The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1863-12-17

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Tiae Musical SOcfeay's Third Com
cert.-The Kenosha Musical Society gave their
Third Grand Concert under the direction OF Prof.
FARGO at Simmons Hall, on Monday evening
last. The Concert, as far as the Singing and ln>
strumentsl Music was concerned was a perfect
success. The Hall was moi as full as it should have
beeu, to correspond with the character OF the ems
tertainment and pecuniarily, the Concert was not
q full success.
We have on several occasions, heretofore spo.
ken of the talent and cultivation of the members
ofour Musical Society. Judging from the per>
Torrance of Monday evening, we should say that
the society holds it's own, as to numbers, while the
practice and experience of a few rehearsals under
the tuition of Prof. Fargo, has given Thorn still
greater proficiency in the rendering of the several
pieces. The Quartettes and Duets were given
with most excellent effect. We have seldom en-
joyed a greater musical treat, even by profession.
al Concertists, than that furnished by our Musio>
al Society.
1t is demonstrated that we have the talent and
the cultivation in our midst for as good a Vocal
and instrumental entertainment as can be got up
anywhere, and our citizens should see that they
nave puCu pdbIUuuSC dHu encouragement db Will
induce them to make still further imp royements.
PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS-.
WASHINGTON, December IA.
sENATE
Mr.. Dixon presented the petition of a large
number Of Assessors and Assistant Assessors,
asking for an increase of compensation.
Mr.. Dixon also gave notice of bill amend
ing the Consumption Act in such manner as
to exempt all clergymen,
Mr.. Wilson introduced the following reso-
luton:
''That the gratitude of the people and thanks
Of the Representatives in Congress are due and
hereby rendered to Major General Hooker,
and the officers and soldiers of the Army of
the Potomac, for the skill, energy, endurance
which first covered Washington and Balti-
more from the meditated blow of the advanc-
ing and powerful army of the rebels, led by
General Lee and to Major General Meade, and
the officers and soldiers of that army, for the
skill and heroic valor which at Gettysburg
repulsed, defeated, and drove back, broken
and dispersed, beyond the ~Rappahannock, the
veteran army of the rebellion"
This resolution was read and referred to the
Military Committee.
L w AlOOl1 lAAblOdOCSd d JOlhU ISSOllGlOn
''That the thanks of Congress be hereby
rendered to Major General Banks, and the Off
GERS and soldiers under his command, for the
skill, courage and endurance which COMPEL
ed the surrender of Port Hudson, and thus re-
moved the last obstruction to the free navi-
| cation of the Mississippi river"
Referred to the Military Committee.
MIR. Nesmith presented a petition for the es-
adjustment Of a port of entry at Portland,
Oregon, and gave notice of a bill to establish
a branch mint there.
Mr.. Doolittle called up the joint resolution
| from the House voting a gold medal and
the thanks of Congress to General Grant
1t was referred to the Military Commit
tee.
Mr.. Lane, of Indiana, introduced a bill to
amend the enrolment act, so as to strike out
the $500 communication, and to increase the
pay of the rank and file of the army, of which
he had given previous notice.
On motion of Mr.. Sumner, that portion of
the President S Message referring to foreign
affairs was referred to the Committee on For
eign Affairs.
On motion of Mr.. Hale, that portion of the
Presidents Message referring to naval affairs
was referred to the Committee on Naval At
fairs.
Mr.. Grimes introduced his bill to encour-
age enlistments in the naval service, and to
give credit for the same on the military quo
tas of the respective States
i Mr.. Hale, having obtained unanimous con-
sent, introduced a bill more e~fectualIy to re-
press the rebellion by prohibiting the holding
in servitude of any persons in the country,
except on contract. Orderded to be print
ed.
Mr.. Wilkinson introduced a bill to extend
the benefits of the acts of Congress of July
Sd, 1868, granting pensions to persons wound
ed in the Indian wars in Minnesota. Referred
to the Committee on Pensions.
Adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
A large number of resolutions on various
subjects were introduced and referred.
The Speaker announced the Standing Com
mittees, the chairmen of which are as fol.
lows:
CEAIRAEE OF HOUSE COMMITTEES.
El~ection&-Dawes, ofMass. Ways and Means
Stevens ofPa.