Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-03-04
LATE NEWS
BIZ TELEGR.aPH.
FORTaETm CONGREss.

! WAsHixorox, March 3.-SEsArg.-The
met at noon to-day.
The joint resolution ins.ructing the Sec
rotary Of the Treasury TO withhold all pay
ments TO Mr.. Corcoran for the use Of his
property during the war until he takes the
test oath, WAS reported, and tie yeas and
| nays ordered.
| Pending the vote. Mr.. Sherman reported
Mr. Schenck's bill TO strerg thsn the public
credit. Its provisions arc Substantially IN
changed.
A debate ensued.
| M. Cesbett supported the bill, - did
Asssrs. Williams, whyte. Morton, Cole,
and Morton.
Mr.. Buekalsw opposed Il, and finally the
report Of the committee was agreed to, 81
agaisst -.
At the expiratioa Of the forenoon hour,
the army appropriation bill came up - IN
finished business.
After some discussion Mr.. Summers
amendment providing for the payment Of
tho Massach usetts interest claim was re>
jec,ed-l6 TO IS.
The bill then passed.
On motion Of Mr.. Conkling the Senate
went into Executive session.
After coming out Of exscutivessessisn the
Sena.e took recess.
| Erening Session Mr.. Sumner called up .
Joint resolution TO carry into effect . decree
Of the United States court at New York
in relation TO certain British steamers.
| Passed.
| Mr.. Sumner moved to take up join resi-
o.ution to carry into effect decree OF the
| United States District Court Of Loaisiana
/ s.,~ nesN az
| ers, but objected. saying he was opposed to
| compromising British subjects for losses In
| cured, no matter under what cireumaten.
| ces, during the late war, until Great Britt
ain takes some positive action for the pay.
ment Of the Alabama claims.
The civil and miscellaneous Apr opriatiOn
bill vas then taken up.
HousE.-The galleries were crowded to-
day.
A message from tho Senate announced
| the passage Of the Post Office and Lssisla-
| tive appropriation bill with amendments.
The House refused to concur, and asked
Tor Com mittee Of Conference.
Speaker Coifsx then delivered his fare
we'll address, which was A. follows:
Gentlemen AT the opening Of the legis-
lstive day. At the close Of which must en-
| ter upon another species Of duty, l am re.
| quired to tender you this resignation Of the
utlice which, by your kindness and conf.
| dence, | have held, 10 take effect on the
| election Of Speaker for the brief
| remainder Of this session the parting
words among friends are always regretful
ones; but tho farewell which takes me
from this Hall in which so many years have
been spent, excites in me emotions which
It would be useless to attempt to con-
| ceal.
After reviewing the eventful history Of
the fourteen years Of his connection with
tho House, and congrstulating tho House
on the results Of the war and tho present
peaceful condition Of the country, and its
"a I'D position among tho nations Of the
world. the military power and almost
| boundes lie ources exempliiisd by the war
| which developed them. He adverted with
pardonable satisfaction that when an appeal
had been taken from his decisions while
Speaker, no decision had been ,eversed and
concluded: III, in the quickness with
Which presiding officer here is of,en conn
PEELED to rule, hour after hour, on
parliamentary points, aid in tho perform
ancc Of his duty to protect all the me bers
IN their rights. TO advance tho progress Of
business aud ~ preserve orde~ arv word
has fal en- from my lips that has wounded
/ any one, desire to withdraw them univer-
| sally. leave this room with no feeling Of
unkindnsss to snv member with whom |
| have been associated in Oil the years Of the
past, having earnestly tried to practice that
| lesson Of life which commands US to wiite
| our names in sand but sngravs our friend
ship In granite. But tho last word cannot
longer be delayed. l bid farewell to the
faithful and conili ling constituency whose
sffectionate regard sustained and encom-
passed ne through al the years Of my pub.
tic life. Farewell to the Hall which in its
excitement aud restless activities 40 often
l seemed to represent the throbs and intense
feeling Of the National heart and finally.
fellow members and friends, with sincere
gratitude for tho generous support you
have always given me in tho difficult and
complex doties of the Chair, and with my
warmest wishes for your health. happiness
and prosperity, one and al, bid you fares
we'll"
At is conclusion ho was greeted with
applause
Mr. Wilson, Of Iowa, offered "A compli-
men,ary resolution to Mr.. Colfax, which
| was unanimously adopted. The following
| is the resolution:
Resoirfd, That the retirement Of Schuyl sr
Colfax as Speaker from the Chair, after n
| long aud faithful discharge Of its duties. is
an even. ia our history which would cause
general regret were it not that the country
is to have tho benefit Of his National talents
and experience in . higher sphere Of duty
to which be has been called BY majority
Of his country. In parting with our dis.
tinguished Speaker. the House records with
proud sensio,lity its high appreciation Of
his skill in Parliamentary Law. bic prompt.
ness in administering the duties Of the DO.
sition. the dignity and the iupartiality with
which be has presided over the dsibesa.
tioi Of the House, no will carry with him
into his new 6eld Of duty oil the kind re-
gards Of every member Of this Congress.
Theodore n. PS,nsroy, Of New York. was
then unanimously elected Speaker, took the
oath and returned thsnks.
The Joint Resolution for fsr printing the
Medical History Of the Rebellion Vas
passed.
TIE DsRcisacy bill. % amended BY The
Senate, was received, and several resolu-
lions relative to the pay msnt Of contingent |
expenses were passed.
A resolution to suspend the rules 10 re-
scind the resolution paying the Louisiana
contestants $500 each. was, after discuss
sion, tabled.
The House took recess.
Erening Session. The Joint Resolution
70 pay Messrs Hunt and Msnard, claiming
seats from Louisiana. -. 500 each, passed
70 to ~.
The Senate amendment to the Army Ar
preparation bill Vas non. coucurred il and
COMMITTEE Of Conference appointed.
Me. EaenaY0rth ffnm thu Gorn naifAnn II