The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-01-14

small States where the drafts are enforced with
and raPal,y must DO taxed 70 nll up the defsiency
think the Senate will gladly give tho Secretary OF War
the opportunity to give the information for Is called
r1r IN the kndest spirit 70 that Officer and think no win
forred 70 the Committee on Military Affairs
This was agreed to and the resolution SO referred
nis CONSULAR APPROPRIATION BILL PASSED.
On motion OF M snnHAs, (rep) Of Ohio the Consular
APPROPRIATION bill was taken up
Mr. HALE, lrepl OF N. H., moved to amend the bill by
increasing the compensation Of the Consul a. Halifax
from two to three thousand dollars per annum
Mr sHsRsAS was opposed TO the increase unless 1t
could DE SHOWN that II was actually necessary
mr. CHANDLER lrep) OF Mich, presented letter from
the Secretary Of State recommending tho increase.
MT SUMNER, lrep.) Of Mass, said he opposed to
any increase Of salary anywhere much less 70 general
increase still he willing to look upon individual
cases as thsy arse and decide upon them He thought
that the Consul at halifax ought 10 be better paid than
rs anu ne should vote for the proposition 70 increase his
Mr. SHERMAN sad that II the consul at Halifax was dis
sasned ne would agree 70 find fifty men from his own
State To take his place
Mr. sunsER-would they discharge the duties Of tho
postions
Mr. sHxRxAs-They would.
Mr. SUMNER doubt it,
MI CHANDLER advocated the amendment
The yeas and nays were then called upon the amend
ment, which was lost by vote Of II to 81.
beford the word "Mexico the words sths republic OF
ho sad nere were two governments In Mexico and we
could recognize mono but the "republic." We had
nothing to do with the ''empre.n
The amendment Of Mr.. Wade was adopted
The Consular Appropriation bill was then passed.
THE ALLEGED hAssAC1E op INDIANS COLORADO.
MI HARLAN (rcp OF Iowa. called up tho resolution In
relation 70 the officers and soldiers u Colonel Chving
ION command suspendins their pay and emoluments
dian tribes in Colorado takes place.
mr. PonTn9r, (repl Of Kansas hoped that tho Com
He did not like to give decision until he had heard both
sides, and he did not like to hold subordnates re-
action II Colonel Chivngtcn had done wrong he ought
TO be punished but private soldiers ought not to be held
responsible for the orders OF their superiors.
Mr. HARLAN said that the resolution only proposed
suspension Of pay until the facts were investigated The
soldiers who took part in this transaction were hundred
days mon He believed they organized with dis
tnct understanding that they to engage In this
raid They returned to camp oaded with plumber con-
sisting OF ponies buffalo robes and Mexi an dollars
MIR. Ni.MrH, (opp) o. Oregon, was opposed to mmo-
diate action. The simply obeyng orders.
There was great deal Of misplaced sympathy extended
to the Indians. He had seen OF tho generous and
elevated sentiments these people OF which he had read
so much but had found them treacherous hieyng and
murderous, and he believed IL would be well for the
country II they all extermnatcd He had
civze the Indians by TRANSMITTING Chrsts Sermon the
Mount for them but he never could impress Christian
doctrines upon Them although he had civilized them tc
some extent with powder and ball Dir. Nesrth quoted
several instances of Indian barbary, and argued thai
every attempt TO treat them with kindness had been
| successful
Mr. CONFESS, trep) of CAL in favor of the rcsolu
| ton and spoke at lcngth upon its merits.
Mr. RICHARDSON (opp) of ILL., beloved that the whole
fault was with tho Governor Of Colorado who acted
doubt upon the bidding Of the administration He
amenable for the faults OF their commanding officers
He believed the Indians TO be the rcacherous
perdous Of people, but he did not think the government
had right to pursue such mode Of warfare US Colone
ChivingOn did.
Mr. DooLTrix, (rcp.) Of Wis, denied that privat,
I soldier was bound TO kill women and children II com
manded to do 50 by superior officers No court MARTA
would convict soldier for refusing to obey such orders
| He was In favor of the resolution.
Mr. PoksRor moved TO strike out much Of the reso
luton relates to the suspension Of pay, and make
\ an order for investigation.
Mr WILSON, (rop) Of Mass, moved that tho resolution
be amended to apply TO the officers only wout
be unfair to make 1t apply to the prvates because
the laws Of the array very strict and compelled
i! prlvates to obey orders.
| Mr. PoMfnoY accepted Mr. Wilson'S amendment IL
/, place OF the ono proposed by him.
Mr. PowxTL (opp) OF Ky, was opposed to the resolu
ton, because he did not believe In furnishing with
fair trial II the facts alleged against Col Chvng
ton true he ought to be tried by court martial ant
| shot to death
Mr. SUMMER thought exceptional crimes deserved ex
ceptona punishment and this exceptional crime
II atrocious crme which the Senate ought TO
| swift to punish
| The amendment OF Mr. Pomeroy was not adopted.
The original resolution Of Mr. Harlan th0n passed
EXECUTIVE SEsSIoN.
On motion or Mr. HEADRrcKs, (opp.) or Ind the Senat
then proceeded to the consideration OF executive bus
mesa, and soon afterwards adjourned until Monday.