The New York herald., 1862-02-21

present time Senator Powell neither said nor done
anything Congress out OF Congress 20 VI
sustain the United States in the mighty struggle ior ma
tiona life. While tho true and loyal men OF MS own
bring her to perform he duty to tho nation
and its government he not only withheld from them an
assistance and Sympathy but gave 70 ame nd M ths s
aud comfort whih he could render them short OF the
commssion OF technical treason his purposes, II not
his acts have been reasonable. Being an Ex-Governor
OF tho State OF Kentucky and one OF her Senators in
Congress- his example and counsel have doubtless been
potential with her people, and of mschievous tendency
in other Stses Under the false and deusye cry OF net
tray and peace and the absurd purpose to protect the
forces of the United states he has doubtless assisted
hundreds and hundreds from loyalty and duty
into rebellion and treason. lie has not supported the
constitution Of the United States but he has sounded
the charge TO his recruits and they have made the overt
attack ufcn it,
Therefore be it Besoyed That said Lazarus w. Powell
be and he is hereby expelled from the senat,.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciar
NATIONAL ARNoRy AT ROCK rsAN
On motion OF hr. GRIMES, (rep) OF lew bin to
establish national armory at Rock Isand was taken
Mr.. HOWE, (rsp) Of Wis, moved its reference to the
NJ WIIsoS (rep.) OF Mass, had desire to have it
referred to that comntoe He was not sure that inc
government needed another armory a. this time but IL
did need foundry for making cannon, &c. -, o.s
Mr. LANE (rep) Of Ind. said he should to refer
the BILL with to report authorizing the Pre-
shen to appoint thrce commissioners, who were TO exa-
mine and report the most suitable location. D
Mr.. HAZE trep) OF N. H. said this very location was
reserved by tho government for about thirty years nc
dspartmentsone for the army and ono for tho navy
but all ought to be connected together. stf
ARMY APPROPRIATION BILL.
Mr.. FfssENDEN (rep) Of Me-, from the Committee on
Finance, reported back the Army Appropriation bill He
sd H S y s aso d0 o she ss 6e %
miltee had struck out the first section, making
the appropriation for 1868 and reserved that for future
such change to require further legislation There
were me large amendments to make by he committee
the dec ency Of sevonysix millions, and one in the
Ordnanc, apartment for ten millions.
Mr.. SHERMAN (ep) Of Ohio called attention to those
large appropriations she wing the necessity for press
ing meas lres u rer, nchment.
lIr. TKvMBulL, (rep) Of ILL.,, asked how many men
they we're providing for!
Mr.. FEssEy said he did not know.
Nr. TRUMRrII said no thought there disposition
- estimate tho number Of troops For instance; 1t
hal been reported in the newspapers that there were
fifty thousand attacking Fort Donelscn whereas in
fact, there only about twenty eight thousand men
there. He thought this fact should be known for the
honor OF the gallant who captured that fort march
ing ntrenchmenta held by nearly their number.
The amend ments of the committee were adopted, with
the exception of svcntysix millions for the Quarter
masters Department, which was objected to BY the
Eouse.
Mr. HALE s,id it was no use to mako such appropria.
tiops wo had money to pay. There two hun
drcd millions deficiency since last session. and now add
ig seventy six millions, might we'll pass bank
IT wv, and let the gov 3rnmon take the benefit OF it,
Mr. FEssENDkN exp ai..ed that the amounts were al.
ready due, and debts must be paid. The army was
largely lncreaS ID since the last estimates were
and heavy bills ming in every day, which must he
paid The Comm ssary Department Of Tennessee had al
ready srent their last dollar
Mr.. H,LE said he should not oppose the amendment
but he considered il evident gross mismanagemen in the
department. and read an advertisement in the New
York HERAID-"1hat o good looking, afable young
had just completed large government contract,
and wished to become acquainted with young lady dc
srous Of sharing the proceeds That explains the mat
ter.
Mr.. HowE (rep) of Wis, asked that the leter from,
the Quartermastcr's Department might be read.
Mr. FEssENpEy also had letter, received this morn
ing which he wished read From the letters road IL
appeared that the costs OF raising aud furnishing the
army in the Qunrtermaster's department about
hundre | and twenty two millions OF dollars
The amendment adopted, and the bill passed.
THE ILLUMINATION.
Mr.. WADE, (rep) Of Ohio, said the report had gone
abroad thst the illumination to be sort OF test Of
loyalty He had been requested TO mako the statement
that that was not at all the Ssny people could
afford IT, and others who had lost friends in the
would not feel like it.
WOODEN BUILDINGS.
Mr.. CARIuE, (Ua0n) Of Va, presented petitions from
citizens OF Washington asking Congress. to prevent the
construction OF wooden buildings in tho centre Of the
city hospitals Nc and that due regard the health
Of citizens be had in locating such buildings.
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
On motion OF Mr. SUMNER, (rep.) OF Mass. the Senate
went into executive session.
After the executive session the Treasury Note bill
received from the House, with amendments.
On motion of Mr.. FES ENnry the Senate disagreed 10
tho amendments, and q committee OF conference was
ordered.
Adjourned.