, 1862-04-22
THE PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS
WASHINGTON, April II, 1862.
SENATE

CENA41s
:. The PRESIDENT PRO tsrn presented peti
tions in favor Of the Bankrupt Law, also in |
favor Of ship canal from Lake Michigan to |
the Mississippi river.
Mr. LANE, Of Indiana, presented petition |
from the free coloTed citizens Of the United !
the Territory outside the national limits for
their colonization, and naming Central Amer |
lea.
Mr.. LANE said that while he did not be-
ali the rights and privileges Of white citizens
Of the United States, he nevertheless favored
their Just right to petition-a right awarded
even among the most despotic governments Of
Europe. It was evident that, as slaves were
freed here and bJ our armies, something must
apprenticeship system must be adopted, for it
was not in accordance with the gedius OF our
institutions that these people should be re-
turned to slavery. He alluded to the great
abolition Of slavery in the District Of Colum-
bia, as fully equal to the triumph Of our arms
by the chiTalric, brave sons Of the West, to
whom he paid glowing tribute. The Memo
ton Of Congress. He desired it should be
read and referred to the Committee on Foreign
Relations, which was agreed to.
Messrs. HOWE and HOWARD presented
memorials from citizens Of Wisconsin and
Michigan to Tie W Hissssipp{ ISL I RiVer @ n'1 AA'
Mr. DO0LUTLE presented joint resoln-
ton, rendering to the President Of the United
States IN approval Of his course. he said
these resolutions passed almost unanimously.
The resolutions were read and tab1ed-
The House resolutions for supplying the
Smithsonian Institute with copy Of Wilkes
explorations, Was taken up.
III. HALE hoped they would pass the reso-
luton and have the books sent to the Smith
sonian, as the two most gigantic humbugs
| ocp:,t to 20 together,
| olutions In regard to Brigadiek General Stone
Mr. WADE replied to him
on the Secretary Of State for the names Of al
persona.residents Of the State of Kentucky who
/! have been arrested by his order and confined
In forts, camps and prisons since the first Of
September last; also, the number and age Of
those who had been released, and the number
| ofnames and ages OF those retained.
Mr, SUMNER objected, and the reso1utio
was laid over under the rule. Tie resolution
calling for information In relation to the arrest
OF B1igadier General Stone was then taken up
The debste continued at great length. when 1
Ar. McDOUGALL accepted Nj. WILSON'S
resolution In the place OF his OWL, calling on
the President if not Incompatible with the
public interest, for all the information re1atiEe
: to the arrest and imprisonment Of Brigadier
+ Gen. Stone, which then passed
The condscatton bill Was then taken up, and
Mr.. Davis obtained the floor. Executive ses-
aion adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Nj. EDWARDS Of New Hampshire intro
duced blu making appropriations for bounty
! to widows and legal heirs OF Volunteers who
have died, and Of those killed or Who may be
killed in service. Referred to Committee OF
| Wars aud Means-
LII. ELIOT Of Massachusetts offered q mo
!, ton that the Secretary OF the Treasury be 70
= quested to communicate. statement Of eH
, ~, 3y,fT n o1h >$
Mr: BLAKE ct Ohio offered . motion fhs
=. I the Secretary OF War be directed to cause th
:. necessary blink forms to be distributed amou|
8 tiyes. Ii, order that they may obtain; the bac1
!. | pay and bounty due to said soldiers.
( Nj. coz Of Ohio cub nit d tho follow
d fng:,
d ReeoEeed That the Secretary Of War Inform Il
.. House Of the following facts: Fl nt. What has q