The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1861-12-25
xxxVIITm CONGRESS.

tndN TIC OultCb VI lte Wal is
TO save the lormer and enforce the latter;
that 1t was so in the beginning, and should
te so till the last; that measures extreme,
radical and disruptive in themselves, inyolv-
ing in a common late the loyal and disloyal,
should not be resorted to; and that in sup
pressing treason the Government cannot
prove traitor to the organic law Of the
land.
Laid over.
Mr.. Hale offered resolution that the CON-
mitiee on Military Affairs inquire into the
expediency OF providing uniform manuer for
dealing with the slaves o. tie rebels and
those made prisoners or escaping from their
masters.
Agreed to.
Mr.. Lane, of Indiana offered resolution
that the committee ON Judiciary be requested
to provide law SO that the aiders OF trea-
son may be prevented fro,a bringing suits for
the collection of debts in the courts Of the
United States.
Agreed to.
MIR. Sumner offered resolution that the
Commissioner of Patents inquire if any ad-
ditional legislation is necessary TO secure ler
sons Of African descent the right 10 take out
patents.
Agreed 10.
Mr.. Wilkinson offered the following pre-
amble and resolution.
WHEREAS, Jesse ID. Bright, Senator from
Indiana, did, on the first oil Morch last write
q letter to j off. Davis q letter was here read
introducing Mr. Lincoln to Mr.. Davis as
having an improvement in lire arms]; and
whereas such letter is evidence OF disoyalty;
therefore,
Resolved, That Jesse D. Bright be expcll
ed from the Senate OF the United States.
Mr.. Cowan moved the reference of the
subject to the committee on the Judiciary.
HOUSE.-A personal explanation occur
red between Messrs Conway and Fouke, du
ring which Conway charged Fouke with a
deliberate purpose to bring about a personal
collision without cause, and asked whether
such conduct was not only unworthy of a
member Of this House, but characteristic OF a
blackguard and a scoundrel. [Sensation.]
Mr.. Fouke wanted to say one word in re-
ply. ~,
Mr.. Stevens and others objected. They
had enough of such things.
Mr.. Fouke, amid cries OF order, was un
derstood to say that Mr.. Conway was dis
grace to the nation and humanity.
There the matter ended in the House.
The House passed the bill to strike out
from the pension roll the names of all per-
sons who have taken up arms against the
Government or in any manner aided the Ie-
bellion.
Mr.. Vallandingham introduced the follow
ing preamble and resolution.
WHEREAS, The Secretary of the Navy has
reported to this House that Capt Wilkes, i'll
command Of the San Jaclnto, su armed pub
lie vessel of the United States, did, on the
Sth of November, 1861, on the high seas, in
tercept the Trent, British mail steamer, and
did remove thererom james NJ. Mason and
John Slidell, disloyal citizens, leading con-
spirators, rebel enemies and dangerous men,
who, with their suite, were on their way to
Europe to promote the cause Of the insurrec-
son, claiming to be ambassadors from the Sc
ceded Confederate States; and whereas, the
Secretary of the Navy has further reported
to this House that the prompt and decisive
action OF Capt. Wilkes on this occasion ner-
tied and received the emphatic approval Of
the Department, and moreover in public
letter has thanked Capt. Wilkes for the act;
and whereas, this House, on the first day OF
the session, did propose to tender the thanks
of Congress to Capt Wilkes for his brave,
adroit and patriotic conduct in the arrest OF
the traitors, and whereas further, on the
same day this House did request the Presi-
dent to confine the said J M. Mason and
John Slidell in the cells Of convicted felons
until certain military officers of the United
States, captured and held by the So called
Confederate States, should be treated as pri-
soners OF war; therefore,
Resolved, AS the sense OF this House, that
it is the duty Of the President to now firmly
maintain the stand thus taken, approving and
adopting the act of Capt. Wilkes in spite OF
any menace or demand of the British Gov
ernment; that this Housd pledges its tull sup
port to him in upholding now the honor and
Indicating the course OF the Government and
people OF the United States against foreign
power.
Mr.. Vailapdigham moved the previous
question. They had heard the frs! growl OF
the British lion. 1t remained to be seen who
would cover.
Mr.. Fenton of New York hoped the reso-
luton would be referred to the committee on
Foreign Affairs.
Mr.. Vallandigham remarked that for
mer resolution approbatory OF Capt. Wilkes
passed without being so referred. lie (Vail
a,digham) had offered this resolution in good
faith, and would stand by it.
. The House then refused 10 second the de.
mand for the previous question.
MIR. Fenton again moved that the pream
BILE and resolution be referred to the com
mittee on Foreign Affairs.
The motion was agreed to-yeas log, nays
Is.
The House resumed the consideration o.
the bill authorizing the raising Of volunteer
force for the better defense OF kenrucky.
Mr.. Loyejoy of Illinois hoped the bill wo'd
not pass. According to the official returns,
we have standing army OF between six Eun-
dred thousand and seven hundred thousand,
which is amply sufficient for the war. We
have more soldiers now than can be used
The raising of twenty thousand volunte ers
for twelve months, instead OF for the war
should not be authorized. He did not un.
derstand that the military authorities had
asked for the increase Besides, he was op'
posed to the mode oil raising men.
Mr.. Richardson of Illinois trusted the bill
would pass. The volunteers proposed to be
raised in Kentucky were Of the best kind
and familiar with the State. The basis o
operations was at Louisville, and twenty
thousand men were necessary 10 guard the
base and the line on which our army is tc
advance.
Mr.. Wicbliffe said Kentucky had furnish
ed twenty seven thousand men; he repeated
what he said the other day. that namely be
fore he introduced the bill, he mentioned the
subject to the Secretary of War, and also
consulted the President, who, together with
bis Cabinet, he was informed, approved o
the measure. As to Mr.. LoVejoy's cpposi
tion, he knew that gentleman would vote
sgainst anything but what related to negroes
In the course OF his remarks Mr.. Wicklife
said that whenever our army shall move tc
take Columbus, we will require every soldier
that can be brought into The field TO retake
the place ard march on Tennessee. The