Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-01-28

ME, NteNtUS SuUSbitutc W. viz biii V"o
against 100.
The amendment bill passed-S6 against
6S,
The resolution amendatory OF the con
fiscation act was discussed by Mr.,
Spaulding.
Mr.. Stevens claimed that the Constitu-
ton has nothing to do with the forfeit
ure of estates In fee; that is, under the
laws of War and the law OF Nations.
WAsHIs0roS, Jan. %.
SENATE.
On motion, the Committee of the Ju-
dietary were discharged from the consid-
Grafton of the resolutions of Mr.. Davis,
and also from the resolution to expel
Mr.. Davis.
Mr.. Sumner presented bill to amend
the act of July, 1862, prescribing an oath
of Office. Referred.
On motion of Mr.. Davis, the resolu-
ton TO expel him was made the special
order for O'Clock, tomorrow,
Mr. Hale called up the resolutions of
inquiry into the affairs of the Navy De-
partment. Referred to select commit
tee of three.
Mr.. Hale said that our naval expenses
would exceed those of the combined
powers of Europe, except Italy and Den
mark, and exceed by forty millions of
dollars the yearly naval expenses of
England and France in the Crimean
War.
Mr.. Summers supplement to oath of
office precludes admission to the bar of
the Supreme, District and Circuit Courts
of the United States and Court of Claims
of persons, unless they first take the
oath prescribed to the act of 1862.
The Secretary of War was instructed
to transmit copies of all proclamations
and orders concerning elections in Mis-
souri, and Kentucky, issued by military
authority.
A resolution was introduced request
ing the Committee on the Conduct of
the War to enquire into the efficiency of
the heavy ordinance used in our fortif-
cations Also as to the amount paid
for the manufacture of certainguns, and
causes of delay in introducing rifled
guns.
The Committee appointed to inquire
into the affairs of the navy department
are Messrs. Hall, Grimes and Bucka-
lew
The Senate took up the rule requiring
oath, &c.
Mr. Salisbury addressed the Senate in
opposition thereto. In the course of his
remarks he said that if the Senate re-
quired this oath, it might also require
that Senators should have swan the
Hellespont, looked in at the orator of
Vesuvius, or split rails in Illinois.
Mr.. Sumner gave at length the history
of the passage Of the law and its appli-
cation. He said the question was not
in the adoption of the statute, but in
its application, and argued that Sena-
tors were civil officers.
MIR. Doolittle did not see the necessity
for the establishment of this rule, and
said the resolution Of Mr.. Sumner would
not AFFECT Mr. Bayard.
Mr. Summers resolution was adopted,
yeas 30, nays II.
After q short executive session the
Senate adjourned
Mr. Dawes, from the Committee on
Elections, made report against the
claim of Field, of Louisiana, and Segar
of Virginia, as representatives from those
States.
Mr. Holmes offered resolution instruc-
ting the Committee on Military Affairs
to report bill providing for all increase
of pay to the soldiers in the army The
resolution was referred to the Committee
on Military Affairs.
Mr.. Holman, from the Military Com
mittee, reported back the bill reviving
the grade of Lieutenant General to be
selected during the war from among of
ficers not below the grade of Maj. Zen,
most distinguished for courage, energy,
and skill-nothing herein to affect the
rank, pay, and allowances Of Lieut.-G Gen.
Scott The consideration of the bill was
postponed until next Monday.
Mr. Schenck, from the Military Com
mittee, reported the Senate's amendatory
enrolment bill with amendments. The
consideration of the bill was postponed
until Wednesday.
The House then went into Committee
OF the Whole on the bill to supply the
deficiencies in the appropriations The
Dlil wac. ulnSuoScd uhdi thV tliJoulu-
ment.
WASHINGTON, Jan, rs.
SENATE.
Mr.. Bayard took the oath required by
the Senate's resolution of yesterday and
in short speech announced his inten-
ton to retire to private life.
Mr. Richardson took the oath, after
remarking that he did not believe in its
policy.
Mr.. Brown, of Missouri, introduced
bill to build a bridge across the Missis-
sippi river at st. Louis.
Mr.. Wilson introduced bill to print
the official reports of the operations of
the armies of the United States. Re
ferred
Mr.. Wilson also introduced bill Sc
curing homesteads for persons in the
service of the United States. Referred
to the Committee on Public Lands.
The Senate then took up the resolu-
ton of Mr.. Wilson, of Massachusetts, to
expel Senator Davis, of Kentucky, from
the Senate.
Mr. Howard moved to strike out the
words be expelled, and insert abe CEN
sured." Mr.. Howard addressed the Sen
ate at length on his motion.
Mr. Johnson thought Mr.. Davis reso-