The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-07-14
House Of Represent tives.

WASHINGTON, July 49, 1861
REASONS FOR psCoSTIHuTsG
The SPEAKER laid before the House this afternoon com
munication from the Postmaster General made in com
plance with the law which requires him to state the
for disseminating the mails in the called seeded
Staes he says the events for this on his part
well known TO render detailed statement
sary. seemed moro necessary for him to explain why
the transportation Of the mails was continued therein
long. II for the purpose Of disseminating correct
information in those States and disabusng the minds Of
those who had been deceived by the conspirators.
Hence he thought truthful information would contribute
TO break down the conspiracy the postal service aordng
the best 20 this end He had doubt the people
o the South will vndcate his at the first Opportu-
nifty, whan they shall be liberated from the despotism
| which now prevails there.
| EXPULSION OF JOHN b. CLARK REBEL MEMBER FROM MIS-
Mr. Blair (rep) Of Mo- offered preamble, that where
az, John B. Clark was elected member of Congress
the LIST Monday in August and whereas Since that time
the said j. Clark held commission in the State Guard
Of Missouri under the rebel government Of that State and
took part in the engagement at Bonneville therefore,
Resolved That said John Clark has forfeited his right
as representative of the Thrtyseventh Congress and
hereby expelled and declared to be longer member
Mr. BLAIR said that Mr. Clark took up arms against the
government of the United States and this sufficient
for his expulsion. The Third district Of that State is
loyal and Is therefore, entitled to loyal representative
He demanded the previous question
Mr. BURNETT, (seces.) of KY wanted him to withdraw
the motion in order that he might submit which
ferred to the Committee Elections The gentemans
love Of fairness will induce him to comply with this
quest.
Mr.. BLAIR refused to withdraw his motion
Mr. REED opp Of Mo-, said that he had no knowledge
Of Mr. Clark being in arms against the government He
had never heard Of 1t except from runor Perhaps how
ever Mr. Blair had Information that he (Mr Reed) did
not possess He would be glad if the subject could he
referred TO proper committee.
Mr. BLAIR repeated that the Third Congresso district
should be represented by loyal man. He had made the
s,a,emen, on bis own responsibility and with fu know
pdp of fho II yyAa a. Mr. (lark
in arms against the government at Bonneville that
Governor jackson and General Price were there.
Mr. BURNETT again nterposcd, and, amid calls to order
from the republican side said something about this being
q Star Chamber.
The SPEAKER reminded him that he was out of order
Mr. BURNETT excused himself by saying that the pro-
posed extraordinary that he did not know
in what proper terms to condemn it.
The main question was ordered to be put.
When Mr. Cox's name was called he said il he
satisfied tina, General Clark in against the gov
eminent he would vote TO expe Until proper inquiry
The resolution was then adopted by "a against 49, as
follows
of Mass Bsser Bas.es Beamam Bashao n Bar Of Pf Mey
9sis q Penn. bake bahssSs ca%psel, Gh.mSerisin,
as Rs
9s Harrison Hutchins Jackson Julian Kelley, Kellogg
Mssa asS M. sof@ aSf Of ae o'faS oyy
IT, ssG%s,sk sSsa Hfs
ge Sherman sloan spauldipg s.sven, salton, Thomas
kenbufeh Wall, Wallace, Walton OF Me-, Walton Of W.,
Washbdrne, Wheeler, Whitley, White OF Ind Window
Worcester.
NAYs-Messrs Allen, Alley, Ancona, Bailey Of Pa Browne
Burnett Cobb Cooper Corning Coz Craven Davie Delano
English, Fouke, Gooch, Haight Holman johnson, Law
Lozsar, Lesry Logan Moorhead Norton, Nusent, Odel
ysiandigham vi6oard, Voorhees,, Ward White OF Ohio
PAYMENT OF TRooPs
message was received from the President He had
approved Of the bill for the payment OF the militia and
volunteers called into service TO the 3Oh Of June last
CONTESTED STAT
Mr.. HICKMAN, (rep) Of Pa presented memorial
from Charles Foster claiming his election represen
tattve from the First district OF North Carolina Referred
10 the Committee on Elections.
GENERAL HARyBy AND THE MISSOURI FoRtu.
Mr. BURNETT offered resolution which adopted |
calling on the Secretary Of War to furnish tie several
reports made by General Harvey, lately connected with
the forces 10 Missouri.
It was amended On motion Of Mr. wAsaBrRxs by add.
ing the words W consistent With the public interests
NATIONAL ARxoRY.
Mr. WARD, (opp) Of N. y, introduced Dill Tor the
establishment Of an armory at Timber Basin, near New
York Referred to the select committee that subject
A GENERAL BANxRrPf LAW
Mr. WARD asked but did not receive, consent to intro
duce general bankrupt law
rHp RECOGNITION REBEL STATES BY YoREoS fowuRs
Mr. WALLACE (rep) Of Pa, asked but failed to obtain
consent 10 Introduce resolution declaring that The
cognon Of the Confederate States by any foreign Power