Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-12-17
NIGHT DISPATCHES.
xxxyuTTm CONGRESS.


the following committees Select Committee
On pacific Railroad-Steveps Of Pa; Wilder,
Kansas; Steele, Of New York Price, OF
Iowa Cole. California Noble, OF Ohio
Donneliy. Of Minnesota Mcbride, Oregon
steele. New Jersey; McClung, of Missouri
Ames, Massachusetts Yeatman, Kentucky 4,
Sweat, OF Maine.
On Emigration--W Grinnell, Law,
Baldwin, Rollins Eliot Kelly Knapp, Ortiz,
Boyd. Kabaeiseh, Cabb, Andrew, Middleton,
Of New Jersey
Select Committee on the Rebellious States
--Messrs. II. W. Davis Of Maryland, Gooeh
AZ Massachusetts, Allen Of Illinois, Ashley OF
Ohio fenton of New York, Holman OF lndi-
ana Smithers Of Delaware, Blow OF Missouri,
English of Connecticut i
A resolution was adopted, instructing the
Committee on Military Affairs to inquire into
the alleged inhumanity OF the enemy towards
our wounded soldiers on the field.
Numerous other resolutions were introdu- |
ced, among them one by Mr. Rollins, OF MISS
ouri declaring that this House is prompted
by iust patriotism in favoring the Jealous pros
ecntion of the war, which was inauguraed by
the disunionists that it is the duty OF the
Government to prosecute the war until ooedl-
ance to the Constitution and the laws is seou.
red and that the war shall not be prosecuted
for the purpose Of CONQUEST or sublugation
Mr. Loveioy of Illinois moved to lay 1t on
the table. Los;-yeas so, nays, IA
A debate arising on the resolution, II was
laid over,
iourns on Wednesday next it will be TIL the
btb Of January, 1864. Adjourned
Mr. Grinnell offered the following, which was
agreed to
WHEREAS, Since the breaking out of the
rebellion. prisoners held by the United States
have heen treated, under the rules OF war
with the most humane considerations; and
WHEREAS, On learning that our soldiers,
held at Richmond, were suffering unto death
for food aud clothing, by the confessions oi
their captors, in the language of Foot OF the
rebel Congress- the mmissary General hay
inc starved the Union prisoners. The friends
al the prisoners, and the Soldiers Aid Soce-
tics continued to forward food and clothing,
until forbidden by rebel authorities there
fore.
Resolped, That this is a wanton act OF cru
elty unprecedented 30 modern warfare a
war with the humane sentiments OF the age
and merits the protest and execration oil this
House, vnd can but assign the authors
such Infamous deeds to the reprooaton o
the Almighty.
On nation Of Mr. Wilson,
Rssolyed, That the Committee on Road
and Canals be instructed to inquire into th
expedieney Of constructing canal aroun
the Rap ds, in the Mississippi River, CONNER
cling at Keokuk, Iowa and that the Con
mittee have leave to report By bill or othe
wise.
Mr.. Kenny, delegate from Utah, offered
resolution which was not agreed to, askln
that the Committee on Military Affairs be il
structed to inquire into the causes which hav
led to the statoning OF large standln
army among the peaceful and loyal people
Utah.
Mr.. McClurg introduced bill to provid
for the deficiency of the appropriation for II
pay of officers and men actually employed
the western department of Missouri, whiC
was referred to the Committee on Ways an
Means.
On motion Kassan, it was resolved Il
Committee on Claims be instructed to inqui
into the causes of the delay of the paymast
General and the I'd Auditor, in the adu
ment and the payment of claims of dissh'
and deceased soldiers, and report whp'
alton; if any, is necessary to fscil''
adjustment and payment, 49,.
Mr.. briggs offered the fo'
which,was agreed to- -o,olr
that when the Hous' Io".ns ro,
Deceoioef t.oe% -1u' ,adiourn On Wedne
o'S eaS.rr n9 =. be until Tuesday, jar
al frr .onse 40 80
NJ MIR. Wilson presented me
IN the officers of the Fourth and
.assachusetts (colored) Regiments al
the same pay and bounties as are aliowe
or troops Referred to Military Comm
e Mr. Wilson, reported the back pay
bounty bill with amendments.
M, Sumner.introduced bill to salts
claims of American citizens by reason
French spoiations. Laid on the taol'
ordered to be printed.
Mr.. Sumner, calld up the resolution re
10 the codi6eation OF the puohc
Adopted. =, a
The House joint resolution for ad
ment being called up. Mr. Tressenden
n he laid on the table. The motion wa
yeas 4; nays 20 u.
Mr. Wilson, introduced bill in
ment of the bill enrolling and calling
national forces.
Mr. Wilson, reported back the joint
medaD resolution, rendering the thAl
Congress to Major General 'frant, al
officers aud men of his command WI
recommendation for its passage Ado
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