Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-12-11
Thirty-Eighth Congress--lst Session.

WAsHiN0roN, Monday. Dec. Z, 1858. |
The galleries of both Houses densely crowded
long before business commepced
Az u O'Clock noon, Mr Fthetidge, clerk on the
being ne uee designated BY the Constitution or the
United states Tor The meeting OF the 50 Congress- he
aud nov proceed . call the roll Of lers and Of
such members only whase credentials show they ~ere re-
guarly elected IN accordance with tho laws Of their
States respectively and the laws Of the United STATES
HOUSE.
The piert tnen rad me toll Of the members nom all
the states, except ing Maryland Virginia, West vir-
gina, Oregon. Missouri and Kansas
Mr. Stevens OF Pennsylvania desired that the creden
hhs Of those whose not the roll hv read
The Clerk said that he had placed the roll the
Of all those who certificates hhre internal eyi.
dence Of h,t election in acoordAnce with law passed
by this House IN Mstth last
Me Washburn asked whether there were any contest
The clerk said ,hsrp were three cr four from Missouri
ONE run Virsnis, and one from Kentucky, as he re-
collected.
Mr. Stevens repeated his request
MI Pendeton ofOhio asked whether there was any rule
recurring contestants Of seats heor the Organization Of
,he house to hle notices q their intention 70 contest
March srd.
The act was read As follows:
An Act 70 regulate the dd,ies ~ me clerk 81 the
House Of Representatives IN preparing for the orghnEa
ton OF the House Be II enacted NC, that before the
hrs meeting Of the next Congret and every subsequent
Congress hatthe clerk Of the nszt preceding House Of
Representatives shal make ofth
elect and place there on the names Of all persons. and
OF such Persons only whose credentials how that they
their States"
At the request Of Mr. Stevens the Clerk read the form
Of the credentials Of the Maryland members which he
had ruled out for informay.
Mr. Dawes offered resolution that the Of the
Maryland delegation be placed the rolls ofthe House
and moved the previous question which seconded
Mr Allen moved TO lay tne resolution on the table.
MI sules asked whe her the resolution IN order
Inc Clerk roprd clearly, as pointing to the organiEs
ton.
Mr. Cox wished to know Why the names were placed on
the rolls
He called order from the Republican side the
House, while others demanded the roll 70 be called
Inc Clerk said Mr Cox was not in order as the pre-
vous question pending
The question taken on Mr. Aliens motion to lay Mr.
Dawes resolution the table decided the mega
uve-yeas a. 94-which caused applause from the
gallery and on the floor Of the House.
Mr. Dawes demanded vote on his resolution,
Mr Washburne hoped the rules would be Informed a.
to the preservation NJ order
Mr. Dawes resolution was adopted, followed By ap-
pause so the names Of the Maryland delegA alton were
Mr. Davis Of Indiana offered resolution directing the
names Of the Missouri delegation to be placed the
roll
MIR Holman raised the question Of order that the re-
solution proposed TO instruct the clerk act contrary
\ law Of Congress
Mr. Yeaman asked and was excused from voting feel
ing deheacy IN doing so as his seat vas contested.
On motion Of Mr. Fairfield the Credentials from the
Representative OF Oregon were read and that gentle
mans name entered upon the roll
On motion of Mr. Pike, similar course was adopted
in regard to the hemt~r Rom kansas.
On motion of Mr. Stevens, the course was adopt
ed in regard to she members from West Virpiniai
Mr. Stevens then asked that the credentials Of the
Louisiana members--Messrs Beale, Cotman and Baker
N-be read The credentials state that the election was IN
accordance with the laws and constitution u Louisiana
and that said elect held on the I'd n November
last The credentials are signed by L Rtddell, Gov
ernor Of louisiana
wAsHiNaToS, Tuesday, Dec g.
SENATE.
Mr. Clark introduced bill grant pension John
Mr. Wilson Submitted resolution that the military
committee inquire what legislation is necessary fac-
ate the payment Of back pay and pensions Of deceased
Mr. Davis offered resolution that the refusal Of the
rebel authorities to eNcharbe negro soldiers and their
white officers should prevent the exchange Of
other soldiers and officers in rebel prisons just terms
uch as will prevent suffering to our brave officers aud
oldet in the hand Of II my. Laid over.
The President will send in his Message at half past ~
o'clock Tomorrow
Mr. sherman called mp bis resolution the Judiciary
Committee inquire and report whether Robert Wilson Is
till a Senator from Missouri.
Mr Fessenden objected 10 recognizing Mr. Wilson as
aY way as senator uom Mlssoln. II would be
ad precedent He had no objection, however to the
inquiry being made
Mr.. Hale could zee in the reference. The
enate had repeatedly made decisions which settled the
principle of the ease, especially in regard Judge
Phelps Of Vermont, aud subsequently Of Mr. Williams
Mr. MsDougal said that the law Of the question had
ecu settled aud friend Of the gentleman from Mis-
souri, he was sorry that he thought he had claim.
Mr. Powell thought that the whole question depended
upon the fact whether the Legislature Of Missouri had
really Ad,oatne SINE die OF only ,oaH before
coming together fiely ard elsetins a Senator
Committees were appointed to wait the Senate and
ftrsdent and inform them that the House lie ready for
business and the reception Of the annual message
The election Of clerk then prooesded with
Whole numbrt oi votes 40
Necessar, - choice SO
Mcpherson received lOl
Etheridge 60
Mr. Mcpherson was then declared elected. lie then
took the oath OF Office and entered IN his duties
The House then proceeded To vote for sergeant-at-
Whole numbet VI votes, 1853
Mr Ord~ay received. 100
Glosbrenner. A
Scattering, "a
Mr. Ordway took the oath and entered his duties.