The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-04-10
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS
WASHINGTON, April I.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, April L. !,
SENATE.
Mr.. TRUMBULL introduced resolution,
which was adopted, directing the Secretary
of War 10 furnish the Senate with list Of
the names of the volunteer officers now in
the service Of the Government, their rank
and the particular duties assigned to them,
and that be may infHIp the ss.sie- utsfes
some Of them may net be dispensed wrh
wit5out detriment to the public service
Mr.. ANTHONY offered resolution pro.
posing new rules, that all resolutions calling
on the Executive, or any Department. foS iu-
fernAkien, shall be referred TO standing
committee, to enquire into the probable cose
Of furnishing the required information.
Mr. ANTHONY said such cs.!: gsrs Esds
frequently, without knowing the cost involv-
ed, and clerks having TO b employed for
weeks to prepare transcripts, sonesimes Of
little value, and il would be we'll - ascertain
the amount OF labor required in such, and
whether the results wpnld justify the oatisys.
Mr.. TRUMBULL suggested that the reso.
luton be referred to the Committe on Print
ing, and it took taas Glrectioa. -.
MraTHAYER sid iii ~osM be recollecsed
that during the last session Of the 3ath Con
eress Senator Wade, of Ohio, had offered .
resolution making inquiry. Of the President
in regard to the sbsence Of Alex. Cummings,
Gov Of Colorado, from that territory. The
| as to call for information in regard to the
absence of other territorial officers from their
posts. BE would now enquire vhethsE
any response had been made TO that resolu-
| ton.
The CHAIR said that no. reply had besg
! received, $3.50. IS !. -
Mt. sFHAYER offered resolution that
the-President be requested, 10 inform the
1 Senate when Cemmihgs wss appointed Gov
\ of Colorado, and how much of the time hs
4 had bsen absent from the territory since hs
had been Appointed, and Whistler by per
missiop ~ Qob snd how much at such tipt
be AA1 been sheens Nth permission and hox
mush <thout perp1sicn, and whether Of
public business or nd, and Whether his sal
- ha1 - paid n him during his shssnos
i or fspt, and how much had been paid him .
!. salary during bis absence.
. Mr.. THAYER said he had been iaformet
byeentlemen who had oportunities for know
ing the facts, that Gov. Cummings, who Va,
appointed Governor less than two years ago
- Gu1p6raft Of that tune, and was snev
absen I'D Aad been for four months. h
therefotl r0Eardsd cicHfhty ptyNp Mn
this case TO the notice of thS Senate.
Mr.. THAfBk knew Judgss of serritorie
to be absent year after year, and 60 out t
Such sSsssses Va Sseome s5 nbisus} S
: require the interposihon of Congress
The Senats adjoutnsd without respons
, from the President and with ex-parte STATE
menfs before the dountry. IL II Z
: There were explanations 70 be given Z
y far as Gov. Cummings present absence VI
concerned.
The CHAIR ssid that objection va mad
TO the cdhfdsrktide' Of the RESOLUTION. !.
wodld % ofer.- nwf npG d
An order was submitted that 1000 copil
is Of the Army regulations be printed for Il
d uss Of the Senate.
I'll The order was referred to COMMITTEES q
y Printing.
On motion of Mr.. RAMSEY the Sens
+ went iu1o sxecstive session.