Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-04-24
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CONGRESSIONAL,
HOUSE.
WAsnINqToN, Anril q

proceed to the consideration of tile Senate
bill for the relief of the owners, officers and
crew Of the Danish bark Jorgan Lorentzen
He stated that the Secretary of State for
diplomatic reasons, desired its immediate
passage. This vessel was seized by the
blocknding squadron under misapprehen.
sion, and taken to New York. One thous-
and eight hundred and fifty dollars is the
sum appropriated.
The bill was passed.
Mr.. Blair, of Mo-, from the Military Com
mittee, reported bill to create board OF
Notifications to examine into coast aud har-
Dor offences. .5..
The House resumed the consideration of
the coniscation bill, which wis pending
when it adjourned yesterday, and upon
On motion of air. Sheffield, of Il. l., tho
bill was tublei-yeas 81, nays 4S.
The bill TO facilitate the suppression Of
the rebellion and prevent the recurrence Of
the same, was taken us.
The bill authorizes the President TO di-
rect our generals to declare the slaves OF
rebels free, and pledges the faith of the
United States to nuke full and fair COM
Pensation to loyal men who have actively
supported the Union, for any losses they
may sustain by virtue of this bill.
Mr.. Olin, OF N. Y, said he understood
that the Committee on the judiciary had
agreed substantially that none of the con-
fscation bills referred to them ought to
pass.
Mr.. Thomas, of Mnss., remarked that
they had recommended that none of the
bills pass.
Mr. DIN said the disposition of the
House and the country was in favor of some
Legislation on the subject. As the Conn
mittec OF the Judiciary could not agree, he
proposed that IL select committee of seven
be appointed. being untrammeled by the
House they might be able to agree upon a
proper measure of legislation.
Mr.. Dunn of Ind, was glad to hear Mr..
Olin's suggestion on the subject of confis-
eating rebel property, it was one OF the
NOSE difficult questions before Congress,
and ON its decision was involved the res.
torntion of the government to its former
state of prosperity. lie congratulated the
House and the country that bill had been
laid upon the table this morning, which if
it had been passed would have disgraced
the civilization ofthis age. Exclamation
on the Democratic side, Good, that's so. I
A bill which at one fell sweep would have
impoverished the'people generally, from old
age down to innocent childhood.
Mr.. Olin replied that the House did not
require lecture on the subject. It was
clear that there was contrary of opinions
relative to the question of confscation. He
voted to lay the bill on the table, not be-
cause bill for this purpose was not pro-
per, but because he could find no warrant
in the Constitution for the power which by
i. was sought to be exercised.
Mr.. Colfax advocated q select Commit
tee.
Mr.. Dunn was opposed to sweeping
coniscation bill. He wanted distinction
made against the rebels.
Mr. Bingham, of o., maintained the pro-
priety of a bill to punish all wilful rebels
by depriyiug them of property.
Mr.. Lehman opposed coniiscation bills,
and looked upon the march of our armies
as the proper mode OF sGPpressing the re-
bellion and re-establtshing the Constitu-
ton.
Mr.. Hickman claimed that the Coustitu.
ton gave the President ample power, with
out Congressional action.
Mr.. Critlenden was against all confisca-
ton measures. They would tend to exHs-
pcrate, and to postpone the time of put
ting down the rebellion.
Mr.. Crittendeu addressed the House at
length, asserting that t"e people would per-
nit neither the abOlitionists nor the seces-
sionists to put down the constitution.
Mr.. Ed wards of n. H., said that large
majority of tho people of the north do not
desire to interfere with it unless it be ne
cessary te serve the country.
hIr. Crittenden replied that he was glad
of the interruption. He was gratilicd with
the declaration. 1t was what he had him
self believed. He concluded by saying he
knew of no safety for himself and his
couutrymen but in the preservation of the
constitution and union. He took those as
his shield and spear.
The House adjourned.
SENATE.
Mr.. Trumbull, of H., presented the pc
tition OF w. q. Jewell, in favor OF dcfcn-
sive stand-sttll policy at Yorktown, and tc
secure reserve force of 25,OOO men.
NIr. TrumbnlI, from the judiciary Com.
mittee, reported n resolution in relation tC
the pay of the fret Senators and Repre-.
sentatiyes from the State Of, Minnesota
Passed.! = ~ t--A- > -
Mr.. Hale, of N. H., offered resolution
that the Military Committee be instructed
to inquire whether any general in tho army
before Yorktown, exhibited himself drnni
in the face of the enemy, and if any meas
ures have been taken for the trial and pun
ishment of such officer.
Mr.. Sumner, of Mass, suggested that i
be addressed to the Committee on the Con
duct of the War.
Mr. Hale referred to the statement mad
by Mr.. Morrill, in the House yesterday, an,
SAID he thought it was high time that Con
gress should take some notice of thes
1hings. If officers will thus lead Lrav
men to be slaughtered like beasts, no pun
ishment is too great for them.
Mr.. Foster, of Conn.,, said the Senate ha
4 taken in regard to confirming men know
to be Incorporate, and it becomes US t
weed our own garden FIRST and correct on
own laxity, aud he was panied to say, til
criminality in this respect of the Presi
dent.
Mr. FoOte said the general referred t