Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-07-31
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HoUsE.-Mr. DIN, from The COMMITTEES
on Military Affairs, reported u bill adding
to the West Point Cadets, d number equal
to that of the Senators and Representa-
tives from the States, on tile recommends
ton of members of Congress, as prescri-
bed by the former law. when districts
neglect to send representation to Congress,
the President shall fill the vacancies by
corresponding with the REPRESENTATIVES of
such districts. All the Cadets now in, or
who may hereafter enter the Military Aca-
deny, shall swear to support the Constitu-
ton and bear true allegiance to the Gov
eminent of the United States, paramount
to any and all allegiance, sovereignty or
country whatsoever, and that they will
obey all orders of their SUPERIOR officers
Any Cadet refusing to take the oath to be
dismissed.
Mr.. VHllandigham said The proposed
oath was such MS ought not to be required
of any free citizen. 1t requires him to re-
nounce the allegiance he bears by birth or
adoption to his State. He was surprised
at the proposition. Besides, the bill in
creased the power of the President, and
authorized him to select Cadets, not from
Congressional districts, bat from any pur-
tion of the IIlited States. He wished it to
go on the record that this bill was okeven
psiRted, and was pressed " paSsage
Without debate.
Mr.. Olin claimed the floor.
Mr.. Campbell wished to make, All en-
quiry.
Mr.. Vallandigham objected. He was
precluded from expressing his views. Let
there be an equality of rights.
Mr.. DIN, resuming, said he did not sup
pose that this bill would require discus
Gin IL 81,
Ohio was in keeping with his course here.
The bill did not require any man to re-
nounce his allegiance to his State and in
terfere with it in no way, but it did pro-
vide for what the Constitution demanded,
viz: that he shall bear true allegiance to
the United States. The delusion of State
sovereignty and State allegiance was the
argument of traitors and rebels who had
set themselves up in defiance to the Fed
eral Government. If the oath grated
heavy on the gentleman's conscience he
should have no objection to see it applied
to him.
Mr.. Yallandigham wished to respond,
but met with cries of order from the Re-
publican side. He however called on the
Speaker to suppress such personalities,
especially in this case, where he was de-
MED the right of reply.
Mr.. Olin said the gentleman could make
no reply while he was on the floor.
Mr. Stevens, of Penna., Intellectually
moved to table the bill, which was suisse
puently passed.
Mr.. Spaulding, of n. V, off red reso-
Senate's concurrence, both Houses shall
close their present session on Friday next
at noon.
Mr.. English, of Ind, from the Commit
tee on Naval Affairs, reported a bill for
the temporary increase of the number of
acting midshipmen at the Naval Academy
lie explained that the effect of the bill
would be to add 1874 new pupils, there
being 100 vacancies from disloyl States.
Mr.. Burnett, OF kentucky, opposed the
bill.
The bill was passed
Mr. Rice, of Mass, from the Naval Com
mittee, reported bill authorizing the con-
struction of l2 small side wheel steamers.
of light draught and great swiftness, and
Rppropriating Sl.2O0,O0O for this purpose.
MIR. Rice said our naval force was made
quate TO maintain an effective blockadeRnd
suppress privateering. The Department. is
engaged in nscertainiug what vessels be-
longing to private parties are available,
and has procured all which are suitable
posed by this bill are to be of lightdraught,
so that they can penetrate into bayous and
inlets, and will each carry one ortwo guns.
The bill was passed.
Mr.. Washburne moved to take up the
Senate bill prohibiting the sale of spirim-
Gus liquors or intoxicating drinks to SOL
diers or volunteers in the District of CO.
lumbia, those offending to be deemed gull
ty of misdemeanor punishable by a fine
of % to so days imprisonment. Those,
he said, who had lately witnessed the
drunken scenes in Washington would
agree to the passage of this bill.
Mr.. Covode moved to amend so rs to in
clude in its provisions members of Con-
gress, or any other employees of the Gov
eminent. Laughter.l
Mr.. Washburne was willing to include
one member but not all.
The bill was passed.
Mr.. Elliott, of Mass, introduced bill to
define and punish unlawful communica-
tions with the enemies of the U. S.
Mr.. Dawes, of Mass, called up the Ore
gon contested election case. Mr.. Thayer,
the setting member, and Mr.. Shiel, the con-
tcstant, severally addressed the House,
when resolution reported from the Com
mittee on Elections, declaring the latter
Beulltueu eutitiGu " NuC SSuNi NUS ahOpL-
ed. Mr.. Shiel was then sworn in.
Mr.. Potter, of Wis, from the Select
Committee appointed to ascertain the num-
Der of persons now employed in the sever
al Departments, whoare knownto entertain
sentiments of hostility to the Government,
and have refused to take the oath of allie
glance, made report in part, stating that
they had given due attention to the subject,
but had scarcely advanced to the thresh-
hold of inquiry. They have no hesitation
in remarking that the action of the House
in the appointment of the committee has
been fully justified by the facts. Adj
sExArE.-The joint resolution approx
ing the acts of the President, was taken
up.
Mr.. Pearce, of Nd, said he could not
permit so important a resolution to pass
without expressing his opinion. He said