Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-01-07

Nr. Burnett introduced a bill, which was re
feETed, providing a State Government TOR Colo
RADIO
A resolution Of inquiry into The causes Of the
loss OF the Monitor Was adopted.
Mr Stevens offered q Joint resolution, which
passed. providing that the Government shall fur
nish transportation to sick and vounded soldiers
furloughed OF discharged: also to the remains of
those who died OF were killed in the service.
Adjourned.
WASHINGTON. January 6.
HoUsr--Mr. Noel. from the select Committee
on Emancipation, reported a bill TO aid Missouri
in securing the sbolishment Of slavery therein.
Il provides for the issue OF $l0. 600 900 thirty
years bonds. payable 10 loyal owners-the Gov
ernment pledging iiselfto the deportation and col
onization OF the freed men.
Mr.. Vsllandighsm objected 10 the consideration
of the bill. for reasons stated; but the Speaker
overruled the objection. He made his decision
IN accordance with that heretofore applied TO the
French spoliation bill.
Mr. Clemens, of Tennessee, Was not aware that
this bill would be reported. and. as a member Of
the special Committee on Emancipation, be Oh
Jected TO u. Last session it wss proposed 10 ap-
prcpriate $4,000 900 for Virginia, Maryland,
Missouri and Delaware. This was on a national
basis. whereas this ball is of a sectional character,
referring. as 10 does, TO one State only.
Mr.. Wickliffe had seen il stated in public
prints that some time after the issue of the pro-
ciamation, had been received by the
President from intelligent, whole souled Union
meu which satisfied him that a great and power
ful change had taken place in favor of this mis-
cradle Abolition scheme. He relt il TO be his
duty and privilege 10 state on this floor, Ia the
face of Heaser, in the face of Congress, and in
the hearing OF the nation. that there Was not one
man in three HUNDRED in Kentucky who was in
fa-nr - IL u - ~. =
and again. whether it be by fraud, purchase or
otherwise.
Mr.. Noel said the people ef Missouri had said
that they would abolish slavery. In reply TO
Clements, he remarked that the people OF Ten
nessee had no regular State government, and
hence could not act upon and accept such a pro
position. 1t WAS expecting too much, TO hang all
the other border slave States upon this bill
Commence the work with Missouri. and when
the proper time shall arrive. the benefits might
be extended TO other States.
Me-. Holmes made a motion 10 lay the bill on
the table
Disagreed 70, AZ to 70.
NJ Elliott moved an amendment excluding
from the benefits of the act all those who may
%wiliuliy refuse TO take the oath OF allegiance
Adopted-75 to 30.
Nj Pend.e,un moved 10 table the bill. Mega
tiveJ-44 10 70
Mr.. Cravens moved to adjourn. Negatived-
10 to e.
The bill then passed bv a vote of 70 10 46.
On motion OF Mr.. Wickhfe-
R%es0l1eG, hat the Committee of WAYS and
Means be instructed to inquire into The expedi
ency OF issuing Treasury notes bearing 3.65 in
terest. the amount issued to DE equal TO the
amount OF tender notes in circulation. and snch
other sums as the demands OF the public service
for The current year shall require: that there be
issued an equal amount of United States 6 per
cent - year bonds. which with the interest. shall
constitute a fund for the redemption of the 1865
Treasury notes.-the bonds To bear equal date
with the Treasury notes.-the interest TO be paid
in specie.
The holders of Treasury notes shall have the
right 10 surrender them whenever the amount of
SlO0 Is presented and received at the par value
for the same. The holders of the 3 .65 Treasury
notes shall have the right to invest them in 30
years 6 per cent. bonds when AN amount equal
TO 500 is presented
Mr.. Coliax. from the Committee on the Post
office. reported "A Till authorizing the p. N. Gen
eral TO add to the list of mailable articles. and
explained-such articles not now mailable TO be
sent to the soldiers by their friends at home. on
book postage rates. Passed.
The House resumed the consideration of the
Executive, Legislative aud Judicial appropriation
bill Adjourned.
SENATE The Vice President presented a COM
municstion from The Secretary of War in reply
to a resolution of the Senate. stating that no citi-
zen, To his knowledge. had been required to take
any oath or obligation not to bring suit against
those arresting them; also transmitting the report
OF Major Turner. Advocate General.
Mr. Powell offered "A resolution that the Senate
condemns Grants order expeiling the Jews from
his department rs tyrannical and unjust, and the
President be requested to cOuntermand the same.
Laid over.
On motion of Nr. Davis. the House bill to
raise a volunteer force for the defense of Ken
lucky was taken uD.
Mr.. Davis urged its passage at length.
The bill was ~rerommitted.
The bankrupt bill was taken up.
Mr. Ten Eyck presented a petition in favor Of
Il uniform bankrupt law.
Mr. Wilson. from the Military COMMITTEE, re
ported back lhe bill TO suspend temporarily the
act to prevent and punish frauds on the part of
officers entrusted with the making of contracts
FOR the government. and moved the bill 70 be put
upon its passage.
Mr.. Powell hoped the bill would net pass.
There was some very curious history about this
bill IL was passed At the extra session. and
then suspended because some Of the heads of the
bureaus were opposed to il. He moved TO refer
IL to the Judiciary Committee.
After considerable discussion. the subject was
postponed.
Mr.. Wilson reported back the House Joint reso
ltion for the payment of soldiers, with m amend
ment authorizing the Secretary OF the Treasury
TO issue $50 900 900 OF demand notes, in addi.
ton to the amount authorized by the act Of 1862
Mr.. Fes-enden moved TO refer the resolution
10 the Committee on Finauce
Mr.. Wilson had no objection. but thought il
was high time our soldiers were paid, Many o
them had been waiting months. and some had
gone into the poor house, and their families were
paupcrs. because they had not been paid q,
promptly as they should have been.
The bill was referred 10 the Committee or
Finance
On motion Of Mr.. Wright. the bill concerning
the discharge of State prisoners was taken up.
Mr.. Wright addressed the Senate az length
He said he shoule not vote iof the amendment ol
the Senator from kentucky, Davis To strike oul
the section authorizing the President TO suspend
he habeas corpus. II was at times necessary "a
make arrests. lie quoted from letters Of Jefer
sou. and also from speeches of Douglas. IN sup.
port Of his assertion. The Senator from Ken
tucky, Powell and olhors, loudly declared they
wefe loyal TO the Constitution. IL was only n fe~
month. ago that n few Democrats issued a cal
for A part, organization. aud from this has atiaof
many OF the troubles which now perpiex the com
munity. Ia times like these every good and iru,
man should ash how he could best serve the coun
try. and not stop TO inquire what some Abolition
IL has done. The Senator from KoDtuck,
(Powel) had rejoioed over the recent elections
bat those elections had been brought about b,
means not calculated 10 produce much Joy. |
was 10y discouraging cnlistments. by maxim.
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