The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1866-08-02
Final Adjournment Of Congress.

HlUHl VI OVusltoS'
Our national Legislature adjourned, sine
die on Saturday last, after an exciting SEES
sian of nearly eight months. As usual a
large amount of important business was
crowded into the few days. The civil ap-
proprjation bill, was among the last to be
disposed Of. The Bounty equalization bill
and the bill increasing the pay OF members
of Congress, were both tackled on to this
bill. 80 that if the necessary money for the
ordinary running expenses OF the Govern
ment was appropriated, these had to pass. -
Another important bill that was passed was
the new army Bill, which provides for an
addition to the army oftwo companies each,
to the 81 existing battallions of infantry !;
eight new regiments of infantry, four oil
which shall be colored troops, and four vet
eran reserves, also four new regiments OF
cavalry. A bill to distribute the awards Tor
the capture of the assassins Of the late Pres
ident was passed also joint resolution ex-
cepting officers and soldiers from the spec
ial 5 per cent. income tax.
In the Senate Mr. Doolittle took occasion
to make personal explanation, which h'
sometime since promised, and read speech
in relation to the resolutions of the Wiscon
sin Legislature, requesting him to resign
Senator Howe replied to him.
At half-past four p. m. committee pre-
yiously appointed, to wait upon the Pres'
dent, reported that the President had nc
communication to mako. A resolu ton o
thanks to Mr.. Foster for the impartial man
per in which he had presided during thu
session, was unanimously adopted. Mr.
Foster returned his thanks for the compli
ment contained in the resolution and ther
declared the Senate adjourned sine die
The following is the farewell speech o
Speaker Cofax to the House:
Gentlemen of the House of Representa-
tives IL cannot speak the words that an
nounces our separation, until thank yot
with all the warm emotions of a grateful
heart for the unanimously adopted resolu
tions you have placed on your journal
Unusual as it is al the close of first SEES
sion Of congress, its value is thereby Ell
HANGED, and | prize it because believe it j
your sincere Endorsement of my endeavor
to administer the duties of this responsible
and often trying position with an earnes
impartiaIity. To maintain the just rights o
a majority, to protect the even more neces
sary rights of a minority, and yet to holC
the scales so fairly poised that every deci
sion shall stand the test of reason and par
liamentary law. Watched as presiding
officer must always be by scores of jealous
eyes, his position is never less than difficult
and he is fortunate who can impress tn,
body over which he presides with the COD
viction that his constant aim has been t.
render justice to all. Meeting here amidst
the frosts of early winter and parting afte
such prolonged session amid the torriC
heats of summer, friendships have beel
formed which will brighten us, year ate
year rolls away. Discussing some of the grav
est questions ever submitted to deliberately
body in THIS land the attrition of min
with mind and the conflicts Of thought an
action leave but few stngs behind and DIES
pite all differences Of sentiment no congress
within my experience here has closed ii
sessions with more general good feelin
amongst its members. We go back as GU
institutions wisely prescribe to submit t
our constituents the issues which have d
vided US here, and to cheerfuIly abide b
their verdict as a court from which there
no rightful appeal Wishing you all SAT
journey to your homes and happy reunion
with family and friends, ] do now in accor
dance with the concurrent resolution of boil
houses declare the first session of the hous
of representatives of the 39th congress ad
journed sine de-"
The hall of the house and the gallerie
were crowded with spectators watching
with interest the closing moments of q SEES
sion that will be memorable in history. TIL,
speakers valedictory was listened to in deel
silence and as he spoke the last words Their
was an outburst of applause, one Of til,
democratic members, Mr. Strouse, crying
vehemently, 'three cheers for our nobl,
speaker" The call was responded to heart
lily. The parting of members from eacl
other was of the most friendly and even
gushing character.
Thus closed the first session of the 99tl
congress.