The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-17
NORTHERN CONGRESS.

The notorious Yankee scoundrel, Charles Henry
Foster, applied to be admitted member from
North Carolina, claiming to have been elected at
Fort Hatteras. Also, Mr. Segar, of Old Point who
deserted the South, claimed seat a representa-
tive from eastern Virginia. Mr. Stevens of Penn
and MIR Vallandingham Of Ohio, opposed the
claims of these self constituted representatives
The matter was referred to committee. May
nard tory from East Tennessee, was allowed to
take his seat.
WAsHINGToN, Dec 4-Mr Salisbury, of Del
aware, offered in the Senate to-day, resolutions n
relation to the affairs Of the country One of the
resolutions proposes that Franklin Pierce, Millard
Fillmore, Roger B. Taney, Edward Everett, Geo.
NJ. Dallas, Thos. Ewing Reverdy johnson, Jno
J, Crtlcnden, Horace Binney, Geo. 4. Pugh and
Richard w Thomas be appointed Commissioners
on the part OF Congress to confer with like
number of Commissioners from the Confederate
States, to consult and advise together for the pre-
servation of the Union and maintenance Of the
Constitution, and that they report to Congress
The last resolution says that upon the appointment
Of said Commissioners and the meeting Of the
Joint Commissioners, active hostilites shall cease
and not be resumed, unless the Com missioners
unable to agree.
Mr. Sumner, of Mass, objected to the resolu
tons
Mr. Hale, of n H., said that James Buchanan
should be added to the list.
The resolution was laid over informally.
Mr. Trumbull, of Illinois, offered resolution,
which was adopted, that the traitor John &. Breck-
inridge be expelled from the Senate.
In the House, A1r Cox of Ohio offered resolu-
ton that the President be requested to inaugurate
systematic measures for the exchange Of prisoners
during the present war.
WASHINGTON, Dec 2.-In the Senate, Trum-
I'll Al L
morrow confscating the property of rebels, and
give freedom to persons in the slave States
In the House resolution adopted request
ing Lincoln to similarly confne Mason and Slldel
until Col. Corcoran and Col. Woed be treated as
the United States have treated all prisone RS taken
Oh the battle-f field
There is much feeling manifested about Powell,
of Kentucky, and Bright, of Indiana, taking seats
in the Senatc-their loyalty being doubtful; and
they will be privileged to attend the secret ses-
sons, where the movements and strength of the
army will be discussed.
The correspondent of the New York Post, it is
reported, will be expelled from the Senate.
On Tuesday, the Sd inst, the following pream-
Bile and resolutions offered and adopted
Whereas, Henry c. Burnett, member of this
House from Kentucky, is in open re beion against
the Government of the United States, therefore
Resolved, That the said Henry c. Burnett be,
and he is hereby, expelled from this House, aud
that the Governor of Kentucky be notified Of this
expulsion.
Resolved, That the Sergeant-at- Arms be direct
ed not to pay Burnett's salary which has accrued
since the close Of the extra session
Mr. Wilson introduced resolution providing
for the release Of slaves confined in prison in
Washington.
On motion of Mr Wilson, the same committee
were directed to consider the question of abolish
ing slaves in the District of Columbia, and allow
ing compensation to loyal owners of slaves.