The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-07-16
PRocF'. lpINos OF CONGRESS.
TIM ATY-sEvENTH CONGRESS-
MTRA SESSION.
VAST TOW, July 10, 1901.

measures as will sustain the government OF Inc Unted
States He said he concured entirely IN the sentiments
Of the petition Hc wished the war entered upon 10 be
abort decisive, and such as not 10 invite repetition
Let there BIO no delay or talk Of peace till the supremacy
Of tho government thoroughly established The nation
must be preserved pure and involatc, and whatever
stands in the way, whether political vested right must
10 down The rebellion must be put down at whatever
consequences Let the army South with irresistible
tread Til the banner floats over Richmond and New
Orleans.
JOHN W. roRNEy ElEc1ED SECRETARY The SENATE.
Mr. HALE, rep) Of N. H., moved that the Senate pro-
coed 10 the election Of Secretary. Agreed TO.
On the first ballot thirty six votes were cast J. W
Forpey received twentys and was declared elected
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS.
Mr. WADE (rep Of Ohio, introduced bill for the pro-
sectiop of government contracts
POLICE FORCE FOR THE CAPITAL.
Hr TM EyOK, (rep) Of N. j. introduced bill Tor the
organization and employment Of police force in the city
NWashington.
Mr. P0wsL, (opp) OF KY, offered resolution that the
Secretary Of War inform the Senate what contracts have
been made since March, 1851.
ooNrIscAroN OF REBEL PROPERTY.
Mr. MuxBuiL, (rep) Of ILL., introduced bill TO confs
cate property the rebel States Of persons engaged in
sbe war against the government.
TIE ARMY APPROPRIATION
Was then taken up, and several amendments reported
IRON the Committee on Finance, were adopted.
Mr.. GRIMES (rep) Of Iowa, offered amendment that
NE coast survey be suspended during time Of wsr.
After discussion, this was disagreed to.
Nj. KING, (rep) of N. Y. offered amendment that
she two years volunteers be treated the same in all
respects as the three years volunteers.
Mr. FEsspEN, (rep) Of Maine, offered an amendment,
70 to read that ''a the provisions of law and appro
praons herein contained applicable to three years vol
volunteers exceeding three months in the army and
navy Agreed 10.
d c in on Ssw %
md appropatng two hundred thousand dollars therefor
Mr. FEssgpES raised the point Of order that this
sos recommended from committee or from the War Do
paTtmont
The amendment excluded
The bill then reported to the SeEate and passed
EtRsAsE THE MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Ine bill 70 increase the military establishment Of the
United States taken up.
Army again ,n months after the insurrection sup
srcssed, and was modined SO onake it year
Mr.. wnsos, (rep.) Of Mass, opposed the amendment
- would have bad effect the army, and deter Off
pep9 from entering new regiments.
NSssrs Hale and HARRIS also opposed the amendment
nr 0anHs spoke in favor Of Il. He did not wish TO
Ave large standing army forced on the country.
II WILSON said that though dc was not dev0tedIy at
ocbed 70 the army, still the country not watching
De ia,sfcr,s Of the army SHOULD do If had had
hsve had the forts IN the Southern ports today.
NJ. GanFs thought that If we had as large army
mat Mr. Lincoln would not have the position he now
Mr.. wnsos said that was a matter of opinion he
dough, injustice had been done TO the army by charging
qua IN these seats, and In the Cabinet.
ArrxoyAl ov THE Acys PRESIDENT
In motion a Mr.. BREtkIsMoGE, (opp) of KY the pc.
souicn approving OF the Of the President made
W SPECIAL order for 10 morrow he wished submit
Nv remarks.
IL, bows, opp Of Wis, moved TO amend the amend
ent reducing the army again in one year after the in
sarreesn ~ suppressed, by providing that sthe army
10y be reduced as Congress may direct"
-. uovs spoke at some length on the subject. He
psstendcd that might be necessary to have a larger
handing army than defend the frontier or FOR
ssSr purposes He thought better to loave H. to the
Sourc for Congress 10 decide.
She amendment to the amendment agreed to, by
feoe -, nays IL.
me bill then parsed
ooSrrcAnoN or nM PROPERTY OF &xuRIs
Mr. os.sDpa, opp of Mich, introduced bill opeo
sde Tor the conhcaton Of the property of the rebels
Im $3.50 -0o00 900 LOAN BILL.
On motion Of Mr.. NnsxxDEN, the Loan bill taken up.
Several amendments rcpoted from the Committees on
vsnnnce were ndopted.
hecutve session. Adjourned.
House OF Representatives.
WASHINGTON, July Is, 1851.
I'M ssAL ADJOURNMENT OF CONGRESS
On motion Of Mr.. NIXON, (rep) Of N. j., resolution
ss pssed that the Senate concurrng Congress adjourn
eat Friday.
RANkRUrT
nr. Rnroos CossInc, (rep) Of ~ y, asked leave to
sSedsce resolution providing for select commit.
- 70 which shall he referred the subject
general bankrupt law TO report at the next session
" bil or otherwise. Adopted.
srrp~ioS rRivATRrRlSe
On motion Of Mr. wAsHBrESs, (rep) OF III. IL was re
solved the Committee on Commerce be directed to in
sttute immediate inquiry TO what further measures
necessary any 10 make the blockade OF the ports
IN The rsbeous States more eectual aud 10 the
APPROPRIATIONS OF pirates prcyDg upon American
under pretended letters at rnarque and reprisa is
ned BY the rebel government or The called southern
Mr. nsoI (ep) Of Mass, from the Committee on Com
0srce, r.For,ed the following
Resolved Thai the secretary 81 the Treasury be requested
70 employ inmea,a,.y sufficient iore. 10 protect our
Mr. Con, opp Of OHIO, wanted the resolution referred
% The Naval Committee.
contemplated 20 employ Irvs,cers BY The federal govern
aTnt
M E,r rerh,d thst was not
Inc yesolatson was passed
M bar, pcp } Of MO, from the Committee On Mil.
tasy Anars, rcl"red hn 20 Increase the efficiency of
is volunteer forces 81 the United States and a bill pro.
viaint ior he eiicr organization II the military estab-
tahmcni Hcih seis rtietred.
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