New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-06-12

tho special order arrIveo, p'n:y, 60. ~ o,h.
izo the bOundarte oi JIG S"'u
1pited States.
The bill was pefsed
Rem. WOOD ACCUSED OF TREASON. i,
Mr.. BINGHAM (Rep., Oh rose to question OF
r,y;eoe and submitted the following, which was
read 1t the Clerks desk: A.. oo,.rn.
msni The Hon Bsrs%in WOOD smSsr Of his
Congress from the State o. sna sSmntino 70
Sss 10 Rebel.
In sIms against tie Government Of tho uneo e''e'' We
se'.d Ths, the Committee the J'dei. inquire Into
the alleged conduct ?. the Te 1sb he snholed to send
Tor persons and papers and examine Witnesses unu'' 0''
and report To the House -, A.. M. On. tbs
gentleman Mr. Wood present in his seat
Mr.. BINGHAM-He was in his seat moment
Mr.. PHELPS would not oppose the proceeding,
but il seemed to him but courteous 10 hieHoer Va
the House that he should be present under such GU
cumttaDces. II, ., :.
Mr.. BINGHAM-I understand the gentleman ID
in the refresbment-ro0m. Let a page DO GENT ai'eT
him. This is no question tor discussion. When !
received the communication from the Government 1
recognized it az my duty to rise In my place ana Oh
fer the resolution. desire 10 Say tue
ton was made TO me and received by me. state NJ
me p,ber of the House that believe the communi'
cation has been communicated TO the Government.
FTbe resolution has been carefully worded, and does
not aege even by intent. that the information -
true II is purposely guarded, and refers 70 the AZ
legged conduct Of the member without the w.
tent to prejudge the case.
Mr.. WOOD at this point came into the nail ana
Mr.. RICHARDSON lei Dem, H. asked leave to
make suggestion
Mr.. DINGHAM-I will hear the gentleman.
| Mr.. RICIIARDSON-Tb gentleman from ONO
fBipobal states that this information has been re-
criyed by the Government, but as the Government
ia composed of several departments, wonid nae W
know Whist department has received the iniorinal'G
The gentleman from Ohio iBingham) rises IN MS
place and makes a certain grave accusation against
member of thi. House, and when member on MS
own responsibility, makes an accusation shaii 'o'e
| for an inquiry.
Mr. BfNGHAM-I again remind gentlemen
have made no &C. usation. / repeat the statement
that certain information has been furnished 10 the
Government of the character Indicated.
Mr. RICHARDSON repeated his question, as TO
what department Of the Government received Inc
information. II
Mr. BINGHAM replied: believe, originally,
the Department Of State. The Government 10
unit and when it transmits information 10 tnis
House it seems bypercrtical 10 be called upon 10
spec,fy through what channel or specific department.
OF the Government Il comes.
Mr. NOBLE Dem, Ohio)-The gentleman from
Ohio (Binpham) has stated that the information was
communicated TO the House from the Executive De-
partmept l. US q member have heard OF no such
Communication. Trs Is entirely new to the House
Mr. BINGHAM-My colleague did not hear me
distinctly. said had communication to make 70
the Hone and sny upon my responsibility that the
preamble to that resolution is true, and such iniorna
i,on bias been communicated TO the Government.
will ssy that matter VI justice 10 the gentieu
Wood and myself, / have carefully guarded my
words 90 that the resolution does not, even ~ IN
tentment. accuse him Wood Of anything. IL Is
simply a resolution Of inquiry, and not Of accusation
1 Mr. WOOD Dem. N. Y II hope the resolution
will te adopted and Committee appointed, to give
LIE an opportunity TO defend myself alec desire
TO thank the Government for giving me what they
have denied TO 30 many others, namely, an oppor-
tuuily to be heard.
The resolution was then adopted.
Mr. STEVENS rep, Pal from the Committee
Oh WAYS and Means, reported q bill, which W as
ordered 10 20 printed, authorizing the issue o.
lyO 600 coo Of Treasury notes not bearing interest,"
Of the denomination OF not less than i've dollars TO
be receivable in payment Of all loans made to the
United States and Of all taxes, International duties.
e1oises, debts and demands OF every KIND Que, e1
c.ptiDg duties on imports and Interests and OF all
claims and demands against the United States cx-
cepiing for interest upon bonds, notes and certih
cslos Of debt or deposit; also, 10 be lawful money
and legal tender Ia payment oil Nil deb,s, puDne
and private, excepting duties upon imports ana III
terosi on the public debt, &c.
The House then considered the Senate Till relating
10 the employment Of conyicts III the District OF
Columbus PenitentiaIy for their Improvement ana
benefit.
motion was made, but disagreed TO by 30 against
Co. to strike out the section providing for the die
charge of soldiers and volunteers confined IN the
Pruilentiary under sentence OF courts-Inarial and
prohibiting rueh imprisoninents in future.
The further consideration Of the bill was then
postponed until tomorrow.
On motion Of Mr.. SHEFFIELD tFus, X. H.,
the judiciary Committee instructed TO report u
bill providing that courtsmartial shall not hereafter
sentence 10 tie pcntentsry officers and men found
guilty, and also to discharge ali pcrsons now hold
By virtue Of commitments made by such courts, for
oiiensos not deemed infamous VI common law. Ad-
joGrned.