Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-02-12
CONGREGATIONAL.

WAsHINGToF, Feb. H.
SESATE-Mr. Grimes from the Committee on
Naval Affairs, reported a resolution to compen-
safe sailors of the gunboat - for loss of cloth
ing. Passed.
Mr.. Ten Eyck from the Committee on Judi
ciary reported adversely on the bill to amend the
fugitive slave act.
Mr.. Trumbull, from the same committee re-
ported back the bill to allow the United States to
prosecute appeals and writs of error without Civ
Ing security. Passed
Mr.. Wilkinson called up the bill for the re-
moval of the Winebago Indians from Minnesota
Passed
Mr.. Wilson, of Massachusetts, called up the
bill to increase the number of Major and Briga-
der Generals in the Volunteer service. 1t pro
yideS for an increase OF 80 Major Generals and
80 Brigadier Generals. making the whole mum
Der of Major Generals 20, and OF Brgadier Gen
eral. go
Mr. Grimes was opposed to the bill, and asked
Tor the yeas and Days on its passage.
Mr. Carlile wanted to know how many of these
Generals we're on duty. He thought this increase
would add greatly to the expenses of the Gov
eminent
Mr.. Wilson said many gentlemen had been Sd.
pointed when the new forces were raised. He
did not believe that many were needed. and he
thought that some limit had better be placed on
the number, or else nominations of new Generals
would be sent to the Senate every day.
Mr. Grimes said there were more objections to
the quality of the Generals than to the quantity
Many of our Generals ought to be removed and
better men put in their places.
At the expiration of the morning hour the
Chair called up the special order. the bill to aid
the State of Missouri 10 emancipation, bu, the
unfinished business of YESTERDAY. the currency
bill. being first in order was taken up and the
amendment offered bv Mr. Harris adopted
1t provides that bank or banking association
shall be a holder of L. 5 bonds TO the amount of
% per cent OF its capital stock. it NAV transfer
or deliver 10 the L. ). Treasury such bonds or
part thereof in the manner provided by this act.
and will be entitled to receive circulating notes
equal 10 80 per cent. of the bonds so transferred
aud delivered
HorsE.-Mr Washburne gave notice of his
intention to introduce bill 70 repeal all laws
levying duties on railroad iron.
Mr.. Cox, from the Committee on Foreign AT
fairs, made report on Mr. Fessenden's resolu.
ton as TO whether Gen. - should not be dis
missed as Minister from Columbia.
Mr.. Cox caused a note TO be read from Secre-
tary Seward saying that the President was en-
trusted with the function of receiving foreign
Ministers and this was con6ded TO him bv the
Constitution
Mr. Cox remarked that the Legislature had
nothing 10 do with subject OF receiving foreign
ministers. lie had no doubt the Government
was taking the proper steps for recognizing the
Government of NJ. as all the functions of
the State the forts. capital &c. were now in the
hands of the latter, and be was now President
de facto and de june.
Mr. Fessenden expressed MS dissatisfaction
with the report. His object was ACCOMPLISHED
He was glad to hear that measures were being
taken to reorganiEe that Government
The committee was discharged from the fur
Their consideration OF the subject.