Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-24
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dessrs. Conway and F0uko, during which Mr..
Conway charged Hr. Fouke with q deliberate
purpose to bring about q personal collision with
cut cause, and asked whether such conduct was
not only unworthy a member OF the House, but
characteristic rather Of a BLACKBOARD and scoun-
dreL GSensatiou. Mr, Fouke wanted to say
one word in ieply. Mr. stevens and others OBJ
| leeted they had enough Of such things.
lie Speaker Informed Bfr. Fouke that no de-
bate was in order.
NJ. Fouke, amid cries Of order, was under
stood to say that Dir. Conway was a disgrace 20
the nation and Humanity. There the natter
endedin the House.
The House passed the oil to strike from the
pension roll the names OF all persons who have
taken up arms against the government, or in
any manner aided the rebellion.
Mr. Vallandigham, of Ohio, introduced the
following preamble and resolution:
WHEREAS, The Secretary of the NAVY has
reported to this House, that Capt. G. Wilkes.
IN command OF the San Jacinte, an armed pub
lie vessel of the United States, did. on the Sth
OF November, 1861, on the high seas. intercapt
the Trent, a British mail steamer, and forcibiv
removed therefrom james NJ. Masou and John
ondel, dlSloYal cl~tizens-ieading c0nspiratOrs.
rebel emlssaries, and dangerous men-who. with
their suite, were on their way to Europe TO pro-
mote the cause Of the Instruction, claiming to
be ambassadors from the seeded, Confederate
CI1LSo anu Whereas, the Secretary OF the haVw
has further reported to this House that the
prompt and decisive action Of Can't. Wilkes on
this occasion mentioned, received the emphatic
appreciation OF the Department; and moreover,
IN puDlc letter, has thanked Capt. Wilkes for
the act and whereas, this House on the first
day OF the session did propose to tender the
thanks Of Congress to Capt. Wilkes, for his
brave, adroit and patriotic conduct IN the arrest
OF the traitors and whereas, further. on the
1 same DAY this House 11 ro,~-srN al, Dbl.
to eonfne the said j. 81. Mason and John
Shdel IN the cells of convicted frlons, until GER
tain military officers OF tine Unired States. cap
tured and held by the sO-called Confederate
States, should be treated as prisoners Of war
therefore
Resoi1ed, As the sense Of this House, that It is
the duty Of the President to now firmly main
tain the stand then taken, approving and adopt
ing the act of Capt Wilkes in spite Of any men
ace or demand OF the British government, and
that this House pledges its full support to him
N upholdIng now the honor ana indicating the
e%oufseo OF the g-overnmentand peOPleof the United
States against a foreign power.
Dir. Vallandigham moved the previous ques-
ton. They had heard the first growl OF the
British lion, and it remained to be seen who
would cover.
Ar Fenton, Of New York, hoped the resolu-
ton would be referred to the committee on foreign
affairs.
Dir. ~Vallaudigham remarked that a former res
o%lutiOn approbatory to Capt. Wilkes, passed
without being so referred. he, Va~liandigham,
had offered this resolution in good faith, aud
would stand by it.
The House then refused to second the demand
to the previous question.
Mr.. FentOn again moved that the preamble
and resolution be referred to the committee on
foreign affairs. The motion was agreed to by a
vote of 100, against Is.
The House resumed the consideration of the
bill authorizing the raising Of a volunteer force
fr the better defense Of Kentucky.
Sir. LOvejoy, of Illinois, hoped tie bill would
not pass. According TO official returns we have
a standing army Of between 5000 0 and 100000
mel, which is amply snff Gent for the war. We
have more soldiers now than eau be used. The
raising of 10000 volunteers for twelve months,
instead Of for the war, should not D authorized.
Tie did not understand that the military suthori-
ties had asked for an increase, besides h was
opposed 70 he mode Of raising them.
Mr.. Richardson, of Illinois, trusted tho bin
would pass. The volunteers proposed 70 be
raised in Kentucky were OF the best kind. and
familiar with the State. The base of operstinn.
was at Louisville, and 10000 men were neces-
sary to guard the base, aud the line on which our
army is to advance.
Mr.NiekEHs, of Kentucky. said Kentucky has
furnished 8 quota of q, COO men. He repeated
what he said the other day, namely, that before
he intrCllced the bill, he mentioned the subject
to the Secretary Of War, and also consulted the
President, who, together with his Cabinet. ne
was informed, approved Of the measure. A to
Mr.. LOyejoy's opposition he knew that gentle
man would vote against anything bat what re-
lated to the negroes.
Ia the course Of his remarks Mr.. Wscklifs
said whenever our army shall move 10 take Dos
session OF Columbus we will require every sol
der that can be brought into the field TO rstalxe
the place and march on Tennessee. The voluu-
teers will not be required to serve IN Kentucky
alone, but TO fight wherever an enemy can be
found, and they viii 40 Il. He (Wiekiifs) en-
tered ms protest against making a regular army
cut OF these more than 600,0 100 men. The zen
tlemau from Illinois, Mr.. L0veiOy, was a. the
battle OF Bull Run, ana must have seen we have
not near enough, The decisive battle in this
campaign must be foughtin Kentucky. and when
fought, ne wanted the highways protected.
Ar. stevens OF pennsylvania, opposed the
bill on financial grounds, saving this war must
be carried on in the most economical manner.
Mr.. Dunlap, Of Kentucky, urged the passage
OF the bill, and argued thai there must ma force
enough to defend Kentucky at ali hazards.
Mr.. Owen, of New York, also supported the
bill.
Mr. Lovejoy, in reply TO the remarks of Mr. (
Wiekitfe, said he would carry on the war to pus
down rebellion, and let slavery take care of
Itself. tie was not 10 be mtimid.ted by anv
saeeTs or illusions 10 bis anti-slayery sentiments.
tie was not afraid of the slave drivers whiD.
tie was willing to vote, in good faith, men and
money, but not for the proposed force at an ex-
pense of thirty millions Of dollars where it was
not needed. Some OF the superhuous force on
the Potomac river ought to be sent to kentucky.
Aessrs. Bingham, Of Ohio, Maynard, of Ten
n~essee, and Morrill,, of Vermont, s~everally spoke
in favor of the bill
Mr.. Blair, of Missouri closed the debate. In
reply to Nh. LovejOy, he said we have the hes.
reason to believe that we have not men enough
N the field, torwe have not been able 10 con
quer the enemy anywhere as yet, and we have
not met him at any time except when he ouinum-
5ered US, hence, Ne have not been able to drive
back the foe one foot.
Nr. Lovejoy replied, accounting Tor this by
the TACT tnat the enemy will n0t meet Us unless
when be Is IN superior numbers.
Mr.. Blalr-Ihep why should not our array
Ovef-run the enemy
Mr.. Loveioy-Becsuse Ue haze no ReHsrals.
Mr.. Blair advocated the passage Of the bill.
The bill was passed
sENATE-DECENBER 10.
Mr Grimes presented a petition that. in con-
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