Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-02-16
CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON, Feb. Is.
SENATE.

Mr.. johnson, of Maryland, announced
the death of Senator Hicks from that State,
and concluded his remarks by Offering the
customary resolutions of respects. The
resolutions were adopted and sent to the
House.
Mr.. Wiley, of West Virginia, and Mr..
Hale, of New Hampshire, also spoke in
eulogy of the deceased, and at o'clock the
Representatives entered the Senate Cham-
Der, band OF music meanwhile playing a
dirge. After the beautiful services of the
Masonic order had been performed, and a
prayer offered, the Rev. DR.. Natal deliver
ed a discourse on the Christian and patri-
otic character Of Senator Hicks. Among
those present were President Lincoln, Mr..
Seward, Attorney General Speed, Postmas-
ter General Dennison, the Justices of the
Supreme Court of the U. s.. Gov. Bradford,
of Nd and members of the Legislatures of
that State, together with United States SEN
ators and members of the House Of Repre-
sentatives. The Knights Templars Of the
Masonic fraternity were also in attendance
In large numbers. The Masonic ceremo-
MES were OF q most solemn, imposing
and impressive character. The galleries
were densely crowded with spectators. The
procession left the Senate Chamber at half
past three O'Clock, and conveyed the body
of the deceased Senator to the Congression-
al Cemetery. r
On the return of the Senators to the
Chamber, the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE.
The Speaker laid before the House mes
sage from President Lincoln, enclosing
the copies of a dispatch addressed to the
Secretary of State in relation to an interna-
tional exhibition to be held in Norway; al
IN n mn n II Iicpa oh
Minister at Portugal, stating that an inter-
national exhibition would be held at Oporto,
Portugal, on the 18th of August, and in
viting contributions of American products.
Both messages were referred to the COM
mittee on Foreign Affairs. #
On motion of Mr.. Hubbard, of Iowa, q
resolution was adopted dinstructing the COM
mittee on Invalid Pensions to inquire what
further legislation is necessary to secure
minor children of deceased soldiers their
rights under the law as heirs in the case of
the death or marriage Of their widows.
MIR. Ingersoll offered q resolution, which
was referred to the Library committee, pro-
posing to bny for $4,000 the portrait of
Lieut.. Gen. Grant, now on exhibition in the
rotunda.
The House then resumed the considera-
ton of the bill extending for five years the
time for the construction of the railroad
from Marquette to the Wisconsin State line,
tor the benefit of the Chicago & North
western railroad, &C., when it was rejected
by Sc to IS.
A message was here received from the
Senate, announcing action taken by that
body respecting the death of Senator Hicks.
Mr.. Webster, of Maryland, spoke of the
private and public career of the deceased,
and said that it was during his Gubernator-
ial term that this wicked rebellion was
inaugurated, and when it was neces-
sary to secure the recognition of
Maryland to give success to the infamous
purposes of the conspirators, which includ-
ed the seizure of the National Capital.
Never did he doanything to assist the rebels
or iniure the national cause. Gov. Hicks
was the only friend Of immediate emanci-
patton in Maryland, and urged others to
unite in its support. Mr.. Webster offered
resolutions expressive of deep sorrow at
the death of Senator Hicks, to wear the
usual badge of mourning, to attend his
funeral, etc.
Mr.. Cresswell, of Maryland, paid his trib-
ute to the many virtues and public charac-
ter Of the deceased.
Members of the House then proceeded to
the Senate Chamber to attend the obsequies
to the deceased Senator, and when they re-
turned again, the House adjourned.
New York, Feb. 15-The Tribune's Kan