The Nevada journal., 1861-08-09
CONGRESSIONAL.

WASHINGTON, July 22d.-In tho House, Mr.
Crttenden introduced resolutions as follows:
First, That the present deplorable civil war
was forced upon this country by the Disunion-
ists Of tho Southern States now in revolt
against the constitutional Government, and in
arms around the Capital. Adopted-yeas l2l;
noes, 2. The remainder of the resolutions IS
were adopted by III against 9.
resolution was passed thanking the Sixth
| Massachusetts, Regiment for the alacrity with
which they responded to u call of the Pres-
dent and also to the Fifty-second Pennsylvania
Regiment, who passed through the Baltimore
mob on the 9th Of April, TO defend the Ma
| tional Capitol.
| Mr. Horton, from the Committee on WAYS
and Means, reported bill authorizing the
Secretary of the Treasury to audit and pay
to the Governor Of any State, or his duly
authorized agents, for the costs charged and the
expenses properly incurred by said State. for
arming, equpping, transporting, etc., its troops.
in aiding in the suppression of tho present in
surrection against the United States. Passed.
Mr.. Elliott. from the Committee on Com
nerce' rapor.ed bill providing for a code of
sari:ie laws to be adopted for the security of
military stations, etc.
SESATE.-The bill to provide for iron clad
ships aud floating batteries, was passed.
| The joint resolution providing for Board of
Examiners to examine the Stevens noating bat
terry at lloboken, New Jersey, was passed
The bill for the confscaton Of the property
of the citizens found in arms against the Coy
crnmont, was taken up.
Mr. TrumLull offered an amendment proyid-
ing that any person held to service or labor,
employed or in any way aiding the rebellion
against the Government, shall DO forfeited by
his master.
Mr.. Brcckinridge asked for the ayes and
noes. Agreed to.
Mr.. Trumbul said he was glad the ayes and
noes were called fer. Ilo would now see who
should vote to allow traitorous masters to EN-
ploy slaves to shoot down Union men.
Mr.. Wilson said he should vote for it gladly.
He thought the time had come when the Gov
ernmcnt should put stop to traitors employ
ing bondmen in shooting down men fighting
for their country. lie hoped there was pub
lie sentiment which would blast any Senator
who defended such things.
The amendment was agreed to--yeas 32,nays
g. The bill then passed.
WAsuISGToy July 23d.-Seratc-Mr. VIII
son from Committee on Military Affairs, re-
ported back bill to provide Cor the transporta-
ton Of arms and munitions of war to loyal
citizens in the rebel States, aud TO provide for
the expense Of organizing regiments etc. The
bill makes an appropriation of $1,000 900. Pas
scd.
Mr.. Sherman, from the Financial Committee,
reported back a bill to refund the duti.s on
arms by States. Passed.
Housr.-Mr. Porter reported bill for divid-
ing kentueky into Judicial Districts, and abol-
ishng the present District Courts, and it pas
sed amended.
On motion Of Mr.. Blair. similar bill pas
sed aholishiug the District Courts in Missouri,
and creating a District Court IN their stead.
In the House, Mr.. Sedgwick's bill to appro-
PIRATE 81 500 500 to build an iron steel clad
ship or battery. Passed.
Mr.. Elliott, from the Committee Com
mercc, reported bill which was passed. au-
thorizing the President. by and with the advice
of the Senate, to appoint Consuls at any for
eign ports when he may deem it advisable for
preventing piracy, at salary not to exceed
$l,5G0 per annum. Their Offices to cease when
internal peace sEall be restored.
Mr.. Sedgwick, from the Committee on Naval
Affairs, reported bill authorizing the appoint
ment of an Assiatant Secretary of the Navy, at
a salary of $4,000 per auDum. Passed.
Also, Senate passed a bill providing for IN
icrease Of the medical corps Of the navy. Pas
SD.
Mr. Blair. from the Committee on Military
Affairs. reported the Senate bill authorizing the
President to accept the Senate bill authorizing
the President to accept the services Of 500,009
volunteers. Passed.