The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-05-14

pTle0nmenI Ol Heo NHito ClllZeuo VI eiiS Ouit
ed States" Mr.. Salisbury referred to tn
number Of persons taken from the State o
Delaware and Maryland. They had beef
seized by military authorities and dragged
away to forts and prisons, and after beinl
kept week or two, were discharged be
cause no fault could be found with them
These men belong to class who are deemed
to be OF no account, and whose interest d.
not appear to be cared for, they unfortunate
ly free white persons. The men who wert
seized for no offence, were seized in viola
tion Of every law and every right. II tht
wrongs of the negro are to be redressed. HI
could only ask that the same justice might b'
meted out 10 white men. He asked nothing
for men who were disloyal TO the Govern
ment He would have them punished to tn,
full extent Of the law.
The confiscation bill was then taken u
Mr.. Wilson, d Massachusetts, offered a
an amendment the 9th section of Mr.. Cola
mers substitute, authorizing the President
to make proclamation and free the slaves o
those who continue the rebellion for thirty
days. Messrs Wilson al Morrill, spoke IL
favor Of the bill. After executive session
adjourned.
HOUSE.-Mr. Blair Of Missouri called VI
the the bill recently reported from the Mill
tary committee authorizing the appointment
OF board of for,ifcations, to provide for ,h'
sea cast and other delences OF the United
States and other purposes, and abstract o
which was published on the Oath OF April
He explained the provisions Of the bill, ant
in responce to question said it suspended
the appropriations for notifications already
made. 1t also provides that the money shal
be expended upon such works of defense as
shall be recommended by the commission
proposed TO be created by the bill.
The consideration of the bill was post
poned until Tuesday. Mr.. Loyejoy, from
the committee on Territories, reported bill
to render freedom national and slavery sec.
tional. @ a....
The House then went into committee o
the Whole on the Pacific Railroad bill. The
time was occupied in explanation of numer
Gus amendments. The committee rose
without coming to conclusion on the bill
. r.H s... WAsHtNGToN, May 2.
Mr.. Harlan presented petitions in favor o
the emancipation Of the slaves. He also
presented large number Of petitions in "a
vor Of a ship canal from Lake Michigan t.
the Mississippi River.
Mr.. Wilson of Mass, from the Military
committee, reported back the bill to iacil
tate the discharge OF enlisted men for physi
cal disability. s.l
Mr.. Hale offered re solution that the ma
val committee inquire into the expediency
Of providing for the appointments to lhe ma
val corps the same as to tbs Naval Academy
Adopted.
Mr.. Sumner gave notice that lie should in.
troduce bill to abolish the coastwise traffi
in slaves, and to prevent the transportation
Of slaves through the United States.
On motion of Mr.. Wade the Homestead
bill was taken up. Hans
I An amendment was adopted excludin
from the benefits of the bill any person VIII
has borne arms against the United States, o
who has given aid and com fort to the enem,
from the benefits of the bill
On motion of Mr.. Pomeroy the bill wa'
postponed until Monday.
The Vice President. pro tenn. presented :
message from the President in regard to th
arrest Of Gen. Stone, which has alIead,
been reported.
The President says that he will be allow
ed trial without unnecessary delay, ant
charges and specifications furnished him, ant
every facility afforded him for defence b,
the War Department. .......-
The Confscation bill was taken up anc
discussed by Messrs. Cowsn, Doolittle ane
Wade. a#
Adjourned till Monday.
HoUsE.--Mr. Washburne, from the com
mittee on Commerce, reported bill, grant
ing power to the Secretary Of the Treasury
additional to those conferred by the bill o
the 18th OF July last, providing for the col
lection Of duties on imports and for othe
purposes. He caused letter to be reat
from the Secretary, urging the immediate
passage of the bill, the same being mportan
to the public interests, in view Of the occu
patton OF New Orleans.
The bill passed.
Mr.. Stevens, from the committee on Way
and Means, reported a bill making appropri
ations for support OF the army ior the yea
ending with June 1868. as5
The House then took up and briefly dis
cussed the bill granting pensions.
Mr. Goodwin said the bill had been care
fully prepared, and was unanimously report
| eed from the committee on Invalid Pensions
after being submitted to the Committee O
| Pensions for all persons, whether regular O
volunteer, engaged in military and naval ser
vice, who have been disabled or WOUNDED
since the 4th OF fMareh 1851, and hereafter
while in the United States service, and il
line Of dute. etc.
| The turther consideration OF the subjec
was then postponed until Tuesday next.
Mr.. odell presented memorial from tn
Chamber of Commerce OF New York, in iav
or Of a tax upon all sales OF merchandise, b.
which 1t is estimated that $llo millions cal
be annually collected.
Ihe House went into the consideration Q
private bills.
Messrs. morrill, OF Vermont, and Biddl
and Voorhis. the first named having arose
personal explanation, made remarks excul
patIne Gen. smith from the charge OF drunk
eness.
| MIR. Washburne also defended ten. Gran