The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-18
CHE Doilp Greeman.
MONTPELEEas, WI,
THURSDAY, JULY 18, 1861.
CONGRESS.-Extra Session.
WASHINGTON, Tuesday, July lG

SENATE.-Mr Sumner introduced bill for
the contiscation Of the property of the rebel
States.
Mr. Breckenridge proceeded and spoke at
some length in opposition to the resolution.
| Mr. Breckin,i idge spoke at some length
against the present war, closing with the hope
that after the frenzy of the hour had passed,
Divine Providence would leave out Of the wreck
of the Union the priceless principles of liberty
and self-govcrnment
Mr.. Lane of Kansas said the President had
suspended the writ Of habeas corpus, and he
only regretted chat the corpus of Baltimore trea-
son had not been suspended. He defended the
suppression Of certain traitOrous newspapers,
disarming people in rebellion and other acts
which Mr.. breckenridge deemed demonstrations
al. lie said allusi0n had been made to the pro-
posed compromise of the last session, but would
only say in regard to it that none was made be-
cause traitors occupied the now vacant seats.
All we now ask tor is the Kentucky remedy for
treason-hemp.
The subject was then postponed to Thursday
The Naval appropriation bill was then taken
up, and the amendment relative to Stevens bat
terry disagreed to- The bill was then passed:
The Senate then went into executive session,
after which it adjourned.
On motion of Mr.. Edwards of New Hamp-
shire. the following resolution was unanimous
ly passed:
; Resolyed, That the thanks of this House be
presented to Major General George b. McClel-
Ian and the officers and soldiers OF his COM
mand for the series of brilliant and declsNe
victories which, by their skill and bravery they
have achieved over the rebels and traitors In
arms, on the fields of Western Virginia.
The House, in committee of the whole tnen
considered the bill to increase the eihclency Oh
the volunteer forces Of the United States
Mr.. Blair of Mo. explained its provisions
when Mr.. Burnett of Ky. made an hour 3
speech, indicating the seeding States, ana
cnndamnino the warlike acts of the administra-
n tion. c i
Mr.. Holman of Ky said he was In favor OF
crushing rebellion, and declared that the Union
must and shall be preserved.
The Committee rose, and the bill to increase
the efficiency of the volunteer forces passed
HoUsE.-Mr. Bingham of Ohio, from the Com
mittee of the Judiciary, reported bill proVld
ing for the suppression frebelllon and resistance
N to the laws. 1t authorizes the President TO cal
lie out the militia for these purposes, their contn
uance in service not to extend beyond sixty oayS
after the beginning of the regular session {, o
ronoress. unless the latter shall otherwise di
rect the militia is to be entitled to the same
nav and ratons as the regular army The oil
S' passed under the operation OF the previous
question almost unanimously.
Mr. Blair of Missouri, from the Communities
on Military Affairs, reported back the ocnat
, bill authorizing the acceptance OF ooo'oVo Vol
j nnteers. proposing to substitute therefor tn
hin previously passed by the House, with som
in additions. including a proviso allowing tn
President to select the Major ana brSauie
Generals from the army to command 'he Nolun
teers. these officers to resume their former piace
at the expiration of the war. Inc OIL Passeu
WASHINGTON, Wednesday, July 10
SrSATE.-NIr Latham, Of Ca, introduced
hill to procure contracts to secure the sa9e,'
passage of troops and munitions OF war 10 I'LL
Pacific coast
Nv Pearce, of Nd, presented a memorl'
ry from the Police Commissioners of the city Q
baltimore now confined at Fort Mchenry by yol
dor Of Mai. Gen. Banks The memorlallsts so
e,nnlv declare that they have always discharge
their duties faithfully and impartlally, ana
- obedience to the laws and the constitution, M al
Ii that all evidence to the contrary is false LII
mnmoralists further declare that the grounds S
n G wv Ly Mai Gen. Banks for theii arrest, had l
thnndat;on in fact, and that Marshal Kane Is
gentleman of integrity and worth, ana thaV
2odv Of men are less liable to the caarge OF u
- lawful combinations than the ponce loiGo
Baltimore. The mcmorl.tiloVo 'u - =
moelamation by which they were arrested II
2 po warrant in law, and they ask the lnterpo'
= t;on Of Congress in their behalf:
MIR. Pearce of Nd, SAID the memol'all.
3. were known to him, ana lie believed them TO
men of the highest integrity, and falth'ni
sel sest the Constitution lie dh not believe tha' al al
'''' nroof r could be furnished against them l
memorial was referred 10 tho judiciary comm
t. tee. ,,;tto,
MIR. Grimes of Iowa, from I, t3r 'o'am,ft3s nnri,ts
Naval Affairs, introduced q bill to proVice
1he Temporary increase Of the Navy
Mr.. Foot Of Vt said there was pressing
cessity for the passage OF the nlll' n' Nn''
oar nriynfeers were injuring our eommeEcs;
iii, authorized the Secretary OF the Navy
"i- purchase or hire such vessels as may oe neGess
~ during the war to suppress piracy ana Ee E
dsr efectual the blockade. lVaprropf'A'es y
600 600. The bill was passed ,.
The resolution of the House, lnregaro 10 !,
. od;onrnment on Friday, was taken up and Ia
Ion, he table to give time for further cons'ae
I'M ton ..e.t ,~,oo,,t;1o sassi
ber, and subsequently, adjourned
Aiso, He, w House. Henry May appeared ana LOOK
oath to support the Constitution. ..