Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-06-12
CONGRESSIONAL.
WksHiE0roE, June II.
HOUSE.

1 ms .A0AaH ALlkaIJ LOLnMALtHo recommended
that It be struck out, as it was not germane to
an army bill.
Mr.. f. h. Conekling moved to amend the sec
ton by reducing the mileage TO the actual trav-
| cling expenses.
TIE amendment was adopted by q vote Of ss
I against 30 and the House then struck out the
section as thus amended.
Mr.. Washburn moved TO reconsider and lay on
the table the table the last vote.
/ This was agreed to, and hence the mileage re-
7 form disappeared.
/ Without concluding action on the Senate's
amendments to the bill. the hour for the consid-
/ Grafton Of the special order arrived namely, the
\ bill to organize the boundaries of the Circuit
Courts Of the United States. The bill was passed
MI Bingham rose to question Of privilege,
/ and submitted the following, which was read at
/ the Clerks desk;
Whereas, iniormation has been received by the
] government that Hon Benz. WOOD Repre-
/ sentative in Congress from the State Of New
/ York, and member or the House, has been en-
/ gagged in communicating OF attempting to com
municate important intelligence to the Confed-
| crate rebels IN arms against the Government Of
/ the United States, be It therefore
l. Resolved, That the Committee on Judiciary
/ inquire into the alleged conduct Of the said
said Committee be authorized to send for per
J sons and papers, and examine Witnesses under
\ oath and report to the House.
Mr.. Phelps of Missouri said he did not see the
] gentleman, Mr.. Wood, present in his seat.
Mr.. Bingham-He was in his seat not a mo
ment ago.
T.
but it seemed to him to be but courteous to the
member Of the House that he should be pre-
sent under such circumstances.
Mr.. Bngham-I understand the gentleman is
in the refreshment room. Let page be sent
after him. This Is no question for discussion.
When I received the Communication from the
Government recognized it as my duty to rise
IN my place and offer the resolution. Idosire TO
say the communication was made to me and re-
oeiyed by me state as a member Of the
House, that I believe the communication has
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resolution has been carefully worded and does
not allege even BY intent that the Information Is
true. II is purposely guarded and refers to the
alleged conduct Of the member without the
slightest intent to prejudice the case. --t
Mr.. Wood at this point came into the hall and
resumed his seat.
Mr.. Richardson, ofIllinois, ,askedleavs to make
MF. Bingham-I will hear the gentleman.
Mr.. Richardson-The gentleman from Ohio
(Bingham) states that this information has been
received BY the Government, but as the Govern
ment is composed of several departments, I
would like to know what department. has receiT-
ed the information. The gentleman from Ohio
(Bingham) sits in his place and makes certain
grave accusation against member Of this
House. and when member on his own fespon-
sibility, makes an accusation, shall vote for an
| inquiry.
BIr. Binghau-I again remind the gentleman
that have made no accusation repeat the
statement, that certain information has been
! furnished to the Governments Of the character
indicated.
Mr. Richardson repeated his question, as to
what department Of the GoTernment had rs-
/ ceived the Information.
Mr. Bingham replied: ! believe originally the
] Department Of State. The Government is a
unit, and when It transmits information to this
House II seems hypothetical to be called upon
l to specify through what channel or specific de-
/ partments OF the Government it comes.
Mr, Noble-The gentleman from Ohio (Bing-
I harn) has stated that the Information was COM
munieated to the House from the Executive
a-frn ma hnTTn III no
such communication. This is entirely new to
/ the House.
/ Mr.. Bingham-My colleague did not hear dis
/ tinetly. ] said had communication TO make
/ to the House, and I say upon my responsibility
I that the preamble to that resolution Is true, and
/ such information has been communicated to the
| Government l will say that as a matter Of JUS
I tiee to the gentleman Wood and myself, care
| fully guarded my words, so that the resolution
does not even by intent accuse him Wood Of
I anything. 1t is simply resolution Of inquiry
Mr.. Wood hoped the resolution would be
l adopted and an opportunity given him to Be
] heard. Ialso desire to thank the Government
/ for giving me what they have denied to so many
I others, W., an opportunity to be heard.
] The resolution was adopted. u
Mr.. Stevens, from the Committee on Ways
i and Means, reported bill which was ordered to
/ be printed, authorizing the issue Of one hundred
| and fifty millions Of Treasury netes, not bearing
/ interest, Of denomination Of not less than FIVE
dollars, to be receivable in payment Of all loans
]
| ternational duties, excise, debts and demands Of
! all kinds due excepting duties on imports and
interest, and Of all claims and demands against
the United States, excepting for interest upon
bonds, notes and certificates Of debt OF deposit 5
/ also to be lawful money and a legal tender In
payment Of all debts, public and private, except
ing duties upon imports, and interest on the
public debt, etc.
The House then considered the Senate bIil
/ relating to the employment Of convicts in the
District Of Columbia Penitentiary for their i'm
I ami mi AMI
motion to strike out the section providing
for the discharge Of soldiers and volunteers con-
fined IN the penitentary under sentence Of court
martial, and prohibiting such imPrisonments IN
future. 1t was disagreed to /; yeas 81, nays od.-
I The further consideration Of the bill was then
postponed until tomorrow
On motion Of Mr.. Sheffield the Judiciary Com
mittee were instructed to report bill providing
that court martials shall not hereafter sentence
to the penitentiRry officers and men found gull
ty, and also to discharge all persons now held
By virtue of commitments made by such courts
for offences not deemed infamous by common
lawl
Adjourned
Mr.. Latham offered a resolution that MessFs.
Carron and Hooper, claiming to be Senators
from the State Of Deseret, be admitted to the
floor Of the Senate. Laid over.
Mr.. Powell introduced bill to provide the
means and mode for taking evidence in support
Of certain cases against the Government. Re
feTrsd to the Judiciary Committee.
msnts IN support Of the claim Of Deseret for ad-
mission as a State.
The bill in relation to the appointment Of
Lieutensnts 10 the Marine Corps was taken up,
and after discussion, passed.
Mr. Harris, from the Judiciary Committee, re-
ported back the bill TO establish provisional
governments in certain cases, with the recon-
msndation that It do pass.
At one o'clock the bill amending the Fugitive
Slave Law was taken up as unfinished business
Mr. Latham moved to postpOneit and take up
the Pacific Railroad bill. Agreed to--yeas q
IIr. MeDougaI explained the provisions Of the
/ bill, contending that the building OF such road
vas matter OF general and national interest, as
well as economy. BE thought it would be self
sustaining, but even II it was not, Il was Of such
vast importance to the Government and the
country that they might well make apProoria;;
tons for such an object But nothing was asked
from the Government before the year 1855.
Tho amendments Were ordered 70 be printed
and the hIll was postponed until tomorrow.
The bin providing forty Surgeons and ons
hundred and twenty Assistant Surgeons in add
ton 70 the volunteer service, was taken up,
Mr.. Wilson said there was great need Of add
tional surgical aid in the army. BE understooe
that some Of the men wounded before Richmond
had nothad their wounds dressed for the frs
time until Saturday.
! Mr. Clark asked why numbers Of men IN tn
hospitals were not discharged when they wer
not It for service. y a-IrI
Mr. Grimes said Congress passed an act II
April, for the appointment Of inspectors 70 lool
/ after these hospitals, but these men had not al
been appointed.
q Mr. Wilson said that all the session there ha'
been complaints from the camps and hospitals
A large number OF regimental surgeons nav
been appointed, and there we're q larger numbe
! ! Of brigade surgeons than brigadesl yet the mum
: Der was insufficient There we're large nunoe
! | Of wounded men ie the hospitals, and as IN
| Summon came on the number would increase.
, M. Foster said that there has been very grea
+ mismanagemsnt in the appointment OF arm
l surgeons Many we're unit for their duty :
= ar lnnHt 1f0le fha hospital
now who ought to be discharged. Men Wer
sent to the hospitals 50 careles5ly that not eve
their names we're sent with them and such hay
died and been buried as unknown, leaving thei
families, 70 suffer years Of suspense in regar
to their fate.
7 Mr.. Wilson said the Governments had done a
= they could to get proper returns sent Tn
company officers neglected their duty and Wer
: lcarefass. The bill was then pasaed.