The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-07-17

Washington, July f6.
HoUsK-Mr. Wasbburne, from the Com
nerce, said they were ready to report on the
resolution for clearing the seas OF pirates
and making the blockade more effectual, and
as there was immediate necessity for it's pas
sage he hoped the House would pro,eed TO
consider it.
Mr.. Bingham, from the Committee on Ju-
dioiarv, introduced bill providing for the
suppression OF rebellion against the Govern
ment and resistance to the laws OF The Uni
ted States, and the President is authorized
60 call out tho militia for these purposes.
Their continuance 10 service 10 not to extend
beyond sixty days after the commencement
Of the regular session Of Congress, unless
the latter shall otherwise direct. The mill
tin are to be entitled to the same pay and
ratiOns u. those in me regular service.
The bill passed under the operation Of the
previous question almost unanimously.
Mr.. Blair from committee on Military AZ.
fairs, reported back Senate's bill, au.horir-
ing the president 90 accept the services Of
FIVE hundred thousand volunteers, to aid 10
the enforcement Of the laws and the protec-
ton of the public property. lie proposes
for il substitute similar to the bill passed
previously, with several other additions and
pIovisos, which allows the President to select
the Major and Brigaiier Generals from the
line OF the Army to command volunteers
these officers to assume their former placee
at the expiration Of the war. Bill passed.
MIR. Stevans, from the Committee on WAYS
and Means. repnrted iha SenAte,A Rnandmeni
to the Loan Bill, which on their recommep-
dation, were all concurred in.
Mr.. Wright introduced Bill authorizing
the Secretary of the Treasury to issue ex
change bills to the amount OF one hundred
million dollars. Referred to the Committee
on Ways and Means.
Mr., Sedgewck, from the naval Committee
reported, with an amendment, the Senate
Bill authorizing the Secretary Of the Navy
to alter ard regulate Navy rasions. Also
the Senate bill providing for the appoint
mcnt Of an Assistant PaY master in the Navy.
Also the Senate bill, with amendments, fix
ing the Goth Of June as the date when the
sloop- ot war fonndered ut sea and providing
for the relief Of widows and orphans OF those
lost. The three above mentioned bills PASSED.
10000 copies OF obituaries delivered on
| the death of Senator ID ougias were ordered
printed.
On motion OF Mr.. Edwards the folio owing
unanimously passed
| Resolved, That the thanks Of this House
be presented Major General Mcclellan ard
I officers ard soldiers of his rummnud for the
series Of brilliant and decisive victories
which they have by their skiil and bravery
achieved over the rebels and traitors in the
army on the battle fields Of Westfrn vs..
The Hease, in Committee Of the Mhnia.
considered the bill to Increase the efficiency
Of volunteer forces of the United States.
MIR. Blair explained the provisions, when
n "A L.
ia vlndicatlon Of the seeded States, and in
condemnation Of warlike acts OF the Admin
istration. He protested against the violation
| OF the oath to support the Constitution of
the u. s. by the President, whom he charged
i quarters. lie concluded By advocating q
peaceful solution Of the present difficulties.
A bill to increase efficiency OF volunteer
forces then passed, and the Houee adjourned.
SENATE.-Mr. Sumner presented petition
for the abolition OF sisvery in the Southern
States, rsmunsrat,ng such owners of slaves
as may be impoverished thereby, from the
Treasury Of the q. s.
A petition was presented from NJ. O. Rob-
erts asking payment for the Star Of the West
lost ia the Government service.
Mr.. MsDougAl offered . resolution in re-
ference to the Pacific Railroad being made .
military road and moved the subject DO re-
ferred 70 select COMMITTEES OF Eve.
Mr.. Latham said be had prepared bill on
the subject. The motion was agreed 80.
The resolution approving the acts OF the
| President was taken up.
Mr.. Sumner introduced bills for the DON
fscation Of property in Rebel Ststss.
Mr.. Breckinridge proceeded to speak at
length in opposition 80 the resolution.