The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-07-10

Messrs. NeSmIth, Browning ana Anthony
spoke in eulogy of Douglas.
Adjourned.
WASHINGTON, July s.--HoUsE.--Mr. Ste
vens introduced bill reoealing all laws
creating ports of entry in the rebellious
States. Referred to the Committee on
Commerce.
Mr.. Vallandingham introducedsa bill to
repeal the tariff of 1861, aud restore that
of 1857. Referred to Committee on Ways
and Means. L&
Mr.. Holman introduced bill granting
bounty lands to those who have been, or
shall be, engaged in the military service of
the United States Referred to Committee
on Military Affairs. Vas
Mr.. Curtis introduced the Pacific Rail-
road bill. Referred to a Committee of nine.
Mr.. Aldrich introducedsa bill granting
homesteads, and bill establishing gener-
al bankrupt law The former was referred
to the Committee on Agriculture, and the
latter to the Judiciary Committee.
Mr.. Cox introduced a bill to increase the
number of Cadets at West Point. 1t gives
three times the present number, and redu-
ces the term from Eve to four years.
Mr.. Walton offered a resolution, which
was adopted, instructing the Committee on
Judiciary to inquire into the expediency of
fixing the number of Representatives, after
this Congress, at 239, this being The present
number.
Mr.. ConkIing presented memorial from
the Chamber of Commerce of New York
relative to the defenses of that harbor.
The House will go into extraordinary
session and consider only military bills and
resolutions, and the government and 6uan-
cial affairs connected Herewith and all bills
of private character, and all other bills
and resolutions will be referred without de-
bate to the proper committees, to be consid
cred at the next regular session of Congress.
Mr.. Lovejoy offered the following resolu-
tons: 81 t-
RssOI0ed, That in the Judgment of this
House, il is no part of the duty of soldiers
of the United States to return or capture fu-
gitive slaves.
ResolUed, That the committee on Judicial
ry be instructed to inquire into the expedi-
ency of repeating the laws commonly called
the Fugitive Slave Law.
Whereas: Major Emory, of the United
States Army resigned his commission under
circumstances showing his sympathy with
the rebellion; therefore,
ResoL0ed That his restoration to the SER
vice was improper and uniustifable, and
L0dt bDlS I1OQSes III tue uAHlt.OI tue people.
demand of the Executive his immediate re-
moval. =
Mr.. Edwards moved to lay the resolu-
ton on the table, which was done--yeas 81,
nays 60.
Mr.. Burnett desired further expressions,
in order that propositions looking to peace
full solution of the present political difficult
ty, may be submitted. He had not FABIAN
done6 all hope on that subject. The House
then re-considered the vote, whereby Hol-
mans resolution was adopted.
Mr.. Burnett again suggested an amend
ment, allowing propositions for a peaceful
solution of the trouble TO be made. Objec-
tions were made. ,-
Mr. Hickman moved to-reconsider Hol-
mans resolution his object being to i'm
elude questions of a judicial character
| The resolution thus amended was adopted.
Mr.. Foulke said, while We hold the sword
of justice and have the disposition to up
hold the President, it becomes our most SOL
emn duty, to offer to our deluded brethren,
the olive branch of peace. .4ss
Mr.. Washburn offered a series of resolu-
tions, referring various branches of the Pres
idents message to appropriate committees.
Adopted.
All the contested election cases are refer
red to the committee on elections. = sE~F
Mr.. Curtis offered joint resolution, pro
posing to strike from the pension rolls,
names of all persons in rebellion against
the United States, and all aiding or abetting
secession, &c. 1t was ruled out under the
rule adopted this morning.
Van Wyck introduced bill increasing
the pay Of soldiers to SIS per month, from
May LIST, 1861. Also bill for reducing
the expenses of Government.
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that committee of five be appointed by
the Speaker to ascertain and report what
contracts have been made by any of the
Departments, for any articles furnished for
the use of the Government, without adver-
/ Using for proposals, as required by the stat
utes. Also to ascertain names of parties to
whom the contracts have been given and the
compensations and terms thereof. Also
when the proposals were received, whether
contracts were awarded tothe lowest bidder,
and reason therefor Also, whether the con-
tracts were let in accordance with specifca-
tioninviting the proposals, aud if any altera-
tons thereon were made, if SO if any per-
son or persons in the contracts thus made
and awarded have been paid for obtain
ing the same, or have any interests in the
profits therefrom, except contractors. And
that said committee shall have power tC
send for persons aud papers aud to admins.
ter oaths, examine witnesses, and report a.
any time.
On motion of Mr.. Upton it was resolved
that the Secretary of War be directed Il
instruct the officers of the United States
taking prisoners and releasing them on TAX
ing the oath of allegiance to report thei
names and residences to him that the same
may be preserved in his department.
> On motion of Mr.. Garlic that th,
committee on naval affairs be INSTRUCTED
to inquire into the expediency of providing
for the appointment of the full number 0
Cadets from such States as have not nov
, in the naval service the number to which
they are entitled by existing laws, and
from any of the States, Recommendation
are not made, the number shall be takel
from the States in the same section of th
p Union as shall apply for the places in sal
! school. a.ta-sA
On motion of Loomis, it was resolve
+. that the Committee on Judiciary be and ar