The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-05

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TBIRTY-NINTH CONGRESS-.
FIRST SESSION.
Senate.
WASHINGTON Dec. 4 1865
The Senate met at twelve o'clock noon, and was called
to order by Mr.. FOSTER President pro tenn.
Rev. Dr. GRAY, the Chaplain, then offered the follow
prayer
Glory be to the name OF God that the republic still
lives the nation survives and the country SAFE Glory
be TO Thy that heroic efforts been crowned
with victory that the desoations Of have ceased
and the ground longer shakes beneath the tread OF
armed men, Glory be TO Thy that permitted
to recognize God in the dspensations His providence
and His grace in dealing with us We bless Thee and
thank thee that the statue OF freedom looks down
upon our Capitol and upon an entire nation of freemen
and that we are permitted by the dspensations Of Thy
providence 10 give liberty to the captive and
open the prison Of them that bound, and
LORD, we INC bless phe" ,Sa. ,Hy U servants are
permitted 10 convene in these halls and legislae under
circumstances SO suspicious TO deliberate upon matters
so great and important to the interests Of the nation and
grant, pray Thee that all their deliberations and
actments may be such to the Divine approval
insure the unanimous acquiescence Of people and
command the respect Of the nations Of the earth
Lord, grant that the affecting dispensatons Of Thy
providence and the public bereay which the ma
ton and the Senate have received since last convened
may be prominently sanctled 10 Bless the
President Of the United States and the Ministers OF State
wisdom and strength adequate TO their great responsible
ties that the principles Of free and glorious govern
ment may be established upon an everlasting basis and
come thou Ancient Of Days and reign us forever
Amen.
The following Senators present: Messrs. An
thony Brown Buckalew, Chandler, Clark, CONFESS,
Cowan, Cresswell Dixon Doolittle Fcssenden, Foot,
Foster, Grimes, Guthrie, Harris, Howard Howe, John
son, Lane Of Ind, McDouga, Morgan Morrill,, Mes
NTH, Nye, Pomcroy, Ramsey Riddle, Salisbury, sher-
Cvrc Va. IL
Wade, Wiley, Williams, Wilson and Wright
PRESENTATION CREDENTIALS or NEW SENATORS.
Mr.. Foor, (rep) of Vt, presented the credentials of
Mr. Luke N Poland I'LL the vacancy occasoncd by the
death Of Mr. Collamer o: Vermont.
The credentials were read and Mr.. Poland took the
prescribed oath Of allegiance.
Mr. WRIGHT (dem.l Of n j., presented the credentials
of Mr.. Stockton Senator elect from New Jersey.
Mr.. Cow.S, trcpl Of Pa, presented q protest against
the reception Of Mr. Stockton signed by the members
OF the New Jersey Legislature alleging that Mr. Stock
ton did not receive constitutional majority Of votes
whish necessary 70 his election as Senator.
The protest ordered be laid upon the table for
the present. and Mr. Stockton was duly sworn into Office
rhE ELECTIVE FRANCHISE IN THE DISTRICT COLUMBIA.
Mr. WADE (rep) Of Ohio, presented bill 70 regulate
the elective franchise in the District Of Columbia.
The bill provides that Dm and after us passage every
Of the United states, resident Of the district for six
months, and never convicted Of Infamous crime,
shall have the right Of suffrage in the district
Section imposes penalty for interruption or inter-
ference with the right granted above.
The bill was ordered TO be printed
Mr. SUMNER trepl Of Mass, introduced a bill 10 pre-
rye the right OF trial by jury, which provides that
Grand Jurios sa consist onehal Of persons Of African
descent in sections where oneslx OF the population
Africans and the proportion In petit ures where
the matter relates 10 any injuries inflicted by person
OF African descent upon person not OF such descent
rice versa; and prejudice against such African Is
made ground Of challenge and exclusion from such
juries.
The bill was ordered to DO printed,
REPUBLICAN FORM or GOVERNMENT IN THE LATELY REBEL
sTATFe.
Mr.. SUMNER introduced q bill prescribing oath to
maintain republican form Of government In the States
ia rebellion, as follOws-
sIdo hereby swear that will at all times hereafter
my best endeavors to maintain republican form Of
government in the State OF which nhsbitant and
the Union Of the United states that will nj all times
recognize the ndssouble unity OF the republic and will
always and resist any endeavos to break
away or secedc from the Union; that will give my In.
ueDce and vote at all times to sustain the national
credit that viii always dscountenance and resist any
attempt directly indirectly. 10 repudate postpone,
either in any part or in any way, the deb, which was
lion or obligations assumed to the Union soldiers;
will always di.countenance and resist any laws making
any distinctions Of color race and in all ways viii
to Union where all shall enjoy equal protection
and equal rights" Such oath shall he preserved and
falsely taken such person shall be guilty of perjury and
addition to the present penalty for that crime he shall
forfeit his right 10 hold Office.
This was ordered to be printed.
ENFORCE THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
Mr. SUMNER offered bill 20 enforce the constitutional
amendment by Furnishing any attempt to control the
services Of any person contrary TO this provision by
fine NOT exceeding one thousand dollars or imprison
ment nos exceeding years both the direction
Of the Court and II shall be defence that such claim
conflict with IT, and restricts ursdction in grow
ing out OF II to the United States courts
This was ordered to b. printed
NEGRO eUyrRAGE N TuE DISTRICT ~ C0LrnBA.
Mr. SUnSKR inArddnccd bin to give the right OF SUI.
fsge 10 persons Of color In the District Of Columbia,
which was ordered 10 be printed.
rws RAas or CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATION
Mr. SUnxER introduced Joint resolution proposing
to amend the constitution a. TO make voters instead
or population the basis Of representation In Congress-
TIE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
Mr. SrnHER introduced q concurrent resolution de
catory Of tho adoption Of the constitutional amend
rHr LOYAL crr1lrss or RxBxILlors srArs
Mr. SUMNER Introduced series Of resolutions declara
tory or the duty OF Congress- especially In respect 10 the
loyal citizens Of the States lately in rebellion.
ACROSS MISSISSIPPI.
Mr. BR0ws, (rep) or NO., notice or bill TO au
,horize the construction OF bridge across the Mississippi
river at 81 Louis; also ball 70 reimburse the State Of
Missouri for expenses in calling out and equppins mill
tia, &c.
Mt H1ssIs trep Of " introduced s bill TO resa-
Mr. Foor moved the adoption Of an order tina, the
Senate meet every day at twelve O'Clock, which was
xANrEwASCH FREEDOM IN TIN soUrH.
Mr.. WILSON, (rep) OF Mass, introduced bill TO main
tain the freedom Of the inhabitants Of the States do
clared TO be In insurrecon which was ordered TO DC
printed
~ half past twelve O'Clock the Senate took recess
until one when IL roasecmbed and directed tho Secre
tary to inform the House OF lis organization.
Adjourned
House Of Representative.
WASHINGTON Dec. 4 1895.
READING the ROLL
Mr. McPHasos, the Clerk Of tbs late House, an
nounccd at oon:-The hour having arrived for the
meeting Of tho House Of Representatives. Of the Thirty
ninth Congress- tho Clerk Of the late House will proceed
required by to BY states the roll Of members
elect Gentlemen are requested TO respond to their
names.
THE IESsEsEE DELEGATION
When the State Of Tennessee was reached Mr. May.
nard Of that State holding 10 his hand paper, desired
TO make remark but tho Clerk objected, saying there