The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-02-12
xxXyIlTH CONGRESS.

resolution rom the Legislature oi Ohio. in
structing members OF Congress to use their
effort to secure such amendment OF the nat
urallzation laws as will grant naturalization
to those of foreign birth who served during
the war Referred v- e. r@gN
Mr.. Wade also introduced resolution for
national armory in the state OF Ohio. Re-
ferred. -,l -.-sf .-.- ,. is.- .ss.sT
Mr.. Chandler presented resolution from
the Legislature of Michigan reaffirming 10y
atty to the government and hatred of traitors,
and asking the government to speedily put
down the insurretton, iavoring the confica-
tion of the rebels, and asking that as slavery
IS the cause Of the war it be swept hom the
land.
MIR. Harris presented petitions from citi-
zens of New York asking that Congress take
speedy measure to repeal the present recpro
citv treaty between Canrda and the United
States. 81 aze'. s ae- t.4
MIR. Harris also presented resolutions from
the Legislature of New York, asking a mod
ifcation OF the law for raising revenue, so
| that any amount may be raised by any State
| by any mode of taxation except duties on
| iinports;that each State be allowed to assume
its amount of tax, assess for the payment and
collect the same according to its own laws
auG by its own officers. Referred.
| Mr.. Pomeroy oferd resolution, asking
the Secretsry Of War for all orders relative
to the force in the military command of
Kansas, and whether the same be comman-
ded by Gen. Lane; and whether any change
has been made in the military orders sin &C
Gen. Lane left the Senate to take charge oil
the force; and whether Gen. Hunters order,
already published is in accordance with the
orders of the war Department. here. Laid
over va erss.ssvsz ,zv n v
Mr.. Chandler offered resolution that the
committee on commerce inquire into the ex-
pediency of Immediately notifying Great
Britain that the reciprocity treaty is not re-
:cipfocal, and that it be terminated at the ear.
liest possible moment. Laid over
Mr.. Simmons, from the committee on pat.
ents, reported back the joint resolution appro
priating $1,000 for the purchase of cotton
seed for general distribution, with an amend
ment approprating $1,000 for the purchas oil
tobacco seed. @ as ess
The amendment Of the committee was 8.
Idopted, and the resolution passed.
Mr.. Anthony offered resolution that The
committee on patents inquire into the expe
diency OF making an appropriation to aid in
the experiment OF mann actusing fax as a
substitute orcottou. Adopted. .g.88& &s
MIR. johnson moved to take up the bill pro
i vid;ng for the construction Of military rail-
road in the State Of Kentucky and Tennessee
Disagreed to.
MIR. Cowan offerd joint resolution relative
to the lake and defenses of pennsylvania.
Alter executive session, adjourned.
HOUSE--Mr. Lovejoy offered the follow,
ing: e - a5 .
WHEREAS, 1t has been learned in this
House that five Illinois regiments did, on
learning the contents of the report OF Sec
retary Cameron, lay down their arms in to.
ken Of their refusal TO fight for the same
ResolDea, that The committee or the con.
duct OF The War inquire into the alleged fact
and report the same to Congress.
. Mr.. Fouke desiring to discuss the subject,
it vent under the rules.
On motion Of Mr.. Baker, il was
. Resolued. That the committee on Postoifiees
and Post Roads be required TO inquire into
the propriety of establishing by law system
for the free receipt and delivery by postmef
A Of all mail matters in cities containing up.
wards of ten thousand inhabitants, IN confor.
nifty with the admirable and economical post
office system OF the principal cities o. Europe
4a The House then proceeded to act on Sem
ate amendment to House bill making appro
priations for completing the deencesof Wash
ington, which amendment provides, that nc
volunteers or millitiain any State shall be
!, mustered into service on any ground Or f.ar.