The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1867-03-05
Xxx1xth CONGRESS. Id SESSION
SENATE
WASHINGTON. March 4.


Athalf-past one the Senate re-opened
its doors.
Mr.. Sherman called up his bill pro-
viding that the act of this session to in
crease the tariff on wool, shall go into
effect to-day, after its passage. 1t was
amended by striking out ten days and
inserting five, and passed.
At o'clock recess was taken until 9.
On re-assembling, some District of
Columbia business was transacted.
The Conference Committee on the
joint resolution to facilitate the settle
ment OF the accounts of disbursing Off
GERS, made report which was agreed
to, and the bill as agreed to, was passed
by the Senate.
The joint resolution for the reduction
of the military reservation at Fort
Kelley, and grant.of land for bridge
purposes, in the State of Kansas, was
passed, and at 1920 President Foster
rose and delivered his valedictory re-
marks, whereupon he vacated the Chair,
and Secretary Forney assumed the du-
ties of presiding officer.
On motion of Mr. Anthony the Senate
proceeded to elect a President, pro tenn.
Mr.. Wade was chosen and escorted to
the chair, returning thanks for the hon
or. The Secretary was directed to in
form the President and the House of
Mr.. Wade's election.
Mr.. Anthony paid an eloquent tribute
and vote of thanks to Mr.. Foster.
Mr. Trumbull moved to take up the
House joint resolution to repeal the act
appointing commissioners for the paw
ment of loyal men for their slaves en-
listed in the army. Mr. TrumbulI in a
few remarks said, great many loyal
men OF the border States were opposed
10 the payment contemplated in the
! original act. SecessioniSts were apply
! ing for payment, and if the act was kept
in -, n h
| ifthey were ready to make affidavits of
their loyalty. II necessary, he would
read a letter to this effect from a Keu-
I lucky gentleman.
! Mr.. Davis called for the name OF the
author.
Mr.. Trumbull said it was written by
a Mr.. Marlin and endorsed by Hon.
| Samuel Mckee, and others, of the
House.
Mr.. Davis said neither the writer or
| endorser were entitled to the least credit
or confidence.
Mr.. TrumbulI rose to call Mr.. Davis
| to order for referring in this manner to
members of the House; but Mr.. Harris
moved Executive session, and the
doors were closed for Executive BUSH
ness. When - o'clock arrived the SEN
ate was stillin Executive session. The
doors were not opened until 12:l5
O'Clock. The 18th Congress was then
declared, by the presiding officer, adj
I journed, SINE die.
| The House resumed its session at nine
| o'clock. A variety of unimportant bills
were disposed of. Senate bill to amend
/ the act of July q, 1866, for the removal
OF certain cases from State Courts, was
passed. Senate joint resolution OF
Senate bill authorizing G. Fox and the
officers of the Miantonomeah aud
Augusta to accept presents rendered
| them by the Emperor of Russia, and
! Senate joint resolution thanking the
| Chambers of Senators and Deputies Of
/ Brazil for resolutions of sorrow and
sympathy for the death of President
| Lincoln, were passed. Senate bill rela-
ting to brevets in the army was also
passed.
Mr.. Farnsworth, from the select COM
| mittee on the murder of Union soldiers
port, which was laid on the table and
ordered to be printed.
Mr.. Thomas, from the judiciary COM
mittee, made a report of the testimony
taken in the investigation into the
| freedmen affairs in Maryland. Placed
in the custody of the House to be sub
mitted to the Fortieth Congress.
| On motion OF Mr.. Maynard, authori-
ty was given the chairmen of all COM
| mittees 10 pursue the same course.
On motion of Mr.. Dawes, commit
lee was appointed to wait on the Presi-
dent and inform him that the seth Con-
gress was ready to adjourn
The hour of noon arrived and the
Speaker rising delivered his valedic-
tory. The remarks OF the Speaker were
delivered with great effect, and listened
to with intense attention. When he
closed he declared the 99th Congress ad-
jonrned without delay, vacated the
chair and was enthusiastically ap-
plauded.