Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-08-02
CONGRESSIONAL.

Ory Instead OF a defeat.
CONGRESSIONAL. =.
Congress holds on its session longer than
it was supposed by many, when the session
commenced, it would do. 1t is doubtful
whether it will adjourn before next week.
A determination was shown at the outset to
limit the business of the session to matters
directly connected with the rebellion and to-
measures necessary for ITS suppression and
for the support Of the Government but it
soon became apparent that all which was
wanted could not be embraced in two or
three bills and resolutions. and in fact every
day has brought with it new business.
There are a handful Of rcbcllion-sympa-
thizers in each House, who have done what
thew could do to thwart the progress of
business but beyond causing some delay,
their exertlons have effected nothing. The
gcnera al bills for empowering the President
to call into service 500 600 volunteers. if
wanted, and to empower the government
to raise money by loan, &C., were soon
passed. The details - about how much
money shall be raised by indirect. and how
much by direct tax, and on what articles
| occunv time, and show considerable differ
cnce of opinion. Availing himself of these
disagreemcnts, Mr.. WIckliffs OF Ky. h's
made successive and vain efforts to get the
| subject referred to a committee with lustruc.
| tons to REPORT at next session. His last
| effort was on Saturdly-which ended by the
committees adopting, - to 35, IL motion OF
Mr.. Morrill's. modifying one of Mr.. Me-
Clernand, Of Illinois, to the effect that the
Committee on Ways and Means be instructed
to rerort forthwith Il bill en- the basis OF
twenty millions by direct taxation, and
such other sums as may be necessary to be
raised on the personal income or wealth OF
the country.
The subject of increasing the regular
army has occasioned considerable disagree
mcnt between the Senate and the House.
An agreement was finally made to provide
for an augmentation Of % 200, as recon-
mcuded by the President, with Il proylso
that the army, thus increased to 10000,
shall be reduced to -, 900 at the end Of the
war without further legislation.
On Monday, Mr.. Cox of Ohio attempted
to start once more the old compromise ma
shine. by Introducing a resolution that Ed
ward Everett, Willard Fillmore, Kcycrdy
johnson, Martin Van Barren, Thomas Ew-
ing, franklin Pierce, and james Guthrie be
appointed u commission t. meet Il similar
States, to draw up amendments ID the Cons
tuition for Congress to propose to
The States. The House refused to
suspend its rules for the consideration
of the resolution, by a vote OF IS to SIS.
The forty five who 50 favored MIR. Cox S dish
of c1mpronise twadile we're democratic
memLels from Connecticut. Illinois. Indiana,
New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania,
kentucky and Missouri assisted by a dozen
elected as union men from Kentucky and
Maryland.
The House on Tuesday passed the bill add
ing to the West Point cadets, a number equal
to the number of Senators and Representa-
tives, the President to fill existing vacancies
The Senate bill prohibiting the sale OF IN
toxicatiuy liquors to soldiers in the District
Of Columbia, under a penalty OF SO fine and
thirty days imprisonment, was passed. The
House then passed the Senate bill to prevent
and punish fraud III the making of contracts
with the l. 5.
Mr.. Shicl of Oregon was declared entitled
to the seat, contested by Mr.. Thayer, and
was sworn in.
The Committee appointed to ferret out
traitors in the departments, asked and got
leave to continue their Investigations through
the recess Of Congress.
y resolution was adopted, that the Senate
concurrlns Congress adjourn Friday next.
\ bill FOR the temporary Increase Of acting
mitshipmcn at the Naval academy, the
effect of winch is to have Isl new pupils,
there being one hundred and twenty
vacancies from the disloyal States, was passed
a bill authorizing the construction of l.
small side wheel steamers of light draft and
great swiftncss, and approprlatins $780,
Hnn fer thiS p,,rp,sp WAS ppscp1
/ Monday. July %.
In the Senate. Mr.. TenEyck of New York,
from the Committee on the Judiciary, re-
ported q bill requiring the oath of allegiance
to be administered to all persons employed
by the Government which was passed.
Mr.. Wilson, from the Committee on Mill
tary Affairs, reported back the bill for the
purchase of arms, ordnance and ordnance
stores. The bill makes an appropriation Of
so, 000, 900. The bill WAS passed.
Mr.. Harris, of New York, from the Com.
mittcc On the Judiciary. reported a bill fer
the suppression and sale of intoxicating
liquors IN the District of Columbia. The
bill provides that no person shall soil intoxi-
eating drinks 10 soldiers OF the United States
under penal.y Of S2j, for eact. ~ofienSe. The
bill passed.
y message WAS received irom the Ilous.
that it had passed the bill for the p%urcha5e
Of arms, &c.. when, by comm,n c,rsent the
: bill was taken up and passed.
The day il Tue Senate was chiefly occupied
III discussions Oh The Tariff bill and in the
House, III Discussions on the dlr-tt tax bill ::
but without coming to any %conclusi, m.