Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-07-26
xxxvII coNoREss-ExrRA SESSION

sual owners as will be impoverished.
fomefoy introduced bill for the suppression Of
SIC Harris introduced a bill Tor the relief Of NJ O Rob
cr's payment bf the steamer Star Of the West lost in
he Government service. referred to the Commit,ee on
Cl.ims
Mo rrunbun 'epor,cd bill in relation to District Al.
t0rnc's DO several districts. Passed
Nr McDougal offered resolution In regard to the Pa.
ch liaifoau bc'ug made military road and moved 10
fe,.f we subject tu select committee " five.
Nr Latham said hehad prepared a bill on tho subject,
which be should ofcf tomorrow 70 10 the Same com.
mlt.c Inc motion was agreed 20.
Toe uouse pin for the relief Of widows and orphans OF
un-e ll- iu the Levant was passed.
i"u Naval Appropriation bill was then taken up. Mr.
"ss 9us,ea @ an 9nsndmen that no patent article be
,sDnliieu 20 proper oosrd and duly recommended
preparation 10 finish stevens Battery il was discussed
m some length. when the hour Tor special order arry-
tu anu we resolution approving the acts Of the Pest
N sannes introduced bill or the eona.ca,iou Of the
Properly " the rebel States
80 btcckinrdse proceeded and spoke al some lensth
if opposition in ihe resolntous
So ifeckinrdge spoke az length against the pre-
fh var ca'ius with the hope that after the frenzy u
l. hIIfh4d passed, Divine Providence would leave ont
l1r Tecl u The Union the priceless principles Of lib.
N .Hd 'nIi-int ctnm8nt.
SIS fuc NJ Kansas said he sanctioned al tha, the Pro,
l n hHd d'he, a1d the people sanctioned il, aud he
''rI finru1n 81 that was 20 be done when vctori
t, columns ahai sweep treason from old Virginia The
sieui bad suspended the writ of habcas corpus and
"ni regretted THAT ihe corpus Of Baltimore treason
e.'d President would he have refused to defend the
pi'al agniAai threatening and armed rebellion lie
tAcved not Mr. Lame then alluded 90 the seizure Of
.et iphie dispatches which had been characterized BY
Is cekutiiRc as un usufpaou IT power and thought
might impicate certain Senators on this -four lie
cal iu-0aY n paper thEt Lnron's Congress would
n DO allowed io meet here ON the ih
Nr breeknudsc replied that the statement that he
ltrocscurdsel Dad ielrgraphcd 90 jeff Davis Or written
lu that Kentucky would furnish him with 1900 arm.
tl nru wae, lic other tharges. totally false aud hc
l boon informed by the Governor of Kentucky tbat tho
10 U Ifu tlUa pa nal A. aNaa
H Lane hen defended the suppression of certain tra-
n.s nr"1papers. d'sirmius people in rebellion. aud
ua lie said allsou lad been made 10 the proposed
nrnmise % NE last scsson but would only say n
grd t u tnat nome was made because traitors occupcd
OH u1F vacant seats Al We nov ask for is the Ken
ftras ienirdy f1r tfeason--hemp.
iu' subject was then postponed to Thursday
iur Navai Appropriation bin was then taken up and
eangudmcntreiati'e 70 Stevens battery disagreed
Ihe ni Nas then passed.
lAe Senate then went into executive session. AFTER
'liea adjourned
hr Washhumc. from the Committee on Commerce.
ported bil 20 make the blockale more efrctual, and
Che >ecrcari,s ofthe Treasury and Navy and comma
@, fanldiug asked its immediate consideration
lhe bl authorizes, during the present insurrecion
e Secretary of War 70 hire, purchase, for
c vessels necessary for temporary increase Of the na-
-, and to hem efficiently; the temporary appoint
t,ents made Of acting heuenanis acting payrnas,ers
ties VI pay for these officers heretofore designated
This bill egalired and approved. Three millions
On motion OF Mr Washburu, il was referred 10 The
Committee Naval Affairs.
Mr bingham Of Ohio, from the Committee on the Ju.
cary reported bill providing for the suppression Of
rthelhln and resistance 20 the laws IL authorixes the
redsHi 10 call out the militia for these purposes their
continuance in service not 20 extend beyond sixty d,vs
tie ihe beginning of the regular session Of Congress
rles the latter shall otherwse direct. the militia is ~
D. entitled to the same pay and rations As lie regular
fmy The bi passed under thc operation of the preyi
r's question almost unanimously.
NJ Blair of Missouri. from the Committee on Military
NnHaa aan Hfa
tptance o jJ0OJO volunteers. proposing substitute
f'renr the bill previously passed BY the House, with
additions. including progiso allowing the presi-
DEM 10 select the AJoi and Brigader Generals from
t army command the volunteers these officers 20 TO
ne their FORMER places at the expiration of the
Nr Stevens. of Pennsylvania, from the Committee on
ys and Means, reported the Senates amendments to
i-s Loan BIZ, which all concurred In.
'lf Wright Of Penusylyania introduced bill or
its 'he secretary ot the Treasury 10 issue exchange
li. 90 'he amount " huudIcdiu millions Referred
o. fac Committee on WAYS aud Means.
lir scdnick of New York. from the Naval Commit
Gee reported with amendments the Senate bin auihorz-
ing the Secretary of the Navy 20 alter aud regulate navy
afons also the Senatp bill providing for the appoint
mont Of the Assistant Paymasters the navy aud the
rr'iste bill with amendment, tring the 3Oh Of June
ist The date when the soop Of LeyAnt fnunderrd
sr providing for the relief VI the widows and orphans u
Au ,hc above bills passed.
fr Allen Il Ohio iutr duced bill for the Increase u
80 uunbcr of cadets At West Point AcAdemy. Referred
On ue Nllitar, mmuce
,ir wa>hburne OF illinois introduced bill relative to
% revenue Uterine, hAng the oltnpcns sa0n of officers
ttrieoi' and ff aiher purposes Ksterrcd % the Com
ui.t,e toatucrcr
lueop d, u,eod copies Of ihe obituar's upon MI
I3slls otrt oidcItd 90 tc printed
Ot,no.nu & dr Edwards Of New HAmphue the fol-
hvng rr-1l4.l.n ga, uasaimoOsy pAss'G;
MsJ5r Genral George -, Mcclellan and the officers
tlidtfs n hs un'naui f1f the series Of brilliant and
decisive slstofe which By their skin aud br'vety. they
fhe battle fields OF Wcscln Virginia.
The House, iu Commireo n lhc Whole, then cousid
cred ,hc bo mcrea'e the efficiency Of the volunteer
force, Il the Untel states
Ai. Blair of Missouri explained It's provisions, when
NJ Barn,tt a. Kentucky made an hpprss speech vindi-
eating che warlke acts of the administration
hr fiuman % Kentucky said he was in favor cf crush
INK rebellion, and declared that the Union must and
Ihe c,mmit,se rose and the bin to increase the ef-
faenl Of The volunteer forces passed. Adjourned
wEDSEsDAY, July Il.
SENATE.
Mr Lsih,m introduced bill 20 procure contracts and
.peedy passage ~ troops and munitions of war
on the Pa4he Railroad.
Mr reece p'esrH'ed memorial from the Police Com.
ni>,ion,ri confined at Fort McHcnry BY order Of
Gen Tanks The meinofiasts declare that they would
have discharged their duties impAray aud in obedience
TO the laws and Constitution. and that the evidence 20
the contrary Is false.
Marshal Kane was a man Of integrity, and no men
less liable 10 the charge Of unlawful combinations
thln the police force nf Baltimore.
Mr. Peurce endorsed the menurialists Of integ
-s. aod fAl,hNl to the Constitution. Referred to the
Committee on the Judiciary.
dale luuuductu bii toincrease the medical corps
IN tue Navy.
Mr. Anthony red resolutions for tho establishment
NJ naval academy,
Mr. Grimes. from the Committee on Naval Affairs,
introduced bill provide for the temporary increase Of
tn Navy Il authorizes the Secretary Of War to pur-
chase or hire such vessels necessary, during the war
suppress piracy and render the blockade ehectual Il
appippriates three millions The Bill passed.
The bill to regulate the navy rations was then taken
up and the House amendments cOncufred in.
The resolution u the House in regard 10 adjournment
m Friday was laid over to give time for further consd
GRAFTON.
Ine SIN 10 provide Tor the better organization Of the
military establishment was taken up.
Mr Wilson offered amendment 10 the whole bill
comprising nearly all the amendments offered 20 the orig
na hill aud further providing fir army retiring list
Alr Gaines offered an amendment providing retired
list fir the Navy.
Mr. Hale spoke against any increase Of salaries though
he willing 10 have retired list, but this the
time to establish H.
HOUSE.
The Speaker announced the Committee on the Gener-
al Bankrnpt law as follows; Roscoe, ConknR Hutch
ins Thomas Of Massachusetts,, Noel and Mcknight
Hery May appeared and took the oath 10 support the
Consultation
Mr. Holman introduced resolution authorizing the
Select Committee, heretofore appointed 10 examine the
War Department contracts to extend their enquiries 20
all facts and circumstances of all contracts made or 20
be made b, with any department Of the government
with fii power % subpmna Witnesses &c during the
interim OF Congress
Mr. Holman OF kentucky said the resolution was re-
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