Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-12-12
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i g WAsHINeToN, Dec. II.
Mr.. Mcknight from the Committee on
Foreign Affair, TePortelR resolution which
was adopted, that all memorials, resolutions
aud documents which may be presented
for the recognition of the Independence of
Liberia, aud Hayti, be referred to that
Committee. 49, ~
On motion, 1900 extra copies of the
Secretary Of the TreasurY's Report were
ordered TO be printed.
Mr.. Bingham Of Ohio, introduced bill
TO confiscate the property and slaves of
persons who are in armed rebellion against
the United States. Also joint resolution
directing the present Court at Alexandria
TO retain and keep safely the property of
those engaged in aiding the rebellion, nn-
til further action by Congress is had upon
the subject. Both measures were referred
to the Committee on the Judiciary. 80
0nmotiopof Mr.. Halman OF Indiana, it,
was resolved that the Committee on Pub
lie Lands be instructed to report what rail-
road companies have received donations
of land, on condition of transport
ing troops aud munitions of war free
of charge, and whether the Government
has the unqualified rightof such transpor-
tation. : n Is ia
Mr. Lovejoy of Illinois, offered a resolu-
Affairs to report bill establishing diplo-
matte relations between the United States
and Hayi and Liberia;i Il aIias,a (
Mr.. Ynlaadigham of Ohio, remarked
that we %ant no negro Ambassador. A
debate arising the resolution lies over for
future eonsidefAtion. tt-ts5 z {. tltil
Mr.. Blair of Missouri, offered a resolu-
ton deelIring 1t but just TO recognize the
eminent and patriotic services of the late
GensLyOn, aud rendering the thanks of
Congress TO the brave officers and soldiers
under his command, who sustained the
honor of the flag, and achieved victory at
Springfield, NO., and in order to comment
crate the event, each regiment engaged on
that occasion shall bear in its colors the
words Springfield in letters of gold, and
this resolution shall be readat thehead of
the different regiments of the Army of the
United States. Mr.. Blair sHidhe believed
that the Government had taken no notice
Mt all of tue death of Gen. Lyon, and hence
the propriety of the passage of the resolu-
ton which he had submitted, he knew the
man well, one never lived who cared more
for his country andle for himself. 5Hs
Mr.. Edwards of NJ Fl. moved that the
last part of the resolution be stricken out,
he said we are to have u war of long con-
tinuance in which bravery and skill are to
be displayed, and misfortunes and death
Incurred. !. we should NOT therefore De Two
lavish at the outset in establishing prece-
dents, as tue neglect to notice similaroc-
currenees hereafter may result III serious
EMBELLISHMENTS. Easss
llr. O0lfax, of Ind, trusted that the
nmendnient wo1i4 not be adopted. Tie
rcuding oil the resolutions as proposed
would have the effect of stimulating our
gallant soldiers to deeds of patriotism. 1t
could doino harm. II was due that we
should pay this tri6nte OF respective Lyon,
and TO recugnlEs the services 81 th9se ah-
der his command.
Mr.. Edwards. motton wns rejected, aud
the resolutions of Mr, 'Bltir adopted.
Mr. Blair introducedi7't .btlt 70 punish
treason, TO provide more. etfectualiy Tor me
collection Of taxes 20 Erlnnasrate ,9ySl 9, I
vide hOmesleads for soldiers employed IN
suppressiug the re6eiltoa Reterre1 20 the
Committee on the Judiciary 81
Mr.. NOEL offered a resolution instrusang
the COMMITTEES on Naval Affairs to5iaqalre
into the expediency OF ESTABLISHING = navy
yard aud depot At Cape Glrardeau, ana re-
port by bill or otherwise. sse = =, q,
The consideration oil tue Ess9 y, u, 10
troduced by Mr. lansing, oil y. = = on MoA7
day, was announces; ~ tus pr
der OF Gen. Haileck reiaslEe 70 iuSlSllHe
slaves; a. .s.a..s
AR: Stevens, OF "a, sala II tne Pa I.,.at.
OF this resolution Is 70 nave gopG stleo''
especial the " me soousliIIs pass
ed the better. alIegatton OF Iene .,a
lialleck, as an excuse FORMS oFoef tnat Tue
fugitive slaves whom ne PROPOSES 70 X
clude from ms INES gives - -
the enemy IS 100 9o1a u 20 w,
him. The returu offugitives was initiated
by Mcclellan, and followed by Kelley, DIX
and others. All the cases are a disgrace
to the profession OF arms. II sncn return !
of fugitiYes have been m MADE oy oEdets o.. OIL
the commanding eehe.aIs, .saey 49, ~
have the epauietts stripped from . .aaI
shoulders. II ey nighet autnotity' L w.
"GOd forgive them, they know not Wua1