The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-12-04


Mr. FOOT presented the credentials Of Hon JACOB COLA
AEn elected by legislature of the State of YER
for the of ak years from and after the 4th Of
March, 1856; which were read.
Mr.. CLAY presented the credentials Of Hon. BENZ
FuzrArnok elected senator by the legislature of the
of Alabama for the of six years from and after
the 4th Of March, 1855; which were read.
elected by the legislature Of the State of North
Carolina for the term OF six years from and after the 4
of March, 1855; which were read
Mr.. FISH presented the credentials Of Hon. WM H. SEW
elected senator by the legislature of the State Of
New York for the of years from and after the 4th
OF March, 1855; which were read
Mr. TOUCEY presented the credentials of Hon LAVA
FosrER, elected senator by the legislature of the
State Of Connecticut for the of years from and a
ter the 4th of March, 1855; which read.
Mr. WELLER presented the credentials of Hon. GEoRGE
PueH elected senator by the legislature of the State
Of Ohio for the term six years from and after the 4h Of
March, 1855; which were read.
Mr.. CLAY presented the credentials of Hon ALFRED
IvEos elected senator by the legislator Of the State
Georgia for the term of six years from and after the 4h
March, 1855; which were read.
Mr.. BROWN presented the credentials Of Hon. JOHN
SDELL elected senator by the legislature OF the State
Louisiana for the term of six from and after the 4th
Of March, 1855 which read
Mr.. BRIGHT presented the credentials of Hon. JAMES
BELL elected senator by the legislature Of the State of
New Hampshire for the term of years from after
the 4th of March, 1856 which were read
The newly senators above named seyeraly APP
peared qualified and took their the Senate
Mr.. CLAYTON stated that Hon. j. j. CRITTrspKs had
Kentucky but his certificate not present If there
objection he would move that he be sworn in
No objection being made Mr.. G. appeared was quail
fed, and took his seat
Mr. EVANS made similar request in relation to his
colleague Hon. A. F. B-LER, who had been elected SEN
by the legislature of the State of South Carolina for
the term of SIX from and after the Ah Of March last
No objection being made the oath Of Office was admins
tered 10 Mr.. H., and he took his seat
Mr. CKlTTENDEN presented the credentials OF Hon
LYMAN TRrMBuLL elocted senator by the legislature of
State OF Illinois for the term of six years from and az
Ter the Ath OF March, 1856 which were read
Mr. CASS said that he did rise to make any obiec.
ton TO the gentcmans taking his seat but merely to pre-
nj protest OF portion OF the members of the and
house of representatives of Illinois against Mr. TRuxBUI
election As the committees should be organized
he would move its reference to the Committee the Judi
cary.
Mr. TRuaBuLI then appeared qualified, and took his
seat.
Mr. JONES, Of lows presented the credentials Of Hon
JAMES HARLAN elected by the legislature Of the
State OF Iowa the Of years from and after the
4th OF March, 1885; which were read.
Mr. stated that at the last session Of Congress pro-
test from the senate Of the State Iowa had been
and laid on the table in reference this election but as
the matter would soon be referred committee for in
vesugation and report and as he anxious to have
colleague in the mean time, he would move that Mr. HAa
Ian be sworn in. 5000 8IaT
Mr. MASON asked that the protest might be read again
and it was read accordingly. He declined making any
motion on the subject; and Mr. HARLAN appeared was
qualified, and took his seat
On motion by Mr.. WELLER, it was
Ordered That the Secretary inform the House Of Repre-
that quorum of the Senate assembled and
tnaI the Senate Is ready to proceed to business.
MEETING.
On motion by Mr.. HAMLIN,
Ordered That the daily hour meeting of the Senate be
AZ O'Clock m, until otherwise ordered.
On motion, the Senate adjourned.