Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-07-10
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CONVERSATIONAL.

HOrsE.-Air. Stevens of Pa g, from the
Committee of Ways and Means, reported II
bill.s,lor a National Ioanland for other purss
poses. Referred to Committee of the Whole
on the State of tue Union. Also, II bill Ia
provide for the payment Of the militia
volunteers called into the service Of the
United States BY the proclamation of the
President on the 18th of April. 1861, from
the time they were called into the service
till the Bath of June.
MIR. Stexens said that there is much sui-
fering among the soldiers and there was
no means to pay them, except by the pas
sage of this bill.
Mr.. Vailandigham Of OHIO. sud that he
trusted that there would be no objection
20 it.
Mr. Burnett of Ky, being fully satisfied
that the House would pass the hill he de-
sired to iifterpose no objection, he would
content himself With saving he was OPP
posed to the whole system of WAR meas
IIrrs. The bill was then passed, it npprO-
PIRATES $4,000, 900.
On motion of Mr.. Sheffield Of R. l.. the
Committee on Commerce was instructed 10
enquire whether any and what further leg
isIatiun is necessary to secure the forfeit
ture and condemnation of piraticnl vessels
seIEeui VIII AStANe ~ ~ PSA'Ns N''A Va Se''St
wise.
Mr.. Epyeiey, off H., introduced reso-
luton declaring that in the Judgment of
the House it is no part OF the duty of SOL
diers Of The United States 20 the capture
or return fugitive slaves.
Mr.. Mallory, of Ky, moved to lay it on
the table.
Mr stnt;on, of N. Y, raised the point
that the resolution was not admissible,
under order adopted yesterday, presc"i6-
ing tie business tor the session
The Speaker, for reasons given, over
ruled the poiut.
MIR. Garlic, Of Va, unsuccessfully sought
to submit All amendment to the resolution.
MIR. Stratton, withou: meaning disrespect
to the Speaker. Appended from his decision.
Mr.. Hutchius, of Ohio, moved to lay the
appeal on the table. This was agreed to
aud the Speaker, therefore, was sustained.
The Housc, ny vote OF sc yeas to 80
nays, refused 10 lay the resolution on the
table.
Mr.. Garlic OF Va, again Intellectually
Appealed to Mr.. IovCjuy to withdraw his
demand on the previous question, on the
resolution of The former. desiring to offer
an amendment. The main question was
ordered by ten majority and the resolution
WIS passed. Yeas %, nays 50.
SExArE.--Mr. FrssenGen suggested that
all petitions not connected with war mat
tiers be laid on the table, and made mo-
ton to that effect which was Carried.
Mr. King, OF n. Y, presented Il petition
of the military board of New York 10 re-
nit duties on arms.
Mr.. Frssenden, of Maine, reported back
from the Committee on Finance bill TO
refund and remit duties arms for the use
of States. The bill passed.
MIR Hale, Of N. H., offered 81 resolution
that Dewitt e. Clark be appointed Clerk 10
the Senate in place OF Nicholson resigned,
which passed.
Mr. Wilson, OF Mass, reported back hill
to increase the army with an amendment
TO increase the oil regiments TO the same
number as the new.
MIR. TrumbuIl, Of Illinois, annouu-
ced the death of the Hon. Stephen \.
Douglas. late Senator from Illinois He
referred 80 the early history OF Mr.. Douglas
aud his tulitical life, aud spoke of his pow
or OF attracting friends to himself, and the
universal mourning which came from the
hearts oft people ut his death
Mr. Trmmbull referred to his bold, mag
unanimous stand for the Union rs the crown
ing act OF his life. but WAS cut OFF in the
midst of his fame. His memory shall Ii t
as long rs Constitutional liberty and free
government exists. Mr.. TrumbuIl offered
The customary resolutions Of respect, and
moved that the Senate adjourn.
MrDougai, of Cal, followed, recommend
ing resolutions. and speaking in high terms
OF the public and private character of thS
deceased.
Mr.. Collamer, of Vt, said Mr.. Douglas
was native of Vermont, and he claimed
the privilege to utter few words ut this
time. The career of Mr.. Douglas is firm
evidence of our Constitutions. Though
his whole career was comprised in nearly
20 years, he yet secured the affections of
The great mass of the Democratic party.
and held their hearts in his hand. MIR.
Douglas supported the Democratic party
as national party, and WAS defeated not
by the body OF the party, but by consni
racy of men-leadcrs i'll the party, but enc
mics of the country.
Messrs Nesmith, Browning and Anthony
next spoke in eulogy OF Douglas.
The Senate then adjourned.