The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-07-10


Nj NAliAndigham Introduced a ball 10 re
peal lhe sAEin 81 lsol. and restore that Of
1891. which was referred % the COMMITTEES on
Ways and Means.
Nj. Holman introduced a bill granting
bounty lands e. those who have been or NAV
he engaged in the military service OF the
usited States. referred 10 the committee on
Military Afairs
Mr.. Curtis introduced the Pacific Rail
road bill. referred 10 the committee OF nine
Mr.. Aldrich introduced bill granting
homesieads aud BIN establishing = general
bankrupt law. the former Was referred 10 the
committee an Agriculture. and the latter TO
the Judiciary Committee.
Mr.. C9x introduced = oil! 20 increase the
number OF Cadets a West P0int II gives
three times the number OF Csdf and re-
duces the tne from i've "a four -as At the
Academy.
Mr.. Walton offered a resolu ioa. which
Vas adopted. insiructing the Z nmittee on
Judiciary IA inquire into the cspetiency Of
6xing the number Of Representatives after
this Congress. st two hundred and thirty
nine. this being the present number.
Mr. Conkling presented a memorial Of the
Chamber Of Commerce Of New York. rela
tive to the defence. Of that harbor.
Holmans resolution Was adopted, that the
House will. during the present extraordinary
session. only consider billa and resolutions
concerning military and naval Affairs. and tho
Government and financial Affairs connected
herewith. and that all bills Of private ma
turc.. and all hills aud resolutions let direct
" connected With the raising OF revenue and
military aud naval affairs. shall be referred
without debate 70 the proper Committees to
be considered at the next regular session Of
Congress
Mr. Love.o, offered the following resolu.
tioD,.
Res9lped. That in the Judgment OF this
House il y NJ part Of the duty OF soldiers of
the United States TO capture or return fagi-
tive slaves.
Resoiusi, That the Committee ON the Judi
ciary be instructed 70 inquire into the expe
diency of repe4ling the law commonly called
the Fugitive Slave Law.
whereas. Major Emory. Of the United
states Army. res gned his position under CIR
cumstances showing his sympathy with rebel
lion. therefore
Resoir<d. That his restoration 10 the ser
vice vas improper and unju>thable and that
this House. in the name of the people. de
mand Of the executive his immediate reno
val
Mr. Edwards mo 81 10 lay the resolutions
on the table. which wcs done. Yeas -.
navs 62
Mr. Lovejoy introduced resolution that
in the judgment ~ the House Il Is 40 part OF
the duty OF United States soldiers TO capture
or return fugitive slaves. Aller consdera
BILE discussion and amendments offered. the
bill passed. o. against %
Mr. Burnett desired further expressions in
oIder that propositions looking TO peaceful
solution OF the present political difficulties
NAV be permitted He had not abandoned
I all hope on that subject.
The House then reconsdersi the vote by
which Mr. Homan's resolution had been
adopted
Mr. Burnett again suggested an amend
rnent 70 allow propositions looking 10 pc zee
fol solution OF the present troubles To be IN
troduced
Objections were made.
Mr.. Hickman moved TO reconsider Mr..
HoIman's resolution. his object being 10 in
clude questions of judicial character.
The resolution ~ thus amended was again
adopted
Mr. Foulke saii while we hold the sword
Of Justice and have the disposition 10 uphold
, the President. II becomes our most solemn
duty 70 offer TO our deluded brethren, the
olive branch of pence.
4
tons referring various portions Of tie Presl-
I dent's massage 10 appropriate committees
which we're adopted.
All the contested election cases we're re-
ferrcd to the committee on Elections.
Mr.. Curtis offered Joint resolution pro
posing 10 strike from the pension rolls the
names Of all persons in rebellion against the
CnitedS;stes, and all aiding or Abeiting Sc
ces.ion, &c.
II was ruled oft under the rule adopted
this morning.
Mr. Van WICK introduced a bill increa.i ug
the paw OF soldiers TO SIS per month from
Nav LIT. 1861: also bill reducing the expen
ses of the government
On motion of Mr. Van Wyck, IL was resoiv
ed that q committee Of Ave be appointed by
the Speaker 70 ascertain and report what con
tracts have been mide BY asy of the Depart
rlents. for any articles furnished for the rs,
OF the government without advertising ioi
proposals az required by the Statute; also &
ascertain the names OF parties 40 whom con
tracts have been given. and the compensation
and terms Thereof. when the proposals. wer,
received. IL contracts were awarded 10 th,
lowest bidder. and reason therefor: whethe
the contracts a. let, are in accordance viii
specifications inviting proposals. and il alter
alton thereon for the same; alec 10 ascertain
whether any person or persons having AM
interests in the contracts thus made anC
awarded. or have been paid for obtaining thu
same or have any interest in the profits there
from
On motion Of Mr. Upton. Il was resolve
that the Secretary Of War be directed 20 in
Sfruct the officers Of the United States takin;
prisoasrs and releasing them upon their oath
Of allegiance 10 the United States 10 rspor
their names and residence 90 him and tn
Secretary Of War. that the same may he re
corded in this Department
On motion Of Mr.. Carlisle. IL was resolve
that the Committee on Naval Affairs lie in
structed IN inquire into the expediency o
providing for the appointment OF a iull nam
Der Of Cadets from such State. have no
nov in the Naval service the number q
which they are entitled ~ existing laws. an'
! II from xny Of the State. recommendation
are not made, the number shall be take
FROM the States IN some section Of the Jnio
as shall apply Cor the places Ia said school
On motion ol Mr.. LOOMS. Il was resolve
= thst the Committee on Judiciary be aud an
: hereby requested 70 prepare and report .
D this House bill for a public act 70 conh-
, cate the property Of all persons holding an
: offers whatever. either civil OF military, az
, der the Gov erument Of any State OF Of th
Southern Confederate States Of Americl
! Who have taken up or shall hereafter take "a
4 arms against the Government
q July 9.-Ar Stevens. from che Commute
= Of WAYS and Means, reported bill cor IA
tional loan and other PURPOSES. waich ~a- r.
ferred 70 the Committee of the Whole
l.. 4 l.. "a. =