Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-01-23

aH9 s1fa wat no t<StsonHl pIS3i touu efSI tuhAe
the loyalty of the glorious tond OF Sta'e-. The
West would regard ~ traitors alike those who
suggested a peace with any portion Of the Mis-
sssippi in rebel hands and those Who suggested
Union with patriot c. brave New England left cut.
The Northern frontier must be defended.
This canal Is the cheapest and best means Of
defending IL. While the Atlantic coast 10 pro-
tected by forts from Maine 10 Florida. and by
navy. the Northern frontier. not less important.
il entirely desenseless, and within EASY cannon
range for hundreds OF miles: of foreign territory.
The Northwest cheerfully pays her proportion
for the defense OF the Atlantic. and will pay
further the large appropriations required. but Ne
ask In justice that the Northern frontier shall be
secured.
He showed that the lakes. by the Canadian
eanzs. we're accessible 10 the british eunSosts.
and that the lake cities and commerce we're ex-
posed To destruction Re read = letter IRON Ac-
miral Portor. showing that We had nov snoa;
more tnan ffty guIbOats ~hch could pass from
the lakes To the ocean by this canal.
II. then presented the fiscal. commercial and
agricultural interests seeking protection. Fifty
eight million bushels OF breadstufis we're shipped
from Chicago during the past year: the com
merce of the lakes was at least 500 900 900 per
aEnum; corn was now king. aud keeps peace be-
tween Europe aud America This enlarged canal
Is the cheapest mode OF defending the lakes.
This will turn the Mississippi into the lakes and
unite forever the East aud the West. Every
dollar thus expended I'm defense cheapens trans
portation. The capacity of the canal will be
twelve times that OF the Erie Canal The largest
steamers which navigate the Mississippi will
steam directly into Lake Michigan. These grand
results cost only sl3. 900 900 Ii will rapidly pay
for itself and will be a grand national highway
Ii will add 20 the taxable property of the Union
much the Erie Canal has done II will in
crease both our ability 10 borrow money and 10
paw it.
The committee rose and the House adjourned
SENATE Mr.. Lane. of Indiana. presented the
credentials of Hon David Turpie, el.ctea Sena
tor from Indiana.
Mr. Anthony offered resolution instructine
the Military Committee 10 inquire into the expe-
diency OF publishing monthly the names of all
officers OF the army who on leave, with date
absence WAS granted.
Mr. Hale called up the bill to amend the act
To establish the grade of line officers in the
NAVY
Mr. Trunbuil said the bill was 10 revise the
action Of the Advisory Board of the Navy
! Congress had passed one ball last year. and now
having by act relieved certain officers, We we're
here about 10 shit them back again. and the bill
provided for an increase OF rank 80 as to make
places for 50 mtny OF these men who might be
restored.
The morning hour having expired, on motion
of
Mr Doolttle, the joint resolution to annul the
treaties with the Sioux Iuiirns for the late out
RACES IN Minnesota, was taken M. He offered a
substitute for the resolution and for the House
bill 60 indemnify the State OF Minnesota for
losses. IL provides Isl. that MI treaty stipGla-
tons with the Sioux engaged in the late mas
sacre ia Minnesota be annulled; I'd. that the
nuities that were due 10 these Indians, amounting
to 500 900. be paid over Immediately to certain
commissioner for the present relief oi those
families which suffered most. not over 5000 10 he
paid 10 anv one family; Sd. that three commits
s0ners be appointed % bold their sittings in Min
nesota To take evidence and investigate all
claims for damages, and make full return to the
Secretary Of the Interior by the lst of December
next.
Wilkinson in favor of adhering TO the
House bill. which provided for abrogatiOn of
teachers, and appropriated 81 500 900 tor ndem
MITIGATION aud for the removal of the Indians.
After discussion the bill was postponed.
Mr. Rice calei up the bill TO reimburse the
State OF Minnesota for expenses incurred in de
Tending the State against Indian outrages He
had received telegraphs from the Governor stat.
ing the amount necessary To reimburse the State
would he S550.000 Passed
Mr. Wilson called up the bill To provide tor the
greater comfort OF the sick and wounded and
promote the efficiency of the Medical Depart
ment OF the army He referred TO one clause OF
the bill increasing the commutatioa of rations in
hospitals from Is cents to 50 ceuis. and said the
| object OF the restore the sick soldiers as
speedily as possible
Several Senators opposed the bill for various
reasons, viz: That the Medical Department was
mismanaged; that contractors made money at
present prices of rations. that. in some cases.
meat set before the sick not fl To eat; that
the bill called for increase in rank and pay of
officers in charge; that the appropriation, in the
aggregate. would amount very large sum;
that no accurate information could be. or ever
had heen. obtained from the department as to the
numbers Of sick and wounded. &c.
Mr. Wilson stated that we had about 5 900 Sur.
geons, and the bill provided for 300 more. and al
Assistant Surgeons in the regular army, and $50
Surgeons and 500 Assistants in the volunteers
We are now employing 500 Surgeons who are
not enlisted, snt the Go, eminent needs more
Surgeons. and If they could get 900 more good
ones il would be we'll
The Senate went into executive session, and
afterward adjourned