Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-03-14
Thirty-Seventh Congress--1st Session.
WAsHiN0T0N, Monday, March 10.
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wAsHrNoroS, Monday, March 10.
SENATE.
Mr. Harris presented a petition asking that Democratic
papers xcuded from the mails, whose editors have
not been convicted Of treason may be allowed the
privilege a abolition papers.
Mr. Howard presented memorial asking Congress to
permit no Arrangement Of the freedom Of the press
Mr. sumner, from the Committee on Foreign kela-
tous reported bill fulfill treaty stipulatons with
Mr Collamer from the committee the post Office,
reported back the bill for carrying mails TO foreign ports,
with amendments
The Senate bill considered providing Tor the APP
pointmen Of suffers for the volunteer service, and de
hnng their duties
Nj Baker Of New York made an unsuccessful motion
to abolish such sutlerships
WAsmiN0toN, Tuesday, March II.
SENATE.
Mr. sumner from the Committee Foreign Rcls-
ton reported several memorials In relation 70 Civ
ing relief to Ireland aud asked to be discharged lie
also asked that the committee be discharged from the
consideration Of the papers relative TO the Trent ar
Mr. Latham gave notice that he should introduce
bill to release all acts prohibiting ioreign vessels carry
ing mails 20 Panama and AspinwaL
Mr. Wilson of Mass offered resolution thatthe COM
mite Naval Aaits De instructed to inquire into the
late naval engagement with the rebel steamers near
Fortress Monroe, and the destruction Of property there,
and all the circumstances
Mr. Hale said be did not wish 20 make any objection,
but 80 far as hc knew since the commencement Of the
rebellion, matter what disasters occurred on sea OF
land, neither the War nor The Navy department, OK
oept single instance, made single inquiry into the
matter.
Mr.. Wilson Of Mass said from his absolute knowledge
the attention Of the departments have been called 10 this
rebel ship. IL has been known for months that she
was fitting out Merchants aud underwriters everywhere
felt anxious, and the attention " the government has
been called 10 il and again. and he thought
the matter ought to be looked into,
Mr.. Grimes said in regard the disaster at the mouth
q the Mississippi the government las done all il could
The responsibility Of this late disaster the gov
eminent ior not long ago sending military expedition
against Norfolk. The officers N the Navy have been
ready At all times 70 break the Potomac blockade aud
the Founa under orders for several days for that
purpose but superior military officer, who had COM
mand Of all the forces, forbid the expedition. The
sPon'ibiiiy does not rest on The naval department
Mr. Baker Of New York introduced a BILL which WAS
referred TO the committee OF the whole the ~
the Union, for the establishment Of National ioundries
aNhcago, ilusburg aud Foughkoepse.
The bill proposes appropriation Of half million Nr
each and also proposes the establishment u arsenal
and armony at Columbus, Ohio, appropuating half a
million also for establishing depot for saltpctre pow
der factory aud magazine Indianapolis and for pow
de5 factory at Trenton New Jersey approprAtne $780,
Mr. Kellogg OF Michigan introduced bin for the e,-
tablshment II Naval Depots and NAVY Yards on the
Lakes. Referred TO the Select Committee Lake De
Mr Walton Of Vermont from the Committee on Print
ing, offered resolution which adopted, that there
be printed Tor the II the House copies u wash.
ington Farewell Address, Jacksons anti Modification
pcndence.
The House concurred in the report " the Committee
Of Commerce on the dsagfecug amendments 10 the leg
islause etc, appropriation BILL
Mr. stevens u Ponnsy lyana reported back from the
Committee on Waye and Means HE bill 10 csiHbitsh
branch mint at Denver City Referred 10 the Commit
tee q the Whole on the state Of the Union
The speaker announced the next business 10 he the
motion 10 postpone ul Thursday the reoluton intro
duced by Mr. Conkliu OF New York yesterday.
Mr. cruenden Of Ky, asked permission TO make
statement.
Nh stevens Of Pennsylvania and Mr. Iovcjoy ~ ME
nois objected the former say ing that consent given
90 the gentleman from kenueky, hc House would have
20 give similar consents 90 others.
The House refused % postpone d Thursday, BY only
one majority.
The resolution being now open for debate
Me- Blair OF Va offered the wing proyiso, that
nothing herein shall be construed 90 imply that Cougt
will consent yield any portion Of the territory
held by the United States the contrary Is agsiu r
hrmcd the unaltcrahle resolution OF this House 10
prosecute the until the Constitution Is restored 10
is ancient supremacy every State Rhifully part
Of me Union.
MIR Pcndleton suggested an amendment which was
read Tor information and that Congress 10 order re-
dccm this pledge al Che present session ought pass
bi Tor the evying and collection u tax within the
rendered 10 ihr States,
MIR Wiokliae opposed The pending resolution as un-
wise and unconstitutional
Mr. Bddic and Mr. Garfield tpoke against and Mcssrs
Dveu lnd Olin FOR the resolution.
Mr. Ch'enden addressed ihe House in opposition to
The resolution.
Mr. Fisher Of Delaware. favored the resolution
Mr. Hickman did not consider The resolution Of any
great practical importance hut would vote for 10
Afer futhcf DEBATE the question put and The fcso-
luton was adopttd,-oo against 81. Adj
g.. fs,r,uay, ~. ConRuug 4,vw
York intr oduced resolution in the House Of
Represen tatives, SUBSTANTIALLY the same as
that recommended by the President in his re-
cent message. proposing aid to the States in
emancipatng the slaves, and on Tuesday the
House passed it by vote Of SS to 81.