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S. 2538

Granting a pension to George T. Lloyd, late of Company I, Fortieth Massachusetts Volunteers.

Introduced by Mr. Palmer and referred to Committee on Pensions 649.Reported back adversely (S. REPORT 1306) and indefinitely postponed 1772.

S. 2539

To create an additional land district in the State of Oregon. Introduced by Mr. Slater and referred to Committee on Public Lands 649. S. 2540

To provide for the expense and compensation of special messengers to be sent by the Secretary of State to the States respectively of Iowa and Oregon for the certificates of the electoral vote of 1884 for President and Vice-President of the United States, in pursuance of the provisions of section 141 of the Revised Statutes of the United States.

Introduced by Committee on Appropriations, debated, and passed Senate 682.

S. 2541

Granting a pension to Margaret A. Blake.

Introduced by Mr. Mitchell and referred to Committee on Pensions 683. S. 2542

To amend an act entitled "An act for the erection of a public building at Quincy, Ill.," approved May 9, 1882.

Introduced by Mr. Cullom and referred to Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds 683.-Reported back and passed Senate 1448, 1449.

S. 2543

For the relief of the heirs of Charles B. Smith, deceased, late a lieutenant in the Fifth Iowa Cavalry.

Introduced by Mr. Manderson and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 683.-Reported back and passed Senate 817.

8. 2544

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to extend the time of payment of installments to be paid by actual settlers of Omaha and Otoe Indian lands, in the States of Nebraska and Kansas. Introduced by Mr. Van Wyck and referred to Committee on Indian Affairs 683.-Reported back with amendment 1193.

8.2545

Allowing the widow of William H. Hunt, late minister to Russia, one year's salary.

Introduced by Mr. Hale and referred to Committee on Foreign Relations 717.-Reported back adversely and indefinitely postponed 914.

S. 2546

Granting a pension to Charlotte C. B. Hatch.

Introduced by Mr. McMillan and referred to Committee on Pensions 717.-Reported back (S. Report 1453) 2226.-Passed Senate 2238.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 2265.-Reported back 2265.-Passed House 2268, 2276.-Examined and signed 2324, 2327.-Approved by President 2503.

S. 2547

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Granting a pension to Van Buren Dorr.

Introduced by Mr. Hoar and referred to Committee on Pensions 745. S. 2556

For the relief of settlers under the homestead laws.

Introduced by Mr. Sabin and referred to Committee on Public Lands 745. S. 2557

For the relief of William Wolfe, of Shelbina, Shelby County, Missouri.

Introduced by Mr. Cockrell and referred to Committee on Claims 745. S. 2558

For the relief of Theodore De Hou.

Introduced by Mr. Butler and referred to Committee on Claims 745. S. 2559For the encouragement of the American merchant marine, and to promote postal and commercial relations with foreign countries. Introduced by Mr. Frye and referred to Committee on Commerce 793.— Reported back 914.

S. 2560

For the relief of the sufferers by the wreck of the United States steamer Ashuelot.

Introduced by Mr. Lapham and referred to Committee on Naval Affairs 7.93.

S. 2561

Granting a pension to Sarah Ann Waters.

Introduced by Mr. Hoar and referred to Committee on Pensions 793.

S. 2562

To establish a quarantined live-stock trail, and to regulate commerce between the States as to live-stock.

Introduced by Mr. Coke and referred to Committee on Commerce 823.

S. 2563

Granting a pension to Eliza Francesco.

Introduced by Mr. Williams and referred to Committee on Pensions 848. S. 2564

Relating to improved signal side-lights for sail-vessels under way in the inland and lake waters.

Introduced by Mr. Bayard and referred to Committee on Commerce 848.

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8. 2571

To authorize the Merchants' National Bank of Little Rock, Ark., to change its name to the First National Bank of Little Rock. Introduced by Mr. Garland, and referred to Committee on Finance 916.— Reported back with amendment, amended, and passed Senate 1547. S. 2572

Authorizing the President of the United States to appoint CadetEngineer John U. Crygier an assistant engineer in the United States Navy, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Mr. Miller, of New York, and referred to Committee on Naval Affairs 916.

8. 2573

To authorize the construction of a bridge across the Saint Croix River at the most accessible point between Prescott, Wis., and Taylor's Falls, Minn.

Introduced by Mr. Sabin, and referred to Committee on Commerce 942. 8. 2574-

To authorize the construction of a bridge across the Mississippi River near the town or city of Thebes, in Alexander County, Illinois. Introduced by Mr. Harrison, and referred to Committee on Commerce 942. S. 2575

For the relief of Peter Collier.

Introduced by Mr. Voorhees, and referred to Committee on Finance 942. S. 2576

Granting a pension to W. W. Dennis.

Introduced by Mr. Allison and referred to Committee on Pensions 942. S. 2577—

To authorize the printing of the eulogies delivered in Congress upon the late Henry B. Anthony.

Introduced by Mr. Aldrich and referred to Committee on Printing 942.Reported back and passed Senate 996.-Reported back and passed House 2427.-Examined and signed 2389, 2504.-Approved by President 2503.

8. 2578—

To prevent and punish crimes committed by means of explosive compounds.

Introduced by Mr. Edmunds and referred to Committee on Judiciary 981. S. 2579

Granting a pension to Catharine S. Hewett.

Introduced by Mr. Platt and referred to Committee on Pensions 996. S. 2580

Allowing the widow of E. Runsay Wing, late minister to Ecuador, one year's salary.

Introduced by Mr. Beck and referred to Committee on Foreign Relations 996.

S. 2581

For the relief of C. M. Nittig.

Introduced by Mr. Allison and referred to Committee on Pensions 996.

S. 2582

To create the office of assistant chief signal officer, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Mr. Dawes and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 996.

S. 2583

For the relief of Charles Murphy.

Introduced by Mr. Miller, of California, and referred to Committee on Claims 996.

S. 2584

For the relief of Christian R. Purdum, Hervey E. Clark, John M. Lamb, and Julius C. Shainwald.

Introduced by Mr. Dolph and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 996.

S. 2585

For the relief of James Albert Bonsack, of the State of Virginia. Introduced by Mr. Gorman and referred to Committee on Patents 996.Reported back (S. REPORT 1189) 1365.

S. 2586

For the relief of Ira Haworth.

Introduced by Mr. Plumb and referred to Committee on Public Lands 996. S. 2587

Granting a pension to William H. H. Gilley.

Introduced by Committee on Pensions (S. REPORT 1074) 1017.-Passed
Senate 1372.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 1529.-
Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2533) 1657.-Passed House 1982, 1986.-Ex-
amined and signed 2064, 2085.-Approved by President 2299.

S. 2588

For the relief of Mrs. Mary A. Bickerdyke, of San Francisco, Cal. Introduced by Mr. Miller, of Calfornia and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 1018.

S. 2589

For the relief of the Woonsocket National Bank, of Woonsocket, R. I.

Introduced by Mr. Chace and referred to Committee on Finance 1018. S. 2590

Granting a pension to Elizabeth G. Illsley.

Introduced by Mr. Dolph and referred to Committee on Pensions 1018. S. 2591

To authorize the purchase of certain portraits to replace those presented by the French Government and destroyed in the burning of the Capitol in 1814.

Introduced by Mr. Pendleton and referred to Committee on Library 1018. S. 2592

To provide for the sale of a part of the reservation of the Winnebago tribe of Indians in the State of Nebraska, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Mr. Dawes and referred to Committee on Indian Affairs 1036.-Reported back with amendments 1614.-Amended and passed Senate 1777.

S. 2593

For the relief of certain officers of the Signal Service.

Introduced by Committee on Military Affairs (S. REPORT 1099) 1051. S. 2594To change the name of the Manufacturers' National Bank of New York to the Manufacturers' National Bank of Brooklyn, N. Y. Introduced by Mr. Lapham and referred to Committee on Finance 1052.Reported back and passed Senate 1366.-Passed House 1800.-Examined and signed 1821, 1828.-Approved by President 2083.

S. 2595—

Granting a pension to Philip C. Enders.

Introduced by Mr. Sawyer and referred to Committee on Pensions 1052. S. 2596

For the relief of Henry A. Paus.

Introduced by Mr. Cullom and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 1052.

S. 2597

Granting a pension to Dr. Delany Wiley.

Introduced by Mr. Harrison and referred to Committee on Pensions 1052.

S. 2598

For the relief of Mrs. Lizzie D. Clarke, of New Orleans.

Introduced by Mr. Beck and referred to Committee on Claims 1052.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1338) 1870.

S. 2599—

For the relief of R. G. Ward.

Introduced by Mr. Ingalls and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 1073.

S. 2600

For the relief of the Woonsocket National Bank, of Woonsocket, R. I.

Introduced by Mr. Chace and referred to Committee on Finance 1079.-Reported back and passed Senate 1193.-Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means 1845.

S. 2601

To remove the political disabilities of George T. Sinclair, of Virginia. Introduced by Mr. Mahone and referred to Committee on Judiciary 1079. S. 2602

To exempt the Young Men's Christian Association of Washington,
D. C., from the payment of general taxes upon certain lands in
Washington, D. C.

Introduced by Mr. Manderson and referred to Committee on District of
Columbia 1079.

S. 2603

For the relief of Andrew Burgess, John Hall, and William T. Roundtree, of the District of Columbia.

Introduced by Mr. Frye and referred to Committee on Claims 1079.

S. 2604-
For the relief of Russell Smith.

Introduced by Mr. Allison and referred to Committee on Pensions 1146. S. 2605—

Granting a pension to George G. Early.

Introduced by Mr. Allison and referred to Committee on Pensions 1146.

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To authorize the several district courts to fill vacancies in the office of register in bankruptcy.

Introduced by Mr. Pendleton and referred to Committee on Judiciary 1706. S. 2642

Granting lands to aid in the establishment of an endowment for savings, to promote thrift, and to assist the people to prepare themselves from sinking into or remaining in the dangerous and degraded hand-to-mouth condition of absolute and direct dependence upon current wages.

Introduced by Mr. Blair and referred to Committee on Education and Labor 1706.

S. 2643

To relinquish to the city of Denver title to certain lots of land for the purposes of a public library.

Introduced by Mr. Hill and referred to Committee on Public Lands 1730.Reported back 1830.

S. 2644

In relation to evidence to quiet titles.

Introduced by Mr. Frye and referred to Committee on Judiciary 1730. S. 2645

To amend and re-enact section 4289 of the Revised Statutes, relative to the limitation of the liability of the owners of vessels. Introduced by Mr. Conger and referred to Committee on Commerce 1773. S. 2646

Granting a pension to Cecilia C. McKenna.

Introduced by Mr. Voorhees and referred to Committee on Pensions 1773. S. 2647

For the relief of Thomas Thacher.

Introduced by Mr. McPherson and referred to Committee on Claims 1773. S. 2648

To enable the President to negotiate for the purchase of portions of certain Indian reservations.

Introduced by Committee on Indian Affairs 1829.-Amended and passed
Senate 2062, 2063.

S. 2649

To set apart the unsurveyed marsh lands at the mouths of the Saint Clair River, known as the Saint Clair Flats, as a hunting and fishing preserve for the people of the United States. Introduced by Mr. Palmer and referred to Committee on Public Lands 1830, S. 2650

Making an appropriation for the improvement of the Missouri River at or near Eastport, opposite Nebraska City.

Introduced by Mr. Van Wyck and referred to Committee on Improvement of the Mississippi River and Tributaries 1830.-Reported back 2279.

S. 2651

To define the status and for the relief of the heirs or legal representatives of certain recruits for the Fourteenth Kansas Cavalry Volunteers who were killed at Lawrence, Kans., August 21, 1863, by guerrillas.

Introduced by Mr. Plumb and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 1830.

S. 2652

For the protection of seamen.

Introduced by Mr. Hoar and referred to Committee on Commerce 1932.

S. 2653-
For the relief of S. S. Webb & Co., for the use of William G. Ford.
Introduced by Mr. Harris and referred to Committee on Claims 1932.-Re-
ported back with amendment and referred to Court of Claims 2279.

S. 2654

Granting a pension to Charles F. Hildreth.

Introduced by Mr. Blair and referred to Committee on Pensions 1932.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1449) 2226.-Passed Senate 2238.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 2265.

S. 2655

To provide for protecting the interests of the United States in the Potomac River Flats, in the District of Columbia.

Introduced by Committee on Judiciary (S. REPORT 1391) 2004.

S. 2656

To refer the claims of the Eastern and Western bands of Cherokee Indians to the Court of Claims.

Introduced by Committee on Indian Affairs (S. REPORt 1392) 2004. S. 2657Authorizing the construction of a bridge over the Mississippi River at or near the city of Alton, in the State of Illinois, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Mr. Cullom and referred to Committee on Commerce 2027. S. 2659To authorize the proper accounting officers of the Treasury to settle and pay the claim of the State of New York for expenses on account of volunteers and militia in said State called into the service of the United States during the war of 1812. Introduced by Committee on Claims (S. REPORT 1438) 2127.

S. 2659

For the relief of Ellen May Brown, widow of Zachary T. Brown. Introduced by Mr. Aldrich and referred to the Committee on Claims 2132. S. 2660—

Granting a pension to George Warmsley.

Introduced by Mr. Aldrich and referred to Committee on Pensions 2132. S. 2661

Granting a pension to Miss Gill.

Introduced by Mr. Blair and referred to Committee on Pensions 2144.-Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 1474) 2226.-Amended and passed Senate 2239.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 2265.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2687) 2572.

S. 2662

Granting an increase of pension to Ella W. Thornton, widow of Capt. James S. Thornton, late of the United States Navy. Introduced by Mr. Blair and referred to Committee on Pensions 2144.— Reported back (S. REPORT 1447) 2226.-Passed Senate 2239.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 2265.

S. 2663

To amend an act entitled "An act to aid in the construction of a railroad and telegraph line from the Missouri River to the Pacific Ocean, and to secure to the Government the use of the same for postal, military, and other purposes," approved July 1, 1862; also to amend an act approved July 2, 1864, and also an act approved May 7, 1878, both in amendment of said first-mentioned act; and to provide for a settlement of claims growing out of the issue of bonds to aid in the construction of certain of said railroads, and to secure to the United States the payment of all indebtedness of certain of the companies herein mentioned. Introduced by Mr. Hoar and laid on table 2177.

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Proposing an amendment to article 1, section 7, clause 2, of the Constitution of the United States, in relation to the veto power. Made special order 104.-Passed over in Senate 304, 1492, 1876. S. Res. 19

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Debated in Senate 850, 1322-1325.

S. Res. 32

Providing for the payment of laborers in Government employ for certain holidays.

Passed House 411.-Examined and signed 428, 430.-Approved by President 513.

S. Res. 37

S. Res. 100

Authorizing the printing of certain naval and military reports. Introduced by Mr. Miller, of California, and referred to Committee on Printing 134.-Reported back with amendments, amended, and passed Senate 268.-Passed House 2530.-Examined and signed 2484, 2567.-Approved by President 2503.

S. Res. 101

In relation to the ceremonies to be authorized upon the completion of the Washington Monument.

Introduced by Mr. Sherman and passed Senate 187.-Passed House 218.Examined and signed 296, 299.-Approved by President 328.

S. Res. 102

To remove the political disabilities of H. Myers, of Florida. Introduced by Mr. Call and referred to Committee on Judiciary 268. S. Res. 103

Making an appropriation for the improvement of Tampa Bay, Florida.

Introduced by Mr. Call and referred to Committee on Commerce 268.
S. Res. 104-
Providing for the printing and distribution of the Descriptive Cata-
logue of Government Publications.

Introduced by Mr. Hawley and referred to Committee on Printing 269.-
Reported back with amendments, amended, and passed Senate 848.-Re-
ferred to House Committee on Printing 1143.-Reported back and passed
House 1264.-Examined and signed 1316, 1338.-Approved by President

1462.

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In relation to the claim made by Dr. John B. Read against the United States for the alleged use of projectiles claimed as the invention of said Read, and by him alleged to have been used pursuant to a contract or arrangement between him and the War Department, and for which no compensation has been made. Passed over in Senate 106.-Indefinitely postponed 2482 (see H. Res. 170). S. Res. 92

Authorizing and requiring the Secretary of War to deliver to the Eighth New York Heavy Artillery Association the regimental colors which belonged to said artillery, and which are now in the custody of the Secretary of War.

Passed Senate 331.-Amended and passed House 1531.-Senate concurs in House amendment 1525.-Examined and signed 1596, 1617.-Approved by President 1945.

S. Res. 98

Extending the time fixed for the joint commission appointed under the sundry civil act, approved July 7, 1884, to submit their report. Introduced by Mr. Allison and passed Senate 68.-Passed House 100.Examined and signed 132, 174.-Approved by President 328.

S. Res. 99

Directing copies of the official letter-books of the executive department of the State of North Carolina to be furnished to said State.

Introduced by Mr. Vance and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 134.-Reported back (S. REPORT 993) 648.

Declaring the action of the Secretary of the Navy in sending an expedition to Nicaragua to be illegal. Introduced by Mr. Vest 326, 389.

Res. 107—

Tendering the thanks of Congress to the officers and men of the Greely relief expedition.

Introduced by Mr. Voorhees and referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs 429.

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