Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-10
WHOLE NO. 1,179.
Gtlegrapblt 9rms.
CONGRESSIONAL.
WAsH1xeroy. February 3.

WASHINGTON, February 3.
SENATE.-Mr Wade presented joint reso.
luton from the Legislature OF Ohio, instructing
members of Congress to use their efforts 10 Sc
cure such amendment of the naturaliza ion laws
as will grant naturalization to those of foreign
birth who served during the war.
The resolution was referred.
Mr.. Wade also introduced resolution for
national armorv in the State of Ohio. Referred.
Mr.. Chandler presented resolutions from the
legislature of Michigan re-affirming loyalty TO
the Government and hatred of traitors, and ask
ing the Government to speedily put down the in
surrectiou; fayoring the confscation of the prop
erty of rebels. and asking that us slavery is the
cause of the war. it be swept from the land.
Mr.. Harris presented a petition from citizens
of New York, asking that Congress take speedy
measures to repeal the present reciprocity treaty
between Canada and the United States.
Mr.. Harris also presented resolutions from the
Legislature of New York asking a modification
of the law for raising revenue so that any amount
may be raised by any State by any mode of tax
alton except duties on imports; that each State
be allowed to assume the amount of tax, and as
sess for the payment, or collect the same accord
ing to is own laws and by its own officers. Re
ferred.
Mr.. Pomeroy offered resolution asking the
Secretary of War for all orders relative 10 the
force in the military command of Kansas. and
whether the same be commanded by Gen. Lane
and whether anv change has been made in the
military orders since Gen Lane left the Senate to
take charge of the force, and whether Gen. Hun
ter's order. already published, il in accordance
with the orders of the War Department Laid
over.
Mr.. Chandler offered resolution that the
Committee on Commerce inquire into the eXpe
dency of Immediately notifying Great Britain
that the reciprocity treaty is not reciprocal, and
that it be terminated at the earliest possible mo
ment. Laid over
Mr.. Simmons, from the Committee on Patents
reported back the JOINT resolution appropratng
three thousand dollars for the purchase Of cotton
seed for general distribution, with an amendment
appropratng one thousand dollars for the pur-
chase of tobacco seed.
The amendment Of the committee was adopted
and the resolution passed.
Mr.. Anthony offered resolution that the Com
mittee on Patents inquire into the expediency Of
making an appropriation to aid in the experiment
of manufacturing fax a substitute for cotton.
Adopted.
Mr.. johnson moved to take up the bill pro-
vidng for the construction of a military railroad
in the States of Kentucky and Tennessee. Dis
agreed to-
Mr.. Cowan offered Joint resolution relative
to the lake and river defenses of Pennsylvania
Referred.
After executive session the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE.-Mr. Lovejoy offered the follow
ing:
WHEREAS, 1t has been learned in the House
that FIVE Illinois regiments did, on learning the
contents of the report of Secretary Cameron, lay
down their arms in token of their refusal 10 fight
for the same: Therefore,
ReSOlUed, That the Committee on the Conduct
Of the War inquire into the alleged fact and re-
port the same to Congress.
On motion of Mr.. Baker it was
ResOIUed, That the Committee on Postofices
and Postroads be required to inquire into the pro-
priety of establishing, by law, a system for the
free receipt and delivery by postmen of all mail
matter in cities containing upwards of ~, 900 in
habitants, in conformity with the admirable and
economical Postofice system of the Principalties
of Europe
The House then proceeded TO act on Senate s
amendment to House bill making appropriations
for completing defenses of Washington, which
amendment provides that no volunteers or
militia in any State shall be mustered into ser
vice on any ground or condition, or confined
within the limits o. any State or vicinity; and if
any volunteers or militia have thus been muster
ed into service, they shall be discharged.
Running discussions followed, in which il was
maintained on one side that Home Guards were
necessary in Missouri, Kentucky and Maryland,
official provision having already been made TO
that end; and on the other that the troops had no
right to ask for special privileges, but all should
be placed on the same footing.
The House finally disagreed to the above Sen
ate amendment by a vote of 50 against Sc.
The House then went into Committee of the
Whole on the Treasury note bill.
Mr.. Vallandigham made a speech. House ad-
journed.