The national Republican., 1861-07-18
THIRTY SEVENTH CONGRESS,
FIRST SESSION.
Wednesday, July II, 1861.
SENATE.

| gave notice Yesterday, to secure contracts ana
TO provide for the safe certain, and more sps edy
Transportation by railroad of the mails, troops,
munitions of war, military and navy stores, be
tween the Atlantic States and those Of the Pa.
cifc, and for other purposes. Referred to the
select committee on the Pacific railroad.
Mr.. PEARCE presented the memorial Of
Charles Howard, William H. Gatchell. and
John W. Davis, police commissioners OF the
city Of Baltimore, who were arrested and con-
fined as prisoners in Fort McHenry, under an
order of Major General Banks. commander Of
that military district, praying an investigation
of the matter by, or the remission Of it TO, the
tribunals of Justice, TO be lawfully heard and
determined. Referred to the Committee on the
! Judiciary.
Mr.. HALE presented the memorial OF Cap
tain Charles Boarman, Of the United States
navy in which he explains his case, and prays
| for relief from Congress which was referred to
the Committee on Naval Affairs.
Mr.. HALE introduced bill to increase the
medical corps of the navy. Referred 70 the
Committee on Naval Affairs.
Mr.. ANTHONY presented resolution Of
the Legislature of Rhode Island, relative to the
establishment Of United States naval acade.
my at Newport .
| Mr.. ANTHONY said that the place chosen
for this academy was one that had not q supe.
rior in the United States. Its capaeious har.
Dor, its great depth Of water, its ready access
to vessels from all parts of the world, its abun.
dant supply Of fresh water, Its excellent and
secure anchorage and salubrity Of climate, all
indicate that it is the best place that could be
selected. The people throughout the whole
section of the country ore Union loving, and
have been distinguished for their marine and
naval character. In the early colonial period
this bay was an important point for the sup
preston Of piracy, &c. He further recited the
advantages to be found here for the position Of
. naval academy, and hoped Congress would,
s.e fl, in its Judgment, to establish an academy
there. He assured Congress that if they would,
the people Of Rhode Island would carefully
guard the academy. Referred to the Commit.
tee on Naval Affairs.
Mr. TEN ETCk gave notice that he would
| Introduce bill on tomorrow, or some subse.
uu-nt day 10 establish national army in New
Jersey.
Mr. McDOUGALL, offered a resolution to
print 5000 copies Of the eulogies pronounced
III the Senate upon the late Hon. stephen A.
Douglas. Referred to the Committee Oh Print.
ing
Mr.. GRIMES, from the Committee on Naval
Affairs, to whom the subject was referred, re-
ported back bill to provide for the temporary
Increase of the navy.
Mr. FOOT thought that there was great
necessity for the bill because rebel privatesrs
we're constantly committing their depredations
upon our vessels. We hear of their outrages
nearly every day.
Alter a short debate, the bill passed.
The following message was received from
the President of the United States, which, with
the accompanying papers, were referred TO the
Committee on Foreign Relations.
70 the Senate and House Of Representatives
l transmit to Congress copy of correspon.
dence between the Secretary Of State and her
Eritanic Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary and
Minister Plenipotentiary accredited to this
| Government, relative to an exhibition of the
proceeds of industry Of all nations, which is to
lake place at London 10 the course of the next
year. As citizens of the United States may
justly pride themselves upon their proficiency in
industrial acts, it is desirable that they should
have proper facilities towards taking part in
the exhibition. With this view, recommend
such legislation by Congress at this session as
may be necessary for that purpose.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
| Washington, July l6, 1861.
The Senate proceeded to consider the reso-
luton submitted by Mr.. Powell on the fifteenth
instant. in relation to contracts made by the
War Department since the fourth of March,
1861. The resolution was agreed to.
The Senate proceeded to consider the reso-
luton of the House of Representatives fixing a
day for the adjournment Of the present session
of Congress, and
On motion of Mr.. WILSON, ordered that it
lie on the table.
On motion of Mr.. WILSON, the Senate pro.
ceeded 10 consider bill to provide for the better
organization OF the military establishment,
| NJ WI S0N ofTarod omand mania IN ha
whole bill, embracing nearly all the amend
ments heretofore offered to the original bill,
aud further providing for q retiring list.
Mr.. GRIMES offered an amendment pro-
viding for retired list of the navy.
Mr.. HALE was opposed TO any increase OF
salary 10 officers, and to establish retired list
now.
Mr.. VIII SON explained the bill as amended,
, and advocated its passage.
Mr. Grimes's amendment was adopted.
Mr.. GRIMES offered an amendment, 10 ex.
tend retiring list to the marine corps Of the
navv Adopted.
Mr.. HALE moved to strike out all amend
ments relative 10 a retiring list Of the army
Negatived.
= Mr.. RICE offered an amendment, that, If q
brevet lieutenant general be placed upon the
retiring list, there shall be no reduction Of sal
ary or subsistence.
Agreed to-yeas 29, maya II.
Mr.. HALE moved to amend the bill, So thai
members Of tho retired list shall receive hall
full pay. instead Of whole
Mr.. WILSON stated that the objrct ul The
bill is actually to cut down salaries.
: Mr.. COLLAMER moved to modify the
amendment 80 that the salary oil any member
Of the retired list shall not be lesa than 5000
Accepted.
Mr.. SHERMAN moved 10 modify, so a. to
give the retired list simply their proper pay
without any allowances or emoluments.
Mr. HALE Withdrew his amendment, and