Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-08-01
Thirty-Seventh Congress.-Extra Ses-

WASHINGTON, July 30.
sENArE-The Joint resolution approving the acts {
| the President was taken up.
Mr.. Pearce spoke at scme length against the res blu
tion and said the President had power to suspen
the writ OF habeas corpus mprison the Police Com
missioners Of Baltimore. ....1r .t... ......Y.
The resolution was postponed till Tomorrow.
The tariff bill was then taken up and passed by th
following votes: -.. ...
Oowsn, Dixon, Doolitte, Fessenden, Foote, Foster
Howe, King, Lane Of Indiana, McDougall, Morrill,
Pomeroy, Simmons, Sumner, Ten Eyck, Wilkinson
Wimot, Wilson-22.
Nays-Messrs. Bayard, Breckinridge, Bright, Brown
ing, Carlisle, Crimes Harlow, Harris, johnson Of Ten
nessee, johnson Of Missouri, Kennedy, Lane, Latham
Pearce, Polk, Powell, Rice, salisbury and Trumbull-
10. .. ..-- ..
The bill to suppress, insurrecten was taken up.
Mr.. Trumbull spoke in favor off
A message from the House announcing the passage o.
the Tax bill anda resolution to adjourn Friday, was
received. "a ....-.. q ..... t
The Tax bill taken up and referred to the commit
tee on Finance.
Mr. McDougal spoke at some length. He concluded
that the President was perfectly justified in all he had
done. ..-t r. ., tlaIl. 3 $3.50 g as s,c
After further discussion the bill was postponed till TO-
morrow, and made the special order for o'clock.
message was received from the House, stating that
they had disagreed to the amendment TO the Tariff bill
and asked for Committee OF Conference. Committee
was appointed. adjourned. 'l5' ~ :, - - .
HoUsK.-Mr. DIN, from the Military Committee, re.
ported bill. adding to the West Point cadets number
ected from the states the recommendation Ct mem.
bers Of Congress, as prescribed by the former law.
When the districts neglect to send Representatives to
Congress, the President shall I'LL the vacancies cores
ponhing with the representation OF such districts. All
cadets now n, or who may hereafter enter the Military
Academy, shall swear to support the Constitutions bear
true allegiance to the National Government. and main
tain and defend the sovereignty OF the United States,
paramount to any and all allegiance, sovereignty, or
esy country whatsoever and that they will obey all
orders Of superior officers Any cadet refusing to take
this oath Is to be dismissed from the Academy. I
Mr.. Vallandigham objected. A personal, colloquy
took place between Messrs 0lin and Valandigham,,
Mr. Stevens moved to lay the bill the table. Mo-
ton lost. Bill subsequently, passed.
Mr.. Spauldng offered resolution which was adopted
that the Senate concurrng both Houses close the pres
ent session on Friday next at noon.
Mr.. English, from the Committee on Naval Affairs,
reported bill for the temporary increase Of the
Der Of Acting Mldshpmen at the Naval Academy. He
explained that the effect would be to add ore hundred
and eighty four new pupils, there being one hundred
and twenty vacancies from the disloyal States.
Mr.. Burnett opposed.
The bill passed. "a ..u
Mr.. Rice, OF Mas. from the Naval Committee, re-
ported bill authorizing the construction Of twelve
ness, and appropriatng 81 zoe QUO for the purpose
Mr. Rice said the naval force was not adequate 10 main
tain an effective blockade and suppress pvateering
The Department engaged In ascer tanning what ves
sells suitable for these purposes The steamers pro-
posed being Of light draft penetrate into bayous
and inles and can carry each or two guns Passed
bill prohibiting the sale q Intoxicating liquors In
The House then passed the Senate bill to punish fraud
In contracts with the United States. NiA
Mr.. Dawes called up the Oregon contested election
case. ~ ~ ,~-"
The committee on Elections reported Mr.. shiel wa,
entitled to seat and not Mr. Thayer The former wa,
then sworn In. Nn4ht ~ tl NAlaln
Mr.. Potter from the Select committee appointed IA
several Departments, who known 10 entertain sen
en Of hostility to the Government and have refused