Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-07-11

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" reprobated the progress of affairs which |
threatened popular liberty and rights dear to
freemen. He stood to day where he stood on |
the 4th of March last, where the Democratic and
Constitutional Onion party then stood, and
where h. believed the majority of the people of
the United States then stood He was for
peace, speedy, immediate, honorable peace with
all its blessings. His duty should be dscafged
freely, calmly, honestly and regardless of conse
quences, with the approving voice ola conscience
void of oGence, and public judgement which will
follow after some time be passed. These, God
help him, were his trust and support.
Mr.. Holman asked Mr.. Vallandigham
whether he was in favor of defending the integ
rity of the Union or of recognizing the So called
seeded States a separate nationality
Mr.. V. replied by sending upa resolution
which was read, asserting that Federal Govern
ment is the agent Of the people Of the several
States. The Government consists of three dis
tinct departments-the executive, judicial, and
legislative and that it is the duty of every one to
sustain these departments with all the eonstitu
tonal power which may be necessary and prop
err for the preservation of the Government in its
principles, vigor, and integrity, and to stand by
the flag which represents The Government the
Union and the country.
Mr. Holman remarked that while the gentle.
man censured the Administration, he and his
constituents were, he supposed, fer its support
now
Mr. Y. replied that was responsible to his
constituents tor his public cOuTse. and no I to
the gentlemaa ftom Iediana, at whose instance
the Holman gag yesterday adopted,
Mr.. Stevens made no remarks though the
rules allow ed him an hour to do so, but simply
moved that lhc Committee rise, which motion
prevailed.
The loan bill was then passed-yeas l49-
nays s. namely: Messrs. Burnett, Reid Norton,
Valla digham, and Woods.
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of rebellion against and resistance to the laws
Of the United States to amend the act pro-
vidiug for calling forth the militia in certain
cases, &c. Referred to Committee of Judiciary.
Mr.. Van Wyck asked leave to introduce bill
to forward letters of soldiers free of postage.
Mr.. Burnett objected
Mr. Van Wvck remarked that he merely in
tended to have the bill referred to an appropriate
committee
Mr. Morehead offered a resolution, which was
adopted for q select comm ttee of niue TO en-
qure and report on the expediency of establish
ing a national armory west of the Alleg hanies.
Mr. Holmon offered resolution, which was
adopted, requesting the Secretary of the Navy to
inform the House whether he has issued orders
to accept none but American born citizens at
recruiting stations, and if so, for what reasons,
&c.
Mr.. Curtis introduced the following bills,
which were referred: "A bill for retiring su-
| peranuated and disabled army officers; A
| bill to regulate contracts in military services
! of the United States and bill for the relief
of certain musicians and soldiers who lost
| property in their removal from Fort Moul-
! trie to Fort Sumter,
i Mr.. Fenton introduced a bill concerning
| pay of officers in the Revenue service.
! On motion of Mr.. Valandigham a resolu-
| ton was adopted instructing the committee
| on military affairs to enquire as to the re-
moving the ambiguity in the act of 1895,
| providing for the calling out of the militia
Adjourned
Mr. Hale moved to add the word Navy so
to reduce that in the same manner : he said
! that it was evident from the manner in which
| the people rallied to the call of the govern
ment that the strength of the country was in
! the volunteer militia.
He (Hale) also wanted to make war on
the sharpers who were busy around the De-
partments he wanted to save the treasure
of the government as we'll from being stolen
by the rebels as by being flched by falls e
friends.
Mr.. Kennedy wished to enter his protest
against the suspension of the writ Of habeas
corpus by the President. He thought it en-
| llTElt WlLuOut warrant Va law. LIE was IlOL
prepared to vote for the resolution in all its
parts Being opposed as he was to coercion
he could not sustain all those extraordinary
measures. Care must be taken not to violate
the Constitution in the effort to sustain it.
Mr.. Wilson appealed to the SenaIor to
withdraw his amendments to this simple res
olution legalizing the acts of the President,
forced on the President to save the nation.
Mr.. King said he was willing to sustain all
the acts OF the President and vote for any
amount of men and money till only one flag
foated over the country and that flag the old
star spangled banner. (Applause in the
galleries,)
Mr.. Barker said tha' he hoped never to have
any exhibitions of approval or disapproval here
and be should be compelled to move to clear the
galleries it this repeated.
The Vice President satedthat he should take
care to enforce the rules and preserve order
Mr.. Lane of Indiana contended that the army
needs to be increased; he believed coercion the
only means of sustaining the Government. He
would sanction no peace until the death of al
the armed traitors who LEAD the rebellion, no.
simply death by the steel Of the soldier, but
felon's death by the hal.er.
MIR. Henley said that he was stall more op
posed to coercion now than before. They might
fight for twenty years and not reconstruct the
Union. He reason for any suspension
OF the writs OF habeaS corpus.
Mr.. ilson said that the organization Of the
band of traito<; at Baltimore, who murdered
brave men, coming to save the country, was
sufficient Justification tor the President
Mr.. Polk proceeded 10 speak at length in OPP
position TO The resolutions and referred to tn
movements, character, and preparations OF war
which are iaOnstrous in character
Mr., Wilson moved to POSTPONE the resolution
till to morrow. Agree TO.
The bill 10 authorize the employment OF vel
unteers in suppressing the instruction and pro
tectng property was taken Up
The bill as amended, makes an appropriation
of five hundred million dollars, to enable tb
President TO accept such numbers f volunteers
as shall become necessary, not exceeding fv
hundred thousand and provides for the frank
ing privilege 10 Colonies, Lieut.. Colonies, Ma
jors, Adjutants and Quarter Masters.