Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-12-18

ENtrE-Mr. Clark introduced bill TO grant
a pension to john L. Burns Of Gettysburg.
Nlr. Wilson submitted a resolution that the
Military Committee inquire what legislation is
necessary facilitate the payment Of back pay and
pensions Of deceased soldiers, &c
Mr. Davis offered a resolution, that the reiu-
n Of the rebel authorities to exchange negro
soldier. and their white officers should not per-
vent the exchange Of our other soldiers and oiii-
GERS ia rebels prison, ON just terms, such viii
prevent suffering 10 our brave officers and sol
licrs in the hands Of the enemy. Laid over.
Mr. sherman ctllel up ms resolution that the
judiciary Committee inquire and report whether
Robert Wilson is still "a senator from Missouri.
Mr. Trumbull novel 10 amend the resolution
hy declaring that Mr.. Wilson is not entitled TO
"a seat in the Senate
The amendment Of MIR. Irumbuil was
agreed 90, and the resolution adopted
Mr. Wilson Of Mass. gave notice Of a bill 20 in
crease the bounty for volunteering, and 10 make
an appropriation for the same Adjourned.
HorsE-After the election of Elwarl llc-
Pherson Of Penn. as Clerk Of the House, by -
majority over Etheridgc, the late clerk, Y. +.
Orlway Of y. II. was elected Sergeant At Arms.
Ira Goodenow, the present incumbent Door
keeper, and W. : King, Postmaster.
The credentials Of Messrs. Segur, Kitchen
and Chandler, a. members from Virginia, we're
referred 10 the Committee on Elections
Mr. Washburne Of Illinois. offered joint re-
solution. presenting the thanks Of Congress TO
Msjor General Grant and the officers aud sol
diers who have fought under him during the
rebellion, and providing that the President
caJ;se a medal to he struck for General Grant in
the name Of the people Of the United States
The resolution was passed unanimously with
out word Of debate Of explanation
Mr. Arnold, Of Illinois gave notice Of bills To
prohibit slavery forever in the territories, nclud
ing the Presidents emancipation ;pr0clamation;
also to repeal 50 much Of the enrolment law as
authorizes the discharge Of a person drafted on
payment Of $500.
WEDNESDAY, Dec. -.
SrSArE.-Nr Powell Of Kentucky gave notice
Of bill to prevent federal officers and soldiers
interfering with elections in States.
At 80 p. NJ, Mr. Nicholay, the private
Secretary Of the President, announced 4 message
from the President Of the United States, which
was read, with the proclamation appended
Tie Senate then went into sn election for
Chaplain On the second ballot, Or. Sunderland
was reelected getting u votes out Of 30.
message was received from the House an
nouncing the passage Of the resolution Of thanks
to Gen Grant, and for bestowing medal upon
him, &c.
\ long discussion ensuel as to the immediate
action therein, but It being alleged that such
hasty proceeding would afford bad precedent,
the resolution was ordered to be laid on the table
Adjourned
HorsE.-The resolution Of Mr. Cox Of Ohio,
looking 10 au exchange Of prisoners, with an
amendment sustaining the Administration in the
efforts it has already made, was adopted.
The Message Of President Lincoln was received
and read.
THURSDAY. Dec 10.
SExATE.-Mr. Foster gave notice of bill 10
encourage enlistments in the naval service of the
United States and credit such enlstmeDts on the
military quota Of the several States.
Mr.. Sumner gave notice of a bill to repeal all
acts for the rendition Of fugitive slaves.
Adjourned to Monday.
lIorsE-Nlr Fenton gave notice of his Inten-
tion to Introduce a bill to facilitate the payment
of bounties due on account Of deceased soldiers
Mr. Pendleton Of Ohio gave notice Of his in
tention to Introduce bill TO admit TO seats upon
the io6r of the Senate and House of Represent
atives, members Of the Cabinet with the right 10
debate upon matters pertaining to the business
their departments respectively.
The Speaker laid before the House the annual
/ r,port OF the Secretary Of the Treasury ON the
I finances.
The House then proceeded To the election Of a
Chaplain. Eleven candidates were placed IN
nomination. Before the result was announced
numerous gentlemen changed their votes for the
! leading candidates, namely; Rt. Rev. J. II. Hop
kins, Episcopal Bishop of Vermrnt, and author
of the Bible:View Of Slavery, and Rev. W. II.
Claiming Of the Unitarian Church, w ashington.
Bishop Hopkins received % votes and Mr. Chan
ming So. The other votes were scattered among
other candidates. Mr.. Claiming was declared
elected.