The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-01-14
NO. 226.



WASHINGTON, Jan. 11.-Mr. Dixon pre-
sented memorial from the Society Of
Friends Of New York praying for ex-
emption. Referred.
Mr.. DOOlittle presented three memori-
ais from citizens in Wisconsin praying
that Congress abolish slavery in the ter
ritOries. Referred.
Mr.. POmeroy presented petitions from
200 women and 200 men of Kansas
praying for the abolition Of slavery
throughout the United States. Re-
ferred.
Mr.. Lane, Of Kansas, said scores Of
soldiers had been incarcerated in dun
geons in Missouri for the simple offence
of hurrahing for Jim Lane, and that the
Colonel who had imprisoned them was
himself afterwards obliged to hurrah fer
Lane. The subject introduced was now
undergoing investigation by the Militia
~ Board, and the officers appointed by
Gov. Gamble, of Missouri, were offend
ers. They are sympAthizeTs with the
rebellion.
The House bill making Consular and
Diplomatic appropriations was referred
TO the Finance Committee.
The resolution of Mr.. Wilson, Of Mas
sschusetts, to expel Senator Davis, Of
Kentucky, was made the order for Wed
nesday.
MIR. Carlisle announced, in appropriate
terms, the death of Mr.. BoWdeD, and
moved the usual resolutions Of condo
lence, and that the Senators wear Grape
for thirty days; and, as = further mark
of respect, that the Senate adjourn.
Messrs. Arley and Wilson followed in
appropriate eulOgies, the resolutions were
adopted, and the Senate adjourned till
tomorrow.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Fenton introduced q bill providing
payment for loss or destruction Of prop
trty of loyal citizens by the troops of
the United States during the present re-
bellion.
Mr.. Arnold introduced a bill for the
construction Of . ship canal, uniting the
Mississippi with the northern lake..
Mr.. Wilder introduced 4 bill requiring
the ascertainment of the damages sus-
tanned in Lawrence and other places by
the guerrilla raids.
Mr.. Pike introduced q resolution grant
ing the use of the Hal of the House Of
Representatives to Miss Anna E. Dickin-
son to deliver an address to increase the
funds Of the Freed Mans Aid AssOcia-
ton.
Mr.. Ancons moved to lay the resolu-
ton on the table. LOst-yess 4s, nays
70. The resolution was then adopted.
Mr.. Wood offered the following:
Whereas, The accusation against the
official integrity Of Major General B. Z.
Batter in the discharge of his duties
while in the command Of New Orleans
have been publicly made; and, whereas,
other military officers are charged with
delinquency and eOnniVirg at frauds
and whereas, it is stated that there have
been cOllusions for military supplies in
the military and naval supplies; and,
whereas, disclosures show in the Custom
house of New York and other bsanches
of the treasury department the revenue
law has been defrauded and reasonable
aid given 10 disuniOnists and, whereas,
it Is apparent that general Generalization
and incspacity pervade the executive
branch of the Government to an extent
which calls for the inteTp0sitiOn and PEE
VsntiVe legislation of Congress. There
fore, be it
Rssoleed, That . committee OF nine
members be appointed to inVes tigate and
ascertain the foundation for these accu-
satiOns, with power to send for persons,
10 take testimony under oath, to make
accommodation Of necessary refOrms,
and to report at any time.
Mr.. Stevens moved 10 lay the Tssolu-
ton on the table. Agreed to-yeas a,
nays SO:
Mr.. BrOokmall offered the following
Whereas, The burdens Of the Govern
ment should be made to fall nearly as
equal a. possible on all parts Of the
country; and,
Whereas, The Southern people have
contributed but little means and money
towards the support Of the Government
and,
Whereas, For every black man enlisted
in the Soavh some man from the over
burdened North should be exempted
from the draft and,
Whereas, The Only way 10 effect this
is 10 get black men. IL is, Therefore,
duly declared to be the sentiments OF
this House that strenuous efforts should
be used TO prevent them being used IS
slaves in rebel territories, by Offering
them the full pay and bOunties as the
other soldiers, and grant them freedom
at once on enlistment.
Mr.. Cox said be would move TO lay The
resolution on the table, unless the gentle
men would allow him 10 amend By cen
scripting al the blacks in the land.
The House refused 10 lay the resolution
on the table.
On motion of Mr. Ancona, The Com
mittee on Military Affairs were instTuc
ted 10 inquire into the expedieDcy Of
providing fer the payment 10 soldiers Of
the money withheld for loss Of clothing,
&c, thrown away in the exigencies CT
the service by command Of their officers.
Mr.. Stevens, from the Committee on
Ways and Means, reported bill 10 re-
imburse the State Of Pennsylvania for
expense incurred in calling out ber
militia during the rebel invasion. The
bill was referred to the COMMITTEES Of the
Whole on the State Of the Union.
A message was received from the Sen
ate announcing the death Of Senator
BoWden.
Mr.. Brown, Of Western Virginia, de-
Iivered = eulOgy, and the usual resolution
# regret was passed IS further mark
IF respect.
The House then adjourned.
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