Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-12-22
CONGRESSIONAL.

Dec 18th was mostly spent by both Houses
of Congress in pronouncing Euloges on the
late Senator Co1lamer from this state. In the
Senate Mr.. Foote made a lengthy and able
speech in which he entered fully into the life,
character and public services OF his late col
league, and offered tie following Resolutions:
ReSolred, That the Senate has received with
deep sensibility the announcement OF the death
of Hon. JACOB CoLLAMER, late a Senator OF
the United States from the State of Vermont.
ReSolred, That the members of. the Senate
from a sincere desire of showing every mark of
respect due TO the memory of Hon. JACOB COL
LAMER, will 20 into mourning by wearing craze
on the left arm for thirty days.
ReSolred Tina, further mark of respect
for the memory of the deceased, the Senate do
now adjourn.
Ordered, That the Secretary communicate
these resolutions to the House OF Representa-
tves.
Judge Poland the new Senator appointed by
the Governor TO fill the vacancy made by the
the death of Mr. Collamer till the next session
of the Legislature also pronounced an eulogy
upon his distinguished predecessor. Several
other senators also spoke in feeling and appro-
pirate terms OF the pure and noble character, of
the great ability and extensive attainmen,s,
and the important public services OF Judge Col
lamer, who had won the confidence and respect
of all.
In the House also due respect and honor
were paid to the memory of the departed
statesman. Mr.. Morrill, our worthy and hon
ored representative, made an able speech in
inn Of al al 10 l.
public services and his personal virtues. Mr.
Woodbridge also pronounced an Eulogy upon
him, as did several other members of the
House.
Few public men have left behind them so
pure and so noble a record of private character
and public service as our lamented Statesman
The first Bill passed by congress prohibits
| the importation of cattle from foreign countries
as a protection against the disease among cattle
which Is so alarming in various quarters and
especially in England.
As Congress adjourns through the holidays
not much business will be accomplished at pres
ent though a good deal is arranged and will he
in preparation when they come together again.
One of the first and most exciting subjects
to be discussed will be the suffrage question in
| the District of Columbia
In Senate Wednesday 18th resolutions were
| offered to amend the constitution so as to Sc
cure allegiance to the United States only, and
| forbid any convention or other organization in
opposition to the national authority. A bill
was introduced to reimburse Missouri for war
| expenses. A resolution was referred to pay the
late Senator CoLLAMER's salary TO his widow.
| Motion was adopted TO inquire into the eXpedi-
ency OF engaging Senates reporter for the
| Associated Press. Mr.. Summers resolution to
find out the employees in the Treasury and War
Departments who nave not taken the oath OF
loyalty was passed. The bill to maintain the
freedom of the inhabitants OF the States lately
in rebellion was discussed for long time, but
no action was had.
In the House it was resolved to print such
papers concerning contested seats as the com
mttee may direct Gen. SCHENCK offered a
JOINT resolution asking the suspension of or
ders Tor mastering out the officers of the Veter-
an reserve Corps. In the debate there was
SHOWN strong disposition to keep this organ
lzatlon as separate portion Of the regular ar
my. The resolution passed III to so. A bill
was referred TO PROVIDE tor the sale of govern
ment mineral lands. Aresouion was referred
authorizing the entry Cor cousumption of goods
IN bond, on payment of the respective rates OF
duty. On motion of Mr.. STEvENs, the House
took up the resolution providing for Joint
I committee TO examine into the condition of thf
late so-caed Confederate States, us returned
from the Senate with amendments, which wer,
concurred in by the House A bill was refer
} red to extend the benefits of the Bounty Act O
e March 8, 1865, to all who served honorably il
! the late war. Committee were desired to in
quire into the propritly of making an eight
hour system on public works, and to repor
t what aid is required from Congress for the Pa
a cifc Railroad. A long debate followed upol
resolutions substantially enuncia,ing equalit
before the law in representation and taxation
offered by Mr.. FARNswoRTH A motion Il
i table was lost, 43 to ll3, and the resolution