The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-08-09

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HorsE.-The following are the select Com
missioners announced 10 inquire and report
relative 10 the establishment Of a national
Armory west Of the Alieghanies. Moore
head McClernand. Bingham, kellogg. of
Michigan. Slrstt0n. Delano, Rollins oi No,
Fandever aud Wallace
The select committee 10 enquire into the
subject of army contracts: Van wyck Wash
burne, Holman. Fenton, Davis. Seele Of y.
j.. and Jackson.
On the Pacific Railroad. Curtis, Campbell,
Mallory. Blair Of No, Cox. Webster. Fan
chett, Arnold an Thsyer.-
Ga motion OF Mr.. Kellogg. ValIandigham's
preamble was tabled By 80 against 81
On motion of Nc. DIN, resolution was
adopted requesting the Attorney General 70
lay before the House a copy OF his opinion
referred TO in the Presidents special mes>
sage.
The resolution was amended az the in
stance of Mr. yaliandigham. so "a 10 call for
a report in relation 90 the suspension 81 the
writ OF habeas corpus.
The House took up aud merely REID
through the III IN liking appropriations for
Legislative. Executive and Judicial expenses.
also the bill m king appropriations Cor GER
tain civil expenses and then passed both Of
them.
On motion OF Mr. Blair. the House went
into committee on the bill 10 authorize the
employment of volunteers TO aid in suppress
ing the rebellion and defending the Govern
ment of the United States.
The bill authorizes the President to accept
tina services of volunteers 10 the number of
FIVE hundred thousand, and 10 pay the expen.
ses. of the sum of $500. 900. 900 are appropri-
prated.
Mr. Allen desired 10 amend SO rs To limit
the acceptance Of the volunteers TO one year.
believing that the rebellion can be put down
in less than three years. He expressed
perfect willingness ~ vote twice the amount
of money and numbe, of men If necessary to
secure the enforcement Of the laws aud sup
press the present revolution.
Mr. Nailandgham offered a preamble pro-
testing against several rlembers Of the House
occupying seats ia consequence OF holding
military commissions
Several members SPOKE on the bill to in
crease the army &c.
Mr.. Aoorehead EXPIRE "a confidence in
the Administration. and i,e old Chief.ain
who controls and directs the war movements
They would not spend dollar, or employ
man more than the erigencies required.
Mr.. Harding favored giving any amount of
money and men TO support the Government.
At the same time he was opposed to the sub
jugatiQn OF the South. and spoke in favor of
Commissioners accompanying the army to re-
ceiye any propositions that MAY be made by
the confederatcs.
Mr. Vsllandigham asked Mr.. Wright. Are
YOU opposed TO the return Of the seeded
Statesf
Mr. Wright replied that he icas not
Mr.. Vallandigham asked If the seeded
States desire TO return without fighting or
striking another blow. did the gentlem IN in
tend that they should stand up, and be com
PEELED TO receive our shot I D.
Mr.. Wright replied, and said when those
who are fighting under the standard Of rebel
lion, lay down their arms and sue for peace,
and surrender their leaders. then he WAS for
peace. lApplause.) Not otherwise This
is not q war OF subjugation bur war TO de-
fend the integrity Of the Government and not
TO rob southern men or interfere with the ne
gro question.
Various amendments wcro made, but the
prominent features of the bill were retained
The bill was subsequently reported TO the
House, when the amendments were concur
red in. includng the following. proposed by
Mr.. Colfax. "All letters written by sJld ers
may be transmitted through the mails with
out prepayment OF postage, under such reen-
latlons rs the Postmaster General may pre-
scribe, the postage 10 be paid by the recipi-
ent.
The bill passed at O'Clock P NJ. and the
House adjourned.
SxSArE-Mr. Wilson gave notice that he
should introduce bill authorizing the Fed
eral Government TO take personal property
in the rebel States when the owners are
found i'm rebellion against the Government
Mr. Trumbull offered resolution asking
the Secretary of War to inform the Senate
whether any contracts had been made ex-
cept by the regular officers. Commissioners
or Qaartermaste-s. and II 20. to lay them be-
fore lhe Senate Agreed 20.
Mr.. Salisbury Offered a resolution propos-
ing amendments 10 the Constitution in favor
of pc. bic solution AM adjustment of the
present difficulties Ordered TO be printed
Mr. Hale reported bill to provide for
Assistant Pawn lsters. Pissed.
Mr.. Wilson moved TO reconsider the vote
bv which the bill to authorize the employ
ment of volunteers was passed. Agreed to
Some amendments were made. O.,e for
providing for volunteers to serve three years
An amendment 10 increase the pay o.
Chtplains passed
The bill was then pissed Ayes IS: nays
>. Messrs. Breckenridge. johnson OF NJ
Polk. and Powell voting IN the mex tive.
The House bill relating 10 the further col
lection OF impor; duties pisss l.; also the force
bill passed. Yew SO: nays 6. Me,srs Beck
inridge. Bright. johnson ri Missouri. kepue.
dy, Polk, and Powell voting in the esstive
The bill for the better organic ,tion OF the
military establishment was ameaded provid-
ing for the support of the m tlry acsde-
my: also increasing the srmy ratiors- Ad-
iourncd