The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1863-12-16


| part Of Tie House, upon the President OF ilre
UDiled States atdiniorm him OF the readi-
ness Of Congress to receive his Annual Mes
saees Mcssis.- -Fpo,e, 'Iiumbull and Nes inith
were appointed ti Ei
/ \ Arl Foote offered a resolution for ihst s.
sihcatien ofthe Senatots from West Virsin-
IA by the the usual mesns, drawing by lpt,
which was adopted; Mr.. Van Winkle to fill
the long term, expiring in 1862 and Mr..
Wiley the short term, expiring in 1865.
Mr.. Lane, OF Indiana, gave notice OF the
introduction, ,oi bills TO repeal The $500 com
mutation ieature Of Die Eurollment Act, and
to Increase the pay Of non-commissioned off q.
GERS and ptiya,es in ;he army fifty per cent.
The daily hour OF meeting was fixed at
| two clock. G'aH -. o. rs -su'
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| -,'' y -ti.tiai WASHINGTON, Dec 8.
SENATE.-Se Senator Wilson of lass, sub.
mitted resolution that the committee on
Military Affairs inquire what legislation is
unnecessary to facilitate the payment OF back
pay and pensions OF deceased soldiers, &c.
/ Mr.. Davis OF Kys submitted the following
resolution: That the refusal oil the rebel au-
thorities to exchang negro soldiers and their
white officers, should not prevent the ex
change OF our other soldiers ard officers in
rebel prisons on Just terms, such as will pre-
vent suffering to our brave officers and SOL,
ders in the hands of the enemy. Laid
over. fgs .-, ..5 fs ....-.....f % - a
MIR, Wilson of Mass. gave notice Of
! bill to increase the bounty for volunteering
and to make an appropriation for the Same.
Mr. Sherman called up his reFolution-
that the judiciary committy inquire and re-,
port whether Robert Wilson was still a Sen
ator from Missouri. r.rGf gsG yreg.n.a
MIR. Fessenden objected entirely to recog>
nize Wilson in any way as Senator from
| Missouri. nod .s.s.a! asia L.,. .-,.......
MIR. McDougall said the law of the ques
tion bad been settled, and as the friend Of
the gentleman from Missouri he was sorry
that he had claim. '''' "'. "7 t'Nf
Mr., Powell said the whole question de-
pended on the faot whether the Legislature
Of Missouri had really adjourned sine die,
or only took recess before coming toge ther
lately and electng Senator. If the Legs
la,ure Of Missouri adjourned without leect-
ing Senator, the appointment Of the Cover.
nor held good until the proper assembly Of
the Legislature and election by that body
1t has been seen, however, that the Legisla-
ture only took recess. He would there's
fore, like to have the judiciary committee in.
quire into the facts. pi ,g~,4i II 4sif.s
Mr.. Trumbull moved to amend the reso-
luton by declaring that Wilson was not en-.
titled to u seat in the Senate. .... -.
| The amendment OF Mr. Trumbul was
agreed 10 and the resolution adopted. '
The Clerk OF the House here appeared
and announced thot the House had organ
lied and appointed committee to wait upon
The President with the Senate committee,
to in 'orm him that both Houses were ready
for business. rs ,7+., I'll. s....,s.... ...... -
The Senate took recess or half an hour
and at the end OF that time Mr. Foot, of the
Senate committee, reported that the commit
tee had waited upon the President and that
the latter would communicate his Message
to the Senate at half past twelve O'Clock to
morrow. ti .Ht''} .."t3"#. "aW r
Adjourned. a'." 1or sfp#..rr
House "A committee was appointed to
wait on the Senate and the President to in
form them that the House was ready for bus
| ness -.....,.l....4 ,.... e.,
Mr. Mcpherson OF Pennsylvania, was elec
ted Clerk, receiving 101 vo es aga inst SO for
Etheridge.' lie was then declared elected
and entered on the disch urge the duties Of
his office. Hms.fas.' n..t
The House reelected the present incum-
bent for Doorkeeper He received SO votes,
70 being necessary to choice. ...-.... . l
w. s. King oil Mimi, was re elected Post.
master by 1O4 out of 166 votes cast
Mr.. Dawes presented the credentials OF
Messrs. Sager, Kitchen and Chandler, from
Virginia, which were referred to the commit.
tee on Elections. "t.' H' it
Mr.. Washburu of Ill.,, offered resolution
presenting the thanks of Congress to Major
Gen. Grant and the officers and soldiers
WHO have fought under him during the re-
bellion, and provided that the President
cause medal to be struck for Gen. Grant
in the name Of the people of the U. S. Pass
ed unanimously, without word of debate
or explanation '' VI +. 7.'tt. +o3l ~ ,a 4
Mr.. Cox said he desired to offer resolu>
ton respectfully requesting the President to
take immediate steps for the exchange of our
prisoners in the prisons Of the South, and
that he communicate all correspondence in
the War Department relative to the exchange
of prisoners. .l .. L..
After discussion the resolution was laid
over. ''' F' @.#'''t
Mr.. Arnold gave notice oil bill to repeal
50 much of the enrolling act as authorizes
the discharge Of those drafted on payment off
$500. a'5s IL ,slaer'adi.af N-sa h.rb.I
Much time was occupied in the selection
Of seats. ~ t4 aaE .4tygfg,,. l,-.,.a,,,
The House then adjourned IN ..,:.. ..-.,
l.. WAsHINGToN, December 8. /
HoUsE,-Mr. John H., Hubbard gave no.
tice OF bill amendatory Of an act, entitled
an act for organizing the military forces of
the United States, &C., SO as to equalize the
operation Of said act upon the towns and
other subdivisions ofthe enrolment distric is.
Mr.. Stevens gave notice ola bill to fix the