The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-12-12
rp1RTY.sEvENTH CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON. Wednesday, Dec. IL.
SENATE.

Nr Simmons OF II. L., pteeeilteu petltlOn
~ the emancipation OF the slaves OF rebels
III w;,bout compensation, the loyal men to be COM
pensated; -s,uoa . roso,,t;or that +ho M,
w. lommittee be instructed TO inquire what
reduction may be mace !" TIE expenses Oh inc
I ,,my Adopted.
A avn. King presented resolution that the Sec
VA. If War inform the Senate whether any
E :1t,s been rendered by the War Department
q" ,nahle soldiers to transmit home any pay, and
u w., et additional facilities may be Afforded
Au Wr Powell presented the resolution of the
r,.sla,ure of Kentucky, asking Congress to af-
i,a relief to the distressed people of Ireland.
Referred. p A.
va.l Chamber of Commerce relating to mail
l"'n from San Francisco to China. Re-
' Mr Chandler offered a resolution instructing
ha Military Committee to inquire into the ex-
reS;ency of appointing a committee from the
lwo Vonses with power to retire any improper
'%car of the Army and Navy. Agreed to.
Mr. Morrill, introduced a joint resolution con-
fscating rebel property.
D' NJ nerris presented bill establishing a
non military and mail route to Baltimore ; re-
srred to the Military Committee.
N', Ms Wilson presented bill to increase the
nomher Of Cadets at West Point referred to
the Military Committee.
Mr. Nesmith announced the death OF Edward
dickinson Baker, paying brlet tribute to his
bravery and worth, and offered the usual reso-
luton =,
Adjourned,
", Mcknight Of Penn from the Com on
Forern Affairs, reported u resolution which was
.donteJ, that all resolutions pertaining to rec
coanjton of the independence of Hayti and
Ji6rja be referred to that Committee.
Fifteen thousand copas Of the Treasurer re-
nort were ordered to be printed.
nv Rnoham of Ohio introduced a bill for
,;tno the property of rebels also joint reso-
mt,on directing the Provost Court of Alexan-
r'a b. keen the property of rebels until further
action by Congress ; referred to the Judiciary
Com.
resolution was passed instructing the Com.
On oub|jc lands to report what railroad compa-
nies have received donations of lands on condl.
ton OF Transporting troops and munitions OF
war free, and whether the government has tho
upouahied right OF such transportation.
llr. loyeioy of Illinois offered resolution
instguctng Il committee to report bill estab
fishing diplomatic relations between Haytl anl
The United States
Mr. yalandigham sad-We want no nigge
ambassador here.
4 debate arising the resolution was ialu over
Mr., Blair Of Missouri offered resolution de
cariDg it just to recognize the eminent anu pat
yot;c services of the late General Lyon, ant
rendering the thanks Of Congress to the ohcef
and have soldiers under him, who sustained to
honor Of his flag and achieved victory a
SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, and in order to colnmemora'
the event each regiment snail bear on its color
the word Springfield, in letters OF gold an
this resolution be read at the headquarters
the different regiments of the army.
Sir. Blair said he believed the governmer
had taken no notice at all of the death of GeI
LION, and hence the propriety Of the resolution
He knew him well. One never lived who care
more for his country and less for himself
Mr. Edwards of New Hampshire moved TIL
the last part of the resolution be stricken GU
II believing that as we are to have war Oh loi
continuance, we should not be too lavish az u
outset establishing presidents, as the neglect
notice similar occurrences hereafter may fesu
in embarrassment.
Mr.. Colax Of Indiana opposed the amendme
OF Mr.. Edwards, which was rejected ana (
resolution adopted 80,
Mr.. Blair Of Missouri introduced bill
more ellsctually punish treason. Also iOr
collection OF taxes to remunerate ioyal c'i~e
for loss Of property, and to PROVIDE holnes'e'
iOr the soldiers engaged in suppresslng 'he
bcon Referred 20 the Judiciary Commute
Mr.. Nuell # Mi! ouri offered resolution
sIuctns the NavaI Committee to inquire IL
e ~ I,,t.,
depot at Cape Giraldeuu.
Mr.. l.ansays resolution wac then TAKEN
and considered.
Mr.. Stevens said if the resolution is to hav
good effect, especially in the West-ihe 500!
ts passed the letter The allegation OF u
llalleck that fugitive slaves information 10
enemy is too bold "a pretence to justify nm.
Ehe return of fugltives was intended by :"
Mcclellan and followed by Kelly and DIX:
& these casos are u disgrace to the profession
1 arms, If such return has been made by the
ders OF the COMMANDING generals they deserve
hnyc the epauettes stripped from their SUI
ders; il by higher authority, then Goo iore
them they know not what they do
+ Mr.. Lovejoy expressed his honest conVict,
& that such orders were issued by command
Il generals, without authority from the Presio'
3 he was satisfied Of this fact While the fr
N Il Dent does not remove them as he (LoveJ
" would, didn't believe they had power Tor
mch irhuinan or shameful measure.
Mr.. Blair said Gen. Halleck had iniori
hlnl that he had no idea of doing anything
'mry to the law of the last Congress, and
policy OF the Government. 1t was gross m
- lice 10 Gen. ilallecK to state that he ordered
IN Nluh OF fugitive slaves to disloyal masters
~ Mr. Blair said Gen. Halleck's simple OIL
FL Was to exclude from the camp such persons