Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-03-12
xxxv11.h ooNeREss-Flr.t session.
WAshINGroN, March IL.
SENATE.

" aShANNAONJ NAai I'll IL.
SENATE.
Mr. SUMNER, from the committee on for
eign relations, reported on several memorials
in relation to giving relief to Ireland, and ask
ed to be discharged He also asked to be dis
charged from considering the papers IN rela
ton to the Trent affair
Mr. LATHAM gave notice that he should in
troduce bill to repeal all acIs prohibiting for.
egn vessels carrying mails to Panama and
Aspnwal
Mr.. WILSON offered a resolution that the
committee on naval affairs inquire into the
late engagement with the rebel steamers near
fortress Monroe, the destruction oil property
there, and all the circumstances.
Mr. HALE said he did not wish to make any
objection, but so far as he knew, since the
commencement of The rebellion, no matter
what disasters occurred. on sea or land, neilh-
er the war nor navy department, except in
single instance, made single inquiry in the
matter.
Mr. WILSON said that from his absolute
knowledge the attention of the departments
mad been called to this rebel ship. 1t had been
known for months that she was fitting out,
and the merchants and underwriters every
where felt anxious, and the attention of gov
eminent had been called to it over and over
again. and he thought the matter ought to be
looked into.
Mr. GRIMES said, in regard to the disaster
at the mouth OF the Mississippi, the govern
meut did all il could. The responsibility of
this great disaster rests on the government for
not long ago sending an expedition against
Norfolk. Officers Of the navy have been ready
at all times TO break the Potomac blockade, and
ffolilla has been under orders for several
days for that purpose, but superior military
officer, who had command OF all our forces,
10, Ia; .l,I,,
does not rest OH the naval department.
Mr. WILSON reported a joint resolution au.
thorizng the secretary Of war to accept stale
appropriations for volunteers, and apply the
same as directed b. said states.
The bill tor the purchase OF coin was taken
up, and an amendment offered increasing the
! amount from twenty 10 fifty millions.
The morning hour expired, and the confis-
cation bill was taken up, and Mr.. CARLISLE
spoke against the bill as unconstitutional.
The bill Tor the purchase of coin was then
resumed, and Mr.. Fessendens amendment
| increasing the amount to fifty millions, was
adopted, and the bill passed.
The report of the confer ence committee OH
the Legislative appropriation was then agreed
l. to.
The bill reducing the expenses of the sales
| of public lands was passed.
The following amendment to the cOntiscation
bill was ordered 10 be printed = To strike out
the first section, and insert, 1.-The personal
property, moneys, stocks credits, effects of
every'kind andnature, wieresoever stipulated,
belonging to persons " no heretofore held office
under the government or stale, aud OF all per
sons VIII now hold or may hereafter hold
Office under the so.calIed confederate states, or
auy state in rebellion. or which may be en-,
gagged in resisting the federal government,
shall be contise .ted---such coniscaton 10 take
effect Immediately on the commission of such
act and the right and title to the personal
property Of such persons shall ce Sc, and vest
in the United States" Adjourned,
HOUSE
Mr.. BAKER introduced a bill for the esiab.
lShment OF national foundry at Chicago
Piltsburg, Pa, and Poughkeepsie. 1t pro.
poses the appropriation OF halt II million of
dollars for each; also, Tor the establishment
of an artnory and arsenal at Columbus, Ohio
and the appropriation of half million dollars
for the same; also, Tor the establishment of a
depot for saIpetre, powder factory and mag
azlne at indianapolis, and for powder factory
at Trenton, New Jersey, appropriating $780,
600 for each. Referred to the committee Of
the whole on the stale Of the Union
Mr.. KELLOGG of Michigan, introduced bill
for the establishment OF naval drpols and navy
yards on the lakes Referred to tile selec
committee on lake defencps.
Mr.. WALTON Of Vermont. reported from tn
committee on printing resolution, which wa
adopted, that there he printed, Tor the use o
the house, fifty thousand copies OF Washing
toms Farewell Address, Jackson's anti nuiIiti
cation proclamation, and the Declaration 0
American Independence.
The house concurred in The report of thu
committee OF conference on disagreeing amend
ments 10 the legislative, etc, appropriation
bill.
Mr. STEVENS reported back from the com
mitlee ON ways and means bill to establish
branch mint at Denver City. Referred L
committee of the Whole on the state OF til
Union.
The Speaker announced the next bushes
to be the motion 10 postpone until Thursday
the resolution introduced by Mr., CoNKLING
yesterday. Mr.. CRITTENDEN asked permits
sion to make statement. Messrs. STEVENS
aud LovEJoY objected, the former saying il
consent was given to the gentleman from Ken
lucky the house would have to give similar
| consent to others
The house refused TO postpone 10 Thursday
by only one majority The house by two
majority refused to postpone Till Monday.
| The resolution being now open to debate, Mr.
| Blair of Virginia, offered the following pro-
| viso:
| 1 HAT iOtilHB HSIeiII Siidil Dc COllsti w
imply that congress will consent TO any par
tition of the territory now held by the United
| States. On the contrary il is again affirmed
as the unalerable resolution of this house To
prosecute The war until the constitution is re-
stored to its ancient supremacy over every
state righuully part of the Union."
Mr.. PENDLEToN suggested an amendment,
which was read Tor information, aud that con
gress, in order to redeem this pledge the pres
ent session. ought TO present bill for the
levying and collection OF tax within the cur.
rent year, Tor the payment OF the pecuniary
aid so rendered to the states,
Mr. WICKLIFFE opposed the pending reso-
luton, as unwise and unconstitutional.
Mr. CRiTTNEDEN addressed the house III OPP
position 10 tue resolution.
Mr. FISHER OF Delaware favored the reso-
luton.
Mr.. HICKMAN did not consider the resolu-
ton of any great practical Importance, bat
would vote for it. After further debate the
question was put and the resolution passed.
SO against 3. Adjourned.