The New York herald., 1862-12-05

questing ths President, if compatible with the public
dence, kilograms letters and reports concerning the
military operations Of the Army Of the Potomac, and all
correspondence letters kilograms and reports relating TO
the surrender of Harpers Ferry and the testimony taken
before the Investigating Committee upon such surrender
| LAID over.
| TIE DEATH or SENATOR rHomsoN
Mr. TEN EycK, (rep) Off j. then announced the death
Of his late colleague, the Hon John Thomson, OF New
| Jersey.
Mr.. TEN E1cK spoke briefly of the character and good
qualities Of the deceased Senator Mr. Thomson was
born In Philadelphia September rs 1900 and nearly
| sixtytwo years old when he died He was always q
prominent in the State Of New Jersey He true
at heart and true lover of his country in its hour OF
trial who ardenty denounced the Of secession and
the traitors who have destroy the Union
Mr. TEN EYoK then offered the customary resolutions or
| respect
brief euoges, when the resolutions OF respect were
adopted and The Senate adjourned.
House Of Representatives.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 1862.
Mr.. VAN WYcK (rep) OF N Y, gave notice Of his in.
tention to introduce bill to amend the Revenue law by
| reducing the tax hemock tanned leather 70 four
mills per pound.
The various committees were called ON for reports bu.
| none were made.
COMPROMISE wnB RKBKIs-rHB UNION FOREVER
Mr. STEVENS, (rep Of Pa presented the following
utions, which, on his motion, postponed until
Tuesday week.
Resolved, That the Union be and remain and
That T. the Of
Of any such Proposition Sher basis than
they existed At the time of tie rebellion he
Resolved That can never accept the
diaon permit the neryenon Of foreign nation in
se No S s ns
Mhics o1 At The
time OF the insurrection.
LANDS THE MOTH Pacific RAILROAD
Mr. AIpRcH, (rep) Of MINI introduced bill to grant
the proceeds Of the sales OF certain public lands
aid in the construction Of the Northern Pacific Railroad
Referred to the select committee on that subject.
TEE MILITARY GovERNoRsHIp COLUMBIA.
Mr. wicKIuFE (Union) or KY. offered the following
resolution
Resolved That the Committee the Judiciary inquire
ns sRs aw se Been Military
Sf a9 Sas ?, be posss,s
what law has ne derived his powerf - -
and an,sra,ionf mas 0een pa'a n''
annual Of :SsS M
and prisons and for house rent and also what servants
% aas has inter-
d. % s S, or S s Sapa. wna he 81 % sna
Columbia, and The facts Of such obsiructoni
Mr. moved The 4 question which
Mr.. wicEuSrE-Have q right to say anything
The SPEAKER replied:If debate arises the resolution
Mr.. wlcrrirFE-whcn can look for the resolution to
come up9
Mr.. WicKirE-l will offer 1t every morning, II in order.
Mr.. B,Dpls, (opp) Of Pa y desire 70 oner an amend
Mr.. wAsnsuRx, (rep) Of nl, proposed 70 debate the
resolution.
The SPEAKER informed the gentleman (Mr. washburne)
he could deprive the gentleman Pennsylva
MIA (Nr. Bidde) OF the floor.
which Mr.. wicklGe accepted That the Committee on
the Judiciary inquire under what authority the said
Military Governor extended his power to the State Of
| Pennsylvania any other State
| Mr.. B.DplE moved the previous question.
Mr.. oIs, (rep) Of n Y, moved 10 lay the resolution
Motion carried by yeas IS, nays 49,
rus CHARGES AGAINST MR. ASHLEY, OF OHIO.
Mr.. ASHLEY, trep) of ohio, said that during the late
canvass in Ohio number OF private and confidential let
ters written by him TO the Surveyor General OF Colorado
touching the atlers application and appointment 70 Office
mens, charging him with swindling and deraudng the
| government 10 sought an investigation into his con.
duct conscious that be had discharged his duties with
fidelity AS Representative, II was due that this should
be accorded. He therefore offered resolution for the
appointment OF a select committee Of FIVE investigate
the truth OF charges referred TO- inquire
whole subject matter with power 10 send for persons
and papers, examine Witnesses and employ o steuo-
| gfal her.
Mr.. RioIARpeor, (opp) Of IN, said there
specific charges in the resolution into which the com
mittec could examine. II the committee going 10
investigate should be something hau vague
| and loa.ing rumors or statements.
Mr. THOMAS, (Unon) of Mass asked that the letters
| stand on what the charges are made
Mr. LovEJoY rep) of H. also thought that the charges
amined under oath.
Mr.. Dawes (rep.) q hass., was Of opinion that the
resolution should epbsdy the letters.
Mr. Cox (opp o. Ohio, said that copy OF these letters
had been sent 70 him well other members. Many
CATION into this matter with the Of asking his
expulsion the House tho charges SHOULD he proven
rss h
genuine If SO they carry with them the snus on the part
oi his colleague 10 explain them In order that he NJ
colleague had Just been elected 10 The Hsnse Hn col
leagues constituents and public justice and decency
qnired that full examination Of the charges against him
| should take place The House ought prece
examining the subject, proposed. unless they
had something before them Of more than csmer
| Mr.. ASHLEY withdrew his resolution with a view Of
modifying 70 meet the objections its phrase
| olosy.
resolution was then a adopted Ds'rac.ns The Commit
| ter care OF sick and wounded soldiers.
ABofIsHiSG InE xiIITARv AcADEny.
Mr.. HuruIxs, (rop Of Ohio, offered resolution In.
structipg the Committee Military Affairs inquire and
report as to proprcty Of dispensing with the West
Point Military Academy. and instead thereof aiding IN
the OF military schools the several states
Ihe resolution was rejected by vote of 10 10 IS.
RAIEs MiEAgs.
Mr. ALDRicB, (rep.) OF MINI. introduced bill 10 re-
duce rates of congressional mileage. Reered to the
Committee on Mileage.
| AID toa 4Hg nALrInoRE AND ,HIo RAILROAD.
Mr. BRowS tunion) OF Va offered resolution, which
tabled instr citing the Committee ON Military Affairs
inqiie into the cApcdency OF making an apropritn
b. ald the isanorc and Uho Railroad Company III re-
pairing he road and rebuilding the bridges recently de-
stroy ed by the southern troo,s
rIIE tDSyAiks M CAMP.
resolution ada ted HIstrGctug tie committee
the Conduct " the War IguHc aud report tho
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