Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-05-03
THIRTY.SEvEN rH CONGRESS-.
First Session.
WAsHNeTON, May 2.

WAsMNeToS, May 2.
Mr.. Harlan presented petitions In favor Of th'
emancipation Of the slaves. He also presented
large number of petitions In favor Of q shiJ
canal from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi
River.
Mr.. Wilson of Mass, from the Military com
mittee, reported back the bill to facilitate the
discharge Of enlisted men for pbyeioal dIsabil
ity o.
Mr.. Hale offered resolution that the Naval
committee Inquire into the expediency of pro.
viding for appointments to the naval corIs the
same as to the Navy Academy. Adopted,
MIR. Sumner gave notice that be should intro.
duce bill to abolish coastWise traffic in slaves,
and to prevent the transportation OF slaves
through the United States.
On motion Of Mr.. Wade, the Homestead bill
was taken up.
An amendment was adopted, excluding
from benefts of the bill any person who has
borne arms against the United States or who
has given aid and comfort to the enemy, from
the benefits of the bill
On motion Of Mr.. Pomeroy, the bill was post.
poned until Monday.
The Vice President pro tenn presented q
message from the President in regard to the
arrest of Gen. Stone, which has already been
reported. The President Gays he will be al
lowed trial without unnecessary delay, and
charges and specifications furnished him, and
every facility for defense afforded him by the
War Department.
The conf. f.cation bill was taken up and dis
cussed by Messrs. Doolittle, Cowan and Wade.
Adjourned till Mondoy.
HousE.-Mr WashbuTne, from the commit.
tee on Commerce, reported bill, granting pow.
ers to the Secretary Of the Treasury additional
to those conferred by the bill of the thirteenth
of July last, providing for the collection of
duties on imports and for other purposes He
caused letter to be read from the Secretary,
urging the imm mediate passage of the bill, the
same being important to the public interests, in
view of the occupation Of New Orleans.
The bill was passed.
Mr. Stevens, from the committee en- WAYS
and Means, reported bill making appropria-
tions for support OF the army for the year end.
ing with June, 1863.
Toe House then took up and briefly discussed
the bill granting pensions.
Mr.. Goodwin said the bill had been carefully
prepared, and was unanimously reported from
the committee on Invalid Pensions, after being
submitted to the Commission OF Pensions for
all persons, whether regular or volunteer, en-.
gsged In military and naval service, who have
oeen ulbaOleu OF WOunOeu bi1co Ene 4tn OF
March, 1861, and hereafter, Ubia in the SER
vice Of the United States, aud in line Of duty,
etc.
The further consideration Of the subject was
then postponed until Tuesday next.
Mr. Odell presented memorial from the
Chamber of Commerce Of New York, in favor
of tax upon all sales Of merchandise, by
which it is estimated that $ll6, 100000 can be-
annually collected.
The House wen. into consideration of private
bills.
Messrs. Morrill, OF Vermont, end Biddle and
Voorhees,, the frat named having ross to per-
sonal explanation, made remarks exculpating
Gen. Smith from the charge of drunkenness.
Mr. Washburne elso defended General Grant
from similar charges.
Mr.. Richardson thought all these things ought
to be lett to military authorities. If ths Riot
Act was read dispersing Congress, the army
would get along much better.
Mr.. Fisher vindic4ted Delaware from the re-
marks of Senator Salisbury.
AT the conclusion Of Mr.. fishers remarks
the House adjourned till tomorrow.