Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-02-11

that no other public warning or procla-
nation under the act of July nth, 1862,
chap. 95, sec, 6, Is or shall be required
! than the proclamation of the President
made and published by him on the
25th of July, 1862, which proclamation
! is made shall be received and held suf-
ficient in all cases now pending or which
may hereafter occur under said act.
At five O'Clock the House adjourned
till Monday, ...
SENATE.
WASHINGTON, Feb. s.
Mr.. Trumbull presented memorial
asking the establishment of Western
Naval Depot at Cairo, Referred,
Mr.. Sumner presented memorial of
colored men of Philadelphia, asking the
privileges of the elective franchise. Re-
| ferred to the Committee on Freedmen
and Slavery.
Mr. Morgan presented resolution of
the Assembly Of New York asking addi-
tional facilities for the transportation of
troops from New York to Washington.
Referred.
Mr.. Sumner introduced a joint resolu-
ton to amend the Constitution of the
United States, SO that all persons shall
be equal under the law whether white
or colored, and no person shall hereafter
be held under bondage. Referred to the
Judiciary Committee.
Mr. Anthony moved to repeal the
Joint resolution to amend the Constitu-
ton of the United States, approved
March 2, 1851. Referred to the Judi
ciary Committee This amendment
would give power to Congress to abol-
ish slavery throughout the country.
Bill to promote enlistments taken up
Mr.. Carlisle made lengthy speech in
reply to that of Mr.. Sherman.
Mr.. Davis presented petition of citi-
zens of Kentucky, praying compensation
for losses by rebel incursions.
Mr.. Pomeroy presented a memorial
from the Kansas Legislature to indem-
Nifty citizens of that State for losses by
guerrilla raids. Referred to Military
Committee.
Mr.. Wilson presented petition of
volunteers of 1862, praying for a boun-
ty of twenty-five dollars. Referred to
the Military Committee.
Mr.. Sumner introduced bill repeal
ing all laws for the rendition of fugitive
slaves.
Enabling Bill to organize Territories
of Nevada and Colorado were referred to
Territorial Committee.
Mr.. Sumner presented seven resolu-
tions defining the powers of the nation
al Government.
The President sent a communication
,nrrap,NonIapna hn ahol
authorities relative to exchange of
prisoners.
A message was received from the Pres
ident declining to transmit the cores
pondence relative to the reciprocity
treaty between the United States and
the Sandwich Islands.
The Secretary of War was requested to
transmit to the Senate the information
as to orders to Provost Marshals in re-
gard to elections in border States.
Mr. Carlisle did not believe the three
years starvation of the rebels would re-
suit in an early death, nor that there
would be an early cessation of hostii-
ties. The Union could never be restored
by mere coercion. He denied that the
Federal Government had power to eman-
cipate slaves; but contended that such
power was held by States He favored
the taking of slaves for military purpo-
ses without emancipating, holding that
emancipating power was not conferred
on the General Government by the Con-
stitution. We should use force against
force for the suppression of the rebellion,
but we should not resort to acts
repelling the love of the honest citizens
of the South who had never gone will
ingly into rebellion. We have for three
years resorted to the coercive powers Of
the Government. Why not change our
policy little and leave all these irrita-
ting subjects to the military department,
where they properly belong.
Executive Session. Adjourned.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Spalding, of Ohio, introduced a
bill for the repeal of the fugitive slave
law. Referred to the Judiciary Com
mittee.
Mr.. Orth, of Indiana, introduced a bill
to establish department of industry.
Mr.. Dawes, from the Election Commit
tee, made an adverse report against Mr..
Kitchen or Mr.. Mckenzie being admit
ted to a seat as the representative from
the Seventh District of Virginia.
Mr.. Cobb introduced resolution,
which was passed, rendering the thanks
of Congress to Gen. w. 7. Sherman and
the officers and men under his COM
mand.
The House then went into Committee
of the Whole on the enrolment bill.
An amendment was adopted, making
all able bodied negroes between the ages
of Is and as liable to the draft. This
amendment was afterward stricken out.
The proceedings were dull bn the
amendments.
The enrolment bill was debated until
, the adjournment.
~ A bill was introduced that Secretaries
of Executive Departments be allowed
seats on the floor of the House. Refer
red to Select Committee.
Mr.. Brown, of Wisconsin, offered
resolution of thanks to women o. the
Sanitary Fairs Societies, and Christian
Commission, for their efforts for the re-
lief of soldiers.
Mr.. Stevens offered an addition that
each member of the House pay fifty dol
lars to the Sanitary Commission.