The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-03-12
WASHINGTON, March 6.

SENATE.-Mr, Harris presented peti
tion in favor OF conferring the rank Of Major
General on General J ohm E. Wool. He alss
presented petition in favor OF the emanci-
pat ion OF the slaves.
Messrs. Harlan and Collamer also presen-
ted petitions in favor of emancipating the
slaves.
Mr.. Fessehden, from the committee Of FL
nance, reported back the postoffice appropri-
alton bill, without amendment.
Mr.. Collamer, from the Postolfice commit
tee, reported back the postal money order
bill, "s5t@
Mr.. Hale, from the Naval committee, re-
ported joint resolution, rendering the
thanks Of Congress to Com Goldsboro, his
officers and seamen, for their gallant conduct
at Roanoke Island. Adopted.
On motion Of Mr.. Sherman, the bill in re,
lation 10 the pay Of members Of Congress,
was taken up. An amendment was adopted
making the mileage Of members twenty
cents per mile. The BILL as reported, allow
ed ten cents mile.
| After some discussion, at one o'clock the
Senate went into executive session.
1 Adjourned
HOUSE.-Mr. Buffinton introduced bill
authorizing the appointment Of two Inspec-
tor Generals. Referred to the committee on
Military Affairs.
Mr.. Aldrich reported bill to increase the
medical efficiency Of the Army.
1 The House concurred in the report of the
conference committee on the disagreeing
amendments to the joint resolution providing
for the payment OF the awards Of the com
mission to investigate the claims growing oui
of the military operations in the Western
Department. gU
The House then took up the Senate bill
providing for the organization OF the stat
attached 10 the divisions of the United State.
regular and volunteer service.
Mr.. Blair Of Missouri explained that tht
bill proposed no increase OF the army, bu
allowed certain officers to be de tailed fol
staff duty. The passage Of the measure wa'
deemed essential by military officers.
Mr.. Mcpherson, opposing the bill, said il
would increase the staff of every division
and proportionally the expense. Under pres
ent circumstances the President can increas,
the staff Of any division when an emergency
requires 1t.
After further des.sate, the bill as amendee
was passed.
! The Speaker laid before tho House a res
sage from President Lincoln suggesting the
passage Of joint resolution providing fol
co operation with any State for the abolition
Of slavery, pecuniary compensation. The
President proposes this an initiative steps
predicting important practical results there
from.
| On motion of Mr.. Stevens, the message
was referred to the committee OF the Whole
The House went into committee OF the
Whole on the bill to regulate the frankine
privilege.
MIR. Perry spoke in opposition to extrem,
anti slavery measures. This was time io1
the exhibition of patriotism ard defense o
the Union. He was at loss to see how i
was necessary TO set the slaves free as an all,
in the suppression OF the rebellion. This
was not war for the destruction of tht
4 South, but fof restoration Of respect every
. where to the authority of the Government
Everywhere behind the dark cloud or th
rebellion the sky OF the Union wa.
clear and bright; and the stars were sparklin,
in all their beauty. Soon il would be tha
dark cloud would pass away, and one by on,
the stars would re.appear in all their glory
and the people would thank God they Fwer,
all there. @4s. 'a's~ ~ s
Mr.. Davis reviewed the various shades o
politics, and the purposes Of political organi
zation. He discussed the peculiarities and
dignity OF labor, and in the course OF hi,
remarks said, Never again would slavery be
come the controlling power Of the govern
ment. Let it be known that while we have
heretofore been true to the compromises o.
the Constitution, we now feel ourselves alb
solved therefrom by the acts Of armed slave
holders.
House adjourned.