Jasper Republican, Volume 1, Number 16, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 January 1875 — CONGRESSIONAL NEWS. [ARTICLE]

CONGRESSIONAL NEWS.

Announcement was made in the Senate of the absence of Vice-President Wilson from the city, whereupon Senator Carpenter was elected President pro tern, ot the Senate by a vote of thirty-three to eighteen for Senator Thurman. The House resolution for adjournment until Jan. 5 was agreed to. The Naval Appropriation bill was received from the House and referred. After executive session the Senate adjourned until Jan. 5..... The House Committee on Elections reported in favor of Snyder, the sitting member from Arkansas, which report was concurred in. An adverse report was made on the bill authorizing Illinois to select 367,000 acres of public lands. The Senate Finance bill was made the special order for Jan. 7. The Bpeaker named Coburn, Albright, Cannon, Buckner and Luttrell as the select committee on Alabama affairs. Adjourned to Jan 5.