The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-12-17

WASHINGTON. Dec. 10.
Heusx.-A personal explanation occurred
between Conwy and Fouke. during which
Conway charged Fouke with a deliberate
purpose to bring about a personal collision,
without cause and asked whether such con
duct was not only unworthy a member of
this House, but Characteristic rather of a
blackguard and scoundrel. (Sensation.)
Nj. Fouke wanted TO say one word in re-
ply.
Mr.. Stevens and other objected. They
had enough Of such things.
The Speaker informed thai no debate was
in order.
Mr.. Fouke amid cries OF order was under
stood 10 say that Mr.. Conway was a diErace
TO the nation and humanity. There the mat
ter ended in the House.
The House passed the bill 10 strike from
the Pension Roll the names lof all persons
who have taken up arms against the Govern
ment. or in any manner aided the rebellion.
MIR. Nallandigham, of Ohio, introduced a
preamble to the resolution
WHEREAS, The Secretary OF the Navy has
reported TO this House, that Capt. Charles
Wilkes in communal of the San J~acinto, an
armed public vessel of the United States,
did. on the sth of Nov. 1861 on the high
r~a-r tlttiNtli the lEtflts 4 Dfltl-n Wtll
steamer, aud foreibly removed therefrom
James Meson and John Slidell, disloval citi-
zens, leading conspirators, rebel enemies and
dangerous men,, who, with their suite. we're
on their way TO Europe to promote the cause
of the insurrection claiming 60 be Ambas-
sailors from the seeded Confederate States.
and whereas. the Secretary OF the Navy has
further reported to this House, that the
prompt and decisive action of Capt. Wilkes.
on this occasion. merted and received the
emphatic approval of the Department, and
moreover. in a public letter. has thanked
Capt Wilkes for the act; and whereas, this
House. on the first day of the session, did
propose to tender the thanks of Congress to
Capt. Wilkes for his brave. adroit ami pat
riotic conduct in the arrest of the traitors.
and whereas. further. on the same day, this
House did request the President 10 confine
the said Jas. Mason and John slideil, in the
cells OF convicted felons, until certain mill
tary officers OF the United States, cantuisl
and held BY the so-called Confederate States
should be treated "a prisoners OF war.
Resolved. As the sense of this House.
that it Is the dnty OF the President TO now
firmly maintain the stand thus taken, aypro-
wing and adopting the act of Capt. Wilkes in
spite OF any menace OF demand of the Rri-
;,sh Government: and that this House pledg-
G. it, full support TO him in upholding now
the honor and vindicating the course of the
Government and people of the United States
against a foreign power.
Mr.. Naliandingham moved the previous
question. They had heard the FIRST erowl of
the British Lion, IL re NAMED 10 be seen who
would cover.
Mr.. Trenton Of New York. hoped the res
olrtion would be referred 10 the Committee
on Foreign Afairs.
Dir. Nallandingham remarked that form
er resolution approbAtory OF Capt. Wilkes.
passed without beng 80 referred. he Val
landingham) had offered this resolution IN
good faith and would stand by it.
The House then refused to second the de-
mand 20 the previous question.
Mr.. Trenton again moved that the pream.
BILE and resolution be referred TO The Com
mittee on Foreign Affair.
The motion was scceded 80 yeas l09. nav.
l3.
SExkTr-Ar. Crime. presented a petitio 9
that in consequence Of the present rebellion
slascry he absolutely ans unconditional,
abolished.
Mr.. Ten rycke offered = resolution thal
the present war i Tor the Union. according
20 the Constitution; that the object Of the
war, Is 10 ave the former and enforce the
latter. That IL was 80 in the beginning. ans
should be so the last; that measures exsrem'
and radical. disrup,ive in themselse e.. invols
ing In n common fate the loyal anil di=losal
should not be re@orted 90, and has IN sur
pressing treason, Government cannot Proc
t~raitar TO the organic NV of he land. LAi
oyes.
Mr. Hale oaerel a resolat,on that the Coz,
mittee on Militsrs Afairs 30 instructed &
inquire into the exTfdiency If proyidsBg
uniform manner ofdealing with the slaves Q
the rebee. aud those prisoners e@eapin
from their master. Agreed %.
Mr.. Lane. Of Indiana. offered . resolntio.
that the committee o. the Judiciary be re
qnesisd 10 provide a Law 30 that che aidesso
treason NAV he prevented from hrngin
suits Cor the collection Of debts In the coart
Of the 4 nilea Stafe<. Agrcei "a.
Nf. Sumner offered Are<olution thas "a
Conna s-ioneF Of Patents enquire Il any a.
!, ditional legislation i scesars toeeeafe PEI
sous Of African descent the right - take os
patents AEreed -
Mr. wilkinson .aereA TIE i~aalesinr Fg.
! smhls and resolntioa:
wnKas a. Jesse ID. Bright. Ssnstsr fro.
IsdiAn.. did on the fst Of March lat. write
letter 20 IsG Davis a letter vas here rea
! insredosi1z = Nv lincsla ~ Mr. DAVE.
having an Improvement IA Ere arms. A
whereas such letter J. otifsnce Of d~islovalf
. Rs.sisss. That Je-.e u. Brishs be exsel
! "a from The senate Of the United States.
. Mr.. Coe2n novel the rs~fereDce Of d
sss5>-s - ne Conmitfee On sh- {1a.ci<ry