Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-02-21
HOUSE.

On motion OF Nj. Ancona, the com mittee on
the District of Columbia were instructed TO ia
quire into the allegation that certain persons
who we're confined in the City Jail for criminal
Offences sod a. substitutes and placed in the
army.
Fernando Wood offered q resolution resquest-
ing the secretary OF the treasury 10 consider the
expsdiency OF exporting 20 foreign markets for
sale. all the Gotten now ia the hands Of the gov
eminent agents 50 as to obtain for the govern
ment the advantage OF the higher prices in Eu
rope for that article aud importing coin 20 this
extent, thus enhancing the credit OF the govern
men and reducing the premium on gold in ex-
change with other advantages. An objection
was made and the resolution was thrown over
Mr.. Cox offered = resolution calling on the
secretary OF the treasury 10 communicate to the
House what amount OF gold is III the treasury, If
any. not necessary for the payment of interest on
the public deb, and for sinking fund, how much
has beer sold under the act OF March IL, 1864
what amount of rates Of premium and the names
OF agents engaged IN the transaction
The resolution tablet
Mr.. Wilson, from the committee on confer
ence. made report on the disagreeing votes OF
the two Houses on the bill amendstory of the
act defining the pay and emolumeuts OF certain
officers Of the army, including the marine corps
In his explanation he said that all officers were
I
ditional pay for dischsrging the duties pertA min
20 orevet rank
Mr. Scnenck replied that be would give colo
nels, acting az breve, brigadier generals CORES
pondng paw aud go With other brevets The
House had passed the bill increasing the pay Of
officers below the rank Of brgadier general %
per cent and that General Shermans recon-
mendation for brevet rank OF certain OF biz Off
GERS had been in the holes of the department
for two years
The conference report was disspprove and an
other committee asked Of the Senate.
The speaker laid before the House 9 COMMIT
nication from the secretary of war in reference
to resolution calling for copy OF Gen Nor
gan's report relative 20 the evacuation OF Cum
berland Gap. The secretary OF war says il car
not for reasons mentioned, be properly fur
uished Referred "a the committee on military
claims
The House proceeded 10 the consideration OF
the bill providing government for the states
subveIted Or overturned BY tue rebellion
+ Mr. Davis. Of Maryland. opposed the bill a.
/ length. The very first section provides for the
appointment of officers who vii be multiplied by
thousands 20 lord il over the miserable. poverty
stricken, wretchei citizen. o. me rebellion.
states Ii would Afford an asylum for broken
down politicians whose presence would darken
the heavens ike the locusts OF Egypt. In add
ton to these ills the people would Be made the
objects Of free plurder
Fernando Wood congratulate. the House and
the country that at last was heard the language
o. Cancellation from The repu an side OF the
House he Congratulated the country that the
gentleman rom Massachusetts, had utte,ed
words OF Cancellation AID spose 81 the Soath =.
great peope: used words OF kindness toward.
! them Heretofore We had heard threats of sub
jugation, devastation and snnihilstiou, but not
before now had they heard th., these people ar,
entitled 20 any rights or respect. Because the,
passed an ordinance Of recession II does DOT Jus
'ify rs ia violating the constitution.
Mr. Bio. of Missouri spoke in favor o. emsn
cission ard o, rs effects upon tue country b.
az 10 tbs question Of suffrage, MS state must %
J lesi 20 sesfls 10 10 hey o~n way. and be ~as cor
tent thst Louisiana and AfSAn.as had the sam'
privilege
M. Edssrloa Of Indiana saii n lad Away
been sn spti-slavsry mat bal re BIZ before 10,
house failed 10 commend .issf to rs spproba