Evening star., 1867-03-04
CONGRESSIONAL.
MONDAY. March 4


MIR, Morrill,, from the same committee, re-
ported fayorably on the resolut ton au tborizing
the Secretary OF the Interior to order a survey
to be made for a bridge across the Potomac
river; which was passed
At9.10 a. m, on motion of Mr.. Grimes, the
Senate took a recess for twenty min utes
Mr. Morrill, called up the House bill to au-
thoriZe the formation of JOINT stock company
by the Young Mems Christian Association OF
the District of Columbia.
Mr.. Cresweli doubted the propriety Of the
provisions of the bill. 1t authorizes the $50
cIation to put up buildings, which shall be for
ever exempt from taxation.
Mr.. Grimes said II would give them the
power TO put up stores, which would be free
from taxation, and from which they m ight de-
rive q large revenue
The bill was then passed.
MIR. Howe asked to correct a stateme a in the
reports OF last nights proceedings, in which
an amendment to the joint resolution to n x the
time tor the commencement OF the conapensa.
ton OF the Tennessee Senators, which had
oeen onered by Mr.. Wilson, was ascribed 10
him.
At1025 a. NJ, the President pro tempore, Mr..
Foster, rose and said that his Off ciaI term
was closing. and the time for the expiration
OF the 39th Congress was near at hand. he
should vacate the che y in order that sue
cessor mi ight be elected. Mr.. Foster briefly
but feelingly alluded to hi. connection with
the Senate, and his endeavor at all times to dis.
charge his duties faithfully and Impartially
and that he took his leave OF the Senate with
naught but the kndest feelings.
II.
dnties were assumed by the Secretary, Col. J .
W. Forney-
MIR. Anthony offered a resolution declaring
the Hon. Il. F. w ade, OF Ohio, the President
pro teDporc of the Senate, which was agreed to
MIR. Foster then conducted Mr.. Wade to the
chair
MIR. Wade returned his thanks TO the Senate
for the honor conferred upon him. and beg ged
the Indulgence Senators tor his inexperi.
ence in parliamentary law.
Dir. Anthony offered resolutions. which were
tlaS
TO inform the President and House of Repre-
sentatives of the election OF Mr.. Wade Presi-
dent pro tenn.
MIR. Anthony, after testifyIns to the faithful
and conscientious discharge of his duties by
the late presiding officer, offered a resolution
rendering the thanks of the Senate to Hon. L.
+. ). Foster tor the dignified and impartial
manner in which he had discharged the duties
of the Char
The Senate at 10 IS a m. went into Execu.
tive Session.
M and the 39th Congress came to ar end.
10th Consress-First Session
The session was opened with prayer by the
The new Senators then came forward and
were quail fled by taking The oath OF office.
The name OF Thomas Swami, Of Maryland,
was called
Mr.. Trumbun presented the credentials OF
the Nebres ka Ser ators, Mpssrs. Thayer and
Upton, who were thereupon sworn in.
The Nebraska Senators then drew from the
box for ierrns, when Mr.. Thayer drew the
term expiring March =, 1s7l, aud Mr.. Tipton
the term expiring MPrch 3, 1869.
The usual resolution notifying the President
and the House Of the fact Of a quorum being
present were then adopted, and the Senate at
one O'Clock adjourned.
HoUsE-The House resumed the legislation
OF Saturday at Q . clock, there being but fe w
me inter present.
On motion of Mr.. Darling, IN. y the Sen.
ate bill releasing to w. II. Webb of New
York, the IRON clad Dundeber upon his re.
funding the amount already paid him, was
passed.
Paymasier u. 5. Navy. Passed
A bill to extend patent having been called
up, the point was made that no quorum was
present, and call of the House was ordered
when lU2 members answered to their names
and the business was proceeded with
Senate bill relative 10 courts martial in the
army, was indefinitely postponed
Senate bill amend datory Of the act for the re-
moSal OF causes in certain cases from State
courts TO the Federal courts, was next taken
mp, and MI. Boutwell, moved TO put the bill
and the bill passed.
Mr.. Dawson, PA. from the conference com.
mittee ON the disagreeing vets of the two
Houses on the bill in relation TO settlement OF
accounts OF dIsbursing officers, submitted
report recommending the House 10 recede
from its amendment, and the repor. was
Senate bill amending certain laws in regard
to the Navy, was taken up.
Mr.. Spalding (O.) moved to amend by strik-
ing out the section which provides that the
Commsndant of the Marine Corps shall have
the rank OF Brigadier General in the army.
Not agreed TO. -. ...
Mr.. Rice MASS mo we'd to amend bv in sert.
ing provision that officers on the retired list
shall be entitled to promotion as offic of
their respective grades on the active list are
promoted, but such promotion shall not give
any Increased pay. The amendment was
eyreed to, and the bill was passed As am mended
The Senate joint resolution presenting the
thanks Of Congress to Cyrus w. Field tor his
successful effort In establishing telegraphic
comm munication with Europe and directing
gold medal to be struck for him, was passed
unanimously.
On motion of Mr. Schenck, tO.) the Senate
bill authorizing brevet rank 10 be conferred
upon officers Of the army, for meritorious ser.
vice In the volunteer force prior to appoint
ment in the regular army, was passed.
Senate JOINT resolu ton authorizing Hon. G.
v. Fox and the officers Of the u. s. iron -clad
Miantonoman to accept presents from the En-
peror OF Russia, was passed. ...... ..
Mr.. Banks (Mass.) moved to suspend the
rules in order to enable him to call up the Joint
resolution Of the Senate, supplementary to the
bill providing for representation of the United
States at the Paris exposition, and the House
agreed TO suspend the rule5, and the bill was
before the House.
!, Mr., Banks moved TO amend so as to make
the commissioners act without compensation
and to reduce the amount appropriated to
S5o,W0 which was agreed to, and the bill
passed as amended.
on Oh mdTsLou, IN H.,) IL was
ordered that there shall be added 70 the list OF
committees joint committee, Of three members
OF each House, 10 be called the Committee on
Ordnance. ..
The bills to incorporate the G reat Falls Com
pany and In reference to the rate OF interest in
the District Of Columbia, were laid upon the
table -,
Mr. Latham West Va.) introduced joint
resolution authorizing Mr.. Lawrence, of Ohio,
TO report his resolution repeating the law
giving increase OF pay and pending the roll
call
The Speaker rose and addressed the House
as follows:
Gentlemen Of the House of Representatipes TO
be called to this responsible position by the
voluntary choice OF my fellow members, more
than nils the measure Of ar honorable ambi-
tion. To be cordially supported by those OF
all political creeds amid the exciting scenes SO
frequent In a body Of American legislators. IS
an evidence OF confidence and regard shall
prize to the latest moment OF life Bot to be
endorsed by you all in the resolu ution YOU have
spread en- your Journal, and which you ADOPT
ed with such unusual sign ificance and earnest
ness, beggars me in words Of thanks To be
able 70 retire from this chair W hen LAYING d. wn
its emblem Of authority with none to reproach
me on the one hand for infIdelity to the prn-
ciples cherish, and none on the other to inn
pngn or deny the rigid mpartiality with which
have striven to administer your rules, has
been my earnest and daiIy endeavor In the
years that now Are garnered with the past