The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-04-23
WAsH1NaToN, April Is

WAsH1NGToN, April Is
SENATE.-M Wilkinson presented o
petition from the citizens of Minnesota pray
ing Congress to call on the people Of the
United States, bond or free, to aid in the
suppression of the rebellion, and assuring
them Of the protection Of the flag thereof.
Mr.. Fessenden, from the Finance commit.
tee, reported the Honse bill, without amend
ments, for establishing branch mint at Den
yer, Colorado.
Mr.. McDougal called up the resolution
calling upon the Secretary of War for infor-
nation as to the cause of the delay in the
trial Of Gen. Stone, and il the latter had not
applied for speedy trial, etc.
| Mr.. Fessenden suggested that the resolu
ton called on the President insted OF the
/ Secretary Of War.
Mr. McDougal said he preferred it as it
now stood He alluded to the fact that it
was now fifty days since General Stone had
been arrested and closely confined in a dark
| fort, without being able to learn why he was
arrested, and by whom; nor had he learned
whether his arrest was ordered by the Pres
! ident, Secretary Of War, or the Commanding
General The manner of his arrest and con-
| finement seemed to be more the result OF a
| Venetian council Of ten than that Of officers
in free country. He briefly reviewed the
circumstances prior to the arrest
Mr.. Wade defended the committee on the
Conduct OF the War, and believed Stones ar
rest justitiable.
H0USE.-Mr. Trowbridge called up the
motion heretofore made by him to reconsider
the vote by which, on the oath Of March,
the House adopted resolution requesting
the Secretary of War TO inform them the
cause, if any, for the protracted delay in ex-
changing Col. Corcoran, who has been a pris-
oner at the south since July, directing him
to stop all exchanges until Col. Corcoran
shall be released Mr.. Trowbrdge wished
distinctly to say that it was no part of his
desire to place an impediment in the way OF
| the release Of Col Corcoran, but he protest
ed and asked the House to join him in pre-
venting the release Of the other prisoners to
be made subordinate to that Of Col. Corcorah.
! He had no doubt that every gentleman had
some friend whom he desired should be re-
leased, though of lower rank than Col. Cor
coran. He mentioned the name of Col.
! Wilcox in this connection, as a man Of signal
bravery and gallantry.
Mr.. Mallory said he met Col. Woodruff
the other day, and heard him tell the Presi-
dent and Secretory Of State that though our
prisoners at Richmond are exceedingly anx
ous to be released, they are willing, il the
purpose of the government should require it.,
to remain there as prisoners and serve their
/ country in that way as in any other.
Mr. Ancona who offered the resolution,
said he was not aware till now that Col. Cor
coran was still prisoner, and his only de-
sire was to call attention to the fact that
worthy and gallant soldiers are still prisoners
and to ascertain the cause OF the delay in
making exchanges.
After further consideration, the resolution
was amended so as to request the Secretary
of War to inform the House the causes, i
any, which have prevented the exchange oI
Coils. Corcoran and Wilcox, and the other
pisoners of war held since July last.
The House resumed the consideration o
the bill reported from the select committee
to regulate the ranking privilege, being ;
codification oil the laws upon that subject
with amendments.
Mr.. Colax said the postoflice committee
with one exception, were in favor OF th
adjustment of the frankling privilege, anc
the House has passed the bill for that purpos
now pending before the Senate. He mo7ec
to lay the bill on the table. Agreed to--5S
to 48.
The minority report, declaring j. S. Nor
ton elected delegate from Nebraska, was or
dered printed.
The bill amendatory of the act establish
ing the Court of Claims was up.