The national Republican., 1861-12-18
WDTR~EEVENTN CaNGn EsS
SECOND SESSION.
IN SENATE.

vac ioliowing memorials were presented ant
tppropriately referred:
Blythe VICE PREsIDENr. From the Lecis
i've Assembly of Col lrrado Territory, asking
establishment Of a branch mint at Denver
~ Mr.. FOOT: From Robert Mayo, repre-
1tative of his brother, the late George Mayo
King compensation for temporary services
clerk in the Post Office Department.
By Mr.. BROWNING: From the Board o
upervisors Of Cook county, Illinois, proceed
"gs Of a public meeting in Lemont, in favo,
the enlargement Of the Illinois and Michigan
inal.
By Mr.. CHANDLER From various parts Of
iichigau, praying for exchange of prisoners
By Mr.. HARLAN: From DR.. G. Pearson
'nd Others, 10 Iowa, asking the passage of a
II ,king homeopathic surgeons eligible tr
'ppoin,ment In the volunteer force of the
'rmy.
By Mr.. NESMITH: From L. F. Carter. ask
"g compensation for services in the surveyor
;rne"ais Office In Oregon.
By Mr.. HOWE: From citizens of Wisconsin
,sking for the survey ard sale Of the Fort
Howard reservation.
by Mr.. SUMNER: From different portions
the country, sundry petitions in favor OF
4bolishipg slavery without compensation ,c
rebels, and with 1t to. loyal masters.
BY Mr.. BRIGHT From Preston Slorrett
asking compensation for services as messenger
Of the Senate.
Mr.. HOWE presented resolutions of the Leg.
stature of Michigan, asking the passage of a
resolution by Congress relative to the mail
rome from Fond du Lac to Lake Superior
which was referred to the Committee on Public
Lands.
RESOLUTIONS.
On motion Of Mr.. SHERMAN
ReSolred, That the Secretary of War be re-
que ted, II not incompatible with the public
~ crest, TO furnish the Senate with copies Of
the correspondence between Lieutenant Gene.
raj Scott and Major General Patterson and with
All orders from the former to the latter from
The 10th day of April, 1861, to the 25th of July;
inclusive.
Ga motion OF Mr.. FOOF,
ReSolred, That the Commissioner Of Public
Buildings be instructed to inform the Senate by
whose direction and under what authority a
portion of tNe National Capitol has been con
verted into II baking establishment for the ar.
my; and also to inform the Senate of the Ma.
lure and extent OF the injury, If any, to the
Capitol buildings and grounds, and what will
be the cost of repairing such injury; and also
whether any existing exgency requires the
continuance ri such baking estahllshm ant in
TIE Capitol.
On motion of Mr.. WILKINSON the resylu
L,"n requesting the Stcre ary Of War 10 report
tn the > nate the name OF each perSon in the
service bearing the raok If Major General, the
dtte Of his appointment, and service in which
he may be engaged also the name, rank, an
pay of each person on the staff Of such major
neral, &'. was taken up, amended, and
passed,
Mr.. LATHAM submitted a resolution irour.
ing ny what law OF Tor what rca 'nn passes were
required of passengers betwaen New York and
San Francisco.
MT McDOUGALL submitted a resolution
with preamble. declaring tha! Senators had re-
orted the refusal OF the Secretary OF War to
cpustder the subject of appointments til those
before the Senate were acted on, asking of the
oe retary the reason therefor. and his author
ity for such refusal.
Mr.. ANTHONY submitted re ,olution dis
trioutiug amo1g the Senators attending, the
documents OF Senators o. seeded States.
Mr.. SUMNER submitted resolution askinV
the Committee on Military Affairs 10 consider
the expedieuCy OF providing legislation TO pre-.
vent The use Of the national army for the sur
render of fugitive slaves.
BILLS REPORTED
Mr.. WILSON. IRON the Committee on Mill
thry Affairs, to which was referred the bill to
increase the number OF cadets at West Point
reported the bill back with an amendment
striking out the second soction, which mr..
-cribes that when cadets are found deficient in
duties or studies. they shall be dismissed.
Passed Gs amended.
Mr. DIXON reported bill to inc orporate
Columbia Institution for the instruction of the
desf anu blind, with amendment, and recon-.
nended its passage.
Mr.. RICE, from the Committee on Militarv
Affairs reported bill to abolish distinctions
be ween volunteer and regular forces, and re.
ccmme nded that it do not pass
Mr.. LANES resolution, inquiring relative To
tue building OF barracks for Western troops
being called up,
Mr.. LANE said M. President. I do NOT
desire to conceal my motive In introducing
tnis resolution. As o citizen ard Senator. /
nave the r1ght o! criucisGg the acts of the
Government; and | mean to exercise it with
ne iull flush of truthful patriotism-kindIv
out fearlessly, cordially but searchinqly,
will vase no words. do not visa use
!essly to consume your time. But the hour IL
when truth should be spoken in these Halls,
and tnat plainly. ! declare, then, as II fact
winch all hnaleiers will admit. and no states
man dispute, That every days delay in the
vigorous prosecution of this war Is nrecrsn,
with peril to the Republic
Sir, this is war OF the people. When Snm.
ter fell, they became a unit Party preiudices
we're scattered, personal hates forgotten.
housed by their wronls, they proiiered their
N'"S'n ohu PicuScu Lll lnelf resources to
avenge an injustice which threatened to de.
'roy the treest Government of earth. Manas
'as followed; fearful reverse, and seemingly
ia'at defeat. But even that did not dash The
spirit nor shake the purpose Of the peoplp,
Inc Dalk of the moment, the blood and treas
"re lost, only deepencd their determination to
crush out the conspiracy. Such unity, such
ardor' such sacr fees, the world has rarely or
never witnessed.
Sir, let me not be misunderstood in this mat |
ter OF delay. My confidence In the Admins |
ration will lot permit me, for moment. Sc.
rlously to entertain the injurious suspicion that
tals army we have created SO admirable in
'pirit and discipline, 30 complete in all It's an |
magnificent Organization, to |
which the country has contributed its choicest |
spirits, and on which 1t has lavished untold mil |
Gus OF treasure is d'sllued, without one d.cis
we Dlow struck, to living burial 10 the inplo
Itou' ooscuFity of winter quarters. But should
u this confidence proved to be misplaced should
'l's iatal policy OF inactiun seize upon the en-.
rgleS OF ruIers fapl I L.nn,, ~. -