Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-02-01
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CONGRESSIONAL.
SENATE,


Peutions IN taVor of emancipation.
MI Grimes presented the resolutions Of
the legislature of Iowa in favor of the es-
adjustment of National Armorv at Rock
Islsud -'''''
Mr.. Wilson introduced a bill to secure
the completion of the Southwest Branch
Railroad. Referred.
On molten Of Mr.. Ten Eyck, the bill to
prohibit the Coolie trade by American Cit
liens was taken up and passed.
The case of Mr.. Bright was again taken
Mr.. McDougal contended that there had
been regular plan to bring about seces-
sion, and was knowR to democrats. and
was known to him (Mr. McDougaD as n
democrat, and the Senator from Indiana
must have known the fact that the war
which bad been so long planned was ac-
lively inaugurated before the letter was
written to Davis, and he (McDougal) could
consider that letter in no other light than
act Of treason. A Senator of the United
States who, knowing all this, could write
such letter was not fit to remain in the
councils of the nation. Treason was the
highest of crimes, and ought to receive Sc
we're punishment
Mr.. Fessenden here obtained leave 10
make report from the Committee of Com
ference on civil and diplomatic appropria-
ton bill, which was concurred in, so that
the bill stands passed.
Mr. johnson of Tenn, contended TINT
the Senate had perfect right to expel any
Senator if they thought he was not fit to
remain in the council of the nation, The
| question is, ''do the people of tue United
States feel confidence in the loyalty of the
Senator from Indiana" He had often heard
tue INQUIRY among people, why does not
the Senate turn out Bright? He commen-
ted upon the letter and its contents; he
claimed that it was an overt act of treason
| by aiding the enemy. The Senate was NOT
subject to the technical rules of court.
suppose Aaron Burr after he was ac0uit-
ted by court of treason, had returned To
the Senate, would not every Senator here
have voted for his expulsion? But tho
Senator said this letter was an act oF
friendship. Would friend send n letter
to known traitor, giving him the aid of
improved fire arms by sending letters to
the chief traitor? With aid OF this kind
the Senator showed himselfso regardless of
MS conntry's interest, that he is not en-
titled to seat in the Senate. Where is
the vote or speech Ofthe Senator from Iu-
diana, expressing sympathy with the Com
stitution and the Union? when year ago
| he, Mr.. Johnston, stood alone on that side
OF that chamber fighting the battle of the
| Uuion.
Has the Senator forgot the bevy of con-
| spirators who gathered around with scowls.
frowns and taunts +! If the Senator has he
had not, and he knew the absence of even
one glance of approval from the Senator
from Indiana. He, Mr.. johnson, would have
been glad of the sympathy of one so long
in the public service, but lie was us cold as
an iceberg, and he, Mr.. j, was left alone ON
that side the chamber, and the line was
strictly drawn between those who were
| lighting for Union, and those against it
where those who no longer ago than the
last session of Congress sang tue serene
song of peace. Where was Polk and
Breckinridge? Conc to the rebel camp h C
believed. There were traitors here now on
the Same road, and how long it will be be.
fore they land in the traitors camn, he
could not tell. The Senator from Indiana
has said he was opposed to the whole co.
ercive policy of the Government. If the
Government had not power to enforce the
laws then the Government was ut an end.
HOUSE.
On motion, of Mr.. Fesseuden. an edi-
tOrial in the Chicago Tribune, stating that
one-third of the cartridges furnished to
the burnside expedition contained no pow
der, &c, was referred to the Government
Contract Committee.
Mr. Kelley, of Pa, reviewing the pres
ent condition of affairs, said that our evils
are aggravated for the want of leadership.
The Administration should announce
policy clear and we'll defined, which should
address itself to the suppression of the re-
bellion and the punishment of those par
ticipating in it. Such course would re-
animate the public mind and heart, and
inspire with invincible enthusiasm our
armies, which are diminishing by deser-
ton, disease and death, and deterforating
from long and constant inactiou. ItwouId
invigorate public credit. The people would
again pour out their money, assured that it
would be applied for the preservation of
such of their property as now remains,
Nine months have elapsed since Sumter
fell-slnce jeff. Davis announced his pur-
pose to plant a foreign flag over this Capt.
tai. Six hundred thousand men IRE in the
field in behalf of the republic, yet WASH
ington is beleagured and Richmond is not,
Mr.. Dunlop OF KY, said ut the extra ses-
| sion in July, there was no instruction or
| declaration here that this war was to nut
down slavery. When five Illinois Repi-
ments were told that this was the object
they stacked their arms saying that thew
were called out only to suppress the rebel
| lion.
Mr. Arnold oil Illinois, thought that there
was some mistake about that, he did no t
believe the statement was true.
Mr.. Dunlop gave Col. Logan, member
from Illinois, as authority for the state
ment.
Mr.. F. A. Conkliug corroborated the re-
mark of Mr.. Dudlap. He said that Col.
Logan had stated in his presence and that
of others, that in the appearance of the re-
port of ex-Secretary Cameron, the troops
under his command as lie understood him
to say stacked their arms and refused to
move further.
Mr.. Sergeant, of CAL, spoke in favor of
the construction of the Pacific r. r. and
Telegraph lines to the PacificS and urged