Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-06-12


the Pacific Railroad bill. Agreed to-yeAs %.
nays III.
Mr. McDougsl explained the provisions Of The
hill, contending that the building OF such road
was a matter Of general and natiorssl interest a.
well as economical. ltvould be ssif'sustAining:
but even II il Vas not, Il vas Of such inportxnce
TO the Government and the country that thcs
might well make appropriations for such an Oh
Ject, but nothing Was ask ed from the Governnens
before the rear le65.
The amendments were ordered 20 be printed
and the bill postponed until 70 MORROW
The bill providing forty surgeons and one hun.
dred and hity assistant surgeons AZ an addition 10
the volunteer service taken up
Mr.. Wilson said there wss great need Of add
tional surgical aid 10 the army He understood
that some Of the men wounded before Richmond
had not had their wounds dressed for the FIRST time
until Saturday.
Mr. Clark asked WHY numbers of nea in the
hospital were not disc ar led when they were not
fit for service.
Mr. Grimes said Congress passed an act in
April for the appointment Of inspectors to look
after hospitals, but these men had not all been
appointed.
Mr.. Wilson said that all the session there had
been complaints from the camps and hospitals. A
large number of recimental surgeons have been
appointed. and there was larger number of brig
ade surgeons than brgades, yet The number was
insufficient. There we're \ large number OF
wounded men IN the hospitals, and as the summer
came on the number would incre.se
Mr.. Poster said there had been very great mis-
management in the appointment Of army sur.
geons; many unit for their duty. There
were az least Is 600 men in the hospitals now,
who ought TO be discharged Men were sent to
the hospitals so carelessly that even their names
were not sent with them, and such have died
and been buried as unknown, leaving their fam.
nf
fate.
Mr.. Wilson said the Govern ment had done all
they could TO get proper returns sent The com
PAW Officers neglected their duty, and were care
less The bill then passed
After executive session Senate adjourned
HoUSE-The bill appropriating $50 900 Tor
service under the recently passed mail route was
passed.
The House resumed the consideration of the
SeDates amendments 20 the bill regulating the
pay Of certain army officers. The Senate had
inserted a section reducing TIE mileage Of Con-
gressmen to 20 cents a mile. The House Military
Committee recommended that IL be struck out,
as u was not germaDe 20 an army bill.
Mr. r 4 Conkling moved TO amend the sec
ton 10y reducing the mileage TO the actual trav
cling expenses.
The amendment was adopted by 60 against 30.
and the House then struck ont this section of the
amendment.
Mr. Washburn moved 10 reconsider and lay on
the table the last vote.
The motion of Mr.. Washburn WAS agreed 70.
and hence the mileage reform disappeared.
Without concluding action on the Senatet
amendments 20 the bill, rhe hour tor the consid-
Grafton Of the special order arrived namely, the
bill to organize the boundaries of the Circuit
Courts OF the United States. The bill
pissed.
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and submitted the following, which was read at
the clerk 5 desk:
WHEREAS Information has been received by
the Government that Hon. Benjamin Wood.
Representative in Congress from the State Of
New York and a member of this House. has
been engaged in communicating or attempted TO
communicate important intelligence % Coined
rebels in against the Government Of
the United States: Therefore,
Resoired That the Committee ON the Judi
ciary inquire into the alleged conduct of said
Benjamin Wood in the premises; and TO that end
the said committee be authorized to send for per-
and papers, and examine witnesses under
OATH and report to the House.
Mr.. Phelps. of Missouri, said he did not see the
gentleman Mr. Wood present in his seat
Mr.. Bingham-He was in his seat a moment
ago.
Mr.. Phelps would not oppose the proceedings,
but il seemed TO him but courteous to the member
of the House that he should be present under such
circumstances.
Mr. Bingham-I understand the gentleman is
in the refreshment ROOM LET page be sent after
him. This is question for discussion. When
l received the communication from the Govern
ment recognized il as my duty to rise in nv
place and offer the resolution. / desire TO saw
the communication was made to me and received
by me as a member Of the House believe the
contents has been communicated to the Govern
Tho txxlr. llxrx
ed, and does not allege even by intent that the
information is true Ii is purposely guarded and
refers to the alleged conduct of the member with
out the slight intent TO prejudice the case.
Mr.. Wood at this point came into the Hall and
resumed his seat.
Mr.. Richardson asked leave TO make sug-
gestiOn.
Mr.. Bingham--l will hear the gentleman.
Mr.. Richarison-The gentleman from Ohio
(Mr Binghaml stated that this information has
been received by the Government. but as the
Government is composed Of several departments
would like to know what Department has re-
ceved the information: The gentleman from
| Ohio Mr.. Bngham) sits in his place and makes
| grave accusation against a member OF this
| House When a member on his own responsible
/ ity makes an accusation | shall vote for an
inquiry.
Mr. Bingham-I again remind the gentleman I
have made no accusation. | repeat the stats
ment, that certain Information has been furnished
/ the Government of the character indicated.
Mr.. Richardson repeated his question as 10
what Department Of the Government had received
the Information
Mr.. Bingham replied believe originally the
Department OF State. The Government IL an
unit, and when il transmits Information 70 this
House il is not necessary that IL should be called
upon specify through what channel or specific
Department; Of the Government il comes.
Mr. Noble-The gentleman from Ohio mr..
Bingham, has stated that the Information wac
communicated 10 the House from the Executive
Department. As member have heard of no
such communication. believe il is entirely new
TO the House.
/ Mr. Bingham-Ny colleague did not hear dis
tinctly | said had communication 10 make
TO the House. and / say upon my responsbin,
that the preamble 20 that resolution is true. and
such information has been communicated 20 The
Government. will say that a matter Of jus
tice 10 the gentleman Wood and myself.
carefully guarded my words, that the resolution
does not. BY intent. accuse him WOOD Of any.
thing. 1t Is simply resolution of inquiry, not
Of accusation
Mr. Wood. | hope the resolution viii bs
adopted. and committee appointed 20 give me
an opportunity TO defend myself. ] also desire
to thank the Government for giving me what the,