The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-03-19
xxxYnTH CONGREss.
WAsHrNaroN. March II

and turn their attention 70 the
business OF the country.
Mr.. Trumbull, from the judiciary commit
tee reported back the resolution for the ex-
pulsion Of Mr. Powell, with the recommen-
dation that it do not pass.
Mr.. Sherman introduced joint resolution,
expressing the thanks Of Congress to Lieuten,
ant Worden and sailors. Laid over.
lie also introduced bill TO authorize the
President to take possession OF certain
property. Referred.
Mr. Latham introduced bill to repeal all
laws preventing foreign vessels from carrying
mails TO Panama and Aspiuwall.
A Joint resolution was received from the
House, rendering aid, etc, to certain States.
Referred to committee on Judiciary.
On motion of Mr.. Wilson Of Massachu.
setts, the bill to authorize the Secretary ot
War to accept moneys appropriated BY 3 ates
in the payment Of volunteers, was taken up
and passed.
The Senate passed the bill to define the
pay and emoluments Of army officers, etc., IN
cluding tax of ten per cent, on salaries paid
by the Government during the rebellion.
The bill abolishing slavery in the District
OF Columbia came up. Several amendments
Of the committee were reported. Ameud-
ments we're also adopted to punish kidnap.
ping, and repeating all laws inconsistent with
the act .a s 81
Mr.. Davis offered an amendment that al
persons liberated be colonized, and appropri-
ating 100000 for that object. He addressed
the Senate in support oi his amendment, but
without further action, the Senate adjourned
HOUSE Mr. Edwards introduced join
resolution rendering the thanks Of Congress
to j. Ericsson, for his enterprise, skill ant
forecast displayed in the construction of thu
Monitor, and to Lieut.. Worden, officers, and
men, for services recently rendered. Re
lerred 10 the committee on Naval Affairs.
Mr.. Mcpherson intro 1uced joint reso
luton, which was referred TO fill the vaean
cy in the Board Of Regents oil the SmithsO
nian Institute.
The House passed the bill authorizing tn,
appointment of comm issioner to meet com
missioners from Great Britain and Franc,
for the purpose Of adopting measures for tht
protection OF the fisheries on the coast o
Newioundl and Three thousand dollars wa
appropriated to carry the act into effect.
The House passed Senate bill amendatory
of an act for carrying into effect treaties will
New Granada and Costa Rica, for adjudica
ton Of claims. vt
Mr.. Calvert submitted minority report
The subject was recommitted to the commit
tee on District of Columbia.
Mr.. Blair of Mo-, from the committee o.
Military Affairs, reported bill to increas'
the efficiency of the Medical Department
also, bill to provide Tor the organization
of signal corps, to serve during the presen
war. The consideration Of both was post
poned.
The House passed the bill amendatory o
the eigth section OF an act to promote the Ell
fciency o. the navy.
| Mr.. Sedgwick reported, from the Nava
committee, bill regulating grades Of lin
officers Of the navy.
The House passed Senate bill providin
for the custody ofletters and presents fron
the King of Siam. s.a
Mr.. Ashley, from the committee on Terri
tories. reported bill providing for tempora
ry provisional Governments over the district
OF country in rebellion against the Unite,
States. The President is authorized to lax
possession and institute such government
with the aid OF the military and naval pow
ers, Governors, etc. to be appointed, a Leg
islaAiye Assembly and Courts established
and continue till the people lcrm new Stat
Governments.
] MIR. Craveus, from the same committee
submitted report which takes the groun
that the bill provides that Congress ha
power to exclude certain States from the U
MON and hold them in colonial dependaDc
and vassalage til readnitted; in other word
that the Union may be dissolved by act c
Congress-an assumption as absurd and iata
as that State can annul its allegiance to th
Union by State action The bill further
impractcable in its details, incendiary, an
equally as repulsive 10 the principles of jus
tice and humanity as to the Constitution.
| MIR. Harding also submitted the miaorit
views OF the committee, saying there is a
abundant reason Tor believing that the rebel
lion will be speedily subdued and put dowr
The bill at single blow strikes out of exii
tence eleven States--in effect an ordinauc
OF secession. 1t strikes down the Constitu,
ton and dissolves the Government; incor
sistent with sound policy; utterly at war wit
religion and humanity; and hence the m
nority enter their most earnest and solem
pro est against it. .baT as s
Mr.. Pendleton said the bill being clearl
unconstitutional, he moved to lay it on th
table. tarried. g} 4a
Mr.. Ashley, from the committee on Ter
ritories, reported bill to provide for th
temporary Government Of Arizona.
The House went into committee Of tn
Whole on the tax bill, Mr.. Coliax inth
Chair ,aa 4 n q 4t t
Mr.. Morrill, Of Vermont explained a
length the provisions and effects of the bill
He said the measures proposed would met
the large demands of the Government.
4 Mr.. Wadsworth opposed the bill, and in
cldentally condemned the Presidents emaI
cipation message. a8 si 8. agg s
Considerable debate followed, participate
in by Bingham, Hickman and Wadswort'
but without action Adjourned.
n LIE WAsHINGTcN, March Is.
SENATE. Mr.. Davis asked that the cas-
of Mr.. Powell be taken up, as the Legisli
ture was in session and would like to have Il
case settled.
Mr. Davis subsequently withdrew the n
quest. asa
Mr.. Dixon offered resolution that tf
committee on Naval Affairs be instI ucted
inquire what is necessary to be done in RI