WASHINGTON, April 9.
HOUSE. – The House proceeded on the consideration of the Senate bill to increase the efficiency of the medical department of the army. The debate involved the question of incorporating surgeons from the volunteers with the regular staff, thus giving a broad field of selection. This agreed to, the bill as amended on recommendation of the military committee was passed.
SENATE. – Messrs. Howard, Chandler, Sherman and Trumbull presented petitions in favor of emancipation.
Mr. Howe presented a memorial from the Legislature of Wisconsin for the establishment of a national armory and depot in that State.
The bill fixing the salaries of District Attorneys was taken up, and after discussion was passed – 20 to 19.
– Published in The Davenport Daily Gazette, Davenport, Iowa, Thursday Morning, April 10, 1862, p. 1
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