Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-01-18
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us Mr. Fento,, introduced bill providing for the
payment Tor loss Destruction OF the property of
loyal citizens by the troops Of the United States
during the existence Of tho present rebellion. ~
J. Mr. Arnold introduced bill for the construc-
tion OF ship canal uniting the Mississippi with
the northern iakes.s41 hi, % r, ftni ass si-f
~ MI Wilder introduced bill requiring the as.
certainment Of the damages sustained Mt Law
renee and other placed Ia Kansas by guerrilla
Many bills on n large variety OF subjects we're
introduced la addition 70 the above. all Of which
were referred. p d. slanstfdI isailisns Fl
Mr., Pike offered resolution granting the use
of the Hall Of the House Of Representatives 20
Miss Anna Dickinson. TO deliver nm address for
the benefit of the Freedmen's Aid Association.
Mr. Ancona moved to lay the resolution on the
table. ranlii4a ..' nilri 90. .ltslH4
Lost--yeas 46. nays 49,. sas itsp ross
Fernando Wood offered the following: ,lr
Whereas, Accusations seriously affecting the
Official integrity OF Major General Butler in the
discharge Of his duties while in command of
New Orleans. have been published; and fa
Whereas. Other military officers charged
with delinquences. oppressive condnct, and con-
niving at frauds: and a.i ls.isma sif
Whereas, IL is stated that there have been col.
lusions lorimitary supplies in the military and
naval departments: and 9u.r e.aH iIe
Whereas. recent disclosures show that IN the
custom house of New York and other branches
OF the Treasury Department. the revenue law has
been delrauded. and reasonable aid given TO dis
unionists; and -ft.c eaf Ili.i4a
Whereas, il Is apparent that general demoraliz-
alton and ineapacity pervade the executive
branch of the governments to an extent which
calls for the interposition and preventative legs-
lstion of Congress: therefore. .a 80 fi-
Resolved That n committee Of nine members
be appointed 90 investigate and ascertain the
foundatiOn for these accusations. with power 10
send for persons aud papers. TO take testimony
under oath, to make accommodation of necessary
REFORM aud report ut any time. sdt a
| Mr.. Stevens of Pennsylvania moved To lay the
proposition on the table Motion agreed to-
yeas n, nays So. lp sraw
! Mr. froomal offered the following: n'aIla
Whereas, the burdens of government should he
made Co fall ms equally possible in all parts OF
the country; and taH
Where's, the southern portion Of the country
has contributed but little means and money to-
ward the support OF the government; and
Whereas, for every black man enlisted In the
South some man from the overburdened North
should be exempted from the draft; aud whereas
the only way TO effect this, Is to get the black
man, IL j. therefore duly declared TO be the sense
Of this House, that
The Government should use Efforts to obtain
the slaves in rebel territories. by Offering them
as full pay aud bounties ms other recruits, and
declare n slave free upon his enlistment.
Mr. Cox said I've would move to lay the reso-
luton the table unless the gentleman would
allow him To amend IL 50 10 cnnscript nil the
blacks in the land The House REVISED TO lay the
proposition the table. by yeas 81. nays 73
On motion. the Committee on Military Affairs
was instructed to inquire into the expediency of
providing for the payment Of soldiers OF the
money withheld for the loss oi clothing &c 4,
thrown away IN service by command of their OIL
GERS. H
Mr.. Stearns. from the Committee on Waysand
means, reported bill 70 reimburse the State Of
Pennsylvanis for The expenses she incurred in
calling out ner militia during The rebel invasion.
/ The bill was referred to the Committee of the
Whole on the state OF the Uni0n H
A message was here received from the Senate,
announcing the death of Senator Bowden. Mr..
Brown o West Nirginia. delivered eulCgy, and
the usual resolutions Of respect were passed; and
as further mark Of respect, the House ad-
ljoufned. nai