Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-01-08
Congress.
. Washington, Jan. IL.


Mr.: Stevens reported joint resolstisu 10
provide for the immediate payment of the ar
my and navy. 1t authorizes the Secretary Of
the Navy to issue fifty millions of note: IL
such form as he may deem expedisut; not
bearing interest; payable on demand, in de-
nominations of not less than one dollar; re-
ceivable for all debts, except duties and i'm
ports. This issue is to be deducted from the
amount of any bill now pending, or hsrsat0
passed by Congress.
An amendment was offered, making the
amount one hundred millions.
Resolution passed that Simeon Stevens sp-
pear before the bar of the House TO answer Gr
contempt in refusing to answer tie question
concernins government contracts
Dill Tor the construction a military road be-
tween washington and New York was referred
to the select committee on the subject.
hThe House proceeded to consider Mr.. wnghrs
resolution, declaring the rebellion wicked and
without reason or cause; that the war was
inaugurated solely for the suppression of the
rebellion and the restoration Of the Union as il
was; that the Unien restored, the war should
cease, and seeding States be received back
into the Union, with all the privileges and i'm
munites which were originally granted.
Dir. Vallindinghain had offered an amend
ment and addressed the House, urging that
the war ought not to continue-that reunion
IS possible and inevitable unless defeated by
the deliberate folly and wickedness of public
men and people.
Mr. Bingham characterized Mr.. Vallinding-
hams speech as an apology for the rebellion.
He did not believe that Mr.. Vallindingham's
master, jeff, had given him authority to say
the Union wonld be restored if VS. disbaad
our army.
After long debate, adjourned
SENATE.
A communication was received from the Sec
rotary OF thelntenor, asking for an appropriation
of fifty thousand dollars for the Utah Indians:
also for the the appointment Of additional IL
dian agents. Referred.
Hon. Thos. Il. Hicks was qualified and took
his seat as Senator from Maryland.
The House bill granting aid to Missouri ia
emancpating slaves was reported back from
judiciary with amendment.
Mr.. Wilson reported back the bill 10 con
solidate regiments; also bill to appoint three
auditors and solicitors in the Quartermasterh
Department, and an increase in the clerical
force of the Quartermaster Generals Office
A bill was reported for the better organiza-
ton of the subsistence department.
A resolution was adopted lnstructing the
on the conduct Of the war TO inquire
As 10 the employment Of meas of transports
ton under control of the War Department
having been used TO convey disloyal persons,
with effects. to the rebel lines, and by whose
authority it was done; also whether persons Of
African descent nave been sent with such per
sons, etc.
Mr.. Hale moved TO indefinitely postpone the
bill. Lost-ll against %.
pha 4.
and for appeal to Supreme Court where over
three thousand dollars is involved.
The bill recognizing court claims was ia
ken up.
Mr.. Hines moved to strike 6ut the first
section providing two additional Judges
Motion rejected.
Executive session adjourned.