The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-02-14
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
BY THE Z. ". LINE. resrs-s.
Exclusively for the Journal
Congressional.


WAsH1NGroN, Feb. 18th HoUsE.-The
House opened with prayer by Chaplain
Stockton, who prayed for the incoming ad-
ministration, and that Gods blessing may
rest on the President elect on his way
thither. That his good Providence may be
around him day and night, guarding him at
every step and we pray that he may be
peacefully and happily inaugurated, and af-
forwards by pure, wise and prudent coun-
sells, that he may administer the govern
ment in such a manner as that law may be
glorified and the welfare of the people in all
their relations may be advanced, and that
an example of civil and religious liberty be
followed in all the world.
Mr.. Sherman sent up a letter from
the Secretary of the Treasury again urging
speedy measures in view of the pressing de-
mands on the Treasury. Mr.. Sherman ac-
cordiugly reported a bill authorizing the
President, in place of any part of the recent
loan, to issue coupon loans of a denomina-
ton not exceeding $780, and bearing 6 per
cent interest and running 90 years, and
supply such bonds at par to the creditors
who may receive them. The entire amount
not TO exceed that authorized by the recent
loan act.
Mr.. Sherman made an explanation show
ing the necessity of the measure.
Mr. Garnett opposed the bill, saying the
speech of the President elect at Indianapolis
indicated coercion and the Inauguration of
a military despotism. Suppressed Misses.
Mr. Sherman moved a suspension of the
rules, which was decided not in order
The readiness of the House to proceed TO
count the electoral vote was announced.
The Senate entered. The tellers took
their station, and after short address by
Breckenridge, he opened the different certif-
Gates which were read, the Secretary of
the Senate taking note of them. The read
ING of the vote of South Carolina caused
some good-humored excitement. The read
ing of all the electoral votes having been
completed the tellers reported the result
Whereapon the Vice President rising said,
Abraham Lincoln of Illinois having receiv-
ed a majority of the whole number of votes
is duly elected President OF the United
States for the four years. commencing on the
4th of March, 1861, and that Hannibal
Hamlin of Maine, having received a major
ity of the electoral votes, is duly elected
Vice President of the United States for the
same term.
The Pacific R. R. bill was postponed till
tomorrow.
A committee was appointed, in eonjunc-
LlOQ Win the O6udbo, 10 wall Oh anu HOlll1
the President elect of his election.
Hlndman suggested that General Scott be
also informed that there is no further ne
cessity for military around the Capitol.
House adjourned.
SENATE-After the return of the Senate
to its chamber Mr.. Fessenden reported the
diplomatic appropriation bill, and asked
for committee of conference.
The bill to carry out the treaty with New
Grenada was passed.
A committee was appointed to notify
Lincoln and Hamin of their election.
The Tariff bill came up.
Mr.. Seward gave notice that he should
move to erase that portion abolishing the
warehouse system.
Simmons explained certain amendments,
when the bill was laid over.
The bill for the better organization of the
militia of the District came up. i s.. ---
On motion of Lane it was re-committed
to the military committee.
The bill providing that no extra number
of documents be printed without joint
resolution of both Houses passed.
Bigler reported Patent Bill recommend
ing that the Senate concur in all the
amendments of the House, except one.
Agreed to.
Adjourned