Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-18
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xxxvI1tA oOxeKEss-Fir.t session.
WASHINGTON, Dec. II.
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ize the raising of volunteer force for the de-
fence of Kentucky. On motion OF Mr.. POWELL
itwns referred to the military committee.
Mr.. SUMNER presented several petitions for
the emancipation OF the slaves OF rebels.
Mr.. WILSON reported bill for the increase
in the number of cadets at West Point
Mr.. FooTE offered resolution that the
commissioner OF pabc buildings inform the
senate by what authority portion of the ma
tlOna capital has been converted into a bakery.
Agreed to.
Mr. SUMNER offered resolution that the
committee on military affairs be instructed to
inquire into the eXpedency of proving by
legislation that the army shall not be employ
ed in the restoration of fugitive slaves. Laid
over.
Mr.. LATHAM offered resolution that the
secretary of war be requested to inform the
senate by virtue Of what law passports are re-
quired from passengers from New Iork to San
Francisco. Agreed TO-
Mr. SHERMAN offered resolution that the
secretary OF war be requested to furnish copy
OF all the correspondence between Gen. Scott
and Gen. Patterson. Agreed to.
Mr.. SUMNER introduced bill in relation to
the claims tor the French spoliations
Mr.. LANE OF Kansas called up the resolu.
tOn that the secretary of war be requested to
furnish 90 the senate copies OF the orders for
the erection Of barracks for the Kansas troops.
Mr.. LANE OF Kansas spoke in favor OF a or-
ward movement Of the army OF the Potomac,
and tor emancpatng slaves
Mr.. CARLISLE c0ntended that this was war
for constitutional liberty and not to trappie on
the constitutional rights OF the people OF any
state. If the army was to be turned into negro
catchers it would dissolve like snow He was
willing to trust the president. He (Carsle)
supposed he had come here to take constltu-
tiUnal measures to restore the UniOn yet he
was Obliged to listen TO anti-savery speeches
and to men simply working for party. Ii SEN
ators of The tree states do us much as the loyal
citizens OF the rebel states and correct crazy
notions and bring about good feeling peace
will return TO every part of this distracted
country.
Mr.. LANE spoke further to the effect that he
would wage war to crush out rebellion and let
such emanatiOns from hell as slavery take
care of itself, and if it perish let it perish and
freedom smile.
Nj. MCDoUGAL opposed the resolution and
protested against bringing in Il subject not cal
culated TO further the great interests Of the
country.
Mr.. GRIMES moved to lay the resolution on
the table Agreed to-
Mr.. WILSON reported back from the military
committee the bill to provide ior aIotInemt
among the volunteer forces, with Il substitute
which passed.
The contested seat OF Mr. Lane of Kansas
was up and postponed till Tomorrow.
ThJ chair announced the committee Oh the
part OF the senate to investigate into the gem
era conduct Of the war: Wade, Chandler, and
Johnson OF Tennessee.
~ resolution tom the house in regard to ad-
journmemt over the holidays was laid on the
mGle, aud after an executive session the senate
adjourned.
HOUSE.
Mr.. BINGHAM, from the Judiciary commit
tee reported back the joint resDlutlOn directing
aud requiring the provost marshal at A!exan-
dra, Va, to retain and safely keep in his Gus
tody any property taken as that OF persons
engaged in Or aiding the rebellion against the
Uuited States, until the further action OF con-
gress touching the same. The resolution was
passed.
The house resumed the consideration Of the
special order being Mr. EloFs resolution pro-
posing the emancipation OF the slaves OF reb-
els, etc.
Mr. HARDING OF Kentucky opposed the
resolution, because congress has no constitu
tiCnal power TO pass any bills on the subject,
and because congress aud the administration
stand pledged against all interference with
slavery lie showed the injustice Of dlvertng
the war from its original design-the restora-
ton of obedience to the constitution and laws
and the preservation OF the Uuun.
Mr.. KELLOGG OF Illinois moved thai the
resolution, and all those relating to the same
subject be referred 10 the committee OH the
judiciary. Agreed to-yeas II, nays 81.
Mr. WAsHBUKN, from the special committee
to inquire into government contracts, made a
report lie says the committee have given to
il their unanimous concurrence, with the eX-
ception OF MIR. jackson, who met with the
committee but for few days, being called
away 10 Kentucky by telegram, which re-
dured his immediate presence, to aid i'll put
ting down rebellion. Mr. Washburn submit
ted resolution, that 5000 copies of the report,
toy ther with the evidence, be printed also,
that 10000 copies ot the report W thout the
evidence, for the use OF the house, be printed
The resolution was referred to the committee
on printing.
The following was submitted by Mr.. VAN
WYCK, chairman of the investigating com-
mittee =
Resolved, That the secretary of the treasury
be requested to decline making any further
payments to parties interested in the steam
boat Cataliue, on account of the charter OF said
vessel by the United States, on the 18th day
of April, 1861.
Resolved, That the secretary of the treasury
be requested to adjust the claim against the
government for 5000 Halls caroines purchased
through Simon Stevens, Esq, b, Gen. Fire
mont Aug. 6, 1860 and afterwards delivered
at tue United States arsenal, at the city Ot St.
Louis OH the basis of sale OF said arms 10
the government, for Sl2 so each, rejecting all
other demands against the government on ac-
count of the purchase Of sald arms.
Resolved, That the practice OF employing
irresponsible parties, having no official con
nection with the government, i'll the perform
ance of public duties which may be properly
perormed by regular officers of the govern
nent and at purchasing by private contract
supplies for the different departments, where
fair and open competition might properly be
invited by reasonable advertisement for pro-
posas, is injurious to the public service, and
meets the unqualified disapprobatlon OF this
house.
The consideration OF the report was post
poned till Tuesday
Mr. MORRILL, introduced a bill, which was
passed. to suspend the appointment OF asses,
sors and collectors of the income tax until the
1st of Aprii next
Mr. STEVENS, from the committee on ways
and means, reported bill making appropria
tions tor invalld and other pensioners, and
bill providing payment iOr consular aud dIplo-
matte expenses.
Mr. BLAIR of Missouri reported from the
military cOmmitte bill providing for allUI-
ment OF pay certificates among the volunteer
forces The bill was passed.
Mr.. Cox, from the committee on foreign
affairs, reported bill appropriatng one thou
sand dollars as iu compensation 10 the owners
OF the British ship Perthshire, in consequence
of her detention by the steamer Massachusetts,
in June last, fur supposed breach OF the block
ade. He said the bill was reported In accoiu'