Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1862-02-07
37th Congress-lst Session

WASuINGroN, 81.
lIorsE. Mr.. Upton, Of Virginia, offered
Il resolution that the Committee on Elect
ions be instructed to summon before them
the conductor and one or more commission
ers who held an election at Balls Cross
Of Massachusetts, objected. After debate
the resolution was tabled
Mr. L1vcioy of Illinois, Off red the follow
ing:
Whereas, it has been asserted in this House
that five Illinois regiments did, on the oc-
casion OF learning the contents # the report
OF Scc'y Cameron, lay down their arms in
token oil their refusal to fight, therefore,
Resolved, That the COMMITTEES on the con-
duet q! the war enquire into the alleged
fact, and report t. Congress,
Mr.. touke of Illinois desiring to discuss
the subject. it went over under rule.
On motion of Mr. Baker of New York it
was resolved that the POST Office committee
be requested to inquire into the exp,diencv
Ct establishing by law system for the free
delivery by postmcn of all military matter
in cities OF 10000 inhabitants in conformity
with the European system.
SENArs.-Mr. Wade presented the rcsolu-
tons of the legislature of Ohio. instructing
the Congressional delegation of that State to
advocate an amendment to the naturLlza-
ton laws. 50 as to grant naturalization to all
persons of foreign birth serving in the Union
army. Referred.
Mr.. Harris presented a petition of the
citizens of Northern New Nork. asking for
a speedy repeal of the Reciprocity Treaty :;
also. resolutions of the New York Lcslsla
ture, relative to taxation, &c. Referred.
Mr.. Pomeroy offered resolution askin.
the Secretary for all orders relative to the
force in the military command in Kansas
and whether any change has been made In
the orders since Gen. Lane left the Senate
to take charge, and whether Gen. Hunters
order is in accordance with the orders Of the
i Department. Laid over.
Mr. Chandler offered resolution that the
i Committee on Commerce inquire into the ex
pedrcacy of Immediately notifying Great
attain that the Reciprocity Treaty is not
rccIproeatcd, and that it be terminated at
the earliest possible moment
Mr.. Summons from the Committee on Pa
tents reported back the Joint resolution ap-
propriatinS $4,000 for the purchase of TO-
bacro seed
Mr.. Carlisle moved to postpone the sub
Jet. Rejected. The amendment was adopt
ed and the resolution passed,
4 Mr.. Anthony offered resolution that the
Committee on Patents shall enquire into the
expcdiency of an appropriation 20 aid in the
experiment of the manufacture of flax as
substitute for cotton. Adopted.
\ petition Of the merchants of Boston
WAS presented against the alteration Of the
ware-honsins system.
WAsHtNGroN, 4th.
] HoUsE.-The House went into a Commit
! tee Of tic Whole on Treasury Note Bill.
] Mr.. Morrill, did not favor Mr. Spauliing's
measure. lie did not think hostiites would
/ be OF such long continuance, for with the
melting of snow our army would march to-
wards tic Gulf and crush the rebellion. We
can close the war by the 30.h Of July as well
as thirty years hence and thereby economist
] blood as well as treasure He would rs soon
/ provide Chinese wooden guns for the army as
paper money. What We most need is money.
+ IL objected to the bill because OF its utter
I impoliey, and the consequence Of its adop-
ton would be the increased cost Of the war
and an imitation OF the currency.
+ SENArE.-A petition was presented Of the
manufacturers Of steam machinery of Boston
against the bill reducing the grades Of en-
gneers on ships.
Mr.. Sumner reported bill authorizing the
appointment of diplomatic representatives to
Liberia and 4layti.
Mr. Pomroy asked leave to take up the
resolution relative - the Kansas command.
Sc.
Mr.. Carlisle hoped 1t would lay over.
/ Mr. Pomroy said the resolution was offer
ed in accordance with the suggestion OF the
Secretary Of War. TIE resolution passed.
Tie bill providing for iron clad steamers
was taken up.
Mr.. Hale proposed to withdraw both
amendments Of the Committee and asked the
Senate 10 make the subject special order
for Friday when they coulf hear him on the
report OF the Naval Committee in regard to
the Secretary Of War and pass the bill as it
came from the House.
Mr.. Morrill, said the bill proposed to build
20 iron clad steamers, which he considered
yet a doubtful experiment, and opposed the
whole thing as imprac,cable.
Mr. Hale said they were strongly recon-
mended by the President and Secretary OF
War, ard could be built in five months.
Mr. Grimes instancei their efficiency in
the Crimea war, where the French went
within 500 yards Of the fjrts and were ex-
posed to heavy fire. AMI received little dam
age and destroyed the fortress.
Alter some debate and offering of amend
ments the bill WAS rcmommitted to the Naval
/ Commietcl.
a bill was reported defining the pay and
emuluments Of officers of the army as a sub
stitute for the original bill.
Mr.. Pumroy introduced bill to aid in
constructing a railroad and telegraph to the
/ Pacific Referred.
! The ease Of Bright was taken up. Mr..
Browning favored his expulsion followed by
Mr.. Dixon.
STock J1BBTNG on THE TRENr AFFAIR