Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-06

ingtou, ordering the 18th regimen. Of New York
volunteers, Col. Dodge, now in camp 1t Governors
Island, TO proceed TO Fort Pickers.
The Chamber Of Commerce has adopted me-
mortal requesting the President to send two or
more armed vessels to the coast Of Europe for the
protection Of our commerce against privateers.
Mr.. Pierce was arrested here on the application
of the Distric, Attorney Of Boston, charged with
hitting out the SLAYER Brutus from New Bedford.
Intelligence from Charleston says the blockade
there is constantly violated by inland channels to
Eiisto. In the Moffat or North channels vessels
are certain Of IL feet Of water in the latter within
few weeks, the brig West Indian and bark Helen
with naval stores, ard the schooner Ripley, with
rice, arrived, besides others Of less note. Tho
steamer Isabel thoroughly filled up and loaded
with a thousand bales of cotton, and the Prince CT
Wales are waiting an opportunity TO run out.
There arc about II 900 North and South Caro-
lima and Georgia troops on the Railroad TO Sayan-
nah, and 5000 in Charleston. Most of the South
Carolina regiments are still in Va, Five gun
boats are building at Charleston. They can gather
forces enough ts meet Us at any point on tire main
and we may choose.
nThe Bermuda brought 5000 guns, Of which
Charleston got half.
The Fingal brought 1850 Enfield rides, per-
cnssion caps and riaed cannon, making at Charles
ton. Military quipments and provisions are said
to be abundant and cheap.
XXXVILCONGRESS.- SESSION.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.
SRSArE.-Mr. Rice asked permission to record
his vote Of yea, the expulsion of Breckinridge,
as he was absent yesterday Granted.
Mr.. Sumner presented u petition from the citi-
zens of usyerhil, Mass. that the slaves of rebels
be liberated uncon !itionaliy, and the slaves Of
Union men, on fair payment.
Mr.. Chandler offered a resolution to appoint
Committee Of three, TO inquire into the disasters
OF Bull Run aud Edwards Ferry.
MIR. Lane, Of Kansas, moved to amend, by in
serting Springfield, Wilson Creek and Lexington.
Mr.. Chan said he hoped the resolution would
not be amende!
MIR. Lane said the man most entitled TO honor
had been punished at Wilson's Creek. He per
ished, and was sacrificed because he was no. re-
lieyed, which he could have been. The people
want to know whether the gallant Gen. Lyon was
sacrificed. They want to know why regiments
were sent to curse him instead of his relief, and
why the army moved at u SMALL pace to reinforce
Col. MuiligaL ut Lexington. The people wanted
to know the names eft those who permitted these
thisgs, and in his (Lano's) opinion they would
not have to look tar for tho man VIII permitted
the sacrifice of Gen. Lyon.
Lanes amendment disagreed to.
Mr.. Grimes offered substitute to appoint a
committee Of two meub bsrs of the Senate and tn ee
members Of the House t. Investigate the causes of
the disasters to our army.
On notion oil Mr.. feSscnden the subJect was
postponed until Tomorrow.
MIR. Wilson gave notice that he should to-mor-
row introduce bill to abolish Suffers in the vol
unteer forcss
Mr.. Grimes moved to take up tho resolution to
investigate the Of Col. Miles. lie sail
court Of inquiry has found that Col. Miles was in
toxca ted to n certain extent, enough to justify
Col. Richardson to apply epithcts TO him, but no,
enough to remove him from command. lie
wanted all the facts Of TIE case to 60 to the peo
pie. The resolution was agreed to.
Mr.. Trumbul introduced his bill for contiscat
ing property and giving freedom to the slaves Of
rebels. lie said it provides for the absolute q ID
complete forfeiture forever, to the United States,
of every species Of property, real AM personal,
wherever situated within tho United State, be-
longing to persons beyond the Jurisdicion Of the
u S., or beyond the reach Of civil process in the
ord nary mode O.. jui;cia! proceedings, in conse-
qucncc Of the present rebellion, who, during its
existence, shall take up arms against the United
States, or in any way aid and abet the rebel
lion-this forfeiture to be enforced against
property in the rebellious Districts through
the military power, and ali property
Of other persons Of the United states,
where tn 0 judicial power is nc; obs.ructed by the
rebellion, through the Courts, and that the pro-
ceeds of the property Of each individual seized
and forfeited, sui iact to the Just claims Of loyal
creditors and to be held for tho benefit Of loyal
citizens despoiled OF property BY the rebellion, and
The bill also forcts the claims Of all rebels and
those wlo give them aid and comfort. to the per-
sons they hold in slavery The bill declares that
slaves thus forfeited shall be free, and makes it
the duty Of the President TO provide for the coli
a.zatio Of such rs may be willing to 60 10 some
tropical country where they may have the Irotec-
tion of the Government, and be secured in all the
rights and privileges Of free men.
uoUsE-The Speaker announced vacancies in
several of the Standing Committees, which have
been filled as follows Ways and Means, Hooper
and Maynard; judiciary, Wilson; Territories,
Steele; Indian Affairs, PheiIs, OF Ca!iiornia !;
Public Buildings, Blair, OF Virginia; Military
Affairs. Dunn; Committee on the Estal lishmcnt
Of Western Armory, Kellogg, Of Illinois; Pacific
Sergeant.
Mr.. Gurlcy offered a resolution, which was
adopted, requesting the Committee on judiciary,
to inquire il teegraphic censorship OF the Press
has been established ia this city, and if SO, by
whose authority, ard by whom it is now controlled,
and to report if such censorship has not been used
to restrain wholesome political criticisms and dis
cussons, while its .rofesscd and laudable object
has been to withhold from the enemy informat ton
in relation to the movements Of the army.
Mr. Seven submitted series Of resolutions,
referring tho various branches Of the Presidents
message 10 the appropriate Committees.
Mr.. Arnold moved that the part relating to the
defences and Notifications Of the great lake, and
harbors, be referred toa Select Committee OF nine
members.
Mr. Gulley said it was contcndcd on one side
that the great West and Northwest should net be
ignored, and on the other that the subject OF de-
fenses concerned not section but the entire coun-
try.
The question was referred to select Commit
tee, and the resolutions as thus amended were
ad, pted together with one introducsd by Mr..
Blair, Of No.. referring that portion Of the Message
in relation to the Colonization Of slaves taken
from armed rebels, TO select Comnittee.
Mr.. Loveioy, Of III, introduced bill proposing
to repeal all laws re
The Line hers failed.