New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-09

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The SPEAKER-The debate IA no, IN order.
Ihe House then re-consdered the vote by which Mr.
hoinans resolution was adopted and Mr. Hickman
onered The amendment az above indicated.
Mr. vALLANDlGHAM raised the point that the
resolution changed the rules which could not be done
without the required notice to that effect
! Ihe SPEAKER, for reasous already stated, over
! rnled the point OF order.
sI. RlCHARDS0N wanted the resolution amended
20 thai aontested elections might be considered.
Mr.. CO.FAX rep, Ind.l briefly maintained the
Constitution p.oyided for that subject.
Mr. BURNETT again suggested an amendment so
to allow propositions looking to peaceful solution
of the present troubles to be introduced.
Objections wero made.
Mr. BURNETT said: Gentlemen ought certainly
not to be deprived of the right to offer such PROPOSE
tions.
Mr. WICKLIFFE, (KyJ declared in the name Of
his constituents his co1nry and God that the legisa
on Of this HouFe should be left free and untrammeled.
Hemoyed to lay the resolution on the table.
Motion negatiyed by 60 against l02.
Mr.. Homans resolution amended by Mr. Hick-
mans resolution was then again adopted.
Mr. F0UKE Dem. i'll }, offered preamble setting
forth that fierce and unnatural civil war exists,
caused by portion OF our misguided counrymen, and
concluding with resolutions that the House should
during the pending civil war ignore all political
differences heretofore existing between citizens of the
loyal States thai all appointments, civil and military
should be made in accordance with Jefferson s plan,
namely "Is he honest II he capablei" and approx
ing OF the Presidents course in surnmoning troops
bither TO defend the Capital etc.; payiLg high tIib
ute TO Gen. Scots military skin and wisdom, and to
his loyalty amid much detection, and concluding by
saying That while hold the sword Of justice and
have the ability and disposition to uphold the Presi-
dent it becomes our most solemn duty to offer to our
deluded brethren the olive branch Of peace"
Mr.. LOYEJOY moved to lay the resolutions on the
table.
Mr.. HICKMAN raised the point of order that these
resolutions excluded under proposition to-day
tho
sion.
The Speaker sustained the point as well taken.
Mr.. WASHBURN rep, Wis., offered a series OF
resolutions referring the various branches Of the Pres
dents Message to appropriate Committees. Adopted.
All the contested election referred TO the
Committee on Elections.
Mr.. CURTIS offered joint resolution, proposing TO
strike from the pension rolls the Of all persons
In rebellion against the United States and all aiding or
abetting Secession, etc.
This was ruled out under the rule adopted this
Ssiorning
Mr.. VANwYCK Rep N. " introduced the fol-
lowing:
BE ENACTED BY ns arS Of Repr'sntatve' in
Congre as,eMbed sscTioS l. That all officers Of Govern.
y s Gl PPssiod u % ns
stated salary receiving fees OF their compensation
States ,ha allowed any part thereof and.
t5s eIps9n Of each ea q service shall make and hs sth
have collected al fees required by law detained part Of the
stae.
SIC O. That the salary or compensation Of all officers Of Gov
and all persons in the employ Of Snd doll services for the
Government k be reduced as ioloss where the s.A
go 80 = per cent $500 20 per cent +ncC 70 p, cent t.%o
ap{ RsSe.esi.Ss. s II cncs. mssss or pay oT travel are
hereby repealed All persons entitled TO the thanking pvi
weighing over one ounce An laws and resou snrs sen.
s-l Rspie in Concs money for EeWsptPs and
ON motion OF Mr.. VAN WICK it wss resolved that
a Committee Of i've members be appointed BY the
Speaker 10 ascertain and report what contracts have
been made by any OF tho Departments for provisions,
supplies and transportation for materials services,
OF or any articles furnished the OF the Govern
5ent Nithog advertising for proposals. IA required by
statute 6l also 10 ascertain the names OF the parties 10
whom contracts have been given the conpeusaion
and terms thereof and the reasons Therefore also when
proposals. received If tho contracts were awarded
to the lowest bidder, and il not the reason thefefori
aso whether the contracts Us let in accordance with
the Specifications inviting the prOposak and If any al
terAtiots the reason for the same also whether any
reron OF persons have any interest In the contracts
thus made and awarded, or have been paid for OBJ
tanning the same have any interest in the profits
arising thercom, except the contracts ard that the
said Committee shall have power TO send for persons
ard papefs 20 administer Oaths TO examine Witnesses
and to report at any time.
On motion Of Mr.. UPTON VA, it was resolved
that tie Secretary Of War be directed 10 instruct tie
officers OF tie Army OF the United States, taking
prisoners and releasing them upon their oath Of alieg
ance to the United States, 20 report their name and
residence TO him the Secretary Of War that the
may be recorded In bis department.
On motion Of Mr.. CARLILE Val IL was resolved
that the Committee Naval Affair be instructed to
inquire into the expediency Of providing for the ap-
pontment of the full number of cadets from such
States as have not now in the Naval service the
number TO which they are entitled by existing laws
and if from any Of the States recommendations are not
made the number shall be taken from such States in
the section of the Union shall arpy for the
places in said school.
ON motion Of Mr. DELANo Rep, Mass it was
resolved that the Committee Military Affairs be in
sructed inquire and report to the present capac
ity OF the National ArmoTy ut Springfield, sass for
the manufacture Of arms; ALSO what further expendi-
ture IL any, Is necessary for operating that Armory to
the utmo.t OF its capacity.
On motion of Mr.. LOOMS rep, Conn., it wss
resolved that the Committee the Judiciary be, and
they hereby instructed, TO prepare and report to
this House bill for pubic act 70 eonhscaIe the prop
ery Of all PEI sons holding any Office whatsoever, ether
civil or military, under the Government Of any State,
or of the United States the so-ealled Confederate
States Of America, who have taken up arms, shall
hereafter take mp arms against the Government OF the
United States.
On motion Of Mr.. DUELL REP, n. ", it was re.
solved that the Committee on Military Affairs be IN.
sFfotod to report bill granting pens to the mother
oil the late Col. Elmer r. Ellsworth
On motion Of Mr.. ELIOT, it resolved that the
Conmjttee on Naval Affairs be instructed TO inquire
into the expediency Of providing by law for tempo.
rary increase OF the Navy by authorizing the President
10 purchase or procure sui able yesse and eommsion
for a limited tire competent and sbilfu commanders
and officers with leave 70 report by bill or otherwise
On motion Of Mr. OWEN rep, n. ~, It was
Reed ufthe eoncuTl That the following address be
signed by Speaker the House and by the President OF the
Senate and ha tho Prsdent be requested approve The
and copy to the Governors OF the respective states oil
this republics -
ly I'VE you not In dread Of your power but be-
had rather persuade friends than conquer you as
enemies We declare determination, in csse you per IN
your rebellion in spirit Of menace but that We may dssi
oi
the Constitution Our nsg shall umphanty over bns
whole Republic shan cease to 6e national emblem rms