Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-12-20

Il fRssolysd, That the Secretary of Interior COM
municate any communication received from
John Leys, agent to Liberia for recaptured
Africans as to the course taken with regard to
such persons as " go landed In that republic In
166O-6l, agreeablo to the orders Of the Gov
eminent.
Mr.. Lowe offered resoluti vn that the COM
mittee on Military Affairs nv instructed to In
quire Into the expediency o., and report bill
by which soldiers who have been rendered un.
fit by wounds and other difficulties may be at
once discharged from service, and that all SOL
diers in military hospitals ft for duty be return
ed TO their respective regiment; also, establish
ing board Of medical officers, to examine Into
such cases by Waiting the hospitals and exam
lining into the physical condition Of the men,
with the power to thus return them; the results
of such examination to be reported to the Sur
geon- General and Congress. M
Mr.. Blake suggested that the resolution be
amended 30 that the committee further inquire
Into the propriety of placing the convalescent
camp under charge Of the Surgeon.G General.
He had been informed by that officer that II
was not now under his control. He had been
there, and knew from actual observation that
the camp was not ft to keep hogs In. Tho
soldiers were dying from neglect. The only
remedy was to place the camp under the con-
troll of the Surgeon General. ga
Mr.. Lane accepted the amendment, and the
resolution was adopted. oa.ssy-g.
On motion of Mr.. Bufangton, the House took
up the Senate bill to facilitate discharges.
Mr.. Casey, rising 10 question Of privilege,
said that Mr.. Benz. F. Flanders was the mem
Der elect from the second district Of Louisiana,
and moved that he be sworn. His certificate
OF election was read.
Mr.. Vallandigham objected to the swearing
In. sF' ~ II, ..sH sE T.. - q
On motion Of Mr.. Bingham, the papers we're
referred to the committee on Elections.
Mr.. Mallory offered resolution that, the
Senate concurring, when the two houses adjourn
on Tuesday next 10 be to January 5th. Con-
slderation postponed till Monday.
On motion of Mr.. Sargent, resolution was
adopted instructing the committee Of Ways and
Means to inquire into expediency of providing |
by law for the office of assistant commissioner |
of Internal Revenue, for she Pacific States and |
territories, who should have general control Of |
matters on that subject, under the direction Of |
the commissioner OF Internal Revenue.
Mr.. Sedgwick, from the committee on Naval
Affairs, reported two joint resolutions, which |
were passed, giving thanks to Lieut.. Command |
er Morrisso Of the Cumberland, and Lieutenant |
Commander Worden, of the Monitor, for dis |
tinguished services In the contest with the |
Merrimsc- these thanks, according to the law,
being necessary, in order that these officers may
be advanced to an additional grade In the navy. |
On motion Of Mr.. Maynard. q resolution |
was adopted instruoting the committee on |
Naval Affairs to investigate the condition Of
the Memphis Navy Yard, and report what
steps ought to be taken to protect the vested |
rights of loyal citizens.
The bill for the payment of invalid and
other pensions was passed without debate, af- |
ter being amended, on motion of Mr.. Duel, so |
that no part of the money appropriated shall |
be paid to any person who has given aid and |
comfort to the enemy, -....
Mr.. Stevens made an explanation as to the |
revenue bill recently introduced by him, saying |
1t was his own act, without consultation with |
the committee Of Ways and Means, or with the
Secretary Of the Treasury. He was opposed to
the latter's financial scheme.
The House then went into committee Of the
Whole on the State Of the Union. .....
Mr.. Crisield of Maryland spoke. He con
demned the policy Of the Administration.
Mr.. Kelly replied.
The committee rose and the House adjourned
till Monday.