Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-01-25

SENATE.
A resolution was passedJappropriating Sl0,.
900 to defray the expenses OF the contract
committee. A bill was introduced creating
two new bureaus in the navy department. Re-
ferred.
Mr.. DAVIS presented the credentials of Rob.
ert Wilson, who was appoiQted senator to
Missouri, to fill the vacancy caused by the ex-
pulsiOn o. Mr.. Polk.
Mr.. WILKINSON moved to refer the creden-
tials, and certain papers he had, to the Judi
ciary committee, and said he had a report of
meeting held about the 1st of May, and Mr..
Wilson was one of committee who reported.
set OF resolutions, two of which were as fol-
lows
Resolved, That we the people here assem-
bled, declare our tealty and sympathy with the
south for her protection.
Resolved, That we condemn, as inhuman
and diabolcal, the war now waged by the fed
eral government against the south.
Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky said Mr.. Wilson
had no part in the resolutions, and they were
entirely without his sanction in any way. He
had Il paper read, signed by Gov, Hall and
others, attesting his loyalty, also letter from
Mr.. Wilson to lin Davis, asking thorough
investigation that the country might be salts
fed of his loyalty
Mr.. PoMERoY said he knew Mr.. Wilson and
knew he had reputation as good Union
man. His reputation was so good that he had
to go round Iowa tC get home, and he was
hunted like the rest of Union men.
Mr.. WILKINSON withdrew his motion and
Mr. Wilson took the oath.
bill relating to certain judicial districts
OF the U. 5. circuit courts was taken up, and
the bill passed as reported by the committee
The case of Bright was taken up, and Mr.
DAVIS OF Kentucky made an explanation in
IA IN tbop rlyc ~ A.. raIo
tive 70 the law against teaching slaves, saying
that where he, Davis, lived they had schools
and Sunday schools, where slaves were taught
to read. His own slaves when born, were
baptized in the rites of the church, and the
females were given in marriage the same as
white people.
Mr.. HARLAN said that in former debate,
several senators from the south stated essen
TALLY the facts, but they were rebuked by Mr..
Mason, who declared that it was the policy OF
the south not to teach slaves. He maintained
that the government had a right to the service
Of slaves as well as white men, and that no
other government neglected so wise provs
ion; England has regiments of blacks en-
rolled III her service
Mr.. CowAN thought the writing of the let
ter by Bright to Jaff. Davis, was a great folly
but Mr.. Bright might have looked al the mat
ter from distant stand point, and he was I'M
willing to afhX the stigma Of treason from such
doubtful testimony.
Mr. HARRIS, from all the circumstances he
could not bring himself to think Mr.. Bright
intended treason i'll writing the letter.
Mr.. Ten Ejck spoke ON the subject and
said he should vote against expulsion.
Mr.. CLARK thought the letter a sufficient
cause for expulsion.
After executive session, adjourned.
HOUSE.
A bill was introduced making more stringent
the provision in the Indian intercourse act
against the sale of spirituous liquors
A resolution appropriating $4,000 for the
expenses of the war committees was passed.
bill was passed appropriating $4,000 for
the protection of overland emgrants to Oregon
and Washington territories.
Mr. FENToN presented resolution of the
New York legislature in favor OF the enact
ment of law 10 prevent frauds on the govern
ment by furnishing supplies Referred to the
special committee on contracts.
The Indian intercourse act was resumed
and passed.
The house considered the senate's amend
mendments to the consular and diplomatic ap
preparation bills, nonconcurrng in including
Florence among the consul generaiships, and
striking out Hayti, Liberia, sc. The bill will
be returned to the senate.
Mr.. OLIN gave notice OF his intention short
ly to move to take up the bill reported by Mr..
Blair of Missouri, to liberate the slaves of reb-
els and colonize them. Consideration post
poned till Tuesday week. Adjourned till
Monday.