Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-04-29
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First session.
WAsHrxoroN, April %

WAbHNoTONI april 20.
SENATE.-The President pro tenn. presented
Communication concerning the number, age
Of the slaves, etc, In the District of Columbia
The Secretary said the statistics were com
piled some years ago, and were perhaps MOI
available now. The communication was refer
| red to the cOmmittee on the District Of Co
lumbia.
Messrs. King and Sumner presented petitions
In favor of the emancipation of the slaVes.
Mr.. Davis presented petitions from tobacco
manufacturers asking for reduction of the pro.
posed tax on tobacco.
Mr.. Wilson of Massachusetts, from the Mill
tary committee, reported back the bill for the
organization of the signal department, and
moved its indefinite postponement. Postponed,
Mr.. Wilson of Massachusetts offered res
olution, that the Secretary of War be request
ed to inquire into the condition Of the Harper's
Ferry Armory; what damage has been done to
II, what is the value of the property OF the
United States there now, and what amount is
necessary and whether it is expedient to re-
store the armory and re-employ the workmen.
Adopted. T
Mr.. Pomeroy introduced bill to prevent the
importation of aduterated liquors, by providing
8 punishment therefor.
On motion of Mr.. Wilson of Massachusetts,
the resolutions Of the Ohio Legislature, in re-
gard to rebels keeping their slaves at Camp
Chase, were taken up.
Mr.. Sherman had read letter from a mem.
ber OF the Legislature, concerning the rebel
prisoners permitted to 20 about the city Of Co.
lumbus, lounge at the hotels and abuse the
Government with perfect liberty; also, an srti-
Gle in the Cincinnati Commercial to the came
effect; also, another article in the Cincinnati
Gazette, showing that Gov. Tod was taking
measures to heve the negroes at Camp Chase
liberated and the rebel prisoners removed to
proper quarters. The resolutions were refer
red to the Military committee.
On motion Of Mr.. Trumbull, the bill for the
more convenient enforcement Of laws for secur.
ty to keep the peace, and for good behavior,
was taken up After some discussion, the bill
was passed by yeas 55, nays 30.
Mr.. Wade presented several petitions asking
ior uniform system OF taxation according to
the population of State, and protesting against
the passage of the tax bill from the House.
The Senate went into executive session,
HoUsE.-The speaker announced the follow
ing special committee en- the confscation of
rebel property: Olin of N. Y, Elliott of Mass,
NOEL Of Mo-, Hutchinso Of Ohio, Mallory of KY,
Beaman of Michigan, and Cobb of N. Jersey.
Mr.. Olin remarked he had heretofore asked
to be excused from serving on the committee
and he repeated the reasons for the request,
which was now complied with.
On molten Of Mr. MCPHERSON, il was
Resotued, That the Secretary OF War trans.
NIT to the House copies of reports of the com.
manders of regiments, brigades and divisions,
engaged in the battle of Shiloh, Tenn.
On motion Of Mr. Gooch, the Senate bill for
the recognition OF Hsyti and Liberia Was refer.
red TO the committee on Foreign Affairs.
On motion Of Mr.. Colfax, it was
Resoloed, That the Judiciary committee be |
instructed to inquire into the expediency of re-
porting for punshing all contractors guilty of |
defrauding Government, With penalties similar
to those in grand larceny.
Mr. SpauldiDg introduced a resolution, which |
was referred to the committee on Commerce, |
authorizing the appointment of commissioners
to negotiate concerning the reciprocity treaty, |
and authorizing the President to give the neces. |
sary notice for terminating the present unfair
treaty.
Mr.. Aahley reported back from the commit
tee on Territories, bill to prevent and punish
the practice OF pOlygsmy, and to annul certain
acts OF the Territory OF Utah establishing the
same.
q Mr.. Morrill, of Vermont said this bill was the
ame as introduced by him two years ago, with
the exception OF the omission OF its applicable
ity to the District of Columbia.
The bill was passed.
The House resumed the consideration of the |
report on Government contracts. The first
resolution reported by them was postponed for |
two weeks. Tne next resolution 10 the series |
was then taken up. 1t was Rs follows:
That the Secretary Of Treasury be requested
to adjust the claims of Government for the five
thousand Halls carbines purchased through ST. |
mon Stevens, by General John c. Fremont, on |
the 10th day OF August, 1861, and afterwsrd
delivered to the United States Arsenal at the |
city OF 81. Louis, on the basis of a sale of such
arms to the Government for $l250 each, reject |
ing oil other demands against the Govern ment
on account of the purchace of such arms.
Mr.. Stevens moved the following es subs,i- |
tute for the above:
That nothing has occurred to lessen our con. |
hdence In the honesty, integrity and patriotism
OF Maj .-Gen. Fremont.
Mr.. Washburne raised tho point of order |
that the substitute was not german.
Mr.. Stevens maintained that the original Fes-
Olution imposed censure on Gen Fremont. s
The Speaker maintsined Mr. Washburne's
point of order.
Mr.. Sedgwick further contended that the
Navy Department conducted its business with
energy and credit.
Mr.. Stevens attacked the report of the COM !
mittee, and charged that they had proceeded on |
false premises and acted generally unfairly.
KENDALL, ILL.,, April, % "A FIRE here yes