The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-07-16


The title q the bill is ITO define and ps IN comma
any State Territory Il the United states shall
together tooverhrow put down ss oy by fsrcs The
sas. o. or are oUno.s sv war against s
government or by force prevent hy der 90 delay the
cuon Of any law or by force take and seize any papers
property OF the United Statcv against the win or
contrary TO the authority thercc or by force or
ton or otherwise prevent any one nom accepting or hold
ing any office Of trust or and every such
person so Offending shall b., guilty of high crime, and,
conviction thereof in ayy court Of competent author
w. shall be punished W fine Of not icss than I've hun
dred nor more than dollars be imprisoned
solitary social, with or without hard labor the
court may determine, for period Of not lees than sx
months nor more ,lan six years. or by both nne and I'M
prisenment.
Mr.. HICKMAN asked that the bill be put It's passage
Mr. vAILAMeaaAx objected TO this, but not to tho IN
Mr. BURNETT (opp) Of KY, said there would DO no
trouble thc House would order the question on the pos
sage Of che bill to be taken by yeas and nays; vs..
order 10 examine its details. IL was probable thai
it would command the almost unanimous support
subject relating to the Jurisprudence Of the country
ACT hastily, and without FIRST knowing whether was
The bin was passed by yeas 12s pays The following
voted in the negatye-Mcssrs Ashley, Burnett, Dven,
Edgerton Goodwin, Pomeroy and Wood.
MONEY AND MEN PEDGKD FOR TIE WAR.
Mr.. McCIERNAND, (opp) Of ILL.,, offered the following.
Whereas portion Of The people Of the United states in
arms against The national and are striving
BY an aggressive and Ubiquitous war TO overthrow and
Resolved That this pledges itself vote for any
g the speedy and eseas suprs:On q
s S a 1 q as 81 me
MIR BuRSElr-win the gentleman give us the yeas and
nays on the passage Of the resolution
Mr.. MctLERNAND-Certainy. We want TO get you on
the record
The resolution was adopted by yeas l21, nays 5.
Nays-Msssrs. Burnett Grder, Norton, Reid, Wood.
PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF THE MOUNT VERNON ESTATE
resolution requesting the government of Virginia
ocede TO the United States he county Of Alexandria and
81 'HS % ohs v
Objection made.
Mr. POTTER, (rep) 81 WIS, offered resolution direct
ing the Committee Elections TO inquire whether Hon.
Henry Nay representative Of the Fourth district Of Ma
ryland has been found holding criminal intercourse with
persons in armed rebellion against the United States and
TO report TO whct should be taken in tho pre-
misses, with power TO send for persons and papers.
Mr. DAWES, (rep) Of Mass suggested that the Judica
ry Committee be directed to inquire into the subject
Mr. HICKMAN moved that the committee have power to
NJ Toy Sonn ~ nho novs1 an smen1msnt ss fol,
lcws:-"And that Hon. Henry May be informed Of the
passage Of this resolution if practicable, before action
thereon by the committee
Mr.. Potter accepted all these amendments.
Mr. BURNETT raised the point that this was nota quee
ton Of privilege but this overruled by the House
Mr.. DAwys said;-Mr. May is not a member Of This
House yet not having taken his seat What authority,
before he had taken his seat hereP
Mr.. BUnxR replied,-Mr. Nays name is tho roll Of
that Mr. Nay had gone TO Richmond. was but just to
Mr.. May that this subject should be investigated
thority to say that Mr. May went to Richmond with the
knowledge and consent Of the and with the
authority Of Lieutenant General Scott Beyond this he
knew nothing
Mr. WAsHBuRxE had authority for deny ing that Mr. May
went TO Richmond by authority Of the administration
Mr.. vAILANDEGHAM explained that Mr.. May went with q
passport from General Scott which passport he
could have been issued without the knowledge Of the
administration and an acquaintance with Mr. Nay pur-
poses.
Mr. McCLERSAND was not prepared to Say that Mr. May
went to Richmond with the consent or by the authority Of
factory and strong for believing that the admins
traton not unadvsed Of Mr. Nays intended visit 70
pass from General Scott What Mr. May did axer reach
ing he McCernand) not prepaid 70 assert He knew
Mr. May personally and believed him patriotic loyal
from attending the House by sickness Was IL just to
found these proceedings on mere newspaper reporsf
Mr. RICHARDSON, Opp OF H. understood from Dr. May,
resident here that his brother Henry Frustrated by
severe sickness In Baltimore. II would be exceedingly
unjust and improper the House take action relative
this subject unless the subject referred to the
mittee on a statement OF facte
Mr.. CURTIS, Gep) Of Iowa, remarked that passes
given without reference to mans position society
Mr.. VAILANDIGBAM did not wish 10 be misunderstood
He said that Mr. May went on his mission to Richmond
which was Of political character with the knowledge
th0ry Of General Scott The pass not in the ordinary
form, but to pass the lines. IT given after Mr.. May
had disclosed to General Scott the purposes for which he
went TO Richmond.
Mr. STEVENS rep Of Pa said that il became the duty
Of the Of the resolution after the statement Of Mr.
Vallandigham, to modify u inquire whether Mr.
May did 60 to Richmond on political mission, with the
knowledge consent and authority Of the ADMINISTRATION
Mr.. VAlLAHDICHAA-I did not say So
Mr. SHvxNs-l wish 10 know whether the admnistra
ton is ampering with the people, and whether any nego
tation parley, truce except 10 bury the dead
to be entertained until every rebel has laid down his
arms9
Mr. WAsHRraNg repeated what he had before said
ly that Mr. May had neither the authority the
OF the administration for going to Richmond.
Mr. May TO Richmond with authority TO speak for
the government, but private individual The Presi-
dent with this understanding, not only granted Mr. Mays
request but asked General Scott TO grant him pass
member Of Congress, to visit Richmond
Mr.. KELLOGG, (rep) of ILL.,, briefly argued that il was
just to both the administration and Mr. May that this SUBJ
ect should be investigated He wanted to know whether,
while large armies are being raised and soldiers
In the field putting down rebellion, secret correspond
communication is going on to settle matters by
negotiation. He was for putting down the rebellion ana
sustaining the government.
Mr. RICHARDSON stated the authority Of Dr. May that
when Mr.. May reached here he would be able to vind
cate his character from all the charges and suspicion
against him.
Mr.. VAILANDIGHAN sad:--0u the planest principles
appeal to this House TO pass this subject till Mr.
May arrives here when IL be investigated at length
] move that the resolution be laid on the table.
Motion negatived by Sc against 81.
Tie resolution was then passed.
VOLUNTEER BILL.
The House concurred in the Senates amendments the
Volunteer hil.