The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-07-27
Congressional Proceedings.

FRIDAY, July l9-In the Senate, reso-
luton was introduced by lines, of Iowa,
asking the President to inform the Senate of
the nature Of the quasi nrmistice referred to
in his message, by which the Commander of
the Sabine refused to transfer troops to Fort
Plckens, and what has been done in relation
to the Commander of the Sabine Agreed to.
Mr. Clark, of N. H., reported bill to pay
the widow OF Stephen A. Douglas the sum
due him $3.50. Adopted. Mr.. Wilson, of
Mass, reported the House bill for the relief of
the soldiers and musicians Of Fort Sumter
Passed. He also reported bill in relation
to forwarding soldiers letters. Passed. lie
also reported bill for the relief of Ohio and
other volunteers. 1t provides for the pay
mcnt from the time actually in service till
they took the oath. Passed. Mr.. FesseEde
of Maine. reported from the Committee on
Finance the Legislative. Executive and Judi
cial Appropriation bill, which was considered
and passed. The Civil Appropriation bill
was then taken up and passed.
In the House, Mr.. Crittcnden asked leave
to submit resolutions declaring that the pre-.
sent civil war has been forced upon the coun
try by Dsunionists in the Southern States,
tina. it is not waged for conquest or suhjuga-
ton. or for interference with the rights or
established institutions of the States, but to
defend and maintain the supremacy of the
Constitution, with the equality of the States
under it unmpalred, and that as soon as these
objects shall he accomplished the war ought
to cease. Objection being made, the resolu-
ton laid over. A joint resolution being
reported for the appointment of Committee
to select site for the Naval Academy, Mr..
Webster, in the name of the loyal citizens CT
Maryland, protested against its permanent
removal from Annapolis. The bill for the
better organization Of the military establish
mcnt Of the Government was amended and
passed.
THE act provides for the appointment by
the President of an Assistant Secretary Of
War at a salary Of So 900 year, who Shall
be a man of military experience. 1t provides
of the West Point Academy the appointment
of additional corps; and for a corps Of medical
cadets who are to have the same pay as the
military cadets. and whose number shall not
exceed fifty 1t is to be composed of young
students of medicine of liberal education,
between the ages of Is and % years. who
have read medicine for two yeafs. The bill
further provides that vacancies in the AGA
deny shall be filled by one cadet from each
Congressional District. to be nominated by
the Representative from that District. An
oath of office is also prescribed, in which each
officer and cadet is required to swear para.
mount allegiance to the Constitution and the
Government, and upon refusal to take such
oath the name Of the person refusing will be
stricken from the roll. The resignation from
the service of any cadet who shall have
graduated will only be accepted on the express
condition that he shall be liable 10 be called
into active service by the President when.
ever such exgences may requirr.]
Mr.. Vallandigham gave notice of his inten.
ton to report several bills. when the House
adjourned till Monday.
MONDAY. the Senate. the bill to pro.
vide for the construction Of one or more
armored ships and batteries, and for other
purposes. was taken up and passed. The
bill to confiscate property used for insurrec-
tionary purposes, was taken up. Mr.. Trum.
bull offered an amendment " that any slaves
employed in aiding the rebellion against the
Government when captured shall be forfeited
Mr.. Trumbull said that he understood that
negroes were employed in the recent battle to
shoot down Union men with the consent of
their traitor owners. Mr.. Breck inridge ca lied
the yeas and nays, which resulted yeas 80,
nays Breckenridge, johnson, of Missouri,
Kennedy, Pearce, Polk, Powcll-6.
In the House. Mr.. Crittenden' Reso lutons
mentioned in Fridays proceedings, charging
the present difficulties Of the county upon
the Secessionists Of the Southern States, was
passed by vote of III to 2. Notices were
given to introduce several bills some acts OF
minor importance were passed, after which
the House adjourned.
VurSp.v, n tho C,,ste Mr. "Icop