Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-11
CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON, December 10.

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HousE.--Mr. Holman, of Indiana, submitted
resolution, which was adopted, that the Secre-
tary of War be directed to inform the House. LIST
How many commissioned officers of the army
are now absent from their respective commands.
specifying the number of each grade and wheth
er absent without leave or by leave or DETAIL ID,
The number of Major Generals and Brigadier
Generals who are not assigned TO any actual com
mand, the name of each, the length of time since
engaged in actual service, and the names of the
members of the stats of each of such Generals,
their grades, and how long since employed in &C
tual service, and specifying only such Generals
and members OF their respective stats re-
ceiving their pay and allowances from the depart
ment; and the number of Aides de Camp which
may he dispensed with without imp,iring the pub
lie service.
On motion Of Mr. Gurley, the Committee on
Military Affairs was instructed To inquire into
the propriety of amending the law so that Quar-
termasters and Commissssries may be selected
from the volunteer army or from civil life
Mr.. Howard offered concurrent resolution in
structing the joint committee the conduct OF
the war 10 make report with all convenient
speed. Adopted.
Mr.. Fenton offered resolution, which was
passed, that the Committee on WAYS and Means
be Instructed to bring bill 50 amending the | I'll
| section OF the excise tax law, as to confer upon
Assistant Assessors the same authority that is
possessed BY principal Assessors also, to inquire
into the exDediency of exempting the measure OF
measures OF boards shingles, other rous IN luIn-
Der, from his or their own lands or timber. as
wholesale dealers. to the amount of -
The House resumed the consideration of the
Senate bill for the admission OF the State of est
ern Virginia into the Union.
After some debate, the bill was passed by a
vote of 96tO So Adjourned
ESArE--Mr. Rice offered joint resolution
! fOrteitlng the lands and aDnuities of the Sioux
Indians, and providing for their removal far away
from the white settlements. Referred
| Mr.. Rice also offered a resolution instructnc
the Military Committee to inquire into the expe
diency OF reporting bill forfeitng the pay and
emoluments of officers of the army during the
time they are absent, except when upon sick
leave. Adopted
| Mr.. Wright offered resolution instructng the
Military Committee to inquire into the expedi
ency OF providing by law for the adoption OF some
system more efficient ami practicable than the
one now in use for the Identification aud discharge
! of soldiers.
/ On motion of Mr.. Sumner, the bill for the re
/ lief OF the owners of the French ship Jules II
Marie was taken UP and passed.
| On motion OF MI Anthony, the resolution in
crossing the bonds of the Superintendent of Pub
/ lie Printing was taken up and passed
! On motion of Mr.. Trumbul, the bill providing
for the discharge % prisoners and authorizing
Judges of the United States Courts To take bal
and recognzances to secure their trial was taker
up and ordered to be printed. and postponed Til
I to morrow.
Mr.. Sherman gave notice that he should intro
duce amendment to the rules of the Senate 81
as TO provide for a Committee on Agriculture.
I Mr Henderson gave notice that he should in
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! fecting the emancipation of the slaves in tha
i State
The resolution concerning the arrest of certain
citizens of Delaware was postponed until TO
morrow.
! The Senate adjourned.