The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-01-30
House OF Reprcse natives.
COMBINATION OF WEDNESDAYS PROCEEDINGS.
WASHINGTON Jan. 20, 1863.


WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 1863
EMPLOYMENT NEGROES SOLDIERS.
The report Of the House proceedings left on at tw
O'Clock this morning, after which
MIR. POTTER, (rop) Of Wis. said that in view Of tn
condition OF the country he deemed his duty TO charac
terze the da.oy proceedings Of this House as disgrace
full.
Mr.. RossoS, (opp) Of H., said that he had regard
ed the proceedings for a month and half.
MI. MooRHEAD, (rep) Of Pa, introduced resolution
but IFS consideration was objected to.
The resolution TO take ayote the pending bill
and amendments 10 organizenegro regiments
at one O'Clock tomorrow.
Various quest Of order raised, including
by Mr JOHNSON, lopp) of Pa. against his colleague (Ar
RGde) for sitting with bis hat contrary to the rule
of the House.
Mr.. BpnLE. opp of Pa, explained that he did be
canse the Hare Of the gaslight was painful to his eyes,
the question of his colleague (Mr. Johson) in plea
sure, he sorry that he Nlr. Bidde) ha d nothing
amusing to offer in return.
Mr.. WIcKrIFr, (Cnion) of KY, wished to make an cx
PLANTATION for similarly transgressing but the House
not disposed 10 listen to him.
The Clerk of the Sergeant at Arms dcpnted TO 20
after and arrest absentees and bring them the bar OF
the House.
Mr.. VALr-,SpGnAN (opp) OF Ohio, was satisfied that
this matter would 90 no further.
Mr. CLEMENTS (unon) Of Tenn. asked leave to offer
amendment to the bi proviso, that the States or
Delaware, daryland West Virginia, kentucky, Missouri
and Tennessee no person owing service or labor shall be
enlisted under this act.
men on the other side would consent TO take with
out further delay.
Mr.. wIcKInrE-It is too late 10 make bargains
Mr.. SARGEASr (rep.) OF CAL, after repeating Mr.. Val
land CHAM remark that /" he satisfied these pro.
whether he had made this observation after consultation
with his associates, aud with the understanding that
these dlatory motions would cease tomorrow
Mr.. VAIIAnriGHAM replied that several hours ago he
had spoken TO nearly all The members his side and the
understanding was that his matter should so further
This the hrsL time that he CHR Vallandgham)
mad witnessed such II this, and 10 would end
just in the way that others like IL have ended
No how long the struggle may be PROLONGED the
House viii adjourn when every body becomes wearcd
They had better 70 the point AT without going
on further through long tedious and wearisome process
Mr.. srR'ENs-I Understanding the statement OF Mr.. Val
landigham and having full faith him. he (Ar Stcvcns)
moved that the House adjourn.
Mr.. VOORHEES,, (opp.) Of Ind, wished rnisunder-
standing lie spoke IN good aitn He was not tho first
60 into this matter He sapproved Of 1t at tho
measure, but only 70 protect the rights o? the minority
lie authorized TO say for nine tenths Of those with
whom he was acting that they entered INTO no under
standing and made no conditions.
Mr. Holman, topp) Of Ind, was glad 10 confirm that
statement
Mr. BINGHAM, (rep) Of ohio-we don't want TO hear
Mr.. wtcslnrE--I wish to make the declaration that
have gone into this matter for the rights OF my state
This bill Is destructive and will produce danger to
the harmony Of the people and conflict between the gene
raj government and Kentucky. 80 far as am concern
ed with the help God will stand here until 18th Of
March, and eat sleep and drink here before will give
the majority an opportunity to pass such bill, which
Various gentlemen obtained permission TO absent them.
selves for five minutes. There long pause in the
proceedings, the House waiting for the arrival of alb
scntees. -
Mr.. CLEMENS, by general consent, introduced the
amendment which previously had been read lie added
additional with protecting the border
slave states; all offered resolution that the House al
jorrn.
There was then general agreement that all further
Gatory proceedings should he disposed Of that the
should FIRST DO taken the motion the
by which the maa question was ordered on the Negro
Sn Itnr Qntf hUf ,hnl,
open 10 amendment or debate.
Tho House then At balfpasi Ave adjourned
THURSDAYS PROCEEDINGS.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 1868.
AcRlcrivrRAL STATISTICS.
On motion Of Mr. LovEJoY (rep) Of H.. the Committee
Agriculture instructed inquire INTO the expe-
dcnoy of collecting agricultural statistics through the
assessors Of the internal revenue.
On motion Of Mr. sHxtrrsI u (opp) Of r. T. resolution
WAS adopted instruoting the committee inquire
tho expcdiency Of sending representative 10 the
agricultural exhibition ut Hamburg next July, with a
view TO mutual exchanges Tor the promotion d acri-
culture.
IHr oAsE o. CENSUS surER,srrSuExT kSsYiS.
Mr. WrsnN, trep.) Of Iowa, from the judiciary Commit
tee 10 whom the subject referred for INQUIRY re.
ported that Joseph ) 9. Kennedy. who wrote CERTAIN
letter TO Jacob Thompson cx>ccreiary Of the Interior
st superintendent of the Census Bureau The committee
reported the testimony In the case which was ordered 10
be printed and the committee then discharged from
the further consideration 81 tic subject.
TBs trts OF NEW YORK co,LRSNugr osfirfgs.
On motion Of Mr. rESriEroS, opp Of OHIO he secrc
what amount 81 ices the collector, Surveyor Naval
Officer Of New York have received under the Of 1861
r,c"idiro Tor tho collection oi duties on imports.
- I>s-nr. nov Military Profession.
Mr. WA,Iscr fhs a. cate from Washington Territory,
offered a resolution. which 49, adopted hquirng
the expeacncy a devo;Gs The lr:geeds from public
lands instruction in the military profession. .rc.g<
me EyLATgaS " GeIp, .-~~@NSr
On motion q Mr.. HARRISON. Uucl) Of OHIO. il was re-
shu -.
sructcd o. inquire into the eypedency OF act pro
hibtng banks and individuals from receiving deposits Of
Rdh 70 s'cufc 'e Ph?ine oi money borrowed tht hey
inquire whcthersuch act viii not prevent the srecu
lation gold now gong on and thereby protect the
government md people from the evils of such speculation
and that The committee have leave to report by bill or
Otherwise
rnE EMPLOYMENT ~ SrGpors AZ SOLDIERS
MIR. HchstS, trep.J OF Pa, modified his substitute,
striking out the distinction Of white colored TO
miss0ncd officers.
Mr. MAySARp, trnion) Of Tenn, moved to refer the
sub ect 10 the Military Committee.
Mr. Cox (opp.) ~ OHIO, said this bill had not been
printed except IN the Giot> In reply TO question from
him.
Mr. SuyrSs. (fcpl Of Pa said the opinion that,
the existing law did not pr African soldiers the
footing with white soldiers, and hence OF the for.
be captured ~ the enemy and executed tho Exccu-
tive would ny have authority TO punish retaate. This
bill proposed to confer VI.
II. tox wpiid prefer The peutomaus opinion TO that
~ the War department. The goutemon knew that the
law placed colored persons now u the army under tho
known whence the necessity 81 TINS bill
Mr.. WAsHlrKNE. trcp) " III inquired whether the
Gentleman DID not vote for the existing law
Mr. cox replied that he did NOT because the infamous
twefh aud thirteenth sections oi that bill were not
stricken out he rnd his friends voted against H..
MI S1tyESs said thli IN form tho old enactment did
no, put African soldiers precisely the footing
u the nhl NOW proposed enactment OF that iaw
what was the objection f II altered the law for the
better, then u necessary
Mr. WAnswoslH, tunion) u KY, rose 20 sneak,
when--
Nj ktttoUG. (rcpA r. M, % ted 10 further debate
especially - the meuhes AT ~ al last night IN order to
reach action to day.
Mr. srttfNs enid i was thought better nv those who
dc.sncd he hi that the question Of bounty should be
lcfi out altogether
Mr MALLORY, t'ulon) ~ Ky, asked the gentleman
whether The President unDer This bill would uot have
power q appoint negroes ~ command white men
Ny. NtsuN, lrcp If Iowa, compared tho bin with
tho existing law q show that black are not proposed
e pc ptrcd on tho same footing with white men. nd
ne gentleman thus The Pre- dent would placs blac.
tiC over white men
W NtttotN rer - hat Il u-tssblc for him ~
say what tic IRE dent Wound d.. lie merely hn,itted
that tho lroailcht has The fawer.
Mr. C0N sai iha tho rsf cf ha oreeiior a-d II tho
Objection n others thar this U PLACED tho tia, ou