Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-07-18
WARRINGTON, Jnlv IL

A0lourneu.
WARRINGTON, July II.
The Senate convened at 9 A. M. Rev. DR..
Sunderland, Chaplain, returned thanks to the
Throne of Grace for the American Senate and
coordinate branches of the Government, for
the results that have this session been accom-
plished. To this illnstrious Congress we're the
American people indebted for some of the
MODEST enactments that ever adorned the Re-
public. The Chaplain also returned thanks for
the general harmony that has prevailed; for
the frmness with which treason has been re.
buked and corruption denounced, and for the
general Wisdom and foresight with which the
Senators have performed their duties.
Mr.. Wright, from the committee on the Con.
duct Of the War, wished to enter his personal
protest against the publication of portions of the
evidence before the committee. He (WriRhs)
would not be considered responsible for Its use
by the Senator from Michigan (Chandler) yes
terday. He (Wright) doubted the propriety of
such an expose as had been made by the Sena-
tor from Michigan (Ohandler
Mr.. DOolittle, from the committee on Foreign
Affairs, reported, with amendments, the bill 20
establish bureau of migration. The object of
the bill 10 to provide apperintendence for the
emigration, settlement and colonization of the
people of African descent, who may desire to
migrate to countries beyond the limits of the
United States.
~ sHousE-Various messages were received from
the Senate concerning the passage of certain
bills.
The speaker signed numerous enrolled bills,
The bill to divide Michigan into two judicial
districts was taken mp and passed.
! Mr.. Stevens moved that the House concur in
the request Of the Senate 10 extend the adjourn.
ment until two o'clock this M
| Mr., Hooper asked consent to introduce bill
providing that on and after the first of August,
all postage and other United States stamps shall
be received for all dues of lees than five dollars,
and which may be received in exchange for
United States notes. No private corporation or
bank shall make and issue any token, note or
devise for less than one dollar to circulate ss
money Any person 80 offending, shall, on
conviction, be punished by fine not exceeding
| Ave hundred dollars or imprisonment for siS
months, or both, at the discretion of the court
Objection having been made to the reception Of
the bill, Mr. Hooper moved that the rules be
suspended, 10 order that it might be taken up
Motion carrled--yeas GO, nays 80.
Mr.. Hooper caused letter to be read from
the Secretary OF the Treasury urging the m eas
ure, and enclosing the draft Of the bill for III,
. object stated, and also one for changing tn,
weight Of the smaller silver coins.
Nj Phelps Of Missouri briefly consended tha
the second clause In the bill, Prohibisipg th
issue Of paper money below the denominalio,
Of one dollar, was unconstitutional q ei
} Mr.. Cox moved 10 lay the bill on the table
Lost--9g to Ga,
The bull was then passed--yeas 63, nays 29
The joint resolution auspendipg the Gales O
the lands of the KAnsas Sac and Fox Indian
t until the 4sh of March, 1868, was passed. M
. A message was here received from Presiden
4 Lincoln and read. He Gays that he has approv
3 ed OF both the aConhscation and Supplement-
! reB0lpgious, considering them TO be one act. Be
}. fore he was informed Of the passage Of the res