Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-12-05
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TmRTY-EIaHTH CONGRESS.
Second session.
MONDAY. December 5, 1864.

MONDAY, December 3, 1854.
As the usual hour OF meeting Of Congress
approached this morning, crowds were wend-
ing their way along the Avenue towards the
Capitol, and, when at noon the two Houses
met, the galleries were well filled with specta-
tors, and 1t vas evident, from the number Of
members gathered on the floor, that there was
most likely quorum promptly on hand.
SENATE.
At twelve o'clock, noon, Mr.. Clark, Of New
Hampshire, the President pro tem. OF the Sen
ate, called 10 order, and the Rev. Mr.. Bowman,
the chaplain, offered prayer, thanking Al
mighty God that He had preserved the MEM
bers OF the body and brought them safely to-
gether, and soliciting that they might dedicate
their souls and bodies TO His and TO their
country's service.
He expressed thanks also for the late peace
full and quiet election through which we have
passed; for the abundance which had been
vouchsafed to US; for the endurance and cour-
age OF our soldiers, and for the fact that we
have not had TO lament any serious disaster.
| He besouRht the protection of the Almighty for
| the President, and asked that the day may
speedily come when this wicked and causeless
rebellion shall be ended, and peace and order
be restored.
The President announced that as quorum
Of the Senate WINS present, members would
please come 10 order.
On motion Of Mr.. Foot, 1t was ordered that
the Secretary inform the House OF Represents
lives that the Senate had met, and were ready
10 proceed to business. ,
Mr.. Morrill, presented the credentials of Hon.
Nathan Farwell, appointed Senator from Maine
to fill the unexpired term Of Mr.. Fessenden,
resigned.
resigned; and he being present, the oath of of
fee and Of loyalty were duly administered, and
Mr.. Fuswell took his seat.
1t was ordered that the hour of meeting OF
the Senate be II O'Clock noon, until otherwise
directed.
A message was received from the House an
nouncing that that body had met, and appointed
q committee to walt on the President, In con-
nection with a committee on the part Of the
Senate, and inform him Of the the readiness OF
the two Houses, 10 receive any communication
he might have TO make.
| On motion of Mr.. Foot, like committee was
ordered on the part Of the Senate; and the Pres.
ident appointed Messrs. Foot, Conness, and
Hendricks.
the purchase or construction ofrcvenue cuttert
on the lakes.
Mr.. Lane, OF Kansas, introduced bill fol
the relief of the officers and soldiers Of the mi
litia of Kansas In repelling invasion undei
Gen. Sterling Price, and for other purposes.
On motion Of Mr.. Foster, the Senate took Q
recess for one hour, with the view Of waiting
the return Of the committee appointed Il
wait on the President.
After waiting until half past one o'clock, ant
the committee not having returned,
Mr.. Sumner, remarklng that the House hAt
already adjourned, moved that the sanate de-
also djourn.
The motion was carried, and the Senate sd
journed.
HOUSE OF REPREsEN rATIvEs.
The House was called to order at noon, wher
a prayer was offered by the Rev. Mr.. Charming
the Chaplain.
The roll OF members was then called, and
one hundred and fifty members answered.
A message was received from the Senate, In
forming the House THAT quorum OF the Sen
ate has assembled.
On motion OF Mr.. Washburn, q resolution
was adopted informing the Senate tina
the House is ready to proceed to business.
Also, on his motion, resolution was agree'
to that a committee Of three members be ap
pointed TO Join such as may be appointed o.
the part of the Senate, To walt on the President
and inform him that 4 quorum Of the tw
Houses have assembled and readyIto receive an
communication he may be pleased TO make.
Messrs. Wasburne Of Illinois, Pendleton Q
Ohio, and Fenton Of New York were appolnte
said committee.
Twlght Townsend, OF New York, elected
member In the place OF Mr.. stebblns, resigned
Wab ahu tOoh ulb bSats
Charles D. PASTOR, Delegate from ArizonI
was also introduced and qualified.
The Speaker laid before the House the or,
dentials Of hye members elect from Louisiana
which were signed by Michael Hahn, GovernC
of that State. They were referred 70 the Con
mittee on Elections.
, Mr.. Davis, OF Maryland, presented a protet
against these gentlemen taking their seats; an
this was similarly referred.
These members elect wore, on motion, a
lowed the privilege OF the Hall, pending Il
decslon Of their case.
On motion OF Mr.. Davis, Of Maryland, Il
Committee OF Ways and Means were instructe
I To report bill amend Gtory Of the Constitution
annulllng the article W hlch declares that no IA
or duty shall be laid on articles exported frol
= any State.
MIR. Cox, OF Ohio, offered resolution, Ii
t Btructing the Committee OF Ways and Meal
} 10 Inquire into the eTpediency Of lesaening Il
tax on tea, coffee and sugar.
} Mr.. Dawes, of Massachusetts, moved thI
. the resolution he laid on the table; which WI
5 agreed to-yeas 63; nays ~.
On motion Of Mr.. lMorrill, a resolution W;