The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-03-10

from Illinois would see the object OF
his asking the question. If three
gentlemen had certified to the de-
structiOn of eighteen million dollars
worth Of bonds, and if these bonds
we're stil In market, it was swindle
to that amount That was little
more startling aud alarming than any
thing he had heard of lately.
Logan repeated substantially his
statement. ....-.
Raum inquired what had become Of
the bonds. laI Iaus
Logan said he did not know, and
did not pretend, to be able to ex-
plain It, He also stated that he had
information that rebel officers had
been appointed in the State Of Georgia.
In connection with the internal Feye-
nue., and were drawing pay from them.
Price subsequently, referring again
to the statement relative to the hcti
tiOus destruction Of bonds In the
Treasury, said that sin common with
other members Of the House, be had
been very much startled by the dec
laration, and he would move for a
committee to investigate the matter
forthwith. IF such fraudulent certi-
ficates could be obtained for eighteen
millions, the statement would be car
ried before sunset all over the coun-
try, from the Atlantic to the Pacific,
and all round the globe, startling
bondholders and injuring the credit
Of the Government.
Walker said the Committee on Re-
trenchment was already engaged in
the investigation.
Price subsequently offered a resolu-
ton instructiug the COMMITTEES on
Retrenchment to Investigate the sub
ject, and report to the. House Wednes-
day. ADOPTED. -1f
The Senate amendment, on which
discussion had arisen, was amended
by striking out an exception of
100000" and as amended, the sub
stifute was agreed TO.
Blaine, from the Committee ON ap-
preparations, reported bill to locate
and establish an assey othce at Boise
City. Idaho. Passed.
Chandler introduced bill ia ex.
planat0ry of the Act Of January IL.
1863, to prevent frauds In the colec
ton of taxes on distilled spirits Re-
ferred to the Committee on Ways and
Means. #a sH
Marshall, Of the Judiciary Commit
tee, reported a bill for holding the
terms of the District and Circuit
Courts OF the United States at Cairo,
commencing on the first Monday of
October and March. Passed, .a4
Farnsworth, Of the Post Office
Commlttee' reported a joint Fesollu-
ton, authorizing the purchase of
site for a post-ofice and sub7treasury
at Boston at a sum not exceeding
100000. Passed. rsifrs-ra.a.II +
Sehepck offered a resolution direct
ing the Secretary Of the Treasury to
inform the House whether Edmund
Cooper, now performing the duties Of
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury.
has done 50 at any time since the re-
lection of his nomination BY the Sen
ate; II SOC By what authority Adopt
The Senate Joint Resolution pro-
Ividing for, the representation Of the
. United States at. the International
! Maritime Exposition, at HaYre, pass
ed with the amendments, providing
against the. payment of mileage TO
Commissioners, and against their be-
ing conveyed to or from Havre, IN
any national or public vessel. v..re
The Speaker presented a communI-
cation from the Secretary of the
Treasury, relative to the.sale of 10-40
bonds, rates AZ which sold, &c
z Maynard was permitted TO record
his vote afirmatively on the impeach-
ment resolution and articles.
+ Schenek, from the Committee on
Ways and Means, reported a bill TO
exempt certain manufactures from
internal tax. Ordered printed, and
recommitted, with leave to report at
any time. Adjourned.
WASHINGTON T