Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1863-02-06
CONGRESS,

quence to call it up until he should take the
advice of older Senators than himself Tie
credentials of the Hon. Thomas H. Hendricks,
elected Senator from Indiana, were presented.
The resolution was called up but postponed,
censuring Cornelius Vanderbilt, Commodore
Van Brunt and Charles S. Haswell, and re-
questing E. j. Southland to refund the COM
missions received in connection with the YES
sells for the Banks expedition. A joint reso-
luton was introduced to expel George L.
Badger from his position as a member of the
Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institu
place. The bill to aid the State Of Missouri
in emancipating its slaves was called up and
discussed
In the House of Representatives, the even
ing session of Wednesday was consumed in
efforts TO postpone the vote upon the bill for
enlisting one hundred and fifty thousand ne
groes in the military service of the United
States. AT half-past five O. clock on Thursday
morning, the House adjourned without coming
to vote.
The House met again at noon, and after the
adoption of some unimportant resolutions,
proceeded to the consideration Of the negro
bill, which was debated uatl the hour of ad-
journment.
FRIDAY, Jan. 30.--In the Senate of the
United States, the resolution censuring Cor
nelius Vanderbilt and others, in the matter of
chartering vessels for the Banks expedition,
was again called up, but substitute being
offered, was postponed. The credentials of
the Hon. VIM A. Richardson, Senator elect
from Illinois, were presented, and the usual
oath being administered, Mr.. Richardson took
his seat The bill to aid Missouri in emanci-
patng her slaves was again taken up, and af-
ter further discussion was recommitted to the
Committee on the judiciary.
In the House Of Representatives a resolution
was adopted, appointing special committee
of five to inquire into certain charges which
had been MADE against the Commissioner of
Patents, by the author of pamphlet sigued
by R. Belts. A resolution was adopted call
ing upon the General-in- Chief of the army, TO
state whether any Rebel officers had been cap
tured by the army of the United States since
the proclamation Of Jefferson Davis refusing
paroles or exchanges to the Union officers
The consideration Of the bill to raise one hun
dred and fifty thousand negro volunteers, was
again resumed, and was debated until the
hour of adjournment.
SATURDAY, Jan. 3l.-In the Senate of the
United States, a resolution was passed. tender
ing the thanks Of Congress to Commander j.
Z. Worden and also to Commodore Davis,
Dahlgren, Roban, Porter and Stringham. A
resolution was passed, calling upon the Prcsi-
dent to transmit to the Senate all orders or
papers relating to the expectation of arms to
| Mexico for the use of the French forces there
The bill making appropriations for the diplo-
matte and consular services of the Govern
ment was taken up and passed. Pending the
discussion of amendments TO the miscellane-
Gus appropriation bill, the Senate adjourned.
In the House of Representatives the bill to
enlist one hundred and fifty thousand negro
volunteers for the military service Of the Uni
ted States was again called up, and its con-
sideraton occupied the entire session.
MONDAY, Feb. 2.-ln the Senate of the
United States, a resolution was introduced APP
pointing a committee Of three to investigate
into the facts OF the arrest of NJ. Y. Johnson,
of Galena, Illinois, with power to send for
persons and papers. The resolution was
strenuously opposed by Republican Senators,
and motion TO lay it on the table prevailed
by vote of % to l6. The bill to aid the
State of Missouri in emancipatng her slaves,
was reported back from the Committee on the
Judiciary with amendments. The bill max
ing appropriations for the Executive, Legisla-
tive and Judicial expenses of the Government
was taken up, amended and passed
In the House of Representatives, the bill for
enlisting one hundred and fifty thousand ne
groes into the military service of the United
States came up as the special order Of the day,
and after spirited discussion, was passed by
a vote of SO yeas to IS nays.
TUESDAY, Feb. 3.-Ih the Senate Of the United
States, the resolutions condemnatory Of the
French policy in Mexico were taken up and
discussed. Mr. McDougal contended that the
conduct Of France was in violation Of inter-
national law, of treaty sdpulations, and of
assurances made to the Government Of the
United States. He characterized it as an at
tempt to establish an European Monarchy in
Mexico, and 10 overthrow our commercial sys-
TEN.
In the House Of Representatives, the Bank
rupt bill was called up and rejected by vote
Of SO yeas to 81 nays. o.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. Ain the Senate Of the
United States the credentials Of Senator Doc
little, reelected to the Senate of the United
States from the State Of Wisconsin, were pre-
sented The bill concerning pardons and for
FIXTURES in criminal cases was taken up, amend
ed and passed. The resolutions Of Mr.. Nc
Dougal, condemnatory Of the French policy ia
Mexico were tabled by a vote Of "a yeas to o
nays. The bill for the encouragement Of en-
listments and for enrolling the militia was ia
ken up and led to spirited discussion but
before action was taken the Senate adjourned