Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-12-24

asked leave to introduce q resolution pr0vidin
for q committee to investigate the causes Z
the disaster at Fredericksburg, but it vas Oh
jected to. A resolution was adopted directin
On inquiry into the expediency Of revising tn
duties of the office OF Quartermaster. General
Resolutions Of thsnks to Lieut. Morris an
Lieut.. Wordsn were passed. A resolution va
adopted calling upon the Secretary Of the Nav
for information regarding cases before tn
Prize Courts. The pension bill was passe'
without debate. Mr.. Stevens, Of Pennsylvania
made On explanation of his financial PROPOSE
tion, lately submitted. The House subsequent
ly adjourned until Monday. 5
MONDAY, December %
SzNATE.--A resolution was adopted, to ap
point q select committee of inquiry as to thu
facts In ard to chartering vessels for the
Banks expedition, the sea-worthiness OF such
vessels, etc A communication was received
from the Secretary Of State, transmitting cor
respondence with the Russian Government re-
lating to telegrsphic communication between
the mouth Of Amoor river and San Francisco
Mr. Latham presented memorial from the
Express Companies Of the United States, asking
for an amendment to the Federal tax law.
The funeral expenses Of the late Senator E.
D. Baker were ordered to be paid. A bill was
introduced and referred. providing for COM
mission to adjust, settle, and liquidate the
claims. accounts and debts between the United
States and any State, during the rebellion. Mr..
PoWelI's resolution, inquiripg whether any per-
son arretted had been required to take an oath
not to sue those making the arrest, as oondi-
ton of release, was adopted Mr., Salisbury q
resolution of inquiry, relative to sending troops
Into Delaware to control the late elections in
that State, was then discussed until the expirA-
tion of the orning hour. Tho bill relating TO
the Discharged State prisoners, was taken up,
discussed, and postponed. The Senate spent
some tiRe in executive session, aud then ad.
jcurned.
HoUsE The credentials of Michael Hahn,
Representative elect of the First Congressional
District Of Louisiana, were referred to the
committee on Elections. Mr.. Vallandigham
offered the following resolution, which went
over under the rule;
Resolved, That this House earnestly desires
| that the most speedy and effective measures be
taken for restoring peace 10 America, and tina.
no lime may be Loot in proposing an immediate
cessation of bostilities in order to the speedy
fual settlement of the unhappy controversies
| which brought about this unnecessary
and injurious civil war, by just and adequate
security againtt the return of like calamitlee
In times to come; and this House desires 10
offer the most earnest assurances to the count y
that IL will In due time cheerfully cooperate
with the Executive and the Sites for the res.
t1ration OF the Union By such explicit and most
solemn amendment aud provisions Of the Con-
tttutlon as may be found necessary for secur.
ing the right, Of the several sttss and SEQ
tions within the Union under the Constltution.
Mr.. Pendleton offered resolution that the
protest and remonstrsnce Of thiTty.a ak mem
bers Of the House, submitted Herewith
against the unconstitutionality and injustice OF
the bill recently passed indemnifylug the Presi-
dent ard othera for suspending the writ of ha-
bsAs corpus, be entered on the Journal.
MIR. Stevens moved to lay the resolution on
the table. Carried-75 to 40.
Mr.. Ashley introduced bill, providing for q
temporary government for Idahoe, and for the
admission of Nevada, Utah and Colorado into
the Union as States. Mr.. Bingham introduced
q bill for the emancipation Of slaves in the
States and territories of the United States.
On motion of Mr.. Cox It was
Resolped, That the President be requested, II
not incompatible with the public service, to
to this House any correspondence
or other information In his possession relating
to the alleged interference by our Minister to
Mexico In favor of the French in the present
war between the Mexican Republic and the
Emperor of the French, by signing Q protest
against the expulsion from Mexico of French |
subjects.
Mr.. May offered resolution requesting the
President to communicate to the House copy Of
The order of the Secretary of State dated about
he 26th of November last, and which he caused
10 be read to the State prisoners at Fort War
ZEN, forbidding them to employ counsel on the
ground that such course would be deemed by
he Government and the State Department as
! reason for proIOnging their imprisonment.
Mr.. May said he wanted to know whether
Iuch prisoners were guilty Of crime for cling
ng to the privileges Of the Constitution.
The Speaker informed him that the debate
vas not in order. - "l.
On motion Of Mr.. Stevens. the resolution
vas tabled by vote of 63 to 48.
Mr.. Walker offered the following resolution,
which was adopted {;
Rssolped, That the committee Of Ways and
Means be instructed to inquire into the ex-
oediency of authorizing the Secretary of the
Treasury, at his discretion, to Issue bonds
o the smount of $l00, ,000, ,000,' of such
denominations as shall be best adapted to the
,urpose Of circulation, and bearing interest at
he rate Of six per cent. annually, payable In
hree or Eve years, ct the pleasure OF the Gov
,rnment, and receivable for all dues to the
except customs.
On motion Of Mr. Train, a resolution was
dopted providing for select committee to In
uire whether an officer or employee Of the
Government is interested directly or indirectly
n any banking house or nioneyed institution
Iaving contract, with the Government or deal
ng in stocks or other property. "
Mr.. Mallory's resolution that On adjournment
axe place from Tuesday to the arst Monday in
Tinuary, passed by q vote Of 70 90 al.
After the consideration and passage Of the
deficiency bill, the House adjourned.