The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-07-16
THIRTY-SEVENTH C0AGRESS-SPLCIAL SESSION

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WASHINGTON, July l5.-Mr. DIXON presented a
petition of the citizens of the u S. sustaining the
Government Of the Z. s. in the present crisis
Mir. DIXON said he entire v cOncurred in the sem
tments of the petition. 1t was his purpose to vote
for any measure calculated in his Judgment to sus-
tain the vigorous progress of the war, the Union
and the Administration. He hoped the Gov
ernment would prosecute the war with all the
energy and ardor that they possibly could What
ever may be the issue Of the conflict, let it be
short and decisive; let the war be so
conducted as to bring the crisis at issue
to speedy and decided result. His consttu
ents desired that the end might soon come and
with such a result as will not invite repetition -
L. t no thought OF peace be entertained until the
war has been brought to end. The territorial
integrity OF the Union must and shall be preserved
lnviolate; whatever stands in the way whether
democracy or slavery, carry the on until all
obstructIons to peace shall be removed great
nation like this never can be overwhelmed, whether
by foreign or meStic foes
He saw the conspiracy forming an existence six
months before 1t was threatened by the conspira-
tors. 1t was because he was well acquainted with
the violent characters Of those who first formed it
The large territory over which this cpnspiracy
exists, renders it difficult to suppress but the
suppression is not impossible bv the Federal Gov
eTnment let it cost whatever it may-it must and
will be crushed. If this Government does not meet
with success then the voice e the united peouIe of
the loyal and free States will declare that slavery
must perish and that forever. Such is the deter
lHinhlbH OF thousands VINO nave had hpret0.Orp
lenlent views upon the institution.
Mr.. Dixon said he had voted and should contin-
ue to vote for all the bills tending to prosecute the
war with vigor, until the last battle was fought
and the last victory won. If the insurgents or
rebels would throw down their arms and return to
their former position in the Union he would be re-
joiced, and not only himself, but his constituents
and the people of the North would reioice but up-
til they do return as loyal citizens, wage such
war against them as will compel them to ackpowl-
eQUe the and nf ba
If the rebellion has sufficient coherent powers to
have successful revolution, let the world know it.:
but ii not, let the flag OF the nation be planted and
wave over all the land. Let the broad stripes and
bright stars triumphanty float over Richmond.
Charleston, Mobile and New Orleans, asa witness
and proof, Lot of subIugation, but of liberty and
freedom.
1t is the intention ard deliberate purpose of the
loyal States to accomplish this; this purpose can
not be shaken, whatever disasters may occur, or
however dishearened they may be by unforeseen
repulses; they will never abandon their constitu-
tion to which they have pledged their lives their
fortunes and their sacred honors.
The petition was laid on the table
Mr. HALE moved that the Senate proceed to the
election of a Secretary, which was agreed to and
resulted as follows:
Whole number of votes polled ..........,36
Necessary to = choice. ce.....,...................I
John Forney.. y............. ..................26
Scattering. ...........................1
Mr.. WADE, of Ohio, asked the unanimous consent
of the Senate to introduce a bill for the protection
Of Government contractors. Referred to the Com
mittee on Judiciary and ordered to be printed
Mr.. TEN EYCK asked unanimous consent to intro
duce bill to organize metropolitan police force
for the District Of Columbia. Referred to the
Committee on the District of Columbia and ordered
TO be printed.
Secretary of War be requested to furnish the SEN
ate with list of the contracts made by the War
Department since March 4, 1861, the party fur
nishlng articles, with their names, residence, OF
hnya and hon acaI ,th q
article. Also that the Secretary of War be re-
quested to furnish the Senate with the list OF
bouuties furnished volunteers enlisted since March
4, 1861.
Mr.. LATHAM presented memorial of Charles NJ
Adams, Lieutenant in the United States NAVY.
praying to be placed on be active service list
Mr.. LATHAM offered with the memorial Joint
resolution referring to the petition both of which
were referred to the Committee on Military AT
fairs.
Mr.. RICE asked and obtained consent to offer a
bill authorizing the Secretary OF War to reimburse
the New York list Regiment of Volunteers for ex
penses incurred in employing regmental band
Referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
Mr.. FEssENDEN reported back bill for the addi
tiona support of the army.
Mr.. TRUMBULL-A bill confiscating property usec
for insurrectionary purposes.
Mr. BRowNING-A petition from the citizens o
Quincy, Ill praying tor the erection of an armor,
at that place. Referred to the Committee on Mill
tarv Affairs.
House bill No. Is, providing for the support o
The army, was taken up and passed.
House bill No. %, making additional appropria
tious for the army, was referred to the Committe
en- Military Affairs.
House bill No 81, to provide for the efficiency O
! the army, was referred to the same committee.
The report of the Secretary of State in answer t
the Senate resolution, asking for list of the judi
cial districts and vacancies therein ordered t
| be printed, and referred to the COMMITTEE on th
! Judiciary.
Various amendments were proposed to the bi
| to promote the efficiency of the volunteers in tn
| service of the U. S. Government.
bill for the benefit of the officers and soldier
employed in defending Fort Sumter was referre
! to the Committee on Military Affairs.
Mr.. BRECKINRIDGE moved that the Senate tax