Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-02-07
CONGREGATIONAL.

WAsHISGroy, Feb. 8.
SESArr-Nr Carlisle thought it not expedent
to give such power TO the President
MIR Sherman SURPRISED at the opposition
to this bill. We had arrived ut a condition when
~ecould not fill up the army with volunteers
and the question was how should we fill up the
army Every nation had some kind of conscrip
ton law, and Congress had the power 10 raise
armies
Mr. Doolittle said he had decision OF the Su
preme Court Justice at Washington which laid
down the mode. A distinction was to be made
between person called into service and one who
was actually employed. He further said perhaps
il was better that Congress should have declared
that the time when IA man was IN service might
date from the time he was drafted or when the
order was given TO the Governors. But Justice
Story was from New England. and perhaps dis
affected toward the war of 1912, and delivered
dissenting opinion. ana that guarded
Mr. Sherman claimed that the question really
was whether should fill up our armies and
continue the war. or give il up. he would have
had the bill made with the proper exceptions.
The laws of France and Russia have MANY wise
exceptions. which world prevent hard cases which
would occur under general laws. II We would
have fewer political speeches and less talk about
negroes. let us turn the thought to suppressing
the rebellion and We would soon see the good re-
suit The people would not give up this contest
until the rebellion was crushed out.
The motion 10 strike out the section prev allied
by a vote of l3 to ~.
Mr. Davis moved to amend by inserting the
word white" TO make il read "all able
bodied white male citizens.
Mr. Lane moved 10 recommit the bill TO the
Military Committee. with view To incorporate
some exceptions.
Mr. McDougai said that the Democrats Of IN,
loyal States were willing to do AL that was neces
sary 10 strengthen the Government and restore
the Union.
Nj Doolittle regarie this one of the most i'm
portant bills that Congress could pass.
Alr Rec asked j. he would express his opinion
OF Horace Greeley.
Mr Doolittle was perfeetlv wiling to express
his opinion. He regarded The course of the N y
Tribune in December, 1860. and also the course
pursued by that paper latierly, among the
most unfortunate occurrences, and most mis-
chevous in its tendencies
Mr. Latham raised the point that this discussion
out of order. The question i ON the mo
ton TO refer.
The Vice President decided that il was out of
order.
Mr Doolittle said thu, there had always been
the utmost latitude on such questions
Nlr Wright we'd that the Senator have leave
10 20 on He wanted the Senator 10 express his
opinion of the conduct of the Secretary of State
in sending the-'rench Minister to Richmond and
sending messages through him TO JEFF Davis.
Mr Foster said this entirely out o. order.
He objected to an answer.
Mr. Wilson. Of Mass hoped the Senator would
answer.
Mr. DoOlittle did not wish TO say All, thing cut
of order. and declined 10 proceed.
The bill was then recommtted to the Military
Committee
Dir. Latham presented memorial from the
Pacific Telegraph Company relative TO the bill
to modify the present Atlantic and Pacific tele
graph line.
Mr. Corwin offered resolution requesting the
President 10 communicate TO the Senate the mum
Der of volunteers and drafted men actually raised
and mustered into service by the several States
and the time when their terms of service expire
Adopted
The bill 10 revise the act to pay bounty and
pensions TO men actually employ ed in the Depart.
ment of the " est was taken up.
WASHINGTON. February 6.
HousE-The House concurred in the Sena,e's
amendment to the Postoifice appropriation bill
authorizing the Postmaster General 10 contract
for carving the mails in steamships from San
Francsco and Oregon posts at not exceeding
S24 900.
The House then considered private bills.
The House re-uined the consideration Of the
Illinois and New York ship canal BILL
Mr. DIN said this measure had long been q
subject of discussion and reflection. and lie pro
visions in great degree we're well understood by
the members Nevertheless. he would no
tice the persistent efforts made BY it, enemies 70
traduce the bill.
Mr. voorhees, said that if he had before had
any doubt of the propriety of the passage of ihi:
measure. il had been deepened and confirmed after
hearing Mr.. Oiin's speech Such ssupendous IN
ternal improvements were opposed TO the Urinc
pies OF his party. 1t seemed that every measure
TO spend money and bestow patronage met The
approval OF the Republican side of the house
Mr. Arnold explained the importance of the
proposed improvement with one mouth for com
merce at New Orleans. another at New York
Tie distances Of the Republic were one
Mr.. Kellogg answered objection OF Mr
Voorhees, 10 the navigable condition from th,
mouth OF the Illinois TO ST. Louis. He was az
sured BY responsible and intelligent authority
that with few slight exceptions there had been a
depth OF six feet water. generally more
Mr. Dawes. saving that he would vote for the
bill. remarked that New England would not ash
the gentleman IRON Indiana Mr. Voorhees, OF
what terms she would remain IN the Union
Mr. Holman opposed The bill. He had re,chec
the conclusion of the Naval Committee that thi.
mart was hot intended for military purposes.
Without concluding on The subject, the Hous,
adjourned.
WAssryeroH, Feb. s.
sExArE.-Nr. Arnold offered resolution
which was adopted. instructng the Finane Com
mittee inquire into the expeliency of repealin:
the duty On paper.
Mr.. Nesmith offered a resolution reQuestin;
the Secretary of War TO furnish 10 the Senat.
the report and maps of Capt. John Mulln. WHIT
was engaged in the construction of military
road from Walla- W ALA TO Fort Burton.
The Committee of Conference the def
cheney bill made a report. which was adopted.
On motion of Mr.. Henderson. the Senate tool
up the bill 10 aid Missouri to emancipate her he
groes, but it was shortly aiterward laid aside.
Mr.. Wilson called up the resolution expeliin.
George E. Badger from the Board Of Regents o
the Smithsonian In-titu e. and appointing Prof
Agassz in his place Passed.
Executive session Adjourned