Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-12-10

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Offer it when the Louisiana members were
TO besworn in.
The credentials Of the members from
Virgins were read, atthe Instance Of Dir.
Leyejoy. and resolution was offered that
their names be entered on the rolls = = \ ?
+ Mr.. j. q. Allen raised the point that the
credentials were certified to merely by the
county clerks. He moved to lay the reso-
luton on the table. eit-
The Clerk said the credentials, as he I'M
derstood them, were in accordance with
the laws of Virginia. sfo yen 1 .g
A brief conversation. ensueo as to the
legality of the credentials. when the ques-
ton was taken. and the resolution agreed
to; so that the names Of the members from
Virginia were entered on the rolls. igg
Mr.. Washburne moved that the House
proceed to the election of q Speaker ripa
voce; which was agreed to. ESQ SCR
Mr.. Washburne nominated Mr.. Colfax.
/ Mr.. Pendleton nominated Mr.. Cox. (.
Mr.. Ancona nominated Nj. Dawson.
Mr.. Girder nominated Mr. Mallory.
Mr.. Steele. of N. ", nominated Mr..
Stebbins. M.a se ~ - u92
Messrs. King and Blair of Missouri
were also placed in nomination.
Messrs. Pendleton, Dawes, Wadsworth,
and Pomeroy were appointed tellers to
conduct the election. The house then pro-
ceeded to vote. with the following result:
Whole number OF votes. ISL; necessary to
= choice. 80; Colfax. l01; Cox. AZ: King.
4; Mallory. 10; Stebbins, 8; Dawson, Il;
Blair. 2: Styles. l. afa
The Clerk declared Colfax duly and le-
gslIy elected.
The announcement was greeted with vo-
ciferous applause.
Mcssrs. Dawson and Cox were appoint.
ed a committe to conduct the Speaker to
the chair. T.
The. Spesker. on taking the chair,
delivered brief. eloquent. and patriotic
address. which was received with general
applause. 8
The members OF the House were then
sworn. The names Of the members from
Louisiana being called. Mr.. Stevens OBJ.
jected to their being sworn.
Considerable discussion ensued. when
Mr.. Stevens offered resolution that their
credentials be referred to the Committee on
Elections. -s.
Mr.. Allen novel to lay the motion on
the table Lost-10f to "a.
The resolution of Mr. Stevens was then
adopted-100 to II.
The Clerk then proceeded to administer
the oath to the Delegates from the several
Territories. The House then adjourned.
WARRINGTON, Dec. s.
SENATE. .l,..
The Senate refused to recognize Mr.
Wilson Of Missouri as a Senator from tina,
State. ,fa -r
After transacting soma other business
Of no great Importance the Senate took q
recess for half an hour. and at the end oil
that time Mr.. Foote. Of the Senate Com
mittee, reported that the committee had
waited on the President and tina, the latter
would communicate his Message at hall
past twelve O'Clock to morrow.
HOUSE. ca lecmfi
Mr.. Mcpherson, of Penn, was elected
Clerk. receiving 101 votes against 60 for
| Etheridge. He was then declared elected,
and entered on the duties Of his office.
Mr.. Ordway, Of N. H.. was elected Ser
gcant- st-Arms. ,l.s-tsa ~. f..s-i.a
Fra Goodcnough was reelected Door.
keeper. He received % votes. - .if.
w. S. King. of Mimi, was reelected
Postmaster by 104 votes out of loo cast.
Mr.. Washburne. Of, ILL.,, offered reso.
luton. presenting the thanks of Congress
to Maj Gen. Grant and the officers and
soldiers who have fought under him du
ring the rebellion, and providing that the
President cause medal to be struck fol
Gen. Grant in the name Of the people o.
the United States. Passed unanimously
Fw;thouta word Of debate or explanation.
Dir. Arnold gave notice Of bill to pro-
hibit slavery forever in tho territories in
cludcd in the Presidents Emancipation
Proclamation. 5as8e--y<r. laa
Also. to repeal as much of the Enroll
ment Act rs authorizes the discharge OF 4
person drafted on payment Of $780, ldi