The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1862-02-01
Thirty-Sevenih Cong rcss--Ftrst Ses-
sion.
SENATE.
SENATE.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2,

Mr. Harris of N. Y. presented the pei
ton of large number Of merchants of New
York, in favor of the restoration of the
warehou~ing system.
Several petitions were presented in favor
Of the employment of homeopathic surgeons
in the army.
Mr. Trumbull Of Ill., presented the petit
ton Of w. s Jewett Of Colorado, favoring
the Conservative policy of the Government.
the issue of United states bills as legal
tender.
Mr.. Foster Of Conn. offered resolution
that the Secretary of the Treasury inform
the Senate what, if any, further Legislation
is necessary to enable the Executive Depart
ment 10 take charge of the cotton and other
lands OF South Carolina now in possession of
the Government. and to place the same un-
der cultivation; also. if any further legisla
ton is necessary TO provide for the blacks Of
those localities and furnish them proper EN-
ploymens. Adopted.
Mr.. Wilson introduced bill to define
the pay and emoluments of certain officers
of the army. Referred.
Mr.. Sumner of Mass. introduced bin
to provide for the revision and consolidation
ferred.
thorize the President TO take possession of
certain railroads aud telegraph lines was
taken up.
Mr. Wade said the bill wasintended only
as a war measure, and 10 affect such roads
as we're not willing to be used by the Guy
eInmeut.
WASHINGTON. Jan. %.
Representative Ely of \. \. took his
seat 10 dav Tor the first time since his release
from K chmond. s
Mr. Wall OF y. Y. rose TO question Of
privilege desiring to correct a statement In
a newspaper, but the Speaker ruled that .
newspaper statement is not a question OF
privilege. -Fg Al
The House then went into Committee OF
the Whole, on the state of the Union, and
resumed the conside ration of the Executive.
Judicial and L gisiative Appropria lou Bill.
This was subsequently, laid aside and the
special order proceeded with. namely. the
bill to authorize the issue OF U.Iiied States
notes, and for the redemption or fundiog
thereof, AID for the finding II the hoaiing
debt, which was published last weeA.
Mr.. Spaulding Of n. Y. rose TO address
the committee, when Mr.. Morrell inquired
whether the gentleman p,oposei to leave
the bill open To discussion and amendment
Mr.. Sf~ulding. replied that The bill would
take the usual course and Al opportunity
would be afforded for debate IS long as
practicable compstibly with the pressing de-
mands on the Treasury.
Mr. Morrill, gave notice OF his intention
to introduce . substitute for the bill, emitting
such parts IS makes the notes legal tender
Mr.. Spauld;ng proceeded TO explain the
bill. saying tina, the Secretary of the Treas
NY has acsed in strict conformity with the
Law. and borrowed money 81 The rates au-
thorized by the Act of Congress. He has
borrowed hundred millions 1t 10 per
cent. and issued sufficient bonds Tor fifty
millions. for which he has received not quite
$4,000, oO0 Tho S~crssary has acted in
good faith, and should be sustained.
We we're never in = gresser peril than
now. and esr best energies are required to
meet the crisis This vas war of msas.
ure. enc of necessity and not choice.
The public debt on the 18th OF January
was $3.50. 764, 0OO.z ! ar