Congressional.
Washington, Feb, 13.
Senate.--After returning from the House (to which the Senate proceeded at 1 o'clock to count the Presidential Electoral ballot,) Mr. Pearce, of Maryland, asked for a committee of conference on the Deficiency bill.
A bill was passed carrying into effect the treaty with New Granada.
Mr. Trumbull reported a resolution, appointing a committee to notify Mr. Lincoln of his election.
Agreed to.
The tariff bill was up, and postponed.
The District of Columbia Militia bill was up, Mr. Mason, of Va., objected to the bill, because it proposed an oath to privates, which was unusual.
The bill was further debated, and recommitted.
Several private bills were passed.
House. Mr. Sherman reported a bill authorizing the reception of coupon bonds, not less in amount than $50, at 6 per cent, for any portion of the late loan.
Mr. Garnett, of Va., opposed the bill, saying the President elect had declared war, and he, the speaker, was opposed to military despotism.
Mr. Sherman moved a suspension of the rules, but the motion was ruled out of order.
The Senate and House, in joint committee, counted the Electoral vote.
Mr. Breckinridge then announced that Abraham Lincoln had received a majority, and is elected President.
The Senate then departed.
Mr. Hindman, of Ark. suggested that Gen. Scott be informed that there is no use for mercenaries around the Capitol, as the vote had been counted.
The House adjourned. 