s. 63. grover cleveland the senate overrode the veto on march 3, 1887 by a vote of 38 yeas to 19...

President Cleveland vetoed 414 bills during his first administration. Of these vetoes, 304 were regular vetoes and 110 were pocket vetoes. Two were overridden (Item Nos. 222, 250).

Forty-ninth Congress, First Session Regular Vetoes

208 S. 63. To authorize the construction of a highway bridge across that part of the waters of Lake Champlain lying between the towns of North Hero and Alburg, in the State of Vermont. Vetoed July 30, 1886. The veto message was laid before the Senate and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 220. (17 Cong. Rec. 7734; see atso S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 536). Veto ~ n ~ h a t t e n g e ~

209 S. 141. To extend the provisions of the act of June 10, 1880, entitled, “An act to amend the statutes in relation to immediate transportation of dutiable goods, to the post of Omaha, in the State of Nebraska.” Vetoed April 30, 1886. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Commerce, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 133. (17 Cong. Rec. 4007; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 460, 461). Veto unchallenged.

210 S. 150. To quiet title of settlers on the Des Moines River lands in the State of Iowa. Vetoed March 11, 1886. The veto message was laid before the Senate and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 94. (17 Cong. Rec. 2297). The Senate overrode the veto on June 29, 1886 by a vote of 34 yeas to 15 nays. (17 Cong. Rec. 6265).

66 II Grover Cleveland The House s u s ~ a ~ n e d the veto on July 1, 1886 by a vote of 161 yeas to 93 nays. (17 Cong. Rec. 6407). Veto s ~ s t a i n ~ ~

211 S. 183. For the relief of Thomas S. Hopkins, late of Company C, Sixteenth Maine Volunteers. Vetoed June 19, 1886. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 185. (17 Cong. Rec. 5951; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 479, 480). The Senate ouerrode the veto on February 23,1887 by a vote of 55 yeas to 7 nays. (18 Cong. Rec. 2126). The House sustained the veto on March 3, 1887 by a vote of 153 yeas to 95 nays. (18 Cong. Rec. 2674). Veto sustained.

212 S. 193. For the relief of John Hollins McBlair. Vetoed March 10, 1886. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Mili- tary Affairs, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 89. (17 Cong. Rec. 2246; see also S. Misc. Doe. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 457-459). Veto ~ ~ c ~ u ~ l e n g e d

213 S. 206. To provide for the erection of a pubic building in the city of Zanesville, Ohio. Vetoed June 19, 1886. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 168. (17 Cong. Rec. 5951; see etlso S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess,, pp. 481, 482). Veto unc~aZ~enge~ .

214 S. 226. Granting a pension to Mrs. Margaret D. Marchand. Vetoed June 29, 1886. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 186. (17 Cong. Rec, 5950; see also S. Misc, Doe. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 418, 419). Veto unchdlenged

Granting a pension to James E. B'Shea. Vetoed June 2, 1881;. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Ccrnmittee on Pen- sions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 161. (17 Cong.

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S. 342. Granting a pension to Mavilla Parsons, of Detroit, Michigan. Vetoed June 22, 1886. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 178. (17 Cong. Rec. 6052; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 493). Veto unchallenged

s. 349. For the promotion of anatomical science and to prevent the desecration of graves. Vetoed April 26, 1886. The veto message was laid before the Senate and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 131. (17 Cong. Rec. 3823; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 459, 460). The Senate sustained the veto on April 30, 1886 by a vote of 6 yeas to 48 nays. (17 Cong. Rec. 4002). Veto sustained.

S. 363. Granting a pension to Edward Ayres. Vetoed May 24, 1886. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 151. (17 Cong. Rec. 4851; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 466, 467). Veto unchallenged.

S. 365. Granting a pension to Martin L. Bundy. Vetoed July 3, 1886. The veto messsage was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Mili- tary Affairs, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 200. (17 Cong. Rec. 6547; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 513, 514). Veto unchallenged.

S. 763. For the erection of a public building at Sioux City, Iowa. Vetoed June 19, 1886. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 169. (17 Cong. Rec. 5951; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 480, 481).

68 Grover Cleveland The Senate overrode the veto on March 3, 1887 by a vote of 38 yeas to 19 nays. (18 Cong. Rec. 2616). The Mouse s ~ t a i n e d the veto on March 3, 1887 by a vote of 107 yeas to 77 nays. (18 Cong. Rec. 2724). Veta s u s t a ~ ~ e ~ .

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221 S. 189.

Granting a pension to John S. Williams. Vetoed June 2, 2886. The veto message was laid before the Senate and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 162. (17 Cong. Rec. 5180; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sew, pp. 475, 476). The Senate sustained the veto on August 4, 1886 by a vote of 19 yeas to 15 nays. (17 Cong. Rec. 7975). Veto sustained

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To provide for the erection of a public building at Dayton, Ohio. Vetoed July 9, 1886. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 207. (17 Cong. Rec. 6719; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 534). The Senate overrode the veto on March 3, 1887 by a vote of 39 yeas to 18 nays. (18 Cong. Rec. 2613). The House overrode the veto on March 3, 1887 by a vote of 133 yeas to 64 nays. (18 Cong. Rec. 2718). Veto overridden. (24 Stat. 544).

223 S. 857.

Granting a pension to Dudley B. Branch. Vetoed May 24, 1886. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 152. (17 Cong. Rec. 4851; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 469). Veto unchallenged

224 S. 1077.

Granting a pension to Newcomb Parker. Vetoed June 29, 1886. The veto message was laid before the Senate and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 194. (17 Cong. Rec. 6315; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 512). Veto unchallenged

225 S. 1192. Granting a pension to Alfred Denny. Vetoed June 22, 1886. The veto message was laid before the Senate and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 176.

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S. 1253. Granting a pension to J.D. Haworth. Vetoed May 28, 1886. The veto message was laid before the Senate and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 158. (17 Cong. Rec. 5029; see aZso S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 492). Veto ~ ~ e h a l ~ e n g e d .

S. 1288. Granting a pension to Robert Holsey. Vetoed June 22, 1886. The veto message was laid before the Senate and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 177. (17 Cong. Rec. 6053; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 495). Veto unchallenged.

S. 1290. Granting a pension to David W. Hamilton. Vetoed May 25, 1886. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 155. (17 Cong. Rec. 4940; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 470-472). Veto unchallenged.

S. 1383. Granting a pension to Harriet Welch. Vetoed June 22, 1886. The veto message was laid before the Senate and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 179. (17 Cong. Rec. 6052; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 493, 494). Veto ~nehal lenge~

S. 1397. To establish a delivery port in Springfield, in the State of Massachusetts. Vetoed May I Z 2886. The veto message was laid before the Senate and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 142. (17 Cong. Rec. 4588; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 463, 464). Veto unchallenged.

S. 1400. Granting a pension to William H. Beck. Vetoed June 22, 1886. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen-

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S. 1421. Granting a pension to ~ i l l i a m €3. Weaver. Vetoed July 31, 1886. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 223. (17 Cong. Rec. 7852; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 537, 538). Veto u ~ h a l l e n g e ~ .

S. 1441. Granting a pension to M. Romahr. Vetoed June 1, 1886. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 160. (17 Cong. Rec. 5107; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 475). Yeto unchallenged.

S . 1584.

For the relief of Cornelia R. Schenck. Vetoed June 21, 1886. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 184 (17 Cong. Rec. 5951; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 490). Veto unc~azlenged.

S. 1630. Granting a pension to James C. Chandler. Vetoed May 24, 1886. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 149. (17 Cong- Rec. 4851; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 467, 468). Veto unchallenged.

S . 1726. Granting a pension to Augustus Field Stevens. Vetoed June 2, 1886. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 163. (17 Cong. Rec. 5181; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 477, 478). Veto u n c ~ ~ ~ l e n g e ~

Forty-ninth Congress, First Session 71 237 S. 1797.

Granting a pension to John S. Kirkpatrick. Vetoed June 29, 1886. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 193. (17 Cong. Rec. 6315; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 511). Veto unchallenged.

238 S. 1850. Granting a pension to Mrs. Annie C. Owen. Vetoed May 22, 1886. The veto message was laid before the Senate, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 157. (17 Cong. Rec. 5029; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 464, 465). Veto unchaZZenge~

239 S. 1998. Granting a pension to John D. Ham. Vetoed May 25, 1886. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 156. (17 Cong. Rec. 4940; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 470). Veto unchallenge~

240 S. 2005. Granting a pension to Mary J. Nottage. Vetoed June 22, 1886. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 175. (17 Cong. Rec. 6052; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 492, 493). The Senate s ~ t a i n e d the veto on August 3, 1886 by a vote of 26 yeas to 19 nays. (17 Cong. Rec. 1907). Veto sustained.

241 S. 2025. Granting a pension to James Butler. Vetoed June 22, 1886. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 180. (17 Cong. Rec. 6053; see abo S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 494, 495). Veto unchallenged.

242 S. 2160. Granting a pension to Mary J. Hageman. Vetoed July 31, 1886. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen-

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Granting a pension to Louis Melcher. Vetoed May 2.4, 1886. The veto message was laid before the Senate and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 150. (17 Cong. Rec. 4850; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong.? 2d sess., pp. 465, 466). Veto unchallenged.

S. 2223.

Granting a pension to Elizabeth S. De Krafft. Vetoed June 21, 1886. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 183. (17 Cong. Rec. ,5950; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 488-490). Veto unchallenge~

s. 2281.

Granting to railroads the right of way through the Indian reservation in Northern Montana. Vetoed July 1886. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Indian Af- fairs, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 204. (17 Cong. Rec. 6613; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp, 531-533). Veto unchallenged

H.R. 424.

To amend the military record of Giles C. Hawley, and to place his name on the pension-roll. Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 305. (17 Cong. Rec. 6129; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p, 501). Veto u n c h ~ l l e ~ g e ~

H.R. 473.

Granting a pension to William Boone. Vetoed July 2, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pen- sions? and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 332. (17 Cong. Rec. 6505; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 512, 513). Veto u n ~ h ~ l l e n g ~ ~

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H.R. 524. Granting a pension to Daniel H. Ross. V ~ ~ o e d July 9, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Commithe on Invalid Pen- sions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 355. (17 Cong. Rec. 6746; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 533, 534). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 576.

Granting a pension to Louisa C. Beezeley. Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 302. (17 Cong. Rec. 6130; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 504, 505). Veto unchaZlenged

H.R. 1059. Granting a pension to Joseph Romiser. Vetoed July 5, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 352. (17 Cong. Rec. 6694; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 523, 524). The House overrode the veto on July 16, 1886 by a vote of 175 yeas to 38 nays. (17 Cong. Rec. 7060). The Senute o ~ e r r ~ e the veto on August 3, 1886 by a vote of 50 yeas to 0 nays. (17 Cong. Rec. 7907). Veto overridden. (24 Stat. 870).

H.R. 1391. To provide for the erection of a public building at Springfield, Missouri. Vetoed July 30, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 364. (17 Cong. Rec. 7819; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 536, 537). Vet@ une~QZZenffe~

H.R. 1406. Granting a pension to Simmons W. Harden. Vetoed May 28, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 252. (17 Cong. Rec. 5056; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 474). Veto unchalzenge~

H.R. 1471. Granting a pension to Andrew J. Hill.

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H.R. 1505.

Granting a pension to William Dermody. Vetoed July 5, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pen- sions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 353. (17 Cong. Rec. 6687; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 520). Veto urtchullertged.

I1.R. 1582. For the relief of Eleanor C. Bangham. Vetoed May 28, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 251. (17 Cong. Rec. 5056; see aZso S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 473, 474). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 1584.

For the relief of Mrs. Aurelia C. Richardson. Vetoed August 4, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 377. (17 Cong. Rec. 8027; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 545). Veto unc~~llertged.

H.R. 1707.

Granting a pension to Elijah P. Hensley. Vetoed June 21, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 289. (17 Cong. Rec. 6013; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 486, 487). Veto uncha llertged.

H.R. 1816.

Granting a pension to Mary Ann Miller. Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 309. (17 Cong. Rec. 6129; see also S, Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 498). Veto unchullenge~


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H.R. 1818. Granting a pension to H.L. Kyler. Vetoed July 5, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pen- sions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. 334. (17 Cong. Rec. 6630; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 515, 516). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 1990. Granting a pension to John Hunter. Vetoed June 19, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 282. (17 Cong. Rec. 6013; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 482). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 2043. To place Mary Karstetter on the pension-roll. Vetoed July 6, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pen- sions, and printed as H.R. Ex. DOC. No. 341. (17 Cong., Rec. 6686; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 52'7). Veto unchallenged

H.R. 2145. For the relief of Rebecca Eldridge. Vetoed May 28, 1886. the veto message was laid before the House and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 250. (17 Cong. Rec. 5056; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 472, 4'73). Veto u ~ c ~ ~ l l e n ~ e d

H.R. 2971. Granting a pension to Francis Deming. Vetoed July 5, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. KO. 3.50. (17 Cong., Rec. 6688; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 521-523). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 3019. To increase the pension to Abigail Smith. Vetoed May 8, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 227. (17 Cong. Rec. 4290; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 461). Veto unchallenged

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H.R. 3043. Granting a pension to Lewis W. Scanland. Vetoed July 6, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 348. (17 Cong., Rec. 6687; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 525). Veto unch~llenged.

H.R. 3205. Granting a pension to George W. Guyse. Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 310. (17 Cong. Rec. 6129; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p- 500). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 3304. To restore the name of Abner Morehead on the pension-roll. Vetoed July 5, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pen- sions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 346. (17 Cong. Rec. 6687; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 518-520). Veto u n c ~ l l e n g e ~

H.R. 3363. Granting a pension to Jennette Dow. Vetoed July 31, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. 367. (17 Cong. Rec, 7872; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 539). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 3551. Granting a pension to George W. Cutler, late a private in Company B, Ninth New Hampshire Volun- teers. Vetoed August 4, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 376. (17 Cong. Rec. 8026; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 543, 544). Veto unch~llenged.

H.R. 3623. Granting a pension to William H. Nevil. Vetoed July 5, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pen-

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H.R. 3624.

Granting a pension to Fred J. Leese. Vetoed June 31, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 283. (17 Cong. Rec. 6013; see atso S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 485). Veto ~ n c h u l ~ e n g e ~

H.R. 3640. Granting a pension to James T. Irwin. Vetoed JuZy 5, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pen- sions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 338. (17 Cong. Rec. 6685; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 516). Veto uncha~lenged*

H.R. 3826. For the relief of John Taylor. Vetoed June 19, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 287. (17 Cong. Rec. 6013; see also S. Misc. Doc. No, 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 483). Veto unchullenged.

W.R. 4002.

Granting a pension to Carter W. Tiller. Vetoed June 19, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as W.R. Ex. Doc. No. 288. (17 Cong. Rec. 6012; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 48th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 483, 484). The House sustu~ned the veto on February 2, 1887 by a vote of 135 yeas to 107 nays. (18 Cong. Rec. 1293). Veto $ u ~ t ~ ~ n e ~ .

H.R. 4058.

For the relief of Joel 811. Monroe. Vetoed Julze 19. 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 286, (71 Cong. Rec. 6013; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 484). Veto ~ ~ ~ ~ h ~ ~ ~ ~ n g e ~ *

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Granting a pension to Fannie E. Evans. Vetoed July 5, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pen- sions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 339. (17 Cong. Rec. 6685; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 528, 529). Veto unchallenged.

277 H.R. 4642. Granting a pension to James Carroll. Vetoed July 6, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pen- sions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 351. (17 Cong. Rec. 6688; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 524, 525). Veto unchallenged.

278 H.R. 4782. Granting a pension to Elizabeth McKay. Vetoed July 5, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pen- sions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 347. (17 Cong. Rec. 6687; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 519, 520). Veto unchallenged

279 H.R. 4797. Granting a pension to Robert H. Stapleton. Vetoed July 6, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pen- sions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 343. (17 Cong. Rec. 6686; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 526, 527). Veto unchallenged.

280 H.R. 5021. Granting a pension to Mrs. Margaret A. Jacoby. Vetoed July 5, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pen- sions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 344. (17 Cong. Rec. 6686; see also S . Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 518). Veto unchallenged

281 H.R. 5306. Granting a pension to Roxana V. Rowley and son. Vetoed July 5, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pen- sions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 342. (17 Cong.

Forty-ninth Congress, First Session 79 Rec. 6686; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 517). Veto unchallenged.

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282 H.R. 5389. Granting a pension to Ann Kinney. Vetoed August 4, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 375. (17 Cong. Rec. 8026; see ako S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 541, 542). Veto unchallenged.

283 H.R. 5394. Granting a pension to Sally Ann Bradley. Vetoed July 6, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 337. (17 Cong. Rec. 6638; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 529). The House sustained the veto on March 3, 1887 by a vote of 123 yeas to 122 nays. (18 Cong. Rec. 2693). Veto sustained.

284 H.R. 5414. Granting a pension to Maria Cunningham. Vetoed July 6, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pen- sions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 345. (17 Cong. Rec. 6687; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 526). Veto unchallenged.

285 H.R. 5546. For the erection of a public building at Asheville, North Carolina. Vetoed July 10, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 257. (17 Cong. Rec. 6795; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 535). Veto u n c ~ a l ~ e n g e ~ .

286 H.R. 5550. To provide for the erection of a public building at Duluth, Minnesota. Vetoed July 6, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 340. (17 Cong. Rec. 6687; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 528). Veto unchallenged.


Granting a pension to Mrs. Catherine McCarty. Vetoed July 6, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pen- sions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 335. (17 Cong. Rec. 6630; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 530). The House sustained the veto on July i6, 1886 by a vote of 124 yeas to 97 nays. (17 Cong. Rec. 7057). Veto sustained.

288 H.R. 5995. Granting a pension to David T. Elderkin. Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 312. (17 Cong. Rec. 6129; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 499, 500). Veto unchallenged.

289 H.R. 5997. Granting a pension to Elizabeth Luce. Vetoed June 19, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 281. (17 Cong. Rec. 6013, 6014; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 487). The House sustained the veto on July 16, 1886 by a vote of 116 yeas to 124 nays. (17 Cong. Rec. 7050). Veto sustained.

290 H.R. 6177. Granting a pension to James D. Cotton. Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 311. (17 Cong. Rec. 6129; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 498). Veto unchallenged.

291 H.R. 6136. Granting a pension to John W. Farris. Vetoed June 21, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 285. (17 Cong. Rec. 6013; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 486). The House sustained the veto on February 22, 1887 by a vote of 131 yeas to 94 nays. (18 Cong. Rec. 2077, 2078). Veto sustained.


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H.R. 6170. Granting a pension to Mrs. Mary A. Van Etten. Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 326. (11 Cong. Rec. 6128; see also S. Misc. Doc. No 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 496). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 6192. Granting a pension to Mary Norman. Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H,R. Ex. Doc. No. 325. (17 Cong. Rec. 6132; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 510, 511). Veto unchallenged

H.R. 6257. Granting a pension to Julia Connelly. Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 304. (17 Cong. Rec. 6130; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 504). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 6266. Granting a pension to Philip Arner. Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 324. (17 Cong. Rec. 6129; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 497). Veto unchal~enged

H.R. 6372. Granting a pension to Charles A. Chase. Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 300. (17 Cong. Rec. 6132; see also S. Misc. Doc. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 509). Veto u ~ c h ~ l l e ~ e d

H.R. 6648. For the relief of Edward M. Harrington. Vetoed July S, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. 336. (17 Cong.

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H.R. 6688. Granting a pension to William Bishop. Vetoed June 3, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 320. (17 Cong. Rec. 6131; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 478). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 6718. Granting a pension to William H. Starr. Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 298. (17 Cong. Rec. 6132; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 510). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 6753. Granting a pension to Mrs. Alice E. Travers. Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 323. (17 Cong. Rec. 6129; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d p. 497). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 6774. Granting a pension to Bruno Schultz. Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 301. (17 Cong. Rec. 6130; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess. p. 504). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 6895.

Granting a pension to Sarah Harbaugh. Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 315. (17 Cong. Rec. 6131; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 506). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 6897. Granting a pension to Henry Hipple, J r .

Forty-ninth Congress, First Session 83 Vetoed June 21, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 284. (17 Cong. Rec. 6013; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 485). Veto unchallenged.

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H.R. 7018. Granting a pension to Aretus F. Loomis. Vetoed July 5, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 333. (17 Cong. Rec. 6623; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 515). Veto u ~ c h a ~ ~ e n g e d .

H.R. 7073. Granting a pension to Mary S. Woodson. Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 314. (17 Cong. Rec. 6130; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 502). Veto u n c h u l l ~ n g e ~

H.R. 7108. Granting a pension to Andrew J. Wilson. Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 299. (17 Cong. Rec. 6130; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 503). The House s~stuined the veto on July 29, 1886 by a veto of 106 yeas to 85 nays. (17 Cong. Rec. 7702, 7703). Veto sustained

H.R. 7109. Granting a pension to Joseph Tuttle. Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 308. (17 Cong. Rec. 6129). Veto unchullenged.

H.R. 7162. Granting a pension to Martha McIlwain. Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 318. (17 Cong. Rec. 6131; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 507). Veto unchallenged.


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H.R. 7167. Granting a pension to Maria Hunter. Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 327. (17 Cong. Rec. 6130; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 505). The House sustained the veto on July 30, 1886 by a vote of 111 yeas to 108 nays. (17 Cong. Rec. 7748). Veto sustained.

H.R. 7222. Granting a pension to Callie West. Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 313. (17 Cong. Rec. 6130; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 503). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 7234. Granting a pension to Susan Hawes. Vetoed August 4, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 374. (17 Cong. Rec. 8027; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 544, 545). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 7257. Granting a pension to James H. Darling. Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 306. (17 Cong. Rec. 6131, 6132; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 508). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 7298. For the relief of Charles Schuler. Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 319. (17 Cong. Rec. 6129; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 502). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 7401. Granting a pension to Samuel Miller.

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valid Pensions, and printed as H.R: Ex. Doc. No. 316. (17 Cong. Rec. 6129; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 501). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 7436. Granting a pension to Mary Anderson. Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 322. (17 Cong. Rec. 6129; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p . 499). The House sustained the veto on July 30, 1886 by a vote of 120 yeas to 95 nays. (17 Cong. Rec. 7751). Veto ~ u $ t u i ~ e ~ .

H.R. 7614. Granting an increase of pension to Hezekiah Till- man. Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 307. (17 Cong. Rec. 6132; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 509). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 7703. Granting a pension to Anna A. Probest. Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 303. (17 Cong. Rec. 6131; see also S. Mlsc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 506). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 7931. Increasing the pension to Clark Boon. Vetoed June 23, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ t ~ ~ e on In- valid Pensions, and printed as I3.R. Ex. Doc. No. 317. (17 Cong. Rec. 6331; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 26 sess., pp. 507, 508). Vets ~ r ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ l e n ~ e ~ ~

.7979. Grarrting a pension to Jackson Stew,? -6. ~~~o~~ June 22, 2886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Tn- valid Pensions, and printed as I . R . Ex. Doc. NO. 321.

86 Grover Cleveland (17 Cong. Rec. 6132; see also S. Misc. DOC. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 496). Veto unchallenged.

320 H.R. 8336. Granting a pension to Duncan Forbes. Vetoed July 31, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as I1.R. Ex. Doc. No. 370. (17 Cong. Rec. 7919; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 540). Veto unchallenged.

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H.R. 9106.

Granting a pension to Rachel Barns. Vetoed July 31, 1886. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 369. (17 Cong. Rec. 7919; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 540). Veto unchallenged. Pocket Vetoes

s. 201.

To provide for the erection of a public building in the city of Annapolis, Maryland. Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1886. The bill was presented to the President on August 3, 1886. (August 3, 1886, S. Jour., p. 1265; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 26, 29).

324 S. 224. For the relief of Charles F. Bowers. Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1886. The bill was presented to the President on August 2, 1886. (August 3, 1886, S. Jour., p. 1235; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 26, 29, 30).

Forty-ninth Congress, First Session 87 325 S. 289.

For the relief of J.A. Henry and others. Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1886. The bill was presented to the President on August 3, 1886. (August.3, 1886, S. Jour., p. 1235; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 26, 30).

326 S. 972. For the relief of Thomas P. Morgan, Jr. Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1886. The bill was presented to the President on July 31, 1886. (July 31, 1886, S. Jour., p. 1215; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 26, 30, 31).

327 H.R. 658. For the relief of Francis W. Haldeman. Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1886. The bill was presented to the President on July 28, 1886. (July 28, 1886, H. Jour., p. 2379; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 26, 27).

328 H.R. 822. For the relief of William H. Wheeler. Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1886. The bill was presented to the President on August 3, 1886. (August 3, 1886, H. Jour., p. 2486; see aZso H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 27).

329 H.R. 2060. Granting a pension to Margaret D. Marchand. Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1886. The bill was presented to the President on August 5, 1886. (August 5, 1886, H. Jour., p. 2544; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 27).

330 H.R. 5872. For the relief of R.D. Beckley and Leon Howard. Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1886. The bill was presented to the President on July 28, 1886, (July 28, 1886, H. Jour., p. 2379; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 28).

88 Grover Cleveland 331 H.J. Res. 89.

For the distribution of the Official Register of the United States. Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1886. The resolution was presented to the President on August 5, 1886. (August 5, 1886, H. Jour., p. 2551; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 28).

332 H.J. Res. 126. Directing payment of the surplus in the Treasury on the public debt. Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1886. The resolution was presented to the President on August 5, 1886. (August 5, 1886, H. Jour., p. 2545; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 28, 29).

Forty-ninth Congress, Second Session Regular Vetoes

333 S. 127. For the relief of H. K. Belding. Vetoed January 27, 1887: The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Conirnittee on Pen- sions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 58. (18 Cong. Rec. 1139, 1140). Veto unchallenged.

334 S. 531. To provide for the erection of a public building at La- fayette, Indiana. Vetoed February 28, 1887: The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 112. (18 Cong. Rec. 2459). The Senate overrode the veto on March 3, 1887 by a vote of 39 yeas to 18 nays. (18 Cong, Rec. 2616). The House voted to indefinitely postpone consider- ation of the bill. (18 Cong. Rec. 2'741). Veto sustained.

335 s. 85'9. Granting a pension to Charlotte O'NeaE. Vdoed Fehrucery 19, 1887: The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 96. (18 Cong. Rec 1989) %r,% ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ a l l e ~ ~ ~ ~ ,

Forty-~inth Congress, Second Session 89 336 S. 1162.

For the erection of a post-office building at Lynn, Massachusetts. Vetoed February 25, 1887. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 106. (18 Cong. Rec. 2249). The Senate overrode the veto on March 3, 1887 by a vote of 36 yeas to 15 nays. (18 Cong. Rec. 2617). Veto sustained.

337 S. 1626. Granting a pension to John Reed, Sr. Vetoed February 19, 1887. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 95. (18 Cong. Rec. 1989). Veto ~ n ~ h a l l g n g ~ d ~

338 S. 1768. Granting a pension to John D. Fincher. Vetoed February 21, 1887. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 100. (18 Cong. Rec. 2051, 2052). Veto unchallenged

339 S. 2045. Granting a pension to Mrs. Sarah Hamilton. Vetoed February 26, 1887. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 108. (18 Cong. Rec. 2318, 2319). Veto unchallenged.

340 S.2111. Granting a pension to Jacob Smith. Vetoed February 21, 1887. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. 101. (18 Cong. Ree. 2051). Veto unchallen~gd

341 S. 2167. Granting a pension to Margaret Dunlap. Vetoed January 31, 1887. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as S, Ex. Doc. No. 66. (18 Cong. Rec. 12191. Veto unchallenged.


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S. 2173. Granting a pension to Benjamin Obekiah. Vetoed January 27, 1887. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 59. (18 Cong. Rec. 1139). Veto unchallenged.

s. 2210. Granting a pension to Anna Wright. Vetoed Fe~ruary 26, 1887. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 107. (18 Cong. Rec. 2318). Veto unchallenged.

S. 2269. Grant a pension to William Dickens. Vetoed January 19, 3887. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 39. (18 Cong. Rec. 824). Veto unchallenged.

S. 2452. Granting a pension to Rachel Ann Pierpont. Vetoed February 81, 1887. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 99. (18 Cong. Ree. 2051). Veto ~ ~ ~ h ~ l l e ~ g e d .

H.R. 92I. Granting a pension to Cudberth Stone. Vetoed February 4, 1887. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 139. (18 Cong. Ree. 1405). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 5871. For the relief of William H. Morhiser. Vetoed February 23, 1887, The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and printed as M.R. Ex. Doc. No. 190. (18 Cong. Rec. 2198). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 6132. Granting a pension to William Lynch.

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before the House, referred to the committee on Pen- sions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 138. (18 Cong. Rec. 1360). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 6443. Granting a pension to Alexander Falconer. Vetoed February 3, 1887. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 137. (18 Cong. Rec. 1360). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 6825. Granting a pension to J.R. Baylor. Vetoed February 4, 1887. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 140. (18 Cong. Rec. 1406). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 6832. Granting a pension to Mrs. Catherine Sattler. Vetoed February 4, 1887. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 141. (18 Cong. Rec. 1406). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 6976. To erect a public building at Portsmouth, Ohio. Vetoed February 26, 1887. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 196. (18 Cong. Rec. 2391, 2392). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 7327. Granting a pension to Anthony McRobertson. Vetoed February 23, 1887. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 191. (18 Cong. Rec. 2198). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 7540. To increase the pension to Franklin Sweet. Vetoed February 4, 1887. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In-

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H.R. 7648.

For the relief of the estate of John How, Indian agent, and his sureties. Vetoed February 24, 1887. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Claims, and printed as H,R. Ex. Doc. No. 194. (18 Cong. Ree. 2281). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 7698.

Granting a pension to Robert K. Bennett. Vetoed February 4, 1887. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 144. (18 Cong. Rec. 1406). Veto ~nchallenged

H.R. 8002.

To increase the pension to Loren Burritt. Vetoed February 23, 1887. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 192. (18 Cong. Rec. 2199). Veto unchallenged

H.R. 8150.

Granting a pension to Jesse Campbell. Vetoed February 4, 1887. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 144. (18 Cong. Rec. 1406). Veto unchallenged

H.R. 8834.

Granting a pension to Abraham P. Griggs. Vetoed February 4, 1887. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 145. (18 Cong. Rec. 1406). Veto u n ~ ~ l l e n g ~

H.R. 10082.

To increase the pension of Margaret R. Jones. Vetoed February 23, 1887. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In-

Forty-ninth Congress, Second Session 93 valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 193. (18 Cong. Rec. 2198),- Veto u ~ c h ~ ~ ~ e ~ g e ~ .

361 H.R. 10203. To enable the Commissioner of Agriculture to make a special distribution of seeds in the drought-stricken counties of Texas, and making an appropriation therefor. Vetoed February 16, 1887. The veto message was laid before the House and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 175. (18 Cong. Rec. 1875). The House sustained the veto on February 17, 1887 by a vote of 83 yeas to 159 nays. (18 Cong. Rec. 1876). Veto s u s t ~ i ~ e ~

362 H.R. 10457. For the relief of dependent parents and honorably discharged soldiers and sailors who are now disabled and dependent upon their own labor for support. Vetoed Feb~~ary 11, 1881: The veto message was laid before the House, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 158. (18 Cong. Rec. 1638, 1639). The House sustained the veto on February 24, 1887 by a vote of 175 yeas to 125 nays. (18 Cong. Rec. 2222, 2226). Veto s u s t ~ i ~ e ~ Pocket Vetoes

363 S. 130. For the relief of John Fletcher. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 1887. (March 3, 1887, S . Jour., p. 603; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

364 S. 175. For a public building at Monroe, Alabama. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 1887. (March 3, 1887, S . Jour., p. 603; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

365 S 929. For the relief of Albert H. Emery. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. The bill was presented to the President on March 3,

94 Grover Cleveland 1887. (March 3, 1887, S. Jour., p. 603; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

366 S. 1326. Granting a pension to Caroline E. Pratt. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887, The bill was presented to the President on February 23, 1887. (February 24, 1887, S. Jour., p. 419).

367 S. 1930. Granting a pension to John Duffy. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 188%. The bill was presented to the President on February 23, 1887. (February 24, 1887, S. Jour., p, 419; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

368 S. 2725.

To construct a road to the national cemetery at Cor- inth, Mississippi. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 1887. (March 3, 1887, S. Jour., p. 603; see also H.R Doc, No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p- 31).

369 S.J. Res. 103. To authorize the Commissioner of the General Land Office to cause 7,500 copies of the map of the United States and Territories to be printed. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. The resolution was presented to the President on March 3, 1887. (March 3, 1887, S. Jour., p. 604; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

370 H.R.38. For the relief of Alfred Hedberg. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 1881. (March 3, 1887, W. Jour., p. 877; see also H.R. Doc. No- 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

371 H.R.306. Granting a pension to George Schneider. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. The bill was presented to the President on February

Forty-ninth Congress, Second Session 95 25, 1887. (February 25, 1887, H. Jour., p. 731; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

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H.R. 679. To extend the laws of the United States over certain unorganized territory south of the State of Kansas. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 1887. (March 3, 1887, H. Jour., p. 825; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

H.R. 731. Granting a pension to William H. Heister. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 1887. (March 2, 1887, H. Jour., p. 792; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

H.R. 942. Granting a pension to Penelope Morton, widow of Lieutenant James Morton. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 1887. (March 2, 1887, H. Jour., p. 796; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

H.R. 1753. For the relief of Matthew H. Fulton. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 1887. (March 3, 1887, H. Jour., p. 878; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

H.R. 2208. Authorizing the Secetary of the Treasury to deliver to the rightful owners the contents of certain boxes deposited in the Treasury Department by the Secre- tary of War. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. The bill was presented to the President on February 19, 1887. (February 19, 1887, H. Jour., p. 665; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493,70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

H.R. 2889. To annex a portion of the Territory of Idaho to Washington Territory.

96 Grover Cleveland Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 1887. (March 2, 1881, H. Jour., p. 793; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

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W.R. 3642.

For the relief of the heirs of Jacob Cwmer. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887, The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 1887. (March 3, 1887, H. Jour., p. 877; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493,7Oth Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

H.R. 3930, For the relief of Wells C. McCool. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session af the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 1881. (March 2, 1887, H. Jour., p. 196; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

W.R. 3931, Granting a pension to Nancy Gunsales. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887'. The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 1887. (March 2, 1881, R. Jour., p. 797; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

H.R. 4585,

Granting a pension to Mrs. Fannie Carman. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1881. The bill was presented to the President un March 2, 1887. (March 2, 1887, H. Jour., p. 797; see also M.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

H,R, 4648. Restoring to the pension roll the name of James Nonohan, minor thiId of Richard Nonohan, deceased, late a private in Company A, Bne-hundred and eighth-sixth Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th Congress had a ~ j ~ ~ ~ n ~ ~ sine die on March 3, 1887. The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 583'7. (March 2, 1387, H. JOUT., p. 797; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong, 2d sess., p. 31).

Grantiag a pension to ~~~~~~~ Bewley. .R. 4745.

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H.R. 5541. To prevent the employment of convict labor and alien labor upon public buildings and other public works, and convict labor in the preparation or manu- facture of materials for public buildings or other public works, and to regulate the manner of letting contracts thereof. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. The bill was presented to the President on February 28, 1887. (February 28, 1887, H. Jour., p. 776; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

H.R. 6188. For the relief of lJohn A. Fagg. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. The bill was presented to the President on February 25, 1887. ( February 25, 1887, H. Jour., p. 732; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

H.R. 7221. Granting a pension to Thomas B. Walsh. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 1887. (March 2, 1887, H. Jour., p. 796; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

H.R. 7479. To provide for the speedy settlement of controversies and differences between common carriers engaged in inter-State and Territorial transportation of property or passengers, and their employees. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. The bill was presented to the President on February 28, 1887. (February 28, 1887, H. Jour., p. 776; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

H.R. 7504. Granting a pension to Larkin Delph. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. The bill was presented to the President on February

98 Grover Cleveland 25, 1887. (February 25, 1887, H. Jour., p. 732; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

389 H.R. 7643. For the relief of Captain John Burkhart. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 1887. (March 2, 1887, H. Jour., p. 796; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

390 H.R. 7819. To establish the order of promotion in the Medical Department of the Army. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. The bill was presented to the President on February 19, 1887. ( February 19, 1887, H. Jour., p. 665; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

391 H.R. 8067. Granting a pension to Andrew J. Vanorder. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 1887. (March 2, 1887, H. Jour., p. 796; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

392 H.R. 8384. For the relief of Mahala Brown. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 1887. (March 2, 1887, H. Jour., p. 796; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

393 H.R. 8437. Granting a pension to Thomas Weekley. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 1887. (March 2, 1887, H. Jour., p. 796; see also H.R. Doc, No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

394 H.R. 8828. Granting a pension to Giles Wright. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. The bill was presented to the President on March 2,

Forty-ninth Congress, Second Session 99 1887. (March 2, 1887, H. Jour., p. 796; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

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H.R. 9119. Granting a pension to Robert Potts. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. The bill was presented to the President on February 19, 1887. (February 19, 1887, H. Jour., p. 669; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493,70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

H.R. 9170. For the relief of Green Fields. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 1887. (March 2, 1887, H. Jour., p. 796; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

H.R. 9213. Granting a pension to Mary Corbett. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 1887. (March 2, 1887, H. Jour., p. 796; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

H.R. 9301. Granting a pension to Joseph Jones. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 1887. (March 2, 1887, H. Jour., p. 796; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

H.R. 9377. For the relief of J.E. Pilcher. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. The bill was presented to the President on February 25, 1887. (February 25, 1887, H. Jour., p. 732; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

H.R. 9860. To correct the record of the military service of James W. Kingon. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. The bill was presented to the President on March 3,

100 Grover Cleveland 1887. (March 3, 1887, H. Jour., p. 878; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

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H.R. 9921. For the erection of a public building at East Saginaw, Michigan. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 1887. (March 3, 1887, H. Jour., p. 879; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

H.R. 10040. To provide for holding terms of the United States Courts at Mississippi City, Mississippi. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 1887. (March 3, 1887, H. Jour., p. 877; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

H.R. 10419. Making appropriations for the construction, repair, and preservation of certain public works on rivers and harbors, and for other purposes. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 1887. (March 2, 1887, H. Jour., p. 792; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

H.R. 10421. To provide for a term of court at Duluth, Minnesota. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 1887. (March 2, 1887, H. Jour., p. 792; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

H.R. 10514. Regulating the compensation of physicians to the poor in the District of Columbia. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 1887. (March 3, 1887, H. Jour., p. 876; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

HJ . Res. 82.

For the relief of Luther F. Worder.

Fiftieth Congress, First Session 101 Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session.of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. The resolution was presented to the President on March 3, 1887. (March 3, 1887, H. Jour., p. 877; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

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H.J. Res. 125. In recognition of the services of Joseph Francis. Pocket veto occurred after the Zd session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. The resolution was presented to the President on March 2, 1887. (March 2, 1887, H. Jour., p. 792; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

H.J. Res. 222. Authorizing the printing of 2,500 extra copies of the Report of the Health Officer of the District of Colum- bia. Pocket veto occurred after the Zd session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. The resolution was presented to the President on March 3, 1887. (March 3, 1887, €3. Jour., p. 878; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

H.J. Res. 243. To print additional copies of the United States map of the edition of 1886, prepared by the Commissioner of Public Lands. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 49th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1887. The resolution was presented to the President on March 3, 1887. (March 3, 1887, H. Jour., p. 878; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493,70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

Fiftieth Congress, First Session Regular Vetoes

s. 43. Granting a pension to Polly h. Smith. Vetoed July 5, 1888. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 207. (19 Cong. Rec. 5899). Veto unchallenged.

s. 121. Granting a pension to Tobias Baney. Vetoed July 16, 1888. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 215. (19 Cong. Rec. 6360). Veto ~ n c ~ ~ l l e n g e ~


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For the relief of Major Daniel N. Bash, paymaster, United States Army. Vetoed April 18, 1888. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Claims, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 147, (19 Cong. Rec. 3093, 3094). Veto uncha l l en~e~

S. 288. For the erection of a public building at Sioux City, Iowa. Vetoed August 21; 1888. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 250. (19 Cong. Rec. 7992). Veto unchallenged.

s. 347. To provide for the erection of a public building at Youngstown, Ohio. Vetoed May 28, 1888. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 175. (19 Cong. Rec. 4690). Veto unchallenged.

s. 432. For the relief of Joel B. Morton. Vetoed July 5, 1888. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 209. (19 Cong. Rec. 5899). Veto u ~ c h a l l e n g e ~

S. 465. Granting a pension to William Sackman, Sr. Vetoed April 30, 1888. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 157. (19 Cong. Rec. 3548). Veto u ~ h ~ l l ~ n g e ~ .

S. 470. Granting a pension to Amanda F. Deck. Vetoed July IS, 1888. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen-

F ~ € t ~ e t h Congress, First Session 103 sions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 216. (19 Cong. Rec. 63601. Veto unchallenged.

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s. 549. Granting a pension to Hannah R. Langdon. Vetoed April 16, 1888. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 145. (19 Cong. Rec. 3004). Veto unchallenged.

S. 645.

Granting a pension to Mrs. Margaret B. Todd. Vetoed August 22, 1888. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 243. (19 Cong. Rec. 7861). Veto un~hallenge~

s. 739. Granting a pension to Johanna Loewinger. Vetoed June 5, 1888. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 182. (19 Cong. Rec. 4936). Veto u ~ c ~ a l l e n g e ~

s. $09. Granting a pension to Betsey Mansfield. Vetoed April 16, 1888. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 144. (19 Cong. Rec, 3004, 3005). Veto unchallenged.

s. 820. Granting a pension to David A. Servis. Vetoed May 28, 1888. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 174. (19 Cong. Rec. 4692). Veto u~chal~enged.

S. 835. For the relief of Elisha Griswold. Vetoed May 28, 1888. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 173. (19 Cong. Rec. 4692). Veto unchallenged.

104 Grover Cleveland 424 S. 838.

Granting a pension to Mary Sullivan. Vetoed April 3Q 1888. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 156. (19 Cong. Rec. 3548). Veto ~ n c h ~ l l e ~ g e d .

425 S. 845. Granting a pension to the widow of John A. Turley. Vetoed June 26, 1888. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 211. (19 Cong. Rec. 5582, 5997). Veto unchallenged.

426 S. 1017. Granting a pension to Stephen Schiedel. Vetoed June 22, 1888. The veto message was laid before the Senate. referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 191. (19 Cong. Rec. 5150). Veto unchallenged.

427 S. 1044.

Authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to state and settle the account of James M. Willbur with the United States and to pay said Willbur such sum of money as may be found due him thereon. Vetoed October 1.2, 1888. The veto message was laid before the Senate. referred to the Committee on Claims, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 279. (19 Cong. Rec. 9439). Veto u~c~a l l enged .

428 S. 1064. For the relief of L.J. Worden. Vetoed May 18, 1888. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Privileges and Elections, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 170. (19 Cong. Rec. 4495). Veto unchallenged.

429 S. 1076. Granting a pension to the widow of John Leary, deceased. Vetoed August 14, 1888. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen-

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S . 1237, Granting a pension to Anna Mertz. Vetoed May 28, 1888. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 172. (19 Cong. Rec. 4693). Veto unchallenged

S. 1447. Granting a pension to Bridget Foley. Vetoed July 26 1888. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 224. (19 Cong. Rec. 6853). Veto u~chul~enged

S. 1542. Granting a pension to John W. Reynolds. Vetoed August 22, 1888. The veto message was laid before the Senate. referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 242. (19 Cong. Rec. 7860). Veto unchallenged

S. 1547. Granting a pension to Mary Ann Dougherty. Vetoed July 5, 1888. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 208. (19 Cong. Rec. 5898, 5899). Veto unchallenged

S. 1613. Granting an increase of pension to John F. Ballier. Vetoed July 17, 1888. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 211. (19 Cong. Rec. 6454). Veto u ~ ~ l l e ~ e d

S. 1762. Granting a pension to Benjamin A. Burtram. Vetoed August 14, 1888. The veto message was laid before the Senate. referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 235. (19 Cong. Rec. 7536). Veto unchallenged

106 Grover Cleveland 436 S . 1772.

For the relief of John H. Marion. Vetoed June 12, 1888, The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the ~ o ~ ~ i ~ t e e on Mili- tary Affairs, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 190. (19 Cong. Rec. 5150, 5151). Veto ~nchul lenge~

437 s. 18'90. Granting certain lands in Pierce County, ~ a s h ~ ~ n Territory, to the city of Tacoma for the purposes of a public park. Vetoed August 7, 1888, The veto message was laid before the Senatc, referred to the Committee on Public Lands, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 238. (19 Cong. Rec. 7293). Veto ~ n c h u l ~ e n g e ~

438 s. 1957, Granting a pension to Virtue Smith, Vetoed June 19, 1888. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 191. (19 Cong. RRc. 5410). Veto unchallenged.

439 s. 2201. For the refief of Laura E. Maddox, widow and execu- trix, and Robert Morrison, executor of Joseph H. Maddox, deceased. vet^^ October 10, 1888. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Claims, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 277. (19 Cong. Rec. 9864). Yeto ~ n ~ ~ ~ l ~ ~ ~ ~ e ~

440 S. 2206. Granting a pension to David H. Lutman. Vetoed Aztgust 22, 1888. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 246. (19 Cong, Rec. 7861). Veto ~ ~ c h u l ~ e n g e ~

441 S. 2310. Granting a pension to Sarah C. Anderson and chil- dren under sixteen years of age.

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Vetoed August 22, 1888. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 244. (19 Cong. Rec. 7860). Veto unchallenged.

S. 2616. Granting a pension to James E. Kabler. Vetoed August 22, 1888. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 245. (19 Cong. Rec. 7860). Veto unc~alleng~d.

S. 2644. Granting a right of way to the Fort Smith, Paris and Dardanelle Railway Company to construct and operate a railroad, telegraph and telephone line from Fort Smith, Arkansas through the Indian Territory in the State of Kansas; and authorizing said company to build a bridge across the Arkansas River near the city of Fort Smith, Arkansas. Vetoed July 26, 1888. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 225. (19 Cong. Rec. 6853). Veto unc~al~enged.

S. 2653. Granting a pension to Mary Curtin. Vetoed August 14, 1888. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No- 233. 119 Cong. Rec. 7536). Veto unchallenged.

S. 3038. For the relief of P.E. Parker. Vetoed August 22, 1888. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Claims, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 247. (19 Cong. Ree. 7860, 7861). Veto unchallenged,

3208. Granting a pension to William S. Bradshaw. Vetoed October 15, 1888. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 281. (19 Cong. Rec. 9450, 9451). Veto unchallenged.


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S. 3276. Granting a restoration of pension to Sarah A. Wood- bridge. Vetoed October 12, 1888. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 278. (19 Cong. Rec. 9427). Veto ~ n c h a l l e n g ~ ~

S. 3306. Granting a pension to Mary K. Richards. Vetoed October 15, 1888. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 280. (19 Cong. Rec. 9440, 9450). Veto unchallenged.

S.J. Res. 17. To print additional copies of the United States map of the edition of 1886, prepared by the Commissioner of Public Lands. Vetoed August 14, 1888. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Printing, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 236. (19 Cong. Rec. 7536, 7537). Veto u n ~ h a l l ~ n g e ~

H.R. 19. For the relief of H.B. Wilson, administrator of the estate of William Tinder, deceased. Vetoed May 1, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Claims, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 291. (19 Cong. Rec. 3608). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 88. Granting a pension to Sally A. Randall. Vetoed ~ a y 19, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 314. (19 Cong. Rec. 4465). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 149. Granting a pension to Rachel Barnes. Vetoed August 10, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 425. (19 Cong. Rec. 7451). Veto u n ~ h a ~ l e n g e ~

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Granting a pension to C.T. Maphet. Vetoed September 7, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 441. (19 Cong. Rec. 8405). Feto ~ n c h a l ~ e n g e ~

H.R. 333. Granting a pension to Catherine Busey. Vetoed September 1, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 443. (19 Cong. Rec. 8405). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 339. For the relief of J.E. Pilcher. Vetoed May 26, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 334. (19 Cong. Rec. 4712). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 367. Granting a pension to Nathaniel D. Chase. Vetoed July 6, 2888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pen- sions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 392. (19 Cong. Rec. 5972). Veto ~ n c h a l ~ e ~ g e ~

H.R. 418. Granting a pension to William H. Brokenshaw. Vetoed April 91, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R, Ex. Doc. No. 274. (19 Cong. Rec. 3264). Veto unchallenged.

M.R. 445. Granting a pension to Laura A. Wright. Vetoed April IS, 2888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 264. (19 Cong. Rec. 3027). J'e'eto ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ l ~ e ~ g ~ d .


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H.R. 488. Granting a pension to Elizabeth Burr, Vetoed Jurte 19, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 367. (19 Cong. Rec. 5421). Veto u n c h a l ~ n g e ~

H.R. 490. Granting a pension to George W. Pitner, Vetoed August 10, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 424. (19 Cong. Rec. 7451). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 600. Increasing the pension of Mary Minor Hoxey. Vetoed June 22, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 374. (19 Cong. Rec. 5518). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 823. Granting a pension to Hannah C. DeWitt. Vetoed April 21, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 272. (19 Cong. Rec. 3264). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 879. Granting a pension to Royal J. Hiar. Vetoed May 19, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 316. (19 Cong. Rec. 4465, 4466). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 1275. For the erection of a public building at Columbus, Georgia, and appropriating money therefor. Vetoed May 29, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 335. (19 Cong. Rec. 4768). Veto unchallenged.

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Author~zing the Secretary of the Treasury to pur- chase additional ground for the accommodation of Government offices in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Vetoed June 5, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 348. (19 Cong. Rec. 4933). Veto unch~lle~ged.

H.R. 1406. To provide for the sale of certain New York Indian lands in Kansas. Vetoed May 8 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Indian Af- fairs, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 298. (19 Cong. Rec. 3796, 3797). Veto unchallenged

H.R. 2088. For the relief of W.S. Carpenter. Vetoed August 22, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Claims, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 433. (19 Cong, Rec. 7882). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 2140. Granting a pension to Eliza Smith. Vetoed August 9, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 418. (19 Cong. Ree. 7415). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 2215. Granting a pension to Charles Glamann. Vetoed June 22, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 373. (19 Cong. Rec. 5518). Veto unchallenged

H.R. 2233. Granting a pension to Bernard Carlin. Vetoed August 10, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 427. (19 Cong. Rec. 7452). Veto unchallenged.

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H.R. 2282. Granting a pension to Mrs. Theodora M. Piatt. Vetoed May 18. 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 312. (19 Cong. Rec. 4465). Veto unchulle~ged.

H.R. 2472. Granting a pension to Lydia A. Eaton. Vetoed October I Z 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H,R. Ex. Doc. No. 459. (19 Cong. Rec. 9537, 9538). Veto u ~ c ~ a l l e n ~ e ~

H.R. 2477. For the relief of Nathaniel McKay and the executors of Donald McKay. Vetoed April 4, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 245. (19 Cong. Rec. 2705). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 2507.

Granting a pension to Russell L. Doane, of Peck, San- ilac County, Michigan. Vetoed September 6, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 438. (19 Cong. Rec. 8353). Veto unchalleng~d.

H.R. 2524. For the relief of Clement A. Lounsberry. Vetoed August 27, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the committee on Claims, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 435. (19 Cong. Rec. 8012). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 3008. For the relief of P.A. Leatherbury. Vetoed August 3, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Claims, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 416. (19 Cong. Rec. 7236, 7310). Veto unchallenged.

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H.R. 3016. Granting a pension to Mary F. Harkins. Vetoed June 22, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to tbe Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 375. 119 Cong. Rec. 5518). Veto ~ncha~zenged

H.R. 3521. Granting a pension to Manuel Garcia. Vetoed August 9, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 419. (19 Cow. Rec. 7416). Veto unchallenged

H.R. 3579. Granting a pension to Ellen Shea. Vetoed May 1.9, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 318. (19 Cong. Rec. 4466). Veto u n c ~ ~ Z ~ ~ ~ e ~

H.R. 3959. Granting a pension to Dolly Blazer. Vetoed June 18, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 364. (19 Cong. Rec. 5385). Veto u ~ ~ a ~ ~ e n ~ e ~

H,R. 4102.

Granting a pension to Mary A. Carr. Vetoed October I& 1888. The veto masage was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 461. (19 Cong. Rec. 9537). Veto ~ n e ~ l l e ~ ~ e ~

H.R. 4357.

To erect a public building at Allentown, Pennsylva- nia. Vetoed May 9, 2888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the ~ m m i t t ~ on Public Buildings and Grounds, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 302. (19 Cong. Rec. 3916). The House ~~~~~d the veto on July 19, 1888 by a vote of 140 yeas to 82 nays. (19 Cong. Rec. 6541). Veto sustained


For the erection a public building at Bar Harbor, Maine. Vetoed June 5, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 347. (19 Cong. Rec. 4932). Veto unchallenged.

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H.R. 4534. For the relief of Emily G. Mills. Vetoed May 3, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 294. (19 Cong. Rec. 3689, 3690). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 4550. Granting a pension to Chloe Quiggle, widow of Phil- lip Quiggle. Vetoed April 2.4, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 281. (19 Cong. Rec. 3314, 3315). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 4580. Granting a pension to Farnaren Ball. Vetoed 2May 19, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 320. (19 Cong. Rec. 4466). Veto unchallenged.

B.R. 4633. Granting a pension to Morris T. Mantor. Vetoed April 21, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 273. (19 Cong. Rec. 3264). Veto unchallenged

H.R. 4820. Granting a pension to Ellen Kelly. Vetoed October 17, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the ~ m m i t t e e on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 463. (19 Cong. Rec. 9537). Veto unchallenged.

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Granting a pension to Jacob Newhard. Vetoed September 7, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 442. (19 Cong. Rec. 8405). Veto unc~llenged.

H.R. 5155. Granting a pension to John S. Bryant. Vetoed September 1, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 437. (19 Cong. Rec. 8227). Veto uncha Zlenged.

H.R. 5234. Granting a pension to Cyrenius G. Stryker. Vetoed May 29, 2888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 317. (19 Cong. Rec. 4466). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 5247. Granting a pension to William H. Brimmer. Vetoed April $4, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 279. (19 Cong. Rec. 3315). Veto un~hallenged.

H.R. 5503. Granting a pension to Charles Walster. Vetoed September < 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 440. (19 Cong. Rec. 8405). Veto un~hallenged.

H.R. 5522. For the relief of Elijah Martin. Vetoed June 18, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 363. (19 Cong. Rec. 5386). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 5525. Granting a pension to Mrs. Jane Potts.

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H.R. 5545. Granting a pension to Nancy F. Jennings. Vetoed May 18, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 313. (19 Cong. Rec. 4465). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 5913. Granting a pension to Thomas Shannon. Vetoed July 17, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. NO. 398. (19 Cong. Rec. 6446). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 6193. For the relief of Edson Saxberry. Vetoed August 10, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 429. (19 Cong. Rec. 7452). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 6201. Granting a pension to John Robeson. Vetoed October 16, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 468. (19 Cong. Rec. 9536). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 6307. Granting a pension to Sarah A. Corson. Vetoed August 9, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 420. (19 Cong. Rec. 7416). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 6371. Granting a pension to Jesse M. Stilwell. Vetoed September 13, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In-

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H.R. 6431. For the relief of Van Buren Brown. Vetoed July S, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pen- sions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 391. (19 Cong. Rec. 5972). Veto unchuZZenffed.

H.R. 6609.

For the relief of Sarah E. McCaleb. Vetoed May 19, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 319. (19 Cong. Rec. 4466). Veto unchuZZenge~.

H.R. 6908. Granting a pension to William P. Witt. Vetoed April 24, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 280. (19 Cong. Rec. 3314). Veto u n c ~ ~ Z l e n g e ~ ~

H.R. 7510. Granting a pension to Stephen A. Seavey. Vetoed August 9, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 422. (19 Cong. Rec. 7415). Veto Unch~~Zenffe~

H.R. 7657. Granting a pension to Mary Woodworth, widow of Ebenezer F. Woodworth. Vetoed October 16, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 465. (19 Cong. Rec. 9537). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 77115.

For the relief of' Georgia A. StricHett. Vetoed May 20, 2888. The veto message was laid before the Mouse, referred to the Committee on In-

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H.R. 7717. Granting a pension to Mrs. Catherine Reed. Vetoed September ?, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 445. (19 Cong. Rec. 8405). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 7907. Granting a pension to Mary Ann Lang. Vetoed July 5, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pen- sions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 386. (19 Cong. Rec. 5937). Veto unchallenge~

H.R. 8078. Granting a pension to Theresa Herbst, widow of John Herbst, late private Company G, 140th Regiment of New York Volunteers. Vetoed July 17, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 399. (19 Cong. Rec. 6446). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 8164. Granting a pension to William H. Hester. Vetoed May 19, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 315. (19 Cong. Rec. 4465, 4466). Veto unc~a l l e~ged .

H.R. 8174. Granting a pension to Ellen Sexton. Vetoed June 22, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 372. (19 Cong. Rec. 5518). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 8281. For the relief of Lieutenant James G.W. Hardy. Vetoed June 22, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In-

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H.R. 8291. Granting a pension to Julia Welch. Vetoed July 5, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pen- sions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 385. (19 Cong. Rec. 5937). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 8310. To provide for the disposal of the Fort Wallace military reservation, in Kansas. Vetoed September 24, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Public Lands, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 452. (19 Cong. Rec. 8934, 8935). Veto unchallenged

H.R. 8574. Granting a pension to Sallie T. Ward, widow of the late W.T. Ward. Vetoed August 10, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 428. (19 Cong. Rec. 74511. Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 8761. Granting a pension to Mrs. Anna Butter~eld. Vetoed August 9, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 421. (19 Cong. Rec. 7415). Veto u n ~ ~ a l l e n ~ e ~ .

H.R. 8807. Granting a pension to Harriet E. Cooper. Vetoed JuEy 6, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pen- sions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 390. (19 Cong. Rec. 5972). Veto ~ n ~ ~ a l l e n g e ~

H.R. 9034. Granting a pension to Lydia A. Heiny. Vetoed August 10, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In-

120 Grover Cleveland valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 423. (19 Cong. Rec. 7451).

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H.R. 9106.

Granting a pension to Peter Liner. Vetoed October IS: 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 469. (19 Cong. Rec. 9536). Veto unchallenged.

B.R* 9126.

Granting a pension to Mrs. Caroline G. Seyfforth. Vetoed August 10, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 431. (19 Cong. Rec. 7452). Veto challenge^

H.R. 9174, Granting a pension to Woodford M . Houehin. Vetoed July IK 2888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the ~ m ~ i ~ t e e on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 397. (19 Cong. Ree. 6446). Veto ~ n c h ~ l ~ e ~ g ~ ~

N.R. 9183. Granting a pension to William P. Riddle. Vefoed Augzisi 20, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Pn- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 430. (19 Cong. Rec. 7451, 7452). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 9184. ranting a pension to William M. ~ a m ~ b e l l . Vetoed July 6 1888. The veto message WEIB laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pen- sions, and'printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 389. (19 Cong. Rec. 5971, 59721. Yeto ~~~h~~~~~~~~

f 9344. Granting a pension to James C. White. Vetoed .4ugu~t 10, 1888. The veto message was laid b c b e the House, referred to the ~ o ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ e on In- valid Pensions. and printed as H.R. Ex. Doe. No. 426. (19 Co3g. Ree. 74511. V d @ ~ ~ € ~ ~ ? ~ ~ n ~ ~ ~

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H.R. 9372. Granting a pension to John Dean. Vetoed September ?', 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 439. (19 Cong. Rec. 8405). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 9520. For the relief of Mary Fitzmorris. Vetoed July 16, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 394. (19 Cong. Rec. 6398). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 10342. Granting a pension to John Dauper. Vetoed October I?', 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 460. (19 Cong. Rec. 9538). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 10504. Granting a pension to Mary Hooper. Vetoed October I?', 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 458. (19 Cong. Rec. 9538). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 10563. Granting a pension to William S. Latham. Vetoed October 16, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 466. (19 Cong. Rec. 9537). Veto unchallenged.


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H.R. 10661. Granting a pension to Mrs. Sophia Vogelsang. Vetoed October 16, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the ~ m ~ i t t e e on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 467. (19 Cong. Rec. 9536,9537). Veto unchalleng~d.

H.R. 11005.

Granting a pension to Ester Gaven. Vetoed October 17, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 457. (19 Cong. Rec. 9538). Veto unchaZlenged.

H.R. 11222. Granting a pension to Elizabeth Heckler. Vetoed October lc 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 464. (19 Cong. Rec. 9537). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 11332. Granting a pension to Eliza S. Glass. Vetoed October 1 Z 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the ~ m m i t ~ e on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 462. (19 Cong. Rec, 9537). Veto ~ ~ ~ h a Z l e ~ g e ~ .

H.J. Res. 14. To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to certify lands to the State of Kansas for the benefit of agriculture and the mechanic arts. Vetoed September 24, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the committee on Public Lands, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 451. (19 Cong. Rec. 8908). Veto unchaZZenged.

H.J. Res. 56. Authorizing the use and improvement of Castle Island, in Boston Harbor. Vetoed May 18, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Mili- tary Affairs, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 321. (19 Cong. Rec. 4466). Veto unchallenged.

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538 S. 664.

For the relief of William R. Wheaton and Charles H. Chamberlain, of California. Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 50th Congress had adjourned sine die on October 20, 1888. The bill was presented to the President on October 10, 1888. (October 10, 1888, S. Jour., p. 1538; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

539 S. 869. For the relief of the sufferers by the wreck of the United States steamer Tallapoosa. .

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 50th Congress had adjourned sine die on October 20, 1888. The bill was presented to the President on October 9, 1888. (October 9, 1888, S. Jour., p. 1527; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

540 S. 889. Granting a pension to Mary 0. Hall. Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 50th Congress had adjourned sine die on October 20, 1888. The bill was presented to the President on October 10, 1888. (October 11, 1888, S. Jour., p. 1538; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

541 S. 1614.

Granting a pension to Phillipe Ray. Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 50th Congress had adjourned sine die on October 20, 1888. The bill was presented to the President on October 10, 1888. (October 11, 1888, S. Jour., p. 1538; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

542 S. 1926.

Granting a pension to William Smith. Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 50th Congress had adjourned sine die on October 20, 1888. The bill was presented to the President on October 10, 1888. (October 11, 1888, S. Jour., p. 1538; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

543 S. 2567.

Granting a pension to Nancy Polock. Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 50th Congress had adjourned sine die on October 20, 1888. The bill was presented to the President on October

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S. 3030. Granting a pension to Mary J. Foster. Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 50th Congress had adjourned sine die on October 20, 1888. The bill was presented to the President on October 10, 1888. (October 11, 1888, S. Jour., p. 1538; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

S. 3083. Restoring to the pension-roll the name of Florian Lis- chewsky. Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 50th Congress had adjourned sine die on October 20, 1888. The bill was presented to the President on October 10, 1888. (October 11, 1888, S. Jour., p. 1538; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493,70th Cong., 26 sess., p. 31).

S. 3234.

To abolish circuit court powers of certain district courts of the United States, and to provide for writs of error in capital cases. Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 50th Congress had adjourned sine die on October 20, 1888. The bill was presented to the President on October 9, 1888. (October 9, 1888, S. Jour., p. 1527; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

S. 3241.

Granting a pension to Easter A. Jackson. Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 50th Congress had adjourned sine die on October 20, 1888. The bill was presented to the President on October 10, 1888. (October 11, 1888, S. Jour., p. 1538; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

S. 3390.

To create the Lincoln land district in the Territory of New Mexico. Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 50th Congress had adjourned sine die on October 20, 1888. The bill was presented to the President on October 9, 1888. (October 9, 1888, S. Jour., p. 1527; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

s. 3559. To amend section 2304 of the Revised Statutes of the United States to allow honorably discharged soldiers and sailors of the late war who have abandoned or

Fiftieth Congress, First Session 125 relinquished their homestead entries before the expi- ration of the six months allowed by section 2304 of the Revised Statutes to make another entry.. Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 50th Congress had adjourned sine die on October 20, 1888. The bill was presented to the President on October 17, 1888. (October 17, 1888, S. Jour., p. 1559; see aZso H.R. Doc. No. 493,70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

550 S. 3573. Granting the right-of-way to the Pensacola and Mem- phis Railroad Company over and through the public lands of the United States in the States of Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee, and for other purposes. Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 50th Congress had adjourned sine die on October 20, 1888. The bill was presented to the President on October 9, 1888. (October 9, 1888, S. Jour., p. 1527; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

551 H.R. 1239. To extend the jurisidiction of the Light-House Board to the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers, Califor- nia. Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 50th Congress had adjourned sine die on October 20, 1888. The bill was presented to the President on October 17, 1888. (October 17, 1888, H. Jour., p. 2928; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

552 H.R. 3300. To amend an act to enable the city of Denver to pur- chase certain land for cemetary purposes. Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 50th Congress had adjourned sine die on October 20, 1888. The bill was presented to the President on October 10, 1888. (H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

553 H.R. 7547. Granting a right-of-way to the Yankton and Missouri River Railway through the Yankton Reservation in Dakota. Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 50th Congress had adjourned sine die on October 20, 1888. The bill was presented to the President on October 17, 1888. (H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).


Granting the Aberdeen, Bismarck, and Northwestern Railway the right-of-way across a portion of the Sioux Reservation, in Dakota Territory. Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 50th Congress had adjourned sine die on October 20, 1888. The bill was presented to the President on October 20, 1888. (October 20, 1888, H. Jour., 2950; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

555 H.R. 8074. To provide for allotment of land in severalty to United Peorias and Miamies in Indian Territory. Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 50th Congress had adjourned sine die on October 20, 1888. The bill was presented to the President on October 20, 1888. (October 20, 1888, H. Jour., 2950; see ako H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

556 H.R. 8674. Relief of Sterling H. Tucker and others. Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 50th Congress had adjourned sine die on October 20, 1888. The bill was presented to the President on October 17, 1888. (H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 26 sess., p. 31).

557 H.R. 8855.

For the establishment of a light-ship with a steam fog signal at Sandy Hook, New York Harbor. Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 50th Congress had adjourned sine die on October 20, 1888. The bill was presented to the President on October 17, 1888. (H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Gong., 2d sess., p. 31).

558 H.R. 10183. To establish a light-ship off Great Round Shoal, near Nantucket, Massachusetts. Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 50th Congress had adjourned sine die on October 20, 1888. The bill was presented to the President on October 17, 1888. (H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

559 H.R. 11107. To amend an act entitled “An act to authorize the Fort Smith and Choctaw Bridge Company to construct a bridge across the Poteau River, in the Choc- taw Nation, near Fort Smith, Arkansas.’’

Fiftieth Congress, Second Session 127 Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 50th Congress had adjourned sine die on October 20, 1888. The bill was presented to the President on October 17, 1888. (H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 31).

Fiftieth Congress, Second Session Regular Vetoes

560 S. 139. To credit and pay to the several States and Territo- ries and the District of Columbia all moneys collected under the direct tax levied by the act of Congress ap- proved August 5, 1861. Vetoed March 2, 1889. The veto message was laid before the Senate. (20 Cong. Rec. 2610, 2611). The Senate overrode the veto on March 2, 1889 by a vote of 45 yeas to 9 nays. (20 Cong. Rec. 2614). The motion to reconsider the bill was objected to in the House. (20 Cong. Rec. 2724). Veto susta~ned.

561 S. 2514. Granting a pension to Michael Shong. Vetoed February 13, 1889. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 110. (20 Cong. Rec. 1879, 1880). Veto unchallenged.

562 S. 2665. Granting a pension to Charles J. Esty. Vetoed ~ebruary 14, 1889. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 111. (20 Coag. Rec. 1917). Veto unchallenged.

563 S. 3264. Granting a pension to Mrs. Ellen Hand. Vetoed January 31, 1889. The veto message was laid before the Senate. referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 93. (20 Cong. Rec. 13891. Veto u n ~ ~ a l l e n g e ~

564 S. 3451. Granting a pension to Frank D. Worcester. Vetoed February 13, 1889. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen-

128 Grover Cleveland sions, and printed as S . Ex. Doc. No. 109. (20 Cong. Rec. 1879). Veto u ~ c ~ a l l e n ~ e ~ .

565 S. 3561. Granting a pension to Edwin W. Warner. Vetoed February 35, 1889. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pen- sions, and printed as S. Ex. Doc, No. 130. (20 Cong. Rec. 2282). Veto ~ ~ c ~ a l l e n ~ e ~ .

566 S. 3646. For the relief of William R. Wheaton and Charles If. ~hamberlain, of California. Vetoed January I?', 1889. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Public Lands, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 73. (20 Cong. Ree. 915, 916). The Senate overrode the veto on February 26, 1889 by a vote of 35 yeas to 8 nays. (20 Cong. Rec. 230'5). The bill was referred to the House, but no action was taken. f20 Cong. Rec. 2344). Veto sustained.

56'7 H.R. 7. Granting a pension to Thomas B. Walsh. Vetoed January IS, 1889. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 79. (20 Cong. Rec. 873). Veto u ~ ~ ~ ~ l l e n g e ~

563 H.R. 220. Granting a pension to John J. Lockrey. Vetoed February 23, 188,9. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 15'2. (20 Cong. Rec. 2331). Veto u n ~ ~ u Z l e n g e ~

569 M.R. 1368. TO quiet title of settlers on the Des Moines River lands, in the State of Iowa, and fur other purposes. Vetoed ~ e b ~ ~ u ~ 21, 1889. The veto message was laid before the House, and printed as K.R. Ex. Doc. No. 1.51. (20 Cong. Rec. 2562). The House sustained the veto on March I, I869 by a vote of 147 yeas to 104 nays. (20 Cong. Rec. 25623 Yeto ~ ~ $ t ~ i ~ ~ ~ .

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Granting a pension to Eli J . Yamgheim. Vetoed J u n ~ a ~ 16, 1889. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 81. (20 Cong, Rec. 873). Veto unehazlenge~

H.R. 4887. Granting a pension to Charles E. Scott. Vetoed J ~ ~ ~ a ~ 16, 1889. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 80. (20 Cong. Rec. 873). Veto unehallenge~

H.R. 5080. For the relief of C.B. Wilson. Vetoed December 19, 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Claims, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 41. (20 Cong. Rec. 394). Veto une~allenged.

H.R. 5752. For the relief of Julia Triggs. Vetoed February 12, 1889. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 135. (20 Cong. Rec. 1857). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 5807. Granting a pension to John McCool. Vetoed February 23, 1889. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 153. (20 Cong. Rec. 2330). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 7877. To place Mary Karstetter on the pension-roll. Vetoed January 18, 2889. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 90. (20 Cong. Rec. 993). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 8469. For the relief of Michael Pigott,

130 Grover Cleveland Vetoed January IS, 1889. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 78. (20 Cong. Rec. 873). Veto unchallenge~

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H.R. 9163. Granting a pension to Eli Garrett. Vetoed February 12, 1889. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 134. (20 Cong. Rec. 1857). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 9173. Granting a pension to Mary I. Drake. Vetoed January 18, 1889. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 85. (20 Cong. Rec. 992). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 9175. Granting a pension to George Wallen. Vetoed Junuary 18, 1889, The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 89. (20 Cong. Rec. 992). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 9252. Granting a pension to Mrs. Catherine Baberick, of Watertown. Vetoed J a n u a ~ 18, 1889. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 86. (20 Cong. Rec. 992). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 9296. Granting a pension to Bridget Carroll. Vetoed January 18, 1889. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 88. (20 Cong. Rec. 992). Veto unchallenge~

H.R. 9791. For the relief of Charles W. Geddes.

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H.R. 10448. Granting a pension to Squire Walter. Vetoed February 25, 1889. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 156. (20 Cong. Rec. 2331). Veto ~ n c ~ ~ l l e n g e d .

H.R. 10791. Granting a pension to Marinda Wakefield Reed. Vetoed February 26: 1889. The veto message was laid before the House, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 168. (February 26, 1889, H. Jour., p. 643). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 11052. Granting a pension to Clara M. Owen. Vetoed February 12: 1889. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 136. (20 Cong. Rec. 1857). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 11466. Granting a pension to Mary A. Selbach. Vetoed February 26, 1889. The veto message was laid before the House, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 169. (February 26,1889, H. Jour., p. 643). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 11586. For the relief of Stephen Williams. Vetoed February 26, 1889. The veto message was laid before the House. (February 26, 1889, €3. Jour., p. 643). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 11803. Granting a pension to Henry V. Bass. Vetoed February 23, 188.9- The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 155. (20 Cong. Rec. 2331). Veto unchallenged.


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H.R. 11999.

Granting a pension to William Barnes. Vetoed February 23, 1889. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on In- valid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 154. (20 Cong. Rec. 2331). Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 12047. Granting an increase in pension to George Colwell. Vetoed February 26, 1889. The veto message was laid before the House. (20 Cong. Rec. 2544). Veto unchallenged. Pocket Vetoes

S. 28.

To create a port of delivery at Port Angeles, in the district of Puget Sound, ~ ~ h i n ~ o n Territory. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. The bill was presented to the President on February 23, 1889. (February 23, 1889, S. Jour., p. 390; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong,, 2d sess., pp. 31,32).

s. 1488.

Granting an increase of pension to Louisa V. de Kil- patrick, widow of Major General Judson Kilpatrick, United States Volunteers. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. The bill was presented to the President on February 27, 1889. (February 27, 1889, S. Jour., p. 438; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 31, 32).

S. 1719.

Granting a pension to Levi B. Smith. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 1889. (March 2, 1889, S. Jour., p. 496; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 31, 32).

S. 2008.

Granting a pension to Cyrus Tuttle. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. The bill was presented to the President on February 26, 1889. (February 26, 1889, S. Jour., p. 428; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 31, 32).

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S. 2310. Granting a pension to Rozalina Junk. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. The bill was presented to the President on February 26, 1889. (February 26, 1889, S. Jour., p. 428; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 31, 32).

S. 2344. Granting a pension to Minnie A. Bailey. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. The bill was presented to the President on February 26, 1889. (February 26, 1889, S. Jour., p. 429; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 31, 32).

S. 2683. Granting a pension to Andrew J. Foust. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 1889. (March 2, 1889, S. Jour., p. 498; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 31, 32).

S. 2690. Granting a pension to John Gallagher. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. The bill was presented to the President on February 26, 1889. (February 27, 1889, S. Jour., p. 429; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 31, 32).

S. 3132. To provide for trial by jury in the police court of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. The bill was presented to the President on March 1, 1889. (March 2, 1889, S. Jour., p. 485).

S. 3137. Granting a pension to Ruth Ames. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 1889. (March 2, 1889, S. Jour., p. 498; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 31, 32).

S. 3198. Granting a pension to Mary Murphy.

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S. 3309. For the relief of Mrs. Elizabeth E. Groff. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. The bill was presented to the President on February 26, 1889. (February 26, 1889, S. Jour., p. 429; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 31, 32).

H.R. 483.

For the relief of Elizabeth Jones, widow of John Jones, deceased, and to place the name of said John Jones on the muster-rolls of Company B, Second Regiment, North Carolina Mounted Infantry. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. The bill was presented to the President on February 28, 1889. (February 28, 1889, H. Jour., p. 670 see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 31, 32).

H.R. 717. Granting an increase of pension to Daniel M. Mauld- ing. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. The bill was presented to the President on March 1, 1889. (March 1, 1889, H. Jour., p. 727; see aZso H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 31, 32).

H.R. 2157. Granting a pension to Ann E. Mussman. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th Congress and adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 1889. (March 2, 1889, H. Jour., p. 727; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 32).

H.R. 2896.

For the relief of the heirs of John R. Treutlen. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 1889. (March 2, 1889, H. Jour., p. 765; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493,70th Cong., 2d sess. p. 32).

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H.R. 3829. For the relief of Wesley Montgomery. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. The bill was presented to the President on February 28, 1889. (February 28, 1889, H. Jour., p. 670; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493,70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 32).

H.R. 4624. For the relief of the estate of John W. Whitfield. Pocket veto occurred after the 26 session of the 50th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 1889. (March 2, 1889, H. Jour., p. 757; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 32).

H.R. 4856. For the relief of D.M. Sprague and William Tilton. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 1889. (March 2, 1889, H. Jour., p. 765; see also H.R. Doc, No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 32).

H.R. 5398. Granting a pension to Catherine Hays. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 1889. (March 2, 1889, H. Jour., p. 727; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 32).

H.R. 5758. Granting a pension to Lavinia Wright. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 1889. (March 2, 1889, H. Jour., p. 727; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 32).

M.R. 6612. To grant right-of-way through the Indian Territory to the St. Louis and San Francisco Railway Company, and for other purposes. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. The bill was presented to the President on February 27, 18139. (February 27, 1889, H. Jour., p. 660; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 32).


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H.R. 6763. Granting a pension to John Mann. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 1889. (March 2, 1889, H. Jour., p. 727; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 32).

H.R. 6896.

To require the United States circuit and district judges to instruct the jury in writing in certain cases. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. The bill was presented to the President on February 28, 1889, (February 28, 1889, H. Jour., p. 670; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 32).

H.R. 7186. To authorize the Leavenworth and Rio Grande Rail- way Company to construct and operate a railway through the Indian Territory, and for other purposes. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. The bill was presented to the President on February 26, 1889. (February 26, 1889, H. Jour., p. 657; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493,70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 32).

H.R. 7924. For the relief of A.J. McCreary, administrator of the estate of J.M. Hiatt, deceased, and for other purposes. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. The bill was presented to the President on February 27, 1889. (February 27, 1889, H. Jour., p. 660; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 32).

H.R. 8580. Granting a pension to Sarah A. Harrison. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 1889. (March 2, 1889, H. Jour., p. 727; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 32).

H.R. 9159. Granting a pension to William A. Taylor. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. The bill was presented to the President on March 2,

Fiftieth Congress, Second Session 137 1889. (March 2, 1889. H. Jour., p. 72'7; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 32).

619 H.R. 10'721, To authorize the construction of a bridge across the Arkansas River at or near Curnmings Landing, Lin- coln County, Arkansas. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 1889. (March 2, 1889, H. Jour., p. 727; see aZso H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 32).

620 H.R. 11627.

Granting a pension to Mary Horning. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 1889. (March 2, 1889, H. Jour., p. 727; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 32).

621 H.R. 12542. ' For the relief of the heirs of Noah W. Yoder.

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 50th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1889. The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 1889. (March 2, 1889, H. Jour., p. 727; see also €3-R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 32, 33).

s. 63. grover cleveland the senate overrode the veto on march 3, 1887 by a vote of 38 yeas to 19...

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