The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-01-24

aforesaid the censure OF this House End h the
Of this body that he should no longer continue
Mr.. FooTB GIVES AN ACCOUNT or HIS ADvES-
TUREs-HE WANTED TO 90 HONS.
Mr. FooTs OF Tennessee, desired 70 speak 70 cues,
ton OF high privilege. His privilege ana that OF
the House had been assaied and he wished 70 deny all
matters connected Herewith before the House, and vim
dictate his honor and reputation.
The SPEAKER decided that ss the member had stated
that he was detained from attendance the sessions Of
titled TO speak
Mr. FoorE said that the privilege Of his seat on tho
attempted to be taken away from him. That State
proud Of her sovereignty and he sun enjoyed the cont
members Of tho House, in a manner unprece-
dented-some OF them his bitter and per-
sustain the statement that he had no privileges as a
member Of this House. He had gone from this city, by
country where he might with possy get through
the lines 10 Alexandria, and thence to Nashville where
her friends and children were He had then intended 70
make effort to get to Washington as possible
If he could b. allowed to go 10 Washington, in
order find out the state OF feeling in regard to com
10 BRING about some terms Of peace he had written
letter stating his intention but finding afterwards thas
they intended To force him TO take the oath at Aexandra,
which intended TO do, he determined 70
adopt another plan He had then added postscript 70
Of the House Subsequently he was arrested by two
young men, who were gentlemanly and courteous He
his intentions They said they thought he ought be
allowed TO proceed but that they had orders 10 detan
him He was taken 10 Fredericksburg where he ex-
planned his intentions 10 Captain Doggctt, who, aSter
hearing his ease said he would release him. but sand he,
u have received telegram from Mr. Seldom 70 hold on
10 you The telegram a. folows:-
Captain Fl. &. DoGoErI-
JAS. A. seldom, Secretary OF War.
Therefore he was declined. He had then regained
possession Of his letter Of resignation which had not
been forwarded 10 Richmond, and he had II now. He
had been brought to Richmond under guard and had
been released this morning. II had been stated that Mr.
Seldom said he did not deain him. Here WAS proof 70
the contrary He intended TO out bis plans his
responsibility He knew that II he failed his name
would be mahgnod and held up to the contempt OF tha
South He might have TO die on the scafold; yet he
willing 10 risk all Dnlce Il decorm est pro pdtrfo
moi 1T is sweet and honorable to die for ones coun
try) He intended ask the close OF his speech for
absence for months visit his const tucnts
TO get NJ near Nashville rs possible TO consult with
them He had been induced 10 take the steps he had
taken, about take pure love OF tho South
h had sons IN The army HIS whole feelings and m
terests with the youth, and II would never be
otherwise He had become alarmed at the state OF
affairs He did not want 10 see emancipation in tho
South He could not bear the thought OF rcconstruc-
ton no wanted II something could not be done
towards bringing about peace. He was 20 unfortunate
not to be in very good odor with the administration
Mr. Davis had forgotten that he Lad lcacn him
for Governor Of Mississippi. lie had not forgiven him
defeating the bill giving BIN portion OF his salary
in gold. MIR. Memniager had been forced 10 resign by
his motion and to Mr. Seldom, he mt Fooe) had in
troIuced about morihs ago resolution making In
qpiry into Mr.. Seddon's action and had proved BY
official invest CATION that br Seldom the I'd day u
August last had been paid forty dollars bushcl Tor his
bushcl
Mr. Foote was here called 70 order could pro-
coed except by vote of the House He therefore said
he would close his remarks and ask leave OF ABSENCE No
Mr. sSxAp, Of Mo-, moved a resolution OF c. nsure.
Mr. Fo1TT said he woud not ask leave or absence
but II tbs House III 10 expc him had as well do 70
at once.
Mr.. sSrAD hen moved the following
Nv Henry roos member q hs nou, s from
without leave ana having by ms own admlasion written
lion member q the House and thereafter arrested
s Henry Sa~oy 10 occupy
seat the hoor this House and he hereby e1Reed
Mr. FoorE des red his friend to nothing I'm hts 70.
vor, he wished the resolution OF expulsion 70 be
introduced by u Missouri who had 10 oou
| stitutonal right 20 seat on this door. F
that il was the las, time he would appear in the House.
| On motion Of Mr. GlLxu, Of N c., The rvsslsasoa a
Mr. snead referred TO the Committee Elsceions-
! yeas A, nays 80
The House adopted resolution Of thanks 70 bEeOndee
General Williams and his command for their action a
saltvn and to Bgader General standwatie and Colonel
Gspo and their commands for distinguished servDo In
| the Indian Territory af a1A
TEXAS on PEACE AND INCONVENIENCE.
Mr. Bsss OF Texas INTRODUCED Certain JOINT resoa,
ndep ndsnce Mr.. Branch made eloqueut and
patriotic speech the subject mntter Of the resolutions
spread at large the journal Agreed TO.
Mr. CLARK moved that a thousand copies be printed.
THE PIRATE ssMMEs AT HOME.
Mr. BoYcE, Of s. G., moved that Captain Raphael
Semnes OF the Confederate States Navy be invited
seat on the floor Of Congress Unanimously agreed 70.
All Quiet Below Richmond.
From the Richmond scntinei, Jan. Il
There official information from the South
ceyed at the War Department last evening Below
chmond both armies inactive. On Thursday morn
ing the enemy's batteries opened upon Chcfterncd
works, and were promptly replied 10.
tFrtm the Richmond Examiner Jan. al
There IL nothing the Richmond lines, and .
general quiet has ccn restored the Intellectual nro
OF the enemy upoh Chesterfield works In most Of
/ Petersburg
The Flag or Truce Boat.
From the Richmond Sentinel Jan. a.
The truce boat New York arrived at varna yesterday
morning. with Eve hundred Confederate prisoners on
board They will probably reach the city this evening
The boa, will not return for several days there are
large quantities of freight TO be sent by her to suffer-
ING prisoners in tho United States We sincerely hope
that the trace boats will and 20 frequently e
possible in their mission Of mercy.
The Salt Works.
From the Richmond Enquirer, Jan ~
We are gratned 10 learn the 1ynchburg Repsb6-
from authoritative source that the salt WORKS will
again be in successful operation by The lt Of February
next, possibly before 20 slight the injury done 70
them by the Yankee raid
North Carolina Excmpts.
frrom tho Richmond Enquirer Jan. n
The Raleigh C0nserrnfrc publishes statement fron
Colonel Mailett, comnandant Of conscripts Of North
exemps State officers Is i've thousand one hundred
and nifty three.
News from San Francisco.
san FRAScsoo, Jan. II, 1898.
The Monitor Camanohe steamed lnso tho bay 10 day,
aud has sailed on her trial "Trip TO the Mare Island Navy
Yard, where she will he Gusd up for service. Com
inander Woodwork viii probably take charge OF her
The steamer John 4 stephens has arrived from HcsI-
can ports with $40 700 gold and nearly two thousand
sacks OF silver +
The receipts Of bullion since the nth inst foot up
al, 600 600