Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-12-08
WALilINGToN, Dec. 4.
SENATE.

WALuINGToN, Dec. 4.
SENATE.
Met at II o'clock and was called to or
der by Vice President Foster
Mr.. Foote OF VT, presented the crcdcn-
,als of Mr.. Poland. appointed To fill the
vacancy occasioned hy the death of Mr..
Collamcr of Vt. Mr.. Poland took the
prescribed "a h.
Mr.. Wright presented the credentials Of
John p. Stockton, senator elect from New
jersey.
Mr., Cowan Of Pa. presented protes. Of
the members of the New Jersey Lccisla-
turc. alleging that the majority .of that
body had not voted for Stockton, and that
he was not therefore consti,utionally elect
ell.
The protest was ordered to be laid on
the table for the present.
Mr.. Stockton took the prescribed oath.
Mr.. Snmner introduced bills with the
following titles
"A bill to carry ont the principles of a
republican govern nent in the District of
Columbia"
az bill prescribing an oath"
ITO maintain republican form of GOV
cInlneut IN rebel States.
10 put into execution q guarantee of
a republican form of government in the
Constitution of the United States"
"A bill on the subject of appropriate
legislation to enforce the amendment to
the Constitution prohibiting slavery"
"A hill to preserve rights Of trial BY
jury, by securing impartial persons in the
courts OF the United States.''
"A bill to eaforce guarantee Of re-
publican form OF government in certain
states whose governments have been
usurped or overthrown."
Mr.. Sumner also introduced the follow
ing:
"A joint resolution declaratory of the
amendment abolshing slavery"
A series of resolutions declaratory of
the duty of Congress with respect to the
guarantees Of national security and nation
al faith in the rebel States.
The above were all ordered to be print
ed
Mr.. Wade introduced bill to acitatc
the franchise of the District of Columbia.
Mr.. Adams introduced bill to regulate
the judiciary of the United States.
Mr.. Wilson introduced bill to main
| tain the freedom Of the States declared in
rebellion. Ordered to be printed.
The Senate then adjourned.
HOUSE.
The galleries of the House were densely
crowded with ladies and gentlemen. Much
good humor prevails among members.
At noon Mr.. Mcpherson, Clerk, pro-
ceeded to call as required by the law, the
roll Of members elect.
While the roll was being called, Mr.
Maynard Of Tenn, whose name had no,
been placed on the roll by Mr. Mcpherson
wanted TO suggest something, but the
Clerk refused to be interrupted.
After the call was completed, Mr.. MAY
nard again rose to speak. hut the Clerk
again ruled him out of order.
One hundred and seventy five members
answered to their names.
Mr.. James Brooks of n. Y. made n
speech characterizing the omission ol
names OF members from Tennessee from
the roll as Unprecedented, unjust and I'M
called for.
The House took no action on the subject
but proceeded to the election of Speaker,
which resulted as follows:
Schuyler COlfax of Indiana, I39
James Brooks of New York, IS
Mr.. Colfax was conducted to the chair,
When he returned his thanks in brief and
eloquent speech.
The oath of Office was then administered
to the members.
Mr.. Stevens presented the bill which
was approved in the Republican caucus for
the appointment of committee to examine
and report whether any of the SO called
Confederates are entitled to a represents
ton in Congress.
Under suspensie Of the rules, the bill
passed-l33 TO 36. Adjourned.