The New York herald., 1867-03-05
THIRTY-NINTH CONGRESS.


THIRTY-NINTH CONGRESS.
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CLOSING PROCEED DINGS.
SENATE.
WASHINGTON, March L. 1861
AT hslfpast one A. " the Senate reopened Its doors
after an hour spent in Executive session.
THE wool TARIFF.
Mr. SHEaxAS (rep) OF Ohio, called up his bill prov,d.
ing that the OF this session 70 increase the duty
wool shall go into effect days after its passage II
was amended by striking days and inserting Eve
| days, and was then passed.
| At two O'Clock recess taken until nine A. n
| CLOSING or THE BUSINESS THE SESSION.
| On reassembng Mr. MORRILL,, (rep) OF Me- reported
from the Committee the District Of Columbia without
amendment the joint resolution Of the House for the
| erection Of . new jail which was passed.
Also joint resolution directing the Secretary OF War
to make survey for the erection Of bridge the
Also bill to authorize the formation OF joint stock
company by the Young Mems Christian Association Of
The number Of senators present being TOO small for
the transaction Of business. on motion Al ten minutes
past nine, recess for twenty minutes was taken.
At the expiration OF that time Mr. FonRR again took
the chair and called the Senate 70 order
Mr. MORRILL, called up the bill to authorize the forma
tfon OF Joint Stock Company Of the Young Mems
Christian Association Of the District of Columbia, and
committee on the joint resolution TO facilitate the
tiement Of the accounts Of dsburshg officers, made
report which was agreed TO- The bill is agreed 70 q
~ NJ MOasas reP Of X called up bill for the re
e q Pas9so, Pa0mas Bso1 which was passed
outon for the reduction OF the Military Reservation at
Fort Riley and grant OF land for bridge purposes
I the State OF Kansas. which was passed
Mr. HENDERSON, (rep) Of Mo-, called up Joint rosou-
tion for survey for bridge across the Potomac which
Mr. RowE, trep.) Of Wis., rose to correct an error in
the reports Of the Associated Press He that he
credited with moving amend resolution for the pay
ment OF the Tennessee Senators by proposing that they
shall be paid from the date Of their admission This was
Mr. he s and not his
/ MORE RKPoRrm proposition referred to
brought before the Senate mdngh, the egs
son Mr.. Wilson made his motion before the gallery
doors opened The reporter inquired Of those who
formed]
Mr. BUcKALKw, tdem.) Of Pa, complained that the As.
sudiousy avoided mentioning his at ALL excep.
on one two OCCASIONS when had msrepresented him.
i PRESIDENT FOSTERS vAIEDIcroRY.
There was but an hour and twenty minutes Of the
session left and at twenty minutes past ten Mr. FOSTER
| in the chair, rose and said
| SENAToRs-The hour for the hna adjournment OF
the Thirty ninth Congress is near At hand, and my
official connection with this body will then terminate
shall make vacant the chair to the end that you may
| elect President Of the Senate Twelve years have
elapsed since was first honored with seat In this
chamber During this period great even.s-syents Of
events as imposing In their character as instructive In
their teachings, as momenous IN their consequences as
recorded in human history have passed before In
rapid Succession. Surely have great reason for graft
tnde and thanksgiving to Almighty God that hitherto
favor have occupied the chair Of the Senate My CRATE
ful Acknowledgements are due to you for the uniform
toward me IN the performance Of such duties as
have devoved upon me. Occasional errors and
m as Sa aoaa Ssye ar nature
my full share; my honest purpose has been
act fairly and mparally towards all have wronged
otherwise sincerely regret it. 10 casting my eyes
the body recognize only four members who here
eighteen Of our members have been removed by DEATH
These changes are admoni,ory and must impress the
Of stage in our being Though the greatest states
| men, the wisest Senators, speedily pass away, as
s men % an assos a on prhpes ,,
time shall be no longer May our govern
ment rest on these same foundations Nay this senate
maintain its early renown for courtesy, decortr,
sdorn the Senatorial May you Se called to dc
o
try. May AL causes Of alienation and arrangement
and traternai love be everywhere dscd and abide
in the hearts Of all our people May God preserve our
tions Senator'S with feelings Of the respec. and
Kindness towards you personally bid You farewell.
the chair and John W. Fornsy sscrery Of The Senate
assumed the duties Of presiding oficer.
ELECTION os rsEsDEM rso TEN
Mr. ANTHONY, (rep.l OF r. l., moved that the Senate
proceed TO the election Of prssident pro sem The mo
Mr. ANTHONY nominated BENJAMIN +. Wade, Senator
from Ohio ss President pro tew.. and Mr.. Wade was
elected and was Immediately escorted to the chair by
On taking the chair Mr. WADE briefly returned his
thanks the Senate for the honor conferred upon him.
/ mis- that m frnu 0f
| with parliamentary rue&
Ma ANTHONY presented an order directing the secre-
tary OF the Senate 10 inform the President OF Mr. Wades
election President pro te, also order TO inform
the House Of Representatives Of that fact Both orders
/ THANKS TO Nh. FOSTER.
Ma ANTHONY then rose and paid warm and eloquent
partaiiv with which he hid discharged the duties OF
presiding officer, and offered resolution Of thanks
which was unanimously adopted, - follows
oi
and y % ns h ws s he s: dis
fTsssss'd To copy Of the resolution %
Mr. rSunBu1L, trep) Of IN, moved 70 take up the
House joint resolution 70 repeal set appointing CON-
missioner for the payment Of loyal men for slaves en-
few remarks the subject Of the resolution said that
great loyal Of the border States we're opposed
~srs SoW appyns he
act was kept in force many Of them would Be paid
They were resdy TO make amdavits o. their loyalty
| lucky gentleman.
Mr. DAVIS, (dem) OF KY, called for the name Of the
author of that letter.
Mr TRunsurL said it was written by Mr. Marlire and
endorsed by Hon. Samuel McKee, Of the other House
Mr. DAvn said that neither the writer the endorser
was entitled TO the least credit or confidence
/ EXECUTIVE sBsIoN AND ADJOURNMENT SINE DIE
Mr. TRunBULL rose 10 call Mr. Davis 10 order for refer
ring In this manner 70 member Of the House, but Mr.
HARMS moved executive session. and n ten minutes
past eleven the galleries cleared and the doors
closed for executive business
When the hour Of twelve o'clock had arrived tho SEN
ats was still in executive session The doors were not
opened until fifteen minutes past twelve o'clock. Tho
1hrty.ni Congress had then been declared by the
presiding oflcer adjourned sine de.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WASHINGTON, March L 1857
The House Al nine o'clock resumed the proceedings
Of the legislative day Of Saturday last There thcn