The weekly sun. (New York [N.Y.]) 1851-1869, 1862-06-14

Mr.. Bernhisel, Delegate from Utah, presented The
Constitution Of Utah, together with . memorial
asking for the admission Of Utah into the Union ON
an equal footing with the original States. Referred
u the Committee on Territories
The tax bill, with sundry amendments, was re-
turned from the Senate, ordered " BE- printed, and
referred " the Committee on Ways and Means.
Mr.. W ictfe tKy.,) offered . resolution calling
"a the Secretary Of War 70 Ltorm the Mouse
r'd regiment of blacks In South Carolins, &C.
AitItcd
Mr. vsllsndighsm, Of Ohio, offered the follow.
ing;
R,solred, That shis House has heard with sincere
satisfaction Of the evacuation Of Cornth and the
occupation Of By our army, without the lo~s a
life, and that the thanks Of this House are due o.
Major-General Halleck and the other brave mon
under him, for this signal achievement, and more
over, that in common with the whole country. this
House would rejoice 10 see the Constitution 1t is,
and tho Union as 1t Vas, maintained and restored
everywhere without any further c;f4sion Of frs,or.
nal blood.
The subject went over.
Mr.. Hutchin's resolsiin agreed h ~
So against "a, repesliag the ress hilton Ae~eto,ors
On. Certain ..,. q Xnnss Of Congress and ..s.-
ter ~ Debates at q cost Of over $4,000
Mr.. Coz offered the following resolution.
Resoirsd, That the President DO requested, II Ia
his opinion II Ia not incompatible with the public
Interest," to submit ~ this House whatever afor-
maton he Possesses concerning the re atoms eI st.
ing between this country and Foreign Powers
Mr.. Cox said Ia Offering this resolution that he
was following . precedent, which. 10y the aiyire0
received in tho last steamer, "hAs been In The
English Parliament" calling for all communities.
t,pns between the En.is government aud the
Federal and Confederate government. While he
could nj confidently assure the House that
the most friendly understanding existed be-
tween the United States and the European Pow
err, yet tie correspondence. called for would, lie
growing out of International comfy, the time
a:iseScy SsTs g rIsfs thai,
l"w.r" Whatever our opinion might b. as L. the
time during which the war would continue n ara
was o.: thing sure, ths eliminating point had heeu
reached. The Insurgents had failed To msint,in
themselves before the world aud with the ms. "
civil cotinses the restoration of the Federal author
ny was assumed. This tact Is being recognized
shroad Its consequence ought h. be the sbr,ya-
ton ofthe hclhgercnt rights granted.
M, Ancons offered II resolution authorizing and
direutng the Secretary OF War 10 release, on their
taking The o.th of allegiance, all pers,ns taken in
the service Of the socalled Confederate states N
thry can make satisfactory exhibit Of improssment
Referred.
M Nixon sFered . resolution tina, In the Judy.
ineht OF the House, us commando chief OF the
army aud navy should instruct all OF his offcsrs
commanding districts in the rebel States, 10 issue q
pro'slnAton that the army 81 the Republic will be
-a.s''t'd, sS Ia, AS practicable upon the properly
Of those In rebellion. and those who give aid and
comfort L. enemies ~ III. United States.
IL" r"solut on WAS adopted by 80 against 80
MI Julian introduced Till 10 repeal the fugitive
slave law. Referred h. the Judiciary COMMITTEES
M Julian then offered resolution instructing
We Judenry Committee to report bill for the ~
peal of that law.
M Holman moved 90 lay the resolution on The
able.
Notion carried hy Gs against 81.
Mr.. Cofax offered u resolution instructing the
Judiciary Committee ~ report bill modifying the
fugitive slave law, 10 require jury trial In all
cases where the person claimed denies under oath
be slave and also requiring any claimant under
said act Ia prove he has been loysl " tie Govern
ment during the pres mt rebellion.
Mr.. wickfe moved to lay the resolution on The
table.
Motion lost by 80 majority.
The resolution was then passed by yeas n; nays
80.
The House passed the sena.e bill 10 protect those
Indians who have adopted habits Of civilized nfe ID
the lands which have bee. set apart 70 them In sew.
crafty, Adjourned.