The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-07-15


Housx.-The Speaker laid before the
House this p m. . communication from the
p. NJ Genersi in compliance with the Law
which requires him to state the reasons for
disco ntinuing the msiis in the so-cslled So
ceied States. "
Mr.. Blair offered q preamble, as follows
Where's, John B. Clark sAs elected on
the first Monday 10 August, and Wbsrsss,
since that sinsy said Olask held - oe~sssa
sion 10 the guard Of Missouri undor sho rob-
oil governor, and took part in tho eng age
msut st Boonviile, therefore,
Resolved, That said John b. CLARK has
forfeited HE right ~ representative Of this
Congress, and - hereby expelled.
Mr.. Blair said shAs Ar. CLARK took up arms
against The 0oserDnses, snd shis was sof6
c.eos Tor bic sxpalsioo. The ID district Of
that State 10 loyal, and 10 sbsfcfors entitled
20 loyal representative. He demanded the
previous question.
A message wa received from the Pres-
deas. He approved the bill for tho payment
of..milisis volunteers called into service up
10 tho Both Of june.
Mr.. Hickman presented . memorial from
Chas. 3. Foster, claiming his election as
Representative from the Let district OF North
Oarolina. Referred 30 tho committee on
elections.
Mr.. Burnett offered resolution which was
adopted, calling on tho Secretary Of War TO
furnish the several reports made by Gen.
Harnoy, lately connected with the fofces in
Missouri.
On motion Of Mr.. Washburn, the words il
consistent with the pnhlio interest, ware adj
ded.
The opinion OF the Attorney General, on
the questions referred TO in the Presidents
message, including the suspension Of the
writ Of hdbsos corpus, was read and refer
red TO tho committee on Judiciary.
On motion OF Mr.. Cox it was resolved that
the President OF the u. s., at the beginning
of the next session of Congress, or ut this
session if compatible with public service, to
communicate to this House, all correspon-
dence with the English, French, Sprnish, and
| other Governments with reference to rights
Of blockade, priyateering and recognizing Of
the so-called confederate States.
| On motion Of Mr.. Conklin, 1t was present
ed that q committee of seven be appointed
| by the Speaker 10 report to to this House in
/ what manner and 20 what extent expenditures
| OF the Government Of the United States may
be reduced, and what officers may be dis
pensed with.
WAsHISoroN, July H. SEKArE. - Mr.
Hale introduced bill providing for an as.
sistant Secretary of the Navy. Referred.
Mr.. johnson, Of Tenn, presented creden'
tials Of Senstos elect in Virginia: N. b
Wiley in place Of Mason, and j. 8. Carlisl,
! in place OF Hunter.
| Mr.. johnson said he looked upon it as I
! favorable omen for the return Of Virginia t.
this body.
Mr.. Bayard protested against the admis
sion Of those gentlemen ~ Senators. 10 place
| OF Senators whose time had not expired
! lie moved to refer the credentials to the com
mlttee on judiciary.
Mr.. Salisbury also objected TO their al
mission and wanted the question referred.
MIR. Hale said il WAS recognizing true ant
I loyal men. There was no precedent becans'
the world never saw such . state OF thing. :
This was no time to stand on ceremony, 1
was question Of life or death with tho gov.
| rnment. The Senate must meet tho issue