Evening star., 1864-12-15

few days ago son of a soldier who had per-
ut the PhiladeIphia Navy Yard for employ
ment, which " as necessary for the mainten-
ance Of the family left by this soldier, and was
thousands OF dsloyal men in thu employment
Of that Navy Yard. He desired to call the at
tention Of the Committee on Naval Affairs also
to this statement.
Mr. Chandler suggested that as the Commit
tee on the Conduct of the War had as much be-
fore it as II could probably do between this and
the ith Of March next, the subject had better
be referred to a special committee.
Mr.. Lane said his object was 10 have the in-
vestIgation made and the report upon 1t before
the installation Of the new administration, so
that IL such an evil existed the policy should
be changed with that installation he believed
that n government could be successfully ad-
ministered unless Ii surrounded itself with Oh
ficers in sympathy with il.
Mr johnson said he did not know that he
had any more confidence in the Administra-
ton than the Senator from Kansas, but he had
officers were filled by loyal men. Whatever
might be said as to the loyalty OF the Navy
Yard employees it was, he believed, fact that
they all voted for Mr.. Lincoln. He thought
that ought to be sufficient test, IL the reverse
fact was to be considered proof OF disloYal.
ty. He did not believe the Senate had any
right to interfere In this matter, which he
thought was one pertaining to the Executive
Department Of the Government. Suppose the
Investigation turned out as the Senator from
Kansas anticipated, what would the Senate
could have no legal binding Whatever upon
the President and he might or might not dis
regard 1t either, because he thoughtit his inter-
est to do so, or because he did not concur in the
conclusions Of the Senate on the subject He
was opposed to the resolution.
After some further remarks by other Senators,
the resolution was adopted, MIR. johnson only
voting nay.
Mr.. Chandler called up his preamble and
resolution offered yesterday, condemning the
action Of the British authorities In Canada con-
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and instructing the Military Com mittee to in
quire into the expediency of Immediately en-
listing an army corps for defense in that
quarter.
Mr.. Sumner suggested the reference of the
subject to the Committee on Foreign Relations,
instead OF the Military Committee. II that
reference Were made, he should rot now dis
cuss the matter; otherwise he should have
something to say.
Mr. Chandler accepted the suggestion, and
the resolution was adopted directing the Com
mittee on Foreign Relations 10 make the in
quiry indicated.
Mr.. Chandler also called up his other pre-.
amble and resolution condemning the precipi-
fancy of Great Britain in acknowledging the
rebels as belligerents and furnishing them pi-
ratical ships, and directing the Secretary Of
State to make claim upon Great Britain for the
value OF all American ships and cargoes de-
stroyed by the rebel cruisers SO furnished; and
it also was referred to the Committee on For
ejgn relations.
HoUsB-Mr. Holman introduced aresolution
calling on the Secretary OF War for copies Of all
orders in regard to discharging soldiers enlist
ed to fill up old regiments, and that he inform
the House whether the principle has been ap-
Piled of discharging such soldiers when such
old regiments are mustered ont.
On motion of Mr.. Schenck, the resolution was
referred to the Committee on Military Affairs,
which he said has the subject under considera.
ton and has already procured information upon
the subject.
Mr.. Grlswold introduced resolution, which
was adopted, directing an investigation into all
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measures can be adopted to secure them en-
ploynent Independent of the Government.
Mr. Schenck reported from the Committee on
Military Affairs bill for the better organiza-
ton OF the Subsistence Department.; which was
ordered to be printed.
The House passed the Senate's Joint resolu-
tions giving the thanks Of Congress to Captain
Winsow and to Lieutenant Cushing-for the
gallantry Of these officers, the one in destroying
the Alabama, and the other for destroying the
Albemarle.
Mr.. Davis, OF Maryland, offered q resolu-
ton, declaring that Congress has the Constitu-
tional right TO an authoritative voice in an
nouncing and prescribing the foreign policy Of
the United States, as we'll the recognition of
any foreign power as in any other matter, and
that such foreign policy Is not a matter OF Ex-
ecutive negotiation while the matters are pend
Mr. Davis moved the previous question.
Mr.. Farnsworth moved to lay the resolution
on the table.
Mr. Davis Immediately asked to be relieved
from service on the Committee on Foreign At
fairs, finding that the majority Of the House
differed from him on the subject.
A long and animated debate ensued, In which
Boutwell,. Stevens, and others participated,
involving the privileges OF the House and those
OF the Executive.
character as will Dot justify hasty summary.
The question having been taken, the House
refused to excuse MIR. Davis from service on
the Committee on Foreign Affairs.