Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-20


Mr. shermaoaered resolution that ,hs Secretary OIL
War be requested furnish COPY " All the corespon'
dence between General Scott and General PSuerson--
Agreed to.
Mr. sumner introduced bill in relation to claims for
French spoiation
Mr. Lane Of Kansas called up his resolution that the
Secretary Of War be requested 10 furnish TO the Senate
copies II orders for the erection Of barracks for the Kan
sas troops
Mr. Lane spoke further to the effect tina, he would wage
war to crush out rebellion, and let such an emanation
from hell slcry take OF itself and II It perish
let it perish and freedom smile.
M McDougall Of California opposed the resolution
and protested against hingng In subject not cacuat
ed 70 further the great interests u the country
Mr. Grimes o. iowa moved to lay the resolution on the
Mr. Wilson ofMass reported back from the military
committee 6ll to provide for allotment among volun-
toer forces, with a substitute, which passed.
resolution from the House in regard to adjourn
mcnt over the holidays was laid upon the table
Amer an executive session the Senate adjourned
HOUSE.
Mr.. Bingham Of Ohio, from the Judiciary Committee
reported back the Joint resolution directing and requir
ing the Provost Marshal at Alexandra, Va to retain
aud safely keep In is custody property taken that
q persons engaged IN adns the rebellion against the
United States until the further action Of Congress touch
ing the same. The resolution passed.
The House resumed the consideration Of the special
order, being Mr. Elots resolution proposing the
cpation Of the slaves " rebels etc.
Mr. Harding Of Kentucky opposed the resolution be-
cause Congress has Constitutional power to pass
bills on the subject and because Congress and the ad
ADMINISTRATION stands pledged against all interference with
from It's orginar desgn-the restoration Of obedience TO
the Constitution and laws and the preservation Of the
Union.
Mr. Kellogg of Illinois moved that the resolutions and
those relating 20 the subject he referred 70 the
Judiciary Committee. Agreed TO- Yeas II, nays 81.
Mr. Washbufn Of Illinois, from the special committee,
90 inquire into government contracts made report He
states that the committee have given 10 the subject their
unanimous concurrence with the exception u Mr. Jack
son N kcutncky who met with the committee only a
few days being called away 20 Kentucky, by Autograph
which required his immediate attention to aid in putting
down the rebellion.
Mr. Washburn submitted ros luton that 5000 copies
Of the report together with the evidence be printed
also that 10000 copies Of the report without the evil
dence for The Of the House. be printed referred
the committee on printing.
Mr. Morrill, " Vermont introduced bill. which pass
cd To susp nd The appointment Of all assessors and
collectors Of the Income tax till the first Of April
Mr. stevens of Penn, from the ways and means,
reported bill making appropriation for invads, and
other pensions and bin providing for the payment OF
consular and diplomatic expenses
Mr. Blair Of Missouri reported from the military COM
mittee bin providing Tor allotment Of pay certificates
among the volunteer forces passed.
Mr. Sedg Siok OF New York reported bill retiring GER
tain officers in the navy passed Also bin authorz
ing the Secretary Of Navy 10 construct twenty iron clad
steam gunhoas lie stated that each would cost from
S25 600 TO S5SOoOO Amer brief discussion is consd.
Grafton postponed
Mr. Cox Of Ohio from the committee on foreign fair.
reported bill aprropTittng $40 full compensation
20 the owners Of the British ship Pcrfhshrc couse
quence u detention BY the steamer Mgssachusets
10 June LAST ior supposed breach Of our blockade at
the port Of Mobile
7 lTDHl0ent
sage had recommended this satisfaction. Besides the
papers in the show il 70 be a Just case.
Mr. Cox said that The wh was reported in accordance
with hat recommendation and letter from Secretary
Seward To pass the bin would be earnest Great
Britain that our government would be ready fndcmni
~ FOR wrong dcfcud right Our naval officers
clearly n the wrong in Selling the Perthshre
they were rightiu ovcrhaung the Trent In the jealous
defense NJ our maritime rights, our officers may exceed
their duty, but the moment that IL asceraued IL
n this the government takes pride in according
sacon II Is y BE- hoped that the action Of this House
A. least towards foreign powers will show wise and just
eoneiatton without any tmid and time serving conces-
sions- While would not yield inch any ssryile
fear or ungenernus compulsion such the
threatens US with tits h,httng he dignity Of the republic
70 promptly remedy wrongs. Thus tiply armed
20 demand prcrogatites belonging nationality at
home and abroad Great Britain should meet us In this
spirit when demand Of her Why the NashUic has an
asylum In her ports Without any nationality and with
out even the prctrnse OF the bagbaruu privateern0 com
mission, and within short defiance Of her shore and
bearing envoy from She rcbeous States Capt Pey-
ton she overloaded the H4rry Birch lowers her
and stripes irons her and with the red hand Of the
oucanecr burns her 20 the waers edge and then finds
hospitabe havcn in Southampton refed for another
outrage with wariike armament from English store
houses.
We should demand know how It consists with Eng
lands much Wanted but 49, guiscd neutrality 70 allow
such wanon piracy without even the forms Of al
in the case Of the Nashville England should act as the
accessory 20 such an arociif She cannot complain that
ia the midst of our national pers and while the
public nerve n aeuely sensitive aud itdguitics offered
IN me time ~ our tal pursued 20 he letter the
W '"' i't' i ihe ntrfnatnnal code she has her
80. pest,ncu or Jusuncauon 90 that ease Is not her
act one II hostility, whether in crrryng de-
nfoh nd q, er than cantrahand On aneutfal
Mr. Cos continued at cnn'idcfHaie i'hs'"" .'' ''''-
long debate eusucd in
Nr Di,cn Of \ y. was for leaving the question with
England ia the hands ~ those on our p4ft NV -
r de negotiation II should be conducted with dgni-
~ and due regard ouf hounrs end interests Ohut,
these crcumstanccs De vas willing % iisN ". ~
yar Two classes would boz disappointed ny the ptese'
go, Of ueace namely those who want means 20 give
strength 10 the rebels aud euo0e them To succeed and
,hns. Who have been rcyelhug in spirit Of hfavado.
Ihe bill posstd
Alter debate bill providing fur the building o.
,wenty guu boats the House adjourned.
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