The national Republican., 1861-07-16
THIRTY-SEvENTH CONGRESS-,
FIRST SESSION.
SENATE Mvnduy, Juiy 10, lo6

iuEs blSNoN pTebtIbCu u pUUtlOU VI tut CIV
zens Of the United States sustaining the Gov.
eminent of the United States in the present
crisis.
Mr.. DIXON said he entirely concurred with
the sentiments of the petition. It was his pur.
pose to vote for any measure calculated in his
judgment, to sustain the vigorous progress of
the war, the Union, and the Administration.
He hoped the Government would prosecute the
war with all the energy and ardor that they
possibly could. Whatever may be the issue Of
the conflict, let it be short and decisive let the
war be 80 conducted as to bring the crisis at
issue with speedy and decided result. His
constituents desired that the end might soon
come, and with such result as will not invite
q repetition. Let no thought of peace be en-.
tertained until the war has been brought to an
end. The territorial integrity Of the Union must
and shall be preserved inviolate, whatever
stands in the way, whether Democracy or sla.
very. Garry the war on until all causes and
distractions to peace shall be removed. A
great nation like this never can be over.
whelmed, whether by foreign or domestic foes.
| He saw this conspiracy forming into an exist.
| ence six months before it was threatened by
the conspirators. 1t was because he WAS well
acquainted with the violent characters Of those
who first formed it. The large territory over
which this conspiracy exists renders it more
difficult to suppress; but the suppression is not
impossible with the Federal Government. Let
it cost whatever it may, it must and will be
crushed. If this Government does not meet
with success, then the voice of the united peo
pie of the loyal and free States will declare that
slavery must perish, and that forever. Such is
the determination Of thousands who have here
tofore entertained lenient views upon the insti
tuition.
| Mr.. DIXON had voted and should continue
to vote, for all bills tending to prosecute the
war with vigor, until the last battle was fought
and the last victory won. If the insurgents or
rebels would throw down their arms and return
to their former position in the Union, he would
be rejoiced; and not only himself, but his con-
stituents and the people of the Northern States
would rejoice; but until they do return rs loyal
citizens, wage such war against them as will
compel them to acknowledge the power and
supremacy Of the Government.
| II the rebellion has sufficient inherent power
to produce successful revolution, let the world
know it but if not, let the flag Of the nation be
| planted and wave over all the land; let the
broad stripes and bright stars triumphsntly
float over Richmond, Charleston, Mobile, and
New Orleans, as a witness and proof, not Of
subjugation, but Of liberty and freedom.
1t is the intention and deliberate purpose Of
the loyal States to accomplish this. This pur-
pose cannot be shaken, whatever disaster may
occur, or however disheartened they may be-
come by unforeseen repulsea they will never
abandon their Constitution, 10 which they have
pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their
sacred honors.
The petition was laid on the table.
On motion of Mr.. HALE, the Senate pro.
ceeded to the election of Secretary of the Senate,
with the following result: &c votes cast, neces.
sary to a choice, l9. Mr.. J. W. Forney re.
ceived 26, and WAS elected.
Mr.. LATHAM presented memorial of
Charles W. Adams, = lieutenant in the United
States navy, praying to be placed on the list for
active service.
Mr.. LATHAM offered, with the memorial q
Joint resolution both of which were referred to
the Committee on Military Affairs.
Mr.. WADE introduced bill for the protec-
ton Of Government contracts; which was or.
dered to be printed, and referred 10 the Com.
mittee on the Judiciary.
Mr.. TEN EYCK asked and obtained con.
sent to introduce bill for the organization of
a metropolitan police force in Washington {;
referred to the Committee on the District of
Columbia, and ordered to be printed.
Mr.. RICE asked and obtained consent to
bring in bill authorizing the Secretary Of
War to reimburse the New York seventy. first
regiment of volunteers for expenses incurred
in employing regimental band which was
read twice. and referred TO the Committee on
Military Affairs.
Mr.. POWELL introduced bill directing
the Secretary of War to inform the Senate what
contracts have been made by his Department
since the 4th day of March, 1861, giving the
name and residence of the contractors, the
article or thing contracted for, the place where
it was delivered, the sum paid for its perform.
ance or delivery, the date and duration of the
contract, or what military supplies have been
purchased since that date, the price paid for
the same, of whom, and where purchased.
Also, what payments have been made to troops
called out by the procamations of the Presi.
dent since 18th March, 1861 from what appro.
priations such payments have been made or
by authority of what laws the warrants have
been paid; whether any, and what bounties
have been paid to volunteers as named above
for enlistment; if SO, by authority of what ex.
isting law.
Mr.. TRUMBULL introduced O bill TO con.
fscate property used for insurrectonary pur.
poses referred to the Committee on the Judi.
ciary, and ordered to be printed.
Mr.. BROWNING presented the petition of
residents Of Quincy, Illinois, praying the estab.
lishment of an arsenal and armory at that
place; referred to the Committee on Naval
Affairs.
House bill No. ls, making additional ap.
preparations for the army, was taken up, and
after lengthy discussion passed.
House bill No. 23, An act for the relief Of
certain officers and soldiers, formerly stationed
at Fort Sumter, Charleston, sc.
House bill No. %, An act to promote the
efficiency of the army.
Both of which were taken up, and referred
to the Committee on Military Affairs.
A report of the list of the judges CT the dis.
trict courts of the United States and the names
Of the vacancies was received from the Sec.e.
taTy of State; ordered 10 be printed.
Mr.. FESSENDEN, from the Committee on
| Finance, reported back bill to promote the