The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-03


the suppression Of such rebellion and the
re-estabIishment of the rightfnl authority of
the National Constitution and laws over
/ the entire extent OF our common country.
Cd. That while we disclaim all power I'M
der the Constitution to interfere by ordi-
nary legislation with the institutions of the
several States, yet the war now existing
must be conducted according to the usages
end rights of military service. and that
during its continuance, the recognized au-
thority Of the maxim that the safety of the
| State is the highest law, subordinates right
| of property, and dominates over civil rela-
| tions.
Sd. That therefore, we do hereby declare
that in our judgment, the President of the
| United States, as the Commander-in-chief
| of our army, and tee officers in command
under him, have the right to emancipate all
persons held as slaves in any military dis
| trict in a State of insarrection against the
| National Government and that we respect
| fully advise that such order of emancipation
be issued, whenever the same viii avail to
weaken the power of the rebels, or TO
strengthen the military power of the legal
| forces.
Mr. Damn moved to lay the resolution on
the table. Disagreed to. Yeas, Sc; nays
! II.
The question recurring on Mr.. Elliott's
resolution, Mr. Conklfn proposed an amend
ment which Mr.. Elliott accepted, SO as to
make the resolution apply TO the slaves of
disloyal citizens. On motion of Mr.. SEeph-
ems, further consideration of the resolution
was postponed unit! to- morrow week, in
order that it may be discussed and amend
ments submitted. He was in favor of the
! Of IA prNrocifinp nd uga
DESTROYS of notifications.
Campbell gave notice that he would call
up the following on next Tuesday week.
| ResoL0ed That in legislation to meet the
exigencies Of the present rebellion, Congress
should confscate property (slaves iucluded)
of ali rebels, and protect the property and
rights under the Constitution and laws of
all loyal citizens
Stephens submitted the following for con-
sideration;
Whereas Slavery has caused the present
rebellion in the United States, and Whereas
there can be no solid and permanent peace
and Union in this Republic so long as that
| institution exists within it, and whereas,
slaves are now used by the rebels as an
essential means of supporting and protecting
the war, and whereas, by the law of nations
| it is right to liberate the slaves of an enemy
to weaken his power, therefore, be it
| ResoJUed, By the Senate aud House of
Representatives that the President be re-
quested to declare free, and direct our
Generals and officers in command to offer
| freedom to all slaves who shall leave their
masters, or who shall aid in quelling the
rebellion.
End. And be it further Resolved That
the United States pledge the faith of the
/ nation tn mako frll and far
to all loyal citizens, that are, or Shall re-
main active in supporting the Union, for
all the loss they may sustain by virtue Of
| this resolution.
Mr.. Fenton, from the joint committee, re-
| ported that they had waited on the Presi-
dent and he desired them to state that he
would send in mis- message to the House to-
morrow at IL o'clock
Mr.. Stephens gave notice of his inten-
ton to introduce a bill to repeal certain
laws creating ports OF entry.
Mr.. Conkling submitted the following,
| which was adopted:
ResolDed, That the Secretary Of War be
| requested, if not incompatible with the
public interests to report to this House
| whether any, and if any, what measures
| have been taken to ascertain, who is re-
| sponsible for the disastrous movement of
our troops at Balls Bluff.
Mr. Odell submitted the following which
was adopted:
Whereas, Col Alfred NJ Wood, of the
| 14th Regiment, N. Y. S. NJ, who was
| wounded and taken prisoner at the battle
of Bull Run, has now by the rebel author
tiles been ordered to confinement in fell
on's prison and by the same order is to be
treated as q prisoner convicted Of an infa-
| nous crime, therefore,
| ResoLUed, That the President of the Uni
ted States be respectfully requested to or
der Jno. Slidell to the same character of a
prison, to remain there until Col. Wood
shall be treated as the United States has
used prisoners taken in battle.
| Mr. Bnrnhisel presented the Constitution
which was framed by the Convention of
Delegates assembled at Great Salt Lake Gil
ty, Utah, in March last, accompanied by
memorial asking Congress to admit that
| territory into the Union as State, on an
equal footing with the original States
Adjourned.