Worcester daily spy., 1861-07-11
xxxvIITH CoNGREss-Extra session.
WAsHINGToN, July 10.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, July 10.
SENATE.
Mr.. GRIMES introduced a bill to promote the
efficiency OF the army and navy. Referred to
the select committee.
Mr.. WILSON reported back the bill for the
better organization of the military establish
ment, with amendments. Laid over.
Rev. DR.. SUNDERLAND was elected chaplain.
Mr.. CLARK offered resolution. that as Ger
tain senators, engaged in the rebellion, did not
advise the government of its progress, there
fore
Resolved, That senators Mason, Hunter
Clingman, Bragg, Nicholson, Mitchell, Sebas-
tian, and others, from the seeded states, be
expelled. Laid over.
The senate resolution No. l, approving GER
tain acts of the president was taken up.
Mr. KING said he was willing to sustain all
the acts of the president, and vote for any
amount of men and money, till only one flag
floats over the country, and that, the old star
spangled banner Applause in the galleries.
Mr.. LANE of Indiana cOntended that the ar
my needed increasing. He would sanction no
peace till the death of all armed traitors who
lead rebellion-not simply death by the steel
of the soldier, but feon's death, by the hal
ter.
Mr.. KENNEDY said, we might fight twenty
years and not reconstruct the Union. He saw
no reason for the suspension of the habeas cor.
pus.
Mr.. WILSON said the organization of the
band OF traitors in Baltimore, who murdered
brave men going to save the country, was suf
hcient justification OF the president
Mr.. FEssENDEN proposed to modify the
amendment, and make it read thus: "Nothing
herein contained shall authorize permanent
increase of the army or navy" Accepted.
After further discussion, the amendment as
modified was agreed to-
Mr.. Polk spoke at length in opposition to
the resolution, characterizing the preparations
for war as monstrous, and arguing that the
president had acted unconstitulionally. Mr..
POWELL moved to adjourn, that the senate
might finish it tomorrow. Lost.
Mr.. WILSON moved to postpone the reso-
luton till tomorrow. Agreed to.
The bill 10 authorize the employment of
volunteers for suppressing instructions was
considered, as amended. 1t makes an appro
pration OF five hundred millions, to enable
the president to accept such number OF vol.
unteers as might become necessary, not ex.
ceeding half a million, and provides for frank.
ing privilege to colonies, lieutenant colonies,
majors, adjutants, and quartermasters.
On motion of Mr.. SHERMAN, the clause
making the appropriation was stricken out,
as it should come from the house. On motion
Of Mr.. LANE, the franking privilege was ex
tended TO captains.
Mr.. RICE moved to strike out the section
conterring the franking privilege, but with
drew the motion.
Mr.. Ten EYcK moved to amend to make
brigades of three regiments instead of four, SO
that New Jersey can have brigade in the
field. Lost.
Mr.. NEsMITH offered an amendment that the
president may appoint majors and brig gener-
ais from the regular arny--it was necessary
for the soldiers to be led b. men of experience.
The affairs OF Great Bethel and Vienna show
the necessity OF this To sacrifice brave men
by incompetent leaders, is murder.
Mr. WILSON said he perfectly agreed with