Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-12-17

ment. they shall thereafter be payable In eoin
Referred to committee on Finance.
Mr.. Rice introduced a bill granting public
lands to the State of Minnesota, to aid In I'm.
proving the navigN Nuon OF the Minnesota and
Red River of tho North, and connecting the
same by canal.
Mr.. Wilkinson introduced bill for the relief
of persona for damages sustained by the recent
depredations and iljuries OF certain bands Of
Sioux Indians. Referred.
He also introduced two bills for the removal
of the Winnebago and Sioux Indians from
Minnesota, and the sale of their reservation.
On motion of Mr.. Davis, the resolution GEN.
suring Mr.. Buchanan was taken up.
Mr.. Hale said he should vote against the
resolution, not because he did not believe the
facts as stated, and not because he did not be-
lieve that Buchanan did fail to do what he
might, but because he would not In this way
condemn any man unheard. Buchanan was to.
day private citizen, and this resolution, If
passed, would stamp him with eternal infsmy,
and his friends might thank God that he had
no children to leave behind him. He was
utterly opposed to the Senate passing judge
ment against man who had no notice OF any
kind of such proceeding against him. He had
always considered Buchanan the most over
rated man he ever knew.
Mr.. Saulabury moved to amend the resolution
as follows: That copy Of the foregoing resolu-
ton be served on James Buchanan, and that he
be at liberty to defend himself against the same.
Mr.. Grimes moved to lay the whole matter
on the table. Carried-yeas SO, nays 3, namely:
Messrs Davis, Howe and Atkinson.
On motion OF Mr.. Trumbull, the bill concern
ing tho arrest of State prisoners was taken up,
and, on motion of Mr.. Collamer, postponed
until tomorrow.
The resolution concerning the arrest of Ger.
tain citizens Of Delaware, was then taken up.
Mr.. Trumbull moved to lay the resolution on
the table, as the subject was embraced In the
bill just postponed. Agreed to-yeas rs, nays 13
Mr.. Doolittle announced the death of Hon.
Luther Hanchett, and offered the customary
resolutions of respect. Adjourned.
HousE.-The Speaker presented message
from the President relating to three swords,
late property Of General Twiggs, taken by
General Butler. The message was referred to
the committee on Military Affairs.
Mr.. Stevens moved his resolutions assigned
for consideration to-day, be postponed to this
day three weeks.
Mr.. Wicklife submitted q substitute, that
all opposed to the war on the principle of the
Constitution as ID is and the Union as u was,
are enemies to the country, and unfit to hold
offices of trust or profit.
Mr.. Vallandighsm's resolutions offered dur.
ing the first week Of the session, were again
read.
Mr.. stevens's motion was agreed to-
On motion Of Mr. Coz, II was
RssOlvsd, That the Secretary of the Treasury
be directed to furnlsh statement Of the
amount of the United States loan created In
le4l and extended to April is, 1s42, which falls
due the present year. ard the names of owners
thereof, and other information relating there
to; also copy or copies OF any memorial or
memorials addressed to him, or to the Treasury
Department, proposing or soliciting special
medium of payment, of the owners or holders
OF said loan, and whether he proposes to pay
said loan In coin.
The West Point Academy Appropriation
bill passed without debate or amendment.
Mr.. Potter announced the death Of Luther
Hanchets former Representative from Wis.
consin.
After appropriate resolutions we're passed,
the House adjourned.