Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-13
Thirty-Seventh Congress--lst Session,



special attention ID the chairman of the Committee
military affairs.
matas IN the army also bin to provide for allotment
certificates among the volunteers referred to the com
on military affairs.
Nh sumner N Massachusetts presented several peti.
ons NJ the character and the President presented
petition from citizens NJ Wsconsin NJ similar nature;
Al The petitions were referred 10 the comee Of the ju-
Mr. Pomcroy Of Kansas introduced bill granting pen
sons and land warrants 20 odicr referred 10 committee
on military affairs
Mr. Lane of Kansas introduced joint resolution a.
rccng The Secretary " War toreocye and equip certain
mounted regiments 10 committee on mill AIRY affairs.
Mr. Harris Of New York introduced bill to provide for
the protection OF public property from fire referred to
the committee on the district " Columbia.
Mr. Clark Of New Hampshire introduced resolution
requesting the Marshal o the District of Columbia to in
form the Senate by what authority he keeps slaves be-
onpng 20 owners n The District in jail because they are
The resolution II Mr. Hale Of H. directing the ju-
dietary committee 20 Inquire into The eXpediency Of aool
shng the present supreme Court and establishing an
other was taken up.
Mr. Hale said ihe present supreme Court had failed
tic believed f the rebels boo arms should succeed,
the supreme Court would dscdc that the soldiers in
Virginia were trespassers and rioters,
Mr. Browning Of Illinois thought Congress did not
have the power 20 repeal the supreme Court.
Mr. Collamor of VI moved, substitute that all
that portion ofthe Presidents in relation to the
Judiciary De referred to tho com. ON judiciary
Considerable discussion followed, and Mr. Collamcr's
amendment agreed to and the resolution as amend
ed. adopted.
The report Of the Secretary Of the Treasury was re-
ccivcd and referred Oh the com ON finance.
resolution was offered that The Judiciary com in
quirc concerning the cxpcdIcucy Of making alterations
iu Che Constitution laid over.
Various portions Of ihe Presidents message were ap-
resolution of inquiry relative 10 the disasters a, Ball
hluf lud Bull Run was taken up. Che question being
on the substitute NJ Mr. Grimes of Iowa that the com
investigate al. disasters 20 She Union forces.
M Pomeroy ofkausas Thought the Investigations Of
douhtill cNpedsnCy aud might lead 10 impeachment
Mr. Chandler Of Michigan -aid the officers Of the army
were NOT liable 90 Impeachment; lu one n number
has iaen and "o5oay 10 ba'ae lie thought the facts
ought in Doe kuowu
M Grimes said u regard TO the disaster in Missouri
referred o by the Senator from Kansas. Il Gen. Ere
mont WIS 90 blame loi be- known, but IL he was not,
Mr. Lane " kansas said he aid not attach blame to
any particularly but df know that the troops
on hard 90 relieve Lyon and Mgiligln and people be-
le'ed here was want VI capacity or dcrclicton " duty
Mr. Grimes Of Iowa proposed to amend the substitute
so As 90 appoint joint committee n three members Of
Che Senate and four Of the House to inquire into the
NJ, Hale Of New lIamp.h'e moved to add especially
Mr. Wilson OF Mas, was glad the resolution had taken
wide rouge He thought t time proclamation by
officers should AVID the government have the sole
settled policy. We must remember we had not men of
large military experience Nc.
The resolution was agreed to-ye,r So nays,a Adj
HOUSE
Mr. Dawes OF Massachusetts, introduced resolution
which was passed, authorizing parties On the contested
r.ecuou cases of Beach against Upton in the Fairfax
District to take evidence.
Mr. Morrill, of Vermont gave notice Of bin donating
lands ihc several Satcs DC She benefit Of the arrcul
ural and mechanic arts n tle cfabehment u colleges
The following resolution was passed
~ hocaf The exchange " prisoners 10 the present
exchange would not ooly increase cnlsments and the
ygor of our army bug suhs,c ihc highest interests Of
humanity, and as such exchange does not involve
eognton NJ the rcbts as government therefore.
Resored hy the Senate and Uo7sc Of Representatives
That The President NJ the United States be requested 10
inansuate systematic measures, for the exchange Of
prisoners lf me present rebellion.
On motion. was resolved that the committee for
cgu affairs BE- instructed o inquire into tbs cxpedency
o furnishing tehe the starving population Of ireland,
and Co report by bin or otherwise.
Mr. Wmk'ie OF Kentucky. from the committee on
military affairs reported che b authorizing the raising
OF volunteer force 'nr hc better defense of Kentucky
ir Lo'q1y introduced the 'o.uviog joint resolution
H.so'rfa Ihat ihe Secretary ~ Was be requested 70
26th, l'dl, % Major Cen. uauctG commanding the
Western division Of fhc army.
MI Cox moved tu lay the resolution the table, which
was disagreed to by vote II yeas 63. NAYS 6s
ar io'go' 'hen moved ,he previous question.
Mr DIN moved thar the House adiuurn,d.
Mr. Ohns motion was lost large majority.
Nj Lansing offered substitute which Mr. Ioveoy &C
The substitute ,haractesizcs the order Of Mai Gen
hneck Hs iuhumau and cruel aud respectfully requests
the President 10 direct Cen Haeck 10 recall said order
and cause him lHalccl Go conform 20 the practice in
other departments uf the army. The consideration Of
the subject was then ro.tpnued
Mr Blair Of Mo. Introduced resolution which was
adopted in'uuc;lnf ine committee on military affairs
10 inquire INTO the pwpricN vi paying 90 officers and
Mg Nrh- fremont 40 under any other comm anding
General, where they have performed actual service and
ina, ne committee Irpot N BIN or otherwise.
certain peis'us 90 military uih and punishment II
covers the cases of such enter into regulations FOR
the purpose of dciraudiug tho Government ,rd ,,b ,
ohef uuhcs for he advantage OF furnishing military
stores, munitions OF war; oic Alt4ry and naval .or,
naa.' are authorized anf hose found guilty TO be
punished with mprslumcu or NOT less than two wears
Mt Dawes " Mts,aohusctr. who is on the s1erial
committee g. examine inf1 government contracts briefly
spoke OF The di,co OF fraud that have already bre1
made ne sac thai without further legislation the treas
MY will become bankrupt
The bin was referred 10 he Judiciary committee.
Nj bingham OF ohio, introduced bill 10 orpanixe tho
medleai department Of the army. Referred to the mill
tary eonmittce. ~
Mr. bng avn also introduced d bin rcpoaling all act.
and parts Of acts, authorizing iho commitment N nrr
sons Of color ruuaaays or suspected or CHARGED Vim
oelng sold pay expenses, etc. and punish for such
NJ Huehns introduced BIN to abolish slavery in the
District Of Columbia. Referred.
Nj Weosters resolution in,trucung the committee on
roads and canals inquire into expedeney of c.tsb
fishing railroad from New York to Washington via
the Central Railroad. was adopted
Many other bills aud resolutions Of minor importance
were introduced and referred.
me Speaker presented the annual report Of the
secretary Of the Treasury
motion to print extra copies Of it was referred to the
committee on printing.
On motion Of Mr. Coz Of Ohio. /, was resolved ,h,,
me committee on ways aud means be instructed 10 CON
slider the tariff taxation, with view 10 eounlze ,be
burdens Of the present upon all sections and up1n
capital ana labor, and that for this purpose the tariff and
TAX 9 be so modhed as 20 carry out the principles
Of Just and equal taxation.
MI Upton introduced bin 10 facilitate judicial nro-
eeang me conh'oaon Of captured property, and the
better operation Of the prize law Adjourned
.WAsuMGToS, Dec 10.
Messrs Fessendon aud sumner presented petition
10, me emancipation Of slavery under the power
Mr. Foot offered resolution that Waldo p Johnson by
sympathlsug with and participating in the rebellion
against the United States has been guilty ~ cond,
Incompatible with his duty as Senator Of the United