Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-08-07
The gesolusi0o .Eas eHisoted 70 as QUO Of

10 say that intelligence from Kentucky to-
day is that Kentucky is for the Union.
She Will be the last TO go out of it.
This announcement was received with
wild delight. The friends of the Union,
both on the floor and in the galleries,
clapping their hands aud otherwise giving
went to their feelings. ExclamAIions were
heard of Good" "hurrah for old Ken
lucky" The applause was long continued
and more animated scene is seldom wit
messed.
subsequently Mr.. wickliffe retired with
out the bar OF the House, when crowds of
members gathered around him to hear the
particulars concerning the good news an
nounced by him.
Mr.. Doren, ofN. Y, made personal ex-
PLANTATION relative to his resolution offered
yesterday, declaring that a time when
armed rebellion is threatening the integri-
ty of the Union and the overthrow of tue
Government, and all resolutions recon-
mending or designing to make terms with
armed traitors, is either cowardice or
treason. He said he meant nothing per-
sonal in connection With the resolution,
but meant simply to condemn principle,
and not to question the motives, integrity
or honesty of anybody.
| Mr.. May, of Md, said that he was abb
I
was offered, and did not know of the fact
until he saw it in print.
| Mr.. GOlfax said perhaps it might be in
teresting for the House to hear from the
gentleman from Minnesota, something
about the condition of the frontier.
Mr. Stevens added, also about the red
river of the North.
Cries of "agreed."
Mr.. AIdrich, of Mimi, then rose and
made some remarks about the Northwest,
alluding to various members of the House
in tone of pleasantly, which repeatedly
convalsed the House with laughter.
The Speaker requested the gentleman to
suspend his remarks in order to receive
the report of Mr. Kellogg, of Ills, who
with several other members as cOmmit-
| tee, had Just waited on the President.
Mr.. Aldrich said he would give way for
him but for no other living man. (Laugh-
teri
Mr.. Kellogg then reported that the Pre-
stdent had no further communication TO
make to Congress.
The Speaker then said the hour fixed
for adjournment having arrived, !, there
fore, declare this House adjourned sine de.
Mr.. Aldrich-Then my remarks are cut
off. (Laughter.)
The Speaker-Thcy will come up at the
next SCSStOu us uuuulShGu
The members then separated, all being
evidently in good humor.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6.-The Senate was
in executive session until IL O'Clock last
night.
The following nominations for Brigadier
Generals, in addition to those heretofore
announced, were, it is said, confirmed !:
Generals Hurlbut, McCleruand, Schenck,
Grant, Baker, Lyon, Cox, Prentiss, Ander-
son, King, Seigel and Couch.
The principal officers for the new army
regiments were also confirmed, while the
reflections comprised only a few of the mi
nor appointments. Lieut. Col. Emery's
nomination was also confirmed.
4 The President and several members of
tho Cabinet were ut the Capital this morn
ing, the former attending to the approval
of bills.
A recent law of Congress authorizes the
Secretary of War aud Secretary of the
Navy, under the direction and approval of
the President, to assemble n board to de-
teTmine the facts as to the nature and &C
casion of the disability of such officers as
appear incapable of performing military
services, with view to their retiring from
the army and marine corps. The report Of
the board is to be subject to the Presidents
IuppEuIhls 4Huap INV bC ANIlLGn NV
to receive the pay proper of the highest
rank held by them at the time OF their re-
tirement, and four rations per day, without
any other pay, emoluments or allowances.
But an exception is made in favor of Bre-
vet Lieutenant General Scott. Should he
be retired under this act, it shall be with
ont reduction on his current pay, subsist-
ence or allowance.
All the bills which passed both Houses
were approved by the President, who
yielded reluctant approval of that for
tie confscation of property used for re-
bellious purposes.
Yesterday each House provided separ-
ately for au increase of the pay of yolun-
teers and regulars 81 per month, but to-
day they united on II bill which increases
the pay only 81 per month.
Many members leave to-day for their
homes.
Senator Latham will not return to Cali
fornia during the recess, but will remain
and transact the business of his constitu-
ents. OK
The Senate has confirmed tho appoint
meats of commanders Craven, Hoif, Lard
ner, and Foote, to be Capthins in the Navy
and the following named Li.utenants to
be commanders: D. D. Porter, f. A. NJ.
Craven, Strong, Frailey, Baldwin, May,
Armstrong. Parker, Rouckeudortf, Leroy,
Woodhuil, Parrott, Wainwright, Renshaw,
Sartori; Lancer, Stanley, Stembler, Golvo-
coresses, aud Brushier.
Various promotions TO UieuteuRncy have
been made, including those of Ed. A.
Seldom, Clias. Graves and Geo. Z. Law.
The Senate also confirmed the appoint
ments of a large number of surgeons and
assistant surgeons, Lieutenants of marine
engineers to be Chief Eugineers: George
R. johnson, John W. Moore, James B.
Kimball, Alex. Henderson and Stephen D.
Hilbert.
The Senate only confirmed two Major
Generals for the regular army, namely F.:
NJ. Clellan and Fremont.
The Navy Department is in receipt of a
letter from Commander Goldsboro, of the
d. s. stenmer Union. dated HAMPTON Roads