Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-02-05
Proceedings of Congress.
Washington, Jan. 80

| HOUSE.
| Mr.. Hickman, from the Judiciary Commit
| tee, reported Joint resolution, appointing a
| board of commissioners to revise and codify
| the statutes OF the United States.s
Mr.. Washburn, from Committee on Com
| merce, reported bill to prevent collisions on
| the sea.
On motion of Mr.. Colfax, it was resolved
| that the General in Chief inform the House if
any paroles have been granted to any rebel of
ficers captured by the army of the United
States, since the proclamation of jeff. Davis
refusing to release or exchange captured Union
| prisoners.
On motion of Mr.. Sheffield, a special COM
mittee was directed to be appointed to inquire
into the truth of the charges contained in the
pamphlet, issued by R. Belts, against the COM
missioner of patents.
A message was received from the President,
recommending that resolution of thanks be
passed to Rear Admiral Porter for the bravery
and skill displayed by HIM at Arkansas Post
The message was referred to the committee
on naval affairs.
Mr.. Stevens from the committee of ways
and means, reported bill making apprspria-
tons for the construction, preservation and
repairs OF Notifications also appropriations
for the support of the navy for the year end
ing July, 1862.
The negro soldier bill was taken up.
In the course of the debate Mr.. Wright op-
posed the employment of negroes to help put
d wn the rebellion. He believed by recon
structon of the cabinet, and the restoration of
Gen. Mcclellan to the army, the country could
be saved. applause. burst forth in heavy
volumes from the galleries, and stamping of
feet and clapping of hands.) The Speaker
rebuked this. Mr., Wright said Mcclellan
was favorite of his. He had never advo-
Gated him here, but believed no other General
in the army embodies their feelings and senti-
ments. If you want to carry victory on your
arms, you must have commander in whom
the army has confidence. Mcclellan was the
heart of the American army, and should be
placed in command. (Tim galleries again
broke out in applause
Mr., Wright sontinued-Let the President
make new and mixed Cabinet, representing
the two great parties, restore Mcclellan to the
command of the army, and call for two hun
dred thousand men, who would rally to his
standard in an instant.
Further debate followed without action.
Adjourned.
A resolution was adopted that the Pres-
dents message shall be delivered to the SUI
perintendent of public printing prior to the.
meeting of Congress, and be printed within
ten days after commencement.
A resolution was adopted that documents
intended for Senators from States not repre-
sented, be distributed among those present.
A resolution of inquiry was offered relative
to the construction of war vessels, by Ameri- /
can officers, for the japanese Government
The resolution concerning Southland and |
others was taken up.
Mr.. Grimes offered the following substitute:
That Southland is accountable under the rules
of war as an army contractor, and should be /
dealt with accordingly.
Resoloed That at least five per cent of the
earnings of vessels chartered by hm should
be retained upon amounts due Southland Also
that the owners of the steamer Niagara are
not entitled to compensation but are liable for
damages. '
The resolution was postponed
VIM. A. Richardson, of Illinois, appeared
and took the oath and his seat, filling the va
canoy occasioned by the death of s. A. Doug
las.
The bill granting aid to Missouri was con-
sidered
Mr.. Henderson moved to extend the final
time of emigration to 1885, instead of 1876,
as IN the bill.
Rejected.
Mr. Henderson moved to amend so as to
make the amount given fourteen Million If
was completed in 1873, which,
after discussion, was withdrawn.
Mr.. Wilson moved an amendment as
substitute, providing for the payment of 90
700, 900 if emancipation was completed by the
Eth of July, 1865, but no money shall be paid
or slaves hereafter imported, or to any one
who, in any way, has aided the rebellion.
Mr.. Kennedy in speech opposed the bill.
Mr.. Harris moved to recommit the bill to
he Judiciary Committee Agreed to,
Executive session adjourned {