The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1862-06-12


the means and mode for taking evidence in
support of certain cases against the Gov
ernment. Referred TO the Committee On
J Judiciary.
Mr. Wade presented certain papers and
documents in support of the claim of Desc
ret ior admission as a State.
The bill in relation to the appointment
of Lieutenanis to the marine corps was
taken up, and after discussion, was passed.
Mr. Harris, from the Judiciary Commit
tee, reported back the bill to establish pre-
visiOnal governments in certain cases, with
the recommendation that it pnss.
HoUsE-The bill appropriating $3.50, 900
for service under the recently passed mail
route bill was passed.
The House resumed the consideration of
the Senate's amendments to the bill regula-
ting the pay of certain army officers.
The Senate had inserted a section redu-
cling the mileage of Congressman to twenty
cents mile.
The House Military Committee recon-
mended that it should be struck out, as it
was not german to an army bill
Mr.. Cohkling moved to amend the Sec
ton by reducing he mileage to The actual
travelling expenses, by SO against 80, and
tue House then struck out the section as
thus amended.
Mr. asnourn moved 10 reconsider and
lay on Tue table, which was agreed to, and
hence the miiage reform disappeared.
Without concluding action on the
Scnate's amendment to the bill, the
hour for consideration of the special
order arrived, namely. the bill to organize
the boundaries of the Circuit Courts of the
UNITED States. Tue bill passed
Mr. Biz CHAM rose 10 QUESTION of priv
iiege and submitted the following, which
was read At the Clerks desk:
WHEREAS, Information has been received
by thu Government hat the Hon. Beuj
God, Representative in Congress from
the State Of New York and a Member of
this House. has been engaged in commun-
icatiug or attempting to communicate i'm
- poF:int intelligence to the Confederate
rebrls in arms against the Government of
the OnireI States. Be il therefore
ResoLysd, That the Committee on the
just Gary erQnire into the alleged conduct
OF The said Benz. Wood in the premises, and
10 that cad she committee be authorized to
send for persons and papers, to examine
witnesses, aud to report to the House.
Mr.. Phelps Of Missouri said he did not
see the gentleman Mr.. WOODY present in
his seat.
Mr. Bingham" He was in his seat a
moment ago
ceedings, but il would seem TO him as
courteous to the gentlemen and the House
that he sh' u;d be present under such cir
cumstancSs
Mr. bingham: I understand the gentle
man IS il the refreshment room let page
be sc It after him. This is no question for
discussion. When | received the commu-
nicaton from the Government, l recognized
it rs my duty to arise in my place, and to
Offer the resolution. l desire TO say the
communication was made to me, and re-
ceived by me. | state, as a member of the
House, that | believe the communication
has been sent to the Government. The
resolution has been carefully worded, and
does not allege, even by intent, that fhe in
formation is true. 1t is purpOsely guarded,
aud refers to the alleged conduct of the
member, without the slightest intent to
Trtjuiice the cause.
Mr. Richardson, of Ills, asked leave to
make suggestion.
Mr. Bingham: l will hear the gentle
maa.
Mr.. Richardson
The gentleman from Ohio, Mr.. Bing-
ham, sta es that this information has been
received by the government, but as the
government is composed of several depart
meats would like to know what Depart
ment has received the information
The gentleman from OHIO, sits in his
place and makes grave accusation against
memb'r Of the House, and when mem
Der on his own Response bility makes au ac-
cusaion shall vote for an inquiry.
Mr.. Bingham:
| again remind the gentleman l have
made no accusation.
| repeat the statement that certain infor-
nation las been furnished the government
of the character Indicted.
Mr.. RIchardsoE repeated his question as
to what department. of the government bad
received the information.
Nr Bingham / believe, originally, the
d parlnent of State. The Government is
a unit, and when it transmits information
to Ihls House, il is hypercriiical to be called
upon ~ specify through what channel or
Specific department of the Government it
comes.
Mr.. Noble; The gentleman from Ohio
states that the information was conmunica-
ted TO the House from the executive de-
parment. !, IS a member, have heard of
no such communication. This is entirely
new to the House.
Mr.. Bingham Ny colleague did not hear
distinctly. l said had q communication
to make TO the House, and say on my re-
sponsibility, that the preamble 10 that reso- /
luton is true, aud that such information
has been communicated to the Government. |
| will say, as a matter of justice to the gen.
tleman Mr.. WOod) aud myself, carefully |
guarded my words, 50 that the resolution |
does rot, even by intent, accuse him (Mr. |
WtoD of anything. 1t is simply resolu- |
ton of inquiry, and not of accusation.
Mr.. Wool hoped the resolution would be |
adopted, and an opportunity given him to be
heard
The resolution was then adopted.
Mr.. Stevens, from the Committee on
Ways add Means, reported bill, which was
ordered to be printed, authorizing the |
issue of $3.50, 900, 900 of Treasury Notes, !
not bearing interest, of denominations of
not less than five dollars, receivable in pay |
ment of all loans made to the United States, |
and for all taxes aud international duties !
excise debts aud demands of every kind, |
excepting duties on imports and interest,
and all claims and demands against the
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