The national Republican., 1861-08-05

time IN the history OF the government tnht
such q step was ever taken, although there has
been occasions where resolutions Of some Of the
Legislatures of the States have been exceed
inpiy offensive to some parties in the Senate
These resolutions emanate from the Legisla'
ture of Maryland, and are presented without the
sanction of the Governor. II Senators will no.
tice, they will understand that not all the States
require their doings to be sanctioned by the
Governor. Senators from New York are sworn
in by documents from the Legislature OF New
York, without the sanction Of the Governor.
He contended for the right Of petition it was a
right for which John Adams, in the House Of
Representatives contended, against a whole
party Of fearful odds.
Mr.. HALE begged Of his friends who enter.
tained the same views as himself, to be careful
how they act upon this right. He trusted that
the Senate would not reject the resolutions on
the ground that the language used in the reso-
lutions was dsrespectful, for if they did, he
feared it would be dangerous step-it would
be occupying the most deienceless position that
the old Democratic party ever occupied, and
from which position that party was driven by
popular indignation. This right was allowed to
the Republican party when its representatives
upon this floor were small in number, and in
return for past courtesies and rights we should
allow these resolutions to be accepted.
He warned Republicans while they had power
not to commit acts that would meet with uni.
versal condemnation.
Mr.. WILKINSON said he did not come
here to talk the time for talking and stump
speeding had passed. We do not want loqua.
cious men ; we want fighting ones. He con.
tehded that John Q. Adams never justified a
petition when he knew it was wrong. He was
too truthful for that He, for one, would not
vote for this petition, for fear that the right Of
petition might be destroyed. He would ven-
ture to say that such right was not allowed in
the Confederate Congress. Mr.. W. contended
that Ross Winans was traitor, and that he
was engaged rendering aid to the enemy, and
that he was engaged in manufacturing arms
for the Southern army. The great influence
which he obtained by his immense wealth was
dangerous to the United States, and hence his
arrest The people of the Northern States are
for putting down treason, and yet this paper
censures the Government because they have
arrested traitorous persons.
Mr.. CLARK said, by an examination Of the
resolutions, he had discovered that they we're
not signed by the Vice President of the Senate,
with no seal of the State, and therefore he con.
tended that they we're not authentic.
Mr.. ANTHONY said the presenting Of the
reSOlutlOUb Dy one Vi lH6 maTylaUu DeHdtOTS
should be authentic enough.
Mr.. TRUMBULL contended that the right
of petition should be extended to every one.
The most degraded person on earth is privi-
legged to petition to his Maker. He was willing
to receive the resolutions.
Mr.. WILKINSON withdrew his motion.
| The resolutions were ordered to be printed.
Mr.. WILSON reported back from the Com.
mittee on Military Affairs bill to provide for
the sundry payments of troops. Laid over.
Mr. KING introduced the following resolu.
ton; which was adopted:
Resolved, That it be recommended to the
Secretary Of the War Department to pay the
volunteers accepted in the service of the Uni.
ted States monthly, when practicable, and that
| this resolution be communicated to the Secre.
tary of War.
Mr.. GRIMES reported back from the Com
mittee on the District of Columbia bill de.
claring the invaldity Of an act making retro
cession of part Of the District of Columbia to
the State Of Virginia. Laid over until mex,
session.
On motion Of Mr.. WILSON, the Senate pro-
ceeded to consider bill authorizing the in
crease of the corps of Typographical engineers.
| On motion Of Mr.. COLLAMER, the bill
was laid on the table,
i
Joint resolution No. relative to the adjourn
ment of both Houses on the I'd inst Agreed
| to.
Mr.. SIMMONS withdrew his amendment to
the resolution which he offered yesterday.
Mr.. COLLAMER moved to amend so that
both Houses adjourn on Tuesday, the 9Th in.
stant. Agreed to.
The resolution was adopted with the amend
ments.
On motion of Mr.. WILSON, the Senate re
sumed the consideration of bill to increase
the corps of typographical engineers. Passed
On motion of Mr.. MORRILL,, the Senate
took up House bill providing for the protection
of United States commerce, to punish crime
aud piracy. Passed.
Mr.. TRUMBULL reported back from the
Committee on the Judiciary bill relative tc
the Office Of attorney general for the southern
district Of New York; which was considered,
and passed.
He also reported back from the same Com
mittee bill relative to the judicial districts Of
Missouri and Kentucky, with a motion to post
pone until next December which led to a long
discussion in regard to the loyalty of Judge Mon
roe, Of Kentucky.
On motion of Mr.. Lane, of Kansas, the Sen
ate went into executive session.
After some time spent therein, the Senate
resumed session and, after the consideration
of few House bills, the Senate, on motion o.
Mr.. POWELL, then adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Mr.: BLAIR, Of Missouri, from the Commit
tee on Military Affairs, reported bill to in
crease the efficiency of the Typographical
engineer corps. This bill gives to the Pres
dent of the United States the power to add tc
that corps two lieutenant colonies, and four
majors, and one company of soldiers, to be
commanded by competent officers. Passed.
Mr., OLIN, from the Committee on Military
Affairs, reported back Senate bill to promote
the efficiency of the volunteer forces, by au