The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-02-27
our SPECIAL DISPATCHES.
PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS.

the pending question was for the previous
question on the Senate bill to organize the
national forces, and for other purposes.
Mr.. Vallandigham moved a call of the
House, and demanded the yeas and nays.
The House, 4S against As, refused to
order call.
Mr.. DIN withdrew the demand for the
previous question, and moved a suspen-
sson of the rules, in order to offer a reso-
luton that debate on the bill be concluded
at half-past three O'Clock. Under sus.
pension of the rules, he withdrew his res
olution
Mr. Cowan asked for a call of the
House.
Mr. Hickman moved that when the
House adjourn it be to Thursday next.
Both negatived.
Mr.. DIN then withdrew his resolution,
and also his demand for the previous ques-
ton, thus re-opening debate.
Mr. Mallory entered his solemn protest
against the passage of the bill. During
some patriotic remarks by Mr.. Kelly there
was applause in the galleries, which caus-
ed demand for their being cleared. AZ
ter considerable discussion it was decided
they should be cleared, SO against Al.
Mr. Mallory resumed his remarks, and
said he held that the secessionists were &C
countable for all the unconstitutional abO-
lition acts passed here. The secessionists
ought, as they were bound to have, sent
representatives hither. AS to Kentucky,
she was as loyal to the constitution as any
State. She scorned, repudiated and spit
on the doctrine of secession. No such
government as ours could exist if we re-
cognize secession as a constitutional doc
trine. There could be no peace by recog-
nizng the Southern Confederacy. 1t would
be a perpetual war lasting through
ages until one side or the other should be
totally subdued by the other He was for
bringing back the rebels to the family of
the States with their Constitutional rights
secured the same as they enjoyed before
they engaged in this infamous rebellion.
He would never acknowledge the indie
pendence and separation of the rebels, but
as criminals he would forgive them, and
restore to them their rights
Mr.. Dunn contrasted the past with the
present when sentiments of disloyalty were
uttered here and applauded by the CALLER
les No Indignation was then expressed
by those who were now highly incensed
because loyal sentiments are at this time
applauded While Vallandigham and his
colleague, Mr.. VOORHEES,, threatened US
with another revolution, and uttered their
warning voice of retribution-if we were
to meet rebels Or their aiders and abettors
on our OWE soil, sword in hand. Let them
cOme-the sooner the better. He caused
letters to be read from Democratic officers
IN the army in contrast with words uttered
on this floor. These officers speak of the
miserable traitors at home, whose course
caused dissatisfaction and assertions in the
army.
Mr.. Pendleton spoke about an opportu-
nifty not being offered to remedy the de-
tects of this bill and ameliorate the severi-
~ of It's provisions. We could never car
ny on the war with force obtained by
cOnscription.
EVENING SEssIoN.-Mr. Wykotf remark
ed that the militia was designed for the
datence Of the several States, and not for
She service Of the United States as con-
script army, which this bill contemplated.
He said this was the twin brother of the
negro bill, and gave the President power
20 call out the militia without restriction
The provision as to the appointment of
provost marsiials was disgraceful emana-
ion from the War Department.
After number of propositions for clos
ing the debate under g suspension of the
rules, the followidg was agreed to: That
Inc OSpdLS NC DIT OUc O'CLOCK
tomorrow. One hour to be devoted to
voting on the amendments without de-
bate, and then the bill voted on without
further preliminaries.
Mr.. Stevens argued that the troops pro-
posed to be raised under the bill was in
no sense militia, but national force, and
as such warranted by the constitution.
For six months past large party had
been discouraging volunteering. The
Provost Marshals provided for in the bill
were to keep an eye on the traitors. But
the opposition side Of the House did not
like such watch.
Mr.. Stevens referred to the New York
World which contained a statement in re-
gard to Mr. Vallandigham.
The latter interrupting said the gentle
man must not quote the World as paper
friendly to him. 1t had repeatedly as
sailed or misrepresented him, even sinceit
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