The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-12-20

The second branch Of the resolution was
then read, which is as follows And pro-
priety Of and declaration Of foreign policy
by Congress, sufficiently proved by vote,
which pronounced it and such proposition
while pending and undetermined, is not q
fit topic for diplomatic explanation with
any foreign power. Vote to lay on the table
was disagreed to by a majority of i've It
was then adopted by vote of g. against
So.
Mr.. Stevens reported from the Committee
on Ways and Means bill, substituting the
word February in the 55th section Of the
Revenue act of 1854, and providing that in
addition TO the duty now imposed by law,
that all spirits held for sale on the first of
January, 1865, shall be subject to duty #
fifty cents per gallon.
Messrs. Stevens and Merrill explained,
that while the Committee approved of alter
ing the time, they merely reported add
tional whiskey tax in obedience to House
resolution, but which they desired to be
struck out.
Mr.. Washburne, Of H., briefly appealed
to the House to put in the additional tax.
Mr.. Morrill, moved to strike out the addi-
tional Whisky tax. This was sgreed to by
3 vote of IS against so.
The bill then passed with the tax striek
en- out, merely changing the time from
February to January.
Mr.. Spaulding, of Ohio, made q speech
in support of the views expressed in the
Presidents message. Adjourned.
ssxAFR.-The bill to enable aliens who
have served in the army and navy to be-
come citizens was reported and read the
first time.
] Mr.. Grimes introduced bill to create the
rank of Vice Admiral in the navy.
/ Mr.. Doolittle introduced bill appropria-
ting $40 900, 900, or as much as necessary
for defence on the Lakes and frontiers.
Mr.. Wilson pres ented petition from Of
GERS of colored troops, asking for an in
crease of pay, &c. Referred to Military
Committee.
Mr.. Grimes presented petition from cit
liens Of Iowa, asking for repeal Of the re-
ciprOcity treaty. Referred TO the Commit
tee on Foreign Relations.
Mr.. Trumbull presented petition from
citizens of Cook county, Ills, asking for the |
passage of Bankrupt law. Referred to
Judiciary Committee.
Mr. Hendricks presented petition from
citizens of California in relation to pre-emP- |
ton claims in that State. Referred to the |
Committee on Public Lands.
Mr.. Doolittle asked to havehis resolution |
authorizing the President to expend ten
million dollars for the defence of the from
tier, referred to the Committee on Naval
Affairs.
Mr. Sumner suggested it be referred to
Committee on Foreign relations.
Mr.. Doolittle had no objection to such
re ference.
Mr. Sumner said the question involved
was already before the Committee on For
eign Relations.
Mr.. Sherman thought reference to the
Committee on Foreign Affairs would be the
DeSL IQdb COulO NC AAV ASPSN VIZ
Committee would report speedily upon the
subject of general defence of the borders.
There was great deal of anxiety on the
subject OF border defence. and he hoped It
would be acted upon promptly.
Mr.. Howard, I concur entirely with the
Senator from Ohio that the Committee to
whom this bill shall be referred viii make
as early report as practicable upon the
subject 70. as has been justly observed by
the Senator from Ohio, there is great deal
of anxiety along the frontier; We are hourly
in danger of repetitions Of these raids and
outrages which have so frequently been
committed upon peaceful citizens Of the Dor
der. I think it is high time there should /
be an expression of opinion on the part Of
the Congress of the United States at least /
by way of remonstrance against the raids /
and outrages to which 1 have referred, we
must in order to keep peace along the border
show our power. The lion must show his
teeth on this side of the border and teach
the men who have been harboring these
rebel vipers in their bosoms, that even Can
ada with its pretended neutrality cannot
be permitted to be place Of refuge for such
characters. l desire to say this much on
this occasion. When another occasion shall
present itself I shall go more extensively
into the consideration ofthe subject.
Mr.. johnson said it was iDmaterial to
which of the Committees named the reso-
luton was referred. They could consider
the subject properly, if these raids were
committed. There was no doubt that under
the law of nations parties could be arrested
within the limits of the U. s., or pursued
into adjoining territory. He believed that
right to be settled as definitely a. any other
question of international law. 1t was un
der that provision that that excellent, pa
triotic soldier, Gen. Dix, issued the order
authorizing his officers to pursue these men
if they crossed the border; but he John
SOM saw by the papers that the President
and Secretary of State, better informed, he
supposed, as to what would be the course Of
the Home Government, had directed Gen.
Dix to rescind that part Of the order.
The country Vas good deal excited by
the release of the st. Adams raiders. He
had no doubt that the Canadian Judge
acted honestly in the matter, believing that
he had no Jurisdiction. That this decision
was erroneous he (Johnson) was satisfied
from the time It was announced he was
now further satisfied, because he saw the
Colonial Government had pronounced it er-
roneous, and had directed the issuing Of
writs for the re-arrest Of the raiders
whether that arrest could be made was
doubtful; but he johnson had no doubt
the whole power Of the Colonial Govern
ment would be exersed 10 prevent such
raids "a future, still, it was perhsps proper
for the Senate to take every possible pre-
caution TO prevent the repetition Of such
acts, and to enable US to protect ourselves
either within our limits or across the from
ties. Raids never were tolerated by the
United States, and never should be.
All persons afflicted with priyatediseases
would do well to call on DR.. A. Richard
Jones, No. % Deaderick street, up stairs
DR.. J. nay be found in his oflcs at all