The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-06


arnsce TO preserve peace at all events and directed
70 compromise preserve the Union, II possible; and
that this cannot be DONE provide for the peaceful
separation Of those States which have seeded and OF
others which may hereafter secede.
hessrs BINGHAM and IovHoY severally objected TO the
reception Of the resolutions.
Mr. MAY moved suspension of the rples that the
lutlons might be received
The motion was disagreed 10.
TRRAsoNA8iE RECOMMENDATIONS.
Mr. IvKN, (rep) OF n Y, introduced resolution that,
at time when rebellion threatens the integrity or the
Union and the overthrow Of the government all resolu
tons and ndatons designed 10 make terms with
armed rebels is either cowardiy or reasonable,
objection being made to the reception of the resolution,
Mr. lfven moved for suspension OF the rules
Tho House refused TO suspend the rules by 30 against
80, twothrds being necessary for that purpose.
The NATIONAL ARAoRy.
several gentlemen having introduced resolutions in
structng the Select COMMITTEES establishing national
armory west OF the AeghaneB and 10 inquire into the
Ohio,
Mr.; wlcKlTTE, (Union) Of KY, moved Amendment,
when was adopted amd much laugher, extending the
instructions to the Congressional district Of every
Der west Of the Allegheny Mountains.
. ADJUSTMENT OF THE NATIONAL DIFFICULTIES
MT VAlANDiGHAM, opp o OHIO. asked leave TO pre-
sent number OF petitions from several states asking for
a. aceiui adjustment Of our national difficulties The
reason WY no asked their presentation IN open House
was that the Congressional Globe outan the 70.
cord OF petitions presented under the ru,,
Messrs BLAKE (rep) OF OHIO, and others objected,
M. vnIAsploH.M asked:-what has become Of tie
righ,of po,honS
Mr.. BLAIR, from the Committee on Military Affairs,
ported BILL which was passed, 10 pay the volunteer
company under Captain White for protecting the rail.
road bridge at Oakland Maryland.
MEETING THE HOUSE.
On motion of Mr.. FENTvH (rap) Of n Y, It was re-
solved that when the House adjourn to-day IL b. until to
morrow at eleven A. NJ DiNcuty he SAID, wa iro N
time to time experienced in securing quorum as many
OF the members have gone home.
TIE SLAVERY QrEums
Mr. AIIKN, (opp) Of Ohio, osked but The House
refused, 10 suspend the rules, IN order to inro'uce
resolution, that whenever the people Of The dsloya
States shall lay down their arms the ought
to cease, and that IN the iudgm nj of this House,
is part OF the object Of the operatives Of the
United States to interfere with the institution of slavery
In any savehnlding State.
Mr. McKNGHr (rep) of Pa asked If this resolution
not substantially that heretofore introduced by Mr. Crt-
tbnden and passed by the House.
The SPEAKER declared the debate out Of order.
NEW ArrOPTIoNNgNr
Mr. KELLOGG (rep) Of ILL.,, asked ami obtained leave 20
report from he Judiciary tommttcea bi ytg the NUN
Der Of the members of the Hcns Of Reprenatr uoer
the census after March o. 1863 NJ 239 b. appr
toned among the several staes accordance with the
act Of 1880.
The bin was passed
EsIsrNKSls IN TIE NAVY
The House concurred in the Senate'e Amendment "a
the bin authorizing additional eniismonts 10 the navy
II strikes out the word Marines"
The bill was passed.
JAMEs' MFIEp CANNON.
Tho Senate joint resolution authorizing experiments
with James riHed cannon projeotiles was passed.
ENGINEER CORPS.
The Senate bill to increase the Engineer corps and po
graphical Engineer corps with amendment pfevt.hg
for two additional Inspectors General oil the army waA
passed.
Mr. BLAIR stated that the House had three times sub
stanlialy passed this bill
HOLDING COURTS.
Mr.. PORTER (rep) Of Ind, from the Judiciary Com
rnttee reported the Senate bin providing Tor holding lis
trict and Circuit Courts Of the United states during IN
temporary absence inability Of the judges. Passed.
rHE ALLEGIANCE.
Mr. PORTER also reported the Senate biz requiring a.
oath Of allegiance and 10 support the constitution from
those in the civil the United states ana
ing that refusal to take the oath shall be considered
canse for dismissal and the breaking the cath sub
ject the offender " indictment for perjury. Passed
Efs'EsrMEsT OF MR. coz.
Mr. Coz lopp) Of Ohio asked leave to Offer the follow
Resolved That the member from New York who endea
yored 70 introduce resolution denouncng over forty mem
rational aSa. az cowsr ,Ss anG rsor
Of Tits and Of good patriots Tor the fay
| mentAry resolution.
NJ, coI,.x, (rspl Of Ind reminded Mr.. Cox .ha, .h
gentleman Mr Diven) who offered the resolution 70 whc
be referred, was not now In his seat
Mr. Coz replied that he wanted his own resolution
| accompany that OF the gentleman from New York (i'
! Dtven)
Tho House refused u suspend the rules to receive III
| resolution O Mr.. Cox
| rnR rAY OF rH1 ARMY AND NAVY.
! On motion Of Mr.. sTryxss the House took u
| tho Senate bill, adding four dollars n mont
70 tho pay Of non commissioned officers musicians vout
t>es marines seamen and ordinary seamen and APPROX
Ing aud legszng all the acts under tbs procamatons
the President after March 4, 1891 respecting the
navy, regarding tn0m OF same oHpCt Rs II the
had been warranted BY the previously expressed will
Congress.
NJ vAuAxplonAx objected unless there could be dis
tnct vote on tho second section OF the bin approving
the acts Of the President.
Mr. STEVENS proposed TO reduce the Increased pay
four 10 two dollars He remarked that the expenses
the government ~ the rate of million two han
drod and fty thousand dollars per day He {Mr Stevens
could not where the money 70 from, hcnc
| his amendment.
The amendment was rejected by 80 against sc.
Mr.. Yallandighann's motion 10 strike ~. 5aGoil
| section Of the bill being under consideration,
| Mr. WICKLFfE (Union), Of KY, asked 70 be excuse
from voting, stating that he did not approve of all til
| measures Of the President.
The House refused TO excuse Mr.. Nckfe, but whe
| his name was called he absent.
| Mr. Valandighans motion rejected by II
| against "A.
The bill then passed in the form that it fror
| the Senate.
WITNESSES BEFORE INVESTIGATING cBfsi TIES.
Mr.. LovEjoY {rep (of H. INTRODUCED bill 20 repeal
much Of the law as eXempts witness who eit bcfor
an investigating committee from prosecuting in court
! Justice,
! Mr.. WCKIFTr said that he would vote for II, undo
that clause the contractors and the company who stole M
| Indian bonds 40t clear.
! Without dsposing Of the bill the House adjourned