The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1875-12-16

tifcates signed by Kellogg, he being the
dc fdct0 Governor. The call OF the roll oc-
cupied half an hour. Mr.. Lamar moved
that the House proceed to effect an organisa-
ton, and placed in nomination NJ. c.. Kerr,
of Indiana. Mr.. Wheeler, of New York,
nominated James G. Blaine. The Clerk ap.
pointed Holman, Clymer, Danforth, and
chosen by vote of 173 to LOG, was then es-
corted to the front of the Speakers desk,
where the oath was administered by Mr..
Kelley, Of Pennsylvania, the oldest member
in continuous service. The new Speaker
then took the chair, and in a few remarks
returned his thanks for the honor conferred
and said he would endeavorTto administer
the duties of the Office In o manner to merit
the approval of all. Members we're then
then proceeded with, and those nominated
in the Democratic caucus were duly elected.
OF the members sworn, sixty-one were ex'
Confederates, and were unable to take the
oaths administered to the others. A modi-
fed form was administered. Fernando
Wood objected to the admission Of Louisiana
Republicans on certificates from kellogg.
He was supported by Mr.. Lamar, OF Missis'
sippi, but after lengthy debate the resolu'
tions to refer their credentials to commit
tee were voted down, and the members, adj
mitted. The Senate organized very quiet
ly, but transacted no business of general
character. A recess was taken at 1915 un-
til 1915. On reassembling, Mr.. Boutwell,,
of Massachusetts,, announced the death oil
Vice-President Wilson, and briefly stated
that appropriate resolutions would be pre-
sented 10 the Senate at an early day. The
Senate then adjourned. =.
The Senate met December z, and after
some unimportant business was informed
h~,S ha M m, A aintnA wait the
President, that his message wasin readiness.
The message was read, the time consumed
being two hours. The Senate then I'D.
iourned. The House after some uhimpor-
tant business, proceeded to draw seats Tor
the members. A blindfolded page drew the
names of the members from box, and each
one as drawn was permitted to take the seat
he preferred. The Presidents message was
read, after which the House adjourned till
Friday. aSHa.
In the Senate, December 8, the bill pre-
pared by the Privileges and Election Com
nittee last year, regarding the counting Of
votes for President, was introduced by Mr..
Morton, of Indiana; also bill TO extend the
time of the construction of the Northern
Pacific railroad ten years. A resolution to
amend the Constitution to make the cleo
ton of President by a direct vote OF the
people, was offered by Mr.. Morton and re-
ierred. A memorial was OHereu, asking
a million and half aid for the Centennial.
A bill was introduced, asking for charter
for Pacific cable from the Western coast to
Asia.
In the Senate, on the 10th, the standing
committees were announced, and were in
most cases the same as last year. Mr.. Bayard
(Dem.) stated that his party was not satisfied
with the composition of the Finance Com
mittee, as there was not -proportionate
number of Democrats on it. HewOuld make,
he said, in the future, an effort to have q
change made in the committee. Bills were
offered to give the Geneva Commission
further time to complete their labOrs. A bill
was introduced to force Pacific railroads to
pay taxes whether their lands are surveyed
or not. Notice was given that bill would
be introduced to pay import duties in
National bank notes. Adjourned till
Monday. ..se