m1s' E."<changc rdutive

to 2834. ----resolutions of Missouri L('gislnture iu favor of 3t53. OccrjWw of: letter of Chief Signal Officer rchthc to pro~pe<'tive

:flood 2748. --- bills for relief of sufl'erers by (Hec lJillli. H. 7iiD~ ; II. R.

Res. 350).

Mississippi River Commission Estimates for appropriations 71, 137, 231. Heport of (S. Ex. Doc. 32) 710, 887, 907.

Missouri Bill to donate Lake Creve <Xeur to (Heo uill S. 2Hl7). Bills to establish post-roads in (see bills S. 2:JO~, :2310). Bill to amend net didding State into two judicial district! (t"ee

bill H. R. G999). Resolution of Legi.Jature infiLvorofimprowmentof Mi: ;;is.<Uppi

River 3453.

Missouri River Rill to survey practicability of uniting headwatl!rs of Columbia

Hiver with (see billS. 337). Bills to allow bridge at Omaha (Ree billA 8. ~~~71; ll. R 7-174) .

memorial against bill 1373. Bills to allow Chillicothe an<l Kansa.<~ City R H. to bridge (&.-e

bills • '. 2485; H. R. 7589, 7G82). Bills to allow Leavenworth Dridge Company to bri<lgl' tSl'e bill::;

s. 2498 j li. R. 7200). Bill to amend act of 1 8~ authorizing bridge ncar . t. Charles

(see bill II. R. 732U).

Mitchell, John I., (a Senator jron~ Pennaylvania.) Attended G9. Appointed cb...'l.irman of Committee on Pensions 210. Excused from service as chairman of Committc>e ou Impro>e

ment of the Mississippi River and tribut:ui~ ~G.J. Amendments offered by, to

Pensions: bill to increase for loss of limb 33UG, 33~. Tari1I and internal-revenue bill: iron, hect ~W78. --- iron ore 2G9G. --- nickel 2504.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by First National Bank of West Greenville : to ch:mgo name (. se

bills. 2490) 2770. Grc.'tt Kanawha River: to allow bridges ucros..;;; (see bill ' . 2-W-1)

2001. Pen.sioiD>: to amend act of 188:2 rebtive to widow:'~ and orphan ·

(see uill S. 2250) 352. ---to amend l:.twrelative to attomeyt:~' fee:;; (se · Lill. · .:. ~~u.;,

2280) 411, 489. Petitions and papers presented by, from

l''itzpatrick & PcmlJerton: relative to dutic.<; on lmgar 1G9-l. Pennsylvania, citizens of: ior iucrcru e of pension lor lOS:' of lim.b

102, 483. --- to rednce duty on sugar 213 . ---workingmen of: a~..1.illi:lt tarill' bills 2 /J-.,0. --- relative to tariif 15!.>D, 1G94, 1943, 2472, 2G80. Penn.<~ylv::mia Grand Army of the llcJ>Ublic, post.-; in: to increase

pension for loss of limb 1943. Pennsylvania Legislature: relative to brill legiBln.tion ~r.u;u . ---relative to League Island navy-yanl :3:.;Gii. ---to increase pension Jor loss of limb 3:JGo. Philadelphia. Association of Munnfu.cturers of Textile Fabrics,

a.nd otben;: in fiwor of report of Tariff Commi~sion 21::._. Philadelphia. Commercial Exchange: against tran:-1fer of - Iarine

Hospital Service, Revenue 1\Iarinc, nml Liii..--.~ving Service H)4:;.

Philatldphia Bon.ru of Trade: against tran .. "'fl'r of Si;.,rnal • 'ervioe 15!.>9.

--- jn favor of Lowel bankruptey hill15Dtl. --- to prevent importation of udnlterntetl t e:1:-1 l:iU!J. Phibdclphi:1 Marin(' Engin('crs~ ssocia.tion: again . ..,t tr:u:.•&r of

revenue marine 2:1.d. Philu.dclphi:l. Ves..;:;cl aud Captain .. '~ ' .\s...,oci:tti un: a~J. ! ru ; t tmnsfcr

of rovcnuc.-marine service 1G94. Soc..:iety ofl<'ricntls: relative to ulcohulic liquortruffic l!J.l~.

INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL l{ECORD~ 107 _Mitcl:.ell-Continued.

Petition's and papers presented by, from Union Veterans' Union of Jersey City: for increase of pension for

loS:S of limb 710, 2472. \Yatmough, ~In.tilda: to pension 10:2.

Rem:J.rks by, on Pension attorney fees 35.::>4. l)ension rates for loss of limb 3376, 3387, 3388, 3396, 3397. Tariff and internal re-venue: coal2214, 2621. ---iron: pig and scrap 2495. --- iron: plato and sheet 1G19. ---iron: sheet 2937, 2978. --- nickel1714, 2504. -- steel 2902, 2980.

Reports made by, from G.nnmittee on Pensions

Bansmn.n, George '\V. (REPORT 983) 2547. Horan, Patrick (REPORT 1017) 3322. Ford, Ralph P. (REPORT 974) 2-U4. Pension attorney fees (bill S. 2263) 3554. Sutton, A. Schuyler (REPORT 994) 2769.


Mobile, Alabama Bill makillg appropriation for improvement of harbor (see billS.

2424). Joint resolution to allow purchase of steam-launch for use in

harbor of ( ·ee S. Res. 12G). Memorial of Alabama Legislature to continue improvement of

harbor 2332, 2412, 2541.

Mobile Marine Dock Company Bill for relief (see billS. 2364). Bill for relief (see bill H. R 4).

Modoc War Hill to reimburse Oregon for expenditures in (see billS. 14.::>).

Mola, Arlluu

Joint resolution to pay father out of Virgiuius indemnity fund (see II. R. Res. 30G).

Monahan, Robe-rt Bill to pem;ion (see bill H. R. 7374).

.Moncrief, Elizabeth J. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7117).

.Money, Hernando lJc Boto, (a Reprcsentatiro from, Mississippi. J Attended 211. Leave of absence granted to 2316.

/;mendments oHered by, to American shipping: bill to encourage 9-13, 1144. Ri,•cr and harbor appropriation bill 344fl. Tariff bill: cotton-ties 2456.

Dills and joint resolutions introduced by Taxes: to refund certain ( ee bill H. R. 7G-'":>d) 3302.

Fetition:; and papers presented by, from Colored laborers: against increase of t..1.x on cotton-ties 2942. Mississ1ppi, citizens of: reln.tive to tariff295D, 3030.

Remarks by, on American shipping 1144. Civil service: vote on bill 887. Post-Office appropriation bill 288, 291. Tariff: cotton-ties 23!>6. --- trace-chains 2520.

,Reports made by, from Oommittce on Education and Labor

Freedman's Bank (REPORT 1991) 3742. Resolutions offered by

House of Representatives: to substitute benches for desks in 1197. Votes of. See YF..A A:XD NAY VOTES

Money Orders. See PosTAL MmmY ORDERS

Monitor ( U. S. S.) Bill to p::ty prize-money to officers anu crew of (Hee l>ill H. R.

:J, 40).

Monitors

Report of naval advisory board on completing (H. R. Ex. Doc. 28) 711, 745, 1183, 1211.

Debate relative to completing 15:-iO-lY>l, 3101-31 W.

Montana Bill to ext-end juri ·diction of j u:-;tices of peace in (Hee bill II. ll.

3506). Report of Secretary of Interior on depredations on timber in (S.

Ex. Doc. GG) 20G4, 254.5. Memorial of Legislature for increased compensation to jurors

and witnesses 2470, 2.::>15, 3150. Memorial of Legislature for appropriation to defray expenses of

governor's office 2760, 3304. Memorial of Legislature for ronstruction of two artesian wells

2160, 3304. Memorial of Legislature favoring additional aSEociate justice of

supreme court of 2760, 3304. Memorial of L~oislature for custom-house at Fort Deuton 27u0,

3304. Memorial of Legislature relative to suppressing pleuro-pneu

monia in cattle 3:.119, 3335. Memorial of Legislature relative to Fort Keogh military reser

vation 3776.

Montana Collegiate Institute Bill to confirm land-title (see bill II. R. 753.:>).

Montell, E. 8. (uccutrh·) Dill for relief (see bill H. H. 4999).

Montgcmery, Alexander Bill to pension (see bill . 240!)).

Montgomery, TVes,l'y Bill for relief (see bill S. 207:1).

Monuments. St>e CoNDE)IXJm CANNON

Moore, Frank Resolution that Se('reta.ry of NaYy examine l1is i.ru;trument for

determining errors of the compa&l, referred 2771. Paper relative to im~trnment for determining errorA of compass

2!)59.

Moore, Samuel Bill for relief (~e bill H. R. 754;:>).

Moore, William R., (a Bep1·estmtatit,efrarn Tcn11CSI3t'e.)

Attended 179. Leave of absence grant d to 583.

Amendment offered by, to Sundry civil appropriation bill 300!>.

Bi!Js and joint resolutions introduced by Constitution of U. S: for amendment relati,·e to enforcement of

contracts (see H. Res. 321) 1356. Ho6'l1n1 John: to pension (see bill H. R. 7526) :HOt Stratton, Thomas T: for relief (see bill H. R i:311) 1:~11.

Motions and resolutions offered by Jarrett, Sally: to withdraw bill (H. R 26 0) for relief !)~:3, 1~12. Tennes."ee bonds: that Secretary of Interior furniHh information

relative to those helU on account of Indian trust fund 3.>3-l. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Baird, Richardson K: for increase of pension 815. Chickasaw Nation, freedmen of: relative to treaty ~~21:2, 35J:;. Harrison Wire Co: relative to patents 2182. Mississippi, citizens of: relative to tariff 24G8. Tennessee, citizens of: relative to tariff 2f>44, 2!>59.

Remarks by, on American shipping 1125. Common school£1: support of (Appendix 128). J apa.nese indemnity fund 2722. MissiRsippi River: improvement of (Appendix: 160). Tariff 2444.


Mcraney, Eliza J. Bill for relief (~ee bill H. R. 7;>44).

Mordecai and Co. Dill for relief (see bill._'. 1i8-:5).

Moreland, Alfred T. Papers-rcfen-ed in H. R 2~;0.

Morey, Chm·lcs E. Dill for relief (see bill H. R. 7510).

Morey, llenry L., ( n RrpreS<:nf(lfit>e frcnn 0/do.) Atten<led 13.

108 INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL l~ECORD.

Morey"-(;ontinued. Amendment offered by, to

ltiver and harbor approprla.tion bill :31.:>0. Bills and joint resolutions introduced by

Cole, Mary: to pwsion (see bill H. R. 73b'2) 1450. llall, Susannah: t.o pension (see bill H. R. 742G) 1734. Jamestown, Ohio: donating condemned cannon to G. A. R. post at

(see bill H. n. 7665) 3303. John Bell Post, G. A. R: donating condemned cannon to (see

bill H. R. 7167) 738. . Sweeney, Mrs. 111. A: to pension (Ree bill H. R. 7664) 3303. Veteran valuntecrs: for relief (see uill H. R. 7291) 1197.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Cole, Uary: to pension 2595. Distri<.:tot' Columbia, citizens of \Va:-;hington: to incorporate new

gase.ompany 2468. Morgan, A. C: claim of 1307, 1830. Ohio, citizens of: relative to internal-revenue taxation 410. --- to reduce duty on sugar 993, 117'1, 1213, 233'2. ---citizens ofl\liddlctown: Jor prompt aetion on tobaecota.x

410. Treckell, Caroline: for penf'ion 1!)2, UD.). \Vool Growers' Association: relutiYe to duty on imported woo]

3'2Gl. flemarks by, on

River and harbor appropriation hill (.-\ppendix 111). Shackelford, John W: death of 2&:>7. •

Fle:;olutions offered by Boyd, \V. S: to appoint him me:~nger 307.

Votes of. Sw YEA AND NAY YnT~

Morgan, .A. C.

Papers referred in H. n. 1307, 1tl30.

Moq;an, Ja'TTLC8 T. (administrator.) Papers referred in H. R. 3777.

Morgan, John T., ( c' Se11ator frou~ .dlabam,a.)

Attcndeu 1. Appointed confere.e on t-uiff bill (uill ll. R 5538) and excused

iHG3, 3-WG. Appoilltcd on Sioux Indian Commission 3574. Credentials presented 315.

Amendments offered by to Bankruptcy: bill (S. 138-2) to etiW.lJli:-;h uniform ~y~tem of 172. Civil scrrice: bill t.o regulate and improve :J27, 46D, 60-1, '611

G15, G17, u54. ' Deficiency appropriation hill 366·1, :)I)G8. Distilled spirits: bill t.o extend bonded period for 835. Legislative, executive, and jucli<:illl appropriation hill :.J22G, 32:>7. Politic..'ll assessments: bill relative to G07. Post-route bill 8:>3. President of U. S: bill to pronde for va~mcy in office of 879,

1007, 1008. Rivers and harl>ors: resolution of inquiry relative to improve-

ment of 48U. Sumlry civil appropriation bill 332·1, 3.)0G. Tobacco ta..'.:: rcsolntion relative to rebate of 48l.L Tariff anti internal-revenue bill: argentlfe1·onR ores 1712, 2431. --- bank ta.x cs 2793. -- books 2G33. --- cabinet woods 1448. ' --- coa12D34. --- cotton !'lpool-thread 2079, 20b0. --- duties: reduction of 28!>3, 29lb, ~!'1~)(). ---iron: chnrcoal2774. --- sill- 2279. --- sug:u 1895.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Adulteration: to prevent (see hillS. 2.)00) 3031. Commercial treaties: to provide for executing (see hillS. 2350)

1097. Constitution U. S: for amendment to uJlow President to veto

separate items in approp1iation hills (Rec S. Res. 112) 23. Corronnn., Tau ig & Co: for relief (sec lJill S. 23:14) 945. Courts of U.S: to define jurisdiction of (see billS. 227D) 489. Life-pr~crvcrs: to require passengcr-ve~sels to curry (see hill S.

2508) 32G5. · Mobile, Ala: to improve harbor of (Hee hillS. !:!424) lGOO. MobiJe Marine Dock Co: for relief (liee hill S. 2364) 1176. Penalty envelopes: to extend use of (see billS. 2406) 1423. Heynolds, L. K: allowing him to accept decoration (sec S. Res.

120) 819.

Morgan-Continued. Bills and jo;nt resolutions introduced by

Rome and Decatur R. R. Co: granting right of "\m.y in. Alabama (see bill S. 2257) 390.

Sibley, Henry H: for rdief (see bill S. 2383) 1308. Viscount Canning (bark): to remit forfeiture of (see bill S.. 2'294-)

665. Weil & Moore: 1br relief (see bill R 22.'l:n 30~~-

Motions and resolutions offered by Atlantic and Pacific R R. land gr.1nt: that Committee on Pub

lic Lands consider relative to 3224. Compass: that Committee on NaYal Affi1irs con ·iller )looro's

method of determining errors in 2771. Internal-revenue taxes: that Secretary of Tremmry furnish in

formation relutiYe to refund of, adopted G48. Lowe1 William U: on death of 2037. Official postage-stamps: that Postmn~tc1·-General furni3h infor

mation relative to, adopted 213D. • 'ant a Rita del Cabra land claim: that f:'ecrctary of Interior fur

nish information rela.tive to :~;}il6. Tariff anti internal-revenue bill: to 11rint !iOO cxtrn copic.~; of


Alabama, ('\tizt>n:'! of Kingston: for po t-route 389. --- citizen~ of l\lobile: lor light-ship at Cape Hatteras Shoals

905. --- m::umfueturen; of: rclatiYe to dnt.y on pig-iron 2413. --- workingmen of: in faYor of report of Tariff Com..mission

2063. .\1-lbama. Legi~;lature: to aid constru<..'tion of (hili' a.nu Chicago

Air-LineR R 3'263. Goodwill, E. D: Jettier relative to tariff from 13;JO. · Mobile Cotton Exchange: relative to cotton-belt obaen-ationa-

3263. Sibley, H. H: tor allowance for 11.5e of patent tent'i 1G4D.

Remarks by, on Alal)ama mineral Lmus 3564-3:>66, 0653. Bankruptcy Hystem 11-t Call of House 108:1, 1984. Civil-l"ervice reform4G , -H.l!l, 5.)7, [),)", 5<'37, 5D6, 597,603, G04, G06r

611, 61~ Gl8, Gil-1. C1aims: givin~ Court or Cbims juri~<.liction of 876, DO!J. Deficiency appropriation hill :1668. Distilled spirit·: f'Xt(!ntling bonded perioo for~>. Hawaiian treaty 100:~1'''05. Hill, llenjamin H: llt-ath of 157-1. Industrial educa.tion report 2770. Internu.l-revennc tax.e." 27U:J-279G. Legislative, executiv<>, un<ljnilicial :.tppropriation hill 3228, 3230r·

3235-3237. . Littlepageii H. B: payment of 3GG7. Lowe, \Yi ia.m :M: death of 2037. U~xican war pensions 339!.>, 3400. Navy appropriation bill 3097-30!J!J. New York tockbrokers' tn.x 104.J. Political nssessments G67-G70. Presidential succession G90, 881-886, 1007-1012. Reynolds, L. K: allowing him to accept decorn.tion 100".2, 1003. Slater, John F: thank of Congress to 1833. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3506. Tariff and internal revenue 1128, 1420, 1976-1079, 2076, 22'.2.),

2343, 2478, 2G04-260G, 2793-2796, 2D~O. --- ad Ya.lorem duties 12'28, 1220. ---books 2597, 2633. --- C..'l.binet woods 1448. -- coal2210-2214, 2604--2600, 2934. ---coal-tar colors 1236. ---cotton spool-thread 2074, 20761 2079. ---cotton-ties 1G57, 16il8. ---customs officers 2369, 2371. ---duties: re<luction of 2918. ---earthen-ware 1281, 1320. ---garden seeds 2630. --- importation in foreign vessels lOGO, lOoL --- iron: charcoal 2773. --- iron: pig and scrnp 2-tRn, 2'1Dl, 2193, 2-W·L ---iron ore 1531-153-1, lGOfl, 1610, 2695. ---jute 2092, 2097, 227G, 2277. --lumber 1441. ---machinery 1729. --- meW manufhetures (uncnunH:ra.tctl) 17:]lJ_ --- neat cattle 1057. ........_ non-enumerated milclcR 1099, 1101, 2400_ --- silk 2270-2290.

INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. 109 .Morgan-Continued.

Remarks by, on Tariff and internal revenue: soap 1103. -- steel 280(}--2802, 289 , 2906. --- stone 2267. --- sngarli 7, 1802,1803, 1875-1880, 1888, 1894, 1 95, 1896. --- tobacco 2793. -- watches 1060. -- wood 1442. -- wool 2141-2144, 2343. Tariff bill conference 3328-3331, 3:J70, 3-!60. Tobacco tax rebate 550, 551.

.Reports made by, from Committee on Foreign Relations

Reynolds, L. R. (8. Res. 120) 870. Com1nittee on Public Lands

Alabamn, mineral lands (bill H. R. 4757) 163. Rome and Decatur R. R. Co. (bill S. 2257) 905. Saint Lonis, Montgomery and Florida R. R. and Immigration

Co. (REPORT 880) 193. Vote3 of. See YEA AND NAY VOTES

:Morgan, Leu:is W. · Petition for war claim 1040.

Mo:rgan, W. C. Petition for war claim 750.

.Morgan Raid Bill (H. R.3926) to pro\ide payment for losses by, withdra.wn 1260.

. Morhiser, William H. Bill to pension (see bill H. R:7128). Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7129).

:Moritz, Tltielman Petition for pension 996.

.Mo!'ley, Daniel M. Bill to pension (see bill H. n. 1860) .

I'.1:o::mons. See POLYGAMY

Morrill, Justin B., (a Senat{)r front VC?·nton.t.) Attended 1. Appointed conferee on tariff bill (bill H. R. 5.338) 333-l Appointed regent of Smithsonian Institution 3262.

.Amendments offered by, to Distilled spirits: bill to extend bonded period for 554. Tariff and internal revenue bill 2992. -·-- aJcoholic preparations 1238, 1239, 1240. --- asphaltum and bitumen 2269. ---bark extracts 1187. --- bonded goods 2426. --- bone-black 1237. -- books 2204, 2601. -- carpets 2236. --- chains 1661. --- dress-goods 2336.

· --:fish and fish-oil 2367. --- glass bottles 1322, 1340.

' --- iron: bar 1605, 1616. \ ---iron: hoop 1651. --- iron: pig and scrap 2346, 2487. --- iron and steel: railway wheels nnd tires 1666. ---jute 2u61. -· --meat extracts 2974. -· --nickel plate 1718.

_---non-enumerated articles 2367, 2482. · ---oaths 2702. --- plate-gla....<:S 1355.

- -- potash 1232. - -- putty 2933. -- salt 2434. --- starch 1185. --- steel1665. --- sug::u 1398, 1786: 1848, 1881, 1893, 2506, 255.51 2557. ---vegetable : preserved 2974. --- "'indow-glass 1384. --- whe 1699. ---wire rope 1673. -- wool 2705. Tobacco bx: resolution relative to rebate of 489, 550.

Bi/Js and joint resolutions introduced by · Cigar-boxes: to P~,reventfraudulentreuseof (see bill ·. 2'245) 308. Hawaiian treaty:\to terminate (seeS. Res. 122) 921. I Silver bullion: to suspend coinage of (seeS. Re .. 131) 1873.

Morrill-Continued . i'f1otions and resolutions offered by

Adjourn: to 1107, 1356, 1399, 1419, 1548, 1626, 1732, 1803, 1914, 19 7, 2103, 2226, 2291, 2570, 2638 2718, 2803, 2992.

EveBing session: for 1356. Executi,·e sessions: for 149 . Japane e indemnity fund: declaratory oftitle ofU. S. to 922. Porll:md extension: that Committee on District of Columbia in-

quire relative to, adopted 30 · . · Recess: for ~1675. Tariff and internal-revenue bill: to print 3-l-, 1127, 3032, 3684. --- t o recommit 101. --- to return to House 3271. --- to print testimony relative to 1308. Tariff Commission report: to print 2, 34. Tariff laws: tha.t Committee on Financeprep::ue compilation of,

adopted 3702. Tariff tables: to p1int 240, 871.

Petitions and papers presented by, from 1t1assachusett , citizens of Bo ton: against reduction of tariff on

books 2679, 2834. Philadelphia Board of Trade: relati\""e to ~uty on sugar 944. 'l'ewksbnry, William: for pension 456. Vermont "\¥-oman s Temperance Union: for prohibitory legisla-

tion 1041. ·writers of books: against reduction of dutY on books 3087.

Remarks by, on Capitol, North 0 Street and outh Washington R. R. extension

of 74,271. Capitol grounds: improYement of 3-193 . Distilled spirits: ~xtending bonded period for 4:~. • Evening essions 1423. Hawaiian treaty 1003, 1004. Holidn.y recess 495. Holladay, Ben: relief of 1179-1182. Japanese indemnity fund 2761, 2762 . Tariff and internal revenue 1048, 1049, 1100, 1128, 1423, 1427,

1602, 1964, 2021, 2064, 2068, 2071, 2902, 291!), 2921. --- animals 1907, 1909. -- bank taxes 2437. -- bark extracts 1187. --- bichromate of potash 1194. --- books 220-1, 2269, 2596, 2599, 2602, 2860. ---clothing 2202. ---coal-tar col6I 1235 . -- cotton cloth 2365. ---cotton spool-thread 2076. --- cotton-ties 1655. --- cotton yarns 1952. --- dress goods 2183, 2195. --·- earthen-;;·are 1274, 1275, 1319. -- files 1664. --- glass bottles 1340, 2700. --- glas -ware 1390. ---hat-s and bonnets: braided 2349. -- iodine 1190. --- iron: bar 160-1, 1606, 1609. --iron: charcoal1615 1616. --- iron: hoop 1650. ---iron ore 1476, 1529. ---iron and steel rails 1547. ---jnte 2095 .. --lumber 1431, 14~, 1437, 1445. --- machinery 1779. -- manila 2083. ---mineral waters 1272. --- nickel1714, 1717. --- non-enumerated articles 2480. --- plate-glass 1389. -- potash 123'2. -- putty 1191. --- pyrites 1536. -- salt 2361, 2433. -- saws 1662. --- slate-pencils 1321. -- oap1104. --- starch 118-!. --- teel2 Ufi. --- sugar 1799, 2507, 2510, 2350, 2555, ~. -- tobacco 2422, 2424. ---· window-gla 1346, 1393. ---wire 1699, 1701, 1707. --- T~ire rope 1673. ---wool 21 0, 2146, 2147, 2154, 2338, 2346,2967, 2973. --- zinC' 17~:!.


Morrill-Continued. Remarks by, on

Tariff bill conference 3328-3330, · 334, 3369 3371, 3372, 3375, 3455.

Tariff bill conference report 357 4, 3585. Tobacco-tax rebate 550. Wyld, Robart Stodart: relief of 53. • Reports made by, from Committee of conference

Tariff and internal-revenue bill (bill H. R. 5538) 3574. Cbmmittee on Additional Accmnmodations for Lihrary

Congressional Library building (billS. 842) 3150, 3322. ~:nnmittee on Finance

Bond transfers (REPORT 951) 1830. Chicago collector's salary (bill H. R. 6682) 3703. Committee: granting lea•e to sit during sessions 231. Discriminating duties (bill H. R. 6187) 351. Distilled spirit'S: motion to recommit bill (H. R. 5656) relative

to 351. Freedman's Savings and Trust Co. (bill S. 2305) 1308. Hawaiian treaty (REPORT 1013) 3322. Maryland and Virginia claims (billS. 163'.2) 1423. . Miller C. H. (bill H. R. 6308) 3321. Planter (stea,mer) (bill H. R. 76~) 3670. San Franc:i:sco mint (bill II. R. 3220) 1760. Tariff and internal-revenue bill (bill H. R. 5.338) 816. Tariff duties report: order to print 664.

Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VOTE

~orris, Edwa.rd D. and C. R. ~ remit forfeiture of vessel belonging to (see bills S. 2294,

236~). .

Morris, Elizahdh E. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7133).

Morrison, Andrew J. Bill to allow pension arrear~ (see bill H. R. 2142).

Morrison, J. D. Bill for relief ( ee billS. 2403). Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 17 6).

Morrison, James A. Bill to rerate pension (see bill H. R. 7573).

Morrison, Willi4m R., (a Po-epresentativejront Illinois.) Attended 13. Appointed conferee on tariff bill (bill H. R. 5538) and excused

3409. . . Appointed teller 1995, 2169, 2'253, 2592, 2648.

Amendments offered by, to Tariff bill: chemicals 1995. · --- earthen-ware 2010. --· fusel-oil 1939. -- glass-ware 2167. ---iron: hoop 2398. ---iron: pig and scrap225L --- iron and steel: forgings 2463. -- lead 1919. --- metal manufactures 2645. --- non-enumerated articles 1752. ---pen-knives 259'2. -- rails 2262. --- steel 2575.

Dills and joint resolutions introduced by Fermented liquors: to amend law relative to mannfactur of

(see bill H. R. 7397) 1733. Lentz, Werner: to pension (see bill H. R. 7309) 1198.

Petitions and papers presented by, from lllinoi , citizens of: to reduce duty on sugar 1174. ---to repeal duty on spring-steel1422. ---citizens of Brighton: for commission on alcoholic liquor

traffic 230. --citizens of Saint Clair County: for extension of bondeG.

period for distilled spirits 230. · --- Cigar-makers' Union of Alton: again t reduction of d.uty · on imported cigars 1150.

illinois Legislature: relative to bridges across Mississippi River 3319.

--- to increru e pension for loss of .limb 3319. Aemarks by, on

Internal-revenue taxes: reduction of 2955. 1\Iissi"' ippi River improvement 3530.

Morrison-Continued. Remarks by, on

Tariff1628, 2134, 2170, 2645 (Appendix 278). --·- chemicals 1995. --- cotton-ties 2462. --- distilled spirits 1753. --- earthen-ware 2002, 2010 . -- fusel-oil 1939. -- glass-ware 2167. --- iron: hoop 239 . ---iron: pig and scrap 2251. --- iron ore 2234. · --- iron and steel 2463, 2645. -- lead 1919. --pyrites 2247. -- rails 2262, 2295. --- steel 2527 2528, 2575, 2576. -- sugar 2743, 2874. -- tin-plate 2388. Tariff bill: co»stitutionality of Senate action on 3346. Tariff-bill conference report 3737 {Appendix 278).


Morristown, New J erl3ey Joint resolution to aid in purchase of Washington's Headquarters

and centennial celebration at (see H. R. Res. 315). Morrow, John A.

Papers in claim of 96.

Morro.:w, Stanley J. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7675).

Morse, George W. Pape1-s referred in Senate 271.

Morse, Leopold, (a R-epresentative fron~ .Massacltu8etts.) Attended 55. Appointed teller 1554, 3745. Leave of absence granted to 546.

Amendments offered by, to Nary appropriation bill1517, 1552. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3080.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Beaumont, Fanny S: to pension (see bill H. R. 7328) 1358. Books for the blind: to import duty free (see H. Res. 29 ) 150_ Chelsea, Mass: for sale of na.val and marine hospital at (see H_

Res. 344) 2514. Federal elections: to provide for use of Camy's votinrr machine

in (see bill H. R. 7270) 1196. "' Naval cadets: prescribing course for (see bill H. R. 7405) 1733 .. Rice, William F: for relief (see bill H. R. 708G) 441. Slawson, Charles: to pension (see bill H. R G9GO) 117. Woolen-goods duty fund: to p..'ly claimants interest on (.see H_ '

Res. 310) 970. Motions and resolutions introduced by

Chelsea, Mus : that Secretary of Navy furnish information relative to sale of marine and naval hospitals at adopted 2467.

Rice, ·william F: to withdraw his papers 3019. '. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Boston Art Club: to exempt works of art from payment oi duties 265.

Collins, John C: for pension 1088. :Massachm;etts, citizens of: against increase vf duty on ti:.1-pbtes.

1088. ---for sa~e of naval and marine hospital at Chelsea 2505. --- citizens of Boston: for fire-proof buildin<T for Army l'llcd-

ical Museum G33. 0

--- for light-ship on outside of Cape Hatteras 1212. --- for rebate on tobacco 351. --- for reduction of duty on tin-plates 664. ---for telegraphic communication between Martha's Vine-

yard and N::mtucket 230. ---Newburyport Marine Society: against transfer Gf Lif~

. Saving Service to Navy Department 1212. Palmer, Vashti H: for pension 1372. Rice, W. F: claim of 1422. Slawson, Charles: to pension 2062. Smith, Ann: for pension 455. Waterman, Samuel A: for relief 135.

Remarks by, on Navy appropriation bill1552, 1553. Sundry civil appropriation bill 30 0. ' Tariff bill conference report 3730, 373cj.

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INDEX. TO THE CONGRESSIONAL l~ECORD. Ill Morton, Gil!x:rt

Petition to have grade lHhanted in ~avy 13.3.

Moses, H1Uia7n B. Bill for relief (~:;ee billS. 24.32).

Mosgrove, Jame8, (a Rcprc~>entatit·efrorr( i'mnl'yll'ania.) Leave ofab,ence granted to GO, 3010.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Colem:m, W.H. II: to pem;ion (~cc bill II. R. 73G8) 1450. Orr, John G: for reiief (. ee bill H. H. 74~~2) 17\34. Sriher, Isabella. C: to pen. ion (sre bill H. R 7520) 210·t. Thomas, Je1 e: to pension (see bill H. H. 7431) 173·L

Petitions and papers presented by, from I>cnnsylvania, citizens of: against c.xtl!nsion of Hoberts's patent

'>">G'> 233'> "41•) --- rel~ti~e to dtrty ~~lumber 21 2. --- rela:ti>e to duty on tin-plate 995. --- rel::t.tive to tariff 2541. ---to reduce duty on sugar 005, 1174, 18!30, 2137. ---workingmen of: favoring report of Tariff Commission

15~2, 15i0. Votes of. Sec YE.\. .AXD - ·.·\.Y VOTE8

Moss, C. S. Dill for relief (sec bill .~. 249!1).

Mott, Daniel B. Petition of citizens of Pennsyl>aniu: tor pension to 004.

Moulton, Samuel TF., (a Reprc.xentatiL'(!jrom Illi"noiF.) Attended 13. Appointed teller 2034, 3;·os.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Connor, Daniel: for relief (see bill N. R 7~45) 14~0. Lewis, John E: to pension ( ee bill !f. H. G05D) 117.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Caine, Robert T: claiming to be D legato from Utah 14. Illinois, citizens of: to reduce duty on sug.u DD.J, 213i. -- to r duce duty on tin-plates 21G7. lliinoi~, citizens of Shelby County: ag.1inst reduction of internal

revenue taxation 901. --- to place for t products on free-list 2:~0.

Remarks by, on American hipping 1115. :Buchanan t·s. ~Ianning: contested-election ca...--e of 3GO.J. • 'e inghaus t:s. Fro ·t: contested-election case of 36~2.

tate oo~ : removal of can~ frem 1250. Reports made by, from

Cmn-mittre on Election ~-*~ ·inghaus t·s . . Frost (REI'ORT 1059) 28(}.).

Votes of. l:Xc YE:.\. .AXD ... TAY VOTES

Mount Olivet Methodist Church, ra. Bill for relief ( ee bill II. H. 7G74).

Mount Vernon, Oltio Bill to donttte ca.nnon for soldien-.' monument at (~ bill El. R.

()J20) .

Mount Whitney Joint rc..'>Olntion to print Prot: Langley's rE?port of (}h l'rYat·i0n.

on (see . n . 131). Mower, Bet~ A.

Bill for relief (:ee bill S. l65G).

Moyers, Ja.per L. Papers withdrawn in li. R 1212.

Mudd, &m~ucl A. Pa,pers referred in II. R. GO.

Muldrow, ; He:nry Lou•ndcB, (a Rryrcsenfalit'f from Missil<BipJ)·i.) .Attended 1·3. Leave of ahsc.nce granted to -t.--;.1.

Amendments offered by, to . Tariff hill: eotton-ti 2G05, 2457. --- machinery 2G45. --- tool 2&19.

Remarks by, on Tarifi': cotton-tic: 2395. --- earthen-ware 2011. --- iron ore 223G. --- ugar 2o27.

Votes of. Sec Yr.,\. .·L'D .TAY YoTES

Mullan, Charks .N. Hesolution of l"loll80 to pay funeml expenses ot~ 1358, 300:!.

papers wit-hdrawn in li. R. 3774.

Mulvehill, Thomas :..'Icssage of Pr0.>ident transmitting petition of (R Ex. Doc . .W)

133!.1, 14.21.

Munroe, Charles Hill to pen.·ion (see bill H. R 7410).

Munroe, Emily i,

~ill to pension (see billS. 2509).

Murch, Thompson II., (a Rcprcsentatit•efronl Maintl.) Att<!ndcd 13.

Amendments offered ~y, to American shipping: bill to encourage mm, 1 03.>, 1036, 1070. District of Columbia appropriation bill 89!3, 808, 901.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Dennis, Joseph M: to pension (see bill II. R 7-15G) 1736. District of Columbia: to incorporate na:tional trades unions in

(sec bill H. R. 7G94) 1580. Wardwell, Emery S: for relief (see bill H. R. 7131) 531.

Motions and resolutions offered by Bailey, John: to invesHgato alleged charges agJ.iru;t, adopted

9~1, OG7, 1165. 1ilerrill, J. H: to withdraw his papers 24G7. Wilber, NI: to withdraw his papers 3626.

Petitions and papers presented by, from ~!tune, citizens of: against transfer of reYenne-marino servioo

1597,1693,1750,3649. --- for bridge a<!ross Saint Croix Hi ver 152~. --- for pension to soldiers of Aroostook war 1758. --- for rebate on tobacco 455. 1:Iaine Legislature: ll.cOU.inst removal of duty on lumber 16~3.

Remarks fJy, on Agricultural appropriation bill 258. American shipping 989, 1037, 1038, 1004, 1070. Bailey, John: allCocred charges again t 068-!)70. Congre.~sional Li hrnry building 225. Postage: reduction of 378, 31!J. Tarill' bill conference report 3735. Washington Gas Company 8DG-8D7.

Votes of. , ~w YEA AXD NAY VoTES

Murphy, Clzarl~'~ Bill fur relief (Gee bill H. 16'2G).

Murphy, Dennis J. F. Bill to increa~e pe~ion (see b~l , . 2209).

Murphy, _;_lfar·y Ann Dill to pellilion (see bill H. R. 7054).

Murrin, Putt icl; Bill to pension (see bill II. R. 7178).

Muse, u·illiant B. Bills for relief (see bills U. R. 60 9, GD90).

Muskingum County, Ohio Dill to donate cannon for soldiers' monument at (see bill I:I. n_

G590).

Muskingum River Hf'port of Major Merrill on coru;truct:ion of ice harbor at mouth.

of ( J.f. R Ex. Doc. _97) 3G.33, 3!37G.· Communication from Chief Engineer and members of Ohi8 Leg

islature relative to dam ncar mouth of 1988.

Mutchler, William, (a llepresentativofrom PennsylvaNia..) Attended 13. Leave of ab ence grunted to 454, 2010 .

Dills and joint resolutions introduced by Seaman, P. F: to pension (see bill H. It 7215) 967.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Des Moines Navigation Co: for additional lund grant 749. Penn~;ylvania, citizens of: relative to duty on tin-plate 749,.1040 .. -- relative to tariff 2544. --- to reduce duty on sugar 905, 1150 . --- citizens of Durham: for adoption of Indian policy 7•19. -- Medical Society of Northampton County: for firc-proo£·

building for Surgeon-General's Office 2'2. --- workingmen of: 1avoring report of Tq.riff CommL"~ion.

1522, 1597, 1648, 1693, 1873.

112 I. .. -rDEX TO THE CO GRESSIONAL RECORD.

'Mutchler-Continued. Remarks by, otJ

Tariff bill r,onfercnce report J738. Votes of. See YEA ASD NAY VOTES

Mutual Fire Insurance Co. of Dlst:rict of Columbia B:i.lls to amend chart~r (see bill:J S. 24-14; IL n. 747G).

Myers, Abrahllm Bill to pension ( ec bill I I. H. 7~G9).

Myers, Mr.<~. Marion Twiggs Papers withdrn wn from file. of II .. J<. 1~.

Mystic, Connecticut Bill to d :mate cannon for soldien,~' monument at (see bill H. H.

6_2:J).

Na~:l River I'\.(,S()!ntion of Legislatw.re of California in faYor of improYing

1803, 1830, 2019.

Narcham, John E. Papers referred in H. R. 2939.

Naron, L. H. Bill for relief (see bill JI. R 7'254).

Nashville, Ohio Bill to donate cannon for soldicn~' monument at (8Ce bill H. H.

7606).

Na:3hville, Tennessee Joint resolution to loan tent~ for competitive military drill ut

(seeS. lle._. 124; H. H. Hes. :>:.!0).

Nashville, Chattanooga and Saint Louis R. R. Co. Bill for relief (see bill S. ~J4.J). Bill tor relief ( ee bill II. R 72'~1).

. Natchez, Mfflsissippi Dill for relief of Prote.tant Orphan A.."'ylum at ( 'e billS. lWD).

Nater, Barilla llill for relief (sec bill ...:'. 170'2).

National Academy of Sciences Annual report 3082. Report on sorghum sugar 11 ~u.

~rational Bank of Winterset, Iou:u Joint resolution to change name (~>c H. ll Res. 308).

.National Banks Bill to amend act for egtablishing (see billS. 2447). Bill to allow them to depo. it District of Columbia bonds tc

ccurity for circulation (. ee bi11 H. R 7012). Bill to authorize increa. c of (·upital stock of .Fin;t ... TatioDJll Hank

of Grnnd Rapid· (.eo bill .'. 2377). Dill to authorize incren.se of c.apitnl stock of Second Nutionul

Bank of Xcni..'l ( ee billS. 235U). Bill for relief of ,'tate Nationalll:mk of Boston ( · bill H. H.

700). Bill tor relief of German National Bank of Loui ,;_no ( •e bill

H. H. 2911). Bills to chang name of First National Bank of West Greemille

(sec bills S. 24DO; II. n. 73 7). • Joi»t resolution changing name of national bank at Wintcn:et,

Iowa (.ce H. R. U . 30 ).

National Board of Health. &e al ~ Co.·TAGIOU" AND E .. PIDDIIC DlSEA E ..

llill to ameu<llaws relati>e to f ee bill.:. 2'259). Dill making appropriation to continue sanitary in'lpc<:tion of

irumi!-,rrant by ( ce bills S. 2284; II. n. 7121) Joint r lntiou. to print 2,000 copies each of annual reports tor

1 Oll .· 1, and 1 2 (seeS. R . 119; H. R 1~ 31~). Annual repo1t (.J. Ex. boc. 5) 34, 9. Letter on continuing immigrant-in..qpection en-iee ( '. lise.

Doc. H) 27:3, 307. I>ehatc in Hou. e relative to 3016-302.1. Debate in • enate relative to 3507-.1oJ09.

.Petitions on the subject of, from Floricln: ~ll'dicnl A . ·ociution of Ui2. -- puhlic IJo(lk ofl~. 0eoJ1.(111.: rmbllc bodle of 1830. Louil!iana: New Orleans Auxiliary ...,a.nltary .Astlo<\iat.lon ~. -- NC'w Orl<"o.ns Medical nnd 'nrgical Association Mi---Orleans Medicnl Sod ty &i7. · Michigan: .;tat bonrd ofhenlth 2332.

National Board of Hcalth-continnt-d. Petitions on the subject of, from

Penruylvnnia.; Allegheny County l'llcuical ~cldlc_~ 74~l, 9-M. -- College of Physiciu.ns 2544, 2.'>!J5. --Pitt.sl>ul'l:h board of health i-19, ~14. South earolino.: Char lei ton l>o:lru of health 307. :hl.~. -- public bodies of 183J. Tenne.<;..o;;ec: McmphiR board of health 2. Wet~t Virginia.: State board of henltll 13:00, ll'i~l. WL'ICOnsiu : Stutc bou.ru of hcu.ltll 2-171, ~uu. --cit.izens of lll24.

National Cemeteries Bill for roa.d to cemetery at Marietta, Gn. (R!e hill IL R. 7'2GS). llill for n. road to cemetery at Memph.il:!, Tenn. (sec billll. R

7li&"V. :-iennte Committee on JudiciAry instructed to consider securing

title to Arlington Cemetery 35. .\mcndment to appropriation bill to proviue for purchase of

.\rlington Cemetery ~G 0.

Natloa.u.l Trades Unions J)ill to legnlize ineorporntion of (see billS. 2-!74). nm to authorize their incorporation in Di.:;trict of Columbi..'\ (see

Lill H. R. 73!H).

National Trust Company of Washington Bill to incorporate ( t!c bill H. R. 718G).

Naturali::.ation Bill to amend law relative to (f>ec bill II. H. iG18).

Naval Academy Hill to amend. ad of 1 .~ relative to c:ld.ct::. (Rce bill S. 2!i04). Bill im~cribing course fur naval c:tucts at (:c bill H. H. 7405). Dchate r<'lntive to appointment of ea<lct~ iu H.->8-146'2. Ht..•solntion of H. R to investigate troubles hetwceu cndcts and

.'nperintcndcnt, referred ~W-11. Bo:ml of Yi!.;itorli for 1883 appointed ~ Hi7, 3.33'J. Lotter or 'ecrctary or Nm-y rclntivoto Snpcl'intendcnt't:! qun.rtm·.:>

ut (II. R. Ex. Doo. 70) 17~·1, 1852, ~lGO . Lett~r relative to di. charge of ea.dct!:i from scrvir·· 20G3.

Naval Advisory Board fll:'port on completin;.t ironchuls (H. It Ex. I>x. ~) 711, 74.:>,

118J, 1211. Heport on unarmorNl n·. ·elH (H. H. Ex. Do<'- :~J) l!i, AlG. Hcport recommending appropriation to tc:;t deftc<:tivc urr.1or (U.

H. E .. ~. Doc. 40) oo:;, 9~3. Hrport of Secretary of .Xuvy relative to(. '. Ex. Doo. 7·1) 0 3-1:::1,

3888. Naval Engineering

·· Tobin's report on (H. H. E..x. Doc:. 4>j) 889, 101<3 .

Naval Hospitals. &e CHELSEA

Naval Observatory BillA to promote efficiency of (see bills S. 2449; H. R. 7567). l'ctition of citizens of Di ·trict of Columbin. to improve grounds.

of2887. Pditions re1atiYe to <'rection of new buililin~ nnd appointment

of Superintendent, from Connecticut: Ynlo Collt.>ge 1212. Di11tric.-t of Oolumbin.: Ilownrd Unlv n~ity lG!>!J. 1llinoU!: \Vc \cyan Univer~~ity 3320. Maryland: Johnl'l Hopkin~ University lRi·l. 1\tru :illclm. :tts: llnrvnrd Univcr. ity 19-1.3. Michl n: Htute Unh·t•rNity 19-13. l\liS! omi: coll<'g~ in 2679. ·ew Hnmp. hire>: Dartmouth Colle-ge 2040.

New Jersey: Prln~ton Colle .. c 11.2:). -- Itutg\'rs 'ollc.-g 1471. New York: citi.:t.enlj of l:.!tll. --Hochester t;uiv r ity 1174. Ohio: Kt•nyon (Jc,llrog<' 1G9-1. Tenne : Vnndcrhm Unive~ity H71.

Navigation. & Co::IDIF.l~CE A<.D N'AYIOATIO~

Navy .1ppointmcnts in: bill to authorize appointment of no bert Smnlls

on retircd-lkt ( · e bill H. R. 70.>9). Appropriations for.- nnnual bill (. ee bill H. n. 7314). ---letter of 'ecrctnry of Nnvy relative to condition of appro

priations tor ynrd~ and dock'i (H. H. Ex. Doc. 31) ~15, 81G.

ChnplainR :·bill to promote cffid nry of ( chill •. lr>!il ) . Enyincrr officers: bill.• to aclj nHt rn.nJ.: of (seo bilL'i S. 2"~02; H. R.

708~). Enli.-dm£'niJ4 in: billll to n•quirc oath of recruits(. co bills S. 24.8G;

H. R. 7:>4'1). Officers: rcsolu tic o. that ~ cretary of Treasury r<'port rcbti ve to

sm.uggH .Jg by 2940.

INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL .RECOltD. 113 Navy-Continued.

Officers: list of those on duty in Washington (S. Ex. Doc. -) 3278, 3467.

Resto-rations to: bills to restore Captain Alfred Hopkins (see bills S. 2282; H. R. 7112).

-- petition of H. L. Sturdivant to be restored 22. Service in: bill to amend law relative to sea-service (see billS.

2267). Supplies for: report on contracts for 1882 (H. R. Ex. Doc. 27)

709. Vessels: debate relative to completing monitors 1550-1561, 3101-

3116. --debate relative to building additional1561-1568. --- re~ort of Secretary of Navy on losses and accidents to

(H. R. Ex. Doc. 26) 709. --report of naval advisory board on completin~ iron-clad

steamers (H. R. Ex. Doc. 28) 711, 745, 1183, 1211. -- recommendations of naval advisory board relative to un

armored vessels (H. R. Ex. Doc. 32) 815, 816. ---report of Secretary of Navy on speed of (H. R. Ex. Doc.

39) 923. - -recommendation of naval advisory board for appropria

tion to test deflective armor for (H. R. Ex. Doc. 40) 905, 923.

--list of vessels stricken from Navy Register (H. R. Ex. Doc. 66) 1873, 1915.

--resolution that Secretary of Navy report to H. R. relative to wrecks and seizures of, referred 1197.

--resolution of H. R. that Secretary of Navy report relartive to damages, collisions, &c., referred 2940.

Navy Department Bill to tmnsfer revenue-marine service to (see bill H. R. 7157). Bill to establish bureau of mercantile marine in (see bill H. R.

7158). Annual report on clerks in (H. R. Ex. Doc. 49) 1211. Annual report on contingent expenditures of (H. R. Ex. Doc. 52)

1326. Report on sales during 1882 by bureaus of (H. R. Ex. Doc. 59)

1582. Report of Secretary on library of (S. Ex. Doc. 79) 3376, 3437.

Navy Register Resolution of Senate to print 1,000 copies, p3SSCd 3671.

. Navy-Yards Amendment to sundry civil bill to sell land belonging to _Brook

lyn navy-yard 2939. Debate in House relative to selling land belonging to Brooklyn

navy-yard 3079-3081. Letter of Secretary of Navy relative to purchase of land adjacent

to Norfolk navy-;xard 583, 584. Letter of Secretary ofN avy relative to condition of appropriations

for yards and docks (H. R. Ex. Doc. 31) 815, 816. Letter of Secretary of Navy relative to employment and discharge

of workmen in (H. R. Ex. Doc. 33) 17, 118, 815. Letter of Secretary of Navy relative to Pensacola yard (S. Ex.

Doc. 33) 460, 944. Report of commission on (H. R. Ex. Doc. 96) 3353, 3376. Resolutions of Pennsylvania Legislature relative to navy-yard at

League Island 3303, 3318, 33l9, 3364, 3366.

Naylor, James G. Bill for relief (see billS. 2452).

Neal. Henry H. Resolution of H. R. to pay for services U94, 28'Je.

Neal, Henry 8., (a Representative front Ohio.) Attended 13. Appointed teller 189.

Amendments offered by, to District of Columbia appropriation bill 893.

· Sundry civil appropriation bill 3131. Bills and joint resolutions introduced by

Breed, Danicl: to corifum deed to (see bill H. R. 7287) 1197. District of Columbia: conceJ1!ing extradition of criminals from

(see bill H. R. 7289)"'1197. --for collection of taxes in (see bill H. R. 6929) 17. --relative to mortgages ofpersonal property in (see bill H.

R. 7183) 888. --to abolish private detectives in (see bill H. R. 7480) 1989. -- to punish larceny from the person in (see bill H. R. 7139)

661. . --to ·egulate licenses in (see bill H. R. 69'28) 17. - -- to Lax real estate in (see bill lJ. ~- 6930) 17,

XlY-8

Neat-Continued. Bills and joint resolutions introduced by

Hnls, William H: for relief (see bill H. R. 7363) 1450. Real Estate Title Insmance-Compan:y: to allow them to act as

trust company (see bill H. R. 7515) 2104. Vance, Edward F: for relief (see bill H. R. 7288) 1197.

Motions and resolutions offered by Baker, Samuel: to withdraw his papers 3019. Garfield boa.rd of audit: tha tthey report proceedings, adopted 442.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Alexandria Canal Co: relative to piers in Potomac River 2316. Cigar-makers' Union of Portsmouth, Ohio: against reducing duty

upon imported cigars 995. District of Columbia, citizens of: relative to confinement in

workhouse 69. Isherwood estate, trustees of: for leave to file a new plat 2412. Ohio, citizens of: relative to duty on tin-plate 749. -- to reduce duty on sugar 1040, 1213. --citizens of Lawrence County: relative to reform in civil

service 838. -- workingmen of: in favor of report of Tariff Commission

1648, 2262. Remarks by, on

Columbia Institution for Deaf and Dumb: appropriation for 3131. District of Columbia appropriation bill 899. -- police force 1452 .. --taxes 184, 186, 187. River and harbor appropriation bill3522. Street railway paving assessments in D. C. 745-748. Supreme Court clerk: compensation of3201. Tariff (Appendix 75). Updegraft~ Jonathan T: death of2175. Washington Gas Company 895, 896,

Reports made by, from Committee on District of Columbia

Chattel mortgages (REPORT 1907) 1737. Larceny in D. C. (bill H. R. 7226) 971.. Licenses (bill H. R. 6928) 188. Taxes (bill H. R. 6929) 184.


Nebraska Bills to grant swamp lands to (see bills S. 2331; H. R. 7277)."Report.of committee on claim of additional member t.o seat (H.

R. REPoRT 1863) 1260. Resolution of H. R. declaratory of fraud in claim of additionnJ.

member, passed 3247. Resolutions of Legislature in favor of repeal of duty on lumber

2545.

Nebraska City, Nebrask:a Bill for holding term of U. S. courts at (see bill S. 2255). Bill to erect public building at (see billS. 2339).

Nelson, Fredericlc Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 4982).

Nelson, R. W. Bill to commission as assistant surgeon in Army (see bill H. R.

6968). papers referred in H. R. 162.

Nelson, R:uJw.nna Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 4559).

Nesmith and Son Papers withdrawn in Senate 711.

Nestucka Bay Memorial of Oregon Legislature for survey and buoying of 2.545,

2595. Nevada

Bill to regulate fees of U. S. jurors and witnesses in (see billS. 2307). .

Bills to gmnt swamp lanJs to (see bills S. 2331 ; H. R. 7277). Memorial of Legislature to increase appropriation for survey of

public lands 2514, 2679. Iemorial of Legislature relative to Chinese immigmti?n 32~2.

Memorial of Legislature for improvement of Colorado River 3364, 3366.

Memorial of Legislature for exchange of bullion for standard silver dollars 3364, 3365.

Memorial of Legislature for a.rl.et;ian wells. 3366, 3453. Memorial of Legislature for Mexican war pensions 2679. 1Iemorial of Legislatm-e for post-roads 2680, 3.165.

I (


New Bedford, .MMsacltusetts Bill to purchase additional land for public building at (see bill

H. R.3684). Bill to donate cannon for soldiers' cemetery at (see bill H. R.

6431).

New Brighton, Pennsylvania Bill to donate cannon for soldiers' monument at (see bill H. R.

6776).

New York City . Bill to purchase real estate for customs purposes in (see bill H.

R. 6963). Joint resolution to adjudicate claims of brokers for refund of

taxes (see H. R. Res. 190). Resolution in Senate that Secretary of Trea ury transmit report

on custom-house at, laid on table 193, 232. Report of Postmaster-General on OOm.inistl"ation of post-office in

(S. Ex. Doc. 16) 193, 308.

Newburgh, New York New York, Providence and Boston R. R. Co. Joint resolution relative to erecting memorial ·column at Wash- Bills to allow them to bridge Thames River (see bills S. 2274;

ington~s Headquarters at (see S. Res. 138). 711 ) H.R. 5. Newdecker, Pkt?ip


New Hampshire Resolution relative to Senatorial representation from, debatedand

withdrawn 2681, 2837.

New Hampshire Veteran Association Bills to donate condemne.d cannon to (see bills H. R. 7005, 7323).

New Haven, Connecticut Bill to enlarge public building at (see billS. 2434).

New Jersey Letter of Attorney-General relative to question of jurisdiction

over wate1-s of New York Bay, &c., between New York and (H. R. Ex. Doc. 58) 1582.

Resolutions of Legislature against tmnsferring revenue-marine service and life-saving service to NavyDepartment2377, 2379, 2413, 2468, 2545.

Resolutions of Legislature relative to menhaden fisheries 3030, 3031, 3087, 3125.

Newlin, Helen A. Report of committee on petition of (H. R. REPORT 2016) 3774.

Newman, Willia1n H. Papers withdrawn in Senate 3671.

New Mexico Bill to regulate compensation of district attorney in (see billS.

2307). . Bills" to amend organic act of (sac bills S. 2419; H. R. 7443). Joint resolutions approving act fixing time of meeting of Legis

lature ( ee S. Res. 114; H. R. Res. 301). Message of Pr ident relative to session of Legislature of (S. Ex.

Doc. 15) 315, 350. Message of President transmitting letter relative to completing

capitol building for (S. Ex. Doc. 27) 633, 749. Letter of Albuquerque Board of Trade relative to extra session

of Legislature of 633, 709.

New Orleans, Louisiana Bills to establish floating-hospital ward at (see bills S. 2318; H.

R. 6985).

Newport, Vermont Bill to donate cannon for sold.im-s' monument at (see bill H. R.

6359). .

Newport, Tlwrnas J. Bill for relief (see bill H." R. 7506).

Newport News, Virginia. Bill to make port of entry for goods to be transported in -bond

(see bill S. 2459).

New River Petition of citizens of Virginia for improvement of 547.

Newsom, W. R. Clerk of H. R. directed to furnish certified copies of papers in

claim of 1522. papers referred in H. R. 3777.

Newspapers Bill to abolish postage to actual subscribers (see bill H. R. 7292).

New York (State.) 'Bill to reimburse for advances made soldiers in war of 1812 (see

bills. 2410). Letter of Attorney-General relative to question of jurisdiction

over waters of New York Bay, &c. b tween New Jersey and (H. R. Ex. Doc. 58) 1582.

Niagara River Bills to allow Niagara River Bridge Co. to bridge (see bills S.

2373; H. R. 7228). Bills to allow Lewiston and Ontario Bridge Co. to bridge (see

bills S. 2374; H. R. 7227). Bill to allow Niagara Grand Island Bridge Co. to bridge ( ee bill

. s. 2375).

Nicaragua Canal. See M.A.RITDIE C.A.NAL COMPANY OF NIC.A.R.AGU.A

Nichols, Adelbert L. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7105).

Nicllolson, J. W. A. ( U. S. Navy) Joint resolutions to allow him to accept medal from King of

Sweden (see S. Res. 118; H. R. Res. 322). Letter of Secretary of State with request of, for permission to

accept medal 14 71.

Nightengale, Margery Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 5103).

Niles, Ohio Bill to donate cannon for soldiers' monument at (see bill H. R.

7323).

Niobrara Reservation. See FORT NIOBRARA RESERVATION

Nixon, Alban H. Bill to increase pension (see bill H. R. 5703).

Nolan, Michael N., (a Representativejro'm l·tew York.) Attended 13. Leave of absence granted to 488.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by . Fermented liquors: to abolish taxes on (see bill H. R. 7071) 435.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Kempf, Margaret: for pension 69. New York, citizens of: to reduce duty on sugar 1040, 1174. -- citizens of Albany: for rebate on tobacco 162.

Votes of. See YE.A. .AND NAY VOTES

Norcross, Am-asa, (a Representative front Maasachusetts.) Attended 13.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by America and Europe: to promote telegi"aphic communication

between (see bill H. R. 6965) 158. Constitution U. S: for amendment relative to election of civil

officers (see H. Res. 294) 16. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Massachusetts, citizens of: for increase of p.uty on imported tobacco 547, 633, 905, 1126.

-- for rebate on tobacco 749. --citizens of Hadley: for increase of duty on tobacco 265.

Votes of. See YEA .L."VD NAY VOTES

Norfolk County, Virgi11.ia Report of committee on petition of In<llii.na 1\Iethodist Church

in (H. R. REPORT 2012) 3774.

North Carolina Bill to refund certain moneys to (see billS. 2248). Bill to adjudicate claim for taxes (see billS. 2432). Joint resolution for relief of school committee of Burke County

(see H. R. Res. 363). Report of Senate committee of investigation on collection of in

ternal revenue in sixth district of (S. REPORT 981) 2472. Resolutions of Legislature in favor of improvement of Lumber

River 1648. Resolutions of Legi latnre relative to river and harhor improvP.

ments 1733.

INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. 115 North Carolina-Continued.

Resolutions of Legislature against transfer of revenue marine 3087.

Resolutions of Legislature relative to return of certain taxes, 3087.

Resolutioru; of Legislature relative to tariff legislation 3087. Resolutions of Legislature in favor of improvement of Bay River

3087.

North German Confederation. See GER:MANY

Northern Frontier Committee on Ways and l\feans instructed to inYestiga,te alleged

irregularities of customs offioers on 349.

Northern Kansas R. R. Co. Bills for relief of settlers on land grant of (see bills S. 1492; H.

R. 7579).

Northern Pacific Railroad · Letter of Secretary of InteriOl' relative to agreement of Flathead

Indian to ell part of their reservation to (S. Ex. Doc. 44) 1339, 1421.

Norton, 0. C. Bill for relief (.·ee bill S. 12D6).

Norton, George A . Petition for relief 749.

Norton, Tl~omas H. Bill for relief ( ee billS. 2430).

petition 1212, 1472; 1649 . .

Nourse, Joseph E. and William (administrators) Petition for relief 1126.

Noyes, K-irk W. Bill for relief (see bill H. R 5653).

Nutt, Julia A. ReportofSecretaryofWaronclaimof (H. R. Ex. Doc. 53) 1126. Senate orders :P=Lpers sent to H. R. 1176, 1211, 1421. Petition for relief 2760. Report of committee 0;11 petition of (H. R. REPORT 2010) 3774.

O 'Brien, James Papers withdra'Wll in H. R. 2958.

O 'Connor, Stephen Bill for relief (see billS. 1298).

O'Neill, Chm·les, (a Representative front Pemlllylvama.) Attended 13. Appointed conferee on legislative{ executive, and judicial ap

propriation bill (bill H. R. 7482) and excused 3289, 3542. Leave of ab ence granted to 135.

Amendments offered by, to Navy appropriation bill1554, 1567. Pension appropriation bill1160, 1164.

undry civil appropriation bill 3016. dills and joint resolutions introduced by

Frick, Dr. A. P: to appoint as assi ·tant urgeon in AI·my ( ee bill H. R. 7025) 183.

Great Kanawha River: to allow bridges across (see bill H. R. 7608) 2940.

Schaumberg, James W: for relief (see bill H. R. 7080) 441. 'Yalnut Grove Gold l\fining Co: for relief of trustees (see bill H.

R. 7081) 441. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Army, officers of: for passage of bill regulating pay of 1471. Forepaugh, John A: relative to license for selling cigars by trav

eling companies 135. Franklin Institute of Pennsylvania.: against tran fer of coast and

geodetic survey to Navy Department 1471. Homeopathic :Medical Society of .Allegheny County, Pa: to place

on equality with other medical school 995. New York, citizens of: relative to tariff 246 . Nourse, Joseph E. and William (administrators): for relief1126. Pennsylvania, citizens. of: against increase of duty on tin-plates

943. ---for rebate on tobacco 265. --for reduction of duty on tin-plate 1307. ---for transfer of .A. P. Frick to army 816. --- relative to distilled spirits 1150. -- relative to tariff 3030. ---citizens of Philadelphia: against i.PCT&"\S of O.uty on tin-

plates815.

O'Neill-Continued. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Pennsylvania, citizens of Philadelphia: agaln.st 1·eduction of duty on cloaks 1471. ' .

--- relative to gas-lighted buoys 1693. ---to place certain old metal on free-list 995. Pennsylvania Legislature: relative to Indian policy 3319. --- relative to League Island navy-yard 3319. -- relative to tarift'legislation 3319. --- to increase pension for lo of limb 3319. Philadelphia Association of Marine Underwriters and others:

against transfer of revenue marine ervice 1648. Philadelphia Board of Marine Underwriters and others: again~t

transfer of revenue marine 1943, 2262. · Philadelphia Board of Trade: against importation of adulterated

teas 1597. --- against transfer of revenue marine ·2020. --- against transfer of Signal Service 1597. --for gas-lighted buoys 943. -- for passage of Lowell bankruptcy bill 1597. Philadelphia Board of Underwriters and others: relative to gas

lighted buoys 1422. Philadelphia Book Trade Association: ' relative to tariff 3319. Philadelphia College of Physicians: relative to National Board

of Health 2595. Philadelphia Commercial Exchange: for passage of bonded

whisky extension bill 2678. Philadelphia Maritime Exchange: against transfer of rennue-

marine service 1648. ---against transfer of Signal Service 1758. ---for appropriation for gas-lighted buoys 307. --- to reduce duty on molasses 1758. Poole, Sarah: for pension 265. Rhein, Adelheit: to pension 1758. Union League Olub: ~pproving pas...qa,ge of civil-service bill 2062. Watmough, Elizabeth: for pension 135.

Remarks by, on American shipping 1082. Army appropriation bill 839. Indian appropriation bill 94. Pension appropriation bill 1160--1165. Navy appropriation bill1553, 1554.

Reports made by, from Cornrnittee on Appropriations

Pension appropriation bill (bill H. R. 7193; REPORT 1842) 943, 3059.

Resolutions offered by Aerial night signals: that Secretary of Navy furnish information

relative to 2467. Lighted beacons: that Secretary of Trea ury furnish information

relative to cost of 1734.


CXNeill, Charles C. Bill to increase pension (see bill II. R. 7090).

petition 455.

O 'Reagan, Mathew Petition for increase of pension 1212.

Oates, Wilriam C., (a Representativejr01n Alabanta.) Attended 12.


Bills and joint resolutions introduced by • Lowe, William M: to print eulogies on (see H. R. R 346) 2516.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Alabama, citizens of: to reduce duty on tin-plate 1150, 1372. -- citizens of Dale Comity: to improve Choctawhatchee RiYer

1174. Remarks b.r, on

Lowe, William M: death of2057. Reports made b.r, from

Cmnrnitlee on Claim~ Stratton, Thoma D. (REPORT 1918) 1988. Talbert, William: petition of 574. Thatcher, Thomas (REPORT 1975) 2995.

Resolutions offered b.r Lo"'Ye, \Yilliam ~I: on death of 1548, 2057.


116 INDEX TO THE CONGitESSIONAL :REOORD.

Oath of Office Bill to amend law regulating and to repeal "iron-clad oath"

(see bill H. R. 7381).

Obscene Mall Matter Bill to construe law rela.tive io (eee bill H. R. 7586).

Ooean, Lake, and River Navigation. See CoJOmRCE A.ND N A VI

G.ATION

Ooean Freights Report of Bureau of Statistics on (H. R. Ex. Doc. 104) 261, 3708.

Ooean Mail S;rvioe. See POSTAL SERVICE

Ooean Te~egraph Cables. See TELEGRAPHS

Ocmulgee River Bill to allow Savannah Pacifio Short LineR. R. ro bridge (see

bill H. R. 6683).

Oconee River Bill to allow Savannah Pacific Short Li.I}e R. R. to bridge (see

bill H. R. 6683).

Odendhal, Jean Petition for war claim 584..

Official Postage Stamps. See also PENALTY ENVELOPES

Postmaster-General directed to report to Senate number issued 2139.

Ogdensburgh and Lake Champlain R. R. Co Bills to allow them ro bridge Lake Cliamplain (see bills 8. 2'264;

H. R. 7322, 7461).

Ogeeohee River Bill to allow Savannah Pacific Short LineR. R. ro bridge (see

bill H. R. 6683). Ohio .

Bill relative roland patents in Virginia military district of (see bill H. R. 7015; H. R. M:ISC. Doc. 10).

Resolution of Legislature in favor of increasing pensions for loss of limb 1830, 2062, 2103, 2940.

Ohio River Bill to supplement act of1872 relative ro bridges across (se~ bill

H. R. 5380). . Bills for relief of sufferers by overflow (see bill H. R. 7592; H.

R. Res. 350). Report ef Ohio River Commission on improvement of 815.

Oil Wells Bill ro extend Roberts patent on {see bill H. R. 7389).

Oleomargarine Bill to tax manufacture of (see bill H. R. 6685).

peiition 3086.

Omaha and Council Bluffs Bridge Co. Bills ro allow them to bridge Missouri River (see bills S. 2271;

H. R. 7474).

Omro, W'taconsin Bill to donate cannon for eoldiers' monument at (see bill H. R.

6368).

Omsbee, Ira G. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. T.110).

Onkst, Jorial Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 6~7).

Ontonagon and State Line R. R. Co. Bills to protect title of settlers on land grant of (~'lee bills S. 192;

H. R. 6235). · petitions for bill1039, 1040, 1089, 1471, 1758. _ petition against bill 308.

Opium Traffic Bill to provide for repressing in a.coordance wi tb treaty with

China (see billS. 2473).

Ordnance . R~port of eelect oommitt~ of Senate on h...,-y ordnanee (~ Jtl!i-

PORT 969) ~33. Or-egon

Bill to reimburse State for expenditures in Modoc war (see bill s. 145).

Bill to re-i'Olate fees of U. S. jurora and witnesses in (see billS. 2307).

Oregon--COntinued. Memorial of Legislature for survey and buoying of Tillamook

and Nestncka. Bays 2545, 2595. Memorial of Legislature for aid to construct certain railroads

2546, 2595, 3087. Memorial of Legislature to survey Sinslaw Harbo and River2595. Memorial of Legislature to restore price of surveying 2595, 2889. .Memorial of Legislature ro pension soldiers of Rogne River war

2595, 2889. :Memorial of Legislature ro improve Rogue River wagon-road

2595. Memorial of Legislature to improve Coquille River and for harbor

of refuge at Port Orford 2595, 2888. · Memorial of Legislature relative to land grant ro Oregon Central

R. R. 2595 . . -MemorialofLegislatureforlight-houseatmonthofUmpqnaRiver

2595, 3087. -Memorial of Legislature for payment of awards of commission of

Indian war of 1865-'66 and to extend bounty laws to that war 2595, 2680.

Resolution of Legislature in favor of incorporating Nicaragua Canal Co. 161, 163, 2680, 2942.

Oregon Central R. R. Co. Bill to declare land grant forfeited (see billS. 2221). Memorial of AstoriaChamber of Commerce rodeclareland~·

forfeited 163, 231, 350. · l\Iemorial of Legislature relative to land grant to 2595.

Orr, Joltn G. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7432).

Orth, Godlove 8., (a Representative from Indiana.) Leave of absence granted to 69. Death announced 402, 409. Committee appointed to attend funeral 402, 411, 455. Resolutions passed on death .of, and eulogies delivered in Honse

on 1864. Resolutions passed on death of, and eulogies delivered in Senate

on 1850. Joint resolution to print eulogies on (see \{. R. Res. 347).

Osage Indian Lands Bill for relief of settlers on (see bill S. 2354).

Otis, George K. Bill to issue duplicate land-~arrants (see bill H. R. Res. 6825).

Ottawa, !Uinois Bill to donate cannon for soldiers' monument at (see bill H. R.

5609).

Oury, Granmlle H., (a Delegat6from ArizcnuJ.) Attended 13. .

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Arizona Narrow GangeR. R. Co: granting right of way ro (eee

bill H. R. 7042) 183. · Dobbs, Elijah W. and others: for relief(see bill H. R. 7097) 442. Fort Lowell reservation: to reduce limit of (see bill H. R. 7219)

967. Frazier, Henry C: for relief (see bill H. R. 7098) 442. La .Arabac land grant: to confirm in .Arizona (see bill H. R. 7307) 11~ .

Petitions and papers presented by, from .Arizona Legislature: relative to Indian affairs 1734. -- relative to Papago reser:vation 3304.

Pacheco, Bom'IULldo, (a Bepruentativefrom California.) Attended 12. Leave of absence granted to 19.

Pacific Coast Bill to improve certain rivera and harbors on, offered by Mr.

George995.

Paoifio Railroads. See also KANSAS PACIFic' R. R; NORTHERN PACIFIC R. R; RAILROADS; SoUTHEltN PACIFIC R. R; UNIOY PACIFIC R. R.

Bill ro compel payment of cost of surveying and conveying landgrant and subjecting land-grant to State taxation (see bill H. -R. 6983).

Bill to incorporate Tmnsatlantic, North American and Pacl.fte R. R. Co. (see bill H. R. 7024).

Debate relative to compensation for army transportation (see bill H. R. 7077).

Resolution for ipecial order to consider bills relative to, debated aud reject.ed 1199----1202.

INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. · 117 Page, Horace F-rancis, (a Representative from California.)

Attended 12. Appointed teller 924, 1071, 1137, 1268, 2056, 3352, 3353, 3362,

3363, 3428, 3432, 3452, 3511, 3540, 3546, 3549, 3611, 3758. Called to the chair 584. Chairman Committee of Whole 90, 1326, 1400, 1453, 1500, 1548. Excused from service on Committee on Education and Labor

1758. Amendme_nts offered by, to

American shipping: bill to encourage 1025. River and harbor appropriation bill3425, 3523. Tariff bill: borax 1861, 1862. -- quicksilver 2585.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by American shipping: to promote (see bills H. R. 6902, 6903,

6904, 6905, 6906, 6907) 15. Army officers: for voluntary retirement of (see bill H. R. 7252)

1195.

Parish, Joseph W. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 2463) petition 2959.

Parker, .Abraham X., (a Representative from N6W York.) Attended 179. Leave of absence granted to 454, 2467.

Amendments offered by, to Navy appropriation bill1502. Tariff bill: tin-plate 2394.

Petitions and papers presented by, from New York, citizens of: for equalization of bounties 410. --to reduce duty on sugar 995, 1089, 1126, 1174, 1213. -- citizens of Malone: relative to duty on tin-plates 1088.

Remarks by, on Oleomargarine and imitation butter (Appendix 160). Tariff: bark extracts 1992. -- sugar 2828. Updegraff, Jonathan T: death of 2177.

Motions made by Votes of. Bee YEA AND NAY VOTES Adjourn: to 815, 994, 1039, 1087, 1150, 1260, 3259, 3453. p k El. B Committee on Commerce: granting leave to si~ during sessions ar er, z •

1358. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7613) petition 2959. Petitions and papers presented 6y, from

California, citizens of: for increase of duty on chicory 230. -- citizens of San Francisco: relative to American shipping

22. · California State University: relative to investment of fundS

192. --San Francisco Board of Trade: for rebate on tobacco 192.

Remarks by, on American shipping 928, 929, 1016, 103&-1037, 1068, 1069, 1073,

1074, 1109, 1120, 1121, 1136-1149. Foreign-built ships: reference of bill relative to purchase of 18. Internal-revenue districts: reducing 254a, 2672. Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill 2537,

2538, 2543. Oxford, Miss: public building 2998. Personal explanation 3409. Public lands: appropriation for survey 3135, 3136. River and harbor appropriation bill3355, 3356, 3362--3364,3426-

3429, 344Q-3453, 3511-3513,3521-3523,35391 3540,3543 (A~ pendix 158).

Rwer and harbor appropriatious 152-156. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3194. J'a.riff: borax 1861. --quicksilver 2585. -- sugar 2739.

Reports made by, from Committee (}n, A11!Qican Shipping

Am"erican shipping: amendment to bill (H. R. 7051) to encour~o-e 1073.

Onnmittee on Oommercs American merchant marine (REPORT 1831) 402: DuBois system of nav?.gation: resolution of inquiry relative

to, adopted 2444. Gas-lighted buoys: resolution of inquiry relative to, adopted

2379. Portage Lake, Mich: resolution of inquiry relative to, adopted

2571. River and harbor appropriation bill (bill_ H. R. 7588; REPORT

1977) 2672. Rivers and harbors: resolutions of inquiry :relative to, adopted

152-156, 1108. Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VOTES

Pagosa Springs, Oolorado Memorial of Legislature relative to military reservation at 2513.

Palmer, Alpherls T. Petition to be restored te Army 1874.

Palmer, Isaac E. Bill for relief (see billS. 1_541).

Palmer, Vashti H. Petition for pension 1372.

Palmer, William L. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7514).

petition 2137.

Pampel, Jerome E. Papers withdrawn in H. R. 3757.

Parker, WUliam 0. Bill to grant pension arrears (see billS. 24~.

Parkill, Eli T. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7629).

Parkins, Josepk E. Bill for relief of his assignee (see bill S. 2222).

Parsons College, Fairfield, Iowa Joint resolution to donate telescope to (see H. R. Res. 309).

Partridge, E. D. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7152) petition in favor of 904.

Parvin, W. L. Papers withdrawn in H. R. 3533.

Patent Of!loe Annual report (H. R. Ex. Doo. 71) 2020, !041.

Patents Bills to amend law relative to ·patent8 for inventions previo118ly

patented in foreign countries (see bills S. 2275j H. R. 7367, 7594, 7630).

Bill to amend law relative to da.mages for infringing (see bill H. R. 6018).

Bill to provide for canceling in caae of fraud (see bill H. R. 6512). Letter of Secretary of Interior asking appropriation to examine

<!ertain 3030, 3082. Petitions for amendment of patent lawa, from

Indiana: citizens of 230, 749.. Iowa : citizens of 749, 169L Massachusetts: citizens of 816. Michigan; citizens of ~. 1597. . Missouri: Harrison WireCompa.ny ~. 2181, !1&2. New York: citizens of 584. Ohjo: citizens of 944, 14TI. Wisconsin: citizeiUI of 2472. --State Gra.n~e 1694, 17159, 1942.

Patten, Mrs. George W. Bill to increase ~nsion (see bill !. W5).

Patterson, Eliza. W. Bill for relief (see bill S. 2001).

Patterson, Elizaheth M. Report of committee on petition of (H. R. REPORT 2020) 3774.

Patterson, Margaret Bill for relief of estate (see bill H. R. 7203).

petition 995.

Paul, John, (a Bepresentativefrom Virginia.) Attended 29. Lea.ve of a.bsence gra.nted to 265, 663, 1149, 1471, 1852, 2518,

2958. · Petitions and papers presented by, from

Bagly, S. P: for contest expenses 350. Lynch burgh Tobacco Association: for repeal of tax op tobaeco 307. ---relative to tariff 2760. University of Virginia: for appropriation for education 1422. Virginia, workingmen of: relative to tariff 2262. Virginia State Gmnge: for repeal of tax on tobacco and law to

regulate interstate commerce 995.


Paul-Continued. Remarks by, on

Cook v.~. Cutts: contested-election ca e of 3639. Reports made by, from

Committee on Elections Ball, M:. D. (REPORT 1988) 3409.

Votes of. See YEA il"'D NAY VOTES

Pay Department of Army · · Bill to regulate pay of paymasters' clerks (see billS. 43'2). Bill to allow paymasters extra compensation for disbursements

to volunteers during war of rebellion (see bill H. R. 6974). Bill relating to bonds of (see bill H. R. 7370). Debate relative to abolishing 580-582, 787-790, 3043-3056. Tabulated statement of officers that will be retired under act of

1882, 748. Petition of clerks in Quartermaster's Department relative to

clerks in 1174.

Payne, Nathm& D. Bill for relief of estate (see bill H. R. 7447).

Paynter, A1-thur W. Bill to adjust claim (see bill H. R. 7216).

petition 944.

Payson, Lewis E., (a Rep1·esentatit•ejro1n Dlinoi11.) Attended 13.

. Leave of absence granted to 2595. Petitions and papers presented by, from

lllinois, citizens of: to continue immigrant inspection senice 1212.

-- to reduce duty an sugar 1372. Illinois Legislature: relative to protection of bridges on Missis

sippi River 3302. -- relative to immigrant inspection service 2515. -- to increase pension for loss of limb 3302.

Reports made by, from Committee on Judiciary .

Evans, Samuel P. (bill H. R. 7479; REPORT 1920) 1989. Leavenworth and Western Pawnee R. R. Co: resolution of

inquiry relative to, adopted 1989. Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VOTES

Pedersen, Mathias Bill for relief ( ee bill H. R. 7145).

Peelle, Stanton J., (a Rep1·esPn t.ative jr011t I1~diaua.} Attended 29. Appointed conferee on bill (H. R. 2013) to adjudicate claim of

Gallus Kirchner 702. Appointed o:q. committee on funeral of !.Ir. U pdegra:ff, of Ohio 13. Appointed teller 1359. Chairman Committee of Whole 118.

Amendments offered by, to Army appropriation bill 578.

ar:i:ff bill: steel 2529. Bills and joint resolutions introduced by

Bullard, Catharine: to pension (see bill H. R. 7335) 1421. Davis, Dr. Samuel: to increase pension (see bill H. R. 7058) 307. Smith, William G: to increase pension (see bill H. R. 7620) 2941. Wiggins, Sarah H: for relief (see bill H. R. 7576) 2515.

Motions and resolutions offered by Adjourn: to 631, 3364. Honse employes: to pay 3769.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Brown, Mrs. M. T~ war claim 1830. Bullard, Catharine: for pension 1471. Indiana, citizens of: against admission of steam plows and en-

gines free of duty 3148. --for increase of pension to Harman W. Boles 230. -- relative to patents 749. -- to increase pension for loss of limb 2887. -- to reduce duty on sugar 1213, 1873. Indiana, citizens of Indianapolis: against increase of duty n

. fashioned cotton hosiery 3649. -- against passage of bankrupt law 1211. -- for fire-proof building for Army Medical Museum 664. -- for reduction of duty on sugar 664. · -- relative to distilled spirits 1212. -- to make all qualified physicians equal in Government

B6I'Vice 410, 664.

Peelle-Continued. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Indiana Legislature: relative to an-ears of pension claims 2942. Indianapolis Board of Trade: relative to tariff 3319. · Jacobs, C. P. and others: for amendment of patent laws 230. Mans, Casper: claim of 1150.

Remarks by, on Grant, Albert: relief of 704. Seamen: relief of 160. State courts: removal of causes from 1250. Tariff: plate-glass 2163. -- trace-chains 2517. Tariff bill conference report 3736. Updegraff, Jonathan T: death of2177.

Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VOTES •

Peirce, &bfJ!t B. F., (a Representative from Indiana.) Attended 13. Appointed conferee on bill (H. R. 2871) to extend Capitol, North

0 Street and South Washington R. R. 994. Appointed on committee on funeral of Mr. Orth 455. Appointed teller 2944. Leave ofabsence granted to 663.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Loomis, George W: for relief (see bill H. R. 7373) 1450.

Petitions and papers presented by, from District of Columbia, citizens of Washington: for passage of bill

to establish new gas company 2412. Indiana, citizens of: against reduction of internal-revenue taxes

and for equalization ofb01rn.ties 1307. --for relief to settlers on Ontonagon land grant 1040. -- relative to duty on tin-plates 1040, 1174. --to reduce duty on sugar 995,1040, 1174. -- citizens of Indianapolis: relative to distilled spirits 1150. -- citizens of State Line: for rebate on tobacco 410. -- citizens of Vermillion County: to place forest products on

free-list 162. Indiana Legislature: relative to arrears-of-pension claims 2939.

Remarks by, on Orth, Godlove S: death of 1870.


Capitol, North 0 Street and South Washington Rail way (bill H. R. 2871) 1453, 3121.

G>mmittee on District of Oolumhia · . National Trust Company (bill H. R. 7186) 294.3.

Votes of. See YEA Al\""D NAY VOTES

Penalty Envelopes Bill to extend their use to all officers of Government and mem

bers of Congress (see bill S. 2406). Debate relative to extending use of 2805, 2806.

Pendleburg, Isaac Bill for relief ( ee bill H. R. 74.97).

Pendleton, George Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7161).

Pendleton, George H., (a Senator from Ohio.) Attended 1.

Amendments offered by, to Civil service: bill to regulate and improve 461, 505. Consular and diplomatic appropriation bill 461.

Bills and joint re6olutio.ns introduced by Arkansas, New Mexico and Pad:fi.c R. R. Co: to incorporate (see

bill s. 2353) 1127. ·National bank act: to amend (see bill H. R. 2447) 1943.

Motions made qy Adjourn: to 29, 370, 527, 3179. Bayard, Thomas F: to elect as President pro tempore 3657. · Lytle, General W. H: to reconsider bill H. R. 6408) relative to

statue to 3326. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Association of Tobacco Trade of Cincin.n::tti: for rebate on tobacco 547.

Cincinnati Board of Trade and Transportation: for extension of bonded period on distilled spirits 710.

Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce: for exten ion of bonded period · on distilled spirits 710.

Cincinnati Commercial Club: for uniformsystem of bankruptcy 905.

INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. 119 Pendleton-Continued.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Cincinnati common council: to establish court of appeals at 686. Cincinnati Cotton Exchange: for continuance of cotton-belt ob

servations 3262. Cincinnati Drug Association: for repeal oi special-license tax

1472. Cincinnati Seed-leaf Tobacco Board of Trade: for repeal of tax

on tobacco 308. Cincinnati Soldiers and Sailors' Memorial Association: relative

to pre-emption and homestead laws 3320. Cincinnati Typographical Union: against passage of act to pre

vent employment of members of typographical union 3320. Cincinnati Wholesale Grocers' Association: for action on tobacco

. ta.x 389. Cleveland city council: for extension of street in Cleveland 633. Dayton (Ohio) board of health: in favorofimmigrantinspection

1175. Farmers' Club: against reduction of duty on wool 2063. George H. Thomas Post, G. A. R: forincreaseofpensionforloss

oflimb265. Kenyon College, faculty of: relative to ~val observatory 1694. Lead manufacturers: relative to duty on pig-lead 1126. Ohio, G. A. R. posts of: for increase of pension for loss of limb

389, 1330. Ohio, iron firms of: relative to duty on sheet-iron 944. ---tobacco dealers of: for rebate on tobacco 488. Ohio Good Templars: for prohibitory legislation 816. Ohio Iron and Steel Association: for pensions to J. C. Arnold

and A. A. Carey 1598. Ohio Legislature: to increase pension for loss of limb 1830. Ohio Sons of Temperance: for prohibitory legislation 1040. Ohio State Board of Agriculture: against lower duty on wool

1330. Ohio State Forestry Association: relative to duty on lumber 1598. ---business fum ofCincinnati: relativetoduty on tin-plates

1422. --- citizens of Cincinnati: against reduction of dilties on tin-

plate 1175. --- for increase of pension for loss of limb 265, 389. ---relative to customs oaths 1694. --- merchants of Cincinnati: against passage of bankrupt law

944. Pfirman & Pfan: for action on bonded-whisky bill488. Swift Iron and Steel Works: relative to duty on iron and steel

-1126. Remarks by, on

Civil-service reform 202-208, 247, 248, 322, 353, 363, 364, 367, 527, 602, 604, 605, 615.

Tariff and internal revenue: vinegar 2476. Updegraff, Jonathan T: death of2158.

Reports f1'ade by, from Committee on Foreign Relations .

Deficiency appropriation bill: amendment to 1760, 1831. Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VOTES

Pensions Applications for: bills relative to oaths in (see bills H. R. 3429,

7142). Appropriations for: annual bill (see bill H. R. 7193). Army: bills to re-enact old laws relative to (see bills S. 2462,

2464; H. R. 7398, 7 400 ). ---bills to restore pensions reduced under general law (see

bills s. 2465; H. R. 7399). Execution against: bill to construe law exempting (see bill H. R.

7130). Fees: bills to amend laws relative to attorneys' fees (see bills S.

2263, 2280, 2463, 2475; H. R. 7099, 7111). --- resolution of Senate to investigate violations of law regu

lating attorney fees, passed 2063, 2138. Indian wars: bill to allow for wars prior to 1812 (see bill H. R .

7083). --bill to grant for service in (see bill H. R. 7135). ---bill to re-enact I!rovisions of old laws relative to (see bill

H. R. 7400). Information relative to: resolution of Senate that Commissioner

report, debated and passed 24, 35, 71, 102. -- report made (S. Ex. Doc. 21) 455. Me:cicanwar: bill to grant for service in (see bill H. R. 7135). J1ilitia: bills :to extend time for filing claims for (see bills S.

2347; H. R. 3887). Rates of: bills to increase for loss of limb (see bills S. 2215,

2420, 2421; H. R. 1410). --- bill to amend rates for loss of sight or hearing (see bill

H. R. 1247). · ---bill to increase pensions of widows and dependent mo-

thers (see b.ill H. R. 7358). . ---remarks in Senaterelative topetitionsforincreasefor loss

oflimb 869. War of 1812: bill to re-enact provisions of old laws relative to

(see bill H. R. 7400). Wid.ows and orphans: bills to amend laws relative to (see billsS.

2250, 2258; H. R. 7072). Petitions on the subject of, from

Arkansas: Grand Army of the Republic, Lyon Post 137, '751. Colorado, citizens of 69, 162. Connecticut:' citizens of710. Dakota: citizens of 869. Illinois: citizens ofl01, 102.389, 664,1041, 1i59. --Legislature of 3302, 3304, 3319, 3364., 3365. Indiana.: citizens of 69, 162, 455, 633, 664, 1330, 1597, 2061, 2137, 2887. --Legislature of2889. 2939,2958, 2959, 3030,3261,3318. Iowa.: citizens of 69, 135, 265, 388, 868. Kansas: citizens of 23, 34, 69, 163, 231, 308, 351, 816, 869, 1151, 1214, 1694, 2062,

2414. --Legislature of 2471, 2959, 3126. Kentucky: citizens of 230. --1\Ie:rica.n Veteran Association 944. Maine: citizens of 135, 710, 1422, 1658. Ma,ssa.chusetts: E. K. Wilcox Post, No. 16, G. A. R. 23. Mk1ligan: citizens of 70. • 1\linnesota.: citizens of 102,710, 1174,' 2760. Missouri: citizens of 23, 69, 162, 411. . 1\Iorrison David 2020. Nebraska: citizens of 163, 389, ill, 816. New Hampshire: citizens of 710. New .Jersey: citizens of 163. 456, 547, 710, 1212. --Union Veterans' Union 22,2472. •

Pennsylvania New York: citizens of 69, 70,135,231, 265, 307,411,488,633,710,751, 1040, 1151,2182. .

Bills-to establish northern J. udicial district in (see bills s. 2344 ,· Ohio: citizens of 34, 69, 102, 163, 265,308, 410, 4.88, 633, 1089, 1330. . --Grand .Army of the Republic, posts in 265,380, 1330.

H. R. 7120). --Legislature of 1830,2062,2103,2940. Resolution of Legislature in favor of increasing pensions for lo s Pennsylvania.: citizens of 102, 193, 308, 389, 488, 664, 995, 997, 1423, 1599.

of limb 3303, 3318, 3319, 3366. --Grand Army of the Republic, posts in 488, 1330, 1943, 2472. --· Legislature of 3303, 3318, 3319, 3366.

Resolution of Legislature relative to League Island navy-yard Vermont: citizens of 231. 3303, 3318, 3319, 3364, 3366. Virginia: citizens of 870, 3318.

Resolution of Legislature relative to proposed Indian policy 3303, West Virginia: citizens of 2958.

3318 3319 Wisconsin: citizens of 69, 411, 633, 749, 870, 944, 3263.

, • --Grand Army of Republic, posts in 1175. Resolution of Legislature relative to tariff legislation 3303, 3318, --Legislature of 2545.

3319, 3366. · Pepper, Carey B. Pensacola, Florida Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 2525).

Bill to improve harbor, offered by Mr. Da.vidson 1039. Perkins, Daniel W. Letter of Secretary of Navy relative to navy-yard at (S. Ex. Bill for relief (see bill H....R. 850.)

Doc. 33) 460, 944.

Pensacola and Perdido Canal Company Bill to incorporate (see bill H. R. 7646).

Pension Office Bill to prohibit detail of any clerk or agent for service in State

from which appointed (see bill H. R. 7565). Bill to prevent false personation of officers and agents of (see

bill s. 2506).

Pensioners Order of Senate to print alphabetical list of (S. Ex. Doc. 84)

3700.

Perkins, Julieth Petition for war claim 1088.

Perot, William H. and others Petition for damages on account of unlawful seizure of sugar

1421.

Perry, Sherman C. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7337).

Perth Amboy, New Je:rsey Bills to make port of entry for goods to be transported in bond

(see billa S. 2228, 2435; H; R. 7007). ·

...

120 INDEX TO THE OONGRESSIONAL. RECORD:

Peru, Indiana Bill to donate mortar-beds for soldiers' cemetery at (see bill H.

R. 6434).

Pervis, Solomon Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7116).

Pettibone, AUf!UBiUB H., (a .Representati"efrom TemtMaee.) Attended 13. . Appointed teller 3755. Appointed to attend inauguration of Henry statue 3436. Leave of absence granted to 663.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Harrison, David M: for relief (see bill H. R. 7301) 1198. Sprandell, Mary: for relief (800 bill H. R. 7471) 1805.

Motions and resolutions offered by Call of House 3753, 3757. Fuel: to purchase for folding-room, adopted 1400.

Petitions and papers presented by, from · · Beal, Jam~ H: war claim 547. Bell, Lucy A: for pension 1330. Brown, John G: war claim 868. Doyle, Thomas J: war claim 2019. Harrison, David A: for relief1212. Lynch, Henderson: war claim 1758. McLella.nd, Jennette: for pension 1422. Merritt, Leroy: war claim 307. Moreland, Alfred T: for pension 230. Plowden, Walter D: for pension 1759. Price, W. A: war claim 2019. Tennessee, citizens of: for appropriation for education 1693. -- for post-road 664. West, Samuel: war claim 2834.

Remarks by, on Lee vs. Richardson: contested-election case of 3746, 3753-3760,

3771, 3772. Reports made by, from

Committee on Elections Lee 'VS. Richardson (REPORT 1983) 3244. Utah Delegate (REPORT 1865) 1298.


Pettigrew, B. F., (a DelegatejromDakota..) Attended 13.

Amendments offered by, to Sundry civil appropriation bill3066, 3143, 31~.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by' Brott, George F: to inv~tigate claim of (see bill H. R. 7441)

1735. Dakota.: to appoint two additional associate justices in (see bill

· H. R. 7126) 630. -- to create additional land districts in (~e bill H. R. 7043)

183. Forestry school: to ~tablish in Dakota (see bill H. R. 7 440) 1735. Kennedy, George: for relief (see bill H. R. 7625) 2942. Morrow, Stanley J: for relief (see bill H. R. 7675) 3304.

Petitions and papers presented hy, from Dakota, citizens of: to place lumber on free-list 1330. --to reduce duty on sugar 1150, 1174, 1422. --citizens of Yankton County: against repudiation 87. Dakota. Legislature: for increase ~f membership 2104.

Remarks by, on Military reservations: sale of 3065. Pre-emption laws: repeal of 3143. Public lands: appropriation for survey 3136.

Phelps, James, (aBepresentativefrom Connecticut.) Attended29. Leave of absence granted to 546, 1260.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Eurele, William: to pension (see bill H. R. 7067) 333.

Petitions and papers presented by, from· Connecticut, citizens of: for repeal of tax on tobacco 868. -- to reduce duty on sugar 1126. -- citizens of Portland: for increase of duty on Sumatra to-

bacco 868. New England, citizens of: for tax on all foreign tobacco 868. Yale College, faculty of: relative to National Observatory 1212.

Yotn of. See YBA AND NAY VOTES

Philadelphia, PenMylvania Joint resolution to remit duties on articles for electrical exhibi

tion to be held at (see H. R. Res. 337). Phinney and Jackson


Phiater, Elijah Collner, (a BepresentativejrMit Keatuoky.} Attended 13. Leave of absence granted to 454.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Buckner, William: for relief (see bill H. R. 7449) 1735. Dore, Robert 11!: for relief (see bill H. R. 7154) 737. Duncan, Jam~ H: for relief (see bill H. R. 7349) 1450. Pervis, Solomon: for relief (see bill H. R. 7116) 530. Piper, Rebecca E: to pension (see bill H. R. 7500) 2103. Rous, Richard M: for relief (see bill H. R. 7155) 737.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Kentucky, citizens of: for rebate on tobacco.816. -- relative to bounties to soldiers of late war 2959. -- citizens of Maysville: for passage of Sherman substitute,

relative to distilled spirits 2544. ---workingmen of: in favor of report of Tari.ff Commission

1759. McKee, Samuel: claim of307. Rice, John M: for contest expenses 996. Salt Lake City Bar ~tion: relative to bill (H. R. 6990) 816.

Votes of. See YJU AND NAY VOTES

Plckaway County, Ohio

Bill to donate cannon for soldiers' monument at (see blllli. JL 6829). .

Pickens, William Petition for relief 944. Peti_tion for pension 996.

Pierce, Da'Did Bill for relief of widow and children (see bill H. R. 7144):

Pilota~e

Bills to relieve vessels from compulsory pilot fees (see bills il. 2178; H. R. 7541).

petition for bill 2959. Resolutions of Maine Legislature in mvor of abolishing compul

sory pilot fees 2183, 2942.

Pinchback, P. B. 8. Petition for contest expenses 3030.

Pindle, Tlwnw.s N. Petition for compensation 22.

Pine Timber Lands Bill to regulate disposal of (see bill H . R. 699'7) .

Piper, Rebecca E. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7500).

Piqua. Ohio Bill to donate cannon for soldiers' monument at (see bill H. R.

6558).

Pittsbur~h, PenMylvania ~lutionsof Chamber of Commerce relative to public bulldini

at 307, 351 ..

Planter (steamer) Bill for reappraisement of (see bill H. R. 7626).

Platt, Orville H., (a Senator from Connecticut.) Attended 1. Appointed on commission to adjust salaries of Congressional

employes 3706. . Excused from service as chairman on Committee on Pensions 231.

Amendments offered by, to Deficiency appropriation bill3467. Post-Office appropriation bill1335. Pensions: bill to increase for loss of limb 3287, 3378, 3300-3392. Tariff and internal revQnue bill: bank taxea 2436. -- buttons 2207. -- iron and steel: pig and scrap 1639. -- nickell712, 1718. -- saltpeter 1233, 1234. --shotguns 1726. -- stone 2223, 2267. -- tobacco 2564.

lNDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. 121 Platt-Continued.

Bills and joint resolutions ·introduced by · Free-mail. delivery: to extend (see bills S. 2408, 2413) 1423, 1473.

New Haven, Conn: to improve public buildings at (see bill S. 2434) 1695.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Connecticut, citizens of Meriden: for rebate on tobacco 664. -- citizensofN ew Britain: for national aid to common schools

1423. --. citizens of New H aven: for rebate on tobacco 308. --tobacco dealers of: for rebate on tobacro 1089, 1422. Connecticut Templars: for prohibitory legislation 751. Rosario and Carmen Mining Co: to be indemnified for damages

by action of Mexico 2263. Wisconsin, d tizens of: to increase pension for loss of limb 3263.

Remarks by, on Bankruptcy system 85. Eveni..Qg sessions 1425. French spoliation claims 31~~Holiday recess 491. Lanman, Ann C: to increa e pension 3.362. Letter postage: reduction of 1333-1335. Pension rates for loss of limb 3380, 3389-3391. Pensions 24, 25, 35-37. Post-Office appropriation bill 1333-1335. Tariff and internal revenue 1348, 2035, 2037. -- bank taxes 2436-2438. --bark extra<!ts 1189. -- cotton-knit goods 2033. --cutlery 1726, 1727. -- garden seeds 2265, 2630. -- glass-ware 1342. --iron: <iliarcoal 2776. -- iron: sheet and plate 1653. -- iron and steel: pig and scrap 1539, 1041. -- nickel 1713--17171 2.50-L -- pens 1728. -- saltpeter 1233, 1234. - - shotguns 1726. - - stone 2223, 2224, 2264, 2266. -- tobacco 1899, 1903, 2564, 2565. -- wire 1672, 1699. Zeilen, Virginia: to increase pension 3281.

Reports made by, from Committee tm. Pensions

Carey, Esther M. (REPORT 991) 2595. Cook, Daniell\!. (REPORT 967) 2333. Droney, Patrick (REPORT 898) 710. Heusted, Wellington V. (REPORT 896) 710. Joyce, Mary (REPORT 899) 710. Merchant, Sarah L. (REPORT 996) 2769. Pension laws (billS. 2421; REPORT 940) 1599. Shearer, Susan (REPORT 997) 2834. Smith, Clinton D. (REPORT 1026) 3652. Walker, Mary and Ell~ (REPORT 963} 2263. Warren, General G. K. (widowof) (REPORT 1002) 2890. Weinstein, Elizabeth (REPORT 961) 2138. Widows' pensions (billS. 2258) 411. Wilson, A. l\1. (REPORT 897) 710. Zeilin, Virginia (REPORT 992) 2595.

Onnmittee on Patents Leschot, Rudolph (bill H. R. 2311; REPORT 909) 818. Patent infringements (bill H. R. 6018) 2263.

Resolutions offered by Anthony rule: to suspend 1430. · Patent suits: to reprint bill (S. 1238) to regulate practice in,

adopted 71. Pensions: that Commissioner of Pensions furnish uuormation

relative to 24.


Plattsburgh, New York Bill to cede military reserv.ation for a park (see billS. 1843).

Pleasanton, Alfred Bill to appoint major-general on Army retired-list (see bill H.

R. 5525).

Pleuro-Pneumonia Annual report of Treasury Cattle Commission on (H. R. Ex. Doc.

35) 889. Resoiution of Kansas Legislature relative to suppressing 2262,

2292.

Pleuro-Pneumonia-Continued. Petitions for l_egislation to suppress, from

lliinois: citizens of 1212, 1471. Kansas Legislature 2262, 2263, 2292, 2332, 2414. Michigan : Breeders' Association 2138. 1\Iontana Legislature 3319, 3335. New York: Dairymen's Association ll50. • Wisconsin Legislature 3262, 3304, 3318.

Plowden, Walter D. Papers referred in H. R. 1759.

Plumb, Preston B., (a Senator f rom K ansas. ) Attended 101. . Appointed conieree on agricultu ral appropriat ion bill (H. R.

7052) 1048. Appointed conferee on Army appropriation bill (bill H. R. 7077)

3170. .Ap_pointed conferee on District of Columbia appropriation bill

(bill H. R. 7181) 3268. Appointed conferee on Indian appropriation bill (H. R. 6900)

1047. Appointed conferee on Post-Office appropriation bill (bill H . R.

7049) 1831, 3054, 3288, 3556. Credentials presented 2413.

Amendments offered by, to Agricultural appropriation bill 502. American shipping: bill to encourage 3692, 3693. Army appropriation bill 283.5, 3047, 3050-3053. Civil service: bill to reooulate and improve 559, 649, 650, 657. Deficiency appropriation bill 3557. District of Columbia appropriation uill 3159, 3160, 3163-3166,

3169. District of Columbia employes: payment of 3670. Indian appropriation bill 412. Legislative, executive, and .;udicial appropriation bill3232, 3238,

3239. Post-Office appropriation bill 1383. Reed, Charles H:- to pay for services as counsel t o Charles J.

Guiteau 3665. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3485, 3490. Tariff and internal revenue bill: castor-bean& 1107. -- castor-oil 1107. -- dividends 2934. --horns 2988. --iron and steel: wire rods 1667. -- putty 2932.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Childs, John B: to pension (see billS. 2492) 2890. Desertion: to amend law relative to <iliarge of (see bill S. 2448)

1875. Fort Lowell reservation: to reduce limits of (see billS. 2417)

1524. Harris, Merlin C: to increase pension (see bill S. 2295) 665. Kansas: to establish soldiers' home in (see billS. 2233) 193. --to reimbursemoneys expended in expelling Indian inva.-

sion (see bill S. 2348) 1090. Militia pensions: to amend law relative to (see billS. 2347} 1090. Missouri River: to allow bridge across (see bill S. 2498) 2961. Montgomery, Alexander: to pension (see billS. 2409) 1423. Osage Indian lands: for relief of settlers on (see billS. 2354) 1127. Riley, Peter: to pension (see billS. 2365) 1176. Simmons, William H: for relief (see billS. 2401) 1374.

Motions and resolutions offered by Corte de Madera del Presidio: that Committee on Public Lands

censider land grant 3395, 3556. Ecuador: that President be requested to furnish Church'& re

port on, adopted 390. Executive session: for 249.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Dakota Legislature: against repeal of pre-emption law 2680. Grand Army of the Republic: to establish soldiers' home in~

saa 2959. Grand Lodge of Good Templars: to prohibit sale of alcoholic

liquor in District of Columbia 2062. Kansas, citizens of: for increase of pension for loss of limb 351,

1151, 2062. --relative to arrears of pension 2414. -- to increase duty on liquors 2889. -- to place lumber on free-list 2889. -- to reduce duty on sugar 1759. Kansas Legislature: favoring resurvey of lands in certain OMM ·

3263. -- for pension of prisoners of war 2959. -- for soldiers' home on Fort Riley reservation 1760.


Plumb-Continued. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Kansas Legislature: relative to spread of pleuro-pneumonia 2414. --relative to title of certain lands 2062. -- to pension survivors of Mexican war 2471. --to place lumber on free-list 2414. --to regulate interstate commerce 2413.

Remarks by, on Agricultural appropriation bill 501, ~02. Agricultural Department 1154-1156. American shipping 3692. Army appropriation bill3039-3042, 3044, 3047-3053. Beaumont, :Fannie S: to pension 3275, 3277. Civil-service reform 174, 364, 559, 594, 595, 649, 650, 657. District of Columbia appropriation bill3158-3169. District of Columbia employes: payment of 3670. Fort Dodge reservation: selling portion of 389. Government Printing Office 3217-3220. Holladay, Ben: relief of 1216-1221. Indian appropriation bill 396, 397, 412-415. -- conference report on 3150. Legislative, executive, andjudicial appropriation bill3226-3230. Navy appropriation bill3099, 3100,3104,3105, 3109, 3110, 3ll7,

3118. Navy chaplains' pay 201. Post-Office appropriation bill1262-1269, 1313-1315, 1317, 1333,

1337, 1338, 1376-1379, 1381-1384. -- conference report on 3287, 3555. Slater, John F: thanks of Congress to 1833. Sundry civil appropriation bill: conference report on 3680. Tariff and internal revenue 1128/ 1129. -- castor-beans 1107. -- coal 2212. -- earthen-ware 1283, 1284. -- iron and steel: wire rods 1667. -- lead 1712. --lumber 1443-1445. -- salt 2359. -- zinc 1719. Western Cherokee Indian claims 3662. Yellowstone National Park 3485.

Reports made by, from Omnmittee of conference ,

District of Columbia appropriation bill (bill H. R. 7181) 3552. Post-Office appropriation bill (bill H. R. 7049) 3053, 3287,

3555. Committee on Appropriations

District of Columbia appropriation bill (bill H. R. 7181) 283.:>. Post-Office appropriation bill (H. R. 7049) 1214.

Committee on Public Lands Fort Dodge reservation (billS. 2254) 389. :Michigan Upper Peninsula: memorials relative to 390. Unlawful occupation (billS. 2405) 1423.


Poland, 0. W. Bill for relief (see bill S. 2208) petition 135.

Polar, Melissa G. Bill for relief (see H. R. 7087).

Political Assessments. See CIVIL SERVICE

Polygamy Bills to amend act of 1882 relative to ( ee.bill S. 2238; H. R.

7102). Bill to provide further for suppr ion of ( ee bill H. R. 7379).

Pontius, Albert C. Bill for relief ( ee bill H. R. 7333).

Pool, Da·uid L. Papers referred in H. R. 364~.

Poole, Sarah Petition for pension 265.

Pope, Harriet E. Petition for pension 410.

Pope, Henry L. Papers referred in H. R. 2019.

Port Orford, Oregon Memorial of Legislature for harboor of 1·efuge 'at 2595.

Port Washington, Wi~consin Memorial of Legislature for completion of harbor at 2062, 2104,

2137.

Portage Lake, Michigan Report of Secretary of War ·on deposits of silt in (H. R. Ex.

Doc. 85) 2379, 2571, 2994.

Porter, David G. Petition for pension 2183.

Porter, General Fitz-John Bill for relief (see billS. 1844). Resolutions of Grand Army of Republic of illinois condemning •

efforts to r tore to Army 3148.

Portland Flats Senate committee directed to inquire whether building encroaches

on public reservation 3088.

Portsmouth, Ohio Bill to donate cannon for soldiers' monument at (see bill H. R.

5321).

Portsmouth, Virginia Bill to donate cannon for oldiers' monument at ( ee bill H. R.

6558).

Post, Morton E., (a Dclegatefrorn Wyoming.) Attended 13.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Kendrick, F. M. H: for relief (see bill H. R. 7378) 1451. Territorial courts: to amendhwrelative to practice and appeals

in (see bill H. R. 7044) 183. Postage

President recommends reducing letter postage to 2 cents (annual message) 6.

Bill to reduce po tage on letters· to 2 cents (see bill H. R. 346). Debate on reducing (see bill H. R. 7049). . .... Resolution of H. R. authorizing Committee on Appropriations

to include in appropriation bill a clause to reduce letter postage to 2 cents, passed 55.

Bill to provide for delivery of letters on which po tag not pr -paid (see bill H. R. 7010). ·

Bill to provide for forwarding letters on which potage unpaid and to reduce po tage on locallett.ei to 1 cent (see bill H. R. • 7057). .

Bill to reduce po tage on locallettei'S (see bill H. R. 7107). Bill to reduce letter po tage to 1 cent C ee bill H. R. 7208). Bill to abolish postage on newspapers to ac~l ub cribers (Ree

bill H. R. 7292). Bill to forward letters not fully prepaid (see bill H. R. 7659). Joint resolution to reduce letter postage to 2 cents (see H. R.

Re.~. 295). ResolutiollS of Saint Paul Chamber of Commerce fu\oring redn -

tion ofletter potage 102. Petition of Western Tract Society of Cincinnati relati,·e to pot

age on publitcations 410. Petition against increase on fourth-class matter 3453. Tabular stateml3nt of rates of postag in foreign countrie~ 29 .

Postage Stamps Postmaster-General directed to report to enate n urn ber of official

postage-stamps issued 2139.

Postal Cards Bill to provide double postal cards (see bill H. R. 7660). Tabular .statement of number issued from 1873 to 1878, 337.

Postal Money Orders Bill to amend law relative to forging (see bill H. R. 4962). Bill to modify system (see bill H. R. 5661). Petition to issue for small sums 2063.

Postal Service. See also LETTER CARBIERSj ?!!AIL MATTER

C<Jntracts f01': bill to require readvertising for increased spet-d under (see bill H. R. 7063).

1 --joint resolutions to validate certain ( ee S. Res. 133; H.

R. Res. 333). --annual report on (H. R. Ex. Doc. 93) 3305. -- annual report of fines and deductions on (H. R. Ex. Doc.

98) 3353. --report of Postmaster-General on failures in (H. R. Ex.

Doc. 30) 284, 476, 745. -- resolution that Postma.ster-General report to H. R. rela

tive to failures on star routes, referred 44.2. -- tabular list of failures on contracts in Texas since JUly 1,

1882, 387.

INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. 123 Postal Service-continued.

Dakota: re;eort of Postmaster-General on additional (S. Ex. Doc. . 28) 489, 633.

Ocean: report · of Postmaster-General on (S. Ex. Doc. 65) 634, 2545.

---memorial of California Legislature relative to New Zealand and Australia. mails 3453, 3533.

Railway: bill to regulate appointment and removal of clerks in (see bill H. R. 7101). _

--joint resolution to protect postal cars against fire (see S. Res. 51).

---debate relative to compensating land-grant roads for (see ill H. R. 7049).

-- tabular statistics from 1872 to 1882 of 342. Sabbath: petition of citizens of California against 664, 1373.

Postal Telegraph Bill to create (see bill H. R. 7199).

petition in favor of bill 749.

Postal Telegraph Company Bills to allow them to lay Atlantic cable (see bills S. 2212; H.

R. 6965).

Postmaster-General. See also PoST-OFFICE DEPARTME:NT Communications from

Dakota. postal service: on additional (S. Ex. Doc. 28) 633. Mail contracts: on failures in (H. R. Ex. Doc. 30) 745. --annual reports on (H. R. Ex. Doc. 93) 3305. --annual report of fines and deductions on (H. R. Ex. Doc. 98) 3353. New York post-office: on administration of (S. Ex. Doc. 16) 308. Ocean mail service (S. Ex. Doc. 65) 2545. Post-Office Department: annual report of contingent expenditures (H.

R. Ex. Doc. 21) 388. Post-Office inspectors: on appointment of clerks by (H. R. Ex. Doc. 12}

118. U uion Pacific R. R: transmitting annual report of Government directors

on (H. R. Ex. Doc. 94) 3310, 3319. Washington po t-office: recommending payment of rent for branch

office8d9. Orders to

Dakota: to report to Senate relative to mail service in 489. Mail contra<lts: to report to H. R. failures in 476. New York post-office : to transmit to Senate report on 193. Ocean mail service : ~o report to Senate information relative to 634. Official postage-stamps: to report to Senate number issued 2139.

Postmasters Bill to empower them to administer oaths to importers of books

(see bill H. R. 6842). · Bill to readjust salaries of certain (see bill H. R. 5200).

letter of W. H. Searles relative to billlOl. Bill that they be appointed by President (see bill H. R. 7267). Bill to adjust salaries of (see bill H. R. 7611).

petition 3148. Joint resolution to propose amendment to Constitution forpeople

to elect (see H. R. Res. 294).

Post-Office Department Annual appropriation bill for (see bill H. R. 7049). Bill to purchase property corner of E and Eighth streets for use

of (see bill s. 2243). Annual report of contingent expenditures (H. R. Ex. Doc. 21) 388.

Post-Office Inspectors

Potomac River Bill making appropriation for improvement of flats (see billS.

2489). . Bill to provide a free bridge at Georgetown (see bill H. R. 6939). Bill to protect fish in (see bill H. R. 7553).

petition against bill 2669. Estimates for improving flats (S. Ex. Doc. 12) 193, 265.

Potts, Howard D. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 693'2).

Pound, Thaddeus C., (a Rep1·esentatirejrom Wisconsin.) Attended 13. Chairllk'Ul Committee of Whole 56, 3410. Leave of absence granted to 455, 2722.


Motions and resolutions offered by Land -grant railroads: to print letter of Secretary of Interior rela-

tive to 1198. . Rules: ~amend relative to order of bn iness 1243, 1324.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Thatcher, William: to pension (see bill H. R. 7530) 2104. Wales, Frederick: for relief (see bill H. R. 7306) 1198.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Wisconsin, citizens of: against removal of duty on lumber2412. --- relative to duty on lumber 2182. · --- relative to Sheer-booms on l\IissisSippi Rh·er 2226. -- relative to tariff 2760. --- to continue immigrant inspection service 1597. --- to reduce duty on sugar 1307. Wisconsin Legislature: for improvement of Superior Harbor 2516.

Remarks by, on Pre-emption laws: repeal of 3142, 3143. Public land entries 3586, 3587. River and harbor appropriation bill3435.

Reports made by, from Committee on PulJlic Lands

Kansas agricultural college lands (REPORT 1942) 2515. Land-grantrailroads: resolution of inquiry relative to, adopted

284. Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VOTES

Pound's Rule Resolution to call committees daily for business to be considered,

passed 1243, 1324, 3148, 3187.

Powell, Barna Papers referred in H. R. 1174.

Powelson, Wallace E. H. Papers withdrawn in H. R. 22'27.

Powers, Eliza Howard Bill for relief (see bill S. 1500).

Powers and Newman Bill for relief (see billS. 826).

Bill to punish personating (see bill H. R. 4958). Letter of Postmaster-General relative to appointment of clerks Poynter, John H.

by (H. R. Ex. Doc. 12) 118. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7603). Post-Offices

Bills to prohibit pretended (see bills (H. R. 7612, 7635).

Post-Roads Bill to establish (see bill H. R. 7327). Bill to establish (see bill H. R. 7679). Bill to abolish certain routes in Dakota (see billS. 2333). Resolution of Senate directing Postmaster-General to suspend

making contracts on certain routes in Dakota, passed 945. Bills for

Minnesota: bill to establish (see bill S. 2303). Missouri : bills to establish (see bill S. 2302, 2315). --offered by 1\ir. Buckner 1212. Tennessee: offered by 1\ir. Whitthorne 1150.

Petitions for Alabama: citizens of 389. Arkansas: citizens of 23. Georgia: Philip Cook 1942. Idaho: citizens of 3318. Minnesota: citizens of 2887. Mississippi: citizens of 2182. Nevada; Le~islature ef2680 3365. North Oarolma: citizens of 547,664, 944,1039, 1174,1422, 17~9, 1873,2413,

2834,2959,3087, 331~ 3453. Ohio: citizens of 21~, 2544.. 'I'ennessee: citizens of 162 664. 1648. 'Yisconsin: Legisla.ture of 2544, 3262, 3304, 3318.

Pratt, Isaac Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7300).

Pre-emption See PuBLIC LANDS

Prentiss, Sarah D. Bill granting arrears of pension (see bill H. R. 7667).

Prescott, CyTWJ D., (a Representative from Jtrew York.) Amendment offered by, to

Sundry civil appropriation bill 3196. Rills and joint resolutions introduced by

Aurand, Elizabeth: for relief (see bill H. R. 7356) 1450. Beard, Bedant: for relief (see bill H. R. 7279) 1197. Brooks, Ann: to pension (see bill H. R. 7280) 1197. Hill, Mary E: to pension (see bill H. R. 7460) 1736. Shaw, Cynthia: to pension (see bill H. R. 7278) 1197.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Beard, Bedent: claim of 1471. Brooks, Ann: for pension 1212. Carrigan, Margaret, for pension 3261, 3365. Gillette, Orinel: for pension 3087. Hill, Mary E: to pension 2019.


P rescott-Continued. Petitions and papers presented by, from .

New York, citizens of: rela.tive to appointment of physicians in Government service 1597.

---to reduce duty on sugar 1213. Rodegan, James: for pension 1212. Shaw, Cynthia: for pension 1212. Vorhees, James: rela.tive to fees paid pension ~ents 1212.

Remarks by, on Sundry civil appropriation ·bill 3196. Tariff: trace-chains 2517.


President of Senate, pro tempore Mr. Davis resigns and Mr. Edmunds elected 3656, 3657. Resolution ofthanks to 3654.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Albuquerque Board of Trade Association: for session of New

Mexico Legisla.ture 633. Arizona Legislature: for commissioner to investigate matters at

Papago reservation 3453. . Arkwright Club of Boston: for passage oftariffbill1598. California Legisla.tnre: rela.tive to New Zealand and Australia

mails 3453. Chicago Board of Trade: in favor of Lowell bankruptcy bill192. Chicago Commercial Exchange: for passage ofbankrnpt law 2545. Chicago Iroquois Club: relative to lllinois and 1\ficbigan CIUlal

2888. Crane Manufacturing Company: against passage of bankrupt law

1472. Credentials of Shelby M. Cullom 3552.

~ Fruit importers: for reduction of duty 1089. Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina, public bodies of: in favor

of quarantine station at Sapelo 1830. · illinois, business firms of Chicago: a-gainst passage of bankrn pt

act 686. --- citizens of Chicago: for rebate on tobacco 265. --- tobacco manufacturers of: for action on tobacco tax 102. illinois Legislature: for increase of pension for loss of limb 3288. ---relative to Hennepin Canal1874. --- relative to sheer-booms on Mississippi River 3288. ---relative to Yellowstone National Park 1873. Kansas Legislature: to place lumber on free-list 2262. Michigan, cityofficers of Grand Rapids: to continue im.migrant-

inspectiQn service 3376. :Montana Legislature: for additional associate justice of supreme

court 2760. ---for appropriation for governor's office 2760. --- for custom-bouse at Fort Benton 2760. --- for two artesian wells ~760. ---relative to Fort Keogh reservation 3697. --- relative to pay of jurors and witnesses 2470. --- relative to pleuro-pneumonia in cattle 3319. Nebraska Legislature: to place lumber on free-list 2545. New York, citizens of: against"reduction of duty on books 2959. New York Maritime Association: for light-ship at Cape Hatteras

Shoals 868. Ohio, citizens of: for prohibitory legislation 1041. Peoria Board of Trade: for passage of bill to extend bonded

period on liquors 750. Salt Lake City" Bar Association: for an additional justice of su

preme court of Utah 750. South Carolina Legislature: to continue quarantine station -at

Sapelo 1830. Tobacco dealers: for rebate on tobacco 633. Underwriters and merchants: for light-ship at Cape Hatteras

Shoals 816. Wisconsin Legislature: for post-road 3262. --- relative to shear booms at bridges on 1\fississippi RiTer

2137. --- relative to spread of pleuro-pneumonia 3262.

President of United States Disability of: resolution of Senate that Committee on Judiciary

consider legislation to ascertain, passed 1042) 1097. --bill to provide for determining existence of ~see billS.

2352). . Election of: jomt resolution proposing amendment to Constitu

tion relative to (see H. R. Res. 299). Vacancy in: bill to provide for (see billS. 2047). Veto power of-see VETO. ·

Communications from _ · Annual message 6, 21.

resolution of H ; R. to print extra copies, referred 21.. 1ubjects of messa~e referrcJ. to House oommitteu M.

President of United States-Continued. Communications from

Carson and Colorado R. R: transmitting Jetter of Secretary of Interior on agreement of Pab-U te Iml.ians to grant right of way to (S. Ex. Doo. 7)109, 135.

Census: transmitting recommendation of Secretary of Interior for additional appropriation for (S. Ex. Doc. 31) Sfn, 923.

Certificates of merit in Army: transmitting letter of Secretary of War relative to (S. Ex. Doc. 2) 3889.

Cherokee Indians: transmitting letter of Secretary of Interior relative to paying for lands ceded by (H. R. Ex. Doc. 54) 1421, 1422.

Che.rokee Indians: transmitting report of Secretary of Interior on (S. Ex. Doc. 60) 2262, 2315, 2335.

Cherokee Indians: transmitting further report of Secretary of Interior on affairs of (H. R. Ex. Doc. 79) 2535 2543.

Consular fees: transmitting report of Secretary of State on (H. R. Ex. Doc. 18) 2M. _

Ecuador: transmitting report of G. E. Church on 2760. ' Flathead Indian reservation : transmitting letter of Secretary of Interior r~ttive to a.greement tO sell N. P.R. R. portion of (S. Ex. Doc. 44) 1339.

Foreign export dutie~: transmittinlit' report of Secretary of State on (H. R. Ex. Doc. 76) 2468.

Fort Bliss: transmitting letter of Secretary of War relative to title tQ site of (S. Ex. Doc. 8) 88, 89.

Fort Cameron reservation: transmitting recommendation for sale of (S. Ex. Doc. 4.5) 1339,1421.

"" French Cable Company: transmitting report of Secretary of State on (H. R. Ex. Doc. 46) 1173, 3212. .

~vern or's Island, N. Y: transmitting report on sea-wall at (S. Ex. Doc. 76) 3003, 3086.

Indian comm~iqners: transmitting annual report of (H. R. Ex. Doo. 77) 24.67' 2545.

Indian Territory: transmftting letter of Secretary of War relative to invasion of (S. Ex. Doc. 58) 2080, 2161.

Interior Department: transmit-ting report on libraries of (S. Ex. Doc. 37) 1047,1088. .

Military reservations: transmitting letter of Secretary of War relative to abandoned (8. Ex. Doo. 20) 422, 4.55 •

.Mulvehill, Thomas: transmitting letter of Secretary of War relative to petition of (S. Ex. Doc. 46) 1339, 1421.

New 1\Iexico: transmitting letter of Secretary of Interior relative to completing capital building for (S. Ex. Doc. 27) 633.

--transmitting letter of Secretary of Interior relative to completing capitol building for 749. -

--transmitting letter of Secretary of Interior relative to session of Legislature of (S. Ex. Doc.15) 315,350.

New York stGckbroke_r;s' claims: relative to joint resolution (H. R.Res. 190) to adjudicate 1648.

Nez Perce Indians: transmitting letter of Secretary of Interior relative to allotment of lands to (H. R. Ex. Doc. 24) 496, 546.

Presque Isle: transmitting letter of Secretary of War relative to title to (S. Ex. Doc. 4) 38, 89. .

Public buildings and grounds: transmitting recommendation for appropriation for removing snow and ice (S. Ex. Doo. 4.3) 1339, 1421.

Public lands: transmitting letter of Secretary of Interior relative to evarsions of laws regulating (S. Ex. :Poe. 61) 2262,2315.

Rock Island arsenal: transmitting recommendation for· further appropriation for (H. R. Ex. Doc. 44) 1097,1125.

Seamen: transmitting report of Secretary of State on shipment and discharge in foreign countries (H. R. Ex. Doc. 57) 1522.

Signal Service report : transmitting recommendation to print and hind 10,000 copies (8. Ex. Doc. 30) stn1923.

Sioux Indian treaties: transmittmg letter of Secretary of Interior reln.tive to (H. R. Ex. Doc. 68) 2057, 2062.

Wyld, RobertS: relative to bill for relief of 1339.

Requests to Chili a n d Peru: to inform Senate relative to intervention in 11.fi"n.irs of ~. .

Ecuador: to furnish Senate copy of Church's report on 390. Jews in Russia: to furnish H. R. with information relative to treatment

of3189. River and harbors: to furnish H. R . with information relative to im

provement of 1108. .

Presque Isle, Pennsylvania Letter of Secretary of War relative to title to (S. Ex. Doo. 4)

38, 89.

Price, Levi Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7677).

Price, Rodman M.


Price, W. A. Papers referred in H. R. 2019.

Prince, George

Bill to pension (see bill S. 2260),

Prince, Sarah Jane Bill ro pension (see-bill S. 2393) 1374.

Printz, William. Petition of citizens to pension 661, 664.

Prisoners of War Bills granting bounty ro (see bills H. R. 7420, 7475). Resolution of Kansas Legislature in favor of pensioning 3126 • .

Private Claims. See CLAnfs; W.A.R CLAms

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INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. 125 Private Land Claims

Bill to amend aet of 1860 for adjustment of claims in Florida, Louisiana, and Missouri (~e bill H. R. 7070).

Arizona: bill to adjudicate El Sopori grant (see bill S. 2247). -- bill to confirm La Arabie grant (see bill H. R. 7301). California,: bill for relief of settlers on 1\foquelamos Rancho {see

. bill s. 2483). -- Senate committee directed to investigate Corte de Madera

del Presidio grant 3266, 3395, 3556. -- resolutionofinquiryin H. R. relativeto Corte de Madera

del Presidio grant, referred 3302. Lwisiana: report of Secretary of Interior on claim of heirs ofT.

R. Jennings 89. -- report of Secretary of Interior on claim of Pierre Puiesseau

158. -- report of Secretary of Interior on claim of John Burnside

2103. New Mexico: bills to confirm claim No. 96 to Ignacio Chaves and

others (see bills S. 2304; H. R. 5671, 7079). --bill to confirm claim No. 61 (see billS. 2235). -- bill to amend act of 1860 relative to claim of J. C. Robin-

son (see billS. 2310). -- resolution that Secretary of Interior report to Senate rela

tive to Santa Rita del Cobre claim 3556.

Protection Resolution that Committee on Ways and Means report on in

dustries requiring, referred 1197.

Protestant Orphan Asylum of Natchez Bill for 1·elief (see billS. 1939).

Providence, Rlwde Island Bill to authorize Secretary of Treasury to convey p~rt of custom

house lot to city (see bill S. 2398).

Public Buildings Bills to erect

Brunswick, Ga. (see bill H. R. 7196). Fort Dodge, Iowa (see bill H. R. 7153). .Jefferson City, 1\Io. (see billS. 889). Keokuk, Iowa (see bill H. R. 6918). Pueblo, Colomdo (see bill S. 2201). Richmond, Va.: to enlarge (see bill H. R. 7123). San Ant<>nio, Texas (see bill H. R. 4465). San Francisco, Ca.l: to purchase site (see bill 8. 2246). Sioux City, Iowa. (see bill H. R. 6981).

Public Buildings and Grounds, Washington, D. 0. Bill to settle accounts of Maryland and Virginia for advances

made for (see billS. 1632). Bill to purchase property corner of E and Eighth streets for use

ofP. 0. Department (see billS. 2243). Bill to purchase house in which President Lincoln died (see bill

H. R. 7463). Bill to erect building for Army Medical Museum (see bill H. R.

7681). Message of President transmitting recommendation for appro

priation for removing snow and ice (S. Ex. Doc. 43) 1339, 1421.

Public Documents Bill to amend law regulating contracts for lithographing and

engraving for (see bill S. 2370). Bills to establish depositories and provide for distribution of (see

bills S. 2381; H. R. 7555). Bills to increase number of copies of laws to be furnished Treas

ury Department (see billS. 2433; H. R. Res. 352). Joint resolution providing for sale of Congressional Directory

and Congressional Record (seeS. Res. 64). Joint resolution to furnish additional copies of Revised Statutes

to Interior Department (seeS. Res. 95). Joint resolutions providing for sale of (seeS. Res. 127; H. R.

Res. 341). . Joint resolution to provide for preparation and distribution of

laws (see H. R. Res. 339). Joint resolution providing for distribution of Congressional Globe

and Reco.rd (see H. R. Res. 340). Joint resolution to regulate distribution of Records of theRe

. hellion (see H. R. Res. 365). Concurrent resolution of Senate authorizing exchange of dupli

cate volumes of Congressional Globe (passed Senate last session), passed House 7 48, 2994.

Concurrent resolution of H. R. for distribution of copies of Congressional Globe and Record, passed H. R., not acted on in Senate 2993, 3188, 3158.

Concurrent resolution of H. R. to authorize ex.cha~e of duplica.te volumes of Congressional Globe, ~erred 923.

Public Documents-Continued. Resolution of H. R. that all documents printed prior to first

Monday of December be distributed to members of present Congress, passed 2515, 3773.

Annual report of Secretary of Interior on (S. Ex. Doc. 6) 109, 118.

. Report of commission onprintinganddistributionof (H. R. MISC. Doc. 12) 583.

Tabulated statement of number printed by Forty-fifth, Fortysixth, and Forty-seventh Congresses (S. Ex. Doc. 23) 584.

Orders for publishing

.Agricul_tura:t Report for 1880: concurrent resolution of Senate to procure illustrations for additional copies of, referred 907.

Agricultural Reports for 1881 and 1882: joint resolution to bind in one volume (see H. R. Res. 292).

Agricultural Report for 1883: joint resolutions to print (see H. R. Res. 331, 332).

.Alaska: j9int resolution to print reports of L. M. Turner and E. W. Nelson on (seeS. Res. 134).

Army Register: resolution of Senate to print 1,000 copies, passed 3671. .

Oensu.'J: joint resolution relative to providin~ maps and illustrations for reports of (see S. Res. 143 J.

--joint resolution to bind Compendium in two volumes (see H. R. Res. 335).

Centennial Exposition: joint resolution toprint5,000 copies ofreports of Executive Departments on (see H. R. Res. 359).

Ooa.stSurvey Repartfor 1882: concurrent resolution to print, passed 1308, 1500, 2378.

Oo-ngressionallA1Jrary Reportf()r 1882: resolution of Senate to print, passed 1694, 1760.

Digest of House Rules: resolution of H. R. to print 1,000 copies, passed 530

-- resolution of H. R. to print 250 copies, passed 3510. Education Report for 1881: concurrent resolution to print 30,000

copies, passed 3567, 3631,3681, 3702, 3744, 3769, 3771, 3773.

Etlnwlogy Bulletins: concurrent resolution to p1int 3,000 copies, passed House and referred to Senate committee 1914, 3681, 3745.

Eulogies: joint resolution to print eulogies on B. H. Hill (seeS. Res. 137).

--joint resolution to print eulogies on W. M. Lowe (see H. R. Res. 346).

--joint resolution to print eulogies on Godlove S. Orth (see H. R. Res. 347).

--joint resolution to print eulogies on J. T. Updegraff (see H. R. Res. 348).

--joint resolution to print eulogies on R. M.A. Hawk (see H. R. Res. 349.)

--joint resolution to print eulogies on J. W. Shackelford (see H. R. Res. 358).

Ft'"sh and Fisheries Report for 1882: concurrent resolution to print 10,000 copies, passed 3087, 3367, 3436, 3745.

Forestry: joint resolution to print third annual report (seeS. Res. 129).

--concurrent resolution to print 8,000 copies of third annual report, passed 3701, 3769. .

Fore.Mry Convention: concurrent resolution to print proceeding8 of (passed Senate last session), reported adversely in House (H. R. REPORT 2008) 3774.

Freedman's Banlc Rep()rt: resolution of Senate to print 500 extra copies, passed 315, 351.

Gold and Silver: concurrent resolution of H. R. to print 9,000 copies of annual report on production of, passed 3301, 3319, 3553.

Health Report of District of O<Jlumhia: joint resolutions to print 2,500 copies (seeS. Res. 139; H. R. Res. 293).

Industrial Educati()n: concurrent resolution to print 8,000 copies of report on, passed Senate, passed House with amendments and not further aded on in Senate 1374, 2769, 3706, 3774.

Interoceanic Canals& concurrent resolution of Senate to print Sullivan's report on (pa&ed Senate last session), passed H. R. 2379 .

Jeannette Court of Inquiry: concnrrent resolution to print proceedings of, passed Senate and not acted on in House 3689, 3755.

Mount Whitney: joint resolution to print Prof. Langley's report of observations on (seeS. Res. 134).

National Board of Health Reports: joint resolutions to print2,000 copies each of annual reports for 1880, 1881, and 1882 (seeS. Res. 119; H. R. Res. 312).

NaVJJ Registtrr: resolution of Senate to print 1,000 copies 3671.

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PubUc Documents-Continued.

Orders for publishmg

PeMioners: order of Senate to print alphabetical list of, pa eel 3700.

Senate Ma"!J.ual: resolution of Senate to print new edit ion pa......;sed 2ts90, 3553.

Signal Service Repmt for 1882: joint resolution to print 10,000 copies of (see H. R Res. 353).

S1nithsonian Institution B epmt for 1882: concurrent resolut ion to print,15,560 copies of, passed 1548, 2961, 2993, 3353.

Sorgham Sugar: concurrent resolution to print 6,500 copies of report of National AcademyofSciences on, passed 3554 3616, 3744.

Suez Canal: resolution in H. R. to print 3,000 copies of report of Prof. Nourse on, rejected 37 45.

'l'ari.ff: concurrent resolution of Senate to print 10,000 copies of tariff bill and tariff tables, pa ed Senate and refened to H. R. committee 817, 832, 868.

---concurrent resolution to print 5,000 copie of testimony of Metropolitan Industrial League before Tariff Com-mission, referred 871, 889. ·

---concurrent resolution of H. R. to print 6,000 copies of bill H. R. 7313, passed 1222, 1254, 1271, 1308.

--- resolution of Senate to print 6, 300 copies of tariff bill and tariff tables, passed 832.

---resolution of Senate to print 1,000 copies of taJ.i:ff table No. 26, passed 871, 907.

---resolution of H. R. to print 2,000 copies of tabulated statement of tariff changes proposed by bill H. R. 7313, passed 1521.

--- resolution of H. R. to print 1, 000 copies of tariff schedules, passed 1470.

Tariff and Tax Law: resolution of Senate to print1,500pamphlet copies, passed 3684, 3689.

--- resolution of House to print 1,500 copies, passed 3684. Tariff Commiss-ion R e]Jort: concurrent resolution of Senate to print

and bind 4, 200 indexed copies of report and testimony, and p1int 20,000 copies of unbound report, passed 2, 70, 96, 144, 157, 308. .

--- concurrent resolution of H. R. allowing Public Printer to print and furnish any part of report and testimony on payment of cost, passed H. R. and pa,ssed Senate with amendment, 1601, 1626, 1649.

Yorktown Centennial Report: concurrent resolution to print 10,000 copies, passed 35, 3554, 3616, 3744.

Public Lands. ee also LAND DISTRICTS; MILITARY BOUNTYL.A.NDS; MINERALLA:l'mS; SWAMPLANDS; TDIBER LANDS

.Alabama: bill to regulate disposal of mineral lands (see bill H. R. 4757).

California: bill for relief of settlers on Uoquelamos Rancho (see bills. 2483).

Entry of: bill to confirm entries made at reduced price underact of1880 (see bill H. R. 5543). ·

-- bill to protect against fraudulent (see bill H. R. 7628). --- bill to define manner of settling controversies relative to

(see bill H. R. 7653). -- annual report on suspended entries (H. R. Ex. Doc. 15)

264. Florida: bill for relief of settlers on Florida R. R. grant (see

bill s. 2414). --- Secretary of Interior direct~d to report to Senate relative

to contested homestead entries 634. Kansas: bill for relief of settlers (see bill S. 1492). --- bill for relief of settlers on the Osage Indian lands (see

bill s. 2354). --- bill for relief of settlers on Northern Kansas R. R. grant

(see bill H. R. 7579). Latcs: letter of Secretary of Inte1-ior on evasions of (S. Ex. Doc.

61) 2262, 2315. Louisiana: bill to sell reserved lands not needed for naval pur

poses (see billS. 2436). Nehraska: bill for relief of settlers (see bill S. 1492). -- bill for relief of settlers on Northern Kansas R. R. grant

(see bill H. R. 7579). • Pre-emptimt of: bills to repeal laws for (see bills H. R. 4993,

6978). . petitions against bill 307, 2680, 3262, 3320.

--- resolution of Senate declaratory in favor of repeal of law · for 489.

--- debate in Senate relative to repealing laws for 3471, 3472. --- debate in House relative to repealing la.ws for 3142-3148. --- annual re~rt of pre-emption cases acted on (H. R. Ex.

Doo. 22) 372. Sale .of: bill to repeal laws f01· (see bill H. R. 6977).

Public Lands-Continued. ale of: bill to regulate sale of pine-timber lands ( ce bill H. R.

6997). .--- petition to limit amount sold to one person 1330. .,'oldier8' homestead : to allow patent afte1· one year's resideu ·e

(see bill H. R. 7172). S urveys of: Senate committee instructed to consider deposit sy ·

tern for 569. --- resolution of H. R. to appropriate refund of cost of sru·

'eying railroad .land-grants to 2747. -- debate in House relative to 3131-3141 . . --- memorial of:Ne·mda Legislature to increa e appropriation

tor 2514. Title to: bill to provide for legal determination of cont,rovel'Sie>

about (see bill S. 2324). Unlauful occupation of: bills. to pre>ent (see bills S. 2405 ; H . R.

7244). Public Printer

Bill to authorize him to purchase certain materials without advertising (see billS. 2155).

Bill to amend law regulating procuring of lithographing and engraving (see billS. 2370).

Annual report (S. ~lise. Doc. 12) 456.

Public Printing. See al o GoVERNME.YT PRINTING OFFICE enate committee directed to investigate subject during recess 3671.

Public Works Bill to prohibit employment of convict labor on (see bill S. 2484). Senate committee instructed to consider prohibiting employment

of convict labor on 1875.

Pueblo, Colorado Bill to erect public building at (see billS. 2201).

Puget Sound and Canadian R. R. Co. Bill granting right of way (see billS. 2346).

Pugh, JamA38 L., (a Senator frmn Alabam.a.)

Attended 1. Appointed on Committee on Education and Labor 3705. Presented credentials of John T. Morgan 315.

Amendments offered by, to Civil service: bill to regulate and improve 391, 566, 570. Political assessments: bill relative to 667.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Anderson & Frank: against 4tcrease of duty on heet-i.J:on 1127. Alabama Legislature: for passage of bill granting certain fran

chise to Saint. Louis, Montgomery and Florida R. R. 2332. --- to continue improvement of harbor at Mobile 2332.

Remarks by, on Civil-service reform 566, 667, 570, 590. Ja<!kson (steamer): relief of owners 195-200, 712-714. Tariff and internal revenue 1612.

Reports made by, from Oomrnittee on Claims

Hart, Henry C. (REPORT 964) 2263. Votes of. See YEA Al'.-n NAY VOTES

Puisseau, Pierre Report of Secretary of Interior on private land claim of 158.

Pulaski, General Count Oasimer Bill for relief of heirs (see bill H. R. 7095)

Furman, William J. Petition for contest expenses 192.

Purvis, Philemon B. Bill to pension ( ee bill H. R. 7100).

Put-in Bay Petition to erect monument o>er graves of Commodore Perry s

men at 996.

Putnam, Oliver S. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7583) .

Quarantine Bills to authorize State of Louisiana to establish (see bills S.

2319; H. R. 6984). petition for bill 2138.

Resolutions of South Carolina Legislature 1·elative to q uamntine station at Sapelo, Georgia. 1830, 2226.

Memorials relative to quarantine station at Sapelo, Georgia 1830.

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INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. 127 Quartermaster's Department

Petition of James Putnam relative to employment of certain special agents in 664. ·

Questions of Order in House Decisions on

Adjournment: Speaker rul that concurrent resolution for an adjournment for more than three days is a privileged question 439.

Amendment: Speaker rules in order motion to strike out or amend an amendment to an amendment before original amendment perfected 1122, 1123.

A11propriatwn and 1·evenue bill~>: debate on point of order whether closing of debate can he applied to a pending section or only to pending paragraph 2876-2884, 2995, 2996.

Omnntittee on Ways and Means: Speaker rules that their right toreport at any time extends only to bills raising revenue 529-

0ommittees of the Whole: debate on methods of stopping debate in, and decision that motion to strike out ena-cting clause is debatable 61, 62.

Conference committee: Speaker rules relath-e to referring constitutional objection to the tariff bill to 3344.

Oonference?·eports: ruling3of Speaker relative to natureof ·written report required by the rules 3709-3712.

Oon8ideration: Speaker rules that unanimous consent given toreport ba<$ at any time carries with it right of consideration, but that question of consideration may be raised 859. -

---Speaker rules that member can raise question of considation against a bill without reference to matter he proposes to call up if question carried 1582.

Enacting clause: decision of Committee of Whole that motion to strike out is debatable 61, 62.

--- chairman of Committee of Whole rules that motion to amend bill may be made pending the motion to strike out ena-cting clause, but that latter motion must be fll-st voted on 65.

Engro · ment: Speaker rules that point of order that a bill has not actually been engro ed can not be made after bill read a third time 186.

Lea-,;cs of ab ence: Speaker rules that request for leave of absence is not subject to amendment 436.

---Speaker rules that House has right by majority vote to gr'.IDt 43 .

--- peaker rules that if more than fifteen members present it requires majority of those present ·to grant 437.

--Speaker rules that motion to adjourn would take precedence of submitting requests for lea•e of absence, but that motion for a recess to take effect at future time would not affect right of members to submit requests for 438.

Points of order: Speaker rules that they must be raised before . consideration of bill begins 3337.

Pre-,;ious question: Speaker rules -Qlat previous question having been ordered on bill and pending amendments prior ·to engrossment and third reading, that motion to recommit is not in order, but that motion to lay on table is in order 223.

Rece::ss: Speaker rules that concunent resolution for an adjournment for more than three days is a privileged question 439.

--- peaker rules that a roll-call would be stopped if in progress at time fixed for a recess 3309.

Reconunittal: _Speaker decid~ that the ~e of Ho~e allowing motion to recommit after preVIous question ordered is applicable only to bills and joint resolutions 3314.

Rccon~idemtion: Speaker ru1es that motion to reconsider can not be entertained pending the demand for previous question 186.

Rules: Speaker iules that an amendment of which one day's notice has been given may be considered without being • refened 1324.

--- Speaker decides that introduction of resolution to amend rules is a privileged question 2572.

Questions of Order in House-Continued. Decisions on

Striking out: Speaker rules that House having adopted amendmel}ts to a substitute, that a motion to strike out the subStitute does not carry with it the amendment~ adopted, and that it is in order to move to trike out any portion of a substitute as amended 1136.

--Speaker niles that if substitute to section of a bill be adopted it is not in order to move to strike out the section 1137.

--- Speaker rules that a motion to strike out se•eral sections of a bill is not divisible 1147.

uBpension of rules: Speaker decides that committees can move to suspend rules on third Monday of month, and report forpassagematters that have not been referred to them 2955.

Tariff-biU rule: Speaker decides tru.i.t the resolution to allow majority to suspend rules to take up the tariff bill is to be treated and considered as a rule 3308.

Quilligan, Kate

Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 6 33).

Railroads Note.-Tbis tit-le is limited to general matter. See also under titles of

respective railroad companies.

Bill regulating jurisdiction of Federal courts in cases ~t (see billS. 2184).

lleport of Secretary of War on settlement for rolling-stock purcha ed in 1865 by Tennessee railroads (S. Ex. Doc. 8) 101.

Resolution of H. R. for a bill to prohibit railway monopoly combinations, referred 180.

Freight rates of. See INTERSTATE COMMERCE Land grant: debate on paying for army transportation 535-546

842-858. I

---debate relative to compensating for mail service (see bill H. R. 7049).

- .-- report of Secretary of Interior on those not completed in specified time (H. R. MI c. Doc. 17) 1198.

--- report of Secretary of Interior on telegraph lines of (H. R. Ex. Doc. 100) 183, 1135, 3353.

Land gra!lis to: b~ to sub~ect ~o State taxation (see bill·s. 130G). --bill to proVIde for forfeiture of (see billS. 2301). --- bill to define manner of adjudicating settlers' claims to

(see bill H. R 7G53). ---joint resolution to prohibit issue of patents after time al-

lowed for completion of road (see H . R. Res. 334). . ---joint resolution to suspend issuing patents to roads not

completed within specified time (seeR. R. Res. 342). --- resolution of Se!k'l>te that committee consider forfeiture of

489. --- resolution in H. R. to appropriate refund of cost of sur

veying 2747. --- resolution that Secretary of Interior report to H. R. in

formation relative to, referred 1449. --report of Secretary. of Interior on (H. R. Ex. Doc. 29)

181, 284, 745. --- re olutions of California Legislature in favor of forfeiture

of 2941. ·

Railway Mail Service. See Po TAL SER\~CE

Railway Postal Clerks Bill to regulate appointment and removal of (see bill H. R. 7101).

Ramsdell, Isabella J. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 5009).

Ramsey, Robert H. Bill to pension children (see bill H. R. 7298).

petition 1212. papers referred 1693.

Randall, H. K. Petition tbr relief 162. Special orders: Speaker rules that they can be antagonized by

motions to consider other matters 285. ---Speaker rules that they suspend rule requiring fust con

sideration of a bill to be in Committee of Whole 860. --- Speaker rules that question of consideration may be raised

against 904.

Randall, Samuel J., (a Representative from Pennsylvania.) At£ended 13.

--- debate on decision ofSpeakerthat special order suspends rule requiring fust consideration in Committee of Whole 926-928. .

--- Speakerrules that consideration of a bill in the House as in C<?mmittee of Whole, under a speciaJ. order, does not depnve House of power to close debat.e by ordering previous question 3260. ·

Appointed conferee on printing education report 3769. Appointed conferee on tariff bill (bill H. R. 5538) and excused

3356, 3409. .Appointed teller 409, 2243, 3519.

Amendments offered by, to Education report: resolution to print 3744. River and harbor appropriation bill 3515, 35181 3519. Tariff bill: barium 1860. -- essential oils 1936.


Randall-Continued. Amendments offered by, to

Tariffbill: glycerine 1809. --magnesia. 1927, 1928. -- paints 1935. --sumac 1813. -- varnishes 1994. -- zinc: oxide 1936.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Assistant Secretaries of War and Navy: to abolish offices of (see

bill H. R. 6931) 17. Electrical apparatus: to admit free of duty (see H. Res. 33L) 2442. Paynter, Arthur W: to adjudicatehisclaim (see billH. R. 7216)

967. . Motions and resolutions offered by

Adjourn: to 96, 190, 743, 2958, 3352. Ocean freights: tlmt Secretary of Treasury furnish information

relative to amount paid on exports and imports, adopted 261. Rivers and harbors: that President be requested to furnish in

formation relrtive to expenditures for improvement of 211. Speaker: tendering thanks of House to, adopted 3769.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Delaware River pilots: ~aain.st transfer of revenue-marine serv

ice 1570. District of Columbia., citizens of: relative to Potomac fishelies

2669. Grand Temple of Honor: relative to alcoholic liquor traffic 1873. Marine Engineers' Association: against transfer of revenue ma-

rine 2544. Paynter, Arthur W: war claim 944. PellllSylvania, citizens of: relative to tari:1f 2834. --citizens of Philadelphia: against increase of duty on tin

plates 749. -- fur rebate on tobacco 162. • --workingmen of: in favor ofreport of Tari1f Commission

1570, 1597, 1648. Pennsylvania Legislature: relative to tariff legislation 3303. -- relative to Indian ~1~cy 3303. -- relative to League d navy-yard 3303. -- to increase pension for loss of limb 3303. Philadelphia Towboat Association and others against transfer of

reven11e--marine service 1759, 1873. Remarks by, on

Army appropriation bill 797, 798, 810, 811. Army retired officers holding civil office in the Territories 31, 32. Civil service: vote on bill 887. Congressional Library building !948, 2949. Mississippi River improvement 3536. Navy appropriation bill1508. North Dakota.: establishing Territory of2107-2109. River and harbor appropriation bill 3519, 3530. Shackelford, John W: deat~ of2885. Street railway paving assessments in D. C. 745-747. Sundry. civil appropriation bill 3204, 32057 3209, 3210. Tariff 1743, 1744, 1925, 2879. -- iron: charcoal 2250. -- iron ore 2239. -- non-enumerated articles 17 .W. -- rails 2294. -- varnishes 1994. Tariff bill rule 3312, 3313. Teas: importation of adulterated 3240-324!. Wasson, .1\Iajor James R: allowing him to a.ooept po!itioll under

Japanese Government 663. Reports made by, from

Committee on Ways and Mea11.8 Tea adulteration {bill H. R. 7486; REPORT 1927) 2040.


Randolph County, .Iainois Bill to grant lands to (see bill H. R. 7580).

Ranney, .tfm.br98e .A., (a llepresentative from MasBaclw.settB.) • Attended 29. Appointed teller 3708. Leave of absence granted oo 663.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Little, Ann: to pension (see bill H. R. 7404) 1733. Murphey, Mary Ann: to pension (see bill H. R. 7054) 211.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Ballard, Thomas E. and others: for increased pay to letter-car

, riers 749. Boag, Henry R: to t·emove charge of desertion 1471.

Ranney -Continued. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Boston Ballot-box Manufacturing Co: relative to patent ballotboxes 1570.

Jamestown (ship), crew of: relative to sunivors of1471. :Massachusetts, citizens of: against extension of Fisk and Bill

ings' patent 3212. --to reduce duty on sugar 1213.

Remarks by, on Buchanan vs. :Manning: oontested-election case of 3593. Cook vs. Cutts: contested-election case of 3640. Tariff: trade marks 1740,1741. War claims 2833.

Reports made by, from Comm-ittee on Eleetwns

Cook t:S. Cutts (REPORT 1961) 3126. Jones vs. Shelley (REPORT 1886) 1499.

Committee on War Claims Flennekin, John C. (REPORT 1823) 212. Mobile Dry Dock Company (REPORT 1822) 212. Turley, William H. (REPORT 1825) 212. Williams, James G. (REPORT 1824) 212.


Ransom, Mat~ W., (a &nawr from Nortk Carolina.) Attended 1. ._ Appointed conferee on Army appropriation bill {bill H. R. 7077)

3170. . Appointed conferee on Indian Appropriation bill (H. R. 6900) 104~ - .

Appointed conferee on Military Academy appropriation bill (H. R. 7050) 1005.

Appointed on committee on funeral of Mr. Slurckelford 1323. Credentials presented 1648.

Amendments offered by, to Tariff and internal revenue bill: cigars 2705. -- salt 2352. -- tobacco 2438.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Wilmington, N. C: to purehase wharf at (see bill S. 2388) 1308.

Motions and resolutions offered by Adjourn: to 528, 1323, 3288. Shackelford, John W: on death of 1323, 286L

Remarks by, on Call of House 1981. Shackelford, John W: death of 2861. Tariff and internal revenue 2709. -- cotton manufactures 1963. -- salt 2359, 2361, 2433, 2434.


Rauok, Lewis C. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7427).

Rauthe; Theodore Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7046).

Rawlins, Jolm 0. Bill for relief of sureties (see bill H. R. 2181).

Rawls, Morgan Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 2136).

Ray, Ossian, (a Representative from New Ha·mpshire.) Attended 13. Appointed teller 134. Leave of absence granted to 455.

Amendment offered by, to Tariff bill: sugar 2742.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Capitol police: to give one month's extra pay (see H. Res. 364)

3304. Naval Observatory: to promote efficiency of (see bill H. R. 7567)

2514. . Welch, William B: to pension (see bill H. R. 7568) 2514.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Dartmouth College: relative to new naval observatory 2040. District of Columbia, citizens of Washington: for passage of bill

to establish new gas company 2413. Lynch,. Thomas: claim of 1307.

.....


Ray -Continued. Petitions and papers presented by, from

New Hampshhe, citizens of: to increase pension of William B. Welch 2182.

-- to reduce duty on sugar 1213. ---citizens of Hinsdale: for increase of duties on imported

tobacco 22. i:\ e"v Hampshire Cenh·e District l\Iedical Society: for :fire-proof

building fm· Surgeon-General's Office 22. ~ ew Hampshire State Grange: to make Agricultural Department

an Executive Department 1570.

Remarks by, on Georgia Revolutionary war claim 62. Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill 2754. Rawls, Morgan: relief of 1370, 1371. , Shexidan, Aaron: pension to children 134. Tariff: earthen-ware 2002. -- lumber 2665. --sugar {Appendix 300).

Reports made by; from C<Fmmittee on Claims

Harrison, David N. (bill H. R. 7634; REPORT 1981) 3148. .Parish, Joseph W. (REPORT 1956) 2748. Swift, Alexander & Co. (REPORT 1999) 3625.

Committee on I 'nvalid PensimtS Matthews, Joseph P. (REPORT 1882) 1421.

Votes of. Bee YEA L"'D NAY VOTES

Raymond, Alfred Petition for relief 162.

Raymond, William G. Bill for relief{see bill H. R. 7262).

Read, John B. Joint resolution relative to claim (see H. R. Res 338).

Reagan, John H., (a Representative from Texas.) Attended f57. Leave of absence granted to 19, 663, 2255.

Amendments offered by, to Sundry civil appropriation bill 3135. Tariff bill: imports in foreign vessels 1743. --. sugar 2747, 2825. ·

Motions made by Ruggles, Daniel: to withdraw his petition 230.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Texas, citizens of: against increase of duty on tin-plates 1422. --- against transfer of revenue marine 2332. Texas agricultural colleges: in favor of agricultt¥3l experi

mental station in each State 2019.

Remarks by, on American shipping 971-974, 1068, 1072, 1118, 1119. Army retired officers holding civil office in Territories 475. Civil-service reform 862. Congressional Library building 223. Deceased members' pay 3203-3205. District of Columbia appropriation bill890, 892. Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill 2806, 2815. :\{cLean, James H: admitting to seat 330. Pacific railroads 1199-1202. -- army transportation by 542, 543. Point of order: consideration of special order in Committee of

Whole 926-928. Postage on lette1-s: reduction of 306, 334. Post-Office appropriation bill306, 335, 348, 374, 377, 481 . --- conference report on 3292. Public lands: appropriation for survey 3135, 3139. River and harbor appropriations 152, 153. Keats in Hall of House 2723. :-:treet-nill.way paving assessments in D. C. 7-W. ~undry civil appropnation bill 3194. Tariff: imports in foreign vessels 1743. -- hon ore 2235. --machinery 2642. -- nickel 2585. --- sugar 2i29. Tariff bill: constitutionality of Senate action on 3343. Tariff bill rule 3313.

~otes of. Srr Yt.;,\ AXD NAY VOTES

XIV--9

Real Estate Title Insurance Company of D. C. B~ authorizing to act as trust company (see billS. 2415). Bill to authorize them to act as trust company (see bill H. R.

7515).

Reber, Abraham J. Bill to pension (see bill II. R. 6980).

Recess Concurrent resolution of H. R. to adjourn from Dec. 22 to Jan.

3, debated and rejected 38 , 402-409. Concurrent resolution of II. R. to adjourn from Dec. 22 to Dec.

26, and from Dec. 30 to Jan. 2, referred 402. Concurrent resolution of H. H. to adjourn from Dec. 22 to Jan.

2, passed H. R. and rejected in Senate 422,43 , 439, 45G, 49o-496.

Resolution of H. R. to adjoum from Dec. 23 to Dec. 2i, passed 572, 5i4. .

Reciprocity Treaties Resolution of Senate that they should be con idered in open ·es

sion 1526.

Records of the Rebellion Joint resolution to regulate distribution of (see II. R. Res. 365) .

Rector, Elias Joint resolution for relief (see H. Res. 314).

Rector, Hen1"!J M. Papers sent to H. R. 1262.

Red River of the North Memorial of Minnesota Legislature relative to improvement of

2760. . Petitions for improvement of 2544, 2760, 3261.

Redmond, Owen Bill to extend patent (see bill H. R. 7210)

petition 996.

Redmond, Saralt A. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 6858).

Reed, John C. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7649).

Reed, Thomas B., (a Rep1'e8entatit~ejrom Maine.) Attended 13. Called to the chair 2748. Chairman Committee of Whole 476, 482, 1160.

Amendments offered by, to Army appropriation bill 804. Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill 2325. Navy appropriation bill1510. Tariff bill: neat cattle 1739. --- sugar 2746.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Hunt, GeorgeS. & Co: for relief (see bill H. R. 6987) 181. Phinney & Jackson: for relief (see bill H. R. 6988) 181.

Motions and-resolutions offered by Adjourn; to 230, 1307. Daily essions: to continue to 6 e'clock 1852.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Buxton, Lydia C. and others: for passage of French spoliation-

claims bill 388. Foster John F: for continuance of pension 749. Guptill, F. W. a.nd others: for pension to Mary A. Hickey 3261. McLean, James H: for seat as Representative from Missouri 328. Maine, citizensof: againstcyansfexofrevenue marine 2062,3453. --- for light-ship at Cape Hatteras 1307. --- to reduce duty on sugar 1261. ---citizens of Portland: against transfer of revenue-marine

s&vice 1570. ---citizens of Saco: fox passage of French spoliation-claims

bill 944. Maine Legislature: a.,aainst change of coast lights 1500. ---relative to imported lumber 1733. Sturdivant, Henry L: to be restored to Navy 22.

lemarks by, on .American shipping 1025, 1112, 1139, 1147, 1148. Army appropriation bill 797, 804, 805, 812. Bailey, John: alleged charges against 968-970. Congressional Library building221, 2950. Counterfeiting foreign securities 1242. Di~tilled spiTits 1754..

130 INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL . RECORD. · ·

Reed-Continued. Remarks by, on

Executive Departments: hours of labor in 2814. Foreign-built ships: reference of bill relative to purchase of 18. Hall ·of House: seats in 3062. Holiday recess 404, 437, 438. Isaacs, William B. & Co: relief of 1210. Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill 2751. McLean, James H: admitting to seat 328-331. Street-railway paving assessments in D. C. 745-747. Tariff 2055, 2136, 2582. -- distilled spirits 1754. -- lumber 2660. --neat cattle 1739. --machinery 2642, 2643. --sugar 2745-2747. . Wescott, Joseph & Son: relief of 13G3, 1498, 2442. Tariff bill: constitutionality of Senate action on 3343 3348, 3349. Tariff bill rule 3312, 3313, 3317.


Geneva award (bill H. R. G993) 349, 388. Committee on Rules

Rule on tariffbill3259. Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VoTE

Reese, Seaborn (a Representative from Georgia.) Attended 14. Appointed on standing Committee on Coinage, 'Yeights, and

Measures 191. Appointed on Select COmmittee on the Cen us 191. Appointed on committee on tu.nernl of Ur. Orth 455.

Motions and resolutions offered by Stephens, Alexander H: on death of 3773. Byles, Alfred: to withdraw his papers 2317.

Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VOTE

Reform School, District of Colttn1.bia

Estimate for new buildings (8. Ex. Doc. 14; H. REx. Doc .19) 192, 212.

Regan, Mathew 0. Bill to increase pen,si.on (see bill H. R. 7040).

Registers and Receivers Bill relative to fees of (see billS. 171).

Reid, Thomas J. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7162).

Reilly, James

Resolution to pay widow his salary for three months as employe of House and funeral expenses, passed 332, 1325.

Remington, E. & Sons Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 6961).

Reno, Marcus A. Bill for relief (see billS. 2190).

Representatives. See. MEMBERS OF CONGRESS

Republic (British steamer) . ' Resolution in H. R. for information relative to alleged arrest of

an immigrant on, referred 3303.

Revenue Bills Debate relative to ~t of power of Senate to amend 17-32.

Revenue-Marine Service Report of cruise of cutter Corwin (H. R. Ex. Doc.105) 2939, 3743. Bill to transfer to Navy Department (see bill H. R. 7157).

petitions against passage of bill, from Alabama.: citizens of1471. California: San Francisco Chamber of Commerce 2834, 2888, 2958. Delaware: citizens of2887, 3650. Delaware River pilots 1570. . Georgia: Savannah Cotton Exchange 3319. lllinois: citizens of 3030. --Chicago Board of Trade 2544, 2863, 2887. Indiana: citizens of 2062. Kentucky: citizens of 2413. Louisiana: New Orleans Exchange 2595. 1\1aine : citizens of 1570, 1597, 1693, 1759, 1894, 2062, 2183, 2888, 3030, 3649. Maryland: citizens of1943, 2887,3650. --Baltimore Chamber of Commerce 888. Massachusetts: citizens of 1261, 1597, 1693, 1759, 1880, 1943, 2019, 2889. --Boston Board of Trade 1943. --Boston Marine Society 1830, 1948, 3364. --members of Legislature 1943. Michigan : citizens of 1830, 2262, 2544, 3030, 8086, 8261, 3319. --Detroit Board of Trade 3649.

Revenue-Marine Service-Continued. Petitions against passage of bill to transfer to Navy Depart-

ment, from New England Ship-Owners' Association 194.3. New Hampshire: citizens of 3031, 3261. --Portsmouth Board of Trade 2019, 2020. New Jersey: citizens of 1693, 1830, 2379. --Legislature of'1Z77, 2413,2468, 2545. New York: citizens of1570, 1759, 1830, 1873, 194.3, 2020, 2182, 2418. --Buffalo Board of Trade 1522, 1759. --Maritime Association 1243, 1261, 1372. North Carolina: citizens of1943, 2678,2760,3649. --Legislature of3087. --Wilmington Chamber of Commerce 2760. Ohio: citizens of 2182, 3453. Pennsylvania: citizens of 1579, 1648, 1830, 1873, 1943, 2019, 2262, 267 . --Erie Board of Trade 2020. --Grand Army of Republic 1648. --Philadelphia Board of Trade 2020, 1988. --Philadelphia Commercial Exchange 1599, 1648,1693,1943. --Marine Engineers' Association 2262, 2332, 2413, 2544. --Philn.delphia Marine Underwriters 1943. --Philadelphia Maritime Exchange 1523 1597. --Towboat-Owners' Association 164.8, 1695, 1759. --Vessel-Owners and Captains' Association 1694, 1695, 1830, 1873. Rhode Island: citizens of1570, 1648, 1759, 2834. South Carolina: citizen of 3319, 3649. Texas: citizens of 2468. · United States: citizens of2332. Virginia: citizens of 1943, 2887, 3650. Washington Territory: citizens of2760. Wisconsin: citizens ofl943, 2062, 2544. Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce 2137.

Report of Secretary of Navy relative to (8. Ex. Doc. 19) 352, 422. Revere, Julia E.

Bill to pension (see bill S. 2224). Revised Statutes

Joint resolution to furnish additional copies to Interior Department (seeS. Res. 95).

Bills to amend and repeal Note. -Only bills the tit-les of which indicate amendment of statutes are

included under this heading. 14: election of Senators (see bill H. R. 7006). 3ll: reports of Treasurer (see bill S. 2293). 824: district attorney fees (see bill H. R. 7256). 1090: Court of Claims ( ee bill H. R. 4437). 1094: General of Army (see H. R. Res. 325). ll90: paymasters' clerks (see billS. 432). 1571: sea service (see billS. 2267). 1756, 17571 1758: oath of office (see bill H. R. 7381). 1860: retued Army officers (see bill H. R. 1926). 2148: trespassers on Indian lands (see bill S. 2450). 2172: naturalization (see bill H. R. 7618). · 2244: tax on stills and worms (see bill H. R. 7648). 2257-2288: pre-emption of public lands (see bill H. R. 6978). 2324: miniag claims (see bill S. 2297). 2353-'1Z77: sale of public land ( ee bill H. R. 6977). 2474, 2475: Yellowstone N a tiona 1 Park (see bills S. 2317; H. R. 7439). 2498, 2499: import dutie (see bill S. 2:350). 'l1527: ports of entry (see bill H . R. 7532). 2600: Sandusky collection district (see bill S. 2445). 26.23: customs districts in Ohio (see bill H. R. 7336). 2743: examiner of druf;S (see bi.i.l S . .2340). 2983: duties on sugar (see billS. 2266). 3244: drawback of taxes (see bill H. R. 5008). 3336,3349: fermented liquors (see bill H. R. 7397). 33621 tobacco t&x (aee bill S. 390). 3689: drawback of taxes (see bill H. R. 5008). 3780: public printing (see bill S. 2370). 3829: post-offices (see bills H. R. 7612 7635). 3893: obscene mail matter (see bill H. R. 7586). 3940: postage (see bill H. R. 7659). 3961: mail contracts (see bill H. R. 7063). 4131-4305: foreign-built ships (see bill :il. R. 6937). 4214: yachts (see bill H. R. 1226). • 4488: life-preservers on vessels (see bills 2508; H. R. 7561). 4693: militia pensions (see bill S. 2347). 4702: pensions (see bills S. 2250, 2258; H. R. 7072). 4714: pension declarations (see bill H. R. 7142). 4747: pension-money (see bill H. R. 7130). 4887: patents (see bills H. R. 7367,7594, 7630). 4919: patent infringements (see bill H. R. 6018). 5463: postal money-orders (see bill H. R. 4962). 5480: fraud by mail (see bill H. R. 4961). 5485: pension attorney fees (see bills S. 2280; H. R. 71ll). 5574: guano islands (see bills S. 2491; H. R. 7414).

Reynolds, L. K. (U.S. Navy) Joint resolution allowing him to accept fore:i,gn decoration (see

S. Res. 120).

Rhein, .Adelheit

Petition for pension ~ 758.

Rhine River, GerrruJny Joint resolutions for relief of sufferers by :flood in valley of (see

S. Res. 135; H. R. Res. 327).

Rice, John B., (a lleprescntativef,·om Ohio.) Leave of absence granted to 583.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Sandusky, Ohio: to change boundary of collection district (see

bill H. R. 7336) 1421. .

INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. 131 nice-Continued.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Ohio, citizens of: against transfer of revenue marine 3453. -- to reduce duty on sugar 1089. --citizens of Huron: to improve harbor 3453. Sturgis, General S. D., officers who served in command of: rela

tive to the Guntown expedition 3148. Votes of. See YEA .AND NAY VoTES

Rice, John M. Petition for contest expenses 996.

Rice, Theron M., (a .Representative from Missouri.) Attended 13.

Bills t;znd joint resolutions introduced by Graham, George: for relief (see bill H. R. 7316) 1287.

Motions made by · Lutnam, B. F: to withdraw his papers 3533.


Mexican and Indian war pensions (bill H. R. 7135; REPORT 1838) 574, 1206-1207.

Committee on PUblic Lands Trespassing (bill H. R. 7244 j REPOE.T 1858) 1135.

Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VOTES '

Rice, William F. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7086).

Papers referred 1422. Papers withdrawn 3019.

Rice, William W., (a .Representative from Massach-usetts.) Attended 13. Appointed teller 2948. Chairman C<;mmittee of Whole 158.

Amendment offered by, to Tariff bill: ship-building materials 2383.

Motions and resolutions offered by Adjourn: to 226. Congressional Library building: to print substitute for bill to

erect 191. Venezuelan Claims Commission: to make special order of H. Res.

277 relative to, adopted 1016. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Wright Machine Co: for amendment to patent laws 816. Remarks by, on

Congressional Library building 212, 213, 216, 220, 249, 2948. Fisheries treaty 3298. Japanese indemnity fund 2719, 2720.

• Tariff: bark exiracts 1993. --paints 1935. Venezuela awards 1292-1296.

Reports made by, from O<rmmittee on Additional Accommodations for Library

Congressional Library building (REPORT 164) 1244, 1737. Votes of. See YEA . .AND NAY VoTES

Rich, John T., (a .Representati-,efrom M"u:higan.) Attended 29. Ch-airman Committee of Whole 1359. Leave of absence granted to 546.

Amendmen~ offered by, to Lake, William: bill for relief 1362.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Immigrants: for sanitary inspection of (see bill H. R. 7121) 530.

Petitions and papers presented by, from 3Iichigan, citizens of: to reduce duty on sugar 996, 1040, 1150,

1174. Votes of. See YEA .AND NAY VoTES

Rich Mountain Post, G. A. B., Indiana Bills to donate cannon (see bills H. R . . 7490, 7546).

Richardson, David P., (a .Representati'Defrom New York.) Attended 13. Leave of absence granted to 2534.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Ashby, Mary: ior relief(see bill H. R. 7663) 3303. Bounties: to equalize (see bill H. R. 7357) 1450.

Richardson-Continued. Bills and joint resolutions introduced by

Morey, Charles E: for relief (see bill H. R. 7510) 2104. Pensions: to increase those of widows and dependent mothers

(see bill H. R. 7358) 1450. • Petitions and papers presented by, from

New York, citizens of: relative to tax on tobacco 1212. · -- to reduce duty on sugar 996, 1213.

Remarks by, on River and harbor appropriation bill 3358-3362.

Votes of. See YEA A...'lD NAY VoTES

Richardson, JohnS., (a Rep?·esentative front South Carolina.) Attended 13. . Debate and votes on contested election of 3745-3751, 3753, 3759,

3763, 3771. Leave of absence granted to 437. Report of committee on contested ele4:tion of (H. R. REPORT 1983)

3244. Amendments offered by, to

Navy appropriation bill 1512, 1568. River and OO!'bor appropriation bill 3426, .3547.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Kennedy, Johns:· for salary and expenses 3261. South Carolina, citizens of: 3>oaa.inst transfer of revenue marine

3319. South Carolina Legislature : ·for Federal aid to public schools

2940. -- for repeal of tax on State banks 3304.

Remarks by, on Alaska: civil government for 2125, 2126. Lee vs. Richardson: contested-election case of 3750, 3751 (Ap

pendix 92). River and harbor appropriation bill 3426, 3427. Tariff: cotton-ties (Appendix 51).


Richmond, Virginia Bill to enlarge custom-house building at (see bill H. R. 7123).

Richmond, Nancy M. Papers referred in H. R. 135.

Richmond County, New York Papers relative to claim of oyster dealers in, referred in H. R.

2468.

Riley, Peter Bill to pension (see billS. 2365) 1176.

Riordon, Eaen Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 3124).

Risenden, Isaac Papers withdrawn in H. R. 3626.

Ritchle, Janws M., (a .Representative from Ohio.) Attended 13. LeaTe of absence granted to 583.

Amendments offered by, to Sundry civil appropriation bill 3002.

Bills and joiflt resoh1tions introduced by · East Tol~o, Ohio: donating cannon for soldiers' monument at

(see bill H. R. 7361) 1450. Eddy, C. H: for relief (see bill H. R. 7211) 967. Shadle, Hosea: to pension (see bill H. R. 7360) 1450.

Motions made hy Ea.ton, Henry Z: to withdraw his papers ~35.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Evans Post, No. 149, G. A. R: against repeal or reduction of tax

on whiskv or tobacco 905. Grand Army of Republic of Toledo: for condemned cannon 1873. Lake Erie, citizens of Put-in-Bay Island and others: for monu-

ment to those who fell under Commodore Perry 996. Ohio, citizens of: to reduce duty on sugar 996, 1089. --for extension of bonded period on whisky 69. -- for prompt action on tobacco tax 388. -- for rebate on tobaeco 230, 584. --citizens of West Unity: for rebate on tobaeco 905.

Remarks by, on ·Toledo, Ohio: public building 3002, 3003.

Votes of. pee YEA .AND NAY VOTES

132 INDEX TO THE CONGR~SSIONAL. RECORD.

Ritter, Alexander Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7266).

Rivers and Harbors President recommends that appropriations be made by separate

bills (annual message) 6. Bill to prevent obstruction of navigable waters by bridges ( ee

bill s. 1392). Annual appropriation. bill for (see bills H. R. 7588, 7631). Joint resolution to propose amendment to Constitution to author

ize veto of separate item in river and harhor appropriation bill (see S. Res. 112).

Resolution of H. R. for rule to create standing comm:itte on refen·ed 70'2.

Resolution to amend rules of House relative to appropriation bills for improvement of, referred 1450.

Resolution of H. R. requesting information from President rebtive to improvement of, offered by Mr. R.anclall and referred 211.

President r~quested to inform H. R. aggregate amount of expenditures and other information relati\e to improvement of 1108.

Reports of Secretary of War on expenditme of appropriations for (H. R. Ex. Doc. 34; H. R. MISc. Doc. 15) 19 55, 152, 711' 68, 904. .

Report of Secretary of War on improvements in Georgia on(". Ex. D.oc. 51) 1372.

Rives, Henry Bill for relief (see billS. 2252).

Ftizo,LoopoU . Joint resolution to pay out ofVirginins indemnity fund ( ·ee H.

R. Res. 305). I Robb, Sarah I

Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 6'226). . I Roberts, Edna


Roberts, Edward A. L. Bill to extend patent (see bill H. R. 7389).

petitions against bill 2137, 2182 2262, 2332, 2412, 2544.

Roberts NeUy Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7286).

Robertson, Edward White, (a.Rep?·esentatit·ejrott LQ'U,isiana.)

Appointed teller 3206. Leave of absence granted to 11 .

Amendments o.ffered by, to Sundry civil appropriation bill 3205. Tariff bill: sugar, 2826.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by King, Augusta S: to pay salary of her late husband (see bill H.

R. 7562) 2514. Lotteries: to suppress ( ee bill H. R. 7563) 2514.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Louisiana, citizens of Saint Tammany Parish: for appropriation

for education 22. Remarks by, on

Deceased members' pay 3205, 3206. Lotteries: suppression o( (Appendix 84). River and harbor appropriation bill (Appendix 171). Tariff: sugar 27 41

Votes of. See YEA AXD NAY VOTES

Robeson, George j}L, (a Representativejrmn New Jersey. ) Attended 13. · Appointed conferee on deficiency appropriation bill ( ee H. R.

7637) 3744 . .Appointed conferee on Navy appropriation bill (bill H. R. 7314)

3310. .Appointed conferee on Po t-O.ffice appropriation bill (bill H. R.

7049) 3305. . .Appointed on committee to notify President 14, 3773. Appointed teller 230 408, 1458, 1466, 1502, 1506, 1510, 1554,

1561, 1569, 2000, 3318. Appointed to attend inauguration of Henry statue 3436.

Amendments offered by, to .American shipping: bill to encourage 1122 . .Army appropriation bill 848. Camden, N.J: donatingcondemnedcannontoG . .A. R.po tat2412. Navy appropriation bill1457, 1506, 1517, 1518, 1552, 1553, 1556,

1561, 1569. Post-Office appropriation bill 444.

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Robeson~ntinu~

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by De Long, :Mrs. George W: to pension (see bill H. R. 7412) 1733. Link, Philip: for relief (see bill H. R. 7533) 2104. Seaman, Treadwell, jr: for relief (see bill H. R. 7413) 1733. Stanton, .Amy: for relief (see bill H. R. 7411) 1733.

Motions and resolutions offered by Absence without leave: to fine members$50perdaywhoare ab

sentfrom December22, 1 82, to January 3, 1883, adopted, 406 408,409.

Adjourn:tol62,307,709,1124,1372,1420,1471,1570 3148 32GO. Call of House: for 3318. Committee: to appoint committee to notify President that quorum

assembled, adopted 14. Holiday recess: for 438. Recess: for 3768. Recess: to vacate order for 226.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Fruit importers: for repeal of duty on fruits 944. New Jersey, citizens of: againsttran ferofrevenue-marine erv

ice 1830. .--- citizensofCamden: againsttransferofLife- avingSenice

198B. ... ew Jersey Legislature: a!minst transfer of revenue-marine erv

ice 2377. Remarks by, on

.Americam hipping 103'2-1034 1065, 1071, 1073, 1082 1085, 1111, 1116, 1145.

.Army appropriation bill 810. Bailey, John: alleged charges against 968-970. Botanic Garden 2331, 3196. Counterfeiting foreign secmities 1242. District of Columbia appropriation bill 90, 893. Geological Survey: appropriation for 3084, .3085. Holiday recess 406, 439. Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill2536, 2537,

2674, 2675. ~avy appropriation billl327-1329, 1457-1468, 1501-1521, 1540-

1562, 1566-1569. --- conference report on 3635, 3636. Pacific railroads: army transportation by 543 844 848, 849, 857. Patterson, Eliza W: relief of 2951, 2953. Point of order: consideration of special order in Committee of

Whole 927. Postage on letters: reduction of 287, 294, 301. Post-Office _appropriation bill 287, I) 9, 294, 301 343, 372 373,

375, 387, 444, 454 476-4 1. --- conference report on 3289-3296, 3592. Pound's rule 3187. President's message: distributing to committees 57. River and harbor appropriations 154, 155. Street railway paving assessments in D. C. 745-747. Sundry civil appropriation bill3027. Tariff 2231, 2232. -- earthen-ware 2003, 2010. --- iron ore 2242. --lead 1918. --pens 2593. -- steel 2260. --window-glass 2052. Tariff bill: constitutionality of Senate action on 3346, 3347. Tariff bill rule 3313.

Reports made by, from Com.mittee of CO'Iljerenee

Deficiency appropriation bill {bill H. R. 7637) ~757. Navy appropriation bill (bill H. R. 7314) 3664.

Committee on .Appropriations Navy appropriation bill (bill H. R. 7314; REPORT 1862) 1255,

3310. Omnmittee an Rules

Evening sessions: resolution for, adopted 2226 . Pound's rule 3148, 3187 .

Votes of. See YEA ..L~D NAY VOTES

Robinson, Frances A. (administratrix) Bill for. relief (see billS. 2122). • Papers referr~d in H. R. 135.

Robinson, George D., (a Representative from Massachusetts.) Attended 13. Appointed teller 3531, 3764. Called to the chair 482, 10 2, 2160. Chairman Committee of Whole 2317, 2535 2670, 2750, 2804. Leave of ahsence granted to 583.

INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. 133 Robinson-Continued.

Amendments offered by, to American shipping: bill to encourage 1139. Army appropriation bill 814. District of Columbia appropriation bill900. River and harbor appropriation bill 3523. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3023. Tariff bill: collodion 1938. -- pistols 2592. -- salt-cake 1930.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Alabama claims: to amend act establishing court of{see bill H.

R. 69!J4) 182. Dolan, Jolin: for relief (see bill H. R. 7053) 211. Lamphear, Dwight: for relief (see bill H. R. 7504) 2103. Wilson, Henry: for relief ( ee hill H. R. 7503) 2103.

Motions and resolutions offered by Adjourn: to 2544, 2678. Fuel: to purchase for committee-rpoms, adopted 1399. Mississippi River: that Secretary ofWar furnish information rel-

ative to damage by floods in, adopted 2864. Plum Point: that SecretaryofWar furnish information relati>e

to damage by flood in Mississippi River 2829. Petitions and papers presented by, from

~Iassachusetts, citizens of: for incr~ of duty on Sumatr-a to-bacco 905, 1088.

-- for reduction of duty on sugar 1108, 1126. --for reduction of tax on tobacco 488. -- to increase duty on Sumatra tobacco 547. -- citizens of Amherst: for increase of duty on imported to-

bacco 230. -- citizens of Springfield: to repeal tax on tobaceo 351.

Remarks by, on Advertising for Executive Departments 2511, 2512. .American shipping 1139. Army retired officers holding civil office in Territories 31, 32, 4 73,

474. Civil-service reform 864. District of Columbia taxes 187. Enaeting clause: effect of motion to strike out 61. lloliday recess 407. Massachusetts' coast-defense claim 1258. l\fississippi River improvement 3524. Navy appropriation bill1549. Ontonagon.railroad grants 2112. Pacific railroads: army transportation by 544, 545. Pension adjudications 11, 68. Plum Point Reach: damage to works at 3247. Point of order: consideration of special order in Committee of

Whole 926, 927. Post-Office appropriation bill291-295, 348, 373, 374. River and harbor appropriation bill 3416, 3417. H.ules: reference of amendments 1325. Severance, John F: relief of 1360, 1361. State courts: removal of causes from 1254. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3194. Tariff 1922, 2230, 2231, 2879. --non-enumerated articles 1745. -- paints 1935. -- salt-cake 1930. __.__ screws 2533. -- sugar 2741. --window-glass 2054. Tariff bill conference report 3710. Van Voorhis, Mr: resolution to expel 3540.

Reports made by. from C01mnittee on Judiciary

Thierman and Frost {REPORT 1815) 118. Votes of. See YEA .AND N.AY VoTES

Robinson, Henry P. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7064).

Robinson, JanteB S., (a BepresentativtJjronli Ohio.) Attended 87.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Bounty: granting to certain soldiers and sailors (see bill H. R.

7420) 1734. Yirginia military bounty lands: relative to land patents for (see


Virginia. military bounty lands: to ~rint paJ>C!S relative to 388. Von Lnettwitz, A. H: to refer bill (S. 1017) for relief274 .

-

Robinson-Continued. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Kerr, R. W: for relief 2137. Remarks by, on

Tariff bill conference report 3728. Votes of. See YEA AND NAY V~

Robinson, John C.

Bill to amend aet confirming private land claim of (see billS. 2310).

Robinson, Jonathan H . Bill to pension {see bill H. R. 7036).

Robinson, Willimn Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7030).

Robinson, William E., (aRepresentativejr011t New York.) Attended 13. Leave of absence granted to 3753.

Amendments offered by, to Civil service: bill to regulate and improve 862. River and harbor appropriation bill3544. undry chil appropriation bill 3075.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Conant, Jame H: for relief (see bill H. R. 7281) 1197. Horgan, Ellen: for relief (see bill H. R. 7602) 2940. Ireland: to annex to U. S. (see H. Res. 362) 3303. Meikleham, Septima R: to pension (see bill H. R. 7282) 21, 1197. Postage on letters: to reduce (see bill H. R. 7208) 967.

Petitions and papers presented by, from ~oar-makers' Benevolent Society: relative to tax on tobacco

996. Cigar-makers' Progressive Union No. 3: relative to tax on to-

bacco 996. Conant, James H: claim of 1212. Moritz, Thielman: for pension 996. New York, citizens of: against increase of duty on tin-plate1212. -- to reduce duty on tin-plates 996. O':Mahony, Henry: relative to his imprisonment in Great Britain


American shipping (Appendix 3). Army appropriation bill 795. Monitor (U. S. S): relief of officers and crew 131. Orth, Godlove S: death of 1867. Postage on letters: reduction of (Appendix 15). River and harbor appropriation bill 3544. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3075.

Reports made by, from Committee on Pensians

Jefferson's grandchild {REPORT1941) 2515. Resolutions offered by

Army and Navy officers: that Secretaries of War and Navy furnish information relative to detail of 738.

Republic (British steamer): that Secretary of State furnish information relative to alleged arrest on 3303.


Rochambeau Papers Amendment for purchase of 3491.

Rochester, New Yark Bill to donate cannon for soldiers' monument at (see bill H. R.

6386). Rock Island Arsenal

Letter of Secretary of War transmitting recommendation for further appropriation fo1· water-power at (H. R. Ex. Doc. 44) 1097, 1125. .

Rodegan, James Paper referred in H. R. 1212.

Rodgers, ( U. S. Stemner) Bill for relief of officers and men (~ bill H. R. 7466).

Rodrick, Lewis. Bill to change military record (see bill H. R. 3668).

Rogue River Wagon Road Memorial of Oregon Legislature to improve 2595.

....

134 INDE~ TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD.

Rogue River War Memorial of Oregon Legislature for pension to soldiers of 2595,

2889. R~llins, Edward H., (a Senator from New HampBhire.)

Attended 1. Appointed conferee on bill for extension of Capitol, North 0 Street

and South Wa.shi.ngton R. R. 887. Amendments offered by, to

Deficiency appropriation bill 3367. · District of Columbia appropriation bill1097, 1944, 2291. Navy appropriation bill2021, 2080, 2139, 2771, 3120, 3153. Tariff and internal revenue bill: isinglass 2786-2788. --machinery 1785. -- railway wheels 2980. -- steel 2980.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced b.Y Alabama claims: to amend act establishing conrt of (see billS.

2217) 163. Belknap, George E: allowing him to accept decoration ( ee

Res. 117) 600. · Breed, Daniel: for relief (see billS. 2316) 819. Deficiency appropriation bill 3663, 3664, 3669. De Long, Emma: to pension (see billS. 2390) 1374. District of Columbia: to punish larceny from the person in ( ee

bill s. 2276) 489. Nicholson, Admiral J. W. A: to illow him to accept d ecoration

(see S. Res. 118) 687. Washington, D. C: to authorize purchase of land in ( ee billS.

2243) 308. Motions and resolutions offered by

District street railways: that commissioners of District of Columbia furnish information relative to taxes against, modified and adopted 137, 164.

Executive session: for 3697. Hour of meeting: :fixing at 11 o'clock a. m. 1090, 1130.

Petitions and papers presented by, from New Hampshire, citizens of: for increase of pension for loss of

limb 710. New Hampshire Patrons ofHnsbandry: to reorganize Agricult

ural Department 710. Portsmouth Board of Trade: against transfer of revenue marine

and against establishing bureau of mercantile marine 2020. Remarks by, on

Bowen, William: relief of 1132. Capitol, North 0 Street and South Washington R. R: extension

of73-75, 269, 270, 271. District of Columbia appropriation bill 3162, 3167. Navy appropriation bill 3089, 3090, 3153, 3155. New Hall)pshire Senators: election of 2839. Pnblic buildings: cost of 208, 209. Tariff and internal revenue: glue 2268. --railway wheels 2980. -- sugar 1881, 1882. --vinegar 2473-2477.


Capitol, North 0 Street·and South Washington R. R. (bill H. R. 2871) 3151. .

Committee on Naval Affairs Navy appropriation bill (bill H. R. 7314) amendment to 2546. Naval corps: amendment relative to 2414.

Committee on PUblic Buildings and Grounds Capitol building (billS. 2200) 945. San Francisco, Cal: public building (REPORT 921 ) 99 . Sundry civil appropriation bill: amendment to 3265, 3334. Washington, D. C: sqnare 406, 711.


Rome and Decatur R. R. Co. Bill to grant right of way (see bill· S. 2257).

Romer Shoal Petition for light on (H. R. E:x:. Doc. 82) 2943.

Root, Mary Jane Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7224).

Rope Bill to pay balances due on illegal assessment of taxes on (see pill

H. R. 7658). .

Rosario and Carmen Mining Co. Petition to be indemnified for dalnages by action of Mexico 2263.

Rose, Loui~a Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7197).

Rose, · Sarah A. Bill for relief (see billS. 2378).

Rosecrans, WiUiant Starke, (a RepresentaUve front California.) Attended 12. Appointed to attend inauguration of Henry statne 3436. Leave of absence granted to 180.

Amendments offered by, to 1

Navy appropriation bill1516. Tariff bill: borax 1860, 1862. -- glycerine 1810.

. -- indigo 1821. -- oil of bay leaves 1826. -- potash 1929. -- strychnine 1826.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced bY Agricnltn:ral colleges: to amend act donating land for (see bill

H. R. 7068) 349. American shipping: to promote (see bills H. R. 6908, 6909, 6910,

6911, 6912, 6913) 16. -Copyrights: to allow on journalistic articles (see bill H. R. 7341)

1449. District of Columbia: to amend act for settlement of claims

against (see bill H. R. 6940) 55. Getty, Col. G. W: to retire with rank ofmajor-general (see bill

H. R. 7645) 3302. Hunt, Henry J: to place on army retired list (see bill H. R.

7092) 442. . Hunt, Penina: for relief (see bill H. R. 7253) 1195. McDougal, Caroline M: to pension (see bill H. R. 7093) 442. National Board of Health: to print report of (see H. Res. 312)

1061. Webber, Delia G. and others: for relief (see bill H. R. 7254)

1196. Wright, Crafts J: for relief (see bill H. R. 7091) 442. Yellowstone Park Railroad: to incorporate (see bill H. R. 6914)


Bishop, Ephraim B: for compensation 192. California, citizens of: against transfer of revenue marine 3319. --citizens of San Diego: relative to Texas Pacific R. R.

1570. --citizens of San Francisco: relative to new post-office

building 455, 749. --to extend bonded period for distilled spirits 2760. California Legislature: for aid to University of California 2513. -- for improvement of Napa River 1803. · Chenoworth, John: for relief2544. McDougall, David Stockton (widow of): for pension 488. Norton, George A: for relief749. . San Francisco Board of Trade: for purchase of site for post-office

350, 455. San Francisco Chamber of Commerce: against transfer of reve

nue marine 2888. University of California: relative to investment of funds 350.

Remarks by, on American shipping 1028. Hawk, Robert M. A: death of2180. Lytle, General: statne to 2410. Navy appropriation bill1516, 1557, 1558. Nicaragua Canal Company 2132. Pension applications 1172. Public lands: appropriation for survey 3138. Tariff 1683. -- acids 1814. -- borax 1860, 1862. -- glycerine 1810. -- indigo 1821. -- quicksilver 2587. -- tin-plate 2388.

Resolutions offered by Nicaragua Canal Company: to make special order of bill to in

corporat-e 2132. Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VoTES

Rosenbaum, A. 8. and Oo. Bill for relief (see bill S. 2231).

Ross, Miles, (a Representat~vefrom New JerBey.) Attended 29. .Leave of absence granted to 583 .

/ INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. 135 Ross-Continued.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by .. Perth Amboy, N. J: to make port of entry for . goods to be

transported in bond (see bill H. R. 7007) 182. Petitions and papers presented by, from

New Jersey, citizens of: to reduce duty on sugar 1126. New Jersey Legislature: .relativ~ to fisheries 3087.


Ross, Minerva A. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7622).

Roughton, Hartnah E. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7265).

Rous, Richatrd M.


Ruggles, Daniel Petition for o~ean signaJ service withdrawn in H. R. 230.

Ruggles, Solomon K. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 4927).

Rules of House Resolution to amend Rule II, offered by Mr. Gibson and re

ferred 16. Resolution for a rule to create-standing committee mi rivers and

harbors, referred 702. Resolution for a rule to allow motions to place on calendar mat-

/ ters not reported back by committees within thirty days, re-

. R=~fu~o1~9! a~end clause 7, Rule XI, relative to river and harbor appropriation bills, referred 1450.

Resolution of H. R. that during remainder of session major~ty may suspend rules on any day to consider regular appropriation or revenue bills 2377, 3121.

Resolution that during remainder of session majority may suspend rules to take up the tariff bill, passed 3259, 3305-3318, 3335.

Resolution to prillt 2,000 copies of Digest and, rejected 30. Resolution to print 1,000 copies of Digest and,_ passed 157, 530. Resolution to print 250 copies of Digest and, passed 3510.

Rules of Senate Resolution to amend Rule 29 relative to amendments to general

appropriation bills, referred 1525. Resolution to amend rules to provide that Agricultural Depart

ment appropriation bills be referred to Committee on .A.gricult-. ure, referred 1600.

· Committee on Rules directed to revise 3556.

Russell, Alexander Petition of citizens of Michigan: for pension to 905.

Russell, John H. Papers sent to H. R. 1262.

Russell, William A., (a Representative from Massachusetts.) Attended 55 Appointed teller 2519. Leave of absence granted to 488.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Dacey, Ellen: for relief (see bill H. R. 7202) 966.

Remarks by, on Tariff 1680. --cotton-ties 2396. ---machinery 2640.


Russia President requested to furnish H. R. with information relative

to treatment of Jews in 2939, 3189.

Rust, George 0. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 6524).

Rutherford, Ole:mentine Petition for renewal of patent 1759.

Rutroff, Elizaheth Bill. to pension (see bill H. R. 7524).

Ryan, Tlwrnas, (a Representative from Kansas.) Attended 13. Appointed conferee on fortification appropriation bill (bill H.

R. 7191) 3189.

Ryan-continued. Appointed conferee on Indian-appropriation bill (H. R. 6900)

1080 . Appointed conferee on Military Academy appropriation bill (H.

R. 7050) 1039. , . Chairman Committee of Whole 1255. Leave of absence granted to 2534.

Amendments offered by, to Army appropriation bill 798. Sundry civil appropriation bill3066, 3132. Tariff bill: lumber 2664.


Lincoln Post, G. A. R: donating condemned cannon to (see bill H. R. 7496) 2103.

Lynch, Austin B: to pension (see bill H. R. 7261) 1196. Public lands: to prevent fraudulent entry of (see bill H. R. 7628)

2958. Raymond, William G: for relief (see bill H. R. 7262) 1196.

Motions and resolutions offered by Adjourn: to 1211. Railroad land grant..s: relative to survey of2747. Wilson, W. H: to withdraw his papers 3775.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Kansas, citizens of: against reduction of tax on whisky and to-

bacco 488. -- for passage of Davis' judicial bill 664. -- relative to duty on tin-plates 1040. -- to reduce duty on sugar 996, 1307, 2137. Kansas Legislature : relative to duty on lumber 2292. --relative to pleuro-pneumonia 2292. --relative to railway traffic 2292. --relative to title of certain lands 2137.

Remarks by, on Army appropriation bill 576, 577, 798-802, 804. Indian appropriation· bill 90-96, 3122. Pacific railroads: army transportation by 856. Post-Office appropriation bill 294, 375. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3065.

Reports made by, from C"ommittee of conference

Indian appropriation bill (bill H. R. 6900) 3121. Committee on .Appropriations

Indian appropriation bill (bill H. R. 6900; REPORT 1812) 15, 1062.


Ryan, W. A. 0. Joint resolution to pay mother out of Virginius fund (see S.

Res. 44) 50, 249.

Saint Bernard, .Alexander Bill to pension (see bill S. 2323).

Saint Croix and Chippewa R. R. Co. Bill to allow them to bridge Saint Croix Lake (see bill H. R.

7218).

Saint Francis Xavier Cathedral, Vincennes Bill to remit duti~ to (see bill H. R. 6941).

Saint George River Letter of Secretary of Treasury relative to a light on Volusia.

.Bar (H. R. Ex. Doc. 103) 3708.

Saint John's River, Florida Bill to continue improvement of entrance to (see bill S. 2429). Report of Secretary of War on improvement of (S. Ex. Do~. 49)

1332. Petition of citizens of Florida for improvement of 2960.

Saint Johnsbury, Vermont Bill to donate cannon for soldiers' monument at (see bill H. R.

6358).

Saint Joseph and Denver City R. R. Co. Resolution of Kansas Legislature · relative to settlers on land

grant of 2471, 2513. · -Petition relative to settlers on land grant of 2678.

Saint Louis, M"tSSouri Bill to allow bridge across Mississippi River at (see billS. 2335).

Saint Louis and San Francisco R. R. Co. Bills to grant right of way through Fort Smith reservation (see

bills 8. 2239; H. R. 7060). petition for bill 2263.


Saint Louis, Montgomery and Plorida R. R. Co. Bill to grant right of way (see billS. 1667}. • Resolution of Alabama Legislature relative to granting certain

franchises to 2332, 2412, 2544.

Saint Vincent, Minnesota Bill to make port of entry (see bill H. R. 814}. Memorial of Minnesota Legislature to make a port of entry

2939,2941, 2959.

Sakonnet Point, Rhode Island Bill making additional appropriation for light-house at (see bill

H. R. 7581). Letter of Light-House Boardrelative to light-house at 709.

Salamanca, New Ym·k Bill to authorize Seneca Indians to convey lands for a cemetery

at (see bill H. R. 1078).

Salem, Ohio Bill to donate cannon for soldiers' monument at (see bill H. R.

7323). .

Salter, John I. Bill for relief (see bill S. 322).

Saltsman, Maria Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 5039).

Samaniego, Mariano G. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7097).

papers 2160.

San Antonio, (Texas) Bill to erect public building at (see bill H. R. 446.3) . .

San Francisco, OalijO'rnia Bill to erect public buildfug at (see billS. 2246). Bill to ratifY issue of duplicate checks by superintendent of mint

at (see bill H. R. 3220). Petition of citizellil relative to new post-office building 455, 466,

664, 749, 816. Memorial of board of trade relative to new post -office building

307, 351, 455, 456. -Resolutions of merchants' exchange relative to new poot-office

building 1523.

Sanders, Henry 0. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 4982) 1368.

Sanders, JHary A. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 1989).

Sandford, Prank M. Bill for relief (see bill H . .R. 7596).

Sands, Janws H. ( U. S. Navy) Bill to restore relative rank (see bill H. R. 7296).

Sandusky, Ohi.o Bills to amend boundaries of custom district (see bills S. 2445;

H. R. 7336).

Sandwich Islands. See HAW AllAN ISLANDS

Sandy Hook, New Jersey Bill granting right of way at (see bill H. R. 6883).

Sanitary Inspection. See CONTAGIOUS A...·•m EPIDKliiC DI EASES

Santa Rita del Cobre Resolution that Secretary of Interior report to Senate relative to

land claim 3556.

Sapelo, Georgia . Resolution of South Carolina Legislature relative to quarantine

station at 1830, 2226. Resolutions of South Carolina Board of Health to establish quar

antine station at 1830. 1\iemorial of public bodies in favor of quarantine station at 1 30.

Saulsbury, Eli, (a Senator from Delaware.) Attended 1. Credentials presented 1598.

Amendments offered by, to Bankruptcy: bill to establish uniform system of 113. ¥ Civil service: bill to regulate and improve 371, 559. \fDistilled spirits: bill to extend bonded period for 836. Tariff and internal revenue bill: books 2634. -- wire 1673, 1696, 1702.

Saulsbury-Continued.


Petitions and papers presented by, from Delaware; Maryland, and Virginia, masters of vessels of, and

others: against tralliifer of revenue-marine and Life-Saving service 3650.

Robbins, Richardson: against increase of duty on tin-plates 456. Wilmington Typographical Union: relative to union printers in

Government Printing Office 3552. Remarks by, on

Agricultural appropriation bill 501. American shipping 3691. Bankruptcy system 113. Distilled spirits: extending bonded period for 426. Indian appropriation bill 400. Littlepage, H. B: payment of 3667. Pension: rates for loss of limb 3383. Post-Office appropriation bill1311, 1337. Presidential succession 1012 . .,/ Star-route witnesses 872. Tariff and internal revenue: books 2601. -- clothing 2202. -- cotton manufactures 2029. -- cotton-ties 1658. -- distilled spirits 2619. -- earthen-ware 1275. --machinery 1783. -- starch 1186. --sugar 1787, 1842, 1895, 2556. -- tin-plate 1623. --wire 1696, 1701-1703, 1709, 2912. -- wool 2341. Tariff bill conference 3332.

Votes of. See YEA .U.""D NAY VOTES

Saunders, Alvin, (a Senator from Nebraska.) Attended 1. Appointed on committee on funeral of,Mr. Orth 402. Excused :(rom service on committee on funeral of Mr. Orth 411.

_ Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Blazer, Joseph H: for relief (see billS. 2229) 193. 1\fissouri River: to allow bridge across (see bill S. 2271) 457. ~ew Mexico Legislature: to fix time of meeting (see S. Res.

114) 193. Utah: to admit a.<J State (see bill S. 2272) 457. . Yankton County, Dakota: to liquidate indebtedness of 271.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Dakota, governor and citizens of: against repudiation 23. Montana, governor of: relative to Yellowstone National Park

2182. Nebraska, citizens of: for increase of pension for loss of limb

411. Remarks by, on

Civil-service reform 248. Dakota: admission of 23. Indian appropriation bill 418, 419. Little and Williams: relief of 3673, 3674.

Reports made by, from Committee on Irulian Affairs

Little and Williams (REPORT 965) 2263. Omnrnittee on Territories

Yellowstone Park 2333. Resolutions offered by

Railroad land grants: that Committee on Public Lands report relative to 489.

Votes of. See YEA Alm NAY VOTES

Savannah Pacific Short Line R. R. Co. Bill to allow them to bridge rivers in Georgia (see bill H. R.

6683).

Sawyer, Addison M. Amendment to purchase his patent right for canister-shot 3150.

Sawyer, Philetu.s, (a Senator from Wtsconsi'l~.) Attended 1. Appointed on committee on funeral of Mr. Orth 411. Appointed on committee on funeral of Mr. Shackelford 1323. Appointed on :Mississippi River Commission 3552.

·Amendment offered by, to Navy appropriation bill 2021.

INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. 137 Sawyer-Continued.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Croan, Warren: to pension (see bill S. 2425) 1600. Eno, Edward E: to increase pension (see bill S. 2359) 1151. Fox and Wisconsin Rivers : to pay commissioners on damage

caused by flowage of (see billS. 2488) 2681. Harvey, James W: for relief (see billS. 2222) 193. Murphy, Denis J. F: to increase pension (see billS. 2209) 135.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Michigan, citizens of: against reduction of duties on iron prod-

ucts 1694. Wisconsin, citizens of: against placing lumber on free-list 2414. ---for increase ofpension for loss of limb 411,870, 944. --- to regulate interstate commerce, to make Commissioner

of Agriculture a cabinet officer, and to protect purchasers of patented articles 2472.

---citizens of Milwaukee: against increase of duty ontin-plates870.

---relative to duties on earthen-ware 1175. -- relative to National Board of Health 1524. ---workingmen of: in favor.ofreport of Tariff Commission

2020. --relative to duty oniron andsteel1759. Wisconsin Legislature: for appropriation to improve harbor at

Port Washington 2062. --- to improve harbor at Superior 2545. --- to increase pension for loss of limb 2545. Wisconsin State Grange: for amendment to patent laws 1694.


Scales, Alfred Moore, (a Bepre~~entativejrom Nortk Carolina.) Attended 29. Appointed teller 1820. Leave of absence granted to 488.

Amendments offered by, to · Indian appropriation bill 92. • Tariff bill: castor-oil1820.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Hay, R. D: for relief (see bill H. R. 7106) 442.

Remarks by, on Greensborough, N. C: public building 2999. Indian appropriation bill 92-95. Tariff2639. -- licorice 1823. --machinery 2639.

Resolutions offered by Internal-revenue laws: that Committee on Ways and Means re

port relative to amending 442. Star-route contracts: that Postmaster-General furnish informa

tion relative to failures in 442. Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VoTES •

Schaumberg, James W. Bill for relief (see billS. 2242). Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7080).

Schindler, Albert Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7494).

Schoenbein, C. F. ~femorial relative to hiB discovery of formation of aJllmonia 265.

Schuchardt, W'Uliam Bill for relief (see billS. 137).

Schug, Maria B. Petition for pension 69.

Schutt, Henry T. Bill· to pension (see bill H. R. 7393}.

petition in favor of 1522.

Schwatka, Frederick . Memorial of Legislature ofWyomingTerritoryin favor of, with

drawn from files of H. R. 1174.

Scott, (;lara G. Papers referred in. H. R. 1372.

Scott, Julia T. Bill to pension (see bill 8. 2183).

Scott, Sarall. ..d. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7315).

Scoville, J~nathan, (a .Representativejrom New York.) Attended 87. Leave of absence granted to 546.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Heineman, Rosina: for relief (see bill H. R. 7661) 3303. l\Ianz, Sarah; for relief (see bill H. R. 7528) 2104. Smith, Catherine: for relief (see bill H. R. 7601) 2939.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Buffalo Board of Trade and others: against transfer of revenue

marine 2020. East Hamburgh Canning Co: relative to duty of tin-pla;tes 868. New York, citizens of: against increase of duty on tin-plates 996. --- for rebate on tobacco 816. -- to reduce duty on sugar 990, 1126, 1150. --- workingmen of: in fa.vor of report of Tariff Commission

1943. Niagara Stamping and Tool Co: relative to duty on tin-plates868.


Scranton, Josepk A., (a RepresentativefrO'n1- Pennsylvania.) Bills and joint resolutions introduced by

Pennsylvania: to establish northern judicial district in (see bill H. R. 7120) 530.

. Petitions and papers presented by, from Pennsylvania, citizens of: relative to distilled spirits 1150. -- relative to duty on Portland cement 1040. -- relative to tariff 2679. --to establish northern judicial district 749, 816, 868, 905,

944,996, 1126, 1150, 1174, 1212, 1330, 1693, 2062. --workingmen of: relative to tariff 2468.


Screws, William Wallace ' Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 1957).

Seamen Bills to amend laws governing (see bills S. 2193; H. R. 6903,

6909). Bills to encourage employment of apprentices (see bills S. 2194;

H. R. 6904, 6911). . Bills to amend laws relative to shipment and discharge of (see

bills S. 2244; H. R. 712, 6921, 7061). Bills to establish four national snug harbors for (see bill H. R.

7318). Report of Secretary of State on their shipment and discharge in

foreign countries (S. Ex. Doc. 57) 871, 1522.

Seaman, P. F. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7215).

Seaman, Treadweil Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7413).

Second National Ban.k of Xenia, Okw Bill to authorize increase of capital stock of (see billS. 2356).

Secor & Co. Bill (H. R. 4044) and papers withdrawn 3774.

Secretary of Interior Communications from

Attorneys : relative to their employment by Indians (S. Ex. Doc. 71) 2888, 2994.

Carson and Colorado R R: relative to agreement of Pah-Ute Indians to grant right of way to (S. Ex. Doc. 7) 109, 135.

Census: recommending additional appropriation for (S. Ex. Doc. 31)

Ch~~~ Indians: on investigation of dispute relative to treaty stipu-lations with (S. Ex. Doc. 17) 351.

--relative to paYJ.ng for lands ceded by (H. R. Ex. Doc. 64) 1421 , 1422. --on affairs of (S. Ex. Doc. 60) 2262, 2315, 2335. --further report on aff~irs of (H. R. Ex. Doc. 79) 2535, ~-Dobbs, Elijah W: transmitting papers in claim of 2160. Education: transmitting report on industrial (S. Ex. Doc. 25) 633. Flathead Indian reservation: relative to sale toN. P.R. R. of portion of

(a. Ex. Doc. 44) 1339, 1421: · Florida: on contested homestead entries in (S. Ex. Doc. 39) lUi!. Geological Survey: list of persons employed in (S. Ex. Doc.-) a-167. Hooker, H. C: transmitting papers in claim of2160. Indian civilization fund: report on (S. Ex. Doc. 35) 71. Indian depredation claims: annual report on (H. R. Ex. Doc. 10) 00. Indian subsistence fund: annual report on (H. R. Ex. Doc. 25) 663. Interior Department: annual report on expenditure of contingent fund

(H. R. Ex. Doc. 47) 1173. --libraries of (S. Ex. Doc. 37; H. R. Ex. Doc. 55) 1047, 1088. --annual inventory of property in (S. Ex. Doc. 67) 2545. Land entries: annual report on suspended entries (H. R. Ex. Doc. 15)

264. --annual report on pre-emption cases acted on (H. R. Ex. Doc. 22)

872. Leavenworth, Pawnee and Western R. R: transmitting report relative

to (H. R. Ex. Doc. 95) 3335. !Uontana tim h e r lands: depredations on (B. Ex. Doc. 66)2M:S. Morrow, J. A: ·transmitting papE-rs in claim ot96.

I

J38 INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD.

Secretary of Interior-Continued. Communications from

New Mexico: relative to session of LegislatUre of (S. Ex. Doc. 15) 315, 350. •

-- relative to completing capitol building for (S. Ex. Doc. Z7} 633. -- relative to completing capitol building for 749. Nez Perce Indians: allotment of lands to (H. R. Ex. Doc. 24) 496, 546. Patents: asking appropriation to investigate certain 3030, 3082. Pensions: information relative to (S. Ex. Doc. 21} 455. Pre-emption cases : annual report of adjudication of (H. R. Ex. Doc. 22) . ff72.

Private land claim: transmitting report on claim of heirs of T. R. Jennfugs89.

--transmUting report on claim of Pierre Puiesseau 158. Public documents: annual report on (S. Ex. Doc. 6} 109~ J..!-8.

· --tabulated statement of number printed by Forty-rutn, Forty-sixth, and Forty-seventh Congresses (S. Ex. Doc. 23) 584.

Public lands: relative to evasions of iaws regulating (S. Ex. Doc. 61} 2262, 2315. •

Railroad land-grants: information relative to (H. R. Ex. Doc. 29) 745. Railroads: relative to land-grant railroads not completed in specified

time (H. R. MIS. Doc. 17) 1198. Samaniego, .M. G: transmitting papers in claim of 2160. Sioux Indian treaties: transmittmg report of commission appointed to

negotiate modifications of (H. R. Ex. Doc. 68) 2057, 2062. --on deficiency in appropriation for fulfilling (S. Ex. Doc. 55} 2160. -- recommending appropriation to fulfill treaty of 1868 (S. Ex. Doc.

68) 2.595, Z722. Sioux Indians: recommending appro.Priation to purchase cattle for (S.

Ex. Doc. 70} 2888, 2994. Teachout, H. W~ on claim of1173. Telegraphs: report on telegraph lines of land-grant railroads (H. R. Ex.

Doc. 100} 3353. . Thayer, Thaddeus: report on claim of 180. Wolverton, A: transmitting papers in claim of 96. Yellowstone Park: relative to privileges and leases granted in (S. Ex.

Doc. 10) 162. -- transmitting papers relative to leasing (S. Ex. Doc. 48) 1330.

Orders to Cherokee Indians: to report to Senate result of inves~igation of dispute

relative to treaty stipulations with 315. Education: to ~eport to Senate condition 9f industrial education in U .

s. 315. Florida homestead entries: to report to Senate relative to 634. Geological survey: to furnish Senate with list of persons employed in

3266. • Leavenworth, Pawnee and Western R. R: to report to H. R. informa-

tion relative to land grant of 1989. Montana timber lands: to report to Senate relative to trespasses on 2064. Railroad land grants: to report to H. R. information relative to 284. Telegraph lines: to report to H. R. relat.ive to those of land-grant rail-

roadsll35. Yellowstone Park: to report to Senate information relative to leasing

privileges in 71. --to report to Senate copies of correl!poudence relative to leasing998.

Secretary of Navy Communications from

Alaska: on affairs in (H. R. Ex. Doc. 17} 264. Armor: transmitting recommendation of naval advisory board for tests

of H. R. Ex. Doc. 40} 905, 923. Gatling guns: report on trials of (S. Ex. Doc. 53) 1830. Jeannette : transmitting reports on loss of (S. Ex. Doc. 72} 2888, 299-1, 3570,

3626. Naval Academy: relative to superintendent's quarters at (H. R. Ex.

Doc. 70) 2160. Naval advisory board: information relative to (S. Ex. Doc. 74) 2888. Naval engineering: transmitting To bins report on (H. R. Ex. Doc. 48}

1016. Navy Department: annual report on clerks in (H. R. Ex. Doc. 49) 1211. --annual report on contingent expenditures of (H. R. Ex. Doc. 52}

1326. --statement of sales made during 1882 by bureaus of (H. R. Ex. Doc.

59) 1582. --on library of (S. Ex. Doc. 79) 3376, 3437. Navy officers: list of those on duty in Washington (S. Ex. Doc.-) 3467. Navy supplies: report on contracts for 1882 (H. R. Ex. Doc. Z7) 709. Navy-yards: relative to employment and discharge of workmen in (H.

R. Ex. Doc. 33} 815. _ -- transmitting report of commission on (H. R. Ex. Doc. 96) 3353,

3376. Norfolk navy-yard: relative to purchase of land adjacent to 583, 584-. Pensacola navy-yard: information relative to (S. Ex. Doc. 33) 944. Treasury Department: relative to reports made by navy officers con-

cerning certain bureaus of (S. Ex. Doc. 19} 422. Vessels : transmitting report of naval advisory board on completing iron

clad steamers (H. R. Ex. Doc. 28) 711, 745, 1183, 1211. -- transmitting recommendations of naval advisory board relative to

unarmored vessels (H. R. Ex. Doc. 32} 815, 816. --on losses and accidents to (H. E.. Ex. Doc. 26) 709. --on speed of (H. R. Ex. Doc. 39) "923. -- list of vessels stricken from Navy Register (H. R. Ex. Doc. 66) 1873,

1915. Yards and docks: relative to condition of appropriations for (H. R. Ex.

Doc. 31} 815, 816.

Orders to .Alaska.: to report to H. R. instructions given to naval officers in 117. Chelsea: to report to H. R. on selling marine and naval hospitalsat2467. Gatling guns : to report to Senate result of trials of 152.5. Life-saving: to report to H. R. relative to provisions on VE'.ssels for Z748. Naval Academy: to report to H. R. relative to superintendent's house

at1852. - N avo.l advisory board: to report to Senate information relative to 2548.

Naval engineering in Great Britain: to furnish H. R. copy of Tobin's report on 889.

Navy officers: to report to Senate list of those on duty in Washington 3278.

Navy-yards: to report to H. R. relative to work in 118. Pensacola navy-yard : to report to Senate on condition of 400. Treasury Department bureaus: to report to Senate r elative to Navy of

fteers making reports on 352.

Secretary of Senate Annual report (S. Misc. Doc. 2) 1.

Secretary of State Communications from

Consular fees: report on tariff of (H. R. Ex. Doc. 18) 264. --annual report on (H. R. Ex. Doo. 156} 1453. Consuls: list of those not citizens of U. S. (S. Ex. Doc. 38) 1126. Ecuador: transmitting report of G. E. Church on Z760. French Cable Company: information relative to (H. R . Ex, Doc. 46)

1173,3212. Historical manuscripts: relative to procuring copies of (S. MISo. Doc.

29) 1943. Seamen: shipment and discharge in foreign countries (S. Ex. Doc. 57)

1522. State Department: annual report of expenditures (H. R. Ex. Doo. 16}

264. --a;nnual report on employes in (H. R. Ex. Doc. 36) 889. -- hbrary of (H. R. Ex. Doo. 63) 1600, 1648.

Orders to Foreign tarl1fs: to report to H. R. export duties of foreign countries

15m. Seamen·: to report to Senate information relative to 871.

Secretary of Treasury Commumcations from

Alaska: on violations of internal-revenue laws in (H. R. Ex. Doc. 76) 2444.

--transmitting resolutions of Portland Board of Trade relative to affairs in 1&'>2.

--relative to alleged shelling of two villages in (H. R. Ex. Doc. 9) 55, 531,1063.

Alexandria Canal Company: relative to interest of U. S. in 2316. Annual report (H. R. Ex. Doc. 2) 12. Appropriations: estimate of deficiencies (H. R. Ex. Doc. 60) 1648. Beacons and buoys: relative to lighting with gas (H. R. Ex. Doc. 83)

2943~.,.3125. Best, John T: relativeto defalcations of (H. R. Ex. Doc. 87) 3125. Bridewell Dock, Chicago : relative to sale of· (H. R. Ex. Doc. 14) 488. Chelsea navy hospital: relative to (H.·R. Ex. Doc. 101) 3437. Claims: annual report of claims allowed under ad of July 4,1864 (H.

R. Ex. Doc. 41) 1016. · --report on claims allowed for service and supplies on account of

Indian service (H. R. Ex. Doc. 42) 1063. - -schedule of claims allowed under exhausted appropriations (H.

R. Ex. Doo. 45) 112.5. • Coast Survey: annual report of expendit)lres (H. R. Ex. Doc. 23) 351,

372. Coast Survey: annual report (S. Ex. Doc. 77) 455,531. Contracts: recommending legislation relative to 312.5. Corwin (revenue-cutter): transmitting report of cruise (H. R. Ex. Doc.

105) 3743. Customs districts: employ6s recommended for (n:-.R. Ex. Doc. 73} 2255. Customs officers' fees: annual report of (H. R. Ex. Doc. 89) 3148. Department of Justice: expense for special attorneys employed by ( .

Ex. Doc. 82) 3567. Direct taxes: sales in Southern States for (S. Ex. Doc. &'>) 3262. Distilled spirits: transmitting letter of Comm i ioner of Internal Rev e• nue relative to unstamped packages (H. R . Ex. Doc. 74} 2316. Duties: annual report of amounts refunded (H. R. Ex. Doc. 13} 158. Elliott, George F: relative to relieving sureties of 531. Gold and silver: transmitting annual report on production of 3082. Hall of Records : transmitting plans and estimates for (H. R. Ex. Doc.

51) 1326. Hallett's Point: transmitting letter relative to electric-light tower at (H.

R. Ex. Doc. 88} 3126. · }:nternal-revenue gaugers: relative to compensation of (H. R. Ex. Doc.

38) 923. Internal-revenue taxes: cost of collecting (S. Ex .. Doc. 26) 600. --on amount required for rebate if taxes on tobacco, distilled spirits,

and matches repealed 750. Methylated alcohol: transmitting report on (S. Ex. Doc. 24} 547. Ocean freights: transmittin~ report on (H. R. Ex. Doc. 104) 3708. Pleuro-pneumonia: transnutting annual report of cattle commission on

(H. R. Ex. Doc. 35) 889. Romer Shoal, N. Y: transmitting petition for light on (H. R. Ex. Doc.

82} 2943. Sakonnet Point, R. I: relative to light-house at 709. Sales of old material: relative to (H. R. -Ex. Doc. 43} 1108. Silver coin: storage of (H. R. Ex. Doc. 64) 1692. Statistical Abstract: transmitting fifth number of (H. R. Ex. Doc. 72}

2226. Steam-vessels: provisions for saving life on (H. R. Ex. Doc. 84) 2994. Sugars: on saccharine stren~h of (S. Ex. Doc. 62) 2335. Treasury Department : relat1ve to an appropriation for file-holders for

(H. R. Ex. Doc. 37) 923. --on libraries in (H. R. Ex. Doc. 50) 1260. --annual report on contingent expenditures of (H. R. Ex. Doc. 90)

3244.. --annual report on clerks (S. Ex. Doc. 80) 3557. Volusia. Bar, Florida: relative to a light on (H. R. Ex. Doc. 103) 3708.

Orders to Alaska: to report to H. R. relative to shelling villages in 21. Beacons and buoys: to report to H. R. relative to lighting with gas

2379 • Department of Justice : to report to Senate expenses for special attorneys · employed by 3326.

Direct taxes: to report to Senate sales in Virginia for 871. -- to report to Sena~ information relative to sales for 2961. Hawaiian treaty: to report to H. R. on execution of 324.4. Internal-revenue taxes: to report to Senate detailed statement of cost of

collecting 136. • -- to report to Senate relative to rebate of 548. Life-saving: to report to H. R. relative to provisions on vessels for

Z748. Ocean freights: to report to H. R. e timate of amount paid fQr 261. Revenue-marine service: to furnish H. R. with copies of reports on nat

ural histoey, &c. ff707. Sugar: to report to Senate information relative to importations of 1875. Vessels: relative to State charges and taxation on (S. Ex. Doc. 22) 455.

IN])EX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. 139 Secretary of War

Communications .from Army officers: list of those on duty in Washington (S. Ex. Doc. 83) 3467· Calumet River: transmitting~eport..on survey of (S. Ex. Doc. 9) 144. Certificates of merit in Army: recommending amendment of laws rel-

ative to (S. Ex. Doc. 2) 38, 89. . Charleston Harbor, S. C: transmitting reports on improvement of (S. Ex.

Docs. 29, 81) 816, 3557. Oolumbia. River: transmitting report of engineers on improving mouth

of (S. Ex. Doc. 13) 308, 531. Condemned cannon : transmitting report on (S. Ex. Doc. 4l.j 1183. Condemned cannon-balls: number of (S. Ex. Doc. 63) 2468. Cumberland Sound: transmitting reports on improvement of (S. Ex.

Docs. 47, 49) 1.332. . Desertion : on execution of act for relieving volunteers from charges of

(H. R. Ex. Doc. 20) 372. Detroit River: relattve to improvement of (H. R. Ex. Doc. 80) 2943. DuBois: transmitting report on system of navigation of (H. R. Ex. Doc.

99) 3353. Fl~o!!~~ ~~~ver, N. Y: transmitting letter of engineers relative

Fort D . .A.. Russell: transmitting plans and estimates for building at (H. R. Ex. Doc. 65) 1805.

Fort Bliss: relative to title to site of (S. Ex. Doc. 3) 38, 89. Fort Cameron reservation: recommending sale of (S. Ex. Doc. 45) 1339,

1421. Fort Niobrara reservation: trespasses on (S. Ex. Doc. 40) 1183. Fourth Arkansas Volunteers: report on payments to (S. Ex. Doc. 59)

2062. Gatling gun: report on trial of (S. Ex. Doc. 52) 1649. Getty, Colonel G. W: transmitting petition of (S. Ex. Doc. 54) 2020,2057. Governor's Island, N. Y: transmitting report on sea-wttll at (S. Ex. Doc.

76) 3053, 3086. Great Kanawha River: transmitting report on building bridges across

(S. Ex. Doc. 73) 2888. Hennepin Canal: relative to survey of (S. Ex. Doc. 78) 3376. Howgate, H. W : relative. to measures for arrest of (H. R. Ex. Doc. 81)

2748 • . Humboldt Bay: on improvement of (H. R. Ex. Doc. 102) 2535. Indian Territory; ·relative to invasion of (S. Ex. Doc. 58) 2080, 2161. Iron and steel: transmitting report of test.s of (S. Ex. Doc. 1) 28. Military Academy·: vacancies in (H. R. Ex. Doc. 92) 3300. Military posts: relative to buildings and improvements at certain {H. R.

Ex. Doc. 61) 1648. Military reservations: relative to abandoned (S. Ex. Doc. 20) 422, 455. Militia: annual return of (H. R. Ex. Doc. 69) 2020, 2057. Mississippi River: transmitting reports on damages to improvements by

floods in (H. R. Ex. Docs. 86, 91) 3063, 3261, 3310. Mississippi River Commission: transmitting report of (S. Ex. Doc. 32) 710. -- transmitting their estimates for appropriations 138. Mulvehill, Thomas: transmitting papers relative to petition of (S. Ex.

Doc. 46) 1339, 1421. ' Muskingum River: transmitting report on ice harbor at mouth of (H. R.

Ex. Doc. 97) 3353, 3376. Nutt, Julia A: on claim of (H. R. Ex. Doc. 53) 1126. Portage Lake: transmitting report on· deposits of silt in (H. R. Ex. Doc.

85) 2994. . Potomac River flats : estimates for improving (S. Ex. Doc. 12) 65. Presque Isle: relative to title to (S. Ex. Doc. 4) 38,89. Public buildings and grounds: transmitting recommendations for ap

propriation for removing snow and ice (S. Ex. Doc. 43) 1339 1421. Rivers and harbors: on expenditure of appropriations for lji.. R. Ex.

Doc. 34 ; H. R. Misc. Doc. 15) 868, 904. --transmitting report on improvements in Georgia (S. Ex. Doc. 51)

1373. Rock Island arsenal: relative to appropriation for (H. R. Ex. Doc. 44)

1097,1125. . Saint John's River: transmitting report on improvement of (S. Ex. Doc.

.49

) 1332

• . • • dat' to . d b' d Stgnal Servtce report: transm.ttttng recommeu Ion prmt an 1n 10,000 copies (S. Ex. Doc. 30) 887, 923.

South Pass: on maintenance of channel in (S. Ex. Doc. 56) 2137. Springfield Armory: annual report on (S. Ex. Doc. 50) 1373. Sturgeon Bay and Lake Michigan Canal : information relative to (S.

Ex. Doc. 34) 997. · Tennessee railroads: on settlement of accounts for rolling stock pur

chased in 1865 by (S. Ex. Doc. 8) 101. War Department: annual report of contingent expenditures (H. R. Ex.

Doc. 11) 118. --annual report on clerks and employes (S. Ex. Doc. 18) 410. --libraries of (S. Ex. Doc. 36) 1041,1088. --annual report of contracts made by 1214. Wilmington hospital property: relative ~ (S. Ex. Doc. 11) 162.

Orders to Army officers: to report to Senate list of those on duty in Washington 3278. Charleston, S. C: to report to Senate on improvement of harbor 231,3324. Condemned cannon: to report to Senate number on hand 819. Condemned cannon-balls: to report to Senate number of 2139. Cumberland Sound: to report to Senate relative to improvement of 1090. Desertion: to report to H. R. on execution of act for relieving volunteers

from charges of 211 . DuBois: to examine his system of navigation 2444. Florida: to report to Senate relative to river and harbor improvementa

in 711. Fort Niobrara reservation: to report to Senate whether right of way has

been granted for a railroad through 164. Fourth Arkansas volunteers: to report to Senate information relative to

payment of 1308. Gattling guns: to report to Senate result of trials of 1525. Great Kanawha River: to report to Senate relative to allowing bridges

across 2548. -Howgate, H. W: to report to H. R. information relative to 1243. Humboldt Bay: to furnish H. R. copy of report on ZlZT. Military Academy: to report to H. R. information relative to 2993. Mill tary telegraph lines: to report to H. R. information relative to 1324. Mississippi River: to report to H. R. relative to damages by flood to im-~rovements on 2864.

Mississippi River Commission: to report to Senate estimates of 71. Portage Lake: to report to H. R. relative to deposits of .silt in 2571. Potomac flats: to furnish Senate with estimates for im~roving 193. Rivers and harbors: to report information relative to tmprovements in

Georgia 489.

Seeley, Henry B. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 4355).

Segar and Willard Bills approving agreements conceding them privilege of building

hotel on public ~onnds at Fortress MoDI04il (see bills S. 2204; H. R. 7039).

Seibert, Datrid Bill fot relief (see bill H. R. 7446).

Selfridge, James S. Bill for relief (see billS. 2251).

Sellers, Joseph B. Bill to increase pension (see bill H. R. 6917}.

Semes, Jane E. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 6674).

Seminole War Bill granting·pensions to survivors of (see bill H. R. 7135).

Senate Annual report of financial clerk (S. Mrsc. Doc. 1) 1. Annual report of Secretary (S. 1\Irsc. Doc. 2) 1. Annnall'eport of Sergeant-at-Arms (S. Misc. Doc. 3) 1. Resolution that daily meeting be at 12 m., debated and passed

3, 25. Resolution to meet at 11 a. m. on and after Jan nary 15, passed

1090, 1130. Re.<'!Qlution that after January 22 Senate take recess from 5.30 to

7.30 o'clock p. m., debated 1356, 1423-1430. Resolution to meet at 10 a. m. during remainder of session,

passed 2837, 2890. Order passed to regulate consideration of Honse bills during re

mainder of session 3264, 3326. Order that no person be admitted to floor as a private secretary

unless certified by Senator in writing, referred 2718. Resolution to prepa1·e and print statement of status of Senate

bills of Forty-seventh Congress 3266. Resolution to pay heirs of Loyal Cowles his salary for six months

as employe, passed 2064, 3553. · Resolution to reinstate H. B. Littlepage as messenger, laid on

table 2681, 3650. . Debate relative to paying H. B. Littlepage for services as mes

senger 3666.

Senate Manual Resolution of Se~te to print new edition, passed 2890, 3553.

Senators. See also 1\I.El\iBERS OF CONGRESS

Bill to amend law regulating election of (see bill H. R. 7006}.

Sener, Jacob and ·Eliztibeth Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 2804).

Sergeant-at-Arms of Senate Annual report (S. Mrsc. Doc. 3) 1.

Sessinghaus, GustaJvus (a Representative from lJft'ssouri.} Attended 3631. ·

Severance, John F. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 694).

Sevier, Daniel and Louisa (administrators) Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7203).

petition 995.

Sewell, "William, J., (a Senator front New Jersey.) Attended 1. Appointed conferee on.bill (S. 1821) relative to Soldiers' Home

3323. . Amendments offered by, to

.Army appropriation bill1042. Tariff and internal revenue bill: bottles 2938, 2962. -- copying paper 2205. -- customs officers 2991. --glass-ware 1356, 1390. -- hatters' plnsh 2218. --jute 2095, 2096,2777, 2779. -- nickel1712. --- seine 2563.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Atwood, Anson: for relief (see billS. 2227) 193. Braendle, Rose A: for relief (see bill S. 2285) 548. Price, Rodman M: for relief (see bill S. 2268) 456.

140 . INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD.

Sewell-Continued. Motions made by

Adjourn: to 7 6. Petitions and papers presented by, from

American Sheet !I'On Company: relative to duty on sheet-iron 1374.

Army officers: for passage of bill authorizing bre>et commissions for Indian Rervice 411.

New Jersey, citizens of: for increase of pension for lo of limb 163, 547. .

--relative to catching fish 2760. -- iron workmen of: relative to tariff 1695. -- physicians of: for fire-proof building for A..nny Medical

Museum 1472. New Jersey Legislature: against transfer of revenue-marine and

Life-Saving ervice 2413. --relative to tariff 3030. New Jersey Sons of Temperance: for pmhibitory legil:llation 869. New Jersey temperance societies: for prohibitory legi.lation 1040. Union Veterans' Union of Jersey City: forincreaseofpen'ion fol'

loss of limb 710. Remarks b.Y, on

Beebe, William M., jr: relief of 4, 5. Porter, Fitz-John: reliefof173, 174, 672,752-755,774-779,821. 'l'arifl' and internal revenue: eurthen-ware 1277, 1285. -~ glass bottle 1322, 1341 , 2962, 2963. --jute 2089, 2559, 2560, 2777-2779, 2785. -- nickel1712, 171.3. -- packing 2637. -- pens 1728, 2505.

Reports made by, from C01mnittee tm. Mi1itw·y A.ffai·rs

Kansas soldiers' home (bill S. 2233) 1330. Soldiers' Home at Washington (bill 8.1821) 3323. Wal' Department contracts (REPORT 945) 1760. ·

Votes of. &e YE..i AND N'.A.Y VOTE '

Shackelford, J. TV., (a P.,epresentat-ivefram North Carolina.) ·neath aunounc d 1323, 1329. Resolutions passed on death of, and eulogies delivered in House

on 2 4. Hesolutions passed on death of, and eulogies delivel'ed in enate

on 2861. Join~ resolution to print eulogies on (se H. R. Res. 358) 3060.

Shacklett, Joh n c. · Bill to pension ( ee bill H. R. 7557).

Shadle, Hosea A. Bill to pension ( ee bill H. R. 7360).

Shallenberger, Williant 8., (a Bepr ent{l,tive frorn Pennsylvania.)

Attended 13. Appointed teller 1462. Leave of absence granted to 583.

Amendments offered by, to Navy appmpriation billl420, 1459, 1568, 1569. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3192.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Adams~ Juday: to pension (see bill H. R. 7366) 1450. Evans, :Matilda: to pay (see bill H. R. 7132) 531. 1\I:iller, Juliet: to pension (see bill H. R. 7365) 1450. Ramsey, Robert H: to pension children ( ee bill H. R. 7298)

- 1198. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Adams, Juday: for pension 1471. _!\Iiller, Juliet: for pension 1471. Pennsyhania, citizens of: in fa \"Or of l'eport of Tal'iff Commis

sion 2062. -- relative to tariff 3319. -- citizens of Beaver County: for fire-proof building for

Army Medical Museum 1471. --citizens of Industry: to reduce duty on sugar 1040, 1174. --Beaver Falls Lodge of hon aud Steel Workers: relative

to tariff 2834. -- churches in: relative to the Indians 2888. Pennsylvania Legislature: relative to· Indian policy 3319. -- relative to League Island navy-yard 3319. -- relatiYe to tariff legislation 3319. -- to increase pension for loss of limb 3319. Philadelphia College of Physicians: relative to National Board

of Health 2544.

Shall en berger-Continued. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Philadelphia County Medical ociety and others: for fire-proof building for Army Medical Museum 905.

Ramsey, Robert H: for pension1693. Ramsey, William C. {guardian): for pension 1212.

Remarks by, on Navy appropriation bill1459-1462, 1465. Sundry civil ai>propriation bill 3005. Tariff: glass-wal'e 2044. --tin-plate 2392.

Reports made by, from (]Qmmittee on Puhlw Bwt""ldings and Grounds

Army Medical Museum (bill H. R. 7681; REPORT 1995) 3436. Mengis, Morris C. (REPORT 1994) 3436. Naval Academy: resolution relative to old mansion at, adopted

1852. Resolutions offered by

Naval Academy: that Secretary of Navy furnish infonnation relative to old mansion at 1734.

Votes of. See YEA .A...'I\ffi NAY VOTES

Sharp, Abbie Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 306).

Shaw, Oyntltia Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7278).


Sheads, Elias . Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7189).

Shear, Francis M. Bill tO pension (see bill H. R. 7174).

Shearer, Susan Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 3322).

·Sheehan, James Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7375).

Sheller, Alfred S. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7477).

petition 1942.

Shelley, Charle8 M., (a Representative from Alabama.) Attended 14. Appointed on standing committees: Patent ; Expenditures in

Po t-Office Department 190. Lea.ve of absence granted to 455. Report of committee on contested election of (H. R. REPORT

. 1886) 1499, 1580. TC~:.'1imony in contested election o~ referred (H. R. MI c. Doc.

21) 2943. .Bills and joint resolutions introduced by

General Land Offi.ee: to pay employes of (see bill H. R. 6964) 158. Votes of. See YEA. AND NAY VOTES

Shelton, W. C. Petition for relief 1212.

Sherlock, Bridget

Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7151).

Sheridan, Aaron Bill to pension children (see bill H. R. -1976).

Sheridan, Robert Petition for pension 163.

Sherman, John, (a Senato-r from Ohio.) Attended 1. Appointed conferee on bill (H. R. 2013) to adjudicate claim of

Gallus Kirchner 497. Appointed conferee on tariff bill (bill H~ R . . 5538) 3334.

Amendments offered by, to Civil service: bill to regulate and improve 248. Deficiency appropriation bill 3666. District of Columbia appropriation bill 3160, 3168. Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill 3238. Tariff and internal revenue bill: cigars 1897, 2425. -- iron: pig and scrap 2487, 2497, 2798. -- iron and steel: pig and scrap 1537, 1699. --jute 2560. -- machinery 2364.

INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. 141 Sherman-Continued.

Amencfments offered by, to Tariff and internal revenue bill: metal manufactures (unenu-

merated) 1730. -- penalties 2374.· -- salt 2375. -- steel 2799, 2847, 2903, 2904, 2905. -- sugar 1896, 2510. -- tin-plate 1621. -- tobacco 1897, 1904. --wool 2965. -- woolen goods 2150.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Commerce: to revive and promote (see-billS. 2313) 818. District of Columbia: to provide for extradition of criminals in · (see bill S. 2382) 1271. Duties: to provide for collection of (see billS. 2283) 488. Eddy, C. H: for relief (see bill H. R. 2338) 998. Hopkins, Alfred: for relief (see billS. 2282) 489. Sandusky, Ohio: to amend act fixing boundaries of collet·tiou

district (see billS. 2445) 1875. Second N:1tional Bank of Xenia, Ohio: to increruse capital ... toek

(see bill S. 2356) 1151.

Motions and resolutions offered by Adjourn: to 284, 2376. Bankruptcy system: to recommit bill (S. 1382) to establish 170. Librarian of Congress: to print report of 1694. Pension bills: to consider 3264, 3324. Sugar: that Secretary of Treasury furnish information relathe

to importation of, adopted 1875. Tariff and internal revenue bill: to print 10,000 extra copie8

of817. Updegraff, Jonathan T: on death of 2157. Window-glass: to reconsider vote on tariff bill relative to 1:~93.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce: for passage of bill to ext en<l

bonded period on liquors 750. Cincinnati Seed-LeafTobaeco Board ofTrade: for repeal or tax

on tobacco 30 . Dalzell, James M: for pension 1472. Dayton board of health: in favor of immigmnt in ·pection J 17.>. Hopkins, Alfred: to restore to rank in Navy 456. Indiana, citizens of: for increase of pension for lo of limh 3tL John :M:. Barrere Pot, G. A. R: for donation of condemned can-

non 997. Keating, Michael: for pension 997. New York, business firms of: against increase of duty on ta~~er

iron 869. --- citizens of: to equalize duty on musical instruments :H:.k. Ohio, citizens of: for increase of pension for lo ' of limb 3-1-, ti!) ,

102, 163, 308, 410, 488, 633, 1089, 1330. -- for passage of tariff bill1830, 3131.

\ --- for rebate on tobacco 411, 488. ---business firms of Cleveland: against passage of bankrupt

law 870. --- citizens of Portsmouth: against passage of bankrupt bill

1089. --- iron workmen of: relative to tariff , 1524, 1598, Hi!)-! ,

1759, 1874, 2062. -- tobacco dealers of: for rebate on tobacco 102, 231, 7.)0. Ohio Legislature: to increase pension for loss of limb 2062. Ohio Sons of Temperance: for prohibitory legislation 1041. Otis Iron and ·steel Company, workmen of: a!rninst reduction of

duties 1472. Toledo Produce Exchange: against passage of bankruptcy bill

2889. . Typographical unions: against passage of act to prevent em

ployment of members of typographical union 3320. Western Pig-iron Association: relative to tariff 1151. Western Tract Society: relative to rates of postage on monthly

periodicals 410. Woman's Christian Temperance Union: for prohibitory legisla


Bankruptcy system 110. Call of House 1982, 1986. Civil-service reform 209, 210, 247, 248 361-36 , 5 9 640, 648,

649. Deficiency appropriation bill 3668. Distilled spirits: extending bonded period for 422-435, 553, 554,

823-826, 829, 831, 834, 835. District of Columbia appropriation bill 3160-31G2 3167, 3168. French spoliation claims 271, 272, 309-311.

Shennan--Continued. Remarks by, on

Hill, Benjamin H: death of 1576. Kirchner, Gallus: claim of 240. Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill3220, 3233,

3238. Pension rates for loss of limb 3388, 3389. Political assessments 640. Postage on letters: reduction of 1374. Presidential succession 956, 1009, 1011. Sundry civil appropriation bill: conference report on 3678. Tariff and internal revenue 1051, 1098, 127S-1280. --ad valorem duties 1226-1229. -- bank taxes 2437. -- bichromate of potash 1193. -- cigars 1897. -- coal-tar colors 1236. --cotton-ties 1657, 165 . -- cotton yarns 1965, 2025, 2026. -- customs officers 2367-2369, 2372, 2373. -- diamonds 2222. -- dress goods 2202. --earthen·ware 1278-1280. -- glass bottles 1341, 1342. ---glazier's diamonds 2271. -- glue 110'2. -- grindstones 2223. --- importation in foreign vessels 1097. -- iron: bar 1606, 1607. -- iron: malleable 1639. ---iron: pig and scrap 2488-2491. -- iron: sheet and plate 2703-2705. --- iron ore 2685. -- iron and steel 14 78-1481. ---iron and steel: pig and scrap 1537, 1538,1540-1543. --- iron and steel: pikes nuts and horseshoes 1659. ---iron and steel: wire rod'31667-1669. ~-jure 2084-208 , 2094, 2271, 2274, 2275,2560, 2707,2770. -- manila 2081. --metal manufactures (uuenumerated) 1730. ---neat cattle 1057-1059. -- obscene matter 1056. -- packing 2636, 2637. -- salt 2361. -- soap 1104, 1103. -- steel 2799-2803, 2856-2860, 2894-2898, 2900, 2901. --sugar 1794 1797, 1802, 1839 1848 1882, 1889: 1893,

2553, 2.554. -- tin-plate 16'20. --tobacco 1898, 2557, 2558, 2564. --- vinegar 2440. -- watches 1060. -- wire 1701. -- wool 2099, 2146, 2201, 2569, 2930, 2966, 2970. --- woolen goods 2149, 2150. --zinc171. Tariff-bill conference 3374, 3375, 3455, 3456. Tariff Commission report: printing 70, 71. Tobacco-tax rebate 552. Updegraff, J onatban T: death of 2157. Wyld, Robert Stodart: relief of 52-54.


Committee on Finaru;e Distilled spirits: amendment to bill (H. R. 5656) relative to

bonded period for 389. · Firs~Wational Bank of Grand Rapids, Mich. (billS. 2377) 1374. FirsfNa.tionalBankofWestGreenville, Pa. {billS. 2490)2835. Kortzenborn, Charles (REPORT 1015) 3322.

econd National Bank of Xenia, Ohio (bill S. 2356) 1270. Washington Monument (II. Res. 109) 2546.

Cammittee on Liltrary Historical manuscripts: communication relative to 1943. Sundry civil appropriation bill: amendments to 1695.

Votes of. See YEA ..u.-n NAY VOTE

Sherman, General W. T.

Petition of citizen of aint LoUis urging that he be retired with rank of general 2471.

Sherwin, John C., (a Representatit:efron~ fll·ilwis.)

Attended 13. Appointed conieree on printing education report 3771. Appointed teller 1202.

I ~ 142 1NDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD.

She~in~nnnn~

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Territories: · relative to superintendence of school affairs in (see


Ellucation: to reprint report on 1211. Fassett, A. C: to withdraw her papers 3775.

Petitions and papers presented by, from American Social Science Association: for aid to education 78:7. Illinois, citizens of: to plaee lumber on free-list 455, 816. -- tQ. reduce duty on sugar 996, 1040, 1150, 1213, 1372. illinois Legislature: relative to bridges across Mississippi River

3319. • --to increase pension for los of limb 3319.

Remarks by, on Cominon-school appropriation 1202, 1203, 3253-3251:*. Hawk, Robert M. A: death of2179.

Rep9rts made by, from Committee on Education and Labor

Common schools: resolution to· make special order of bill (H. R. 6158) relative to, adopted 1202-1205.

Votes of. 1ee YEA AND NAY VOTES

Shingle House, Pennsylvania Bill to donate cannon for soldiers' monument at ~see bill H. R.

6779).

Shinn, Riley A. Bill for relief (see bill S. 2220).

Shipbuilding. Bee also CoMMERCE .L'ID NAVIGATION

Bills to encourage (see bills S. 2192; H. R. 6902, 6910). Bills to promote building American iron and steel steamers (see

bills S. 2196; H. R. 6906, 6912). Bills to promote (see bills S. 2244; H. R. 7061). Bill toremitdntiesonmaterialimportedfor (see bill H. R. 6922). Bill to pay bounty on ves..ilels built for foreign trade (see billS.

2313).

•Shipping. See COMMERCE AND NAVIGATIONj VESSELS

Shipping Commissioner Petitions against abolishing office of 1523,1597,1694, 1760,2063.

Shotwell, A. L. Papers withdrawn in H. R. 2041.

Shreve, James H. Bill for relief of heirs (see bill H. R. 7552).

Shriver, Daniel R. Bill to increase pension (see bill H. R. 7392).


Shuckers, John A. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7201).

Shultz, Em,anuel, (a Representative from Ohio.) Attended 13.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Bolwerk, William: to pension (see bill H. R. 7290) 1197. McGonnell, James: to pension (see bill H. R. 7468) 1738.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Ohio, citizens of: for rebate on tobaeco 749. -- to reduce duty on sugar 996, 1089.


Sibley, Henry H. Bill for relief (see billS. 2385).

petition 1649.

Sickles, Gen. Daniel E. Joint resolution to aJ.low him to accept foreign decoration (see

H. R. Res. 297). .

Signal Service Bills fixing and defining duties of (see bills S. 2281; H. R. 7190). Joint resolution to print 10,000 copies ofreport for 1882 (see H.

R. Res. 353). Resolution that Secretary of War report to H. R. correspondence

with General Hazen relative to, laid on table 2940, 2994. Debate in Senate relative to 3035-3042, 3505, 3506. Debate in Honse relative to 3067-3074. Message of President transmitting recommendation to print and

· bind 10,000 copies of annual report for 1882 (S. Ex. Doc. 30) 887, 923.

Signal Service-Connnned. Letter from Secretary of War relative to status of 2760. Petition withdrawn from :files of H. R. relative to service on high

seas 230 Petitions for continuance of cotton-belt observations 3262, 3263. Petitions relative to transferring to Interior Department 1307

1373, 1597, 1599, 1648, 1695, 1758, 1873, 3086, 3149, 3261.

Sigsbee, Charles D. ( U. S. NatJy)

Bill to restore relative rank (see bill H. R. 7295).

Silver. See CoiNS AND CoiNAGE

Simmons, Robert W. Papers withdrawn in H. R. 3533.

Simmons William H. Bills for relief (see bills S. 2073, 2401).

Simonton, Charles Bryson, (a .Representative from, Tennessee.) Attended 13. Leave of absence granted to 190, 904.


Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Memphis, Tenn: relative to road to national cemetery near (see

bill H. R. 7669) 3304. · Wilson, H. B. for relief(see bill H. R. 6942) 55.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Wilson, H. B. (administrator): claim of 410.

Remarks by, on Tariff 1996. --cotton-ties 2455. -- non-enumerated articles 1750.

Votes of. Bee YEA AND NAY VoTES

Sinfield, Sarah . Papers referred in H. R. 996.

Singleton, David Bill for _relief (see bill H. R. 597).

Singleton, Janus W., (a Representative from nlinoiB.) Attended 13. Appointed teller 134, 1743, 2999, 3000, 3002.

Amendments offered by, to American shipping: bill to encomage 1082. River and harbor appropriation bill3425. Snndl--y civil appropriation bill 2997, 2999, 3002, 3025. Tariff bill: watches 17 43. ' ·

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by McNeff, James: for relief (see bill H. R. 7450) 1735. Whiteside, Charles C: for relief (see l?ills H. R. 6944, 7452) 55,

1735. Whitney, Charles D: for relief (see bill H. R. 7451) 1735.

Motions and resolutions offered by Congressional .Library building: to lay on table bill (H. R. 3843)

to construct 223. Naval Academy: that Committee on Naval Affu,irs inquire rela

tive to disturbance at 2041. Hemarks by, Of'

American shipping 1082, 1083. · Georgia Revolutionary war claim 62. Huson, ·Edgar: relief of 124, 125. ~uincy, ill., public building 2997, 3000, 3002. Sundry civil appropriation bill 2999, 3025. Tariff: watches 1741, 1743.

Report made by, from OQinmittee on PUblic But"ldings and G1·ounds

.....-----.House of Lincoln's death(billH. . 7463; REPORT 1899) 1737. Votes of. Bee YEA AND NAY VOTES

Singleton, Otho R., (a Representative from Mississippi.) Attended 13.


Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Greer, I. S. 0. G: for relief of estate (see bill H. R. 7000) l82.

Remarks by, on River and harbor appropriation bill 3449.

.

INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. 143 -

Singleton-Continued. Resolutions offered by

Bureau of Ethnology: to print bulletins of 1914. Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VOTES

Sioux City, IQWa Bill to erect public building at (see bill H. R. 6981).

Sioux War of 1863 Bill to restore money and annuities to loyal Sioux: Indians who

served in (see bill S. 2207).

Sitler, Freeman Petition for relief 3318.

Siuslaw River Memorial of Oregon Legislature for survey of 2595.

Sixes River Petition of citizens of Oregon for improvement of 1942.

Skinner, Charles R., (a Representative/rom New York.) Attended 29. Appointed on committee on funeral of Mr. Updegraff, of Olliu

30. Appointed teller 1359, 3744. Leave of absence granted to 135, 2958.

Amendment offered by, to Tariff bill: bark extracts 1940.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Carlton Island, N. Y: to erect light-house on (see bill H . R

7484) 2040. G. D. Bailey Post, G. A. R: donating condemned cannon to ( ee

bill H. R. 7184) 889. Ohio and MississiVpi Rivers: for relief of sufferers by floo<l , in

(see H. Res. 350) 2828. , Remington, E. & Sons: for relief (see bill H. R. 6961) 158. Treasury surplus: to distribute among the States (see H. nes.


Secor & Co: to withdraw bill (H. R. 4044) for relief 3774. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Herkimer County Agricultural Society: relative to diseases in cattle 2316.

New York, citizens of: against transfer of revenue-marine erv-ice 1759, 1873.

--relative to importation of works of art 3777. --to reduce duty on sugar 1040, 1126, 1174, 1873. New York Dairymen's Association: relative to cattle diseasee 11~ .

Remarks by, on Huson, Edgar: relief of 122, 123. Pension adjudications 1169. Tariff 1818. -- bark extra-cts 1940, 1941. Updegraff, Jonathan T: death of2174.


Slater, James H., (a Stmator from Oregon.) Attended 1.

Amendments offered by, to Bankruptcy system: to bill to establish 110, 170. Civil service: bill to regulate and improve 211, 621. Deficiency appropriation bill 3503. :£ost-route bill 3684. River and harbor appropriation bill3557. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3498, 3504. Tariff and internal revenue bill: jute 2084, 2094, 2095, 2096, 2097

2098. -- vitriol1232. --wool 2145.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Chirouse, E. C: for relief (see billS. 2287) 585. Clatsop Spit, Oregon: to construct jetty on ( ee bill S. 2277)

489. Oregon: to sell property at Upper Astoria (see billS. 2219) 163. Oregon Central R. R. Co: to declare land grnntforfeited (see bill

s. 2221) 164. Motions made by .

Adjourn: to 3179, 3180. Co:tl'ey, James: to withdraw his papers 3650.

Slater-Continued. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Astoria Chamber of Commerce: for improvement of Columbia River 905.

-- ro declare forfeited Astoria land grant 163. Oregon citizens of: for equalization of bounties 3262. -- for bounty lands ro soldiers of late war 3262. -- to improve mouth of Coquille River 3262. -- tobacco dealers of Portland: for rebate on tobacco 547. Oregon Legislature: for aid to construct railroad 3087. -- for increase in rates for surveys 2889. --for light-house at mouth of Umpqua River 3087. --in favor ofNicaragua Canal163. -- relative to Oregon volunteers in Rogne, River Indian war

2889. -- to improve Coquille River 2888.

Remarks by, on Bankruptcy system 84, 110, 111, 114. Civil-service reform 621. Fort Colville military post 3462, 3463. Indian appropriation bill 394, 395. Pension rates for loss of limb, 3380, 3388. Public lands: survey of 3470. Tariff and internal revenue: earthen-ware 1281. -- iron ore 2683. --jute 2084, 2090, 2271, 2278, 2562, 2784. -- starch 1185, 1186. -- vitriol1232. --wool 2339.


Bronson, Samuel P. (REPORT 879) 193. Conken, Mary A. (REPORT 984) 2547. Ingersoll, N. J. (REPORT 903) 711. Lewis, Sarah (REPORT 886) 411. McCoy, William T. (REPORT 985) 2547. Oukst, Jacob (REPORT 904) 711. Pension laws (REPORT 940) 1599.


Slater, John F. Joint resolution presenting thanks of Congress to (seeS. Res. 109 ).

.. Slaterville, New York Bill to donate cannon for soldj.ers' cemetery at (see bill H. R.

6817).

Slawson, Clwrles Bill to amend act pensioning (see bill H. R. 6960).


Slevin, John Bill to pension see bill (H. R. 1386).

Small, Robert J. Petition for relief 1759.

Smalls, Robert Bill ro appoint on Navy retired list (see bill H. R. 7059). Bill to reappraise steamer Planter, captured by (sf>.e bill H. R.

7626).

Smalls, Robert (a Representative from South Carolina.) Attended 13. • Appointed on standing committees: Agriculture; Militia 190.

Amendments offered by, to Sundry civil appropriation bill 3196. ·

Petitions and papers presented by, from Collins, J. W. and others: for relief 455. South Carolina, citizens of: relative to revenue marine 3319. --citizens of Beaufort: relative ro bounty law 1174.


Smeaton, John Bill to reimburse for bonds destroyed (see bill H. R. 4164).

Smith, A. Herr, (a Representative from Pennsylvania.) Attended 13. Leave of absence granted to 583.

Petitions and papers pres~nted by, from Pennsylvania, citizens of: against reduction of tariff 1522. -- for increased duty on imported robacco 101, 135, 192,

265, 307, 455, 786, 868, !:105, 944, 996,1040, 1126, 1261, 1307.

144 , INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD.

Smith-Continued. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Pennsylvania, citizens of: for passage ofta.riffbill1471 . . -- to reduce duty on sugar 996, 1150, 1261. -- for rebate on tobacco 455. -- workingmen of: in favor of report of Tariff Commission

1597. Pennsylvania Legislature: relative to tariff legislation 3303·. -- relative to Indian policy 3303. -- relative to League Island navy-yard 3319. --to increase pension for loss of limb 3303.

Remarks by, on Tariff: tobacco (Appendix 77).

Reports made by, from Cmmnittee O?t Wm· Claim,s

Brandon, G. R. (REPORT 2011) 3774. Farrow, Joseph J. (REPORT 2022) 3774. Indiana ~Iethodist Church (REPORT 2012) 3774. llobile Marine Dock Company (REPORT 1822) 350. ~atchez orphan asylum {REPORT 1903) 1989. Nutt, Julia A. (REPORT 2010) 3774. Thorup on, Pleasant H. {REPORT 2013) 3774. Walsh, Norah (REPORT 2014, 2015) 3774.

Resolutions offered by De Knight, Clarence W: to pa-y difference in salary 1324.


Smith, Alfred Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 5358).

Smith, .Ann Papers referred in H. R. 455.

Smith, Calvi-n M. Bill to pension (see bill H . R. 7402).

Smith, Catharine Bill .for relief (see bill H. R. 7601).

Smith, Clinton D. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 6946).

Smith, Dietrich C., (a R-epresentativej1·om Illin()i.s.) Attended 13.

Amendments offered by, to American shipping: bill to encourage 982.

Bills and jomt resolutions introduced by Liqu01-s and tobacco: to abol.ish taxes on ( ee bill H. R. 6916) 16. Rose, Louisa: for relief (see bill H. R. 7197) 966.

Motions and resolutions offered by German wines: to prohibit importation of 3351. Hippen, H. W: to withdl-aw his papers 3775.

Petitions and papers presented by, from illinois, citizens of: to place forest :eroducts on free-list 34, 101,

351. -- citizens of Havana: to reduce duty on 8ugar 996, 10 9,


American shipping 982, 1110. Huson, Edgar: relief of 123. Tariff: lumboc 2659. -- sugar 2729.

Reports made by, from Cfo.nunittee on Claims

Town, Hiram S. (REPORT 1921) 1989. 1 WaJ.do,· Mollie B. (REPORT 1922) 1989.


Smith, E. P. Bill for relief (see bill S. 1041). Bill for relief (see bill II. R. 4915).

Smith, Edward B. Report of committee on petition of (H. R. REPORT 2019) 3774.

E;imith, Francis H. Bill to remove political disabilities (see bill H. R. 7330).

Smith, Geo-rge W. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7407).

Smith, Isaac Bill tQ pension (see hi11 H. R. 7004).

Smith, J. Hyatt, (a Representative from NerD York.)

Attended 117. Leave of absence granted to 583, 2487.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Creney, Mary F: to pension 1759. District of Columbia, citizens of Washington: relative tositefor

City Hall 2262. Medical Society of King's County: for :fire-proof building for

Army Medical Museum 1088. New York, citizens of: against transfer of revenue-marine serv-

ice 1759. · -- for rebate on tobacco 1126. -- relative to duty on tea. 1126. Hutherford, Clemantine: for renewal of patent 1759.

Remarks by, on Tarift' bill conference report 3735.

-Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VOTES

Smith, J. Nelson Petition for relief 1174.

Smith, JohnN. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7076).

Smith, JohnR. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 4992).

Smith, Minerva Bill to pension (see bill S. 2342).

Smith, R. 0. Papers referred in H. R. 2544.

Smith, William G. Bill to increase pension (see bill H. R. 7620).

Smithsonian Institution , Mr. Hoar resigns and Mr. Edmunds appointed regent of 1339. ~Ir. Edmunds declines and Mr. Morrill appointed regent of 3262. Annual report (H. R. MISC. Doc. 26) 1471, 1548. Letterofsecretaryrelative to printing reports ofU. S. Executiv

Departments on centennial exposition (H. R. Mr c. Doc. 20) 2748.

Concurrent resolution to print 15,560 copi of annual report for 1882, passed 1548, 2961, 2993, 3553. •

Concurrent resolution of H. R. to print 3,000 copies of Bulletins of Bureau of Ethnology, passed H. R. and referred to enate committee 1914, 3681, 3745.

Smuggling Resolution of H. R. that Secretary of Treasury report relative to

smuggling by naval officers, referred 2940.

Sneed, Datid Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7331).


Snug Harbors Bill to establish (see bill H. R. 7318).

Snyder, Alo-nzo Bill for relief (see bill S. 660).

Soldiers' Home, i>Wn-ict oj-OJlumMa. Bills to sell property at Harrodsburgh, Ky., belonging to (see

bills S. 506; H. R. 6112). Bill pre...~bing regulations for (see billS. 1821).

petition relative to bill 22. Annual report .(H. R. Misc. Doc. 13) 709.

Soldiers' Homes Bills to establish one in Kimsas (see•biJls S. 2233, 2439). Bill to establish one at Erie (see bill H. R. 1440). Bill to restore to inmates money retained out of their pensions

as :fines or penalties (see bill H. R. 7176). \. Debate relative to payment of pensions to, inmates of 3076-307 . House committee directed to investigate affairs of home at Hamp

ton 1357. Resolutions of Kansas Legislature asking for establishment of

one in that State 1694, 1733, 2103. Petition to establish one at Eureka. SpringJ, Arkansas 389.

Soldiers' Homesteads. See PuBLic LANDs

Sonner, Leonhard Petition for pension 547.

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INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL l{ECORD. 145 Sorghum Sugar

Report of National Academy of Sciences on 1126. Concurrent resolution to print 6, 500 copies of report of National

Academy of Sciences on, passed 3554, 3616, 3744.

South America Bills to promote commercial relations with (see bills S. 2467;

H. R. 7529).

South Carolina Bill to loan battery of light artillery to national guard of (see

bills. 2470). Bill to adjudicate war claims of specified in (see bill .H. R.

7668). petitions for bill 3365.

Legislature: resolution in favor of quarantine station at Sapelo 1830, 2226.

--resolution in favorofGovernmentaid to common schools 2834, 2887, 2940.

-- resolution in favor of repeal of tax on State banks 3262, 3304, 3318.

South Pass, Mi.smssippi River Report of Secretary of War on maintenance of channel in (S. Ex.

Doc. 56) 2137.

Southern Exposttion Bills to remit duties on articles for exhibition at (see bills S.

2501; H. R. 7623).

Southe.rn Pacific R. R. Co. Bills to authorize consolidation with other companies (see bills

S. 2046; H. R. 7242). Motion to suspend rules in House and pass a bill to authorize

consolidation of, debated and rejected 3611. Resolutions of California Legislature in favor of setting aside

certain land patents to 2941.

Southwest Pass Bill to rebuild light-house at (see billS. 1943). .

Sowers, l!'rank S. Bill to rerate pension (see bill H. R. 5808).

Spain Bill to authorize retaliatory consular charges against (see billS.

2472). Resolution of Senate requesting information of President relative

to fulfillment of treaty of 1819 with, referred 634, 3266. Resolution of Senate requesting President to negotiate with

Spain for restitution of money to cattle-shippers from Key West to Cuba, referred 3088.

Letter of Ac~g Secretary of Senate relative to exchange of parliamentary documents with Senate of 1598.

Sparks, TJlilliam .A.. J., (a .Representative from fllinois.) Appointed teller 1462, 1569, 1752, 2519, 3758. Appointed Visitor to West Point 3533. Leave of absence granted to 455.

Amendments offered by, to Tar.J'f bill: licorice juice 1825. --nails: horseshoe 2467. -- non-enumerated articles 1751. -- quicksilver 2587.

Motions made by Adjourn: to 868, 3019.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Chicago Board of Trade: against transfer of revenue marine 2544. Chicago Law Institute: to establish court of appeals 1212. Illinois, citizens of: to reduce duty on sugar 1040, 1126, 1174

1261, 1472, 2137. -- citizens of 1\Iontgomery County: to place lumber on free

list 749. --citizens of Nashville: against passage of bankrupt law

1040. -nlinois Legislature: for sheer-booms at bridges crossing Missis-

sippi River 336.3. -- relative to Hennepin Canal1942. -- relative to Yellowstone N a tiona! Park 1942. --to increa e pension for lo of limb 3365.

Remarks by, on American shipping 10 4. .Army appropriation bill 7 , 7 9, 796. Military reservations: sale of 3064, 3066, 3067. PeDRion appropriation bill 1164

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Sparks-Continued. Remarks b.v. on

Tariff 2464. --acid, tartaric 1814. -- bottles 2014. -- castor beans 1816. --glass-ware 2045. -- licorice juice 1825, 1826. -- nails: horseshoe 2467. -- non-enumerated articles 1751. -- quicksilver 2587. -- steel 2295. -- sugar 2739. Yeomans and Leach: relief of 1365-1368.

Yates of. See YEA AND NAY VOTES

Spaulding, Oliver L., (a Representative from Michigan.) Attended 13. Appointed on Committee on Enrolled Bills 3309. Leave of absence granted to 455, 1039, 3534.

Amendments offered by, to Franklinville, N. Y: donating condemned cannon to G . .A.. R.

Post at 2411. Niles, Ohio: donating condemnedcannontoG. A. R. Postat2411.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Drake, El.iza A: to pension (see bill H. R. 7481) 1989. Lennon, Peter: to pension (see bill H. R. 7351) 1450. Loomis, William H: for relief (see bill H. R. 7320) 1357. Mason, Mich: donatingcondemnedcannonforsoldiers' monument

at (see bill H. R. 7272) 1196. Nelson, R. W: to commission in Army (see bill H. R. 6968) 158. Omsbee, Ira G: for relief (see bill H. R. 7310) 119 .

Motions made by Powelson, Wallace E. H: to withdraw his papers 2227.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Detroit Cigar .Association: relative to tax on tobacco 410. Drake, Eliza I: to pension 2019 . Goodrich, John R: claim of1648. Lennon, Peter: for pension 1471. Michigan, citizens of: to reduce duty on sugar 11267 1174, 1213. -- citizens of De Witt: for equalization of bounties 307. -- citizens of Flint: for extension of bonded period on dis-

tilled spirits 162. --Cigar-makers' Union of Flint: relative to duty on cigars

1126. N clson, R. W: claim of 162. Richmond, N :mcy M: for pension 135.

Rema.-ks by, on Wells, Walter T: relief of 180.

Reports made by, from Cornmittee on Indian Ajfai1·s

Muskogee Indians: memorial of 1451. tockbridge and Munsee Indians (REPORT 1950) 2516.

Committee on Milita?'!J Affairs Bradford, George S. P. (REPORT 1949) 2515. Condemned cannon (bill H. R. 7323; REPORT 1 68) 1357. Howgate, H. W: resolution of inquiry relative to, adopted

1243.

Votes a·f. See YEA AND NAY VOTES

Speaker of House of Representatives Resolution of thanks to 3769. Valedictory of 3776.

Petitions and paper$. presented by, from Arizona Legislature: for commissioner to investigate matters at

Papago reservation 3552. Bookbinders' Protection Association: against reduction of duty

on books 3453. California. Legislature: relative to New Zealand mails 3.3::>3. Kansas Legislature: relative to spread of pleuro-pneumonia 2332. Kentucky, citizens of: to extend bonded period for distilled

spirits 2332. Keohler, Frederick W: for pep.sion 2468. King, Charles Peace: for colonization in Texas of colored people

230. illinois Bar Association: to establish intermediate court of ap-

peals 1421. Jones vs. Shelley: evidence in contested-election ca ·e of 2943 . McBride, W. S: for post-road 2182. )lissouri, citizens of Saint Louis: relative to establishing colored

milita.ry school 3148.

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Speaker of House of Representatives-Continued. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Montana Legislature: relative to military reservation of Fort Keogh 3776.

--relative to pleuro-pneumonia 3335. -- 1·esolutions of 2958. New Jersey, citizens of: relative to tariff3319. New York, dealers in: for passage of bill to regulate exporta

tion of articles made in imitation of butter and cheese 3086 . . New York Maritime .Association: against transfer of revenue

marine service to Navy Department 1372. Ohio, citizens of, to reduce duty on sugar 1471. -- citizens of Springfield: for pension to William Donnelly

1648. Ohio Bar Association: for passage of bill to establish court of

appeals 1212. Ohio Legislature: relative to increase of pension 2103. Ohio State Board of Agriculture: against reduction of duty on

wool1421. . Scott, Clara G: claim of 1372. Virginia, citizens of: for repeal of arrears-of-pension act 3318. West Virginia, citizens of: relative to pensions and bounties 2958. Wisconsin Legislature: for post-road 3318. -- relative to bridges crossing Mississippi River 2332. -- relative to diseases of cattle 3318. \Vyoming Legislature: relative to pay of jurors and witnesses

2678. Remarks by. See QUESTIONS OF ORDER

Spear, Francis JI. Petition for pension 815.

Spear, Horace S . Bill to pension (see billS. 2394) 1374.

Specie Bill to reduce amount in Treasury (see bill H. R. 7032).

Speer, Emory, (a Representative front Georgia.) Attended 13. Appointed conferee on tari:ffbill (bill H. R. 5538) 3428. Appointed teller 901.

Amendment offered by, to District of Columbia appropriation bill 901.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Chumly, Mary E: for relief (see bill H. R. 7457) 1736. Hutcherson, Valina: for relief (see bill H. R. 7429) 1734. Kries, l\Iichael: for relief (see bill H. R. 7430) 1734.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Savannah Cotton Exchange and others: against transfer ofreve

nue marine 3319. Remarks by, en

American shipping 1026, 1140, 1141. District of Columbia appropriation bill 901. District of Columbia. taxes 186. Executive Departments: hours of labor in 2813. Georgia revolutionary war claim 60. Hill, Benjamin H: death of 1589. Internal-revenue taxes: repeal of 407. Navy appropriation bill1460, 1559. Tariff 1819. -- iron ore 2235. Tariff bill conference report 3729.

Reports made by, fr.om Committee on Ways and MeaM

Freedplan's Bank. (bill H. R. 6204) 1736. Votes of. See YEA .AND NAY VOTES

Spencer, Enoclt Petition for pension 3262.

Spooner,' Henry J., (a Representative from Rhode IBland.) Attended 13. Leave of absence granted to 547.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Kellen, Charles H : for relief (see bill H. R. 6934) 17.

Motions made by Parvin and Greene: to withdraw their papers 3533.

Petitiona and papers presented by, from Kellen, Charles ll: claim of 192. Rhode Island, citizens of: for rebate on tobacco 1830. -- employes in: a~ transfer of revenue-marine service

1571 .

Spooner-Continued. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Rhode Island, citizens of Block Island : against transfer of I'evenue-marine service 1648.

-- physicians and surgeons of: for fire-proof building for Army Medical Museum 1648.

Remarks by, on Tariff: screws 2534.

Reports made by, from Cmmnittee on Patents · Budlong, Will.iam G, (billS. 375) 1804.


Sprandell, Mary Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7471).

Sprandell, Mary M. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7395).

Springer, Williant M., (a Bqn·esentative front Illin&is.) Attended 13. Appointed teller 30, 1202, 1627, 1747. 2247) 2303, 23!> , 2400,

2530, 2661, 3744. Letter of Secretary of State relative to decoration conferred upon


Congressional Library building: bill to construct 223, 226. Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill 2 06,2813,

2814. River and harbor appropriation bill3432, 3435, 3441, 3446. Sundry civil appropriation bill3003, 3004, 3015, 31!>8. Tariff bill : cabinet woods 2669. -- cement 1862. -- chloroform 1938. -- cream of tartar 1820. -- earthem and glass ware 2000, 2168. -- ether 1939. -- glue 1807. • -- jron: hoop 2400. -- iron castings 2461. --isinglass 1810. -- lead 1922. -- logwood 1937. -- lumber 2661, 2664, 2668, 2669. -- needles 2592. -- proprietary articles 1938. -- soap 1812. -- starch 1820.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Congressional Globe and Record: to distribute (see H. Res. 340)

2513. Constitution U . S: for amendment relative to election of Presi

dent (see H. Res. 299) 180, 190. District of Columbia: to print report of health ·officer (se H.

Res. 293) 16. illinois River: to allow bridge aero (see bill II. R 7148) 737. Laws of U. S: to distribute in pamphlet form (see H. Hes. 339)

2513. Public documen~: for sale of (see H. Res. 341) 2513. -- tO distribute (see bill H. R. 7555) 2513. Watson, Theresa Crosby: to pension (see bill H. R. 6973) 180.

Motions and resolutions offered by Adjourn: to 1470. Call of House 631. Kirk, Dr. Will.iam T: to withdraw his papers 1372. Tariff Commission report: to print extra copies of 19.

Petitions and papers presented by, from California, citizens of San Diego: relative to consolidation of

Texas and Southern Pacific Railroads 2595. illinois, citizens of: to continue immigrant-inspection service

2595. --to reduce duty on sugar 1175. -- physicians of Pekin: to continue immigrant-inspection

service 1759. -- workingmen of: in favor of report. of Tariff Commission

1943. Iroquois Club of Chicago: relative to Hennepin Canal 3123.

Remarks by, on Agricultural appropriation bill 256. American shipping 978, 979, 1017-1019. Army appropriation bill 840. Civil-service reform 20, ~1.

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INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. 147 Springer-Continued.

Remarks by, on Coffey, J. J. and Rebecca. S. Lewis: relief of 661.

--eommon-school appropriation 1203-1205. Hennepin Canal 3123. Journal: correction of2992. L~slative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill2808, 2809.

_ 1\fcLean, James H: admitting to seat 329. Navy appropriation bill1506, 1520, 1521, 1565, 1581. Pension adjudications 1169. Point of order 2996. Postage on letters: reduction of 345. River and harbor appropriation bill 3432, 3434, 3435. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3003-3005, 3198, 3199. Tariff 2313, 2461, 2879. -- acids 1814. -- beeswax 1809. -- castor-beans 1816. -- cement 1863. -- cream of tartar 1820. - .- earthen-ware 1999, 2000, 2009-2011. -- glass-ware 2046, 2168. --glue 1807. -- iodine 1822. -- isinglass 1810, 1811. -- lead 1922. -- lumber 2653, 2662, 2668. --mineral water 2018. -- oil of rum 1826. -- paints 1935. -- proprietary articles 1938. -- soap 1812. --starch 18'20. -- strychnine 1827. --watches 1742. · Tariff bill: constitutionality of Senate a<:tion on 334 7. Tariff bill conference report 3731. Venezuela awards 1300, 1304, 1305.

Reports made by, from Committee on Printing

Census Compendium (H. Res. 335) 2402. Coast Survey report 2378. · Creek Indian memorial 2041. District of Columbia health office1·'s report (H. Res. 293; S.

Res. 139) 85, 1627, 3745. Ethnological reports 3745. Fisheries report 3745. Forestry report 3769. Honse Digest 30, 530, 3510. Interoceanic communication report 2379. Public documents: sale of 2994. Rebellion rooords (H. Res. 365) 3351. Suez Canal report 3745. Tariff Commission report 1626. Tariffpamphlet 3769.

Votes of, See YEA AND NAY VOTES

Spril:lgfield, Ininois Bill to purchase additional grounds for public building at ( ee

bill H. R. 6841). Springfield Armory

.Annual report of expenditures ·and manufactures· (S. Ex. Doc. 50) 1372.

Sprong, Hester Bill to pension (see bill S. 2300) .

Stanly, Eliza Bill to confirm land title (see bill S. 2407) 1423.

Stanton, Amy Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7 411).

Star-Rout~ Prosecution Bill to allow extra compensation to witnesses from west of l\lis

sissippi River ( ee billS. 2290) . Resolution that Attorney-General report to H. R. person · em

ployed in and co t of, referred 10~1.

Star Routes. EE Po TAL SERVICE

State Banks Resolution of Georgia Legislature in favor of repealing tax on

circulation of 83 . Resolution of South Carolina Legislature in favor of repealing tax

on circulat.ion of 3~2, 3304t 3318.

State Courts Bills to amend laws regulating removal of caru;es from (soo bills

S. 2188; H. R. 3123, 7251).

State Department. See also SECRETARY OF STATE .Annual report of expenditures (H. R. Ex. Doc. 16) 264. .Annual report on employes in (H. R. Ex. Doc. 36) 88!>. ReportofSooretary on library of (H. R. Ex. Doc. 63) 1600, 1648.

State National Bank of Boston Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 700).

State Taxes Bill that U. S. courts shall not have jurisdiction to enfo1·ce col

lootion of (see bill S. '2279).

States Joint resolution to propose amendment to Constitution to give

Congress power to enforce obligations of contracts made by (see H. R. Res. 321). ·

petitions in favor of amendment, from illinois: Chicago Board of Trade 3212. --Chicago State Exchange 3318, 8321. --cinzens of 3148. Michigan: citizensof2834 New York: citizens of2678,2887, 326L Pennsylvania: citizens of 2678. Wisconsin: citizens of 2887. Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce 3318.-3320.

Statistical Abstract Letter of Sooretary of Treasury, transmitting fifth number of

' (H. R. Ex. Doc. 72) 2226.

Steam Launches Joint resolution to allow Secretary of Treasury to purcha e in

stead ofbuildfor use at Mobile and Galveston (seeS. R.es.12G).

Steamship Mail Service. See POSTAL SERVICE

Steam Vessels. See also COIDIERCE AYD NAVIGA.TION; VE SEL~

Bills to subsidize American steamships for oceau mail service (see bills S. 2196; H. R. 6906, 6912).

Bills to amend law relative to life-pre errers on (see bills S. 2.508 ; H. R. 7561).

Report of Secretary of Treasury on mean of saving liie on merchant steam-vessels (H. R. Ex. Doc. 84) 2994.

Tabulated statement of tonnage of American andforeign st eamYessels entered from 1856 to 1882 985.

Tabulated statement of New York steamship lines in 1 51 and 1864 987.

Tabulated comparJ.tive statement from 1807 to 1 82 of steal:lYcssels in U. S. and Great Britain 988.

Steele, Geol'ge W., (a Bepresentatit·e from Indiana.) Attended 13. Appoint-ed on committee on funeral of .Mr. Orth 455. Appointed Vi itor to West point 3533.

Amendments offered by, to Army appropriation bill 03, 813. Denver, Colo: to loan tents to meeting of G. A. R a t 3030. Kokomo Ind: donating condemned cannon to G. A. R. post ar

2407. Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill 2821. :Navy appropriation bill1511 . Peru, Ind: donating condemned cannon to G. A. R. po ·t a t

2407 . . undry civj.l appropriat;ion bill 3210:

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Bounties: to equalize (see bill H. R. 7192) 943. General of Army: to suspend law relative to filling vacancy in

(see H. Res. 325) 1499. :Moncrie~ Elizabeth J: to pension (see bill H. R. 7117) 530.

Motions and resolutions offered by Blinn, Henry Z: to consider bill {H. R. 66 4) for relief 443, 454. Democratic campaign fund: that committee on civil service re

port relative to 6 . Petitions and papers presented by, from

Day, J. and others: for relief to Davidson fumily 1150. Indiana, citizens of: against increase of postage on fourth-clnse

matter 3453. --- against reduction of duty on lumber 2062. -- l'elative to tariff 2262. ---citizens ofBunker Hill: to reduce duty on sugar 996. Lee, Thomas: for pension 192, 2884. McLean, James and Thomas H. Norton: for relief 1212.

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Steele-Continued. Remarks by, on

American shipping 1140. Army appropriation bill 798, 803, 813, 841, 842. Burbank, JacobE: relief of 120. Legislative, executive, and judicial appropliation bill 2821. Monitor (U.S. S.): relief of officers and crew 130, 131. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3210, 3211.

Reports made by, from Committee on !Jfilitary Affairs

Condemned cannon (bill H. R. 7546; REPORT 1936) 2379. Denver, Colo., Grand Army Republic (REPORT 1866) 1324. Gettysburgh reunion (REPORT 1998) 3551. Inspector-General's Department (bill H. R. 7140; REPORT

1839) 663. Moore, Samuel (REPORT 1935) 2379. Secretary of War and General Hazen correspondence 2994.

Committee on Pensions Connor, Eliza,beth (REPORT 1926) 2040. McDougal, Caroline M. (REPORT 1943) 2515.


Stelts, George W. Bill to remove charge of desertion (see bill H. R. 7516).

Stembel, Bear-Admiral R. N. Bill to provide for pay of (see bill H. R. 5387).

Stennett, Isaac Petition for war claim 1212.

Stephens, Alexander H. Resolution of H. R. on death of 3773.

Stetson, Abner Papers withdrawn in Senate 711.

Stewart, F. E. ( administrawr) Petition fo~ compensation 135.

Stills and Worms Bill to allow drawba-ck on exports of (see bill H. R. 5008). Bill to amend law imposing tax on manufacture of (see bill H.

R. 7648).

S timers, Julia A. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 4652).

Stockslager, David Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7407).

Stokes, WiUiam B. Bill for relief (see billS. 1670).

petition 2887.

Stone, Eben F. 1 (a .Representative frorn MassachUBetta.) Attended 13. ·

Amendments offered by, to American shipping: bill to encourage 1071.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Wiggin, Frank: for relief (see bill H. R. 7045) 183.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Massachusetts, citizens of: against duty on tin-plate lOSS. -- a.oaainst increase of duty on tanned goat-skins 3261. -- for abrogation of treaty relative to :fisheries 192. -- for light-ship at Cape Hatteras 996. --relative to tariff 2834. --citizens of Haverhill: against increase of duty on India

tanned goat and sheep skins 2104. -- keepers of life-saving stations: againRt transfer of reve

nue -marine 1830. Reports made by, from

Committee on Pensions Darby, Sarah R. (bill H. R. 7582; REPORT 1947) 2.515. Slawson, Charles (REPORT 1945) 2515. Watson, Theresa C. (REPORT 1946) 2515.


S tone, Louisa F. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 6889).

Stone, Sarah Petition for pension 307.

Stoneham, Massachusetts Bill to donate cannon for soldiers' monument at (see bill H. R.

5609).

Stoner, Sarah Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7113). .

Storms, Daniel B. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7319).

Stough, Eletwr Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7364).

petition 3212.

Stoughton, Elizabeth and Hattie F. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7163).

Stockslager, Strother M., (a Bepresentativejt•mn. Indiana.) Stover, Mary J. Attended 13. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 3106).

Appointed conferee on bill (H. R. 2013) to adjudicate clalm of Strain, George Gallus Kirchner 702. Petition for pension to 192.

Amendments offered by, to .Army retired officers: bill allowing them to hold civil office in

Territories 475. Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill 2678.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Abbott, John: for relief (see bill H. R. 6979) 181. · Gupton, Stephen M: to pension (see bill H. R. 7225) 970. Public lands: to repeal laws for pre-emption of (see bill H. R.

6978) 181. --to repeal laws for sale of (see bill 6977) 181. Schindler, Albert: for relief (see bill H. R. 7494) 2103.

Motions made by Morgan raid claims: to withdraw bill (H. R. 3W6) for payment

of1260. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Indiana, citizens of: to reduce duty on sugar 1261. -- citizens of Brownstown: to reduce duty on sugar 996.

Jtemarks oy, on . Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill 2678.

Report made by, from Committee of conference

Kirchner, Gallus (bill H. R. 2013) 3121. Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VOTES

Stokes, .A:rnanda . Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 3743).

S ::okes, George Bill to pay bounty to foster-mother (see bill H. R. 7132).

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S trait, Horace B., (a .Representative jro1n .Minn~ota.)


Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Bush, John: for relief ( ee bill H. R. 7406) 1733. Civil service: to regulate and improve (see bill H. R. 6998) 181. Damerau, William: for relief (see bill H. R. 7534) 2104. Pine timber lands: to classify and dispose of ( ee bill H. R. 6997)


Minnesota, citizens-of: relative to arrears of pensions 1174. -- relative to tariff 2262. -- to reduce duty on sugar 1040. Minnesota Legislature: forimprovementof:Minnesota River2939. -- for pension to John Fenske 3302. -- to improve harbor of Duluth 1759. -- to a<ljust ra.ilroad land grants 3302.

Remarks by, on Fen.scke, John C: to pension 1369.

Reports made by, from Committee on PUblic Lands

Dakota land districts (bill H. R. 7 462 j REPORT 1894) 1735. Otis, George K. (REPORT 1930) 2255. Pre-emption and homestead laws (REPORT 1834) 441.


Stratton, Thmnas T. Bill for relief (see bill S. 2355). Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7311).

INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. 149 Stream, Albert T.

Joint resolution to allow him to ae.cept medal from British Gov-ernment (seeS. Res. 121). ·

Street Railways. See DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Stromsburg, Nebraska

Bill to donate cannon and muskets to G. A. R. post at (see bill . s. 2460).

Sturdivant, Henry L.

Petition to be restored to Navy 22.

Sturgeon Bay and Lake Michigan Canal Report of Secretary of War relative to (S. Ex. Doc. 34) 996.

Sturgis. General S. D. Petition for his dismissal from service, and to investigate Gun

town expedition 3148.

Sturm, Her-man Petition for relief 1523.

papers referred in Senate 2063.

Subsidies Bills to subsidize American steamships for ocean mail service

(see bills S. 2196j H. R. 6906, 6912). Postmaster-General directed to report to Senate relative to

amounts paid Americ::tn steaniship lines as 634.

Sugar. See also ll\IPORT DUTIESj HAW AllAN ISLANDS Bill that duties be assessed on quantity delivered from ware-

house (see billS. 2266). Bill to regulate sale of glucose and grape sugar (see billS. 2500). Bill to regulate assessment of duties on (see bill H. R. 2222). Joint resolution to simplifY and reduce tariff on (see H. R. Res.

328). . Report of ecrerory of Treasury on saccharine strength of (::5. Ex.

Doc. 62) 1875, 2335. Petition of citizens of Balti.tnore for damages owing to detention

of cargoes of 1421.

Suez Canal Resolution in II. R. to print report of Prof. Nourse on, rejected

3745.

Sullivan, Ambrose Petition for increase of pension 193.

Sulsgrove, Emanuel


Sumner, Joshtta Papers referred in H. R. 1212.

Sumner, William E. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7013).

Sundry Civil Expenses Annual approptiation bill for (see bill H. R. 7595).

Superior, Wisconsin Memorial of Legislature for improvement of harbor 2516, 2544,

2545. .

Supervisors of Elections Bill to pay in Baltimore (see b.ill H. R. 6991).

Supler, Martin Bill to increase pension (see bill H. R. 7023).

Supple, Ja1nes · Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 6954).

Supreme Court Bill to amend law relative to appeals on writ of error (see billS.

2343). Bill to amend law regulating appeals to (see bill H. R. 7591). Joint resolution to give suits in which U. S. a party precedence

in (see H. R. Res. 316). Debate in Senate relative to compensation of clerk 3496-3500. Debate in House relative to compensation of clerk 3199-3201.

Sutton, A. Schuyler Bill to amend act pensioning (see bill H. R. 5771).

Swamp Lands Bills to extend provisions of acts of 1850 and 1855 to Kansas, N e

braska, Colorodo, and Nevada (see bills S. 2331; H. R. 7277). Bills to extend to Louisiana provisions fact of 1855 relative to

(see bills S. 2502; H. R. 2806).

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Swanger, Drusilla H. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 2324).

Sweeny, John Bill to pension (see billS. 2397).

Sweeney, Mrs. M. E. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7664).

Swift, Alexander & Cb. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 1304).

Swisher, Edward W. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7019).

petition 192.

Swisher, Isabella C. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7520).

Sypher, J. Hale Petition for contest expenses 664 ..

Tabor, Horace A. W., (a Senator from, Cblorado.) Attended 1961. Appointed on standing committees: Pensions; Claims 2080. Appointed on Select Committee on Epidemic Diseases 2080. Presented credentials of Thomas U. Bowen 3649.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Denver, Colo: for Government participation in mining exposition

at (seeS. Res. 142) 3367. Foresta: to protect (see billS. 2496) 2961. Western Colorado: to establish military post in (see billS. 2497)

2961. Reports made by, from

CommiUee on Pensions Uiller, Kunigunda A. (REPORT 1000) 2834. .Morley, Dan.iel M. (REPORT 1018) 3321. Stokes, Amanda (REPORT 1019) 3321.

Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VoTE8

Taggert, Jolm R. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 833).

Talbert, Wt1liam Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7324).

petition 574.

Talbott, J. Frederick C., (a Representative from Marylarul.) Attended 13. Appointed teller 1462,1506. Leave of absence granted to 1039.

Amendments offered by, to Navy appropriation bill1458, 1518.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Muse, William B: for relief (see bills H. R. 6989, 6990) 181. Navy engineer officers: to anjust rank of (see bill H. R. 7088)


Deer Creek Farmers' Club, Md: relative to duty on tin-plates 868.

:Maryland, citizens of: to reduce duty on sugar 1040, 1307. --citizens of Harford: against increase of duty on tin-plates

1040. -- workingmen of: in favor of report of Tariff Commission


Navy appropriation bill1458, 1504, 1553. Tariff: tin-plates 2390.

Reports made by, frum (Jo.mmitt.ee on Naval .Affairs

Life-Saving Service: resolution of inquiry relati>e to, adopted 2748.

Ordnance board ofooinquiry: rf'.solution relative to 859. Seelye, Henry B. (REPORT 1911) 1737.


Tampa Bay Bill to improve, offered by Mr. Davidson 1261. ·

Tariff. See IMPORT DUTIES Tariff Commission

Report of (H. R. Misc. Doo. 6) 2, 14. -Concurrent resolution of H. R. to print erlra copies of report,

referred 19.


Tariff Commission-Continued. Order of Senate to print 50 copies of report for u e of Committee

on Fina:.ilce, passed 34. Concurrent resolution of H. R. to print 20,000 copies of report,

passed H. R. and returned from Senate by request 77, 88, 144, 158, 182.

Concurrent resolution of Senate to print and bind 4, 200 indexed copies of report and testimony, and print 20,000 copies of un-bound report, passed 2, 70, 96, 144, 157, 308. .

Concurrent resolution of H. R. allowing Public Printer to print and furnish any part of report and testimony on payment of cost, passed H. R. and passed Senate with amendment, 1601, 1626, 1649.

Concurrent resolution to print 5, 000 copies of testimony of Metropolitan Industrial League before, referred 871, 889.

Tatum, Lawrie


Taylor, D aniel E. Bill to authorize settlement with (see billS. 2298).

Taylor, Enoch Papers withdrawn in H. R. 1357.

Taylor, Ezra B., (a Representative from Ohi o.) Attended 13. Appointed teller 1205.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Ohio, citizens of: against increase of duty on tin-plates 1040 . . -- relative to duty on tin 816. -- relative to the tariff 1040. -- to reduce. duty on sugar 1040, 1213, 1648, 1942. -- wor~omen of: in favor of report of Tariff Commission


Ontonagon railroad grants 2111, 2112. Signal Service 306~3071 (Appendix 79). Tariff: window -glass 2051. Unland, Emest F: relief of 1205.

Reports made by, from Cornmittee on Olaim.s

Perkins, Daniel W. (REPORT 1996) 3436. Committee on Garfield Expenses

Crump, William H: (billJI. R. 7293) 2292. Resolutions offered by

Lowe, William M. and Jonathan T. Updegraff: on death of 22. Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VOTES

Taylor, Joseph D., (a Representative from Ohio.) Attended 1242. . Appointed on committees: Education and Labor; Pri>ate Land

Claims 1758. Bills and joint resolutions introduced by

Bailey, Annie E: to pension (see bill H. R. 7584) 2535. Updegraff, Jonathan T: to print eulogies on (see H. Re . 348)


Guernsey County Agricultural Institute: against reduction of duty on wool1942.

Farmers' Club: against reduction of duty on wool 3649. Ohio, citizens of: for pension to Annie E. Bailey 2595. -- workingmen of: in favor of report of Tariff Commission


Updegraff, Jonathan T: death of 2171. Resolutions offered ~y

Updegraff, Jonathan T: on death of 1421, 2171. Votes of. See YEA AJI."D NAY VOTES

Taylor, ]}fary A. Bill for relief {see bill H. R. 7554).

Taylor, T. Chalkley Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7169).

Teachout, Hm·low W. Letter of Secretary of Interior on claim of 1173.

Teas Bills to prevent importation of adulterated (see billsS. 2376; H.

Teague, Joshua Bill to pension ( ee bill H. R. 7322) 1400.

Tebbs, A. Sidney

Bill to authorize his appointment in Marine-Hospital Service (see"bill S. 2471).

Bill to authorize his appointment in :Marine-Hospital Sernce (see bill H. R. 7574).

Tecumseh, Micldgan Bills to donate cannon for oldiers' monument at· (see bills H. R.

6951, 7323). Telegraphs

Bills to allow Postal Telegraph Company to lay Atlantic cable (see bills S. 2212; H. R. 6965).

Bills to regulate telegraphan~cablecompanies (see blisS. 2262; H. R. 7074).

Bill to appoint c.ommission to investigate (see bill H. R. 7542). Resolution of H. R. that committee consider legislation to regu-

late, referred 1061. · Report of Secretary of War on telegraph lines built by Army

(H. R. Ex. Doc. 67) 1324, 1989. Report of Secretary of Interior on telegraph lines of land-grant

railroads (H. R. Ex. Doc. 100) 183, 1135, 3353. Report of Secretary of State relative to French Cable Company

(H. R. Ex. Doc. 46) 1173, 3212. Petitions to construct marine telegraph between Martha's Vine

yard and Kantucket 22, 69, 230.

Tellico River Petition for sur>ey of 192.~

TenEyck, Tenednre Bill to appoint on Army retired -list ( ee bill S. 17 45).

Tennessee Bill to attach Hardeman County to eastern dinsion of western

judicial district (see billS. 1 60). Bill to transfer Grundy County to middle judicial district in (see

bill H. R. 7109). · . Report of Secretary of War on settlement for rolling stock pur

chased in 1865 for railrods in (S. Ex. Doc. 8) 101. Resolutions of Legislature in favor of making Agricultuml D -

partment an executive department 1598.

Tennessee Bonds Resolution that Secretary of Interior report to H. R. relati>e to

investment of Indian-trust funds in, referred 3534.

Tennessee River Bill to improve, offered by Mr. Forney 230. Bill for survey, offered by Mr. Vance 265. Bill to improve at Muscle Shoals, offered by Mr. Wheeler 1213. Petition for impro>ement of 192.

Tents Bill to loan for Grand Army meeting at Denver (see bill H. R. ·

7255). Rill to loan Benton County Soldiers' Association (see bill H. R.

7223). Joint resolutions to loan for comJ?etitive military drill at Nash-

ville (seeS. Res. 124; H. R. Res. 320). . Joint resolutions to loan. for soldiers' reunion at Hastings, Ne

braska (see S. Res. 140; H. R. Res. 361). Joint resolution to loan for encampment of Grand Army of Re

public at Gettysburgh (see H. R. Res. 336). Joint resolution to loan for soldiers' reunions at Denver and Co

lumbus (see H. R. Res. 357).

Territories Bills to allow retired army officers to hold civil office in (see bills

S. 1704; H. R. 1926). Bill to regulate fees of U. S. jurors and witnesses in (see billS.

2307). -Bill to extend jurisdiction of justices of the peace in certain (see

bill H. R. 3506). Bill to amend law concerning practice and appeals from courts

of (see bill H. R. 7044). Bill to provide for appointment of superintendents of education

in (see bill H. R. 7621).

Tessman, Joseph Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7536).

R. 7085, 7486) . Petitions relative to importation of 815, 1126, 1597, 1599, 2063, Test Oath

2137. Bill to repeal (see bill H. R. 7381).

INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL REOOR.D. 151 Tewksbury, William,

Petition for pension 456.

Texas Bill to regulate terms of U.S. courts in (see billS. 2299). Tabular list of fuilure on mail contracts in, since July 1, 1882,

387.

Texas Pacific Railroad Petition of citizens of San Diego, Cal., to enforce their rights

against 1570.

Thames River Bills to allow New York, Providence and Boston R. R. to bridge

(see bills . 2274; H. R. 7116). ·

Thatcher, Thomas Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 5753).

Thatcher, Wmiam, Bill to pension ( ee bill H. R. 7530).

Thayer, Helen M. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 6923).

Thayer, Thaddeus Report of Secretary of Interior on claim of 180.

Theirman, Henry Report on petition of (H. R. REPORT 1815) 118.

Theye, John Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7312).

Thomas, Alexander B. Resolution of H. R. to retain on laborers' roll, passed 2829, 3707.

Thomas, General George H. Resolution of Grand Army of Republic of New York relati'"e to

imputation cast upon 267 .

Thomas, J. JJI.


Thomas, Jesse Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7431).

Thomas, John R., (a ReJJresentativefrorn Dlinois.) Attended 13. Appointed teller 1458, 1567. . Chairman Committee of Whole 250. Leave of absence granted to 2227.

Amendments offered by, to Army appropriation bill 533, 578. 579. Navy appropriation bill1457, 1512, 1569. River and harbor appropriation bill 3513. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3075.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Reed, John C: for relief (see bill H. R. 7649) 3302.

Petitions and papers presented by, from :niinois, citizens of: for pensions to survivors of Mexican war


American shipping (Appendix 131). Army appropriation bill 533, 576-580. Monitor (U.S. S.): relief of officers and crew 126,128,130-133. Navy appropriation bill1407, 1457, 1465, 1501, 1516. Ri'"er and harbor appropriation bill 3418, 3451, 3527. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3075. Tariff: castor-beans 1 16.

Reports made by, from Com1nittee on Impmvement of JJF~Missippi River

Mississippi River improvement (REPORT 1985) 3245. Cormnittee on Naval Ajfai1·s

Potts, Howard D. (REPORT 1976) 2995. Resolutions offered by

Naval engineering in Great Britain: that Secretary of Navy furnish report of John A. Tobin relative to 889.


Thomas, Lloyd Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7453).

Thomas, Wt1Ziam W. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 604).

Thompson, Philip B., Jr., (a Representative front KentucX;y.) Attended 13. Appointed teller 1202, 2019, 2673, 3764.

Amendments offered by, to American shipping: bill to encourage 1081. Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill2540, 2673. River and harbor appropriation bill 3547. Tariff bill: distilled spirits 1753. --- mineral waters 1859. -- watches 1742. -· -- whiting 1864.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Sugar: to reduce tariff on (see H. Res. 328) 1736.

Motions made by Brigg, J. A: to withdraw his papers 2041. Civil service: to recommit bill to regulate and improve 866. Horses: to withdraw papers jn claims for 1522. Shotwell and Boice: to withdraw their papers 2041.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Crawford, James M: for relief 1942.

Remarks by. on American shipping 1144, 1145. Harrodsburgh, Ky: selling property of soldiers' home at 100. Internal-revenue districts: reducing 2541-2543, 2671. Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill2672-2675. --- conference report on 3633. Tariff: distilled spirits 1753, 1755. -- watches1742.


Thompson, Pleasant H. Report of committee on petition of (H. R. REPORT 2013) 3774.

Thompson, WUliam Bill for relief of heirs (see bill H. R. 7551).

Thompson, Willimn G., (a Represe-ntativej1·ont Iowa.) Attended 13.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Iowa Soldiers' Association: granting ·use of tenU! to (see bill H.

R. 7223) 967. . Petitions and papers presented by, from

Iowa, citizens of: to reduce duty on sugar 996, 1089, 1126, 1175, 1873.

---citizens of Grinnell: for appropriation for education 749. Iowa State board of health relative to contagious diseases 101. Iowa State Teachers' Association: for appropriation for education

905. Sypher, J. Hale: for payment of election expenses 664.

Remarks by, on Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern R. R. Co: payingclaim

for mail service 702, 703. Yeomans and Leach: relief of 1366.


Buchanan vs. Manning (REPORT 1890) 1736. Cook vs. Cutts (REPORT 1961) 3126.

Votes of. See YEA ..U.TD NAY VOTES .

Thornton, Ellen W. Petition to increase pension 2760.

Tibbett~. John B. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7558).

Tice Manufacturing Company Bill to adjudicate claims (see bill S. 2392). Bill to adjudicate claims (see bill H. R. 6986). Papers relative t~ (H. R. Misc. Doc. 8) 184.

Tillamook Bay Memorial of Oregon Legislature for survey n.nd buoying of 2545,

2595.

Tillman, J. D. (administrator) Petition for war claim 944.

Timber Lands Bill to regulate disposal of pine-timber lands (see bill H. R..

6997). . Bill to regulate sale of (see bill H. R. 7509). Re~rt of Secretary of Interior on depredations in Montann on

(S. Ex. Doc. 66) 2545.

152 INDEX TO THE OONGREBSIONAL RECORD.

Tinder, JVilliam Bill for relief of estate (see bill H. R. 6942).


Tobacco. See also lNTER~AL-REVENUE TAXESj h1PORT DUTIES Bill to regulate the tax on perique toba-cco (see billS. 390). Bill to amend law regulating export of (see bill H. R. 5014). Bill to abolish taxes on (see bill H. R. 6563, 6916, 6938). Resolution of Senate declaratory that in event of repeal or red uc-

tion of tax rebate should be allowed, passed 4221 488, 549. Resolution of H. R. declaratory that in case of repeal or :t:educ

tion of taxes rebate should be allowed 402, 529.-Report of Secretary of Treasury on amount required for rebate

if taxes repealed 750. Petitions relative to duties on, from

Connecticut: citizens of 69,192,307, 441,488,547,584,585,749,868, 9<M, 945, 995, 1088,1330, 1597.

lllinois : citizens of 1088. -- cigar-makers' unions 1150. 1212, 1261. Indiana: cigar-makers' union 1174. Iowa: citizens of 1150. Kansas: cigar-makers' union 1261. Massachusetts: citizens of 230, 265, 547, 633, 905, 1088, 1126. Michigan : cigar-makers' union 1126. Nebraska : cigar-makers' union 1471. New England: citizens of 868, 1089. New Hampshire: citizens of 22. New Jersey: citizens of1758. New York: citizens of 1039, 1125, 1213, 1597. Ohio: cigar-makers' unions 995, 996, 1040, 1150. Ohio: Cleveland Cigar Manufacturers' Association 1372. Pennsylvania: citize.ns of 101,135, 192,265, 307,455, 7ffl, 868, 965,943,944,

945,996,997,1039,1040,1089,1120,1150,1261,1307,1597. Vermont: citizens of 749. Wisconsin : citizens of 995. ·

Petitions relative ~o tax on, from Califnrnia :. citizens of 163, 192,998. --San Francisco Board of Trade 192. Connecticut: citizensof308, 547,664,710,815,837, 868,995,1089, 1422. Forepaugh, John A. 135. Georgia: citizens of 34, 488. Illinois: citizens of 101,117,162,163, 265,307,389,455,633,749,1125. --Chicago Trade and Labor .A&9embly 815, 1041. Indiana: citizens of 135, 265, 410, 995. Iowa: citizens of 230, 455, 868, 2888. Kansas : citizens of 488, 1150. Kentucky: citizens of 250, 265, 307, 3ffl, 816 . . Louisiana: citizens of 22, 102. :Maine: citizens of 102,135,455,1174,2137. 1\faryland: citizens of 135, 997, 1126. Massachusetts: citizens of 102, 308, 3o"'l, 488, 749. Michigan: citizens of 69, 231, 284, 307, 308, 455, 488, 584, 868. Minnesota: citizens of 410, 750. Missouri: citizens of 162, 192, 265, 397, 409, 547, 584, 633, 710. New England: tobacco-growers of 1089. New Jersey: citizens of 162,456. New York: citizens of2, 69,135,162,193,265, 307,&1"'1, 409,547,815,816,868,

869, 996, 1088, 1126, 1151, 1212, 1213, 1830, 3262. --Board of Trade and Transportation 3086. --Brooklyn Cigar-makers' Progressive Union 584. --Cigar-makers' Benevolent Society 584. North Carolina: citizens of 488, 1830. Ohio: citizens of 102, 230, 231, 307, 388, 389, 410, ill, 455, 488, 584, 633, 664,

749, 750, 905, 995, 1597. .....---Cincinnati Seed Leaf Board of Trade 307, 308: --Cincinnati Tobacco Trade Association 547. --Grand Army of Republic of Bryan 905. Oregon: citizens of 547, 584. Pf'lnnsylvania: citizens of 102, 162, 230, 231, 265, 307, 389, 455, 547, 905, 943,

994, 996, 1039, 1040, 1088, 1150, 1758, 1830. Rhode Island : citizens of 163, 1830. Tennessee: citizens of 250, 307, 388. Texas: citizens of 1597. United States: citizens of 455. Vermont: citizens of135, 230,1136. - .- Cigar 1\lanufacturing Union 1830. Virginia; citizens of 22, 34, 69, 192, 307, 943. --Lynchburgh Tobacco Association 34, 230, 307, 943. --State Gran~e 816, 995. West Virginia; citizens of 488, 1174. Wisconsin: citizens of 868, 996,1422.

Toby, James P. F. Bill to pension (see billS. 2478).

Toby, Thomas Bill for relief of heirs (see billS. 543).

Todd, Harry L Bill for relief (see billS. 690).

Tompkins, Charles H.


Town, Hiram S. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7305).

Townsend, Amos, (a Representative from Ohio.) Attended 29. Appointed conferee on bill (S. 2264) relative to bridges across

Lake Champlain 2038. Appointed on committee on funeral of l\lr. Updegraff, gfQhio 13 .

.

Townsend-Continued. Appointed teller 1071, 3433. Appointed Visitor to West Point 3533. Chairman Committee of Whole 532, 546, 575, 7f57, 838.

Amendments offered by, to River and harbor appropriation bill3431. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3009.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Anderton, William: to pension (see bill H. R. 7683) 3626. Cleveland, Ohio: donating land for street purposes in (see bill

H. R. 7418) 1734. Crump, William H: for relief (see bill H. R. 7293) 1197. Hopkins, Alfred: for relief (see bill H. R. 7112) 476. Monroe, Charles: to pension (see bill H. R. 7419) 1734.

Motions and resolutions offered by Carrington, Julius 1\f: to withdraw his papers 1421. Holiday recess: for 402. Interstate commerce commission: to make special order of bill

(H. R. 6511) to establish, objected to 1243. Neal, Henry H: to pay for services as messenger 2594. _ Rivers and harbors: that Secretary of War furnish information . relative to works on 55. Steamboat bill (H. R. 3415): to make speciu.l order for Wednes

day, January 17, a{}opted 264. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Cleveland Cigar Manufacturers' Association: relative to duty on cigars 1372.

Ohio, citizens of: against transfer of revenue marine 2182. --relative to duty on tin-plates 1759. --relative to patents 1471. --- to reduce duty on sugar 996, 1150, 1372. --- cHizens of Cleveland: against increase of duty on tin-

plates 1126. ---against passage of bankrupt law 944. --- for extension of bonded period on alcoholic spirits 101. ---against reduction of duty on ladies' importedcloaks749. --- for rebate on tobacco 307, 455. --'-relative to foreign patents 944. --- workingmen of: in favor of report of Tarift' Commission

1693, 1759. --relative to tariff2679.

Remarks by, on American shipping 986, 1069, 1070. Newburgh centennial celebration 3768. River and harbor appropriation bill 3429-3431, 3517. Seamen·: shipment and discharge of 33. Sundry civil appropriation bill3009. Tariff: cotton-ties 2455. --- iron ore 2238. -- licorice 1825. --machinery 2642 . -- rails 2294. --- screws 2531. Updegraff, Jonathan T: death of2177.

Reports made 6y~ from Committee on. Commerce

Revenue-marine service reports 3707. River and harbor appropriation bill (bill H. R. 7631; REPORT

1977) 3018. Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VOTES

Townshend, Ri{Jhard W., (a Representative jr01n nlinois.) Attended 13. Appointed teller 476, 3352.

Amendments offered by, to Army retired officers: bill allowing them to hold civil office in

Territories 474. Civil service: . bill to regulate and improve 862. Tariff bill: adds 1813. -- bottles 2018. -- camphor 1815. -- chemicals 1995. - ·--plate-glass 2047.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Blades, James 1\I: for relief (see bill H. R. 7229) 994. German wines: to prohibit importation of (see H. Res. 360) 3302. Guill, Jasper: to pension (see bill H. R. 7396) 1733. Lawler, Elizabeth H: to pension (see bill H. R. 6975) 180. Mutual Fire Insurance Company: to amend charter(see bill H.

R. 7476) 1915. Pensions: ... to allow for Indian wars prior to 1812 (~ bill H. R.

7083) :141.

INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL ·RECORD. 153

Townshend-Continued. Bills and joint resolutions introduced by

Potoma.c River: to protect fish in (see bill H. R. 7553) 2513. Shreve, James H: for relief of heirs (see bill H. R. 7552) 2513. Sneed.l pavid: to pension (see bill H. R. 7331) 1400. Ross, .Minerva A: to pension (see bill H. R. 7622) 2941. Teague, Joshua: to pension (see bill H. R. 7332) 1400. Weaver, W. H: to pension (see bill H. R. 6945) 55.

Motions and resolutions offered by Adjourn: to 69, 748, 1148, 3086. Digest of land cases: that Secretary of Interior furnish informa

tion relative to publication of 181. House Digest: resolution to print 1,000 copies 157. Railway combinations: that Committee on Commerce report bill

to prohibit 180. Recess: for 3754. Rules: for' amendment relative to order of business 2572.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Blades, W. H: for compensation 192. lllinois, citizens of: to reduce duty on sugar 996, 1126. -- citizens of Gallatin County: for passage of bill granting

pension to Elizabeth H. Lawler, 488. --manufacturers of: against increase of duty on tin-plates

888. lllinois Legislature: relative to Hennepin Canal 1989. --relative to Yellowstone Park 1989. M:cEvoy, William: relative to loss of bounty and back pay1088. Sneed, David: for pension 1422.

Remarks by, on Alaska: civil government for 2126. American shipping 1110, 1111. Army retired officers holding civil office in Territories 473-476. Congressional Library building 2950. Electric lights 894, 897. Internal-revenue districts: reducing 2542. / New York old post-office site: sale of3007, 3008. Postage: reduction of 333-335, 379, 383. River and harbor appropriation bill 3434.

undry civil appropriation bill 3080, 3081. Tariff 2302, 2459, 2582, 2583 (Appendix 105). -- acids 1813. -- bottles 2017. -- camphor 1815. -- chemicals 1996. --dye1933. -- lead 1918. -- lemon and lime juice 18'22. --non-enumerated articles 1745, 1748. --plate-glass 2047. -- pyrites 2244. -- quinine1858. --'Sugar 2739.


Townsley, Sarah (administrai:rix) Report on petition (H. R. REPORT 1879) 1358.

Trades Unions Bills to authorize incorporation of national trades unions in Dis

trict of Columbia (see bills S. 2474; H. R. 7394). .

Trahn, John J. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7348) 1450.

Trans-Atlantic, North American and Pacific R. R. Co. Bill to incorporate (see bill H. R. 7024).

Transportation in Bond Bill to repeal part of act of 1880 relative to, and to regulate (see

bill s. 2300). Bill to amend act of 1880 relative to (see bill H. R. 7232).

Trapp, Pht"lip Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 6956).

Traynor, Frank Bill to increase pension (see bill H. R. 7187).

Treasurer of U. S. Bill to repeal law 1·equiring him to make annual report of ac

counts settled with First Comptroller (see bill S. 2293). Annual report of accounts settled with First Comptroller 34, 69.

Treasury Department. See also SECRETARY OF TREASURY .

Bills to increase number of COJ?ies of law to be furnished to ( ee · bill S. 2433; H. R. Res. 352).

Letter of Secretary of Navy relative to reports made by Navy officers concerning certain bureaus of (S. Ex. Doc. 19) 352, 422.

Letter of Secretary relative to appropriation for file-holders for (H. R. Ex. Doc. 37) 923.

R-eport of Secretary on libraries in (H. R. Ex. Doc. 50) 1290. Annual report on contingent expenditures of (H. R. Ex. Doc.

90) 3244. Annual report on clerks and employes in (S. Ex. Doc. 80) 3557.

Treasury of the United States

Bill to reduce amount of specie in (see bill H. R. 7032). Joint resolution to distribute among the States surplus iu (see

H. R. Res. 351).

Treaties Bill to provide against violation of commercial treaties (see bill

s. 2350). Resolution of Senate that reciprocity treaties should be consid

ered in open session 1526.

Treckell, Caroline Papers referred in H. R. 192, 995.

Troth, Jacob M.

Bill to settle accounts (see bill H. R. 6970).

Truesdail, Mary .Anne Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7254).

Tryon, Spencer W. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 389).

Tucker, Joh!n B.


Tucker, John Randolph, (a .Rep1·esentative front Virginia.)

Attended 13. Appointed conferee on tariff bill (bill H. R. 5538) and excused

3409. Appointed teller 575, 1919, 1930, 1935, 2046, 2521, 2534, 2588,

2645, 3023. Appointed to attend inauguration of Henry statue 3436.

Amendments offered by, to Tariff bill: acids 1940. -- alcoholic preparations 1993. -- bone-black 1936. -- bronze powder 2590. -- dyes 1934. -- earthern-ware 2010. -- glass-ware 2042, 2046, 2167. -- gold leaf 2590. -- hollow-ware 2591. -- iron: hoop 2399. -- iron: sheet 2387. -- lead 1916, 1927. --magnesia 1927, 1928. -- metal manufactures 2638, 2645. -- non-enumerated articles 2594. --oils: rendered 1937. -- paints 1935. -- plate-glass 2050, 2051, 2162, 2166, 2167. -- potash 1929. -- quinine 1853. -- rails 2261, 2293, 2303. -- screws 2532. --soda 1930. -- steel 2261, 2579. -- trace-chains 2520, 2521. --window-glass 2056. -- zinc 2589.


Columbia Institution for Deaf and Dumb: to amend laws rela-tive to (see bill H. R. 7037) 183. · ·

Henry, John (heirs): to adjudicate their claim (see bill H. R. 7488) 2041.

Mount Olivet Methodist church: for relief (see bill H. R. 7674) . 3304.

Smith, Francis H., sr: to remove his political disabilities Esee bill H. R. 7330) 1399.

!54 INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD.

Tucker-Continued. Petitions and papers presented by, from

-:\IcCue, J. Marshall: to erect monument over grave of Gen. Andrew Lewis 749.

Virginia, citizens of: in fuvor of civil-service reform 749. -- relative to tariff 3087. Virginia and North Carolina, manufaeturers of: for reduction of

duty on licorice-paste 2413. Remarks by, on

Ena-cting clause: effect of motion to strike out 61. Hill, Benjamin H: death of1589. Internn.l-revenue taxes: reduction of (Appendix 43). Tariff 1629-1634. -- barytes 1860. -- bottles 2016. -- dyes 1931. -- earthen-ware 2004, 2010. -- glass-ware 2168. --iron: charcoal2251. -- iron: hoop 2397, 2399. -- iron: pig and scrap 2252. -- lead 1919, 1927. -- licorice 1825. -- metal manufactures 2638, 2G39. --non-enumerated articles 1745. -- plate-glass 2162, 2166. -- railS 2261, 2295, 2304. --· - screws 2531, 2532. -- steel 2256, 2295, 2579. -- sugar 2745, 2871, 2872. -- window-glass 2052, 2053, 2168. -- zinc 2589, 2590. Tariff bill conference report 3737.

Votes of. See YEA A...~D NAY VoTES

Tunis Joint resolution authorizing President to renounce jurisdiction

of consular courts in (see H. R. Res. 303).

Turley, WiUiam H. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 1578).

Turner, Henry G., (a .Representatit•efrom Georgia.) · Attended 13. Appointed teller 437. Leave of absence granted to 488.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Chattahoochee River: to improve 2182. Flint River: to improve 2182.

Remarks by, on C'...eorgia Revolutionary war claim 59-61, 68. Rawls, Morgan: relief of 1370, 1372.

Reports made by, from · Committee on Claims

Culver, Mrs. C. P. (bill H. R. 739...5; REPORT 1876) 1358. Long and Brevard (REPORT 1958) 2864.

Votes of. See YEA A}.orn NAY VoTES

Turner, Oscar, (a Rep1·esentativejrorn Kentucky.) Attended 13. Appointed teller 2520, 3452, 3453.

Amendments offered by, to River and harbor appropriation bill 3451, 3523. Tariff bill: tra-ce--chains 2516.

Remarks by, on American shipping 1117. Paducah, Ky: public building 3002. River and harbor appropriation bill 3523 (Appendix 129). Tariff 2237. --trace-chains 2516, 2517.

Resolutions offered by Rules: to amend Rule XXIV 1196.

Votes of. See YEA Al\TD NAY VoTES

Turney, Ira J. J. ·Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7617).

Tuttle, Emma .A. Bill to pension (see bill S. 2371).

Tuttle, John F. Bill to pension (see bill H. "R. 7598).

Tweedy, John

Bill for relief (see bill H. R 84). Twiggs, General D. E.

Papers withdrawn in H. R. 1039.

Twines, Ceney


Tyler, James M., (a Representative front Vermt}nt.) . Bills and joint resolutions introduced by

Dewey, Harrison: for relief (see bi.p. H. R. 7217) 967. Robinson, Jonathan H: to pension (see bill H. R. 7036) 183.

Petitions and papers presented by, from New England, citizens of: for relief from taxation and increase

of duty on imported tobacco 1089. Vermont, citizens of: for increased duty on tobacco 749.

Remarks by, on · Common schools: support of (Appendix 113). Tariff 2646. -- sugar 2873.

Votes of. See YEA fi-rn NAY VoTES

Umpqua River Memorial of Oregon Legislature for erection of light-house at

mouth of2595, 3087.

Underwood, J. 0. Resolution of Senate to pay widow, debated and indefinitely

postponed 3697-3706.

Underwood, John Papers referred in H. R. 388.

Underwood, Riclw,rd


Union Pacific R. R. Co. See also PACIFIC RAILROADS

Bill to compel them to pay cost of surveying and Conveying land grant (see bill H. R. 6925).

Resolution that Secretary of Interior report to H. R information relative to, referred 17.

Annual report of Government directors on (H. R. Ex. Doc. 94) 3310. 3319.

Union Metallic Cartridge Company Bill for relief (see bill S. 2070). Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7257).

United States Letter of Secretary of State on procuring copies of manuscripts in

British Government offices relative to colonial history of (S. Misc. Doc. 29) 1943.

United States Gas and Fuel Company, District of Columbia

Bill to incorporate !see bill S. 2423). Bill to incorporate see bill H. R. 7259). Bill to incorporate see bill H. R. 7487). Petitions of citizens to incorporate new gas company 2262, 2412,

2413, 2468, 25.44.

University of California Memorial of Legislature relative to investment of endowment

fund 2513. Petition of regents relative to investment of endowment fund

350, 351.

Unland, Ernest F. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 3243).

Updegraff, Jonatha1t T., (a Representa-tive front Ohio.) Death announced 22, 29. . Resolutions passed on death of, and eulogies delivered in Senate

on 2157. Resolutions passed on death of, and eulogies delivered in House

orr2171. Joint resolutiou to print eulogies on (see H. R. Res. 348).

Updegr~ Tlwmas, (a .Representative front IQWa.) Attendedl52. Appointed Visitor to Annapolis 3533. Called to the chair 2829. .

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Morhiser, William H: for relief (see bill H. I!. 7129) 531. -- to pension (see bill H. R. 7128) 530.

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INDEX TQ THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. 155-Updeeraff-Continued.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Bethel Presbyterian Church of West Union, Iowa: relative to

Indian affairs 749. Fellows, H. C: relative to appropriations for surveys 3148. Iowa, citizens of: against repeal f tax on tobacco and whisky

2888. -- relative to construction of pier at Des Moines Rapids

Canal2468. -- relative to tariff 2468. -- to reduce duty on sugar 996, 1126, 1648. -- citizens of West Union: for Anglo-Saxon terms in weights

and measures 750. --Warner Post, G. A. R: against reduction of internal

revenue taxation 1126. Remarks by, on

Yeomans and Leach: relief of 1366. Reports made .by, from

Committee on War Claims Gallop, Asa 0. (bill H. R. 7469; REPORT 1914) 1738.

Votes of. See YEA .lli'D NAY VOTES

Upper Astoria, Oregon Bills to sell lot belonging to U. . in (see bills S. 2219; H. R.

7020).

Upson, Colwmbw, (a Representative front Texas.) Attended 13. Appointed teller 58'2, 790.

Amendments offered by, to American shipping: bill to encourage 993. Army appropriation bill 748, 7 , 790.

. Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Army officers: to provide additional pay for discharged super

numerary (see bill H. R. 7035) 183. El Paso milita.ry post: to establish titJe of U. , . to ( ·e bill H.

R. 6953) 88.

Motions and resolutions offered by Evarts, Margaret: to withdraw her papers 749. Mail contracts: that Postmaster-General furnish information rel

ative to failures to ~'lrry out 284.

Petitions and papers presented by, from 1\Iail contracts: list of failures in Texas on 387. San Antonio Exchange: relative to duty on wool and woolen

goods 1330. ·. Texa,s, citizens of: against reduction of duty on wool 2182. -- citizens of Corpus Christi: against increa e of dn ty on tin

plate1330. Remarks by, on

Army appropriation bill577, 581, 582, 788-795, 802. Army paymasters' department (Appendix 9) . Personal explanation 264. Post-Office appropriation bill 346, 347. Tariff (Appendix 146). -- wool '(Appendix 118).

Reports made by, from Oom·mittee on JJHlitary .Affa·irs

Henry, Guy V. (REPORT 1951) 2516. Hill, Rupert G. {REPORT 1952) 2516.


Umer, Milton G., (a Representative front Maryla-nd.) Attended 13. Appointed on committee on funeral of Mr. Orth 45S. Appointed teller 332. Leave of absence granted to 904, 175 .

Amendment offered by, to District of Columbia appropriation bill 899. Legislati•e, executive, and judicial appropriation bill -2676. Sundry civil appropriation bill30 1.

Bifls and joint resolutions introduced by Contingent fund of House: to regulate use of (see bill H. R.

7656) 3302. District of Columbia: for control ofhay-scales in (see bill H. R.

7502) 2103. • --relative to steam-railroads in (see bill H. R. 7444) 1735. Porter, Melissa: for relief (see bill H. R. 7087) 441. Price, Levi: for relief (see bill H. R. 7677) 3304.

. Urner-Continued.

Motions and resolutions offered by Collins, Emma H: to withdraw her papers 3757. Maloney, John P: to pay him for services as messenger 2'2. Pampel, Jerome E: to withdraw hi papers 3757.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Branson, Otho: for relief 2760. Holmes, 1\Iinna: for pension 351. Maryland, citizens of: relative to duty on lumber 2182. -- relative to tariff 3212. -- to reduce duty on sugar 1307. -- workingmen of: in favor of report of Tariff Co_mmission

2019. Maryland State Temperance Alliance: against passage of bill to

extend bonded period 2019. Remarks by, on

District of Columbia appropriation bill 898-900. Signal Service 3069. Tariff (Appendix 90).

Reports made by, from Ovmntittee on Accottnts

Baird, Francis A: resolution to pay 3187. Committee on Missi ippi River: resolution to pay expenses of,

adopted 1676. Document-room:· additional laborers in 3707. House post-office; resolution to employ additional force in,

adopted, 332. :Maloney, John P: resolution to pay as messenger, adopted 332. Mullan, Ferdinand: resolution to pay 3062. Neal, Henry H: resolution to pay 2828. Reilly, James: resolution to pay widow, adopted 1325. Thomas, A .. B. and Wilson Grice 3707.

Committee on District of Oolttmbia Polar, Melissa G. (REPORT 1904) 1738 . Redmond, Sarah A. (REPORT 1905) 1738. Webb and Elliott (bill H. R. 7464; REPORT 1906) 1738.

Votes of. See YEA .ll."D NAY VOTES

Utah. See also POLYGAMY Bills for additional justice in supreme court of (see bill . 223i·

H. R. 6995). petitions for bill 750, 816, 996.

Bill to admit as State (see bill S. 2272). Bill to disappro• e act of Legislature for woman suffrage ( 'ee bill

H. R. 7127). Bill to provide for better government of (see bill H. R. 737D). Bill providing for election in (see bill H. R. 7678). Memorial of citizens 1·elative to government of 89. Memorial relative to lc;,oislation for constitutional convention in

3149.

Utah Commissioners Resolution of Senate to print report of, passed 3239. Resolution that they report information to Senate 3688.

Utah Expedition Bill to adjudicate claims arising from (see bill H. R. '?467).

Utica New York Bill to donate cannon for soldiers' monument at (see bill H. R.

6815). .

Utter, Francis A. (exeetdor) Petition for relief 1522.

Vaccination Bill for distribution of pure vaccine virus (see billS. 1004)

Valentine, EdtoardK., (a Representa-tive from Nebraska.) Attended 13. Appointed teller 258, 3148. Leave of absence granted to 437, 1852.

Amendments offered by, to Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill 2814. Sundry civil appropriation bill3026, 3064, 3067, ~143, 3210.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Agricultural Report 1883: to print (see H. Res. 331) 1852. Agricultural Reports: to print in one volume those for 1881 and

1882 (see H. Res. 292) 15. Bishop, William C: for relief (see bill H. R. 7508) 2103. Deaver, Henry N: for relief (see bill H. R. 7276) 1197. Hastings, Nebr: loaning tents for soldiers' reunion a t (S('.e H.

Res. 361) 3302. Hoov-er, .Josiah: for relief (see bill H. R. 7383) 1451.

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Valentine-Continued. Bills and j<Jint resolutions introduced by

1lfissouri River: to allow bridge across (see bill H. R. 7474) 1852. Swamp lands: to extend act concerning, to certain States (see

bill H. R. 7277) 1197. Union Pacific R. R. Co: to compel paymentofland-grantsurvey

(see bill H. R. ·6925) 16. Motions made by ·

Adjourn: to 6~.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Cigar-makers' union of Omaha: a.:,aainst reduction of duty on

· cigars 1471. Nebraska, citizens of: against increase of duty on tin-plates 1471. --relative to tariff 3319. --to reduce duty on sugar 1472. United States, citizens of: relative to grant of land toSaintJoseph

and Denver City R. R. 2678. Remarks by, O(l

Agricultural appropriation bill 25Q-259. Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill2805, 2810. Nebraska and K ansas: relief of homestead settlers in 472. Pre-emption laws: repeal of 3142, 3143. · Sundry civil appropriation bill 3026, 3027, 3064.

Reports made by, from Committee on AgriC'ltlture

Agricultural appropriationbill (billH. R. 7052; REPORT1819) 211. .

Agricultural commission (REPORT 1888) 1500. Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VOTES

Van Aernam, Henry, (a Representative frmn New York.) Attended 29. Appointed on committee on funeral of Mr. Updegmff, of Ohio 13. Appointed teller 2947. Leave of absence granted to 488.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Connor, Daniel: for relief (see bill H. R. 7415) 1733. Latham, Cornelius H: for relief (see bill H. R. 7391) 1490. Private land claims: t{) amend act of 1860 for settlement of (see


Boards of health: to continue immigrant inspection 388. Buffalo Board of Trade: against transfer of revenue-marine serv-

ice 1522. New York, citizensof: against renewal ofRoberts'spatent2137. -- to reduce duty on sugar 996. Sinfield, Sarah : for pension 996.


Van Assum, Abraham Bill for relief (see billS. 2337).

Van Boesen, Francis B. Bill for relief (see bill S. 1782).

Van Horn, Robert T., (a Representative front Missouri.) Attended 13. Appointed conferee on printing education report 3769. Appointed teller 2380. Leave of absence granted to 2402, 2669, 2828.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by · Laws of U. S: for increased supply for Treasury Department

(see H. Res. 352) 2940. Missouri River: to allow bridge across (see bill H. R. 7589)

2669. . Signal Service: to print report on (see H. Res. 353) 2940.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Dunscomb, Edward: claim of 547. Parish, J. W: for relief2959. . Robinson, Francis A: claim of135.

Remarks by, on Advertising for R"'\::ecuti>e Departments 2511, 2512. Public l>rii:tter: allowing him to purchase certain articles with

out advertisement 528. Tariff Commission report: printing 157.

Reports madeby, from Committee of conference

Education report 3773. Committee on Printing

Advertising (bill H. R. 6800) 2226. Agricultural Report 1883, 2993.

Van Horn-Continued. Reports made by, from

Committee on Printing Census report maps (S. Res. 143) 3744. Centennial exposition report 3301. Commissioner of Education report 3743. Congressional Directory and Record (S. Res. 64) 3745. Congressional Globe duplicates 2994. Congressional Globe and Record: distribution of2993, 31~. Director of Mint report 3301. . Industrial education report 3774. Laws ofU. S. (billS. 2433; H. Res. 352) 3121, 3745. Lithographing and engraving {billS. 2370) 2378. Printing-office purchases (bill S. 2155) 528. Revised Statutes (S. Res. 95) 3745. Smithsonian Institution report 2993. Sorghum sugar report 3744. Tariff Commission report 157. Yorktown centennial report 3744.


Van Voorhis, John, (a &presentative from Neto York.) Attended 55. Appointed teller 2731, 3362, 3433, 3448.

Amendments offered by, to American shipping: bill to encourage 1065, 1073, 1139, 1141. Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill2539, 2754. River and harbor appropriation bill 3432, 3440, 3449, 3540, 3545. Rochester, N. Y: donatingcondemnedcannonforsoldiers' monu-

ment at 2406. Tariff bill: steel 2258. -- sugar 2724.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Jones, Eliza A: to pension (see bill H. R. 7209) 967. Redmond, Owen: to extend letters patent (see bill H. R. 7210)


Bar Association of Salt Lake City: against passage of bill (H. R. 6995) relative to associate justices of Supreme Court 996.

Beebe, Harvey: for pension 1174. Jones, Eliza, A: for pension 996. New York, citizens of: to reduce duty on sugar 996, 1040, 1175, . 1759. -- citizens of Rochester: for repeal of duty on tin-plate 996. __::::___ keepersandsnrfmenof: againsttransferofrevenue marine

2020,2182. Pool, David L: for pension 3649. Redmond, Owen: for extension of .patent 996. Rochester University, faculty of: relative to Superintendent of

National Observatory 1174. Remarks by, on

American shipping 1071, 1073, 1139, 1141. Botanic garden 2330. Des Moines River lands 2115. Japanese indemnity fund 2722. Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill2538, 2539,

2754. . Lytle, General: statue to 2410. • River and harbor appropriation bill3433, 3440, 3441, 3445, 3446,

3540, 3545 (Appendix 102). Sundry civil appropriation bill 3009. Tariff: steel 2258. --sugar 2724, 2731, 2865. -- tin-plate 2394. Van Voorhis, Mr: resolution to expel3542, 3543. w· ashington Gas Company 896-898, 902.


VanWyck, Charles H., (a Senator f1·mn Nebraska.) Attended 1. Appointed chairman of Committee on Improvement of Missis

sippi River and tributaries 273. Presented credentials of Charles F. 1\Ianderson 3552.

Amendments offered by, to Civil service: bill to regulate and improve 555, 571, 610, 615. Tariff and internal revenue bill: lumber 1394, 1431, 2564, 2909, •

2909.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Hastings, Nebr: loaning.tent-8 for soldiers' reunion at (see 8. Res.

140) 3265. Lowry-, John B: for relief (see bill S. 2332) 945.

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INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. 157 Van Wyck-Continued.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Nebraska City, Nebr: to erect public building in (see bill S.

2339) 998. -- to provide for holding term of U. S. court at (see bill S.

2255) 390. Post-routes: to repeal portion of act of August 7, 1882, relative

to (see bill S. 2333) 945. Stromsburgh, Nebr: donating cannon and muskets to G. A. R.

Post at (see billS. 2460) 2363. Van Assum, Abraham: for relief (see billS. 2337) 99 . .

Motions and resolutions offered by

Adjourn: to 2442. Burnett, Ward B: that Attorney-General furnish information

relative to double pension to 2183. Chili and Peru: that President be requested to furnish informa

tion relative to mediation in case of 3032. Claim agents: that Committee on Pensions inquire relative to

violations of law by 2063. • Dakota: that Postmaster-General furnish information relative to

post-routes in. Adopted 489. · -- that Postmaster-General suspend approval of certain mail

contracts in, adopted 945, 999-1001. Department of Justice attorneys: that Secretary of Treasury fur

nish information relative to 2596. Executive session: for 3214. Land surveys: that Committee on Public Lands report relative

to deposit system of, adopted 569. Montana: that Secretary of Interior furnish information relative

to timber lands in, adopted 2064. ~iobmra military reservation: that Secretary ofWarfnrnish in

formation relative to construction of railroad through 164.


Nebraska, citizens of: for increase of pension for lo of limb 163, 389, 816.

Wisconsin, :Missouri, Nebraska, and Dakota citizens of: for increase of pension for loss of limb 869.

Remarks by, on Chili and Peru 3267. Civil-service reform 555, 558, 569, 607, 608, 609, 625. Dakota post-routes 489, 945, 946, 999-1001. Department of Justice special attorneys 3568 (Appendix 162). Japanese indemnity fund 2768, 2769. Little and Williams: relief of 3674, 3675. · Pension rates for loss of limb 3379, 3396 (Appendix 171). Pension report 1472, 1473. Pensions: petitions for increase for loss of limb 869. Political assessments 625. · Quilligan, Kate: to pension 3280. Tariff and internal revenue: iron ore 2688. --iron and steel: wire rods 1668. --lumber 1394-1398, 1433-1437, 1441, 2908, 2900. -- nickel17l4, 1715. -- wire 1702. -- sugar 2510.


Committee on Pensions. Allcock, Thomas (REPoRT 959) 2138. Claim agents: resolutionrelative to violations of law by,adopted

2138. Commitke: resolution to sit during recess, objected to 3701. Edwards, D. D: (REPORT 960) 2138. Glenn, John (REPORT 1028) 3996. Jobes, Richard (REPORT 999) 2834. Pension laws (REPORT 940) 1599. Toby, James P. F. (bill H. R. 2478; REPORT 989) 2547. Wible, Clara (REPORT 1031) 3696. Williams, D. (REPORT 973) 2414.

Oom1nittee on PUblic Lands Montgomery, Wesley (billS. 2073) 3553. Railroad land grants (REPORT 990) 548, 2547. Simmons, 'Villiam H. (bill S. 2401) 3553.

Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VoTES . .

Vance, Edward F. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7288):

Vance, Robm·t Brank, (a Representative from Nortlt, Carolina.) Attended 13. Appointed teller 26, 2648. Leave of absence granted. to 3753.

Vance-Continued. Amendments offered by, to

River and harbor appropriation bill 3447. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3083, 3191. Tariff bill: machinery 2648.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Butler, John: for relief (see bill H. R. 7513) 2104. Huse, Ivins: for relief (see bill H. R. 7390) 1499. Internal-revenue taxes: to rePeal (see bill H. R. 6926) 17. Lucas, Daniel: for arrears of pension (see bill H. R. 6949) 88. North Carolina: for relief of school district in (see H. Res. 363)

3303. Shackelford, John W: to print eulogies on (see H. Res. 358) 3068. Tennessee River: for survey 265.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Haynes, W: for relief 2332. l\Iason~ George T. and others: claim of 996. New York and Maine, citizens of: against adoption of section 13

in bill relative to American merchant marine 3148. North Carolina, citizens of: for pension to Wiley G. Woody 3212. --for post-road3 547,664, 944,1174, 1648, 1759, 1873,2413,

2834, 2959, 3087. North Carolina. Legislature: against transfer of revenue marine

3087. -- for river improvements 1733, 3087. -- relative to tariff 3087. -- urging return of certain taxes 3087. Pick"ns, Mr: for relief 944. Pickens, William: for pension 996.

Remarks by, on Foreign patents 2863, 2864, 3588. Huson, Edgar: relief of 123. Internal-revenue districts: reducing 2670, 2671. Legislative, executive, andjudicialappropriation bill2809, 2810. River and harbor appropriation bill3447. Shackelford, John W: death of 2885. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3083, 3191, 3192. Tariff: machinery 2639.

Reports made by, froQ1 Cmnmittee on pater!iJj

Foreign patents (bills H. R. 7594, 7630) 2863, 3535. Patent laws (bill H. R. 7630) 2958.

Resolutions offered by Shackelford, John W: on death of1329, 1864, 2884.


Vance, Zebltlon B., (a Senator front North, Carolina.) Attended 1. Appointed conferee on bill for extension of Capitol, North 0

Street and South Washington R. R. 887. Amendments offered by, to

Civil service: bill to regulate and improve 616. District of Columbia tax bill 871. Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill 3222. Navy appropriation bill1695, 3117. Post-route bill 2547. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3501. Tariff and internal revenue bill: books 2205. -- camphor 1187. -- candles 2207. -- cocoa 1914. -- cutlery 1725, 1726. -- diamonds 2222. -- distilled spiriiB 2420, 2922. -- dress goods 2155. --earthen-ware 1284. -- fire-crackers 2215. -- glass-ware 1343. -- hats and bonnets, braided 2206. --hollow-ware 1725. -- iodine 1190. -- iron and steel: hammers and sledges 1660. -- iron and steel,: rivets, bolts, and nuts 1659. -- iron and steel: spikes, nuts, and horseshoes 1659. -- iron and steel rails 1546, 1547. --machinery 1764, 1785. -- pipes 2221. -- potash 1232. --putty 1191. -- quicksilver 1729. . --rugs and mats 2337. -- salt 2349! 2360, 2432.

158 INDEX. TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD.

Vance-Continued. Amendments offered by, to

Tariff and internal revenue bill: screws 1670. -- seines 2098. - . - slate-pencils 1321. -- soap 1104. -- tin-plate 1623. --tobacco 2420.


North Carolina: to adjudicate claim aga.inst U. . of (see bill 2432) 1695.

--to refund moneys to (see billS. 2248) 352. Motions and resolutions offered by

Adjourn: to 1673, 1731, 2224, 2"225. Executive session: for 1731. Internal revenue: that Secret·ary of Trea-sury furnish informa

tion relative to cost of collecting, amended and adopted 136. Tariff bill: that Hou e be requested to return 3264. •

Petitions and papers presented by, from ~orth Carolina, citizens of: for protective tariff on talc 2020. North Carolina and Virginia, citizen of: to reduce duty on lic

orice-paste 2545. Remarks by, on

Internal-revenue employes 616. Navy appropriation bill3155. --- reference of 1601. Navy chaplains' pay 200-202, 268. Shackelford, John W: death of 2862. Tariff and internal revenue 2609-2613. -- bichromate of potash 1192, 1231. -- books 2598. -- camphor 1187. -- coal 2611. -- cocoa 1913. --cotton-knit goods 1952, 2036. ---cotton manufactures 1957. ---cotton pool-thread 2077. ---cotton-ties 1654. -- cutlery 1726. -- distilled pirits 2923, 2925-2929. --- dre goods 2155-2157. --- earthen-ware 1276, 1277, 1280, 1284. -- files 1663-1665. --- garden seeds 22HJ. -- gla bottles 1322, 1323. -- jodine 1190. --- iron and steel: spikes, nuts, and horseshoes 1659. --iron and steel rails 1546, 1547. --- iron ore 1530. --- machinery 1764, 1771, 1772, 178'2. --- mineral wa.tei'S 1273. --- non-enumerated articles 1098, 1101. -- potash 1232. --- rice 2G09, 2713. -- salt 2349-2351 2361, 2701. -- saltpeter 1233. --- saw 1662. --- screws 1670, 1671. -- soap 1103, 1104. -- starch 1185, 1186. -- sugar 14.29. -- tin-plates 1623. --window-gla 1343-1348, 1385-1389. Tariff-bill conference report 3584.

Reports made by, from QQmm:ittee on District of Columbia

- Larceny {bill H. R. 7226) 130 . Street railroads (bill S. 2441) 1875.

Committee on Naval Affairs Naval cadets: amendment relative to 2414. Naval service (billS. 2504) 3150.

C»mntittee to investigate affai-l's t'n siJ.,'th collection district of North Carolina

.Administration of the collection of internal revenue in sixth collection district of Nort-h Carolina (REPORT 981) 2472.

Votes 'Of. See YEA AND NAY VOTES

Vann, Joseph G. Bill for relief (see billS. 147).

Varona, Oscar Joint resolution to pay motherout ofVirginius indemnity fund

(see II. R. Res. 304).

Veazie, Mary Jane


Venezuelan Claims Bill for Court of Claims to examine a wards made in (see bill S.

1991). . Joint resolution for a new mixed commission on (see H. R. Res.

277).

Vessels. See also CO:\DIERCE .A~""D ~AVIG.A.TIONj SHIPBUILDING

Bill to relieve coasting and :fishing vessels from compulsory pilot fees (see bill S. 217 ) .

Bills to amend laws regulating (see bills . 2193, 2194; II. H. 6903, 6904, 6909, 6911).

Bills to require passenger steamers and ' els to be provided with life-saving dresses (see \bills S. 250 ; H. R. 7561).

Bills to abolish consular fees for (see bill H. R. 6905, 6908, 6921). .

Report of Secretary of Trea ury on State charges and taxation on (S. Ex. Doc. 22) 455.

Report of Secretary of TreasUI'y on provisions for saving lile on merchant steam-vessel (H. R. Ex. Doc. ) 2514, 2994.

Vest, Gwrge Grahmn, (a Senator from Missouri.) .Attended 1. .Appointed conferee on bill ( '. 2264) relatiYe to bridge· acro:ss

Lake Champlain 21 2. .Appointed on Sioux Indian ommission 357-1.

Amendments offered by, to Bankruptcy : bill to estabill!h uniform ·ystem of 2, 4, 7. Civil service: bill to regulate and improve 626, 639. Pensions: bill to increa e tor loss of limb 32B6. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3214 34 2, 34 Tariff and internal revenue bill: salt 2332. ---tobacco 2-!~1.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Lake Creve Creur: to donate to ~lissouri (see bill . :.!1 7) 23. .Mississippi RiYer: to allow bridge auoss (see bill S. 2335) 94G. :1\Iissouri River: to allow bridge aero.. (see bill S. 248.3) 2593. Transportation of dutillble goods: to regulate (se bill S. 2306 )

711. Afotions and resolutions offered by

.Adjourn: to 31 1, 31 5. Yellowstone National Park: that <:ornmittec l.le appointed to ex

amine condition of 2 35, ~ 90. --- that Committee on Territorie:; report re1.'1tiv to protec

tion of, adopted 193. --- that Secretary of Interior furillsh information relative to,

adopted 71, 193 99 . Petitions and papers presented by, from

Harrison Wire Company: relati,-c to p<ttents :..UG3. Kent County po1 man Club: relath-e to Yellow::;tone Pmk

1 74. ~fissouri, citizens of: for abolition of tobacco tax 5 4, G:3J. ---for increase of pension for loss of.limb 69, 162. ---relative to duty on iron 3149. ---citizens of Kansas City: against jncrea ·e of duty on tin-

ware 633. ---citizens of Saint Jo eph: lor remoYal of tax on tobacco

710. ---citizens of Saint Louis: relative to Geneva award 213 . --- urging that William T. Sherman be placed on retired-

list with rank of General 2471. --- against increase of duty on sheet-:U:on 1125. --- tobacco dealers of Glasgow: for abolition of tobacco tax

1694. ---tobacco manufacturers of: for rebate on tobacco 162. :Missouri Granges: to create office of ecretary of Agricultur

1041, 1 74, 2063, 2834, 3031, 3149, 3366. SaintLouisboardofhealth: relative to National Board ofHealth

997. Saint Louis Chamber of Commerce: relatiYe to National Board

ofHealth 997. SouthwestLeadand Zin .Association: again ·t reduction oftariff

on lead and zinc 633 . United States citizens of: for improvement of Mississippi l·Uver


American shipping 3690-3693. Bankruptcy system 82-84, 86, 87. Capitol grounds: improvements 3469. Civil-service reform 461-464, 626-629, 63 . Courts of U. S. in Kansas and Indian TeiTitory 585, 586. Employes pay 3502, 3503.

INDEX TO THE C·ONGRESSIONAL RECORD. 159'

Vest-Continued. Remarks by, on

Hill, Benjamin H: death of 1573. :Marine signals 1525. Pension rates for loss of limb 3385, 3386. Political assessments 629, 638. Tariff and internal revenue: books 2599. -- gunpowder 2629 -- iron: sheet and plate 2704. -- iron ore 1530. --matches 2623, 2627. -- mineral waters 1273. -- salt 2358, 2359. -- tobacco 2421, 2422. -- zinc 1718, 1722. Tariff bill conference 3333. Yellowstone National Park 2835, 2836, 326S-3270, 348'2, 3483,

3486, 3487. Reports made by, from

Cmmnittee on American shipping American shipping (REPORT 883) 389.

Unnmittee on Commerce American shipping (bill H. R. 7061) 3150. Georgia bridges (bill H. R. 6683) 3031. :Missouri River bridses (billS. 2485) 3031. Ohio River bridges (bill H. R. 5380) 1089.

Cmnm.ittee on Territories Yellawstone National Park (billS. 2317; REPORT 911) 870.


Veto President recommends amendment to Constitution to allow veto ·

of separate items in appropriation bills (annual message) 6. Joint resolutions to propose amendment to Constitution to au

thorize veto of separate items in appropriation bills (seeS. Res. 110, 130).

Joint resolution to propose amendment to Constitution to authorize veto of separate items in river and harbor appropriation bill (SeeS. Res. 112).

Vicksburgh, lliississippi Petitions for public building at 351.

Vicksburgh, Monroe and Shreveport R. R. Co. Resolutions of citizens of Louisiana to repeal land grant of 455.

Vincennes, Indiana Bill to remit duties on oil paintings for t. l<'rancis Xavier's Ca

thedral at (see bill H. R. 6941).

Vinegar. See also l~TER~AL REVEN1JE TAXE Bill to repeal act qf 1879 relating to vinegar factories (l:>OO billS.

2477). Petitions relative to manufaeture of 1422, 2679.

Virginia Bill to settle account of State for advances made for public

buildings in Washington (soo billS. 1632). Secretary of Treasury directed to report to Senate sales in Vir

ginia for direct taxes 871.

Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College Petition for additional land scrip to assist in building 870.

Virginia Military Bounty Lands Bill relative to patents for (see bill H. R. 70l5). Papers relative to (H. R. MISC. Doc. 10).388.

Virginius Indemnity Fund Joint resolution to pay mother ofW. A. C. Ryan out of (seeS.

Res. 44). • Joint resolution to pay mother of Oscar Varona out of (see H.

R. Res. 304). Joint resolution to pay Leopold Rizooutof (see H. R. Res. 305). Joint resolution to pay father of .Arthur Mola out of (see H. R.

Res. 306). . Joint resolution to pay Agnes Fry out of (see H. R. Res. 343). Resolution of H. R. that Secretary of State report information

relative to, referred 96.

Viscount Canning (British bark) Bills to remit forfeiture of (see bills S. 2294, 2362).

Volunteers. See WAR OF REBELLIO:Y

Volusia Bar, Florida Letter of Secretary of Treasury relative to a. light on (H. R. Ex.

Doc. 103) 3708. '

Von Hoffman, Louis A. and Co. Papers withdra-wn in Senate 3671.

Von Luettwitz, A. H~


Voorhees, Anne R. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 2401) .

Voorhees, Daniel W., (a Senator from Iruli~1ta.) Attended 1. Appointed conferee on bill (H. R. 2013) to adjudicate claim of

Gallus Kirchner 497. Appointed conferee on tariff bill (bill H. R. 5538) and excused


Civil service: bill to regulate and improve 497, _611. Deficiency appropriation bill3376, 3669. Navy appropriation bill3091. Sundry civil appropriation bill 2961, 3266. Tariff and internal revenue bill: church statuary 2!.1 9.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Courts of U. S: to reocrulate jurisdiction in cases against railroad

corporations (see billS. 2184) 3. Harrold, JesseS: to increase pension (see billS. 2396) 1374. Scott, Julia T: to pension (see billS. 2183} 3.

Motions and resolutions offered by Adjoum.: to 565, 572, 1286, 1624, 3115. Adjourn over: to 630. Carr, WilliamS: to. withdraw his papers 130 . Cherokee Indians: that Secretary of Interior furnish informa

tion relative to investigations concerning treaty stipulations with, amended and adopted 267, 315.

Executive session: for 87. Howe, Silas Q: that Secretary of Senate furnish House with du

plicate of engrossed bill (S. 565) for relief 3367. McNutt, James H: to,reconsider bill to increase pension 81 . Reciprocity treaties: to consider in open session 1526.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers: relative to

tariff 3212. . Indiana, citizens of: for increase of]>ension for loss of limb 69. -- citizens of Indianapolis: relative to Gov~rnment medical

service 1175. -- citizens of Plymouth: relative to tariff 997. Indiana Legislature: for extension of arrears-of-pension act 2889. Indiana State Board of Agriculture: relative to transfer of Signal

Service 1373. , Sturm, Herman: relative to his claim against ~Iexico 1523, 2063. Trade and Labor Assembly: against passage of act to prevent em

ployment of members of typographical union 3320. Remarks by, on

Agricul tnral report 3323. Call of House 1983, 1984, 19 6. Cherokee Indians: investigating treaty stipulations with 315. Civil-service reform 358, 570, 571, 611-614, 659. Consular and diplomatic appropriation bill 459. Government Printing Office 3218. Hill, Benjamin H: death of 1576. Hour of meeting 26. Kirchner, Gallus: adjudication of his claim 232, 239. Mexican war pensions 3400-3402. Navy appropriation bill3089-3092, 3109:-3115. •· Orth, Godlove S: death of 1851. Pension rates for loss of limb 3379, 3397, 3400-3402. Pensions 37. Political assessments 139. Stembel, Roger N: pay of 3158. Sturm, Herman: petition of 1523, 1524. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3489. Tariff and internal revenue 1103. -- cotton laces 2982, 2983 . -- plate-glass 1344, 1355, 1385, 1386, 1388, 1389. -- rice 2709, 2713. ·. -- sugar 1834, 2556. -- tobacco 2796. Tariff bill conference 3329, 3333, 3334. Western Cherokee Indian claim 3475.

Reports made by, from Committee on Addit·ional Library A.ccmnmodations

Congressional Library building: substitute for bill (S. 842) 351. Votes of. - See YEA AND NAY VoTES


Vosbinder, David 0. Bill to increase pension (see bill H. R. 7605) 2940.

Waddell, James I. Bill to remove political disabilities (see bill H. R. 6689).

Waddy, J. R. · Bill to remove political disabilities (see billS. 2442).

Wadsworth, Jam.es W., (a Rep1·e.sentativejrom New York.) Attended 13. Appointed conferee on agricultural appropriation bill (H. R.

7052) 1108. Bills and joint resolutions introduced by

Warren, General G. K: for relief of widow (see bill H. R. 6943) 55. Petitions and papers presented hy, from

New York, citizens of: to reduce duty on sugar 996, 1150,1175, 1213.

New York inspectors of customs: for relief 455. Reports made by, from

Cmnmittee on Invalid Pensiml.B Warren, General G. K: widow of (REPORT 1830) 387.


Wait, John Tu1·ner, (a Representative from Connecticut.) Attended 12. Appointed to attend inauguration of Henry statue 3436. Chairman Committee of Whole 58. Leave of absence granted to 2748.

Amendments offered by, to . Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill2538, 2539. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3191.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by .Armstrong, Henry A.: to pension (see bill H. R. 7146) 737. Internal-revenue taxes: to reduce (see bill H. R. 6915) 16. l\IcGregor Post, G. A.. R: donating condemned cannon to (see

bill H. R. 7138) 574. Rauthe, Theodore: for relief (see bill H. R. 7046) 1 3. Silver coinage: to limit (see bill H. R. 6971) 180.

Motions made hy · Carruthers, William: to withdraw his papers 3626. Jeffries, Samuel: towi;hdraw his papers 2958.

Petitions and papers presented hy, from Arkwright Club: in favor of report of 'l'ari:ff Commission 1693. Connecticut, citizens of: for marine telegraph between Martha's

Vineyard and Nantucket 22. -- relative to duty on iron screws 2137. --. relative to duty on tin-plate 1213. --citizens of New London: for light-ship at Cape Hatteras

944. Remarks by, on

Howard Uniyersity: appropriation for 3192: Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill 2318, 2538,

2539. Tariff 189...3.


Waldo, MoU·ie B. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 3587).

Waldron, John Bill for relief(see bill H. R. 7523).

Waldron, W. 13. Bill for relief (see billS. 2355). Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7311).

Wales, Frederick Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7306).

Walker, Alvin Petition for pension 943.

Walker, James D., (a Senator jrorn Arkama~.)

Attended 1. Appointed on Mississippi River Commission 3467.

Motions made by Michigan Upper Peninsula lands: to reprint Senate bill192 rel

ative to 1127. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Arkansas Legislature: for aid to educn.tion 2471.

Walker-Continued. Reports made by, from

Co-mmittee on Indian Affairs Chirouse, E. C. (REPORT 929) 1215.

Committee on PUblic Lands Cherokee reservation (REPORT 908) 6 6, 818.


Walker, Robert J. C., (a Rep1·eaentatiuj1'01n Penmylvania.) Attended 13. Appointed to attend inauguration of Henry statue 3436. Leave of absence granted to 546.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Army paymasters: relative to bonds of (see bill H. R. 7370)

1450. Dexter, Riley S: for relief (see bill H. R. 7436) 1734. Judgment liens: relative to (see bill H. R. 7519) 2104. Lewis, Mary: to pension (see bill H. R. 7435) 1734. Prentiss, Sarah D: for arrears of pension (see bill H. R. 7667)

3304. Petitions and papers presented hy, from

Pennsylvania, citizens of: ~<T3.inst extension of Roberts patent 2413.

-- for reduction of duty on sugar 996, 1040, 1150. -- favoring report of Tariff Commission 1522. -- to reduce duty on sugar 1372. - · - citizens of Tioga County: for rebate on tobacco 9U6. Pennsylvania Lumberman's Exchange and others: relative to

tariff 2760. Remarks by, on

French spoliation claim 3765, 3766. Yotes of. See YEA AND NAY VOTES

Walker, liiary L. and EUa Bill for relief (see bill . 2218).

petition 163.

Wall, Perry G. Bill for relief (see bill S. 2349).

petition 1151. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7343).

Wallabout Bay. See BROOKLYN NAVY YARD

Walnut Grove Gold Mining Co. Bill for relief ( ee bill S. 2236). Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7081).

Walsh, Norah Bill for relief (see bill II. R. 5357).

War Claims Bill to authorize Quartermaster-Genernl to reopen claims of

certain citizens of Maryla.nd (see bill H. R. 7055). . Bill making appropriation to pay claims audited under act of

July 4, 1864 ( ee bill H. R. 7321). . Bill to adjudicate claim of citizens of Louisiana under captured

and abandoned property laws (see bill 'H. R. 7600). Bills to adj~:licate war claims of specified citizens of Louisiana

(see bills H. R. 7650, 7651, 7652). petitions for bill 3086, 3365. ·

Bill to adjudicate claims of specified citizens of South Carolina (see bill H. R. 766 ). '

petitions for bill 3365. Report of H. R. committee on investigation of claims under act

of July 4, 1864 (H. R. REPORT 2002) 3743. Annual report of Secretary of Treasury on claims allowed. under

act of July 4, 1864 (H. R. Ex. Doc. 41) 1016.

War Department , ·Bill to amend law relative to contracts under (see bill H. R.

5300). Annual report of contingent expenditures in (H. ,R. Ex. Doc.

11) 118. . Annual report on clerks and employes in ( . Ex. Doc. 18) 410. Annual report of contracts made by 1214. Report of Secretary of War on libraries of (S. Ex. Doc. 36)

1040, 1088. .

War of 1812 Bill to reinl.burse New York for advances ·made soldiers in {see

bills. 2410).

War of the Rebellion. See also BoUNTIES; DESERTION Rill to continue in force act of 1870 for settlement of acroun.t

of o1l;icers <!fArm~ and_ Navr in <.see bi.ll s .. ~~4_1.). ..

INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. 161 War of the Rebellion-Continued.

Bill to grant land-warrants for service in (see bill H. R. 6924). Joint resolution to regulate distribution of Records of (see H.

R. Res. 365). Bill relative to muster of officers in (see bill H. R. 4676).

memorial for bill1598. Petition to provide home for aged nurses in 488.

War with Mexico Bill to pension survivors of (see bill H. R. 7135).· Resolution of Nevada Legislature l<> pension survivors of 2679. Petition of citizens of Indiana to pension survivors of 2062, 2137.

Ward, Willian~, (a R epresentative from, Pennsylvania.) Attended 13.

Bills and joint' resolutions introduced by Lee, Beaufort C: for relief (see bill H. R. 7103) 442. Mel ville, Chief Engineer George W: tendering thanks of Congress

to (see H. Res. 354) 2940. Motions made by

House bill4446: to withdraw papers relative to 3436. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Ohio, citizens of East Liverpool: against reduction of duty on china-clay 750. . .

Pennsylvania, citizens of: against reduction of tariff duties 1422. --- increase of duty on Sumatra tobacco 944. --- to reduce duty on sugar 1040, 1213. --- citizens of Chester County: relative to duty on tin-plates

664. 750. --citizens of West Chester: for public building 2137. · ---workingmen of: in favor of report of Tariff Commission

1597, 1873, 2544. Pennsylvania College of Physicians: relative to National Board

of Trade 2544. Thorndale Iron Works: against reduction of duty on iron and

steel1522. Remarks by, on

American shipping 1109. Huson, Edgar: relief of 124. Post-Office appropriation bill 376.


Sakonnet Point light-house (bill H. R. 7581; REPORT 1944) 2515.

Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VOTES ·

Ward, William A. Bill to increase pension (see bill H. R. 7421).

Wardwell, Emery S. Bill for relief (see billS 2418). Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7131).

Ware, E. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7271).

Ware, James A. Bill for relief of estate (see bill H. R. 7641).

Wareham, John E. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7607).

Warfield, Maria E . Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 2465).

Warner, Richard, (a Representative from Tennessee.) Attended 13. Leave of absence granted to 2958.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Cooper, Edmund~ for relief (see bill H. R. 7082) 441. Merrill, J. ~: for relief (see bill H. R. 7034) 183.

Motions made by Butler, W. S: to withdraw bill (H. R. 1632) for relief of heirs 22.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Holman, D. W. (assignee): war claim 944. Holman, James W. and others: war claim 750. King, Jefferson (administrator): for relief1759. Morgan, Lewis W: war claim 1040. Newdecker, Phillip: for pension 192. Tennessee, citizens of: relative to duty on tin-plates 1040. Tillman, J.D. (administrator): '!V'ar claim 944.


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Warren, General G. K. Bill to pension widow (see bill S. 2400). Bill to pension widow (see bill H. R. 6943). Bills to erect monument to (see bills S. 2325; H. R. 7164).

Washburn, Gearge A. Bill to increase pension (see bill S. 2330).

Washburn, Hiram S. Bill for relief (see billS. 2102).

Washburn, Willian~ Drew, (a Representative front Minnesota.) Attended 13. . Appointed conferee on bill (S. 2264) relative to bridges across

Lake Champlain 2380. Amendments offered by, to

Sundry civil appropriation bill 3063, 3066. Bills and joint resolutions introduced by

Bryant, Morrill: for relief (see bill H. R. 7352) 1450. Girard, Pierre: for relief (see bill H. R. 7505) 2103.

Motions and resolutions offered by Congressional Globe and Record: to distribute 923. Recess: for 3743, 3759.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Crookston Chamber of Commerce: relative to Red River Indian

reservation 2760. Duluth Lumber Exchange and others: relative to tariff 2468. Minnesota, citizens of: against increase of duty on tin-plate

1307. ---for improvement of Mississippi River at Des Moines

Rapids 1570. . ---relative to bonded period of alcoholic spirits 22. --- relative to inrernal taxation 410. --- relative to tariff 2544, 2760. --- citizens of Granite Falls: to reduce duty on sugar 996. --- citizens of Saint Paul: to abolish tax on tobacco 750. _Minnesota Legislature: for adjustment of land grants to rail-

roads 3261. ---for bridge across Saint Croix River 3777. --- fo~ improvement of Duluth Harbor 1733. ---for light-house at Grand Marais 3777. ---relative to headwaters of Minnesota River 3030. Red River, residents of valley of: to improve 2544, 2760, 3261.

Remarks by, on Japanese indemnity fund 2720. Military reservations: sale of 3063. Pre-emption laws: repeal of 3143. Public lands: appropriation for survey 3155. River and harbor appropriation bill3443, 3514, 3516,3521, 3522.

Reports made by, from Committee of c011jerenee

Lake Champlain railroad bridge '(billS. 2264) 2863. Committee on Commerce

Coosa River R. R. bridge (REPORT 1829) 332. Illinois River bridge (REPORT 1970) 2943. Lake Champlain bridges (REPORT 1892) 1737. Missouri RiTer bridge (REPORT 1971) 2943. Thames River bridge (REPORT 1969) 2943. Willamette River bridge (REPORT 1869) 1357.


Washington. See DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Washington, Geo'rge Joint resolution to remit duty on a monument to (see H. R.

Res. 109). Washington and Atlantic R. R. Co.

Bill to authorize extension into D. C. (see bill H. ll. 6625).

Washington and Georgetown R. R. Co. Annual report (H. R. Misc. Doc. 23) 3335.

Washington Association of New Jersey Joint resolution to contribute to centennial celebration and~

ervation of Washington's Headquarters at :Morristown, N. J., by (see H. R. Res. 315).

Washington Court House, Ohio Bills to donate cannon for soldiers' monument at (see bills H.

R. 7167, 7323). Washington Gaslight Company

Debate rekl.tive to (see bill H. R. 7181). J


Washington Monument Joint resolution to pay mechanics and laborers for time lost dur

ing funeral obsequies of President Garfield (see S. Res. 113). petition for bill1041. .

Annual report on (S. MISC. Doc. 13) 584, G64.

Washington Territory Bill to extend jurisdiction of justices of peace in (see bill H. R·

3506).

Wasson, James R. ( U.S . .Army) Joint resolution to allow him to accept position under Japanese

Government 663.

Waterhouse, .LYelson Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7207).

Waterman, Samuel A. Petition ~or relief 135.

Wates:ville, .lJiaine Bill to donate cannon for soldiers' monument at (see bill H. R.

5302).

Watkins, James A.. Bill to grant use of land at Fortress Monroe (see bill H. R. 7173).

Watkins, James H. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 750).

Watmough, Elizabeth Petition for pension 135.

Watmough, Jlatilda Petition for pension 102.

Watson, Lewis F., (a Representative from Pennsylvania.) Attended 13.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Cochran, Charles C: for relief (see bill H. R. 6933) 17. Transportation in bond: to amend law relative to (see l}ill H. R.

7232) 994. Petitions and papers presented by, from •

Erie Board of Trade: ~aainst tranfer of revenue marine 2020. Hood, Elizabeth: for pension 1471. Indiana, citizens of: to reduce duty on sugar 1598. North East Canning Co: to reduce duty on tin-plates 996. Pennsylvania, citizens of: against extension of Roberts patent

2413, 2544, 2595, 3087. --- ~o-ainst transfer of revenue marine 2678. ---for rebate on toba.eco 1150. --relative to duty on distilled spirits 1213. --- to reduce duty on sugar 996, 1150. ---citizens of Erie: for peace congress 3777. Pennsylvania Legislature: relati\e to tariff legislation 3303. -- relative to Indian policy 3303. ---relative to League Island navy-yard 3303. ---to increase pension for loss of limb 3303. P hiladelphia College of Physicians: relati•e to National Board

of Health 2.344. Reports made by, from

Cmmnittee ~n Kaval .A.Uairs Gregson, John P. ( R E PORT 2000) 3625.

Votes of. See YEA AND N AY VOTES

Watson, Tlteresa C.


Weatherbee, Joseph H. Bill to remove charge of desertion (see bill H. R. 7521).

Weaver, W. H. Bill to peru ion (. ee bill H. R. 6945).

Webb, Jiarl in


Webb and Elliott (trustees)

Bill to determine title to re.'ll c tate (see bill H. R. 1464). petition 162.

Webber, D elia G. Bill for relief (._ee bill H. R. 7254) .

Web~er, George W., (a R eprcsentati1.Jejrom .Jfichigan.) Attended 13. Leave of ab ence granted to 4

Web her-Continued. Bills and joint resolutions introduced by

Brown, Mary Everingham: to pension (see bill II. R. 6996) 182 .. Kenney, James: for relief (see bill H. R. 7350) 1450. Ware, E: for relief (see bill H. R. 7271) 1196.

Petitions and papers presented by, from )I:ichigan, citizens of: against transfer of revenue-marine erv-· · ice 1 30, 3030, 3261. ---for increase of pension to Alexander Kilgore 101. --- for relief to settlers on Ontonagon land grant 1040, 10 9,

. 1471. ·--- relative to duty on lumber 21 2. ---relative to tariff2544, 2959. ---to place lumber on .free-list 1942 2413. ·--- to reduce duty on _sugar 996, 1213, 1330. --- citizens of Detroit: for ea.rly action on tobacco taxation

307. --- citizens of Grand Rapids: relative to bonded period 1or

distilled spirits 905. ---citizens of Kent County: for pension to Alexander Rus

sell 905. Votes of. See YEA AND NAY VOTES

Wehe, Anna JI.

Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 4 6).

Weights and Measures Petition of citizens of Iowa for .Anglo-. axon terms in 750.

Weil and Moore Bill for relief (see bill , . 2253) . Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7340) .

Weinstein, Elizabeth Bill to pension ( ee bill H. R. 511 ).

Weir, l\-elC' Hampshire

Bill to donate cannon for soldie1. ' monument at ( ee bill H. R. 7005) .

Welch, Willian~ B. Bill to pen ion (see bm H. R. 7&6 "'. ) Petition of citizens of New Ramp hire to increa~e pension of

21 3.

Wellborn, Olin, (aRepresentativefrom Texas.) . \.ttended 117.

Motions made by Adjomn: to 90-1.

Petitions and papers presented by, from ~Ierchant, Ulysse : for relief 730, ll:W.

Remarks by, on American hipping 1078-10 0. Hill, Benjamin H: death of 1592.

Votes of. See YEA AND NAY" VOTES

Wellings, Jarnes H. llill for relief (see bill H. R. 06).

Wells, Daniel T. Bill for relief (see bill S. 14 0) .

Wells, George H. Bill for relief (see bill H . n. 7239).

Wells, Fargo & Co. Bill to ratify issue of certain duplicate checks to ( ee bill H. R.

3220).

West, Edgar .A. Resolution that Commissioner of Internal Revenue report to H.

n. relative to employment of, referred 706. •

West, George, (a Rqn·esentatit·efrom New York.)

Attended 13. Le.'l\e of absence granted to 2595.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by .Ubro, Andrew: for relief (see bill H. R. 7234) 1016. Fa.rrell, .Andrew: to pension (see bill H. R. 7069) 372.

Petitions and papers presented by, from J ew York, citizen of:-to reduce duty on uga.r 1126, 1130~ 1173. 'Yoodbridge, William E: for extension of patent 3365.

Votes c f. 'ee YEA A~J) X AY Yon:

hVDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. 163 West, Polly


West, Samuel Petition for war claim 283-t.

1 West, Sopltia ~ Bill to pension ( ee bill H. R. 7014). ·~ West Chester, Penru;ylm;tia

Petition of citizens for public b~ding at 2137.

Westcott, Joseph and on Bill for relief (see bill S. 230 ). Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 3850).

Western Pacific R. R. Co. Bill for relief of settlers on land grant of ( ee bill . :M 3).

West Greenville, Pennsyl!;ania Bills to change name of First :Xational Bank at (see bills S.

2490; H. R. 7587).

Weston, Louis Bill for relief ( ee bill H. R. 7632).

Wheeler, John .A. Bill for relief see (bill H. R. 7671).

Wheeler, Joseph, (a Representatit·e from .Alabama.) Attended 1195. Appointed on Committee on Military .Affairs 1758 . .Appointed teller 2169, 2521.

Amendments offered by, to ' :Nary appropri.:'ttion bill ~511. Tariff bill: anYils 2462. --- beeswax 180 . -.-- castor-oil1820. ---chemical compounds 1937. -- copper 26-tl. --- cotton-ties 2456, 2457. --- earthen and glass ware 2169. --- files 2521. --- iodine 1822. --- iron and steel 2578. --- metal manufactures 263 , 2645, 2648. ---non-enumerated articles 1749, 2584, 2G·U. --- pocket-knives 2592. -- potash 1928. --- screws 2534. --- shotgun barrels 2592. --- sponges 1812. --- trace-chains 2521. ---window-glass 2047, 2057.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Cotton tax: to refund (see bill H. It 7639) 3301. Florence, .Ala: for relief of ~Iasonic Lodge at ( ee bill li. R.

7247) 1195. Kirk, James M:: to pension (see bill H. R. 7249) 1193. Lawler, James E: for relief (see bill H. R: 72-!6) 1195. ~lem:phis, .Atlanta, and Savannah R. R: granting right of way

to (see bill H. R. 7638) 3301. Milam, William H: for relief (see bill H. R. 72-t ) 1195.

'Sanford, Frank U: for relief (~ee bill H. R. 7596) 2939. Tennessee River: to improve 1213. Western States: for relief of sufferers by floods in (see bill H. R.

7592) 2828. Worth, Henry .A.. F: for relief ( ee bill H. R. 1250) 1195.

Motions made by Bone, James H: to withdraw his papers 3757. :Newsom, W. R: relative to papers in case of1522. Pleasant Hill evidence: to withdraw paper relati>e to 37.j7.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Coleman, Elizabeth·L: for relief 3777. Duly, W. J: for pension 3777. Huston, J. 1\I. and others: war claims 3777. :;\foore, Fnmk: relative to invention 2959. Roberts, Edna: for pension 3777.

Remarks by, on Common chool : support of (.Appendix 2 1). Congressional Library building (.Appendix 122). Courts of U. S: removal of causes to {Appendix 305). Hawk, Robert M . .A.: dea.th of.(.Appendix 44). Leet·s. Richardson: conte: ted-election ca."'e of (Appendix347). Me).'ican war pen ions (Appendh;: 290).

Wheeler-Continued. Remarks by, on

Xavy appropriation bill1511. Porter, Fitz-John: relief of {Appendix 251).-Sessinghaus t·s. Frost: contested electio;n case of (.Appendix 327). Tariff 180 , 1937, 2641, 2882 (.Appendix 339). _.__ anvils 2462. --- beeswax 1 0 . ---copper 2641. -- cotton- eed oil 1826. --- cotton-ties 1 0 , 2445. --- files 2521. --- iodine 1 22. --- iron and steel 2578. --- metal manufactures 2641, 2645. ---non-enumerated articles 1749, 2641. --- pens 2593. -- potash 1928. --- proprietary articles 1937. --- screws 2.533. -- sponges 1 12.

Reports made by, from (}nmnittee on Indian .Affairs.

Anderson, Allen L. (REPORT 1934) 2379. Connnittee on ]filitar-y .Affairs

Francesco, .Alexander {REPORT 1987) 3335. Votes of. See YEA .A...~D NAY VOTES

Wheeler, W. H. Papers referred in H. R. 3148.

Whims, .1Yet~to;i Papers withdrawn in H. R. 230.

Whisky. See DISTILLED SPIRITS

White, .Abel IT'": Bill for relief (.-ee bill H. R. 7585).

White, Cutltbert Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 76'24).

White, James B.


White, John D., (a Representative fran~ Kenttwky.) Attended 13. .Appointed teller 902, 1736.

Amendments offered by, to District of Columbia appropriation bill 901, 902. Internal-revenue gaugers: bill relative to compensation of 741. Perique tobacco: bill to amend·law relative to tax on sales 742. River and harbor appropriation bill3431, 3432, 344 , 3449, 3451,

3519, 3531. Tariff bill: cabinet woods 2669. --distilled spirits 1752, 1757. ---lumber 2661, 2662, 2663, 2668, 2669.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Gearheart, Esther: to ail.judicate her claims (see uill H. R 72G3)

1196. )laynard, Sarah: to pension (see bill H. R. 7H ) 1735.

Motions and resolutions offered by Adjourn: to 903, 354 , 3642. Distilled spirits: that Commissioneroflnternal Revenuefurnish

information relative to, in illinois 923. · ---that Secretary of Treasury furnish information relati>e

to bonded period for 1196, 1240. Hall of House: to remove desks and chairs from 3062. HouseofRepresentatives: to substitute chairs for desks in 1735.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Hurst, A. T: for relief 1307. Kentucky, citizens of Fleming County: for bounty and pay for

services during late war 2760. --- citizens of Lewis County: for pensions to pri oners of war

230. Kentuch.-y and Tenne ee, tobacco trade of: for rebate on tobacco

230. :National Temperance Society: for suppression of whisky traffic


Distilled spirit 1752-1754, 1757. District of Columbia appropriation bill 902, 9o;J. Han f House: scat in :3062.

164 ThTDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD.

White-Continued. Remarks by, on

Legislative, executive, andjudicial appropriation bill2806. --- conference report on 3633. Mexican and Indian war pensions 1205, 1206. River and harbor appropriation bill3425, 3427, 3429-3432,3434,

3445-3451, 3539,3549. • Tariff: cabinet woods 2660. -- distilled spirits 1752, 1754, 1757 --lumber 2663,26687 2669. --- sugar 2875.

Reports made by, from Committee on Woman Suffrage

Woman suffrage {REPORT 1997) 3551


White Haven, Pennsylvania Bill to donate ca~on for soldiers' monument at (see bill H. R.

6189).

Whitehead, JJiary E. Report of H. R. committee on petition of (H. R. REPORT 1851)

1108.

. Whiteside, Charles 0. Bills for relief (see bills H. R. 6944, 7452).

Whiting, William B. P~tition for relief 22.

Whiting, William H. Bill for relief (see billS. 1308).

Whitney, Charles D. Bill for relief (see bill H. R . . 7451).

Whitthorne, Washington Curran, (a BepreBentativefrom Tennessee.) Attended 13.


Tennessee; for 'post-road 1150.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Edmonson, Samuel: for compensation 3319. Gray, Sallie: war claim 2019. Liles, Martha J: for relief 3365. Lowell, Joseph 1\I: for relief 750. McCraw, Mary: for pension 1873. Stewart, F. E. (administrator): for compensation 135. Tennessee, workingmen of: in favor of report of Tariff Commis-

sion 17591 2544. · Remarks by, on

American shipping 1114. Executive Departments: hours of labor in 2813. Navy appropriation bill1404-1407, 1504, 1520, 1549, 1551, 1552,

1557' 1560, 1564, 1566. Tariff 2644. War claims 2832.


Wible, Clara Bill to pension (see bill II. R. 3267).

Wichita, Kansas Bill for holding term of district court at (see bill H. R. 429).

Wicomico River Petition of citizensofl\Iaryland to improve 2182.

Wiggin, Frank Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7045).

Wiggins, Sdra.h H. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7576).

Wilber, M. Papers withdrawn in H. R. 3626.

Wilderbing, John H. Bill to adjudicate claim (see bill H. R. 7652).

Wildwood Cemetery Association Bill to authorize Seneca Ind.i.a.ns to convey lands to (see bill H.

R. 1078).

Willamette River Bill to allow bridge at Port1-and, Oregop. (see bill H. R: 5776).

. Williams, ..Aljrecl W.

Petition for relief 1212. Report of committee on petition of (H. R. REPORT 2038) 3774.

Williams, Ch-arles G., (a Representative/ron~ Wisconsin.)

Attended 13. Appointed on committee to notify President 14.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Letter of Secretary of State relati\e to decoration conferred upon

Wm. M. Springer 1213. Nicholson, J. W. A: for permission to accept gold medal from

King of Sweden and Norway 1471. Wisconsin, citizens of: against transfer of revenue marine 1943,

2062. ---relative to duty on lumber 2182. --- to regulate interstate commerce 1942. --- to reduce duty on sugar 996, 10-!0, 1432. --- to repeal tax on tobacco 1422. ---citizens of :J'I1ilton Junction: against reduction of tax on

w hisk"'Y and tobacco 868. --- citizen of Rock Island: to repeal tax on tobacco 996.

Remarks by, on Agricultural appropriation bill255. • Japanese indemnity fund 2719-2722 . Pre-emption laws: repeal of 3146. President's message: distributing to committees 57. Venezuela awards 1297.

Reports made by, from Committee of CO?'Ij erence

Japanese indemnity fund 2719. Committee on Foreign ..Affairs •

Jews in Russia: resolution ofinquiryrelativeto, adopted3189. Tunis consular courts (H. Res. 303) 440.


Williams, Hobart Bill for relief (see billS. 1327).

Williams, James G. Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 5578).

Williams, JohnS., (a Senator from Kentucky.) Attended 135. ·.

Amendments offered by, to Civil service: bill to regulate and improve 616, 625 .. Tariff and internal revenue bill: cigars 2425.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Burbank, Isabella: for relief (see billS. 2368) 1176.

· Smith, Minerva: to pension (see billS. 2342) 1041. Motions made by

Adjourn: to 327. Executive session: for 471.

Petitions and papers presented by, from .Ashland Coal and Iron Co: in favor of report of Tariff Commis

sion 1759. Iowa, citizens of: relative to land g-rants 998. Kentucky Me:rican Veteran Association: for :Mexican war pen

sions 944. Remarks by, on

Bankruptcy system 169. Civil-service reform 503, 625, 642. Distilled spirits: extending bonded period for 429-431, 434. Holladay, Ben: relief of 1157. Mexican war pensions 3405. Pension rates for loss of limb 3379, 3405. Political assessments 625, 642. Tariff and internal revenue 1345, 1351, 1354, 2033-2035. -- animals 1908. -- coal 2607. --- cotton manufactures 1964. --glass bottles 1341, 1342. --jute 2095, 2272. -- lumber 1438. --machinery 1784. --manila 2081-2083. -- rice 2710-2715. --- salt 2358, 2362. --- silk 29-85, 2286. -- stone 2266. --- sugar 2507. --tobacco 1898 2423, 2565-25677 2791, 2792. ---wire 1702.

.,

INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. 165 Williams-Continued.

Reports made by, from Committee on Railroads

Southern Pacific R.R. Co. (REPORT 950) li60.


Williams, Thomas, (a R epresentative fro·rn A labanUJ.)

Attended 12.

Williams, Major D. Bill to pension (see billS. 1530).

Williamson, J. D. Bill to pension (see bill H. R. 7424).

Willis, AlbertS., (a Re._vresentativefrO'TI~ Kentu,cl,:y.) Attended 13. Appointed on committee on funeral of Mr. Upd~o-raff, of Ohio 13. Appointed teller 1757, 17~8.

Amendments offered by, to River and harbor appropriation bill 3451, 3513. Tariff bill: alcohol 1756, 1757. --- alcoholic preparations 1995. -- fusel-oil1939. --lead 1924.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Civil service: substitute for bill (H. R. 6962) to regulate 228. Claims: to prevent use of fictitious names in proSecution of (see

bill H. R. 7560) 2514.. . Louisville Southern exposition: relative to (see bill H. R. 7623)

2941. . Motions and resolutions offered by

Bills H. R. 519, 520: to reprint 101. Political assessments: that Committee on Reform in Civil Service

report relative to 55. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Ganz, Sebastian: for pension 1648. Kentucky, citizens of: against increase of duty on tin-plates 584,

1126, 1372. --- ~aainst transfer of revenue marine 2413. ---for prompt action on tobacco taxation 307, 387. --- relative to tariff 2544, 2595. --- to reduce duty on sugar 750. Louisville Board of Trade: for extension of bonded period for

distilled spirits 905. Pope, Hemy L: war claim 2019. Speed, John J. and others: for continuance of immigrant inspec

tion service 1261. Remarks by, on

Ci vil-se.rrice reform 864. Common-school appropriation 1204, 39-59. Davis, John B: relief of 707, 708. Distilled spirits 1756. Mexican and Indian war pensions 1~06. Pension agents' fees 2946. 1.2ostnge on letters: 1·ecluction of 340, 384. River and harbor appropriation bill 3513. Tariff 1924. -- alcohol1756, 1757. -- fusel-oil 1939, 1940. Updegraff, Jonathan T: death of2174.


Willits, Edwin, (a R epresentative from, M ichigan.) Attended 13.


Bi/Js and joint resolutions introduced by Divi e, J. L: to pension (see bill H. R. 6956) 88. Hammond and Rector: for relief (see H. Res. 314) 1196. Polygamy: to suppress (see bill H. ·R. 7379) 1451. Tecumseh, llich: to donate cannon for soldiers' monument at

(see bill H. R. 6951) 88. Utah: to provide for additional judge of supreme court in (see


Detroit Cigar Uanufacturers' Association: for prompt action on · tobacco tax 816. • Michlgan, citizens of: for passage of bill (H. R. 6'235) relative to

homestead laws 816. --- relative t{) tariff 3212.

Willits-Continued. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Michigan, citizens of: relative to treatment of I ndians 3649. --- to reduce.duty on sugar 996, 1472.

, Michigan State University: relative to Na>al. Obserratory1943. Remarks by, on

Huson, Edgar: relief of 121. Indian appropriation bill 92. Supreme Court clerk: compensation of 3199.

Reports made by, from Oommittee on Judiciary

Counterfeiting foreign securities (REPORT 1835) 476. Dakota associate justice (REPORT 1957) 28, 29.

Votes of. See YEA .A.ND NAY VoTES

Wilmington, North Carolina Bill to purchase wharf and warehouse at (see billS. 2386). Letter of Secretary of War relative to hospital property at (S.

Ex. Doc. 11) 162.

Wilson, .A. JJf. Bill to pension (see billS. 2139).

Wilson, Benjamin, (a Representative/rom WeBt Virginia.) Attended 13. Appointed teller 3206. Leave of absence granted to 631, 1471, 2255, 2467, 3534.

Amendments offered by, to River and harbor appropriation bill 3446, 3450. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3801.

Bills and joint resolutions "introduced by Fordice, James: to remove charge of desertion (see bill H. R.

7615) 2940. Geho, Jacob D: to pension (see bill H. R. 7616) 2940. Hill, George .A.: for relief (see bill H. R. 7525) 2104. Low, John J: to pension (see bill H. R. 7303) 1198.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Powell, Barna: claim of 1174. West Virginia, citizens of: for equalization of pensions and

bounties 117 4. --- for pension to Jeremiah Rodge 2959. -- relative to tariff 2959. ---to reduce duty on sugar 1175, 1213. --citizens of Wheeling: to abolish tax on tobacco 1174. Wilson, Daniel: for pension 2959.

Remarks by, on Congressional Library building 218. Deceased members' pay 3206. Geological survey: appropriation for 3126. Orth, Godlove S: death of 1866. River and harbor appropriation bill 3446, 3447, 3450, 3521. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3081. Tariff: earthen-ware 2003. --glass-ware 2042, 2044, 2047. --- iron: sheet 2314. Tariff bill conference report 3730. Venezuela awards 1303-J1307.


Wilson, Daniel Petition for pension 2959.

Wilson, H. B. (ad1ninistrator) Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 6942).


Wilson, H enry Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7503).

Wilson, W. H. Pa-pers withdrawn in H. R. 3775.

Windom, William, (a Senatqr from Minnesota.) Attended 1. · Presented credentials of Dwight M. Sabin 3649.

Amendments offered by, to Deficiency appropriation bill 337G. Distilled spirits: bill to extend bonded period for 427, 429, 835. Legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill 3232. Tariff and internal-revenue bill: treaties 2987.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Guano islands: to further suspend 1'lw relati>e to (see bill S.

2491) 2770.

166 INDEX. TO THE CONGRESkiOKAL RECORD.

Windom-Continued. Motions made by

Executive session: for 887, 1015, 1134 1159 119-1, 2137 3327. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Diffel, Conrad: for increase of pension for loss of limb 633. Duluth Chamber of Commerce : fuyoring location of consolidated

customs port at Duluth 3149. Grant, WilliamS: for relief 102. :Minnesota, citizens of: for increase of pension for lo~ of limb

102, 633. --- relative to pensions 2760. Sa int Paul Chamber of Commerce: for reduction of letter po t~ge 102.

Remarks by, on Civil-service reform 365, 366. Distilled spirits: extending bonded period for 425, 428-430, 828. Fisheries treaty 3055, 3056. Holiday recess 495. Japanese indemnity fund 2768. Legislati>e, executive, and judicial appropriation bill 3232.

Reports made by, from Committee on Foreign Relations

Belknap, George E. (S. Res. 117) 870. Coffee, J. J., and Rebecca S. Lewis (REPORT 913) 870. Ecuador report 3321. Fisheries: resolution that sub-committee continue investiga-

tion of, adopted 3.356. Opium traffic (billS. 2473) 2472. Stream, Albert T. (S. Res. 121) 870. Tunis consular courts (H. Res. 303) 710.

Votes of. See YEA .A.KD NAY Vo/ES

Wines Bill to abolish taxes on (see bill H. R. 6916). Joint resolution to prohibit importation from Germany ( ee H.

R. Res. 360).

Wimberly, A. T. Resolution that Commissioner of Internal Revenue report to H.

R. relative to employment of, referred 706.

Winterset, Iowa Joint resolution changing name of national ank at (see H. R.

Res. 30 ) 706.

Wisconsin Legislature: memorial for completion of harbor at Port "'Wash

ington 2062, 2104, 2137. --- memorial relati>e to shee1·-booms at bridges on Missis

sippi River 2137, 2226, 2332, 2515. --- memorial for post-roads 2544, 3262, 3304, 3318. ---memorial for improvement of harbor at Superior 2516,

2544, 2545. --- resolution in fuvorofincreased pension for loss of limb 2545. --- resolution relati>e to supp1·e8 ing pleuro-pneumonia 3262,

3304, 3318.

Wisconsin River. ee Fox .A.KD Wrscossrx Rn·ERS

Wise, Ge01·ge D., (a Representative from Virginia.) Attended 13. .Appointed teller 1208. Leave of absence granted to 546.

~mendments offered by, to River and harbor appropriation bill 3446. Sundry civil appropriation bill 3208.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Richmond, Va: to erect public building at (see bill H. R. 7123)


Adjourn: to 455, 1039. Internal-revenue appointments: that Secretary of Treasury fur

nish information I'elative to 183. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Fitch, Ethelbert D: for equalization of salary 1522. Kent, Horace L: war claim 331. 'Virginia, citizens of: for abolition of internal-revenue taxation 2'2. --- for rebate on tobaeco 22, 69. --- to reduce duty on sugar 10 9, 1213. ---citizens of Richmond: for fire-proof building for Army

Medical Museum 69. "Virginia and North Carolina, citizen of: relative to tariff2544, • 2595.

I Wise-continued. Remarks by, on

Isaacs, William B. & Co: relief of 1209-1211. Tariff: iron ore 2237.

Reports made by, from Cmnmifiee on War Claim.;

Natchez orphan asylum (REPORT 1903) 1737. Veazie, l\fary Jane: (REPORT 1 4.3) 110 .

Votes of. See YE~\. AND ~.A.Y VOTE::

Wise, Morgan R., (aRepresentatire.from Pennsyh·ania.) Attended 87.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Hicks, Jacob: to pension (see bill H. R. 7299) 1198. Myers, Abraham: to pension (see bill H. R. 7369) 450. Pratt, Isaac: to pen ion (see bill H. R. 7300) 119 . Scott, Sarah A: for relief (see bill H. R. 731;)) 1') 7. Supler, l\fartin: to increase pen ion ( ee bill H. I . 7023) 183. Young, amuel: for relief ( ee bill H. R. 7371) 1450.

Petitions and papers presented by, from Armstrong, John: for relief 1213. Pennsylmnia, citizens of: relatiYe to di tilled pirits 1213. --- relatiYe to duty on tin-plate 1213. --- relati>e to report of Tariff Cominission 1:..13. --- to reduce duty on ugar 996, 1213, 1261. --- workingmen of: in fa>or of report of Tariff Commission

. 1597. Pennsylmnia Legislature: relatiYe to tariff legi lation 3303. --- relative to Indian policy 3303. --- relati>e to League Island navy~yard 330 . --- to increase pension for lo of limb 3303.

Votes of. 'ee YE~ AXD N~\Y VOTES

Withlacoochee River Bill to improYe, offered by l\lr. Davidson 1261.

Witnesses Bill to allow witnesse in ' tar-route trial ' extra compensation

( ee billS. 2290). Bill to regulat fees in California, Oregon T e...-ada and Terri

tories (see bill S. 2307).

Witten, James D. Bill to pen ·ion ( ee bill H. R. 7 445).

Wolverton, Alfre.d Papei'S in claim of 96.

Woman Suffrage Jo~t re olution propo~~~amendmenttoCon titution topro>ide

for (see H. R. Res . ... 5uJ. Petition of National \Yoman s uffrage Association 1107, 1125. Petition of Pennsyl..-ania ·woman Suffrage A sociation 2679.

Wood, Benjamin, (a Repr88entatit·efrom Ne:w York.) Leave of ab. ence granted to 15.

Wood, George E. Petition of citizens for increa e of pension of 192.

Wood, Henry H.

Bill for relief ( ee bill H. R. 7047) .

Wood, Pri."Jcilla Bill to pension (see bill H. n. 7673) .

Wood, JT"aller A., (a Representatirefrmn New Ym·k.) Attended 179.

Petitions and papers presented by, from ~ew York, citizen of: to reduce duty on ugar 996, 1150, 1372. --- citizen of Cambridge: relative to appointment of sur

geons in U.S. Army 265. Powers D. and ons: relative to importation of floor oil-cloth

1& . Troy Stamping Works and others: relati>e to duty on tin-pL1.tes

905. Votes of. SecYK\ .A.XD NAY ~OTES

Woodbridge, Tliniam E. Petition for ~:<:tension of patent 3365.

Woodlee, D. H. Petition for war claim 1174.

Woodruff, G. JJ[. Report of committee on petition of ( . REPORT 937) 1524 .

INDEX ~ro 'l'HE CONGR.ESSIONAL RECORD. 167 Woody, Wiley G.

Petition of citizens of North Carolinainfuvor of pension to 3212.

Woolen Goods Duty Fund Joint Tesolution to pay claimants interest I'eceived by U.S. on

(see H. R. Res. 310).

Worth, Henry A. F. Bill for relief (see bill H. n. 7230).

Worthington, Maria Bill to pension (see bill H. n. 507).

Worthington, Thoma Bill for relief (see bill H . R. 6760).

Wotring, Jehu F. Bill to pension (see billS. 22~6).

Wright, Crafts, J. Bill for Telief (see bill H. R. 7091).

Wyld, Robert Stodart Bill for relief (see bill S. 561). Message of President Telative to bill for relief of 1339.

·wyoming Memorial of Legislature to increase per diem and mileage of

jurors and witnesses 2675.

.Xenia, Ohio , Bill to authorize increase of capital stock of Second Kational

Bank at ( ee billS. 2356).

Yachts Bill to amend law relative to licensing (see bill H. R. 1226) .

Yankton County, Dak<Jta Bill authorizing issue of bonds by (see bill S. 2387). Memorial of citizens relative to indebtedness of 23, 87, 271.

Yarnell, Eliza J. Papers referred in Senate 3320.

Yates, JJenjarnin Bill for relief ( ee bill H. R. 7428).

Yea and Nay Votes in House Absence: on resolution to impo~e :fine for 409. Adjourn 632, 3260, 3306. Adjourn over 574. Agricultural appropriation bill: on passage of 260. Alaska: on motion to suspend rules and pa,ss bill (H. R. 5900)

to provide civil government for 2128 . .American shipping: on amendments to bill (H. R. 7061) to en-

courage 1064, 1121, 1122, 1124, 1136, 1137, 113 , 1147. --- on recommitting billll49. .Army appropriation bill: on passage of 85 . Capitol North 0 · Street and South Washington R. R: on con

curring in enate amendments to bi1l (H. R. 2 71) to allow extension of747.

Circuit courts: on tah.'ing up bill (H. R. 3123) to define jurisdiction of 924.

Civil service: on recommitting bill (S. 133) to regulate and im-prove 867.

--- on passage of bill 867. Consular and diplomatic appropriation bill: on passage of 161. Cook vs. Cutts: on contested-election case of 3708. Dakota: on suspending rules and passing bill {H. R. 4672) to

divide Territory of 2109. District of Columbia appropriation bill: on passage of 903. Fisher, H. G: on granting leave of absence to 437. Forlifica.tion appropriation bill: on passage of 1167. Georgia revolutionary war claim: on passage of bill (H. R. 110)

to pa.y G . Hour of meeting 573. lndian appropriation bill: on passage of 95. lnternal-revenue t..ues: on motion t.o suspend rules and pas bill

to reduce 293 . I a.acs, W. B. & Co: on suspending rules tq, pa · resolution (H.

11. He . 23 ) for relief of 1211. Lee 1'·'<. Richardson: on contested-election ca e of 3752 3733,

375-!, 3755, 373 ' 376·1. Lc<Yisbtive, executive, and judicial appropriation bill: on mo-

tion to su pend rules and consider in House 2131. --- on amendment to 2 23. --- on passage of bill 282-1. --- on ngreein•r to c-onference report 3633. •

Yea and Nay Vo-t~s in House-Continued. Library of Congress: on motion to 1'l.y on table bill (H. R. 3843)

to erect building for 223. --- on amendment to bill 225. --- on recommitting bill 226. --- on motion to reconsider recommittal 249. --- on motion to suspend rules and pass bill to erect build-

ing for 2950. Mexican war pensions: on making bill (H. n. 7133) for, a special

order 120 . 1\filitary AC!ldemy appropriation bill: on passage of 264. Navy approprbtion bill: on motion to consider 1326. ---on limiting debate on 1470. --- on amendment to 1580, 1581. - . -- on passage of 1581. /-- on agreeing to conference report 3637.

./Ontonagon State Line R. n: on motion to suspend rules and pass bill (H. R. 6235) to quiet Jp.nd titles on bnd grant of 2113.

Patterson, Eliza. W: on motion to suspend rules and pass bill (S. 2001) for relief of 2953.

Pension approp1iation bill: on passage of 1165. Pensions: on passage of bill (H. R. 1247) to amend rates for loss

of sight or hearing 1171. Post-Office approp~atipn bill: on passage of 487. --- on agreeing to conference report on 3296. --- on receding from disagreement 3592. Rawls, Morgan: on passage of bill (H. R. 2136) for relief of 1399. Rece · 40 , 440, 3767 . River and harbor appropriation bill: on motion to limit debate

3511. --- on motion to consider bill 3512. --- on passage of bill 3548.

essinghaus vs. Frost: on contested election case 3631. /l::outhern Pacific R. R: on motion to suspend rule and pass a

bill to authorize consolidation of 3615. Speaker's table: on taking up business on 744. State courts: on passage of bill (H. R. 3123) to regulate removal

of causes from 1254. Sundxy civil appropriation bill: on amendment to 3246. --- on passage of bill3247. Tariff bill: on motions to limit time of general debate on 1635,

2165, 2166, 2314, 2319. --- on resolution to empower Committee of Whole to report

bill to House 2336. --- on instructions to conferees on 3350. --- on motion for conference on 3350. --- on adopting conference report 37 42. Tariff-bill rule 3305, 3306, 3310, 3311, 3315, 3317 3335. Tobacco: on considering bill {H. n. 6563) to abolish taxes on

15 5.

Yea and NHy Votes in Senate Adjourn 368, 370, 372, 52 , 566, 569, 572, 1061, 12 7, 1624, 1625,

1675,1731,1732,1791,1975,2442,2507,2931,3179,3180,3181, 3182, 3183, 3184, 3185, 31 6, 328 .

Agricultural report: on amending joint resolution to print 3324. Alabama mineral lands: on passage of bill (H. R. 4757) to regu

late sa.le of 3633. Bankrnptey: on amendments to bill (S. 1382) to establish uni-

form system of 86, 111, 113, 114, 170. ---on motion to indefinitely postpone bill169. . Beaumont, FannieS: on passage of bill (S. 2367) to pension 3277. Bebee, W. M: on indefinitely postponing bill (S. 717) for relief

of G. Bureau of animal industry: on taking up bill (H. R. 96) to

establish 3283. Calendar: on postponing 820,1153, 1339. Call of Senate 3179, 31 1, 3182, 3183, :~184, 3185, 3186. Capitol, North 0 Street, and outh Washington R. R: on.recom

mitting bill (H. R. 2871) to allow extension of75. Civil ervice: on tah.-i.ng up bill (S. 133) to regulate 173 353, 435. --- on amendments to bill 559, GG2, 565, 602, 610, 617, 620,

630, 642, "643, 644, 645, 647, 652, G33, 636, 637, 658. --- on pa sage of bill 661. Des Moines River lands: dn bill (H. R. 6597) to quiet title of

settlers on 2140, 3687. Distilled spirits: on takingup bill (H. R. 5656)toextend bonded

period 553, 20, 822. -- on amendments to bill-127 429, 434, 555, 829, 830, 834,

35, 836. --- on pas..<<age of bill 837. ExecutiYe session 370, 471, 786, 961, 1194, 2225. Hawaiian treaty: on reference of resolution to abrogate 1005. Holladay, Ben : on taking up bill (S. Hl83) for relief of 1154. --- on amendment to bill 1222. Hom of meeting 27.


Yea and Nay Votes in Senate-Continued. Internal-revenue taxes: on amendments to bill to reduce as fol-

lows: Bank taxes 2797. Distilled spirits 'l:i'Ol, 2'i!l8, 29.>"2. Dividends 2934. Tobacco 23i6, 2121, 2424, 2425, 2';97. Vinegar factories 2431, 2478.

Kirchner1 G: on bill (H. R. 2013) to adjudicate claim of 240. Lan:mn.n, Ann C: on bill (S. 2133) to increase pension 3562. Legisbt ive, executive, andjudicialappropriation bill: on amend-

ments to 3224, 3231. Littlepage, H. B: on resolution to reinstate as messenger 3652. --- on amendment to pay 366ts. Ludlow, Major W: on passage of joint resolution (H. R. Re .

355) allowing him to accept civil position 3327. Lyster, W. J: on passage of bill (S. 1254) for relief of 875. Navy appropriation bill: on amendments to 3101, 3115, 3116. Navy chaplains: on bill (S. 1551) to promote efficiency t>f 202,

269. New York brokers' tax: on amendment to joint resolution (H. R.

Res. 190) to adjudicate claims for refund 1045. Or!ler of business 3326.

• Pensions: on indefinitely postponing bill (H. R. 1410) to increase rates for loss of limb 3390.

--on amendments to bill3390, 3395,3397,3398,3403,3404, 3407, 3408.

--- on passage of bill 3408. Political assessments: on amendments to bill (S. 2288) to prevent

667,670. Polygamy: on motion to consider bill (S. 2238) to amend act;

for suppression of 1152. -- on amendments to bill 3170, 3178. Porter, Fitl~-John: on taking up bill (S. 1844) for relief of 671. -- on indefinitely postponing bill 780. --- on postponing bill1093. --on passage ofbill1096, 1097. Post-Office appropriation bill: on amendments to 1318, 1382,

1384. l?ost-route bill: on motion to consider 2334. Presidential succession: on recommitting bill (S. 2047) to regu-

late 1007. --- on amendments to bill1010, 1014. -- on passage of bill1014. Quilligan, Kate: on passage of bill (H. R. 6633) to pension3281. Recess 496. Sundry civil bill: on amendments to 3465, 3471, 3480, 3488, 3499,

3501, 3506, 3509. Sutton, A. S: on passage of bill (H. R. 5771) to pen ion 328'2. Tariff bill: on amendments to, as follows: ·

Agricultural imJilements 1784. Animals 1908. Bagging 2562. Beef and pork 1913. Books 2205, 2270, 2601, 2634, 2989. Borax 2986. Cabinet woods 1449. Camphor ll'Ol. Card-clothing 2990. Cigars 1906. Coal 2215, 2622, 2935. Copper 2934. Cotton knit goods 2072, 2073. Cott{)n laces 2983. Cotton spool-thread 2080. ~~~~-t?::~~d yarn 1974, 1975,1980,1981, '!.OZl, 2029,2030,2031.

Dextrine 11'07. Diamonds and precious stones 2222. Dress goods 2157. Earthen-ware 1283, 1284, 1285, 1286, 1'320. Files 1665. Garden seeds 2220, 2266, 2631. G1a.ss (window) 1389. Glass bottles 1323, 1341, 1342, 2486, 2';00, 2938, 2002, 2955. Glass-ware 1391. Glue 1102, 27'07, 2788. Gunpowder 2218, 2G29. Hats and bonnets, braided 2349. Hollow-ware, coated 1725,1726. Iron: bar 1003, 1607, 1610, 2!99. --charcoal 2718, 2777. -·-hoop 1651, 1653. --pig and scrap 1537, 1540, 1542, 1543, 24&7, 2498. --sheet 1618, 2937, 2979. Iron and steel: hammers, sledges, crowbars, &o. 1660. --mils 1547, 1548, 1615. --railway wheels and tires 2980. --wire 1672,1710. --wire rope 1674. --wrought iron and steel spikes, nuts, and horseshoes 1659. --wrought nails 1660. Iron ore 1497, 1498, 1534, 1535, 1537, 2~93, 2696, 2699. Isin~Jass 2787. Jewelry 2984. Jute 2094, 209.3, 2096, 22';9, 2-559, 2.'>62, ~03, '1:i85. Linen 209.3, 2';08. Lumber 1447 1449, 2506, 2564, 2909.

Yea and Nay Votes in Senate-Continued. Tariff bill: on amendments to, as follows:

Machinery: cotton and woolen 1784 1786 :\Ianila. 2084, • Matches 2628. :Nails, wrought 1660. Nickel1717, 2505. Non-enumerated articles 1102. Oil cloths 2988. Paper pulp 2206. Pencils 2221. Pens 1728, 2505. Putty 2933.

~~t;n~~· 1537,2693,2696,2699.

Salt 2360, 2433, 2922. Saltpeter 1234. Saws1662. Scythes 2'J28. Silk 2291. Soap ll04, 1106, 2483. Starch 1947. Stone 2268. S~gar 1845, 1891, 1892, 2555, 2557,2682, 2980. Tin-plates 1624. Tobacco 1904,2568. Tools 1784. Vessel fees 2372. Vitriol 1232 . Window-glass 1389. Watches 2985. Wines 2974. 2985. Wire 1672, 1674, 1710, 2916. 'Vool2148, 2974. Zinc 172-1. 2990.

Tariff bill: on motion to recommit 2932. • -- on passage of bill 2992. --- on agreeing to conference report on 3586.

Yellowstone National Park

Bills to amen~ laws rela~ve.to .(see bi.H.s S. 2317; H. R. 7439). Senate Colllilllttee on Temtorxes instructed to consider legislation

relative to 193. Debate in Senate relative to 348'2-3488. Debate in House relative to 3193-3195. Resolution in Senate for select committee to investigate condition

of, debated 2835, 2890, 3214, 3268. Report of Secretary of Interior on privileges m~cllea.ses granted

in (S. Ex. Doc. 10) 71, 162. Letter of Secretary of Interior relative to contrad for leasing (S.

Ex. Doc. 48) 998, 1330. Petition of governor of l\Iontana relative to 2182. Resolutions of Illinois Legislature relative to ·1942 1989. Resolution of Sportsmen's Association ofWestern Pennsylvania

relative to 1874, 2544, 2678.

Yellowstone Park R. R . Co. Bill to incorporate (see bill H. R. 6914).

Yeomans, Stephen P. Bill for relief (see bill. H. R. 301).

Yorktown Centennial Report of C0111IIlission on (S. REPOR.T 1003) 2960. Con~w.:rent resolution to print 10,000 copies of report of com-

llilSSlon, passed 35, 3554, 3616, 3744. ·

Young, Jane

Bill to penSion (see bill H. R. 7511).

Young, John Papers referred in H . R. 3ii7.

Young, Mary Elizabeth Bill .tor relief ( ee bill H. R. 7222).

Young, Santuel Bill for relief (see bill II. R. 7371).

Young, Thornas L., (a Representative from Ohio.) Attended 13. Leave of absence granted to 5 3.

Bills and joint resolutions introduced by Beckwith, Cornelia: for relief (see bill H. R. 7051) 211. Gilmore, Bessie S: for relief (see bill H. R. 7237) 1088. Ingalls, General Rufus: to pln.ce on Army retired-list (see bill

H. R. 7388) 1499. · Mason City Salt Company: for relief (see bill H. H.. 7238) 1088. Oil wells: to u'tend patent relative to (see bill H. H.. 7389) 1499.

Petitions·and papers presented by, from Arkwright Club: relative to tariff duties 1i5D. Cigar-makers' P1·otective Union of Cincinnati: against reduction

of tariff on imported cigaTS 996. Cigar-makers' Union No. 30: against reduction of duty on im

ported cigars 1040.

INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL ·RECORD. 169·

Young-Continued. Petitions and papers presented by, from

Cincinnati board of aldermen: for location of circuit court 7£0. Cincinnati Seed-leaf Board of Trade: for prompt action on to

bacco taxation 307. Cincinnati Trades and Labor Assembly: ~o-ai.nst reduction of

w..~ on tobacco 1597. Mason City Salt Co: relative to salt 816. New York, citizens of: against increase of duty on chicory1213. New Ysrk Board of Trade and Transporta.tion Line: relative to

duty on tin-plate, bottles, and tobacco 1213. Ohio, citizens of: ~aa.inst increase of duty on foreign pottery 1213. --- against increase of duty on tin-plates 1150. --- ~aa.inst reduction of duty on foreign wooll150. ---to continue immigmnt inspection service 3777. --- to reduce duty on sugar 1213. ---citizens of Hamilton County: against repeal of internal-

revenue taxation 455. Sa.n Bernardino Borax Mining Co: relative to tax on borax, &c.

1213. Washington Soldiers' Home: for non-concurrence in seetion 4,

billS. 18-21, relative to 22.

Young-Continued. Remarks by, on .

Executive Departments: hours of labo:r in 2812. Internal-revenue gaugers: compensa.tion of 741.

Reports made bY.. from Committee on Patents

Leschot, Rudolph (heirs) (REPORT 1915) 1803. Union Metallic Cartridge Company (REPORT 1964) 2942.

Resolutions offered by Baird, Francis A: to pay difference of salary 2940.

Young's River . Bill to allow Astoria and Winnemucca R. R. to bridge (~ bill'

H. R. 4739). Zeilin, Virginia

Bill to increase pension (see billS. 31~).

Zanda, Charles Bill for relief (see bill H. R. 7180).

Zouave (Steam-tug) Bill to change name (see billS. 2503).

HISTORY OF

BILLS AND JOINT . RESOLUTIONS. SEN ATE BILLS.

_5.4-For tne relief of Perez Dickinson.

Reported adve~ly in Senate (S. REPORT 907) 751.

. 5.12-To est..'l.blish and equalize the grades and regulate appointment and

promotions in the Marine Corps. Recommitted to Senate Committee on Naval Affairs 390.

. 5.43-Granting a pension to Phrebe C. Doxsie.

Reported back in House (H. R. REPORT 1990) 3436.-Consideration objected to 3775.

.s. 47-For the relief of Daniel M. Cook."

Reported back in Senate (S. REPORT 967) 2333.

. 5. 52-For the relief of M. P. Jones.

Recommitted in Senate 1875.

5.133-To regulate and improve the civil service of the United States.

Debated in Senate l36, 173,202-211, 241-249,t 27~315-327, 3.30, ~2, 461-

!~~~~~e~7~o~~~t!~n ~~f~~~ ~del~~~~; 70L-Reported back, debated and. passed House 800-81)7 .-Examined and signed 903, 923.-Approved by President 1498.

. 5.137-For the relief of William Schuchardt., United States commercial

agent at Piedras Negras, Mexico. Passed Senate 50.

5.145-

s. 265-To provide for the payment of the amount due the Burlington, Cedar

Rapids and Northern Railway Company for transportation of United States mails .

Paased Honse 702, 704..-Examined and igned U, 13.-Approved by Pre -ident 1047.

5. 274-Granting a pension to Thomas E. Brawner .

Reported adversely in Senate (S. REPORT 890) 4.')(;.

5. 275-. Granting a pension to amuel P. Bronson.

Reported ad>erl!ely in Senate (S. REPORT 879) 19-3 .

5. 276-Granting a pension to John C. HargrM·e .

Pas ed enate 3'ID.

5. 281-TQ confirm the title to certain lands iu Platte County, Missouri, and

authorize patents to be· issued therefor to Kinsey B. Cecil. Consideration objected to in House 3409.

5 . 299-To confer jurisdiction on the Court of Claims to hear and determine

the claim of David R. Dillon, of New York, for compensation for the steamer Amazon while in the service of the United States .

Reported adversely in Senate and indefinitely postponed (S. REPORT 980) 2472.

5 . 319-Granting an increase of pension to Mrs. Virginia Zeilen.

Reported back in Senate with amendment (S. REPORT 992) 2.59-5.- mended and passed enate 3281.

To reimbru:se the State of Oregon for moneys paid by said State in suppression of Indian hostilities during the .Modoc war in the 5 . 322-yea.rs 1872 and 1873. For the relief of John J. Salter.

Amended and passed Honse 704..-8enate concurred in House amendment 715.-Examined and signed 815, 818.-Approved by President 1047.

5.147-For the relief of Joseph G. Vann.

Reference chtmged to Senn.te Committee on :Military Affairs 456.

5.151-To aid in the establishment and temporary support of common schools.

Considered in Senate 1014.

5.156-For the relief of Major Jacob E. Burbank.

Passed House707.-Exn,mined and signed 815, 818.-Approved by President 1097.

5.171-In relation to certain fees allowed registers and receivers.

Passed House 3625.-Examined and signed 3654, 3707, 3723.-Approved by President 3707.

.5.173-For the relief of Hermon Biggs.

Passed House 9?..2.-Examined and signed 912, 934.-ApproYed by President U98.

5.193-For the reliE!f of certain employes on the works for the impro'>·ement

of the Des Moines Rapids of the Mississippi River. lleported adversely in Senate (S. REPORT 891) 548.

.s. 241-For the relief of John T. Hennaman, of Baltimore, Maryland.

Passed House 662, 701, 737.-Exam.ined and signed 815, Sl!t-Approved by President 1047,

Passed House 662.-Examined and igned 15, 1 .-Approved by President 10!7.

5 . 325-To provide for the erection of a monument to the rpee1ory of }lajor

General t.beBaron De Kalb. Passed Senate 687.-Pa.ssed House 24-13.-Examined and igned 2.535, 2.546.

Approved by President 2961.

s. 335-To extend the time for filing claim for horse and equipments lost

by officers and enlisted men in the ernce of the United States, and for other purpo es.

Passed Senate76.-Amended and pa ed House 573, 702.-Senate concurred in House amendment 715.-Examined and signed 15, 81:;.-Appro>ed by President 1047.

5. 336-For the relief of James J. Faught, late of Company D, Eighth Mis

souri Cavalry. Passed Honse 887.-Examined and signed !l05, 923.-Appro>ed by President

1097.

5 . 337-To authorize a preliminary examination and survey of the passes be

tween the afiluents of the Upper 1\.:Iissouri and Columbia Rivers for the purpose of ascertaining the distances between the nangable waters ofsaid rivers and the practicability of uniting said ri,yers by canal or otherwise.

Amended and passed Senate 872 .

5. 375-For the relief of William G. Budlong.

Report made and withdrawn in House 1804. 171


s. 390-To amend section 3362 of Revised Statutes.

Passed House 742.-Exam.ined and signed 815, 818.-.Approved by President 1047.

s . 422-For the relief of George w: :Ua.her.

Passed House 1399.-Exam.ined and signed 1421, 1430.-.Appro-ved by President 1601.

s. 432-To amend section 1190 ofthe Revised Statutes of the United States,

relating to paymasters' clerks of the United States .Army. Amended and passed Senate 194.-Referred to House Committee on Mili

tary .Affairs 261.

s. 486-For the relief of .Albert Grant.

s. 71.9-For the relief of the representatives of Sterling T . .Austin, deceased.

Passed House 3589.-Examined and signed 3574, 3625.-.Approved by President3707.

s. 729-For the relief of Charles H. Tompkins, of the United States .Army.

Passed House 3626.-Examined and signed 3654, 3707, 3723.-Approved by President 3707.

s. 742-To repeal an act entitled ".An act to carry into effect a convention be

tween the United States of .America and his .bfajesty the King of the Hawaiian Islands, signed on th~ 30th day of January, 1875, '' approved on the 15th day of .August, 1876.

Reference changed to Senate Committee on Finance 1831.-Reported back. and referred to Committee on Foreign Relations 3322.

s. 751.-Passed House 704.-Examined and signed : 15, 818.-A.pproYed by President 912. For the relief of J. W. Bowling and J. S. Gollady.

S. 506- Reported adversely in Senate (8. REPORT 882) 231 .

.Authorizing the board of commissioners of the Soldiers' Home to sell S. 783-certain property at Harrods burgh, Kentucky, belonging to the For the relief of Francis Gil beau. Soldiers' Home.

Passed House 872.-Examined and signed 412, 443.-.Approved by President 586.

s. 523-For the relief of Henry C. Hart, surviving partner, &c., of Clark,

Hart&Co. Reported back in Senate with amendments (8. REPORT 964) 2263.

s. 532-For the relief of William S. Hansell & Sons.

Passed House 2670, 2748.-Examined and signed 2803, 282!.-.Appro-ved by the President 3158.

s. 543-For the relief of the heirs of Thomas Toby, deceased.

Passed House 2161.-Examined and signed 2171, 2183.-.Approved by Presidento26Sl.

s. 550-To incorporate the llaritime Canal Company, of Nicaragua.

Recommitted in Senate 1696.-Reported back with amendments (S. RE-PORT 952) 1830. .

s. 561.-For the relief of Robert Stodart Wyld.

Considered, amended, and passed Senate 51-54..-CoBsidered ·in House 704.-Passed House 736.-Examined and signed 815, 818.-Becomes law without President's approval1339, 1498.

s. 565-For the relief of Silas Q. Howe, surviving partner of Willia~ T.

Pate & Co. Duplicate engrossed bill sent to Honse 3367.-Reported back in House (H.

R. REPOJ!.T 2005) 3774.-considemtion objected to 3768. ·

s . 566-For the relief of Mrs. Mary Jane Veazie.

Referred to House Committee on War Clfl.ims88.-Reported back in House (H. R. REPORT 1845) 1108.-consideratioa objeded to in Hou,se 1356, 2226.

s. 620-For the relief of John B. Da;vis·.

Considered in House 707.

s. 621.-

.Amended and passed Senate 194.-Referred to House Committee on Claim& 1107. .

s. 826-For the relief of Powers & Newman and D. and B. Powers.

Passed House 3587.-E.xam.ined and signed 3574, 3625.-Approved by President3707. ·

s. 842-.Authorizing the construction Of a building for the accommodation ofi

the Congressional Library. Substit-utes reported in Senate 351, 3100.

s. 862-For the relief of John Fraser.

Consideration objected to in House 3335.

s. 889-To provide for the erection of a public building in Jefferson City, in'

the State of Missouri. Passed House 3437.-Examined and signed 3464, 3;)'"13.-.Approved by Presi

dent3673.

S. 91.7-Granting a pension to Elizabeth Maria Doull.

Reported adversely and indefinitely postponed in Senate (S. REPORT 885) 411.

s. 936-To establish an educational fund, and apply a portion of the proceeds

of the public lands to public education, and to provide for the· more complete endowment and support of colleges for the advancement of scientific and industrial education.


s. 964-For the relief of Joseph C. Irwin.

Passed House 3626.-Examined and signed 3654,3707, 3723.-.Approyed by President 3707.

S. l.OOO-To punish and prevent the counterfeiting within the United States

of notes, bonds, or other securities of foreign governments. Referred to House Committee on Judici~try 307.-Reported back (REPOR'II'

1835) 476.-considered 1242.

To provide for the sale of the Cherokee reservation in the State of S. 1.004-.Arkansas. For the distribution of pure vaccine virus to the people.

Reported back in Senate with amendments (S. REPoRT 908) 686, 818. Motion to suspend rules in House and pass bill, rejected 2947.

s. 660-For the relief of .Alonzo Snyder.

Reported back in Senate (S. REPoRT 895) 634.

s. 690-For the relief of Harry I. Todd, late keeper of the Kentucky peni

tentiary. Amended a.nd passed Senate 75.-Referred to House Committee on Wa,ys

and Means 158.

s. 706-For the relief of :Martha J. Coston.


s. 71.7-For the relief of William M. Beebe, jr.

Considered in Senate and indefinitely postponed 3-6.

S. l.Ol.7-For the relief of A. H. Von Luettwitz.

Referred to House Committee on Military .A.ffairs 2748.

s. 1.026-To permit grain brought by Canadian farmers to be ground at mills.

in the United States adjacent to Canadian territory under such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the Treasury Department.

Pa."!Sed House 708,737, 740.-Exa.mined and signed 815, 818~-Approved by President 1047.

8.1035-To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to settle the claims of S.

W. Marston, late United States Indian agent at Union agencyr Indian Territory, for services and expenses.

C-onsid-ered in House 27Q9.

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SENATE BILLS.

.s. 1041-For the relief of E. P. Smith.

PASSed House 2749".-Ex.'l.mined and signed 2803, 2824.-.Approved by President3158.

5.1052-For the r.elief ·of A. S. Bloom.

Reported o.dversely in Senate and indefinitely postponed 2138.

S.1057-For the relief of George M:ilsom, Henry Spendelow, and George V.

Watson. l\Iotion in Senate to reconsider postponement, objected to 3697.

5.1058-To prevent the unlawful occupation of the public lands.

Indefinitely postponed in Senate (see bill S. 2405) 1423.

. 5.1117-For the retirement of Brevet Major-Generall\:leigs with the rank and

pay·of a i"etired officer of the grade of major-general. Considered in House 1134.

'S. 1.147-To release the Memphis and Little Rock Railroad Company from such

of the conditions of the several aets of Congress approved Feb. ruary 9, 1853, and July 28, 1868, as unjustly affect such corporation.

Considered aml indefinitely. postponed ill Senate 51, 1~179.

s. 1225--For the relief of B. B. Connor, of Louisville, Kentucky. ~ported ad!Versely and indefinitely postponed in Senate (S. REPORT 9'23)

1041.

.S. 1252-For the relief of the estate of Lucien Goyaux.

Reported back in Senate with amendment (S. REPORT 1010) 3?...65.

S. 1254-For the relief of Captain W. J. Lyster.

Amended and passed Senate 873--875.

.S. 1272-To create an additional land district in the Territory of Dakot..1..

Amended and passed Senate 77.-Referred to House Olmmittee on Public Lands333.

8.1278-For the correction of the military record of Alex..'Ulder Francesco, de

·ceased. Reported back in H-ouse with amendment (H. R. REPORT 1987} 3335.

'S. 1281-

8.1340-For the relief of the heirs at law of Willi..1.m R. Downing, deceased.

Amended and passed House 1195.-Referred to Senate Committee on 1\Iilitary Affairs 1183.-Reported back and.Senate concurs in House amendments 1215.-Exa.m.ined and signed 11'22, 1255.-.A.pproved by President 1498.

5.1342-Authorizing the trustees of the Isherwood estate to amend a certain

plan of subdivisions of said estate recorded in the land records of the District of Columbia.

Amended and passed Senate 51.-Pa sed House 3304..- Examined and igned 3328, 3351.-.A.pproved by President :?673.

8. 1356-For the relief of Betsey A. Mower.

Reported back in Senate (S. REPORT978) 2414.-Amended and passed Senate 3278 .

5.1382-To establish a uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the United

States. Debated in Senate 38-49. 77-87, 10!}-117, 144--151, 164-172.-Recommitted 171.

Substitute reported in Senate 399.-Considered 456.

5.1392-To provide for the removal of obstructions to the free navigation of

the navigable waters of the United States . Considered in House 922, ~. 966.

8.1393-For. the relief of the Grand Trunk Railway Company of Canada.

Recommitted to Senate Committee on Finance 194.

5.1417-To provide for the just and legal determination of controversies about

title to lands derived from the United States. Committee disch.'U'ged nnd bill indefinitely postponed in Senate 945.

s. 1425-To settle and confirm the title of purchasers, pre-emptors and settlers

on the public domain. Committee ~charged and bill indefinitely postponed in Senate 945 .

5.1429-Granting an increase of pension to N'. J. ·Ingersoll.


8. 1465-To provide for the a certainment of claims of American citizens for

spoliation committed by the French prior to the 31st day of July, 1801.

Considered in Senate 271-273.-Amended and. passed Senate 309-315.-Considered in House 3765.

To provide for the preparation of a centennial record of the Govern- 5. 1480-men:t of the United States.

Reported back in Senate (S. REPORT l!Y15) 3553.

s. 1296-For the relief of Lieutenant C. C. Norton.

Reported adversely fi.Ild indefinitely postponed in Senate ill.

S. 129.8-For the relief of Stephen O'Connor.

Reported adversely and indefinitely postponed in Senate 411.

s. 1304-Grantinga pension to Sarah J. Boven.

Passed House706.-Exa:mined and signed 815, 818.-Approved by President 1097.

S.1306-To release and quitclaim to any State, county, or municipality all

equity and interestthatthe United States may have by reason of the neglect or refusal of any railroad company to pay costa of locating and selecting lands donated by act of Congress in and to lands sold and to be sold by States, counties, or municipalities for non-payment of taxes by any railroad company.

Repot;ted back in Senate with amendment (S. REPORT 990} 548, 2547.

S.1308-For the relief of Wi.Y.iam H. Whiting.

. Substitute reported in Senate (seeS. 2361) lli5.

S.l323-For the relief of Henry Starr.


S.1327-For the !l'elief of .John Little and Hobart Williams.

Reported back in Senate with amendment (S. REPORT 965) 2263.-considered and laid on table 3674, 3675. . ·

For the relief of Daniel T. Wells. Passed House 179.-Examined and signed221,232.-.A.pproved by President

399.

5.1483-For the relief of Guy V. Henry.

Referred to House Committee on Military Affairs 192.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 1951) 2516.

5 . 1492-For the relief of settlers and purchasers of lands on the public d()

main in the State of Nebraska. Considered in House 472, 1242, 3743.

S. 1495-To give difference of pay to Lieutenant James S. Grubb, late of the

Thirty-first Indiana Volunteers. Reported adversely and indefinitely postponed in Senate 998.

S. 1500-For the relief of Eliza Howard Powers.

Reported back in Senate with amendment (S. REPORT 893) 634.

5 . 1527-To provide for the payment to Alvah Hopkins of the rent of certain

property in Tallahassee, Florida., for the use of the Army. Reported back in Senate with amendment (S. REPORT 892) 634 .

9 . 1530-

Restoring to the pension-roll the name of :rt!ajor D. Williams. Reported back in Senate with amendment (S. REPoRT 973) 241.4.-Amended

and passed Senate 8278.

5.1541-For the relief of Isaac E. Palmer.

Indefinitely postponed in Senate 28. • -il!l< ~ •

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5.1546-To increase the pension of George W. Bausman.

Reported back in Senate (S. REPORT 983) 2547.-Passed Senate 3281.

5.1551-For promoting the efficiency of the corps of chaplains of the United

States Navy. Considered and rejected in Senate. 200, !!68.

s. 1589-For the relief of Joseph F. 'Vilson.

Consideration objected to in Senate 66:!.

5.1592-Fixing the salary of the surveyor of the port of New Orleans.

Consideration objected to in Senate 1675.

s. 1604-To establish an assay office at Deadwood, in the Territory of Dakota.


5.1626-For the relief of Gharles Murphy.

Reported adversely in Senate (S. REPO~T 922) 1041.

5.1632-To provide for paying certain advances made to the United States by

the States of Maryland and Virginia. · Reference changed to Senate Committee on Claims 1423.

5.1634-

5.1782-For the relief of Francis B. Van Hoesen.

Passed Senate 873.

5.1785-For the relief of David Mordecai and J. Randolph Mordecai, com

posing the commercial firm of Mordecai & Co., of Baltimore, l\Iaryland.

Passed House 3437.-Ex.amined and signed 3464, 3513.-.Approved by President3673.

5.1790-For the relief Oscar Eastmond and James W. Atwill.

Reported back in Senate (S. REPORT 936) 1472.

5. 1.821-Prescribing regulations for the Soldiers' Home, located at Washing- ~

ton, in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes. Referred to House Commi~e on Military .Affairs2315.-Reported back with.

a.mendments(H. R. REPORT1984) 3244.-PassedHousewithamendments . 329B-3300.-Referred to Senate Committee on Military .Affairs 3288.-Re-ported back, Senate non-concurs in House amendments and conference appointed 332_; 3354.-Conference report adopted 3584., 3637.-Ex.amined and signed 367.t.-.Approved by President 3707.

5.1829-To amend an act donating public lands to · the several States and Ter

ritories which may provide colleges for the benefit of agriculture , and the mechanic arts ·

Passed House 2292,2572, 3388.-E:x:am.i.ned and signed 3574,3625.-.Approyed by President ir707.

To compel the payment by the Kansas Pacific Railway Company of 5. 1843-the cost of surveying,· selecting, and conveying certain lands granted to it, and for other purposes.

Reported back in Senate with amendment 273.

5. 1667-Granting the right of way over the public lands in Alabama and Flor

ida to the Saint Louis, Montgomery and Florida Railroad and Immigration Company, and to grant to said company the right to purchase public lands in said States, and for other purposes.

Report presented in Senate (S. REPORT 880) 1S3.

5. 1670-For the relief of William B. Stokes.

Reported adversely and indefinitely po tponed in Senate 998.

s. 1681-To authorize the Oregon Pacific Railroad Company to construct one

or more bridges across the Willamette River, in the State of Oregon, and to establish them as post-road .

Consideration objected to in Honse 1989.

5 . 1683-For the relief of Ben Holladay.

Considered in Senate ll~ .:rll59, 1176, ll79-ll83, 1216-1222.

5.1702-For the relief of Savilla Nater; administratrix.

Reported adversely and indefinitely post.poned in Senate (S. REPORT 881) :!31.

5.1703-To cede to the first taxing district of the State of Tennessee a certain

lot of land situated in said district. Passed House 388.-Exam.ined and signed 41.2, 443.-.Approved by President

586.

5. 1704-To amend section 1860 of the Revised Statutes so as not to exclude

retired Army officers from holding civil office in the Territories. Amended and passed Senate 29.

5.1711-~Ia.king app1·opriations for military roads in the Territory of Idaho.

Reported adversely and indefinitely postponed in Senate 1215.

5.1717-For the relief of Eliza Francesco.

Amended and passed Senate 77.

5.1725-For the relief of certain ettlers on the Duck Valley Indian resen-a

tion, in Nevada. .Amended and passed Senate 29.

5 . 1745-

Dedicating the militaryreservationat Plattsburgh, New York, to the · village of Plattsburgh, for a public park.

Reported back in Senate with amendments (S. REPORT 1024) 3553.

5.1844-For the relief of Fitz-J ohn Porter.

Debated in Senate 671-686, 692-701, 715-736, 752-786, 821.-PassedSenate 1091-1097.--consideration objected to in House ll95.

5. 1858-To provide for the investigation and settlement of claims against the

United States which in justice and good conscience ought to be paid by them.

Con idered in Senate 875.

5.1860-To attach the county of Hardeman, in the State of Tennessee, to the

eastern division of the western district of Tennessee. Passed House 1016.-E:x:amined and signed 1048, 106L-.Approved by Presi

dent 1498.

5. 1.863-To place the customs distriet of Alexandria on the same list with

Georgetown, District of Columbia, and Cherrystone, Virginia, and other districts of that class.

Reported baek and passed Senate 266.

s. 1.883-For the ~ection of a public building at La Crosse, Wisconsin.


5.1888-To fix. the date of entry into the military service and to correct the

record of officers now in the regular Army who served as officers ofvolunteers and regular ':Army.


s. 1899-To amend sections 534, 536, 537, and 542 of the Revised Statutes of'

the United States, relating to the District of Columbia. Reported adversely in Senate and indefinitely postponed 2020,2131-2141..

5.1931-For the relief of Agnes W. and Sarah J. Hills.

Amended and passed Senate 905-907.

5 . 1939-For the relief of the Protestant Orphan Asylum of Natchez, in the

State of :Mississippi. • Referred to House Committee on War Claims 180.-Reported ba-ck {H. R.

REPORT 1903) 1989.-1\!otion to consider 3627.

To authorize the President to restore Tenedore Ten Eyck to his ior- S. 1943-mer rank in the Army, and to place him upon the retired-list of )faking an appropriation for rebuilding the light-house at Southwest .Army officers. Pass, Vermillion Bay, Louisiana.

.Amended and pa sed Senate 3698.-Consid red in House 3175. C~n ·ideration objected to in Senate 3558 .

SENATE BILLS. 175 s. ~963-

To attach the parishes of Saint Mary and Iberia, in the State of Louisiana, to the western judicial district of Louisiana.

Referred to House Committee on Judiciary 1421.

s. ~988-Granting a pension fu James T. Clarke.

Be ported adversely and indefinitely postponed in Senate (S. REPORT 919) 99 .

s. ~991-To authorize the Court of Claims to examine and determine whether

certain awards therein specified, rendered by the commission organized under the claims convention of the 25th of .April, 1866, between the United States and Venezuela, were obtained by fraud or corruption.

Committee discharged and bill indefinitely postponed in Senate 1760.

5.1998-For the relief of James Hooper.

Reported adversely in Senate and indefinitely postponed (S. REPORT 1006) 3214.

s. 2001-For the relief of Eliza W. Patterson.

:Motion to suspend rule in House and pass bill, rejected 2951-2954.

S. 2029-For the relief of Louisa Falck.

Reported adversely and indefinitely postponed in cnate 1089.

S. 2046-To authorize the Southern Pacific Railroad Company and other rail

road companies to unite and consolidate so as to form a continuous li'ne of railroad between the tidal waters of the .Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. '

Reported back in Senate with amendments (S. REPORT 950) 17W.

s. 2047- / To provide for the performance of the duties of the office of President

in case of removal, death, resignation, or inability both of the President and Vice-President.

Debated in Senate 688-692, 876-887, 912-922, 953-965.-A:mended and passed Senate 1005-1Ul4.

S. 2060--To authorize the sale of timber on certa-in lands reserved for the use

of the Menomonee tribe of Indians, in the State of Wisconsin. Consideration objected to in House 3627.

s. 2070-For the relief of the Union 1\Iet.:'lll.ic Cartridge Company.

Reported back in Senate with amendment (S. REPORT 933) 1308.

S. 2073-For the relief of Wesley :Montgomery.

Reported back in Senate 3553.

s. 2080-Granting a pension to George Foster.

Passed House 441.-E.xamined and signed 4 , 490.-Approved by President 635.

s. 2088-For the extension of letters patent to the heirs of Rudolph Leschot,

deceased. Indefinitely postponed in Senate (see bill S. 2311) 818.

s. 2098-To authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to settle the claim of the

State of Florida on account of expenditures made in upport of Indian hostilities.

Reported back in Senate with amendments (S. REPORT 995) 2769.

s. 2102- .

For the relief of Hiram S. Washbutn. Reported adversely and indefinitely postponed in Senate 998.

s. 2122-

For the relief of Frances .A. Ho binson, administratrix oft he e tate of John M. Robinson. .

Reported book in Senate (S. REPORT 889) 456.

s. 2133-

Granting an increase of pension to .Ann Cornelia Lanman. Considered and rejected in Senate 3500-3562.

s. 2139-Granting a pension to A. 1\I. Wilson.

Reported back in Senate (S. REPORT 897) 710.-Pas ed Seun.te 3Zi2.

S.215~

To provide for extra work in the Government Printing Office in casesof emergency.

P~S:! ~~~~e 1062.-Examioed and signed 1088, 1090.-Approved by Presi-

S. 2155-To authorize the Pnblic Printer to make certain purchases without;

previous advertisement. Referred to House Committee on Printing 454.-Reported back and passed •

House 528.-Examined and signed 497, 541.-Approved by President552.

s. 2178-To relieve ships and vessels from compulsory pilot fees.

Introduced by ::\fr. Hale and referred to Committee on Commerce 2.-P..eported back: with amendments 2.333.

s. 2179-

To increase the number of judges of the Court of Commissioners of .Alabama Claims from three to five.

Introduced by ::\Ir. IIale and referred to Committee on Judiciary 2.

s. 2180-To provide for coinage at the branch mint at Denver, Colorado.

Introduced by lli. Hill and referred to Committee on Finance 2.

s. 2181-Granting a pension to Charles A. Kellen.

Introduced by lli. Anthony and referred to Committee on Pensions 2.-Reference changed to Committee on Military Affairs 71.

s. 2182-A bill for the relief of the Continental Fire Insurance Company, Eagle .

Fire Insurance Company, and Commercial Mutual InsuranceCompany, all of Xew York city.

Introduced by ::.\Ir. :\Iiller, of Xew York:, and referred to Committee on Claims 2.

s. 2183-Granting a pension of $50 per month, to be paid out of the naval·

pension fund, to Julia T. Scott, widow of Gustavus H. Scott, late rear-admiral in the United States Navy, and for 1orty-six: years in the actiYe sen-rice.

Introduced by ::\Ir. Voorhees and referred to the Committee on Pensions 3.

s. 2184-Regulating the j urisdict;on of the Federal courts in cases against rail

road cor~orations whlle in the hands of a receiver. Introduced b~ .Mr. Voorhees and referred to Committee on Judiciary 3.

S. 2185-For the relief of J o eph H. )laddox and others.

Introduced by l\Ir. Gorman and referred to Committee on Claims 23.

S. 2186-For the relief of .Anna E. Carroll.

Introduced by :1\Ir. Gorman and referred to Committee on Claim.s 23.

s. 2187-To donate Lak~ Creve Cceur, in Saint Louis County, 1\lissouri, to the.

State of ~Iissouri. Introduced by Mr. Vest and referred to Committee on Public Lands 23.

Substitute reported 1089.

S. 2188-To repeal an act entitled " An act to amend an act entitled '.An act

for the removal of causes in certain cases from State courts,' ap- _ proved July 27, 1866," approved :March 2, 1867, and also torepeal the third paragraph of section 639 of the Revised Statutes.

Introduced by l\Ir. Jonas 23.-Referred to Committee on Judiciary 457.

s . 2189-For the relief of V. B. Horton, jr.

Introduced by :\Ir. Davis, of We t Virginia, and referred to Committee on Claims 23.

s. 2190-For the relief of Uarcus A. Ueno.

Introduced by Mr. Cameron, of Pennsylvania, and referred to Committee on :\Iilitary Affairs 23.-Reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, (S. REPORT 926) 1214.

s. 2191-For the relief of Benjamin Alvord.

Introduced by::\.Ir.Hawleyand referred to Committee onMilitary .Affair 23.

Is. 2192-

To encourage ship-building for the foreign trade. Introduced by :i\Ir. ::\liller, of California, and referred to Committee on Com- _

merce 23.


.S. 2193-Relating to American shipping.

Introduced by Mr. Miller, of California, and referred to Committee on Com-merce23. ·

·s. 2194-To encourage the employment of apprentices in merchant ships, and

for the promotion of American commerce. Introduced by Mr. Miller, of California, a.nd referred to Committee on Com

merce23.

·s. 2195-Reiating to consular fees.

Introduced by Mr. Miller, of California, and referred t-o Committee on Commerce23.

·s. 2196-To promote the building of American iron and steel steamers.

Introduced by Mr. Miller, of California., and referred to Committee on Commerce23.

.s. 2197-

S. 2209-

Granting an increase of pension to Dennis J. F. Murphy. Introduced by Mr. Sawyer and referred to Committee on Pensions 135.

s. 2210-

To 4!'Ddify and amend the laws in relation tQ fue Columbia Institution for the Deaf and Dumb.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Dawes and referred to Committee on Revision of the Laws of the United States 136.-Reference '''u~nged to Committee on Judiciary 497.

s. 221.1-For the relief of GeorgeS. P. Bradford.

Introduced by l\:Ir. Hoar and referred to Committee on 1\filita.ry Affairs 136.Reported adversely and indefinitely postponed (S. REPORT 927} 1215.

s. 2212-

To eneourage and promote telegraphic communi~tion between America and Europe.

Int~1:ti~~rsrr· Jones, of Florida and referred to Committee on Foreign

To establish a department of commeree and navigation, and to de- S. 2213-fine its powers and duties. For the relief of John W. Franklin, exeeutor ofthelastwillof John

Introduced by Mr. l\liller, of California, and re~erred to Committee on Com- Armfiela, deeeased. merce 23. Introduced by l\Ir. Harris and referred. to Committee on Claims 13G.-r.e-

. s. 2198-To rectify and establish the title of the United States to the site of

the militarypost at El Paso, Texas. Introduced by l\Ir. Maxey and referred to Committee on Military Affairs

23.-Reported back and passed Senate H>2.-Passed House 158.-.Examined and signed 190, 194.-Approved by President 315.

. s. 2199-Granting a pension to Caroline M. :McDougal.

Introduced by Mr. Miller, of California, and referred to Committee on Pensions 34.

...s. 2200-To prohibit the use of the Capitol for other than its legitimate

purposes. Introduced by Mr. Anthony and referred to Committee on Public Buildings

and Grounds 35.-Reported back and passed Senate 945.

• !5. 2201-For the erection of a public building at Pueblo, Colorado.

Introduced by Mr. Chilcott and referred to Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds 35.

_s_ 22o2- • · To adjust the rank of certain officers of the Navy.

Introduced by Mr. Groome and referred to Committee on Naval Affairs 35.

;.S. 2203-To authorize the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company to extend

its road to a point on the lands of the United States at Fortress Monroe, Virginia.

Introduced byl\Ir . .Johnston and referred to Committee on l\lilitary Affairs 71.-Reported back with amendment (S. REPoRT 949) 1760.

. s. 2204-Giving the approval of Congress to agreements entered into between

the Secretary of War and Joseph Segar and C. C. Willard. Intreduced by Mr. Johnston and referred to Committee on Military Affairs

71.-Reported adversely and indefinitely postponed (S. REPORT 966} 2333.

:S. 2205-To repeal an. act entitled " An act to provide internal revenue to

support the Government, to pay interest on the public debt, and for other purposes," passed June 30,1864, and to repeal all laws and parts of laws enlarging, extending, or amendatory of the same.

Introd11ced by 1\:tr. Brown and referred to Committee on Finance 71.

~ s. 2206-For the relief of Charles H. Dahler.

Introduced by Mr. Blair and referred to Committee on Claims 102.-Reported adversely and indefinitely postponed (S. REPORT 924) lOll.

. s. 2207-To restore to certain scouts and soldiers of the United States Army

of the Sioux Nation of Indians the money and annuities belonging to them, confiscated and forfeited to the United States under an act for the relief of persons for damages sustained by reason of depredations and injuries by certain bands of Sioux Indians, approved February 16, 1863.

lniroduced by 1\Ir. McMillan and referred to Committee on Indian Affairs 102.

~.s. 2208-For the relief of C. W. Poland.

Introduced by Mr. Brown and referred to Committee on Claims 135.

ported back (REPORT 894} 63! .

s. 2214-To prevent officers or employes of the United States from cdllecting

subscriptions or assessments from each other. Introduced by l\Ir. Hawley and referred to the Committee on Civil Service

and Retrenchment 151.-Reported back with amendments 163 .

s. 2215-To amend the pension laws by increasing the pensions of soldiers

and sailors who have lost an arm or leg in the service. Introduced by l\Ir. Ferry and referred to Committee on Pensions 163 .

s. 2216-Granting a pension to William Hawk.

Introduced by l\Ir. Cameron, of Wisconsin, and referred to Committee on Pensions 163.-Reported adversely and indefinitely postponed (S. REPoRT 902) 711 .

s. 2217-To amend an act entitled ''An act re-establishing the Court of Com

missioners of Alabama Claims, and for the distribution of unappropriated moneys of the Geneva award,'' passed June 5, 1882.

Introduced by 1\:Ir. Rollins and referred to Committee on Judiciary1G3.

s. 2218-For the relief of Mary L. Walker and Ella Walker.

Introduced by l\Ir. Lapham and referred to Committee on Pensions 163.Reported back with amendments (S. REPoRT 963) 2263.-Amended and passed Senate 5278.

s. 2219-To authorize the sale of certain property at Upper Astoria, in the

county of Clatsop, m the State of Oregon . Introduced by l\Ir. Slater and refe.rred to Committee on Public Lands 163.

Reported back 390.

S. 2220-For the relief of Riley A. Shinn and Henry P. Gilbert, sureties on

the bond of Charles S. English, late colleetor of customs for the port of Georgetown, District of Columbia.

Introduced by l!t1r. Jonas and referred to Committee on Finance 163.

s. 2221-Declaring the lands granted to the Oregon Central Railroad Com

pany, by act of May 4, 1870, and which have not been earned by said company, to be forfeited, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Mr. Slater and referred to Committee on Public Lands 1M.

S. 2222-Fot: the relief of James W. Harvey,

Introduced by l!tir. S~wyer and referred to Committee on Claims 193 .

s. 2223-Granting a pension to Stewart Herbert.

Introduced by 1\1r. Ferry and referred to Committee on Pensions UJ3.

S. 2224-Granting a pension to Julia E. Revere, widow of the late Brigadiel'

General ·william H. Revere. Introduced by 1\:Ir. Ferry and referred to Committee on Pensions 193.

s. 2225-For the relief of Seth Calvin.

Introduced by Mr. Ferry and referred to Committee on Pensions 193.

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SENATE BILLS. 177 s. 2226-.

Granting a pensioll to John F. Wotring, late captain Company E, Sixth West Virginia Cavalry.

Introduced by M. Ferry and referred to Committee on Pensions 193.

s. 2227-For the relief of Anson Atwood.

Introduced by Mr. Sewell and referred to Committee on Cla.ims 193.

s. 2228-To extend to the port of Perth Amboy, in the State of New Jersey,

the privileges of sections 2990 to 2997 of the Revised Statutes, inclusive.

Introduced by Mr. McPherson and referred to Conu:nittt'e on Finance 193.Reference changed to Committee on Commerce 1760.

.s. 2229-For the relief of Joseph H. Blazer.

Introduced by Mr. Saunders and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs 193.-Reported adve1-sely and indefinitely postponed (S. REPoRT 9?-8) 1215.

:S. 2230-For the payment of certain Indian war bonds of the State of Californi.a.

Introduced by Mr. Miller, of California, and referred to Committee on Indian Affairs 193.

.S. 2231-For the relief of A. S. Rosenbaum & Co., of New York city.

Introduced by Mr. Miller, of california, and referred t{) Committee on Finance 193.

.s. 2232-To prohibit officers and employes of the United States from contribut

ing money for political purposes. Introduced by Mr. Beck and referred t{) the Committee on .Judiciary 19.3.

.s. 2233-To authorize the Secretary of War to establish a home for indigent

soldiers and sailors in the State of Kansas. Introduced by Mr. Plumb and referred t{) Committee on Military Affairs

193.-Reported adversely and indefinitely postponed 1330.

s. 2234-To compel the prosecution of proceedings in bankrupky to a final

decree. Introduced by Mr. Ingalls and referred to the Committee on .Judiciary 231.

.s. 2235-To confirm private land claim numbered 61 in the Territory of New

Mexico. Introduced by Mr. Chilcott and referred to Committee on Private Land

Claims231.

;S. 2236-For the relief of J. G. Fell, Edward Hoopes, and George Burnham,

trustees of the 'Valnut Grove Gold Mining Company. Introduced by Mr. Chilcott and referred to Committee on Indian Affairs

231.-Report.ed adversely and indefinitely postponed l2l5.

.s. 2237- .

Providing for an additional associate justice of the supreme court of the Territory of Utah.

Introduced by Mr. Ferry and referred to Committee on .Judiciary 240.

-S. 2238-To amend an act entitled "An act to amend section 5352 of the Re

vised Statutes of the United States, in reference to bigamy, and for other purposes,'' approved March 22, 1882.

Introduced by Mr. Edmunds and referred to the Committee on .Judiciary ~o~ilf:f.orted back with amendment 1089.~Debated in Senate ~9,

.s. 2239-Gra.nting right of way for railroad purposes and telegraph line through

the lands of the United States included in the Fort Smith military reservation at Fort Smith, in the State of Arkansas.

Introduced by Mr. Gil.rland and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 240.-Heported back (S. REPORT916) 998.-Passed Senate 1134.-Considered and passed House 1324, 2161, 2571.-Examined and s igned 2547, 2584..Approved by Pre.>ident 2961.

.S. 2240-For the relief of Nancy Miller.

Introduced by Mr. Harris and referred to Committee on Pensio 267.

S. 2241-To authorize the continuance in force of an act approved J nne 23,

1870, entitled "An act to continue the a-ct to authorize the settlement of the accounts of officers of the Army and Navy."

Introduced by Mr. McMillan and referred to Committee on l\1ilitary Affairs 267.

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s. 2242-For the relief of James W. Schaumburg.

Introduced byl\Ir . .Johnston and referred t{) Committee on Military Affalm 267.-Reported adversely and indefinitely postponed 1760.

S. 2243--Authorizing the purchase by the United States of a portion of lot

numbered 1, square 406, in the city of Washington, District of Columbia.

Introduced by Mr. Rollins and referred to Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds 308.-Reported back m.

s. 2244-To remove certain burdens on the American merchant marine, to en

courage the American foreign caqying trade, and to amend the laws relating to the shipment and discharge of seamen.

Reported from the .Joint Select Committee on Shipping and referred to Committee on Commerce (S. REPORT 883) 308.

s. 2245-To more effectually prevent the fraudulent reuse of stamped cigar-

boxes. · Introduced by Mr. Morrill and referred to Committee on Finance 308..

s. 2246-To authorize the purchase of a site for a building for a post-o~

court-house, and other offices in San Francisco, Califo~ Introduced by Mr. Mille!! of California, and referred to Committee on

Public Buildings and urounds 308.-Report.ed back with amendment& (S. REPORT 921) 998. ~

S. 2247- \ To provide for ascertaining and settling a certain private land c1abn

in the Territory of Arizona. Introduced by Mr. Aldrich and referred to Committee on Private l..4md.

Claims352.

s. 2248-To refund to the State of North Carolina certain moneys therein

named. Introduced by Mr. Vance and referred to Conu:nittee on Claims 352.

S. 2249-For the relief of William Falls.

Introduced by Mr. Cameron, of Wisconsin, and referred to Committee on Claims 352. -

s. 2250-To amend an act entitled "An act to amend section 4702, title 57,

Revised Statutes of the United States, and for other purposes, approved August 7, 1882.

Introduced by Mr. Mitchell and referred to Committee on PensioDB 352.Committ.ee discharged and bill indefinitely postponed 411.

s. 2251-For the relief of James L. Selfridge. .

Introduced b'y Mr. Cameron, of Pennsylvania, and referred to Commltteo on Finance 352.

s. 2252-For the relief of J. Henry Rives.

Introduced by 1\fr • .Jobnstonandref~Pred to ~mmittee on Finance352.

S. 2253--For the relief of Well & Moore, of :Montgomery, Alabama.

Introduced by Mr. Morg~n and referred to Committee on Claims 352.

s. 2254-To amend an aet entitled "An act to authorize the Secretary of the

Interior to dispoSe of a part of the Fort Dodge military reservation to actual settlers under the provisions of the homestead laws, and for other purposes," approved December 15, 1~·

Reported from Conu:nittee on Public Lands 389.

S. 2255-To provide for the holding ofatermof the district :mdcireuitcomt.a

of the United States at Nebraska City, Nebraska .. Introduced by 1\lr. Van Wyckandreferred t{) Conu:nitteeon.Judiciary390.

s. 2256-To increase the salaries and pay of the chaplains in the Army.

Introduced by 1Yir. Lapham and referred to Committee on Military .Afl'a1m 890.

S. 2257-To grant the right of way over the public lands in Alabama to the

Rome and Decatur Railroad Company, from Rome, Georgia., to :Decatur, in Alabama, on the Tennessee River.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Morgan and referred to Committee on Public LBnds.Report.ed b!Wk with amendment 005.


s. 2258-Dec.larntory of an act entitled "An act to amend section 4702, title

57, Revised Statutes of the United States, and for other purposes," approved .August 7, 1882.

Reported from Committee on Pensions 411.

s. 2259-To repeal the tenth section ofthe act approvedJnne 2, 1879,entitled

"An act to prevent the introduction of contagious or infectious diseases into the United States," and for other purposes.

Introduced by 1\Jr. Harris and referred to Select Committee on Epidemic Diseases ill.-Reported back (S. REPORT 942) 1699.

s. 2260-Granting a pension to George Prince.

Introduced by Mr. Ingalls and referred to Committee on Pensions «1.

·s. 2261-For the relief of Ludwig Kramer.

Introduced by Mr. Chltcott and referred to Committee on Claims ill.-Reierence changed to Committee on Indian Affairs 1041.

s. 2262-F~r the regulation of telegraph and cable <-'Ompanies.

Introduced by Mr. Logan and referred to Committee on Judiciary ill.Report~d back with amendments 14.23.

B. 2263-To amend the pension laws, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Mr. Mitchell and referred to Committee on Pensions 411.Report~d back in Senate with amendment 3554.-Amended and passed Senat~ 3560.

s. 2264-To authorize the construction of certain bridges a:nd to establish them

as post-roads. Introduced by '1\ir. Edmunds and referred to Committee on Commerce

456.-Reported back with amendments, amended and passed Senate 1175.-Amended and passed House 2161.-Benate non-concurs in House amendments 2182.-Conference appointed 2182, 2255, 2380.-Conference report adopted 2846, 2863.-Examined and signed 2938, 2954.-Approved by President 3158.

8. 2265-To create three additional land districts in the Territory of Dakota.

Introduced by Mr.l\Ic?tfillan and referred:to Committee on Public Lands 456.

s. 2266-To amend section 2983 of the Revised Statutes of the United States

so that the duties paid upon sugars shall be assessed upon the quantity delivered from instead of the quantity into bonded warehouses.

Introduced by Mr. Aldrich and referred to Committee on Finance 456.

. s. 2267-To amend section 1571 of the Revised Statutes.

Introduced by Mr . .Aldrich and referred to Committ~e on Naval .Affairs 456.

8. 2268-For the relief of Rodman M. Price.

Introduced by lllr. Sewell and referred to Commift~e on N11.va.l Affairs 456.

B. 2269-·~

To increase the efficiency of the .Army of the .United States. Introduced by Mr. Logan and referred to Committee on l\Iilita.ry Affa.irs

457.-Reported back 1707. ·

s. 2270-For the relief of Caroline T. Bancroft.

Introduced by l\Ir. Gorma.n and referred to Committee on District of C~ lumbia4.57.

s. 2271-To autherize the construction of a bridge aero s the Missouri River

directly between the cities of Omal4'l, in the State of Nebraska, and Council Bluffs, in the State of Iowa, and to establish the same as a post-road.

Introduced by Mr. Saunders and referred to Committee on Commerce 457.

s. 2272-For the admission of the State of Utah into the Union on an equal

footing with the original States. Introduced by Mr. Saunders and referred to Committee on Territories457.

s. 2273-

s. 2274-To authorize the construction of a bridge across the Thames River,

near New London, in the State of Connecticut, and declare it a post-road.

Introduced by Mr • .Aldrich and referred to Committee on Commerce 4-57.Reported back with amendments 3264.

s. 2275-To amend the statutes in relation to· patents.

Introduced by Mr. McPherson and referred to Committee on Patents 489.

s. 2276-To :ennish larceny from the person in the District of Columbia.

Introduced by 1\>Ir. Rollins a.nd referred to Committee on District of Columbia.489.

s. 2277-.Authorizing the construction of a jetty on Clatsop Spit, at the mouth

of the Columbia River, in the State of Oregon, and making nn . appropriation therefor.

Introduced by Mr. Slater t&J.

s. 2278-To authorize file sale of the Baton Rouge arsenal and grounds.

Introduced by Mr. Jonas and referred to Committee on l\1ilitary .Affairs-489.-Reported ba.cli with amendment.1215.

s. 2279-To define the jurisdiction of the circuit and district couris of th~

United States. Introduced by Mr. Morgan 489.

s. 2280-To amend section 5485 of the Revised Statutes.

Introduced by Mr. Mitchell and referred to Committee on Pensions 489.

s. 2281-Fixing and defining the duties of the Signal Service.

Introduoed by Mr. Logan and referred to Committee on Military Affairs4S9_

s. 2282-For the relief of Alfred Hopkins.

Introduced by Mr. Sherman and referred to Committee on Naval .Affairs 489_

s. 2283-To further provide for the collection of duti~ on imports.

Introduced by Mr. Sherman and referred to Committee on Finance 488.

s. 2284-To provide for the sanitary inspection of immigrants.

Introduced by Mr. Conger and referred to Select Committee on EpidemioDisea.ses 548.

s. 2285-For the relief of Rose A. Braendle.

Introduoed by Mr. Sewell and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 548...

8.2200--Granting a pension to Catharine Lanigan.

Introduced by Mr. Logan lUld referred to Committee on Pensions 548,

s. 2287-For the relief of E. C. Chirouse.

Introduced by Mr. Slater and referred to Committee on India.nAffairs585.Reported back (B . .REPoRT 929) 1215.

s. 2288-To prevent officers or employes of the United States from collecting ~

moneys from other officers or employes of the United States, and to prevent officers and employ~ of the United St.1.tes from paying; moneys to other officers and employes of the United States for political objects.

Reported from Committee on Judiciary 600.-Debated and pa sed Senntc· 666-671.-Referred to House Committee on Reform in Civil Service 701.Reported back and laid on table (II. R. REPOR'I: 2000) 37i5.

s. 2289-For the relief of James Bedell, sr.

Introduced by Mr. Harrison and referred to-Qommittee on Pensions 63!.

s. 2290-To increase the fees of witnesses in the United States courts in certain.

cases. Introduced by Mr. HiiJ, of Colorado, and referred to Commiitee on Judi

ciary 634.-Reported back with amendments 818.-Amend<..'Cl nnd passed Senate 872.-Referred to House ColllUlitt.ee on Judiciary 965.-Reported• back and passed House ll35.-Exa.mined and signed ll73, 1176.-.Ap-proved by President. 1498.

For the restoration of William W . .Armstrong, late first lieutenant s. 2291_ Sixteenth United States Infantry, to his former rank.

Introduced by.lllr. Jackson and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 457.

For the relief of Thomas Lynch. Introduced by Mr. Logan and referred to Committee on Finance 634.

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SENATE BILLS. 179 s. 2292-

Granting a pension to Willia.m H. Bennett. Introduced by Mr. Cameron, of Wisconsin, and rt>ferred to Committee on

Pensions 665. '

s. 2293-To repe.::'\J. section 311 ofthe Revised Statutes of the United States.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Anthony a.nd referred to Committee on Finance 665.

s. 2294-To remit the forfeiture of the British bark Viscount Canning, and to

refund the proceeds of the sale thereof to her owners, Edward D. Morris and C. R. Morris.

Introduced by Mr. Morgan a.nd referred to Committee on Judiciary 665.Indef!.nitely postponed (see S. 2362) ll75.

s. 2295-Granting an increase of pension to Merlin C. Harris.

Introduced by Mr. Plumb and referred to Committee on Pensions 665.

s. 2296-For the relief of A. G. Boone, of La. Veta, Colorado.

Introduced by Mr. Hill, ofColomdo, 11.nd referred to Committee on Indian .A.tfairs 6tf7.

s. 2297-To amend section 2324 of the Revised Sta:tutes, relating to annual ex

penditure upon mining claims. Introduced by Mr. Chilcott and referred to Committee on Mines and 1\-lin

ing 6tf7. s. 2298-

To authorize the Commissioner of Internal Revenue to settle with Daniel E. Taylor, a distiller in Colorado.

Introduced by Mr. Chilcott and referred to Committee on Finance 6tf7.

s. 2299_:_ To fix and render certain the terms of the United States circuit and

district courts in the eastern and northern districts of Texas. Introduced by Mr. Coke and referred to Committee on Judiciary 6tf7.-Re· w~~ t;{~~;.mendment 870.-Amended and passed Senate 907.-

s. 2300-Granting a pension to Hester Strong.·

Introduced by Mr. Lapham and referred to Committee on Pensions 6tf7.

s. 2301-Providing for the forfeiture of railroad grants in certa:in cases.

Reported from Committee on Judiciary (S. REPORl' 906) 710.

s. 2302-Establishing certain post-roads in the State of Missouri.

Introduced by Mr. Cockrell and referred to Committ~e on Post-Offices 1\nd Post-Roads 7ll.

s. 2303-To esta.hlish a post-route in Minnesota.

Introduced by Hr. McMillan and referred to Committ.ee on Post-Offices and Post-Roads 711.

s. 2304-To confirm a certain private land claim in the Territory of New

Mexico. Introduced by Mr. Hill and referred to Committee on Private Land Claims

711.

s. 2305-Authorizing the commissioner of the Freedman's Savings and Trust

Compa.~ to examine and audit certain claims against said company, and tQ pay certain dividends barred by the ad of February 21, 1881, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Mr. Garland 1\Ild referred to Committee on Finance 711.-Reported bll.<lk 1308.-Amended a.nd passed Senate 1331, 1332.-Passed House 2570.-Examined a.nd signed 2547, 2584.-Approved by President 2961.

s. 2306-To repeal sections 1, 2, 3, 4~ 5, (!, 7, and 9 of the act of Congress ap

proved June 10, 1880, entitled "An act to amend the statutes in relation to the immediate transportation of dutiable goods, and for other purposes.''

Introduced by Mr. Vest and referred to Commi~tee on Finance 711.

s. 2307-

s. 2308-For the relief of Joseph Wescott & Son.

Introduced by Mr. Frye and referred to Committee on Claims 711.-Reported bn<:k (S. REPORT 932) 1261.

s. 2309-For the relief of Edmon Cooper. · Introduced by l\Ir. Jackson and referred to Committee on Claims 751.

s. 231.0-To amend an act entitled ''An act to confirm certain private land

claims in the Territory of New Mexico.'' Introduced by Mr. Miller of New York, and ~ferred to Com~ittee on

Private Land Claims 751.

S. 231.1.-For the extension of letters patent to the heirs of Rudolph Leschot,

deceased. Reported from Committee on Patents (S. REPORT 909) 81S.

s. 231.2-To pay James and Emma S. Cameron for property taken and .used by

the Army during the late war. · Introduced by 1\>Ir. Miller, of California, and referred to Commit.tee on

Claims 818.

S, 231.3:-To revive and promote the commerce of the United States.

Introduced by .Mr. Sherman and referred to Committee on Commerce 818.

s. 231.4-Providingadditional pay for officers rendered supernumerary and hon

orably mustered out under the act of July 15. 1810. Introduced by Mr. Miller,ofNewYork, and referred to Committee on :Mil

itary .A.tfuirs 818.

s. 231.5-Establishing certain post-roads in the State of Missouri.

Introduced by Mr. Cockrell and referred to Committee on Post-Offices and Post-Roads 819.

s. 231.6-. For the relief of Daniel Breed.

Introduced by l\Ir. Rollins and referred to Committee on District of Columbia 819.-Reported back and passed Senate 2769.-Passed House 331X>.Examined and signed 339..8, 3351.-Approved by President 3673.

s. 231.7-To amend sections 2474 and 2475 of the Revised Statutes •of the

United States, setting apart a certain tractofland lyrngneartha headwaters of the Yellowstone River as a public park.

Reported from Committee on Territories (S. REPORT 911) 870.

s. 231.8-Establishing a floating ward in the port of New Orleans.

Introduced by Mr. Kellogg and referred to Committee on Commerce 871.Rcference changed to Select Committee on Epidemic Disea.ses 1944.-Reported back with amendments 3553. •

s. 231.9-To authorize the board of health of the State of Louisiana to estab

lish quarantine, &c. Introduced by Mr. Kellogg 1\Ild referred to Committee on Commerce 871.-

Reference changed to Select Committee on Epidemic Diseases 1944.

s. 2320-To provide for the completion of the improvement of Bayou La; _

Fourche, in the State of Louisiana. Introduced by Mr. Kellogg and referred to Committee on Commeree 811.-

S. 2321.-Granting condemned cannon, &c., to the Dubuque Veteran Corps;.

Dubuque, Iowa. Introduced by Mr. Allison and referred to Committee on Military AffairS'

871.-Reported adversely (S. REPORT 939) 1524.

s. 2322-To determine the rights of William Wheeler Hubbell and the United

States, respectively, therein stated. Introduced by 1\Ir. Call o.nd referred to Committee on Patents 8il.

s. 2323-Granting a pension to Alexander Saint Bernard.

In relation to fees of jurors and witnesses in California, Oregon, Ne- Introduced by 1\Ir. Conger and referred to Committee on Pensions 871. vada, and the Territories, and limiting the maximum compen-s.'l.tion of' the district attorneys for the Territories of New Mexico S. 2324-and Arizona. To provide for the just and legal determination of controversies aboui

Introduced by Mr. Miller, of California, and referred to Committee on Ju- title to lands derived from the United States. diciary m. Reported from Committee on Pl!lblic Lands (S. REPORT 915) 945.

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S. 2325-To authorize the Secretary of War to erect a monument to commem

orate the services of the late Gouverneur K. Warren. Introduced by Mr. Miller, of New York, and referred to Committee on Li

brary 945.

s. 2326-To authorize the Court of Claims of the United tates to a certain

the amount of SPecial damages sustained by George J ueneman by the change of grade of a certain square in the city of ·Washington.

Introduced by Mr.llawley and referred to Committee on District of C'olumbia945.

S. 2327-To authorize the Court of Claims of the United States to ascertain

the amount of special damages sustained by l\fax Luchs by the ch~nge of grade of a certain square in the ci~ of Washington.

lnt.J:oduced by Mr. Hawley and referred to Committee on Di trict of Columbi.n.945.

s. 2328-To authorize the Court of Claims of the United t.1>tes to ascertain

the amount of special damages sustained by l'llrs. 1\L C. Henderson by a change of the grade on M and Twenty-fourth treet in the city of Washillgton, District of Columbia.

Introduced by Mr. Hawley and referred to Committee on District of C~tlumbia 945.

s. 2329-Grnnting an increase ofpension to John F. Hinman.

J.ntroduced by 1\Ir. Ha.wley and referred to Committee~n Pension:; U-1-::i.

s. 2330-Granting an increase of pension to George A. Washburn.

Introduced by Mr. Hn.wley and referred to Committe on Pensions ~.15.

s. 2331-To extend certain provisions of the acts of Congress relating to swamp

lands to the States of Nebraska, Kansas, and Colorado. Introduced by Mr. McDill and referred to Committee on Public Lands 945.

s. 2332-For the relief of John B. Lowry.

Introduced by ~Ir. VanWyck and referred to Committee on Claims 915.

s. 2333-To repeal so much ofanacttoestablishpost-rontes, approvedAugust

7, 1882, as establishes post-routes from Fort Niobrara, Nebraska, to Deadwood, Dakota; also, from Chamberlin to Rapid City.

Introduced by Mr. VanWyck and referred to Committee on Post-Offices and Post-Roads 945.

s. 2334-For the reliefofCoronna, Taussig & Co., and others.

Introduced by :Mr. Morgan and referred to Committee on Claims 945.

s. 2335-Authorizing the construction of a bridge across the Mississippi River

at or near the Chain of Rocks, in the northern part of the city ofSaintLouis, State of Missouri.

Introduced by Mr. Vest and referred to Committee on Commerce 94.5.

s. 2336-To accept and ratify an agreement made by the Pah-Ute Indians, and

granting a right of way to the Carson and Colorado Railroad Company through the Walker River reservation, in Ne>ada.

Reported from Committee on Indian Affairs and recommitted 998.-Reported back 1215.

s. 2337-For the relief of Abraham Von Assnm.

Introduced by Mr. Van Wyck and referred to Committee on Pensions 998.

s. 2338-For the relief of C. H. Eddy.

Introduced by 1\'Ir, Sherman and referred to Committee on Post-Offices and Post-Roads 998.

s. 2339-For the erection of public building at Nebraska City, Nebraska.

Introduced by Mr. VanWyck and referred to Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds 998.

s. 2340-To amend section 2743 of the Revised Statutes.

Introduced by Mr. Hoar and referred to Committee on Finance 998.

s. 2342-Granting a pension to Minerva Smith.

Introduced by lli. Williams and referred to Committee on Pensiens 1041.Reported adversely and indefinitely postponed (S. REPORT 987) 2547.

s. 2343-To amend section 3 of an act entitled ".An act to fucilita,te the dis

position of cases in the Supreme Court of the United States, and for other purposes,'' approved February 16, 1875.

Introduced by Mr. Farley nnd referred to Committee on Judiciary 1090.

s. 2344-Establishing the northern district of Pennsylvania, and providing

for a district and circuit court of the United tate to be held therein.

Introduced by lli. Cameron, of Pennsylvania, and referred to Committee on Judiciary 1090.

s. 2345-For the relief of the Nashville, Chattanooga and Saint Loui · Rail

road. Introuuced by ~1r. Jackson and referred to Committee on Judiciary 1090.

s. 2346-Granting the right of way over the public lands in Washington Ter

ritory to the fuget Sound and Canadian Railway and lll).migmtion Company, with the right to purch:kqe public lands, and for ot-her purposes.

Introduced by Mr. Grover and referred to Committee on Public Lands 1090.

S. 2347-To amend the third subdivision of section 4693, Revised tatutes of

the United States. Introduced by Mr. Plumb and referred to Committee on Pen ions 109().

s. 2348-To reimburse the State of Kansas for moneys expended in patrolling

and defending the southern and western borders of that State against Indian incursions during the years 1879, 1880, and 1881.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Plumb and referred to Committee on Milit!ll'Y Affairs 1090.

s. 2349-For the relief of Perry G. Wall aBd the executors of 0. B. llart, de

ceased. Introduced by 1\Ir. Call and referred to Committee on Judiciary 1097.

s. 2350-

To explain and carry into effect sections 2498 and 2499 of the Re>ised Statutes, and to provide for executing in their true intent and purpose the commercial treaties between the United States and other governments.

Introduced by lli. 1\Iorgan and referred to Committee on Foreign Reln,tions 1097.

s. 2351-For the relief of Doctor Robert Carter.

Introduced by l\Ir. Kellogg and referred to Committee ou Claims 1127.

s. 2352-To provide for determining the existence and removal of inability of

the President to discharge the powers and duties of his office. Introduced by lli. Ingalls and referred to Committee on Judiciary 1127.

s. 2353-

To incorporate the Arkansas, New Mexico and Pacific Railroad Company, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Mr. Pendlet-on and referred to Committee on Railroads 1127.

s. 2354-For the relief of settlers on the Osage Indian lands in Sou them Kansas.

Introduced by Mr. Plumb and referred t-o Committee on Indian Affairs 1127.

s. 2355-For the relief of Thomas S. Stratton, assignee of W. B. Waldron.

Reported from Committee on Claims (S. REPORT 925) 1151.

s. 2356-

To authorize the increase of the capital stock of the Seconrl National Bank of Xenia, Ohio.

Introduced by Mr. Sherman and referred to Committee on Finance 1151.Bep-orted back with amendment 1270.-Amended and passed Senate 1332.-Pa.s.sed House 1733, 2512.-Exa.mined and signed 2547, 2584.-Approved by President 2961. s. 2341-

To prohibit the manufacture, importation and sale of liquors as a -5. 2357-bever-age in the District of Columbia. To provide for the appointment of a commission to investigate the

Introduced by 1\lr. Blair and referred to Committee on District of Columbia subject of railroad transportation. 1041. Introduced by Mr. Ingalls U51.

SEN ATE BILLS. 1-81 s. 2358-

To amend an act entitled ''An act to authorize the construction of a ponton wagon-bridge aeross the Mississippi RiYer at or near the dty of Dubuque, in the State of Iowa. '

Introduced by 1\Ir. Allison and referred to Committee on Commerce 1151.

s. 2359-Granting an increase of pension to Edward E. Eno.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Sawyer and referred to Committee on Pensions 1151.

s. 2360-Concerning Federal .elections.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Hoar and referred to Committee on Prh·ilege and Elections 1101.

s. 2361-Amending an ad re-establishing the Court of Commissioners of Ala-

bama Claims, and for the distribution of t~e unappropriated moneys of the Geneva award, approved June 5, 1882.

Reported from Committ~e on Judiciary as substitute for S. 1308 i17'5.

S. 2362-To remit the forfeiture of the British barque Viscount Canning, and to

refund the proceeds of the sale thereof to her owners, Edward D. Morris and C. R. Morris.

Reported from Committee on Judiciary as substitute for S. ~ 1175.

s. 2363-To establish the 1ights and todefinetheprivilegesoftheJamesRiver

Navigation ·and Improvement Company of the Territory of Dakota.

Introduced by :Mr. Conger and referred to Committee on Commerce 1176.

S. 2364-For the relief of the Mobile :Marine Dock Company.

Introduced by l\Ir. Morgan and referred to Committee on Claim 1176.

S. 2365-Grnnting a pension to Peter Riley.

Introduced by Mr. Plumb and referred to Committee on Pensions 1176.

s. 2366-Making appropriations for continuing work on the jetties in Charles-

ton Harbor. · Introduced by Mr. Butler and referred to Committee on Commerce 1176.

s. 2367-Granting a pension to Fannie S. Beaumont.

Introduced by Mr. Edmunds and referred to Conmitt~ on Pensions 1176.Reported back (S. REPORT 954) 1874.-Pa sed Senat~ 3274,3278.

s. 2368-For the relief of IsabeUa. Bnrbond.

Introd1!1ced by Mr. Williams and referred to Committee on Pensions 1176.

s. 2369-To provide for the allotment of lands in severalty to the Ottawas of

the Indian Territory, and for other purposes. Reported from Committee on Indian Affairs 1214.

s. 2370-To amend section 3780 of the Re>ised Stat~tes.

Introduced by Mr. Anthony and referred to Committee on Printing 1215.Reported back and passed Senate 1308.-Referred to House Committee on Printing 1627.-Reported back and passed House 2378.-Examined and signed 2376, 2402.-Approved by President 2472.

s. 2371-Granting a pension to Emma A. Tuttle.

Introduced by Mr. Allison and referred to Committt>e on Pensions 1215.

s. 2372-. For the relief of John Finzer and Brothers.

Introduced by Mr. Beck and referred to Committ~e on Finance 1215.

s. 2373-To authorize the construction of a bridge across the Niagara River.

Introduced by Mr. Miller, of New York, and referred to Committee on Commerce 1215. ·

s. 2374-To authorize the construction and maintenance of a bridge across

the Niagarn River. Introduced by Mr. Miller, of New York, IUld referred to Committee on

Commerce 1215.

s. 2375-To authorize the construCtion and maintenance of a railway bridge

across Niagara River. Introduced by 1\Ir. Miller, of New York, and referred to Committee on

Comrpcrce 1215.

s. 2376-To prevent the importation of ad~imated teas.

Introduced by 1\Ir. 1\Iiller, of Ne York, and referred to Committee on Commerce 1215. · .

s. 2377-To authorize the stockho ders of the First National Bank of Grand

Rapids, Michigan, to amend the ·fifth article of the articles of association .of the said bank.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Conger and referred to Committee on Finance 1215.-Report~d back with amendment 1374.

S. 2378-For the ·relief of Sarah E. Rose.

Introduced by Mr. Johnston and referred to Committee on Claims 1215.

s. 2379-For the relief of William A. Courtenay, agent of the Clyde line of

steamers. Introduced by :\Ir. Johnston and referred to Committee on Commerce 1215.

s. 2380-To provide for the appointment of a committee to investigate the sub-

ject 9f railroad transportation. · Introduced by 1\Ir. Edmunds and referred to Committee on Commerce 1261.

s. 2381-To establish depositories and provide for the distribution of public

documents. Introduced by Mr. McDill and referred to Committee on Printing 1261.

s. 2382-To confer upon theseniorassociatejusticeofthe supreme court of the

District of Columbia, in the absence or inability of the chief-justice of said court, the powers and duties now conferred upon the said chief-justice relative to the extradition of fugitives from justice.

Introduced by Mr. Sherman and referred to Committee on District of Columbia.l271.

s. 2383-For the relief of Anthony Joseph and Pedro J. Jaramillo.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Chilcott and referred to Committee on Cb.ims 1308.

s. 2384-To authorize the retirement of Colonel Henry J. Hunt, Fifth United

States Artillery, with the~ and pay of brigadier-general. Introduced by Mr. Butler- and referred to Committee on Military Affairs

1308.

s. 2385-For the relief of He:ary B. Sibley.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Morgan and referred to Committee on Claims 1308.

s. 2386-To authorize the purchase of a wharf for the use of the Government

in Wilmington, North Carolina. Introduced by Mr. Ransom and referred to Committee on Commerce 1308.

s. 2387-To authorize and empower the county of Yankton, in the Territory

of Dakota, to issue bonds to be used in refunding and paying off its outstanding indebtedness, and to provide for the payment of the same.

Reported from Committ~ on Territ-ories (S. REPORT 93-i) 1330.

s. 2388-Granting a pension to Catharine Bullard.

Introduced by Mr. lla.rrison and referred to Committee on Pensions 1330.

S. 2389-For the erection of an equestrian statue to the memory of General

La Fayette. Introduced by Mr. Johnston and referred to Joint Committee on Library

1330.

s. 2390-Granting a pension to Emma De Long.

Introduced by Mr. Rollins and referred to Committee on Pensions 1374.

s. 2391-To amend an act entitled "An act to regulate immigration," ap

proved August 3, 1882. Introduced by Mr. Miller, of New York, and referred to Committee on Com

merce 1374.

s. 2392-To grant to the Court of Claims jurisdiction to hear and determine

the claims of the Tice Manufacturing Company against the United States.

Introduced by Mr. Miller, of New York, and ~eferred to Committee on Judiciary 1374. •

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s. 2393-Granting a pension to Sarah Jane Prince.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Hoar and referred to Committee on Pensions 137\1.

s. 2394-Granting a pension to llorace S. Spear.

Introduced by Mr. Edmunds and referred to Committee on Pensions 1374.

s. 2395-Granting a. pension to Henrietta Ann Lewis.

Introduced by Mr. Blair and referred to Committee on Pensions 1374.

s . 2396-Granting an increase of pension to Jesse S . . Harrold.

Intr.oduced by Mr. Voorhees and referred to Committee on Pensions 1374.

S. 239'7-Granting a pension to John Sweeney.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Aldrich and referred to Committee on Pensions 1374.

s. 2412-To encourage the holding of a world's industrial and cotton centen

nial exposition in the year 1884. Introduced by Mr. Garland and referred to Committee on Agricult~

1473.-Reported ba{)k 1600.-Amended and passed Senate 1831.-Pa.ssed House 2039.-Examined and signed 2064, 2129.-Approved by President. 2416.

s. 2413-In relation to the delivery of mail matter from pot-offices.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Platt and referred to Committee on Post-Offices and Post-Roads 1473.

s. 2414- • For the relief of settlers on public lands reserved from entry under

the grant in aid of the Florida IW.lroad Company. Introduced by Mr. Call and referred to Committee on -Public Lands 1473.

s. 2415-Authorizing the Real Estate Title Insurance Company of the Dis-

. trict of Columbia to act as a trust company. S. 2398-- Introduced by Mr. Conger and referred to Committee on District of Co-

To authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to convey land in Prori- Iumbia 1473

· dence, Rhode Island, for highway purposes. S. 241.6-

Introduced by :Mr. Aldrich and referred t.o Committee on Public Buildings For the relief of A. W. Hicks. and Grounds 1374. Introduced by Mr. Chilcott and referred to Committee on Olaims 1524.

s. 2399- s. 2417-Gmnting an increase of pension to Alben G. Fifield.


s . 2400-Granting a pension to the widow of the l ate Major-General G. K.

·warren. Introduced by Mr. Lapham and referred to Committee on Pensions 1374.

s. 2401-For the relief of William H. Simmons.

Introduced by Mr. PI umb and referred to Committee on Public Lands 137 4.~ported back in Senate 3553.

s. 240-2-To pay to Charles W. Button the costs of advertising property levied

on the collector of United States internal revenue in the fifth district of the State of Virginia.

Introduced by ?rlr . .Johnston and referred to Committee on elaims 1374.

s. 2403-:For the relief of J. D. Morrison, surviving partner of C. M. and J.D.

Morrison. Introduced by Mr . .Johnston and referred to Committee on Finance 1374.

s. 2404-For the relief of William D. Martin.

Introduced by Mr . .Johnston and referred to Committee on Vina.nce 1374.

'S. 2405-To prevent the unlawful occupation of the public lands.

Introduced by Mr. Plumb 1423.

s. 2406-To amend the law as to the issue of postage penalty envelope to cer

tain public officers. Inbroduced by Mr. 1\lorga.n aad referred to Committee on Post-Office and

Post-Roads 1423.

s. 2407-To confirm the title of Eliza Stanley and her heirs to certai?- lands.

Introduced by Mr. Call and referred to Committee on Public Lands 1423.

s. 2408-To authorize the Postmaster-General to extend the free delivery of

letters. Introduced by Mr. Platt and referred to Committee on Post-OfficesandPost

Roads 1423.

8.2409-Granting a pension to Alexander Montgomery.

Introduced by 1\'Ir. Plumb and referred to Committee on Pension 1423.

s. 2410-For the relief of the State of New York, and to pay off certain cer

tificates issued by that State to the soldiers of the war of 1812. Introduced by Mr. Lapham and referred to Committee on Claims Ui3.

s. 2411-To regulate travel on steam railroads within the District of Columbia.

Introduced by Mr. Gorman and referred to Commi~e on District of Co-lumbia 14i3. •

To reduce the li.inits of the Fort Lowell military teser~ation in the Territory of Arizona. '

Int~~~ced by Mr. Plumb nnd referred to Committee on Military Affairs

s . 2418--Forthe relief of Emory S. Wardwell.

Introduced by Mr. Hale and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 1524.

s. 2419-To amend section 10 of the organic act of the Territory of New · Mexico.

Introduced by Mr. Ingalls and referred to Committee on Territories 1524. · s. 2420-

To amend the pension laws by increasing the pensions of soldiers and sailors who have lost an arm or a leg in the service.

Introduced by Mr. Blair 1599. S. 2421-

To increase pensions in certain cases. Introduced by Mr. Platt 1599.

S. 2422-Granting arrears of pension to William C. Parker.

Introduced by Mr. Davis, of West Virginia, and referred to Committee oa Pensions 1600. ·

s. 2423-To incorporate the United States Gas and Fuel Company, and for

other purposes. Introduced by Mr. Cameron, of Pennsylvania, and referred to Committee

on District of Columbia 1600. S. 2424-

To continue the work of improvement in the bay, port, and harbor of Mobile. ·

Introduced by Mr. l'tlorg9.n and referred to @ommittee on Commerce 1600.

S. 2425-Granting a pension to Warren Croan.

Introduced by Mr. Sawyer and referred to Committee on Pensions 1600.

s. 2426-For the relief of Mrs. Jane Ba.um.

Introduced by Mr. Conger and referred to Committee on Claims 1600.

s. 2427-For the relief of Mrs. Kate L. Cushing.

Introduced by Mr. ?~filler, of New York, and referred to Committee on Pensions 1600.

s. 2428-- . For the relief of Frank Della Terre and Susan F. Della Terre, heirs

of Peter Della Terre, deceased. Introduced by l'!Ir. Groome and referred to Committee on Claims 1600.

s . 2429-To continue work on the entrance to the Saint John's River, Florida,

and Cumberland Sound, between Amelia Island, Florida, and Cumberland Island, Georgia.

Introduced by Mr. Call and referred to Committee on Commerce 1600.

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SENATE BILLS. 183 S. 2430-

For the relief of Thomas H. Norton and James McLean. Introduced by Mr. Bayard and referred to Committee on Public Lands1649.

S. 2431-To regulate licenses in the District of Columbia.

Introduced by Mr. Harris and referred t{) Committee on District of Columbia 1695.

S. 2432-To remove any sta:tlltory limitations against the State of North Caro

lina uponaclaimagainsttheGovernmentofthe United States, for ta.."es assessed and collected out of the State by the Government and to confer upon the Court of Claims jurisdiction to hear and determine the same.

Introduced by Mr. Vance and referred to Committee on Judiciary 1695.

s. 2433-To amend sections 6 and 7 of the act providing for thepublicationof

the Revised Statutes and the laws of the United States, approved June 20, 1876. ·

Introduced by Mr. Anthony and referred to Committee on Printing 1695.Reported back and passed Senate 2138.-Referred to House Committee ou Printing 3649.-Reported b&ek and passed House.-Examined and signed 3687.-Appl'Oved by President 37fJ7.

s. 2434-Providing for the enlargement and improvement of the post-office,

custom-house, and court-house at New Haven, Connecticut. Introduced by Mr. Platt and referred to G:ommittee on Public Buildings nnd

Grounds 1695.

S. 2435-To extend to the port of Perth Amboy, in the State of New Jersey,

the privileges of the act entitled" An ad to amend the statutes in relation to immediate transportation of dutiable goods, and for other purposes," passed June 10, 1880.

Introduced by Mr. McPherson and referred to Committee on Commerce 1700.

s. 2436-To authori:re the Secretary of the Navy to transfer to the Secretary

of the Interior, for entry and sale, all reserved lands j.n the State of Louisiana not needt:d for naval purposes.

Introduced by Mr. Kellogg and referred to Committee on Public Lands 1760.

s. 2437-PliOyiding that sales of property on the order, judgment, or deeree of

the circuit or district courts be made by the marshal. Introduced by 1\Ir. Kellogg and referred to Committee on Judiciary 1760.

s. 2438-To authorize the construction of a bridge over Bayou Barnard, in the

State of Mississippi. Introduced by Mr. George and referred to Committee ou Commerce 1760.

S. 2439-To authorize the Secretary of War to establish a home for indigent

soldiers and sailors in the State of Kansas. Introduced by Mr. Plumb and referred to Committee on Pensions 1760.

s. 2440-

s. 2445-To amend section 2603 of the Revised Statutes of the United States.

fixing the boundary of the collection district of Sandusky. · Introduced by Mr. Sherman and referred to Committee on Commerce 1875.

Reported back with amendments, amended and passed Senate 3149.Considered in House 3775.

s. 2446-To authorize the Quartermaster-General to investigate the claim of

George F. Brott for logs used in the construction of Fort Abercrombie, Dakota, and pay for the same.

In~oduced by Mr. "McMil1an and referred t.o Committee on Claims 19CS.

s. 2447-To amend the national-bank act.

Introduced by Mr. Pendleton and referred to Committee on Finance ·1943..

s. 2448-For the relief of Emanuel Mason.

Introduced by Mr. Jackson and referred to Committee on Claims 19«.

S. 2449-To promote t.he efficiency of the Naval Observatory.

Introduced by Mr. McPherson and referred to Committee on Naval A1faim 1961. .

s. 2450-To amend section 2148 of the Revised Statutes of the United States

in relation to trespassers on Indian lands. Introduced by Mr. Dawes and referred to Committee on Indian A1faira

2021.-Reported back 2414.

s. 2451-Authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to provide a seal for the

office of the surveyor-general of Colorado, and for other purposes. Introduced by Mr. Hill and referred to Committee on Public Lands 2068.

s. 2452-For the relief of James G. Naylor and William B. ~Moses.

Introduced by Mr. Blair and referred to Committee on District of Columbia. 2063.

S. 2453-Granting a pension to the surviving officers and' members of the

Thirty-sevent-h Iowa Volunteer Infantry, known as the "Graybeards.''

Inboduced by Mr. Alii on and referred to Committee on Pensions 2063.

s. 2454-For the erection of a light-house on Eleven-foot Shoal, Poverty Pas

sage, near Escanaba, Michigan. Introduced by l'llr. Ferry and referred to Committee on Commerce 2063.

S. 2455-Granting a pension to Sarah C. Hall.

Introduced by Mr. McPherson and :referred ~Committee on Pensions 2139.

s. 2456-Granting a pension to George W. Bean.


FGr the retirement of Brevet Major-Gen~ Rufus Ingalls, Quarter- S. 2457-master-General. United States Army, with the rank of major-general.

Introduced by Mr. Hawley and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 1831.

s. 2441-For the better security of persons and greater facility of transporta

tion on street-railroads within the District of Columbia. Reported from Committee on District o! Columbia 1875.

s. 2442-To remove the political disabilities of J. R. Waddy, of Virginia.

Introduced by Mr. Mahone and referred to Committee on Judiciary 1875.

. s. 2443-To correct section 4 of the act entitled "An act to relieve certain sol

diers of the late war from the char<cie of desertion," approved · August 7, 1882. Introduced by 1\Ir. Plumb and referred to Committee on IDlitary Affairs

1875.

s. 2444-

For the relief of Henrietta H. Cole. Introduced by 1\Ir. Le.pham and referred· to Committee on Patents 2183.

s . 2458-Granting a pension to ?t!rs. Amelia C:dchton.

Introduced by Mr. Cal~ ;1nd referred to Committee on Pensions 2183...

s. 2459-To amend an act entitled" An act to amend the statutes in relatiOil

to immediate tran::lportation of dutiable goods, and for other purposes," approved J nile 10, 1880.

Introduced by Mr. Johnston and referred to Committee on Commen'IO 2263.-Reported b&ek 3553 •

S. 2460-

To authorize the Secretary of War to turnover to J. A. Mower Post_ No. 59, of the Grand Army of the Republic, at Stromsburg, Nebraska, one condemned cannon and forty stands of condemned muskets. '\

Introduced by Mr. VanWyck and referred to Committee on :rtlilitary Alfairs2263.-Reported adversely and indefinitely postponed 3322.

To amend an act entitled "An act; to incorporate the Mutual Fire Insurance Company of the District of Colnmbia, '' approved .lan- S. 2461-uary 10, 1855. · To amend chapter 10, title 32, bounty lands, Revised Statutes of the

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Introduced by Mr. Gorman nnd referred to Committee on District of Columbia 18i5.

United States. Introduced by Mr. Hawley and referred to Committee on Pensions 2263.

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s. 2 462-To re-enact certain provisions of old pension laws, lmown as military

estahlishment and pea~ establishment acts, not embraced in the Revised Statutes.

Introduced by Mr. Hawley and referred to Committee on Pensions 2263.

s . 2463-To amend the pension laws, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Mr. Hawley and referred to Committee on Pensions 2263.

s. 2464-

s. 2 465-To amend the act entitled, ".An act to ~estore pension in certain

~es," approved June 9, 1880. Introduced by Mr. Hawley and referred to Committee on Pensio~ 2263.

s . 2466-To provide for a settlement with the Indians who were parties to the

treaty concluded at Buffalo Creek, in the State of New York, on the 15th day of January, 1838, for the unexecuted stipulation of that treaty.

In~uced by 1\olr. Lapham and referred to Comn::tittee on Indian Affairs

s . 2467--. To promote our commercial relations with Central and South America~ Int:;:!~~~y Mr. Cockrell and referred to Committee on Foreign Rela-

8. 24GB-Granting a pension to Ebenezer K. Marden.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Blair and referred to Committee on Pensions 2333. . s . 2469-

Providing for an additional a-ssociate justice of the Supreme Court of the Territory of Dakota.

Introduced by 1\Ir. McMill~ and referred to Committee on Territori~s 2414:

s . 2470-Authorizing the Secretary of War to loan to General J. C. C. Clausen

a light battery for the use of the National Guard. Introduoed by Mr. Butler and referred to Committee · on Military Affairs

2414. - .

s . 2471-To authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to appoint Doctor A. Sid

ney Tebbs an assistant surgeon in the United States Marine-Hospital Service. .

Introduced by Mr. Hampton and referred to Committee ~n.. Naval Affairs 2414.-Reference changed to Committee on Commerce 3087. ·

s. 2472-

A.uthorizing the President to impose retaliatory charges at the United States consulates in the Spanish dominions, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Mr. Call and referred to Committee on Foreign Relatio~ 2415. .

s. 2473-To provide for the execution of the provisions of article 2 of the sup

ple~ental commercial treaty of November 17, 1880, between the Uruted States and China, for the repression of the opium traffic.

Reported from Committee on Foreign Relations 2472.

s. 2474-To l~<Falize the incorporation of National Trades Union.S.

Introduced by Mr. Blair and referred to Committee on Education and Ltl·bor 2472.

s. 2475--

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s. 2478-Granting a pension to James P. F. Toby.

Reported from Committee on Pensions (S. REPoRT 989) 254.i.-Pa.ssed S nat.e-3281.

s. 2479-To authorize the construction of bridges across the Great Kanawh~li

River, and to prescribe the dimensions of the same. Introduced by Mr. Davis, of West Virginia, and referred to ommittee on

Commerce 2547.

For the iiJlprovement of the navigation of the :Mississippi River. Introduced bf Mr. Kellogg and referred to Committee on Impro"\'ement of

Mississipp1 and Tributaries 2547.

s . 2481-

For the improvement of the navigation of the :Mississippi River. Introduced by Mr. Kellogg and referred to Committee on Commerce 2547.

s. 2482-

To amend an act entitled "An act making appropriatjons for sundry ci vii expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1879, and for other purposes,'' approved June 20, 1878.

Introduced by Mr. Anthony and referred to Committee on Pl'inting 2547.Reported bR.ck and passed Senate 3367.

s. 2483-

For the relief of certain pre-emption and homestead ·ettlers in California.

Introduced by 1\fr. Farley and referred to Committee on Public LIIJ1ds 2595.

s . 2484-

To prohibit the employment or performance of labor by convict OT"

persons restrained of their liberty upon the public work or prop· erty of the United States, or the expenditure of any moneys of the United States on account of such la:bor .

Introduced by 1\Ir. Blair and referred to Committee on Educntion nnd Labor-2595.

S . 2485-

To authorize the construction of a bridge across the Missouri River at the most accessible point within five miles below and five miles. above the city of Kansas City, :Missouri.

Introduced by Mr. Vest and referred to Committee on Commerce 2595.-Reported back with amendments 3031.

s . 2486-To authorize the requirements of an oath as to age from recruits for

the Navy before enlistment, and in the case of minors from their parents or guardians, and to empower certain officers of theN avy to administer such oaths.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Anthony-·ana referred to Committee on Naval Affairs. 2681.-Reported ba-ck with amendments and passed Senate 3031.

s. 2487-For the relief of Mrs. Sallie Carroll, executrix.

Introduced by Mr. Frye and referred to Committee on Claims 2681.

S . 2488-

To ena.ble the Secretary of 'war to pay the commissioners for sen-ic in awarding damages for flowage on the Fox and Wisconsin R-ivers, Wisconsin, in pursuance of an act o.f Congress approved March 3, 1875. .

Introduced by 1\Ir. Sawyer and referred to Committee on Appropriations-2681.

s. 2489-Uak:ing appropriation for the impro>ement of the Potomac flats, in

conformity with the plans and estimates of the Engineer Depart;.. ment.

Introduced by Mr. Kellogg and referred to Select Committee on PotomacRiver Front 2770.

To regulate, :fix the amount of, and mode of payment of fees for the prosecution of pension claims in certain cases. S. 2490-

Introduced by 1\Ir. Cameron, of Wisconsili, and re(erred to Committee on Pen- To change the name of the First National Bank of ·west Greenville; sions 2472. • Pennsylvania, to the First National Bank of Greenville, Penn-

S. 2476- sylvania.. For the relief of Reuben B. Cla.rk and Sayles J. Bowen. Introduced by Mr. Mitchell and referred to Committee on Finance '1:770.-

' 1 d ' db -.r .n..- fW' · ReportedbaclcandpassedSena.te2835.--'-Passedllouse2'J.J3,3000.-Exnm-ntro uce y .. ur. v-.ueron, o ISoonsm, and referred to Comtnit.tee on ined and signed 3086,3088.

Claims 2472.

s. 24 77-To repeal an act relating to vinegar factories established and operated

prior to March 1, 1879, approved June 14, 1879. Introduced by Mr. Miller, of New York, and referred to Committee on

Finn.nce 2478. ·

s. 2491-To further uspend the operation of section 5574 of the Uevised Stat

utes of the United States, title 72, in relation to guano islands. Introduced by 1\Ir. Windom and referred to Committee on Foreign Rela

tions Zi70.

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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIONS. 185· 5.' 2492-

Granting a pension to John B. Childs. Introduced by Mr. Plumb a.nd·referred tQ Committee on Pensions 2890.

s. 2493-For the relief of C. S. Moss.

Introduced by Mr. Harris and referred to Committee on Claims 2890.

• s. 2494-To authorize the construction of bridges across the Great Kanawha

River, and to prescribe the dimensions of the srune. Introduced by Mr. Mitchell and referred to Committee on Commerce 2961.

S. 2495-Granting an iRc:rease of pension to Mrs. <korge W. Patten.

Introduced by Mr. Miller, of California, and referred to Committee on Pensions 2961.

s. 2496-For the protection, promotion, preservation, and extension of the for

ests of the United States. Introduced by Mr. Tabor a.nd referred to Committee on Appropriations 2961.

s. 2497-To provide for the establishment of a military post in Western Col-

orado. · Introduced by Mr. Tabor a.nd referred to Committee on Appropriations 2961.

s. 2498-To authorize the construction of a bridge across the Missouri River

at the city of Leavenworth, Kansas. Introduced by Mr. Plumb and referred to Committee on Commerce 2961.

s. 2499-For the government and control of the harbor of refuge a.t Block

Island. Introduced by Mr . .A.nthoey and referred t() Committee on Commerce2961.

s. 2501-Rclative to the Southern exposition, to be held in the city of Louis- ·

ville, in the State of Kentucky, in the year 1883. Introduced by Mr. Beck and referred to the Committee on Finance 3031.

s. 2502-To extend the provisions of the act ofliarch 2, 1855, to lands selected,

as swamp lands by the State of Louisiana under the act of March . 2, 1849.

Introduced by Mr. Kellogg and referred to Committee on Public Lands 3087.

s. 2503-Tochangethenameofthesteam-tugZouavetothatofWiltiamHogen-

camp. Intlrod.uced by 1\Ir. McPherson and referred to Committee on Comnierce 3087 •.

s. 2504-To amend the act of August 5, 1882, making appropriations for the

n.atVal service. Reported from Committee on Naval A1fairs3150.-Passed Senate 3365,3367, .

3650, 3652.---Gonsidered in House 3775. -

s. 2505-To define the routes of steam railroads in the city of Washington,

and for other purposes. Reported from Committee on District of Columbia 3150.

s. 2506-To prevent false personations of officers, agents, and employes of the

Pension Bureau. · Introduced by Mr. Blair a.nd referred to Committee on Pensions 3239. .

s. 2507-To punish the false personation of officers and employes of the United

States. Reported from Coxmpittee on Judiciary and passed Senate3263.

s. 2508-To amend section 4488 of the Revised Statutes of the United States.

S . 2500- Introduced by Mr. Morgan and referred to the Commit.tee on Commer<>e · ~- . To reooulate the s..'\le of grape-sugar and glucose, and to prevent the

adulteration of sugar, molasses, and sirup the product of beetB, S. 2509-sorghum, or sugar-cane. . Granting a pension to Emily Munroe.

Introduced by Mr. Morgan and referred to Committee on Judiciary 3031. Introduced by Mr. Aldrich a.nd referred to Committee on Pensions 3367.

SEN ATE JOINT RESOLUTIONS.

S . Res.2~ As to giving notice to terminate the eonvention of June 3, 1875, with

His Majesty the King of the Hawaiian Islarltl.s. Reference changed to Senate Committee on Finance 1831.-Reported back

and referred to Committee on Foreign Relations 3322.

S. Res. 44-.A.uthorizing the payment of a portion of the Virginius indemnity

fund to the mother of General W. A. C. Ryan. Amended and passed Senate 50.-Pa.ssed House 249.-Examined and signed

261, 266.-.A.pproved by President 399.

S. Res. 51-

S. Res. 96-Relative to schools of medical practice in the United States and the ·

graduates thereof. Reference changed to Senate Committee on Military .A.1fairs 1423.

S. Res. 1.09-Presenting the thanks Of Congress to John F. Slater .

Reported back in Senate (S. REPORT 935) 1423.-Passed. Senate 1832-1834..Passed House 1988.-Examined and signed 2004, 2020.-Approved by · President 2064.

S . Res. 110-Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States in

relation to appropriations. · Introduced by Mr. George and referred tQ Committee on Judiciary 23". To instruct the Postmaster-GeneraJ. t.o adopt the Gyles improved au to

rna. tic car-stove :fire-extinguisher on railrood cars carrying the United States mails. S. Res. 111-

Reported back with amendment 2333.

S. Res. 52-

Authorizing the appointment of .A.. P. Frick as an assistant surgeon. in the Army.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Cameron, of Pennsylvania., and referred to Committee on · 1\lilita.ry Affairs 23. · .Authorizing the Government of the United Sta.tes to accept the in

vitation of the Government of the Netherlands to take part in a general colonial and export-trade exhibition to be held in Am- S. Res. 112-sterdam in the year 1883. Proposing an amendment to the Constitution in relation to appro--

Motion to consider objected tQ in House U95.-Referred tQ llouse Commit- pria.tions. · tee on .A.pproprintions 1803. Introduced by l\Ir. Morgan and referred tQ Committee on Judiciary23.

S . Res. 64-Authorizing the sale of the Congressional Directory and the current

numbers of the Congressional Record. Referred to House Committee QD Printing3649.-Reported baek and passed

3745.-Examined and signed 3687.-Approved by President~-

S . Res. 95-

S . Res. 1.1.3-Authorizing the engineer in charge of the Washington Monument

to pay to certain stone-cutters and laborers certain wages with- held from them.

Introduced by Mr. Harris and referred to Committee on Di trict of Colwn- · bia. 71.-Reported back 2333.

Providing for additionaJ. copies of the Revised Statutes for the use gf S. ReS:. 114-the Interior Department. Concerning the time of meeting of the Legislature of the Territory of ·

Referred to House Committee on Printing3649.-Reported back a.nd passed New Mexico. 3741>.-Examint-d and igned 36Rf.-Approved by President~- Introduced by Mr. Saunders and referred to Committ~e on TerritQries 193....

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=S. Res. 115-I!eiating to international arbitration. Int~luced by Mr. Hoar and referred to Committee on Foreien Relations

. s. Res. 116-

S. Res. 129-To provide for the printing of the third annual report on forestry by

the Commissioner of Agriculture. Introduced by Mr. Miller, of New York, and referred to Committee on

Printing 1473 .

Authorizing the payment of the salaries of the employes of the two S. Res. 130-Houses of Congress on the 22d instant.

Reported from Committee on Appropriations and passed Senate 489.Passed House 546.-Examined and signed 548, 572.-.Appro\·ed by President586.

.S. Res. 117-Authorizing Captain George E. Belknap; United States Navy, to ae

cept a decoration from the King of the Hawaiian Islands. Introduced by Mr. Rollins and referred to Committee on Foreign Relations

600.-Reported adversely 870.

.S. Res. 118-Authorizing Rear-Admiral J. W. A. Nicholson to accept a medal c.on·

ferred upon him by the King of Sweden and Norway. Introduced by Mr. Rollins and referred to Committee on Foreign Relations

687.

S. Res. 119-Authorizing the printing and binding of additional copies of there

ports of the National Board of Health. Introduced by 1\Ir. Miller, of New York, and referred to Committee on

Printing 819.

S. Res. 120-Granting permission to Ensign L. K. Reynolds, United States Navy,

to accept the decoration of the Royal anO. ImperiaJ. Order of Francis-Joseph from the Government of Austria.

Introduced by Mr. Morgan and referred to Committee on Foreign Relations 819.-Reported back 870.-Pa.ssedSenate 998,1002.

S. Res. 121-

To amend the Constitution of the United States. Introduced by Mr: McPherson and referred to Committee on Judiciary 1875.

S. Res. 131-

Concerning the suspension of the coinage of silver bullion. Introduced by 1\fr. Morrill and referred to Committee on Finn.nce 1875.

S. Res. 132-

Authorizi.Dg the Public Printer to remove certain material from the Government Printing Office.

Introdu~d by Mr. ~thony and passed Senate 196Q.-Pa.ssed House 2017.Exrunined and sJ.gned 2021, ~-Approved by :President 2335.

S. Res. 133-

V ali dating certain contracts executed by the Postmaster-General. Introduced by 1\Ir. Hill and referred to Committ~e on Po t-Offices nnd Po~

Roads2063. •

S. Res, 134-

Authorizing the printing and bind.i.Ilg of 2, 000 copies of the report on the meteorology, &c., of Alaska; also, '2,008 copies of a report of observations on Mount Whitney, by Professor Langley.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Anthony and referred to Committee on Printing 2063.

S. Res. 135-For the relief of the sti.fferers by the late disastrou floods in the val

ley of the Rhine, ~m:nany. Introduced by 1\Ir. Cameron, of Wisconsin, and referred to Committee on

Authorizing Albert T. Stream, keeper of the life-boat station at Agriculture 2063. ShoalwaterBay, Washington Territory, toaccepta.medalawarded s. Res. 136-to him by the British Government.

Reported from the Committee on Foreign Relatjons 870.

S. Res.122-Providing for the termination of the Teciprocity treaty of 30th of

January, 1875, between the United States of America and His ~Iajesty the King of the Hawaiian Islands.

Introduced by Mr. Morrill 921.-Referred to Committee on Finance 103-105.-Reported back with nmendmentand referred to Committee on Foreign Relations (S. REPORT 1013) 3322.

Referring the claim of Clinton G. Colgate to the Court of Claims. Introduced by Mr. Lapham and referred to Committee on ·Patents 2183.

S. Res. 137-To pr~t certai? eulogies delivered in Congress upon the late Benja-

mm H. Hill. · Introduced by Mr. Brown and referred to Committee on Printing 2595.-R&

ported back with amendments, amended and passed Senate 2960.-Passed ~~se 3009.-E:X:amined and signed 8086, 3088.-AiWroved by President

S. Res. 123- . S. Res.1~ Providing for the termination of articles numbered 18 to 25, inclu

sive, and of article numbered 30, of the treaty between the United States of America and Her Britannic Majesty concluded at Washington May 8, 1871.

Introduced by Mr. Frye o.nd referred to Committee on Foreign Relation 1041.-Reported back with amendment 2333.-A.m.ended and pussed Senate 3055.-Passed House 3298.-Exa:milled and signed 3328, 3351.-Approved by President 3673.

S. Res. 124-Authorizing the Secret..'U'Y of War to loan tents to the board of di

rectors of the national military competitive drill to be held at Nashville, Tennessee, in May, 1883.

Introduced by Mr . .Jackson and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 1151.-Reportedadverselya.nd indefinitely postponed (S. REPORT 947) 1760.

S. Res. 125-Bkecting the President to terminate articles 18 to 25, inclusive, and

article 30 of the treaty between the United States of America and Her Britannic Majesty concluded at Washington May 8, 1?71.

Introduced by Mr. Frye and referred to Committee on Foreign Relations ll8!3.-Reported back and indefinitely postponed (seeS. Res. 123) 2333.

S. Res.12~ Providing for the pureh..<tSe of steam-lannohes for use in the harbors

of Galveston, Texas, aud Mobile, Alabama. Introduced by Mt·. Coke and referred to Committee on Commerce la6.2.

Reported back 1308.-Passed Senate 1331.--Donsideration objected to in Ho_use 1803.

S. Res. 127-Providing for the sale of public documents.

Introduced by Mr. McDill and referred to Committee on Printing 1262.

S. Res. 128--To pay the Capitol police who were on duty January 1, 1882, and

were discharged that month, one month's extra pay. Introduced by 1\Ir. Butler imd referred to Committee on Appropriations 1473.

Concerning the erection of a memorial column at Washington's Headquarters, at Newburgh, New York.

Introduced by Mr. Miller, of New York, and referred to Committee on Appropriations 2770.-Reported bnck and pnssed Senate 3001.-Passed House 3768-.-Examined nnd signed 37M, 3772.

S. Res.139-Authorizing the printing of 2,500 extra. copies of the report of the

health officer of the District of Columbia. Introduced by Mr. Gorman and referred to Committee on Printing 3265.- ·

Reported ba<>k and passed Senate 3671.-Reported back and passed House 3745.-Exa:milled and signed 3687.-.Approved by President 3707.

S. Res. 140-Granting the use of articles, tents, &c., at the soldiers' reunion to be

held at Hastings, Nebraska, in the month of September, 1883. Introduced by Mr. VanWyck and referred to Committee on Military .A!

frurs 3265.-Reported adversely lj.Ild indefinitely postponed 3322.

S. Res. 141-Concerning the Buffalo Commercial Advertiser.

Introduced by Mr. Miller, of New York, and referred to Committee on IJ.brary3367.

S. Res. 142-Providing for the participation by the Government in the National

Mining and Industrial Exposition to be held at Denver, Colorado.

Introduced by Mr. Tabor and referred to Committee on Appropriations 3367.

S. Res. 143-AuthoriZi..ng the Committee on Printing to instruct the Public Printer

relative to the maps, &c., for the census reports. Introduced by Mr. Anthony and referred to Committee on Printing 3376.

Reported back with amendment, amended and passed Senate 3553.-Referred to House Committee on Printing3649.-Reported bnekand passed House 3.55.3.-Examined and signed~. 3753.-Approvcd by President 3if1l.

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HOUSE

.l:I. R. 4-For the relief of the Mobile Marine Dock Company.

Reported back in House with amendments {H.. R. REPORT 1822) 212, 350.

..ll. R. 34-For the relief of William R. Miller.

Reported adversely in House (REPORT 884) 411.

.H. R. 54-For the relief of Charles A. Luke.

Passed Senate 50.-Examined and signed.l34, 138.-Approved by the President 54!.

B. R. 64-For the relief of J. L. Burchard.

Passed House 704.-Referred to Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. i15.

.H. R. 84-For the relief of John Tweedy.


.H. R. 110-

BILLS.

H. R. 486-Granting a pension to Annie M. Wehe.

Reported adversely and indefinitely postponed in Senate (S. REPORT 887t ill .

H. R. 507-Granting a pension to Mrs. Maria Worthington.

Reported back in Senate (S. 'REPoRT 975) 2414.-Passed. Senate 3278. -Examined and signed 3327, 3350.-Approved by President 3742.

H. R . 509-Granting a pension to C. A. Dietrich.

Reported adversely and indefinitely postponed in Senate (S. REPORT 91.8) 998.

II. R. 597-For the relief of David Singleton .

Reported adversely and laid on table in House (H. R. REPORT 1&>2) 1108.

H. R. 604-For the relief ef William W. Thomas .

Reported back with amendments in Senate 390.-Amended and passed Senate 3660.

To refund to the State of Georgia certain moneys expended by said State for the common defense in 1777. H. R. 657-

Considered and passed House 58-68.-Referred to Senate Committee on Rev- To increase the efficiency of the "Marine-Hospital Service. olutionary Claims 73.-Reported back in Senate (S. REPORT 914) 905.- Considered in House 3243. Considered and passed Senate 3660, 3661, 3670, 3672.-Examined and signed 3G79, 3747.-Approved by President 3715.

.H. R. 151-For the relief of DavidS. Booth, M. D.

Reported back in Senate (S. REPORT 1029) 3659.-Passed Senate 8695.-Examin~d and signed3700,3770.-Approved by President 3776.

.H. R. 153-For the relief of John P. Gregson.

Reported back adwersely in House and laid on table {H. R. REPORT 2000) 3625.

.H. R. 269-For tha relief of M~or Jacob E. Burbank.

Considered in House 119.-La.id on table {see S. lSG) 2443.

B. R. 301-For the reliefofStephen P. Yeomans and Andrew Leech.

Considered and passed House 1364-1368, 2443.-Referred to Senate Committee on Public Lands 2469 .. -Reported backinSenate3265.-PassedSenate 3690.-Examined and Signed 3698, 3757.-Approved by President 3776.

H. R. 306-For the relief of Abbie Sharp.

Reported back in Senate 3322.

.H. R. 346-To reduce the rate of postage on letters and letter-matter to 2

cents. Reported back in House (REPORT 1816) 135.

B. R. 361- , ..... -r

Granting a pension to Wellington V. Heusted. Reported back in Senate (S. REPORT 896) 710.-Passed Senate 3'272.-Exam

iued and signed 3327, 3350.-Approved by President 3742.

H. R. 389-Granting a pension to Spencer W. Tryon.

Recommitted to Senate Committee on Pensions 137.-Reported adv-ersely and indefinitely postponed (S. REPORT 998) 2834.

H. R. 404-To provide for the sale of the lands of the Miami Indians in KaiL..c:;as.

Laid on table in House 32.

H . R. 429-

H. R. 660-For the relief of Samuel Chase Barney.

Con idered in Senate 1133, 3655, 3658.-Amended. and passed Senate 3690.Considered in House 3715.

H. R . 684-To afford assistance aad relief to Congress and the Executive Dep-art

ments in the investigation of claims and demands against the Government.

Reported back in Senate (S. REPORT 888) 456:-considered 908-912, 946--953.Passed Senate 3660, 3672.-Examined and signed 3686.-Approved by President 3715.

H. R. 686-To reimburse the State of Massachusetts for certain expenditmes for

coast defense. ~nsidered in Committee of Whole and reported to House with recommen

dation t<l strike out enacting clause 1251)-1260.

H. R. 693-For the relief of Henry L. Jones.

Considered in Committee of Whole House 1362.

H. R. 694-For thereliefof John F. Severance.

Considered and passed House 1360, 2443.-Referred to Senate Committee on Post-Offices and Post-Roads 2469.

H. R. 700-For the relief of the State National Bank of Boston, Massachusetts.

Recommitted in Senate 49.-Reported adv-ersely and placed on CalendllC 945,1042.

H. R. 707-To amend section 4233 of the Revised Statutes of the United States,

in relation to danger signals. 1\-lotion to discharge committee debated. in Senate 1:>25.

H. R. 712-'.I;'o repeal and amend certain. acts pertaining to the ship:nent and dis

charge of seamen. . Passed House 32.-Referred. to Senate Committee on Commerce 37.

To ·provide for holding a term of the district court of the United H. R. 718--States at Wichita, Kansas, and for other purposes. Granting a pension to Patrick Droney.

Considered and pn.ssed Seuate 500, 585.-Examined and igned 709, 711.- Reported adversely in Senate {S. REPORT 898) 710.-conside~tion objected Approved by President 1073. to 3562,3687.

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H. R. 750-For the relief of James H. Watkins.


H. R. 751-For the relief of Albert G. Jewell.


H. R. 777-For the relief of Daniel W. Perkins.

Reported back in House (H. R. REPoRT 1996) 3436.

H . R. 792-For the relief of William Lake.

Considered an.d passed House 1361, 1362, 2443.-lleferred to Sen.ate Committee on. Post-Offices and Post-Roads 2469.

H . R. 804-For the relief of Robert Gorthy ana Calvin Green.

Passed Senate 1046.-Exa.mined and signed 1090, 1108.-Approved by President 1511.

H . R. 806-For the relief of J. H. Wellings.

Passed House 2443.-Referred toSen.ate Committee on Military Affairs 2468.

H . R. 814-Mak:ing Saint Vincent, in the State of Minnesota, a port of entry in

lieu of Pembina, in the Territory of Dakota. Reported ba~k in Senate 3322.-Passed Senate 3694.-Examined and signed

3700, 3770.-Approved by President 3776.

H . R. 832-For the relief of Marzel Altmann.

Reported back in Sen.aw 2020, 3553 . .::......Passed Sen.ate 3684.-Examined and signed 3694, 3775.-Approved by President 3775.

H. R. 833-For the relief of John R. Taggert.

Passed Senate 873.-Examined and sign~d 912, 934.-Appro:ved by President 15ll.

H. R . 896-For the establishment of a bureau of animal industry to prevent the

exportation of diseased cattle and the spread of infectious or contagious diseases among domestic animals.

;\lotion. in Senate to consider, rejected 3282.

H. R . 920-To amend section 3328 of the Revised Statutes of the United States,

in relation to the tax on native wines. Considered in House 1584.

H. R. 942-For the relief of Thomas Doak.


H. R. 965-For the relief of D. C. Allen.

H. R.1160-For the relief of the heirs of A..sa. 0. Gallup.

Substitute reported in. House (see H. R. 7469} 1738.

H. R.1188-Granting a pension to '.i'homas .Allcock.

Reported back in Senate (S. REPORT 959)2138.-Passed Senate3278.-Examined and signed 3327, 3350.-Approved by President 3742.

H. R . 1226-To amend section 4214 of the Revised Statutes, relating to yachts.

Passed Senate 3697.-Examined and signed 3700, 3770.-Approved by Presi-· dent3776.

H. R. 1247-To amend pension law.

Passed House 1169-1172.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 1184.

H. R . 1291-Granting a pension to D. D. Edwards.

Reported back in. Senate (S. REPoRT 960) 2138.-Amen.ded an.d passed Senate 32i8.-E:xa.mined a.nd signed 3327, 3350.-Approved by President 3742.

H. R. 1294-}lore effectually to suppress gaming in the District of Columbia.

Amen.ded and passed Senate 1131.-House amen.ds Senate amen.dmen.t 1452.-Senate con. curs in House amen.dmen.t 1430.-Exa.m.ined and signed' 1509, 1526.-Approved by President 2056.

H. R.1303-Granting a pension to :Uary Joyce.

Reported adversely in Senate (S. REPORT 899) no. H. R. 1304-

For the relief of Alexander Swift & Co., partners, and Alexander Swift & Co., and the Niles Works.

Reported back in House (H. R~ REPORT 1999) 3625.

H. R. 1341-Granting a pension to James B. White.

Reported back in Senate (S. REPORT 956} 2021.-Passed. Senate 3278.-&amined and signed 3327, 3350.-Approved by President 3742.

H. R. 1386-Granting a pension to John Slevin.

Reported adversely in House (H. R. REPORT 1874} I.a;;s.

H. R.1391-For the relief of Thomas McBride.

Reported back in House (H. R. REPORT 1919) 1989,

H.R.1402--For the relief of William S. Hansell & Sons.


H. R.1408-For the relief of William J. Pollock.

Con.sidered in Committee of Whole House 1362.

H. R.1410-To amend the pension laws.

Reported adversely and laid on table in Hou~ (H. R. REPoRT 1853) 11~· Reported back in Sena.te(S. REPoRT 940) 1473, 1599.-Cortsidered, amendedr H R 984 and passed Senate 8284-3287, 3327 337&:-3408.-House concurs in Senate-

. • - amendments3616.-Examined and signed3574, 36al.-Approved by Presi-~~~~~~~ ~~

Reported back in Senate(S. REPORT 974)2414.-Passed Sen.ate 32i8.-Exam- H. R. 1435-ined an.d signed 3327, 3350.-Approved by President 3742.

H. R. 999-Granting a pension to Sarah Lupkin Merchant.

Reported adversely in Sen.ate (S. REPoRT 996} 2769. Explanatory of an act entitled "An act for a grant of lands to the H R 440 State of Kansas to aid in the construction of the Northern Kan- · · 1 -

sas Railroad and Telegraph," approved July 23 1866. To authorize the Government of the United States to accept title to Substitute reported in House (see H. R. 7579) 2515. certain lands in the city of Erie, Pennsylvania, and to establish

H. R. 1011-Granting an increase of pension to Daniel G. George.


J H.R.1052-!Ji r&ation to the Japanese indemnity fund.

Conference report adopted 2719-2722, 2761-2769.-Exa.mi.n.ed and signed 2803, 2824..-Approved by Presid~nt 3206.

H. R. 1068-For the relief of Dr. John B. Read.

Substitute reported in House (see H. Res. 338) 2467.

H. R. 1078-To authorize the Seneca Nationoflndians, oftheStateofNewYork,

to grant title to lands for cemetery purposes. Reported back and passed Senate 3150.-Examined and signed 3239, 3259.-

Approved by President 3742. ·

a home for indigent soldiers and sailors. Considered and r~ected in House 97-101.

H. R.1443-Granting a pension to Edgar B. Lamphier.

Reported ba~k in Senate (S. REPoRT1020} 3321.-Passed Senate 3559.~Examined and signed 3574, 363L-.A.pproved by President 3743.

H. R.1551-Y'or the relief of John C. Flennekin.

Reported adversely and laid on. table in House (H. R. REPORT 1823) 212~

H. R.1578-For the relief of William H. Turley.

Reported adve~':v and laid on table in House (H. R. REPORT 1825) 212.

H. R.1581-Granting a. pension to Mary A. Conken.

Reported back in Senate(S. REPORT9t4) 2547.-PassedSenate 3281.-Exam· ined and signed 3327, 3350.-Approved by President 3742.

HOUSE BILLS. 189 a. R.1632-

For the relief of W. R. Butler, administrator of W. S. Butler deceased.

Withdrawn 22.

H. R.1696-For the relief of the heirs of Francis Guilbeau.

Reported adversely and laid on table in House (H. R. REPORT 2027) 3774.

H. R.1698-F~r the relief of the heirs of Peter Gallagher.

'Passed Senate ll32.-Examined and signed 1159,1165, 15ll.-Approved by President l5ll.

H. R.1751-For the relief of Stephen Casey.

H. R. 76&1 reported as substitute.

H. R. 1'768-For the relief of William Bowen.

Indefinitely postponed in Senate ll32.

H. R. 1786-For the relief of J. D. Morrison, surviving partner of C. M. & J. D.

Morrison. Considered and passed House ll9, 2443.-Referred to Senate Committee on

Finance 2169. H. R. 1860-

H. R.2139-To indemnify the State of California for balances paid and re~ain

ing due on account of indebtedness incurred in Indian wars, for the payment of which said State issued bonds in 1851 and 1852, ~~part of which and the accrued interest thereon remain unpaid, owing to de1a,ys occasioned by War Department rulings, under act of Congress of August 5, 1854.

ll. R. 7241 reported as substitute ll08. H. R. 2142-

Granting arrearages of pension to andrew J. Morrison. Considered in House 1359.

H. R. 2155-To authorize and require the Secretary of the Treasury to pay, out

of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $75,000 to Dr. J. B. Read, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to be accepted· by him in full payment for his claim for the discovery and invention of the hard-metal, expansive-shell system, which prepared the way for the use of cheap" cast-iron rifle-guru.

H. Res. 338 reported as substitute 2467. H. R. 2156-

For the relief of certain owners of the steamer Jackson. Considered in Senate 19&-200, 712-714.-Amended and pnssed Senate 75L

Considered in House and Senate amendment concurred in 1287~ 2512. 3588.-Examined and signed 3574, 3633.-Approved by President 3742.

H. R. 2161-For the relief of the sureties of the late John 0 . Rawlins.

Granting a pension to Daniell\!. Morley. Reported back in Senate (S. REPORT 1019) 3321.-Pa.ssed Senate 3559.-Ex- Reported back in House (REPORT 1828} 331.

amined and signed 3574, 3631.-Approved by President 3743. H. R. 2222-.H. R. 1887- To amend section 2983 of the Revised Statutes of the United States

To establish an assay office at Deadwood, in the Territory of Dakota. so that the duties paid upon sugars shall be assessed upon the Consideration objeeted to in House 3242. - quantity delivered from instead of the quantity entered into

.H. R. 1926-To amend section 1860 ofthe Revised Statutes so as not to exclude

1·etired Army officers from holding civil office in the Territories. Indefinitely postponed and motion to reconsider entered :31.-Reconsidered

and passed Honse 472-476.-Referred to Senate Committee on Military Affairs472.-Reported back by the Senate Committee on Military Affairs. 998.-..Passed Senate 3661, 3697.-Examined and signed 3700, 3770.-A.pproved by President 3776.

B. R. 1957-For the relief of Wallace W. Screws.

Passed Senate 194.-Examined and signed 223, 232.-Appro>ed by President 441.

.H. R. 1959-Granting pensions to certain soldiers and sailors of the Mexican and

other wltrs therein named, and for other purposes. H. R. 71S':i reported as substitute 574. ·

:H. R. 1976-Granting a pension to the ·minor children of Aaron Sheridan, de

ceased. Passed House 134..-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 144.

.H. R .. 1989-Granting a pension to Mary A.. Sanders.

Reported adversely in Senate (S. REPORT 1001} 2834..

:B. R. 2003-For the relief of W. J ... Carey.

Reported a.dversely and laid on table in House (H. R. REPORT 1&54) 1108.

:H. R. 2013-Referring to the Court of Claims the claim of Gallus Kirchner.

Considered, amended, and passed Senate 23?...-240.-House non-concurs in Senn.te amendment 529.-Conference appointed 497, 702.-Conference re~:i~~~~t;7~_l2l, 3152.-Examined and signed 3239, 3259.-Approved by

H. R. 2095-Grnnting a pension to Esther 1\I. Carey.

Reported back in Senn.te (S. REPORT 991) 2595.-Passed Senate 3281.-Exammed and signed 3327, 3350.-Approved by President 3742.

H. R. 2103-ln relation to the duties on manufactures of tin, and for other pur

poses. Considered in House 1584.

H. R. 2136-For the relief of Morgan Rawls.

Considered and :passed House 118,1.369-1.372, 1399.-Referred to Senate Committee on Claims 1384.

bonded warehouses . Considered in House 706, 740, 1357, 1584, 1626, 1852.

H. R. 2285-To increase the pension of James H. McNutt.

Reported adversely and indefinitely postponed in Senate (S. REPORT 901) 711.-Reconsidered 818. ·

H. R. 2294-Granting a pension to John Glenn.

Reported back in House with amendment (H. R. REPORT 1873) 1358.Amended and passed House 2403, 2405.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2468.-Reported back and passed Senate 3696.-Examined and signed 3700, 3770.-Approved by President 3776.

H. R. 232.4-For the relief of Drusilla H. Swanger.

Passed House 706.-Referred to Senate Committee on Indian Affairs 715.Reported back in Senate 3322.

H. R. 2401-Granting a pension to A.nne R. Vom:hees.

Reported ad>ersely in Senate (S. REPORT 9o'""7) 2138.

H. R. 2416-For the relief of Edgar Huson .

Considered in House 120-126.

H. R. 2453-For the relief of J QSeph W. Parish.

Reported back in House (H. R. REPORT 1956) 2748.

H. R. 2465- I.

For the relief of Maria E. Warfield. Reported adv-ersely and laid on table in House (H. R. REPORT 1881) 1358.

H. R. 2525-To reimburse Carey B. Pepper, postmaster at Oneonta, New York,

for postage-stamps and postal funds stolen from his office. Considered in House 1361.

H. R. 2589-For the relief of J. H. Hammond.


H. R. 2638- . For relief of J. J. Coffey ana Rebecca S. Lewis, mother of Burge

Rawle Lewis. Passed House 661.-Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations

715.-Reported back (S. REPORT 913) 870.-Pa.ssed Senate 3660.-Examined and signed 3675,3738.-.Approved by President 3775.

H. R. 2680-For the relief of 1\frs. Sally Janatt, executrix.

Withdrnwn.923, ~-

' . 190 INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD.

H. R. 2804-For the relief of Jacob Sener and Elizabeth Sener.


H. R. 2806-To extend the provisions of the act of March 21 1855, to lands se-·

looted as swamp lands by the State of Louisl,ana, wider the act of March 2, 1849~

Reported back in House with amendments (H. R. REPORT 1953) 25'i2.

H. R. 2816-To remove the legal and political disabilities of Samuel H. Lockett,

of .Alabama. Passed House 3551.-Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary 3510.

H. R. 2847-For the relief of Mrs. Ellen Call Long and Mrs. Mary K. Brevard.


H. R. 2871-To provide for the extension of the Capitol, NorthO StreetandSouth

Washington Railway. Considered, amended, and passed Senate 51, 73, 269.-House non-«>ncurs

in Senattl amendments 745.-conference appointed 816, sst, 971, 994.Conference report adopted 1453, 3121, 3151.-Exa.mined and igned 3239, 3259.-A~roved by President 3742.

H. R. 2877-For the relief of William M. Meredith.

Reported back in Senate (S. REPORT 953) 1874.-Passed Senate 3.2"i'2-32i4.Examined and signed 3327, 3350.-Approved by President3742.

H. R. 2911-For the relief of the German National Bank, of Louisville, Kentucl..-y.

Reported back in Senate 351.-Passed Senate 3660.-Examined and signed 8675, 3738.-Approved by President :rt75.

H. R. 2912-Granting relief to the heirs of Kunigunda A. Miller, deceased.

Reported back in Senate (S .. REPORT 1000) 2834.-Passed Senate 3282.-E:x:-amined and signed 3327, 3350.-Approved by President 3742. .

H. R. 2924-,...

H. R. 3222-For the relief of William H. Davis.


H. R. 3242-Grnntinga pension to John B. Tucker.

Reported. adversely in House (H. R. REPoRT 1937) :MOS.

H.R. 3243- . For the relief of Ernest F. Unland.

Passed House 1205.-Referred tQ Senate Committee on Finance 1184.-Re-· ported ba{)k in Senate (S. REPORT 970) 2414.-Passed Senate 3686.-Ja--. amined and signed3694.-Approved by President 3775.

H. R. 3249-Relating to the adjudication of claims for pensions.

Amended and passed House 1167-1169.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 1159.

H. R . 3258-Granting a pension to Mrs. Elizabeth A. Hendrickson.

Passed Senate 3652.-E.xam.ined and signed 3670, 3723.-Approved by Presi-dent:rt75.

H. R. 3267-Granting a pension to Clara Wible.

Reported back (H. R. REPORT 1916) 1852.-Passed House 240!.-Referred f.Q . t;enate Committee on Pensions 2468.-Reported back and passed Senate (8. REPORT 1031) 3696.-Examined and signed 3700, 3770.-Approved by President 3776.

H. R. 3300-For the relief of William W. Anderson.

Reported adversely and laid on table in House (H. R. REPoRT 1855) 1108.

H. R. 3309-For the relief of Thomas G. ~iackie and the heirs at law of William.

A. Hyde. Reported back in House (H. R. REPoRT 1924) 2040.

H. R. 3322-For the relief of Susan Shearer.~

Reported adversely in Senate (S. REPORT 997) 28M.-Indefinitely postponed. in ~nate 3562. To terminate the convention or treaty of June 3, 181.5, with His

Majesty the King of the Hawaiian Islands. ,...- H. R. 3335-(See H. Res. 318.) For the relief of Mary A. Lee.

H. R. 2978- Pa= House 1195, 3436.-Referred to Senate Committee on Military Affairs-

For theReliefof Jackson Briscoe. H. R. 3341-Reported adversely and laid on table in House (H. R. REPoRT 2017) m4.

H. R. 2997-Granting right of W?-Y to the Fremont, Elk Horn Valley and Mis

souri River Railroad Company across the Niobrara military reservation, in the State Of Nebraska, and authorizing the sale of a portion of said reserv.:ation.

Conference report adopted 2864, 2960, 3055.-Examined and signed 3148, 3157.-Approved by President3742.

H. R. 3081-For the relief of Captain Nicholas J, Bigley.

H. R. 7685 reported as substitute 3774. ·

H. R. 3106-Restoring the name of Mary J. Stover to the pension-roll.

Reported back in Senate (S. REPORT 912) 870.-Passed Senate 3272.-E.xamined and signed 3327, 3350.-Approved by President 3742.

H. R. 3123-To amend sections 1, 2, 3, and 10 of "an act to determine the juris

diction of the circuit courts of the United States, and to regulate the removal of causes from State courts, and for other purposes," approved March 3, 1875. ·

Considered and passed House904, 924,·1244-12M.-Referred tQ Senate Committee on Judiciary 1270.

H. R . 3124-For the relief of John MeJ:lifont and Ellen Riordon.


H. R. 3192-To permit grain brought by Canadian farmers to be ground at mills

in the United States adjacent to Canadian territory, under such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the Treasury De-par-tment. ·

Laid on table in House (see S. 1026) 740.

H. R. 3220---c--

For· the relief of George F. Brott. Recommitted in House 184.

H. R . 3409-For the relief of John Connolly.

Reported back in House (H. R. REPoRT 1993)· 3436.

H. R. 3506-Amending sections 1926 al'ld 1927 of the Revised Statutes soastoex-·

tend the limits of the jurisdiction of justices of the peace in tha· Territories of Washington, Idaho, and Montana.

Passed Senate 1133.-E:x:am.ined and signed 1159, 1165.-Approved by Presi-dent 1511.

H. R. 3552-To remove the l~aal and political disabilities of Anderson D. Mer-·

chant, now of New York but formerly of Georgia. Amended and passed House 3252.-Referred to Senate Committee on Judi

ciary 3239.

H. R. 3560-To prevent the unlawful occupation of public lands.

H. R. 7244 reported as substitute 1135.

H. R. 3575-To increase the police force of the District of Columbia, and for other ·

purposes. · Reported back in Senate with amendments 1089.-Amended and pas ed

Senate 130S-1310.-House concurs in Senate amendments 145~.-Exam- ined and signed 1471, 1473.-Approved by President 2056.

H. R. 3587-For the relief of Mollie B. Waldo.

Reported adversely in House and laid on table (H. R. REPORT 1922) 1~ ..

a. R. 3668-To authorize a change of record in the case of Lewis Rodrick.

Reference changed in Senate from Committee on Military Affairs to Committee on Pensions 1473.

To :ratifY the issuance of duplicate checks in certain case by the H. R. 3684-superintendent of the mint of the United States at San Francisco.

Passed House 191.-Referred tQ Senate Comm.ittee on FinaJIIce 202.-Reported back in !3enate 1760.-Passed Senate 3682.-E::mmined and igned 8694, 3755.-Approved by Pre ident 3775.

To provide for the purchase of additional land for the uses of the pub] ic -building in the city of New Bedford, State of Massachusetts.

Reported baek in House (H. R. REPORT 1955) 2748.

HOUSE BILLS. 19 I

H. R. 3701-Granting a pension to John c. Fenscke.

Amended and passed House 1368.

H. R : 3743-Granting a pension to M:iss Amanda Stokes.

Reported back in Senate (S. REPoRT 1018) 3321.-Passed Senate 3559.-Examined and signed 3.'>74, 3631.-Approved by President 3743.

H. R. 3832-

H . R. 4235- ' .Authorizing the Mississippi, Albuquerque and Interocean Railway

Company, organized underthelawsof Arkansas and New Mexico,.. to construct a railway through the Choctaw and Chickasaw Na,-tions.

Reported adversely in House and laid on table (H. R. REPORT 1933) 2379.

H. R. 4286-For the relief of James S. Clark & Co.

Reported back in House (H. R. REPoRT 2031) 3774. To provide for the restoration to citizenship of such citizens of the

United States as have become naturalized as subjects of Great H. R. 4355-Brfta.in. For the relief of Henry B. Seely.

Reported adversely in Senate o.nd indefinitely postponed 3367. Reported ba.ck in 'House (H. R. REPORT 19ll} 1737.

H. R. 3834- H . R. 4357-For the relief of Lieutenant-Colonel T. G. Baylor.

Considered ll8.-Passed House 2443..-Refened to Senate Committee on l\lilltary Affairs 2468.

H. R.3837-For the relief of William D. :Martin.

Considered 119,-Passed House 2443.-Referred to Senate Committee on Finance 2469.-Reported back and :passed Senate (S. REPORT 1030) 3688, 3695.-Examined and signed 3700, 3770.-Approved by President 3776.

H. R. 3840-

Granting a pension to Barbara 1\Iarquarat. Reported adversely in the Senate and indefinitely postponed (S. REPORT

900) 7ll.-Recommitted 1271.

H. R. 4387-Granting a pension to Anthony B. Graves.

Reported back in Senate (S. REPORT 943) 1760.-PassedSenate3272.-Examined and signed 3327, 3350.-Approved by President 3i42.

H. R.4406--Granting a pension to Sarah Lewis.

;For the relief of the officers and crew of the U ni'ted States steamer Reported adversely in ~nate and indefinitely postponed ( S. REPoRT 886) 411~ Monitor who participated in the action with the rebel iron-clad H. R. 4426-Merrimac on the 9th of li.arch, 1862.

Considered 120,126-134. · For the relief of Charles F. Hayes. _Reported adversely in Honse and laid on table (H. R. R.EPORT 2026) 3774.

H. R.3842-To pay Charles W. Button the costs of advertising property levied on H. R. 4429-

by the collector of United States internal revenue in the fifth dis- To enlarge the powers and duties of the Department of Agricultur~ trict of the State of Virginia. - Considered in Senate 1154-1159,ll'i6-1179.

Considered 1362.-Pa.ssed House 2443.-Referred to Senate Committee on Finan(.'e 2469.-Reported back in Senate (S. REPOaT 1023) 3553.-Passed ~7r;:te 3695.-Examined an~ signed 3700, m?O.-Approved by President

H. R . 3843-Authorizing the construction of a. building for the accommodation of

the Congressional Library. - · Debated in House and recommitted 212-226.-'-Motion to reconsider laid on

table 249.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 164.) 1244, 1737.-l\lotion to suspend rules and·pass bill rejected 2948-2950. -

H. R. 3850-For the relief of Joseph Westcott & Son.

Considered and passed House 1363, 1498, 2442.-Referred to Senate Committee on Claims2469.-Reported back in Sena-te 3553-Pa.ssed~Senate 3695.Examined and siJllled 3700, 3770.-Approved by President 3n6.

H. R. 3885-For the relief of ~rge Milsom., Henry Spendelow, and George V.

Watson. Reoommitted to House Committee on Patents 1852.

H. R. 3887-

H. R. 4437-To amend section 1090 of the Revised Statutes of the United States,

relating to interest on judgments rendered by the Court of' Claims.

Passed House 3242.-Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary 8221.

H. R. 4453-To regulate the collection of tax on weiss beer.


H. R. 4465-. Providing for a public building in San Antonio, Texas.

Considered in House 3.'>87.

H. R . . 4548-For the relief of Reuben B. Clark and Sayles J. Bowen.


H . R. 4559-Granting a pension to Rubanna Nelson.

Reported back in House (H. R. REPORT 1912} 1738.-Amended and passed House 240!.-Referred to Senate Commit~ on Pensions 2408. .

To extend the time allowed in paragraph 3 of section 4693 of theRevised Statutes of the United States to certain classes of applicants H. R. 4562-for pensions to complet-e their applications. For the relief of Julia A. Stimers.

Considered and rejected in House ll72. Reported back in Senate (S. REPORT 948) 1760.-PassedSenate3272~-Exam-ined and signed 3327, 3350.-.Approved by President 3742.

H. R. 3926-To provide for the payment of claims for property taken during the

Morgan raid in the States of India.n.a and Ohio. Withdrawn 1260. -

H. R. 4044-For the relief of Secor & Co., Perine, Secor ~ Co., and Zeno Secor.

Withdrawn :rr74.

H. R. 4164-To reimburse John Smea.ton for United States bonds and coupons

owned by him and destroyed by fire. Passed House 574.-Referred to Senate Committee on Claims.584.

H. R. 4169-For the relief of Captain Douglass Ottinger, of the revenue-marine

service. Considered in Honse 1287.

H. R. 4218-For the relief of Robert L. McConnaughey.

Passed House 706.-Referred to Senate Committee on Post-Offices and PostRoads 715.-Reported back in Senate 3670.-PaSsed Senate 3695.-Ex-amined and signoo 3700, 3770.-.Approved by President 3776.

B. R. 4657- . Granting re}ief to Archibald Hunley.

Passed House709.-R.eferred to Senate Committee on Military Affairs 715.-Reported adversely and indefinitely postponed 1472. .

H. R. 4672-Establishing the Territory of North Dakota and providing a. tempo

rary government therefor. :llotion in House to suspend rules and pass bill rejected 2105-2110.

H. R. 4676-For the relief of certain officers of the Army for services a.ctuaJly

performed during the rebellion.- -Amended and passed Senate 3653.-Considered in House 3774.

H. R. 4704-For the relief of P. F. Lonergan.

Passed Senate 1042.-Exam.ined and signed 1090, 1108.-Approved by President 151l.

H. R. 4739-Giving the consent of the United States to the erection of briclges

across Young's River and across the Lewis and Clarke Rivers,. in Oregon.

Re-ported back in House with amendments (H. R. REPoRT 2023) :rr74.

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.H. R. 4757-To exclude the public lands in Alabam.'\

laws relating to mineral lands.

' I H. R. 5099-from the operation of the Granting a pension to Isabella J. Ramsdell.

Reported back in_ House (H. R. REPORT 1875} 1358.-A.mended and passed House 2403,2400.-Referred to Senate Committee o n P ensious 2468. Reported back in Senate 163.-Considered in Senate 1134, 3563-3570, 3572.

Passed Senate 3653.-Examined and signed 3670, 3723.-.Approved by President 3776.

:H. R. 4783-Granting a pension to William T. :McCoy.

Reported adversely and indefinitely postponed in Senate (S. REPORT 985} 2547.

H. R. 4788--Authorizing brevet commissions to commiSsioned officers for distin

guished conduct in engagements with or in campaigns against hostile Indians.

Passed House 191.-Referred to Senate Committee on Military Affairs 202.

B. R. 4822-Granting a pension to Mrs. Elizabeth :M. Lewis.

Reported back in House (H. R. REPORT 1913} 1738.

B. R. 4915-For tlie relief of E. P. Smith.


.H. R. 4926-

H. R. 5103-Granting a pemion to Margery Nightingale. ,

Repory.ed back i? Senate (S. REPORT 1021) 3321.-Pa.ssed Senate 3.359.----Exammed and Signed 3574., 3631.-Approved by President 3743.

H. R. 5118--Granting a pension to Elizabeth Weinstein.

Reported back in Senate (S. REPORT 961) 2138.-Passed Senate k.s.-Examined and signed 3327, 3350.-Approved by President 8742.

H. R. 5131-For the relief of Louisa Boddy.


H. R. 5200-Authorizing and directing the Postmaster-General to readjust the

salaries of certain postmasters inaccordancewith the provision of section 8 of the ad of June 12, 1866. .

Con idered in Senate 1046, 1130.-.Amended and passed Senate 3655.-Hoose concurs in _Senate !lmendments 3713.-Examined and signed3675, 3738.Approved uy President 3775.

For the relief of Charles Kortzenborn. Reported back in Senate (S. REPORT 1015} 3322.-Passe:l Senate 3694.-Ex- H. R. 5238--

amined and signed 3700, 3770.-Approved by President 3716. For the relief of John Kane. :H. R. 4927- ,; Reported adversely in llouse(H. R. REPoRT 1877) 1358.

Granting a pension to Solomon K. Rugg]es. Reported back in House (H. R. REPORT 1965} 2942.

B. R. 4935-To place the name of Captain Allen L. Anderson on the retired-list

of the Army. Reported back in House (H. R. REPORT 1934) 2379.

B. R. 4'958--Making it an offense to personate a post-office inspector.

Reported back in Senate 308.-Considered in Senate 3659.

B. R. 4961-To amend section 5480 of the Revised Statutes.

Reported back in Senate.308.-Cousidered in Senate 3659.

H. R. 4962-To ameni section 5463 of the Revised Statutes.

Reported back in Senate 308.-Amended and passed Senate 3659.

B. R. 4982-Granting pell.Sions to Frederick Nelson, T . Caine, and R. Sanders.

Considered 134.-Amended and passed House 1368.-Referred to Senate Committe~ on Pensions 1339.

B. R. 4992-For the relief of John R. Smith.

Reported adversely in Senate (S. REPORT 1014.) 3322, 3562.

H. R.4993-To repeal the laws allowing pre-emption of the public lands and

amending the homestead law. Reported in House with amendment (REPORT1834)442.-Referred to House

Committee on Appropriatious 3086.

H. R.4997-To authorize a United States commission to take acknowledgments

of the transfer of the bonds of the United States. Passed House 739.-Referred to Senate Committee on Finance 715.-Re

ported adversely and indefinitely postponed (S. REPORT 951) 1830.

B. R.4999-For the relief of James E. Montell.

Amended and passed House 707.-Referred to Senate Committee on Finance 715.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1012) 3321.-Pa.ssed Senate 3694.Exa.mined and signed 3700, 3710.-Approved by President 3776.

H. R. 5008--To amend sections 3244 and 3689 of the Revised Statutes of the

United States. Passed House 715, 739.-Referred to Senate Committee on Finance 715.

H. n·. 5014-Relating to exportation of tobacco, snuff, and cigars in bond free of

tax to adjacent foreign territory. Pa&sed House 739.-Referred to Senate Committee on Finance 715.-Re

ported back (S. REPORT 910) 870.-Passed Senate 908.-E:xamined and signed 943, 944.-Approved by President 1511.

H. R. 5039-For the relief of Maria Saltsman.

Reference changed to House Committee on Military Affairs 1737.

H . R. 5300-To amend chapter 58 of volume 20 of the United States Statutes at

Large relating to contracts under the War Department. Reported back in Senate (S. REPORT 94..5) 1760.-Passed Senate 3682.-Exam

ined and signed 3687, 3753.-Approved by President 3775.

H. R. 5302-To donate four Parrott guns to the citizens of\Va.tenille, Maine.

Amended and passed House 2406, 2412.-Referred to Senate Committee oJil· Military Affairs 2468.-Reported adversely an4 indefinitely postponed 3?-13.

H . R. 5321-To authorize the Secretary of War to deliver to the Ladies' Soldiers'

Monument Society of Portsmouth, Ohio, four condemned cannon.

Amended and passed House 2400, 2412.-Referred to Senate Committee on ~f::~ .A.fthlrs 2468.-Reported adversely a.nd indefinitely postponed

H. R. 5341-For the relief of Rupert G. Hill.


H. R. 5357-For the relief of Norah Walsh.

Reported a.dv.ersely in House and laid on table (H. R. REPoRT 2015) 3774.

H. R. 5358--For the relief of Alfred Smith.


H. R. 5380-Supplementary to an act approved December 17, 1872, entitled "An

act to authorize the construction of bridges across the Ohio River, and to prescribe the dimensions of the ~me.''·

Reported back in Senate with amendments 1089.-.Amended and passed Senate 1600.-House concurs in Senate a.mendments2160.-Examined and signed 2171, 2183.-.Approved by President 3075.

H. R. 5384-Restoring the naJUe of James M. Akin to the pension-roll.

Reported back in Senate (S. REPORT 958).-Passed Senate 3278.-Exami.ned. and signed 3327, 3350.-Approved by President 3742.

H. R. 5387-Providing for the pay of Rear-Admiral Roger N. Stembel.

Motion to reconsider laid on table in Senate 3158.-E:xa.mined attd signed . 3?-39, 3259.-Approved by President 3742.

H. R. 5461-To repeal the license tax upon commercial agents in the District of

Columbia. Reported back and passed House 1452.-Referred to Senate Committee on

District of Columbia 14.31.

H. R. 5462-To restore and fix the Inspector-General's Dewrtnient of the Army.

Bill H. R. 7140 reported ns substitute by Honse Committee on Military Affairs 663.

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HOUSE BILLS. '193 H. R. 5525-

.A.uthorizing the P1-esident to appoint and retU--e Alfred Pleasonton a major-general.

Considered 1062, 2512.

H. R. 5538-To reduce internal revenue taxation.

Rccommitt.ed to Senate Committee on Finance 10 -Reported back in SeQate with amendments 816.-Debat.ed in Senate 1{)4g-106J., 1097-1107, 1184-1194,1.222-1240,1271-1281,1318-1323, 133~1356, 1384-1399, 1423-1449,1473-1498, 152&-1548, 1602-1626, 165(}-1675, 1696-1732, 1764-1803, 1834-1849,1875-1914,1944-1987' 2021.-2037' 2064-2103, 2141-2157' 2183-2226, 2264-2291, 2335-2376, 2416-2442, 2472-2.>-n, 2548-2570, 2596-2638, 2681-2718, 2771-2803, 2847-2861, 2890-2938, 2961-2992.-Amended and passed Senate 2992.-Retnrned to Senate for clerical corrections 3264,3268,3271, 329l.~Rule of House relative to consideration of bill debated and adopted 3259, 3305--3318, 333i>-3350.-8enale insists on its amendments and conference. appointed 3328-3334, 3350--3356,3409,3428, 3454--3468, 3468,-l\Iotion in Senate to reconsider agreement for co~ference debated and withdrawn 3367-3376.-Conferen.ce. report adopted 3574-3586, 3708.-E:xamiQed and signed 3696, 3756.-Apptoved by President 31.;;. ~

H. R. 5542-FQI' the relief of Myron E. Dunlap.

Passed House 2535.-Referred to Senate Committee on Military Affairs 2545.

H. R. 5543-To confirm certain entries on the public lands.

Amended and passed House 3301, 3586.-Passed Senate 3586, 3002.-E:xam-ined and signed 3670, 3723.-Approved by President 3775. .

.B. R. 5558-Granting a pension to Mrs. Susan Bayard.

Reported back in Senate (S. R:EPO.RT 1022) 3321.-Passed Senate 3559.-Examined and signed 3575, 3631.-Approved by President 3743.

.B. R. 5578-For the relief of James G. Williams.

Reported adversely and laid on table in House (REPORT 18'24) 2.u! .

H. R. 5595-For the relief of Lawrie Tatum.

Reported back in House {H. R. REPORT 1932) 2379.

H. lt. 5609::._ Donating condemned cannon to ~he town of Stoneham, in 1\Iassachu

setts. ' Passed House 2405, 241.2.-R.eferred to Senate Committee on Military AffairS

2468.-!Wported adversely and indefinitely postponed 3213.

H. R. 5Gl.6-To donate four condemned cannon to Charles W. Sawyer Post, No.

17, of the Grand .Army of the Republic, of Dover, New Hampshire.

Amended and passed House 2406, 2412.-Referred to Senate Committee on Military Affairs 2468..-Reported adversely and indefinitely postponed 3213.

H. R. 5642-To define the limitation of compensation of internal-revenue gaugers. Consid~ in House and withdrawn 740--742.

H. R. 5653-For the relief of Kirk W. Noyes.

Reported back in Senate (S. REPoRT 931) 1215.-P~d Senate 3076.-Ex.amined and signed 3686, 3752.-Approved by President <rr75.

.H. R. 5656-To amend the laws relating to the entry of distilled spirits in dis

tillery and special bonded warehouses, and the withdrawal of the same therefrom.

Recommitted to Senate Committ.ee on Finance 351.-Substitute debated in Senate 389,422-435, 552-055t 82z-837.-Amended and passed Senate 837.Considera.tion objected to m House 1326, 1582.

H. R. 5661.-To modifY the postal money-order system, and for other purposes.

Reported back in Senate (S. REPORT 930) 1215.-Passed Senate 3675. -Exammed and signed 3686, 3752.-Approved by President 3775.

H. R. 5671.-

H. R. 5720-To amend section 3362 of the Revised Statutes.

Laid upon table (see S. 390) 743.

H. R. 5735-

Donating condemned cannon to the city of Lynn, MassoohUBetts. Amended and passed House 2406, ~12.-Referred to Senate Committee CHl

l\Iilita.ry Aft'ah-s 2468.-Reported adversely and indefinitely postpoued 3322.

H. R. 5753-For the relief of Thomas Tha{!her.

R.eported back in House (H. R. REPORT 1975} 2995.

H. R. 5771-To amend an act entitled ''.An act granting a pension to A. Schuyler

Sutton," approved June 4, 1872. Reported back in Senate '(S. REPORT 994) 2769.-Passed Senate 3281.--Qoo.. · sidered in House 3769. ·

H. R. 5776-

"To allow the construction of a bridge across the Willamette River at Portland, in the State of Oregon.

Reported back in House with amendment (H. R. REPORT 186~) 1357.

H. R. 5Soa-To rerate the pension of Frank S. Sowers.

Reported back in Senate (S. REPORT 986) 2547.-Passed Senate 3:!7'9.-B%.a.mined and signed 3327, 3350.-Approved by President 3742.

H. R. 5900-Providing a civil government for the Territory of .Alaska.

Motion in House to suspend rules and pass bill, rejected 2123-2129.

H. R. 5906-Gran\ing a pension to Haniet N . .A.b~tt.

Reported back in Senate (S. REPORT 977) 2414.-Passed Senate 3278.-Examined and signed 3327, 3350.-Approved by President 3742.

H. R. 5961.-To authorize the Secretary of War to turn over to the Soldiers and

Sailors' Monumental .A.._c;;sociation of Delaware, Ohio, four condemned cannon and four cannon-balls.

Amended and passed House 2406, 241.2.-Referred to Senate Committee Oil Military Affairs 2468.-Reported adversely and indefinitely postponed 3213.

H. R. 5963-

.A.uthorizing the Secretary of War to donate three condemned cannon to Blake Post of the Grand .Army of the Republic, at Medina, Ohio, to be ~ for monumental purposes.

Amended and passed House 2406, 2412.-R.eferred to Senate Committee o-. l\filitary Aft'airs 2468-Reported anversely and indefinitely postponed 3213.

H. R. 6002-Granting a pension to Honora Kelley.

Reported adversely and indefinitely postponed in Senate (S. REPORT 91.'1) 998.

H. R. 6018-To amend section 4919 of the Revised Statutes, relating to the .r&

covery of damages for the infringement of patents. Reported back in ~nate with amendment2263.-A.mendedand passedSea

a.t.e 3684-3686.

H. R. 6075-Granting a pension to Elizabeth Connor.

Reported back in House (H. R. REPORT 1926) 2040.-Passed House 2404..-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2468.

H. R. 611.2-

.A.uthorizing the Board of Commissioners of the Soldiers' Home to sell certain property at Harrodsburgh, Kentucky, belonging tQ the Soldiers' Home.

Reported back in House (H. R. REPORT 18"..0) 212.

To confirm a certain prh-ate land claim in the Territory of .._-ew H. R. 6156-:M:ex:ico. For the relief of occupying claimants in the District of Columbia..

Recommitted tO House Committee on Private Land Claims 2&1.-II. R. AmendedandpassedHouse189.-Referred to Senate Committee on District 7079 report~d as substitute 441. · of Columbia 200.

H. R. 5674-For the relief of Edward ~ellows.

Passed House 2571.-Refened to Senate Committee on Naval .Affairs 2548.Reported back (8. ~RT 1004) 3031.-Passed Senate 3653.-Examined and signed 3670, 3723.-Approved by President 3742.

..H. R. 5703-To increase the pension of .Alban H. Nixon.

R.eported adversely in Senate (8. REPoRT 988) 2547.

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H. R. 61.58- :: To aid in the support of common schools.

Considered in House 1202-1.200, 3253-3260.

H. R. 61.81-To increase the pension of Richa.rd Jobes.

R.eported back in Senate with amendment (S. REPORT999) 2834..-.A.meAd.e.t and passed Senate 3282.

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B. R. 6187-To amend the act entitled ''An act to repeal the discriminating duties

on goods produced east of the Cape of Good Hope," approved May 4, 1882.

Reported back and passed House 328.-Referred to Senate Committee on Finance 322.-Reported back 351.-Passed Senate 390.-Exam:ined and signed 455, 457.-.Approved by President 743. ·

H. R. 6189-Donating cannon to the White Haven (Pennsylvania) Soldier'' Monu

ment Association. Amended and passed House 2406, 2412.-Referred to Senate Committee on

Military Affa irs 2468.-Reported back adversely and indefinitely postponed3322.

B. R. 6204-To reimburse the depositors of the Freedman's Savings and Trust

Company for losses incurred by the failure of said company. Reported back and referred to House Committee on Appropriations 1736.

Reference cha nged to Committee on Education and Labor 2040.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 1991) 8436.

B. R. 6226-Granting a pension to Mrs. Sarah Robb.

Reported adversely in Senate (S. REPORT '¥72) 2414.

H. R. 6235-To confirm and declare legal the acts of certain office~ of the United

States. Motion in House to suspend rules and pass bill rejected 211~2113.

B. R. 6236-To amend certain· sections of the Revised Statutes relating to the Dis

trict of Columbia. Reported back in Senate with amendments (S. REPoRT 955) 2020.-Passed

Senate 3681.-Examined and signed 3694, 3756.-.Approved by President :rT/5.

B. R. 6247-Making a.n appropriation for the erection of a light-house on Dog

Island, in Franklin County, Florida. Reported back with amendments in House and referred to Committee on

.Appropriations (H. R. REPORT 1m) 2993. •

H. R. 6251-For the relief of Bernhard Lofinck.


H. R. 6301-For the relief of A. A. Low & Brothers.

Reported back in House (H. R. REPoRT 2032)":n74..

H. R. 6308-For the 1·elief of C. H. Miller.

I

Reported back with amendment, amended and passed House 257L-R.eferred to Senate Committee on Finance 2548.-Reported back in Senate 3321.-Passed Senate 3694.-Examined and signed 3700, :rT/1.-.Approved by President 3776.

H. R. 6316-To authorize the Southern Pacific Railroad Compa.ny and other rail

road companies to unite and consolidate so as to form a continuous line of railroad between the tidal waters of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.


B. R. 6320-To authorize the Secretary of War to turn over to the Ladies' Mon

ument Association, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, four condemned cannon-balls.

Amended and passed House 24a8, 2412.-Referred to Senate Committee on Military Affairs 2468.-Reported adversely and indefinitely postponed (8. REPORT 1009) 3213.

B. R. 6334-Donating condemned cannon to Gregg Post, No. 95, of the Grand

Army of t he Republic, at Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. Amended and passed House 2408, 2412.-Referred to Senate Committee on

Military Affairs 2468.-Reported adversely and indefinitely postponed 3213.

. .t:l. R. 6349-For the relief of Samuel P. Evans.


H. R . 6358-Donating condemned cannon for monumental purposes.

.Amended and passed House 2406, 2412.-Referred to Senate Committee on Military Affairs 2468.-R~ported adversely and indefinit~ly postponed 3213.

B. R. 6359-

Donating condemned cannon to Post No. 51 of the Grand Army of the Republic, at Newport, Vermont.

Ame~~ed and p~ed House 2406, 2412.-Referred to Senate Committee on ~lihtary .AffalTS 2468.-Reported adversely and indefinitely postponed 32~.

H. R. 6368-

To authorize the Secretary of War to donate to the John H. vVillia.ms Post, No 4, ofthe Grand Army of the Republic at Berlin Wis-consin, one condemned 24-pounder cast-iron ~on. '

Ame~?ed and p~ed House 2408, 2412.-Referred to Senate Committee on Military AffairS 24.68.-Reported adversely and indefinitely postponed 3213.

H. R. 6371-

Donating condemned cannon for monumental purposes. Ame~~ed and P!lssed House 2408, 2412.-Refe.rred to Senate Committee on

~:hlitary Affa1rs 2468.-Reported adversely and indefinitely postponed 3213.

H. R . 6382-

To amend section 2743 of the Revised Statutes. H. R. 7245 reported as substitute 114.9.

H. R. 6383-

Granting a pension to Joseph P. Matthews. Reported back in House with amendment (H. R. REPORT 1882) 1421.~~io~ ~d passed House 24.04..-Referred to Senate Committee on

H. R. 6386-

Granting ~ndemned cannon to the city of 1\lalden, in the State or Massaehusetts.

Passed House 24.06, 2412.-Referred to Senate Committee on Military Affairs 2468.-Reported adversely and indefinitely postponed 3213.

H. R . 6391-

To am~nd the act d~~ding the State of Missouri into two judicial districts, and to diVIde the eastern and western districts thereof into. divisions, and to prescribe the times and places for holdino- courts-therein, and for other purposes.

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Consideration objected to in House 2750, 3310.

B. R. 6397-

Ta coin.pel the payment by the Kansas Pacific Railway Company oi the cost of surveying, selecting, and sonveying certain lands granted to it, and to create a sinking fund for the Kansas Pacific Sioux City and Pacific, and Central Branch Union Pacific Rail~ road Companies, and for other purposes.

H. R. 7243 reported as substitute 113!.

H. R. 6400-

Granting a pension to Mrs. Orpah Meacham. Reported back in Senate (S. REPORT '¥76) 2414..-Passed Senate 3278.-Exam

ined and signed 3327, 3350.-Approved by President 3742.

H. R. 6405-To authorize the Court of Claims of the United States to ascertain the

amount of damages sustained by Ann C. Carroll and Maria C. Fitzhugh by the regrading of the streets around square numbered. 736, in the city ofWashington.

Amended and passed Senate 3656-3658, 3672.

H. R. 6408-Gmnting eight condemned cannon io be used in the erection of a .

statue to the memory of General William H. Lytle, ~f Ohio. Reported back in House (REPORT 1821) 212.-Passed House 24.0\)-2411.-Re

ferred to Senate Committee on Military Affairs 24.68.-Reported adversely and indefinitely postponed 3213.-Reconsidered and placed on Calendar 33'>....6.-Considered and laid on table 3650, 3697.

H. R. 6425-To increase the pension of Robert Henne.

ReJ?Orted hac~ in Senate (S. REPORT 905) 711.-Passed Senate 3~72.-Exam-med and s1gned 3327, 3350.-Approved by President 3142.

H. R. 6431-Donating condemned cannon to William Logan Rodman Post, No.1,

of the Grand Army of the Republic, for their place of burial. Passed House 2~., 2411.-Referred to Senate Committee on Military .Affairs.

2468.-Reponea adversely and indefinitely postponed 3213.

H. R. 6432-Donating condemned cannon to the post of the Grand Army of the

Republic at Fall River, Massachusetts, for their place of burial. Passed House 24.07, 2411.-Referred to Senate Committee on 1\'iilitary Aflilirs-

2468.-Reported adversely and indefinitely postponed 3213.

H. R. 6433-Donating condemned cannon to Charles Sumner Post, No. 101 of the

Grand Army of the Republic, at Groveland, Massachusetts . Passed House 2407, 2U1.-Referred to Senate Committee on l\Iilitary .Affairs.

24.68.-Reported adversely and indefinitely postponed 3213.

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HOUSE BILLS. 195 H. R. 6434-

Donating condemned cannon to Post No. 82 of the Grand Army of the Republic, at Marblehead, Massa{!husetts.

Amended and passed House 2407, 2412.-R~ferred to Senate Committee on Military Affairs 2468.-Reported adversely and indefinitely postponed 3213.

H. R. 6453-To authorize the Secretary of War to give four condemned cast-iron

cannon to the Dick Lambert Post of the Grand Army of the Republic, for monumental purposes.

Passed House 2408 2411.-Referred to Senate Committee on l\filitary Affairs 2468.-Reported'adversely and indefinitely postponed 3213.

H. R. 6457-Granting a pension to J orial Oukst.

Reported adversely in Senate and indefinitely postponed (S. REPORT 904) m. H. R. 6501-

Granting a pension to Patrick Horan. Passed House 1368.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 1339.-Re

ported back (S. REPORT 1017) 3322.-Rejected 3559.-Reconsidered and placed on Calendar 3655.-Consideration objected to 3695.

H. R. 6502-Providing for an additional associate justice of the supreme cow't of

the Territory of Dakota. Reported back in House with amendment (H. R. REPORT 1957) 2829.-Con

sideration objected to 3354.

H. R. 6506-A uthorizing the Secretary of War to deliver to the town of Cornwall,

Orange County, New York, four condemned cannon and four cannon-balls, for decoration of the soldiers' monument.

Passed House 2406, 2411.-Referred to Senate Committee on Military Affairs 2469.-Reported adversely and in~efinitely postponed 3213.

H. R. 6512-To enable the courts of the United States, in the case of the improper

grant of letters patent by reason of fraud, misrepresentation, or for other reasons, to declare a patent void on application of the Attorney-General.


H. R . 6524-Granting a pension to George C. Rust.

Reported back in Senate (S. REPORT 971) 2414.-PassedSenate 3278.-E:x:amined and signed 3327, 3350.,-Approved by Pret:.ident 3742.

H. R. 6526-Donating condemned mortars and balls to General Harrison Post of

the Grand Army of the Republic at Kokomo, Indiana. Laid on table in House 2408, 2412.

H. R. 65-39-For the relief of William Fletcher.


H. R. 6543-For the relief of George S. P. Bradford.


H. R. 6558-Donating condemned cannon and cannon-balls to Alexander Post of

the Grand Army of the Republic, at Piqua, Ohio, for ornamental and monumental purposes.

Amended and passed House 2408, 2412.-Referred to Senate Committee on 1\lilitary Affairs 24.69.-Reported adversely and indefinitely postponed 3213. -

H. R. 6563-

H. R. 6627-To authorize the establishment of a free public highway in the Dis

trict of Columbia. Considered and passed Senate1047, 1131.-E:x:aminedandsigned 1159,1165.

Approved by President 1511.

H. R. 6629-To authorize the East and West Railroad of Alabama to construct a

bridge across the Coosa River. Reported hack in House with amendment (H. R. REPORT 1829) 332.

H. R. 6674-For the relief of lVIrs. Jane E. Semes.

Reported adversely and laid on table in Home (H. R. REPORT 1878) 13;)8.

H. R. 6682-To fix the salary of the collector of customs of the district of Chicago, · Illinois.

Reported back and passed Senate 3703.-Examined and signed 3706,3775.Approved by President 3776.

H. R. 6683-To authorize the construction of bridges over the Ogeechee, Oconee,

Ocpmlgee, Flint, and Chattahoochee Rivers, in the State of Georgia.

Reported back in Senate 3031.-Passed Senate 3687.-Examined and signed 3698, 3759.-Approved by President 3776.

H. R. 6685-To tax the manufacture and sale of oleomargarine.

Consideration objected to in House 1584, 3019.

H. R.6689-To remove the political disabilities of James I. Waddell.

Reported back and passed Senate 600.-E:x:amined and signed 815, 818.-Approved by President 1073. .

H . R. 6754-For the relief of Elizabeth Fleming, Frances E. Robinson, and!fary

and Margaret Johnston. Consideration objected to in House 3626.

H. R . 6760-For the relief of Thomas Worthington.

Passed House 838.-Referred to Senate Committee on Claims871.

H. R.6776-Granting condemned cannon and cannon-balls to post numbered 208,

Grand Army of the Republic, at New BrigB.ton, 1Pennsylvania,,

'for monumental purposes. . Laid on table in House 2409, 2412.

H. R. 6779-Donating condemned cannon and other munitions of war to G. H.

Barnes Post, numbered 175, Grand Army of the Republic, Department of Pennsylvania.

Amended and passed House 2409, 2412.-Referred to Senate Committee on Military Affairs 2469.-Reported adversely and indefinitely postponed 3213.

H. R. 6799-To incorporate the Uaritime Canal Company of Nicaragua.

Minority report presented 180.-Motion in House t.o make special order debated and rejected 2132-2134.


Reported back in House with amendment 2226.-Withdrawn 2512.

To abolish the internal-revenue taxes on tobacco, snuff, cigars, and H. R. 6809-cigarettes, snd for other purposes. To adjust the duty on imported hay. -

Reported ba~k in House with amendments (H. R. REPORT 1813) 30, 69.- Consideration objected to in House 1584. Consideration objected to 1584.

H. R. 6590-Granting four condemned cannon to the Soldiers and Sailors' Mon

umental Association of :Muskingum County, Ohio, for monumental purposes.

Amended and passed House 2407, 2412.-Referred to Senate Committee on Military Affairs 2469.-Reported adversely and indefinitely postponed 3213.

H. R. 6597-To quiet title of settlers on the Des Moines River lands in the State

of Iowa, and for other purposes. Considered and passed House 2113-2123.-Referred to Senate Committee on

PublicLa.nds2080.-Reported back 3150.-Qonsidera.tion object.ed to 3687.

H. R. 6625-To authorize the Washington and Atlantic Railroad Company to ex

tend a railroad into and within the District of Columbia. Recommitted to Senat~Committee on District of Columbia 1215.-Reported

back with amendments 3214.-Consideration objected to 3694.

H . R. 6815-

To authorize the Secretary of War to furnish condemned cannon for the soldiers' monument at Utica, New York.

Amended and passed House 2409, 2412.-Rderred to Senate Committee on Military Affairs 2469.-Reported adversely and indefinitely postponed 3213.

H. R . 6817-

To donate four condemned cannon to Henry Wilson Post, No. 68, Grand Army of the Republic, of Slaterville, New York, for monumental purposes in the cemetery at that place.

Passed House 2409, 2412.-Referred to Senate Committee on Military Affairs 2469.-Reported adversely and indefinitely postponed 3213.

H. R. 6818-Donating condemned Ca.nnon for monumental and other purposes.

Amended and passed House 2408, 2412.-Referred to Senate Committ~ on l\filitary Affairs 2469.-Reported adversely and indefinitely postponed 3214. •

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196 INDEX TO THE. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD.

H. R: 6821-Donating condemned cannon to the Monumental Association of Alle

gheny County, Pennsylvania. Amended and passed House 2409, 2412.-Referred to Senate Co=ittee on

Military Affairs 2469.-Reported adversely and indefinitely postponed • 3214.

H. R. 6825-To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to issue to George K. OtiS

duplicates of certain land warrants lost while in the po ession of the officers of the Government.

Reported back in House (H. R. REPORT 1930) 225;5.

H. R. 6826-To authorize · the Secretary of War to turn over to Williams Post,

Grand Army of the Republic, of :M:ystic, Connecticut, four condemned cannon and four cannon-balls.

Passed House 702.-Referred to Senate Committee on 1\IHitary Affairs715.Reported adversely (S. REPORT 938) 1524.

H. R. 6829-To authorize the Secretary of War to donate to the Monumental As

sociation of Pickaway County, Ohio, five condemned cast-iron cannon and five cannon-balls.

Laid on table in House 2409, 2412.

H. R. 6833--; Granting a pension to Kate Quilligan.

Reported back in Senate (S. REPORT 982) 2547.-Passed Senate 327~281.Examined and signed 3327, 3350.-Approved by President 3742.

H. R. 6841-To authorize the purchase of additional grounds for the United States

courl-house and post-office building at Springfield, Illinois. Reported back in House (H. R. REPORT 1954) 2669.

H. R. 6842-To empower postmasters to administer oaths to importers of book .

Passed House 739.-Referred to Senate Co=ittee on Finance 715.

H. R. 6858-For the relief of Sarah A. Redmond.

Reported back in House with amendme~t (H. R. REPORT 1905) 1737.

H. R. 6868-To authorize the Secretary of War to turn o•er to Captain James

Horn Post, No. 198, Grand Army of the Republic, four condemned cannon and four cannon-balls.

H. R. 7323 rep?rted as substitute1357.

H. R. 6876-For the relief of John Ellis.

Referred to House Committee on Appropriations 573.

H. R. 6883-Granting the rio-ht of way through grounds belonging to the United

Sta\es at Sandy Hook, New Jersey, to Morris C. 1\Iengis, his associates, successors, or assigns, for the construction of a railroad.

Reported adversely and laid on table in Hou e (H. R. REPORT 1994) 3436.

.H. R. 6889-For the relief of M:rs. Louisa F. Stone.

Passed House 2770.-Referred to Senate Committee on Claims 25-16.-Reported back i_n Senate (S. REPORT 1011) 3265.-Pa:'>Sed Senate 3694.-Examined and s1gned 3700, 3771.-Approved by President 3776.

H. R. 6893-Donating four condemned cast-iron cannon and sixteen cannon-balls

to Trescott Post, No. 10, Grand Army of the Republic, at Salem, Ohio, for monumental purposes.

• H. R. 7323 reported as substitute 13.">/.

H. R. 6900-Making appropriations for the current and contingent expenses of

the Indian Department, and for fulfilling treaty stipulations with various Indian tribes, for the year ending Jl!l.lle 30, 188-:l, and for other purposes.

.Reported from Committee on Appropriations (H. R. REPORT 1~) 15.--Considered and passed House 90-96.-Referred to Senate CollliDlttee on Appropriations 102.-Reported back with amendments 321.-Considered, amended and passed Senate 391-402, 412-422.-Referred to House Com· :mittee on Appropriations with Senate amendments 476.-House concurs :and non-concurs in Senate amendments 1062.-Conference appointed 1071, 1080.--Conference report _adopted 3121, 3150.-Exam.ined and signed :3214, 3244.-Approved by President 3776.

B. R. 6901-To further protect executive officers and employes of the United

States Government from political assessments. Introduced by l'tfr. Herbert and referred to Select Co=ittee on Reform in

the Civil Service 15 .

H. R. 6902-To encourage. ship-building for the foreign trade.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Page and referred to Committee on Commerce 15.

H. R. 6903-Relating to American shipping.

Introduced by Mr. Page and referred to Co=ittee on Commerce :u>. H. R. 6904-

To encourage the employment of apprentices in merchant ships, and for the promotion of American commerce.

Introduced by Mr. Page, and referred to Committee on Commerce 15.

H. R .. 6905-Rela.ting to consular fees.

Introduced by 1\fr. Page and referred to Committee on Commerce 16.

H. R. 6906-To promote the building of American iron and steel steamers.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Page and referred to Committee on Co=erce 16.

H. R. 6907-To establish a department of, commerce and navigation, and to de

fine its powers and duties. Introduced by Mr. Page and referred to Co=ittee ou Commerce 16.

H. R. 6908-Relating to consular fees.

Introduced by 1\fr. Rosecrans and referred to Committee on Foreign Affairs 16.

H. R. 6909-Relating to American shipping.

Introduced by 1\lr. Rosecrans and referred to Co=ittee on Co=erce 16.

H. R. 6910-To encourage ship-building for the foreign trade.

Introduced by Mr. Rosecrans and referred to Co=ittee on Commerce 16.

H. R. 6911-To encourage the employment of apprentices in merchant ships, and

for the promotion of American commerce. Introduced by Mr. Rosecrans and referred to Co=ittee on Commerce 16.

H. R. 6912-To pTomote the building of American iron and steel steamers.

Introduced by 1\fr. R~secrans and referred to Committee on Commerce 16.

H. R. 6913-To establish a department of commerce and navigation, and to de

fine its powers and duties. Introduced by Mr. Rosecrans and referred to Co=ittee on Commerce 16.

H. R. 6914-To incorporate the Yellowstone Park Railroad, and to aid in the con

struction of its road. Introduced by 1\Ir. Rosecrans and referred to Committee on Pacific Rail

roads 16.

H. R. 6915-To reduce internal-revenue taxes .

Introduced by 1\lr. Wait and referred to Committee on Ways and Means 16.

H. R. 6916-To take the tax off fennented liquors and tobacco.

I111.troduced by Mr. Snlith, of Illinois, and referred to Committee on Ways and 1\Ieans 16.

H. R. 6917-To increase the pension of Joseph B. Sellers.

Introduced by Mr. 1\fat.son and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 16.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 1872) 1358.-Passed House with amendment 2403, 2405.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2468.

H. R. 6918-Appropriating money for the purchase of a site and the erection of a

building for a post-office and other Government offices in the city of Keokuk, Iowa .

Introduced by Mr. 1\fcCoid and referred to Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds 16.

H. R. 6919-For the better re,aulation of the civil service.

Introduced by Mr. Kasson and referred to Select Committee on Reform in Civil Service 16.-H. R. 6962 reported as substitute 158.

H. R. 6920-To create an agricultural commission.

Introduced by 1\lr. Anderson and referred to Co=ittee on Agriculture 16.Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 1888) 1.000.-Consideration objected to 3244., 3297.

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HOUSE BILLS. 197 H. R. 692~-

To remove certain burdens on the American merchant marine and to amend the laws relating to the discharge of seamen.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Dingley and referred to Committee on Commerce 16.

H. R . 6922-For the relief of American ship-building and ship-owning interests in

the foreign carrying trade. Introduced by Mr. Dingley and referred to Committee on Commerce 16.

H . R . 6923-Gmnting a pension to l'IIrs. Helen M. Thayer.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Dmgley and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 16.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 1864) 1287.-Passed House 2403,2405.R.eferred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2468.-Reported back in Senate (S. REPORT 1016) 3322.-Passed Senate 3559.-E:xamined and signed 3575, 3631.-Approved by President 3743.

H . R . 6924-Granting land warrants to soldiers and sailors of the rebellion.

Introduced by 1\lr. Ilardenberghandreferred to Committeeon]!ublicLands 16.

H . R. 6 925-To compel the payment by the Union Pacific Railroad Company qf

the cost of surveying, selecting, and conveying certain lands granted to it, and fm· other purposes. .

Introduced by Mr. Valentine and referred to Committee on Pacific Railroads 16.

H . R . 6926-To repeal all laws of the United States providing for the internal

revenue. Introduced by 1\lr. V a.nce and referred to Committee on '¥ ays and Means 17.

H . R . 6927-To repeal the internal-revenue tax.

Introduced by Mr. Cox, of North Carolina; and referred to Committee on Ways and Means 17.

B . R . 6928-To regulate licenses in the District of Columbia.

Introduced by Mr. Neal a.nd referred to Committee on District of Columbia. 17.-Reported back, amended, and passed House 188.-Referred to Senate Committee on District of Columbia 202.-Reported back in Senate with amendment (S. REPORT 979) 2472.-A~ended and pa..."Sed Senate3686.

B . R . 6 9 29-To provide for the collection of taxes in the District of Columbia, and

for other purposes. · Introduced by Mr. Neal and referred to Committee on District of Columbia

17.-Reported back, amended, and passed House 184-187.-Referred to Senate Committee on District of Columbia 202.-Heported back with amendment 1089, 1649.~Cousideration objected to in Senate 3676.

B . R. 6930-To levy an assessment of the real estate in the District of Columbia

in the year 1883 and every third year thereafter for purposes of taxation.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Neal and referred to Committee on District of Columbia 17.-Reported back, amended, and passedHouse187.-Referred to Senate Committee on DistrictofColumbia202.-Reported back 1089, 164.9.-Passed Senate 3682.-Examined and signed 3698, 3757.-Approved by President 3776.

B. R . 693~-To abolish the offices of A&--istant Secretary of War and Assistant Sec

retary of the Navy. Introduced by Mr. Randall a.nd referred to Committee on .Appropriations 17.

B . R. 693 2-For the relief of Assistant Engineer Howard D. Potts, United States

Navy. Introduced by 1\'Ir. Barr and referred to Committee on Naval .Affairs 17.

Reported back in House (H. R. ~ORT 1976) 2995.

H. R. 6933-For the relief of Captain Charles C. Cochran.

Introduced by Mr. W a.tsQn and referred to Committee on Military .Affairs 17

H. R. 6934- t

For the relief of Charles H. Kellen. Introduced by Mr. Spooner and referred to Committee on l\Iilita.ry .Affairs

17.

H . R. 6935-To preserve the purity of the elective franchise, and to punish bribery

and other offenses against a free ballot. Introduced by Mr. Honk and referred to ,Committee on Judiciary 17.

H . R . 6936-For the relief of the heirs and l~o-al representatives of Anna :U. Fitz

hugh, deceased. Introduced by Mr. Barbour and referred to Committee on 'Var Claims 17.

H . R . 6937-Amendatory of title 48 of the Revised Statutes of the United States,

so as to authorize the purchase of foreign-built ships by citizens of the United States for use in the foreign carrying trade.

Introduced by 1\-Ir. Cox, of New York, and referred to Committee on Commerce17.

H . R . 6938-To repeal all laws imposing internal-revenue taxes upon tobacco and

spirits. Introduced by 1\lr. Cabell and referred to Committee on Ways and Means19.

H . R . 6939-To provide a free bridge across the Potomac River at Georgetown,

District of Columbia. Introduced by l'tir. Garrison and referred to ColDBlittee on District of Co

. lumbia.30.

H . R . 6940-To amend an ad entitled "An act to provide for the ~ttlement of all

outstanding claims against the District of Columbia, and conferring jurisdiction on the Court of Claims to hear the same, and for other purposes.'' ·

Introduced by 1\-Ir. Rosecrans and referred to Committee on District of Columbia 55.

H .· R . 694~-. To authorize the pastor and members ofthe Catholic congrCo173,tion of

Saint Francis Xavier's Cathedral, at Vincennes, Indiana, to import free of duty certain oil paintings.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Cobb and referred to Committee on Ways and Means 55.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT1837) 573.-PassedHouse889.-Referred to Senate Committee on Finance 871.

H . R . 6942-For the relief of H. B. Wilson, administrator of thee tate of William

Tinder, deceased. Introduced by Mr. Simonton and referred to Committee on Claims 55.

Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2024) 3774.

B . R . 6943-Granting a pension to the widow of the late l\Iajor-Gcnernl G. K.

Warren. Introduced by 1\lr. Wadsworth and referred to Committee on Invalid P en

sions 55.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 1830) 387.-Passed House 2400, 24M--Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2468.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1002) 2890.-Passed Senate 3282.-Examined and signed 3327, 3350.-Approved by President 3742.

H . R . 6944-

f For the relief of Charles C. Whiteside. Introduced by Mr. Singleton, of Illinois, and referred t-o Committee on In-

valid Pensions 55. ·

H . R. 6945-Granting a pension to W. H. Weaver.

Introduced by l\Ir. Town hend, of Illinois, and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 55.

H . R . 6946-For the relief of Clinton D. Smith.

Introduced by ~Ir. Browne and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 69.-Reported back with amendment (H. R.REPoRT 1900) 1737.-Amended and passed House 2404.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2468.-Reported back and passed Senate (S. REPORT 1026} 3652.-Examined ap.d signed 3675, 3738.-Approved by. President 3775.

H . R . 694 7-To authorize the extension of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Com

pany to a point on the military lands at Fortress Monroe, Vir~a.

Introduced by 1\fr. Jorgensen and referred to Committee on l\lilitary Affairs 69.-H. R. 76Zl reported as substitute 2943.

H . R . 6 9 48-For the relief of Priscilla Holbrook.

Introduced by ?.Ir. Hammond, of Georgia, and referred to Committee on Pensions 87.

B. R. 6949-Gt'allting arrears of pension to Daniel Lucas.

Introduced by Mr. Vance and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions sa. B. R . 6950-

Granting a pension to J. L. Divine. Introduced by Mr. Willits and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen

sions 88

H. R . 695~-Authorizing the Secretary of W'lr to deliver to the village of Tecum

seh, Lenawee County, Michigan, four condemned cannon and four cannon-balls, for decoration of the soldiers' monument.

Introduced by l'tir. Willits and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 88.-H. R. 7323 reported as substitute 1357.

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H. R. 6952-For the relief of Mr. Jennie E. Johnson.

Introduced by 1\lr. Hepburn and referred to Committee on InvaliJ Pensions 88.

H. R. 6953-To rectify and establish the title of the United States to the site of

the military post at El Paso, Texas. Introduced by 1\Ir. Upson and referred t.o Committee on Military Affairs88.

H.R. 6954-For 1he relief of James Supple.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Cravens and referred to Committee on ln\'alid Pensions 89.

H. R. 6955-Granting a pension to John W. Cummins.

Introduced by Mr. Calkins and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 117.

H. R. 6956-Grnnting a pension to Philip Trapp.

Introduced by Mr. Oalk.--ins and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 117.

H. R. 6957-l\fuking appropriations for the consular and diplomatic service of the

Government for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1884, and for other purposes.

neported from Committee on Appropriations (H. R. REPORT 1814) 117 . .:_ ConsideredandpassedHouse 158-161.-Referred to Senate Committee on Appropriations 164.-Reported back in Senate with amendment-s 390.Considered, amended and pa~sed Senate 458-460.-Referred to House Committee on Appropriations 487.-Reported back and House non-concurs in Senate amendments 1020.-Conferenceappointed 1005, 1039.-Conferenre report adopted 3125.-Examined and signed 32?..1, 3253.-Approved by President 3307.

H. R. 6958-For the relief of Norman Fillmore and John Septa Fillmore, heirs of

John S. Fillmore, deceased, and Max Howard Ker8how and Ca.rlt.on Montgomery Kersh ow, heirs of Jere Kershow, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Curtin and referred to Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds 117.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 189i) 1737.

H. R. 6959-Granting a pension to John E. Lewis.

Introduced by l\Ir. Moulton and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions ll7.

H. R. 6960-Amending an act granting a pension to Charles Slawson.

Introduced by Mr. Morse and referred to Committee on Pensions 117.-Reported back adversely (H. R. REPORT 1945) 2515.

H. R. 6961-.A. bill for the relief of E. Remington & Sons.

Introduced byl\Ir. Skinner and referred to Committee on Ways and 1\Ieans 158.

H. R. 6962-For the better regulation of the civil senice.

Reported from Select Committee on Reform in Civil Service as substitute for H. R. 6919, and recommitted 158.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 1826) 226-230.

H. R. 6963-

H. R. 6968-To commission R. W. Nelson, M.D., an assistant surgeon in the

United States Army. Introduced by Mr. Spaulding and referred to Committee on 1\filitary Affaira

158.

H. R. 6969-To provide for refunding the internal-revenue tax illegally collected

of James R. Berry, of the State of Arkansas. Introduced by Mr. Gunter and referred to Committee on Ways and Means

180. •

H. R. 6970-To authorize the Treasury officers to settle the accounts of Jacob M.

Troth, late United States Indian agent for the Pawnees.· Introduced-byMr....Tones, of ArkaJtsas, and referred to Committee on Indian

Affairs 180.

H. R. 6971-To limit the purchase of silver by the Secretary of the Treasury and

the coinage of standard silver dollars. Introduced by l\Ir. Wait and referred to Committee on Coinage, Weight-s,

and Measures 180.

H. R. 6972-Providing for the erection of a light-house at Cape San Bias, in Florida.

Introduced by Mr. Davidson and referred t.o Committee on Commerce 180.Reported back in House and referred to Committee on Appropriations (H. R. REPORT 1973) 2993. ~

H. R. 6973-Granting a pension to Theresa Crosby Watson.

Introduced by Mr. Springer and referred to Committee on Pension 180.Reported back (H .. R. REPORT 1946) 2<>1.5.

H . R. 6974-Concerning the Pay Department of the Army.

Introduced by Mr. Henderson and referred t.o Committee on Military Af-fairs 180. '

H. R. 6975-Granting a pension to Elizabeth H. Lawler.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Townshend, of Illinois, and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 180.

H. R. 6976-For the relief of C. H. Lathrop. · Introduced by 1\Ir. Farwell, of Iowa, and referred to Committee on Invalid

Pensions 181.

H. R. 6977-For the repeal of sections 2353 to 2377, both inclusive, of the Revised

Statutes of the Uni~d States. Introduced by 1\Ir. Stockslager and referred to Committee on Public Lands

181.

H. R. 6978-To repeal sections 2257 to 2288, both inclusive, of the Revised Stat

utes of the United States. Introduced by 1\Ir. Stockslager and referred to Committee on Public Lands

181.

H. R. 6979-For the relief of John Abbott.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Stockslager and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 181.

To provide for the purchase of real estate for customs p~rposes at the H. R. 6980-port of New York, and making appropriation for the payment Granting a pension to Abraham J. Reber. thereof. Introduced byl\Ir. Carpenter and referred to Committee on P ensions 181.

Introduced by Mr. Crowley and referred to Committee on Appropriations 158.

H. R. 6964-For the relief of certain clerks and other employes of the General

Land Office. Introduced by 1\Ir. Shelley and referred to Committee on Appropriations IsS.

H. R. 6965-To encourage and promote telegraphic commm:iication between Amer

ica and Europe. Introduced "by Mr. Norcross and referred to Committee on the Post-Office

and Post-Roads 158. I

H. R. 69.66-To provide for the regulation of commerce by railroads among the

States and for the protection of the people from extortion and oppression, and of capital invested in railways from maladminis-tration and railway wars. ,

Introduced by :r.Ir. 1\IcCoid and referred to Committee on Commerce 158.

H. R. 6967-For the relief of Francis Hammond.

Introd'lced by Mr. Dawes and referred to Committee on Ways and Means 158

H. R. 6981-For the erection of a public building at Sioux City, Iowa.

Introduced by Mr. Carpenter and referred to Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds 181.

H . R. 6982-Granting a pension to .A.lonson Fink.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Anderson and referred to Committee on Im·alid Pensions 181.

H. R. 6983-To construe the meaning of section 21 of the Pacific Railro:ul act, ap

proved July 2, 1864, and for other purposes. Introduced by 1\Ir. Anderson and referred to Committee?n Juuiciary 181.

H. R. 6984-To authorize the State of Louisiana to establish quarantine stations

to inspect and disinfect vessels and to collect an inspection fee. Introduced by 1\Ir. Ellis and referred to Committee on Commerce 181.

H. R. 6985-To construct, maintain, and support a floating ward or hospital in con

nection with the United States marine hospital at New Orleans. Introduced by 1\Ir. Ellis and referred to Committee on Commerce 181.

HOUSE BILLS. 199 H. R.6986-

To rrrant to the Court of Claims jurisdiction to hear and determine the bclaims of the Tice Manufacturing Company against the United States.

Introduced by Mr. Ellis and referred to Committee on Judicia ry 181.

H. R. 6987-For the relief of GeorgeS. Hunt & Co.

Introduced by l\Ir. Reed and referred to Committee on 'Vaysand~1eans181.

H. R. 6988-For the relief of Phinney and Jackson.

Introduced by Mr. Reed and referred to Co::nmittee on Way and Means 181.

H. R. 6989-For the relief of William B. Muse.

Introduced by Mr. Talbott and referred to Committee on Naval Affairsl81.

H. R. 6990--For the relief of William B. 1\Iuse.

Introduced by "Mr. Talbott and referred to Committee on Naval Affairs181.

H. R. 6991-To pay certain supervisors of elections for extra services renden"d.

Introduced by Mr. McLane and referred to Committee on Appropriations 181.

B. n. 6992-To prohibit the use of the Capitol for any other than its legitim.'l.te

purposes. Introduced by Mr. Covington and referred to Committee on Public Build-

ings and Grounds 182. 1 H. R. 6993-

To extend the time for claimants to file 1heu· claims under the provisions of the act of Congress entitled '' An ad re-establishing the Comt of Commissioners of Alabama Claims, and for the distribution of the unappropriated moneys of the Geneva award," approved June 5, 1882.

Introduced by Mr. Cmpo and referred to Committee on Judiciary 182.-Reported back 349.-Amended and passed House 388.-Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary 368.-Reported back 998.-Considered 1090.-Recommitted 2889.-Reported back with amendment, amended and passed Senate 2960.

II, R. 6994-

H. R. 7002-For the relief of the heirs of the colored soldiers who serv-ed in the

war of the rebellion. Introduced by 1\Ir. Ford and referred to Select Committee on Payxnent of

Pensions, Bounty, and Back Pay 182.-H. R. 7385 reported as suhst.itute 14.J~. .

H. R. 7003-For the relief of Oscar Eastmond and James W. Atwill.

Introduced by Mr. Ford and referred to Committee on Militar y Affairsl82.

H. R. 7004-Granting a pension to Isaac Smith.

Introduced by Mr. Clardy and referred to Committee on Invalid P e nsions 182.

H. R. 7005-Granting four condemned cannon to the New Hampshire Veteran

Association. Introduced by Mr. Briggs and referred to Committee on Military Affairs

182.-H. R. 7323 reported as substitute 1357.

H. R. 7006-To amend section 14, chapter 1, of title 2 of the Revised Statu"tesr

relating to the election of Senators. Introduced by 1\Ir. Briggs and referred to Committee on Judiciary 182.

H. R. 7007-To extend to the port of Perth Amboy, in the State of New Jersey,

the privileges of sections 2990 to 2997 of the Revised Statutes, inclusive.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Ross and referred to Committee on Commerce 182.

H. R. 7008-. Granting a pension to Sarah Minor.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Ketcham and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 18'2.

H. R. 7009-Granting a pension to Caroline Lauffer.

Introduced by Mr. Ketcham and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 182.

H. R. 7010--To provide for the payment of double postage upon and delivery of

unpaid letters. Introduced by Mr. Cox, of New York, and referred to Committee on the

Post-Office and Post-Roads 182. To runend the act of June 5, 1882, re-establishing the Court of Com-

missioners of Alabama. Claims. H. R. 7011-Introduced by Mr. Robinson, of Massachusetts, and referred to Committee

on Judiciary 182.

H. R. 6995-

For the relief of Sarah Gallagher. Introduced by Mr. Cox, of New York, and referred to Committee on In

valid Pensions 182.

Providing for an additional associate justice of the supreme court of H. R. 7012-tbe Territory of Utah. In relation to the bonds of the District of Columbia as security for

Introduced by Mr. Willits and referred to Committe e on Judiciary 182. circulation or deposit. Introduced by Mr. Crowley and referred to Committee on Banking and

H. R. 6996- Currency 182.

Granting a pension to Mary E. Brown. Introduced by Mr. Webber and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions

182.

H. R. 7013-Granting a pension to William E. Sumner.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Hubbs and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions H. R. 6997- 182.

Relating to the public lands, and to provide for the classification and H. R. 70~4-d.isposition of the pine timber lands belonging to the public do- Granting a pension to Sophia West. main. Introduced by Mr. Hubbs and referred to Committee on Invalid Penaiona

Introduced by Mr. Strait and referred to Committee on Public Lands 182.

H. R. 6998-To regulate and improve the civil service.

Introduced by Mr. Strait and referred to Select Committee on Reform in Civil Service 182.

H. R. 6999-To amend the act dividing the State of Missouri into two judicial

districts, and to divide the eastern and western districts thereof into divisions, and to prescribe the times and places for holding conrts therein, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Mr. Davis, of Missouri, and referred to Committee on Judiciary 182.

H. R. 7000-F or the relief of the estate of I. S. 0. G. Greer, deceased.

182.

H. R. 7015-Supplementary to an act entitled ''An act in relation to land patenta

in the Virginia military district of Ohio,'' approved August 7, 1882.

Introduced by Mr. Robinson, of Ohio, and referred to Committee on Judiciary 182.

H. R.7016-For the relief of David Douglass.

Introduced by Mr. Geddes and referred to Committee on War Claims 181

H. R. 7017-Rerating the pension to Christian Franski.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Geddes and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 182.

H. R. 7018-Int.w~~~!i's ~~-Singleton, of Mississippi, and referred to Committee on Granting a pension to Catharine Baughman.

Introduced by Mr. Geddes and referred to Committee on Invalid P ensiona. H. R. 7001- 182.

Permitting N. B. Giddings to present for adjudication his claim H. R. 7019-against the United States Government in the Court of Claims. For the relief of Edward W. Swisher.

Introduced by Mr. Ford n.nd referred to Committee on War Claims 182. Introduced by Mr. Atherton and referred to Committee on Claims 182.


D. R. 7020-To authorize the saJe of certain property at Upper Astoria, in the

county of Clatsop, in the State of Oregon. Introduced by Mr. George and referred to Committee on Public Buildings

and Grounds 183.

B. R. 7021-For the relief of Julius A. Kaiser.

Introduced by :Mr. Harmer and referred to, Committee on Nava.l.A:ffairs 183-

H. R. 7022- . Granting a pension to Theodore W. Bean.

Introduced by Mr. Godshalk and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 183.

H. R. 7023-To increase the pension of Martin Supler.

Introduced by Mr. Wise, of' Pennsylvania., and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 183.

H. R. 7024-To incorporate the Transatlantic, North American and Pacific Rail

way and Transportation Company. Introduced by Mr. Brumm and referred to Committee on Railways and

Canals 183.

H. R. 7025-To authorize the President, by and with the advice of the Senate, to

appoint Dr. A. P. Frick an assistant surgeon in the United States Army.

Introduced by Mr. O'Neill and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 183.

B. R. 7026-For the relief of J. M. Thomas.

Introduced by Mr. Houk and referred to Committee on War Claims 183.

H.R. 7027-For the relief of William Keys.

Introduced by lli. Houk and referred to Committee on War Claim 183.

H. R. 7028-Granting a pension to Nathaniel F. Acuff.

Introduced by 1.Ir. Houk and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 183.

H. R. 7029-For the relief of the trustees of the Presbyterian church at Loudon,

Loudon County, Tennessee. lntr~uced by Mr. Houk and referred to Committee on War Claims 183.

H. R. 7'030-Granting a pension to William Robinson.

Introduced by Mr. Houk and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 183.

H. R . . 7031-To abolish the internal-revenue laws.

Introduced by Mr. Dibrell and referred to Committee on Ways and Means 183.

H. R. 7032-Requiring the Secretary of the Treasury to reduce the amount of

specie in the Treasury to $150,000,000. Introduced by Mr. Dibrell and referred to Committee on Ways and Means

183. .

H. R. 7033-Granting a pension to Daniel A. Birchett.

Introduced by Mr. House and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 183.

H. R. 7034-F9r the relief of John H. MerrilL

Introduced by loir! Warner and referred to Committee on Claims 183_

H. R. 7035-Providing additional pay for officers rendered snpernumera.ry and

honorably mu.stered out under the act of July 15, 1870. Introduced by Mr. Upson ahd refer,red. to Committee on Military Affairs 183.

B. R. 7036-G:ra.nting a pension to Jonathan H. Robinson.

Introduced by Mr. Tyler and referred tO Committee on Invalid Pensions 183.

an. 7037-To codifY and amend the laws in relation to the Columbia Institu

tion for the Deaf and Dumb. Introduced by Mr. Tucker and referred to Committee on R-evision of the

Lo.ws 183.

H. R. 7039-For the relief of Caroline T. Bancroft,.

Introduced by Mr. Garrison and referred to Committ-ee on District of Columbia 183.

H. R. 7039-Giving approval of Congress to agreements entered into on N ovem

ber 16, 1871, January 23, 1872, and February 5, 1872, between the Secretary of War and Joseph Segar and C. C. Willard.

Int~uced by Mr. Barbour and referred to Committee on Military Affairs·

H. R. 7040-To increase the pension of Mathew 0. Reagan.

Introduced by Mr. l>euster and referred to Committee on InYalid Pensione 183.

H. R. 7041-Providing for the erection of a inemorial stone over the common grave

of nineteen unknown soldiers at Forest Home Cemetery, Uilwaukee, Wisconsin.

Introduced by Mr. Deuster and referred to Committee on :tlilitary Affair& 183.

H. R. 7042-Granting the right of way and depot grounds tO the Arizona Narrow

Gauge Railroad Company through the White Mountain Indian reservation, in the Territory of Arizona.

Introduced by l\Ir. Oury and referred to Committee on Indian Affairs 183.

H. R. 7043-To create three additional land districts in the Territory of Dakota..

Introduced by 1\Ir. Pettigrew and referred to Committee on Public Lands 183.-H. R. 7462 reported as substitute 1737.

H. R. 7044-To amend cha,pter 80, volume 1, of the supplement to the Revised

Statutes of the United States, entitled "An act concerning the practice in Territorial courts, and appe.."lls therefrom. ''

Introduced by Mr. Post and referred to Committee on Judiciary 183.

H. R. 7045-For the relief of Frank Wiggin. , Introduced by l'llr. Stone and referred to Committee oa War Cluims IR3.

H. R. 7046-For the relief of Theodore Routhe.

Introduced by :Mr. Wait and referred to Committee o~ Claims 183.

H. R. 7047-For the relief of Henry H. Wood.

Introduced by :r.Ir. Klotz and referred to Committee on War Claims 183.

H. R. 7048-Relating to pradice in the supreme court of the District of Columbia..

Introduced by Mr. Hazelton and referred to Committee on Judiciary 184.

H. R. 7049-1\Iaking appropriations for the service of the Post-Office Department

for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1884, and for other purposes. Reported from Committee on Appropriations (H. R.1817) 211.-Debated 285- ,---

306,333-349,372-387, 443-454, 476--487.-Amended and passed House 4i!7.Refen-ed to Senate Committee on Appropriations 496.-Reported back

/ with amendments 1214.-Considered, amended, and passed Senate 1262-r 1270, 1310-1318, 1332-1339, 1374-1384.-Refe'l'red to House Committee on Appropriations 142L-Reported ba.ck and Senate amendments eancurred

: ~~n~:~~c~~rt~;~~~~r~~!:JJ!~~~e~n~~;;!;;r~n~~~:n~~ appointed ~. 3060.-Conference report rejected and tbb·d conference appointed 39..89-3297, 3305.-Conference report adopted 3550, 3555.-8ennte asks for new conference 3.556.-House recedes from disagreement 3591-3593.-Examined and signed 3575, 3625.-Approved by President 3742.

H. R. 7050-:M:aking appropriations for the support of the Military .Academy for

the fiscal year ending June 30, 1884, and for other purposes. Reported from Committee on Appropriations (REPORT 1818) 211.-Consid

ered and passed House 261-264.-Referred to Senate Committee on Appropriations 267.-Reported back with amendmentsMS.-Amendcd :ond passed Senate 820.-Referred to House Committee on Appropriations 934.-Reported back, and House non-concurs in Senate amendments 1020.-Conference appointed 1005, 1039.-Conference report auopted 2-33.3, 2378.-Examined and signed 2376, 2102.-Approved by President 3075.

H. R. 7051-For the relief of l'Yirs. Cornelia Beckwith.

Introduced· by Mr. Young and referred to Committee on Im·alid Pensions;-211. •

H.R. 7052-:M:aking appropriations for the Agricultural Departme~t of the Gov

ernment for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1884, and for other purposes.

Reported from Committee on App~;opriations (REPonT 1810) 211.-COJ?Sidered, amended and passed House250-260.-Referred to Senate Committee on Appropriations267.-Reported back with amendments 401.-Amended and passed Senate 500-502.-Referred to House Committee on Ag-riculture 662.-Reported baek and House concurs and non-<lOncurs in Senate amendments 1062.-Conference appointed 1048, 1109.-Conferel'lce report agreed to 1244, 1262.-Examined and signed 1270, 13C6.-Appro\'ed by President 1511.

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HOUSE BILLS. 201 II. R. 7053-

For the relief of John Dolan. Introduced by Mr. Robinson, of :Massachusetts, and referred to Committee

on Invalid Pensions 211.

H. R. 7054-Gra.nting a pension to Mary Ann Murphy.

Introduced by Mr. Ranney and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 211.

H. R. 7055-For the relief of certain citizens of .Maryland.

Introduced by Mr. Chapman and referred to Committee on War Claims265.

H.R. 7056-Granting the right of way through the Columbus barracks grounds

for the Columbus and Eastern Railroad. Introduced by Mr. Converse and referred to Committee on Public Lands

284..-Reported back with amendments (B. R. REPoRT 2025) 3714.

II. R. 7057-To prov1de for forwarding in the mails letters inadvertently nnpaid,

and to establish a uniform rate of postage on local or drop letters. Introduced by 1.\.fr. Cox, of New York, and referred to Committee on Post

Office and .Post-Roads 307.

H. R. 7058-Granting an increase of pension to Dr. Samuel Davis.

Introduced by Mr. Peelle and referred to Committee on Invalid P cnsions307.

H. R. 7059-Authorizing the President to place Robert Smalls on the retired-list

of the Navy. Introduced by Mr. Mackey and referred to Committee on Naval Affairs

307.-Reported ba<lk and recommitted (H. R. REPoRT 1887) 1499.-H. R. 7626 reported as substitute 2942.

H. R. 7060-Granting right of way for railroad purposes and telegraph l1ne through

the lands of the United States included in the Fort Smith military 1·eservation, at Fort Smith, in the State of Arkansas.

Introduced by 1\fr. Gunter and referred to Committee on Military .Affairs 328.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 1889) 1626.

H. R. 7061-To remove certain burdens on the American merch:mt marine, to en

courage the American foreign carrying trade, and to amend the laws relating to the shipment and discharge of seamen.

Reported from .Joint Select Committee on Shipping and referred to Committee on Commerce (H. R. REPORT 1827) 331.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 1831) 402.-Debated and amended in House 00-i, "925-943, m-994, 1016-1039, 1~1088, 1108-ll25, 1136-1149.-Passed House 114.9.-Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce 1159.-Reported back with amendments 389, 3150.-Deba.ted, amended, and passed Senate 3688-3694.

H. R. 7062-Granting a pension to Oliver N. Durant.

Introduced by Mr. Calkins and referred to Committee on Pensions 332.

H. R. 7063-R-epealing seetion 3961 of the Revised Statutes and the proviso of

section 2 of the act providing for a deficiency in the appropriation for the transportation of mails on the star routes.

Introduced by Mr. Bingham and referred to Committee on Post-Office and Post-Roads 332.-Reported back (H. R. REFORT 1871) 1358.

H. R. 7064-Granting a pension to Henry P. Robinson.

Introduced by Mr. Bingham and referred to Committee on Pensions 332.

H. R. 7065-To encourage manufacturing for export.

Introduced by Mr. Martin and referred to Commit-tee on Ways and .Means 333.

H. R. 7066-For the relief of Mary G. Hawk.

Introduced by Mr. Hitt and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 833.Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPoRT 1901) 1737.-Amended and passed House 2404.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2468.

H. R. 7067-Granting a pension to William Eurele.

Introduced by Mr. Phelps and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 333.

·H. R. 7068--:- • To amend an acl donating public lands to the several States and Ter

ritories which may provide colleges for the benefit of agriculture and the mechanic arts.

Introduced by"Mr. Rose<:rans and referred to C-ommittee on Education and Labor349.

H. R. '7069-Granting a pension to .Andrew Farrell.

Introduced by Mr. West and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 372 ..

H. R. 7070-To revive and amend an act entitled ''An act for the final adjustment

of private land claims in the States of Florida, Louisiana, and Missouri, and for other purposes," approved June 22, 1860.

Introduced by Mr. Van Aernam. and referred to Committee on Private· Land Claims 387.

H . R. 7071-To abolish internal-revenue taxes on fermented liquors, and for other

purposes. Introduced by 1-Ir. Nolan and referred to Committee on Ways and l'l!eans

435.

H. R. 7072-To amend an act entitled "An act to amend section 4702, title 57, of

the Revised Statutes of the United States, and for other purposes; '' approved August 7, 1882.

Introduced by Mr . .Joyce and referred to Select Committee on Payment of Pensions, Bounty, and Back Pay 435.

H. R. 7073-Limiting the number of li-censed liquor sn.Ioons in the District of"

Columbia. Introduced by Mr . .Joyce and referred to Select Committee on Alcoholio

Liquor Traffic 435.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT" 1909) 17:>i.

H. R. 7074-For the regulation of telegraph and cable companies.

Introduced by Mr . .Joyce and referred to Committee on .Judiciary 485.

H. R. 7075-Granting a pansion to Anna Delay.

Introduced by Mr. Ford and referred to Committee on Invalid Pension 436.

H: R. 7076-Granting a pension to John N. Smith.

Introduced by Mr. Ford and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 436.

H. R. 7077-Making appropriations for the support of the Army for the fiscal

year ending June 30, 1884, and for other purposes. Reported from Committee on Appropriations (H. R. REPORT 1832) 436.-De

bated in House 532-546, 575-583, 787-815, 838-858.-Amended and passed House 858.-Referred to Senate Committee on Appropriations 8TI.-Reported back with amendments 1707.-Debated and passed Senate with amendments 3033-3053.-Referred to House Committee on Appropriations 3123.-Reported ba<:k and Senate amendments non-<:oncurred in 3188.-Conference appointed 3170, 3188.-Conference report adopted 3567, 3637.-Examined and Eigned 3654, 3707.-Approved by President 3143.

H. R. 7078-For the relief of Charlotte McDougal.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Berry and referred to Committee on Pensions 441.

H. R. 7079-'-To confirm a private land claim in the Territory of New Mexico.

Reported from Committee on Private Land Claims as substitute for H. R. 56TI (REPORT 1833) 441.

H. R. 7080-For the relief of James W. Schaumburg.

Introduced by Mr. O'Neill and referred to Committ-ee on Military .Affairs 441.

H. R. 7081-For the relief of J. G. Fell, Edward Hoopes, and George Burnham,.

trustees of the Walnut Grove Gold Mining Company. Introduced by Mr. O'Neill and referred-to Committee 4llll Indian .Affairs 441.

H. R. 7082-For the relief of Edmon Cooper.

Introduced by Mr. Warner and referred to Committee on Claims 441.

H. R . 7083-Amend.ing the laws granting pensions to soldiers and sailors of the

War of 1812, &c., so as to grant pensions to the soldiers of previous Indian wars and their widows.

Introduced by Mr. Townshend, of Dlinois, and referred to Select Committee on Payment of Pensions, Bounty, and Back Pay ill.

H. R. 7084-To reform the civil service of the United States, and to pre-vent Fed

eral office-holders from interfering with the freedom of elections. Introduced by Mr. Dezendorf and referred to Select Committee on Reform

in Civil Service 441.

H. R. 7085-To prevent the importation of adulterated teas.

Introduced by Mr. Hardenburgh and referred to Committee on Ways and Means 441.-H. R. 7486 reported as substitute 2040.


H. R. 7086-For the relief of William F. Rice.

Introduced by Mr. Morse and referred to Committee on Claims 441.

H. R. 7087-For the relief of Melissa G. Polar.

Introduced by Mr. Urner and referred to Committee on District of Columbia 441.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 1904) 1737.

H. R. 7088-To adjust the rank of certain officers of the Navy.

Introduced by Mr. Talbott and referred to Committee on Kaval Affairs 441.

B. R. 7089-For the relief of the Continental Fire Insurance Company, Eagle Fire

Insurance Company, City Fire InsuranceCompany, and Commercial Mutual Insurance Company, all of New York city.

Introduced byMr.Hutchins and referred toCommitteeonWaysand Means 442.

H. R. 7090-Granting an increase of pension to Charles C. O'Neill.

Introduced by Mr. Kelley and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 4.42.

H. R. 7091.-For the relief of Crafts J. Wright.

Introduced by l'tfr. Rosecrans and referred to Co1nmittee on Invalid Pensions 442.

H. R. 7092-To authorize the retirement of Colonel Henry J. Hunt, Fifth United

St..'ttes Artillery, with the rank and pay of brigadier-general Introduced by Mr. Rosecrans and referred to Committee on Military Af

fairs 442.

H. R. 7093-Granting a pension to Caroline M. McDougal.

Introduced by Mr. Rosecrans and referred to Committee on Pensions 442.r..eported back (H. R. REPORT 1943) 2515.

B. R. 7094-To prevent frauds on the customs revenue.

Introduced by Mr. Brewer and referred to Committee on Ways and Means 442.

B. R. 7095-

l For the relief of the he:b:s of General Count Casimer Pulaski. Introduced by Mr. Curt.in and referred to Committee on War Claims 442.

B. R. 7096-For the relief of William Ross Browne.

Introduced by Mr. Harris, of Massachusetts, and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 442.

B. R. 7097-For the relief of Elijah W. Dobbs, Mariano G. Samaniego, and H. C.

Hooker. Introduced by 1\lr. Oury and referred to Comnuttee on Indian Affairs 442.

H. R. 7098-Far the relief of Henry C. Frazier.

Introduced by Mr. Oury and referred to Committee on Indian Affairs 442.

B. R. 7099-To amend the pension laws, and for ot~er purposes.

Introduced by Mr. Joyce and referred to Committee on Payment of Pensions, Bounty, and Back Pay 442.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 1910) 1737.-l.\lotion in House to suspend rules and pass bill, rejected 2944-2947.

H. R. 7100-Granting a pension to Philemon B. Purvis.

Introduced by l\Ir. Beach and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 442.

B. R. 7101-To provide for the appointment of railway postal clerks, and for other

purposes. Introduced by 1\Ir. Bingham and referred to Committee on Post-Offices and

Post-Roads 442.

B. R. 7102-To amend an act entitled "An act to amend section 5352 of the Re

vised Statutes of the United States in reference to bigamy, and for other purposes,'' approved March 22, 1882.

Introduced by Mr. Cassidy and referred to Committee on Judiciary 442.

B. R. 7103-For the relief of Beaufort C. Lee.

Introduced by l\Ir. Ward and referred to Committee on Claims 442.

H. n. 71q4-Granting a pension to George Flinn.

Introduced by Mr. Ladd and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 442. .

H. R. 7105-For the relief of Adelbert L. Nichols.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Lacy and referred to Committee on Patects 442.

H. R. 71.06-For the relj.ef of R. D. Hay.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Scales and referred to Committee on Ways and Means 442

H. R. 71.07-To provide for a uniform rate of postage on drop-letters.

Introduced by Mr. Dingley and referred to Committee on Post-Office and Post-Roads 442.

H. R. 71.08-

Granting a pension to Nathaniel D. Chase. Introduced byl\Ir. Dingley and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions

442.

H. R. 7109-To detach thecountyofGrundy, in the State of Tennessee, from the

southern district of East Tennessee and attach it to the middle district of said State.

Introduced by Mr. Dibrell and referred to Committee on Judiciary 442.

H. R. 7110-To regulate the carrying of passengers on the city railroad cars of the

])istrict of Columbia. Introduced by Mr. Klotz a:qd referred to Committee on District of Columbia

443.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 1884) 1452.


Introduced by 1\lr. Joyce and referred to Select Committee on P ayment of Pensions, Bounty, and Back Pay 476.

H. R. 71.1.2-For the relief of Alfred Hopkins.

Introduced by Mr. Townsend, of Ohio, and referred to Committee on Naval Affairs 4.76.

H. R. 71.1.3-Granting a pension to Sarah Stoner.

Introduced by Mr. Beltzhoover and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 530.

H. R. 71.1.4-Granting a pension to Matilda Knight.

Introd\xced by Mr. Beltzhoover and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions530.

H. n. 7115-To authorize the construction of a bridge across the Thames River

near New London, in the State of Connecticut. Introduced by Mr. Chace and referred to Committee on Commerce 530.

Reported ba{)k in House with amendments (H. R. REPORT 19G9) 2943.PassedHouse3259,3550.-PassedSenate3<>"l.0,3557.-Examinedand signed 3565, 3616.-Approved by President 374.3.

B. R. 7116-For the relief of Solomon Perris.

Introduced by l'tir. Phister and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 530.

B. R. 711.7-Granting a pension to JI.Irs. Elizabeth I. Moncrief.

Introduced by M.r. Peelle and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 530.

H. R. 71.1.8-Granting a pension to L. V. Hollyfield.

Introduced by Mr. Haskell and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 530.

H. R. 7119-Granting a pension to M. L. Kennedy.

Introduced by Mr. Haskell and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 530

B. R. 7120-Establishing the northern district o.f Pennsylvania, and providing

for a district and circuit court of the United States to be held therein.

Introduced by Mr. Scranton and referred to Committee on Judiciary 530.

B. R. 71.21.-To provide for the sanitary inspection of immigrants.

Introduced by Mr. Rich and referred t,p Committee on Public Health 530.

H. R. 7122-For the relief of William T. Lobb.

Introduced by Mr. Jadwin and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 530.

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HOUSE BILLS. 203 .H. R. 7123-

1\iaking an appropriation for the extension, enlargement, and improvement ofUnitedStatescustom-houseatRichmond,Virginia, to secure accommodation for post-office, courts, and United States officers.

Introduced by Mr. Wise, of Virginia, and referred to Committee on Public Buiidings and Grounds 530.

.H. R. 7124-For the relief of Samuel A. Daughenbough.

Introduced by Mr. Deering and referred to Committee on 1\filitary Affairs 530.

:H. R. 7125-For the relief of James S. Jelley.

Introduced by Mr. Holman and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 530.

.H. R. 7126-Providing for two additional associate justices of the supreme court

of the Territory of Dakota. Introduced by Mr. Pettigrew and referred to Committee on Judiciary 530.

.H. R. 7127-To disapprove and repeal an act of the governor and Legislative .AB

sembly of the Territory of Utah entitled "An act conferring upon women the elective franchise," and for other purposes.

Introduced by Mr. Cassidy and referred to Committee on Judiciary 530.

H. R. 7128-Granting a pension to William H. Morhiser.

Introduced by Mr. Updegraff and referred to Committee on Inv-alid Pensions 530.

H. R. 7129-For t.he relief of William H. l\forhiser.

Introducedbyl\1r. Updegraff and referred to Committee on WarClaims531.

·H. R. 7130-Giv ing legislative construction to section 4 7 4 7 of the Revised Statutes,

exempting pension-money from execution. Introduced by Mr. McCoid and referred to Committee on Judiciary 531.

.H. R. 7131-For the relief of Emery S. Wardwell.

Introduced by Mr. Murch and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 531.

. H. R. 7132-AuthOiizing and directing the Secretary of the Treasury to pay to

Matilda Evans, foster mother of George Stokes, unpaid bounty and arrears of pay and allowances.

Introduced by Mr. Shallenberger and referred' to Select'Committee on Payment of Pensions, Bou.nty, and Back Pay 531.

H. R. 7133-For the relief of Elizabeth E. Morris.

Introduced by Mr. Haseltine and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 531.

H. R. 7134-For the relief of James L. Andem.

Reported from Committee on Ways and Means and referred to Committee on Accounts 573.

H. R. 7135-Grnnting pensions to the survivors of the Mexican and Indian wars.

Reported from Committee on Pensions as substitute for H. R. 1959 (REPORT 1838) 574--<Jonsidered 12ffi-1208.

-H. n. 7136-To authorize the sale of timber on certain lands reserved for the use

of the Menomonee tribe of Indians in the State of Wisconsin. Introduced by Mr. Guenther and referred to Committee on Indian Affairs

574.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 1895) 1737.

H. R. 7140-To increase the efficiency of the Inspector-General's Department of

the Army. Reported from the Committee on Military Affairs a.s a substitute for H. R.

5462 (REPORT 1839) 663.

H. R. 7141-Granting a pension to Nancy Ellis .

Introduced by 1\lr. Forney and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 708.

H. R. 7142-To amend section 4714 of the Revised Statutes of the United States

in relation to informal declarations of pension claimants. Introduced by 1\Ir. Deering and referred to Committee on Payment of Pen

sions, Bounty, and Back Pay 736.

H. R. 7143-To remove the charge of desertion from the military record of Henry

B. Jay. Introduced by l\Ir. Deering and referred to Committee on Military Affairs

736.

H. R . 7144-For the relief of the widow and children of David Pierce.

Introduced by Mr. Deering and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 736.

H. R. 7145-For the relief of l\Iathias Pedersen.

Introduced by Mr. peering and referred to Committee on War Claims 736.

H. R. 7146-Granting a pension to Henry A. Armstrong.

Introduced by Mr. Wait and referred to Committee on In valid Pensions 737.

H. R. 7147-Granting an increase of pension to Sophia Beeler.

Introduced by Mr. Hitt and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 737.

H. R . 7148-To establish a railroad bridge across the Illinois River, extending from

a point within five miles of Columbiana, in Greene County, to a point within five miles of Farrowtown, in Calhoun County, in the State of Illinois.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Springer and referred to Committee on Commerce 731.Reported back. (H. R. REPORT 1970) 2943.-Pa.ssed House 3550.-Laid on the table in Senate 3510.-Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce 3558.-Passed the Senate 3697.-Examined and signed 3700, 3764.-Approved by by President 3776 .

H. R. 7149-To increase the pension of Simpson Harris.

Introduced by Mr. Matson and referred to Committee on Pensions 76..

H. R. 7150-To provide for a!limitation upon the presentation ~f claims to the

Executive Departments, and for other purposes. Introduced by Mr. Holman and referred to Committee on War Claims 731.

H. R. 7151-Granting a pension to Bridget Sherlock.

Introduced by Mr. Matson and referred to Committee on Inv-alid Pensions 737.

H. R. 7152-Granting a pension to E. D. Partridge.

Introduced by Mr. Carpenter and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions737.

H. R. 7153-For the erection of a public building at Fort Dodge, Iowa.

Introduced by Mr. Carpenter and referred t-o Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds 731.

H. R. 7154~ For the relief of Robert M. Dore.

H. R. 7137 _ lnt,;'~uced by 111r. Phister and referred to Commit.tee on Invalid P ensions

For the restoration of William W. Armstrong, late first lieutenant H. R. 7155-Sixteenth United States Infantry, to his former rank. For the relief of Richard l\I. Rous.

Introduced by Mr. Ford and referred to Committee on Military .A.ffa irs574.

H. R. 7138-Granting condemned cannon to McGregor Po t, No. 27, Grand Army

of the Republic, of Connecticut. Introduced by Mr. Wait and referred to Committee on 1\Iilitary Affa-irs


H. R. 7139-To punish larceny from the person in the District of Columbia.

Introduced by 1\'Ir. Neal and referred to Committ ee on District of Columbia 671.-H. B. 7226 reported as substitute 971.

Introduced by l\1r. Phister and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 737.

H. R. 7156-Granting a pension to Captain J. R. H. Cardwell.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Caldwell and referred to Committee on Inv:1lid P ensions 737.

H. R. 7157-To transfer the administration of the revenue-cutter service to the

Navy Department. Introduced by 111r. Harris, of Massaclmsetts, and referred to Committee 011

Naval Affairs 737.

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H. R. 7158-To establish a bureau of mercantile marine in theN avy Department.

Introduced by Mr. Harris, of Massachusetts, and referred to Committee on Commerce 7'.n.

H. R. 7159-.Authorizing the commissioner of the Freedman's Savings and Trust

Company to examine and audit certain cla~ against said company and to pay certain dividends barred by the aet of February 21, 1881, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Mr. Crapo and referred to Committee on Banking and Currencym.

H. R. 7160-For the relief of John W. Johnston.

Introduced by Mr. Burrows, of 1\lissouri, and referred to Committee on War Claims 7:n.

H. R. 7161-Granting a pension to George Pendleton.

Introduced by Mr. Burrows, of Missouri, and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 737.

H. R. 7162-Gra.nting a pension to Thomas J. Reid.

Introduced by 1\lr. Burrows, of 1\lissouri, and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions m.

H. R. 7163-For the relief of Elizabeth Stoughton and Hattie F. Stoughton.

Introduced by Mr. Hammond, of New York, and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 737.

H. R. 7164-To authorize the Secretary of War to erect a monument to commem

orate the services of the late Gouverneur K. Warren. Introduced by Mr. Ketcham and referred to Committee on 1\filitary Affairs

738.

Fl. R. 7165-Granting a pension to .Alpheus S. Hunter.

Introduced by Mr. Beach and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 738.

H. R. 7166-Granting a pension to Ceney Twines.

Introduced by Mr. Hubbs and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 738.

H. R. 7167-Donating condemned cannon to John Bell Post, Grand Army of the

Republic, of W ashingt.on Court House, Ohio. Introduced by Mr. Morey a.nd referred to Committee on 1\lilitary Affairs


H. R. 7168-Granting a peiision to Adam Kress.

Introduced by Mr. Leedom and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 738.

H. R. 7169-For the relief ofT. Chalkley Taylo.r.

Introduced by Mr. Kelley and referred to Committee on Patents 738.

H. R. 7170-Granting arrears of pension to 1lfary MeN amara.

Introduced by Mr. Bingham and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions738.

H. R. 7171-For the relief of William S. Griffiths.

Introduced by Mr. Houk and referred to Committee on War Claims 738.

H. R. 7172-

H. R. 7176-

Restoring to inmates of national military homes money retained ont of their pensions as fines or penalties.

Introduced by Mr. Deustera.ndreferred to Committee on 1\lilitary Affairs 738.

H. R. 7177-For the relief of :Urs. H uldah Hinkley.

Introduced by lUr. Deuster and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 738. .

H. R. 7178-Granting a pension to Patrick Murrin. Intr~duced by 1\lr. Brents and referred to Committee on In valid Pensions 738.

H. R. 7179-For the relief of E. C. Chirouse.

Introduced by ::1\Ir. Brents and referred to Committee on IndianA!Iairs738r

H. R. 7180-For the relief of Charles Zanda.

Introduced by Mr. Farwell, of Iowa, and referred to Committee on Claims 738.

H. R. 7181-Making appropriations to provide for the expenses of the government

ofthe District or Columbia for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1884, and for other purposes.

Reported from Committee on Appropriations (H. R. REPORT 1840) 815.-Considered, amended, and passed House 889-903.-Referred to Senate Committee on Appropriations 907.-Reported baek with amendments 2835.Debated and passed Senate3158--3170.-Referred to House Committee on Appropriations 3244.-Reported back and House non-concurs in Senate amendments 3289.-Conference appointed 3268, 3289.--<Jonference report adopted 3552, 3591.-Exam.ined and signed 3584, 3638.-Approved by President3742.

H. R. 7182-For the relief of Thomas Lynch.

Introduced by Mr. Aldrich and referred to Committee on Claims 888.

H. R. 7183-Authori.zing the execution ofbills of sale and mortgage of personal

property in the District of Columbia. Introduced by l\Ir. Neal and referred to Committee on District of Columbia.

889.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 1907) 1737.

H. R. 7184-Granting condemned cannon to G. D. Bailey Post, No. 200, Grand

Army of the Republic, of the Department of New York. Introduced by Mr. Skinner and referred to Committee on l\Iilitary Affair&


H. R. 7185-For the relief of Mrs. "Yargaretta, Bender.

Introduced by 1\Ir. McLean, ofl\lissouri, and referred to Committee on Ways. and Means 923.

H. R. 7186-To incorporate the National Trust Company of Washington, District

of Columbia. Introduced by Mr. Hewitt, of New York, and referred to Committee on Dis

trict of Columbia 923.-Reported back in House and motion to suspend. rules rejected 2943.

H. R. 7187-Granting an increase of pension to Frank TraYJ!Or.

Introduced by Mr. Flower and referred to Committee on Invalicl Pensions. 923.

H. R. 7188-Granti.ng an increase of pension to Sarah T. Matthews.

Introduced by Mr. Belt.zhooverand referred to Committee on Ir1valid Pensions923.

Granting homesteads to soldiers, sailors, and marines upon a resi- H. R. 7189-dence of one year. Granting a pension to E1i.a.s Sheads.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Grout and referred to Committee on Public Lands 738. Introduced by Mr. Beltzhoover and refeiTed to Committee on Invalid Pen-

H. R. 7173-To autho:cize the Secretary of War to grant the use of certain land

at Fortl;ess M:onroe, Virginia, to James A. Watkins for the extension of his building.

Introduced by lUr. Dezendorf and referred to Committee on Military Af. fairs 738.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 1966) 2943.

H. R. 7174-Gmnting a pension to Francis M. Shear.

Introduced by Mr. Hoge and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions738 . .

H. R. 7175-For the relief of the Stockbridge and ~!unsee tribe of Indians, in the

State of Wisconsin. Introduced by Mr. Deuster and referred to Committee on Indian Affairs

738.-Reported back (H. R . .REPORT 1950) 2516.

sions 923.

H.R. 7190-Fixing and defining the duties of the Signal Service.

Int.roduced by lUr. Beltzhoovel' and referred to Committee on 1\Iilitary .A.!fairs 924.

H. R. 7191-iak:ing appropriations for fortifications and other wo1·ks of defense, .

and for the armament thereof, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1884, and for other purposes.

Reported from Committee on Appropriations (H. R. REPORT 1841) 94.3.-Considered and passed House ll66.-Referi'ed to Senate Committee on Appropriations 1159.-Reported back with amendments 2769.-Amended and passed Senate 3054..-Referred to House Committee on Appropriations 2iG9.-Reported back and Senate amendments non-concurred in 3189.Conference appointed 3158, 3189.-Conference report adopted 3464., 3510, E.xanUned and signed 3503, 3540.-Approved by President 3743.

'. I


To equalize the bounties of soldiers, sailors, and marines. lntroduced by 1\Ir. Steele and referred to Select Committee on Paymentof

Pensions, Bounty, and Back Pay 943.

H. R. 7193-Making appropriations for the payment of invalid and other pensions

of the United States for the fiscal year ending June30, 1884, and · for other purposes.

Reported from Committee on Appropriations (H. R. REPOI:.T 1842) 943.-Considered, amended, and passed Housell~ll65.-ReferredtoSenateCommittee on Appropriations 1159.-Reported back with amendment 2020.Amended and pa.sse.d Senate 2415.-Referred to House Appropriations Committee 2467.-Reported back and Senate amendments concurred in 3059.-Examined and signed 3068, 3088.-Approved by President 3742.

H. R. 7194-For the extensio1.1 of letters patent to the heirs of Rudolph Leschot,

deceased. Introduced by Mr. Buck and referred to Committee on Patents 966.-Re

ported back (H. R. REPORT 1915) 1803, 2467.

H. R. 7195-For the relief of Mrs. Martha S. Hendrick.

Introduced by Mr. Buchan~n and referred to Committee on War Claims 966.

H. R. 7196-For the erection of a public building at Brunswick, Georgia.

Introduced by Mr. Blount and referred to Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds 966.

H. R. 7197-For the relief of Louisa Rose.

Introduced by Mr. Smith, of Illinois, and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 966.

H. R. 7198-In relation to claims against the United States.

Introduced by Mr. Holman and referred to Committee on War-Claims 966.

H. R. 7199-To create a postal telegraph of the United States.

Introduced by Mr. Anderson and referred to Committee on Post-Office and Post-Roads 966.

H. R. 7200-To authorize the construction of a bridge ~ross the 1tlississippi River

at the city of Leavenworth, Kansas. Introduced by Mr. Anderson and referred to Committ~e on Commerce 966.

H. R. 7201-Granting a pension to John A. Shuckers.

Introduced by Mr. Haskell and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 966.

H. R. 7202-For the relief of Ellen Dacey.

Introduced by Mr. Russell and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 966.

H. R. 7203-For the relief of Daniel Sevier and Louisa Sevier, administrators.

Introduced by Mr. Lynch and referred to Committee on ln>alid Pensions 967.

H. R. 7204-Granting a pension to George Fletchall.

Introduced by Mr. Ford and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions967.

H. R. 7205-To restore to the pension-roll the name of Lydia A. Bowman.

Introduced by Mr. Briggs and referred to Committee on In>alid Pensions 967.

H. R. 7206-Granting a pension to Fanny Lane, widow of Simeon Lane.

Introduced by Mr. Hall and referred to Committee on Pensions 967.

H. R. 7207-Granting a pension to Nelson Waterhouse.

Introduced byl\1r. Hardenbergh and referred toCommitteeonin>alid Pensions 967.

H. R. 7208-To reduce the rate of postage on letters to 1 cent, and to increase the

receipts of the Post-Office Department. Introduced by l!r. Robinson, ofNe~York, and referred to Committee on

Post-Office and Post-Roads 967.

H. R. 7209-Granting a pension to Eliza A. Jones.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Van Voorhis and referred toCommittee on Invalid Pensions 967.

H. R. 7210-To extend letters patent granted to Owen Redmond for an improv~

ment in steam-plows. Introduced by Mr. Van Voorhis and referred to Committee on Patents 967.

H. R. 7211-For the relief of C. H. Eddy.

Introduced by Mr. Rit-chie and referred to Committee on Claims 967.

H. R. 7212-To reimburse Mary W. Douthett for United States bonds and coupons

owned by her and destroyed by fire. Introduced by 1\lr. Miller and referred to Committee on Claims 967.

H. R. 7213-To limit the coinage of standard silver dollars to the requirements of

the people. Introduced by 1\Ir. Fisher and referred to Committee on Coinage , Weights,

and Measures 967. "'

H. R. 7214-To establish a system of coinage of gold and silver, and attain prox

imity in commercial and standard values thereof. Introduced by Mr. Fisher and referred to Committee on Coinage, Weights,

and Measures 967.

H. R. 7215-Granting a pension toP. F. Seaman.

Introduced by Mr. Mutchler and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 957.

H .R.7216-Referring the claim of Arthur W. Paynter, for damages to the schooner

Peter D. Lambert and cargo, tO the Court of Claims. Introduced, by Mr. Randall and referred to the Committee on War Claims

967.

H. R. 721.7-For the relief of Harrison Dewey.

Introduced by Mr. Tyler and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 967.-Report~d back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 1980) 3019.

H. R. 721.8-Authorizing the construction of a bridge across the Saint Croix Lake

or River by the Saint Croix and Chippewa Railway Company. Introduced by Mr. Humphrey and referred to Committee on Commerce

967.

H. R. 7219-To reduce the limits of the Fort Lowell military reservation, in the

Territory of Arizona. lntroduced by Mr. Ouryand referred to Committee on Military Affairs 9f11.

H. R. 7220-For the relief of John S. Chisum.

Introduced byl\lr. Luna and referred to Committee on Indian Affairs 967.

H. R. 7221-For the relief of the Nashville, Chattanooga, and Saint Louis Rail

road. Introduced by 1\lr. House-and referred to Committee on Judiciary 967.

H. R. 7222-For the relief of Mary Elizabeth Young.

Introduced by Mr. House and referred to Committee on Claims967.

H. R. 7223-Granting use of tents to the Benton County (Iowa) Soldiers' Asso

ciation. Introduced by Mr. Thompson, of Iowa, and referred to Committ.ee on Mili

tary Afi'airs 967 . .

H. R. 7224-To place the name of l\Iary Jane Root on the pension-roll.

Introduced by Mr. Dwight and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 967.

H. R. 7225-Granting a. pension to Stephen M. Gupton.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Stockslager and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 970.

H. R. 7226-To punish larceny from the person in the District of Columbia.

Reported from Committee on District of Columbia as substitute for H. R. 7139 and passed House 971.-Referred to Senate Committee on District of Columbia996.-Reportedback1308.-PassedSenate3676.-Examined and signed 3686, 3752.-Approved by President 3775.

H. R. 7227-To authorize the construction and maintenance of a bridge across the

Niagara River. Introduced by Mr. Crowley and referred to Committee on Commerce 994.


B. R. 7228-To authorize the construction of a. bridge across the Niagara River.

Introduced by Mr. Crowley and referred to Committee on Commerce 994.

B. R. 7229-Granting an increase of pension to James M. Blades.

Introduced by Mr. Townshend, of Illinois, and referred to Committee on In valid Pensions 994.

B. R. 7230-For the relief of Judith Lanter.

Introduced by Mr. Jones, of New Jerse ,and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 994.

B . R. 7231-For the relief of David F. Clanton.

Introduced by 1tir. Dowd and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 994.

B. R. 7232-To amend an aet entitled ''An act to amend the statutes in relation

to immediate transportation of dutiable goods, and for other purposes," approved June 10, 1880.

Introduced by Mr. Watson and referred to Committee on Commerce 994.

B. R. 7233-Granting a pension to John McGarregle.

Introduced by Mr. Hardy and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 994.

l!. R. 7234-For the relief of Andrew Albro..

Introduced by Mr. West and referred to Committee on MiHtary Affairs 1016.

B. R. 7235-To incorporate the Arkansas, New Mexico and Pacific Railroad Com

pany, and for other purposes. Introduced by Mr. Dunn and referred to Committee ·on Pacific Railroads

1039.

~- R. 7236-To further facilitate the exportation of distilled spirits.

Introduced by 1\!r. Aldrich and l'eferred to Committee on Ways and Means 1061.

B. R. 7237-For the relief of Bessie S. Gilmore.

Introduced by Mr. Young and referred to Committee on Judiciary 1088.

H. R. 7238-For the relief of Mason City Salt Company.

Introduced by Mr. Young and referred to Committee on Ways and Means 1088. -

H. R. 7239-For the relief of George H. Wells.

Introduced by Mr. McCoid and"referred to Committee on War Clai.msl107.

B. R. 7240-For the relief of William H. Donohoe.

Reported from Committee on War Claims fH. R. REPORT1846)ll08.-Passed

B. R. 7244-To prevent the unlawful occupation of the public lands.

Reported from Committee on Public Lands as substitute for H. R. 3560 (H.. R. REPORT 1858) 1135.

H. R. 7245-To amend section 2743 of the Revised Statutes. Re~rted from Committee on Ways and Means as substitute for H. R. 6382:

(H. R. REPORT 1859) 114.9. H. R. 7246-

For the relief of James E. Lawler. Introduced by 1\Ir. Wheeler and referred to Committee on Pensions 1195.

H. R. 7247-For the relief of the 1-Iasonic Lodge, Florence, Alabama.

Introduced by Mr. Wheeler and referred to Committee on War Claimsl195 ..

B. R. 7248-For tho relief of William A. Milam.

Introduced by Mr. Wheeler and referred to Committee on War Claims 1195_

H. R. 7249-To grant a pension to James M. Kirk.

Introduced by Mr: Wheeler and referred to Committee on Pen ions 1195.

B. R. 7250-For the relief of Henry A. F . Worth.

Intr;duced by lli. Wheeler and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions. ll95.

B. R. 7251-To amend an act entitled "An act to determine the jurisdiction of'

circuit courts of the United States, and to regulate the removal of causes from State courts, and for other purposes.''

Introduced by 1\Ir. Herbert and referred to Committee on Judiciary ll95.

H. R.7252-Providing for the voluntary retirement of the officers of the United:

States Army. Introduced by 1\Ir. Page and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 1195.

H. R.7253-For the relief of Penina Hunt.

Introduced by 1\!r. Roseerans and referred to Committee on Pensions 1195.

B. R.7254-For the relief of Delia G. Webber, L. H. Naron, and others.

Introduced by Mr. Roseerans and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions ll96.

B. R. 7255-To authorize the Secretary of War to loan tents to the Grand Army

of the Republic, Denver, Colorado. Introduced by Mr. Belford and referred to Committee on l\Iilitary A.ffairs-

1196.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 1866) 132-i. H. R. 7256-

To amend section 8-24 of the Revised Statutes. Introduced by Mr. Belford and referred to Committee on Judiciary 1196.

House 1287.-Referred to Senate Committee on Military Affairs 1270.- H. R. 7257-Reported back (9. REPORT 944) 1760.-Passed Senate3682.-Examined and signed 3687, 3753.-Approved by President 3775.

B. R. 7241-To indemnify the State of California for balances paid and remaining

due on account of indebtedness incurred in the Indian wars, for the payment of which said State issued bonds in 1851 and 1852, a part of which remain unpaid owing to delays occasioned by War Department rulings, under the act of Congress of August 5, 1854.

Reported from Committee on War Claims as substitute for H. R. 2139 (H. R. REPORT 1847) 1108.

u. R. 7242-

For the relief of the Union Metallic Cartridge Company. Introduced by 1\Ir."Miles and referred to Committee on Patents 1196.-Re

ported back (H. R. REPORT 1964) 2942.

H. R. 7258-Making an appropriation to build a road from the city of :Marietta,

Georgia, to the national cemetery near that city. Introduced by 1\Ir. Clements and referred to Commit~ on l\Iilitary Affairs

1196. B. R. 7259-

To incorporate the Unite4 States Gas and Fuel Company, and for other purposes.

To a;q.thorize the Southern Pacific Railroad Company and other rail- Introduced by Mr. Calkins and referred to Committee on District of Col urn-road companies to unite and consolidate so as to form a continu- bia.ll96.-H. R. 741rl reported as substitute 2040,2255.

ous line of railroad between the tidal waters of the Atlantic and H. R. 7260-Pacific Oceans.

Re:P.orted from Committee on Pacific Railroads as substitute for H. R. 6316 {H. R. REPORT 1S56) 1134.

H. R . 7243-

Granting a pension to Jonathan McLaughlin. Introduced by Mr. De Motte and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions

ll96.

B. R. 7261.-To compel the payment by the Kansas Pacific Railroad Company of Granting a pension to Austin B. Lynch.

the cost of surveying, selecting, and conveying certain lands Introduced by Mr. Ryan and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions granted to it, and to create a sinking fund for the Kansas Par 1196. cific, Siou..""r City and Pacific, and Central Branch Union Pacific H R

7262 · Railroad Companies, and for other purposes. · · -:---- . . Reported from Committee on Pacific Railroads as substitute for H. R. 63971 For the relief of William G. Raymond.

(H. R. REPORT 1857) ll34.-Considered 1199-1.202. Introduced by Mr. Ryan and referred to Committee on War Claims 1196.


Permitting ~frs. Esther Gearhart to present for adjudication her claim against the United States Government in the Court of Claims.

Introduced by Mr. White and referred to Committee on War Claims 1196.

H. R. 7264-For the relief of Ira Hall.

Introduced by Mr. Cannon and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 1196.

H. R. 7265-For the relief of Hannah E. Roughton. ---

Introduced by Mr. Cannon and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1196.

H. R. 7266-Forthe relief of .Alexander Ritter.

Introduced by Mr. Caldwell and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 1196.

H. R. 7267-To reform the civil service.

Introduced by Mr. Gibson and referred to Select Committee on Reform in the Civil Service 1196.

H. R. 7266-To convene the Forty-eighth Congress on the fiistl\Iondayin:March,

1883. Introduced by Mr. Gibson and referred to Committ~ on Ways and Means

1196.

H. R. 7269-Granting a pension to Charles H. Dudley.

Introduced by Mr. Ladd and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1196. '

H . R. 7270-Concerning Federal elections.

Introduced py Mr. Morse and referred to Committee on Judiciary 1196.

H. R. 7271-For the relief of E. Ware.

Introduced by ?rir. Webber and referred to Committee on Claims1196.

H. R. 7272-To donate four condemned cast-iron cannon to Phil McKernan Post,

No. 52, Grand Army of the Republic, of Mason, Michigan. Introduced by Mr. Spaulding and referred to Committee on Military Affairs


H. R. 7273-For the relief of John Bannister.

Introduced by Mr. Burrows, of Michigan, and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 1197.

H. R. 7274-Granting a pension to W. H. H. Gillespie.

Introduced by Mr. Burrows, of Michigan, and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1197.

H. R. 7275-Granting an increase of pension to Charles Bnler.

Introduced by Mr. Ford and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1197.

H. R. 7276-:For the relief of Henry N. Deaver.

Introduced by Mr. Valentine and referred to Committ~e on :Military Affairs 1197.

H. R. 7277-To extend the provisions of an act entitled 11 An acl t-o enable the

State of Arkansas and other States to reclaim sw3Jllp lands within their limits;" and also of an act entitled "An act for the relief of purchasers and locaters of swamp and overflowed lands,'' to Arkansas, Nebraska, Colorado, and Nevada, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Mr. Valentine and referred to Committee on Public Lands 1197.

H. R. 7278-Granting a pension to Cynthia Shaw.

Introduced by Mr. Prescott and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1197.

H. R. 7279-For the relief of Bedant Beard.

Introduced by Mr. Prescott and referred to Select Committee on Payment of Pensions, Bounty, ahd Back Pay 1197.

H. R. 7280-Granting a pension to Ann Brooks.

Introduced by Mr. Prescott and referred to Committee on Pensions 1197.

H. R. 7281-

For the relief of James H. Conant. Introduced by Mr. Rosecran and referred to Committee on Claims 1197.

H. R. 7282-

Granting a pension to the sole surviving grandchild of the author of the Declaration of Independence.

Introduced by lfr. Robinson, of New York, and referred to Committee on Pensions 1197.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPvRT1941) 2515.

H. R. 7283-

Granting a pension to George M. Hawkins. Introduced by Mr. Belmont and referred to Committee on Invalid Pene:ions

1197.

H. R. 7284-For the relief of William B. Foster.

Introduced by Mr. Belmont and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1197.

H. R. 7285-

Regnlating and reducing the expense in cases or"contested elections. Introduced by Mr. Cox, of North Carolina, and referred to Committee on

Elections 1197.

H. R. 7286-

Granting a pension to ~ elly Roberts. Introduced by Mr. Hubbs and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions

1197.

H. R. 7287-

To confirm a deed executed by the trustees of the public schools to Daniel Breed ..

Introduced by Mr. Neal and referred to Committee on District of Columbia 1197.

H. R. 7288-F!)r the relief of Edward F. Vance.

Introduced by Mr.Nealand referred to Committee on InvalidPeusionsl197.

H. R. 7289-

To confer upon the senior associate justice of the supreme court of the District of Columbia., in the absence or inability of the chiefjnstice of said court, the power and duties now conferred upon said chief-justice relative to the extradition of fugitives from justice.

Introduced by Mr. Neal a.nd referred to Committee on District of Columbia 1197.-Reported back a.nd passed House 1452.-Referred to Senate Committee on District of Columbia 1431.-Reported back 2263.-Passed Senate 3686.-Examined and signed 369-!, 3i56.-Approved by President 3775.

H. R. 7290-

Granting a pension to William Bolwerk. Introduced by Mr. Shultz and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions

1197.

H. R. 7291-For the relief of certain re-enlisted veteran volunteers.

Introduced by Mr. Morey and referred to Committee on :Military .A.ffn.irs 1197.

H. R. 7292-

Providing that newspapers may be sent through the mails free ro actual subscribers.

Introduced by Mr. Geddes and referred to Committee on Post-Office and Post-R~ads 1197.

H. R. 7293-For the relief of William H. Crump.

Introduced by Mr. Townsend, of Ohio, and referred to the Garfield Auditing Committ~ ll97.-Reference changed to Committee on Appropriations 2292.

H. R. 7294-For the relief of L. 0. Gooch.

Introduced by Mr. Atkins and referred to Committ~e on Military A1fairs 1197.

H. R. 7295-To carry into effect the recommendation of the boa,rd of admirals.

convened under the joint provision approved· Febrnacy 5, 1879, in the case of Lieutenant-Commander Charles D. Sigsbee, United States Navy.

Introduced by Mr. George and referred t-o Committee on Naval Affairsll97.

H. R. 7295--To carry into effect the recommendation of the board of admirals

convened under the joint resolution approved February 5, 1819, in the case of Commander James H. Sands, United States Navy.

IntR-oduced by Mr. George and referred to Committee on Naval Affairs 11£8.

\


II. R 7297-To carry into effect the recommendation of the board of admirals

convened under the joint resolution approved February 5, 1879, in the case of Commander Henry Glass, United States Navy.

J.ntro?-uced by Mr. George and referred to Committee on Naval Affairs 1198.

II. R. 7298-ranting a pension to Armand, William A., and James C. Ramsey. Introduced by Mr. Shallenberger and referred to Committee on Invalid

Pensions 1198.

n. R. 7299-ranting a pension to Jacob Hicks. Introduced by Mr. Wise, of P ennsylvania, and referred to Committee on

Invalid Pensions 1198.

H . R. 7300-Granting a pension to Isaac Pratt.

Introduced by Mr. Wise, of Pennsylvania, and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1198. -

n. n. 7301-For the relief of David N. Harrison.

Introduced by Mr. Pettibone and referred to Committee on Claims 1198.H. R. 7634 reported as substitute 3148.

H. R. 7302-, or· the relief of Jeremiah Fritts. Introduced by Mr. Houk and referred to Committee on Military Afi'airs

1198.

B. R. 7303-0 ranting a pension to John J. Low.

Introduced by Mr. Wilson and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1198.

H. n. 7304-Granting a pension to John R. Hurlburt.

Introduced by Mr. Humphrey and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1198.

.u. R. 7305-For the relief of Hiram S. Town.

Introduced by Mr. Guenther and referred to Committee on Claims 1198.Reported back. (H. R. REPORT 1921) 1989.

H. R. 7306-F or the relief of Frederick Wales.

Introduced by Mr. Pound and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1198.

II. R. 7307-To confirm title to La .A.ribac land grant, in the Territory of Arizona.

Introduced by Mr. Oury and referred to Committee on Private Land Claims 1198.

~. R. 7308-or the relief of Anthony Joseph and Pedro J. Jaramillo_ Introduced by 1\ir. Lu1:1a and refe'rred to Committee on Claims 1198.

· n. R. 7309-. Granting a pension to Werner Lentz.

Introduced by Mr. Morrison and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen• sions 1198. H . R. 7310-

or the relief of Ira G. Omsbee. Introduced by Mr. Spaulding and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen

sions1198. U. R. 7311-

F or the relief of Thomas T. Stratton, assignee ofW. B. Waldron. Introduced by Mr. 1\!oore and referred to Committee on Claims 12ll.-R~

ported back (H. R. REPORT 1918) 1988.

H. R. 7312-For the relief of John Theye.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Haskell and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions1242.

U. R. 7313-T impose du1ies upon foreign imports, and for other purposes.

Reported from Committee on Ways and Means (H. R. REPORT 1861) 1253.Debated 1585-1587, 1627-1648,1676-1692, 1738-1758, 180<>-1829, 1852-1864,1915-1942,1989-2019,2041-2057,2134-2136, 216Z-2171, 2227-2254,2256-2262,2293-2315, 2380-2402,2444-2467, 2516-2534,2573-2594, 2638-2669, 2724-2747, 2825-28?...8, 2865-2884.

E. R. 7314-,J.Ialdng appropriations for the naval service for the fiscal year ending

June 30, 1884, and for other purposes. Reported from Committee on Appropriations (H. R. REPORT 1862) 1.255.

Debated 131J6-1329, 1400-1420, 1453-1470, 1500-1521, 1548-1570, 158()-1582.Passed House 1582.-Referred to Senate Committee on Appropriations 1601.-Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 968) 2333, 2546.-Debated and passed Senate 3088-3120,3153-3158.-Referred to House Committee on Appropriations 3?...44.-Repo~ back and Honse rejects Senate a.mendments 3310.-senate insists on ts amendments and conference appoint:ed3310, 3322.-Conference repo adopted 3;)~ 3634-3637.-Exam.ined .and signed 3654, 3707.-Approved b President, 3742.

H. R. 7315-For the relief of Mrs. Sarah A. Scott.

Introduced by Mr. Wise, of Pennsylvania, and nlferred to Committee oa Invalid Pensions 1287.

H. R. 7316-For the relief of George Graham.

Introduced by Mr. Rice, of Missouri, and referred to Conunittce on War Claims 1287.

H. R. 7317-To amend an act entitled ''An act to authorize the construction of

a ponton wagon-bridge a-cross the Mississippi River, at or near the city of Dubuque, in the State of Iowa. n

In trod need. by Mr. Hitt and referred to Committee on Commerce 1307.

H. R. 7318-To encourage American seamen and to provide for aged, helpless, and

disabled seamen, and for other purposes. Introduced by Mr. McLean, of Missouri, and referred to Oommittee on

I" a vn.l Affairs 1307.

H. R. 7319-Granting a. pension to Daniel B. Storms.

Introduced by Mr. Knott and referred to COmmittee on Invalid Pensions 132-!.

H. R. 7320-For the relief of William H. Loomis.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Spauldinl:' and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1357.

H. R. 7321-For ~he allowance of certain claims reported by the accounting offi

cers of the United States Treasury Department. r.eported from Committee on War Claims and recommitt~d1357.-Reported

back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 1917) 1914.-Considered z:rn.Passed House 2829-2834.-Referred to Senate Committee on Claims 2846..Repo..ted back (S. REPORT 1005) 3031, 3087.-Passed Senate 3"-39, 3270.-Ex:amined and signed 3327, 3341.-Approved by President 8742 •

H. R. 7322-To authorize the construction of certain bridges, and to establish them

as post-roads. Introduced by Mr. Grout and referred to Committee on Commerce 1357.


H. R. 7323-To supply condemned cast-iron cannon and cannon-balls for monu

mental pu:rposes. Reported from Committee on Military A.ffairs (H. n. REPORT 1868) 1357.

Amended and passed House 2411--Referred to Senate Committee on ~Iilit.ary Affairs 2469.-Reported adversely and indefinitely postponed (S. REPORT 1008) 3213.

H. R. 7324-For the relief of William Talbert.

Reported from Committee on Naval .Affairs (H. R. REPORT 1870) 1357.

H. R. 7325-For the relief of Mrs. C. P. Culver.

Reported from Committee on Claims (H. R. REPORT 1876) 1358.

H. R. 7326-Granting a pension to Jane Goutly.

Introduced by Mr. Chapman and 1·eferred to Committeeon Invalid Pension& 1358.

H. R. 7327-To establish certain post-routes.

Reported from Committee on Post-Office and Post-Roads and passed House 1358.-Referl'ed to Sena.te Committee on Post-Offices and Post-Roads 1384.-Reported back with amendments and recommitted 1599.-Reported. back with amendments 1875.-Motion to consider rejected in Senate 2334.Amended and passed Senate 3683.-Exam.ined and signed 3701, 8771.Approved by President 3776.

H. R. 7328-Granting a pension to Fannie S. Beaumont.

Introduced by Mr. Morse and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1358.

H. R. 7329-To amend an act entitled •'An act to authorize the construction of a,

bridgeacrosstheMissouriRiveratthemostaccessiblepointwithin five miles above the city of Saint Charles, .Missouri,'' approved April 14, 1882.

Introduced by Mr. Buckner and referred to Committee on Commerce 1399.

H. R. 733G-To remove the political disabilities of Fnmcis H. Smith, sr., of Vir

ginia. Introduced by Mr. Tucker and passed Honse 1399.-Referred toSennteCom

mittee on Judiciary 1384.-Reported back and passed Senate 1423.-E:&:arnined and signed 14.n, 14.73.-Approved by President 1639.

• HOUSE BILLS. 209 H. R. 7331-

Granting a pension to David Sneed. Introduced by Mr. Townshend, of lllinois, and referred to Committee on

Invalid Pensions 14.00.

H. R. 7332-Granting a pension to Joshua Teague.

Introduced by Mr. Townshend, of Illinois, and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1400.

H. R. 7333-For the relief of Albert C. Pontius.

Introduced by Mr. McKinley and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 1400.

H. R. 7334-To continue the impro\emcnt of the harbor of East Dubuque, illi

nois. Introduced by 1\Ir. Hitt and referred to Committee on Commerce 14.21.

H. R. 7335-Granting a pension to Catha.rine Bullard.

Introduced by llr. Peelle and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions U21.

H. R. 7336-To amend section 2603 of the Revised Statures.

Introduced by l\Ir. Rice, of Ohio, and referred to Committee on Commerce 14.21.

H. R. 7337-For the relief of Sherman C. Perry.

Introduced by Mr. Beach and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 14.2l.

H. R. 7338-For the relief of Manley B. Edmonson.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Cravens and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 1449.

B. R. 7339-For the relief of Richard Grisham.

Introduced by Mr. Cravens and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 1449.

H. R. 7340-For the relief of W eil & Moore.

Introduced by Mr. IIerbert and referred to Committee on Claimsl449.

H. R. 7341-Giving copyrights under certaJn conditions to journalistic articles.

Introduced by Mr. Rosecrans and referred to Committee on Patents 1449.

B. R. 7342-For the relief of Henry R. Benjamin.

Introduced by Mr. Davidson and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1449.

H. R. 7343-For the relief of Perry G. Wall and the executors of 0. B. Hart, de

ceased. Introduced by :i\Ir. Davidson and referred to Committee on Judiciary 1449.

H. R. 7344-Granting a pension to .A... II. Germer.

Introduced by 1\!r. Davis, ofTilinois, and r fcrred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1449.

B . R. 7345-For the relief of Daniel Connor.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Moulton and referred to Committee on Claims 1-149.

H. R. 7346-

H. R. 7350-For the relief of James Kenney.

Introduced by Mr. Webber and referred to Committee on Invalid P ensions 1450.

H. R. 7351-To increase the pension of Peter Lennon.

Introduced by Mr. Spaulding and referred to CommW,ec on Invalid Pensions 1450.

H. R. 7352-For the relief of Morrill Bryant.

Introduced by ~Ir. Washburn and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions1450.

H. R. 7353-To provide for the better protoction of life against fire in hotels and

lodging-houses in the District of Columbia. Introduced by 1\!r. Bland and referred to Committee on Di::~trict of Columbia

14.50.

B. R. 7354-For the relief of William. Hartin.

Introduced by 1\Ir. llaseltine and referred to Committee on 1\Iilitu.ry .Affairs 1450.

H. R. 7355-To impose duties upon foreign imports, to reduce taxation, and for

other purposes. Introduced by 1\Ir. IIardy and referred to Committee on ·ways and Means

14.SO.

H. R. 7356-For the relief of Elizabeth .Aurand.

Introduced by Mr. Prescott and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1450.

H. R. 7357-To equalize bounties.

Introduced by Mr. Richardson, of New York, and referred t-o Committee on Payment of Pensions, Bounty, and Back Pay 1450.

H. R. 7358-To increase the pensions of widows and dependent mothers.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Richardson and referred to Committee on Payment of Pensions, Bounty, and Back Pay 1450.

H. R. 7359-For the relief of Mrs. Kate L. Cushing.

Introduced by Mr. Cox, ofNewYork,andreferredtoCoDlllliltce on Invalid Pensions 14.50.

H. R. 7360-Granting a pension to Hosea A. Shadle.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Ritchie and referred to Committee on In,·aliu I'ensiouoJ 1450.

B. R. 7361-Granting condemned cannon and cannon-bulls to Ford Post, No. 14,

Grand Army of the Republic7 at East Toledo, Ohio7 for monu· mental purposes.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Ritchie and referred to Committee on 1\Iilita.ry A1f1Lirs 14M.-H. R. 75-!6 reported a substitute 2379.

H. R. 7362-Granting a pension to Mary Cole. •

Introduced by l!r.l\Iorey and referred to Committee on Invalid Pcusions 1450.

H. R. 7363-For the relief of William H. Huls.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Neal and referred to Committee ou Invalid l"cusions 1450.

Donating condemned cannon anu cannon-balls to Alois 0. Bachman Post, No. 26

7 of the Grand Army of the Republic7 ilistrict of In- H. R. 7364-

dinna. To restore to the pension-roll the name of Elenor Stough. Introduced by 1\Ir. Holman and referred to Committee on Military Affairs Introduced by 1\Ir. Geddes and referred to Committee on Invalid Pension.s

1449.-H. R. 7546 reported as substitute 2379. 1450.

H. R. 7347-.To authorize an increase of the pension of W. 0. :Madison.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Kasson and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1449.

H. R. 7348-For the relief of John J. Trahn.

Introduced by :Mr. Carpenter and referred to Committee on Inv11Hd Pensions 1430.

H. R. 7349-For the relief of James H. Duncan.

Introduced by Mr. Phister and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1450. • .,

:XIV-14

H. R. 7365-Granting a pension to Juliet !filler.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Shallenberger and referred t-o Committee on Invalid Pen• sions 14JO.

H. R. 7366-Granting a pension to Juday Adams.

Introduced byl!r. Shallenberger and referred to Committe on Invalicl Pen• sions1450.

H. R. 7367-To amend section 4887 of the Revised Statutes relating to patents.

Introduced by Mr. Bayne and referred to Committee on Patents 1450.


H. R. 73GB-Granting a pension to ,V. II. H. Coleman.

Introduced by 1\Ir. 1\Iosgrove and referred to Committee on Invalid. Pensions 1450.

H. R. 7369-Granting a pension to Abraham .M:yers.

Introduced by 1\lr. 'Vise, of Pennsylvania, and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1450.

H. R. 7370-Relating to the bonds of the Pay Department of the Army.

Introduced by Mr. Walker and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 1450.

B. R. 7371-For the relief of Samuel Young.

Introduced by l\Ir. Wise, of Pennsylvania, and referred to Committee on In valid Pensions 1450.

B. R. 7372-To provide against accidents from steam machinery and elevators in

the Executive Departments. Introduced by Mr. Garrison and ref~rred to Committee on Public Buildings

and Grounds 1450. H. R. 7373-

For the relief of George ,V, Loomis. htroduced by Mr. Peirce and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions

1450. H. R. 7374-

Granting a pension to Robert Monahan. Introduced by 1\lr. Hazelton and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen

sions14SO.

H. R. 7375-For the relief of James Sheehan.

Introduced by Mr. Deuster and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1451.

H. R. 7376-

H. R. 7386-For t'ke relief of Rebecca Dougherty.

Reported from Commit.teeonDistrictof Columbia (H. R. ltEPUl{T l8'l5) 1453..

H. R. 7387-To provide for a commission to investigate the subject of railroad

transportation. Introduced by 1\lr. Butt~rworth and referred to Corumitke on Pacific r..ail

roadsl498. H. R. 7388-

For the retirement of Drevet Major-General Rufus Inga,ll.s, Quartermaster-General United States Army, with the rank of majorgeneral.

Introduced by r.rr. Young and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 1499.

H. R. 7399-Authorizing the Commissioner of Patents to extend patent granted

for method and means for increasing the capacity of oil-wells. luLroduced by 1\Ir. Young and referred to Committee on Patent:!! 14.9!:1.

H. R. 7390-For the relief of Ivins IIuse.

Introduced by 1\lr. Vance and referred to Committee on 1\Iilitary A.!fain.1499.

H. R. 7391-For the relief of Cornelius H. Latham.

Introduced by 1\lr. VanAernam nnd referred toCommittee-onlnvalidPensions 1499.

H. R. 7392-Granting an increase of pension to Daniel R. Shriver.

Introduced by M:r. Leedom and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1500.

H. R. 7393-Granting a pension to Henry T. Schutt.

Introduced by Mr. 1\Iiller and referred to Oom.mittee on Invalid Pensions 1500.

Establishing the time when the term of Congress shall be held to begin and end, and when Congress shall meet. H. R. 7394-

Introduced by 1\lr. Blanchard and referred to Committee on Judiciaryl451. To authorize the inc~rporation of national trades-unions in the Dis-

B. R. 7377-For the relief of the children and heirs of the late Christopher Carson.

Introduced by Mr. Luna and referred to Committee on Pensions 1451.

H. R. 7378-For the relief of Lieutenant F. M. II. Kendrick.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Post and referred to Committee on Claims 14Jl.

H. R. 7379-To provide for the further suppression of the crimes of bigamy1 po

lygamy, and unlawful cohabitation in the Territories ot the United States, and to provide for the better government of the Territory of Utah, and for other purposes.

Introduced by :r.1r. Willits and referred to Commit we on Judiciary H51.

.:H. R. 7380-To provide for the allotment of lands in severalty to the Ottawas of

the Indian Territory, and for other purposes. Introduced by ::U:r. llask..U and referred to Committee on Indian Affairs 1451.

:H . .R. 7381-To amend sections 1756 and 1758 and to repeal section 1757 of the

Revised Statutes of the United States. 'Introduced by !\lr. Covington and referred to Committee on Judiciary 1451.

-_u. R. 7382-In relation to the appointment of letter-carriers.

Introduced by :r.Ir. Buck and referred to Committee on Post...()fficeandPost.Roads1451.

H. R. 7383-For the relief of Josiah Hoover.

Introduced by Mr. Valentine and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions 1451.

H. R. 7384-For the relief of Henry Fowler. Intr~~~ced by Mr. Caldwell &.D.d referred to Committee on 1rlilitary Affairs

H. R. 7385-Pl:oviding for the payment of bounties and pensions to the heirs of

colored troops serving in the late war. .Rep<>rted from Select Committee on Pavment of Pensions, Bounty, o,nd

I:a.ck Po,y, ns substitute for II. R. 7002 (H. R. REPoRT 1883) 1451.-Consid.emtion objected to 2144..

trict of Columbia. Introduced by .rt1r.l\Iurch and referred to Committee on District of Colum

bia 1.580.

H. R. 7395-Granting a pension to Mary M. Sprandell. .

Intt·oduced by Mr. Davis, oflllinois, and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1580.

H. R. 7396-Gmnting a pension to Jasper Guill.

Introduced by Mr. Townshend and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1733.

H.R. 7397- . To amend sections 3336 and 3349 of the Revised Statutes, in relation

to the manufacture of fermented liquors . Introduced by Mr. Momson and referred to Committee on WaY8 and

Means 1733.

H.R.7399-To re-enaet certain provisions of old pension laws, known as mili

tary establishment and peace establishment acts, not embraced in the Revised Statutes.

Introduced by Mr. "Browne and referred to Select Committee on Payment of Pensions,liq'lluty, and Back Pay.

H. R. 7399-To amend the act approved June 9,1880, entitled "An act to restore

pensions in certain cases.'' Introduced by Mr. Browne and referred to Committee on Invalid PensioDB

1733. H. R.7400-

To amend the pension laws and to re-enact certain provisions of laws relating to old wars which are not embraced in the 1~evised Statutes.

Introduced by Mr. Browne and referred to Committee on Pensions 1733.

H. R. 7401-Granting a pension to Isabella Burbank.

Introduced by l\11'. ~rlisle and referred to Committee on Pensipill:l1733..

H. R. 7402-To place upon the pension-roll the name of Calvin ltf. Smith .

Introduced by Mr. Cald wellnnd referred to Committee on In valid PensioDJt 1733.

HOUSE BILLS. 211 :H. R. 7403-

For the relief of Winifred B. Coffin. Introduced by Mr. Crapo and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions

1733.

.H. R. 7404-Granting a pension to Ann Little.

Introduced by Mr. Ranney and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 17313.

:H. R. 7405-Prescribing the course for naval cadets at the Naval Academy.

Introduced by Mr. Morse and referred to Committee on Naval Affairs 1733.

"H. R. 7406-For the relief of John Bush.

Introduced by ?llr. Strait and referred to Committee on Pensions 1733.

li. R. 7407-

H. R. 7422-Granting a pension to Creet H. Dougherty.

Introduced by Mr. Colerickandreferredto Committee on Invalid Pensions 1734.

H. R. 7423-Granting a pension to Benjamin F. Bethel.

Introduced by Mr. Colerickandreferred to €ommitteeon Invalid PensiOM 1734.

H. R. 7424-Granting a pension to J. D. Will.i&mson.

Introduced by Mr. Colerlckand referred to Committee on Invalid PensionH 1784.

H. R. 7425-For the relief of Silas B. Johnston.

Introduced by Mr. Coleriok and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensioll8 1734.

For the relief of George W. Smith, David Stockslager, and.J eremiah H. R. 7 42 GKanode.

Introduced by1\1r. Chapman and referred to Committee on WarClaims1733.

H. R. 7408-For the relief of John ll. Key.

Introduced by Mr. Chapman and referred to Committee on War Claims 1733.

H. R. 7409-For relief of Rolly West.

Introduced by 1\Ir, llaseltine a.nd referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1733.

H. R. 7410-For the relief of Ann E. Hamilton.

Introduced by Mr. Burrows and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 1733.

!1. R. 7411-For the relief of Amy Stanton.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Robeaon and referred to Comm!ttee on Invalid Pensions 1733.

H. R. 7412-Gmnting a pension to !!rs. George W. DeLong.

Introduced by Mr. Robeson and referred to Committee on Pensions 1733.

H. R. 741.3-For the relief of Treadwell Seaman, jr.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Flower and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1733.

lil. R. 7414-To further suspend the operation of section 557 4 of the Revised Stat

utes of the United Sta~, title 72, in relation to guano islands. Introduced by Mr. Cox, of New York, and referred to Committee on For

eign Affairs 1733.

B. R. 741.5-For the relief of Daniel Connor. .

Introduced by Mr. Van .Aerna.m and referred to Committee on Claims 1i33.

.H. R. 741.6-Granting a pension to 6-eorge 1\I. Hawkins.

Introduced byMr.Belmont and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1733.

H. R. 741.7-In relation to the importation of works of art.

Introduced by Mr. Belmont and referred to Committee on Waysand:Means 1733.

H. R. 741.8-Donating to the city of Cleveland, Ohio, a certain tract of land for

street and park purposes. Introduced by Mr. Townsend and referred to Committee on Public Build

ings and Grounds 1734.

:H. R. 741.9-Granting a pension to Charles Munroe. .

Introdured by Mr. Townsend and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1734.

B. R. 7420-Granting a bounty to certain soldiers and sailors of the rebellion.

Introduced by Mr. Robinson, of Ohlol and referred to Select Committee on Payment of Pensions, Dounty, ana Back Pay 1734.

B. R. 7421.-Incrcnsing the pension of William A. Ward.

Introduced by Mr. Coleriokand referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions li.M.

Granting a pension to Susannah Hall. Introduced by Mr. Morey and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions

1734.

H. R. 7427-Granting a pension to Lewis C. Rauck.

Introduced by 1\Ir, Geddes and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1734.

H. R. 7428-For the relief of Benjamin Yates.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Jadwin and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1734.

H. R. 7429-For the relief ofValina Hutcherson.

Introduced by Mr. Speer and referred to Committee on Pensions 1734.

H. R. 7430-For the relief of Michael Kreis.

Introduced by Mr. Speer and referred to Committee on War Claims 1734..

H. R. 7431-Granting a pension to Jesse Thomas.

Introduced by Mr. Mosgrove and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1734.

H. R. 7432-For the relief of John G. Orr.

Introduced by Mr. Mosgrove and refewed to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1734.

H. R. 7433-For the relief of Josiah T. Crouch.

Introduced by Mr. Campbell and referred to Committee on 1\'Iilitary Affairs 1734..

H. R. 7434-Granting a pension to William Millbun.

Introduced by Mr. Campbell and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1734.

H. R. 7435-Granting a pension to Mary Lewis.

Introduced by Mr. Walker and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1734.

H. R. 7436-For the relief of Riley S. Dexter.

II1troduced by Mr. Walker and referred to Committee on Invalid PensionA 1734.

H. R. 7437-To amend chapter 10, title 32, bou.ty lands, Revised Statutes of the

United States. Introduced by Mr . .Joyce and referred to Select Committee on Payment of

Pensions, Bounty, and Back Pay 1734.

H. R. 7438-To amend an act entitle<l ''An act to regulate immigration,'' ap

proved August 3, 1882. Introduced by Mr. Guenther and referred to Committee on Commerce 1734.

H. R. 7439-To amend sections 2474 and 2475 of the Revised Statutes of the United

States, setting apart a certain tract of land lying near i.he headwaters of the Yellowstone River as a public park.

Introduced by llr. Deuster and referred to Committee on Pnblic Lands 1734.

. 212 INDEX TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD .

H. R. 7440-To grant lands to the Territory of Dakota for the purpose of estn.b

lishing a school of forestry. Introduced by ~Ir. Pettigrew and referred to Committee on Public Lands

1735.

H. R. 7441-To authorize the Quartermaster-General to investigate the claim of

George F. Brott, for logs used in the construction of Fort Abercrombie, and to pay for said logs.

Introduced by l\Ir. Pettigrew and t•eferred to Committee on ::\Iilitary .Hfairs1735.

H. R . 7442-For the relief of R. n. Higbee.

Introduced by l\!r. Luna and referred to Committee on Claim!i 173.}.

H. R. 7443-To amend section 10 of the organic act of the Territory of New :Mex

ico, entitled ''An act proposing to the State o.f Texas t~e est;ablishment of her northern and western boundanes, the relinqUIShment by the said State of all territory claimed by her exterior to said boundaries, and of all her claims upon the United States, and to establish a Territorial government for New Mexico,'' a,pproved September 9, 1850.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Luna and referred to Committee on TcnltorieH 173;).

H. R. 7444-To prevent unauthorized persons from riding on engine~ or cars of

steam railroads in the District of Columbia. Introduced by 1\Ir. Urner and referred to Committee 011 DiRtrict of Colum

bia 1735.

H. R. 7445-For the relief of the personal representatives of Richard. II. Bryarly,

decen.sed. Introduced by 1\Ir. lloge and referred to Committee on \Vur Claims 173.'1.

H. R. 7446-For the relief of David Seibert.

Introduced by 1\Ir. lloge and referred to Committee on \Vur Clnirns 1735.

H. R. 7447-For the relief of the personal representatives of~athan D. Payne,

deceased. Introduced by Mr. Hoge and referred to Committee on \Var Chdm~ 1733.

H. R. 7448-Gmnting a. pension to Sarah Maynard.

Introduced by 1\Ir. White and referred to Committee on Jnya]itl Pl'nbions 173.3.

H. R. 7449-For the relief of William Buckner.

Introduced by l\Ir. Pbister and referred to Committee on Invalid P0nsions 1735.

H. R. 7450-For relief of James McNeff.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Singleton, of IllinoiR, and referred to ComrnittN' on Invalid Pensions 1735.

H.R. 7451-For the relief of Charles D. Whitney.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Singleton, of IllinoiR, and referred to Cowwittce on Invalid Pensions 1735.

H. R. 7452-For the relief of Charles C. Whiteside.

Introduced by Mr. Singleton, of Illinois, aud. referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 173.3.

H.R. 7453-Granting a penmon to Lloyd Thomas.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Ford and referred to Committe on Invo.lid PensionH 1736.

H.R. 7454-To confirm the title to certain lund~ in Platte County, Missouri, and

authorize patents to be issued therefor to Kinsey B. Cecil. Introduced by 1\Ir. Ford and referred to Committee on Private Land Claims

1736.-ll. R. 7538x·eported o.s substitute 2160.

H. R. 7455-Granting a. peru.ion to James D. Witten.

Introduced by 1\!r. Ford and referred to Committee OJl Invulid Pt.·nsions 1736.

H.R. 7456-Granting a pension to Joseph M. Dennis.

Introduced by 1\Ir.l\Iurch ond r<'fcrred to Selcd CommJtt~c on Pnyment of Pensions, Bounty, and Back Pay l~G.

I H. R. 7457-For the relief of Mary E. Chum.Jy.

Introdu<'cd by 1\Ir. Spee1.· and. referred. to Corumittec on Invalid. Pcnsiotll' 173G.

H. R. 7458-For the relief of Thomas Boas.

Intt·oduced by 1\lr. Hammond, of :!'lew York, and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1736.

H. R. 7459-For the relief of the widow and children of George N". D:-:.~ ber.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Hardy and referred to Commitl<!e ou Inv:ti:d. Pl:nsions 173G.

H. R. 7460-Grn.nting a pension to Mary E. Hill.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Prescott and referred to Commith•e on Jnvcli,l Pcnnions 173U.

H. R. 7461-To authorize the construction of certain bridges, a-:1d to c:..bbli.-;h

them as post-roads. Reported from Committee on Commerce a~ ~ubstitutc for II. U. 73::! (II. ll~

RBPORT 1892) 1737 (seeS. 2264).

H. R. 7462-To create three additional land district.s in the Terri tory of Dakot'l~

Reported from Committee on Public Lands ns suh'<titute for H. R. 7(}13 (II. R. REPORT 1894) 1737.-Passed House 271H, 3120.-Referred to Senate Committee on Public Ln.nds3120.-Reported baek in Senate 32w.-Pru sed H nnte 3692, 3694.-Examinetl and signed 3700, 37<i5.-Approvecll.Jy Pr<'siclcnt 377G.

H. R. 7463-To authorize the Secn~tary of the Interior to purchase certain prop

erty in the city of Washington, District of Columbia. Reported from Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds (II. R. R"EPORT

1899) 1737.

H. R. 7464-Toauthorize W. ll. Webb and HenryR. Elliott, trustee, to institute

legal proceedings to determine the title of certain real estate in the District of Columbia.

Reported from Committee on District of Columbia (H. R. REronT lOOG) 1737 _

H. R. 7465-For the relief of Reuben B. Clark and Sayles J. Dowen.

Reported from Committee ou Claims us 8Ul>stitut.e for H. R. 45-18 (H. R. Rr:-. PORT 1908) 1737. .

H. R. 7466-For the relief of the officers aml men of the United St..'ltes teamer

Rodgers. Iutroduccd hy 1\Ir. ITnrri.s, of 1\Inssachusetts, and referred to Committee on

Nn.val Affairsl737.

H. R. 7467-To authorize the Court of Claims to hc~lr anu uetermine ee1tain

claims. Introduced hyl\lr. Davis, of lllnois, on•l refcrreu to Committ·~e em .Tu<lid:l r)-

1737.

H. R. 74<?8-Grnnting a. pension to James :\IcGOJmcll.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Shultz and ref<>rr<-<1 to Committee on Inntlid Pensionil-173'.

H. R. 7469-For the relief of the heirs of .A.H<t 0. Gallup.

Reported fmm Committee on 'Var Claims llS !'mh:..titute for H. R. ll60 (IL R. REPORT 1914) 1731-1.-Con~idcred i nllou::;c 37w.

H. R. 7470-For the relief of H. Graham FI"O:->t awl Gusta.Yu..'1 Sessinghaus.

Introduced hy 1\Ir. Culkius and rcfcn-ccl to Comm itt<'C on :Clcctions 15;)3.

H. R. 7471-For the relief of Mrs. Mary Sprandell.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Pettibone and referred to Committee on Pensions 1 · 5,

H. R. 7472-For the relief of John D. Bridge .

Introrlnced by 1\Ir. McCoid and referred to Uommitt<>e on Invalid Pension& 1805.

H. R. 7473-Gmnting a pension to Elizauoth D:wi"l.

Introduced hy 1\tr. Curtin nnd referred t<J Committee on Invo.lid Pensions 180fi, I

HOUSE BILLS. 213 H. R. 7474- I H. R. 7~89-

To authorize the construction of a bridge across the Missouri River To amend section 4 of an act approved Ausust 7, 1882, for the relief directly between the cities of Omaha, in the State of Nebraska, of certain soldiers from the charge of descl'tion. and Council Bluffs, in the State of Iowa, and to establish the Introduced by :M:r. Doxey and referred to Committee on Militnry .Affairs s::tme us a post-road. 2103. •

Introduced by 1\Ir. Vo.lentineandrefcrred to Committeeou Commerce1852. H. R. 7490-H. R. 7475-

Granting a· bounty to certain soldiers and sailors of the rebellion. Introduced by Mr. Hardenberghand referred to Committee on InvalidPen

sions1!lH.

H. R.7476-To amend an act entitled "An act to incorporate the :Uutual Fire

Insurance Company of the District of Columbin," approved January 10, 1855.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Townshend and referred to Committee on District of Columbia 1915.

H. R. 7477-For the relief of Alfred S. Sheller.

Introduced by l\Ir. Curtin and referred to Committee on Claims 1!1Ui.

H. R. 7478-To provide for the payment of expenses incurred in contested -election

cases in the Forty-seventh Congress. Introduced by 1\Ir. Co.lkins and referred to Committee on Elections l!l42.-t

Reported back and referred to Committee onApproprintions (H. R. HEPORT 19i4) 2!J94,

H. R. 7479-For the relief of Samuel P. Evans.

Reported from Committee 6n Judiciary as substitute for H. R. <i34!l (H. R. REPORT 19! . .'0) 1989.

.H. R. 7480-To provide for the punishment of any person who may assume or

practice the occupation of a private detective in the District of Columbia contrary to law.

Introduced by l\1r. Nenlandreferred to Committee on District of Columbia 1!l89.-Reported back (II. It. HEPORT 2043) 3774.

H. R.7481-Granting a pension to Eliza I. Drake.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Spaulding and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1989.

H. R. 7482-Making appropriations for the legislative, executive, andjudicial ex

penses of the Government tor the fi.scnl year ending June 30, 1884, and for other purposes.

lleported from Committee on Appropriations (H. R. REPORT l!l23) 2016.-l\Iotion to suspend rules and pass bill rejected 2129-2132.-Del>ated 2317-2332, 2535-2544, 267(}-2678, 275(}-2739, 28().!-2825.-Amendcd and passed House 2825.-Reforred to Senate Committee on Appropriations 2803.-Ueported back with amendments 3170.-Debated, amended, nnd passed ~enate 3'214-32.39.-House non-concurs in Senate amendments 321m.-Conforence Appointed 3268, 3152.-Confcrence report adopted 3570-3572, 363:?.3634.Exrunined and signed 3673, 3742.-Approved by Pre::;iden:t 3775.

H. R. 7483-To provide for the payment of expenses incurred in certain contested

election cases in previous Congresses. Introduced by 1\lr. Lynch and referred to Committee on Claims 20l!l.

H. R. 7484-Providing for the erection of a light-house on the head of Carlton

Isl:md, in Jefferson County, New York. Introduced by Mr. Skinner and referred to Committee on Commerce 2040.

H. R. 7485-To refund photographers' license tax erroneously paid to the District

of Columbia. Introduced by 1\Ir. Bowman and referred to Committee on District of Co

lumbia 2Q.!O.

H. R. 7486-To prevent the importation of adulterated and spurious teas.

Reported from Committee on Ways and 1\Ieans as substitute for H. R. 7085 (H. R. REPORT 1927) 2040.-Amended and passed House 324(}-3242.-Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce 3221.-Reported back and r,~:'f:e~a~ 3..'>64.-E.xamined and signed 33'l7, 3350.-Approved by

H. R. 7487-To incorporate the United States Gas and Fuel Company, and for

other purposes. Reported from Committee on District of Columbia as substitute for ll. R.

7259 (H. R. REPORT 1928) 2040.

H. R. 7488-To authorize the legal representatives of the estate of John Henry,

deceased, to refer their claim to the Court of Claims. ' Introduced by 1\Ir. Tucker and referred to the Committee on War Claims ~ .

Granting condemned cannon to Rich Uountain Post, No. 42, Grnnd Army of the Republic, Department of Indiana.

Introduced by Mr. Doxey and referred to Committee on Military .Affairs 2103.-ll. R 7546 reported as substitute 2379.

H. R. 7491-Granting condemned cannon to General Reynolds Post, No. 122,

Gmnu Army of the Republic, Department of Indiana. Introduced by 1\Ir. Doxey and referred to Committee on Military Affairs

2103.-ll. R. 7546 reported as substitute 2379.

H. R. 7492-For the relief of Thomas H. Bunton.

Introduced by Mr. Heilman and referred to Committee on Invalid. Pensions 2103.

H. R. 7493-Granting a pension to 1\Irs. 1\fena Holmes.

Introduced by Mr. Heilman and referred to Committee on Pensions 2100.

H. R. 7494-For the relief of Albert Schindler.

Introducedbyl\1r. Stockslngernnd referred toCommitteeonl\lilitary Alluirs 2103.

H. R. 7495-For the relief of George W. Fall

Introduced by 1\Ir. Farwell, of Iowa, and referred to Committee on Pensions 2103.

H. R. 7496-Donating two condemned brMS cannon to Lincoln Post, No. 1, Grand

Army of the Hcpublic, Department of Kn.nsas. Introduced by 1\lr. Ryan and referred to Committee on Military Affairs

2103.-II. U.. 7546 reported us substitute 2379.

H. R. 7497-For the relief of Isa.ac Penillcburg.

Introduced by Mr. Anderson and referred to Committee on Invnlid Pensions 2103.

H. R. 7498-For the relief of Donald Knox.

Introduced by 1\Ir . .Anderson o.nd referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 2103.

H. R. 7499-For the relief of Samuel Davidson.

Introduced by Mr. Doxey and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 2103.

H. R. 7500-Granting a pension to RebeCCI1 E. Piper.

Introduced by Mr. Phister and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 2103. •

H. R. 7501-For the relief of Peter Forster.

Introduced 9y 1\Ir. Lindsey nnd referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 2103. .

H. R. 7502-To provide for the control and management of the hay-scales at the

wholesulemarket between Tenth and Twelfth streets, in ·washington, District of Columbia.

Introduced by Mr. Urner and referred to Committee on District of Columbia 2103.-Reported back with amendments (H. It. llEl'ORT 2C34) 8774.

H. R. 7503-For the relief of Henry Wilson.

Introduced by Mr. Robinson, of Massachusetts, and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 2103.

H. R. 7504-For the relief of Dwight Lamphear.

Introduced by ?tlr. Robinson, of Massachusetts, and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 2103.

H. R. 7505-For the relief of Pierre Girard.

Introduced by Mr. Washburn a.nd referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 2103.

EI. R. 7506-For the reliefofThomas J. Newport.

Introduced by Mr. IIaselUne and referred to Committee on War~ 2103.


H. R. 7507-For the relief of James Barclay.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Clardy and referred to C'omruittee on lnYnlid Pem;ions 2103.

H. R. 7508-For the relief of William C. Bishop.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Valentine and refela'ed to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions 2103.

H. R. 7509-To regulate the sale of the timber Ian~ of the United States.

Introduced by Mr. Dwight and referred to Committee on Public L~\nds 2104.

H. R. 7510-For the relief of Charles E. Morey.

Introduced by Mr.Richa.rdson, of New York, and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 2104.

H. R. 7511-Granting a pension to 1\Irs. Jane Young.

Introduced by Mr. Cox, of New York, and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 2104.

H. R. 7512-For the relief of .T oseph C. Hogan and others.

Introduced by M:r. Cox, of North Carolina, and referred to Committee on Judiciary 2104.

H. R. 7513-For the relief of John Butler.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Vance and referred to Committee on Military Atrairs 2104.

H. R. 7514-For the relief of William L. ·Palmer.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Hubbs and referred to the Committee on War Claims 2104.

H. R. 7515-.A.uthorizing the Real Estate Title Insurance Company of the District

of Columbia to act as a trust company. Introduced by :r.Ir. Neal and referred _to Committee ou District of Columbia

2104.

H. R. 7516-To remove the charge of desertion from the military record of George

W. Stelts. Introduced by 1\Ir. Geddes and referred to Committ<'c on ::\lilitary Affairs

2104.

H. R. 7517-To remove the charge of desertion from the mill tary record of Uicharu

D. Brewer. Introduced by Mr. Geddes and refened to Committee on Military Affairs

2104.

H. R. 7518-For the relief of James .A.. Grctve.

Introduced by !\Ir. Campbell and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 2104.

H. R. 7519-

H. R. 7525-For the relief of George A. Hill.

Introduced by Mr. Wilson and referred t-o Committee on InYRlid Pemdon~ 2104.

H. R. 7526-Granting a pension to John Hogan.

Introduced by 1\Ir. 1\Ioore and referre• to Committ-ee on Invalid Peusio11 2104.

H. R. 7527-For the relief of John L. Lake, jr.

Introduced by Mr. Hooker and refened to Committee on Clu.uns 2104..

H. R. 7528-For the relief of Sarah 1\Ianz.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Scoville nnd referred to Committee on I11valiti Pen,.,ions-2104.

H. R. 7529-To promote our commercial relations with Central and South .'..mer

ica. Introduced by l\Ir, Belford and referred to Committee on Commen-e 210-1..

H. R. 7530-Granting a pension to William Thatcher.

Introduced by 1\lr. Pound and referred to Corumitlee on Invalid PenFion 2104.

H. R. 7531-For the relief of Emanuel Sulsgrovc.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Kasson and referreo to Committee on Invalid l't-nsion, . 2104.


Introduced by Mr. Crapo and referred t-o Committee on 'Wn.YR and 1\feans-2104.

H. R. 7533-For the relief of Philip Li.nk.

Introduced by Mr. Robeson and referred to Committee on Inva.lid Pelll!ion . 2104.

H. R. 7534-For the relief of Willi:.un Domemn.

Introduced by Mr. Stmit and referred to Committee on Invalid Pt>111•ions 2104.

H. R. 7535-Granting and confirming title to the 1\Iontana Collegiate Institute of

certain lands situated in the town of Deer Lodge, Deer Longe County, Montana.

Introduced by Mr. Maginnis and referred t-o Committee on Public L1tnds. 2104.

a~ R. 7536-For the relief of Joseph Tessman.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Lord and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 2104.

H. R. 7537-For tbe t·elief of Jane B. Davenport.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Frost and rcfe1·red to Committee on Pensions 21:>4..

In reference to the liens of judgments and qecrees ~f the courts of H. R. 7538-the United States. To confirm the title to certain lands in Platte County, Mi' onri, and

Introduced by 1\Ir. Walker and referred to Committee on Judiciary' 2104. authorize patents to be issued therefor to Kinsey B. Cecil. Reported from Committee on Priva~e Land Claims as substitute for II. R.

H. R. 7520-Granting a pension to Isabella C. Swisher.

Introduced by Mr. Mosgrove and referred to Committee on Invalid Pent~ions 2104.

H. R. 7521-To remove the charge of desertion from Joseph H. Weatherbee.

Introduced by Mr. Caswell and referred to Committee on Military A flairs 2104.

H. R. 7522-Granting a pension to 1\Irs. Robert E. Gray.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Caswell and referred to Committee on Pensions 2104.Refcrence changed to Committ-ee on Invalid Pensions 2515.

H. R. 7523-For the relief of John Waldron.

Introduced by l\Ir. Kenna and refened to Committee on ·war Claims 2104.

B. R. 7524-Granting a pension to Elizabeth Rutroff.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Kenna and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 2104.

7454 (H. R. REPORT 1929) 2160. .

H. R. 7539-For the prevention of trespasses on Indian lands.

Introduced by Mr. Haskell and referred to Colllillittee on Indian .Affair& 2161.

H. R. 7540-To provide for the erection of a monument to the memory of Major

Genern.l the Baron De Kalb, in the Naval Academy grounds, in Annapolis, Maryland.

Introduced by ~Ir. McLane, of Mliryland, and referred to Couuuittee onNaval Affairs 2226.

H. R. 7541-To relieve ships and vessels from compulsory pilot fees.

Introduced by 1\!r. Bingham and referred to Committee ou ComUlerce 2254..

H. R. 7542-To authorize the appointment of a commission to examiuc into tile

telegraph service of the United States. Introduced by Mr. Bino·ham and referred to Committee on Po!rt-Office and

Post-Roads 22!>5.-l~ported back in Hom~e with 1\JDentlmeut (1'1. R 1ill· PORT 2004) 3'i73.

HOUSE BILLS. 215 B. R. 7543-

Granting a pension to Thomas Heath. . Introduced by Mr.D<lzcndorfand referred to C<>mmittce on Invalid Pen·

sions22GS.

H. R. 7544-For the relief of Eliza J. Momncy.

Introduced by Mr. King and referred to Committee on War Claims~.

H. R. 7545-For the relief of Samuel .Moore.

Reported from Committee on Military Affairs (H. R. Rll:PORT 1935) 2379.

H. R. 7546-Donating condemned cannon-balls for monumental purposes.

Reported from Committee on l\1ilitary Affairs as Rubstltute for H. R. 7361, • 7346,7490, 740l, a.nd 7496 and passed House 2379, 2.fil.-Rcferred to Senate

Committee on 1\lilitary Ailil.irs 2469.-Reported advet·sely and indefinitely postponed (9. REPORT 1007) 3'll3.

H. R. 7547-

H. R. 7560-To prevent persons under fictitious and assumed names from pro.r,;e.

cuting claims before the Executive Departments ofthe Government.

Introduced by Mr. 'Villis and referred to Committee on Judicinry 2514.

H. R. 7561-To amend section 4488 of the Revised Statutes of the United States.

Introduced by :r.Ir. Ellis and refen-ed to Committee on Commerce !!::>14.

H. R. 7562-To provide for the payment to Augusta, S. King of compensation due

to her late husband, John E. King, of Louisia.na, in tho Thirtyninth Congress.

Introduced by l\1r. Robert.Jon and referred to Committee on Claims 25H.

H. R. 7563-For the more effectual suppressing and preventing of lotteries hy

prohibiting the transmission through the t;nails of publications containing lottery advertisements.

Introduced by Mr. Robertson and referred to Committee on Judiciury2514-To authorize the requirement of an oath as to age from recruits for the Navy before enlistment, and in the cusc of minors, from their H. R. 7 564-pn.rents or guardians; and to empower certain officers of the Navy To extend time of payment of special assessments, and for other to administer such oaths. pmposes.

Introduced by Mr. Harris, ofl\Iassachusetts, and referred to Committee on Introduced by 1\Ir. HoblitzelJ and refet-red to Committee on District of Co-Military A1l'a.irs 2379. lumbia 2511.

H. R. 7548-For the relief of James S. Byrd.

Introduced by Mr. Houk and referred to Committee on Wa1· Claims 2402.

H. R. 7549-To provide for a military post in Western Colorado.

Introduced by Mr. Belford and referred to Committee on l\Iilitary Affairs 2513.

H. R. 7550-Granting a pension to Charles P. Judd.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Belford and referred to <A>mmittee on l1walid Pensions 2513.

H. R. 7551.-For the relief of the heirs of Brigadier-General William Thompson.

Introduced by Mr. Belford and referred to Committee on Claims 2513.

H. R. 7552-For the relief of the heirs of James H. Shreve, and for other pur

poses. Introduced by !Ir. Townshend and referred to Committee on District of

Columbia 2513.

H. R. 7553-To protect fish in the Potomac River, in the District of' Columbia,

and to provide a spawning ground for shad and herring in the said Potomac River.

Introduced by Mr. Townshend and referred to Committee on District of Columbia 2513.

H. R. 7554-For the relief of Mrs. !t!n.ry A. Taylor.

Introduced by Mr. Davis, of illinois, and referred to Committee ou Claims 2513.

H. R. 7555-To establish depositories and provide for the distribution of public

documents. Introduced by !Ir. Springer and referred to Committee on Printing 2313.

H. R. 7556-Grnnting a pension to Nelson Capron.

Introduced by !Ir. De Motte and referred to Committee on Invaliu Pensions 2513.

B. R. 7557-Gmnting a pension to John C. Shacklett.

Introduced byl\Ir. Qobb o.nd referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions :W13.

H. R. 7558-Granting a pension to John B. Tibbetts.

Introduced by Mr. Haskell and referred to Committee on Invalid P(•nsions 2514.

H. R. 7559-To provide for a settlement with the Indians who were parties to the

treaty concluded at Buffalo Creek, in the State of New York, on the 15th day of January, 1838, for the unexecuted stipulation of that treaty.

Introduced by Mr. Haskell and "referred to Committee on India.n Affairs 2514.-Reported back in House (H. R. REPORT 2001) 362~.

H. R. 7565-To regulate the management of the office of the Commissioner of

Pensions. Introduced by 1\Ir. Dunnell and referred to Select C<>mmittee on Payment

of Pensions, Bounty, and Back Pay 2514. ·

H. R. 7566-For the relief of James H. Buxton.

Introduced by Mr. Haseltine and referred to Committee on In;alid Pensions2514.

H. R. 7567-To promote the efficiency of the Naval Observatory.

Introduced by Mr. Ray and referred to Committee on Naval Affairs 25U.

H. R. 7568-Granting a pension to William B. Welch.

Introduced by Mr. Ray and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 2.>""14.

H. R.7569-To carry into effect the recommendation of the board of admirals

convened under the joint resolution approved February 5, 1879, in the case of Captain Henry Erben, United States Navy.

Introduced by Mr. Ketchnm and referred to Committee on Naval Affu.irs 2511>.

H. R. 7570-Grantinganincrease of pension w :Melvin J. Dutton.

Introduced by Mr. Dawes and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensioll! 2515.

H. R. 7571-Gra.nting an in8rea e of pension to James Hayden.

Introduced by ;'.!r. Geddes and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 2515.

H. R. 7572-Relating to coin on deposit in the Treasury.

Introduced by Mr. Fisher and referred to Committee on Coinage, W'eights. and Measures 2515.

H. R. 7573-To rerate the pension of James A. :Morrison.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Miller and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 2515.

H. R. 7574-To authorize the Secretary of the Navy of the United States to appoint

Dr. A. Sidney Tebbs a.n assistant surgeon in the United States !Iarine-Hospital Service.

Introduced by :Mr. Darbour and referred to Committee on Naval Affairs 2515~

H. R. 7575-Granting a pension to George W. Bean.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Caine and referred to Committee on Pensions 2515.

H. R. 7576-For the relief ·of :\Irs. Sarc1h II. Wiggins.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Peelle and referred to Committee on War Olaims 2515.

H. R. 7577-Granting a pem~ion to Peyton Davidson.

Introduced hy ~fr. De l\fotte and referred to Committee on Im·ulid Pension& 2'>15.


H. R. 7578-Fh.'ing tho hours of labor in the Executive Departments.

Introduced by Mr. Cannon and referred to Co=ittee on Appropriations 2515.

H. R. 7579-For the relief of settlers and purchasers of L.wds on the public domain

in the States of Nebraska and Kansas. Reported from Committee on Public Lands as substitute for II. R. 999 (H.

R. REPORT 1939) 2315.

H. R. 7580-Grn.nting to the county of Randolph, in the State of Illinois, certain

public unsurveyed lands within said county on certain conditions. Reported from Committee on Public Lan.ds (H. R. REPORT 1940) 2515.

H. R. 7581-Making an additional appropriation for the construction of a light

house at or nea.r Sakonnet Point, Rhode Island. Reported from Committee on Commerce and referred to Committee on Ap

propriations (H. U. REPORT 1944) 2515.

H. R. 7582-Grn.nting a pension to Sarah R. Darby.

Reported from Committee on Pensions (II. R. REPORT 1947) 2515.

H. R. 7583-Granting a pension to Oliver S. Putnam.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Hazelton and referred to Co=ittee onlnvnlid Pensions 2516.

H. R. 7584- • Granting a pension to Annie E. Bailey.

Introduced by :\Ir. J. D. Taylor and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 2;)3.3.

H. R. 7585-For the relief of Abel W. White.

Introduced by Mr. Grout nnd referred to Committee on Invalid PenF4ions 2572.

H. R. 758G-To con true and define the word" writing" in section numbered 3893

of the Revised Statutes of the United Stn.tes of America, providing a penalty for depositing obscene, lewd, and lascivious books, writings, and other matter, in the mails.

Introduced by Mr. Hill and referred to Committee on Post-Office and PostRoads 2;'572.

H. R. 7587-Changing the name of the First National Bank of West Gre nville,

Penn..qylvania, to the FirstNa.tionalBank of Greenville, Pennsylvania.

Introducl·d by 1\Ir. 1\Iiller ann referred to Committee on Dunking and Currency 2;372.-Reported back (H. R. HEPORT 1008) 2943.

H. R. 7588-1\Iaking appropriations for the construction, repair, and preservation

of certain works on rivers and harbors, and for other purposes. Reported from Committee on Commerce and recommitted 2572.-H. H. 7631

reported as substitute :N18.

H. R. 7589-To authorize the construction of a bridge across the Missouri River

at the most accessible point within ten miles below and five miles above the city of Kansas City, ~fissouri.

Introduced by 1\[r. VA.n Horn and referr<-d to the Committee on Commerce 2669.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 1971) 2943.

H. R. 7590-Gr:mting a pension to Richard Underwood.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Burrows, of 1\lichigan, nnd referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 2670.

H. R. 7591-To amend section 3 of an act entitled "An act to fa.cilitate the dis

position of cases in the Supreme Court of the United States, and for other purposes," approved FebrtL.'lXY 16, 1875.

Introduced by :Mr. Jacobs and referred to Committee on Judiciary 2748.

H. R. 7592-For the relief of sufferers by the floods in Pennsylvania and Ohio and

other Western States. Introduced by Mr. 'Vbeeler and referred to Commlttee on Appropriations

2828.

H. R. 7593-Relating to the liens of judgments obtained in the district and circuit

courts of the United States. Introduced by l'tir. Bayne and referred to Committee on Judiciary 2829.

H. R. 7594-To amend section 4887 of the Revised Statutes, relating to patents.

Reported from Committee on Patents as substitute for sundry bills~-

H. R. 7595-Malting appropriation.s for sundry civil expenses of the Government

for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1884, and for other purposes. Reported from Committee on Appropriations (II. R. REPORT l!lUO) 2938.

Debated 2996-3018, 3019-3029, 3063-301:!6. 312&-3148, 3180-3'212.-Amended and pnssed House 3245-3347.-Referred to Senate Committee on Appropri.a.tions3231.-Rep01'f.ed bnck in Senate3397.-Debated, amended, unc.l pa:ssed Senate 3454, 8-.158-3509.-llouRe non-concurs in Senate amendments, and conference appointed 3567, 3590, w91.-Conference disa~rees and second conference appointed 3G7fh%81.-Conferenco report adopted 36~19.-Examined and signed 377<1, 3796.-Approvcd by President 3i'i6.

H. R. 759G-For the relief of Frank 1\I. Sanford.

Introduced by Mr. Wheeler and referred to Committee on War ~'l.im.s 2939.

H. R. 7597-To adroit free of duty articles intended for the national mining and

industrial exposition to be held at Denver, in the Stat~ of Colorado, during the year 1883.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Belford and referred to Committee on Ways and .leans 2V39.-Reported hack and pasRed House 3'240, 3245.-Passed !:lenate 3557.E.x.amined and signed 35i5, 3625.-Approved by J>residcnt 3i·t.!.

H. R. 7598-Granting a pension to John F. Tuttle.

Introduced by 1\lr. Berry and referred to Oommittee on Invalid Pensiona 2V3!l .

H. R. 7599-To reduce revenue upon all importations into the United States.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Anderson and referred to Committee on Ways and 1\Ieaus 200:.1.

H. R. 7GOO-For the relief of D. S. Cage and other citizens of Louisia.na.

Introduced by l\Ir. Ellis aml refcned to Committee on War Claims 2re9.

H. R. 7G01-For the relief of Catharine Smith.

Introduced by l\lr. Scoville and referrC'd to Committee on Invalid Pensiona 2V39.

H. R. 7G02-For the relief of Mrs. Ellen Horgan.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Robinson, of New York, and referred t{) Committee on Invalid PcnsioruJ 2!140.

H. R. 7G03-For the relief of Jolm II. Poynter.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Burrows, ofn.Iissouri, and referred to Committee on Invnlid Pensions 2!l40.

H. R. 7G04-For the relief of the legal representatives of Alexander. H. Brown,

deceased. Introduced by l.\Ir.l.\IcClurc and referred to Committee on War Claims29!0.

H. R. 7G05-Granting an increase of pension to David C. Vasbinder.

Introduced by Mr. Geddes and referrod to Committee on Invnlid Pcn..'>ions 2940.

H. R. ?GOG-Granting two condemned c.1.nnon to Hugh's Post, Grand Army of the

Republic, Nashville, Ohio. Introduced by Mr. Geddes and referred to Committee on 1\lilitary Affn.irs

2940.

H. R. 7G07-Granting a pension to John E. Wareham.

Introduced by Mr. Geddes and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 29<10.

H. R. 7G08-To authorize the construction of bridges across the Great Kanawha

River, and to prescribe the dimensions of the same. Introduced by l!.Ir. O'Neill and referred to Committee on Commerce 2940.

H. R. 7609-Gmnting a pension to Sidney Kempton.

Introduced by Mr. Beltzhoover and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 2940.

H. R. 7G10-For the relief of John Kunkel.

Introduced by Mr. Beltzhoover and referred to Committee on Invalid Pe~ slons 2940.

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H. R. 7611-To adjust the sala.ries of postmasters.

Introduced by Mr. Bingham and referred to Committee on Post-Office and Post-Roads 2940.-Reported bac.k in House with amendments (H. R. REPORT 1989) 3436.-Considered and passed House 3551, 3607-3611.-Referred to Senate Committee on Post-Offices and Post-Roads 3386, 3649.-Passed Senate 3694.-Clerica.l error in enrollment corrected 3701.-Examined and signed 3705, 3774.-Approved by President 3776.


Introduced by Mr. Bingham and referred to Committee on Post-Office and Post-Roads 2940.-H. R. 7635 reported as substitute 3212.

H. R. 7613-Granting a. penSion to Eli B. Parker.

Introduced by Mr. Joyce and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 2940.

H. R . 7614-For the payment of bounty to Thomas Heath.

Introduced by Mr. Dezendorf and referred Select to Committee on Payment of Pensions, Bounty, and Bac.k Pay 2940.

H. R. 7615-To remove the charge of desertion from the military record of James

Foredice. Introduced by :Mr. Wilson and referred to Committee on Naval Affairs2940.

H. R. 7616-Granting a pension to Jacob D. Geho.

Introduced by Mr. Wilson and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 2940.

H. R. 7617-Granting a pension to Ira J. J. Turney.

Introduced by Mr. Guenther and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 2491.

H. R. 7628-Making an appropriation for the protection of public lands from il

legal and fraudulent entry, and for other purposes. Introduced by Mr. ltyan and referred to Committee on Appropriations 2958.

H. R. 7629-For the relief of Eli T. Parkill.

Introduced by Mr. Humphrey and referred to Committee on Ixivalid Pen-sions2958. . ·

H. R. 7630-To amend section 4887 of the Revised Statutes in relation to pat

ents. Reported from Committee on Patents 2958.-consideration objected to353."t,

3588.

H. R. 7631-Making appropriations for the construction, repair, and preservation

of certain work on rivers and harbors, and for other purposes. Reported from Committee on Commerce as substitute for H. R. 7588 (H. R.

REPORT 1977) 3019.-Debated in House 3352-3364, 3409-34.36, 3440-8453, 3511-3533, 3539-8549.-Amended and passed House 3549.-Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce 3554, 3558.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1027) 3658.

H. R. 7632-F-or the relief of Louis Weston.

Introduced by ?!Ir. Brumm and referred to Committee on Claims 3019.

H . R. 7633-Authorizing the commissioners of the District of Columbia to sell

and convey certain real estate therein. Introduced by Mr. Calkins and referred to Committee on District of Col

umbia. 3019.

H. R . 7634-For the relief of David N. Harrison.

Reported from Committee on Claims as substitute for H. R. 7301 (H. R. RE-H. R. 7618- PORT 1981} 3148.

To amend section 2172 of the Revised Statutes, in relation to natu- H. R. 7635-ralization.

Introduced by Mr. Deuster and referred to Committee on Judiciary 2941.

H. R. 7619-For the relief of E. Broglin.

Introduced by :Mr. Houk and referred to Committee on Judiciary 2941.

H. R. 7620-Granting an increase of pension to William G. Smith.

Introduced by 1\Ir, Peelle and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 2941.

H. R. 7621-To provide for the appointment and support of officers charged with

the supervision of school affairs in the Territories of the United States, excepting the Indian Territory and the Territory of Alaska.

Introduced by Mr. Sherwin and referred to Committee on Education and Labor2941.

H. R. 7622-Granting a pension to Minerva A. Ross.

Introduced by :r.Ir. Townshend, of Illinois, and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 2941.

H. R. 7623-Relative to the southern exposition to be held in the city of Louis

ville, State of Kentucky, in the year 1883. Introduced by Mr. Willis and referred to Committee on Ways and Means

2941.-Reported bac.k and passed House 3245.-Passed Senate 8557.-Examined and signed 3575, 36~.-Approved by President 3742.

H. R. 7624-For the relief of Cuthbert White.

Introduced by Mr. Berry and referred to Committee on Pensions 2941.

H. R. 7625-For the relief of George Kennedy.

Introduced by Mr. Pettigrew and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 2942.

H. R. 7626-

To amend section 3829 of the Revised Statutes. Reported from Committee on Post-Office Rnd Post-Roads a.s substitute for

H. R. 7612 (H. R. REPeRT 1982} 3212.-Consideration ~jected to 3534..

H. R. 7636-To repeal certain internal taxes, and for other purposes.

Introduced by ?!Ir. Flower and referred to Committee on Way; and l\Ieans 3259.

H. R. 7637-Making appropriations to supply deficiencies in the appropriations

for the fiscal year ending J nne 30, 1883, and for prior years, and for those certified as due by the accounting officers of the Treasury in accordance with section 4 of the act of June 14, 1878, heretofore paid from permanent appropria.tions, and for other purposes.

Reported from Committee on Appropriations and recommitted (H. R. REPORT 1986) 3297.-Reported bac.k 3352.-Debated and passed_ House 3535-3539.-Referred to Senate Committee on Appropriat.ions 3503.-Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 1986) 3582.-Debated, amended, and passed Senate 3661-3670.-House non-concurs in Senate amendments and conference appointed 3675,3744.-Gonference report adopted 3693.-Examined and signed 3705, 3774.-Approved by President 3776.

H. R. 7638-To grant the right of way over the public la.nds in Alabama., and to

grant lands to said State in aid of the Memphis, Atlanta and Savannah Railroad, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Mr. Wheeler and referred to Committee on Public Lands 3301.

H. R. 7639-To provide for refunding to the several States certain sums of money

which were collected from persons residing in said States as a tax upon cotton.

Introduced by Mr. Wheeler and referred to Committee on Waysand?tleans 8301. .

H. R. 7640-For the relief of Mrs. E. C. Cowles.

Authorizing a. reappraisement of the steam transport-boat Plantei, Introduced by Mr. Herbert and referred to cOmmittee on Claims 3302. captured by Robert Smalls, and for a distribution of the proceeds H. R. 7 641-thereof.

P.eported from Committee on Naval Affairs as substitute for H. R. 7<X>9 (H. R. REPORT 1962} 2942.-Passed House 34.37-8440.-Referred to Senate Committee on Finance 3396.-Reported back 3670.

H. R. 7627-To authorize the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company to extend

its road to a point on the la.nds of the United States at Fortress :Monroe, Virginia.

Reported from Committee on Military Affairs as substitute for H. R. 6947 (H. R. REPORT 1967) 2943.

For the relief of the estate of James A. Ware, deceased. Introduced by Mr. Herbert and referred to Committee on Claims 3302.

H. R. 7642-For the relief of the estate of William T. Judkins.

Introduced by Mr. Herbert and referred to Committee on War Claims8302..

H. R. 7643-For the reliefofthe estate of John C. Judkins.

Introduced by Mr. Herbert and referred to Committee on War Claims 3302.

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H. R. 7644-For the relief of the estate of James H. Judkins.

Introduced by Mr. Herbert and referred to Committee on War Claims 3302.

H. R. 7645-To reward the long, faithful, and distinguished services of Colonel

George W. Getty, Fourth United States Artillery, and brevet major-general United States Army.

Introduced by Mr. Rosecrans and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 3302.

H. R. 7646-To incorporate the Pensacola and Perdido Canal Company.

Introduced by Mr. Bisbee and referred to Committee on Railways and Ca.nals3302.

H. R. 7647-To preserve and prevent encroachment upon the excavated channel

of the Calumet River, lllinois. . Introduced by 1\1r. Aldrich and referred to Committee on Commerce 3302.


Introduced by Mr. Davis, of lllinois, and referred to Committee on Ways and Means 3302.

H. R. 7649-For the relief of John C. Reed.

Introduced by Mr. Thomas and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 3302.

H. R. 7650-For the relief of certain persons therein named.

Introduced by Mr. Hepburn and referred to Committee on WarClaims3302.

H.R. 7651-For the relief of Joseph Sevois a.nd certain persons therein named.

Introduced by Mr. Hepburn and referred to Committee-on War Claims 3302.

H. R. 7652-For the relief of John H. Wilberding and certain persons therein

named. Introduced byl\lr. Hepburn and referred t-o Committee on War· Claims 3302.

H. R. 7653-To define the manner of settling controversies between settlers under

the pre-emption and homestead laws and corporations claiming title under Congressional land grants.

Introduced by Mr. Carpenter and referred t-o Committee on Public Lands 3302.

H.R. 7654-

H. R. 7661-For the relief of Rosina Heineman.

Introduced by Mr. Scoville and referred to Committee on Invalid Pension& 3303.

H. R. 7662-Granting a. pension to John A. Gleason.

Introduced by Mr. Cox, of New York, and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 3303. ·

H. R. 7663-For the relief of Mary Ashby. lntln~llddP?~~~=rdson, of New York, and referred to Committee on

H. R . 7664-Granting a. pension to Mrs. M. E. Sweeney. In~~ced by Mr. Morey and referred tO Committee ·on Invalid Pensions.

H. R. 7665-I

Donating two condemned cast-iron cannon and two cannon-balls 1:Q. Strong Post, Grand Army ofthe Republic, of Jonestown, Ohio.

Introduced by Mr. 1\Iorey and referred to Committee on Military Affairs. 3303.

H. R. 7666-For the relief of Myron Barnes. Int~~ced by 1\Ir . .Jadwin and referred ~ .. committee on Invalid Pensions

H. R. 7667-Granting arrears of pension to Sarah D. Prentiss.

Introduced by Mr. Walker and referred to Committee on Invalid Pension& 3304.

H. R.7668-For the relief of certain persons therein named.

Introduced by Mr. Mackey and referred to Committee on War Claiws33JL

H. R. 7669-To enable the Secretary of War to purchase, build, or accept a a clo

nation a macadamized road from the city of Memphis to the national cemetery located near said city.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Simonton and referred to Committee on Appropriation 3304.

H. R. 7670-Granting a pension to Zeriah Burke.

Introduced by Mr. Grout Q.nd referred to Committee on Invalid Pension& 3304.

H. R. 7671-For the relief of John A. Wheeler.

Introduced by Mr. Grout and referred to · Committee on Invalid Pension& 3304.

To provide for the payment to Elizabeth Davidson of compensation due to her late hU.sband, Edward C. Davidson, of Louisiana, in H. R. 7672-the Forty-third Congress. For the relief of Dr. Ferdinand A.xt.

Introduced by Mr. Blanchard and referred to Committee on Claims 3302. Introduced by Mr. Fulkerson and referred to Commit..tee on Military Mfa.irs 3304.

H. R. 7655- H. R. 7673-For the relief of Richard P. Bla.ckistone. Granting a pension to Priscilla Wood.

Introduced by Mr. Chapman and referred to Commit~ on War Claims 3302. Introduced by 1\Ir. Guenther and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen-

.H. R. 7656-To regulate the use of the contingent fund of the House of Repre-

sentatives in the payment of the funeral expenses of deceased members.

Introduced by Mr. Urnerand referred to Committee on A<:OOunts 3302.-Reported back (H. R. REPoRT 2035} 3774.

H. R. 7657-For the relief of Frank Backof.

Introduced by Mr. McLean, of Missouri, 1md referred to Committee on Military Affairs 3302.

H. R. 7658-To enable the Secretary of the Treasury to pay the balance due to

various persons from whom certain illegal taxes were collected a.nd to whom partial payments have been made.

Introduced by l\1r. Money and referred to Committee on Appropriation 3302.

R. R.'7659-To amend section 3940 of the Revised Statutes.

Introduced by Mr. Hill and referred to Committee on Post-Office and PostRoads3302.

B.R. 7660-To amend section 32 of the act of 1\Iarch 3, 1879, directing the Postr

master-General to introduce and furnish for use a double po tal card.

Introduced by Mr. Hill and referred to Committee on PORt-Office and Po..~ · Roads 3302.

sions3304 .

H. R. 7674-For the relief of 1\Iount Olivet Methodist Church.

Introduced by 1\lr. Tucker and referred to Committee on War Claims 330-L

H. R. 7675-For the relief of Stanley J. Morrow.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Pettigrew and referred to Committ~e on Claims 33M.

H. R. 7676-For the relief of David ll. Bell.

Introduced by Mr. Ford and referred to Committee ou Military Affairs 3304_

H. R. 7677-For the relief of Levi Price.

Introduced by Mr. Urner and referred to Committee on Claims 330!.

H. R.7678-Providing for the election of certain officers in the Territory of Utah..

Introduced by Mr. Caine and referred to Committee on .Judiciary 3304.

H. R. 7679-To establi h certain post-routes.

Re=.~Ii~'f:r~~~~~ea~: ~!~fil~: a~~ ~~~~~~~Sa;:t~~~C: 3376.-Reported back with amendments 3503.-Amended and pas ed Senate 3683.

H. R. 7680-For the relief of Patrick Cook.

Reported from Committee on District of Columbia. (H. R. REPoRT 1992) 8436..

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H. R. 7681.-Authorizing the erection of a fire-proof building in the city of Wash

ington to contain the records, library, and museum of the Army Medical Department.

Reported from Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds (H. R. REPORT 199.1} ~.~

H. R. 7682-To authorize the construction of a bridge a-cross the Missouri River

at some accessible point within ten miles below and five miles above the city of Kansas City, Missouri.

Introduced by l\1r. Van Horn and passed House 3549.-Passed Senate 3509, 3557.-Examined and signed 3565, 3616.-.Approved by President 3742.

H. R. 7683-Gra.nting a pension to William Anderton.

Introduced by l\lr. Townsend, of Ohio, and referred to Committee on In-valid Pensions 3626.

H. R. 7684-For the relief of Stephen Casey.

Reported from Committee on District of Columbia as substitute for H. R.. 1751 (H. R. REPORT 2007} 3774.

H. R. 7685-For the relief of Captain Nicholas J. Bigley.

Reported from Committee on War Claims as substitute for H. R. 3081 (H. R.. REPORT 2030) m4..

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONS.

H. Res. 25-To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to certify lands for agri

cultural college purposes to the State of Kansas. Reported back in House (H. R. REPORT 1942) 2515.

H. Res. 1.09- /

To admit ft·ee of duty a monument to General ·washington. Pa..,sed House 1582,2291.-Referred to Senate Committee on Finance2264..

Reported back and passed Senate 2546.-Examined and signed 2548, 2594.-.Approved by President 3075.

H. Res. 128-Tendering the thanks of Congress to Captain J. H. Gillis.

Reported ba~k in House (H. R. REPORT 1963) 2942.

H. Res. 1.35. Relating to color blindness and visual acuteness in persOns employed

in the Navy and merchant marine. Considered in House 3300.

H. Res. 293-Authorizing the printing of 2,500 extra copies of the report of th&

health officer of the District of Columbia. Introduced by Mr. Springer and referred to Committee on Printing 16.

Reported back and report withdrawn 1627. H. Res. 294-

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Introduced by Mr. Norcross and referred to Committee on .Judiciary 16.

H. Res. 295-To reduce letter postage to 2 cents.

Introduced by Mr. Hill and referred to Committee on Post-Office and PostRQads16.

H. Res. 296-As to giving notice to the North German Confederation to terminate

the treaty of February 22, 1868. Introduced by Mr. Cox, of New York, and referred to Committee on For-

H. Res. 1.46- eign Affairs 18.

To·authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to cause to be constructed H. Res. 297-and tested an automatic meter to measure the quantity and test Authorizing Major-General Daniel E. Sickles, of the United States: the specific gravity of distilled spirits and malt liquors and to Army, to accept a decoration from the French Republic. make an appropriation therefor. Introduced by Mr. Cox, of New York, and referred to Committee on For--

Considered in House 1583. eign Affairs 19. H. Res. 1.90- H. Res. 298-

To refer certain claims to the Court of Claims. Providing for the importation into the United States, duty free, of. Considered and passed Senate1043-1046.-Examinedandsigned 1090,1108.- books printed for the use of the blind.

Becomes law without President's approval1648. . Introduced by Mr. Morse and referred to Committee on Ways and Means-H. Res. 228- 158.-Reported back (H. R. REPoRT 1836) 573.-Considered in House 1585.

To donate condemned cast-iron cannon to Goodrich Post, No. 22, of H. Res. 299-the Grand Army of the Republic, at Danville, Pennsylvania. Proposing an amendment to the Constitution inreferenceto the eleo-

Passed House2407, 2411.-Referred to Senate Committee on Military Affairs tion of President and Vice-President of the United States and 24Q9.-Reported back and indefinitely postponed 3214. members of Congress.

H. Res. 238- Introduced by Mr. Springer and referred to Select Committee respecting-For the relief of William B. Isaacs & Co. Election of President and Vice-President 180, 190.

1\Iotion in House to suspend rules and pass bill, rejected 1208-1211. H. Res. 255-

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Reported back in House (H. R. REPORT 1997} 3551.

H. Res. 257--.:.. Authorizing the remission or refunding of duty on a chime of bells

for the Church of the Holy Trinity, Philadelphia, Pen:mylvania. Considered in House 1584.

H. Res. 267-To amend the Constitution of the United States.

Motion in House to discharge committee, suspen<i rule5 , and pass bill rejected 2137, 3611.

H. Res. 277-Providing for a new mixed commission iL. accordance with the treaty

of April26, 1866, with the United States of Venezuela. Considered and passed House 1288-1307.-Referred to Senate Committee on

Foreign Relations 1318.-Reported with amendments in Senate 1760.PassedSenate3683.-Examinedandsigned3694,3775.-.ApprovedbyPresident3776.

H. Res. 281-To pay the Capitol police one month's extra pay. P~:!~~ 3700.-Examined and signed 3704, 3772.-Approved by Pres-

H. Res. 292-Relative to the printing of the annual reports of the Commissioner

of Agriculture for the years 1881 and 1882. Introduced by Mr. Valentine and passed House 15.-Referred to Senate

Committee on Printing 28.-Reported back and passed Senato 70.-Examined and signed 134, 138.-.Approved by Pre1•ident 254.

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H. Res. 300-Giving consent of Congress for the erection of a bridge over the Hud

son River, and to constitute the same a post-route. Introduced by l\Ir. Cox, of New York, and referred to Committee on Com-

merce 182. H. Res. 301.-

Approving the act of the Legislature of the Territory of New Mexicoapproved February 25, 1882, fixing the time of the meeting of · the Territorial Legislature.

Introduced by ~lr. Luna and refe:rred to Committee on Territories 183.

H. Res. 302-To interpret the effect of certain Revised Statutes as to imports &c.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Cox, of New Yor~, and referred to Committee on 'Vays · .and Means 307.

H . Res. 303-Respecting the administration of justice in Tunis.

Reported from Committee on Foreign Affairs and passed House 440.-R.e-ferred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations 455.-Report.cd back with amendment 710.-Amended and passed Senate 3660.

H. Res. 304-Authorizing the payment of a. portion of the Virginiu8 indemnity

fund to the mother of Oscar Verona. Introduced by l\Ir . .Jorgensen and referred to Committee on Foreign Affairs

530.

H. Res. 305-..!.uthorizing the payment of a portion of the Virginius indemnity fumL

to Leopold Rizo. Introduced by Mr. Jorgensen and referred to Committee on Foreign .Affaire-

530.

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:H. Res. 306-Authorizing the payment of a portion of the Virginius indemnity fund

to the father of Arthur Mola. Introduced by :Mr. Jorgensen and referred to Committee on Foreign Affairs

530.

:H. Res. 307-Relating to international arbitration.

Introduced by Mr. McCoid and referred to Co~mittee on Foreign Affairs 531.

:.H. Res. 308-Changing the name of the National Bank of Winterset, in Iowa.

Introduced by :Mr. Kasson and passed House707.-Referred to Sene.teCommittee on Finance 715.-Reported back with amendments, amended, and passed Senate 1090.-House concurs in Senate amendments 1167.-Examined and signed 1173, 1176.-Approved by President 1511.

. H. Res. 309-To donate one telescope, not in use, to Parson's College, Fairfield,

Iowa, for scientific and educational purposes. Introduced by Mr. McCoid and referred to Committee on Education and

Labor7:r7.

~H. Res. 310-Authorizing the payment to claimants of interest received by the

United States on the woolen-goods-duty fund. Introduced by Mr. Morse and referred to Committee on Judiciary 970.

B. Res. 311-Providing for the defraying of expell,Ses of exhibitors of the United

Sta.tes who d~e to participate in the international exposition of domestic animals at Hamburg in July, 1883, and for other purposes.

Reported from Committee on Agriculture (H. R. REPORT 1843) 971.

B. Res. 312- · Authorizing the printing and binding of additional copies of the ·re

ports of the National Board of Health. Introduced by 1\Ir. Rosecrans and referred to Committee on Printing 1061

.H. Res. 313-Expressi ve of regret and sympathy at the death of Leon Gambetta.

In trod need by Mr. Blanchard and referred to Committee on Foreign Affairs 1062.

:II:· Res. 314-For the relief of Samuel Hammond and Elias Rector.

Introduced by Mr. Willits and referred to Committee on Public Lands 1196.

~H. Res. 315-A uthorizing the Secretary of War to aid in defraying the expenses of

the centennial celebration to be held at Washington's Headquarters, Morristown, New Jersey, in the year 1884.

Introduced by Mr. Hill and referred to Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds 1197.

B. Res. 316-Directing that all suits now or hereafter pending in the Supreme

Court in which the United States is a party shall have precedence over all other suits.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Dibrell and referred to Committee on Judiciary 1198.

B. Res. 317- I Providing for an investigation of the subject of railroad tmnsporta-

tion in all its relations to the agricultural, commercial, and industrial interests of the United States.

Introduced by Mr. Dunn and referred to Committee on Commerce 1198.

H. Res. 318-ProViding conditionally for the termination of the treaty of the United

States with the Hawaiian Government, signed June 3, 1875. • Reported from Committee on Foreign Affairs (H. R. REPORT 1860) 1242, 1736.

:B. Res. 319-For the relief of the Ka,nsas City, Fort Scott and Gulf Railroad Com-

pany. ~

Introduced by Mr. Haskell and referred to Committee on Pacific Railroads 1242.

. a Res. 320-Authorizing the Secretary of War to loan to the directors of the com

petitive drill at Nashville, Tennessee, one hundred tents. Introduced by Mr. House and passed House 1255.-Referred to Senate Com

mittee on Military Affairs 1222.-Reported back adversely and indefi-nitely postponed (S. REPoRT 946) 1760. ·

~H. Res. 321-Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the nited States re

scinding article 11 of the present Constitution and providing for the enforcement of the obligation of contracts entered into by any State of the Union.

Introduced by Mr. Moore and referred to Committ-ee on Judicl&ry 1356 •

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H. Res. 322-Authorizing Rear-Admiral J. W. A. Nicholson to accept a medal co•

ferred upon him by the King of Sweden and Norway. Introduced by 1\Ir. Flower and referred to Commit.tee on Foreign .Affa1m

1357.

H. Res. 323-:Making appropriations for continuing the work of the Tenth Census.

Reported from Committee on Appropriations and passed House 1451.-Re:ferred to Senate Committee on Appropriations 1431.-Reported back (S. REPORT 941) 1599.-Amended and passed Senate 1761-1764.-House concurs in Senate amendment 1834.-Examined and signed 1852-1864.-Approved by President 2056.

H. Res. 324-To provide for the deficiencies in the appropriations for· salaries of

officers, clerks, messengers, and others in theserviceofthe House of Representatives, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1883 .

Reported from Committee on Appropriations and passed House 1499.-Referred to Senate Committee on Appropriations 1498.-Reported back with amendment 2021.-Passed Senate 3566.-Examined and signed3575, 3633.Approv~ by President 3742.

H. Res. 325-Amending the proviso of section 1094 of the Revised Statutes.

Introduced by Mr. Steele and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 1499 •.

H. Res. 326-Providing for a commission and joint commission on immigration.

Introduced by llrr. Guenther and referred to Committee on Commerce 1734.-R-eported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 1948) 2515, 29'.>3.

H. Res. 327-For the relief of sufferers by the late disastrous :floods in the valley

of the Rhine, Germany. Introduced by 1\Ir. Deuster and referred to Committee on Agriculture 173i.

H. Res. 328-To simplify and reduce the tnri:ff on sugar.

Introduced by l\1r. Thompson, of Kentucky, and referred to Committee on Ways and Means 1736.

H. Res. 329-Providing for a treaty with the German Empire.

Reported from Committee on Foreign Affairs a-s substitute for ll. Res. 106 (H. R. REPORT 1893) 1737.

H. Res. 330-Requiring the Public Printer to transmit to Congress, as soon as may

be, 500 unbound copies of the Compendium of the Census, for the use of members.

Introduced by Mr. Herbert and referred to Committee on Printing 1852.Reported back adversely (H. R. REPORT 2008) 3774..

H. Res. 331-For the printing of the AgricultUral Report for the year 1883. Introduc~ b,yl\Ir. Valentine and referred to Committee on Printing 1852-

Reported back with amendment, amended, and passed House 2993.-Referred to Senate Committee on Printing 2968.-Reported back with amendments, amended, and passed Senate 3323.-House concurs in Senate amendm~nt 3708.-Examined and signed 3670, 3723.-Approved by President 3775.

H. Res. 332-0rdering the printing of the annual report of the Commissioner of

Agriculture. Introduced byl\Ir. CarpeBtera.nd referred to Committee on Printing 1915.

Reported back adversely (H. R. REPORT 2008) 3774..

H. Res. 333-Validating certain contracts executed by the Postmaster-General.

IntrOduced by Mr. Bingham and referred to Committee on Post-Office and Post.Roads2057.-Reported back (H. R. REPoRT1931)2255.-Passed House 3300.-Referred to Senate Committee on Post-Office and Post-Roads 3288.-Reported back 3322.-Passed Senate 3359, 3695.-Examined and signed a-700, 3770.-Approved by President 3776.

H. Res. 334-To prevent the Secretary of the Interior from issuing patents for lands

granted by the United States to aid in the construction of railroads or other improvements, where the railroads or other improvement.c:! have not been completed within the time fixed in the act making said grant .

Introduced by Jll1r. Cobb and referred to Committee on Public Lands 2103.

H. Res. 335-To provide for the binding of the Compendium of the Tenth Census.

Reported from Committee on "Printing and passed House 24.02.-Referred to Senate Committee on Printing 2469.-Passed Senate 2548.-E.xamined and signed 2548, 2594.-Approved by President 3075.

H. Res. 336-Granting the use of tents, &c., at the encampmentof the Grand Ann.y

of the Republic of the department of Pennsylvania, on the battlefield of Gettysburgh, in July, 1883.

Introduced by Mr. Bingham and referred to Committee on Military Affa.lrs) 2402.-Report-ed back with amendments (H. R. REPoRT 1998,3551.

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To provide for the admission free of duty of articles for a special exhibition of machinery, tools, implements, apparatus, &c., for the generation and application of electricity, to be held at Philadel-phia by the Franklin Institute. ·

Introduced by 1\Ir, Randall and passed House 2442.-Referred t{) Senate Committee on Finance 2469.-Reported back and passed Senate 2803.Examined and signed 2938, 2943.-Approved by President 3307.

H. Res. 338-In relation to the claim made by Dr. John B. Read against the

United States for the alleged useofprojectilesclaimed as the invention of said Read, and by him alleged to have been used pursuant to a contract or arrangement made between him and the War Department, and for which no compensation has been made.

Reported from Committee on Military Affairs as substitute for H. R. 1068 and 2155 (H. R. REPORT 1938) 2467.-Passed House 3626.-Considered in Senate 351:16, 3649, 3696.

H. Res. 339-Providing for the preparation and distribution of pamphlet laws and

Stat~tes at Large. Introduced by Mr. Springer and referred to Committee on Printing 2513.

H. Res. 340-Providing for the distribution of the Congressional Globe and Record.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Springer and referred to Committee on Printing 2513.

H. Res. 341-Providing for the sale of public documents.

Introduced by Mr. Springer and referred to Committ~ on Printing 2513.Reported back 2994.

H.,Res. 342-Directing the Secretary of the Interior to suspend the issuing of

patents for lands to certain railroad companies. Introduced by Mr. Holman and referred to Committee on PublicLands2513.

H. Res. 343-Authorizing the payment to 1t1rs. Agnes Fry of a portion of the un

distributed Virginia indemnity fund. Introduced by 1\Ir. Ellis and referred to Committee on Foreign t-ffairs 2514.

H. Res. 344- . ) For t.he sale of the naval and marine hospital at Chelsea, Massachusetts.

Introduced by l'tlr. Morse and referred to Committee on Naval A1fairs.2514.

PI. Res. 345-Changing the name of Henry Cook to Henry P. Jones.

Introduced by Mr . .Jones, of New .Jersey, and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 2514.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 1979) 3019.

H. Res. 346-To print certain eulogies delivered in Congress upon the late William

M. Lowe. Introduced by Mr. Oates and passed House 2516.-Referred to Senate Com

mittee on Printing 2545.-Reported back and passed Senate 2960.-E:x:amined and signed 2992, 3018.-Approved by President 3307.

H. Res. 347-For the printing of certain eulogies delivered in Congress upon the

late Godlove S. Orth. Introduced by :Mr. Browne and passed House 2594.-Referred to Senate

Committee on Printing 2596.-Reported back and passed Senate 3031.Examined and signed 3086, 3088.-Approved by President 8307.

H. Res. 348-To provide for the publication. of the memorial addresses delivered in

Congress upon the late Jonathan T. Updegraff. · Introduced by l\lr . .J.D. Taylor and passed House2-669.-Referred to Senate

Committee on Printing 2638.-Reported back and passed Senate 2960.Examined and signed 2992, 3018.-Approved by President 3307.

H . es. 349- I

To provide for the publication of the memorial addresses delivered upon the life and character of Hon. R. ·M. A. Hawk, of Illinois.

I ntroduced by 1\Ir. Hitt and passed House 2748.-Referred to Senate Committee on Printing 2760.-Reported back and passed Senate 3031.-Examined and signed 3086, 3088.-Approved by President 3307.

es. 350-For the relief of the siifferers by the overflow in the Ohio and the

Mississippi Rivers and their tributaries. I ntroduced by Mr. Sk\nner and referred t{) Committee on Appropriations

2828.

a es. 351-Provid~g for an equitable distribution of surplus money in the

Umted States Treasury among the several States for maintenance of schools and payment of Elebts.

Introduced by Mr. Skinner and referred to Committee on Education and Labor2939. ·

H. Res. 352-To provide for an increased supply of the laws of the United States

for the Treasury Department and its officers. Introduced by 1\o!r. Van Horn and referred to the Committee on Printing

2940.-Reported back and passed House 3121.-Referred to Sena.te Committee on Printing 3120.

H. Res. 353-Authorizing the printing and binding of additional copies of theRe-

port of the Chief Signal Officer. Introduced by l't!r. Van Horn and referred to Committee on Printing 2940. _

B. Res. 354-Tendering the thanks of Congress to and conferring additional rank

on Chief-Engineer George W. Melville, United States Navy, and . for other purposes. ·

Introduced by l't!r. Ward and referred to Committee on Naval Affairs 2940.

H. Res. 355-To authorize Major ~illiam Ludlow, United States Army, to accept

a civil position. Introduced by Mr. Bingham and passed P':>use 2994.-Referred t-o Sen:1.te

Committee on Military Affairs 2968.-Rep6rted back 3032.-Passed Senate 3326.-Examined and Migned 3328, 3351.-Approved by President 3742.

H. Res. 356-Acceptingtheinvitation of the Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

to attend the inauguration of the statue of Joseph Henry. Introduced by l't!r. Cox, of New York, and passed House 2995.-Passed Sen

ate 2968.-Examined and signed 3086, 3088.-Approved by President~-

H. Res. 357- · Authorizing the Secretary of War to loan tents to the Ex-Sol die~ au.d

Sailors' Association at Columbus, Ohio, and to the Grand Armyof the Republic at Denver, Colorado.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Converse, amended, and passed Honse 3029.-Referred• t{) Senate Committee on Military Affairs 3053.-Reported adversely an<L indefinitely postponed 3322.

H. Res. 358-To provide for the publication of the memorial addresses delivered

upon the life and character of Hon. John W. Shackelford, of North Carolina.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Vance and passed House 3060.-Referred to Senate Committee on Printing 3053.-Reported back and passed Senate 3367.-Examined and signed 3395, 3436.-Approved by President 3742.

H. Res. 359-To print 5, 000 copies of the report of the board on behalf of the

United States Executive Departments at the international exhibition of 1876.

Reported from Committee on Printing and passed House 3301.-Referred toSenate Committee on Printing 3288.-Reported back and passed Senate 3554.-Examined and signed 3575, 3625.-Approved by President 3742.

H. Res. 360-Prohibiting importation of wines from Germany until some means .

can be provided by law to prevent the importation of deleteriouswines from that country.

Introduced by :rtlr. Townshend and referred to Committee on Ways and 1\Ieans 3302.

H. Res. 361-Granting the use of artillery, tents, &c., at the soldiers' reunion to

be heldatHastings, Nebraska, in the monthofSeptember, 1883. Introduced by Mr. Valentine and referred to Committee on Military Af

fairs3302.

H. Res. 362-For the relief of England, the benefit of Ireland, and the glory of

the United States. · Introduced by l'tlr. Robinson, of New York, and referred to Committee on

Foreign Affairs 3303. ·

H. Res. 363-For the relief of t.he committee of the first common-school district

(colored) for Burke County, North Carolina. Introduced by Mr. Vance and referred to Committee on Education and

Labor3303.

H. Res. 364-To pay the Capitol police one month's extra pay.

Introduced by 1\lr. Ray and referred to Committee on Appropriations 330:t.

H. Res. 365-In relation to the distribution of th~ volumes of the Official Records

of the War of the Rebellion. Introduced by Ur. Springer and referred t{) Committee on Print.ing 3351.

Pa.ssed House 3440.-Referred t& Senate Committee on Printing 3409.Reported back and recommitted 3553.

H. Res.366-For the relief of M. D. Ball.

Reported from Committee on Elections (H. R. REPoRT 1988) 3400.

H. Res. 367-Making appropriations for the alteration of internal-revenue dies.,...

plates, and stamps, and for providing blanks for rebate. Introduced by Mr. Hiscock and passed House 3763.-Passed Senate 3700.

Examined and signed 3704, 3773.-Approved by President :r176.

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