The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-06

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The resolutions, as thus amended, were
adopted, together with one introduced by
Dir. Blair of Mo-, referring that portion
of the Message III relation to colonization
OF slaves taken from armed rebels TO ne.
iect committee of seven
Mr. Blair's proposition for colonization
was adopted in Committee Of the Whole
on the state OF the Union, but was after
wards rejected by the House. The sub
ject was then referred to the Committee
on Foreign Relations.
Mr.. Loycioy, &c Illinois, introduced
bill proposing TO repeal all laws requiring
passes Tor persons of color going North
ward to take immediate effect Referred
to the Committee on the District of Col
umbia.
Mr.. Hickman introduced bin provid-
ing for Board of Commissioners to re-
wise and codify the general statutes of
the United States. Referred to the Jn-
dietary Committee.
Adjourned till Monday.
SENATE.-Mr. Rice asked permission
to record his vote OF yea on the expulsion
Of Mr.. Breckinridge, as he was absent
yesterday. Granted
Mr.. Sumner presented petition from
the citizens of Hayerhill, Mass, that the
slaves Of rebels be liberated unconditon-
ally, and the slaves Of Union men on fair
payment.
Mr. Chandler offered resolution to-
appoint Il Committee OF three TO inquire
into the disasters of Bull Run and Ed
wards Ferry.
Mr.. Lane, of Kansas, moved to amend
by inserting Springfield, Wilson's Greek
and Lexington.
Nr. Chandler said he hoped the rcsolu-
ton would be amended
Mr.. Lane said the man most entitled to
honor had been punished at Wilson i
Greek. lie persisted and was sacrificed
because he was not relieved when he could
have been. The people want to know
whether the gllant Gen Lyon was sacri-
feed They want to know why regime nts
were sent TO Cairo instead Of to his relief,
and why the army moved at snail's pace
to reinforce Colonel Mulligan at Licking
ton. The people want to know the names
Of those who permitted these things and
in his Lanes opinion they would mo-
! have to look far for the man who permit
ted the sacrifice Of Gen. Lyon Lane
amendment was disagreed to-
Mr.. Gri mes offered substitute to ap-
point Committee Of two members of the
Senate aud three members Of the House
to investigate the causes of the disasters
to our army
On motion of Mr.. Fessenden, the sub.
tect was postponed until tomorrow.
/ Ar. " ilson gave notice that he should
tomorrow introduce a bill to abolish Sut,
lers in the volunteer forces.
Nr. Grimes moved to take up the reso
luton To investigate the Gaze OF Colone
Miles lie said a. court of enquiry hat
found that Colonel Miles was intoxlcvtee
10 certain extent, enough 10 justify tol
Richardson to apply epithets to him, bn
not enough to remove him from com
mand lie wanted all the facts of ia,
case to ~ 70 the people. Resolution
agreed TO.
Mr.. Trumbull introduced his bin f.
confscating the property and giving free
nom tn the slaves Of rebels. HI said i
provides for the absolute and complet
forfeiture forever TO the United States q
every species OF property, real aud per
sonal, wherever situated within the | nil
ed States belonging TO persons beyond TIL
jurisdiction Of the United States or be
You'd reach OF civil process In the ordinar
mode of judicial proceeding, in conse
quenee oil the present rebellion, who, dul
ing It's existence, shall take up arm
against the United States or in any wa
ala aud abet the rebellion. This forte
ture to be enforced against property in III
rebelious districts through the militar
power, and all property of other person
Of the United States, where the judicl,
power is not obstructed by the rebellion
through the States, and that the proceed
Of the property of each individual seize
,, aud forfeited be subject to the just claim
of loyal creditors and to be held for tn
benefit Of loyal citizens despoiled of pror
erty by the rebellion, and to defray til
expenses incurred in its suppression. Tn
bill also foriets the claims Of all rebel
and those who give them aid and comfor
to the persons they hold in slavery. Tn
bill declares that slaves thus forfeited sha
be free and makes it the duty Of the Pre-.
ident to provide for the colonization ,
such as may be willing To 90 to some tr,
pical country where they may have tn
protection Of the Government and be i.
cured in all the rights and privileges
, frcemen The property belonging t
those giving them aid or comfort, VIII
may be convicted by judicial tribunals,
to be forfeited on their conyiction-tl
real estate for life and the personal pro-
: erty forever. Mr.. Trumbull made
lengthy argument in favor of the BILL
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