Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-02-23
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reported back the bill to allow the people of Ne
yada to take preparatory steps for being ad-
mitted into the Union, and asked to be discharged
from further consideration of the resolution in
quring into the expediency OF admitting New
Mexico as "A State.
Mr.. Wilson. of Massachusetts,, from the Mill
tary Committee reported back the joint resolu-
tion to facilitate Repayment OF sick and wounded
soldiers in the hospitals and convalescent camps.
directing them TO be paid in sixty days, which was
passed.
Mr.. Wilkinson. from the Committee on Terri
tories reported a bill to enable the people of Ne
braska to take preparatory steps to be admitted
into the Union a State.
Mr.. Lane, OF Kansas, reported similar bill in
relation to Colorado.
. Mr.. Trum...sii, from the Judiciary Committee,
reported adversely on the bill to amend the act
admitting the State of Western Virginia.
Mr.. Collamer. from the Postohice Committee.
reported bill relating to post routes and pro-
yidlng for a bridge across the OHIO.
Mr.. Latham introduced a bill providing for
dietary Committee
Mr. Colamer called up amendments to the
post route bill Several amendments were adopted
and the bill passed
The bill to provide temporary government
for Nevada was taken up and passed-25 to ~
EVENING SESSION.
Mr. Pomeroy presented a memorial from the
New England Aid Society, asking compensation
for losses sustained in Kansas
Mr.. Powell called up the resolution to print
extra couies of the letters of the Secretary of War
and the Judge Advocate relative to the arrest and
discharge of certain State and political prisoners.
He submitted letters from d. a. Mahony and
Others, asserting that the statements made in the
letters OF the Judge AdVoca.e were untrue He
(the Judge Advocate) had also said that one of
the persons (AIahony) had discouraged enlist
mentS He had heard no complaint from Iowa
of his arrest.
Mr. Powell said he had acquaintance with
the man. Mr.. Grimes had stated that he was a
man OF talent and character.
Mr.. Grimes said he only spoke of his personal
character. He never had anything against him
personally until the breaking out of this re-
bellion
Mr. Richardson said if anyone knew of another
committing treason and did not have him arrested,
he himself was criminal.
Mr.. Wilson, of Massachusetts,: | think the
Senate should be legisating upon measures calcn-
Lated to put down rebellion. than talking about a
man who had shown that he sympathizes with
traitors.
On motion Mr.. Wilson's resolution was tabled.
The Senate proceeded TO the consideration os
the bill recognizing the Courts of the District of
Columbia The discussion was continued by
Messrs McDougal, Salisbury, Powell and Will
son.
Mr. Trumbull offered an amendment provid-
ing for revision and codifcaton of the laws of
the District. Adopted.
The bill pasSed-yeas 10, nays l6.
On motion of Mr. Fessenden, Committee on
Conference was appointed on the bill to provide
-, e
ment
At 1915 the Senate adjourned
HoUsE.-Mr. Shellabarger offered resolution,
which was adopted that as difficulties have arisen
regarding the pay of volunteers, the Committee
on Military Affairs inquire what legislation is
necessary to secure the payment of soldiers from
the time they entered the service, instead of when
their companies were mustered in.
The national currency b II was then taken up
Mr.. Baker spoke against the bill.
Mr. Noel did not feel at liberty to vote against
the bill, but appealed to the geats to refer it to
the Judiciary Committee.
Mr.. Hooper moved the previous question The
House. 70 against 90, agreed to order the main
question To be put. The House refused to table
the bill-57 against SO
The third reading of the bank bill was ordered
The Clerk read the bill, occupying an hour.
Mr.. Holman moved to Law the bill on the
table. Disagreed to- The bill then passed--7S
against 81.
Mr. Clarke offered an amendment, which was
adopted, 10 establish n money order system of 81
and not exceeding $50. 10 cents; for every addi-
tiona sum of $40 or less, scents.
No quorum being in attendance, the House ad-
jOurned at 9:45 a. M.
WASHINGTON, February 81
SENATE MIR Lane introduced bill to grant
rights of way through the military reserves of
Kansas.
Mr. Wilson of Massachusetts, introduced a bill
to establish II National Academy.
Mr.. Howard called up the bill to divide Michi-
gan into two judicial districts
After discussion by Messrs. Foster, Trumbull,
Fessenden, and others, the bill passed-yeas %,
nays IL.
Mr.. Fessenden presented the credentials OF
Hon 5. NJ. Morrill, re elected United States Sen
ator from Maine for six years.
Mr. Powell offered resolution that IA commit
tee of three be appointed to investigate the facts
in reference to the arrest, Imprisonment and re-
lease of d. A. Mahony. d. a. Mullen and An
drew J. Duff Laid over.
Mr. Powell also gave notice that he should at
an early day offer a resolution for a committee TO
investigate the conduct of Gen. Gilbert in dispers-
ing convention in Kentucky.
Mr.. Lane called up the bill to grant land to
Kansas for the construction of railroads and tel
egraphs. Passed.
The bill for the discharge of State prisoners
was then taken up. the question being on an
amendment of MIR. Carlisle's, offered as a substi-
tute for a substitute proposed by Mr.. Trumbull.
Mr.. Powell spoke at some length in favor of
Mr.. Carlisle's amendment.
Mr.. Powell defended the recent meeting in
Frankfort, XIV. and denounced Gen Gilbert for
breaking il up.
Mr.. Wilson, of Massachusetts, replied.
After an executive session the Senate ad-
journed
HoUsE-A committee of conference was asked
of the Senate on disagreeing amendments OF the
bill to provide ways and means to support the
Government
The House resumed the consideration of the
postoiiice reform bill.
Mr.. Lazear offered AN amendment which passed,
providing that all soldiers in camp and hospital
shall receive and transmit all letters free.
Messrs. Hutchin's and Maynard's amendments,
making uniform rates of hostage were rejected
Mr.. Hutchins Intellectually moved to table the
postOtfice reform bill
Bill passed-72 against 30.
Mr.. Morrill, reported from the Committee on
Ways and Means amendments to the tax bill. the
consideration OF which postponed until Tues
dav next
The House passed the Senate bill to prevent
correspondence with Rebels
The Senate bill for enrolling and calling out
national forces and for other purposes is to be
considered Monday.
The Senate bill to amend the act preventing
members of Congress taking consideration
for procuring contracts, office or place, was
amended so as to embrace any engagement OF
Government of the United States, and passed.
The Senate bill authorizing the President in
all domestic or foreign wars to issue letters OF
marque and repsisal, such power to continue two