Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-04-26
TmIRTY.sEvENTH CONGRESS-.
First Session.
WAsHINoroN. April 25.

| WAsHINGToN, April 25.
SENATK.-Mr. Sherman presented resolution
from tho Legislature of Ohio, concerning th
rebel prisoners at Columbus, Ohio, saying th,
loyal feelings Of the people of Ohio had beei
outraged by the fact that the rebel prisoners a.
Camp Chase were allowed to retain their slavel
by order Of Col. Moody, thus practically ostab
lshing slavery in Ohio, and solemnly protest
Ing against this outrage upon the loyalty Of the
people Of Ohio. The resolutions were accom-
panied by note from Gov. Tod, saying thai
Col. Moody did not permit, but that the negroes
had been sent there as prisoners, and Colonel
Moody was obliged to take care OF them.
Mr. Sherman said the fact was, the negroes
were sent there, with their masters, as prison
ers, and did serve their masters; but he believ-
ed no blame could be attached to Col. Moody
or the Governor OF Ohio for this. Maj. Jones,
the Inspector at Camp Chase, reported matters
all right there
Mr.. Grimes anked If any steps had been ia
Ken to free these negroes, as he supposed them
to be free by the act of last summer, being cap
tuted In the service OF the enemy.
Mr.. Sherman replied that no steps had been
taken that he knew of. The negroes, be be-
lieved, were still there.
Mr.. Wilson said he should call up the matter
on Monday. He thought some action ought to
be had on the subject.
Mr.. Trumbull presented petition for the con-
etruction OF a ship canal to connect Lake Mich
lgAn with the Mississippi river.
MIR. Latham introduced bill to quit certain
land titles in the State Of California. Refer
red.
Mr.. Cowan introduced bill to amend the
act OF April 30, 1880 He said be should move
to refer this bill and all other bills concerning
ahraa Af .koIa nd he
ton of their property, to a select committee Of
FIVE.
The Chaif requested that II the motion meant
to include the confscation bill now before the
Senate, 1t would be more appropriate to move
when the bill should be taken up.
The motion was then Withdrawn for the pres
ent.
The bill for line of steamships from San
FrancieoO TO Shanghai, was taken up and pass
ed-yeas 26, nays l6.
Mr.. Wade introduced bill concerning pri-
vste actions against public officers. Referred
to Judiciary committee.
On motion of Mr.. Wilson of Mass, the Sen.
ate then went into executive session, and ad.
iouTned till Monday.
HOUsE When the House adjourned yester-
day, tho resOlutoo Of Mr.. Hutchins was pend
ing, to censure Mr.. Vallandigeam for words
spoken in debate against Senator Wade, etc.
The Speaker stated that this was question OF
privilege, on which Mr. Vallandigham raised
point OF order. The rule referred to by Mr..
Valandigham was read 1t is as fellows:
"lf member be called to order for words
spoken in debate, the person calling him to or
der shall repeat the words excepted to, and they
shall be taken Gosn in writing at the Clerks |
table, and no member shall be held to answer,
or be subject to the censuTe Of the House for
words spoken 10 debate, II any other member
has spoken, or other business intervene after
the words spoken and before exception to them
shall have been taken"
The Speaker also directed the following to be
read from the Manual:
"Disorderly words spoken 10 committee must
20 written down, as in the House, but the com
nittee Can only repeat them TO the House for
The Speaker. under all tho circumstances,
sustained Mr.. VallaEdigdam's jpoint of order,
md thus was the question OF privilege disposed
II.
The House considered fos short time, but
came to no conclusion, the blll-appropriatiDg six
million dollars 10 payment Of bounties to the
Widows and legal heiis Of such volunteers call
I'd into service under he act OF July last, as
lave died or may be killed
The House then took up the repor. OF the Sc
ect committee on Government Contracts. After
oue lengthy remarks by Mr.. Dawes, the further
,onslderatlou OF the subject wss postponed till
Monday.
Adjourned till Monday.