Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-08-06
THE LAST DAY.
A Resolution of Thanks to Senator Sher-
man Adopted.

man Adopted.
WASHINGTON, August 5.-When prayer
WAS offered this morning there was IN eX-
ceptionally good attendance. The chap
lain invoked Divine blessing upon Sena-
tors in their homes and in their jOurneying
Upon motion Of Mr.. Edmunds the read
ing of the journal was dispensed with, and
on motion of Mr.. Allison the Senate pro-
ceeded to consider the adjournment resOlu-
ton.
Mr.. Allison moved to fix the hour of ad-
journment at p. m. to-day.
The Senate took up during the progress
of secret session the resolution pro-
viding for final adjournment, and having
amended it, fixed the time at o'clock this
afternoon, adopted it.
MeSsrs. Edmund and Harris were ap-
pointed committee on the part Of the
Senate to inform the President that unless
he has further communication TO make
Congress is ready to adjourn.
The Senate passed a joint resolution to
pay subsistence and travelling expenses OF
special agents and experts Of the Bureau Of
Labor for July, 1856.
Mr.. Blair gave notice that on the first day
of the next session he would ask cOnSideTa-
ton of the joint resolution amcndatOry of
the constitution extending the right of
suffrage to women.
Mr.. Allison moved to take up the final
adjournment resolution.
Mr.. Conger opposed action for the pres
ent until the fate of the river and haror
bill should he known.
Mr.. Harris offered 4 resolution of thanks
TO Senator Sherman for the ability, cOurte-
sy and impartiality with which he bad
presided over the Senate during the pres
ent session.
The question was put and the chair de-
clarcd the resolution unanimously adopt
ed; but Mr.. Riddlebargcr demanded the
presence of n quorum, declaring that the
resolution ought not to pass and without n
quorum. In this difficulty, there not be-
ing aquorum present, the Senate at II
took n recess until o'clock.
After the recess Mr.. Hawley, referring
to Mr.. Beck'S bill 10 prohibit members of
Congress acting as counsel for subsidized
railroad companies, said he had been seek
ing an opportunity to have it called up and
acted on, but other business had stood IN
the way.
Mr.. Peck agreed with Mr.. Hawley that
il had been impossible to have action on
the bill this session. He thought, how
ever, that the bill had
NOT HAD FAIR PLAY.
He did not believe that a single member
of the Judiciary Committee would vote for
the substitute which it had reported. lie
thought that the committee had sought to
make n burleSque of what he regarded rs a
very serious matter. He moved that the
second Monday in December next be fixed
for its consideration. The motion was
agreed TO.
Mr.. Edmunds reported that the Com
mittee of the two Houses appointed to
whit on the President to inform him that
the two Houses had completed the business
of the session, and were ready TO adjourn
unless he had some further communication
70 make. had performed that duty and
were informed BY the President that he
had no lulticE COlll1ulliCilioil ~ iilalhS ihu
that he congratulated the two Houses on
the termination of their labOrs.
After short delay the moment of ad-
iournment arrived and the Chair Slid:
Senators, before announcing the termina-
tion of this session of the Senate, beg
leave to return to each of you my grateful
thanks for your uniform courtesy and kind
ness TO me rs your presiding officer, and
eSpecially for the resolution of to-day in
which YOU have expressed your approval.
This session has been distinguished by the
great number and variety of subjects
which have been considered and by the
marked absence of political controversies
The varied needs and aims of rapidly
growing country have occupied more than
the usual time of the Senate. 4 short re-
cess will enable you to greet your cOnstit-
uents, and hope and trust that each OF
Won will return next December, with re-
newed health and strength to your inn
portant duties. In pursuance of the reso-
iution of the two Houses of Congress, l
declare this session closed, sine die"
A hurried leave taking among Senators
and empoyes took place, and half an hour
later the chamber was empty,