The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-07-19
July 10Th.

July 10Th.
Scndte.-Mr. Wilson moved reconsider
alton of the vote by which the volunteer bill
was passed. Agreed to.
Amendments were then made, providing
that volunccers serve three years.
An amendment, increasing the salary OF
the Chaplain. led to considerable discussion,
but passed.
The bill was then passed-35 to 5.
Mr.. Foote presented what appeared to be
credentials from the Governor of Kansas, of
+. p. Stanton as Senator, in place Of Mr..
Lane.
Mr.. Lane said this looked like an attempt
to bury man before he was dead. He had
been employed in raising brigade in Kan
sas, which, when full, il the brigade desired
u, he would take charge of, and then sur
render his certificate, not to the Governor,
who was actuated by hostile feeling. but to
the people of Kansas.--lIo wanted the peo-
pie of Kansas to select his successor.
The papers were referred to the judiciary
Committee.
Mr.. Browning's resolution that the Secre-
tary of the Treasury pay the representatives
Of S. A. Douglas the amount Of salary due
at the time Of his death, was passed.
The force bill was then taken up, and
passed-yeas SO, nays 5.
On motion Of Mr.. Wilson, the bill for the
better organization Of tho military establish
ments was taken up, and an amendment was
passed, providing that the Superintendent Of
the Academy be selected from the army en-
Cinecrs or ordnance cOrps.
An amendment was adopted increasing
the army rations, providing 90 ounces OF
bread or -four instead of l8 pound Of
hard bread fresh beef instead Of salt, and
when required; Jeans and rice and potatoes
when practicable, three times u woek-when
not practicable, other food equivalent in
value.
House.-Nlr. Blair said the President could
accept volunteers for one, two or three years,
but not exceeding three, and all may be dis
banded if the war is sooner concluded.
Mr.. Cox asked the reason for giving lar.
ger sum and larger number Of men than
was asked for.
Mr.. Blair replied that it was to provide
for all emergencies during the recess Of Con.
gress.
Mr.. Vallandingham asked-if they desired
to return, without fighting, or striking an.
other blow, did the Government intend they
should stand up and be compelled to receive
our cannon shot, the edge of the sword, and
the point Of the bayonet?
Mr.. Wright [Dem. replied, that when
those who arc fighting under the standard of
rebellion lay down their arms, sue for peace,
and surrender their leaders, then he was for
peace, and not otherwise. lie was opposed
to any propositions for peace while these
men held arms in their hands. lie alluded
to the fact that commissioners went with the
army to Mexico, and justified it because it
was conflict between two Independent ma
tions. lie wanted to subjugate saitors, that
patriots might live, and the laws be SUI
preme.
Various amendments were made, but the
prominent features of the bill were retained,
including the giving Of authority to the
President to accept the services Of 500, 1000
volunteers.
Mr.. Burnett offered q proviso, that the
military force here provided shall not be en-
ployed in subjugating, or holding US con.
quercd provinces, any Southern State. Re-
jected.
Mr.. Hickman said he did not know whcth-
or it was contemplated to subjugate the
South but he did know it was the purpose
to force the South into submission and he
would vote for such an amount of men and
money as would make the war effective, and
q terror TO all evil doors for oil time to come.
The bill was subsequently, reported to the
House, when the amendments were concurred
in, including the following: All letters writ
ten by soldiers may DO transmitted through
the mails without prepayment under such
regulations as the Postmaster General pre-
scribes, tho postage to DO paid by the rc-
ceiycr. The bill passed at o'clock. Adj.