Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-05-06
THIRTY-sEVENTH CONGRESS
WAsuNCroN, Monday, April Is.
SENATE.


The President pro TEN. presented commun-
ication from the Secretary of the Interior, con-
corning tie number and ages Of slaves, NC, in
the District Of Columbia They were compiled
some twenty months since, and perhaps viii not
be available now Referred to the Committee
on the District Of Columbia.
Mr. Collamer presented petition Of the cit
liens OF Vermont, asking that certain newspa-
pers have the same privileges as others
Mr.. Wilson Of Mass, from the Military
Committee, reported back the bill for the
organization OF signal department Postponed.
On motion OF Mr. Wiley tho Secretary of
War was requested to report whether it is.
eXpedenJ to restore the Ilarper's Ferry
Armory, what amount was necessary &c.
Mr.. Pomroy introduced bill to prevent and
punish the importation Of adulteratod liquors
The resolution OF the State Of Ohio in regard
to rebels keeping slaves in camp Chase, Ohio,
was taken up and referred 70 the military com
mittee
The bill for the more convenient enforcement
Of the laws for security to keep the peace and
good behavior, was passed. IS against 3.
The Senate went into executive session.
HOUSE.
The Speaker announced the special committee
on the coniscation Of the rebel property Oln
OF New York, Elliott Of Massachusetts, Noel of
Missouri, Hutchlns OF Ohio, Mallory Of Ken
lucky, Beaman Of Michigan and Cobb Of New
Jersey.
Mr.. DIN asked to be excused, which was
complied with.
On motion Of Mr.. Mcpherson Of Peunsylya-
MIA, the Secretary OF War was requested to
trlnSui, to the House, copies Of reports Of com
,uaudaro n raUiuputs hrt0a1pa and divisions
engaged at the battle Of Shiloh.
The bill for the recognition Of Hat and LiJe-
RIA was referred to the Committee on Foreign
Affairs.
On motion Of Mr. Potter Of Wisconsin the
Secretary Of War was requested to inform the
House whether Judge Fllts, who sent letter
to the Legislature at Richmond declaring bis
loyalty to the rebel cause, continues 10 hold his
court Tor Accolnac and Northampton counties
with The knowledge and consent Of the Federal
military commandant in that district.
On motion Of Mr.. Collax OF Indiana the Ju-
dietary Committee were instructed to inquire
into the expedlency Of reporting bill Tor pun
ishing all contractors guilty Of defrauding the
government with penalties similar to those for
grand larceny
Mr.. Spaulding Of n. Y introduced Joint res
On Commerce, authorizing the appointment OF
commissioners to negotiate concerning the re-
ciprocty treaty, and authorizing the President
10 give the necessary notice for terminating the
present uniairtreaty.
SENATE.
WASHINGTON, April 30 Mr.. Hale presented
a petition OF manufacturers OF wool against the
proposed tax thereon.
Mr.. Grimes introduced IL bill to provide for
ochool tax to be applied to the education OF the
eoicred children Of the District Of Columbia.
On motion Of mir. Hale the resolution author
lzing the Secretary Of the Navy to discharge u
contractor after fulfilling his contract was taken
up. lie explained that under the present law
The department. can call FOX a larger amount 1t
tue same price.
Mr.. Wilsonoi Massachusetts, introduced "a bill
to amend biil OF last session coalacating slaves
80 rs 20 include The wives and children Of slaves. /
On motion Of Mr.. Powell the resolution cali |
ug upon the Secretary Of State for the number,
names, AZ, Of persons arrested in the State Of
Kentucky, was taken up.
Mr.. Summer moved substitute that the
President, if not Incompatible with the public
interest, give any information in his possession
touching the arrest Of persons in Kentucy since
September |, last
HOUSE.
Mr.. Blair Of Virginia having asked Mr. Pot
ter Of Wisconsin on what authority he predicted
The charge Of disloyalty against Judge Eittsiield
Northampton Co.. an address OF the latter to
the Virginia Legislature was read, proving it,
Mr., Roscoe Conklng of New York attacked
the eomnittee as having done an irreparablc in.
justice both TO individuals and classes The
q which |
turned out badly and could be dispensed with,
WASHINGTON, Wednesday April 30.
SENATE.
Mr.. Wade, from the Committee on the Con.
duct Of the War, reported relative to the bar
barous treatment Of the dead bodies of Federal
soldiers at Manassas. Ordered to be printed.
Mr.. Wilson Of Massachusetts introduced bill
Tor the better organization of the Adjutant
Generals department, Referred,
Mr. Nesmith introduced bill to amend the
act OF 1850 for II military hospital Tor invalid |
soldiers.
Mr., Powolls reanlution calling on the Sccre |
mfy OF State for information concerning the |
arrest Of persons in Kentucky, was taken up
HOUSE.
Mr. Elliot Of Mass. submitted two bills, one
10 ooniiSeate rebeI property and provide for the
payment OF The expenses OF the present war
And the other proposing to free the slaves Of
rebels. Referred.
Mr.. Wicklife Of Kentucky asked leave to iu-
uoduce resolution nquring by what author-
ty Gen. Hunter issued an order to emancipate
slaves in the manner expressed.
Messrs Huch,ns Lovepy and othersobjeced
Thursday, May l.
SENATE.
Mr.. Wilson of Mass offered resolution in.
curing OF the Secretary OF War, whether Fred.
erck Emery, who wounded William Phillips at
Laayonworth in 1855 or So, has been appointed
to any place in the department of Kansas Laid
over.
HOUSE,
The bill for the appointment of board for
Qualifications was taken up and explained by
Mr.. Blair, aud pos poned till Tuesday week.