The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-01-10
CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 30. 1861.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30, 1861.
SENATE-A communication was receiy.
ed from the Secretary of War in reply to
the resolution of the Senate, stating that it
is incompatible with the public interest to
furnish the correspondence which passed
between Gen. Scott and Gen. Patterson.
Mr.. Grimes, of Iowa, introduced bill to
acquire the title to the District of Colum-
bia.
Mr.. Davis, of Kentucky, introduced a
bill declaring certain persons alien enemies,
and for sacrificing their property for the
benefit of loyal persons.
Senate adjourned till Thursday.
HoUsE.-Mr. Potter reported the follow
ing, which was adopted:
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Treas.
ury be requested to furnish without unneces.
sary delay to the Select Committee instructed
to inquire into the alleged disloyalty of Gov.
eminent employees, the Information asked for
by the latter on the 3rd inst, addressed by
the Chairman of the Committee to the Score.
tary of the Treasury.
Mr.. Potter also reported q resolution
calling on the Secretary of the Interior to
similarly respond. He said it was neces-
sary that the Select Committee should have
this information in order to make their re-
port.
Mr.. Mallory, of Kentucky, objected to
the introduction of the above named reso-
ton calling on the Secretary OF the Inte-
rior, &c.
The last resolution of Mr.. Potter being
objected to, it was not received for consid-
Grafton.
Mr.. Stevens, of Kentucky, from the Com.
mittee on Ways and Means, reported bill
repeating certain laws creating ports OF
entry, the consideration of which was post
poned until the second Tuesday in February
Mr.. Stevens briefly expressed his views,
saying among other things, that the block
ade was quasi admission of the nationali.
ty of those whose ports are blockaded, and
that it was not a correct principle for ma
ton to blockade its own ports. Inciden-
tally abiding to the adjustment Of the Trent
affair, he said that the conduct of France
was impertinent, as she was unlimited to
interfere in the affair; but when we shall
have settled our domestic troubles we will
look into the holy alliance of these powers,
France and England,) and. see how far
they shall be permitted to control our con-
duct.
The House adjourned till Thursday.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2.
SENATE.-Mr. King presented petition
numerously signed by citizens Of New
York city, praying for the emancipation Of
slaves under the war power.
Mr.. Latham presented q petition from
the Chamber of Commerce of San Francis
co, for steamship mail line between that
port and China.
Mr.. Sumner offered resolution that the
President be requested, if not incompatible
with the public interest, to transmit to the
Senate all correspondence which has taken
place since the Congress held at Paris in
1856, relating to neutral and belligerent
rights on the ocean, which was agreed to.
Mr.. Kennedy presented resolution from
the State of Maryland, protesting against
the interference with slavery in the States,
by the general government.
Mr.. Latham offered resolution instruct>
ing the Committee on Finance to inquire
into the expediency of establishing dis
tinct bureau for the Treasury Department,
to regulate and control the minis. Agreed
to.
Mr.. Wilson offered resolution instruct.
ing the Committee on Military Affairs to
inquire into the necessity Of modifng the
act Of July, 1861, increasing the military
forces of the United States. Agreed 10.
Also resolution calling on the Secretary
of War to transmit to the Senate the num-
Der of cavalry regiments authorized to be
raised; where stationed, and if it would not
be advisable to convert those not mustered
into service, into regiments of infantry.
Agreed to.
Mr.. Wilson introduced bill to provide
for the appointment of suffers for the vol>
unteer service of the army, and to define
their duties. Referred.