The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-08-02
CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON. July rs.


SENATE.-Mr. Fessenden of Maine, made
a report from the committee on the legisla-
tive appropriation bill. The report was
agreed to, and the bill passed.
Mr.. johnson of Tennessee, moved to take
up the resolution he offered yesterday.
Agreed to.
Mr.. Hale of New Hampshire, from the
Committee on Naval Affairs, reported a
resolution that a select committee be APP
pointed to inquire into the circumstances Of
the surrender and disposition of the proper
ty of tina United States Navy Yards at
Pensacola and Norfolk.
Mr.. Trumbull of Illinois, moved to add
the Armory at Harper's Ferry, which was
agreed to and the resolution was then
adopted.
Mr.. Howe of Wisconsin, offered a resolu-
ton requesting the President to inform the
Senate what instructions had been given to
Foreign Ministers in reference to the rebel.
lion. Agreed to.
Mr.. Sherman of Ohio, from the Commit
tee on Finance. reported back the bill to
indemnify the States for expenses incurred
to defend the Government, and the bill
passed.
Mr.. Simmons, of Rhode Island, from the
Committee on Finance, reported "a amend.
ment to the bill to raise revenue.
The Orittenden resolutions adopted by
the House were taken up.
Mr.. Breckinridge said he could not vote
for the resolution, as he thought it did not
state the facts. In regard to the war being
forced on the country by the Southern dis
unionists, his own opinion was that the
present condition of affairs was due to the
refusal of the majority, last winter, to make
any Cancellation. He did not think the at
tack on Fort Sumpter was the cause for a
general war, and the President is response.
BILE for the general war that has followed:
He did not think that Congress had done
its duty to the whole country. He believed
the war was prosecuted for the purpose of
subjugation and not for the maintenance OF
the constitution, for the constitution is
trampled on every day. He believed if the
war was carried on twelve months it would
be the grave of constitutional liberty. 1t
was his humble judgment that peace was
what we need for the restoration of the
government and the preservation of consti-
tutional liberty.
Mr.. Sherman said he thanked God this
was not the voice of Kentucky.
WASHINGTON. July &c.
HoUsE.-Mr. Stevens asked Mr.. Wash
burne whether the Committee on commerce
intended to report back the bill repeating
all laws which creates ports of entry in re.
bellious States?
Mr.. Washburre replied that the COM
mittee were considering that measure, and
had been in consultation with the members
of the Cabinet concerning it. The subject
is full of embarrassments. He was unable
to say whether the committee would Or
would not report.
Mr.. Cox offered resolution that, the
Senate concurring, Congress adjourn on
Tuesday next, at noon.
Mr.. Wright asked for an amendment for
Monday. which Mr.. Cox accepted.
Mr.. McClernand hoped Mr.. Cox would
withdraw his resolution, as Congress, be.
fore adjournment, should make some pro-
vision for additional revenue, else the Gov
eminent credit would fail.
Mr.. Wright. 1t has failed already.
Mr.. McClernand. No, sir! l move to
lay the resolution on the table.
This was carried.
MIR. Van Dervere withdrew his motion
to adjourn, and the House negatived the
motion for an adjournment till Monday.
The House then went into committee on
the Direct Tax Bill, Mr.. Colfax, of Indiana,
in the chair.
MIR. Diven said this was the most perfect
bill that could be presented to the House.
Mr.. Edgerton argued that the times did
not demand the passage of the bill, nor
necessity require it. 1t was unequal and
unjust-the farmers would pay tax, while
stock money brokers go free. 1t would be
better for the government to experience
temporary bankruptcy than pass so odious
q measure.
Varlons amendments were discussed, but
without coming to any conclusion on the
bill.
The Committee rose.
Mr.. Blair asked leave to report the Sen
ate bill providing for the transportation and
delivery of arms to loyal citizens in the re-
belious States.
Mr.. Burnett objected.
Adjourned.
SENArE.-Mr. Grimes moved to take up
the bill to provide for a new bridge across
the Potomac.
Mr.. Clark moved to take up the resolu-
ton offered yesterday in regard to MAIN
tanning the supremacy ofthe Union.
The bill wac taken up and passed. Yeas,
"a; nays l, (Breckinridge).
The bill to prevent and punish fraud on
the part of officers making contracts, was
taken up and passed.
The bill to define and punish conspiracy
was taken up and passed.
The bill to provide for the suppression of
rebellion, was taken up and passed.
The bill to provide revenue was taken up,
the question being on the amendments
offered by Mr.. Simmons, from the Commit
tee on Finance.
Several amendments were adopted, and
the bill was postponed.
WASHINGTON, July u.
SENATE.-The Joint resolution, approv-
1e L. Al.