The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1861-07-17

| Mr.. Devin, Of y. Y, offered the following
address to be signed by the Speaker OF the
I House and by the President Of the Senate, and
that the President be requested to approve the
same and transmit a copy to the Governors OF
the respective States Of this Republic. The fol-
lowing sentence is q portion of the address: We
thus entrest You not in dread of your power
but because we had rather persuade you as
friends, than conquer you as enemies. We de-
clare our determination, in case you persist IN
Iyour rebellion, not in spirit Of menace, but
that we may disspate all ideas of peace npon
any terms other than the supremacy the Con-
stitutioh, that our flag shall wave triumphant
over this whole republic or it shall cease to be
a national emblem. This is our firm resolve.
God and an enlightened world decide as to the
rectitude OF our course. The papers were re-
erred TO the Committee on the judiciary.
Mr. Foulk said, while we hold the sword OF
Justice and have the dispoetion to uphold the
present war, it becomes our most solemn duty
to offer to our deluded brethren the Olive Branch
Of peace.
Mr. Curtis offered joint resolution propos
to strike from the Pension Rolls the names OF
all persons In rebellion against the United
States and all aiding or abetting secess on, &c.
1t was ruled out under the rule adopted this
morning.
On motion Of Mr.. Van Wyck, it was resolved
that committee OF Ave be appointed by the
Speaker to ascertain and report what contracts
have been made by any of the departments, for
any article furnished. for the use ofthe Govern
ment, without advertising for proposals as re-
Iquired by the statute; also 10 ascertain the
names of the parties to whom the contracts have
been given, and the compensation and terms
thereof; also when the proposals were received;
if the contracts were awarded to the lowest bid
der, and the reason therefor; also whether the
contracts as let are in accordance with the spe-
cfcations inviting the proposals, and if any al
teraton, the reason for the same; also whether
any person or persons have any interest in the
contracts thus awarded, or have been paid for
obtaining the same, or have any interest in the
profits tberefrom, except the contractors; and
tnat the said committee shall have power to
send for persons and papers, to administer oaths
and to examine witnesses, and to report at any
time.
On motion OF Mr.. Upton, it was resolved that
the Secretary of war be directed to instruct the
officers of the army of the United States ta-
king prisoners and releasing them upon their
oath of allegiance to the United States to report
their names and residence to him, the Secretary
Of War, that the same may be recorded in his
, department.
On motion Of Mr. Carlisle it was resolved that
the Committee on Naval Affairs be instructed to
inquire into the expediency ofprovding for the
appoln ment Of the full number OF Cadets from
such States as have not now in the Naval ser
vice, the number to which they are entitled by
existing laws; and if from any Of the States, re
? commentators are not made, the number Shal
be taken from such States in the same sector
of the Union, as shatl apply for the places il
z said school.
/ On motion OF Mr.. LOOMS, it was resolved tina
i the Committee on judiciary, be, and are hereb,
y instructed TO prepare and report to this House
bill for public act to contiscate the propert,
OF all persons holding any office whatever, eithe
7. civil or Mil ary, under the government OF an
i. State or OF the so called Confederate States 0
$ America, who have taken up, or who shall here
after take up arms against the Government.
, SENATE.-Mr. Wade ofOhio, offered JOIN
e resolution that the Secretary Of the TreaSur!
f be requested 10 remit all duties and imports OF
$ all arms imported since the 1st OF May last
which have not been actually paid and on al
arms which may be imported prior to the Is
e January, 1862. for the use OF any State which
y is in good ailh aiding 10 suppress the rebellion
now waged against the United. Referred to th'
r Committee on finance.
/ Mr.. Hale Of N. H., presented a petition 70
the relief of Roger Jones, who commanded a
Harper's Ferry, and was obliged to destroy pub
lie and private property to prevent its falling
! into the hands 0trebels.
The Vice President presented the memoria
, of the Chamber OF Commerce Of New York, il
relation to harbor detences, Referred to Ih
= Military Committee.
Mr.. Wilson of Mass, from the Committee
S on Military affairs, reported back the Joint res
4 oution legazing ali acts OF the President, Lait
over. Also, a bill Authorizing the emplovmen
of Volunteers in enforcing the laws and protec
ting public property. Laid oyer. Adjourned
WASHINGTON, July 8,
, SENATE King presented a petition
S from the Military Board Of New York, to rem
t duties upon arms.
s MIR. Fessenden reported back from the Com
mittee on Finance, the bill to refund and remi
e duties on arms for The use OF the State. Th'
bill passed.
Mr.. Hale offered resolution that Dewitt G
Clark be appointed Clerk Of the Senate, vict
Nicholson resigned. ....
Mr.. Wilson reported back the bill to ncreas
the army, with an amendment to increase tn
| old regiments to the same number as the new
" L
phen A. Douglas, OF illinois, and made an appro
4 pirate speech, Offering the customary resolution
OF respect and moved the Senate adjourn. HI
was followed by Messrs. McDougal and Cola
mer.
n Messrs. Nesmeth, Browning and Anthony
spoke in eulogy OF Douglas.
y Adjourned.
o HoUsB.--Mr. Stevens, from the committe
on Ways and Means, reported bill for nation
t al loan and other purposes. 1t was referred I
the committee Of the Whole.
b The committee on WAYS and Means also re
ported bill to provide Tor The payment OF IL
G militia and volunteers called into the service {
the U. s. BY proclamation OF the president o
April IL, 1861, from the time they were calle
b into service to the 30th Of June.
o Mr. Stevens said there was much suferin
among the soldiers, and there was no means t
d pay them, except by passing this bill.
Mr. Vallandigham trusted that there woul
It be no objection TO it..
II Mr.. Burnett said be was satisfied that tn
l. House would pass the bill. He desired to inter
It pose no objection, but would content himself b
of saying be was opposed to the whole system
war measures.
10 The bill was passed. 1t appropriates $4,000
1t 900.
,e Mr.. Stevens gave notice that he would ca
J. up the Loan Bill to morrow.
,s On motion of Mr., Sheffield, the committee o
Commerce was instructed to inquire whethe
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