The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1861-12-11

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Mr.. Wilson introduced a resolution 70
their release.
Mr.. Hale advocated the passage Of the res
olution. He remarked that we are now sup
porting the slaves OF the rebels for them, du
ring the war He thought this country tn
most corrupt from the Supreme Court down
OF any other in The world. The course OF jus
tice in this city was most extraordinary. H
argued that it was the duty of Congress {,
look into the administration OF justice in thu
District.
Mr.. Wilson remarked that he had VISITED
these poor persons in Jail, and witnessed tn,
things ofwhich he had spoken, and the erue
condition in which inmates were placed. Ht
endorsed the views expressed by Mr.. Hale
as TO the administration OF justice in thi
District. He was willing that his resolution
should be referred to the Judiciary commit
tee. ..-.i- .... I. r
Mr.. McDougall suggested that Instead o
denouncing the administration of justice il
the District, they should propose proper
remedy and discuss the best mode Of reform
Mr.. Fessenden remarked TO the Senators
that during former sessivn, while it was
proposed to make appropriations for proper
prison in this city, the necessity for Withhold
ing the Inc ms for other purposes, viz: Tor tht
prosecution OF the war, was urged. AS tC
the Judiciary system in this District, he had
for " ars looked en- the hopelessness ofreiormi
bat now he saw an opportunity for change
and therefore trusted that the entire subject
would be fully and properly dealt with.
With regard to fugitive slaves, there was
much feeling on that question, and it was in
timately connected with the difficulties il
which the country is now involved, He
would mete out justice and discriminate as tc
the facts. .s
The debate was further continued Among
the speakers was Mr.. Sumner, in earnest ap-
probation of his colleagues resolution, which
was re'erred to The committee on the Dis
trict of Columbia Affairs. .
On motion of Mr.. Clarke it was resolved
that the Marshal of the District OF Columbia
be requested to report immediately 10 the
Senate, the names ofall persons now confined
in the jail in the city of Washington, with
the causes oftheir commitment, the names o.
the magistrates by whom committed, the
length OF ihtir Imprisonment, and the names
ofthc persons who made the first arrest.
On motion of Mr.. Wilson, it was resolved
that the laws now in force within the Dis
trict OF Columbia, relating to the arrest Of fu.
gitives from service or labor, together with
all other laws concerning persons Of color in
the District ol Columbia, be referred to the
committee on the District Of Columbia, and
that the committee be further instructed to
consider the cxpediency of abolishng slavery
in the District, with compensation to the
loyal owners Of the slaves.
Mr.. Wilkinson introduced bill to abolish
the distinction between volunteers and regu-
lars. .,-..., ..... ....-
Mr., Saulsbpry offered joint resolution
which is as follows;
Whereas, The people OF the States of Vir-
gipia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Geor
gia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, i, Louisiana
Texas, Arkansas and Tennessee, are in rev.
olution against the constitutional government
OF the United States, and have assumed to
secede from the Federal Union, TO form an
independent government, under the name oI
tbs Confederate States of America; and
whereas, the Congress Of the United States
approving tie sentiments Of the President in
his annual message, that the Union must be
preserved, and hence all dispensable mtans
must be employed, and believing that kind
and fraternal feeling between the people o.
all the States is indispensable to the main
tainance of happy aid prosperous Union,
and being willing TO manifest such feeling on
their part to them, and that peace may be
restored to this distracted country, and the
Union and the Constitution he preserved and
maintained, and inviting the co operation OF
the people of the Aforesaid States in the ac-
complishment Of Ills object, is desirable to
each and all.
Resolved, That Millard Fillmore, franklin
Pierce, Roger B. fancy, Edward Everett,
Geo. M. Dallas, Thomas NJ. Ewing, Horace
Barney, Reverdy johnson, John J. Crtten-
den, Geo. Il. Pugh, and Richard w. Thom-
pson, be and they are hereby appointed,
Commissioners On the part of Congress, 10
confer with like numi er Of Commission
ers to be appointed by the States aforesaid
ION the preservation OF the Union and the
maintenance Of the Constitution, and that
they report the result of said conference to
Congress for approvaljor rejection.
Resolved, That upon the appointment o.
Commissioners, as hereby invited, by SAID
States and upon the meeting Of the joint
commission Tor the purpose of conference
the Aforesaid active hostiities shall cease and
be suspended, and shall not be renewed, un-
less said commission shall be unable to agree,
or in case Of an agreement by them, said
agreement shall be rejected by Congress or
by the Aforesaid States o58 VIA an
Tie resolution was laid on the table.
On motion of Mr.. Sumner, it was resolved
furnish to the Senate copies of any genera
orders in the military deparsment Of Missou-
ri,Telating to fugitive slaves. a
Mr.. Hale submitted the following, which
lies over: H s.fH a. -1i4t ro
Resoiued, That the committee on Judcia-
ry be instructed 10 inquire into the expedit
ency and propriety Of abolishing the present
Supreme Court of the United States, ant
establishing instead thereof Supreme Court
in pursuance Of the provisions Of the Con-
stitntion, which in the opinion Of Congress
will meet The requirements Of the Consti-
tuition.
Among the bills introduced were the fol-
lowing: BY Mr.. Latham, a bill 10 establis-
line of steam mail soips between San Fran
cisco and Shanghai, touching at The Sand
wich Islands and Japan; and bill to author
ize and facilitate mining operations in tht
States Of Oregon and California, in the ter
ritory OF the United States. u & aa5
Adjourned. sd. t,...si,g9 ~. s84 II, IN
HOUSE--Mr. Gufley gave notice OF hi'
in ention to introduce a bill TO cenfiscate al
property belonging to persons in rebellion
against the Government Of the United States
including persons recognized ss slaves who
shall be made free men and to provide fol
their employment during the war, their sub
sequent apprenticeship to loyal masters ant
theirofnal colonization, il 4lsal 4.s
Mr.. Loyejoy, from the Committee or Ag
riculture reported the Homestead bill y,
After incidental debate, the Homestead
bill was referred to the committee on Public
Lands. .yijii3s.s yq8rn,6al 4 tr3 ,,sIfs f3.
Mr.. Upton introduced bill for the resto.
ration OF Alexandria county to The District
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