Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-03-02


yes %. nays 10.
The bill then passed-yeas 81. nays l3.
Atquarter to one clock the Senate adjourned.
WASHINGTON. Feb. "a
SENATE Mr.. Wilson, from the Military Com
mttee, reported adversely on the bill to build
wagon road from the West Point Academy to
Cornwall Landing. Also adversely on the bill
granting the right of way through the Military
Reserves in Kansas. Also on the bin relating to
hospitals nj ambulance corps. In regard to the
latter. the committee regarded it impractical
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Mr.. Wilkinson, from the Indian Committee,
reported bill for the removal of the Sioux Indi-
ans from Minnesota and passed
On motion of Mr. Fessenden a committee of
conference was appointed on the naval appropria-
ton bill
Mr.. Fessenden then called up the Indian ap-
preparation bill.
HoUsE.-The Speaker stated that the pending
question was for the previous question on the
Senate bill to organize the national forces and for
other purposes
Mr. Vallandigham moved call of the House,
and demanded the yeas and nays
The House. 43 against, refused % order a call.
Mr. DIN withdrew the demand for the previous
question, and moved suspension of the rules in
order to offer resolution that debate of the bill
be concluded at half past 3 O'Clock
Under suspension of the rules he introduced
his resolution.
Mr.. Cox asked for call of the House
Mr.. Hickman moved that when the House ad-
journs it be till Thursday next
Both were negatived.
DIR. DIN withdrew his resolution AID also his
demand for the previous question, thus reopening
the debate.
Mr.. Mallory entered his solemn protest against
the passage of the bill.
During some patriotic remarks by Mr.. Kelley,
there was applause in the galleries, which caused
demand for their being cleared, After consider
able discussion it was decided they should be
cleared.
Mr. Mallory resumed his remarks and said he
held that the secessionists were accountable for
the unconstitutional abolition acts passed here
The seceSsiOhists ought they were bound. 10
have sent representatives hither. As to Ken
tueky, she was as loyal to the Constitution as any
State.
Messrs. White, Vallaadgham and VOORHEES,
threatened us with another revolution, and uttered
the warning voice of retrbuton. If we were to
meet Rebels or their aiders or abettUrs on our own
soil, sword in hand, let them come-the quicker
the better. He caused letters to be read from
Democratic officers of the army in contrast with
words uttered on this floor. These officers speak
of the miserable traitors At home, Who by Their
course, have caused dissatisfaction and desertion
in the army.
Mr. Pendleton said an opportunity had not been
afforded to remedy the defects of the bill or tC
ameliorate the severity of It's provisions. We
could never carry on the war with force obtained
by CONSUMPTION.
EVENING SESSION.
Mr. Wickliffe argued that the militia was de-
signed for the defense of the several States, anC
not for the service Of the United States as Il con
script army which this bill contemplated He
said this was the twin brother OF the negro bill
and gave the President power to call out the
militia at his discretion without restriction. The
provision to the appointment of Provost Mar
shals was disgraceful emenation from the Wal
Department.
After number Of propositions for closing the
debate under a suspension of the rules, the fol
lowing was agreed to: that TIE debate be ter
minated to morrow at one o'clock. one hour to be-
devoted to voting on amendments without debate
and then the bill to be voted on without further
premnaries.
Mr. Stevens argued that the troops proposed tC
be raised under the bill was in no sense a mihti,
| but national force, and such were warranted
by the Constitution. For six months past larg,
| party had been discouraging volunteering. The
Provost MarShals provided for in this bill were Il
keep an eve on the traitors. But the opposition
side of the house did not like such watch.
WASHINGTON, February 25.
SENATE.-Mr. Lane, of Indiana, called up tn,
! bill authorizing the President to confer breve
rank. Passed.
Mr.. Howe presented memorial from tn
Legislature of Wisconsin, asking for the reduc
ton of duty on paper.
Mr. Davis introduced a bill to authorize tn,
Covington and Cincinnati Bridge Company Il
build bridge across the Ohio River at hight o
not less than 100 feet above low water mark
Referred to Committee on Postofice and Post
roads.
Mr. Powell presented the resolutions of tn,
Legislature Of Kentucky concerning the toll
due to that State from the United States. Re
ferred to the Judiciary Committee.
Mr.. Richardson called up the bill to promot
the health, comfort and efficiency of the army
Passed
The Indian appropriation bill was then taker
A large number of amendments were acte,
upon. and the bill passed
Mr.. Pomeroy presented the resolutions of tn
Legislature of New Mexico asking Congress t.
make some provision for the 600 Indian captive
now held in servitude in that Territory, and whit
will be released by the act of Congress.
Mr.. Rice introduced bill to secure the RICH
of trial by jury in California.
Adjourned
! HOUsE-The House resumed the consideration
of the bill to organize the national forces.
Mr. CIittenden made no professions OF patriot
| ISM The measure now proposed the natu
raj result of the of policy pursued from tn
beginning eighteen months ago. Ii was her
declared that the sole object of the 4
restore our country and not subvert the institu
tons of any State. But departure from thi
declaration had caused divisions, and men ha
| lost heart because of the violations of the Con
stitution and the issuing of the emancipation
The people would not volunteer to free slaves
The only remedy was to make a national, not
sectional war. The negro troops were a sonrc
of weakness rather than of power White me-
would not fight in their company.
The time for debate having expired, by limIta
ton, the House proceeded To vote on the amend
ments. One, combining the term OF service Z
the present rebellion, not, however, to excee
three years, was adopted.
An Intellectual motion was made by Mr. Col
AK TO reduce the time to years.
The House adopted the amendment propose
by Mr. DIN, from the Military Committee, tina
all persons in time of war rebellion, acting "A
spies about the Notifications camps of I'll
army shall be tried by general court martha
and on conviction, suffer death.
Mr. Vallandigham offered amendment s
that instead of summary arrests by Provost Mar
shals of persons resisting the draft. they shall b
made by warrant by civil officers, on an oath o
affirmation setting forth the offense charged
Reiected--57 to l0l.
Mr. Cox moved to confne the conscription {
white citizens. Rejected.
Mr.. Stevens offered an amendment exemptn
from draft persons conscientously opposed {
bearing arms. and who shall declare on oath Q
affirmation that such has been their religious priT
ciples for three years. Rejected.
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