The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-08-05

measure was in keeping with all former Legislation
OF this Congress He denounced the bill. Where
was precedent for il to be found? Was there
ever such legislation? To be the Constitution
mas become rather obsolete in this House, but i
gentlemen would pardon him, Mr. B. would ven
ture occasionally to a!lude to that sacred but unor
tunate instrument Mr.. b. saw no reason or ex
cuse tor this bill; it simply astounded him.
Mr.. oLIN asked if, as Mr. Burnett admitted, off
GERS appointed under State authority might be re-
moved by courts martial why might not another
msde be adopted to effect the same obiect-whv
might not the President be substituted for the court
martial, and so save delays? Dir. Olin was tired
OF these eternal barangues about the Constitution
especially from the gentleman from Kentucky Y,
who Is too Ingenious not to expose, cnntiDually
his sympathy for the rebels; the record was un-
favorable to the gentleman's loyalty.
Mr.. BURNETT said gentlemen were ever too ready
10 eVade manly argument by recourse to psrsona-
ties Such attacks upon his LOYALTY had become a
iaForite refuge Tor those who had no better reason
ior their measures their votes As for his loyaI-
ty, Mr.. burnett held himself accountable to no man
here. He should do bis duty very boldly very
Independently. An impartial posterity will iudge
between hlm and the gentleman from New York;
an impartial posterity will decide which has sought
to avert, and which to preciptate the sorrows and
the horrors OF our country. If his voice could
have reached the heart of the gentleman from New
lork, the record would stand otherwise between
them.
SO long his native State cluup to the Con-
o''utiou l" WHICH, az member Uf this House, he
was bound by an oath, be should recognize his al
Leg lance to the Federal Government; but whenever
ne hears the voice of that State calling him to her,
ne snail respond promptly and with all his heart
AS Tor sympathy with the rebels" if to svmpa-
thiZe with the people of bis own soil the peopJe of
DIS own blood, whose institutions are his own in
stitutions, whose rights his own rights, and who
waged no war save that which was forced upon
them-lf that be "sympathywith rebels" then
gentlemen IN; ght make the most of it.
On motion OF Mr.. HUTCHINS the hill was laid on
the table.
Mr.. ALLEN moved to take up the Senate resoIu-
tion providing that a joint committee of both
branches OF Congress shall call on the President
and request him to set apart a day for public hu-
initiation, Thanksgiving and prayer to be observed
with solemn religious ceremonies, and fervept sup
pications for the success of our arms and tho res
toration of peace.
Mr. LoVEJoY moved to amend by adding Sand
by reading the SSH chapter Of Isaiah"
Mr. FALLANDGGHAM suggested the Sermon on the
Mount.
The original resolution was adopted
Mr.. STEVENS, from the Committee on WAYS and
Means reported back the Senate amendments to the
bill making appropriations for the organization of
the volunteer force. CODcurred in.
Mr.. BINGHAM, from the Judiciary Committee re-
ported back, with his amendment, the bill to seize
and confiscate all property employed for insurrec
tiouarv purposes
Mr. HOLMAN moved to lay the bill on the table,
and demanded the yeas and nays his motion
eas Al, nays &C. So the House refused to iay the
bill On the table.
The House here concurred in the Senate Joint re-
solution to adjourn on Tuesday next.
Mr.. MALLORY then moved that the House ad-
lourn. Retused-yess so, nays rs.
Mr.. BINGHAM's amendment was then concurred
in.
The question coming up on the passage of the
bill, Mr.. BURNETT demanded the yeas and NAYS
Agreed to-yeas so, nays As. So the bill was
passed.
The Speaker here laid before the House message
from the President In answer to resolution adopt
ed by the House on Wednesday, calling on him for
in reference to the capture of the Hon.
Alfred Ely. The President replies that he is in
possession of facts, telegraphic despatch
announcing Mr.. El7's capture and confinement.
Mr.. C0NKLING offered a resolution calling upon
the President for all correspondence between the
Hon. j. L. Harvey and any of the Heads OF De- !
in relation to the charges against him. |
Mr.. Conkiing said he had such information from
MIR. Harvey, and of such a character, that the |
House ought not to refuse to adopt the resolution
Mr. VALLANDGGHAM moved that the gentleman |
be allowed to lay the information before the House
Agreed to.
Mr.. CoNKLIEG therefore sent to the Clerks desk |
, letter from Dir. Harvey to the Secretary of War, |
lated Lisbon, July Ia, 1861, in which he sought to
'indicae himself from the charges ageinst him, of
corresponding with the rebels. This letter has al
'eady been published.
Mr.. CoNKLING's resolution, calling upon the Pres
dent for tae correspondence in the case, was then
adopted.
Adjourned.