Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-02-02
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L extremely regret 10. In reference 10 the mat
ter OF the pistol, | deem it due to myself to say
thatsI am not in the habit of wearing arms.
/ never wore arms month in all my life. and
would have much sooner injured myself than to
have injured the Sergeant at Arms or any Sena
tor on the floor, and therefore l think it is due
to my own manhood to make this plain statement.
do not do it to influence the Senate or its action
the resolution now before it, bit upon the prin-
ciple which has always governed my action
through life that when am satisfied have done
wrong to make all the reparation can, and |
now say to any individual here that if upon tina,
occasion used toward him any discourteous IN
guage, regret il.
Mr. Clark: | came to the Senate this morn
ing with the determination to call up the resolu
ton introduced Yesterday for thought it due
to the Senate and country that prompt action be
had upon 1t; but upon the statement of the Sem
ator from Delaware | will not call It up this
morning, but take advice of Senators older than
/ am, and then take action as NAV be advised.
HoUsE-On motion OF Mr. Lovejoy, the Com.
mittee on Agriculture instructed to inquire
into the expediency of collecting agricultural
statistics through the Assessors of the Internal
Revenue
Nc. Wallace. the delegate IRON Washington
Territory. offered resolution, which was
adopted, inquiring as to the expectancy If devot-
ing the proceeds from the public lands to instruc-
ton in the military profession.
On motion of Mr. Harrison it was resolved that
the Committee on WAYS and Means be instructed
to inquire into the expedency of an act prohibit
ing banks and individuals from receiving deposits
of gold to secure the payment of money bor-
rOwed, and that they inquire whether such an act
will prevent the speculation in gold now going
on, and thereby protect the Government andpeo
pie from the evils of such speculation, and that
the committee have leave to report by bill or
otherwise
The negro soldier bill was then taken up
Mr. Hickman modified his substitute, striking
ont the distinction of white or coored commits
Mr. Maynard moved to refer subject to Mill
tary Committee
Mr. Cox said the gist of his objections was that
this bill placed the black on a perfect equality
with the white soldiers.
Mr.. Maynard said his object in moving to re
fer was that the pill might be deprived OF those
features which made it odi0us with counervail
ing advant re to the Union Congress had nj
ready provided that the President might employ
such persons of African descent as he might
deem useful Under this bill not only black
Brigadier but black Major Generals might be
appointed. The opposition of the Border State
men was not factiOus; il was mace in seriousness,
because the bill light cause serious injury. They
hal submitted to II good many things which they
considered injurious.
He begged the gentlemen that when they found
il necessary TO adopt measures in violation OF
their judgment they would make the case as
palatable "a possible by gliding the pill
Mr.. Dunn was favorable to the policy of this
bill, but wanted it to provide explicitly that black
men shall not command white men.
Mr.. Porter offered an amendment to meet this
point
Mr Mcpherson said that the author of the bill
would contine the differing to white men.
Voices: WHO is the author!' Name him ~
Mr. Wicklifle: The author is the Secretary Of
War.
WAsHINGrox. January 30.
HOUSE On motion of Mr.. Colfax-
Resolccd, That the General-n Chief inform
the House whether paroles have been granted to
any Rebel officers captured since the proelama-
ton Of JEFF Davis
On motion of Mr. Sheffield, special commit
tee was directed to inquire into the truth of the
charges contained in the pamphlet of X. Belts
against Commissioner OF Patents
message was received from the President
recommending "A resolution of thanks to Com
modore Porter for bravery and skill at Arkansas
Post. Referred to the Committee on Naval AT
airs
Mr. Stevens. from the Committee on Way:
and Means, reported a bill making apprOpria
pair OF Notifications. Also bill making APP
preparations for the support of the navy for tn,
year ending Jnly 1864
TIE House then resumed the consideration o.
the negro soldier bill.
Mr Wad>wOrh protested against its passage
IL Nas confession to Tie N,,rd OF our desperat,
condition. lie thought there was valor anC
strength encu il ia lie people to preserve all W.
h0ii der. an that Almigh', G'ri would turn
Al. 4,
Mr.. Se,lgwick favored t!Ie bill.
Nh Wright opposed il, saving it would hav,
II iemoraliziEg ELECT upon the soldiers, ror sol
diers OF the army had stii Ia him that ii bacl
men we're sent 20 them they would regard it IA
a condemnation Of thei. conduct. aud would leav,
the -ervce ii they cou.d How far this feelin;
extended he not ab u say.
iMr Morehead asked whether this information
came from -Penna" soldiers
Mr.. Night answered ia the affirmative.
Mr. Moorhead said he would like Ia know thei
lanes
Mr. Wright said others talked the same way
and they were pllrotic as the gentleman o
himself
Mr. Mcpherson remarked that Washington
Henry and others OF the Revolution, distin
guished statesmen in the late AMI patriots durtI
the present war, were in FAVOR OF negro allies.
Mr. Wright Saii he beliey ell Ihit by the recon
Mcclellan To the army the country could b
saved. Applause from the galleries.
MIR biddie, Democrat, Oi Pennsy lvania. still
entertained the same views which he expresse
last session He alluded to the arrest of lngeI
soil aud Boeau, and said this kidnapping of cit
izen, grossly Illegal violence. and NIGH
properly be expelled 10y that legal force whic
ever, citizen may use against the burglar; an
he thought we would endanger our National eS
not OF American citizens, but of negroes. Slave
would lie of little avail in conquering the South
but this might be fit instrument OF tyranny.
Mr. Cox cOntrOverted the position of Mr.. Nc
Pherson, and argued that Washington and otht
Generals were opposed to the employment of n'
groes a. soldiers He remarked that the ObieG
of the bill TO produce dissolution of Oh
Union A large portion of the army was mad
up of the Celtic race, and such men would M
fight side by eide with negroes. He said larg
POI ton of the array were Democrats, who did NJ
go into the contest for the purpose of abolishin
slavery.
Subject undecided. House adjourned.
SENATE-Several private bills were passed.
Mr. Anthony, from the Committee on Printing
reported bill to expedite the printing of Il
Presidents message and accompanying docl
ments Passed. The bill provides that the me
sage aud documents shall be delivered To the 81
perintendent of Public Printing prior TO Il
meeting OF Congress. and be printed within Il
days after the commencement of the session.
Mr.. Hale called up the resolution censurir
Com Van Brunt, Charles Ii. Roswell, and E.
Southland for negligence in fitting out the Banl
expedition
Mr.. Grimes aid lie could not see reason 4
erasng the name of Commander Vanderbilt.
thought that Commander Vanderbilt N
more bamable than Others.
The further consideration of the subject wi
postponed.