Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-02-04
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FoR THE STATESMAN.
CONGnEs EssIONAL.
SENATE.

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WAsHIEaToN, Feb. 2.
Mestrs. Bgler, Fitch and Cameron presented nun
ber Of memofiasn fovor Of the orittenden resolutions
Mr.. Chandler presented apetition from the citizen
OF Michigan, asking the Senate
LIST. To ascertain whether they have government de
facto or not
henson OF all persons presenting themselves at the
OF governmet under pretense Of being commissioner
from independent governments, charge Of treason.
Sd. That measures be taken TO protect the archives
| the Government,
4th That the forts still in the possession Of the gov
ernment at the South be promptly reinforced with
5th. That sufficient number OF vessels be placed
the Southern ports to protect our commerce and coec
| the revenue. gf.t1
Mr. Trumbnll called up the resolution offered yester-
day for the appointment Of joint committee to provide
mode for counting the votes for President and Vice
President and notifying the persons elected, which wa
passed. va
The Indian Appropriation bill was then taken up.
Several amendments from the committee on Indian
Affairs were adopted and the bill postponed till Mon
day.
Friday next was set apart for the consideration OF
bills. r.t
The post route bill from the Hoaso, with the overland
mail amendment, was then taket up.
Mr.. Hall was in favor Of the overland mail, but
thought II this route adopted, the ButterHed route
ought 10 be suspended. The bill was ordered to be
printed and postponed,
The bill. to organize government for Idaho was ia,
ken,up. EHF
The SENATE then adjourned.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Morris, Of Pennsylvania, Mr., Cochrane and Mr..
Noel OF Missouri presented memorials expressive Of the
strong desire for the adjustment Of the difficulties.
Those BY the last named include the signatures OF 3,
ladies, who do not thus approach Congress in spirit
Of dctaon but as the descendants Of honored women Of
the Revolution. -
Mr.. Sherman called up the bill authorizing the Presi
dent any time before the lst Of july to borr the
credit Of the United States not exceeding S25 000
certificates to be issued for not less than $780, coupons
payable semtannuay with interest, and the faith of
ant fha init
Mr. Phelps offered substitute, that the third section
Of the act Of June 1850 providing for the redemption Of
the treasury notes. be amended so as to empower the
Secretary OF the Treasury to negotiate the balance OF the
loan not taken under that act the most favorable
terms instead Of restricting the negotiation of the loan
at not less than par and after notice Of ten instead OF
Mr.. Phelps said that the Merrill tariff bill proposed
loan Of S2000000 and the bill reported from the
mittee Ways and Means, Sa5 0O00 900, thus making
$40 600 O00 when there unexhausted loan Of S4,
100000 under the act Of june Of which he desired the
government to avail itself without unnecessary delay.
proposed was S25 900 OO0 He supposed it would settle
up the accounts of this adminstrationas there was no
money and little revenue they would be obliged TO resort
to the credit Of the goverement.
Mr. Hindman--The proviso says that no part cf the
loan should be used to maintain to make war States
which may or have seeded.
Mr.. Sherman refused any such amendment.
Mr.. Garnett-Consldering that the Morrill, tariff pro-
vides for loan OF S2 000 considered this bill de-
signed for war purposes.
John CoChrane thought thatif Mr.. Sherman depended
on the Morrill, tariff bill for sufficient revenue he would
find himself mistaken; the proposed alteration would
peril commerce. rg -a3
Mr. sickessad 1t was not surprising that protective
tariff bill should be embodied as to borrow S2l 000
Il would be necessary to make up for the lost
by the diminished imports This Is the Republican tar
iR bill promised by the Chicago Platform.
Mr.. Nilsson moved TO strike from Mr.. Phelps substi
tute the words he proceeds Of such loan may be spp
ed to discharge the current expenses Of the