The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1862-02-28

of Wisconsin were presented in favor Of
relief to Ireland from famine, and refers 10
her brave sons winning glory for us on the
battle felds.-Refered.
A bill was introduced FORGETTING the right,
md privileges Of certain persons under the
constitution. Referred.
The case of Mr.. Starke, Senator from
Oregon. was taken up.
Mr.. Hale offered an order recommitting II
to the Judiciary Committee with instructions
to report If the facts were sufficient to show
his disloyalty or not.
Mr.. Sumner spoke at length, and was fol.
lowed by Msrssrs. Carlisle, Trumbull and
Clark.
Mr.. Carlisle moved that If committed 1t be
to select committee.
After further debate, Mr.. Sumner ofMass.
moved to amend the resolution Of the Com
mittee 80 as to read that Mr.. Starke, now
charged with disloyalty, is not entitled to
take the oath without previous investigation.
Pending the question the Senate adjourned.
HousE.-The House concurred in the Sem
ate's amendment to the fertilization bill.
Mr.. Steycnts of PENN, reported tho Treas
ury Note bill with the Senate's amendments,
which was made by the special order for to-
morrow at one o'clock.
A bill was reported to equalisc the grade
Of line officers Of the navy.
Mr.. Thomas OF Mass. offered bill for the
better administration Of the law Of prize.
Resolved, the Senate 'concurring. That
the public buildings be illuminated on
Saturday evening in honor Of the recent vic
tories.
The following resolve was also unanimous
ly adopted:
Resclred, As o mark Of respect for the
memory Of the brave men who have been
killed, and sympathy for those who have
been wounded in the recent victories oil our
arms In south Carolina, Missouri and Viz.
GINA rs we'll as testimonial Of the pro.
found admiration Of this House Tor the per.
sistent, undaunted courage Of oil the Of
fcers, soldiers, sailors and marines engaged,
and who have achieved for themselves and
country imperishable honor and renown, that
the House do now adjourn. Adjourned,
SESATE.-Mr. Hale reported back the bill
for temporary increase OF niidshipmcn in the
Naval Academy, with the request that IL be
indefinitely postponed. Also the resolution
rendering thanks to Commodore Wilkes be
indefinitely postponed.
Mr.. Rice reported joint resolution M.
thorizlng the Secretary Of War to confer the
breyet rank Of Lieutenant General for
eminent services.
The bill in relation to Circuit and District
Courts was passed.
Mr.. Wilson's joint resolution authorizing
the President to present medals to enlisted
men Of the army, navy and marine corps,
who have distinguished themselves in the war
was adopted ..J .
The bill for the better organization Of
cavalry was passed.
F, HousE.--Mr. Hickman OF Pennsylvania Of.
fered the following preamble and resolution :
Whereas the Baltimore Clipper Of this
date contains the following publication -
"Doeunenis found during Yesterday. The
police visited the Office OF the South, news.
paper, and took possession ofa number OF
letters written by Senators Bayard and Saals-
bury oil Delaware, and the notorious 'allan'
dip6am of Ohio. Tho documents contain
touching sentiments In regard to poor, bleed.
ing Dixie. and various suggestions as to how
tho Yankees might DO defeated" There
fore
Resolved, That the Committee on tho Ju'
dietary beidirected to inquire into the truth
of the allegations therein made against Y. u.
Vallandieham, q member Of this HOUSE. WIN
power to send for persons, papers, etc., an'
Mr.. VaIlandigham spiritly defended him
self. .-.-.,,,..,ah;u
e,nre.s more loyalty than heretofore. no
should withdraw the resolution.
NJ WickliIe of Kentucky announced the
c.nturo of Price and his army. .....,
The House went into Committee OF the
wboIe on the Scnats's amendments TO the
The committee reported its action to the
House. Pending vote on concurring there
In, tho House adjourned.
c~~.-v-The vcsolution expellip0 povell