The New York herald., 1864-06-07

House or Representatives.
WASHINGTON, June 8, 1864.
DxSEScns or NORTHEASTERN yRoyrIEe
On motion Of Mr. RICK, (rep OF Me-, the seec. commit
tee the subject OF the defences of this Northeastern
frontier continued during the present Congress
RENDITION
Mr.. HUBBARD, (rep) OF Conn, introduced resolution
instructng the Committee the judiciary to report bill
repeating ai acts and parts OF for the rendition az
fugitive slaves. Objection being made the resolution lies
over.
rHE PUNISHMENT ov GUERILLA MuRpTRxRs
Mr.. GARFIELD, (rep.l Of Ohio, from tho Committee on
shment OF guerilla nrderers vioators OF tho laws and
customs Of and that class Of persons the sentences
TO ne carried into effect by the comandng generals and
commanders OF departmens. They power to miti.
gate punishment TO confinement in the pencntisry but
not in cases OF sentence Of DEATH cashering disis
sal OF officers
Mr. EtDsIoex, (opp) OF Wis, moved lay the bill
the table
Disagreed to-35 against 81.
MIR LIE BLoSp, opp OF Ohio asked why not have tho
bill printed, that all might examine It's provisicnsY
Mr.. GARFIELD said 1t was printed in the Gto6e two
weeks ago
Mr.. DAWES, (rep.) OF Mass wanted the gentlemen TO
state what objection they had TO psnshipg gerl'as who
fire upon the wounded when 10 ambulanCes and lie IN
wait in ambush for our soldiers
The bill was passed under the operation Of tho previous
queston-'2 against 81.
Nr. Cox, Opp Of Ohio, offered tho following reselu-
tOn:-
Resolved That the exrsdi,ion Of Spanish subject
BY e action OF the Chief Executive OF ,he United states
in the absence Of law or trcay on the was ~ viola
nations aud in derogaon OF the rights OF ASYLUM which
o. stem
Mr. Cox moved the previous question on It's passage.
The question was disagreed to3s against ST.
Mr.. Cox moved to refer the resolution TO the Committee
on Foreign Affairs.
Disagreed to--41 against 90.
Mr.. WAsHBrkNE (rep.i, Of H.. said this q
where man stealer and slave pirate was delivered
On motion of Mr.. Wilson (rcp q Iowa the resolution
was referred to tho Committee on the judiciary:
against as.
SUMMARY TRIAL or MINOR oyyxStss
M. WnsoS (rep.) OF Iowa. from the Judiciary Corn
mitee reported hack the Senate bill for tho summary
trial OF minor offences against United states which
was passed y authorizes any Judge Of any district court
tive TO commercial marine The sentence conviction
shall not he greater than Imprisonment in jail for
year fine OF $500 or both
CONVERSATION PROCURING toyTRA6Ts.
Mr.. WILSON, from the Committee on the judiciary. no.
ported back the SeLae bill which passed, providing
that member OF Congress shall after his election aud
continuance in office. head of department, or
compensation, directly indirectly, for any service
rendered to be rendered either by himself or another
in proceedings relative 10 contracts claims charges or
accusations other matters, In which the United states
10 party before any department or civil, military
naval commission. Any person thus offending, shn,
convi icton be deemed 10 be guilty OF msdemeanor,
and fined ten thousand dollars with Imprisonment not
exceeding two years at the discretion Of tho court and
shall be for incapable OF holding Office Of hOnor
or profit under the United States.
IMPORTANT CONTRACTORS.
Mr.. WILSON also reported the House bin placing con-
which relate 10 those branches Of tho public service
with vicwto fix responsibility and TO impose penalties
for improper conduct. The bill was passed.
PREVENTION OF CouNtrRrEryc-rBr COURT OF CLAIMS.
Mr. WILSON reported the House bill n prevent the sale,
trade exchange ol false counterfeit coin Treasu
ry POSTAL currency The punishment Ccnvic
tion be ne OF five thousand dollars with bard labor
for years according to the aegravaton of the offence
Tue bill was passed, and also bill providing that the
jurisdiction of the United states Court Of Claims shall not
extend include any cls caused by the destruction
or appropriation property by the army naval forces
engaged the suppression OF the rebellion from the
mencement 10 ths close thereof.
Tho bill provides for the settlement by The proper
officers Of oil claims Of loyal citizens for commssary and
quartormas q stores actually furnished.
INCLUDING TRAITORS from fag CIVIL COURTS
Mr. WILSON reported bill 10 exclude traitors and alien
enemies from the civil courts o the United states and
from the public lands u ordered 70 be printed and
recommitted.
RrryAt ov rHx rvarrvx LAWS
Mr. MORRIS, ep) Of NJ Y, intrcduccda bill 10 repeal
al, acts Tor the rendition Of fugitive slaves.
Mr. MALLORY, (opp) OF Ky, said Kentucky was the
only state IN the Unca a. stands In which slavery
likely to continue, Maryland, Missouri and Della
had taken measures for Its abolition Such being
the fact, he desired opportunity 70 osr an smeed
ment 70 secure 10 Kentucky tho benefit OF that law
Mr.. hoRas, who had moved the previous question: q
tne BILL said he would MOI further Yield ter suoh sn
amendment
Mr.. PrsDlxroS. opp Of ohio moved thai sss House
Mr. srnorss, (opp.) Of Pa, moved that shs House ~
iourn tl Wednesday.
Tho srsAxEs stated The 0u,ssso 70 ,ns vaas<