The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-02-24

sssh CQNGRRss-sRCoND SESSION.

WASHINGTON, Feb. Is. ~
SENArR.-Mr. Johnson, of MARYLAND. an.
nounced the death OF Senator Hicks from that
State, and concluded his remarks by Offering
the customary resolutions Of respect. sa.r' I
The resolutions were adopted and sent to
Mr.. Wiley of West Virginia, and Hale Of
New Hampshire, also spoke in eplogy Of the
At ~ o'clock the corpse OF the deceased
was brought into the Senate ChamAer and
placed in the area fronting the Secretaiys ia
bic, Q band of music playing dirge VI. ID
Meanwhile after the beautiful services OF NE
Masonic Order had been performed. and q
prayer had been offered, the Rev. DR.. Nadel'
delivered discourse on the Christian and
patriotic character of Senator Hicks. $3.50
Among those in attendance were President
Lincoln, Secretary Seward, Attorney General
Speed, Postmaster General Dennison, the JUS
tices of the Supreme Court of the United
States, Gov. Bradford of Maryland, and the
gether with the United States Senators and
members of the House of Representatives of
the United Sta,es
The Knights Templar of the Masonic frater-
nifty were also in attendance in large numbers
in full DRESS The Masonic ceremonies were
of the most solemn, imposing and impressive
character. -. d.
The galleries were densely crowded with
spectators. 1't .-t - . a-
The procession left the Senate at half past
8 o'clock and conveyed the body of the de-.
ceased Senator to the Congressional cemetery.
On the return of the Senators to the Cham
Der the Senate adjourned. .'
HoUsE.-The Speaker laid before the House
message from President Lincoln. inclosing
State relating to an International exhibition to
he held i'm New York
Also message enclosing dispatch from our
minister at Portugal, stating that an interna.
tional exhibition would be held at Oporto,
Portugal, on the 18th of August, and inviting
contributions of American product. Both
messages were referred to the Committee on
Foreign Affairs. a2l- rs. - t'i
On motion resolution was adopted instruct
ing the Committee on Invalid Pensions to in.
quire what further legislation, if any, is neces-
sary to secure to the children of deceased SOL
diers their rights under the law, as in the case
of death, or marriage of their widows. ',,'
Mr.. Ingersoll offered a resolution which was
referred to Library Committee, proposing to
buy for $500 the portrait Of Lieut. General
Grant, now on exhibition at the rotunda.
The House then resumed the consideration
of the bill extending for five years the time for
construction of the railroad from Marquette to
the Wisconsin State line for the benefit of the
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad, Sc. which
was rejected by ifty-six against ffty-eight.
A message was here received from the Sem
ing the death Of Senator Hicks. eaa- : -.
Mr.. Webster, of Maryland, spoke of the
private and public career of the deceased, and
said that 1t was during his gubernatorial term
/ that this wicked rebellion was inaugurated, and
when it was necessary to secure the co-opera-
ton OF Maryland to give success to the infa-
nous purposes of the conspirators, which in
tod fho aTf ha
or did he do anything to assist the rebels orin-
jure the national cause. a,- .a~1 Oh Fn'ga.
Gov. Hicks was the only friend of immedi-
ate emancipation in Maryland, and urged 9TH
ers to unite in its support. -. ~
In conclusion, Mr.. Webster offered resolu-
tons expressive of the deep sorrow of the
House for the death of Senator Hicks. to wear
to attend his funeral, etc, -
Mr.. Cresswell, Of Maryland, added his hum
BILE tribute to the private virtues and public
benefactions of his deceased friend.
After Others had spoken, the members of the
House proceeded to the Senate chamber to at
tend the obseduies of the deceased, and upon
100. WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.
SENATE.-A bill was passed to pay the Amer
lean Colonization Society for the support of re-
captured Africans in Liberia. - ..'.
Mr.. Wilson introduced bill to increase the
efficiency Of the Staff of the army, II pro-
yides that Staff officers Of an army or depart
nent of more than corps shall have the rank
and pay Of Colonel of cavalry less than q
Colonel; less than a division, Major. Referred
to the Military Committee. "
The bill to regulate commerce between the
several States was taken up. =.
Ho6sE.-The House passed the Senate bill
for the establishment of steam mail service
between the United States, China and Japan
The House then passed the joint resolution
to muster out Of old regiments the non COM
missioned officers and privates who enlisted
for the unexpired terms of such regiments
with the assurance, and understanding that
they should be mustered out with them
The amendment to the internal revenue bill
was taken up.