Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-20

THIRTY-THIRD CONGRESS.
SECOND SESSION.
senatc-Friday, january 10, 1883.

Senate Friday, January I'D, 1855.
The bill authorizing the payment of $4,000 IS
10 the heirs Of MAJOR General Baron De Kab was
also taken up and passed without objection
DAYS ago for the relief Of Commodore Thomas
Ap Calesby Jones, was again taken up. Its OBJ
ecl is 10 authorize the payment TO him Of his pay
for the time during which ne was suspended from
the navy by virtue Of the finding OF a eourtmar-
tial Before the time for which he was suspended
had expired, the President Of the United States
restored him 10 the service, but the Executive
could not SO far reverse the verdict as 10 order his
pay 10 be given 10 him. In reporting this bill, the
committee sought TO avoid bringing in question
the proceedings Of the court martial though legal
opinions were read to show that its decisions were
improper. Commodore Jones has been nearly
fifty years in the service, and the President Of the
ourt-martial was also q veteran oficer-Commo-
dore Stewart. The court sat in California, and il
was this morning slated that evidence arrived
there too late, which would have exculpated
Commodore Jones entirely.
After debate the bill was passed--yeas 26, nays
IL.
Among several Executive communications
which were presented TO the Senate, was one
furnishing further correspondence between Cen
eral Wool and the Executive Departments
The bounty land bill was again taken up, and
amendments were considered which are designed
to extend the provisions Of the bill 10 volunteers
in emergencies, although not called into the SER
vice Of the Gcneral GOvefnmcHl.
Without disposing OF the subject, the Senate
went into an Executive session, and afterwards
adjourned.
House Of Representatives.
Mr.. FAULKNER asked leave 10 report bill
for the suppression of Indian hostilties, in accor
dance With the recommendation of the message of
the President, yesterday, suggesting that Con-
gress authorize the raising of three thousand
mounted men, to suppress apprehended Indian
hostities on the frontiers; the force TO be con-
linued in service for eighteen months, unless
sooner dsbanded. He wished 10 set apart an
early day for its consideration.
Mr.. HAMILTON inquired whether the bill pro-
yided for anything more than that!
Mr.. FAULKNER replied in the negative.
Mr.. EDGERTON said, that if the bill merely
provided for the calling out of volunteers, he must
object.
Mr.. RICHARDSON expressed the hope that
the gentleman from Ohio would withdraw his OBJ
lection. There was no doubt about the fact that
the Indians are now concentrating on the frontier
north OF Kansas, in large numbers, for the purpose
Of hostlties. Unless the government shall pur-
sue the course suggested by the President and
Secretary of War, the war may be continued for
many years. BY the sending thither Of three or
four thousand men now, or as soon as practicable
in the spring, to strike determined blow, much
trouble, expense, and blood-shed will be saved.
He repeated, this was the best force they could
send to protect the frontier. The Indians
bring into the field three or forr thousand war
rors, to the terror of the traveller those
plains.
Mr.. EDGERTON replied, that so far as he
knew anything about it, the conduct of this Gov
eminent in the Indian wars with volunteers, was
most unfortunate. If any force should be sent,
regular troops would be the best. He was salts
fed that the best way TO protect the emigrants
was TO withdraw all military force from that
country.
A n Al.
draw his objections; but
Mr.. EDGERTON refused to do so.
Mr.. FAULKNER again asked the gentleman
10 withdraw his motion, that the bill might be
printed, and recommitted TO the Committee
Military Affairs
thing which would aid in the passage of the BILL
Mr. FAULKNER. Will the gentleman let me
have il printed!
Mr.. EDGERTON. No; am opposed TO the
bill IN toto, from beginning 10 end
Mr.. GIDDlNGS. That's right
The House resumed the consideration Of the
Pacific railroad bill.
\ Mr.. DAVIS, Of Indiana moved to amend the
first section of the bill so that, instead of having
three distinct roads, the central, southern and
western, there shall be one grand trunk railway
with two branches-one running 10 Memphis,
and the other 10 the most practicable point on
Lake Superior. He hoped that the vote on this
would be regarded as a test.
Debate ensued.
Mr.. TAYLOR, Of Ohio moved that the sub
Ject be recommitted to the select committee,
or 10 new select committee; and, without
intending any reflection on the members who
composed the first named, he thought that the
eminent, learned, and distinguished gentleman
from Missouri, Mr.. BENTON, should be placed al
its head and with all his knowledge and expert
ence, make report to the House to great
national central railroad
Alter further debate, Mr.. BENTON moved that
the subject be recommitted 10 a select committee
of thirty-one members This was subsequently,
rejected; and, pending the question on the motion
of Mr.. TAYLOR,
The House adjourned.