Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1863-12-11


Mr. Mallory, ~
MIR Stebbins,
Mr.. Blair,
Mr.. Stiles,
1t will be seen that there arc discrcpan
ces in the above figures, resulting probably
from the mistake of the telegraph or the
printers.
The Clerk therefore declared Mr.. Coliax
duly and legally elected speaker of the House
of tho 3Sth Congress. The announcement
was greeted With vocierous applause.
Mossrs. Dawson and Cox were appointed
to conduct the Speaker to tho chair, which
wa, followed by applause from the hIor and
galleries.
The Speaker, on taking the chair deliver
ed a brief, eloquent md patriotic address,
which was received with general applause.
Mr. Washburne OF Illinois being the old
est consecutive member, was requested by
the Clerk to admin. ter the customary oath
and also the oath Of allcs glance. which hsy-
ing been performed, the Speaker. desiring to
preserve the dccerum of the House. said if
persons in the gallcrie. should indulge in
manifestations either of approval or dissent,
the Sergeant at Arms and door keepers
would be instructed to take such pcrsons in
to custody.
The members were then sworn. advancing
by delegations as their names were called
When the names Of the Louisiana dele
gates were called, Mr.. Stevens af Pcnnsylva-
MIA objected to their being sworn.
A brief debate ensucd. when MIR Stevens
offered a resolution that the credentials be
referred to the committee on elections.
Mr.. J. c. Allen of Illinois moved 10 lay
the resolution on the table, Which was lost,
nays 100. yeas ~
The resolution was then adopted by a vote
OF 100 to Il.
The clerk then proceeded 10 administer
ths oath to the delegates from the several
Territories.
The House then adjourned.
SENATE.
WASHINGTON, Sth.
Mr.. Clark introduced bill To grant a
pension To John l. Dtovn, of t'ot,ysburg.
Mr.. Wilson submitted resolution that
the Military Commute inquire what lcgisla
ton is necessary 10 facilitate the r,,yracn. OF
boek pay and pensions OF deceased sol3ics.
Mr.. Davis offered a resolution tia, the re-
iusal OF the rebel authorities TO exchange
negro sa4i!ers and their white o!hcers. should
not prevent the exchange Of our other sol
diers and officers in rebel prisons on just
terms, such as will prevent suferings e. our
brave officers aud soldiers IN the hands Of
the enemy. Laid over.
The President will send in hi. message ai
half rast twelve . clock 10 MORROW.
NOISY
4 committee was appointed tonsi; on The
Senate aHd Prc.l5Snt, and inform them that
the llotf-e Vas ready for business. aud the
reception Of the ann,s,l message
The election OF Clerk WIS tim preceded
with. Mr.. Morthcth IT prlys.y v,ua NOM
mattel Elwari Mcpherson OF Pennsylvania
for tIcrA Of she House.
AIR. Mallory Of Kentucky. nominated Mr.
Etheriise, saying that tn. latter. as Clerk
OF the las, ll1uss, has been gnil.y Of ~ neg
lection Of duty that he has ss,tj the CIV
ernmen' one. shf ri thu expenses Of the pre-
yious Cong rcs', mud that such bdclity should
be rewarded.
Mr.. LDveja5 of Illinois. sand tina. much
cheek. If not brass. was required - make
such remarks as those INDUCED in by Mr.. u
Mr.. Stevens OF Pennsylvania, theusht Sir
Mallory oush, not 10 indulge IN such svity
MIR. Malipry-uf course d,5 aot ey1cc.
the gentlemen 10 be MI gnanI,noS-, meant
,-hat said.
Mr.. Stevens | know daughter !,
The election Of Clerk was thea precceied
with.
" hoe number Of vptes. 10
Necessary to t, choice 50
NcPi or un received lnl
Ethcri4ge. 90
Mr. Mcpherson wa. then declared elected.
lie then took the oath Of Office and 81 ter
ed ON his duties.
The House then proceeded to vote for
Ser-eant-at- Arms.
Whole number Of votes, 100
Mr. Ordway received loo
Glossb.nncr, IS
Scattering, o.
Mr.. ordway took the oath and entered
upon his duties.
The House re elected Ira Goodenow, the
present incumbent Goor keeper. He receiv-
ed 90 votes, - being necessary to "a choice.
Mr. Washburne OF lilionis. tsom the joint
committee appointed - wait on the Pre-i.
dent, reported that he will communicate his
annual messages to morrow, at half past
twelve clock.
W. l.. king OF Minnesota, was rec lectei
Post Master, having received l03 Of the loo
votes cast
Mr. Dawes of Massachusetts,, presented III.
credentials Of Mcssr, Segar. Kitchen and
Chandler as members from Virginia, which
was referred to the committee on elections
MIR. Whashburne OF Illinois offered a Join /
resolution presenting the tia ks OF Congress
70 MAJOR Gen. Grant and the officers and
soldiers who have fought under him during
the rebellion, and providing that the Pres
ident cause medal to be struck Tor General
Grant in the name of the people of the Omit
ed States. The resolution was passed
unanimously without word VI debate or
explanation.