Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-01-14
XXXyNl CONGRESS--2d SESSION
SENATE.
WASHINGTON, January Is.

ns consular Appropriation Dill was taken up
aud passed
The resolution in relation to the conduct of
Colonel Chivington towards the Indians in Colo
RADIO was then taken up.
Mr.. Wiley presented a petition from the citi-
zens of Illinois in behalf of the soldiers captured
in Streights raid into Georgia, setting forth that
all efforts to secure their release had been un-
availiDg that they were suffering in southern
dungeons and could not get fresh air. because
unable to bear ball and chain, and praying that
something be done TO relieve them from slow
but certain death. which awaits them The pc
ttion was referred to the military committee
Mr.. Clark presented a petition from the cit
Zens OF Virginia. asking for a territorial govern
ment, instead of their present state government.
Referred to committee on territories
The House presented petition of the Wiscon-
sin Historical Society, asking for a reduction of
duty on imported books, which was referred to
the committee on finance.
Mr. Lane, OF Indiana. presented petition of
the publishers association Of Indiana, for a re
duction of duty on imported paper
Mr. Sumner presented petition from cit
zen OF Massachusetts, who had lost government
bond, and asking that it might be restored TO
him
Mr. Sherman said that the secretary of tres.
ur, hs3 indicated his intention TO make good the
loss of bonds after the lapse OF year or so, but
If treasury notes were lost. they could not be
restored without further legislation. The petition
was referred to the committee on clsims.
Riddle offered resolution nstructing the sec
rotary OF war 10 report to the senate the number
of men furnished by the loyal states under the
call OF July last for 100000.
He said the information called for is very anx-
iousy looked for by thousands of citizens, and
particularly by those in the border states whic
have responded to every draft. BY the last pro
clamation OF the president it appears that but
240 900 of the 500, 900 called for we're obtained,
leaving deficiency Of 26U,000.
BY the census Of 1860 the states mentioned
in nv resolution contained in round numbers
% 900 600 people, including the District of Col
umbia. This number is doubtless greater now.
Some states which / represent here had popu-
lation of ,2l6 Out of this population Della
ware furnished 2, AS men under the call of the
18th OF July last Ifsenators will make a cal
culaton they will find this amount little more
than her quota. bat an idea has gone abroad that
che small states where drafts are enforced with
rapdty must be taxed TO fill up the deficiency
made tv the failure OF the draft in the larger
states. think the Senate will gladly give the
secretary of war an opportunity to give informa
ton for il is called for in the kndest manner by
that officer. and think he will cheerfully re
respond to it The resolution ought to be refer
red to the CON siitee military affairs. This
was agreed TO.
On motion of M Sherman the consular ap-
preparation bill WAS taken up.
Mr. Wade moved TO amend by inserting be
fore the word Mexico. the words republic Of
Carried
Mr Hsrlsn called up the resolution relative TO
officers and soldiers OF Col. Chivington's com
mand. suspending their pay and emoluments un-
til an investigation of their conduct towards GER
tain Indian tribes takes place.
Mr. Pomeroy hoped that the committee on In
dian affairs had Investigated this subject. DE
did not like to gives decision until he had heard
both sides He did not like to hold subordinstes
responsible for obeying orders He was opposed
to h.sty action II Col. c. had done wrong he
ought to be punished. but private soldiers ought
not 10 be held responsible for obeying orders.
He WAS opposed TO hasty action.
Mr. Harlan said that the resolution only pro-
posed a suspension OF pay until the facts were
investigated Soldiers who took part in this
transaction were one hundred days men. He
believed they were organized with the distinct
understanding that they were to engage in this
raid They returned to camp loaded with plum
der consisting OF horses, buffalo robes and
Mexican dollars
Mr. Nesmith va. opposed 10 immediate &C
ton The men were simply obeyng orders.
There Was great deal of misplaced sympathy
extended TO the Indians. He had seen none OF
the generous and elevated sentiments il these
people Of which be had read 30 much; but had
found them trescherous, thieving and murder
Gus, and be believed il would be we'll for the
country il they were all eIterminated He had
tried 10 civilixe Indians by translAting Christ
sermon on the mountain for them, but he never
could impress christian doctrines upon them
although he had to some extent. with powder and
ball, civilized them. Hequoted several instances
OF barbarty, and argued that every attempt 70
treat them with kindness had been unsuccessful
Mr Richardson believed that the whole fault
was with the government OF Colorado, who
acted no daubt upon tho bid of the administers
ton
He opposed the resolution because il held pri
yate soldiers accountable for the faults of their
commanding officers. He believed the Indian:
to be the most treacherous and perhdlous
people, but he did not think the government hsC
a right TO pursue such course OF warfare a.
Col. g. old
Mr.. Doolittle denied that the private soldie
w.s bound 10 kill women and children II com
mauded to do 80 BY his superior officer. ~
court martial would convict soldier for refus
| ing 10 obey such orders He vas in favor OF th'
resolution
Mr.. Pomcroy moved TO strike out so much o
the resolution 4. relates 10 the suspension OF pay
and make il az order for investigation.
Mr.. Wilson moved that the resolution be $
amended a. to apply to officers only, as il ~oul'
DO unfair to make it apply TO Privates, becaus
the laws OF the army were very sirict. and com
PEELED private. to obey orders
Mr. Pomeroy accepted Mr. Wilson. amend
ment instead of the one which had been propose
by him.
Mr Powell VA. opposed to the resolution be
cause he did not believe in psnishing men viii
out fair trial. II ,hs fact. alleged against Co
c. we're true, ne thought be ough, 70 be tried D
a court marital and shot.
Mr.. Sumner thought that exceptional crime
deserved exceptional punishment, and this Was a
exceotional crime lt vas an atrocous criIn'
which the Senate ought to punish.
The spsadnsst Of Mr. POmsroy was N