The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1861-12-06

Mr.. Lane, of Kansas, moved 70 amend by in
sertinp also . Springfield and Wilson's Creek
abd Lexington"
Mr. Chandler hoped he resolution would not
be amended.
Mr. Lane said that the man most entitled 70
honor bad been punished at Wil'ons Creek. nc
perishsd aud was sacrifced because be was nor
relieved when he could have been Tho people
want TO know why the gallant Lyon was sacr-
feed. They want to know why regiments were
sent to Cairo instead OF to his relief, and why
the arm y moved at snsils pace 20 ieiuforce
Col. Mulligan at Lexington. The people want
ed 20 know the names n these who pc m tied
these things, and in his (Llnes) opinion they
would not have 10 look far Tor tbs man who per-
mittcd the sacrifice Of General Lyon.
Hr. Lanes amendment was agreed to
Dir Grimes offered substitute TO appoint
Committee Of .wo members o. the Senate and
three ucnh,fs of the House to investigate the
causes uf the d. asters 20 our arms
On motion Of Mr. Pcssenden tho subject was
pCstponOd uutil tomorrow.
Nj WilOn gave nu'ice that he should TO-
ow intIodLcc a bill 10 a. olish suffers in the
volunteer forces.
MIR Grimes moved to take up the resolution
10 investigate the case Of Col Miles. lie
raj tha' a court Of inquiry bad lount that COi.
Miles was intoxicated 10 certain eHtont
~ ou.h 80 justify Col. Richardson 10 apply cpl
tlc's 10 him. tut not enough TO remove MN
ca 30 20 tho people. The resolution was
aptt'dt 10.
MIR. Ttumlul introduced his hill for ooniis
citing tic property and giving freedom to the
SLAVE # ichc .. lie id 1t proyiies for the
absolute nhG complete forfeiture forever to the
United States o' every species OF property, real
| ard personal. wherever situated within the Uni
| ted Sta,cs. belonging 20 pcrsons beyond the
jurisdiction Of the United States, or beyond the
rrnrh uf civil process in the ordinary mole OF
judicial proceeding in consequence OF the pre-.
| sent rebellion, who during It's existence, shall
| tale up Drns against the United States, or IN
aywisc ID or abct the rebellion, this forfeiture
10 he enforced against property In the rebcllious
districts. II rough the military power and against
property Ia the o'hcr portions oi the United
States, where the Judicial power IL not ohstruct-
Ell Nv the rebellion, through the courts, and that
| the proceeds uf the property Of each individual
seized aud forfeited bc subject 10 the just claims
| oflp,al creditors m TO he held for the benefit
| Of loiM citizens desroilcd Of property by the
| r,tHilion and 80 dofray the expenses incurred
| In it, suppression. The bill also ioricts thI
| claim, ~ all rebels, and those who give them
aid and comfort, to tho persons they hold II
| slavery.
Thc'bil declares that slaves thus forfeited
shnll be- free, ard makes IL the duty Of the Pre-
si9, ut e. ptoyirc for tho colonization Of such a
msy be willing to 80 to some tropical countr,
| where they may have the protection OF tn
Goyctnm, NJ and he secured in all the right
and privilege, Of ireemen.
The property belonging 20 traitors, or thos
giyir him aid and comfort, who may DO con
victed by judicial tribunals is 10 bc forfeited O.
their conviction the real estate for life and per
-onal property forever.
Mr. Trum6ull made lengthy argument II
support Of tie bill.
The bill was ordered 10 be printed, and refer
r,d 20 the Judiciary Committee.
, | Air. l,a,ard gave notice that he should offer a
| amendment 20 the fugitive slave bill.
The Senate then went into Executive Sc
sion. Adjourned till Monday.