Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-09
Last Nights Dispatches.
xXxvAII. CONGRESS-.
WASHINGTON, Dec 8,
First Session

----. 5a. WAsHINeroN. Dec 8.
sNATE.-Ssnator Wilson Of Mass. submitted a res
outon that the committee on Military Affairs inquire
what egisaon Is necessary TO facilitate the payment
Of back pay and pensions Of deceased soldiers etc.
Mr.. Davis OF Ky submitted the following resolution
That the refusal Of the rebel authorities 10 exchange
negro soldiers and their white officers, should not
vent the exchange OF other soldiers and officers
rebel prsons just terms such as will prevent suffer
Ing to our brave officers and soldiers 10 the hands OF
the enemy. Laid over.
the bounty fcr volunteering and to make an app'oprs
ton for the same.
Mr.. sherman called up bis resolution the ju,
dietary committee inquire and report whether Robert
Wilson vas stlla eenator from Missouri
Mr. Ressenden objected entirely to recognize Wilson
10 any way a. Senator from Missouri.
Mr.. MoDouga said the law OF the question had been
settled and ss the friend Of the gentleman from Mis-
souri, he was sorry that he had claim
Mr.. Powell said the whole question depended on the
fact whether the Legislature q Missouri had really sd
together lately and electng Senator. II the Legiss
ture OF Missouri adjourned without electng Senator
the appointment Of the Governor held good until the
proper assembly Of the Legislature and election by that
body IL has been seen, however, that the Legislature
only took recess. He would, therefore, like to have
| the judiciary committee inquire into the facts.
Mr., Trumbull moved TO amend the resolution by de
osrng that Wilson was not entitled to seat in the
The amendment Of Mr.. Trumbull was agreed to and
The CLERK Of the House here appeared and snnounc,
ed that the House had organized and appointed COM
mIttoe 10 wait upon the President, with the Senate
committee to inform him that both Houses were ready
/ for business. - -.
The Senate took recess for half hour, and at III,
end Of that time Mr.. Foot Of the Senate committee
that tho committee had waitsd upon the Pres
dent and that the latter would communicate his Mes
sage to the Senate at half past twelve O'Clock tomor
row. tt r.aI
Adjourned.
II HoUm.-A committee was appointed to wait on th
Senate and tho Preaident to infoim ihem that Oh,
Honse was ready for business
Mr. Mcpherson OF Pennsylvania, was elected Olerk
receiving IU votes against 90 forRtheridge. He wa
then declared elected, and entered the discharge
the duties Of bic offce.
The House reelected the present incumbent 10
Dcorkesper. 10 received % votes 70 being necsssar
Ito choice.
w. g. King Of MINI, was re-elscted Postmaster b
mr. Dawes presented the credentials Of Messn
lsegsk Kitchen and Chandler, from Virginia, who
: were referred to the committee on nlectionn .y
n Mr., Washburn OF ILL., offered resolution presentn
tho thanks Of Congress 20 Msj Cen Grant and tho Of
ncors ana soiiers who have fought under him durD
inc rsbSIlion and provided that the President
medal "a be struck for Gen. Grant In tho nAme OF u
people of Inc United States. Passed unsnimousl
a Avithouta word Of debate or sxplantl0n.