The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-05-14
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petition from citizens OF Maryland asking Tor
the immediate and conditional repeal Of the
law abolishing slavery in the District Of Col.
umbia, and the better enforcement OF the
fugitive slave law; also petition Of w. b.
Bowie, asking for compensation OF slave
who was appropriated to the military ser
wire Of the Government
Mr.. Sumner offered q resolution for the
expulsion Of Mr.. Stark Of Oregon.
Mr.. Fessenden, from the committee on
Finance, reported Till making appropria-
tions to reimburse the sinking fund of the
officers OF the Secretary Of the Treasury, and
for the temporary clerks OF 1868. Passed.
Also, House bill to provide for the deficiency
for payment OF volunteers and for the pay
ments Of troops in the Western Department,
The bill appropriates over $4,000 900. :
Mr.. Grimes asked how many men we're in
the army?
Mr.. Wilson Of Mass, thought there was
from five hundred thousand 10 five hundred
thousand two hundred; he couldn't say ex-
actly.
Mr.. Trumbull thought it rather hasty legis.
lation, TO attempt TO pass bill like this; it
would be better to wait till the bill was prin-
ted.
Mr.. Fessenden said the bill was printed,
and had been on the table three weeks.
Mr.. Trumbull said it was the House bill
that was on the table, and that the one just
reported was from the committee this morn
ing. lie thought we ought not to appropriate
the peoples money carelessly.
Mr.. Fessenden said this was the manner Of
appropria.ing which had always been pursued
The Finance committee could not know all
things. How many were in the army the
Department cannot tell exactly. No more
OF the appropriations will be used than is ab
solutely necessary, and it il perfectly safe
way Of making the appropriation. II the
Senator was so careful of the Treasuary, he
ought to examine into these facts. There
was no foundation for anything like general
splurge amongst the Finance committee, or
carelessness in making appropriation.
MIR. Wilson OF Mass, claimed&t was alb
solutely impossible Tor the, Department to
keen a strict account Of the exact number In
the army; regiments are continually chang
ing, and losing men by disease, ETC., and the
Department cannot tell at any moment the
precise number.
Mr.. Grimes thought if officers were to
make proper returns promptly, this difficult
ty would be ob waited.
The bill was laid over.
Mr.. Fessendcn, form the committee on FL
nance, also reported House bill to provide
increased revenue. Passed.
Mr.. Wilson Of Mass, sent to the Clerks
desk dispatches from Gen. Mcclellan con
corning the evacuation Of Williamsburg; also
dispatch from Gen. Hartsuff.
| Mr.. Fessenden offered resolution that
the committee OF Commerce inquire whether
any Legislation is necessary 10 relation tc
vessels belonging to loyal citizens heretofore,
which had been seized and conf cted by reb
els and recaptured at New Orleans and other
places Adopted.
MIR. Salisbury objected to the present con.
sideratlon of Summers resolution to expel
Stark, and it was laid over.
Mr.. McDougal, from the Naval committee
reported bill for the relief of Captain d. G
Farragut. The bill authorizes the payment
Of advances made by him while in Calllor-
MIA. 1t passed.
A committee from the House appeard and
impeached Judge Humphreys, of Tenn
| The President said the Senate would take
proper order in the premises.
The Senate disagree to the House amend
ments to the Georgetown railroad bill and q
committee OF conference was appointed.
The bill to limit the number OF Brigadler
and Major Generals was debated, without
action.
The President announced the select com,
mittee on the confiscation bill-Clark, chair
man; Colamer, Hsrlan, Cowan, Wilson, liar
ris, Sherman, Henderson and Wiley.
After Executive session, adjourned.
HOUSE.-El Elliott, from the committee or
Commerce, reported bill establishing por
OF entry and delivery in the collection dis
trict Of BEAUFORT N. c., at or near Hiltor
Head, to be called the port of Port Royal
providing for the appointment OF collector
at salary OF $500 per annum, and To-
weighers, guagers, etc.
Mr.. Elliott remarked that letter from
the Secretary had been sent to the committe
stating the importance Of the measure. Th
bill was passed.
Mr.. Crisfeld caused to be read resolution
OF the Maryland Legislature appropriatn
ten thousand dollars for the relief oil tn
families of those OF the Massachusetts, Sixt
who suffered by the 18th OF April riot ii
Baltimore, and the response of the Massa
chusetts Legislature in acknowledgment Q
THE generous ay mpathies and kind and fat
e,nal feelings they exhibited, which shoul'
always prevail among the States oil the Un
ion.
Mr.. Crisfed said these proceedings afford
ed some sign of restoration OF peaceful re
lations, while we were receiving accounts
the glorious success Of our arms.
The House resumed the consideration
the Nebraska contested election case.
Considerable debate ensued, participate
in bv Mr.. Morton. the contestant, VIII
argued hissaight to the seat now held by MI
Daly. ta
Mr.. DAILY supported his claim to the seal
Both parties commended that the other ha
resorted to fraudulent vote
Mr.. Dawes replied to Mr.. Voorhees,
speech of yesterday.
Mr. Washburne moved to table the Who'll
subject. Carried 81 to 3S.
This vote remains Mr.. Daily in his seat.
Adjourned.
WASHINGTON, May 8.
SENATE The resolution impeachin