Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-02-16

United States to prosecute appeals of writs of err
rOr without giving security.
The Senate then resumed the consideration of
the currency bill, the question being on PowelI's
amendment requiring the banks TO keep specie In
their vaults 10 the am0u-t of one quarter OF
their circulation. This was reecIed-yeas Ia,
nays %.
| Mr. Powell moved to strike out the provision
excluding these notes from being received in pay
ment of imports. Rejected
Mr. Howard moved TO amend as to require
that thirty per cent Of the capital stock shall be
paid in gold and silver coin. This was rejected
Yeays 10; nays 2l.
Mr. Powell offered an amendment requiring
the assent OF the State to the organization of the
banks Rejected.
Mr. Henderson offered an amendment incress
ing the amount of the capital stock OF these
banks Rejected.
Adjourned
HOUSE On motion of Mr. Arnold, the Com
mittee OF Ways aud Means was instructed to ex-
anime and report on the practical operations of
the excise law upon the interests of manufacturers
of limited means.
The House resumed the consideration of the
report of the Committee on Elections. in favor of
admitting Messrs. Flanders and Hahn as Repye-
sentatiyes from Louisiana. No question
taken.
WASHINGTON, Feb. H.
SExATE-Mr. Grimes, from the Committee on
Naval Affairs, reported 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 acs.
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
| IN.
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-
vides for increase of so Major Generals and
$50 Brigadier Generals, making the whole mum
Der of Major Generals 20, and of Brigadier Gen
erals go
Mr.. Grimes was opposed to the bill, and asked
for the yeas and NAYS on its passage.
Mr.. Caslile wanted to know how manv 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 ap
pointed when the new forces raised He
did rot believe that so many we're needed and he
thought that some limit had better be placed on
the number, else nominations of new Generals
would be sent to the Senate every day.
Mr. Grimes said there we're 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 in emancipation. but 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 holder of U. s bonds to the amount of
80 per cent. OF its capital stock. it may transfer
or deliver TO the U. s. Treasury such bonds, or
part thereof, i'm the manner provided by this act
and will be entitled to receive circulating not rs
equal to 80 per cent. of the bonds so transferred
and delivered.
HoUsE.-Mr. Washburne gave notice of his
intention to introduce a bill to repeal all laws
levyin,, duties on railroad iron.
Mr.. Cox, from the Committee on Foreign AT
fairs, made report on Mr. Fessendens 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 cOnGded TO him by the
Constitution.
Mr. Cox remarked that the Legislature had
nothing to do with subject of receiving foreign
ministers He had doubt the Government
WAS taking the proper steps for recognizing the
Government of NJ, as ali the functions OF
the State, the forts, capital, &c, were now in the
hands of the latter and he was now President
de facto and de june.
Mr.. FeSsenden expressed his dissatisfaction
with the report. His object was accomplished
He was glad to hear that measures we're being
taken to reorganze that Government.
The committee discharged from the fur
Their consideration OF the subject.