Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-12-17


Mr.. Conway, in reply, said NJ, Fouks
had refused to avail himself of his gen
erosity. He submitted 70 the candid iudg-
tment Of the House whether such conduct
did not clearly manifest deliberate pur-
pose TO bring on personal collision with
out cause, and whether such conduct was
1 not unbecomiug membero OF this House,
but rather that Of a biaekguard and a
tscoundrels ESensatiop.
Sir, Richardson, of lll.s Immediately
called the speaker to order saying this
was not the place to settle saeh difficulties.
\ EOries of Order, ORDER.
Mr. Fouke wanted to saT one word In
reply. ,
/ They have enough Of such things.
The Speaker Informed Nj. Fouke that
no debate Was in order.
Mr.. Fouke, amid cries oil "Order3 was
understood 70 say that Mr.. Conway WAS a
] a disgrace 70 the nation and to humanity.
Here the matter ended in the House.
Among the resolutions introduced and
/ referred was one by Mr.. Morrill,, of VI,
donating lands 20 the several States for
founding Agricultural Colleges.
The House passed q, bill TO strike from
the Pension rolls the names OF all persons
who have taken up arms against the Gov
L eEumeuE uFs ~ Anl u4AAA1ASS+- -
hellion.
Mr.. Granger, OF Mich, Introduced q bill
| for the relief of unton soidiets, now pris=
ouers 10 Richmond and elsewhere In the
/ rebel States A letter was read at his in-
stance from the prisoners, showing their
destitutiou, &c.
Mr.. Wickliffe stated that the Quarter
masters Department had promptly met
their necessities by sending TO the South
TWO thousand full suits OF clothing
The bill was referred to the Committee
on Military Afairs. .
Mr.. Cradelbaugh, of Nevada, Introduced
| a Bill 10 establish branch mint In the
| Territory of Nevada. Referred to the
Committee on Commerce.
Mr.. vallandIghAm, of Ohio, introduced
the following;
| had reported TO this house that Capt. Chas.
| wilkes, in command of the San Jarinto, an
armed public vessel of war, did, on the stlh
Of Nov. 1851, on the high seas, intercept
the Trent, y British mail steamer, and for
chilly remove therefrom James NJ Mason
and John Slidell, disloyel citizens, leading
conspirators, rebel enemies aud dangerous
| men. who, with their suites, were ON their
way 70 Europe 70 promote the cause oil the
linsurrection, claiming 10 be Ambassadors
from the so-called Confederate Stalesi and
whereas, the Secretary OF the Navy has
| further reported to this House that the
l,prompt and decisive action of Capt Wilkes
| nm this occasion, merited and received the
emphatic approval of the Department, and
moreover ia a public letter has thanked
Capt WILKES for the act; and whereas,
lithis House, on the first day OF the session,
did propose 10 tender the thanks of Con-
sress to Capt! Wilkes for his brave. adroit
and patriotic conduct in the arrest and de-
tention OF the traitors, Jas. N. Mason and
John SiideIl; and whereas, further, on the
same day this House did request the
President to confine the said Jas. u. Mason
and John Slidell in the cells Of convicted
telons, until certain military officers of the
United States, confined aud held by the
so-eRIled Confederate States, should be
treated as prisoners of War; therefore,
be It
ResoLpsd, As, the sensp of this rHonse,.
thar tits the duty of7the President to more
firmly mNintainsthe stand thus taken, APP
proving and adopting the act of Capt.
wilkes, 10 spite OF any menace OF demand
OF the British GUveFnmeht, and that this
House pledges its full support to him in
upholding now the honor and Vindicating
the courage of the Government and the
people of the United States a foreign pow
Mr.. yallaudigham, Of Ohio, moved the
nreyious question. They bad heard the
first qroWi of the British lion. IL re-
manned to be seen who would cover.
The House refuse to second the demand
for the previous question.
Mr.Fenton, of Missouri, moved that it
be referred to the Committee on Foreign
Affairs.
The motion was agreed to-l0s yeas to
I6 nays.
TIE House resumed the consideration of
the bill authorizing the raising of a Volun-
teer force in Kentucky. t.as
Mr. Lovejoy hopeu 1t would not pass
According to official returns we have y
llstanding army of between 900, 600 to 700,-
600 men, which Is amply sufficient for the
war. we have more soldiers now than
can be used. Therefore the raising of 20,-
600 volunteers for twelve months. instead
of for theswar, should not be authorized.
&c did not understand that the military
ianthorities had asked for this increase
| 3esides no was opposed to the mode of
raising the men and differing them.
| Mr.. Richardson trusted that the bill.
| would pass. The volunteers proposed to
be raised in Kentucky were of the best
| kind. and familiar with the State. The
10 So, of operations was at Louisville. and
90. 900 men were necessary to guard the
base and the lines on which our army is to
advance,
Messrs. wiclifs and Dunlap favored the
bin. and Mr.. Steyens:oppossd it asa matter
of economy. itty 49, II
Messrs. Bingham, Maynard and MOrril
all severllIy spoke in favor OF tile bill.
Mr.. Blair closed the debate.
In reply to Mr.. LoEeioyS V. Blair said
4 we have the best reason to believe We
Il bayes mt men enough IN faeiiield for We.
J have not been Able to- conquer the enemy
anywhere, as yet, aud we have not met
4 him excepting when he outnnmbeFed us,
] hence we have not been able 70 drive back
The foe one foot, s..st,f .5.s.s T5,,I u
NJ. Lovejoy replied that the enemy will
, NOT meet Us suless when superior in. nan,
bers. .,.,.s s..-.li n : =