New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-05-27
XXXVIIru CONGRESS.
SENATE. WASHINGTON, NAV %. 1872
FIRST SESSION.

Mr. HENDthSON lUn., no.. presumed me-
mortal from the citizens Of Southwest Missouri
asking protection from guerrilla bands.
Mr.. WILSON rep, NASH from the Military
Committee reported back the bill legalizing ID,
acceptance of 100000 more troop
Mr.. SUMNER rep, Mass offered q resolution
that the Secretary OF War lie requested to commu.
nica,e to the Senate copies of any instructions "a
Generals In pursuance Of tho act of August, 1861.
setting free the elaves employed against the United
States by their masters; ALSO to inform the Senate
whether any steps have been taken to make THAI
statute effective. Laid over.
Also resolution tbst in the prosecution of.the
present war tor the suppression II the present
wicked rebellion, the time has come for the Govern.
ment OF the United States 10 appeal TO the loyalty Of
the whole people everywhere, especially in The
Rebel districts and invite all without distinction II
color or class 10 make their loyalty manifest by
ceasng to fight or labor for the Rebels and also 70
render every assistance in their power 10 the cause
of the CONSTITUTION and Government, accor ing 70
ability. by arms or labor, or any way; and since
protection and allegiance are reciprocal duties. 1t 10
further the duty of the Government OF the United
States to maintain all such people III all their rights
~ men, according TO the principles oil the Declare
ton OF Independence. Laid over.
Mr.. GRIMES tliep. Iowa., offered joint resoln-
ton to compensate the crew OF the United States
steamer Varuna, for clothing and other property 0st
IN the public service.
Mr.. SUMNER tRep., Mass.) introduced q bin 70
relieve tue National Government from all obligations
70 support Slavery and Of all responsibility for
under the Constitution. The bil provides that 10
the end that Just reai, be established between the
Government and the Slave States: FIrs all scts Of
Congress, or parts OF acts providing Tor ne rend'
ton Of persons escaping from service or lsbor are
hereby repeatedly and there shall be neither Slavery
nor involuntary serviude, except for crime, in any
territory forts dockyard, arsensls, yesees on tie
bgh seas nor any places where the National Govern
men, has supreme jursdict on; asd all slaves nov
held. or attempted to DO held III tnese places are
decl red free.
Mr.. FOSTER rep, PENN presented the creden.
tisis of the Hon. James Dixon, reelected Senator
from Come tIcut ~ 3,
Mr.. HOWE Rep. wis.l introduced bill to aid
in restoring order and preserving the publl peace
wit 10 usITecionary Districts: lie referred 10 the
ansver of the Mayor Of New-Orleans 10 Capt. Far.
r,gut, and of the Mayor Of Norfolk 70 Gen. Wool,
and to various letters showing lack OF Union feel
ing at the South. and said that treason s"aggeS
every here end that their armies arc recruited oy
decrept old men, uuctrisian ministers, ana inailg'
neDt women Treason struts where II can no longer
fgnt. and LOYALTY mplores where II ought to COM
nand. TIE bill wss referred.
Mr. DAVIS (Un., K ~ referred to Gen. Hnnters
rroc lamatIon, and 10 the bad pohcy OF weakening
Gen Banks 50 as to leave bi TO be whipped py sbe
Rebels, aud .aid he believed Gen. Stanton TOOK
char-S 81 tie armies. 80,
| MIR. WILSON lRep., Mass) said tue President
WAS entirely responsible Tor these orden~-.or the
arrest Of Gen. McDowlls progress toward Rich-
moud and Tor the withdraw If troops ora Gen.
Baoks IL was done by the Presi1en; with the sP-
probation Of tho Secretary Of War aud several Cen
erals and military men. The President gave wnt.
ten order that a certain number of men should DO
leit for he defense Of Washington, Which sAoull DO
agreed on by the commanders OF the different army
cSrps. Twenty thousand OF McDowells men were
retained, aud ibe men were Withdrawn from Gen.
Bauks ia authorization Of just such movement as has
taken rlace 1heee movements were directed ~ the
( President, and be Is entirely Responsible.
Dir. lRU Rep, ILL said be snooll IKE
to ark if it was at the repeated and urgen' re-
qnes. of Gen. Mcclellan that the troops weTs sent 70
/ hImi ,
/ SIR. WILSON said he understood that Gen. No
Clellau was very desirous of having these forces,
and the President sent n part of Gen. McDowe,Ps
forces about oue-tbird, under Gen. FransiiD, TO
Gen. Mcclellan. He WILSON thought the events of
yesterday completely INDICATED the President'
The tax bill was taken up.
The tax on telegraphic dispatches wac mcdIhea 30
as 10 be cent when the cost Of the first ten WORDS
does not exceed ~ ceuts and when tue cost OF she
first ten words exceeds % Cents, cents. -,
The tax Oh Insurance policies was nocihed 20 %
10 be IS cents on each policy except He i.sI nee
An amendment was adopted that the at Of An yast
s 1861, Imposing direct tax vi S'o,O00OOO, shall
be- only held to authorize the COLLECTION oi tax VI
that amount.
This finished the direct consideration of the amend
ments offered by the Committee on Finance, leaving
the tlll open 10 further amendment.
Mr. SHERMAN rep, Ohio moved to amend
go Is reduce the tax ON lard, nsoed ara mustard
oil, from We cents to two cents yer gallon. Agreed TO-
MIR. HENDERSON (Un., No. moved TO strike
out 20 cents and insert 10 on tue lax on tobacco,
contendiog that 20 cents q tax OF over Nv Per
cent on poor qualities OF tobacco.
Pending the motion, adjourned.