Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-12-11
TUESDAY, DECEMBER s, 1868.

In the Senate, during the morning hour, Mr..
CLARK, by consent, introduced "A bill! to grant I,
pension to Johu L.. Burns, Of Gettysburg MIR.
Turns Is an octogenariau, but, Notwithstanding
his age, he shoudefel inusket and fought
against the enemy in the battles OF Gettysburg.
Mr.. Wilson, Of Massachusetts, submitted re.
solution Of inquiry by the Committee on Militia,
ry Affairs as to the legislation necessary to ia
cilitate the payment OF arrears Of pay aod pen
sions due to deceased soldiers.
MIR. Davis submitted resolution declaring
that the refusal Of the rebel authorities to ex-
change negro soldiers aud their white officers
SHOULD not prevent the exchange Of our other
soldiers aud officers in rebel prisons on just
terms, such as will prevent suffering TO our brave
officers aud men. Llll over.
Mr.. Sherman called up his resolution for an
inquiry by the Committee on the Judiciary
whether Robert Wilson is entitled to seat IN
this body as Senator from Missouri After some
conversation, III which it appeared to be the
opinion OF those who spoke that the case requir.
ed no reference, aud that it had been settled BY
precedent
MIR. Powell remarked tbat the whole question
uepended upon one fact, whether the Legtsla.
tute OF Missouri really adjourned sine die, oil
only took recess before coming together latel,
and elecling another Senator. If The Legisla-
ADJOURNED without eecting, the appointment o
tue Governor held good until the Legislature was
properly assembled and made au election Ht
would like to have an inquiry into all the facts.
MIR. Fessenden said that MIR. Brown was elect.
ed IN November Inst, before ngress met, tt
MI TINS very scat, and yet Mr.. Wilson chose tt
| travel hl'her to claim "a seat, knowing that MIR
Brown would soon follow and be here also. Ii
would be considered thst he bad come for tb,
purpose OF Claiming mileage and pay lie sup
posed Mr.. Wilson TO be simply under mistake
After some further remarks, the question wa,
put whether Mr.. Wilson was entitled TO seat
ana decided in the negative without division.
AT half-past one, after an hours recess. the
committee appointed on the part of the Senat,
TO wait upon the President aud inform him tina
the two Houses were ready to proceed TO bus
ness, reported that the President, in reply, said
he would make q communication to the twf
Houses in writing at half past twelve o'clock to
morrow.
The House was chiefly engaged in the election
of officers Mr.. Edward MCPHERSON. of Penn
sylvania, was chosen Clerk, having received lOl
votes, SO being necessary to a choice. Mr.. N
q, Ordway, Of New Hampshire, was elected Ser
geaut at-alms; MIR. Ira Goodenow, d Jorkeeper
and Mr. W. S. King, Postmaster.
MIR. Washburne, Of Illinois, offered a resolu.
ton, which was unanimously passed, rendering
the thanks Of Congress to Major Gen Grant and
all officers and soldiers who have fought undo,
HIM during the rebellion, and providing that tbe
President cause u medal to be struck and prc.
scented TO Gen. Grant in the name of the people
of the United States
Mr. Cox asked but failed to obtain leave to in
troduce resolution requesting the President to