Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-01-17
ening Fox and wisconsin rivers, to increase

ening Fox and Wisconsin rivers, to Increase
thelr navigation. Adopted.
Mr.. Carllse called up the resolutions relative
to the instructions from the Postofice Depart
ment concerning the transportation of certain
newspapers through the malls, which was adopt
ed.
Mr.. Feasenden called up the bill making ap.
propriations for deficiencies In the civil service
OF ths Government, which was passed.
Mr.. Henderson called up the bill providing
for procuring aid to the State of Missouri to
emancipate the slaves. .
Mr., Henderson proceeded to address the
Senate In favor of the bill. He argued at
length In favor Of the constitutionality Of the
measure, claiming there Was power under the
Constitution to pass this measure almost the
same as for removing the Indians from the
States.
On motion Of Mr.. Wilson, the bill wa, post
poned, and the bill for the consolidation of
regiments taken up. After discussion. II was
postponed.
Mr.. Wilson offered to be read letter from
Gen. Meigs relating to remarks made in the
Senate concerning his loyalty. The letter
went on TO say that If charges we're made the
authority ought to be given. Objections being
made, Mr. Wilson proposed to withdraw the
letter. He thought 1t might contain hasty eI-
pressions.
On motion of Mr.. Fessenden, the Senate
went Into executive session, and afterward I'D.
journed.
HousE.-The House considered the bill re-
ported last June from the committee Of the
Whole, with amendments, authorizing the en-
largement of the Missiaaippi and Michigan Ca
nal for the passage Of gunboats, munitions OF
war, ETC., and also the enlargement: OF the Erie
and Oswego canals.
Mr.. Holman moved to table the subject. DIG
agreed to-42 against 80.
Mr.. Stevens moved that the House go into
committee on tho bill providing ways and means
for the support.of the Government.
The Speaker, In reply to q question of Mr.
Washburne, said If Mr.. Stevens motion should
prevail, the canal bill would remain on the ia.
BILE, with other unfinished business
Mr.. Washburn demanded the yeas and nays
on the motion TO 60 into committee of the
Whole. The motion was agreed tod agains,
6l. ~
The consideration of the Finance bill was
resumed.
Mr.. Hooper said the bill was not satisfactory
to the Secretary, who believed that some of its
provisions we're inexpedient and would cause
serious difficulties In the Department
Mr.. Rofcoe Conkling asked the direct ques..
ton whether the Secretary would be able to.
carry on his department undes this bill.
Mr.. Cooper said 10 his opinion he would not.
He had, after consultation with the Secretary,
prepared an amendment to the bill, which was
read to day, to borrow $900,000,000 and
Issue bonds payable after twenty years with
not exceeding six per cent interest interest
and principal payable 10 coin or treasury notes
payable In three years, with interest not ex-
0aA Afnfx ais 4. l.
Or U. 8. legal tender notes.-the whole amount
of bonds, treasury notes and U s. notes not to
exceed the sum Of $90,000,00O. Il also au-
thorizes the deposit Of coin, for which receipts
are to be issued, in sums of not less than $40,
to be receivable at the Custom House and for
payment of interest on the public debt.
After considerable debate, and without COM
Ing to conclusion, the House adjourn ed til
Monday "a t,...g r- -.n-fr.- '~-iF.