The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-03-04
SECOND EDITION
THE THIRTY-NINTH CONGRESS.
To-DAYS CLOSING PROCEEDINGS
THE VALEDICToRY OF SPEAKER CoLFAX-
THE ADJOURNMENT. ETC. ETC.
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Mr.. Sherman (Ohio) called up his bill providing
wool shall go into effect ten DAYS after its passage. It
Eve days, and was then passed.
Az o'clock recess was taken until Q A. M.
the COMMITTEE on the district OF Columbia, without
amendment, the Joint resolution OF the House for the
erection of new jail, which was passed
After the transaction of several bills in relation to
the District of Columbia, the number OF members pre-
ib ing too small for the prosecution of business
recess was taken tor twenty minutes
Al the expiration OF that time Mr.. Foster again
the chair. aud called the Senate TO order.
ference the Joint resolution facilitate the settle
ment the accounts OF disbursing officers, made
Mr. Morgan IN W called up a bill for the relief of
Thomas s. Burrow, which was passed,
Mr.. PomProy (Kansas) called up his joint resolution
Riley and grant Of land for bridge purposes in the
Mr. Henderson CMoj called up joint resolution for
Asuryey for bridge across the Potomac, which was
MT. Howe Cwisl rose to correct an error in the re-
port OF & he Press G e saw thSE ne & was
payment of the Tennessee Senator's by proposing that
y be PeS Of ef Wso st he sad m
not his own, He hoped the correction would be,
fNote-The proposition referred to was brought
session was being renewed after an executive session
Mr. Wilson made his motion before the gallery doors
were on the floor when it was maze. and was mtsln-
Mr.. Buckaiew PAL complained that the Associated
Press had totally ignored his existence and sudiously
occasions, when it msrepresented him.
Several Senators who imagined themselves TO have
been deeply wronged by the reporters failure to
insert their and speeches in the reports rose,
sent ana previous sessions but providenal crcnm-
stance interviewed to save the reporters, feelings,
There was but an hour and twenty minutes of the
session eft and at 1920 A NJ Mr. Foster in the chair
senators:-.The final hour for the adjournment of
official connection with this body will have termi-
You may eject a President Of The senate Twelve
years nave elapsed since i was hIst honouea WIN
Of the ost intense and painu interests our coun
Try events as imposing in their character as conclu
quencest any recorded in human history, have
ksurely have reason for gratitude and thanks
giyns to Almighty God that hitherto o. His @ hand has
have occupied the chair of the Senate My grateful
eoHriesy %sicS You have manifested towards IN
the OF duties d as Peen % Yea
gerfeetion Of our nature are prSHably nevita6e NO
purpose has been to act fairly and impartiay towards
have wronged no one intentionally, and If at any
time it has seemed otherwise sincerely regret It, In
SasHg y y SoeS we're Syer here When t entered the
Senate. Since that time, eighteen Of our number have
tory, nd impress the mind with sense Of the
being Though the greatest statesmen the wsest
Senator'S speedily pass as all men must institu-
may remain Till time shall be no longer. -
tons may this Senate ever maintain its early
for courtesy decorum dignity, and all the proprietes
may you be called to do much 70 establish and may
lions between all portions OF our country; may all
of alienation and enlargement specify be re-
everywhere dused, and ever abide In the hearts Of
All our people may o SSG be anu
Senators-With feelings OF the utmost respect ana
kindness towards you ALL personally olo you iare-
Mr. Foster then vacated the chair, ana and Mr.,
Forney, the Secretary OF the Senate, assumed the
Mr.. Anthony R, - moved that the Senate pro
ceed to the election of President pro tenn. Agreed TO-
Mr. Anthony nominated Benjamin F. Wade. Sens-
WIS elected, and was Immediately escorted TO the
On taking the chair Mr. Wade briefly returned his
thanks to the senate for the honor conferred upon
look any mistakes that might arise from has want Of
familiarity with yder feleS ract,pg the Sec
reary of the Senate to inform the President OF MT
Wade's election as President pro tenn, and also an
order inform the House of Representatives OF thai
Mr.. AHthony here paid an eloquent tribute to Mr.
% for & the a Tb Gts Gna of
Ger, and offered resolution, which was unanimously
ResolTSd That the thanks of the Senate are due
and hereby rendered TO Hoe; L. s. Foster ior the
the duties Of the Chair and that the
Secretary be requested to communicate copy OF TINS
MT, Trumbull (IIi.J moved TO take up the House
joint resolution TO repeal an act appSnsag or se eU a
listed in the army. -,- -
the subject Of his resolution, SAID that great many
loyal men of the border states were opposed 20 th'
siOniss were applying for payment, and II that &C
was kept in force many Of them would be paid Tghey II
cessary' He read letter from Kentucky senue
men.
Mr. Davis tKy) called for the name of the author
Mr. Trumbull said It was written by a Bfr. Martin
and endorsed by the Hon. Samuel Mckee OF th'
other House.
Mr.. Davis said neither the writer nor the endorse
was entitled TO the least credit or confidence; f.. .
Mr.. Trumbull rose TO call Mr. Davis TO order for re
ferrng in this manner to a member of the House, bu
MI Harris moved an executive session, and th'
doors were closed at lilo A. NJ
House of Representatives.
The House resumed, At . o'clock a. NJ, the proceed
lngs OF Saturday last. There were then but few mem
on motion Of Mr. Darling, the Senate bill releasing
OF William II. Webb, of New York, the iron clad nil
01ndeI6eTg on his reiundng the amount paid 70 hin
The business on the Speakers table resumes
ana disposed OF, as fOllOWs:-
The Senate bill for the relief of James Fulton, Pay
master OF the United States Passed.
t Lie senate Dill 70 provide for the exchange OF Gel
The Senate bill allowing duties on foreign good
imported Into the port at Albany, to be secured An
1.-The The Senate pm 10 extend to and for the beneat
OF New York, for the Improvement IN hat bodies,
Mr: Harding (1ll1 moved TO lay the bill ON the ta6l
the House, when lO2 members, more than q quorum
ndef the eS hsE MsEs Names and further proceeding
dne m0.lpn S 70 lay the bill on the table was viii
on motion Of MI ISAInS SS ", tho vota reeetir
the senate nn 70 provide for the exchange OF certa
United States and foreign EoVernments, was recol
sidered and passed
The Speaker presented letter from the Clerk
the Aoose M sIdSg thst b an compliance with the res
luton OF XII nc nad presented TO the Secreta
government Of che Rebel States with the certifcS
eiIne ChauinR ~ that SSsb ana Sc the Secretary OF
twOthirds Of both Houses; % that had been return
~ pyns,dsrsfion Ig il hSd been pSsSaShM M snd tnas
in accordance with the Constitution. D''N AA'''''