Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-02

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emancipation. and submitting it TO the people Of
the District
He referred to the bill OF Benin min Franklin
for the emancipation Of slavery in Pennsylvania
which was gradual. aud to John Quincy Adams,
who was not in favor Of emancipation in the Dis
trict Of Columbia Hequo,ed from his speeches
in 1887 and 80 and said the facts show that the
free blacks Increase faster than the slaves in the
country. and contendei that there were infuen-
ces at work which would accomplish the desired
result better than hasty measure
He was further opposed to the bill because it
rejected colonization.
The people of Indara settled this question.
and they determined that this black population
should not mingle with them. He wanted bis
children to grow up among their equals.
lie referred 20 the message OF the President.
the first time the Executive ever attempted in
any WAY 70 interfere ia the States.
de an advocate of old-fashoned State
rights, not the modern doctrine, but the old doc
trine that domestic institutions and regulations
strictly belong 10 the States When the Gov
eminent assumes powers infringing en- State
rights, il inaugurates corruption and laundering,
and he thought the origin OF the rebellion was
in the system of Office hunting and corruption.
he thought the border States ought 10 be con-
suited as TO the expediency OF this measure. He
would use all measures to put down the rebellion
and let time, the great arblter, determine the
proper remedy for these and other questions. He
referred 10 Gen Sherman's proclamation and
Underwood's letter in regard 10 the bill as ring
of the true metal. He was opposed 70 the army
returning fugitives and in favor of tax and con
fscatOn bills, and all other measures to put down
the rebellion. The people OF his State were
eminenty loyal, end they desired rebellion put
down and TO have no impediments put in the way
by side issues. He believed there no diff
Guilty in living in peace and union with slavery,
if each State would only attend to its own con
Germs and not interfere with its sister States.
The question being on the amendment offered
by Mr.. Pomeroy that equitable settlement be made
with slave and master
Mr. POmer0y spoke Of the amendment ms
matter of justice. He said he came here last
April, and nearly all the loyal men he found liv-
ing in the District were owners of slaves. He did
believe any slaves held here by any
right. by any law. and We have no right to pay
masters for slaves TO whom they have no legal
right.
Mr.. Fessenden said he had presented the reso-
lutions of his State in favor of this measure and
pedging the State for her share of the payment
in case the resolution was adopted A constitu
tiona question had been raised in objection to
that measure, but the resolution simply saws the
United States ought 10 afford aid, &c. I'm regard
To the abolition of slavery in the District of Co
lumbia nobody claim that Congress has not
the constitutional power to legislate for the Dis
trict of Columbia in any way that NAV seem best
There never was time when he would not vote
to abolish slavery in the District of Columbia.
He had said repeatedly that the object of the
war was TO restore the Constitution and not to
interfere with slavery in the States and he
meant to keep that pledge; but he did not say
did the party say they would do nothing
wich mi sht indirectly affect slavery. The OBJ
jet OF the Republican party was TO tree the Gov
eminent from connection with slavery, 1t did
not follow that the Republican party intended to
do anything unconstitutional, and the Senator
from Virginia Mr.. Wiley had no right
that all me isures brought in are series of one
plan. de thought slavery an evil and whenever
he could weaken and njure slavery under the
Constitution he had the right and it was his duty
TO do it, He should be false to every instinct of
his nature if he lost any opportunity to discover
the Government from slavery.
He believed the time had come for the aboli-
ton of slavery in the District He hoped it
would be an example TO his friend from Virg-
MIA, Mr. Carlile.) and lead him into the ranks
and inaugurate a movement to bring his own
State into the position she might have. Vir-
| gnia has nearly as much territory as all New
England and has unparalleled resources; but look
at the difference. He never could understand
why distinguished Senators exhaust themselves
in singing hosannas to slavery which belittled
them and kept them far below the position they
were capable of assuming.
Mr.. PomerOy's amend nent was rejected.
Mr.. Clark called up his substitute for the bill.
Mr.. Davis offered amendment to the origi-
nal bill, that persons are permitted TO retain pos.
session of their slaves till the money appropriated
be paid them Rejected.
Mr.. Davis offered another amendment to strike
out the limit Of $500 as the average amount to be
paid for each slave, which was rejected By a vote
of ii to 80
Mr.. Browning said he found no difficulty as TO
the constitutionality OF this measure. He had an
amendment suggested BY citizen of the District
who was himself stakeholder He moved to
amend Mr.. Cark's substitute by making the
average value of slaves $500 and providing that
half he paid to the master if loyal and the other
halt retained by the Secretary Of the Treasury
and when liberated by the bill, if the slave emf
CRATES another country, it shall be paid over to
him or her. Adopted.
Mr. Wiley moved the amendment of Mr.
! Clark constitute to provide for the submis
sion of the question to the people of the District
before it became law, which was disagreed to
! Is TO "a
Mr.. Trumbul offered an amendment to the
original bill that no payment be made for any
slaves II any person who has borne arms in re
bellion against the United States or in any way
given aid thereto. Adopted.
After further debate the Senate went into Elk
ecutive session and afterwards adjourned.
i HOUSE-Mr Washhurn, Of Illinois. present
ed a memorial from the Illinois Constitutions
Convention in favor of the early enlargement o.
the Michigan canal, and kare notice that ht
should ask for an early consideration OF the bill
to that end, il being matter of great natlona
and military importance.
The memorial was referred to the Committee
on Military Aftrs.
The consideration OF the Pacific Railroad bill
was further postponed until Tuesday next
Mr.. Hutchns asked leave to introduce the fol
lowing:
Whereas, Brigadier General Hooker, com
manding the United States artuy of the lowe
Potomac, Md on the 26th day of March. 1862
issued an order of which the following is copy
HEADQUARTERS OF THE DIVISION.
Camp Baker. Lower Potomac. March Doth,
To the Brigade and Regimentol commanders o
the Diuislon:
Messrs Nally, GRAY, Huntington, Dent, Adams
Speak, Price, Posey and CODY citizens OF Md.
/, owning negroes supposed to be with some Of TN
, regimental camps, the Brgader General com
manding directs that they be permitted TO visi
, all the camps OF this command in search OF thei
property and if found, that they be allowed q
take possession of the same without any inter
ference whatever. Should any obstacle be throw
: in the way by any officer or soldier in the div