Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1861-07-19

I'd ing to prosecution of the war, which
lie predicted would shatter the material il
terests of the country, and result in Il
D. downfall of Republican Government c
i. this continent.
Mr.. Mallory of Kentucky proteste
% in the name of Kentucky and her Unto
Is Representatives against the remarks
If Mr.. Burnett. Kentucky, by an ovel
whelming majority,will support and mar
i tain the government and The Constituio
e Of the United States (Great applaus
i on the floor and in the galleries, whic
/ the Speaker checked.)
Mr.. Mallory, resuming, insisted tina
what he had stated was the opinion @
Kentucky in this unfortunate state Of at
fairs. We in Kentucky, said he, beliey,
the peril, destruction and ruin of many
material interests has been brought abou
by those very seeding States of thu
South, which seem TO excite the sympa
thy of my colleague. This being my
opinion and that of Kentucky, think
am authorized to say to this House anC
the country, that the people of Kentucky
through her Union Representatives on
this floor, stand ready to support the Gov
eminent of the United States by every
Constitutional measure which it may be
thought proper to resort to for the main
tenance Of the Government and the Con-
stitntion. (Applause.)
Mr.. Washburn said the bill had been
thoroughly considered by the Secretary
of the Treasury and the Committee on
Commerce, who had unanimously agreed
to report it to the House. 1t contains
features similar TO the force bill of 1888.
Mr.. Pendeton asked for the yeas and
nays on ordering the main question. Re-
fused. He asked if the Chairman of the
Committee of Commerce had examined
into the subject of certain treaties, by
which import privileges are unlimited
and unrestrained.
Mr.. Wasbburn said the communica-
ton of the Secretary of the Treasury was
amply satisfactory on that point.
The bill passed-yeas 1885, nays 10,
The following are the nays: Burnett,
Harden, Norton, Pendleton, Reed, Rob
inson, Nailandigham, Voorhees,, Wads-
worth, Ben Wood.
On motion of Mr.. Stevens, the House
went into Committee of the Whole, al
lowing one hour for debate.
Mr. ValIandigham said that when the
House becomes mere machine to regis
ter the edicts of the President, it was
time to abolish it; and made speech
hostile to the Presidents message. He /.
said that the message was but vindica-
ton Of the Presidents policy, which had
precipitated bloody aud terrible revolu-
ton, and that the President had usurned
powers which had been expressly con-
terred on Congress. Mr.. Vallandigham
said he was for IA speedy, immediate and
honorable peace.
Mr.. Holman asked if he was in favor
of defending the integrity of the Union, or
recognizing the so called seeded States
as a separate nationality.
Mr. Vallandigham replied by sending
up a a resolution asserting that the gov
eminent is an agent of the people, and
consists of three distinct departments
he executive, judicial and legislative, and
It is the duty of every one to sustain
hose with all constitutional power neces-
'ary for the preservation Of the govern
nent, the Union and the country.
Mr. Holman remarked that while the f
gentleman censured the administration, r
le and his constituents were, he supposed,
or its support now.
Mr.. VaIIandigbam replied that he was .
esponsble to his constituents for his pub +
ic course.
Mr.. Stevens made no remarks, but ~
imply moved that the committee rise. :
which prevailed
The loan bill was then paSsed-yeas a
40; nays ), viz; Burnett, Reed, Nor 0
on, Vallandigham and Ben Wood.
Mr.. Bingham presented bill for the h
of rebellion, and to amend s
he act providing for calling forth the s.
liitia in certain cases. Referred to the 81
judiciary Committee.
Mr. Van Wyck asked leave to intro h
uce bill to forward letters to soldiers !,
zee. +
Mr.. Burnett objected. :,
Mr.. Morehead offered resolution for .
le select committee of nine to inquire b
nd report the expediency of establishing
national armory west of the Allegha- 81
les. Adopted. al
Mr.. Holmes offered a resolution, which W
as adopted, requesting the Secretary of n