Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-05-06
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WASHINGTON, April 29-ssaqto-The prasi.
Z dent pro TEN presented a communicated ron.
f corning the number and ages of the slsras -.
S in the District of Columbia. The s~ecretary sad
e the statistics were compiled come years MOO AMI
were perhaps not available now. The c3rmT.
uicahon was referred TO the commilfe on the
District Of Columbis
/, Messrs. King and Sumner presented rstitfops
in favor of the emancipation of the slaves
Mr.. Davis presented a petition from the tahac-
co manufacturers, asking for . reduction az the
proposed tax ON tobacco.
Mr. Wilson, Of Massachusetts, rom The mill
taTy coz mittee, reported back tire bin for III,
organization of the Signal Department and
moved Its indefinite post DOnemeut. Paqinonqd
Mr.. Wilson, of Massachusetts, offered g ras,-
Luton that the Secretary Of War he requested IN
inquire into { c condition OF he Earper's Fe--g
srmory; what damage has been done TO il. vSs.
IS the value of the property Of the United State.
there now and what amount is necessary. and
whether Il is expetient, to restore the s~mor.
and rs-employ the workmen. Adopted.
Mir. Psmeroy introduced a bin 60 p-svaor fa.
Importation Of adGltersted liquors. by provi5ir-
a punishment therefor.
On motion Of Nj. Wilson, of hIassacbusa.ts
the resolutions Of The Ohio legislature in regard
to rebels Keeping Their slaves at Camp Chase.
was taken up.
Nj. Sherman read a letter from a member AL
the Legislature concerning tho rebel prisoners
permitted to 20 about the city OF Columns
lounge az tEe hotels, and abuse the government
with perfect liberty Also, anarffcle in iEe Gin.
cinnatl Commercial 70 TIE same effect: also an.
other article IN the Cincinnati Gczeue. sbowirr
that tFoV. ICd was taking measures TO have the !
negroes ut Camp Chase liberated. and the rabel {
prisoners removed 70 proper quarters The reoo- {
lutIons we've referred to tho military committee
On motion of Mr.. Trumbull. the bill for tho c
more convenient enforcement Of tho laws. for 60 y
curIty IN keep the peace, for good behavior. vsg L
taken up after some discussion 40 bill was 2
passed by yeas IS, nays ,. C
Mr.. Wade presented several petitions asking s.
lot a UNIFORM system of taxation according IN
the population OF a State, and protesting a@Cginet &
the passage OF g. tax bill from the House p
me Senate went into executive aessian.- "
Adjourned. O
Houss.-Ihe speaker announced tHe f~5Tl9winr Il
SPECIAL on the confscation Of rebei p
DIN, Of New York Elliott. Of Mas
,achusetts NOEL, Of Missouri Hu:chinq, Of tn
JniG Mallory OF Kentucky Baamau, ~ 10
Michigan; aud Cobb, Of New jersey II,
Ar DIN remarked that he lad bs-atof,re ST
isked to be excused from serving on tine com on
nI,tee, and he repeated the reasons for the re- 50
.uestr winch were now complied with. tn
On lotion Of Mr.. Mcpherson It was resolved vi
nat the Secretary Of War transmit 60 The House J.
oples Of reports Of the commanders Of rcri- G ~
lents, brigades, and divisions, engaged in The -
attlo Of Shiloh, Tenn. DC
On motion Of BIZ. Gooch, the Senate bill for Ip
le recognition of Hsyti and Liberia was referred ~.
} the committee on foreign affairs. u.
On motion of Mr.. Colfa1, it was resolved that
le judiciary committee be instructed 70 irgufra
ITO the eIpediency Of reporting an act for 5ua- n,
hing all contractors guilty Of defrsu5ing TIE -,
1TeIumen with penalties, similar to those for tne
rand larceny. J
Mr. Spauldlng introduced q Joint resolution. pi
mcn was referred to the committee on com 6St
cree, authorizing the appointment of commits Tel
1negs TO- negotiate concerning the reciprocity cir,
aa.y, and authorizing the President TO give the c..
.ccssary notice for terTnjnatin- the present " S.
II treaty. sisz
Ash5y reported back from COMMITTEES On For
the bill % prevent and punish The tue
actce Of polygamy, and 70 annul certain acts Til
the Territory Of Utah, establishing lie same. sipl
Mr. Morrill,, Of Vermont, said this Bill was the 2Gtl
as introduced by him two years ago, with see
exception Of the omission Of rs s~r1Iic9- lst
ity to the District Of Columbia The bill was
ssed q
House resumed the consideration OF the
on government contracts. The first reqo sgT
ion reported ny them was postponed for two the
The next resolution III the series WIS save
n taken uT. It is as follows: =
mat tEe o=cTetSry q the treasury Ce request Iouf
to adjust he claims Of government for the = a.
10 Halls carDiues purchased through Simon -
VEINS by Gen. John G. Fremont. on the 9th f-bt
Of August. 1861, and afterwards delivered vii,
the United States arsenal a. the city oC St. H.
on the basis Of a sale Of such arms 10 the 4cri
eminent for 80 SO each, rejecting all other p7eo
hands against the government on account Of and
purchase of said arms. cse.,
ir. Stevens moved tho following rs q substi n,
. fer the above: r1T
nothing has occurred % lessen cur con- c,II
nco in the honesty, integrity and patriotism ta3s
GGj.-Gen. Fremont. mTsi
7. Washburne raised the point Of order that mon.
substitute was not german. rtaF
"irFens maintained that the original res'- Ito i
on Implied causuTe on Gen. Fremont FIJI.
he Speaker maintained Mr.. Washburue's
1t Of order.
IT. ssdgwick further contenje9 that the -s.7
Department conducted is business with
rgy and credit. GERS
Il. Stevens attacked the Iepor, Of the com pal a
GO and charged that they had proceeded on Tn
2 premises, and acted generally unfieadly mere
yuyned. was