Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-12-21
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CONGRESSIONAL.
HOUSE.

EAAs bCuuCGf OClCBdAC IEbul SOlOEduOy III
trodueed a resolution, which WAS adopted.
instructing the Committee Oh Ways and
Means to inquire into the expedency OF
establishing a branch mint at Denver.
On motion of Mr.. Bernheisel, the dele
gate from Utah, the Committee on Terri
tories we're instructed to inquire into the
expediency of providing for II geographic
Cal survey of that Territory.
On motion of Mr.. Dunn, of Ind, SO
much OF the report of the Superintendent
of Public Printing as refers to the destruc-
ton by FIRE OF the mechanical part OF the
Pateut Office report be referred to the
Committee on Printing, and that they re-
port as early AS practicable in favor of
printing volumes il place of those thus
destroyed.
On motion of Mr.. Law, of Nd, the Com
mittee 90 Military Affairs were instructed
to inquire into the expediency of instruct
ing the PhymasteI General of the army to
authorize Pnymasters aud assistant Pay
masters % credit and pay all commissioned
officers and volunteers their pay and allow
ances for the date of their AcceStsuces and
taking the oath of allegiance, as required
by the officers appointed by the President.
On motion of Mr.. Elliott, of MnssAchu-
sets, the Committee on Commerce were
instructed TO inquire into the eXpediemcy
OF re ,ortng 81 bill for the preservation and
repair of harbors at Provincetown AMI
Plymouth, Mass, with a view to commerce
aud the national defence.
Mr.. Stevens, of Pa, reported bill APP
proprutinE Sl5O.OOO to complete the de-
fences of Washington. Passed.
The House passed the Senate bill, pro-
viding for transmitting aIotmentS of VOL
unteers to their families and friends:
Each State to appoint three persons to
visit the several departments of the army
To receive the money. The provision of
of the former law, allowing liens to suffers
on soldiers pay, is repealed and all regula-
tiunS on the subject abrogHted beyond the
rules ami articles of war.
The House also passed the Senate bill
authorizing the appointment Of u general
court martial in time OF war. etc,
Mr.. Holman, of Ind, introduced a reso-
luton, which was adopted, instructing the
Committee on Military Affairs to report II
bill nmendatory of the present laws, so as
not to exclude in the appointment of Chap
lains any religions societies. He men
toned that at present Jewish Rabbies are
excluded, Notwithstanding there are n
large number OF Hebrews in the army
Mr.. Wicklitfe. of Ky, presented the
resolutions of the Kentucky Legislature
in favor of relieving Ireland, in view of
the probable famine. Referred IL the
Committee on Foreign Affairs,
Mir. Julian, of Ind, offered resolution
that the Committee on the Judiciary be
instructed to report a bill so amending the
fugitive slave law of 1850 as to forbid the
recapture or return of any fugitive from
justice without satisfactory proof being
made that the claimant of such fugitivcs is
loyal to the Government.
Mr. Hnlnau manfred whether hi3 Cnl-
league would not consent to make this
resolution merely of enquiry.
Mr.. Julian replied that he preferred the
present form of the resolution.
Mr.. Holman moved to lay the resolution
on the table. Not agreed to; yeas 80,
nays 49,
Mr WicklifHe, of KY, Intellectually ap.
peaed to his colleague so to amend tbs
resolution rs to contine its operations to
the citizeus of States which have or may
secede.
The resolution was passed. Yeas 10,
nays SO.
Mr. Arnold, of ILL.,, introduced a resolu-
ton which was adopted, rendering the
thanks of Congress to Col. MulIigan and
his command for their heroic defence of
Lexington, and authorizing the Twenty
third Illinois TO bear GU their colorS the
name of Lexington.
Mr. Lovejoy offered resolution that the
Committee on Judiciary report Il bill f'r
the cou6scatiou of all the property OF all
citinAns round in armed rebellion against
the government OF the U. s., and such ns
ard and abet the rebellion; aud the unc0n-
dilionnl liberation of their slaves. and pro-
lection of the slaves from recapture by
their rebel masters.
The House refused by vote of So yeas
n La
ton on the passage OF the resolution.
Mr.. Valinndighnm moved to commit the
resolution to the judiciary Committee.
Mr. Lovejoy moved that Mr.. Vallandig-
hams motion be tabled. Agreed to-ayes
81, nays Sc.
Such action was thereafter taken as had
tue effect of laying the whole subject on
tue table by two majority.
Mr.. Wilson offered IA resolution directing
the Committee on Military Affairs to re-
port bill providing for an additional arti
Gle of war, by which all officers of the ar
my shall he prohibited from using any por-
ton of the force under their respective
commands for the purpose OF returning fu-
gitives from service or labor, AMI Provid-
ing for the punishment of such officers by
dismissal from the service.
Pending the consideration of the reso-
luton the House adjrnrned till Monday.
SENATE.
Mr.. Trumbnll of II inois, presented a pc
tition for the emancipation of the slaves of
rebels if necessary 10 save the Union. Also,
several petitions for an Armory at Rock
Island. Also, II petition asking for the re-
moval of lessee D. Bright from the Senate.
Mr.. Wilson OF Mass, presented a petition
for the establishment of u system OF ex-
changing prisoners. Also report from
the Military Committee, with joint reso-
luton expressing recognition of the gal
lmntry of Gen. Lyon and the soldiers under
his command Mt Springfield.