Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-05
THE LINCOLN cONGRESS.H

WAshiHufoHi
srsAn.-The joint resolution approving the acss Of
the President was taken up.
Mr.. johnson, Of Tennessee, proceeded to speak at
length in favor Of the resolution. His speech was long
and able. In it he several times referred 70 Breckin-
ridges late speech He quoted from the Alabama papers
that "a monarchy was desirable" and also from Mr.
Russels letter to the London Times. He also quoted
from the Richmond papers, which said rather than sub
init to the United Slater, they would go under the rule
of the amiable Queen OF Great Britain"
BE quoted from Memphis paper WHICH said f neces-
sary let Harris be King and mayor of Memphis be DIG
tator" He also Quoted from various Southern docu-
ment, and contented that ii plain there desire
to change the character and nature Of the Government
and erect great slave empire The issue Is now fairly
made up and all those in favor Of free Government
must stand by the Constitution
Mr. Johnson Of Tenn, spoke at length on the rsso-
luton approving the acts Of the President and bis elo
auent remarks frequently elected applause from the floor
aud galleries. He frequently referred to- and rebuked
Breckinridges speech on the same subject previously
reported and closed with appeal to the Government
TO savs them from ruin by the most corrupt and drcfu
conspiracy ever seen in the world. The resolution
postponed till Monday.
Mr.. Colsmer, of VT, introduced bill in addition to
an act relative to duties on mports-ths force bill
which passed.
After an Executive Session the Senate adjourned.
WASHINGTON, July 21.-HogsE-The House passed
the Senate bill sppropriatng 100000 to pay for the
transportation and delivery OF arms TO loyal citizens in
the rebeious States and the organization Of such per-
sons for their protection against nsurrection and do
mestic violence.
On motion Of Mr. Blair resolution was adopted calling
on tho Secretary OF War to communicate letter from
Joseph Holt to the President the 18th Of February In
response to resolution Of the House requesting the
son for assembling o. troops ct the seat OF Govern
ment.
The House then went into committee of the whole on
the direct tax bill.
Mr. Bingham said that IOOO 900 men we're within forty
miles Of where he stood in order to pull down the pillars
of the Temple of Lbey-to blot out forever the expe
rment Of free representative Government. Men from
New England the Empire State and the great West
here to defebd the Capitol, the Constitution and the
Union They must be paid fed and clothed. Tho means
for these pure purposes cannot be postponed till the next
Session. IL they not provided now, there must be
another Session. Congressman fail TO pass these
measures to sustain the credit Of the Government our
bonds aud notes will fall to e0c the dollar, and the
difference would go into the pockets Of the Shyock.
Mr.. McClernsnd suggested an amendment to Mr.
Wckffss instructions, namely that the bill be recon-
mtted to the Committee Ways and Means, with 10.
suctions 10 reduce to onehaf Of the amount Of direct
taxes apportioned to the States in the first section Of the
bill TO make up the amount desired by extending the list
of taxable personal property.
Mr.. Morrill, suggested Notification, which Mr. McCler
nand accepted that the Committee on Ways and Means
be instructed to report forthwith bill on the basis Of
$40 900 by direct taxation end that elch other sums
may be necessary DO raised on the personal income or
wealth of the country.
n. ni.--.s- spux6 Of tho iljs.ie.s vf Trio iu
-..sioa going abroad that the tariff is to 10 continually
rEn;o.a .a .,,n: ~ lhing one day aud another
thing he next.
The question yes taken on Mr.. Mcolernard's motion
Is modified by Er. Motri and determined in the affirm
ative-7s to- IS. This sapersedss Mr. WickGass propo-
sition.
After various amendments had been debated the re,
acting clause, on motion of Mr.. Mallory, Of KY, was
stricken out-yeas IS, nays IS.
The Committee then rose, whom the fact was reported
to the House.