Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-10-05
,s Governor Of Ohio 2
he OoDeEs A PLAIN RESOLUTION.

7 - Whereas, q portion Ol the people Ol lllG
United States, in violation Of their constitutional
obligations, have taken up arms against the Ma ,
ional Government, and are now striving by
and iniqutous war, to overthrow 1t and
break up the Union Of these States; Therefore,
ResOlUed, That this House hereby pledges itself
to vote for any amount Of money, and any num-
Der Of men, which may be necessary to insure
speedy and etfectual suppression Of such rebel
lion, and the permanent restoratlon of the Fed
eral authority everywhere within the limits and
jurisdiction Of the United States. GLOBE p. l3l,)
HE OPPOSED LEGISLATION FOR THE SUPPRESSION
OF THE REBELLION.
1t is said in the Bible, that "evil men shall
wax worse and worse"
So, ifpossible, it was with Yallandigham; on
the 10Th of July, his "spell of silence was
broken.
Mr.. Bingham, from the Judiciary Commit
tee reported House bin, No. 20, an act to |
providc for the suppression Of the Rebellion
dc.
Mr. Bingham stated that it was substantially
tie act of 1895. It met with the snarling,
captious opposition Of Vallandigham. lie
objected to the use of the word REBELLION"
and did what he could to defeat the bill
Globe, PIP. AS, l46.)
He WAS NOT N Favor OF THAT PART OF THE
CRITTESDES RESOLUTION OF JULY %, WHICH
DECLARED THAT THE SOUTH WAS RESPONSE
BILE FOR THE REBELLION.
His actions Interference TO the first clause of
| a resolution of Mr.. Crittenden of KY, called
up on the 22d of July, was evasive, but dem
| onstrative Of his feelings and senuments.-
/ The clause was in these words: That the
present deplorable civil war has been forced
upon the country by the disunionists of the
l Southern States now in revolt against the
| Constitutional Government and in arms around
the Capital" -,
But two negative votes appeared, his old
chums Burnett and Reid" Vallandigham
lodged again and refused to vote for this reso-
luton.
HE REFUSED TO THANK THE OFFICERS AND SOL
DIERs OF THE BULL Run BATTLE FOR THEIR
| COURAGE AND DEEDS OF PATRIOTISM
The Bull Run battle-the first real battle
of the war-occured during the sitting of the
extra session, The Federal soldiers fought
bravely, but lost the DAY, Mr. Blair, of Mich
igan, on the Sd day of August, introduced the
following resolutions from the Military Com
mittee:
Pesolrsd, That the thanks of the House ofReP-
resentatIves in Congress assembled, be given to
the officers and men who fought the Battle OF
| Bulls Run, destroying two OF the country 5 enc
mics for every one lost Of its defenders, outnum
bered though the latter were by opponents coy
cred by earth works and parapets crowned with
batteries.
uRssolusd. That the coincidence of this body be
rendered 70 the families and friends Of the brave
men who fell on that occasion in defence Of the
Constitution and the Union"
It is almost incredible that any man could
vote against these expressions of gratitude and
svmnathv. But Vallandigham said: 81 am
opp5se4 10 the first resolution, and will not
give nv consent to its introduction" AND ne
DID not. (GlObe, p. 427.)
He OBJECTS TO THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE.
On the 9TH of August, the Judiciary Com
mittee of the House, through Mr.. Porter of
Indiana, reported back with an amendment,
Senate Bill, No. "a, requiring an oath of ale
glance and support to the Constitution Of the
United States, to be administered to certain
persons in the civil service Of the United
States.
Mr.. VaIlandigham said: "Ishould like that
bill to 90 oger 10 the Rert session of Congress.
object to an Globe p. 44S.
How much further was it possible for any
one to 90? Hostile to the Government, he
was unwilling to have any Of her civil EN-
ployees bound to fidelity to its interests by an
oath, demanded by the crimes and develop
ments of the times.
He DID WHAT HE COULD TO DEFEAT THE BILL
INCREASING THE PAY OF SOLDIERS, AND sUs-
TANNING THE ACTS, &c, OF THE PRESIDENT
CALLING THEM OUT.
The question of the increase of the pay OF
the soldiers and of the approval of the acts
and orders of the President in relation to
them was also taken up on the 9TH of August.
Vallandigham, after the bill in relation to these
subjects was read, at length objected to its IN
PRODUCTION. at this time his understanding
did not appear to be impaired. (Globe, p.
44S.
He WAS OPPOSED TO STOPPING PRIVATE coNMU-
NICATIONs WITH THE REBELS.
On the 9th of August, Mr. Bingham asked
that the House allow the reading and passage
of a bill, to define, prohibit, and punish GER
tain communications with the enemy"
Vallandigham at once cried OUT object
AID when Mr. Bingham urged that it be taken
up, he grew more emphatic, and voeiterated-
'Io5jset TO the JiH." (Glo5e, p. 1867
A reason may perhaps be found for this
strenuous objection, in the fact that the bill
had reference to just such Northern traitor;
as he and his fellow conspirators.
HE WAS AGAINST coNFIsCATIoN OF REBEL PROP
ERTY-HIs sYM2ATHIEs WERE WITH THE
SOUTH.
In this session he voted against the bill &c
eonfscate rebel property, and other important
measures, fully establishing what he had said
in the House of Representatives., in Decem-
Der. 1859. q, e..,) that his cordial syRpdthis,
,rere 1atollu uith the South Globe, p. 43l.
Also Vallaudigham Record, p. Al.
THE SECOND SESSION.
The extra session terminated August 9th,
1861. The second or regular session. com
menced December ID, 1861. The interven
ing months of War had not weaned Vallandig
ham from his inoriinate love for the South OIL
his hostility to the Government.
He IS OPPOSED To BOUNTY FOR SOLDIERS.
On the 10th Of December, 1861, the Speak
er of the House announced as the business in
order the consideration of the bill, (H R. No
I35,) giving bounty Of 500 to certain sol
diers, including the soldiers of tie first call
Mr.. Vallandigham moved TO lay the 10tole sub
ject on the table, and after his usual caviling,
withdrew his motion, and then voted against
recommiting, DC, DC. Congressional Globe
part l, I'd Sess. 37th Cong, p. l45-l46.)
He SAYS THAT He wants TO ENBARRAss THE
GOVERNMENT"
On the 18th of December the bill for the
construction of Iron-elads being under con-
sideratiOn, the following conversation took
place:
+ Mr.. Vallandigham. At whist cost did the
) gentleman estimate each of these vessels?
Mr.. Sedgwick The vessels are estimated