Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-05-08
TMIRTY.sEvEN rH CONGRESS. !.
First Session.
WASHINGTON, May I

WASHINGTON, May I.
SENATE--Mr Kennedy presented petition
from citizens of Maryland asking for the i'm
mediate and unconditional repeal Of the Law
abolishing slavery in the DistEict OF Columbia
and the better enforcement Of the fugitive slave
law; also q petition OF w. B. Bowie, asking ioI
compensation for slave who was appropriated
to the military service Of the Government
Mr.. Sumner offered resolution TOR the OK.
pulson OF Mr Starke of Oregon
Mr.. Fetsenden, from the committee on FL
nance, reported bill making appropriations to
reimburse tho sinking fund OF the officers of the
Secretary of the Treasury, and for the tempo
rary clerks Of 1863 Passed. Also, House bill
TO provide for the deficiency for payment of vol
unteers and for the payment of troopO in the
Western Department. The bill approprates
over $3O,OOO,0OO
MIR. Grimes asked how many men were in the
army2
Mr.. Wilson of Mass. thought there was
from five hundred thousand to FIVE hundred
thousand two hundred he couldn't say eE-
actly.
Mr.. Trumbull thought it rather hasty legis-
latloD, to attempt to pass bill like this; IL
would be better to wait till the bill WAS printed.
Mr.. Fessenden said the bill was printed, and
had been on the table three weeks.
Mr.. Trumbull said IL was the House bill that
vas on the table, and that the bill just reported
was from the committee this morning. He
thought we ought not to appropriate the peo'
plee money careessly
Mr Fessenden said this was the manner of
appropriating which had alwaye been pursued
The Finance committee could not know all
things. How many were in the army the De-
partmens cannot tell exactly. No more Of the
appropriations will be used than is absolutely
necessary, and it ia perfectly safe way Of
making Che appropriation. Ii the Senator was
10 careful Of the Treasury, be ongbt to examine
into these facts. There was no foundation for
anything like @ general sDlarge amongst the
Finance committee, or cRreleasnsss In making
appropriations.
Mr.. Wilson OF Massachusetts claimed it was
absolutely impossible for the Department TO
keep strlct account OF the exact number n the
army; regiments we're continually changing, and
losing men by disease, eto., and the Depar M ent
cannot tell 1T any moment the precise number.
Mr. Grimes thought ii officers of the army
were to make proper returns promptly, this dit-
hcolty would be obviated.
The bill was laid over.
Mr.. FessCndep, from the committee on Fl.
nance, also reported House bill TO provide in-
creased revenue. Passed.
MF. Wilson of Massachusetts sent to the
Clerks deck dispatches from Gen. Mcclellan
concerning the evacuation of Williamsburg;
alao dispatch from Gen. Hsrtsuf
Mr.. Frssenden IF red resolution that the
committee Of Commerce inquire whether any
legislation is necessary In relation to vessels
belonging 10 loyal citizens heretofore, which had
been seized and cou6scated by rebels and recap
tured at New Orleans and other places. Adopt
ed
Mr.. Salisbury objected to the present con.
eideraiion of Summers resolution TO expel
Starke, and il was laid over.
Mr.. McDougal, from the Naval committee,
reported bill Tor the relief OF Captain D. q.
Farragut. The bill authorizes the payment of
advances made BY him while In California, It
passed.
A committee from the House appeared aud
impeaohed Judge Humphreys, of Tennessee.
The President said the Senate would take prop
er order in the premises.
The Senate disagreed to the House amend
ments to the Georgetown railroad bill ard
committee Of conference was appointed
The bill to limit the number Of Brigadier
and Msjor-Genersls was debated, without &C.
tlon.
The President annoupcedct he select commit
tee on the coBfscstiOn bill-Clssk, chairman;
COllamer, Harlan, Cowan, Wilson, Harris,
Sherman, Henderson and Wiley.
Alter Executive session, adjourned
HousE --Mr. Elliott, from the committee on
Commerce, reported bill establishing port
Of entry and delivery 10 the collection district
Of Beaufort, N. c., at or near Hilton Head, to
be called the port of Port Royal, providing for
the appointment of o collector, st aaIary of
$500 per annum, and for weighers, gungers,
etc. .t-
Secretary had been sent TO the committee, stat
ing the Importance Of the measure. The bill
was passed.
MIR. Crisfeld caused to be read tho resolutions
of the Maryland Legislature appropriatiBg ten
thousand dollars for the relief OF the families
OF those Of the Massachusetts, Sixth who suf.
fesed by the 18Th of April riot in Baltimore, and
the response OF the Massachusetts Legislature
in acknowledgment Of the generous 81 mpa thes
and kind and fraternal feelings Trey exhibited,
which should always prevail among the States
o; the Union.
Mr., Crisfeld said these proceedings afforded
some eign Of a restoration OF peaceful relations
while we we're receiving accounts OF the glorious
success OF our arms. .f
The House resumed the consideration of the
Nebraska contested election case.
Considerable debate ensued, participated 10
by Mr. Morton, the contestant, who arSued his
right TO the seat now held by Mr. DAILY.
Mr.. Daily supported his claim to the seat,
Both parties oontended that the other had re.
sorted to fraudulent votes.
Mr. Dawes replied to Mr.. VOOrheess speech
OF yesterday.
Mr.. Washburne moved to table the whole
subject. Csrried-64 to 3s.