The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1864-03-16

companied by request Tor any testimony
which should properly accompany it. He
did not want any e3parts statement to 60
out to the detriment of a soldier, when the
records Of the War Department entirely ex.
honorate him.
Mr.. Powell said it was no doubt the truth
that the Secretary Of War was in the habit
OF doing things without the knowledge Of
the President, very much to the detriment
OF The bent interests of the country. If the
President allowed such things to be done
without, his know ledge, he was not entitled
TO the commiseration Of the country. lie
should instantly dismiss such an official.
Mr.. Lane, OF Kansas, said il he was Presi,
dent, or Secretary OF War, be wosld consid
er it the highest honor that could be paid
him to be assaulted by the Senator from
Kentucky.
Mr.. Sherman said the evidence in posses
sion OF the President abundantly vindicstsG
General Curtis from the charge Of speculation
in cotton. Ho had it from the lips Of the
President himself that the removal of Gen.
Curtis was from another cause.
Mr.. Powell said the Senator from Kansas
had stated that II he was the President or
Secretary of War, he would want no higher
euiogy than his censure. II he thought the
Secretary Of War was performing his duty,
be would have no word OF censure for him.
OF one thing he was certain, shat the praises
of the Senator from Kansas would be very
damaging to the President and his War Sec.
retary. -..r..
Mr.. Lane, oil Kansas, had been here three
years, and had hever heard one word from
the Senator (Powel) in denunciatiop OF the
leaders Of the rebellion, while he heard, day
by day, denunciations oil the officers Of the
Government.
Mr.. Johnson hoped the Senator from Mas
sachusetts would Withdraw his objection to
the passage OF the resolution as amended
Gen. Curtis was not the only officer whose
reputation had been damaged in puollc esti-
nation by the Committee Nine. tenths Of
the evidence before it would not be received
in court @ Justice.
Mr. Wilson would not resist the passage
Of the resolution after the amendment OF the
Senator from Iowa, requesting the President
to transmit the evidence, &c. The subject
was informally dropped.
% motion OF Mr.. Lane, of Kansas, reso
luton was adopted directing the Committee
on the Pacific Railroad, to inquire into the
expediency OF constructing railroad from
Fort Leavenworth 10 Lawrancs, Kansas.
Mr.. Carlisle reported back from the Conn
mittee on Public Lands, bill to confirm
certain land claims in Colorado.
MIR. Wilson introduced bill 10 provide
tor the better organization Of the Quarter
masters Department, which was referred to
TO the Committee on NJ Mlitary Affairs. This
bill organizes divisions charged with duties
as follows:
l. Purchase and disposition of horses for
the service. .r
g Purchase and issue Of clothing, knap
sacks, camp and garrison equipage and &C
coutermen,s.
s. Charter Of vessels Of transportation.
4. Western transportation and telegraphs.
5. Purchase of lorage. ..llaa IA 4as.
Erection If hospitals, barracks, store.
houses stables and bridges.
7. Purchase and disposition of wagons,
ambulances and iorges. .....
s. Inspections and reports.
8. Correspondence, returns and records
except in case OF urgency, or in purchases
at the seat of war advertising for propOsae
is required.
The bill also provides for the more eco
nomical distribution OF supplies, and Tor the
punishment of frau and bribery in such
purchases.
The Special Ordor was taken up, being
the amendment of Mr.. Brown to the Bill
to promote Enlistments.
Mr.. Brown proceeded to address the Sens
ate at length in support OF his amendment,
and the freeing of the slaves as war mea>
sure, and claims the existence Of The power
to free them, in Congress and the Executive.
He concluded his remarks in favor OF gen
eral emancipation policy. Executive SEES
sion held and Senate adjourned
HoUsE.-Mr. Kasson presented resolu'
ton of the Iowa Legislature in favor OF sol
diers discharged in consequence Of wounds
and disabilities being employed in situations
which they are competent to fill under the
and heartily lndorsing the pol
icy of paying soldiers and sailors OF African
descent the same as given whites for similar
service.
The resolutions were referred 10 the Mili>
tary Committee.
The House resumed the consideration Of
the Gold Bill.
On motion of Mr.. Boutwell,, the bill was
amended so as to authorize the Secretary OF
the Treasury to anticipate the payment Of
interest on the public debt, from time to time
either with or without abate of interest, as
he may deem expedlent. -..
The Gold Bill, as above explained, passed
by vote of 80 against "a.
The Deficiency Bill was taken up. The
House concurred in the larger number Of the
Senate's amendments, including $50 900 .OOO
for transportation and $ls,500,000 for regu-
lar supplies Of the Quartermaster's Depart
ment. Owing to a Disagreement on other
amendments, the bill will be returned 10 the
Senate. ..-
MIR. Schenck reported from the Military
Committee, to drop unemployed Majors and
Brigadier Generals, &c. .......
Mr.. Cox opposed the present consideration
OF the bill. Its consideration was postponed
till Tuesday next.
The House resumed the consideration OF
the bill authorizing the Secretary of the
Treasure to sell, from time to time, at his
discretion, any gold in the Treasury, over
and above the amount, which in his opinion,
may be required by the Government Tor the
payment Of interest on the public debt and
ior other purposes.
Mr. Boutwell's amendment, heretofore Of
iered, was adopted in lieu OF this, and as
substitute Tor the original bill.
1t authorizes the Secretary Of the Treasury
is anticipate the payment OF the int crest op
the public debt, from time TO time, with or
without rebate Of the interest upon the
coupons, as to him may seem eypedient.
The bill, in this amended form, was then
passed BY vote OF 80 against 81.
The Senate bill, establishing Uniform
ambulance system, was slightly amended
and passed.
The bill increasing the rank OF Provost
Marshal General to Brigadier General was
passed. -