The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-05-07
xXxVIITH CONGRESS.
WAsHINaToN, April 2S.

SENATE.-The President pro TEN. pre-
senled a communication concerning the num-
ber ages of the slaves, ETC., in the District OF
Columbia.
The Secretary said the statistics were COM
piled some years ago, and were perhaps not
available now. The communication was re-
ferred to the committee on the District OF CO.
lumbia.
Messrs. King and Sumner presented petit
tons in favor of the emancipation of the
slaves.
Mr.. Davis presented petitions from tobacco
manufacturers asking for reduction of the
proposed tax on tobacco.
Mr.. Wilson Of Massachusetts, from the Mil
itary committee, reported back the bill for
the organization of the signal department,
and moved its indefinite postponement. POST
poned.
Mr.. Wilson OF Massachusetts, offered res
olution, that the Secretary of War be re.
quested to inquire into the condition of the
Harper's Ferry Armory; what damage has
been done to it, what is the value OF the prop
erty OF the United States there now, and
what amount is necessary and whether it is
expedient to restore the armory and re en-
ploy the workmen. Adopted.
Mr.. Pomeroy introduced bill to prevent
the importation Of adulterated liquors, by
providing 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
member of the Legislature, concerning the
rebel prisoners permitted to 60 about the city
ol Columbus, lounge at the hotels and abuse
the Government with perfect liberty; also, an
article in the Cincinnati Commercial to the
same effect; also, another article in the Gin
cnuati Gazette, showing that Gov. Tod was
taking measures to have the negroes at Camp
Chase liberated and the rebel prisoners re.
moved to proper quarters The resolutions
were referred to the Military committee.
On motion of Mr.. Trumbull, the bill for
the more convenient enforcement OF laws fol
security to keep the peace, ana for good be.
havior, was taken up. After some discussion
the bill was passed by yeas IS, nays 80.
Mr.. Wade presented several petitions, ask.
ing for uniform system Of taxation accord
ing to the population OF State, and protest.
ing against the passage of the tax bill from
the House.
The Senate went into executive session.
H0USE.-The speaker announced the
following special committee on the confisca
tion of rebel property: Oln OF N. Y, Elliot
of Mass, Noel of Mo-, Hutchins of Ohio
Mallory OF KY, Beaman OF Michigan, ant
Cobb of N. Jersey.
Mr.. Olin remarked be had heretofore asked
to be excused from serving on the commtte,
and he repeated the reasons for the request
which was now complied with.
| On motion Of Mr.. Mcpherson, it was
Resolved, Thot the Secretary OF War trans
init to the House copies Of reprots ofthe com
manders Of regiments, brgades and division
engaged in the battle Of Shiloh, Tenn.
On motion of MIR. Gooch, the Senate bill
for the recognition OF Hayti and Liberia wa
referred to the committee on Foreign Al
fairs. -
On motion OF Mr.. Colhx, it was
Reso7ved, That the Judiciary committee b
INSTRUCTED to inquire into the expediency o
reporting for Furnishing all contractors guilt,
OF defrauding Government, with penalties
similar to those In grand larcency.
Mr.. Spaulding introduced resolution
which was referred to the committee OF
Commerce, authorizing the appointment o
commissioners to negotiate concerning th
reciprocity treaty, and authorizing the Pres
ident to give the necessary notice for termi
mating the present unfair treaty.
Mr.. Ashley reported back from the commit
tee on Territories, bill to prevent and pun
ish the practices OF polygamy, snd to annu
certain acts of the Territory OF Utah estab
fishing the same.
Mr.. Morrill, of Vermont said this bill was
the same as introduced by him two years a
60, with the exception of the omission of it.
applicability to the District of Columbia.
The bill was passed.
! The House resumed the consideration
the report on Government contracts. Th,
first resolution reported by them was post
poned for two weeks. The next resolutio,
in the series was then taken up. 1t was a
| follows:
That.the Secretary of Treasury be redues
ted to adjust the claims of Government 70
the five thousand Halls carbnes purchased
through Simon Stevens, by General j ohm G
Fremont, on the 10th day Of August, 1861
and afterwards delivered to the United State
Arsenal at the city Of st. Louis on the basi
Of sale to the government for $3.50 each
rejecting all other demands against the Gov
ernment on account of the purchase of sucl
arms.
/ Mr., Stevens moved the following as sub
stitute Tor the above. ......5..
That nothing has occurred to lessen ou
confidence in the honesty, integrity and pat
riotism Of Maj. Gen. Fremont;
Il Mr.. Wasburne raised the point OF orde
that the substitute was not german.
i Mr.. Stevens maintained that the origins
resolution imposed censure on Gen Fremont
| The Speaker maintained Mr.. Washburne'
point Of order.
i Mr.. Sedgwick iurther contended that tn
Navy Department conducted its busines
with energy and credit.
Mr.. Stevens attacked the report OF tn
committee, and charged that they had pro
ceeded on false premises and acted general,
unfairly.
WARRINGTON, April 30.
III SENATE Mr.. Grimes introduced bi
to provide that the school tax collected fror
the colored people OF the District Of Coluu
, bia, be applied to the education Of colore
children.
Mr., Wade presented two petitions from ci
izens OF Ohio, for confiscation.
Mr.. Doolittle introduced bill for collectio
OF taxes in insurrectionary districts.
On motion Of Mr.. Hale, a resolution AT
thorizlng the Secretary Of the Navy to dii
charge contractor after fulfilling his contras
| was, after some discussion on 1t, laid over.
II Mr., Hale explained that under the preser
law the Department can call for q large /,
nornt Of work to be done at the same pric'
!, Mr.. Wilson, Of Mass, introduced bill
amend the bill of last session confscatin
8 slaves. 80 as to Include the wives and chi
! dren Of fslayes.
| On motion OF Mr. POWELL the resolutio
! calling on the Secretary OF State for the nun
J Der and names OF persons who have been al
rested in the State Of Kentucky and impril
oned 10 forts, &C., Of other States was take
! up. ., sisg
II Mr.. Sumner moved as d substitute, ths
: the President, If not Incompatible, will ri,