Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-12-08
CONG II ESSIONAL.
XXXVIIIru CONGREsS-PIRST SESSION.
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Confirmation of 1O.Day's PROCEEDINGS.
SENATE,

Mr.. Sherman called up his resolution of yes.
terday that the Committee on tho Judi iarv
inquire and report w hether the Hon. II obrri
" Ilson il still a Senator from Missouri
MIR. Fesecnden objected entirely to recogni-
zing Mr.. Wilson in any as Senator from Mis-
sour. 1t would ba bad precedent. He had
no Objection, however, to the inquiry being
made.
Mr.. Hale could see no use in the reference
The Senate had repeatedly made decisions
which settled the principle in this case-es.
OF Vermont, and subsequently that of MI Will
liams.
Mr.. McDougal said the law Of the question
bad beea settled and as a friend of the gen tie.
man from Missouri, he was sorry that he
thought that he had claim
MIR. Powell thought the whole question de-
pended upon the fact W hether the Legislature
OF Missouri really adjourned sine die or on1y
TOOK recess, before coming together lately and
slscting another Senator. If the Legislature
htJG urned Without eleCting, the appoint ment
Of the Governor held good until proper
assembly of the legislature aud an election by
the bldy. 1t had been said. however. that the
Legislature only took a recess. He would
therefore like to have the Judiciary COMMITTEES
inquire IN TO all the Iacts.
Mr.. Fesscndeu said that Mr. Brown WAS
elected in November last to fill this very place
before Congress met yet Mr.. Wilson chooses
to travel here to take his seat, knowing that
MIR. Brown will soon hr here also. 1t might
be- construed that he had come here to get Tho
mileage and pay, and but that gentlemen
Were honoIasle, an arrangement might be
made In such case tor two to come here on
an understanding-and both get paw and mile.
age. one after the other. He supposed Mr.
Wilson to be simply under mistake.
MI. irumbull moved to amend the resolution
by declaring that the Hon. Robert Wilson is
not entitled to seat in the Senate.
Mr. salisbury inquired if the credentials of
Mr.. Brown had been presented, or if there was
any evidence Of his election here.
The CHAIR Mr.. Clark in the efair} responded
that there was not.
The amendment of Mr.. Trumbull was agreed
to, and the resolution, as anne nded adopted
The Clerk Of the House appeared at the bar
OF the Senate and announced sthat the Honse
had organized and appointed committee TO
wait upon the President, in connection with
the Senate's committee, to inform him OF their
readiness for business.
On motion OF Mr.. Hail, tho Senate took a re.
cess for half an hour.
At the end Of that time Mr. Foot, OF the com.
mittes appointed by the Senate yesterday TO
walt on the President reported that they had
done So, and the President would commune
cate his message at 12H O'Clock tomorrow.
Adjourned.
HoUsA
while contestins seats in this House, be allowed
the privilege Of the floor, and to speak upon
their cases when before the House.
Messrs. N. &. Ordway, DIN. H, and Adam
Glosbrener, OF Pa, were nominated for tho
office OF Sergeant-at-Arm
The House proceeded to vote for Sergeant. at
Arms, with the following result.
Whole number Of votes, l69; necessary to 3
choice, IS.
N. G. Ordway had 100
A. Glossbrenner had. IS
SCATTERING. .-...... ~
And MI. OrdWay was declared duly electsd
Eergeant.at-ArmsO OF the House.
The House proceeded to the election Of Door,
keeper. Mr.. Ira Goodeuow, the present in
cnmbent, was placed in Eomin nation; Mr.. Nc
Cluskey, and several other candidates.
The result was-156 votes cast; necessary TO
& choice. -.
NotucAo" ........-. ..........s...s..."S
McCluskey .....................3 80
Scattering ...... ...,..,.,9S
Mr.. Goodenow wa2 accordingly elected, aud
took the oath IF office
TIE House then proceeded to vote for Post
m steI the House.
The r suit was-WhoIe number OF votes, 16G;
necessary to 3 choice, 81.
OF which w. s. King, the present Incumbent,
received IU3 votes. The others were scattered.