Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-27

Mr. Wilson of Mass. presented petition for the
tahlishmru n system to exchange prisoners also,
expressing recognition Of the galantry NJ Gen Lyon
aud The soldiers under his command at Springfield
Mr Pomeroy Of Kansas made few remarks in eulogy
on the character of Con. Lyon.
Me.srs. Dixon and Foster Of Connecticut also eulo-
gzed the late hero.
The resolution passed
Mr. Summer of Massachusot,s reported from the Com
mtce forelgh Relations, House bill f1r the relief of
the " British hi Perfhshirc Laid on the table.
Mr. rumhull NJ Illinois reported back from the Com
mttce on the judiciary bin TO abolish the United
States supreme Court and asked 10 be discharged from
further consideration N the subject whereupon the com.
Mr Hale Of New Hampshire said that with a due def
erence he ought the committee had not acted up to
their duty.
Mr. Harris NJ New York reported bill to prohibit the
sale n liquor 20 soldiers In the District Of Columbia
The bill Is an amendme To former BILL aud prohibits
not only the tte " liquor tD soldiers but blinking ofU
on the premises The penalty Is fine and mprisonmcnt
and revocation y license Passed.
Mr Wilson " Mass introduced bin providing for the
organization Of stan 10 be- attached 20 the divisions Of
the army regulator and yoin.teers
The resolution offered by Mr Salisbury of Delaware,
calling secretary Of war for copy o. the proclamation
u Gen Phelps and on what authority was made. was
/ takeu up
Mr. Trumbull OF IN moved 70 amend itso TO include
the urlrituatious .f ell -,iisi uetltrtis.
Mr. Wilson OF Mass. thought there was no necessity
f1r the proclamation. Gems. were accustomed 20
the sword lnd not the pen II they did not the
sword better than The pen they should be mustered out
of the service The best thing to- make statute
Mr. Salisbury wanted avoral from the admiuistra-
ion that no authority had been given for such procla
nation.
Mr. Rice rom Minnesota said II subordinate officers
had carried Che wishes uf the President his duty
TO correct he wrong He moved to table the reso-
Mr. Wiley Or Va continued his remarks on his rosolu-
lion o. Thursday after which The resolution was tabled
Tor the present.
Aher an executive session the senate adjourned tu
Monday.
..f AZ NrIa fr4ns q 1nrnf Ga
The Coiamttee on WAYS aud Means instructed TO
nauilf into The oHpeiicncy of establishing branch
On m,iion of Nr Burnbe,el a,leaa,e from Utah. the
Committee ou Ie-rorct was instructed 90 inquire into
the cp.deney oi pr .eiiog geological survey at Utah
On motion II Mr. Damn NJ Indiana, 80 much " the re-
port NJ the Superintendent Of Printing refers 90 de-
stucu1n by fire Of the mechanical part Of the Patent
odec Report be- referred TO thr Cousptne Printing
who viii report early practicable iu favor OF print
irg VOLUMES OF tnovr tlus destroyed
GA motion " Mr Lancof Ind the Committee on MILF
ta Affairs was instructed tl inquire into the expedency
Of iustuctnr thc Paymasier General ot the army
thodze paym,.ters and assistants 20 credit and pay al
commission officers, and volunteers their paw aud allow
ances from he d''e OF their acceptance and taking the
On motion Of Mr. Eio, OF Massachusetts, ,he Commit
tee 900 Commerce instructed 20 inquire into The
pedcneg OF reporting U foe tpe preservation aud re-
pair lf tHr hsflHr- OF lrufncet1wn aud Plymouth
Mas with view to commerce and nah'nai defence
Mr. Stevens of Peuusylva from She Committee on
Ways ana Means reported bilt appro rating slo'Wo
TO complete 'he defrnses of Washington. Passed
The House passed the Senate bill providing for the
transmitting ntueut- NJ pay Of volunteers 90 their IA
mcs aud fiend, each State 90 appoint three persons %
visit he several departments of the army TO receive he
The provision of the formsr law allowing lien. 10 SUIT
lers soldiers pay IS repealed and all regulations on
the subject aurogaicd beyond the rules aud articles
of war.
Tho House als1 passed The Senate bill authorizing
general colrt marital 500 the time n war.
Mr. Houiil of Indiana offered resolution which was
adopted, nsiru tls the committee on military AFFAIRS to
report bin amcadltory Of the prescnt laws so as not
20 exclude. iu the appointment Of chApians any relg-