Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-07-17
ThirtyI IseVsnth q gsnEress--EHsra ses.

Issa n.y. EW WARRINGTON, July 10.
srsArE Mr. sumner presented petition for The ab
such owners Of SLAVES, may be Impoverished thereby
\ from the treasury Of the United States, 1851 -
petition was presented from NJ o. Roberts, asking
payment for the Star Of the West lost 10 the Govern
M. McDoural offered resolution in regard to ths
Pacific Railroad being made military road, and moved
that the subject 30 referred 70 select committee Of
Mr.. Latham said he had bill prepared on the sub
The motion wa. agreed TO-, y, I, !, !.
property IN the rebel States. So
The resolution approving Of the acts Of the President
was taken up. Esftc n. n
Mr. Breckinrdge proceeded to speak at length in op'
position to the resolution.
Mr. Breckinrdge finished his speech on Martin VIII
son. The subject 10 postponed until Thursday,
The Naval Appropriation bill was taken up.
The amendment about etevens's floating battery was
disagreed to, The bill then passed. Adjourned.
\ HousE.--Mr. Washburne, from the committee on Com
ere, said they were ready to report on the resolution
for clearing the Of pirates and making the blockade
more eectaa and as there was immediate necessity for
slder its use.
introduced bill providing for the suppression Of the
bellion against the Government and resistance to the
laws the United States The President s authorized
to call out the militia for these purposes Their conn
uance In service not to extend beyond sixty days after
the commencement Of the regular session Of Congress-
unless the latter shall otherwise direct The militia
tobe entitled to the same pay and aons as the regular
service.
The bill passed under operation Of the previous ques
tion, almost unanimously.
Mr.. Blair, from the committee on Military Affairs re.
to accept the SCI services Of 600 Volunteers to aid in the
enforcement Of the laws and protection OF public prop
ery He proposed for substitute similar to the bill
previously reported. Among several I'VE other additions
the Major and Brgader Generals from the line Of the
army to command the volunteers. These officers are to
assume their former commands on the expiration Of the
war.
The bill passed. l.I.EL j
Mr.. Stevens from the committee on Ways snd Means,
reported the senates amendment to the loan BILL which,
on their recommendation, were all concurred in.
Mr.. Wright introduced bill authorizing the Secretary
of the Treasury to issue exchange bills to the amount Of
SlOO, 900 600. Referred to the committee Ways and
Mr.. sedgewick from the N avail committee reported
with amendment the Senate bill authorizing the Hec
retary Of the Navy to alter and regulate the navy
Also the Senate bill providing for the appointment of
Assistant Paymaster in the Navy.
Also the Senate bill with amendments, fixing the Goth
last % the date when the sloop Of War founder
ed at sea- and providing for the relief Of the widows and
orphans Of those lost.
The three above mentioned bills were passed.
Twenty thousand copies Of the obituary delivered on
the death OF Senator Douglas ordered to be printed
On motion Of Mr.. Edwards, the following unani.
mously adopted:
ResolUsd That the thanks Of this House be presented
TO Major General Mcclellan and the officers and soldiers
Of his command for the series Of brilliant and decisive
victories which they have by their skill and bravery
achieved the rebels and traitors in the army on the
battle felds Of Western Virginia.
The House. in COMMITTEES Of the Whole, considered the
bill TO increase the efficiency Of the volunteer force Of
the United States
Mr.. Blair explained its provisions, when Mr. Burnett
addressed the committee for an hour In vindcaton Of
the seeded States, and In condemnation Of the warike
acts Of the Administration. He protested against the