Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-07-15
LATEST NEWS
BY TELEGRAPH.
the WAR NEWS.
Rebels Falling Back On Manassas.
ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL BATTLE In
VIRGIN IA.
Great Route a~d Slaughter Of
Rebels.
A BACKWARD MOVEMENT BY tbs
REBELS.
Al6ther Destructive ConlsgFation
II Milwaukee.
MOVEMENT OF war VESSEL 3.
AFTERNOON DIsPATCnEs.
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
VI
A BACKWARD MOVEMENT BY TRs
REBELS.
An6ther Destructive Conla&Fatiol
In Milwaukee,
MOVEMENT OF war VESSEL
AFTERNOON DISPATCHES.

OONssAESSAONAk FkOCEEDlNGS.
WAsHISGroN, July Il.
HousE.-Mr. Blair offered the following pream-
BILE
WnERsAs, Jno. B. Clark was elected on the first
Monday in August, ard
WHEEEAs, since that time said Clark had Z
commission in the guard Of Missouri, under the
rebel government, and took post in the engage
ment It Boonvilie, therefore
kes0tUed, That said Jno- b. Clark has forfeited
his right as Representative Of this Congress, and
be hereby expelled.
He said that Mr.. Clark took up arms
against the Government, and this was sufi-
cient for his expulsion. The third district Of that
Representative. He demanded the previous ques-
ton.
The Speaker laid before the House this .. M, =
| Communication from the Post Master General, in
| compliance with the law which requires him to
state tae reasons for disseminating the mails in
the Sc called seeded States.
message received from the President He
approved the bill for the payment Of militia vol
unteers called into service on the 18th Of june
| last.
Mr. Hickman presented memorial from Chas.
Foster, claimidg his election as Represen tstive
from the lst district of North Carolina. Referred
| to Committee on Elections.
Mr.. Burnett offered a resolution, which was
| adopted, calling on the Secretary Of War to fur
nsh the several reports made by Gen. Barney
| l6tcIy COUOeCttQ Will tue IUICeS III missouri.
On motion Of MIR. Washburn, the words, "If
| consistent with the public interest were added
The opinion of the Attorney General on the
questions referred to in the Presidents Message
including the suspension of the writ Of hsbeas
pus, was received and referred to the judiciary
Committee.
On motion Of Mr.. Cox, it was
Resoired, That the President Of the q. s. q,
the beginning OF the next session of Congress- OF
at hat session, il compatible with the public de
| sire, communicate to this House all the CORES.
pondence with the English, French, Spanish, and
other governments with reference to the rights OF
blockade. prvateerng. or the recognition Of the
| so called Confederate States.
Oe motion of Mr.. Conkling, it was reported that
| q committee of seven be appointed by the Speak
er to report to this House In what manner and Il
! what ex tent the expenditures OF he Governmen,
| of the u ). may be reduced, and what officer.
| may be dispensed witt.
Bill 10 promote the efficiency of the army by re
tirng disabled and in6rm officers, was passed.
A bill also passed Tor the relief Of soldiers who
lost their property in going from tort Moultrle t.
| FortSumter.
| House adjourned at2 P. NJ.
SENATR-Mr. II Ale introduced bill poviding
for an assistant Secretary cf the Navy. Referred
Mr. johnson, of fenn presented credentials of
Senator elect in Virginia-W. X. Wiley, 10 place
| of Mason aud j. 5. Carl ise in pace Of Hunter
Mr. Johnson said he looked upon it as favorable
| omen for the return Of Virginia to this body
Mr.. bayard protested against the admlnistra
| ton of these gentlemen Senators whore time
hld expired. He moved to refer sreden tisls OF
| judiciary Committee.
Mr. salisbury also objected to their admission
| and wanted the question referred.
Mr. Latham said he h ID supposed st first that
| ihe western portion OF Virginia had seeded. In
that case, he was prepared to oppose it, lie weuj
not recognise, in any way this most damnable
doctrine Of secession, that government was ever
affected with, but this not the case. Here
was the great State CT Virginia, aud the Legisla-
ture was regularly elected, and the Senate ~as
bound to admit these gentlemen as Senators from
Virginia.
salisbury said he wished it distinctly under
stood he had sympathy with the expected SEN
ators, for he believed with the Senator from Cali
forLia, that the doctrine Of secession . most
.mnable one, leading to most disastsrous results
Discussion was carried on by johnson, Sauls-
bury, Bsyard and Ten Eyck to some length.
Mr. Powell asked for the ayes and nays.
Motion was then disagreed to by yeas 5, nays
IS.
The new Virginia Senator was then sworn in.
The loan bill was then taken up and several
amendments from the committee on finance adopt
cd The bill was then laid over temporarily.
The bill to Increase the present military estab-
lish ment WAS taken up.
months after the insurrection be suppressed, the
act of May, l857-agreed TO. Also, that tn
President Co use the officers and prvates be dis
charged so as to reduce the army in accord ance.
The bill VAS reported to the Senate in the Ex-
eculive session.
Adinurned