The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-07-26

pension of the habeas corpus by the Presi
dent and tho increase of tho army. He con
cuded with an eloquent declaration, tina
whatever happens. California will stand fru
by tho Union.
Mr.. Rico said he endorsed everything sale
by Mr.. Latham.
On motion of Mr.. johnson, Of Tenn, thu
subject was postponed until Monday.
Tho Senate went into executive session
after which adjourned.
HoUsE.-House not in session.
WASHINGTON, July %.
SENATE.-Mr. Simonds introduced an
amendment to the bill TO increase the rcven
10. Referred to the Committee on Finance
The bill increasing the Naval Military
Corps was amended 80 as to provide for filling
the vacancies in tho Naval Academy thcr
passed. The bill providing for iron clat
ships and floating batteries was then passed
A joint resolution providing for Board
OF examiners to examine Stevens Floating
Battery, was then passed.
Mr.. Fessendcn presented the Supplemental
Loan Bill. Passed.
Mr.. McDougal's resolution that IL is the
policy Of the government to organize an army
of $4,000 a. the basis Of o regular army was
referred to the Committee on Military Affairs
The joint resolution approving the acts o.
President was postponed to Monday.
The Senate then went into executive session
after which tho bill to increase tho military
establishment, which was returned from the
House with an amendment, was taken up
and the Senate refused to concur.
HousK.-The bill referred on duties Of i'm.
ported arms was passed.
Mr.. Blair reported bill to organize a
Volunteer Home Guard, ordeced to be print
Cd.
Mr.. Horton, Of Ohio, reported o bill au'
thorizing the Secretary Of the Treasury Il
pay the Governor of any State the costs
charges and expenses properly incurred FOL
arming, equipping and transporting its troops
in aiding to suppress the rebellion. Passed.
Mr.. Eliot, OF Massachusetts,, reported O
bill providing for code of marine signals
adapted to secret services. Passed.
MIR. Sheffield, Of Rhode Island, reported q
bill supplementary to an act to protect CON-
merce, and to punish the crime Of piracy
Adj. U %,
SEyATE.-Mr. Sumner reported back the
message relative to fsheries-postponed till
the first Monday in the next session. lie
also reported joint resolution that the Presi'
dent take measures as seems best relative to
the Worlds Fair in London. Laid over.
Mr.. Wilson reported back the bill to pro-
vide for the transportation of arms, mum
tions, &C., loyal citizens in the rebel States.
The bill appropriates two millions. Passed.
A hill in addition to tho act authorizing
the environment Of volunteers. Passed.
MIR. Sherman reported back the bill re-
finding duties on imported arms. Passed.
Mr.. Cowan introduced bill to punish
fraud in making contracts with the Govern
ment. Laid over.
The Senate went into executive session,
after which adjourned.
HousS.-Mr. Burnett, Of Kentucky, asked
leave TO offer a resolution calling upon the
Secretary of War to inform the House
whether the negroes in the United States
army have been armed; whether negroes, the
property Of persons in any Of the reyolted
States, have been used by our army in throw.
inc up brcastworks or impcdiments; and IL
40, at what places; and the number OF slaves
thus employed. Objections were made.
On motion Of Mr.. Blair, Of Mo-, Com
mittoe OF Conference was ordered on tho dis
agreeing amendments TO the military estab-
lishment bill.
Mr.. Porter, Of Indiana, moved to amend
BY dividing Kentucky into judicial districts.
Mr.. Blair, of Mo-, moved to amend 30 as
10 abolish two district courts in Missouri,
and creating one district instead Of two
Passed 70 against so. ....
Mr. Stevens reported bill providing for
additional revenue by assessing direct tax
and duties. Referred.
vDr. Morse will be at the Biddeford
House, Friday, Aug. Q. DR.. NJ. has perform
ed a large number Of interesting cures In this
State, amer the cures were pronounced hope
less, the names of whom will DO given TO any
one interested 10 know them.
ga letter received Thursday noon from
. member Of the Biddeford company, say'
tina. they are all safe save two missing, whesh'
M k;lled mr. priaonerx n not known, probably