The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1861-12-25

lice uiluer tne Onttd states anu lcOeNeu
compensaliola member Of this House
A resolution was passed directing an inquiry
into the building at the Capital and Tressu-
ry extensions, whether the contracts had
been AithinlIy performed and whether the
work cannot be done at less expense to the
government.
Mr.. Colhx, reported bill abolishing the
fraaking privilege. Its consideration was
postponed until the second Tuesday in jan
nary.
The Consular and p.omatic appropriation
bin was considered and passed.
On motion OF Mr.. Holman, resolution
was adopted instruciing the select committee
on contracts 10 inquire whether the transpor
ton Of troops by railroad Was by special con
tracts or otherwise, etc, and calling on the
Secretary Of War to furnish all orders rela
tive to the transportation OF troops and nu-
nitions Of war. The House then adjourned.
-sjb Il a5idg 81 WAsmSGfoS, Dec. 20. /.
SENATE,-MT.T Trumbull presented Pc
tilion asking for the removal Of Jesse ID.
Bright from'the Senate. ~. & sag z.cTtG.J
. Mr.. Wilson presented a petition for the
establishment of systemic exchange piis.
oners; also a report from the Military COM
mittee, and joint resolution, expressing the
recognition ofsthe gsllautry of Gen. Lyon
and the soldiers under his command at
Springfield. 'ii ut. 10 s{ ta s5ss a n
Mr.. Pomeroy made few remarks in eu-,
logy on the character Of Gen. byon, with a
sketch of the. battle of Springfield, where the
war; ior Of this war ended his gallant and well
spent | fe, and tribute to the gallantry and
bravery of the soldiers. - a sa,ttl
Mr.. Dixon and Foster also spoke Of the true
worth, glllantry and devotion to the coun-
try, which characterized Gen. Lyon e.
Mr.. Sumner reported from the Committee
on foreign relations the house bill Tor the re-
lief Of the owners Of the British ship Berk-
| shire. LAID on the table. -o ,'.,.
Mr.. Trumbull reported back from the Com
mittee on judiciary the bill to abolish the
United States Supreme Court and asked to
| be discharged from further consideration OF
the subject. whereupon the Committee was
discharged. NJ -aa ai'n..ssgt,} t,G yg'
Mir. .Salsbury's resolution, calling on the
Secretary OF War for copy OF the proc!ama-
ticn issued oy General Phelps, and by what
authority it was made, was taken up. ..
Mr.. Trumbull moved to amend the reso.
luton so as to iuclude the proclamation OF al
our Generals. ,,........ ,.tt ...a
Mr.. Wilson thought there was no neceSsi
ty Of sending, Tor the proclanations OF Gen
erals who were appointed to use the sword
and not the pen. II they could not use the
sword better than the pen, they should b,
mustered out Of the service. The best thing
4 to do was to make the statute that Generals
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Mr.. Salisbury wanted a disavowal Iron, thu
Administration that no authority had beer
given for such proclamation.
Mr., Rice said if subordinate officers haC
not carried out the wishes Of the President
it was his duty to correct the wrong. II,
moved that the resolution be tabled.
The motion was, agreed to.
After an executive session the Senate ad
journed .te-
uOUSE.-Mr. Bennett, delegate from
Colorado, introduced resolution, which wa
adopted, instructing the committee OF Way
and Means TO inquire into the eXpedicncy o
establishing q branch mint az Denver.
On motion Of Mr. Low, the committee OF
Military Affairs was instructed to inquire in
to the expedency Of instrucin the PaymGS
|
Paymasters and a SsiSt9nt PrymaSter to cred
it and pay all commissioned officers aid vol
untecrs their pay and allowances from tn
date Of their acceptance aud taking the oatl
Of allegiance.
Mr.. Stevens from the Committee on WAY
and Means reported a bill appropriaiin
| S4OO, COO to complete the defence Of Wash
ington. The bill was passed. !-...
The House then passed the Senate bill
providing, for transmitting certificates 0
allotmepts Of pay Of the volunteers to thei
families and trends. The State to appoin
three persons to visit the several depart
, ments OF the army TO receive the money.
The provision Of the former law, allowin
liens TO suffers on the pay of soldiers, is re
pealed and all regulations on the subject al
!, abrogated beyond the rules and articles {
= war. ..
!, The House also passed the Senate bin al
thorizing the appointments Of general Coul
. MarLialS in time OF war. .a
y Mr. Julian offered resolution, that IL
committee on Judiciary be instructed to rt
. port bill so amending The fugitive slave la
. of 1850, as 70 ibid the recapiure or retur
! Of any fugitive from labor, without satisla,
!, tory proof that the claimant is loyal to Il
;, Government. .. ....,
Mr.. Holman inquired whether his co
! league would not consent to make the rest
I, luton one of inquiry.
! Mr.. Julian replied, that he preferred Il
y present form Of his resolution.
! Mr.. Holman moved to ay the resolutic
J on the table The motion was lost-ye
: 80; nays 78
, Mr.. Wiclifle, OF kentucky, neflectuol
! appealed. 10 Mr., Julian TO so amend his re
= oulion SO as to confine lis operations TO ci
zens of Suites which have or may secede.
y The House. adjourned till Monday.
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