The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-07
House OF Representatives.
WASHINGTON, Dec. Q, 1855.
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House OF Representatives.
WASHINGTON Dec. q, 1885
CHAPLAIN
Rev. Mr. BOYSroN the recently elected Chaplain,
opened the proceedings with the following prayer
Almighty God the God Of our fathers and Of u.s.
we thnk Thee that the Congress of tho United States
permitted to gather here and represent
and legls late for united countrynot only united but
pnIined ad strengthened by trials and sorrows and
20 remain, AS We trust by Thy gwcc one and insepara
BILE For we thank Thee that not one star Is missing
from tho flag that floats and that that banner is
loved and honored everywhere than BEFORE and is
recognized the Whoe land The symbol of proper
authority, and IN the sufficient guardian Of every
foot of territory We thank Thee that the
deadly strife Is aud that time is already softcning
the aspertes war; healing wounds In many hearts
and lifting somewhat the shadow from the household
where the pail OF death has been. We thank Thee,
God, that the Congress of the United States represents
great froe nation that by the organic law there is
virtually now freedom throughout the whole land;
manace, chain, slave Ia legally existing And
pray Thee to give TO Congress wisdom and courage
and advice carry out all such needed
TO make the gift OF freedom not empty formaly but
convey with II oil the rights and privileges Of manhood
trial before the world And that tho issue Ia
triumphant we bless Thee that the attempt to the
Union Mas been olled and that doubt hereafter
the power and stability Of the republic We invoke Thy
blessing on these legisla ORR Fill them with wisdom
from high, and grant them individually every bless
ing which they may need. Grant to the President OF
the United States special Wisdom and strength 70 dis
charge the heavy responsibilities resting upon him. and
bless all associated with him In the executive depart
mcnt OF the government. Remember wounded and
crippled everywhere; let not the country forget their
sunerings and merits Remember all who mourn give
them consolation and may the whole land be parvaded
by the spirit OF the Gospel that institutions may
by our Lord and Ssviourlllipg with these principles
the entire country, and establishing power free
and Christian nation. And 10 Thee, God and the
God Of fathers will give all praise and glory for
Tho oath Of Office was then administered TO the Chap
lain.
THE OFFICE PRESIDENT UNITED STATES
Mr. THAYER, (rep) of Pa, introduced bill amending
the act declaring the officer who shall President OF
the United States In OF the DEATH resignation
moval or disability OF the President 1t referred to
tho Committee on the Judiciary.
The bill provides that In case Of the DEATH resignation
removal disability Of the President and Vice President
Of the United States the President Of e Senate pro tenn
pre- and in there be President o. the Senate tho
Speaker Of the House OF Representatives for the time
being AMI there be Speaker OF the House the
Chiof Justice of the United States and there be
no Chief Justice then the Justice OF the Supreme Court
who has been longest commissioned shall act as Presi
dent until the disability be removed or President
elected.
PENSIONS FOB WOUNDED SOLDIERS
Mr. STEVENS, frepl OF Pa introduced bill permitting
wounded soldiers accepting employment under the gov
eminent 70 receive pensions At the same time
pa suggested amenSments when the bin was referred
TO the Committee on Invalid Pensions
THE FREEDMEN
On motion OF Mr. Eiior, (rcp) OF Mass, was resolved
that committee OF nine members be appointed by the
Speaker TO which shall be referred much OF the Pre-
sideuts Message relates 10 freedmen and that all
pos be also sent to said committee, with power 10
port by bill or otherwise
gxpESDuREs o. THE STATES IN AIDING TO SUPPRESS rE
REBELLION
Mr. HoopgR, trcp) Of Mass, introduced a resolution
that committee, consisting OF member from each
State be appointed consider and report, by bill or
9TH Wh | be
taken repay the several States the OF money
advanced and the expenditures made In connection with
Debate arising, the resolution lies
AMENDMENT TO CONSTITUTION.
Mr. BINGHAM, (rcp) OF Ohio, offered joint resolution
submitting TO the Legislatures OF the States an amend
to the constt ton OF the United States declaring
First that the article prohibiting tax or duty
ports repealed and OF effect second that part
OF any debt contracted In aid Of the rebellion which
may hereafter be contracted for any such purpose shall
ever be assumed paid by the United States and,
third that Congress shall have power 70 make all laws
necessary and proper to secure all persons equal
lection rights and liberty OF person and Of property The
resolution referred 70 tho Committee on the Ju.
diciary.
On motion Of Mr.. GARFIELD resolution was adopted
giving the OF the hall for the purpose Of public
meeting TO the American Freedmens Aid Society the
NAVAL DEPOT ON LAKE ERR
wlhch adopted that the Committee Naval Affairs
be Instructed 70 inquire into the expediency Of naval
Lake Erie.
SLAVERY MEXICO.
Mr. GARryLD also submitted a resolution requesting
the President OF the United States incompatible
with the public interests 10 communicate 10 this House
any information In his possession In that Of any Of
the executive departments Of the government With re
gard called decree OF the Mexican Emperor sstab
fishing slavery peonaee In that republic and what
action, " any, has been taken by this government
IN resissance thereof
Debate, arising the rssolution lies over
DOUn1W vOR vOLUNTHxns
On motion Of Mr. FrsLAc, tdsm.) Of Ind, The Com.
miuee Military Affairs was Instructed 70 Inquire into
she expedleucy Of providing BY Law for the Of
h0uptes 10 those who served volunteers during
Ne late rebson but were discharged before the expire
ton Of two years without bounty.
ounpoAr PlLor.
On motion Of Mr.. KEzz, tdem.l a. lad, . resolution
N isquire The erpsdisney Of reporting bill decsr-
Ing poss esnboaas " Be oHcsr within the rules and
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