Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-03-27

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House.
Mr. Fentou aaked, but failed 70 obtain,
leave 70 introduce q resolution instrnetinq
the Committee on the conduct Of the War e
inquire into the cause Of the exposure oflargs
bodies Of our troops belonging 10 the army
Of the Potomac, consisting Of regiments and
bfigades, and Ia some instances Of whole d.
visions, who have been deprived Of shelter
for days In consequence Of having their or
ders TO march countermanded, then being
again ordered TO march, and again counter
manded, without adequate food, and as 70
who is responsible for this needless exposure
and suffering Of our troops
The House went into Oommittse Of the
Whole on the Tax bill. Among other
amendments adopted va7 pro-iso that the
tax on goods, and wares, and merchandise
Manufactured pursuant to contract under this
act, shall be pail BY the purchasers before
the delivery the4eof Several sections ofthe
bill were then acted upon, when the Com
mittee rose. XII
Mr.. Rice, Of Mass from Committee on
Naval Affairs, reported a joint resolution sp-
pFUpriatiDg $50, 900 TO enable the Seerstary
Of the Navy TO test plans and materials for
rendering ships and floating batteries ser
viceable.
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Mr. King presented a memorial asking
that 5, 600 copies Of the Report Of the Patent
Office be printed in German
Mr.. Latham, of California, read an ex-
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curious document had been found showing
that there was q league formed in Michigan
for the purpose Of overthrowing the Federal
Government. The document was dated DC.
tober 9th, 1861, and says the league was do
ing noble work at Fortress Monroe, that
ex President Pierce was among the most in
huential members Of the league, and that the
document was now in possession Of the State
Department.
Mr.. Latham also read Q letter from eT-
President Pierce, dated March 4th, saying
that an article had been published in the Sat.
urday e ening Boston Journal, the substance
Of which had been before published in Mich
igsn.
The subject was not new to him, for he
had a correspondence on the subject with
the Secretary of State as early ss last De-
cember. He asked Mr.. Latham If he wenId
offer resolution, calling for the correspond
enee with the Secretary Of State, as such an
imputstion ought not to rest on any man.
Mr.. Latham offered the following resolu-
ton:
Resolved, That the Secretary of State
transmit to the Senate copies Of all cOrre-
spondence between W. b. Seward, Secretary
OF State, and eK-President Pierce, having
any reference to the proposed conspiracy
against the Government.
Mr.. Chandler, Of Michigan, said be knew
there was such letter. The writer Of twas
DR.. Hopkins. There was such an orgsniEa.
ton, and it was very widespread at the
commencement Of the war. The Knights Of
the Golden Circle, il was thought. would be
very patriotic, and go into the army, and to
his (OhaHdlers) certain knowledge they had
succeeded in getting large number Of the
worst traitors into the Federal army, and
those traitors are there now.
Mr.. Howard, Of Michigan, said be knew
there was such letter, as he hal seen it,
BE suggested that the Senator from CaIifor-
iiornia frame his resolution 80 IS TO include
thai Letter.
An amendment was added to the resclu
hon so IS to include all other papers. The
amendment was then adopted.
On motion of Mr.. Trumbull, the Joint res
olution Offering aid to the States in case they
emancipate slaves was taken up.
TIE question being on amendment to the
resolution offered yesterday by Mr. Davis
After debate Davis amendment was disagreed
'o-yeas f. Davis, Henderson, Powell and
wilson; nays "a.
Nc. Henderson offered an amendment TO
this effeo Provided that nothiEg in this
resolution shall be construed to imply vii
linguess on tine part Of Congress that any
State withdraw her allegiance, but it Is here
by declared our intention to prosecute the
war until the Constitution is restored in every
State where rejected.
The resolution was postponed till to-mor-
row.
The Senate took up the bill for the aboli-
ton of slavery in the District Of Columbia
Mr.. Wilkinson spoke in its favor.
Mr.. Salsbury's amendment to dispose Of
slaves smong the Northern States was rejsct-
Cd.
Mr.. Pomeroy offered an amendment that
Commissioners make q just and equitable set
hement Of accounts between the master and
so called slave, allowing the master all rea-
sonnOle expense for supplies aud clothing to
the slave upon els disability, and to allow
the slave Tor all servic s and labor perform
ed, &C. The bill was postponed.
Executive session.