Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-07-18
Congress..Extra ses.
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'IH q WASHINGTON, July II.
SENATE. Mr.. Latham introduced bill to secure the
speedy passage of troops and munitions Of war to the
Pacific coasts Referred to select sommttee on the Pacific
Mr. Pearce presented memorial from the Police Com
missioner Of baltimore, now confined at Fort McHenry
ways discharged their duties faithfully and mparally,
and In obedience the laws and Constitution, and that
all evidence to the contrary a false. They further de-
clare that the grounds set by General Banks for their
arrest had no foundation fact and that Marshal Kane
gentleman of integrity and worth, and that no body
Of less liable to the charge Of unlawful combi
nation than the police force Of Baltimore. The memo
raliss submit that the proclamation by which they were
arrested has warrant in law, and heyask the inter"
position Of Congress. "a
Mr. Pearce said the memorallsts were known to him,
and he believed them To- be men Of the highest integrity
and faithful to the Consultation. He did not believe
that any proof could be furnished against them. The
memorial was referred to the Judiciary committee
Mr.. Grimes from the committee on Naval Affairs in
troduced bill to provide for the temporary increase Of
the navy. ~ ~ ~ AlOIO OLl !
the passage of the bill. The bill authorizes the secre
tay OF the Navy purchase hire such vessels may
be necessary during the war; to suppress piracy and
render ehectua the blockade. II appropriates $4,000
The House resolution regarding the adjournment on
Friday taken up and laid on the table to give time
for consideration.
The bill to provide for the better organization Of the
military establishment was taken up. ,r-...
Mr.. Wilson offered an amendment to the whole BILL
comprising nearly all amendments heretofore
ed, and further providing retiring list for the army
Mr.. Grimes offered an amendment providing retired
| list for the navy. ? ,.o.,t. - a ,t
although he was willing to have retired list this was
not the time to establish It, ,.5 d, .-...- T. IT,
Mr. Wilson at some length advocated the passage Of
the bill as anne nded. p" ~ T"e11
Mr.. Grimes's amendment was adopted. H., ,. n..
Mr. Grimes offered an amendment to extend the re-
firing list to the marine corps OF the navy Adopted.
Mr.. Hale moved to strike out all that portion relating
O the rettrinQ iqt al the armv and navy.
After long discussion, the amenpmentwas disagreed
to-yeas IL, nays 27.
Mr. Wilson at some length advocated the passage OF
the bill as amended.
Mr.. Grimess amendment was adopted.
Mr.. Grimes offered amendment to extend the retir-
ing list to the marine corps Of the navy. Adopted.
Mr.. hale moved to strike out all that portion relating
to the retiring list Of the army and navy. After long
discussion the amendment disagreed to, yeas H.
nays 81. i.'4'-'a,N .' ''- %. '-,.
Mr. Rice offered an amendment that the breyet Lieut.
General be retired end there be no reduction Of salary
subsistence, Agreed to, yeas 20, nays IL.
Mr. Sherman Imoyed to give the retired iiss simply
sherman's amendment was adopted. -,
Mr.. Hale moved 10 amend 90 that officers having
brevet ranks would not receive any increase Of pay
Mr.. Baker moved that Lieutenant General Scott be
excepted. - F'.'' t-lAt .. /. .'t =.
Mr.. Nesmlth said he saw no reason for exceptions.
MIR. Salisbury said he should vote for II because he
was glad that great captain had not resigned and taken
part with the seceders. Agreed to, yeas go nays g.
NaysEBIeckinridge Carlisle, johnson of Missouri, Mes
mith, Polk and Powell. 2 y ,f-i fr--..I
Mr.. Foster moved to strike out the provision relating
to the superintendent Of the Military Academy as to
leave it as 1t Is Agreed to. Senate Adjourned .-l
HousE.-Most OF the day has been consumed in dis.
cussng resolution appointing committee to examine
and inquire into alconracs made or to be made by the
War Department. b p-la 's '.7t -f,-ilt .al-
Mr.. Kellogg Of Illinois urged his objections to the
resolution the ground that there were no specific
charges. - p NI t' sat ' i ishf ~ -
Mr.. Van wyck said there were specified charges Of
fraud by contractors He understood without doubt
that within two short months there has been system Of
plunder, which, for audacy and kedness, has
been surpassed In his conviction. He referred to the
excess OF pay for beef hats etc. He charged Depart
ment with completely but he did say there that
had taken advantage Of the necessity Of the times and
pundered the country Take the OF the steamboat
Cstaline. She was chartered for $4,000 per month,
and 600 were to be paid for her in the event Of her
destruction He would say TO the House, the country
and the War Department desired exar.inaton into
this affair. 'a'a ~ - ''s' g. gs' a
Mr. Kellogg moved to lay the resolution on the table.
The molten disagreed to by vote Of 4S against H.
The resolution was then adopted-yeas 81, nays a.
Tho House then went into committee OF the Whole on
the bill TO provide for increased revenue from i'm
ports, to pay the interest the public debt and for
other purposes! Spyr - n.l.f l6V uet i.-.rI
Mr.. Morrill, of VT, would vote for the proposed bill
although 1t did not meet with his cordial support.
Mr.. Pendleton offered an amendment to reduce duty
on iron. Rejected - 20 g. -rs..a
Mr. Ward Intellectually endeavored to amend SO that
the bill take effect the 1Et Of September instead OF
Immediately. Without action the Committee rose.
Mr.. Vallandgham gave notice Of bills to regulate and
enforce the writ OF habeas corpus. 70. .4s rudrs !