Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-07-18
CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON, July II.
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SENATE. .--
Mr.. Latham introduced bill 10 secure
the speedy passage Of troops and munitions
Of war to the Pacific coast. Referred TO q
Select Committee on Pacific Railroad. Z
Mr.. Pearce presented memorial from the
Police Commissioner of Baltimore now con-
fined at Fort McHenry.
The memorialists solemnly declare that
they have always discharged their duties
faithfully and impartially, and In obedience
TO the laws and the Constitution, and that
all evidence 10 the contrary is false, and fur.
ther declare that the grounds set up by Gen.
Banks for their arrest had no foundation in
fact and that Marshal Kane is gentleman
of integrity and worth, and that no body Of
men are less liable TO the charge Of unlawful
combination than the police force Of Balti-
more.
The memorislists submit that the proc
lamaticn by which they were arrested has
no werrant in law and they ask the interpo-
sition Of Congress. Mr.. Pearce said the
memoralists were known to him and be be-
lieved them to be men of the highest integ-
rity and faithful to the Constitution. he
did not believe that any proof could be fur
nished against them. The memorial was re-
ferred to the Judiciary Committee.
Mr.. Grimes, from the Committee on Naval
Affairs, introduced bill to provide for the
temporary increase Of ths navy. sod Beg
Mr.. Foote said that there was 6 pressing
necessity for the passage of the bill The
bill Authorized the Secretary Of the Navy to
purchase or hire such vessels as may be ne
cessary during the war to suppress piracy
and render effectual the blockade. Il ap-
propriates $50, ,000, 600. The bill passed
The House resolution regarding adjourn
ment on Friday was taken up and laid on
the table to give time for consideration.
The bill to provide for tie better organi-
cation of the military establishment was ia
ken up. - e
Mr.. Wilson offered an amendment to the
whole bill, comprising nearly all the amend
ments heretofore offered, and further provid-
ing retiring list for the army.
Mr.. Grimes offered an amendment pro7id-
ing a retiring list for the navy.
Mr.. Hale spoke against any increase Of
salaries, and although he was in favor OF q
retired list, this was not the time to establish
it.
Mr.. Wilson, at some length, advocated the
passage of the bill as amended.
Mr.. Grimes' amendment was adopted.
Mr.. Grimes offered an amendment to ex-
tend the retiring list to the main corps of the
navy. Adopted.
Mr.. Hale moved to strike ont ell that por-
ton relating to the retiring list Of the army
and navy.
After long discussion the amendment
was disagreed to-yeas II, nays %.
Mr.. Rice offered an amendment that the
Breyet Lieutenant General be received, and
there be no reduction Of salary or subsistence.
Agreed to; yeas 20, nsys IL.
Mr.. Sherman moved to give the retired
list simply pay proper, and no other allow
auces or emoluments. SheTman's amend
ment was adopted.
Mr.. Hale moved to amend so that officers
having the Brevet rank would not receive
any increase ofpay. Agreed to.
Mr.. Baker moved that Lieut.. Gen. Scott
be excepted. - vs1as
Mr.. Nesmith said he saw no reason for ex-
ceptions. ar'}s3 mob -
Mr.. Salisbury said he should vote for
it because he was glad that the Great Cap
tain had not resigned and taken part with
the seceders. Agreed to-yeas, 80; nays 8.
Nays-Messrs. Breckinridge, Carlisle, john
SON of No, Nesmith, Polk and Powell.
Mr.. Foster moved to strike out the pro-
vision relating to the Superintendent of the
Military Academy, SO as to leave it as it is
agreed to. r
Adjourned.