The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-12
NEW YORK HERALD THURSDAY JUNE H. 1se2-TRPLE SHEET

Mr. PHELPS, (opp OF No. said he did not see the gen
tleman mr. Wood present in his seat
Mr.. bSGHAh-Ie was in his seat q moment ago
MT PHELPS would not oppose the proceeding; put IL
seemed TO aim but courteous 70 member of the House
that ne should De present under such circumstances
MI bNGnAM-l understand the gentleman is in the re-
Iresnment room Let page be sent after him. This IS
no question for discussion. When received the COM
munication from the government recognized it my
DUTY TO rise in my place and offer the resolution de-
sire to say the communication made to me and re-
celvoa oy me- state as member OF the House. mat
Deieve the communication has been communicated to
tho government. The resolution has been carefully
worded and does not aege by intent that the in
formation true 1t Is plrposey guarded and refers 70
the alleged conduct OF the member without the sighsst
intent to prejudge the case.
Mr. WooD, (opp) Of NJ Y, at this point came into the
hall and resumed his seat.
Mr.. RICHARDSON, (opp.) OF H., asked leave to make
suggestion.
Mr.. BISGHAM-I will hear the gentleman.
Mr. RclIARDsoN-The gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Bing
han states that this information has been received BY
the government but the COVE nment Is composed OF
several departments would ike to know which depart
ment has received the information. Tho gentleman
from Ohio (Mr bngham) rises in his place and makes
certain grave accusation against a member Of this
House and when member, on his responsibility
makes an accusation shall vote for an inquiry.
Mr.. BlNGHAM-I again remind gentlemen have made
no accusation repeat the cement that certain in
formation has been furnished to the or the
character indicated.
Mr. RICHARDSON repeated his question as to what de-
parlment OF the government had received tho inorma
Mr. BINGHAM replied believe originally the Depart
ment or state The government IL unit, and when it
transmits information to this House il ypercr
Cal TO be called upon to specify through what channel
or specific department Of the government it comes
Mr. NOBLE, (opp or Ono-The gentleman from Ohio
r Binghan) has stated that the Information was com
municated TO the House from the Executive Department
!, as member, have heard Of no such communication.
This is entirely new to the House.
Mr. BlNGHAM-My colleague did not hear me distinctly.
said had communication to make to the House, and
say upon my responsibility that tho preamble to that
resolution is true and such Information has been
municated to the government. will say that, mat
ter of justice to tho gentleman Mr WOODY and myself,
have carefully guarded my words that the resolu
tion does by implication accuse him Mr Wood
OF any thing II Is smplya resolution OF inquiry, and
not of accusation
committee appointed, to give me opportunity to de-
fend myself also desire to thank the government for
giving me what thoy have denied to so many others
namely, an opportunity to be heard.
The resolution then adopted.
$3.50 900 600 TREASURY NOTES.
Mr.. STEVENS, (rep) OF Pa, from the Committee on
Ways and Means, reported bill which ordered to
be printed authorizing the issue of hundred and if
ty millions OF Treasury notes. not bearing interest OF
the denomination Of not less than five dollars be
ceivable in payment Of all loans made to tho United
States and Of all taxes, international duties, excuses
debts and demands OF every kind DUE excepting duties
imports and interest," and Of all claims and demands
against the United States excepting for interest upon
bonds notes and certificates Of debt deposit also to
be lawful money and legal tender in payment OF oil
debts public and private excepting duties upon imports
and interest on the public debt, &c.
EMPLOYMENT or CoNvICrs.
The House then considered the Senate bill relating to
the employment OF convcts in the District Of Columbia
pcnitentary, for their improvement and benefit.
motion made, but disagreed to by 80 against 60
to strike out the section providing for the discharge OF
soldiers and volunteers confined in the peneniary under
sentence Of courts MARTIAL and prohibiting such mpri
sonments in future.
The further consideration Of the bill was then post
poned until tomorrow.
COURTS MARTIAL.
On motion Of Mr.. SHEFFIELD, (opp) Of r. L. the Judici-
airy Committee instructed report bill providing
that martial shall hereafter sentence to the
pensntiary officers and men found guilty, and also
discharge all prisoners held by virtue OF commit.
mens made by such courts for offences deemed in
famous in common law.
Adjourned