The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-07-31

power OF the President and authorized him to select
cadets not from the Congressional Districts but from
portion Of the United States He wished il to 90 record
mat inns Dill was not printed and was pressed TO
its passage without debate.
Mr., OIIN claimed the floor.
Mr.. CANrBEft, (rcp) Of Pa wished to make inquiry
Mr. VAI.NDiGBAM objected, as he (valandigham) was
equality Of rights
Mr.. OiIs, resamng said that he did not suppose
that this bin would require discussion The remarks Of
the gentleman from Ohio were in keeping with his remarks
here The bill did not require any allie
glance 10 his state, and n,erferes with /, in way ;
but IL did provide what the constitution demands,
ly-Thn he shall b, ar true allegiance to the United
states. The deuson Of State sovereignty and State
allegiance The argument o rebels ana traitors who
set up defiance TO the federal government II the oath
grated heavily on the gentlmans conscience he should
have no uneasiness to see II applied to him.
Mr. VAuANDsiAA wished 10 respond 10 the remarks Of
Mr.. Ohm, but was met with cries OF ''order" "order'
order. from the republican side OF the House.
Mr. NAtiANnfiHAm then called on the Speaker 70 sup
press such peTs nalites especially as he denied the
rlgilt OF reply.
Mr. oLN said that the gentleman could make no reply
Whie nc was on the iUgr
Mr. STEVENS Qep) OF Pa moved to lay the bill on the
table.
The hill subsequently passed
CLOSING TIE EXTRA SESSION.
Mr.; srA.lnSe, Uepl Of n Y, OH red resolution,
which Vas adoptet that the senate cuncufriug, both
houses close the present session on Friday next at
noon.
Mr. ENGLISH (ofp) Of Conn, from the C. mmttcc
Naval Affairs report bill for the tenn oray
H. explained that the n ct would be To add one h N ID
and eighty-!our paplls, there beng hundred aud
tweity vacancies i;cm the disIoyal States
MI 81 RNElT, (scces) Of Ky, opposed the bill.
The bill passed.
TWELVE Nsw WAR STEAMERS
Mr.. Rics, (rep) of Mass frum the Naval Committee
reported bill authorizing the construction Of Twelve
small side wheel steamers Of light daft and great swift
ness and apropriatng twelve hundred thousand dollars
tor this purpose.
Mr. RlcE said that the naval force was not adequate to
maintain an effective blockade and suppress prvaecrg
The Department rs engaged in 0scerlaning what vessels
arc s,ltaDo Tor t'se purposes me steamers proposed
Of light draft can penetrate into bayous and nicts, and
viii each carry one or two guns.
Nj. VNLANpGnAM wished to know whether they are to
be commanded by officers of the navy.
Nj RcE--0f course they
MI BrRAETT opposed the bill. He did not believe IL
necessary Congress but lately authorized the Depart
ment to charter buy such vessels may be necessary
He Objected 20 bills being passed through with such rail
road speed,
Mr., wicRInrx, Union) of Ky, replying, said that if
there was any outrage TN humanity which he condemned
more than another IL was piracy, ana he would unite
with those who go iarthes in protecting private property
from such rapaciiy. 1t was savage mode of warfare
ana ought To be put down.
Mr., BURNETT replied that no was as much opposed TO
piracy as his colleague.
The bill was passed.
SUBMISSION sarH OF LIQUOR
Mr.. WASH NE, (rep) Of IL, moved 10 take up the
bill prohibiting the sale Of spirtuous liquors aud noxca
ing dfAks to the soldiers volunteers IA the List
Columbia, those offending to be deemed guilty Of msde
meaaor Punishable by fine of twenty Gyo dollars or
thirty days Imprisonment. Those he said who had wit
Messed the drunkenness in Washington would agree to the
passage of the bill.
Mr.. CovoDR (rcp) OF Pa. moved to amend so as TO in
cudc in its provisions members Of Congress- any other
employees Of The government. UAughtcr.)
Mr.. wAsusuasE willing to Include one member, but
not ali.
The bill passed.
PUNISHMENT TRAITORS.
Mr.. EIor, (rep} Of Mass introduced bill to define
and punsh unlawful communications with the of
the United States. Referred.
PUNISHMENT FRAUD.
The House then passed the Senate bill 10 prevent and
punish frauds iu making Of with ths United
States.
CONTESTED ELECTION.
Mr. DAWES, (rcp) Of Mass, called up the Oregon
tested eection
Mr.. nfAYEK, the sitting member, and Mr. SHIELD, the
contestant sererally addressed the House, whom the
ISOLATION reported from the Committee Elections de-
ella ing the former not and tho latter entitled ~ tho
seat, was adopted.
Mr.. Shield was then in.
TRAITORS IN THE GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Mr.. POTTER (tcp) Of Wis, from the select committee
who were appointed TO ascertain the Hamber Of parsons
now employed in the several departments who known
to entertain sentiments OF hostility to the government and
have refused TO take tho oath of allegiance made
port today in part stat that they had given attention
to the subject, but had scarcely advanced beyond the
threshold Of inquiry. They have no hesitation in
marking that the action Of the House in the appointment
of tho committee has been fully justified by the facts
We'll authenticated Of disioyay have been brought
To their notice That such persons shout be retained,
where the facts have been brought to the knowledge
OF those who have the oyser OF removal be a
Of profound regret, and their be usf
by assumed necessity Inconvenience of the public
service and must excite the indignation Of the country
Having found IL impossible complete their invcstis-
tons the committee asked leave 10 continue the dur
ing the OF Congress- with power take testimony
This was agreed to.
Mr.. JULIAN (rcp) Of Ind. asked leave TO introduce
resolution dccar the retention OF such dsoyal
in office should receive the Reproduction Of the House.
Objection made the reception Of the resolution
The House adjourned