Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-07-18

declare that they have always discharged their
duties faithfully and impartially and in obedi-
ence TO the laws and the Constitution, and that
all evidence TO the contrary is false.
The nenorialists further dec lare that the
gre unds set up by Maj. Gen. Banks for their
arrest have no foundation in fact, and that mar
shall Cane is gentleman of integrity and worth
and that no body Of men are less liable to the
charge of unlawful combinations than the police
force of Baltimore. The memorialists submit
that the proclamation by which they were
arrested has no warrant in law and they ask the
interposition of Congress in their behalf
The memorial was referred to the Judiciary
committee.
Mr. Anthony offered resolutions for the
establishment Of ii naval academy at Narragan-
set bay.
Mr. Grimes frou. the committee on naval
affairs introduced d bin to provide for the
temporary increase of the Navy.
Mr. Foot said there was pressing necessity
for the passage at the bill when the prvateers
were iniuring our commerce. The bill author
lied the Secretary OF the Navy to purchase or
hire such vessels as may be necessary during the
war to suppress piracy and render eff ctu al the
blockade. 1t apprOpriates three hundred thou
sand dollars. Bill passed.
4 communication was received from the S &C
= Cary OF State in reference to the industrial
exhibition in England next year--Ordered 10 he
printed.
The bin to regulate navy rations from the
House with amendments, was taken up and the
House amendments cOncurred III.
The resolution uf he House in regard TO the
/ adjourum. mt Frda., was taken up and laid ON
the table to give time for further consideration.
The bill to pr wide tor the better organization
/ OF the military establishment, was taken up.
MIR Wilson at some length advocated he
passage OF the bill as amended Mr.. Crime,
amendment wAo adopted.
Mr. Crimes offered an amendment, to extend
the retiring list to the marine corps OF the navy
| Adopted.
Nj Hale moved to strike out all that portion
! relating to the retiring list Of the army or
| navy.
After long discussion, the amendment was
/ disagreed to by yeas IL, nays p.
House.
| The Speaker announces the special committee
on the subject of general bankrupt law.
! :. Henry May appeared and was qualified, by
| taking the oath 10 support the constitution.
| MIR. Holman intro 'ucet resolution author
ling the sciCCr committee. heretofore appointed
! to examine into the War Depart nent contracts
! to extend their enquiries into al facts and cir
! cumstauces Of ali contracts and agreements
made or hereafter 10 be made, prtor To the nha
| report Of TIE committee, by or with any dep art
meut If the government; that the committee
! have leave 10 SIT during the recess at such tImeI
ard places as they may deem necessary tha
the Sergea at arms attend the meetings II
person or by deputy to serve all subpenas
that the Speaker be au' horized anu directed tt
issue subpHnas at the req lest OF the committee
as in cases during the SESSION OF Congress.
Mr. Kellogg OF Ill. moved to lay the reso-
| luton on TIE t4blc-MJ.iDn disagreed TO by AZ
against 77-R.soution was then adopted b,
| Y,as 81, nays ~.
Mir. Elliott frorn the Committee on Com
merce reported bill concerning the revenu
marine, and fixing the compensation thereof
which without being read was passed.
Mr.. V4Iandsham offered substtute3 name
~, u revive the tariff of 1851 and tax al
tlces on the free list therein ten per cent viii
the exception Of tea cCf':e, and firearms.
Mr.. Pend,etou off red Al amendment to re
duce duty OH Iron-rejectcd.
! Mr. Ward inetf ctualiy endeayored TO ament
thar 49," bill take eff ct on the first of oepteAbc
instead OF imme~!!ale'y' 800
Without concluding action On the bill tn
| Committee rose.